tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19500824261204281562024-02-18T19:40:32.684-08:00Local History: Annaghdown Parish | Paul GreaneyPaul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-84946796956306471362022-02-20T06:51:00.003-08:002022-02-20T06:51:50.925-08:00To Be Let: Lands of Slievefin, May 1849<p style="text-align: center;"> COUNTY GALWAY</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>To be Let</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">From the 1st of May, instant</p><p style="text-align: center;">For such Term as may be agreen on</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>THE LANDS OF LISSANE</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">AND PART OF THE</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Lands of Slefin.</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">LISSANE contains about 145 acres, Irish, of prime fattening and Meadow Land, besides a large tract of pasturable bog, and is situtate in the Barony of Kilconnell, adjoining the demesn of Woodlawn, and within eight miles of the great fair of Ballinasloe. This Farm will be let in one or separate divisions.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Michael Cahill, the herd, residing on the Farm, will show the Lands.</p><p style="text-align: left;">SLEFIN, a most excellent winterage, and sound sheep walk, contains about 100 acres, Irish; is situate within two and a half miles of Claregalway, near the demense of Creg Castle, adjoining the road from Galway to Headfort. This Farm will be let in one or two divisions.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Mr. John Cavanagh, of Drumgriffin, near Claregalway, or Michael Conyngham, who lives on the Farm, will show the Lands.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Proposals will be received by MARTIN KIRWAN, Esq., No. 7, Upper Dorset-street, Dublin; or at the Post Office, Aughrim, for one week.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><i>The Western Star, and Ballinasloe Advertiser, May 1849</i></p>Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-4544650848555103172021-03-31T16:27:00.007-07:002021-10-17T16:34:01.618-07:00Marriage Articles of Patrick Wade and Maria O'Farrell, 1834<p>Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills. Deeds, etc., v. 4-6 1834</p><p> No. 83. Wade & O'Farrell Marriage Articles registered 26th March 1834</p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-CY2D?i=393&cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-CY2D?i=393&cat=185720</a></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">To The Register appointed by act of Parliament for registering deeds wills and so forth Memorial of an indenture of Settlement bearing date the 29th day of December 1832 between Philip Wade of Windfield in the county of Galway Miller of the first part Patrick Wade of Cregg in the county of Galway eldest son of said Philip Wade and Maria Wade his wife of the second part John O'Farrell of the town county of Roscommon Merchant of the third part Michael O'Farrell of Ballinafad County of Roscommon farmer of the fourth part and the said Michael O'Farrell and Francis McNamara of the town and County of Roscommon merchant of the fifth part and Michael Sharkey of St. Helena in said county of Roscommon Esquire and Bernard Cunniffe of Fortfield in said county of Roscommon Esquire of the sixth part <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">whereby after reciting certain articles bearing date the 2nd day of July 1832 executed between the said Philip Wade of the first part and Patrick Wade of the second part, John O'Farrell and said Maria O'Farrell his eldest daughter of the Third part and the side Michael O'Farrell of the fourth part that a marriage was intended to be had between the said Patrick Wade and Maria O'Farrell it was agreed that the several Lands tenements and premises hereinafter mentioned should be settled for the uses of said marriage and that said marriage was afterwards had on the 2nd July and reciting that by indenture bearing date the 8th of January 1820 Francis Blake of Cregg in the county of Galway Esquire did Demise unto Francis Brennan of Cregg Mills in said County Miller all that dwelling house house out office and flour mills of Drumgriffin with the water and watercourse to and from said Mills the mill dams building yards gardens and appurtenances thereto belonging two small parks adjoining said Garden West thereof and the island of Islandsellagh north of said Mills all situated in the barony of Clare and County of Galway to hold unto the said Francis Brennan his heirs and assigns for the lives and at the rent theirin mentioned and reciting that all the estate of said Francis Brennan in said Mills and premises become legally rested in the said Philip Wade and reciting by indenture of 25th April 1829 Walter Joyce of Merview in the county of the town of Galway Esquire did Demise onto said Patrick Wade the corn and tuck mils of Cregg with the mill plot and houses thereon the Water course and the piece of unclaimed bog called The Mooneen mearing with the mill plot on one side and the large drain formerly cut on one side of the Ashgrove opposite the Garden of Cregg on the other side together with one acre of ground on the lands of Auclogeen formerly held by Francis and Richard Burke and then in the possession of said Patrick Wade situated in the parish of annaghdown barony of Clare and County of Galway to hold to the said Patrick Wade his heirs executors and administrators but the term and at the yearly rent theirin mentioned and reciting that by indenture of lease bearing date the 19th of July 1814 John Dillon Of Johnstown in the county of Roscommon Esquire did Demise onto Francis Rice of Roscommon in the county of Roscommon merchant all that dwelling house and plot of ground in the town of Roscommon to hold unto the said Francis Rice his heirs and for the term and at the yearly rent and several fine therein mentioned and reciting that said Francis Rice did build one other dwelling house on the plot of ground now in The Possession of James Stanley Ireland Esquire and reciting that said Francis Rice is since dead and by his will devised onto Michael O'Farrell and his heir the house then occupied by Mr Andrew Cusack in the town of Roscommon part of said premises demised by said John Dillon to said Francis Rice in trust to permit said testator's granddaughter said Maria O'Farrell wife of said Patrick Wade to receive the rents and profits thereof and reciting that as a further portion for said Maria O'Farrell otherwise Wade the said John O'Farrell by said articles of 2nd July 1832 did agree to give the sum of £400 with said Maria and that said marriage had been solemnized said indenture witnessed that in presence pursuance of said articles of the 2nd of July said marriage agreement and of December £400 the marriage portion of December Maria and for the purpose of providing a sufficient jointure for the said Maria Wade in case she should survive the said Patrick Wade and making a provision for the issue of said marriage and in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings by the said Michael O'Farrell and Francis McNamara said Philip and Patrick Wade severally paid the said Philip Wade and Patrick Wade did grant bargain sell alien release confirm assign transfer and makeover onto the said Michael O’Farrell and Francis McNamara in their actual possession being by virtue of an indenture for a year therein mentioned their heirs executors and administrators all the aforesaid dwellinghouse and flour mills of Drumgriffin with the watercourse to and from said mills the mill dams buildings yard garden and appurtenances thereto belonging to small parks adjoining said garden west thereof and the island of Islandsellagh north of said mills in the barony of Clare and County of Galway and also all the corn and tuck mill of Cregg with the millplot and houses thereon and the piece of reclaimed bog called the Moneen as therein mentioned together with one acre of the lands of Aucloggeen situate in the parish of Annadown Barony of Clare and County of Galway to hold said dwelling houses Mill lands tenements and premises with the appurtenances to the said Michael O'Farrell and Francis McNamara and their heirs for the term of lives granted thereof upon the trusts therein after mentioned and said indenture further Witnessed that said Michael O’Farrell for the consideration therein and in performance of said recited article of 2nd July and to make a provision for the said Maria Wade in case of the said Patrick Wade should die in the lifetime of said Patrick Wade or that he should be declared bankrupt or become an insolvent or embarrassed circumstances and for the purpose of making a provision for the issue of said marriage in consideration of 5 shillings the said Michael O'Farrell and Francis McNamara the said Michael O'Farrell paid the said Michael O’Farrell did grant bargain sell etc. to the said Michael I;Farrell and Francis McNamara all the said dwellinghouse demised by John Dillon to said Francis Rice in the parish or town of Roscommon aforesaid to hold the dwelling house and premises thereto belonging unto the said Michael O'Farrell and Francis McNamara their heirs etc and as therein mentioned upon trust as to the dwellinghouse offices and flour mills of Drumgriffin and appurtenances thereto belonging herein before described and also the corn and tuck mill of Cregg with the mill plot and houses there on Water course and unclaimed bog and and appurtenances herein before described and said dwelling house in the town of Roscommon to the use of said Patrick Wade during his life unless he should become insolvent or bankrupt or embarrassed circumstances then said Maria Wade during the life of said Patrick Wade should receive all the rents issues and profits of said several land and premises same not to be subject to the debts or engagements of her said husband and that if the said Maria Wade should Survive The said Patrick Wade she should receive during her life one annuity or yearly rent charge of £20 issuing out of the dwellinghouse out offices and flour mills of Drumgriffin and the building yard garden and premises thereto belonging Two small parks the joining said Garden West thereof and the island of Islandsellagh north of said Mills all situated in the barony of Clare and County of Galway and also issuing out of the mills of Cregg with the mill plot and said houses thereon the watercourse and and piece of reclaimed bog called the Moneen aforesaid together with one acre of the lands of Aucloggeen aforesaid and that the said Maria Wade should receive during her life one annuity of 30 pounds sterling in addition to the aforesaid 20 pounds to be issuing out of said dwelling house in the town of Roscommon in the possession of John Cusack making together fifty pounds to be paid half yearly on every 1st of May and 1st of November in which deed is is contained several other covenants which said deed and and this memorial as to the the execution thereof respectively by the executing parties thereto are witnessed by John Brennan of Windfield in the county of Galway gent and Michael Rice of Roscommon in the county of Roscommon merchant Philip Wade (seal) Patrick Wade (seal) Maria Wade (seal) Michael O'Farrell (seal) signed and sealed in presence of John Brennan Michael Rice. The above named John Brennan maketh oath and saith that he was present and saw the date of which the above is the memorial as also the said memorial duly signed sealed and executed by the several and respective persons whose names are signed as executing parties thereto and said that the name John Brennan subscribed as a witness to set deed and memorial is this deponent’s proper name and handwriting. John Brennan sworn before me at Roscommon in the county of Roscommon the 30th day of January 1834 by virtue on a commission to me directed for his Majesty’s High Court of Chancery in Ireland for taking affidavits and I know the deponent. Ber O'Connor</span><p></p>Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-78589926712512127092021-01-01T17:28:00.002-08:002021-03-25T17:27:18.606-07:00Staunton, Stainforth and Woodcock, French, Lynch Leases<p>Staunton & ors to Downey & ors, 1808: Bettenson Staunton of New Norfolk Street Parish of Saint George Hanover Square County of Middlesex and Jas Cumberland Bartly Esqr and Elizabeth Cathe Bartly and Richard Stainforth Esqr & Mary his wife of Hainley Hall near Repon County of York and Mary Staunton on behalf of her daughter Margt Staunton minor of the Grange near Repon Yorkshire of the one part and ? Downey and Constantine Sloper of the Town of Galway, house and commonage of a brewhouse at High Street. Link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJ4-499Y-T?cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJ4-499Y-T?cat=185720</a></p><p>Cahill & Floyds, 1824 - Marriage Settlement of Charles Staunton Cahill and Catherine Floyd: mentioning his parents John Cahill of the Town of Galway and Maria Cahill his wife; property in Galway town and at Annagh. Link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSK3-33Z8-H?i=79&cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSK3-33Z8-H?i=79&cat=185720</a></p><p>Stainforth and Woodcock to Cahill, 1852: Lease of a premises in the Town of Galway from Mary Stainforth otherwise Staunton, widow, and Mary Elizabeth Woodcock, heiress at law of Margaret Woodcock otherwise Staunton, to Henry Cahill of the Town of Galway. Link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-B92Y-Z?i=248&cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-B92Y-Z?i=248&cat=185720</a></p><p>Woodcock and others to Mentin, 1828: Lease from Woodcock, Stainforth and wives of a House in William Street to Anne Mentin, tenanted by John Cahill. Link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-7VKG?i=192&cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-7VKG?i=192&cat=185720</a></p><p>O'Neill to O'Neill, 1828: Terence O'Neill of Mount Browne County of the Town of Galway and Helina O'Neill otherwise French his wife of the one part, and Henry Stewart O'Neill of Mount Browne aforesaid of the other part, conveying rent of the lands of Derrymacloughney; mentioning also Cecil Crampton as one of the lives for the term of the lease. Link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-MXJM?i=363&cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-MXJM?i=363&cat=185720</a></p><p>Woodcock & others to French, 1828: Lease of lands of Woodpark, Ballylee, Barranny, Shankill, Muckrush by Woodcock and Stainforth to John French of Rocklawn for the lives of Princess Alexandrina Victoria; subject to an earlier lease dated 1779 for Muckrush from Thomas Staunton deceased to undertenants John and Thomas Irwin. Link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-7VJZ?i=193&cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-7VJZ?i=193&cat=185720</a></p><p><br /></p><p><i>The four memorials below relate to the same parcels of land, including Tomnahulla</i></p><div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #202124;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: no-contextual;">Lynch to Staunton, 1729: Deed of Lease and Release between Patrick Lynch Fz Richard of Gallway merchant, and Thomas Staunton Esqr of Dublin, mentioning lands o Gorran, Lecarrowugh, Tumnahulla in the Quarter of Carrowreagh </span></span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHW-C9D1-9?i%3D446%26cat%3D185720&source=gmail&ust=1616703880494000&usg=AFQjCNGshptUbKXAWbF1ije9hMXYn335Zw" href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHW-C9D1-9?i=446&cat=185720" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.familysearch.org/<wbr></wbr>ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHW-C9D1-<wbr></wbr>9?i=446&cat=185720</a><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white;">Staunton & Hawkshaw, 1731, mentioning Tomnahulla.