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Kerry SFC: Kerins O’Rahillys power past battling Shannon Rangers

Strand Road responded really well to a second half goal by Shannon Rangers’ Kevin Goulding

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Damian Stack

Kerryman

GARVEY’S COUNTY SFC GROUP 3 ROUND 1

Kerins O’Rahillys 1-21

Shannon Rangers 1-16

You know what? While far from perfect, that will do Kerins O’Raillys quite nicely. A championship win. An end to a fairly rotten run over the last month and-a-half, and with it the hope that they can turn this season around.

The Tralee men will need to play better than this to really impact on the race for the Bishop Moynihan Cup, but that’s something for down the tracks. On this occasion they didn’t really need to perform sensationally, not against a Shannon Rangers side very much finding their feet in this year’s championship.

Still the morale boost for John O’Connor’s men is not insignificant, not to be underplayed. What’s more O’Rahillys showed fight, a bit of bite (two players seeing the line on second yellow cards), and an ability to hit back when they needed to.

In the wake of Shannon Rangers’ goal – ten minutes into the second half by Kevin Goulding – and the almost immediate dismissal of Jake Foley in the aftermath of that, Strand Road had reason to be nervy.

There was just two points in it at that juncture – 1-14 to 1-12 – but instead of wilting O’Rahillys rose, hitting three points on-the-trot from Barry John Keane, Tom Hoare and Ben Hanafin.

In the space of about three minutes O’Rahillys put the goal and the red card behind them and other than a late surge from Shannon Rangers, with Robert Stack and Mikey Boyle driving the North Kerry men on, the victors weren’t unduly troubled from there.

For their part the Rangers can be reasonably happy with how the game went. Unlike some other district sides we’ve seen so far this championship, there was at the very least the kernel of something there, and certainly something to build in.

The game itself was open, entertaining and occasionally dramatic in the fading September sunshine. It started really rather brightly with a point each form both sides inside ninety seconds – Cillian Langan off the mark for Rangers, before Tommy Walsh with a beauty pulled it back level.

The North Kerry outfit were showing up really well, seeming to defy expectations that they wouldn’t be as well-prepared as the club side. With Robert Stack showing up well at midfield – claiming two marks on kick-outs inside the opening quarter – and with Pádraig Boyle pulling the strings nicely up front they were well in the game.

Not even an early goal for Strand Road – Darragh O’Connor picking out an unmarked Tom Hoare for the finish (deflected but not stopped by Kevin O’Connor in the Rangers net) – seemed to put the North Kerry men off their stride.

Indeed, in response to Hoare’s strike Pat O’Driscoll’s men went on to shoot the next three points on the spin, through Kevin Goulding (with two) and a Mikey Boyle free – 1-2 to 0-5, eight minutes played.

It remained fairly tit-for-tat for up until the start of the second quarter – still level at 1-4 to 0-7 in the wake of a Jack Kennelly score from play – but Strand Road were just beginning to find their groove that bit more.

Hoare, now the game’s dominant performer, shot another three points for a half-time tally of 1-4 as the Tralee men began to ease away, ever so slowly, from their rivals.

O’Rahillys outscored Shannon Rangers five points to one over the final fifteen minutes of the half for a four-point advantage, 1-9 to 0-8. An ominous enough end to the first half for the Rangers after such a promising start.

The question for the second half was could the Shannon-siders come back into the game, could they compete for the full sixty minutes? They could and they did, despite Strand Road deserving their victory in the end.

It was back to a three-point game seven minutes into the second half – 1-12 to 0-12 – with both teams scoring freely. Strand Road did briefly stretch it back out to a five-point game with points from Gearóid Savage and Tommy Walsh, but then Rangers struck for their goal.

Mikey Boyle won a mark, taking it quickly and smartly to find the in-rushing Goulding for a fine finish. Game seemingly very much on. Strand Road, however, didn’t get the memo and rallied brilliantly.

A Jack Kennelly free on 47 minutes briefly interrupted their run of score, before another three O’Rahillys scores in success (two from David Moran and one from Hoare) left it a seven-point game with seven to go.

Shannon Rangers did finish well – a second red card for Shane McElligott on the 60 minute mark helped Rangers in that regard – but Strand Road held them out, deservedly so.

Maybe it wasn’t the highest quality contest – a touch too open at the back from both sides – but from a neutral’s point of view it was a decent contest between two attractive sides.

