Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XV, Issue 26, 21 October 1887, Page 9

Irish News.

Antrim.— During the recent dry weather, when the Lake of Loughmore, which is situated some distance from Carrickfergus, was bare on account of the water having been run off to supply Belfast, a splendid specimen of a canoe was found embedded in the mud. It is evidently hollowed out of a solid oak trunk, and is 15 feet long by 4 feet in width, with square stern. The blocks for the rowlock pins, the portion at the side to which the seats were fastened, and the rest for the feet of the rower form portion of the solid trunk. This is the second complete canoe which has been found in Loughmore since it was taken possession of by the Belfast Water Commissioners, portions of several other canoes of different descriptions having also been found. Judging from these relics and the presence of crannoges, or ancient lake dwellings, the construction of which require considerable labour, also the number of flint and stone implements of all descriptions which have turned up, it would appear that a great many persons had their abode about the shore and on the lake in ancient times.

CAT AN. — At the fortnightly meeting of the Sherlock branch of the League, it having been suggested that the terrors of the Coercion Act might diminish the attendance at future meetings, it was resolved " That any member of this committee absenting himself from two consecutive meetings of this branch withont sufficient cause will be Btruck off the committee."

Clare. — In carrying out some excavations on July 23 at Kilmore, near Knock, on the estate of Mr. Hiokan the workmen came on what is believed to be a silver mine, the vein running quite close to the surface. Quantities of the ore found were given to F. W. G Hickaa, J.P., who has forwarded specimens for analysis. Clare Landlords' Defence Union have issued notices stating that they are now prepared to afford aid to any person enflering from boycotting, intimidation, or the effects of illegal combination and that the co-operation of all Clare is earnestly desired. So far the sought-for assistance has not been forthcoming and the Defence Union is almost bankrupt. The offices of the Union are at Church street, Ennis.

Cork. — On July 24 at Shanbally a hurling match was played between the Shanbally and Aghada teams. For a time it was very close, but eventually Shanbally won by 2 goals and 6 points to 2 goals.

At Cork Police Office on July 25, David Lynch, an Emergencyman who refused to work at the Dingle evictions was charged with assaulting Martin Beattie, the secretary of the Cork Defence Union, who he alleged refused to pay him wages due to him. Lynch was ordered to find securities to keep the peace or else go to gaol for a month.

On July 24, J. Lawlor, the Irish champion, whose coming match with Caßey of Brooklyn, the American champion, excites such interest, tackled two men, M. Walsh and J. Ahem, at Midleton. Some time after the commencement of the play it was announced that the Midleton men were 4 full games and 14 aces on the sth game and that Lawlor was 2 games. At this stage of the proceedings Lawlor got his hand in and seemed to be inspired witb double vigour as he, without giving his opponents a single ace, finished the ive games and was declared the winner.

DBBRT.-St. Columb's Catholic Temperance Society held its annual excursion on July 26. Over 2,000 excursionists, all total abstainers, principally of the tradesmen and labouring class, proceeded by special steamers to Moville and Greenca&tle, on Lough Foyle. So much interest was taken in the event that six steamers were required to take down the excursionists.

Derry Assizes opened on July 20. Justice Murray, addressing the Grand Jurors, said the bills to go before them were few in number— only twelve in all — eleven for offences committed within the County and City of Derry, and one for an offence committed on the high seas, on board a vessel that was coming into port. The cases were of the ordinary kind that might be expected in so large and populous a community as inhabited the City and County of Derry, and none of them called for any observation

A general meeting of the three ward branches of the I.N.L. of Derry was held in the rooms, William street, on July 21. There was an unusually large attendance of members. The following resolutions were passed unanimously, and with enthusiasm :—": — " Resolved, "That we pledge ourselves to give a more active support to the National organisation, believing it is the bounden duty of every Irishman to do so at the present crisis." " That we pledge ourselves not to flinch from our present position nor shirk whatever responsibility may be incurred in carrying out foregoing resolution." " That we call upon every Nationalist in the city and surrounding districts (who has not already done so) to join the League as a protest against unjust and infamous coercion legislation."

