Freeman's Journal, November 19, 1920.
OCTOGENARIAN PRIEST'S SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY
The Funeral
Father Hosty's Death
OCTOGENARIAN PRIEST'S SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY
The Funeral
The funeral of the Rev. Thomas Hosty, the aged and respected parish priest of Annaghdown, took place on Saturday last, when the remains were laid to rest a few yards from the door of the church in which he had zealously ministered for over eleven years. His Grace the Archbishop presided at the Office and Requiem Mass, and there was a large attendance of priests from all parts of the archdiocese, whilst parishioners of every creed and class gathered to pay their last tribute of respect.
Fr. Hosty was born at Ballindine, Co Mayo, and had past his eightieth year at the time of his death. He received his early education at the local school, and as a boy passed in to St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, from which he went to the Irish College in Paris, where he studies for six years. He was ordained in 1869, and by a curious coincidence his first mission was at Currandulla, where the evening of his life was to be spent. He subsequently ministered as Catholic curate at Louisburg, Co. Mayo; at Castlebar, and at Kilkerrin. In the latter parish he ministered under his uncle, Very Rev. Canon O'Dwyer, one of the most distinguished and zealous priests in the archdiocese, who built three churches and three stones. The late Canon O'Dwyer quarried the stones for the erection of a church at Newcastle, Athenry. Canon O'Dwyer passed away in 1908.
From the curacy of Kilkerrin Fr. Hosty was appointed parish priest of Spiddal in 1880, ad after a long and successful ministry in the seacoast parish, he came to Annaghdown in April of 1910.
Fr. Hosty was a most lovable and kind-hearted man, and was universally beloved. He was, above all, a priest, and whilst he did all that was possible to advance the temporal interests of his flock, he did not interfere in matters of public controversy. In this way, he nobly maintained the dignity of the priesthood, and his own usefulness as one of its ministers, who pursued his calling zealously for well over half-a-century.
Parishioners of every creed and station were present at the obsequies on Saturday, and many came from long distances to pay their final tribute of respect. His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Gilmartin presided at the Requiem Mass at which the celebrant was Rev. Patrick Waldron, Adm., Ballyhaunis; Rev. Ml. Morris, C.C., Currandulla, being deacon; and Rev. Fr. Varden, C.C., Belclare, sub-deacon. Very Rev. Canon Curran, P.P., Cummer, was master of ceremonies, and Rt. Rev. Monsignor McAlpine, P.P., V.G., Clifden, was assistant priest at the throne. The priests in the choir included: Very Rev. J. Heany, P.P., Caherlistrane; Very Rev. Dr. A. Dalton, P.P., Ballinrobe; Rev. Fr. Forde, P.P., Headford; Rev. Fr. Kelly, P.P., Knock; Fr. O'Malley, P.P., Turloughmore; Rev. John Grealy, P.P., Abbey; Canon Eaton, President, St. Jarlath's College; Rev. Owen Hannon, Adm., Tuam; Rev. Fr. Moane, The Presbytery, Tuam (Archbishop's secretary). Fr. Moane and Fr. Walsh were the chanters. Other priests included: Fr. Hannon, Clifden; Fr. Carey, Ballinrobe; Fr. McGough and Fr. Lynch, Athenry; Fr. Walsh, Fr. Waldron, Fr. Morris, Fr. Morley, C.C., Headford; Fr. W. Heaney.
The chief mourners were: - Miss Hosty, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Conroy (sisters), Miss May Hosty (niece), Mrs. Jas. Conroy (brother-in-law), Mr. Dixon, Dublin (cousin).
His Grace, in asking the prayers of the congregation for Fr. Hosty, expressed his sympathy with the relatives, and added that he hoped the people of that parish, which was Fr. Hosty's first mission forty-one years ago, would frequently remember him in their prayers.
Connacht Tribune, November 1920
DEATH OF THE REV. T. HOSTY, P.P.
We regret the death of the Rev. Thomas Hosty, P.P., of Annadown, which occurred at the parochial residence there this week. Deceased clergyman was educated at St. Jarlath's College, Tuam. As curate and parish priest in many parts of the Archdiocese he was everywhere respected and liked, and regarded as a zealous and hard working priest.
Tuam Herald, November 27, 1920
AUCTION OF FURNITURE
I have received instructions from the Executors
TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION
At the Presbytery, St. Brendan's,
Corrandulla,
ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16,
Commencing at 12.30 p.m.,
ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND OTHER EFFECTS,
The Property of the Late Very Rev. Thos. Hosty, P.P., Deceased, comprising:
Dining Room - Mahogany Telescope Dining Table, 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs, Armchair, Mahogany Sofa, Mahogany Cheffonier, Mahogany Tables, Occasional Tables, Secretaire and Bookcase combined, Books, Brass Lamps, Pictures, Overmantel, Carpet, Rug, Hangings and Poles, Plated Ware, Cutlery, Glass, Clock, Fender and Irons, 2 Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs, etc.
Bedrooms - Double and Single Bedsteads and Springs, Hair Matresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Blankets, etc., Large Press, Dressing Tables, Wash Stands, Toilet Ware, Toilet Glasses, Chairs, Tables, Commodes, Carpets, Hangings and Poles, Pictures, Fenders, etc., etc.
Contents of Kitchen, including Tables, and the Usual Utensils.
Outdoor Effects - A good Horse, trained to all work, Sidecar and Cushions in perfect condition, Set of Harness, 1 Springer Kerry Cow, 1 Two-year-old Heifer, 1 Yearling Bullock, 2 Heavy Fat Pigs, 1 Cock of Hay, 1 Stack of Oats, Potatoes, Ladder, etc., etc.
Terms - Cash and five per cent. auction fees.
J.M. Lavelle, Auctioneer & Valuer, Galway
(11-12-'20)
Connacht Tribune, December 11, 1920
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