The Irish standard., 1909-11-20
| 9NEWS FROM IRELANDf
Antrim.


Belfast Harbor commissioners, was
returning in small boat to the light
house from the harbor, when, in 4
gale, the craft struck one of the iron
pillars on which the structure Is built.
Kennedy fell overheard, and before
assistance arrived was drowned. The
body was afterwards recovered and
conveyed to Belfast.
Armagh.
At a largely attended meeting of
the Greenock (Scotland) United Irish
league, held on Oct. %, in the Irish
National institution, Mr.. P. Kerr pre-
siding, the following resolution was
unanimously passed. on the motion Of
the chairman, seconded by Mr.. J..
Giveran: "That this meeting ex-
presses its pleasure at the action of
South Armagh in selecting DR.. Chas
O'Neill as the Nationalist candidate,
and that We offer to DR.. O'Neill our
Warmest congratulations on his we'll
deserved success"
Cork.
Following conference with Lord
Mldleton's tenants, Mr. Maurice
Healy M. p, solicitor to the Midle-
ton Rural council, had an interview
with his lordship's agent, who con-
scented to forward to Lord Middleton
the conditions on which the tenants
were prepared to purchase their hold
ings under the Land Act, It is I'M
derstood that % years purchase was
agreed on, and that some of the ar
rears of rent due by several tenants
would be added to the purchase
money.
A claim has been lodged with the
Clare County council by Mr.. T. Mix,
Meelick, for 800 pounds, compensation
for the burning of large hay barn
and some $50 tons of hay.
Down.
Lecturing on the Antiquities of
Ireland" in Clones Right Rev. DR..
= Day complained that the ancient and
interesting ecclesiastical remainse in
that town were so difficult of access to
persons wishing to inspect them, be-
ing shut IN by locked iron gates. They
are under the care of the board of
works.
Dublin.
meeting of the Dublin commits
sioners appointed by the Irish uni
versities act, 1908 was held on Octo-
Der %. A number of appointments
to Offices in University College, Dub
lin, We're made, and a number Of Eel
lows Of the Royal university were
recommended to the joint committee
for appointment to other Offices
Mr.. George D. E. Ennis, aged 81
years, an American citizen, was found
dead in his bed by his wife on Octo-
Der "a, in his lodgings at Denmark
Hill, Leinste rroad, west Dublin. De-
ceased resided in Florida and had
been about five weeks In Dublin. He
suffered from heart disease. but de-
clined to see DOCTOR
Derry.
At Maghera on October 81, J. R,
keightley, BIZ, was unanimously
selected as the Liberal candidate to
contest South Derry at the coming
general election. DR.. Keightley fought
a stiff battle at the last election, but
was defeated by John Gordon. K.C, by
y votes. There was large and
representative attendance.
Fermanash.
The death has taken place at Bless
ed Gabriers Retreat, The Graan, En-
riskillen, Of Rev. Vincent Cream. C.S.
SIP. The deceased, who was very
Z distinguished preacher, was born at
Oldcastle. Co. Meath, on Nov. 30, 1861.
He made his preliminary studies for
the priesthood at st. Finian's Seminary,
Navan, and thence, in due course,
graduated to st. Patrick's college, May
i nooth. There, after reading a very dis
tinguished course, he was ordained in
1886, and appointed to the Dunboyne
establishment, on which he spent two
years. His studies finished, he was
called by his superiors to the Office of
\ junior dean, and during the three years
in which he discharged the duties OF
that responsible position he came in
contact with most of the present gen.
GRAFTON Of Irish priests, who, whethe,
at home or abroad, will hear of his
q death with keenest sorrow.
Kilkenny.
f At the quarterly meeting of the NORTH
II Kilkenny executive of the U.IL., Mr.
ri III. ]. Meagher, who presided, said al
present they had only - or IA branches
afaliated out Of rs, and he warned the
h branches generally that they would
have no voice in the selection of 6
Parliamentary candidate for the divis.
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