1858 - Death of Rev. Thomas Keaveney, Parish Priest of Annaghdown

DEATH OF THE REV. T. KEAVENY, P.P. - We regret to have to record the premature death of the zealous and estimable parish priest of Annadown. He was siezed with scarlet fever in the discharge of his missionary duties, and was carried off in the prime of life, after an illness of four days. His remains were interred in the parish church of Annadown on Tuesday last, amid the prayerful tears and lamentations of a grateful devoted flock. Solemn High Mass de requiem was celebrated by the Rev Eugene Coyne, R C A, assisted by the Rev Patrick Corcoran, R C C, as deacon, and the Rev Patrick Corcoran, R C C, as deacon, and the Rev James Waldron, R C C, as sub deacon. Amongst the dignitaries and clergy present at the ceremonies were his Grace the Archbishop, the Right Rev Dr MacEvilly, Bishop of Galway; Rev G Cummins, P P; Rev John Loftus, P P; Rev John O'Grady, P.P.; Rev P Duggan, P P; Rev J McGough, P P; Rev J Cavanagh, P P; Rev T Curran, R C C; Rev James Flannelly, R C C; Rev P Heany, St Jarlath's; Rev J Charles, R C C; Rev James Francis, O S F; Rev J Bourke, O S F; Rev P McLoughlin, R C C; Rev T McDonagh, R C C; Rev P Kearny, R C C; Rev James Cummins, P P, &c. -May he rest in peace. -Tuam Herald.

DEATH OF THE REV. P. CURRAN, P.P. - We have also to chronicle with regret the death of the old and worthy pastor of Athenry. He breathed his last on Wednesday. His remains were interred in the churchyard of the beautiful new church lately erected in that parish. The solemn high mass de requiem was celebrated by the Rev J O'Grady, P P, assisted by the Rev P Duggan, P P, and Rev P Corcoran, R C C, as deacon and sub-deacon. The Very Rev P J O'Brien officiated as master of ceremonies. Amongst the clergy present were - The Rev. George Commons, P P; the Very Rev B J Roche, P P, V G; the Rev T Geraghty, R C C; Rev John Noone, P P; Rev G Burke, R C C; Rev J Waldron, R C C ; Rev T Cahalan, P P; Rev C Galvin, R C C; Very Rev W Gannon, O P; Rev A Blake, O P; Rev J Raftery, R C C; Rev M McCormick, the Rev P McLoughlin, R C A; Rev T Curran, R C C; Rev E King, P P; Rev H Cahill, &c. Resquicat in pace. -Ibid.

Catholic Telegraph, 30 January 1858.

1837 - Corrandulla Church, Notice to Builders

Notice to Builders

PROPOSALS will be received for completing the Roman Catholic Chapel of Annadown, the Walls of which are newly built. None but competent persons need apply, with solvent security as to the fulfilment of the contract.

Tenders to be forwarded Postage free, to the Rev. Thomas Loftus, P.P., Annadown, who will declare the contractor on the 20th day of October instant.

Annadown, October, 12 1837.

Galway Patriot, 18 October 1837.

1848 - Death and Replacement of Dr Charles Donnellan, Annaghdown Dispensary

Deaths by Fever. -It is to-day our melancholy duty to record the deaths of four of our medical friends, who, within a few days, have been sacraficed to fever, with which they were afflicted during the discharge of their professional duties. On the 23d inst., Doctor George Seymour, Surgeon to the Kilconnell Dispensary. -On the 24th inst., Doctor Charles Donnellan, of Winterfield, Medical Attendant to the Annadown Dispensary. On the 25th inst., Francis Bodkin Esq., for many years Apothecary to the Clifden Poor-house. And on the 26th inst., Doctor Edward Lambert, of Oranmore, a gentleman much beloved, leaving a widow, with a young and interesting family, to deplore his loss. Independent of the above, we are sorry to add that serious apprehensions are entertained for the recovery of Dr. Mulville, of Gort, and Dr. Hynes, of Kinvarra. -Galway Vindicator.

Tuam Herald, 1 January 1848.

ANNADOWN DISPENSARY.

A MEETING of the SUBSCRIBERS of the ANNADOWN DISPENSARY will be held at CORRUNDULLA, on the 13th JANUARY, instant, for the purpose of Electing a MEDICAL SUPERINTENDANT, in place of the late lamented and respected Charles Donellan, Esq., M.D.

The Medical Gentlemen presenting themselved will present their Certificates of Qualification, and also be prepared to reside in the parish.

                    Annadown, January 7th, 1848.

Galway Vindicator, and Connaught Advertiser, 8 January 1848.

1851 - Census in Annaghdown

TAKING THE CENSUS - COUNTING THE SLAIN.

After famine and its formidable auxiliaries, fever, cholera and extermination, have been five years slaying the people of this country, it is only [?] that the Whigs should set about numbering the dead and taking stock of the living, in order that they may the better ascertain the point where political economy, in the fullness of its wisdom, may step in and bid depopulation cease. The government have been employed, for some months past, in taking the census, but, as it is more than probable that the inhabitants of Ireland have decreased by one half, withing the last few years, it would be more appropriate to say that it was a counting of the dead rather than the numbering of the living that occupied the Census Commissioners.