DONEGAL.— At the Tyrone Assizes on July 22, a jury tried a case in which the Ulster Bank (Limited) were plaintiffs and Robert L. Moore, High Sheriff for County Donegal, defendant. This was a remitted action brought to recover the sum of £300 for loss and damages sustained through the alleged negligence of the defendant in not executing at a proper time a decree obtained by the Letterkenny branch of the Ulster Bank (Limited) against David Wallace, Letterkenny. The jury gave a verdict for £90 damages. At Donegal Assizes on July 18, Patrick Gallagher, Knockfolla, an Irish-speaking peasant, was indicted for taking forcible possession of a house and farm in Gweedore district from which he had been evicted. The jury could not agree and were discharged. Hugh Mcßride on a similar charge was found guilty with a recommendation to mercy, and Gallagher was put on trial a second time and found guilty. John Sweeney, Anthony Gallagher, and Shane McFadden, a very old man who Bpoke Irish only, were also found

guilty. Father McFadden pleaded guilty for Catherine Gallaeher and Bridget Doogan, who could not speak English. All the prisoners were let omt on their own recognisances to come up later for iudgment. v t s

Down.— During a melee between civilians and soldiers in the Square, Warrenpoint, Constable Thomas Carrahan, while arresting one of the combatants, dropped dead from heart disease caused by the excitement.

On July 25, a convention of delegates from the different National League Branches in South Down, South Armagh, and Newry, wa9 held in the National Hall, Castle etreet, for the purpose of giving expression to the determination of the people to combat the recently enacted Coercion Act, and meet its administration with courage and determination. The meeting was very large aad representative, nearly all the branches of the National League in South Down and South Armagh being represented, and, judging from the earnestness and determination of the delegates, the Jubilee Coercion Act Bhall have very little terms from the men of this part of Ulster. Amongst the clergy present were:— Rev. Dr. M'Conville, CO., Newry ; Rev. F. Donnellan, P.P., Dromintee ; Rev. J, Carlin, CO., Newry ; Rev. J. Rooney, CO., do ; Rev. F. M'Guinneas, CO., do ; Rev. J. O'Reilly, CO., Warrenpoint ; Rev. Peter M'Avoy, the Rectory, Irish College, Salamanca. Delegates attended from Newtownhamilton, Barameen, Armagh, Poyntzpass, Killeavy, Kilcow, Burren, Warrenpoint, Killowen, Mountmorris, Blackwatertown, Belleek, Oarrickbracken , Loughgilly, Camlough, Oullyhanna, Bally varley, Dromintee, Grinan, Mullabaun, Young Ireland Society, Newry ; Mayo Bridge, and Lower Fathom.

Dublin.— On July 26, Private Crouch, of the 4th Dragoon Guards, while riding in ths Pho»aix Park fell from his horse and was killed upon the spot.

The first ties of the Intercounty Hurling and Football Championship were played on July 20, at Elm Park, Merrion. The following were the counties and the teams which represented them :—: — Wexford, Castlebridge Hurling Team ; Galway, Meelick Hurling Club ; Louth, Dundalk Young Ireland Society F. C; Waterford, Ballydufl Lower F. C. ; Limerick, Commercial F. O. ; Meath, Dowdstown F. 0. The Limerick Commercial, in charge of P. Treacy (captain), and the Ballyduff men, in charge of Tom Nolan (captain).on arrival at Kingsbridge received an enthusiastic welcome from a couple of thousand Metropolitan Gaels (which included the greater part of the C. J. Kickhams) and the Emmets (coal-porters) Fife and Drum Band, which played them to the Provincial Hotel. The Castlebridge (Wexford) men, who were accompanied by Father Wall, President, E. Walsh Chairman County Wexford Executive G.A.A., and N. Kehoe, Hon. Sec., received a splendid reception on arrival at Harcourt street, by a large crowd, who escorted them to Elm Park. The play created great excitement, but passed of! without a hitch. In the football matches Dundalk Young Ireland Society beat Brilyduff Lower by a goal an 4 8 points to 3 points, and Litaerlelk Oonnoerciala beat Dowdstown (Meath) by 3 goals and 3 points to 2 ints Wexford, **presenied by Castlebridge, made » bn**e bed futile struggle at Ittirling agaiust Galway, ijhoae champion team, Jtfeelick, won by 2 goals and a disputed goal and 8 points to a goal for Castlebridge.

