The Irish standard., 1911-08-26
9NEWS FROM IRELANDX
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Whlle building q TICK OF nay at
Criefkeeran, near Ready, Co. Armagh.
Hugh M'Kenna fell to the ground and
sustained fatal injuries.
Three rcks of hay, value for about
$50. have been destroyed by fire upon
the lands of MIR. Hugh Cooney, of
Knockavannon, Newtownhamilton, Co.
Armagh. The outbreak was caused by
an accident, and it was through the
prompt action of neighbors and police
men that d large block of buildings
was not involved.
Antrim.
AT an inquest on the body of Will
liam Robert Sloan. manager of Oakby,
Myers, and county Belfast, who was
found fatally wounded in his Office at
Linenhall street, the jury found that
deceased shot himself during tempor-
airy insanity.
Cork.
At the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Teachers of West Cork at Ban
try vote of thanks was passed to
the Irish Party for their support of the
teachers cause.
The Skibbercen Y. NJ. S. presented
a handsome testimonial to Mr.. w.
M'Grath, of the Slibbereen Post Office,
on promotion to his native town of
Bandon.
The monthly meeting of Cavan Ur-
ban Council was held recently in the
Council Chamber Town Hall, Mr..
Michael Smyth, j. P. chairman, pre-
siding. The other Councillors present
were Messrs. John f. O'Hanlon, vice
chairman; A. MCarren. ]. P; j. Tag
CART, j. P; P. Neary, b. Meade, D.
Mcguire, d. Reilly, Co. c.; VIM. Daw-
son. V. 81. p. A. Galligan, e. Boylan,
and Joseph I'egan, solicitor. Messrs.
T. M'Gunness, town clerk; j. ]. Ber-
gin, G. E., acting town surveyor; and
B. Reilly, town sergeant, were in at
tendance.
Carlow.
In celebration of the centenary of the
foundation of the Presentation Con-
vention, Carlow, the ladies of the town
have made a gift of a beautiful and
valuable chalce for use in the Con-
vent Chapel.
The killee Town Commissioners
have arranged for the Kilrush brass
and reed band to play in Kilkee on
Thursdays and Sundays for the re-
mainder of he season.
Donegal.
The usual quarterly meeting was held
in MIR. Frels School, Kerrykeel. Mr..
p. NJ. Ward presided. Subscriptions
were received from thirty three men,
bcrs of the association, but the attend
ancc was disappointing. The minutes
Of the previous meeting were read and
confirmed. Some cases of dismissal
pending in the district We're brought
under the notice of the meeting. How
ever ardent may be the desire of fell
low teachers to help in such cases, it
is plain that their efforts must be very
much hampered when the unfortunate
whether or not teachers union ex-
listed. A resolution from the C. r.. C.
as to the boards recent rule regarding
married women teachers was dis
cussed.
Dublin.
Business was fairly good on the
Dublin Stock Exchange recently. but
the heavy fall Of u in Consols created
an anxious feeling after the strength
shown during the past few days. Bank
stock, however, was strong at an ad-
vance of 1l:. Guinness was 1-16 cas-
Ter. The market in Marconis was very
strong, opening Is Sd higher at ass Sd,
and closing 2s Sd to the good at ass
Cd id. Rails were quiet, and had an
easier tendency. Trans We're steady.
In the Industrial market coats were
firm. but calicoes and cottons were
each a trifle easier
Down.
Lady Dunleath performed the inau-
guration ceremony of a new recreation
hall at Groomsport, county Down,
Miss Perceval Maxwell presided; and
Rev. S. S. Holmes, M. A.; Rev. DR..
Macmillan Moderator of General AS
Sembly, Rev. w L. VI Whatham and
Messrs. c. Gardner and S. II. MERCER
took part in the proceedings.
Fermanaqh.
At meeting of the Fermanagh
branch of the Ulster Women's Union
list Council this week, Mrs. Z. NJ
Archdale presiding, it was decided to
carry on an active autumn campaign,
and that speakers from Belfast accom-