</div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Link: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-6ST1-M?i%3D416%26cat%3D185720&source=gmail&ust=1616703907206000&usg=AFQjCNHovFWVpDbn0hQR9n3o_6aVMAIZIg" href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-6ST1-M?i=416&cat=185720" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.familysearch.org/<wbr></wbr>ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-6ST1-<wbr></wbr>M?i=416&cat=185720</a></span></div><div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: times; font-variant-ligatures: no-contextual;">Lynch to Lynch fitz Marcus, 1723: Mary Lynch als Kirwan Widow and Relict of Richard Lynch fitz Richard of Galway Merchant, Patrick Lynch fitz Richard, James Lynch fitz Marcus of the Town of Galway Esqr, mentioning lands of Tumnahulla in the Quarter of Carrowreagh, assigned to Thomas Staunton of the City of Dublin.</span></div><div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times;">Link: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-J9ZC-V?i%3D549%26cat%3D185720&source=gmail&ust=1616702861103000&usg=AFQjCNELPNLlPdVmaB2FxyXmZb29zDFh9w" href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-J9ZC-V?i=549&cat=185720" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.familysearch.org/<wbr></wbr>ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-J9ZC-<wbr></wbr>V?i=549&cat=185720</a><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times;">Lynch to Staunton, 1716, mentioning Tumnahulla</span><div><span style="font-family: times;">Link: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-94QQ-L?i%3D551%26cat%3D185720&source=gmail&ust=1616702861064000&usg=AFQjCNG5VS2fkUhc3THAE43VV5GQo3Tp1Q" href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-94QQ-L?i=551&cat=185720" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.familysearch.org/<wbr></wbr>ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-94QQ-<wbr></wbr>L?i=551&cat=185720</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div><p><span class="J-J5-Ji" id=":19j" style="align-items: center; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; min-height: 28px; position: relative; vertical-align: bottom;"></span></p><div aria-label="Tábhachtach toisc gur seoladh go díreach chugatsa é." class="pG" data-tooltip-align="b,l" data-tooltip-contained="true" data-tooltip-delay="1500" id=":19m" role="img" style="align-items: center; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; height: 20px; justify-content: center; margin: 0px 8px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; width: 20px;"></div></div>Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-77891513937712816592021-01-01T16:01:00.005-08:002021-10-17T16:34:45.094-07:00Ffrench to O'Neill, 1847 - Marriage Settlement of John Ffrench and Margaret Jane Moore<p>Transcription of a Memorial of the Marriage Settlement between John Ffrench of Woodpark and Margaret Jane Moore of Julianstown House; mentioning a lease dated 1824 by John Ffrench (senior) of Rocklawn of the lands of Woodpark, Ballylee, Barranny, Shankill, and Muckrush in 1824; divided by him between his sons John and Joseph Ffrench by his will dated 6 September 1838; and mentioning an agreement in 1843 whereby John Ffrench took over the half share of Joseph Ffrench in the Woodpark estate.</p><p>1847, Vol., Memorial No. 161 (page 397 of the FamilySearch volume)</p><p>Regd. 2nd July 1847 at ten minutes before 2 o'clock</p><p>To The Register appointed by Act of Parliament for the Public Registry of Deeds wills and so forth </p><p>A Memorial of an Indenture made the thirtieth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty seven between John Ffrench of Woodpark in the County of Galway Esqr. of the first part Margaret Jane Moore of Julianstown House in the County of Meath Spr. of the second part Henry Stewart O'Neill of Janeville in the County of Galway Esqr. and James Ffrench of Rocklawn in the County of Galway Esqr. trustees of the said John Ffrench and Margaret Jane Moore his intended wife of the third part<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br /><p></p><p>Reciting that by Indenture of Lease and release bearing date the first day of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty four and Registered on the fifth day of August one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight the late John Ffrench then of Rocklawn Esqr. the father of the said John Ffrench of the first part was seized of the Farms and lands of Woodpark otherwise Ballybee Barrona Oldberry and the Castlepark of Annadown also all the part of Annadown and Shankill & known by the name of the Wing park other wise Turrett park also the Farm and Lands of Muckerish alias Legane Muckerish & with the subds. there of together with the Bogs members and appurts & there unto respy belonging or appertaining situate in the Parish of Annaghdown Barony of Clare and County of Galway </p><p>To hold to the said John Ffrench his exors admors and assignees from the first day of November then last for and during the natural life and lives of her Royal Highness Princes Alexandrina Victoria daughter of his late Royal Highness Edward Duke of Kent and his Royal Highness Prince George Fredk Alexander Charles Augustus and George William Frederick Charles the resp. sons of their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Cumberland and Cambridge and the survivors and survivor of them or Forty one years from thence next ensuring which ever should longest last at the yearly rent therein mentioned payable on every first day of November and first day of May </p><p>and reciting that the said John Ffrench being so seized of the said lands made his will bearing date sixth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight and thereby devised the said several lands by the description of the lands of Woodpark to his two sons the said John French herein first mentioned and to Joseph Ffrench Ffrench share and share alike</p><p>and reciting that after the death of said John Ffrench the said John Ffrench his son entered into seizen and possession of one full undivided moiety of the said lands of Woodpark so devised so devised to him and has since continued in receipt of the rents issues and profits thereof </p><p>and reciting a proposal made by said John Ffrench to said Joseph Ffrench bearing date the twenty eighth August one thousand eight hundred and forty three whereby he propsoed to take the said Joseph Ffrenches proportion of the Demesne of Woodpark consisting of the several denominations therein mentioned during the natural life of the said John Ffrench at the yearly rent of twenty pounds payable as therein</p><p>and reciting that on the same date the said proposal was accepted and agreed to by the said Joseph Ffrench and reciting that by an Endorsement bearing date the twenty seventh day of Novr one thousand eight hundred and forty five made upon a Deed of Mortgage therein mentioned in conson of the sum of five hundred pounds stg. Arthur Mac Ivor Frances MacIvor his wife Henry Stewart O'Neill and Jane his wife according to their respective interests did assign transfer and make over unto the said Margaret Jane Moore her exors admors and assigns all their estate right title and interest claim and demand of in and to the aforesaid deed of Mortgage bearing date the first day of november one thousand eight hundred and thirty made between Jsoehp Wolpole of Clontarf Sheds in the County of Dublin Esqr. and Sarah Letitia Mary Walpole orse Gartside his wife of the first part Stephen Arthur MacIvor Esqr. orse Maw his wife of the second part Margaret Maw widow and Jane O'Neill of the third part and the sum of five hundred pounds sterling thereby secured </p><p>To hold the premises in the Deed of Mortgage mentioned consisting of houses and premises situate in Cuff Street in the Parish of Saint Peter in the County of the City of Dublin and the said sum of money thereby secured unto the said Margaret Jane Moore her exors admors and assigns as her and their proper monies from thence forth for ever </p><p>and reciting that a marriage had been agreed upon and was intended to be solemnized between the said John Ffrench and the said Margaret Jane Moore and reciting that on the treaty for the said marriage it was agreed that the aforesaid lands messuages heredits with their rights numbers and appurts monies and securies for money should be settled to the several uses and in manner therein mentioned</p><p>and witnessing that in pursuance and performance of the said agreement and for the purpose of making a competent provision for the said Margaret Jane Moore during her life free from the control of her intended husband for and in conson of the said intended marriage and also for the other consons therein mentioned he the sd Jonh Ffnrehc did give grant bargain sell assign transfer and make over unto the said Henry Stewart O'Neill and James Ffrench and the survivor of them and the exors admors and assigns of such survivor</p><p>All That and Those his one full undivided moiety or equal half part of the aforesaid lands and premises and hereditaments by their severla subdns and names of Woodpark Ballybee Barrana Oldberry and the Castlepark of Annadown and also all that part of Annaghdown and Shankill known by the name of the Wingpark otherwise Turnett park also all that farm and lands of Muckerish alias Ligane Muckerish with the subdenomination thereof together with the Bogs numbers and appts ther unto belonging or appertaining and also all the several premises and denominations comprised in said accepted proposal of twentieth August one thousand eight hundred and forty three being the said Joseph Ffrenches proportion of the Demesne of Woodpark consisting of the several denominations therein mentd with their and eveery of their rights members and appurts </p><p>To Hold subject as therein is mentioned unto the said Henry Stewart O'Neill and James Ffrench and the survivor of them and the exors admors and assigns of such survivor for and during the seveal and respective lives and life and term of years in the lease and release of first March one thousand eight hundred and twenty four mentioned and also all the several premises and denominations of land comprised ni the said Instrument in writing of the twenty eighth August one thousand eight hundred and forty three for and during the life of the said John Ffrench according to the right and interestg of the said John Ffrench in the said several propreties upon trust to and for the uses and purposes and under and subject to the provisoes conditions powers of appointment and distributions and limitations in default of appointment to the powers of leasing and demising therein expressed and declared covenanted and agreed upon by the parties therein to and further witnessing that in further pursuance and performance of the said agreement and for the consons therein mentioned she the said Margaret Jane Moore did bargain sell assign transfer and make over unto the said Henry Stewart O'Neill and James Ffrench and the survivor of them and the exors admors and assigns of such survivor the said sum of five hundred pounds and the said Mortgage and land collateral there with bearing date respy the first November one thousand eight hundred and thirty and the said assignment thereof bearing date the twenty ninth November one thousabdneight hundred and forty five</p><p>To Hold subject as therein mentioned unto the said Henry Stewart O'Neill and James Ffrench and the survivor of them and the exors admors and assigns of such survivor upon trust for and for the uses and purposes therin expressed and declared covenanted and agreed upon by the parites thereto and upon trust to pay the interest rents profits and dividentds thereof from time to time according to the nature of the Investment thereof to the said Margaret Jane Moore for her sole and separate use and upon trust as to the said several lands and premises so conveyed and assigned as aforesaid that they the said Henry Stewart O'Neill and James French and the survivor of them and the exors admors and assigns of such survivor do and shall permit and suffer the said Margaret Jane Moore and her assigns and the said John Ffrench and his assigns in case he shall survive his said intended wife to have recieve and take the rents issues and profits of the said moiety of the said lands and premises conveyed by the said John Ffrench as aforesaid to her the said Margaret Jane Moore and their own use during the term of her natural life absolutely freed and acquitted and discharged from and with out being subject to any debys or encumbrances incurred or to be incurred or effected by the said Ffrench her said intended husband and the said Deed of Marriage settlement contains several other clauses powers provisions and provisoes and the Execution thereof by the said John Ffrench Margaret Jane MooreHenry Stewart O'Neill and James Ffrench is witnessed by Neal John O'Neill Signed N J O'Neill of the City of Dublin Attorney at Law and by William Moore of Julianstown in the County of Meath Esqr and the execution of this memorial thereof by the said by the said John Ffrench and the same Henry Stewart O'Neill is witnessed by the same Neal John O'Neill signed N.J. O'Neill of Lower Gloucester Street in the City of Dublin Attorney at Law by John Bradley John Ffrench (seal) Henry Stewart O'Neill (seal) Present N.J. O'Neill John Bradley. </p><p>The above named Neal John O'Neill maketh oath and saith that he was present and did see the above named John Ffrench Margaret Jane Moore Henry Stewart O'Neill and James Ffrench duly execute the Deed of Marriage Settlement of which the above wirring is a memorial and did also see the above named John Ffrench and Henry Stuart O'Neill duly execute the above Memorial and Deponent was present and did see the above named John Bradly witness the execution of the said memorial by the said John Ffrench and the said Henry Stewart O'Neill and Deponent saith that the name Neal John O'Neill subscribed N.J. O'Neill as a witness to the said Deed of Marriage settlement and to the above memorial thereof is this Deponents proper name and hand writing and Deponent further saith he delivered the said Deed of Marriage Settlement and the above memorial to Walter Glascock Assistant Registrar in the Office for Registering Deeds Record Buildings Queens Inns Henrietta Street Dublin between the hours of ten minutes to two o'clock in the after noon of the tenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty seven - N.J. O'Neill </p><p>Sworn before me this tenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty seven. Walter Glascock A.R. Thirty one sheets.</p>Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-60272384574722539002020-05-03T11:24:00.002-07:002021-10-17T16:34:57.918-07:00Staunton to Hewett, 1737Below is a transcription of a memorial of a deed made in May 1837, in which Thomas Staunton of the Town of Galway assigns an annuity to Dame Frances Hewett of Shireoaks in the County of Nottingham. The memorial mentions lands<br />