And both of those sides can take something positive from it, more so Strand Road obviously, but all hope is far from lost for Shannon Rangers ahead of the second round.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS: Shane Foley, Jake Foley, Ross O’Callaghan, Ryan Carroll, Shane McElligott, Shane Brosnan, Ben Hanafin (0-2), David Moran (0-3, 1f), Tom Hoare (1-7, 4f), Gearóid Savage (0-3), Barry John Keane (0-1f), Con Barrett, Darragh O’Connor (0-1f), Tommy Walsh (0-2), Conor Hayes (0-1) Subs: Conor O’Sullivan for D O’Connor, 46, Diarmuid O’Sullivan (0-1ffor C Hayes, 52, Daniel Bowler for G Savage, 53, Paudy Griffin for BJ Keane, 60(+4)

SHANNON RANGERS: Kevin O’Connor (Ballyduff), Danny Wren (Tarbert), Daniel O’Connor (Tarbert), Tadhg O’Carroll (Ballydonoghue), Conor Toomey (Beale), Micheál Foley (0-1) (Ballydonoghue), Adam Segal (0-1) (Ballyduff), Robert Stack (0-1) (Beale), Jack O’Sullivan (Ballyduff), Ian Mannix (Beale), Pádraig Boyle (Ballyduff), Cillian Langan (0-2) (Tarbert), Kevin Goulding (1-2) (Ballyduff), Mikey Boyle (0-3, 2f) (Ballyduff), Jack Kennelly (0-5, 2f) (Ballydonoghue) Subs: Ciaran O’Connor (0-1) (Ballylongford) for I Mannix, half-time, Michael Slattery (Ballyduff) for D O’Connor, 51, Phillie Blake (Beale) for T O’Carroll, 54, Martin Collins (Asdee) for C Langan, 54

REFEREE: Daniel Clifford (Laune Rangers)

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/gaa/kerry-sfc-kerins-orahillys-power-past-battling-shannon-rangers/a815680683.html

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Fleadh 2023

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It always amazes me how much brands end up hurting their reputation by trying to protect their brand.

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Gone are the days I used to be excited when hearing my phone ring. Is it a friend, family member, or perhaps a colleague? Nope — just another scammer offering a "free" vacation in the Bahamas or a machine demanding payment for "unpaid medical fees." When I think about it, I might actually receive more scam calls than actual calls.

The reality for millions of Americans is that we receive way too many robocalls on a daily basis. Nearly 48 billion robocalls were made in the US last year, and they certainly aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/electronics/a27818776/how-to-stop-robocalls/

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Kerry Writers’ Museum

Listowel's Past Revealed

Thursday August 17th at 7 pm

Tony Bartlett and Ross Drummond of Archaeological Management Solutions (AMS) present the final results of the excavations along the N69 Listowel Bypass.

Dr Karen Molloy of the Palaeoenvironmental Research Unit, School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies, University of Galway will discuss the findings of a pollen core taken near the bypass route and focusing on fossil pollen and the history of woodland and land use change in the Listowel area since the Bronze Age.

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Heritage & History of the

North Kerry Greenway

Friday August 18th at 8 pm

Historian Tom Dillon presents a lecture on the newly opened stretch of the Kingdom of Kerry's Greenway from Listowel to Abbeyfeale. The lecture will include the history of the route as a railway from 1880 to 1977 and the various points of historical interest along the Greenway including Ballinruddery Castle and Kilmorna House.

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History of

THE RISING OF 1867

The proclamation of the Easter Rising of 1916 is rightly well known.

But did you know there was a much earlier proclamation published during the Fenian Rising of 1867 the words of which still ring true to this day?

'The Irish People to the World

We have suffered centuries of outrage, enforced poverty, and bitter misery. Our rights and liberties have been trampled on by an alien aristocracy, who treating us as foes, usurped our lands, and drew away from our unfortunate country all material riches.

The real owners of the soil were removed to make room for cattle, and driven across the ocean to seek the means of living, and the political rights denied to them at home, while our men of thought and action were condemned to loss of life and liberty.

But we never lost the memory and hope of a national existence. We appealed in vain to the reason and sense of justice of the dominant powers. Our mildest remonstrances were met with sneers and contempt. Our appeals to arms were always unsuccessful.

Today, having no honourable alternative left, we again appeal to force as our last resource. We accept the conditions of appeal, manfully deeming it better to die in the struggle for freedom than to continue an existence of utter serfdom.

All men are born with equal rights, and in associating to protect one another and share public burdens, justice demands that such associations should rest upon a basis which maintains equality instead of destroying it.

We therefore declare that, unable longer to endure the curse of Monarchical Government, we aim at founding a Republic based on universal suffrage, which shall secure to all the intrinsic value of their labour.

The soil of Ireland, at present in the possession of an oligarchy, belongs to us, the Irish people, and to us it must be restored.

We declare, also, in favour of absolute liberty of conscience, and complete separation of Church and State.

We appeal to the Highest Tribunal for evidence of the justness of our cause. History bears testimony to the integrity of our sufferings, and we declare, in the face of our brethren, that we intend no war against the people of England – our war is against the aristocratic locusts, whether English or Irish, who have eaten the verdure of our ﬁelds – against the aristocratic leeches who drain alike our ﬁelds and theirs.

Republicans of the entire world, our cause is your cause. Our enemy is your enemy. Let your hearts be with us. As for you, workmen of England, it is not only your hearts we wish, but your arms.

Remember the starvation and degradation brought to your ﬁresides by the oppression of labour. Remember the past, look well to the future, and avenge yourselves by giving liberty to your children in the coming struggle for human liberty.

Herewith we proclaim the Irish Republic.

THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.

