The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-07-25

Hanna remarking that Mr.. Birrell's
statement in the House of Commons
that the County Council were pre-
venting the work from being carried
out was incorrect.
Dublin.
The Rathdown Guardians have CO.
opted Mr.. NJ. G. O'Donnell, Kings
town, in room of Mr.. M. F. O'Brien,
who after election refused to take
office. The board by a large ma
jority appointed Mrs. Quirke to care
taker Of Oakley dispensary, in room
of the late Mrs. Troloppe. There
were three other candidates.
Fermanagh.
Over five thousand persons at
tended the sixth annual Fermanagh
Feis, which was held in the County
hall and grounds, Enniskillen, on
Monday. June 20, in glorious wealth
er. From every point of view the
festival was a brilliant success. The
arrangements were admirably car
ried out by an energetic committee
Of which the Rev. John Terney, c.
c.. Enniskillen, was president, and
Francis O'Duffy. Enniskillen, was
secretary. There was also drill
competition open to Irish Volun-
teers, which proved to be one of the
most interesting features of the Feis.
Several brass and reed and Irish pi-
pers' bands were present and rem
dered selections at intervals. The
opening address was delivered by
Lord Ashbourne, who was escorted
to the platform which had been
erected outside the main hall by the
Armagh Pipers' band.
Galway.
The death occurred somewhat
suddenly of Mrs. Hall. Loughrea,
widow of the late Mr.. J. Hall, who
lost his life in the Limerick fire
few weeks ago. The Loughrea Rural
District Council have passed reso-
luton Of sympathy with the rela-
tives.
The death is announced of Mr..
Frank McDonagh. one of the most
highly respected of Galway mer-
chants. He was head of the we'll
known drapery firm of McDonagh
and Co., and interested in all the big
concerns in that town. Votes, of
coincidence with his relatives have
been passed by the local boards.
Kildare.
Died on June "a, Patrick Bryne,
Ballycannon, Kilcock.-On June 26,
Patrick Cassidy, Russeltown.-On
June 26. Mary. wife of William Null
vim and daughter of the late William
Frederick Southwell. Kildare.
Kilkenny.
The committee of the Paulstown.
Kilkenny. corps of the National Vol
unteers have passed vote of conf
dence in Mr.. Redmond, and ex-
pressed satisfaction at the decision
Of the provisional committee in ac-
ceding to his demand for representa-
tom
The usual quarterly meeting of
the North Kilkenny Executive, U. 1.
L.. was held iHTown hall, Kilkenny,
on Sunday. July IL. AS this was pre-
sumably the last meeting of the ex-
ecutive prior to the Home Rule bill
becoming law there was full at
tendance Of delegates. F. w. Do
heny, solicitor, and w. p. Moore
acted as secretaries.
Kerry.
Judge Dromgoole renewed the
congratulations which he offered at
every previous session to the Tralee
grand jury on the state of the dis
trict. John Flynn. Tralee. was SEN
fenced to nine months, with hard
labor. for uttering counterfeit coin.
The Ballyheigue (Kerry CounciD
election petition lodged by Mr..
James Sheehy, the defeated candi-
date. against Mr.. Thomas Lawlor, J.
p, has. 1t is understood, been with
drawn, subject to the permission of
the court.
Kings.
Mr.. j. Corrigan, Edenderry. has
been presented with splendid suite
of furniture by the people Of Rhode.
The presentation was made by Mr..
Beaumont Nesbitt. D. L.. and spoke
OF the recipients splendid record of
80 years. duty. Father Norris also
spoke. Mr.. Corrigan recently re-
tired from the postal service, and
has been awarded the Kings gold
medal for long and faithful service.
Leitrim.
The call to join the Irish Volun-
teers was freely responded to when
the young men of the Gowel and Lei
trim districts. numbering over 21O,
Joined. Remarkable activity was
displayed among the members of
this newly-formed corps. After being
put through some drill practise, they
paraded the roads in charge of their