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1737, Vol. 87, Memorial No. 61172<br />
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To the Regiter appointed by Act of Parliament for Registering Deeds Conveyances & wills affecting Lands and Hereditances in ye Kingdom of Ireland<br />
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<b>A Memorial</b> to be Registred pursuant to Severall Acts of Parliament made for registering Deeds Conveyances and Wills and other Incumbrances affecting any Honours Mannors Lands Tenements and hereditaments in the Kingdom of Ireland ~<br />
<b>An Indenture</b> bearing date the third day of May in the Tenth year of the reign of our Sovereigne Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth Ann Dom One Thousand Seven hundreod and Thirty Seven made Between Thomas Staunton of Galway in the Kingdom of Ireland Esqe. of the the one part and Dame Frances Hewett of Shireoaks in the County of Nottingham Widow and Relict of Sir Thomas Hewett Knight Deceased of the other part, <span><a name='more'></a></span>the said indenture purporting to be a grant from the said Thomas Staunton of One annuity or yearly rent Charge of Forescore pounds out of all that and those the Corner house or messuage in High Street in the Town of Galway forerly ye property of John Blacke the Moiety of the Great Castle or Stone house formerly the propriety of Sir Valintine Blake, one house or messuage formerly the property of Martin Skerrett the house next the East Gate formerly the propiety of Henry Blake together with all the Shops Cellars warehouses Backhouses Gardens Offices wasteplots appendants and appurtenances hereunto belonging all and singular which said houses shops cellars warehouses and premises are scituate Lying and being in and near High Street in the Town of Galway and County of the said Town of Galway and Kingdom of Ireland and the Two Great wears or Fisheries with the appurtenances in the River of Galway in the County of the said Town of Galway Commonly known by the names of Carrorush and Carrowrisk and the rents issues and proffits and the reversions and reversions remainder and remainders thereof likewise out of all that and tose the Town and Lands of Kingstown otherwise Ballycouree the Two half Quarters of Land of Lissenard and Coane Lying and being in the Barrony of Burren County o Clare and said Kingdom of Ireland with all and singular their woods wasts commons proffits emoluments and other their rights members and appurtenances and also out of all that & those the housepark and Lands of Old bury otherwise Shankill ye village & lands of Borouna the Farm and Lands of Ligan and Muckerries the house and parks of Annadowne the park and Lands of Ballyline and the park now called Buckwood park scituate and being in the parish of Annaodnw County of Galway at large and said Kingdom of Ireland with all Singular their Rights Members and appurtenancs an out of all other the Lands Tenements and Hereditaments whatsoever of him the said Thomas Staunton in the said Kingdom of Ireland which he is now seised and possessed of or which he is Intituled unto in Law or Equity in possion Reversion or in remainder To Hold unto the said Dame Frances Hewett and her assigns during her naturall Life to ye uses Intents and purposes in the said Indenture Mentioned which said indenture was Executed by the said Thomas Staunton in the persent of Peter Smagge of the parish of Saint Annes Westminster upholder and James Ffreakes of the said parish Yeoman and this memorial was signed and sealed by the said Thomas Staunton in the presence of the said Peter Smagge and James ffreakes and is required to be registered by the said Thomas Staunton pursuant to the said Acts of Parliament Dated the sisth day of May one thousand and seven hundred and Thirty Seven. Tho Staunton seal ~ Signed and sealed by the said Thomas Staunton in the presence of us ~ Peter Smagge ~ James Freakes ~ The above names James ffreakes one of the subscribing witnesses to the Exeution of the Indenture above mentioned by the above names Thomas Staunton of which the abovev writing is a Meml Maketh Oath that he saw the said Indre duly Executd by the Said Thos Staunton and that he also saw the aboe written Meml duly Signed and Sealed by the said Thomas Staunton and that the Names of this Dept and the above named Peter Smagg the other witness to the Execution of the said Indenture by the said Thomas Staunton are of their respective hands writing and also that the names of this Depont and the aboe names Peter Smagg the other witness to the Execution of the above written Memorial by the said Thomas Staunton are of their respective handwriting. James Freakes ~ Sworn at the publick Office 7th May 1737 before S Burroughs.<br />
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Transcribed from https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-FXQT?i=111&cat=185720Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-41846020576510686112019-11-02T16:57:00.003-07:002021-10-17T16:35:06.919-07:00Deed for Lands at Lisheenanoran, James Blake of Ardfry, Rev John Burke and Rev John Francis, Franciscan Convent, Galway1857 Vol. 28 Memorial No. 97<br />
From <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSK3-HSR2?i=73&cat=185720" target="_blank">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSK3-HSR2?i=73&cat=185720</a>To the Register appointed by act of Parliament for registering deeds leases and so forth<br />A memorial of an indented deed of Conveyance dated the first day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven and made between James Blake of Ardfry in the County of Galway Esquire of the one part and the Reverend John Burke and the Reverend John Francis both of the Franciscan Convent in the County of the Town of Galway Roman Catholic Clergymen of the other part reciting that the said James Blake is now seized in fee simple of all that and those the town and lands of Lisheenanoran <span><a name='more'></a></span>in the Barony of Clare and County of Galway containing six hundred and eighty six acres and seven perches statute measure or thereabouts with the appurtenances further reciting that in consideration of the sum of seven hundred pounds sterling to the said James Blake paid by the said Reverend John Burke and Reverend John Francis he the said James granted bargained sold and released unto the said John Burke and John Francis their executors administrators and assigns the said hereinbefore described messuage and premises <br />TO HOLD the same with them the said John Burke and John Francis their executors administrators and assigns for ever subject to the provisoe therein contained for the redemption of the premises as follows that if the said James Blake his heirs executors administrators or assigns shall pay unto said John Burke and John Francis their executors administrators or assigns the said sum of seven hundred pounds on the twenty ninth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight with interest at the rate of five pounds per centum per annum then and in such case they the said John Burke and John Francis their executors administrators or assigns shall convey and assure said premises unto said James Blake his heirs or assigns reciting covenant for good title and power on the part of the said James Blake to grand and assign said messuage and premises as in said deed is mentioned and that he the said James Blake should pay the said sum of seven hundred pounds as on the days and times mentioned with the interest thereon and in default that ofso doing it would be lawful for the said John Burke and John Francis their executors administrators or assigns to enter upon and hold said messuage and premises adn to receive and take the rents issues and profits thereof for their use and which said deed and this memorial as to the execution thereof by the said James Blake are respectively witnessed by Michael McNamara of the town of Galway solicitor and Patrick Irwin of Eyre Street in said County of the town of Galway writing Clerk - James Blake - seal - Signed sealed and delivered in presence of - Michl MacNamara - Patrick Irwin - The above named Michael Macnamara maketh oath and saith he is a subscribing witness to the deed of which the above writing is a memorial and also to said memorial and saith he saw said deed and memorial duly executed by the above names James Blake and saith the name Michael MacNamara subscribed as a witness thereto respectively is his this deponents proper name and hand writing - Michl MacNamara - SWORN before me at Galway in the County of the town of Galway this 1st day of October 1857 a master extraordinary for receiving affidavits in her Majesty's High Court of Chancery in Ireland for said County and I know the deponent - Michael Perrin - A true Copy - nine folios - Michael Masterson.Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-5038465256650426192019-11-02T11:25:00.004-07:002021-10-17T16:35:13.043-07:00Marriage Articles of Martin Kirwan of Blindwell and Mary Staunton of Waterdale / DublinFrom <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-PL37?i=376&cat=185720" target="_blank">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-PL37?i=376&cat=185720</a><br />
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No 231093<br />Kirwan & another to Rochford and another<br />Regd 4th March 1782<br />To the Regr appointed by act of Parliament for Registering Deeds Wills Conveyances and soforth<br />A Memorial of an Indented Deed of Settlement bearing date the second day of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty two between Martin Kirwan of Blindwell in the County of Galway Esqr of the first part Mary Staunton late of Waterdale but now of the City of Dublin spinster the Eldest Daughter of James Staunton late of Waterdale aforesaid Esqr of the second part Thomas Coleman of Tuam in said County Esqr Grandfather of the said Martin Kirwan of the third part and John Rochford of Cloughgrenon in the County of Carlow and John Chevers of Killyan in the County of Galway Esqrs of the fourth part<span><a name='more'></a></span><br />Reciting that James Stanton was seized in fee simple of Certain Lands in the County of Galway and County of the Town of Galway and that he was in any by his Last Will and Testament bearing date the fourth day of October one thousand seven hundred and eighty did Devise his said Estate to Trustees for the use as to one Moiety thereof of the said Mary Staunton for the Term of her Natural Life remainder to the first and every other son of the said Mary in tail Male and in case of failure of issue of the said Mary to the use of Catherine his second Daur with remainder to her first and every other son in Tail Male and in case of failure of issue of the said Catherine to the use do the said Mary for Life with remainder to her first and every other son in tail with remainder to the Right Heirs of him the sd James Stanton and that the sd James Stanton died the Eleventh day of Jany one thousand seven hundred and Eighty two without revoking or altering his said Will leaving the said Mary and Catherine his only issue and reciting that a Marriage was intended to be solemnised between the said Martin Kirwan and the said Mary Stanton he the said Martin Kirwan for and in Consideration of said intended Marriage and of the sum of seven hundred pounds being the Marriage portion of the said Mary and of the Estate so limitted? to her and for making a Jointure for her Maintenance in case she shall happen to survive him and for settling the Lands therein to the uses and Trusts to therein mentd he the sd Martin Kirwan did Covenant with the said John Rochfort and John Chevers their heirs and assigns that he should and would before the end of Easter Term next ensuing the date thereof by fine common Recovery or other sufficient Convey and Settle Convey and assure the Land Tenement & Hereditaments Allowing that is to say Blindwell otherwise Tubberkeagh and Rabone otherwise Rahbane with their subdenominations and appurs situate Lying and being in the County of Galway to the use of the said Martin for life and from and after the Decease of the said Martin to the use and purpose that the said Mary in Case she should survive him should take and enjoy during her natural life an annuity of three hundred pounds in Lieu of Dower and after the Decease of said Martin Kirwan to the use of the Trustee for two hundred years to raise the portions of younger children as is therein Mentd and then to the use of the first son of the said Martin on the Body of the said Mary and the Heirs Male of the Body of such first son Lawfully issuing and for Default of such issue to the second third and every other son of the said Martin on the Body of the said Mary Lawfully issuing and for Default of such issue to the first son of said Martin on the Body of any other woman he should hereafter take to wife and the Heirs Male of the Body of such first son and for Default of such issue to the second third and every other son of the said Martin and for Default of such issue to the use of Thomas Kirwan the Brother of the said Martin Kirwan for Life Remainder to his first and every other son in tail Male and for Default of such issue to the Right Heir of the said Martin for ever and the said Thomas Coleman for the Considerations therein Mentd did Covenant and agree with the said John Rochfort and John Chevers to grant Bargain sell and make over unto them all his Right Title Interest Claim and Demand of and male that and those the Houses Offices and Demesne in the Town of Tuam called the Grove in a full and ample manner as he now holds the same by virtue of the Lease from the See of Tuam with all the Plate Fixtures and household Furniture therein is property and also all his Right Title Interest Claim or Demand of and in the House of Knocknegor in as full and ample Manner as he holds the same under a lease from Dominick Burke Esqr and also all his the said Thomas Right Title and Interest Claim and Demand of in that part of that House of Killcrevanty in as full and ample manner as the said Thomas holds the same under a Lease from the Right Honble Dines Daly in Trust that the said John Rochfort and John Chevers should permitt and suffer the said Thomas and his assigns during so much and so long of the remainder of the said respective terms therein as he shall ? to receive and take the rents and profits thereof for his own use and benefit and after his Deccease ? that the said Trustees shall permitt and suffer the said Martin Kirwan his sons and admors and assigns during the then residue of the said respective terms therein to receive and take the rents and profits thereof to and for his and their own use and benefit which said Deed of settlemt is Executed by the said Martin Kirwan and Mary Staunton and Thomas Coleman and this Meml thereof is Executed by the said Martin Kirwan and are duly witnessed by the Revd Thomas Simcockes of the City of Dublin Clerk and by Robert O'Hara of the said City of Dublin Gent Martin Kirwan (seal) signed sealed and delvd. in the presence of us Thoms Simcockes Robt O'Hara <br />The above named Robert O'Hara maketh Oath that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of Settlement of which the above writing is a Memorial and also to the above Meml thereof and saith that he saw the above names Martin Kirwan Mary Staunton and Thomas Coleman Executing parties there to duly sign seal and Execute said Deed of Settlemt and the said Martin Kirwan duly sign seal and Execute the above Memorial thereof and saith that the name Robert O'Hara severally subscribed as a witness to the Execution of the said Deed of Settlement and the above Meml thereof is this Depts proper name and handwriting and that he Delivd the same to Mr William Kelly Dep Regr Lower Castleyard City of Dublin the 4th day of March 1782 at 12 o'clock at noon Robert Ohara sworn before me this 4th March 1782 Willm Kelly Dep Regr.Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-87584951853864523052019-11-02T09:07:00.003-07:002021-10-17T16:35:18.815-07:00Marriage Articles of Francis Blake & Georgina BurkeFrom <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-39YV-M?i=326&cat=185720">https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-39YV-M?i=326&cat=185720</a>.<br />