5th of March, 1867.' See less

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Killarney

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Tragic Death

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/little-boy-dies-playing-with-his-donkey-27368078.html

Five-year-old Finbarr OSullivan, who was killed in a tragic accident on Friday.

October 14 2004 12:11 AM

THE people of Lauragh were rallying around the OSullivan family this week as the heartbroken family struggled to come to terms with the death of their third child.Five-year-old Finbarr OSullivan died on Friday night after being dragged behind a pet donkey that bolted. The youngest of Stephen and Rosarie OSullivans eight children, Finbarr and his seven

THE people of Lauragh were rallying around the O’Sullivan family this week as the heartbroken family struggled to come to terms with the death of their third child.

Five-year-old Finbarr O’Sullivan died on Friday night after being dragged behind a pet donkey that bolted. The youngest of Stephen and Rosarie O’Sullivan’s eight children, Finbarr and his seven-year-old sister had been with the donkey in a field near the family farm when the young boy became entangled in a rope he was using to lead the donkey. Gardaí in Kenmare received an emergency call at 6pm and the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to Kerry General Hospital, where a post mortem was carried out on Saturday.

A senior infant in Lauragh National School, Finbarr was due to celebrate his sixth birthday in December. The O’Sullivans had already lost two children – a 14-year-old daughter five years ago and a two-year-old son some years earlier.

Hundreds attended Finbarr’s removal from O’Connor’s Funeral Home in Kenmare to Lauragh Church on Saturday night. A copy of the recently published A Journey Through Tuosist, which featured Finbarr, was placed on top of his small coffin. On Sunday at 11.30am Mass there were poignant scenes in the church as the young voices of his school friends could be heard ringing out in the church singing a number of his favourite songs. The tears flowed freely as his favourite song, ‘The Lord of the Dance,’ was sung as his coffin left the church.

Sadly Finbarr himself had sung the same songs just a few hours before his death as he and his classmates had performed a number of songs, including ‘I Am Special’, ‘Time and Time Again’ and ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ for the Bishop of Kerry, Dr Bill Murphy, when he visited the school on Friday.

Finbarr and his five classmates in senior infants had also performed a poem for the Bishop.

During his visit Bishop Murphy had presented each of the pupils with a miraculous medal, which Finbarr had asked his teacher Liz O’Sullivan to mind for him until school was over.

Lauragh National School Principal Mary O’Shea recalled that Finbarr had sung brilliantly for the bishop, and that he was a lovely bright little boy, whose death had devastated the entire community. Local councillor Michael Healy-Rae said everyone was reeling from the “shocking and freak accident”.

“Everyone is so sorry that this has happened and are devastated for Stephen and Rosarie. They are very well known in the area and are a very popular family,” he said.

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Bishop Ray’s Message for Lent

A pure heart create for me, O God, put a steadfast spirit with in me.

Give me again the joy of your help; with a spirit of fervour sustain me. (Responsorial Ps 50, Ash Wednesday)

A meaningful Lent

I think of two images to describe Lent: just as the harsh winter weather kills off old vegetation and cleans up the soil for seeds to be planted and green shoots to spring up; and just as between now and Easter nature will come alive again, so too, in Lent we work on ourselves that we may be at our Christian best as family members, neighbours, colleagues and citizens in the years ahead.

The 2022 season of sport lies ahead. These first months for athletes and team members involve the discipline of training, in order to sharpen skills, to attain fitness and to develop teamwork. The discipline is needed if there is to be the joy of participation. We have the discipline of Lent that we might be at our best, in gratitude to God and in appreciation of the blessings of family, community and country.

As parish communities this Lent we put a focus on inviting all to return to participation in the fullness of parish life. Gradually, carefully all activities can resume. It will do us good to be together again.

A wish I have is that in our churches choirs will come back strong. They give life and joy to our worship. Also, may the Sign of Peace return, not yet as a handshake but as a smile, a bow, or a hand gesture of recognition and fellowship.

I suggest some simple things for this Lent:

Check that you are happy with the time you give:

to daily prayer and Sunday Eucharist

to keeping your faith fresh and strong

to participation in parish activities,

to being involved in some voluntary service to others

God Our Father asks us to have a special care for those who are poor or in some other need. Also, remember the Trócaire Lenten campaign.

A Christian Sunday

Sunday is special for every Christian community: 1) the first day of creation Gen1:1-5, 2) the Day of Christ’s Resurrection, and 3) the Day of the Coming of the Holy Spirit. This Lent can we reflect on how we live Sunday as Christian communities? For you and your loved ones is there in your Sunday:

a place for quiet prayerful reflection to count our blessings and renew your trust in God

a place for gathering to celebrate Mass in response to his invitation “do this in memory of me”

a place for a day of rest away from the busyness and pressures of the everyday.

Sunday is also a day for people, for family, neighbours and friends. Have you a pattern of regular good contact with others? Has Covid taught us that people are the true treasure in our lives? It is all too easy in today’s world to not have time for the people around us every day.

The Sunday Gospels of Lent

This year our Lenten Sunday Gospels are from St Luke. The second Sunday of Lent, the Gospel is that of the Transfiguration and focuses on the incredible mystery that in Jesus, God has come among us, “This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to him.”.

