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Irish World, 8 March 1890

Leinster

Carlow.  Died.- John McDonald, Tullow st., Carlow, February 9. The Requiem mass was celebrated in Carlow Cathedral; celebrant Father Byrne.

The Croppies’ Memorial.- The committee of this memorial recently met in the Racquet Court. P.J. Conlan presided, and there were also present Messrs. Kelly, Roche, Clowry, Brennan, Bergin, J. Conlan, and J. Fenlon, Hon. Sec. A vote of thanks was passed to the Arles Club for their generous subscription of £6.

Death of Michael Cummins, Coolnakisha.- The death of Mr. Cummins was much regretted by his numerous friends. An Office and Requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul in St. Lazerian?s Church, Leighlinbridge. Rev. J. E. Delaney acted as Celebrant. The following clergymen also assisted:- Rev. T. Tynan, Father Murray, Carlow; Father Byrne, Graigue; Father Murray, Bagenalstown; Father Dunne. At the conclusion of the services the remains were conveyed to Kellystown graveyard for interment. The funeral cortege was very large.

Gaeille Tournament in Carlow.- A tournament, organized to assist in raising funds for the erection of the Croppies? Memorial was recently held in Carlow. The Carlow and Graigue clubs were the promoters. Well-contested matches were played between Ballybode and Old Leighlin and Kildare and Grange. The sports continued two days and were well patronized. Result- Kildare. 2 points; Grange. nil; field umpire for Grange, P. McDonald; field umpire for Kildare, J. O’Brien; referee, Thos. Cummins, Carlow Club. The Ballybodemen were victorious in the other case. Umpire for Ballybode, P. Doyle; field umpire for Old Leighlin, -- Ryan; referee, N.P. Roche, Carlow Club.

Borris League.- The members of this branch are all alive, as may be gathered from the following resolutions passed at a recent meeting:- Proposed by P. Murphy and seconded by J. Flood:- Resolved, that Rev. Thomas Doyle be admitted a member of this branch of the Irish National League; that a meeting be held in Rathanna after Mass to appoint wardens to enroll members in the Irish National League; that both Rathanna and Killedmond electoral divisions be contested in the National interest at the next election of Poor Law Guardians; that a special meeting of this committee and rate-payers of Borris division be held in Borris to consider the question of appointing a guardian for this division, and other important business. P. Murphy, Vice-President, occupied the chair. Also present:- Rev. T. Doyle, Messrs. J. Flood, J. Murphy, P. Aspel, C. Whelan, M. Nelan, T. Farrell, etc.

Answers to Correspondents All questions of interest to the General Reader will cheerfully be acknowledged through these columns every week free.

R.M., Lowell.- Patrick Power was a land-holder of the County Carlow in the last century. He was intensely Irish, and Englishmen who did not know his courage sometimes tried to make game of him, but always came to grief. On one occasion Power ordered supper at an English hotel and while waiting for it he read the newspaper. After some time the waiter laid two covered dishes on the table and when Power examined their contents he found they were two dishes of smoking potatoes. He asked the waiter to whom he was indebted for such good fare and he pointed to two Englishmen in the opposite box. Power desired his servant to attend him, and, directing him in Irish what to do, quietly made his supper of the potatoes, to the great amusement of the Englishmen. Presently his servant appeared with two more covered dishes, one of which he laid down before his master and the other before the persons in the opposite box. When the covers were removed there was found in each a loaded pistol. Power took up his and cocked it, telling one of the others to take up the second, assuring him ‘they were at a very proper distance for a close shot, and if one fell he was ready to give satisfaction to the other.’

The parties immediately rushed out without waiting for a second invitation, and with them several persons in the adjoining box. As they were in too great a hurry to pay their reckoning, Power paid it for them along with his own.

Irish World, 15 March 1890

Leinster

Carlow. Died.- Samuel Glover, at Dublin st., Carlow, February 20, aged 21.

Miss Kelly gave a concert in the Carlow Town Hall, which was well patronized.

Railway Accident Near Bagenalstown.- A man named James Gaffney was run over by a train near Bagenalstown and literally cut to pieces.

Walter Kavanagh has been appointed Poor Law Guardian to the Carlow Union in room of his father, the late Arthur Kavanagh. Capt. J.P. Lecky has also been appointed on the Board, in room of Mr. Beresford, High Sheriff.

A Curious Land Case.- A law-suit recently concluded in the Dublin Courts has restored to the heirs of the late Daniel Kinsella of Linkerstown a farm which had been leased on mortgage in 1863, but which the heirs of the mortgagee, Daniel Murphy, claimed as their exclusive property.

Bagenalstown steeplechases.- The sports were revived last year, and the second meeting was held recently on the excellent course at Donore. The course is about a mile circuit and well arranged. Unfortunately the weather was unpropitious, hindering many from attending. Martin Kavanagh was Secretary to the meeting and made every effort to make it a success. The Treasurers were Joseph O’Neill and Thomas Phelan.

The ‘98 Memorial Council.- A friendly Gaelic contest was organized between the Carlow and Athy Clubs, with the object of raising funds to assist the memorial project. The Athy team won. Peter O’Gorman was [---] Umpire for Carlow, and J. Moran for Athy. The duties of Referee were admirably discharged by John McDonald, Clonmore. At the conclusion of the match both teams lined up, and seizing hands cheered lustily for each other.

