The Irish standard., 1909-10-02
ing informations.

ton was formed at Mooncoin, and the
branch has just appointed four patrol
men to protect the salmon fisheries
during the spawning season. The
Board of Conservators has confined
its operations to the prevention Of
poaching during the open season; but
the real loss to fishermen is caused
by poaching in the spawning season.
salmon and spawn being destroyed at
the same time. Twenty years ago It
was not unusual to find 300 pounds to
400 pounds distributed weekly among
the fishermen in the district; the pro-
duct of their labors for the same
period now 10 only about 20 or 30
pounds. The destructive forces that
have been so long at work may pre-
vent the revival of the industry to thu
point attained twenty years ago, but
the fishermen, as their action shows.
believe they can do better than they
have been doing If the depredations Of
the poacher can be checked.
Kerry.
Earl Roberts, accompanied by Lady
Roberts, Lady Aileen Roberts aud
Lady Edwina Roberts, arrived in Kill
larney on September TO- by motor
from Lismore Castle, and are staying
at the Great Southern Hotel.
Louth.
The freedom of the Ancient Bor-
ough was conferred on Capt. O'Me>l-
CHER. Condor and Mr.. John OCalla-
ghan, on their arrival in Drogheda on
September IA. Captain OMeaghcr
Condor passed through Dundalk IN
September when he was the re-
cipient of an address from the Urban
Council.
Lonsford.
The people of the parish of Scrab-
by and East Columbkille have pro-
scented an address and testimonial to
their esteemed pastor, Rev. Michael
Corcoran, to express their pleasure IL,
his appointment as Canon of the Do
cesar Chapter. The presentation was
made in the Temperance Hail. Gowne,
in presence of several hundreds of
people. Mr.. Edmund J. o'Rellly read
the address.
leitrim.
On Sept. 6, at the Keshcarrigan Pet
ty Sessions, q large number of young
men were charged with intimidation.
The cases were subsequently dismiss
ed without prejudice.
Limerick.
The Killaloe Feis vas held on Sep
TENDER S, in the presence of large
gathering of people, which included Il
deputation from the Limerick Branch
Of the Irish Industrial association,
who delivered addresses to those
present. The deputation included Mr..
r. p. O'Connor, Mr.. r. Dorman, and
others. The Aerideacht included
singing and dancing, recitations, etc.,
and the competitions were closely
contested owing to the general excel
lence In the several classes. Rev.
Canon Flannery, PIP. Killaloa, pre-
sided at the Feis, and spoke at some
length on the Irish language and in
dustrlal revival.
Mayo.
While the Earl and Countess Of
Lucan, accompanied by Right Rev. DR..
Ingram. Protestant Bishop of London,
were walking along the Mall, on Sept.
1, they had q narrow escape from be-
ing killed, as a huge arm of one VI
the large poplar trees which surround
the Mall, without the slightest warn
irg. fell to the ground with a crash
within fifteen PAGES of them. They
had a providential escape. as we'll as
many others who were having a stroll
round the Mall at the time, and who
were near the place, when the limb of
tho tree crashed to the ground,
Roscommon,
Master Michael Hanly, Smithhill, Ell
phin, was awarded a free scholarship
in Sligo college as result of his
superior answering at the examine =
ton held recently in Strokestown, and
which was open to all boys under is
years resident in Strokestown Dean
cry.
Sligo.
An old age pensioner, Pat German.
"A of Gurteen (Sligo) took first prize
"a silver watch-at a step dancing
competition held in connection with a
local entertainment. The decision of
the judges was received with loud
cheers.
Tippsrary.
A local sub committee was recently