The fourth Sunday of Lent, the Gospel is that of the Prodigal Son, – God’s mercy is there for everyone, ”this son of mine was dead and has come back to life; he was lost and is found”. To return to God is to be forgiven and to realise that God the Father never stopped loving you, your place in God’s family is assured.

The Synodal Pathway

Since last Autumn throughout Ireland there has been much talk of a “Synodal Pathway for Ireland” and of a “Synod of Bishops in Rome in October 2023”. Because of Covid very little has been possible until now. Activities will be happening in our parishes and pastoral areas during Lent.

The Church is a family. Vital to every family is that the voices of all family members are heard. How can the Church be open to hearing many more voices, not just ‘once off’ but in an ongoing way as a pilgrim people journeying together to God? Journeying together, all voices encouraged, all voices matter. Together listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit in the Scriptures and in our celebration of the Eucharist. Pope Francis asks that this be the way of the Church worldwide. To know more about the “Synodal Pathway” see our diocesan website (google, ‘diocese of Kerry synodal pathway’), and the National Website of the Synod (www.synod.ie).

A Prayer for Peace

“My heart aches greatly at the worsening situation in Ukraine

I would like to appeal to those with political responsibility to examine their consciences seriously before God, who is the God of peace and not of war; who is the Father of all, not just of some, who wants us to be sisters and brothers, and not enemies. …..

May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war.” Pope Francis Feb 23rd

These words were spoken by Pope Francis at his customary Wednesday audience on the first day of the war. He invited us to pray and fast for peace during Lent. All of us hoped that Russia would not start a war with Ukraine. I invite you to include this vital prayer intention in all your Lenten prayers and practices in the weeks ahead.

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to all people on earth.

Lord make us an instrument of your peace.

+ Ray Browne- Diocese of Kerry

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2022/03/bishop-rays-message-for-lent/

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WELCOME TO THE GREEN CBS

Fáilte Róimh go léir go dtí Meánscoil na mBráithre Críostaí, An Fhaiche, Trá Lí !

The Green is a Catholic all-boys secondary school catering for 620 boys. The school is proud of its record in the provision of quality education to families in Tralee and the surrounding area. It is a record that the school community intends to maintain.

Our primary aim is to encourage each student of CBS The Green, to be a self-confident, inquiring, tolerant, positive young man, a well rounded character with an independent mind, an individual who respects the difference of others. By the time he leaves the school, we want each boy to have that true sense of self-worth which will enable him to stand for himself and for a purpose greater than himself and, in doing so be of value to society.

At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic Ethos, which is shown through the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. A shared vision for the school is held by staff, students and parents, which has created a very strong caring and cohesive community based on Christian values of love, respect and compassion for others.

The school has highly qualified and committed specialist teachers. It has excellent facilities and has recently benefited from a €5 million capital development. We promote the highest academic standards in The Green with a high percentage of students going to Universities and third level institutions in Ireland and abroad.

https://www.thegreen.ie/

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MUSIC: Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival, Castleisland, Friday 22nd – Monday 25th October 2021 www.patrickokeeffefestival.com

The festival came into being just as the fall of 1993 approached. RTE Radio 1 presenter / producer, Peter Browne prompted that some event or other should be held to honour O’Keeffe – as that year marked the 30th anniversary of his death.

Mary Jones, who ran Charlie Horan’s Bar in Castleisland at the time, took up the baton from there and the rest is the history we read today.

The 30th anniversary of O’Keeffe’s death prompted Peter Browne to take a closer look at the life and times of the man who lived and died at a time when broadcasting and recording in rural areas presented great obstacles to the pioneering spirits who undertook these tasks.

There did and indeed does, however, exist a few precious recordings made by the likes of Seamus Ennis and later by Ciarán Mac Mathúna. And, for Peter Browne, the timing of the festival could hardly have been a minute too soon.

The first session of the inaugural Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival took place at The Rambling House on Friday evening, October 22-1993

In 1993 there were many who remembered Patrick O’Keeffe, his life and habits – and they gave both memories and opinions freely.

Patrick O’Keeffe was wedded to his fiddle and was a genius at getting the best out of ‘her’ – as he might say himself. He did, in fact, refer to the instrument as ‘The Missus’ in broadly quoted stories from highly regarded sources.

Browne’s landmark documentary was broadcast in a four part series on RTE Radio 1 over the four Saturday nights of November of 1993; the publicity windfall ensured that the Castleisland festival never had to look over its shoulder since.

http://patrickokeeffefestival.com/?page_id=1955

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South Kerry trip

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Dancing experience is an advantage for these workshops, but not required. Jonathan teaches the basic steps and shows exactly how they are woven together into a dance. He also tells the story of Munnix dancing and how it has survived to the present day.

