The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-05-08
| 3NEWS FROM IRELANDX

of horses. His demise will be learned
with much regret.
Longford.
A large public demonstration was
held at Longford. on April 10, for the
purpose of welcoming Mr.. j. p. Far
rcll, NJ. p, on the occasion of his first
visit to his constituency since his re.
lease from Killnainham prison. Dele
cations were present from Longford
Leitrim, Westmeath and Roscommon
and a warm reception was rendered
Speeches were delivered by Messrs.
Farrell M. p, Kettle, NJ. p, Hayden,
NJ. p, Smyth, NJ. p, and Coghlan Bris-
coc. The great demonstration and the
banquet which preceded the meeting,
We're more than a cheering welcome
back to a popular gentleman: they
were a striking appreciation of life
long and fearless service to the Ma
tional movement.
Limerick.
The appeal of Bridget Mccarthy, of
Castlequarter, Fedemore, County Linn
crick, from an order Of Justice Barton
on July Is, 1909, has been dismissed
with costs.
Deep sympathy and genuine regret
is expressed among every class in the
community over the recent death Of
the late DIR. Michael Ambrose, New
castle, West.
Mayo.
c. w. p. Cogan, the energetic Unit
cd Irish League Organizer, has made
rapid progress with the organization
in County Mayo during the past few
At the present time flourish
the country, and preparations are
being made by Mr.. Cogan to have the
four Parliamentary Executives reor-
ganized in the near future. County
Mayo is well united, and determined
to support Mr.. John E Redmond and
the Pledge Bound Irish Parliament
tary Party.
Meath.
In the Nisi Prius Court No, !, on
April is. before the Lord Chief Justice,
a SANDER action at the suit of Mr.
Christopher Hope, farmer and owner
Of breed of racehorses, Mabestown,
Dclvin, County Meath, against John
Casey, bookmaker. Malby, Merrion,
Dublin, was listed for hearing. When
the case was called it was announced
that a settlement had been effected,
and the action was struck out.
Roscommon.
A sale of two farm lands. the prop
crty of Hugh Byrnc, took place on
April .. at Castlelerea. The land was
put up in two lots. Lot 1-Bally-
North contains an area of 81
acres roods 80 perches: present year.
~ installmcnts to Irish Land Com
sep. Lot No. 2-Ballymak-
rrly South contains 12S acres 3 roods
rs perches; present yearly installment
to Land Commissioner. 1922 12c. A large
number of adjoining tenants, accompa-
MED by Rev. James Doheny, P. p, at
tended to purchase the lands for dis
tribution among them, and great in
terest was manifested in the proceed.
lngs. Lot 1 was purchased for the
tenants at 66op by Father Doheny, Lot
was also purchased for the tenants
by Father Doheny at 75op.
Sligo.
meeting of the Sligo Branch of
the U. I. L. was held on April IA, in
the Town hall. Sligo. The following
officers were appointed for the ensu-
ing year: President, Mr.. P. A. Nc
Hugh. M. P; vice president, Mr.. Hugh
Kelly; treasurer Alderman James p.
Higgings (Mayor of Sligo; secretary,
Mr.. James Cawlcy. Arrangements
were made for the final collection of
the Parliamentary Fund, and it was
decided to forward the proceeds to the
National Trustees without delay, and
a resolution was adopted urging on the
Corporation the Importance Of putting
the Housing Act into immediate oper-
alton.
Tyrone.
The death took place at N1osside
Dunmurry. County Antrim, on April 9
of Mrs. Mullan. for many years a re-
spected inhabitant of John Street
Omagh. The remains were entraincd
at Lambeg. and on arrival in Omagh,
We're conveyed to the Church of the
Sacred Heart. where Requiem Mass
was offered up on April 5. The de-
ceased was the mother Of a large and
respected family.
Tipperary.
A Carrick- on-Suir lad named Pat
rick Lyons. aged IL years, performed
an act of great courage, for which he
deserves the rreafeSt nossih1o or,;,o