Galtt AT.— Four families were evicted at Milltown on July 20, on the property of P. J. B. Daly , solicitor, Ballinrobe. The victims were Michael Flattery with ten in family (evicted the fourth time, and sent twice to Galway prison for refusing to submit to the sentence of death), Michael Connelly, four in family ; Michael Turner and wife, and Martin Keely, a poor, harmless lunatic, who ii living on out-door relief.

Galwaymen the world over will be gratified by the following announcement from the Tuam Western News and Weekly Examiner of July 30 : — Probably since the Gaelic Athletic Association was first started, no event haa^created such wide-spread interest as the great match played on last Sunday between the Meelick hurling team (the Gaelic champions of Galway), and the Castlebridge hurling team (the Gaelic champions of Wexford). From the report in the Freeman's Journal on Monday the public would be led to believe that it was an extempore business on the part of the Wexford men altogether. But such could not be the case, for on the 14th of July Mr. Dixon, Hon. Sec, County Wexford G. A. Association, wrote to Mr. O'Reilly, of Dublin, to say since there were no football champions in Galway, that the Shilmaliers, the champion hurlers of the County Wexford, would take up Galway and meet them at Elm Park on Sunday, the 24th. Galway and Wexford met as arranged, and those who were present, which could not be less than ten thousand people, can tell the rest. The result was for Galway two goate, a disputed goal, eight points, three forfeits ; against one goal for Wexford. It was clear to be seen from the beginning that the men who did battle for the honour of old Galway would again clear the way, as their ancestors did of yore, and resuscitate the ancient and honoured title of Galway, Faugh a Ballagh. One incident of the day's proceedings will speak for itself, how the Galwaymen earned for themselves the kindly and practical sympathy of one whose patronage cannot be too highly valued. Lord Ffrench, when he heard of the great victory for Galway, and the difficulties under which they were achieved, at once directed Mr. Balfe, his steward, to go to the Midland Hotel and hand from him £3 to treat the team, and also £2 to be given to one of the men who had two of his teeth knocked out by a blow of a hurl from a Wexford dian. The Galwaymen throughout showed nothing but manly forbearance and cool decision, and every order of the Captain, from the time they left Ballinasloe on Saturday, until Lheir return on Monday, was observed with strict attention. The whole district round Meelick and Kilmore was ablaze with bonfires on Monday night, as rejoicings for the victory of the Meelick team. Galway Gaelic champions — J. Staunton, J. Foley, Pat Madden, J. Coulahan, M. Mannion, P. Cullen, M. Cosgrove, P. Mannion, P. Larkin, J. Horan, J. Kelly, W. Madden, J. Hanly, J. Ryder, M. Quinn, J. Cosgrove, J Lawry, P. Haverty, 0. Griffin, A,

Oougrove J. Callahan. The team was in charge of the Captain James Lynam. r

Kerbt. — The eviction campaign on Lord Ventry'a Diablo estate was resumed on July 23 and continued during the following week. Altogether over twenty families were cast out on the roadside. V " T> anon Brosnan, of Cahirciveen, says that one- third of the cost of the O'Connell Memorial Church to be erected in that town has already been subscribed. The whole will be £27,000.

Kildabe. — Constable Underwood, attached to the police station at Clune, resigned on July 25 as a protest against the Jubilee Coercion Act. Underwood bore an excellent character.