The classes are open to anyone over the age of 16 and can be enjoyed at your leisure from 20th May at a time that suits you. The fee for this series of four workshops is €50 or $61.00.

https://irishamerica.com/2021/05/sharing-the-traditionirish-munnix-dance-workshops/

BORN On 6th August 1775, Daniel O'Connell. 'The Liberator'. A lawyer and politician is considered one of the most important figures in Irish history. He is known as 'The Liberator' because of his campaigns for equal rights for the Catholics of Ireland. As the Lord Mayor of Dublin, friendly terms with the administration at Dublin Castle was expected of him. On a “day of rare sport at Dublin Castle”, Daniel O'Connell was once seemingly late for the Viceroy's levée.

O'Connell had pressured the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Pell to carry the Emancipation Act in 1829. He wrote that: “The day has at length arrived when the royal assent is to be given to the Catholic Bill – that Emancipation for which I have so long struggled is at length achieved.”

O'Connell also played a leading role in the international movement to abolish slavery. Some of his supporters in Ireland believed that he should stick to domestic issues and that his outspoken stance against slavery in the United States was too provocative. This did not stop O'Connell from speaking out against injustice. When Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845, the two met and spoke at an anti-slavery rally. O'Connell said:

“My sympathy is not confined to the narrow limits of my own green Ireland. My spirit walks abroad upon sea and land, and wherever there is oppression I hate the oppressor, and wherever the tyrant rears his head I will deal my bolts upon it, and wherever there is sorrow and suffering, there is my spirit to succor and relieve.”

To learn more about Daniel O'Connell's life and campaigns, you can visit his childhood home, Derrynane House, which has adapted to safely accommodate visitors.

@derrynanehouse

Picture: Portrait of Daniel O'Connell by J.P. Haverty, RHA, OPW

The Ballyeagh Fight

In Ireland in the 19th century fighting was a favourite sport. Good fighters were heroes in the neighbourhood. Local fights between rival families were looked forward to and talked about afterwards much as football matches are today.

The father and mother of all fights took place on Ballyeagh Strand near Ballybunion in 1834. It was a bloody battle, fought with viciousness by men and women. It became the stuff of legend. Below is an account from the Dúchas Schools' Folklore Collection

In June 1834 the Ballyeagh Fight took place on the White Strand Ballyeagh. It was one of the many faction fights of the time. At that time races would be held on the strand at low tide. Great numbers attended the meeting and tents lined the bank of the river on the Ballyeagh side - there is no strand at the other side. The factions engaged in this fight were the Lawlors principally from the Beal side and the Coolleens principally from the Ballyconry and Cashen side.

Evidently this was no sudden outburst for the parties were preparing for days before hand and came to the strand in military formation the Coolleens on horseback. Hacket and Aherne lead the Coolleens. They brought cart loads of stone to use in the fight. A little hay or straw was thrown over the stones and the women sat on top to allay suspicion.

Rev Father Buckley PP of Ballybunion met them a short distance from the strand and asked them to go home but they refused. Then he asked them to keep the peace and not spill blood but they told him they would.not return till they had defeated the Lawlors.

At the outset they chased the Lawlors towards the mouth of the River using the stones they brought with them.

When the Coolleens had used up the stones the Lawlors turned and using the stones strewn on the strand, hurleys and cudgels of all description routed the enemy. The women also joined in the fight filling their stockings with stones. The Coolleens made for the boats but the Lawlors gave no quarter and twenty nine were killed or drowned.

Three boat loads went down in a place Poll na dTriur. It was three weeks later when the last of the bodies was recovered from the river. Not one of the Lawlors was killed but twelve were badly maimed. These twelve bore the brunt of the fight and held the strand at the beginning of the fight. Aherne was killed in the fight but Hacket their leader fled.

Races were held in Ballyeagh up to 1858.

INFORMANT- Mike Griffin Age 73 Address. Ballyeagh, Co. Kerry

Here is a small section of a long extract that was published in The Irish Examiner;

On the book “Days of the Blackthorn Faction Fighters” of Kerry by Sean Moraghan.

"At Lisselton, on Christmas Day 1828, Maurice Flaherty was attacked by three men of the Mulvihills and a man named Fitzgerald, and ‘cruelly beaten’ with sticks and stones.

‘It appeared that a drunken fellow [,] one Fitzgerald, infuriated with whiskey, brandished his cudgel and halloed for one faction; he was instantly replied to, and a most bloody affray soon commenced.’

It was asserted that Flaherty was killed ‘under circumstances of the

most shocking and unmerciful cruelty’.

John Mahony Mulvahill, ‘a young man’, was convicted of manslaughter, and, seemingly based on the terrible nature of the killing, sentenced to transportation for life, ‘amidst the deafening shrieks and lamentations of his male and female friends’.

At Ballyheigue, on the evening of St Patrick’s Day 1839, a crowd of about 20 people, whom a policeman believed to be Cooleens and Lawlors, struck each other ‘as hard as they could pelt’.

At Beale, Ballybunion, the pattern day ‘was usually marked out for a faction fight between the two great factions then in North Kerry — the Cooleens and the Mulvihills’, said a later folklore interviewee.

