Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVII, Issue 45, 28 February 1890, Page 9

Irish News.

Antrim.— At Crnmlin Sessions recently Sir Richard Wallace appealed for power to evict Eobert McCord of Ameiica aDd Julia McCord of Moygarifr from a holding at letter place, but the magistrates refused.

The tenant farmers in the Cloughmillis district held a meeting in the Market Square recently and adoped a resolution calling upon Parliament to introduce an Act for the compulsory sale of land, i'he weather was most-inclement, snow falling heavily during the meeting. Rev. Thomas Gregg presided.

Armagh.— -The claims against the Great Northern Railway are not all finished yet. In the Dublin Courts the other day James Connolly was awarded £1,000 and another claimant named Yallely £600.

CarlOW. — The anniversary of the Manchester Martyrs was celebrated in Carlow-Graigue, and at the same time tbe first sod of an enclosure was turned to preserve from desecration the hallowed ({round wherein are laid the remains of 640 Carlow men who fell in the Btreeta of the town on May 23, 1798, fighting for Ireland's liberty. A procession was formed and in solemn silence marched to tbe 11 Croppy's Hole," where Father Byrne turned the first sod and bles sed the undertaking.

Clare.— The O'Gorman Mahon, M.P., the gallant veteran of '28, intends visiting Clare at an early date, and will be the guest of his relative, Mr. Gibson, Drumquin House.

An ex-policeman named Michael Quinn, of Ennis, was fined £3 for selling drink to intoxicated people, and £3 for attempting to bribe a constable with drink. There is not a class in Ireland that cares bo little about breaking the law as an ex-policeman if he can make anything by so doing.

S. McAnliffe of Knock has set about erecting an ice-house for the preservation and caring of fish at Leadmore. Heretofore it was a disgrace that large quantites of fish were constantly going to waste. As a means of employment great good will accrue to the people of the locality.

The landlord of the Mounteagle estate won't have much to get when he evicts Wm, O'Brien, Kildysart. A very enthusiastic and sympathetic meeting of the people was recently held, and all the crops and effects of Mr. O'Brien were safely taken away. Father Mulqueen presided at the meeting. The County Convention called to establish the Tenants' Defence Association in Clare was held in the Temperance Hall, Ennis, and afforded but poor accommodation for the numerous delegates in attendance. The Temperance Hall has been the scene of great and important meetings from the days of Catholic Emancipation down to the present time. T. O'Gill presided. Father Quinn, of Tulla, and Thomas Lynch, solicitor, Ennis, were secretaries to the meeting. Several members of the Irish party addressed the assemblage. It was agreed to establish the Tenants' Defence League and support in every possible way the evicted.

Cork. — Dr. Tanner, M.P., has been unanimously chosen Mayor of Cork for next year.

On the Manchester Martyrs' Day in Kanturk the police attacked and batoned the inhabitants for no earthly reason.

At the Ballymartle Sessions recently Owen Ahem was fined £1 15s for the trespass of a goat on a farm from which he had been evicted.

A company has been formed with a capital of £300,000 to work the gold mine near Goleen, in the west of the County Cork, and Lord Londonderry is a heavy shareholder

On the Martyrs' Day at Middleton, the Nationalis'sof Miidleton, Cloyne, East Ferry, and Carrigtohill assembled in Ballyannon Wood, from which they crossed the river to the historic graveyard of Ballinacurra, where prayers for the dead were recited by a local Nationalist, and an address delivered by one of the " Old Guard " from Cork.

The Mayor of Cork recently visited Father O'Dwyer in prison who stated he had applied for permission to say Mass and would not be allowed unless he consented to perform the ordinary criminals' work, which he refused.

During the hearing of cases at the police office the Mayor strongly condemned the police for attacking the people at three different points in the city when rejoicing over the result of the municipal elections.

