The Irish standard., 1910-06-25
XNEWS FROM IRELAND
Limerick.

Limerick.
| A committee of the Limerick Cor.
poration has referred to the Law Ad
wiser for his opinion on application
from Superintendent Hayes of thu
Fire Brigade, for a gratuity, as he is
DESTROYS of leaving the country.
John Hoare, railway servant, Lime.
rick Junction, was detained on Sat
urday night at Barrington's hospita
for treatment for injuries to his back
caused by being crushed between the
carriages of train.
Londonderry.
Mr. John keenan, of Castledawsor
County Derry, has taken the pionea,
part in connection with the movement
st. Thaddeus, near Toome, and for
the revival of the ancient pilgrimage.
Sir Peter O'Connell, Mr. Joseph Big
gar, the well known Archaeological, and
Mr.. Shane Leslie are patrons of the
movement.
Louth.
At the recent examinations of pu-
pills of the Convent of Mercy, Dun
dalk Miss Ursula MacParand, Miss
Mary Usher and Miss Angela Tierney
obtained honors for the pianoforte
Miss Tierney also obtained II per
fnp ,i,li II
high rating.
Meath.
Meath, has blessed the new bells and
Most Rev. DR.. Gaughran, Bishop OF
M. Smith of Peters Villa House. Moy-
nalty, and Charleville avenue, Dublin.
The affairs are by Mr.. Hoban, late OF
MIR. Ryan's, Dominica street, Dublin,
and are fine examples of Irish carv-
ing. Other gifts to the Church by
Mr.. Smith are twelve altar candle
sticks including two Benediction can
delabra, and monstrance studded
with precious stones, made by Kane.
of Abbey street. Dublin. The bells
have been manufactured by Mr. Mat
hew O'Byrne of James street, Dublin
They weigh % cwt. Mr.. Smith wore a
gold ring at the ceremonial which had
been presented to him by the Pope
II is set with rubies and diamonds,
and contains on the seal a portrait of
His Holiness.
Monaghan.
Through the influence of Mr. Mich
ael Daily, r. D. c., for the division, an
expert from the Department of Agri-
culture has written to the Clerk Of
Carrickmacross Rural District Coun-
Gil, stating that he will make an in
near Carricknacross, where, it has
been stated. a coal seam is to be
found. Coal was discovered in this
spot about so years ago. and a fairly
successful output was obtained
Mayo.
On the occasion of his return from
America to Foxford some days ago,
the Rev. NJ. Heany, p. P, was pre-
sented with an address by his parish
toner's. Arrived at the railway sta
ton. he was welcomed by large
number of his parishioners, who ac-
companied him to his home headed by
the Convent Brass Band. In a brief
speech he referred to the success Of
his mission and the great kindness
extended to him In the States
Queens County.
Mr.. John Dunphy, Co. c., chairman
of the Abbeyleix District Council, pre-
sided at a public meeting under the
auspices of the United Irish League in
Clough, Queens County. A letter was
received from the Rev. P. Walsh, p
p. expressing sympathy with the OBJ
ject OF the meeting. series of res
ing expressed confidence in Mr.. John
Redmond and the Irish party. Ad-
dresses We're delivered by Mr.. w. De-
lany, M. P; Mr.. P. A. Meehan, M. p:
and Mr.. Denis Kilbride, M. P. Mr..
Dclany stated that the additional tax
alton by the budget would be only
6 $4,000. and for this they were re-
ceiving s2.3OO,OO0 in old age pensions
which would be increased after this
year to about e2,S0o,OO0.
Roscommon.
Mr.. Hayden, ex-National teacher of
Elphin, County Roscommon, was re-
Gently presented with an illuminated
address and purse of sovereigns by
his friends, on the occasion of his re-
tirement.
At the Boyle Quarter Sessions, Thos
Cauley pleaded guilty to stabbing his
brother. His Honor. in sentencing the
prisoner, against whom there was q
long list Of previous convictions, said
he lifted part Of the skull of his
1r,ith 80 o1o