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To the Regr appd by Act of Parlt. for Registg Deeds Leases Wills Conveyes &sforth<br />
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A Meml of an Indd Deed of Appointmt Tripartite bearg date the 13 day of January 1819 made Betn Fras Blake of Cregg in the Coy of Galway Esqre (the Eldest son & heir of Jas Blake late of Cregg afd Esqre deced) of the first part, Pierce Joseph Blake Esqre 3rd son of sd Jas Blake, Domk Daly of Galway Esqre & Joseph Burke of Glinsk in the sd Coy of Galway Esqre of the 2d part & Georgina Elizth Burke spinster the 2d Daugr of Richd Burke late of Glinsk afd Esqre deced & sister of the sd Joseph Burke of the 3rd part.<span><a name='more'></a></span><br />
Recitg will of sd Jas Blake and certain provisions & powers therein & that a marriage was shortly be solemd Betn the sd Fras & Georgina whereby in contemplation & considn of sd marr & pursuant to & by force of the power & anthy to him given in & by said recited will for charging & appointg sd therein recited Jointure he the sd Fras did limit direct & appt one anny yearly rent or sum of £300 stg. payable unto the sd Georgina as and for her Jointure clear of all Taxes charged upon all that & those the Lands of Drumgriffin Clonboo Adrigoole & Mace with their appnes sit in the parish of Annaghdown & Coy of Galway by two Equal & half yearly paymts on every first day of May & of Novr to be in lieu bar & satisfaction of Dower or thirds at Common Law with power of Distress & Entry in case of non payt thereof or of any part thereof & he the sd Fras Blake did furr in conson of said Indd Marr & pursuant to the power given by sd Will charge the sd Lands & premes (without prejudice to sd Jointure) with the full sum of £3000 stg for the portion or portions of younger children the same payable as sd Fras shd by Deed or will appt & in deft share & share alike if Daugrs at their ages of 21 years or days of marr & if sons at their resptive ages of 21 years which sd Deed of appointmt contd a covt that sd Fras Blake had a power to make such grants & also that sd Georgina shd during her life from the sd Francis's decease receive the sd anny of £300 to her own seperate use & benefit and a clause of furr Assce which sd deed & this meml. are resptly witness by Philip Daly Esqre of Cloncha in the Co. of Galway Brother of Thos. Daly Esqre of Cloncha afd & by John French Madden Gent of the City of Dublin & Town of Galway Attey at Law Frans Blake (seal) Georgina E Burke (seal) Pierce Jos Blake (seal) Dom Daly (seal) Josh Burke (seal) Sigd & Sealed in Presence of Philip Daly John French Madden.<br />
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The above named John French Madden of the City of Dublin & also of the Town of Galway Gent one of the Atteys maketh oath & saith that he is a subg witness to the Origl. Deed of which the aobve writg is a Meml. & also to sd Meml. & saith that he saw the sd. deed & meml. duly executed by the sd Fras Blake Pierce Joseph Blake Dominick Daly Joseph Burke & Georgina E. Burke the perfectg parties thereto & that the same John French Madden thereto resptly signed in this Depts propoer name & handwritg John French Madden sworn before me a Master Exty for recevg affts in his Majesty's High Court of Chancery in Ireland at Galway in the Coy of the Town of Galway this 15 day of Jany 1819 & I know the Dept Jas Costello. <br />
A true copy Wm. White.Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-50099333957351709312018-12-02T08:06:00.002-08:002019-04-28T11:06:04.374-07:00Annaghdown DNA: Transferring your Results<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">
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The following are entries relating to Annaghdown from the 1901 & 1911 Census forms of the Galway & Tuam Union Workhouses/Hospitals/Lunatic Asylums.</div>
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<b>Galway, 1901</b></div>
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M E, female, aged 50, mendicant, unable, not married, from Annaghdown - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000810421/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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M R, female, aged 30, housekeeper, unable, not married, from Annaghdown - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000810424/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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M M, female, aged 22, no occupation, unable, single, from Annaghdown, speaks Irish & English, Lupus of 7 years duration - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002383736/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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J K, male, aged 77, gardener, unable, widower, from Cregg, speaks Irish & English, cancer on hand of 3 years duration - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002383739/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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H F, female, aged 71, domestic servant, able, widow, from Lisheenoran, speaks Irish & English - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002383743/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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Notes: Identified as Honor Farragher, present in the 1901 Census in Lisheenanoran - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000814686/" target="_blank">link</a>. Died 10 January 1920 at Galway Workhouse Hospital, aged 82 years (address given as Barana) - <a href="https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1920/05128/4411679.pdf" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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B D, female, aged 80, mendicant, unable, married 20 years, 1 child born, 1 child living, from Tonamace - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002383743/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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M F, female, aged 68, mendicant, unable, single, from Annagh, speaks Irish & English - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002383743/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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M H, female, aged 89, charwoman, unable, single, from Annaghdown, speaks Irish & English - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002383746/" target="_blank">link</a> </div>
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J M, female, aged 62, labourer's wife, unable, widow, from Ballinduff, speaks Irish only - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000851679/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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D H, male, aged 12, scholar, unable, not married, from Annadown - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000851680/" target="_blank">link</a><b><br /></b></div>
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J T [or J F], male, aged 85, not married, from Glenrevagh, speaks Irish & English, ulcer of 9 years duration - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000851683/" target="_blank">link</a><b></b></div>
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J D, male, aged 80, agricultural labourer, unable, widower, from Anbally, speaks Irish & English, decrepit - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002461648/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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K H, female, aged 36, single, from Annaghdown, imbecility of 36 years duration - <a href="http://census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002461650/" target="_blank">link</a></div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-89239880654501010192016-11-29T10:19:00.001-08:002016-11-29T10:26:38.595-08:00Tracing Your Annaghdown Ancestors: Talk on 22/11/2016Slides from my talk, <i>Tracing Your Annaghdown Ancestors</i>, on 22 November 2016 at Scoil Naomh Breandán, Annaghdown.<br />
<iframe src="https://docs.google.com/viewer?srcid=0B6F-mnRMRO6sQWQ0ay1TcGtFNTA&pid=explorer&efh=false&a=v&chrome=false&embedded=true" width=100%, height=450px></iframe>Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-59601123858068377962016-04-10T15:54:00.003-07:002022-07-30T15:25:23.816-07:00Nicholas Burke, Uileann Piper - Annaghdown and New York<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Nicholas Burke was born in October 1837 [1] at Drumgriffin in Annaghdown Parish, son of James Burke (c, 1789-1887), a carpenter, and Margaret Glynn (c. 1792-1844). An older brother, John, was born about 1833 and died in Drumgriffin on 8 March 1867. A sister, Mary, was born in 1835 and married Peter Forde of Tonamace, Annaghdown. A flagstone in Corrandulla Cemetery, erected by James Burke, records the death of Margaret on 1 January 1844 and John in 1867.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In July 1858 Nicholas married Mary Forde of Tonamace, a sister of Peter above; the witnesses were Patrick and Bridget Forde [2]. They emigrated to Brooklyn, New York shortly after their marriage, where Nicholas worked first as a carpenter and eventually became a successful builder.</div>
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Writing in his book [3], Cork-born Chicago police officer Francis O'Neill (1848-1946), Irish traditional music collector, gave most of the credit for his success in collection to Burke:</div>
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<i>In fact the gleanings were so disappointingly
incomplete that this work may never have been undertaken but for the
fortuitous discovery in Brooklyn, New York, of Mr. Nicholas Burke who
knew and remembered the Irish pipers of his generation as well as
Arthur O’Neill knew the harpers of his day.</i> </div>
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The accompanying description of Burke places him at the centre of Irish traditional music in America, a focal point for traditional musicians arriving from Ireland:</div>
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.<i>..Being a music lover and musician,
hospitable and helpful to those of similar tastes. Every piper and
fiddler of prominence who crossed the Atlantic since the middle of
the nineteenth century made his acquaintance. </i></div>
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O'Neill's account includes a fine photograph of Burke, aged 75, with his uileann pipes, probably made by Drogheda-born pipemaker William Taylor (c. 1830-1901), based in Philadephia.</div>
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Based on available census and civil records, it is known that Nicholas and Mary had at least seven children:</div>
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<li> Margaret Burke was born about 1860.</li>
<li>Richard Burke was born about 1862 and worked as a cigar-maker in Brooklyn. He did not marry and died aged 46 on 28 March 1908 [4]. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn.</li>
<li> Patrick Burke was born on 15 March 1865 and worked as an iron-moulder in Brooklyn. He married and was predeceased by his wife. He died aged 49 on 15 August 1913 [5] and is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn. Patrick and Ellen had three sons:</li>
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<li>Nicholas Burke, born about 1892 in Brooklyn. </li>
<li>George Burke, born about 1893 in Brooklyn.</li>
<li>Francis Burke, born about 1898 Brooklyn.</li>
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<li>Nora Burke was born about 1868.</li>
<li>Mary Burke was born about 1869.</li>
<li>John Burke was born about 1874.</li>
<li>Francis Burke was born about 1875.</li>
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Mary Burke died on 29 September 1916 [6] and Nicholas died on 5 June 1919 [7]; they are buried in Calvary Cemetery in Brooklyn.</div>
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<li>Because of his first name, and his mother's surname, it seems likely that Margaret Glynn Burke was from either Cluidrevagh or Parkmore, as the forename <i>Nicholas</i> appears almost uniquely in the Glynn family in this area. Indeed, there are only two baptisms recorded in Annaghdown parish for this forename between 1834 and 1880. Anecdotally, the Glynn families in this area are known for their musical abilities, and descendants include the well-known sisters <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v-iNF6kd-0" target="_blank">Sarah and Rita Keane</a>, famous for their traditional unaccompanied singing (they descend from the Glynn family <i>via </i>their mother Mary Costello, daughter of Mary Glynn of Parkmore).</li>
<li>While no records of their transit from Galway to New York are forthcoming, it is certain that this occurred between their marriage in July 1858 and the birth of Margaret in New York c. 1860.</li>
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[1] Baptism Register for Annaghdown Parish, 1834-1880, microfilm, National
Library of Ireland
(<a href="http://registers.nli.ie//registers/vtls000631988#page/19/mode/1up">http://registers.nli.ie//registers/vtls000631988#page/19/mode/1up</a> :
accessed 10 April 2016), Nicholas of Jas. Burke and Margt. Glyn, 16 October 1837.</div>
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[2] Marriage Register for Annaghdown Parish, 1834-1880, microfilm, National Library of Ireland (<a href="http://registers.nli.ie//registers/vtls000631988#page/175/mode/1up">http://registers.nli.ie//registers/vtls000631988#page/175/mode/1up</a> : accessed 10 April 2016), Nicholas Burke and Mary Foard, July 1858. </div>
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[3] Francis O'Neill: <i>Irish Minstrels and Musicians : with Numerous Dissertations on Related Subjects</i>, Chicago: Regan Printing House, 1913, p. 280. (available online at <a href="http://billhaneman.ie/IMM/IMM-XXII.html">http://billhaneman.ie/IMM/IMM-XXII.html</a> : accessed 10 April 2016).</div>
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[4] "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (<a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WY2-3GF">https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WY2-3GF</a> : accessed 10 April 2016), Richard Burke, 28 Mar 1908.</div>