The Right Rev. Dr. O'Callagban, Bishop of Cork, has sent Fathers O'Mahony and Madden to Australia to collect funds to relieve the diocese of the heavy debt incurred in the building of S3. Peter and Paul's Church and the Diocesan College.

Donegal. — William Coll, who was recently sentenced to ten years' penal servitude at Maryborough, in connection with the unfortunate death of Inspector Martin, had his case re-investigated on a technical law point. Nine judges sat in the court, and five agreed that the evidence against Coll was legally rendered and four that it was not legally rendered. All the English Liberal papers are in favour of his release, which may soon ba realised .

Down* — The ecclesiastical history of Newry has been enriched by an item of great importance — the consecration of a new altar ia the Dominican Church, Queen street. The altar is tbe gift of the Quinn family, and was erected to the memory of the late John James Quinn, Margaret street. The structure is 20 feet in height, and is of great sculptural beauty and design, and cost £1,000. His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Hood, Archbishop of Trinidad, and the Most Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan, Bishop of Cork, attended, and carried out the sacred ceremony with all the pomp and solemnity prescribed.

Gal'WSy* — Sir Michael Morris, a Galwaymac, Chief Jnstice of Ireland, is to be raised to the peerage under the titles of Lord Morris and Baron Spiddal

The cattle seized from Patrick McDermott for Clanricarde's law costs were sold at Derrygoolan Mills by the Sheriff. John McDermott, Whitegate, purchased for his brother. After the auction the whole eviction army, accompanied by abont twenty Emergency men, proceeded to the house of Thomas Minogue, the last of Mr. McDermott's sub-tenants, and in a short time himself and his wife and family, with all their little household effects, were left on the roadside. A force 'of sixteen police, under Head-Constable Black, of Woodford. are guarding four Emergencvmen at the residence of Mr. McDermott. A wanton spirit of vandalism and vindictiveness seems to have taken possession of the Emergency gang, aa they are daily cutting down for firewood the neat little plantation in front of the house. Their conduct is rousing the most intense indignation among the people.

Kerry. — Michael Fleming, who was sentenced to six months' imprisonment on a Plan of Campaign charge ia connection with the Kenmare tenants, was recently discharged from Balfour's Hotel, Tralee. On his coming out he wag entertained at the Central Hotel by the Nationalists of that town, who respect all Balfour " criminals."

At the Killarney Petty Sessions recently, Garrett Nagle, Daniel and Humphrey Sullivan were charged with having assaulted and robbed an Emergencyman named McGuire at Firies. Ie wag proved the Emergencyman was what is generally styled " blind drnuk,"and his identification of the men was a drunken freak. The case was dismissed.

An effort is now being made by the Royal Doblin Society to make a record of the pure Kerry breed now in existence, in order to keep them pure in the future. The Commissioners passed eight incalf heifers and one bull belonging to W. Shuel, and a heifer belonging to Rev. T. Halloran, Rector. They proceeded to Valentia recently and inspected Sir Maurice Fitzgerald's cattle, oat of which they passed 35.

The tenants on the following portions of the Kenmare estate — the Killarney, Kilcummin, Firies, and Ballybar— sent a memorial in September last to the trustees, asking for the same conditions nnder which the people of Rathmore have once more entered their old homes, but an unfavourable answer has been returned, and the straggle must be prolonged to an indefinite period, continuing the wreck and rum of many comfortable and happy homes ia Kerry.

Kildare.— The members of the Narragbmore Leagne recently showed their appreciation of the patriotic conduct of two of their members who were imprisoned by Arthur Balfoar. Mr. Robertson, a Protestant Home Kuler and President of the Branch, was presented with a gold watch and an illuminated address. Mr. Gyvea was presented with an address pnd a purse of sovereigns. The recipients returned thanks in suitable terms, and the interesting proceedings terminated.