A recollection of Beale fair, which was held on 21 September, written in 1928, stated: ‘It was the battle ground of the old faction fighters and next to Ballyeigh ranked as North Kerry’s biggest event. Many and sanguinary were the fights that took place there between the rival factions that held sway in North Kerry and old men still tell tales of broken heads and bones.’

The two parties also met at the pattern days held annually in Knockanure on 15 August.

In the earlier part of the nineteenth century this Pattern was the scene of many a faction-fight between what were known as the Couleens and the black Mulvihills; young and old assembled there to see the fight; the contending parties being armed with black-thorn sticks … Hard strokes were given and received, and many a young man was maimed for life.

Folklore James Carmody Beale

I have heard that there was once a strong man in Beale. His name was James Carmody. One day he was forced to fight a bull and with the first blow of a stick he gave the bull he killed him. After that he was forced into a wrestling match with a strong man from Tarbert. When he got his hands firm around the man's body he squeezed him to death. He was considered the strongest man for miles around and he was a famous man that lived around the locality at that time.

Patrick Mulvihill. Lensechane, Ballybunion. June 24th 1938

Kerry Landholders 1876

Here are the names and addresses of every landholder in Kerry in 1876 who had at least one acre. This is a really interesting list of those who owned rather than those who tenanted Kerry land at the end of the nineteenth century. The main fact that strikes me when I read down the names is the number of landowners who are not resident in the county, with the largest landholder the Marquess of Lansdowne , of Lansdowne House, London with 94,983 acres. But on the other hand the next two largest landholders, the Earl of Kenmare with 91,080 acres and Henry Herbert of Muckross with 47,238 acres ,both have addresses in Killarney.

https://mykerryancestors.com/kerry-landholders-1876/

Horse Fair: Evan’s Field – Tralee Road One of Ireland’s oldest and continuously-run Horse Fairs, it originally took place on the streets of Killorglin, as was the tradition of many of the fairs, but has now moved to a green-field site.

Cuisle Ceoil Workshop [ part of Puck Fair] Learn the Art of the Bodhrán, Bones & Spoons Workshop includes materials, handouts and presentation on the history of the bodhrán from a Kerry perspective.

For Puck, Tim O’Shea and Friends will be performing: Music, Workshops for Pipe and Drum, Irish Dance, and much more.

Spraoi Chiarrai is a collection of Kerry dancers, musicians and a Storyteller. Plenty of songs, music, stories and Irish Dance. They are Killarney based and started performing together 13 years ago

HISTORY of beginning; There are many legends that suggest an origin for the Fair, many of which are wildly inventive, but there is no written record stating when the Fair started. The origins of the fair have thus been lost in the mists of antiquity, and various commissions set up over the past two hundred years have tried in vain to date them. Evidence suggests that the fair existed long before written record of everyday occurrences were kept. And another theory relates back to the time of Daniel O’Connell, who in 1808 was an unknown barrister. It seems that before that year, the August Fair held in Killorglin had been a toll fair, but an Act of the British Parliament empowered the Viceroy or Lord Lieutenant in Dublin to make an order, at his own discretion, making it unlawful to levy tolls at cattle, horse or sheep fairs. Tolls in Killorglin at this time were collected by the local landlord – Mr Harman Blennerhassett – who had fallen into bad graces with the authorities in Dublin Castle and as a result the Viceroy robbed him of his right to levy tolls. Blennerhassett enlisted the services of the young Daniel O’Connell, who in an effort to reverse the decision decided that goats were not covered by the document and that the landlord would be legally entitled to hold a goat fair, and levy his tolls as usual. Thus the fair was promptly advertised as taking place on August 10th, 1808, and on that day a goat was hoisted on a stage to show to all attending that the fair was indeed a goat fair – thus Blennerhassett collected his toll money and Killorglin gained a King.

Fr. Ferris’s Parish Histories

June 4, 2018 13 Comments Written by Kay Caball

A fascinating book Fr. Ferris’s Parish Histories: BallymacElligott, Ballyseedy, O’Brennan and Nohoval will be launched next Thursday 7th June in Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee, by Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne. This book edited by Brendan McCarthy after five year’s work on the original manuscript, will be of immense interest not alone to natives of the parishes mentioned but to all who have in interest in life in Kerry. The book can be purchased (€15) in all good Kerry bookshops or order online from publishers.

With its substantial Protestant population, the book comprises for both the Catholic and Protestant community in this part of the county a substantial genealogical archive.

Fr. William Ferris spent much of his five-year curacy from 1929 to 1934 in the parish of BallymacElligott, Co. Kerry, systematically collecting from his parishioners a vast archive of popular history covering not just the parish of BallymacElligott but also the neighbouring parishes of Ballyseedy, O’Brennan, and Nohoval. When almost ready for publication, the book was banned by the Bishop of Kerry because Fr. Ferris had ‘gone against the traditions of the diocese’ as regards his chapter on St. Brendan and the patron saint of Kerry’s place of birth. Dismayed at the ban, Fr. Ferris shelved the manuscript and it has lain dormant ever since. Now after eighty-five years, Fr. Ferris’s History of the Parishes of BallymacElligott, Ballyseedy O’Brennan and Nohoval is finally published.