Queen’s.- Carlow ‘98 Memorial.- The Maryborough Gaelic Club has subscribed £13 towards the erection of this national monument.

Irish World, 22 March 1890

Leinster

Carlow. Found Dead in a Field.- The body of a young girl was recently discovered in a field near Raheen. Death was the result of exposure. She was a native of Ballyraggett. Her father was so affected on hearing of her death he committed suicide.

The Croppies’ Memorial.- P.J. Conlan presided at the recent meeting of the committee, which was numerously attended. A committee was appointed to confer with Borough Surveyor Byrne for surveying, leveling and enclosing the grounds. P. McDonald was elected Assistant Secretary to Mr. Fenelon, who is finding the business getting heavier each day. This is a good sign that the Croppies’ Memorial is going to be a National gem.

An Important Land Case.- Browne Clayton of Browne’s Hill, Carlow, sued Joseph, Patrick, Ellen, and Catherine Kinsella for possession of lands in Carlow and Chaplestown[?], with ?500 profits of same during the time they were withheld. Justice O’Brien advised a settlement, and it was accepted.

Browne to get possession, without cost of law suit; the Kinsellas to be paid for all improvements made by them or their predecessors and allowed the value of the crops received by the landlord.

Tullow Railway Guarantee Tax.- The rate-payers liable for the above tax recently assembled in Tullow to concert measures of resistance to the impost. The attendance from Forth, Rathvilly, Clonmore, and Tullow was large. Edward Moore presided. Amongst those present were Messrs. Kavanagh, Murphy, Bolger, Daly, Carty, Waite, Lennon, Power, Purcell, Aughney. On the proposition of Mr. Aughney, seconded by James Murphy, the men there assembled agreed to discontinue the payment of all County taxes until this obnoxious one is abolished.

Other names mentioned in this issue: Doole

Irish World, 29 March 1890

Leinster

Carlow. Dead Seven Weeks.- James Moore, who resided at the corner of the County Court-house, Carlow, was recently discovered dead in his house. Suspicions being aroused by his sudden disappearance the police investigated and found him dead. He had been dead seven weeks, according to medical testimony.

Death of a Borris Gael.- Thomas F. Maher, died at his residence recently.

Deceased was Treasurer of the Borris Gaelic Club and an ardent supporter of the G.A.A. Although prevented by had health from taking an active part on the foot-ball field, yet his wise opinions on all Gaelic matters gained for him the highest respect and esteem. His sad demise was greatly regretted by his brother Gaels, who sympathize deeply with his sorrowing friends.

Carlow Assizes.- [names mentioned: Richard Mitchell, John Ballanoe[?], Henry Breen.]

Carlow Commercial Club.- At the annual meeting of this club, recently held, a resolution expressing the sincere regret of the members at the demise of the late John McDonald of Tullow st. ? one of the oldest and most respected members of the club was unanimously adopted. The result of the ballot for the election of the committee was declared as follows:- P. Lawler, T. Lawler, W. Douglas, J.G.V. Jameson, J. O’Brien, H. Boake[?], W.P. Kelly, M.P. Tynan, P. Colgan, L. O’Connor, P.J. Gregan, J. Ellis, J. Brady, A.J. McDonnell, and J.G. Hade.

Carlow Gaelic Club.- A meeting of the above club was held recently, Thomas Keegan in the chair. Also present:- John Brennan, Thomas O’Gorman, Nicholas P. Roche, John Toole, William Bergin, Martin Hayden, Patrick Holohan, John Quinlan, Robert Gough, Hon. Sec. The Honorary Secretary submitted the accounts of the foot-ball tournament in aid of the ‘98 Memorial. The total receipts were £21 11s. 1d., and after paying all expenses a balance of £15. 16s. remained. On the motion of Mr. Roche, seconded by Mr. Bergin, this amount was ordered to be handed over to the Treasurer of the ‘98 Memorial Committee. The Carlow and Graigue Clubs have given valuable assistance to raise the Memorial and are worthy of all praise.

The ‘98 Memorial.- A meeting of the commotee was held in the hall, Graigue.

P. J. Conlan presided, and there were also present:- John Kelly, John P. Clowry, N.P. Roche, Robert Gough, James Fenlon, and P. McDonald, Hon. Sec., J. Dunne, John Conlan. Mr. Byrne attended, and handed in a tracing of the plot taken from the ordnance survey sheet. The spot was marked on the ordnance map as ‘burial place of 640 United Irishmen,’ thus showing that the place has been always regarded as a burial-ground. Mr. Roche proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Byrne for his kindness in surveying the plot. Mr. Kelly seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously. Mr. Clowry said he begged to propose that Mr. Byrne be co-opted as a member of the committee J. Conlan, in seconding the proposal, said it was most fitting that Mr. Byrne should find a place on the committee. Every reader of the history of ’98 knew how Mr. Byrne’s ancestors had fought and suffered, and the prominent part they took in the ‘98 movement. The motion was carried by acclamation.

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