Kilkenny.— The " Intercounty football match " between the Counties of Cork and Kilkenny was played at Dungarvon on July 24. There was an immense attendance, fully 15,000, and pood order was maintained. The Kilmacow Club, playing for Kilkenny, proved much the stronger team, and won in the easiest fashion by four points

On July 18 an auctioneer attended to dispose of the hay on the evicted farm lately occupied by Michael Dillon, Killashulan. The landlord of the holding is Mr. Persse, Athenry, Galway. Not a single bidder put in an appearance, and the attendance consisted of the man of the hammer and his clerk, and two stolid policemen, and the sale nad to be abandoned. The members of the Freshford National League have manfully stood by Mr. Dillon since he was deprived of his home, and the result is that the land has been worthless to the evictor.

Leitbim.— Several emigrants left Mohill and distiict during week ended July 23. The population of the County decreased 5,189 in the ten years from 1871 to 1881, falling from 95,561 to 90,372. It is now believed to be little over 85,000.

Liicebick.— -The great Munster fair commenced at Limerick on July 28, and exhibited a marked decline as compared with previous fairs.

John Reidy, of Tullig, near Drumcollogher, died of lockjaw, produced by toothache, on July 8. The Bodyke evidions are likely to be rivalled by those shortly to take place on the O'Grady estate at Herbertstown. In consequence of eviction notices havinp been served and visits from the Sheriff being daily expected, the tenants are preparing to fortify and barricade their houses with a view to offering as formidable a resistance as possible. Some twenty or twenty -five families are to be evicted, and as matters stand there is no chance of settlement. Thomas, Moroney is still in prison for refusing to answer questions arising out of his bankruptcy and Plan of Campaign on the property. On July 25 and 26 the Sisters of Mercy at Charleville celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their convent. The occasion brought together within the walls of the institution visitors lay, and olerical, from distant parts and three of the most illustrious prelates of the ecclesiastical province of Cashel. Most Rev. Dr. Croke, Archbishop of Cashel, took the leading part in the ceremonies. The convent is one of the oldest of the many institutions conducted by the Mercy Order in the country. It was founded by the lady who introduced the Order into Ireland, Mother Mary Catherine Me Aul ay, and in point of antiquity it is beaten by only two— the Convent of Mercy in Baggot street, Dublin, and the Convent of Mercy at Tuilamore. It had a small beginning, and during its early career it had to overcome many difficulties. But with the assistance of the late Rev. Dr. Croke, who was then parish priest of Charleville, uncle of bis Grace the Archbishop of Cashel, the bnilding now inhabited by the nuns was raised on the outskirts of the town. The fiist Superioress was Mother Mary Angelo Dunne. Once the convent was fairly started it advanced in prosperity with remarkable speed. During its career it has sent Sisters to far off parts, and now it is the mother house of conventß in different quarters of the globe. The community is now presided over by Mother Mary Josephine Croke, sister of the Archbishop of Cashel. The Archbishop of Cashel travelled down from Tharles by the mid-day train and arrived at Charleville shortly after 3in the afternoon. An enormous concourse of people bad assembled on the platform and outside the station, and when his Grace alighted from the train he was greeted with enthusiastic cheering. A notable feature of the demonstration was the presence of half a dozen branches of the Gaelic Athletic Association, of which his Grace is patron. The men were attired in the uniforms of the different clubs, and carried their hurleys on their shoulders. They presented a very formidable appearance, and every one was struck with the admirable discipline that prevailed in all their movements. Even in the midst of a confused crowd they preserved their order of two abreast, and carried out to the letter the commands of their respective captains.

Louth.— On July 24 a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Massareene tenants and their friends was held immediately outside the town. The object of the meeting was to adopt such measures aB would best meet the painful condition of things that evictions on the estate would bring about. Mr. Crilly, M.P., arrived from .Dublin by the morning train to attend the meeting. A force of police was present under command of District- Inspector M'Dermott. Amongst the crowd were a number of member* of the Gaelic Athletic Association in unifoim. A Government shorthand reporter was present.

Mayo. — The nuns have just come to reside in the magnificent convent at Newport, lately built by the exertions of the zealous and patriotic pastor, Very Rev. P. Greatly, P.P. There was a grand display of fireworks in honor of the event. The brass band of the town turned out and plnyed a beautiful selection of National airs, and the town was brilliantly illuminated.