The book documents not just the history (political, economic and social) of the area and the cultural and topographical landscape, but also comprises a rich genealogical resource. It is a unique compendium of North Kerry life at a time of rapid change and an important record of the oral history and culture of rural life in early twentieth century Ireland.

The uniqueness of the book lies not only in the fact that the content will be new material to the reading public but also thanks to Fr. Ferris recording it in the early 1930s, the fund of oral history, reminiscences, folk memory place names, archaeological heritage, etc of a passing generation was not taken to the grave but was in fact, preserved and is now finally available to the public.

See the comprehensive Surname Index here. (Scroll down to end of the page)

http://mykerryancestors.com/fr-ferriss-parish-histories/

MAHONY

Crown jewels

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVII, Issue 204 1913 08 29

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/marlborough-express/1913/8/29/6

Snippets of O'Mahony

History of the O'Mahony septs of Kinelmeky and Ivagha

Author : O'Mahony, John, 1844-1912

Page 98

...the troubled career of Donal Grainne O'Mahony, who may be regarded in some respects as an Irish prototype of Scott's...

Page 112

...nieces of the late Lieutenant-Colonel Cornelius O'Mahony, deceased, in the Spanish service, acknowledge to have received from his Excellency Count...

Page 112

...-" We, the under-written Cornelius O'Mahony, Kean O'M., Elizabeth O'M., and Mary O'M., nephews and nieces of the late...

Page 119

...of an Ivagha chief, Conor Fionn O'Mahony^ who died in 1592. The Inquisition held about twenty years aster his death...

Page 153

...gallowglasses and to Teig Mac Conor O'Mahony, gentleman," for "conspiracy, confederation, and rebellion," it is plain that the garrison made...

Page 156

...it is stated that Conor Fionn O'Mahony attended Perrot's Parliament." It is quite certain, however, that he did not attend,...

Page 156

...Conor Fionn, the son of Conor O'Mahony." Had he attended this Parliament, he would have the mortification of witnessing the...

Page 171

...Bookplate ok Count James Joseph O'Mahony....

Page 173

...Chieftain of Ivagha (1650), was David O'Mahony, and we find in the Census of 1659" that there were twelve bearing...

Page 174

...the awfully barbarous execution of Francis O'Mahony, Superior of the Cork Franciscans, ordered by the Governor of Cork in 1652....

Page 176

...of these descended Lieut.-Gen. Count Bartholomew O'Mahony^^ (of whom ^Before thia name the words Donal, son of," must have been...

Page 177

...Finin, fourth son of Tadhg O'Mahony. According to MS. we have been following, Finin had four sons: Dermod and...

Page 177

...and Owen, sixth son of Tadhg O'Mahony, "went to Spain with all their families," most probably at the same time...

Page 178

...Brosna-Kilmorna branch, Burke's Landed Gentry." Mr. J. O'Mahony, Brosna, belongs to this branch....

Page 178

...the Herald Office) of Colonel William O'Mahony of the Austrian Service. Both documents (the former more fully) trace John of...

Page 178

...Jln, the eighth son of Tadhg O'Mahony. Regarding his posterity more numerous records are available. Some of his descendants became...

Page 183

...alive in 1700), the same John O'Mahony acquired some ploughlands "near Sliabh Mis and near the Maine," according to '^contemporary...

Page 184

...any of the sons of Tadhg O'Mahony, the Head of the branch in the middle of the sixteenth century, but...

Page 186

...former was commanded by Major Daniel O'Mahony in the absence of Colonel Lally, father of Lally Tollendal , the latter...

Page 190

...2. Don Diego O'Mahony, Irlandes, Capitan de Caballos, 1723....

Page 190

...Austrian Service, Lieut. - Col. William O'Mahony, born in 1760...

Page 190

...Count in 1757)-" Cornelius O'Mahony, Colonel, who died in 1776, appointing the ambassador his executor, already mentioned in...

From Jim Halpin

LISTOWEL AND NORTH KERRY W0RLD WAR DEAD 1914-1918

ABBEYDORNEY

Curran Michael, Abbydorney, Age 33, Killed At The Battle Of Jutland 1916

Glavin Patrick J, Abbydorney, Age 29, Killed In France 1917

Kearney Thomas, Abbeydorney age 29, Lost at sea 1917

McQuinn Patrick Joseph, Abbeydorney, Age 24, Killed In Belgium 1916

ASDEE

Collins Michael, Asdee/ Ballylongford, Age 26, Killed In France 1918.

Dillon Thomas, Beale/Asdee, Age 27, Killed In Belgium 1914.

Healey Martin, Littor/ Asdee age 20, Killed in France 1916.

ARDFERT

Mahony Thomas, Ardfert, Age 33, Died At Sea (HMS Monmouth) 1914.

Kissane Patrick, Ardfert, Age 19, Killed In France 1918.

Looney Daniel, Ardfert, age 35, Died of wounds at home 1917.

Murphy John, Ardfert/Carlow, age 19, Killed in Belgium 1916.

