The Irish standard., 1910-03-26
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NEWS FROM IRELANDI
Carlow

Carlow.
The death is announced of John
Mckiernan, which took place on Feb
80, at the advanced age of 10 years
He was a member of the old Mckier-
nan family, who over so years age
were evicted from their holding In
Quilygorman, near Killeshandra, for
giving the good will of their land for
the erection of Catholic school. His
uncle was the late Rev. Owen McKier-
nan. Toberylon, in the parish of Kill
navart.
Castle Frelle, the historic mansion
of the Carbery family, situate near
Clonakilty, was destroyed by fire on
March 4. 1t was occupied by a care
taker at the time of the fire. A great
effort was made to save the notable
darkroom, a spacious chamber built of
solid oak, where the pictures and tap
estries were located, but beyond the
rescue Of the most valuable pictures
the efforts of the helpers were unsuc-
cessful, and the magnificent hall was
completely destroyed including a
beautiful organ which had been in
Castle Freke for many years. The fire
is attributed to a defective fue. 1t
is assumed that some of the old tim
Der joists, which usually find their
way into these fues, got gradually
ignited and led to the conflagration.
The loss is estimated at 6 q, 200, which
is covered by insurance.
Glare.
A claim was lodged recently with
the Glare County Council on behalf of
Colonel Mcnamara for the painting
of number Of three year old bullocks
on q farm which he holds at Rlleen,
the amount being G40. The cattle
were found almost completely COW
cred with blue paint. The animals
were to have been sold at the Ennis
fair.
Dublin.
The death is announced of DIR. Ed
ward P. Wright at Trinity College. on
March 2. DR.. Wright was IS years of
age and had resided in Trinity Col
lege since he resigned from the pro-
fessorship of botany in 1904. He was
a well known public man. who will be
remembered by Nationalist as the
founder of the Irish Protestant Home
Rule Association, a man who adhered
and courageously to his
principles, while to the
learned world Dr. Wright is known as
a man of the highest scholastic at
At a special meeting of the Munich
pal County Council, Machael Doyle
was duly inaugurated Lord Mayor of
Dublin for the Forthcoming year. After
a discussion vote of thanks was
passed to the outgoing Lord Mayor
Coffey). Councillor Brad
ley was invested with the chain of
office as high sheriff, and Mr.. Leahy
was reappointed president of the court
of conscience.
H.. Galway.
Several members of the Irish party
including Mr.. Pat O'Brien and Mr.. A.
Roche, gave a hearty send-off few
days since to the Hon. Chas. Devlin,
ex-M. p, of Galway, on his departure
for Liverpool en- route for Canada. 1t
was Mr.. Devlin's intention to pay a
visit to Ireland prior to leaving, but
his time did not permit OF this.
! Kerry.
In the case of Daniel O'Donoghue,
formerly of Ballycasheen, near Kill
larney, who was evicted from his
holding OH the estate of Mr.. Coltsnan,
several of the estates commissioners
inspectors have reported that the
holding is not situated on the Colts
man estate, but on the estate of Lord
Kenmare. Mr.. Coltsman is the ten
ant his grandfather having pur-
chased the tenants interest so far
back as 1880. The commissioners have
decided that they cannot take any ac-
ton in the matter of O'Donoghue's
application for reinstatement.
Kilkenny.
At the fortnightly meeting of Ur-
lingford Board of Guardians, held on
March 4, Mr.. John Lanigan, v. c.,
presiding, the following resolution was
carried by acclamaton: "That we
have every confidence in the Irish par
Elementary party, under the able lead
ership of Mr.. j. E. Redmond, and con-
denim the spirit of factionism so ram
pant in Cork. The present indepen-
dent action of the Irish parliamentary
party Is worthy of the whole hearted
support of the Irish race"
Limerick.
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