MONAOHAN. — A man named Patrick McCleary whilst raising mud in thetownland of Cornamondy recently came on a very fine specimen of elk'B horns in excellent preservation and about nine feet in length. This would appear to be the best specimen of the kind unearthed for many years past.

Queen's Couniy.— The erection of huts for Lord Landsdowne's evicted tenants at Luggacurran -was proceeded with on July 25 amid much jubilation.

Roscommon.— At the meeting of the Carnaska branch of the League on July 17, Thomas Holden, Vice-president, in the the chair, the following resolutions were unanimously passed :— " Resolved— mat we call on all members of this Branch to stand solid to the rules ot the Irish National League, and to show that determination in resisting Balfour's Jubilee Coercion Act that they did to the last two measures of the same kind. That any member of the Executive of the branch who will be absent from any of its future meetings shall be removed, and bis district called on to replace him by another member, unless he be able to show a satisfactory reason for his absence. That at our next meeting arrangements will be made for ail members of the branch to wear in public the Plan of Cimpaign medal, ana that we endorse the advice tendered by Michael Davitt lately at the Coolgreany eviction campaign, namely, that the people snould make a determined stand in protection of their homes from eviction."

Suoo.-On July 17 a meeting announced by 'public placard was field in Rirerstown for the purpose of organising a branch • *v !f- National League. For some time part the Nationalists ot the district have been desirous of putting themselves mime with the rest of their fellow-countrymen by having in their midst an affiliated branch of the League. To give effect to this desire this meeting was called at the suggestion of the parish priest ot the district, Rev. Andrew Quinn. Although it was intended that the meeting should be only a very small one, and that the business transacted would be solely of a routine and practical nature, a large and enthusiastic gathering had collected long before the hour at which it was announced that the chair would be taken. The Riverstown and Ballyrush bands were in attendance and enlivened the proceedings with National music. The platform was erected in the chapel yard, and, after the selection of officers for the new branch, the chair was taken amid much applause by the Rev. Andrew Quinn, r.P. After the meeting over 30 members were enrolled in the new branch.

Tippebabt. — The Bmly Juvenile Hurlers almost whitewashed a team of much older boys from Monmore on July 2i, winning by 9 goals and 17 points to 1 goal. On July 19 the Sisters of Mercy, Nenagb.'took up possession of the disused County Prison, in that town, for the purpose of converting it into a National School for girls. The Sisters celebrated the event with a festival to the children under their care. At the meeting of the Tiperary Guardians on July 19 three eviction notices were laid on toe table— two at the instance of Count Moore against Patrick and Bridget Conway, and against Malacbi O'Neill of Kilross. The third was at suit of Robert Roo Fry against Daniel Hanly, Killadriff. At the meeting of the Cashel Guardians on July 21, Relieving.Officer Breen reported having been served with notices of evictions at the suit of Rev. Richard Toppin v. Matthew Miitet and others for lauds of Buffana, and same v. Michael Buike of same lands. He also reported having been served with a notice of eviction at the suit of Lord G. Quinn v. John Burke (Walter), lands of Turra heen upper.

A monster assemblage watched Gaelic sports at Clonoulty, Casbel, on July 24, over 10,000 people being present, from Thurles, Holy cross, Moycarkey, Knockavella, Ballagh, Kossmore, Bally dine.and all the surrounding parishes. Clonoulty Juveniles beat Holycross Juveniles at hurling by 2 points to 1. Rossmure football players beat Anacarty by 2 points to nil. An exciting match between Inch and Mobourough hurlers ended in a draw, earh side scoring a point. Clocoulty hurlers maintained their unbeaten record, defeating Ballydine by 2 points to 1. After an hour's hard tussle, Boherlahen beat the hurlers from Ballycahill by a goal. The tournament concluded by the victory of (2 points to nil) of the unbeaten Knockavella hurlers over a strong team from Upperchurch.

Tyrone.— On July 19 over 200 loads of turf were brought to the Marke tyard, Ballygawley, to the residence of the Very Rev , Dr. Loughran. Carts poured in from an early hour, and every man selected the best hard turf on his bog.

