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Monday 9 March 2015

1845 - Major Kirwan of Cregg

A GOOD EXAMPLE TO LANDLORDS
We have much pleasure in stating that Major Pat Kirwan, of Cregg, in this County, has intimated to his tenantry his anxious desire that they shall keep whatever corn they have in their possession for the support of themselves and of their families during the approaching season, at the same time informing them, through his steward, of his intention to forgive the last half year's rent. This is conduct worthy of imitation, and, if generally adopted, would ensure confidence and security against the threatened calamity. We are the more inclined to record this generous act, as we had to remonstrate against the eviction of tenantry on the estate of Major Kirwan some time ago, but we take it for granted, from the kind liberality now evinced, that ample provision has been made for those then obliged to depart from the homes of their childhood. We would be surprised, as we then expressed, if the fact were otherwise.
Galway Mercury, and Connaught Weekly Advertiser, 20 December 1845.

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