COUNTY NEWS

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4, 25 January 1906, Page 9

COUNTY NEWS

CARLOW— A Golden Jubilee In the Presentation Convent, Carlow, on the Feast of St. Cecilia, Mother Mary Cecilia Whyte celebrated the golden jubilee of her profession. Most Rev Dr Poley, Right Rev. Mgr. Murphy, Maryboro', Right Rev* Mgr. Burke, Bagnalstown, and several local clergymen attended the ceremonies. Since Mother Mary Cecilia who, is a Dublin lady, entered religion half a century ago, four Bishops have ruled over the diocese, of Kildare and Leighlin.

CLARE— A Brave Priest A New Orleans paper pays a well deserved tribute to the zeal and self-sacrifice of a Clare prUest during-the xeceut outbreak ot that terrible scourge, yellow lever in that city and surrounding district. It says : ' The little church at Barataria is being used as an emergency hospital, and the pastor, Rev. Father J. G. McKenna, has remained with his people, nursing them and caring' lor them in every way. He returned to the city lor a day or two and told .something of the situation there, although he would not be quoted. While the yellow 'fever had been all but stamped out in the neighborhood of Grand isle, it has spread very rapidly in the settlement near Berthauct plantation. Dr. Siianley and other medical men have been doing splendid work among the aiUicted people. Father McKenna, who is non-immune is also assisting in the work, and is living in a small room in the rear ot his church until conditions improve. He went from house to house with the physicians bringing words ot encouragement to the people and ad-mims-ieimg the rites ot the Church to those who weie in danger of death.' The Father McKenna referred to is well known in the diocese of Killaloe, where he labored Irom 187-8 to 188 G. la 4he early days of the Land League he took an active pait in its work. lie was born in O'GonneHoe, overlooking Lough Derg,- close to Killaloe, where other members ol the family' still reside. Father McKenna is a brother of Mr. J. A McKenna, J.P., Chairman of the Patea Harbor Board' Taranaki. ' CORK — Gaelic Training College At a meeting of the committee of management of the Minister Training College for Gaelic teachers it was decided to oner a free scholarship at the college next year tor competition amongst Gaelic speakers in each county in Minister. DONEGAL — Appointed Engineer Mr. James J. Ilannigan, B.A , 8.E., R.U.1., has been appointed engineer to the Congested Districts Board. Mr. llannigan is a son ot the late Mr. James Hannigan, Ballybotey, County Donegal, and a past student ot St. Columb's College, Deny. DOWN— Sale of an Estate The tenants on portion of the Countess of Castlcstewart's estate, near Coahsland, have just decided to purchase their holdings on terms which give a reduction of Is m the £ on second term rents and 6s on iirst term. The sporting rights are letamed by the landlady during her life and the life of Lady Close. DUBLlN— Cardinal Moran's Views The following cable message was received from his Eminence Cardinal Moran at the National Convention which opened in Dublin on December G. Australian Executive greets Convention. Fullest confidence Irish Party. Unity essential Home Rule. Victory certain Whoever obstructs .National Lmon, enemy. Celtic race pledge support. The National Convention The great Irish National Convention opened on December b in the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin The assemblage was quite the most distinguished and representative ever gathered in that histonc chamber Mr. John Redmond, M.P., presided, and amongst those on the platform were Messrs. Joseph Devlin M p Michael Davitt, Mr. John Dillon, M.P. , ' T p' O'Connor, M.P. ; and the Lord Mayor of Dublin. ' The hall was packed in every part, the galleries being filled by members of the general public. Speeches were delivered on the opening day by Messrs. John Redmond John Dillon, Michael Davitt, T. P. O'Connor, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, and other prominent public men The first resolution, reiterating the demand for Home Rule was earned unanimously. The next, approving of the uolicy of the National Directory and emphasising the necessity of unity and a pledge-bound party was also agreed to. KERRY— Death of a Religious In the cemetery attached to the Presentation Convent, Listowel, on December 2, the remains of Sister Mary John, who had spent forty-six years in religion were laid to rest. Deceased lady was a daughter of the late Mr. John Grant, Listowel, and a grand-daughter of the late Mr. Maurice Dalton, who was one of the first Catholics appointed to the magistracy .after the relaxa lion of the penal laws.