The Irish standard., 1909-10-02
NEWS FROM IRELAND.
Antrim.

Antrim.
Mr.. Hazelton has presented q bill
in the House of Commons, and it was
read first time, for the establish
ment and regulation of a volunteer
and civil guard in Ulster.
Armagh.
For the vacant seat in South Ar
magh, five candidates are in the field
namely: ]. O'Neill, Coatbridge, Scot
land; John M'Kay. J.P.. Rathforilan,
Patrick Donnelly, solicitor, Newry;
Patrick O'Brien, Armagh, and John
Bennett, Newcastle Tyne. There
lis considerable discussion among the
different sections, and lively scenes
are expected at the convention, the
date of which is not yet known.
Carlow.
~ What is sure to evoke much inter-
est amongst Marathon runners in CO.
Carlow and surrounding districts will
take place shortly. O'Farrell Bros,
have decided to hold a fifteen mile
marathon race on the occasion of the
re-opening of their premises in the
Square, Tullow. 1t is expected that
all arrangements will be completed
by October list. A good sum will be
given in prizes.
a Cork.
Z There was great jubilation among
the Nationalists of Queenstown and
Cork on September s. when they
hailed with much demonstration the
arrival, by the steamship Cedric, from
New York, of Captain Edward O'Mea-
CHER Condor, member of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Irish National
laghan, honorary secretary of that
body. A special tender with big
party left Queenstown and welcomed
them in the harbor. number of adj
dresses were presented at the Town
Hall, Queenstown, to which interest
ing replies were given by the dis
tinguished visitors. They left Queens
town in the afternoon for Dublin, and
on the way were made the recipients
OF enthusiastic ovations at Cork,
Barney, Limerick Junction, Thurles.
marlborough, Portarlington, the re-
ception eliminating in a great demon
stration in the metropolis. Captain
Condor and Mr.. O'Callaghan subse-
quently paid visit to Killavullen, the
birthplace Of the latter, and were ac-
dresses were presented, and both dis
tinguished visitors delivered stirring
replies.
Dublin.
Captain Edward O'Meagher Condor
and his associate John O'Callaghar,
secretary of the U. I. l.. of Americn,
were given a royal reception on Sep
TENDER 5, on their arrival in the capt.
tai city. Great crowds were present,
when the train carrying the visitors
reached Kingsbridge. and escorted by
cheering hosts, bearing torches,
Messrs. Condor and O'Callaghan were
!, conveyed to the Leagues rooms in
O'Connell street, where an enthusiast
tic reception was rendered them, the
4 Lord Mayor presiding. Congratula-
tory speeches were made and both
Captain Condor and Mr.. O'Callaghan
spoke. On Tuesday accompanied by
Joseph Devlin, Mp and John Dillon,
MP, they motored to Aughavannagn
on visit to John E. Redmond, MP,
whose guests they were for the next
few days. Captain Condor afterwards
proceeded to Mitchelstown, his native
place.
Galway.
y John c. Mcdonnell, Galways lead
ling public man, and one of Ireland's
most patriotic sons, died recently in
private hospital on Frederick street,
( Dublin. BY his death the public life,
not alone of his native county, but Of
Ireland, has sustained loss which is
well-nigh irreparable. He was vice.
chairman of the Galway County Coun-
ell and chairman of the County Fin
ance and Proposals Committees, AMI
of the County Technical Instruction
Committee. He was member of the
Galway Urban Council and Board Of
Guardians.
Kings County.
An eviction was carried out on Sep
TENDER 9 on the Charleville property,
in the vicinity of this town, when a
family named Condron were elected
s from house and portion of land. The
u scene of the eviction Is in Rahan par
ish, situated in close proximity to Tul-
lamore, and Rev. Father Smyth, PIP
II with Rev. Father Gibbons q Rahau