As the muster roll of every regiment is called over after an engagement, that the extent of its loss may be ascertained and the number of killed wounded and missing discovered, so has the Census of every district in Ireland been taken that the government may learn what reduction has been effected in the rank and file of the people - and a fearful falling off will most decidedly be exhibited.

Through the kindness of Mr. Clancy, of Lough George, we have just been informed that the decrease of population in the parish of Annadown, as evinced by the returns of the present Census, is frightful in the extreme. In the year `41, the population of that rural parish amounted to 7108; in `51, it is reduced to 3662, leaving a decrease of 3445 souls; so that one half of the good people of Annadown, minus 109, are now among the killed, wounded and missing. In `41, there were 864 families living in Annadown, in `51 there are only 454. It will be therefore seen that the branches were not alone lopped off, but the axe of extermination has been most effectually laid to the very roots of the tree itself. In that single parish 410 homes have been destroyed, but when shall they be replaced - when the staff is disbanded, the regiment can never be recruited; many summers shall pass over before those 410 depopulated homesteads shall be restored to the parish of Annadown.

When the returns shall have been completed, we are certain that many other districts in this province will exhibit a still greater decrease in the population, for Annadown suffered less from the effects of famine than many other portions of Connaught.

Nothing can more truly depict the decay of a nation than a falling off in the number of its inhabitants, and we might therfore infer the condition of Ireland from the facts and figures now before us, even if we had not occular demonstration of the state of wretchedness to which the country is reduced; but the fruitful source of all the evils which now afflict this kingdom may be summed up in three words - mis-government, alien legislation.

Galway Vindicator, and Connaught Advertiser, 17 May 1851.

1851 - Annaghdown House

COUNTY OF GALWAY.
THOMAS CONNELL has been instructed by CAPTAIN W. BURKE, of Annadown Lodge,
To Sell Unreservedly By Auction

at his Residence, on THURSDAY, the 6th MARCH next, at the hour of One o'Clock a quantity of 

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising Three Brass and Iron Camp Bedsteads; Mahogany and Hardwood Bedstead; Mahogany Tables and Chairs; Case Drawers, Dressing, Glasses, Tea Store; Fenders and Fire Irons; Dressing Tables, Chamber Ware, Kitchen Requisites, &c.; also, a PHAETON and Harness; three Strong Work Horses, two Fillies, four Cows, Ploughs, Harrows, Winnowing Machine, Oat Bin, Saddles, Cart and Plough Tackling, Carpenters' and Masons' Tools, Crowbars, spare Axletrees, Scales and Weights, Handbarrows, Ladders, a common Leath, &c., &c.

        Terms - Cash. Purchasers to pay Auction Commission.

                                                                  Galway, February 22, 1851.

Galway Mercury, and Connaught Weekly Advertiser, 1 March 1851.

COUNTY OF GALWAY.

HOUSE AND LAND TO BE LET.

TO BE LET, with immediate possession, for such terms as may be agreed upon,

Annadown Lodge and Farm,

As lately held by Captain Burke.

There is a good Coach-house, Stables, Barn, &c. The farm contains about 35 Acres (Irish), with a right of Turbary. The house is prettily situated on the shores of Lough Corrib, with good Fishing and Shooting; and there are 70 Acres of Wood adjoining, which would be Let with the above, and is celebrated for its Woodcock shooting - Distant from Galway, by land 12 miles, and by water 7 miles and 5 miles from Headford.

Application to be made to Mr. Hugh Gilligan, Abbeygate-street, Galway.

Galway Vindicator, and Connaught Advertiser, 12 April 1851.

1756 - Land to Let by Richard Kirwan, Cregg

TO be LET, from the first Day of May next, for such a term of Years as shall be agreed upon, the following Lands, being Part of the Estate of Richard Kirwan of Cregg in the County of Galway, Esq; Cregg, containing 300 Acres, all well inclosed and subdivided with double Stone Walls and Quickset Ditches, on which there is a good Dwelling House and Offices, with two large Orchards. 102 Acres in one inclosed Park, being Part of the Lands of Liscananane, all in good Heart, and also a Park of 16 Acres, Part of Ditto, all said Lands are in the Barony of Clare and County aforesaid, within 6 Miles of Galway and Tuam, and are good for Fattening or Tillage.

Curroughan, containing 361 Acres, 2 Roods, 23 Perches, down Survey, for the most part choice Arable, Meadow, and Pasture, with a very convenient Dwelling House and Offices, Kitchen Garden and Orchard, also 84 Acres of Cunahter, being good Arable and Pasture; said Lands are situate in the Barony of Dunmore and County aforesaid, within 4 Miles of Tuam and 16 of Galway.

Proposals in Writing to be received by said Richard Kirwan, and by Mr. James Quin, Merchant in Galway.

Pue's Occurrences, 2 March 1756.

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.