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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XII, Issue 29, 7 November 1884, Page 15

Died, ou Sunday, August 17, at his residence, Tubbeinavine— tbe bouse occupied by father and grandfather for the past 150 years —at the patriarchal age of ninety-two, Edward Macriale, last survivin? brother of the late Archbishop of Tuam, Most Key. John Mac Hale. The late illustrious Archbishop lived ninety-three years • and bis brother had now at his death attained the remarkable longevity of ninety-two yeara. These ages, and those of father atid grandfather, who were quite patriarchal in their time, are a proof of tbe naturally long-lived character of the family and of the salubrious character of the climate of Tirawley. Regarding the deceased, he was, during life, a quiet, plain, anaffected, honest man. He was| on account of his artiessness, liked by all who knew him. There was a great gathering of the Clan Mac Hale, at his death and obsequies, from Glenhurst to Ballina, and from Belmullet to Castlebar. The remains were interred in the family burial-ground, near those of his brother Thomas. At the funeral were : the parish priest, Bey. Patrick Mac Hale, who official ei ; Very Rev. Dr. Costello, Rev. Canon Mac Gee, P.P., Agliah, Castlebar ; Canon U. J. Bourke, P.P., Claremorns; Patrick Boland, P.P., Ardagh, near Ballini ; P. J. MacPhilpin, C.C., Keelogues ; John Mac Hale, C.C., Newport ; Anthony Mac Hale, C.C., Ballina; Michael Ma3Hale, CO., Adergoole; Michael Claike, Crossmolina. Mr. John Walsh, J.P., Castlehill, the lord of the manor, was present, and many respectable farmers from Ballina to Castlebar. May his soul rest in peace !