Kilkenny*— The anniversary of the death of the noblehearted three who perished on an English scaffold to quell the howl for vengeance — blind, illegal, and inhuman vengeance — was celebrated by the people of Kilkenny in Ballycallan graveyard. Though it was believed by the organisers that the number present would be large, yet all their expectations were surpassed at the truly immense concourse, numbering nearly 2,000 people, who gathered in and about the grave-yard, contingents being present from Ktlmanagh, Grange, and the surrounding districts. Amongst the banners carried in the procession, the ones borne by the Kilmanagh and Grange contingents deserve special mention, the mottoes being " Remember the Martyrs," and " In Memoriam, the Manchester Patriots." The members of the city bands were in attendance. Shortly after 10 o'clock Mass those prpsent formed into ranks, and to the solemn strains of the " Dead March in Saul " they marched thrice around the grave-yard, after which a funeral oration was delivered, and the splendid gathering dispersed.

Limerick.— The Bard of Thomond has arrived safely in Limerick, after a three years' sojourn in America. The police and soldiery held possession of the Manchester Martyrs' memorial cross erected ia the new cemetery, Limerick, and prevented any Nationalists from approaching, but some persons succeeded in placing a few wreaths on the ground. The cross was unveiled a few years ago by Dr. Mclnerny of New York.

Longford- — Thomas. Alder Cusack, the cruel and heartless manager ot the Jessop estate, was recently called upon to render an account of his stewardship. For years be has managed the property as if it were absolutely his own, rendering no account of its income to the real owners ; never consulting them ia any way, and with a malignity which would have done credit to the devil, hunted the unfortunate and broken-hearted tenants to the poorhouse and the grave-yard.

LOU til. — The Ardee Guardians recent'y received a complaint from Bartholomew Ward, Dunleer. stating tbatMcCrilty hid granted him a site for a cottage, but when it was built the Guardians gave it away from him. His old home was on the spot where the new one was built. No action t^ken.

John Bellew, au evicted tenant on the Massereene estate, recently crossed from Drogheda to Liverpoul, in order to watch 6ome cattle raised on his evicted land. He was attended by two of the Royal Irish in disguise, but accomplished his purpose.

Mayo.— The processionists who celebrated the anniversary of the Manchester Martyrs recently were most unmercifully batoned by the police. Several people returning from the church services were also maltreated. Eight eviction notices were recently served on the v\ estport Guardians. The tenants to be evicted aie on the estates of Major Pike and the Actail Mission.

IHonaglian.— There is no sign of a settlement between the railway company and the people. The latter, indeed, Beem to be more determined than ever to win. A legular communication is kept up by means of carts between Inniskeen, Dunda'k, and Kingscourt, and gives, it is said, satisfaction. Upwards of 50 carts recently left Carrickmacrosß laden with produce sold at the market.

The County Convention called to arrange matters in connection with the Tenants' Defence Association, met in the Christian Brothers' Schools, Monaghau, recently, and waa largely attended by the clergy and laity of the County. Jos. G. Biggar, M.P., presided, and Messrs. Patrick O'Brien and Oonway, M.P.'s were also present. The meeting resolved to establish the Association and assist the National cause in every possible way. A letter was read from Bight Bey. Doctor Donnelly, Bishop of Ologher, expressing his approval and support of the Association.

Tipperary. — The police authorities of Oarrick had the audacity to post a proclamation forbidding the Martyrs' celebration on the Town Hall.

The Bansha prisoners in Cloomel gaol under the " Crimes Act " were recently liberated. Mr. Cullinane and his imprisoned brethren were met by a rejoicing multitude at Bansha on their arrival. Father Power presided at a recent meeting in Tipperary, and a resolution was passed calling upon the tenants of Smith-Barry in Clonakilty and elsewhere to throw themselves into the struggle with the men of Tipperary. A resolution condemning the murders of Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien was passed. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murder of the boy Heffernan by the police in Tipperary has just concluded, And the chairman refused to accept information against the police on the ground that they did not exceed their duty. Poor satisfaction this for the murdered boy's relatives.