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[5] "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (<a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WNC-TTT">https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WNC-TTT</a> : accessed 10 April 2016), Patrick Burke, 15 Aug 1913. </div>
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[6] "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (<a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WNJ-44P">https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WNJ-44P</a> : accessed 10 April 2016), Mary Burke, 29 Sep 1916.</div>
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[7] "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> (<a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WNR-3GT">https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WNR-3GT</a> : accessed 10 April 2016), Nicholas Burke, 05 Jun 1919.</div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-80360042536623448982015-07-30T16:36:00.000-07:002015-08-04T09:26:26.614-07:001928 - Death of Rev. Michael Hannon, Parish Priest of Annaghdown<br />
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<b>HANNON </b>(Annaghdown) - August 16, 1928, Rev. Michael Hannon, P.P., Annaghdown, Galway. R.I.P. Obsequies, 11 o'clock, to-morrow (Saturday), 18th inst. Interment immediately afterwards.</div>
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<i>Irish Independent, August 17, 1928 </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>DEATH OF THE REV. M. HANNAN, P.P.</b></span></div>
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We announce with regret the sudden death of the Rev. Michael Hannan, P.P., Annaghdown, who, having celebrated his holy Mass on last Thursday morning, and attended to many parochial duties during the day, expired peacefully and unexpectedly on that same evening when his work was done.</div>
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One of the most genial<b> </b>and beloved priests in the archdiocese of Tuam, Father Hannan came of a family stock that for many generations has contributed noble-minded, influential and respected clerics to the archdiocese. For spontaneous friendliness and sprightly wit and humour, for his easy but scrupulous observance of the code of honour and integrity that we look for amongst the Irish priesthood he had no superior. Sufficient evidence of the honoured place he held in the minds and hearts of the clergy and laity is furnished by the list of priests from the dioceses of Tuam and Galway and the vast concourse of the laity who came to attend the obsequies on Saturday morning. His late parishioners and his acquaintances who knew him best loved him to most and will miss his kindly presence, his obliging disposition. Those who were nearest and dearest and his immediate relatives have priests' and peoples' deepest sympathy and, when their tears, which now flow so copiously, will have dried, his memory will be their pride and comfort until they meet him where the parting is unknown.</div>
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The news of his death evoked widespread regret. Crowds of the parishioners when they heard it cam to sympathise and to offer their fervent prayers for the repose of his soul. Several others came long distances from parishes where he ministered such as Ballinrobe, Claremorris, and others.<br />
The remains were brough to the church on Thursday evening, when priests had come from all parts - Athenry, Leenane, Roundstone, Ballinrobe, Dunmore, Headford, Turloughmore, Maam, etc. High Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. There were about eighty priests present in the choir and fourteen Franciscan Brothers. The Right Rev. Monsignor Dean Macken, P.P., V.G., presided at the Mass, and in very feeling words asked the prayers of the congregation and referred to the work of Father Hannan in the different parishes in which he ministered for the past thirty-three years.</div>
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The celebrant at the Solemn Requiem Mass and Office was the Rev. Owen Hannan, P.P., Cummer (brother); deacon, Rev. Andrew Heaney, U.S.A. (cousin); sub-deacon, Rev. Jas. Heany, C.C., Cong (cousin); master of ceremonies, Rev. Thomas Heany, P.P. (cousin); chanters, Very Rev. Joseph Canon Walsh, Adm., V.G., and Rev. Stephen Blowick, C.C.</div>
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In the choir were: The Right Rev. Monsignor Dean Macken, P.P., V.G.; RIght Rev. Monsignor D'Alton, P.P., M.R.I.A.; Very Rev. Canon Farragher, P.P.; Very Rev. Archeacon Fallon, P.P., V.F.; Very Rev. M. Eaton, Dean, Maynooth; Canon Curran, P.P., V.F.; Canon McDonald, P.P., V.F.; Very Rev. Canon Ryder, President, St. Jarlath's College; Very Rev. Canon Nestor, P.P., V.F.; Very Rev. CAnon Davis, P.P.' Canon McHugh, P.P.; Canon Griffin, P.P.' Canon Moran, P.P.; Rev. Dr. Browne, Maynooth COllege; Fr. Molloy, O.P.' Fr. Louis, O.F.M. Fr. King O.F.M.; Fr. Canavan O.F.M.; Fr. P. Concannon, U.S.A.; Fr. Cunningham, U.S.A.; Fr. R. Piggott, U.S.A.; Rev. M. Heany, P.P. Rev. M. Diskin, P.P.; Rev. E. Lavelle, P.P.; Rev. T. Morris, P.P.; Rev. P. Forde, P.P.; Rev. P. Lydon, P.P.; Rev. J. Heneghan, China Mission; Rev. J. O'Malley, P.P.; Rev. C. White, P.P.; Rev. J. Greally, P.P.; Rev. Jas. Kelly, P.P; Rev. P. Nicholson, Rev. Ml. Glynn, P.P.; Rev. J. Waldron, Rev. W. Heany, P.P.; Rev. P. Curran, P.P.; Rev. P.J. Egan, P.P.; Rev. P. McHugh, P.P.; Rev. Ml. Walsh, P.P.; Rev. C. Cunningham, Rev. T. Lynch, P.P. Rev. J. O'Dea, P.P.; Rev. W. Cunnane, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Patterson, Adml Rev. Fr. Goley, Rev. J. Kilgarriff, C.C.; Rev. P. Varden, C.C.; Rev. T. Brett, C.C.; Rev. E. McGough, C.C.; Rev. Jas. Prendergast, C.C.; Rev. A. O'Toole, C.C. Rev. G. Prendergast, Rev. D. Corcoran, Rev. J. O'Grady, Rev. P. Moane, Rev. J. Campbell, Rev. J.A. Burke, Rev. P. McHugh, Rev. P. Murphy, Rev. P. King, Rev. M. Lee, Rev. Ed. Egan, Rev. A. Moran, Rev. B. Canavan, Rev. F. Lynch, Rev. J. Murphy, Rev. Wm. Nohilly, Rev. J. Godfrey, Rev. M. Ryan, Rev. Ml. Lavelle, Rev. P. Glynn, Rev. Ml. O'Connor; Rev. P. Kelly, Rev. Ml. King, Rev. J. O'Reilly, Professors, St. Jarlath's; Rev. Ml. Daly, Rev. P. Joyce.</div>
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Franciscan Brothers: Rev. Brother Joseph Daly, Superior-General, Mountbellew; Bro. Virgilius Walsh, Clara; Br. Senanus McDermott, Granlahan; Bro. Bernard Doyle, do.; Bro. Coleman Fox, Farragher; Bro. Columba McQuillan, Brook Lodge; Bro. Benedict Minnock, Cummer; Bro. Francis Donnelly, Kilkerrin; Bro. Stephen O'Reilly, Roundstone; Bros. Ml. D'Arcy, Fidelis Lynch, Bonaventure arley, Joachine Smyth, Annaghdown; Aloysius McGoldrick.</div>
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Dean Macken, in asking the prayers of the congregation, said they met in that church to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of a good and faithful priest. He asked all to unite in fervent prayer in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the eternal repose of his departed soul. The death of Father Hannan was rather sudden and unexpected, but this need not be a source of anxiety to his friends, for Father Hannan had always a high sense of the supernatural and his whole life was a life of friendship with God. The Church with all her maternal care does not ask us, to pray that we may be delivered from a sudden death but she urges us to pray frequently that we may be delivered from a sudden and unprovided death. Father Hannan was all his life making provision for the great event of death - the door to everlasting life. The death of Father Hannan is a serious loss to the diocese. He was a zealous, earnest priest, full of zeal for the good of those entrusted to his care. He ministered during his priestly life in many of the prominent missions of the diocese - Knock, Westport, Ballinrobe, and Clifden - and all this shows the esteem in which he was held by his ecclesiastical superiors. </div>
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His brother priests, too, had the highest regard for him, and they are the best judges of a priest's character. He was the soul of honour, a man of uncompromising principles. Above all, he was anxious to promote the glory of his Creator and the best interests of his parishioners. To-day we mourn the early death of a good, holy priest, and the sympathy of the large number of clergy assembled at the obseqies of his brother priests. It must be a real consolation to his friends to see the vast numbers, lay and cleric, assembles at his funeral here to-day. Let us offer up our fervent prayers that the Omnipotent and Merciful God may grant him the reward of a life of fidelity and earnestness in the cause and service of his Maker.</div>
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<b>Pithy Provincial News. <i>Connaught. </i></b>Right Rev. Monsignor Dean Macken, P.P., V.G., Claremorris, presided at the Solemn Requiem Office and Mass at Annaghdown for Rev. M. Hannon, P.P. Rev. O. Hannon, P.P., Cummer (brother of deceased) was celebrant of the Mass, and 90 priests and 15 Brothers of St. Francis attended the obsequies.</div>
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<b>HANNAN - </b>The Month's Mind Solemn Requiem Mass for the eternal repose of the soul of the late Father Michael Hannan, P.P., will be celebrated at the Parish Church, Annaghdown, Galway, on Monday next, the 17th inst., at 11 o'clock.</div>
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<b>THE LATE REV. MICHAEL HANNAN, P.P.</b></div>
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On Monday last, the 17th<b> </b>inst., Solemn Office and Requiem High Mass was celebrated at the Parish Church, Annaghdown, for the repose of the soul of the late Parish Priest, Rev. Michael Hannan. The attendance of the people from all sides of the parish was very large and the church was filled to its utmost capacity. As on the occasion of the obsequies a month ago, the clergy to the number of sixty attended from all parts of the diocese. The greatest sorrow and sympathy were manifested for the unexpected death of this excellent priest. He was one of the most popular priests in the diocese. He was held in the highest esteem by all the parishioners. The children of the schools loved him for his care and attention to them, and the aged people appreciated his zeal and work in the parish for them in promoting their spiritual as well as their temporal interests. Many a prayer will be offered to God by them for the eternal repose of his soul. R.I.P.</div>
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Celebrant of the Mass, Rev. Owen Hannan, P.P., (brother); deacon, Rev. John O'Malley, P.P.; sub-deacon, Rev. James Heaney, C.C.; master of ceremonies, Rev. Thomas Heaney, P.P.; chanters, Very Rev. Joseph Canon Walsh, Adm., V.G., and Rev. Stephen Blowick, C.C., Tuam.</div>
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In the choir were: Very Rev. Canon Colgan, P.P.; Very Rev. Canon Walsh, P.P., V.G.; Canon McHugh, P.P.; Canon Moran, P.P.; Canon McDonald, P.P., V.F.; Canon Curran, P.P., V.F.; Father Forde, P.P.; Father Fagan, P.P.; Father Heaney, P.P.; Father Conroy, P.P.' Father O'Malley, P.P.' Father McDermott, P.P.; Father Tuffey, P.P.; Father Mylotte, P.P.; Father W. Heaney, P.P.; Father W. Diskin, P.P.' Father Ed. Lavelle, P.P.' Father S Walsh, P.P.' Father P. Curran, P.P.' Father T. Lynch, P.P.; Father John Walsh, P.P.; Father Varden, C.C.; Father T. Brett, C.C.; Father R. Morrin, C.C.; Father Ml. Ownes, C.C.; Father Thos. Killeen, C.C.; Father Ml. Lavelle, Father E. McGough, C.C.; Father Ml. O'Connor, C.C.; Father Cusack, C.C.; Father L. Lyons, C.C.; Father W. Byrne, C.C.; Father Coyne, C.C.; Father B. Canavan, C.C.; Father T. Burke, C.C.; Father Burke, Diocesan Inspector; Father P. Murphy, C.C; Father Wm. Nohilly, C.C.; Father Ml. McEvilly, C.C.; Father J. Waldron, C.C.; Father Loftus, C.C.; Father J. Heaney, C.C.; Father P. Ruane, C.C.; Father Jas. Moran, Professor; Father P. Waldron, C.C.; FAther Keaveney, C.C.; Father Ryan, C.C.; Father O'Malley, C.C.; Father Hanrahan, C.C.; Father P. King, C.C.; Father Concannon, C.C.; Father Hopkins, C.C., and others.</div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-41576167489782695052015-07-30T12:07:00.000-07:002015-07-30T12:07:37.394-07:001920 - Death of Miss Margaret Hosty, Annaghdown, sister of Fr Thomas Hosty, P.P.<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>DEATH OF MISS MARGARET HOSTY.</b></div>
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We learn with regret of the death of Miss Margaret Hosty, sister of the Rev. Thomas Hosty, P.P., of Annaghdown. She died in St. Bride's Home, Galway, after a short illness, fortified by the rites of holy Church. The remains were taken to the church in Corrandulla, and after High Mass on the 21st ult. were conveyed by motor to the family burial ground at Granlahan, Ballinlough. Her loss to the parish of Annaghdown will be very much felt by all the parishioners, as her simple, edifying life, her unfailing kindness, and her great charity were admired and appreciated by them all. We heartily extend to Father Hosty, the venerable P.P., our deepest sympathy in his very sad bereavement, as this good sister of his devoted her life most faithfully to his service for nearly forty years. - R.I.P.</div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-31931439668045022782015-07-30T12:03:00.002-07:002015-08-04T09:27:10.712-07:001920 - Death of Fr Thomas Hosty, Parish Priest of Annaghdown, and Auction<b>HOSTY</b> (Annaghdown) - November 18, 1920, Rev. Thomas Hosty, P.P. Funeral on to-morrow (Saturday) after High Mass at 11 o'clock.<br />
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<b> </b>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. </div>
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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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).</div>
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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The Property of the Late Very Rev. Thos. Hosty, P.P., Deceased, comprising:</div>
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<b>Dining Room - </b>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.</div>
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<b>Bedrooms - </b>Double<b> </b>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.</div>
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<b>Contents of Kitchen, </b>including Tables, and the Usual Utensils.</div>
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<b>Outdoor Effects</b> - 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.</div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-27002410530157855932015-07-30T11:44:00.001-07:002022-02-20T06:37:41.707-08:001877 - Death of Rev. Peter Waldron, Parish Priest of Annaghdown<div style="text-align: center;">
