The Irish standard., 1919-02-15
News from Ireland
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w. ]. Kelly, N. S. Inspector. Gal
way succeeds James Fenton. Ennis
eorthy, promoted Inspector Of Irish
1pr an Ireland.
It was decided at . meeting In
8trokestovn to return to the subscrib-
srs tho amount (s10o) contributed to
The AntiConscr1ption Fund from the
districts Of Annaghmore. Coraslira.
and Doom.
Most Rev. Dr. Gilmartin presided at
the funeral obsequies of the late Rev.
J. Corbett, P. p. Parity. Ballinrobe
r. D. C. passed . resolution expressing
regret ut the death of Father Corbett.
Judge Browne at Carrick-on-Shan-
non Quarter Sessions, said he was sure
all members of the Connaught Circuit
would be glad to know of the appoint
ment to the position of Officer Of
Aidan Cox, a member of the Con
naught Bar.
The influenza epidemic continues to
take it's toll of victims around Strokes
town. Three brothers named Treacy
of Kiltrustan died and were buried in
three consecutive days.
The death of NJ. Brady of kilcooley
Is deeply regretted by his wide circle
of friends. He was fine scholar and
linguist, and took a prominent part in
the Land League agitation.
Very Rev. T. Canon Juinn presided
at the South Sligo release the pris-
oners' meeting held in Bunninadden
on Sunday. The resolution demand
ing the prisoners release was unan.
imously adopted.
The Congregation of Killavil, Co..
Sligo, presented an address of vel
come to Very Rev T. H. Canon Quinn
on his first visit to the parish church.
Manorhamilton Petty Sessions Court
expressed sympathy with Martin De-
vaney, ]. p, Co. c., on the death of
his only son.
A public meeting demanding the re.
lease of the Irish political prisoners
was held in the Town Hall, Carrick-
on-Shannon, on Sunday last. Contin-
gents and bands from most localities
in Leitrim, and from many in Roscom-
mon attended. Very Rev. Canon
O'Reilly, P. p, V. F., was the princi-
pal speaker.
A high class and most successful
concert was held in Cloonturk Hall on
Tuesday night in aid of the parochial
funds. There was large attendance
and the attractive items contributed
by some of the best artistes in the
country received high praise.
The death which took place in q
Dublin hospital Of John O'Beirne
Rooskey district is widely regretted
The funeral took place from Rooskey
Chapel, after high mass being cele
brated for the repose of his soul, and
was very large and representative.
At Carrick-on-Shannon Quarter Ses
sions on Wednesday an action was
heard in which VIM. McNulty, Thos
Mclaughlin and Thos. Reynolds, as
trustees, claimed $1,000 for the al
legged malicious burning of the Hiber
nian Hall in Eslin with the furniture
contained therein. Having heard the
case in detail, his Honor gave de-
cree for e377 with ga expenses.
The Matron of Mohill Workhouse
E has applied for an increase in salary
stating in her application that hel
present salary was insufficient tc
maintain herself and her children. The
Board of Guardians decided to leave
the dealing with the application to the
new Board after the elections ir
June"
County Court Judge Wakely was
presented with white gloves at the
opening of Roscommon Quarter SEES
sions on Friday last, there being nc
criminal business.
The vacant Office of Clerk of the
Roscommon Board of Guardians and
Rural District Council has been filled
by the appointment of John Gilleran
\ Emo, Co. Roscommon, brother of the
late Clerk.
Count Plunkett was given an enthu
siastic public reception on his arrival
in Strokestown on Saturday after
!. noon.
w. O'Grady Young, ]. P, petty ses
sions clerk for the districts of Castle
rea, Ballinlough and Ballintubber, has
resigned as the result of i'll health
+ Mr.. Young was very efficient clerk
u and was most courteous towards all
with whom his official business
brought him in contact, while in pri
h vate life he was most estimable gen
tleman. His resignation is much re
\ gretted.
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