Tyrone.— The managers of the Vernon estate, Ballygawley, resolved to bnrn the houses of evicted tenants to prevent them from retaking possession.

The people of Dungannon were bursting their sides at the Dolice who were busily engaged posting proclamations about the Manchester Martys* celebration. There was no intention to hold any meeting, and the people enjoyed the sport afforded by the police — proclaiming nothing.

There is at present living in Beragh an old man named John Caasidy, who took the pledge from Father Matbew at Fort chapel in 1847, and kept it faithfully through all these yean— close upon half a century. It is to be hoped that be may live to see the centenary of the great apostle of temperance celebrated.

At a recent meeting of the Cookstown Board of Guaidians an exciting scene was witnessed. The chairman, the Karl of CastleStewart, refused to put a resolution approving of a compulsory land purchase scheme, when be was asked to leave the chair. Mr. Lowery, an ex-officer, jumped into it, from which he was quickly ejected. — Mr. Woods then presided and the resolution was carried.

"Waterford.— The authorities never intended to allow Mr. C. P. .Redmond, Waterford News, to escape their petty vengeance, and he has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for his manful advocacy of Ireland's rights. They will follow him even farther than this ; but their action will surely raise Mr. Bedmond higher in the estimation of his countrymen.

It is alleged that an Emerpencyman in charge of an evicted farm at Kilmacthomas disappeared some time ago. Every effort failed to discover him. At last some bloodhounds were obtained from Lord Waterford and set to work, with the result that the body of the missing man was found in a ditch partly buried. How be came by his death is a mystery as yet.

"Wexfiorcl.— The anniversary of the death of Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien, was celebrated at the Bedmond Monument. The meeting had been proclaimed, but the men at Wexford set the proclamation at defiance.

The New Boss Manchester Martyrs' meeting was proclaimed. Yet from the old cross on St. Mary's Abbey a black flag floated. The police got ladders and tore it down. Captain Hamilton set about evicting the people of the Brooke •state. The first holding taken possession of was that of Daniel Garvey, near Ooolgreany village. In the village of Coolgreany, Michael Hughes, his wife, and three children ; Wm. Doyle, an old man over eighty years of age, and his two sisters.were turned out of their comfortable houses. The evicting party then proceeded to Glenogue, where two farmers named James Kenny and Mark Kearns were evicted. Croghan, which is about four miles from Coolgreany, was next visited, and the farm of Garrett Tallon, an industrious farmer, was taken possession of. After the eviction of Tallon the bailiff and his escort retraced their Bteps to Bathpierce and evicted tha Widow Kearns and her daughter and son-in-law.

'Wicklovr*— A young lad named Edward Delaney, of Grangebeg, Dunlavin, was recently admitted into the Nass Union Buffering from the bite of a mad dog. The dog was the property of Mr. Winders, the Malt bouse, Kilcullen, who will be called upon to pay the child's expenses to and from Paris, where he went for treatment.

His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin recently performed the ceremony of blessing' a new bell in St. Patrick's Church, Wicklow. The beautifnl services were witnessed by an immense congregation. Father Nicholas Walsh, of the Society of Jesus, Milltown, preached an eloquent sermon. Archbishop Walsh also addressed the people on the great and good results accruing from temperance.

Dr. Bamardo has been declaring that he will hold mass meetings in all the great centres of population, to denounce " the Boman Catholic conspiracy." Are the non-Catholic journalists also in the conspiracy with the judgeß? The well-known journalist •'Verax" (a Protestant) examines Dr. Barnado's conduct, with a judicial temper, in the Manchester Guardian. And what is his verdict ? It is this . " It is painful to have to say or to think anything to the disadvantage of a man like Dr. Barnardo, but it is time he understood tbat philanthropic intentions cannot excuse a violation of the first principle of equity, as well as of right feeling and good faith." The truth is that Dr. Bamardo is a bigot of the first water, and bas now decided to rely upon bigots for the support of his institutions. — Liverpool Catholic Times.