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We deeply regret to announce the decease of this estimable priest which sad event recently took place. On this day week High Mass <i>de requiem</i> was celebrated in the parish Church of Annadown. There was a numerous attendance of the pious parishioners. The celebrant was the Very Rev James Canon Waldron, P.P., Ballyhaunis; deacon, Rev P Kilkenny, St. Jarlath's College; Sub-deacon, Rev James Killeen, and master of ceremonies, Rev R Prendergast. In the choir were - The Most Rev Dr MacEvilly, Rev Thos McDonagh, P.P.; Very Rev Canon U J Bourke, Rev Patrick Ryan, P.P.; Rev Austin O'Dwyer, P.P.; Rev Peter Dooly, P.P., V.G., Galway; Rev John Charles, C.C.; Rev. James Ronayne, C.C.; Rev. John Flatley, C.C.; Rev. Thomas Hosty, C.C.; Rev. John McGreal, and Rev Martin Commins, C.C.</div>
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<i>Tuam Herald, January 27, 1877</i><b></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i><br /></i></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dean Michael Waldron (1774-1869), Parish Priest of Cong, was the brother of Fr Peter Waldron, Parish Priest of Annaghdown from 1859 until his death in 1877.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>DEATH OF DEAN WALDRON</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We deeply regret to have this day to include in our obituary notices the death of the Venerable and truly Venerated Pastor of the Parish of Cong, the Very Rev. Michael Waldron, P.P., and Dean of the Archdiocese of Tuam. Few men have had allotted to them by an all-wise providence such a long life, he having reached the patriarchal age of 95 - and fewer still have spent such a life of sanctity, Christian piety, and usefulness, for up to the period of his fatal illness, some few months since he was, as ever, the faithful sentinel on the Watchtower, actively engaged in the discharge of the onerous duties of his sacred ministry. It is over sixty years since his ordination, forty-one of which were passed as parish priest of Cong.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">His remains were this day deposited in the vault at the foot of the altar in the parish church. At 12 o'clock High Mass was celebrated, the Rev. J. O'Malley, C.C., Cong, officiated as High Priest, and the Rev. M. Brenan, and J. McEvelly as deacon and sub-deacon. Rev. P. Lavelle, P.P., preached the funeral oration; the following clergymen were also present at the funeral: - Rev. T. Hardin, P.P.; Rev. P. Conway, P.P.; Rev. E. King, P.P.; Rev. R. Hosty, P.P.; Rev. James O'Rourke, P.P.; Rev. Mr<b></b>. Goode, P.P.; Rev. E. Coyne, P.P.; Rev. T. Ronayne, C.C.; Rev. H. Cahill, C.C.; Rev. Geraghty, C.C.; Rev. C. Burke, president St. Jarlath's College; Rev. Mr Keville, C.C.; Rev Mr Ralph, C.C.; and a vast concourse of the inhabitants of the parish and neighbourhood.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Ballinrobe Chronicle, September 4, 1869.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE LATE VERY REV. M. WALDRON, V.F., P.P.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is with every regret we have to record to-day the death of the above venerable dignitary of this great diocese, which too place at his residence, near Cong, well known as the "Royal" or "King's Rock," at an early hour on Thursday morning last, at the advanced age of ninety-five. It would almost<i> </i>be a waste of words to detail the many sterling priestly qualities of the venerable deceased. Kind, affectionate, tolerant, zealous in the extreme discharge of his spiritual functions, he has consummated the long career of sixty-one years in the sacred ministry, not alone without blot or blemish the very least on his upright character, but advancing with age in the paths of Christian and priestly virtue. During forty years he presided over the famous parish of Cong, of which he was the first parish priest, his predecessor being its last mitred abbot. The venerable and truly benevolent dean had been ailing for some months back, and, we need hardly add, bore his illness with true Christian resignation and fortitude. His obsequies were celebrated at the Catholic Parochial Church of Cong on Saturday, amid the sobs and tears of his bereaved parishioners, to the greater part of whom he opened the gates of the church in the waters of baptism, and edified by example. High Mass was celebrated by his zealous, indefatigable curate, the Rev. John O'Malley, who from the date of the deceased's first attack, continued to watch over him more with the affection of a child than the attachment of a friend, hardly ever parting the bedside of his venerable pastor day or night for the last few weeks. Rev. M. Brennan acted as deacon; Rev. Jeremiah McEvilly as sub-deacon; and Rev. Father Lavelle as master of ceremonies. The following clergymen assisted in the Mass: -Rev Thomas Hardiman, P.P.; Rev. Eugene Coyne, P.P.; Rev. James O'Rorke, P.P.; Rev. Edward King, P.P.; Rev. Richard Hosty, P.P.; Rev. Peter Conway, P.P.; Rev. John Goode, P.P.; Rev. H. Cahill, C.C.; Rev. Thomas Ronayne, C.C.; Rev. Martin Ralph, C.C.; Rev. Peter Geraghty, C.C., &c. Several of the leading gentry of the neighbourhood also attended the funeral <i>-Mayo Examiner.</i></div><div><i>Freeman's Journal, September 8, 1869.</i></div></div></div>
Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-75654589960834145512015-07-30T11:33:00.000-07:002015-08-04T09:27:53.580-07:001910 - Death of Rev. Laurence Ansbro, Parish Priest of Annaghdown, and Auction<div style="text-align: left;">
<b> ANSBRO - </b>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.</div>
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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. </div>
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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. </div>
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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. </div>
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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.</div>
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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. </div>
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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.</div>
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Chief mourners - Miss Carroll (niece), Mr. J. Gill and Mrs. J. Gill, Ballyglass, and Mr. L. Gibbons, and Mrs. Gibbons (nephews and nieces). </div>
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<b>Galway. </b>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. -<i>Butte Independent, April 23, 1910.</i></div>
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<b>ANSBRO - </b>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.<b> </b></div>
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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.</div>
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FURNITURE, OUT-DOOR EFFECTS, etc. etc.</div>
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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.</div>
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Library - Book-case, sofa, 6 chairs, writing desk, round mahogany table, pictures, etc.</div>
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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.</div>
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Bedroom No. 2 - Two iron beds and matresses, 2 washstands and ware, dressing table, fender and irons. </div>
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Bedroom No. 3 - Iron bed and matress, wardrobe, hip bath, carpet and rug, fender and irons. </div>
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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.</div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-47124433925180079612015-07-29T15:13:00.000-07:002016-03-24T08:36:39.526-07:001849 - Address and Reply from Annaghdown Parish to Fr Myles Sheridan, P.P., Louisburgh<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Although we deeply deplore your physical absence, we hope to have you present in our minds, which neither time nor distance shall ever sever. You have been in a special manner a parent to the orphan and the helpless. During the last four years of famine and disease, we have witnessed your untiring exertions in the cause of the poor, while you, yourself suffered much privations in their behalf.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You were to the most enlightened amongst us a guide in the practice of religion - while your deep erudition and mildness of manners, were calculated to endear you to every class and creed. It would be idle of us to pourtray the many virtues which you possess in an eminent degree. We therefore, once more tender you our warm and sincere regard, and trust you may long live to diffuse the light of the Gospel amongst those who have been so fortunate as to have you amongst them.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">MY EVER DEAR FRIENDS, - I return you my heartfelt thanks for your kind remembrance of me. I made an objection to any such kind offering being tendered to me, on my departure from my dear parish of Annadown; but your kind feelings could not be controuled by my reluctance to accept your generous offering as a testimony of your kindness to me, and approbation of my ministry amongst you for the last nine years. My love and attachment to Annadown, will be fresh in my memory to the end of my life and ministry. I will at all times remember you at my prayers and at the Holy Altar.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">But, then, it will be asked, why I depart from such dear friends? - You in your kindness suggest answer. I came here, because it was the neighbourhood of my birth and associations of my youth. -As it was then called, the rising town of Louisboro', I there took my Latin grammar about 40 years ago. I also had a strong motive of coming here to succeed my lamented friend (now no more), Rev. P. Gibbons, whose memory is held in veneration, and will by generations yet unborn. I like to tread in his footsteps, and commemorate him in my prayers; - as I pass along other reminiscents are, indeed, dear to me in this locality. You, my dear friends, will take this as my apology for departing from amongst you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">But, my dear friends, although I came here to this parish, I will have an opportunity of visiting you to my delight, as a mail-car starts from this at eight o'clock in the morning to Westport, and a coach from that to Galway. But, my dear friends, the same facility is also open to you to visit me in the beautiful and romantic locality of the west. When you leave Westport, on your way to Louisborough, you will for four miles see beautiful villas and bathing lodges, on your right - adding to Clew Bay pure, grand scenery; and, on your left "Crough Patrick," the retreat of the <i>pentinent and pilgrim</i> - reminding you of the faith delivered to the Saints, and of the Apostolic Patron of Ireland. It is an emblem of our faith. An indifferent or infidel passenger may take a spall from its <i>base</i> - or the pious pilgrim, <i>in his piety</i>, a pebble from its summit. -Still, Crough Patrick will remain the same, and so will the faith of the people who surround it, <i>not withstanding any weak efforts to the contrary.</i> - Although I came from amongst you, I feel happy to know you will be delighted with you excellent and edifying Priests - your Parish Priest, Rev. Mr. Keavany, who was always admired for his piety and efficiency on the mission; and, as to our dear friend, Father Eugene Coyne, I am aware how you revere him for his virtues - how those virtues and religious feelings have endeared you to each other and to me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">My friends in Galway I am truly grateful to; from them, both lay and clerical, I experienced kindness and friendship, of which I feel proud, and have a kind reminiscence. May Galway prosper and become a flourishing Citie; the railroad now in progress and a packet station, will make it what nature forme<span style="font-family: inherit;">d</span> it for.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">From the splendid mansion of Cregg Castle to the humblest cottage, I present you with my blessing, love and gratitude, and remain,</span></span></div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-85045284366167730602015-07-27T13:20:00.001-07:002022-02-20T06:41:17.302-08:001861 - Death of Fr John Loftus, Parish Priest of Donaghpatrick & Kilcoona<div style="text-align: left;">
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It is with no ordinary feelings of sorrow that we chronicle to-day the unexpected demise, after a brief sickness, of the Rev. John Loftus, P.P., Donaghpatrick, which sad event took place at his residence on yesterday evening. We are quite confident that by none who had the pleasure of the friendship or acquaintance of Father Loftus, will we be though to indulge in the smallest exaggeration of the virtues of that good Priest, when we say that throughout the Church of God, it would be impossible to find a Clergyman blessed with a more kindly, amiable and compassionate disposition that that, for which, during a long and honoured ministry, Father Loftus was so eminently distinguished. In our lengthened and varied experience never did we meet a Priest, who, whilst advocating the interests of the Church and poor, with an unflinching devotion, and discharging the duties of his sacred calling with an Apostolic zeal, succeeded, too with a admirable and exemplary felicity, in fulfilling the grand injunction of St. Paul; "giving offence to no one," and by the winning and rare urbanity of his demeanour, moreover exacting "a good testimony of them who are without." Steadfastly, indeed, did Father John Loftus, continue, by word alike and work, in those things of Salvation which had been committed to his prudent ministry and holy keeping; ever pursuing justice, godliness, faith, cahrity, patience, mildness"; and, so this day, happily consoling his afflicted relatives, parishioners, and friends, in the midst of their deep bereavement, with the cheering assurance, that this lamented servant of Christ, has already, "laid hold on eternal life."</div>
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<i>Tuam Herald, March 9, 1861</i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Mrs Eleanor O'Rourke, their sister, died in 1866.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><!--more--><b></b><br /><b>DEATH OF MRS. O'ROURKE</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The melancholy event of the death of Mrs Eleanor O'Rourke, took place in Kilmaine on Tuesday night last, at the residence of her son, the much respected pastor of that parish. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">This amiable old lady, who had attained the age of 77, was much respected, not alone in the parish of Kilmaine, but in each other district in which she had for some years back sojourned with the Rev Mr O'Rourke prior to his translation to the parish of Kilmaine. The deceased was no less remarkable for her true piety and attachment to the Catholic religion than were the other members of her family, some of whom in their turn held honourable and distinguished positions in that Church, including her three brothers, the Very Rev Doctor Loftus, the well known, talented and zealous Parish Priest of Dunmore, for many years prior to his death; the Rev. John Loftus, late P.P., Donapatrick, and Rev Thomas Loftus, late P.P., Annadown. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">On Thursday several of the clergymen of the district attended at the house of mourning, where High Mass was offered up for the eternal repose of her soul. The Rev Messrs Heaney, C.C., Cong; Lavelle, P.P., Partry; Brenan, C.C., Ballinrobe; and King, P.P., Hollymount, as celebrant, deacon, sub-deacon, and master of ceremonies. The Rev Messrs Hardiman, P.P., Ballinrobe; Reynolds, P.P., Claremorris; Mullarkey, C.C., Partry; Ronayne, C.C., Headford; McDonagh, C.C., Hollymount, were among those in attendance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">About nine o'clock on yesterday her remains were removed for interment to the parish of Dunmore, to which place the parishioners of Kilmaine followed in large numbers, as did also the Rev Messrs Reynolds, Ronayne, McDonagh and Brenan.</div><div><i>Ballinrobe Chronicle, December 29, 1866</i></div></div>
Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-18752148181668520952015-07-27T09:01:00.000-07:002015-08-03T11:31:38.331-07:001824 Death of Fr Raymond Hargadon, Parish Priest of Annaghdown<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the 16th instant, aged 70 years, the Reverend Raymond Hargadon, Parish Priest of Annadown. The bright assemblage of the many Christian virtues and estimable qualities which addressed the life and the apostles and integrity which invariably marked the character of this pious and exemplary Ecclesiastic, have rendered him the universal esteem and veneration. For 36 years that he resided in this parish, he was unremittingly devoted to the dearest interests of his flock, in performing with edifying fidelity and exactness the sacred functions and arduous duties of a good Pastor. His frugal habits as well as the singular kindness of the very respectable family in which he lived for many years, enabled him to be always attentive to the wants of his indigent parishioners. But his charity, his favourite and characteristic virtue, shone with increased lustre at the eve of his life. He has some years back established a school in the Parish Chapel, to the masters of which he bequeathed in-perpetuity the interest of 200<i>l</i>. for giving moral and religious instructions gratuitously to fifty of the most indigent and destitute children of the parish, and for giving chatechistical instructions to the youth in general on every Sunday both before and after Divine Service. When prevented by debility from visiting
the abodes of distress during the last summer, he invited the poor and distributed in person among them upwards of 200l. In addition to these
highly commendable instances of pure and disinterested charity, he bequeathed 40<i>l</i>. to the poor of his parish, 40<i>l</i>. to forward the interests of Catholic education, and 100<i>l</i>. to be applied to various charitable purposes. The inconsiderable residue of his effects he bequeathed to his poorer relatives.</span></div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-50881393658704381042015-07-18T11:37:00.001-07:002015-07-18T11:39:42.850-07:001821 Sale of Winterfield, Drumgriffin, Castlecreevy, Gortroe, Tonegurrane<div style="text-align: center;">
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TO be SOLD, in <i>parcels</i>, or <i>together</i>, the FEE and INHERITANCE of the following LANDS, part of the lands of T<span style="font-size: x-small;">HOMAS</span> B<span style="font-size: x-small;">UTLER</span>, Esq. for the purpose of discharging family encumbrances:</div>
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No. 1. WINTERFIELD, containing 99 acres of excellent land, with a genteel slated house, offices, and garden, in the Parish of <i>Annadown</i>, and Barony of <i>Clare</i>, within 10 miles of the town of <i>Galway</i>, and 8 miles of <i>Tuam</i>, now held by Mr. W<span style="font-size: x-small;">M</span>. R<span style="font-size: x-small;">OBINSON</span>, under a lease made in 1790, for three lives, (one of which has dropped) at the yearly rent of £100; also</div>
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No. 2. CASTLECREEVY and GORTROE, containing 254 acres of profitable land, and 66 acres of bog, contiguous to the above mentioned lands, now held by R<span style="font-size: x-small;">ICHARD</span> S<span style="font-size: x-small;">ILK</span>, and others, under a lease made in 1811, for twenty-one years, at the yearly rent of £218 9s. 6d.</div>
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There is another small part of <i>Castlecreevy</i> let to R<span style="font-size: x-small;">EDMOND <span style="font-size: small;">C</span>OMMINS</span> for 21 years, from 1814, at £7 10s. per annum; and another small part of it is let to J<span style="font-size: x-small;">OHN</span> N<span style="font-size: x-small;">EIL<span style="font-size: small;">, for 37 years</span></span> from 1790, at £1 per annum.</div>
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No. 3. TONEGURRANE, containing 153 acres of arable, pasture, and meadow land, and 173 acres of profitable bog, adjoining the above mentioned lands of <i>Winterfield</i>, now held by P<span style="font-size: x-small;">ATRICK </span>M<span style="font-size: x-small;">ORRIS <span style="font-size: small;">and others</span></span>, under a lease made in 1803, for 22 years, at the yearly rent of £180 - This farm is on the banks of <i>Lough Corib</i>, and sends a large quantity of turf by water to <i>Galway</i>. </div>
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No. 4. POLNEROMA and TIVEGARRIFF, within one mile of the town, containing 121 acres of arable and pasture land, and 50 acres of spand, producing kelp weed, now held by P<span style="font-size: x-small;">ATRICK </span>B<span style="font-size: x-small;">URKE</span>, Esq. of <i>Danesfield</i>, under a lease dated in 1799, for 31 years, at £150 per annum. - There is a thatched dwelling house, with a large slated office, on these lands, which are well enclosed.<br />
Proposals, post paid, (and from principals only) are to be directed to <i>Thomas Butler</i>, Esq., No. 3, Renelagh, Dublin; or to Mr. <i>Thomas Ruxton</i>, West, Galway, and 64, Aungier-street, Dublin. -May 30, 1821.<br />
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Francis Blake, Esq., Cregg Castle, was, on Monday last, sworn as High Sheriff for this county, for the present year. This gentleman's appointment will, we have no doubt, give general satisfaction, as he is deservedly esteemed and respected by all classes. Mr. Blake has nominated J.M. O'Hara, Esq., his under Sheriff, whose conduct in office for the past three years, elicited universal approbation.</div>
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We have sincere pleasure in informing the numerous friends of Francis Blake, Esq., of Cregg Castle, High Sheriff of this county, on the authority of his Medical attendant, Dr. Prendergast, of this town, that the esteemed gentleman is convalescent from fever, which he contracted in attending the late Assizes of Galway.<br />
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We regret to have to announce the death of J. H. Workman, Esq. Barrister, which took place in Dublin, on the evening of Wednesday, of fever, which he took at the Assizes.<br />
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-50255687731547988142015-03-12T15:34:00.002-07:002015-06-03T03:26:37.270-07:001844 - Assault, Galway Summer Assizes<br />
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Thomas Casey being sworn stated, that he remembered the 9th of April last, and saw the prisoners who are his neighbours on the morning of that day, and he lives opposite them; Thomas Burke came up and asked what made you beat my brother yesterday, and then struck him with a stick on the head; Wm. Burke, jun., then came up and also struck him with a stick above the eye; William Burke, sen., struck him with a stick above the eye; William Burke, sen., struck him with a stone on the back of the head, and Thomas Shaughnessy flung a stone which struck him on top of the head; William Burke, sen., again struck him with a stone over the eyebrow which knocked him down; Drs. Little and Donelan attended him; he is not well even since; it was for beating their brother the day beofre they said they beat him.</div>
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Michael Casey sworn stated, he is brother to the last witness, and is indicted for an assault on the prisoners; he then detailed the circumstances which his brother swore to; was within ten yards of him when beaten; Shaughnessy is step-brother to the Burkes, and William Burke, sen, in uncle to the other two; the blow that old Burke gave his brother was the one that knocked him down; the next that followed was given by Shaughnessy; witness then went up to his brother, but was obliged with his father to run away as two followed them pelting them with stones; he left his brother in the hands of his mother and sister.</div>
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Mary Casey sworn - Is mother to Tom Casey, the first witness, and remembers the day he was beaten; when she heard of it she came out on the toad, and when within 20 or 30 yards, saw Wm. Burke, jun., strike him with a stick; does not know who flung stones, for she could not look here and there; saw no more blows of a stick given him but stones; he was not down but staggering, when Burke struck him; he got insensible, and the blood from his head formed in a pool about him, and covered her shoes; he is ill sixteen weeks; he had two Doctors visiting, and one attending him</div>
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Dr. William Little being sworn, stated that having gone to attend another person near Casey's, he was requested to come and see him the day after the beating; saw two or three wounds on his head, and one on his moth; the wounds were severe; not very, but he would not certify for a man's life having a wound on the head, for the smallest might be attended with dangerous consequences; he did, not however, think him at any time in danger of his life.</div>
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The Judge then charged the Jury, who returned a verdict of not guilty of assault for endangering life, but guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm, and in consequence of the excellent character the prisoners received, strongly recommended them to mercy.</div>
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Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-80477461259323751712015-03-12T14:52:00.001-07:002015-07-18T11:23:09.355-07:001852 - Electors, Barony of Clare and more<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>PUBLIC MEETING</b></div>
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We, the undersigned, request a Meeting of the Electors of the Baronies of Ballymoe, Dunmore, Tiaquin, and Clare, to be held in the Court House, TUAM, on TUESDAY, 30th instant, for the purpose of considering the most effectual means of securing at the coming election, the return to Parliament of gentlemen who will fairly and honestly represent the feelings of this great county, and of enlisting in favour of the same object the friendly aid and active co-operation of the Electors in the other baronies.</div>
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+JOHN, Archbishop of Tuam.</div>
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+John, Bishop of Clonfert.</div>
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Michael D. Bellew, Bart. Mountbellew</div>
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M.J. Blake, M.P., Ballyglunen Park</div>
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John J. Bodkin, D.L. J.P., Kilclooney</div>
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Martin S. Kirwan, D L. J P., Blindwell</div>
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Cornelius J O'Kelly, J.P., Gallagh</div>
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James Kirwan, J.P., Gardenfield</div>
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Henry Blake, J.P., Ballina</div>
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D. Rutledge, J.P. Mountbernard</div>
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George Lynch, Rockwell</div>
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Michael G. Lynch, Rockwell</div>
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James Ronayne, Flaskagh</div>
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James Ronayne, jun. do</div>
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William Lynskey, Coolickalea</div>
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Patrick Conry, R C C, Presbytery, Tuam</div>
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Eugene Coyne, R C C, do</div>
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Patrick Corcoran, R C C, do<br />
Patrick Duffy, P P, Dunmore</div>
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Michael Gibbons, P P, Kilconly</div>
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John Burke, P P, Moylough</div>
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Patrick Lyons, P P, Spiddal</div>
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James O'Rorke, C C, Dunmore</div>
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Anthony Mogan, C C, do</div>
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Dominick Lynch, Carabeg</div>
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James Hanly, Thomastown</div>
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Thomas Bodkin, F.R.C.S.I., Tuam</div>
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John Prendergast, M.D. do</div>
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John F. Butler, M.D. Mountbellew</div>
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Patrick Kelly, Grove House, Tuam</div>
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Michael Kelly, Mire Hill</div>
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Walter Blake, Ross Lodge</div>
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Hugh McHugh, Tuam</div>
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Michael Fahy, T C, Tuam</div>
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Francis Waldron, T C, Tuam</div>
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Dominick Tully, Derrymore</div>
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Michael Roche, Abbeytown</div>
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Charles Grant, Cloonaghmore</div>
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Timothy Hanly, Thomastown</div>
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Henry Kirwan, Hillsbrook</div>
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Thomas Keaveny, P.P. Annadown</div>
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Patrick Wade, Cregg Mills</div>
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William Cavanagh, Annadown</div>
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John Robinson, do</div>
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Martin Creaven, do</div>
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Patt Collins, do</div>
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Richard Sheridan, do</div>
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John Cahill, do</div>
