ANSBRO - March 22, 1910, at Parochial House, Drumgriffin, Galway. Rev. Laurence Ansbro, P.P., aged 79 years. High Mass this day (Wednesday), 11 o'clock. Funeral immediately after.
Irish Independent, March 23, 1910
DEATH OF REV. LAURENCE ANSBRO, P.P., ANNAGHDOWN.
Tuam, Thursday.
With deep regret we announce the death of the Rev. Laurence Ansbro, the venerable pastor of Annaghown parish, which occurred on Tuesday last at the parochial residence, Annaghdown. The sad news will be deeply deplored by a large circle of friends to whom Father Ansbro endeared himself during his exercise of the duties of the ministry, extending over a period of fifty years. By his demise the Archdiocese of Tuam is deprived of one of its most devoted and gentle priests.
To his parishioners are best known their late pastor's sterling qualities, and by none were they more appreciated. As a true and genial friend, Father Ansbro was unequalled.
Whilst he did not actively engage in the political sphere, his aspirations were on the popular side. Amongst his brother clergy he was held in high esteem. Although in delicate health for some time past, his labours for his parishioners had not lessened, and many were the expressions of grief on the sad announcement of his demise. His work for the educational advancement of his flock is to be seen in the excellent National Schools built by him at Annaghdown and Kilgill. The beautiful chapel which overlooks the Corrib waters is a fitting monument to his unfailing zeal and anxiety for the provision of a more suitable place of worship than the school-house, in which formerly the Sacrifice of the Mass was offered.
Father Ansbro was born in Crossboyne, County Mayo, in the year 1831. His early collegiate studies were at St. Jarlath's Tuam, and subsequently at Maynooth. He was ordained by the late Archbishop MacHale, in October, 1858. His first labours as curate were in the parish of Killererin, where he remained for twelve months. He was then appointed to Kilmaine, and afterwards to Ross, where for seven years he ministered solely by himself. The parishes of Roundstone and Kiltulla had him as curate for the next nine years. In March, 1877, he was transferred to the important parish of Annaghdown, where the remaining thirty-three years of his life were spent. Over two years have now elapsed since the celebration of his golden jubilee as a priest was celebrated, to the joy of his faithful flock in Annaghdown. Latterly, there was a complete breakdown in his heretofore robust condition, and Dr. Golding, of Headford, his medical adviser, had been constant in his attention to him. He bore his illness with becoming fortitude and besides the religious consolations and ministrations of his beloved priests, he had the care of his nearest lay friends. Death came peacefully on Tuesday morning, after a holy and virtuous career of 79 years.
High Mass and Office for the repose of his soul were chanted on Wednesday morning at Annaghdown Church. His Grace Archbishop Healy presided. The celebrant of the High Mass was the Rev. T. Heaney, C.C., Annaghdown; deacon, Rev. Martin MacEvilly, C.C., Headford; sub-deacon, Rev. Alexander Eaton, Professor, St. Jarlath's College, Tuam. The Very Rev. Michael Canon Higgins, D.D., President, St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, officiated as master of ceremonies.
The following clergy were also present: - The Very Rev. J. Canon Canton, P.P., Athenry; Very Rev. Canon Macken, Adm., Tuam; Rev. Redmond McHugh, P.P., Claregalway; Rev. James Curran, P.P., Abbey; Rev. Michael Heaney, P.P., Caherlistrane; Rev. J. Burke, P.P., Menlough; Rev. Willie McHugh, P.P., Cummer; Rev. Father Newell, P.P., Castlegar; Rev. Martin Healy, C.C., Kilmaine; Rev. Father D'Alton, C.C., Athenry; Rev. O. Hannon, C.C., Tuam; Rev. M. O'Donnell, C.C., Spiddal; Rev. J. Heaney, C.C., Caherlistrane; Rev. M. Hannon, C.C., Ballinrobe; Rev. P. Faulkiner, C.C., Belclare; Rev. T. O'Connor, Ballinasloe; Rev. J. Heaney, C.C., Headford; Rev. J. Heneghan, C.C., Annaghdown; Rev. C. Cunningham, Professor, St. Jarlath's College, Rev. Malachy Eaton, do.
