The Irish standard., 1911-09-02

titled "Gliccas." by Mr.. p. O'Shea,
Caherdaniel, County Kerry, and the
other IAN Cruitechan," by Mr.. NJ Il.
ONenl.
Kilkenny.
The death has just taken place, after
a brief illness, at the age of 72 of the
Very Rev. James Canon Raftice, p. p,
of Mul]inavat, county Kilkenny.
Kings County.
The Tullamore Gaelic League held
it's weekly meeting recently, and it pa
animously decided to abolish all for
eign dances from the members social
programs in future.
Limerick.
Next week Limerick and Wexford
hurlers will play d challenge match
at the Sportsfield. These two teams
met in last years final of the All-1re-
land Hurting Championship, when
Wexford won Gan objection by Linn
erick being overruled) and meeting
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draw large crowds.
Monaghan.
MIR. Hugh Byrne, Belfast, member
of the National Board of the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians, addressed meet
ing of the Hibernians of North Mon
Afghan on Sunday evening in the Hi
Mr.. Samuel Benson, president of the
Monaghan division, presided, and
contingents were present from Tyd-
avnet Corcaghan. Ballinode divisions.
Mr.. Byrnc was introduced by Mr.. H. j.
Marble, County President.
Meath.
The usual meeting of the Oldcastle
Guardians was held recently, Mr.. VIM
O'Neill, j. p, Co. c., presiding. Also
present Messrs. j. Tuite, f. Boylan.
Roscommon.
The County Roscommon Agriculture
al Society's annual show, which will
be held at the show grounds, Castle
rea, on Tuesday next, judging by the
number and quality of entries. prom
Uses to be most successful. The COM
mttee, and especially the energetic
secretary. Mr.. o. w. O'Grady Young,
have been untirng in their efforts to
and given fine weather. there is every
prospect that it will receive a large
amount of patronage.
Tipperary.
MIR. p. Anglim, M. c. c., Chairman.
presided at the Rural Council meet
ing. Pursuant to notice, MIR. ODon-
nell moved the RECESSION OF the adop-
ton of Il scheme of direct labor, argu-
ing that direct labor cottage building
had proved a failure in Gorntahoe and
other places. Mr.. w. Anglim second
ed. Mr.. Walsh moved direct mega
tive, submitting that direct labor has
been IL great success in Clonmel. Mr.
Millett seconded. ultimately Mr..
O'Donncll withdrew his motion.
Tyrone.
The Annual Sports of the Omagh
Asylum came off on the 18th inst. This
perennial fixture, which, as III former
wears, was open to the public, received
generous support from the leading
business firms, as we'll as the nobility,
gentry, etc. of the county. and the ell
tries in both athletic and cycling
events were most representative OF the
sporting talent of Ulster.
Waterford.
The Waterford Steamship Company
gave notice that it may be found nee
essary, owing to the labor troubles in
Liverpool, to suspend their service to
that port for a time. For some days
ing goods for delivery for any station
beyond Liverpool. BY this time, how
ever, this difficulty must have passed
away.
Wexford.
One of the heaviest rainfalls exper-
fenced for years occurred i'll the New
Ross and adjoining districts recently
The downpour was terrific. and heavy
floods occurred. The corps. particu-
larly barley and oats. have sustained
damage in several places. Farmers
are becoming alarmed. as the weather
has broken at the most critical time
of the harvesting season and just as
large portion of the grain is fully ripe
Westmeath.
The annual commemoration OF
"Myles the Sasher" Day passed OFT
very quietly recently. There was no
public meeting held and the football
and hurting matches arranged did not
come Off owing to a hitch about the
special trains from Dublin and Null
lingar.