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James Browne, do</div>
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Mathias Curran, do</div>
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John Gardner, do</div>
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George Commins, do</div>
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J. Commins, do</div>
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John Cullinane, Mountbrowne</div>
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Peter Roche, Castlehackett</div>
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Patrick Roche, Caltra</div>
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John Loftus, P P, Donaghpatrick</div>
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Thomas Curran, C.C. do</div>
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Patrick Magauran, P.P., Ahascragh</div>
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Ferdinand Waldron, C.C, Mountbellew</div>
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John Tully, do</div>
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Hugh Mullarkey, do</div>
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Michael Moran, do</div>
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Michael Fitzpatrick, do</div>
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William Bodkin, do</div>
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Dominick Bodkin, do</div>
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Joseph Kelly, Kinclair</div>
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William Gannon, T.C. Tuam</div>
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Thomas Bodkin, Tullinadaly</div>
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Peter Waldron, P.P., Lackagh</div>
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Richard Kearney, do</div>
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Richard Burke, do</div>
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John McDonagh, do</div>
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Thomas Caulfield, do</div>
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William Badger, do</div>
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Patrick Kearney, do</div>
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John Hession, do</div>
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Patrick Shaughnessy, do</div>
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Luke Shaughnessy, do</div>
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Martin Shaughnessy, do</div>
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Peter Reynolds, St. Jarlath's College, Tuam</div>
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John McEvily, do</div>
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Thomas Keilty, do</div>
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P.J. O'Brien, do</div>
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P.T. Burke, C.T.C., Tuam</div>
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Francis Corbett, do</div>
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Timothy Geraghty, do</div>
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William F. Kelly, T.C., do</div>
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M.S. Mitchell, T.C. do</div>
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T.E. Miller, do.</div>
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James Kyle, do</div>
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Peter Burke, do</div>
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Patrick Waldron, do</div>
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James Dwyer, T.C., do</div>
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Charles L. Davis, do</div>
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John Ryan, do</div>
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Peter O'Flanagan, do</div>
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Martin Cloran, do</div>
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Michael J. Costello, T.C., do</div>
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T. W. Murray, L.C., do</div>
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John Moylan, do</div>
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John Daly, T.C., do</div>
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John Morris, do.</div>
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Richard Walsh, P.P., Headford</div>
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John Browne, Claran</div>
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Joseph Dooly, Cloughanour</div>
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Tobias Laffy, P.L.G. do<br />
Morgan Morris, do</div>
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Patrick Laffy, do</div>
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Patrick McDonagh, Dunmore</div>
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John Cavanagh, P.P., Killererin</div>
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Thomas Moran, C.C. do</div>
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John Moran, C.C., Milltown</div>
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John E. Donelan, Prospect</div>
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Patrick Commins, Barna</div>
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Patrick Hanly, do</div>
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Mark Connelly, do</div>
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William Murphy, do</div>
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William E. Donnellan, Dunmore</div>
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William Costello, High-street, Galway</div>
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Martin McDonnell, Dunmore</div>
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James Loftus, do</div>
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John Kelly, do</div>
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John Collins, do</div>
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Edward GIlmore, do</div>
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Patrick Garry, Glanamaddy</div>
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F. Blake Foster, Clareview</div>
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C.A. Bagot, Ballymoe</div>
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John S. Barrett, Ballintava<br />
James French, Waterslade Place</div>
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Charles Blake, jun., Thornhill</div>
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Thomas Higgins, Attorney, Tuam</div>
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Richard Kelly, Proprietor <i>Tuam Herald</i></div>
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Dominick Tully, Mount Telly</div>
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P. Duggan, R.C.A, Corofin</div>
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Thomas Hughes, do</div>
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William Mulloy, Clough</div>
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Pat Ryan, Ballykeagh</div>
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Coll Rochfort, Galway</div>
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WM. GANNON,</div>
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<i>Galway Mercury, and Connaught Weekly Advertiser, 27 March 1852.</i></div>
Paul Greaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180694500106167964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950082426120428156.post-52524816331124987422015-03-12T14:33:00.000-07:002015-06-03T03:26:15.429-07:001848 - Improvement of Lough Corrib<div style="text-align: center;">
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On yesterday (Friday), a most respectable meeting took place at the Town Court House, called by the High Sheriff, for the purpose of memorialising the Lord Lieutenant to forward the contemplated works on Lough Corrib, and, to petition Parliament against granting a bill in the ensuing session, to interested parties in whom the people of the town of Galway <i>have no confidence.</i> At three o'clock the Court House was crowded. In the vicinity of the bench we observed - Michael P. Browne, High Sheriff, Rev. P. Daly, P.P, Rev. John D'Arcy, John Ireland, J.P., John Gunning, T.C., R.A.H. Kirwan, Cregg; Patrick Joyce, James Stephens, T.C., Thos. Palmer, George Cuppadge, James Duggan, T.C., John Harrison, John Redington, John Costello, Patrick J. Broughall, Denis Corcoran, John F. Blake, Galway Vindicator; Thomas Kyne, E.E. Maunsell; L.S. Mangan, Mark A. Lynch, J.P., Phenaes Franklin, M. McNamara, Solicitor; Patrick Commons, T.C., Patrick Clayton, &c., &c.</div>
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Upon the motion of the Rev. P. Daly, P.P., Michael P Browne, Esq., High Sheriff, was called to the Chair.</div>
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The Chairman read the requisition in pursuance of which he called the meeting, which he was happy to find so respectably attended. The works of improvement upon the Lake was a matter of the utmost importance to have commenced, affording, as it would, considerable employment to the labouring poor of this locality, and at a time when we were surrounded with distress, destitution and misery. He thanked them for the honor they conferred by calling upon him to preside over the meeting, and, he begged to assure them, it was his desire upon every occasion to aid in the improvement of Galway.</div>
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Rev. Mr. Daly said that he had been honoured with the commission of proposing the first resolution; and he was happy at having the satisfaction of stating, that at length the Lough Corrib works were about being commence, and though the spade had not been yet put in the ground, he might say that a beginning was made, as the engineer had come to town, and had told a deputation, of which he was a member, that the only delay was the few preliminary arrangements of making out the ground, and so on. It would be hard to name the exact day on which the works would commence, but he would say before the end of next week (cheers). As they were all acquainted with the state of the town, he need not tell them how great a blessing it was that these works were about to commence, nor how great an evil that any impediments should be case in the way; yet he had to tell them that an attempt had been made to obstruct them by a company, under a pretended commission, who though they could raise money in England and turn the thing to their own advantage, or, to use an old saying, ``<i>throw a sprat to catch a salmon.'' </i>He would not detain them by detailing the advantages or importance of the work, which would extend to future ages, increase trade and commerce, and would probably be the means of making Galway the Packet Station of the Western World. After some further remarks on the evil of any obstacle being thrown in the way of the works being proceeded with, the rev. gentleman concluded by proposing the first resolution.</div>
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James Stephens, Esq., in seconding the resolution, expressed his satisfaction to see that the engineer had arrived in town. At that late hour he would not delay the meeting. The question was, whether they would prefer <i>Exchequer Bills</i>, or bills issuing from <i>Austin Friars</i>; there were £70,000 set apart for these works, and they would not allow Mr. Cahill or any one else to interfere, especially when they had no money but the bills to which he had alluded. </div>
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Mark Lynch, Esq., J.P., said he had been honoured with the proposing of the third resolution. He hoped that nothing would be done to retard the proceeding of the Board of Works on Lough Corrib, for it would be a very great grievance should any party interfere for that purpose, as the conducting of them was in the hands of those who were best able to carry them on to the advantage of all. He had been speaking to Mr. Roberts, C.E, who told him that he was only waiting to have a staff to commence them. Mr. Lynch then proposed the resolution which was seconded by</div>
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John Gunning, Esq, T.C. - He congratulated his fellow-townsmen on the commencement of so useful a work, and one so calculated to relieve the existing distress. He also had waited on Mr. Roberts, C.E., who assured him that the work should proceed without delay.</div>
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Richard A.H. Kirwan, Esq., came forward to propose the next resolution, and was received with great applause. He said that the object of the resolution which he had to propose was to petition parliament against the giving of power to any party to carry on the works alluded to. He heartily agreed that no other company could carry out these works as the Board of Works could who had a large sum of money at command for that purpose. It was clear that a private company would look to themselves in the first place, and try to make what profit they could, and the consequence was, if the management was given to them, that the same advantages would not arise to the people, nor the same return for their money (great applause.) He was sure that there was not a man there who was not interested in these works; they would have the lake opened for navigation, and the people would be employed, particularly those on the eastern side of the lake, namely, the parish of Annadown with which his family were interested, and which contained a great number of poor people. Most of the rivers, too, would be made navigable to their sources, so that it was the interest of every one that the management of the works should be entrusted to the government and the Board of Works, and it was their bounden duty to petition against any interference in the matter being permitted to others.</div>
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The Rev. Peter Daly moved that the committee be empowered to frame a petition to parliament founded on the resolutions just passed, as it would be inconvenient to assemble the public again for that purpose. He was sure the Town Members would use their influence in support of the petition, of this Mr. O'Flaherty had assured them, and he was confident Mr. Blake would act similarly. He also hoped that the county members would think it for their interest to lend them their assistance.</div>
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It was then resolved that the petition be entrusted for presentation in the lower House to Messrs. Blake and O'Flaherty, and to the Earl of Devon and the Marquis of Sligo, in the House of Lords.</div>
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The Rev. P. Daly, seconded by M. A. Lynch, Esq., moved that the marked thanks of the meeting be conveyed to the High Sheriff for his dignified conduct in the chair, as well as for the readiness with which he came forward at all times in support of the interests of the public.</div>
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<i>Galway Vindicator, and Connaught Advertiser, 5 February 1848.</i></div>
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