The Irish standard., 1915-06-05

the craftsmanship of the Kerry Coun-
ty Council. The principal candidates
are M. ]. Nolan, the present chairman
and Mr.. O'Shea, of Rockfield. The
alleged control over the public affairs
of P. M. Quinlan, ex-County Secre-
tary, is the chief issue of the cam.
paign.
Longford.
His late parishioners in Ballina-
muck, who esteemed him so highly,
have presented Rev. T. Meehan, &C.,
with an address on the occasion of
his transfer to Mullahoran.
1t has been decided to hold the
the Longford Races this year, although
the Agricultural Show, which used to
be such great event in the county,
has been called off on account of the
war. The stakes for the races have
been reduced.
The Longford Guardians had under
consideration the demand of num-
Der Of contractors for provisions to
the House for compensation for loss,
owing to the war prices.
At the Longford Petty Sessions the
Urban Council sought to obtain the
order for the removal of an old ruin
in Bog Lane against Mr.. w. Sherlin,
as landlord.
Louth.
Mr.. Justice Madden, in the matter
of the goods of the late Mrs. Mary
Benn, Ravensdale, Dundalk, granted
an application of Mr.. Mccain, K.C.,
INSTRUCTED by Messrs. A. O'Hagan &
SOM, on the behalf of Bernard Henry,
for an order revoking grant of letters
of administration made to Michael
Henry, deceased's first cousin, and
giving liberty to Mr.. ]. O'Donnell (of
Messrs. O'Hagan & SOM to apply for
a grant.
Leitrim.
Deep regret has been caused in Car
rick by the death of two nuns, Sister
Herman and Sister Foy, of the Marist
Order.
Extensive damage was done recently
to game coverts in Manorhamilton
district by fire which lasted for
three days. 1t originated in Towney-
machugh mountain, the property of
Mr.. G. Hewson, d., Dromahair, and
spread to Largy mountain, owned by
Mr.. V. Blacker Douglas. From Largy
it spread to Launtaggart mountain,
the property of Mr.. B. w. Parks, No.
nagh. Close on 1000 acres were
burned.
Mr.. Merne, Technical Instructor in
woodwork in County Leitrim, has
made very good report regarding the
classes held at the A. o. H. Hall,
Liscardin, Drumshanbo.
Limerick.
Very Rev. Canon Kirby, PIP, has
been elected chairman and the Very
Rev. Canon Power, vice-chairman of
the Limerick No. 1 School Attendance
Committee. The resignation Of the
secretary, Mr.. D. BARLEY, was &C.
cepted.
The Munster Fair at Limerick was
marked by the great scarcity of cat
tie of all kinds. The buying was
brisk. Beef ranged from s3 15s. to
"a per cwt., and sheep Is per pound
on foot. Dry cattle very dear, but
there was poor supply.
Mr.. Justice Barton made an order
for the immediate sale of two farms
Of the late Thomas Wallace, Of Bally-
geagogue, County Limerick.
A notice was served recently by
the military authorities on the licen-
sed winners in Limerick warning
them that soldiers were forbidden
to enter public houses or licensed
premises. In the event of members
of the forces being served with intox.
icating liquors, the license attached to
such houses will be Immediately with
drawn.
At st. Joseph's, Limerick, Timothy,
youngest son of the late Thomas
Chambers, Atlantic View, Doonbeg,
was married to Josephine Patricia,
youngest daughter of the late P. J..
Breen, C.E., Fernpark. Cooraclare.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. M. Breen, PIP, Ruan, cousin of
the bride.
Meath.
Arising out of 4 Local Government
Board suggestion to the Navan
Guardians for large cutting of turf
the chairman said he believed there
were coalfields in the district, and Mr..
Kelly said there were important beds
in Kenstown district.
Messrs. Fox, Preston & Co., have
sold to Mr.. Caldwell for s235 the
interest of Mr.. Syl Cullen in a farm
at Clonkeefy, Oldcastle.
The streets of Navan are being tar
red at present. The contract for tarr-
ing has been secured by an English
firm and the tar used is Scotch!
Mayo.
The burial took place recently of
the late Colonel M. C. ]. Blake, C.B.,
at Claremorris.
At the meeting Of the Westport Ur.