Chief mourners - Miss Carroll (niece), Mr. J. Gill and Mrs. J. Gill, Ballyglass, and Mr. L. Gibbons, and Mrs. Gibbons (nephews and nieces).
Freeman's Journal, March 26, 1910
Galway. Deep regret will be occasioned among a wide circle of friends by the death in his 79th year, of Rev. Laurence Ansbro, P.P., which occurred recently in the Parochial House, Drumgriffin, Galway. -Butte Independent, April 23, 1910.
MONTH'S MIND
ANSBRO - The Month's Mind for the late Rev Laurence Ansbro, P.P., will be held at the Parochial Church, Annadown, on Tuesday next, 19th inst. Solemn Requiem Mass will begin at 11 o'clock.
Irish Independent, April 16, 1910
THE LATE FATHER ANSBRO, P.P. ANNAGHDOWN
The Office of the Dead and High Mass was celebrated at Annaghdown Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday last, in memory of the late Father Ansbro, P.P. His Grace, the Archbishop, presided. High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Heneghan, C.C., Annaghdown, with the Rev. Father W. McHugh, P.P., Cummer, and Rev. Father G. Prendergast, Diocesan Cathecist, deacon and sub-deacon, respectively.
Connacht Tribune, April 23, 1910
COUNTY OF GALWAY
Important Sale of a
Holding of Land, Furniture, and Live Stock,
THE PROPERTY OF THE LATE REV. LAURENCE ANSBRO, P.P., CURRANDULLA
Subscriber has recieved instructions from Miss Carroll, Executrix of the late Rev. Laurence Ansbro, P.P., to Sell by Public Auction, at the
PAROCHIAL HOUSE, Currandulla
on
TUESDAY, 19th APRIL,
Next, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
FURNITURE, OUT-DOOR EFFECTS, etc. etc.
Dining Room - Telescope mahogany dining table, 6 chairs, cheffonier, what-nut, small table, piano (by F.F. Hopkinson, London), clock, overmantle, table lamp, glasses, cutlery, etc.
Library - Book-case, sofa, 6 chairs, writing desk, round mahogany table, pictures, etc.
Bedroom No. 1 - Brass-mounted iron bedstead, armchair and commode (combined), dressing table, washstand and ware, chest of drawers, large mirror, carpet and rug, pictures, fender and irons.
Bedroom No. 2 - Two iron beds and matresses, 2 washstands and ware, dressing table, fender and irons.
Bedroom No. 3 - Iron bed and matress, wardrobe, hip bath, carpet and rug, fender and irons.
Kitchen - Table, 6 chairs, settle bed, barrel churn, kitchen utensils, delph, etc.
Outdoor Effects - Bay mare, aged, quiet in harness; 1 four-year old grey filly, untrained, by Watershed, about 15hds. 3in. high; 1 cow, due to calve early in June; 2 calves, 8 months old; 2 ewes and lambs; 2 missed ewes (hoggets); car by Dowler, Galway, got new last summer, with cushions and lamps; set harness, cart and haruers, ladder, oats bin, quantity of manure, gent's bicycle in good order.
Holding of Land - Containing 8a. 0r. 30p. stature measure, or thereabouts, held by deceased in fee-simple, subject to an annuity of £3 17s. 8d. in favour of the Irish Land Commission, of which seventeen half-yearly installments have been paid. P.L.V. £1 10s.
Terms - Cash, with 5 per cent. auction fees for furniture and livestock. For holding of land, one-fourth purchase on day of sale, together with 5 per cent. auction fees, and remainder on completion of purchase.
For further particulars apply to
JOSEPH A. GLYNN, Tuam, Solicitor having carriage of Sale; or to P. CANAVAN, Auctioneer and valuer, Tuam. 16-4-10.
Connacht Tribune, April 9, 1910
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