Watebfobd.— On July 17 the Lower Ballyduff Football Club were presented with Celtic Crosses as the winners of the County Waterford Championship. The Commission of Assize for this County was opened on July 22 by Mr. Baron Dowse, who congratulated the Grand Jury ou thp state of the County. There were but four bills to go before them, and the cases " specially reported " by the constabulary were 13 in number as against 17 for the corresponding period last year. An extraordinary quantity of herriDgs was captnred at Dungarvan on July 26 by Scotch, Arklow, and West of Irelaud boats. The fish are of the finest quality and averaged| £1 per mease. The local curing establishment conducted by Kilsall Bros., Liverpool, purchased up largely at 15s per mease, but several lots were sold at 255. Dungarvan is the only fishing ground where success has this season rewarded the efforts of the fishermen.

On July.l 7 a special meeting of the Carrick-on-Suir branch of the League was held to consider thejconduct of three members of the branch, who at the last fair Bold cattle to a buyer named Malcolm, who purchased stock for the Land Corporation. The attendance was very large nearly thrpe hundred members being present. Considerable excitement was manifested, as intense indignation had been aroused not alone in Carrick-on-Suir but in all the surrounding districts at such disgraceful action on t\ c part of members of the League. The three purveyor- of the the Land Corporation, Patrick Power, Mainstown, William Baldwin, Lough Bt.. Canick-on-Suir, and William Butler, Lough St., Carrick-on-Suir, were expelled by an unanimous vote.

Westmeath. — The rowdy soldiers who were convicted al t!io recent Assizes, and sentenced to six months' imprisonment i<>i liot and assault at Athlone, have been released by order o£ tli^ L>rd Lieutenant.

Wexfobd.— On July 2G, the Assizes for this County were opene by Justice Iliuiisoti. In addressing the Grand Jury, he sail :—": — "

have much pleasure in revisiting your County on this occasion, as it is now some years since I presided as judge in this court, and on my return I am v.-ry glad to say, that, so far, at all events, as the number or cases to go before you for investigation is concerned, of a criminal nature, they are fewer than in my experience I have known in «ny other county of the large extent of Wexford. There are only two cases to go before you, one a case of burglary and larceny, which is not at all of a Berious nature, and another is a Post-office prosecution.

The opposition to the payment of the poor rates in New Ross Union continues with unabated zeal by the Nationalist ratepayers. A force of police under command of Head-Constable John Twiss, New Ross, have been engaged in protecting the rate collector, A. F. Barden, and a number of bailiffs, while making seizures for rates, bat owing to the opposition and obstruction of the people not more than a few pounds have been collected. The people in this union have in operation what is called the Plan of Campaign against the Vice-Guardians, by which when the rate collector is seen approaching, toe cattle, etc., are driven off the lands, the doors of the dwelling and outhouses shut, and as the collector is seining under the Uuardians warrant he cannot open any doors and seize on the lands for which the rent is due. On July 22, at Arthurstown, about y miles from New Ross, the stock seized, including a horse and van lull of bread belonging to James Neill, Arthurstown, were put up for auction, and after putting the collector to the very last push, they were bought in by the owners. Canon Thomas Doyle, P.P., Ramsgrange, and a large concourse of people attended. At a meeting of the New Ross Town Commissioners, held on July 22 the bill for poor rates due, the Vice-Guardians was laid before them. An amendment was moved, seconded, and adopted, that no rates be paid as long as the Castle Vice-Guardians remain in office. WickloW:— Baron Dowse opened the Wicklow Assizes and was very jocular over the crimeless state of the County. There was Terily so little to do ia the shape of punishing crime, that the Baron •looked with a sympathetic air upon his friends, the Crown Council." Ihe number of offences specially reported to the constabulary, he said, had decreased from 13 to 7. In minor cases there was an increase in the number, but why there should be an increase one time and a decrease another, Baron Dowse could not say— it was '-just like one day being wet and another dry." So far as {overt acts of crime were concerned the Connty, said the Baron, was in a satisfactory condition. "He was there to discharge the gaol, and there was no one in it."