The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-06-20
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Ferrnanagh.

Last week, says the Derry Jour
nal" Mr.. ]. Tierney, of Derry, re-
ceived from Derrygonnelly, County
Fermanagh, water spaniel, who had
gone all the way, about 60 miles, by
rail. Later the dog was missed and
thorough search throughout the
district for several days failed to To-
cate it. However, Mr.. Tierney got
a letter from the former owner stat
ing that the dog had arrived at Der
rygonnelly footsore and weary.
Kerry.
A beautifully Illuminated address
has been executed by Miss Fitz-
patrick, Dublin, to be presented
to the Rev. Peter Sheehan &C. Rath-
more is exhibited in the establish
ment of Mr.. M. Sheehy, Church
street, Listowel. For a period of
eleven years Father Sheahan labored
in Listowel, where he won the affec-
tionate regard of all,
Kildare.
Mr.. J. P. Bolger, Secretary of
County Carlow Farmers Union, has
been appointed by Athy Dressed Meat
Society to organize the industry in
Kildare, Carlow, and Queens County.
The Athy Rural District Council
have passed a resolution that, while
assuring Mr.. Redmond of support
and confidence they hope that If an
amending bill to the Home Rule bill
is introduced it will not take from
the main provisions of the original
bill.
Kilkenny.
The monthly meeting of the Coun-
ty Kilkenny Committee of Agricul-
ture was held on Monday. May rs,
in the Council Chamber. Courthouse,
Major j. H. Comedian. ]. p, D. L.,
Chairman. presiding. Also present
were Very Rev. M. Canon Barry. D.
DID,, PIP. v. F., Ballyragget, Dean
of Ossory; Very Rev. T. R. Canon
Walsh, P. p. Freshford; Rev. M.
Holohan, Adm, st. Johns; Rev. ].
Rowe. &C.. st. Mary's; Lieut.-Col. T.
B. Cahill. ]. P: R. German. Co. c.;
J. F. brennan. Coo: Edmond Doyle,
J.P.. DC; P. F. Byrne. J.P.. Coo:
Patrick Shelly. r. H. P. Wandes-
forde, j. p, D. L.; William r. Pot
ter. ]. p, D. G. Mr.. Thomas Drew.
secretary, was in attendance.
Kings.
Mr.. Justice FITZGERALD sat in the
Land Commission Court and deliv-
cred judgment in the fair rent ap-
peals from decisions Of the Sub-Com-
mission Court. Those from the
Kings County. Queens County and
Tipperary were the figures 1, 2, 3, de-
noting the respective terms, and the
monies entered respectively are old
rent. rent fixed by the sub-commis-
sion, and now rent.
Longford.
Most Rev. DR.. Hoare. Roman Cath
olic Bishop of Ardagh, has appealed
for the unqualified help of his do
cese for the Catholic Total Abstin-
ence Congress which is to be held
next month. He asks the people to
be particular in the selection of del
egates, to send none but representa-
tive men, and he invites the enroll
ment of Catholic associates.
The Granard Guardians, on the
motion of Mr.. F. Browne, unani-
mously adopted a resolution protest
ing against the publication of the
late Mr.. Parnell's correspondence
which is entitled his love letters. Mr..
Thomas Monaghan. presiding, sec
onded the resolution.
LOuth.
Dundalk Feis, which promises to
be the biggest Gaelic event of the
year, is fixed for June 81. At the
last meeting of the committee it was
reported that entries for the differ
ent competitionos had been received
from all parts. including places as far
apart as Rathfarnham and Newry.
On the suggestion of Rev. P. Lyons,
Adm, it was agreed to arrange IL
possible a Lancashire-Louth Camo-
guidheacht match. Entries for the
different competitions closed on Fri
day.
Duleck Nationalist signalled the
passage Of the Home Rule bill by a
spontaneous celebration, of which
the historic Cross was the center.
Died-On May "a. 1914. at st.
Marks Terrace. Mrs. Mary Deary.
Limerick.
The Limerick branch of the Asso-
citation of Secondary Teachers have
passed a resolution urging the claims
of Irish lay secondary teachers to q
grant for the establishment of pen
sion fund, and stating that there
was no sufficient reason for with
holdholding from ireland her full