The Irish standard., 1909-08-28
3NEWS FROM IRELANDt

very long period member of the
Castlecomer Board OF Guardians,
while from the passing Of the Local
Government Act until his resignation
a few years ago he represented Bal
lyragget division in the Kilkenny
County Council.
Kerry.
There have been a number Of deaths
recently in the County Of Kerry, of
many Of it's most prominent citizens.
Among them have been the following
residents Of Tralee: Susan Moriarty,
wife of David Moriarty, of 4S9 Henry
street; Patrick Power of Rock street;
Edward Kelly, ex-sergt. r. l. c., Of
Rock street; and Daniel T. Hickey,
draper, of Castle street: and Mrs. Maria
Chutt, wife Of Captain Thos. ,chutc. J.
p, Of Camp.
Leitrim.
The skull and horns of the long ex-
tinct type Of Irish reindeer were
found 20 feet from the surface in
bog near Ballinamcr. few days ago.
Judging by the great weight and spread
of the horns the animal must have been
magnificent specimen. 1. is computed
that the remains must have laid where
they were found for UPWARDS OF 200
years.
Limerick.
| After occupying some years in COM
plying with the legal formalities con-
nected with the proofs of a will made
in his favor by an American cousin,
Michael O'Neill, of Abbeyteale. where
his family have been long known and
respectfully connected, hes become
entitled to several thousand pounds.
Mr.. O'Nelll, whose father was form
erly licensed trader in the town, is
a sawyer by trade.
Mayo.
j, At Ballina a fine of pounds, with
pounds los costs was inn oyed on John
A. Cowell, clerk of Petty Sessions, wM
was prosecuted by the Department
Of Agriculture for illegal TRAVELLING In
Lacken Bay. The defence vas de-
nial that the defendant flshed inside
the limit.
Meath.
The death occurred on July 81, at
the parochial residence, Athboy, IT
Very Rev. Michael Fox, Pr. He was
80 years of age, and had been pastor
of st. James, Athboy. for the past
thirty-tive years. A few weeks ago
he caught cold while attending the
Diocesan Retreat at Mullingar, and he
never fully recovered from It's effects
He was beloved by his people who will
sorely miss his kindly coumsels. On
Aug. the Solemn Office Of the Dead
was said and High Mass Of Requiem:
was sung by his nephew, Very Rev.
Philip Gallery. V.G., Tullamore. At the
conclusion Of the ceremonies the re-
mains were borne on the shoulders Of
his parishioners to their last resting
place In the pretty graveyard attached
to the church. The large frc-ral cor
tege which attended testified TIE low.
and esteem they felt for the deceased
priest.
Queens County.
On August the ceremony of the
reception Of two novices took place
at the Presentation Convert, Mary
borough. The ladies taking the habit
We're Miss Aggie DAWN Tin religion,
Sister Mary Ita), daughter of John
Dawn. Irishtown. Clonmel, and Miss
Kate Fitzpatrick Tin religion, Sister
Mary Ursula), daughter of VIM. Fitz-
patrick. Ballynought, Charlnville. The
Right Rev. DIR. Foley, Bishop Of Kill
dare and Leighlin. on1ciated. assisted
by the Right Rev. Mgr. Murphy DID,,
PIP, VG., Marlborough, and large
number Of clergymen.
Roseommon.
At Boyle on August 1, representa-
tives Of Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim,
and Mayo competed for the hardrall
suits were: Devine and Burke, BOYLE,
beat Duignan and Moran, Carrick-on-
Shannon, to nil; Mccormack AMI
Molloy, Ballymote. beat Flanagan and
Connaughton, Ballymote: Hunt and
Davey, Moygara eco. sligo), beat Null
ligan and Broderick, Lackagh eco.
Roscommon); Feehy and Tee,y, Boyle,
beat McNiff and Nicholson. French
park; Casey and Spellman Boyle, beat
Hunt and Coleman Ballashaderreen.
The final matches will be decided on
August %, at the same place.
Sligo.
The disappearance of Mrs. Bridget
Keaveny from her house at Daugh-
loonagh. Keash, Co. Sligo, or July 81,
has given rise to grave anxiety for her
safety, as, despite the efforts of her
relatives and the local police, not the