Mc Kenna John, Ardfert, age 27, Killed in France 1916.

BALLYBUNION

Ormsby John, Ballybunion, Age 28, Missing In Action 1914 “No Know Grave”

Galvin Patrick, Ballybunion, Age 25, Killed In Salonika 1915.

Kissane Maurice, Ballybunion, Age 24, Killed In France 1916.

Mcberney John, Ballybunion, Age 28, Killed In France 1918.

O’Boyle William, Gullane House Ballybunion, Age 25, Killed In France 1917.

O’Connell Maurice, Ballybunion, Age 27, Killed In France 1916.

Burns James, Ballybunion, Age 30, Killed Battle Of Jutland 1916.

BALLYDUFF

Bennett Thomas, Ballyduff, Age 36, Killed Salonika 1917,

Dowling P J, Ballyduff /Bishopscourt, Age Unknown Killed In France 1918 Served With U.S. Army #

Flynn Bart Naylor, Ballyduff/Bishopscourt, Age 29, Killed In France 1914,

Kearney Thomas Edwin, Ballyduff, Age 35, Died At Sea 1921.

Lynch Daniel, Ballyduff, Age 29, Killed In Belgium 1914,

Wheelhouse Alfred Faulkner, Ballyduff/U.K. Age 23, Killed At Sea Sinking Of The Lusitania 1915,

BROSNA / KNOCKNAGOSHIL

Cahill Thomas F. Brosna/knocknagoshil, age Unknown, killed in Belgium 1918 Served with the U.S. Army. #

Leahy Patrick D. Brosna/Knocknagoshil, Age 23, Killed In France 1918,

Galvin Timothy, Brosna/Koncknagoshil, Age 28, Killed In Belgium 1917,

BALLYHEIGUE

Cullen Gerald Somerville Yeats, Ballyheigue, Age 19, killed in France 1917,

Low James, Ballyheigue, Age 25, killed in France 1915,

Reidy Michael, Ballyheigue, Age 34, Killed in Belgium 1915,

BALLYLONGFORD

Mitchell Michael George, Ballylongford, Age 38, Killed in Belgium 1915,

Nolan William Craige, Ballylongford, Age 27, Killed in Turkey 1916,

O’Halleron John, Ballylongford, Age 30, Killed in France 1916,

O’Neill Patrick, Ballylongford/Feakle, Age 26, Killed in France 1916,

Roche Frank, Ballylongford, Age 26, Killed in France 1918, Served with the U.S Army

Causeway

Carroll James, Causeway, Age 35, Lost at sea boat torpedo 1916,

O’ Halleron John, Causeway, Age 30, Killed in France 1916,

Duagh

Casey John Joseph, Duagh, Age 28, Died Of War Illness Australia 1921, Served With The Australian Infantry #

Cronin Patrick J. Duagh, Age unknown, killed in France 1918 served with the U.S. Army. #

Dunford Michael, Duagh, Age 34, Killed In France 1917,

Fauchon Robert, Duagh /Sluicequarter, Age 38, Killed in France 1917,

Fitzmaurice Maurice, Duagh, Age 38, Killed In Belgium 1914,

Lyons Patrick John, Duagh, Age 35, Killed In France 1916,

Molyneaux Patrick, Duagh, Age 41, Commonwealthe War Grave Ref. 25 “Rc” 13 Newport Cemetery U.K.

O’ Brien Timothy, Duagh/Kilcara, Age 33, Killed In France 1915,

Sheehy Michael, Duagh /Listowel, Age 43, Killed in Greece 1918,

Knockanure

Barry John, Knockanure / Moyvane, Age 22, Killed In France 1917,

Casey J. J. Knockanure/Newtownsands, Age 30, Died at home 1922 Australia served in Australian Army.

Moyvane

Cronin Edmond Thomas, Moyvane/Newtownsands, Age 22 killed in France 1917 served Australian Army

Enright James D, Moyvane, Age unknown, Killed in France 1918, Served with the U.S Army #

Shanahan Martin. Inchamore Moyvane, Age 29 Killed in France 1918 U.S army #

Stack Martin, Moyvane/Kilbaha, Age 32, died in 1920. Australian army #

Culhane Daniel J, Moyvane Age ??, killed in France, October 25 1918 US Army.

Kilflynn

Canty Mathew, Kilflynn, Age 29, Killed In France 1915,

Murphy James, Kilflynn/Wexford, Age 35, Killed in France 1918,

Listowel

Barry Michael, Listowel, Age 22, Killed In France 1917,

Blundell William, Listowel, Age 19, Killed In Salonika 1917,

Boyle Thomas, Listowel, Age 28, Killed In Gallipoli 1915,

Brouder John, Clieveragh Listowel, Age 23, Killed In Gallopili 1915,

Bunyan Patrick, Kilmorna Listowel, Age 28, Killed In Belgium 1917,

Byrnes William, Listowel, Age 24, Killed Gallopili 1915,

Canavan James, Convent St. Listowel, Age 50, Died At Sea (S.S. Leinster) 1918,

Carmody Edward, Listowel, Age 28, Died At Sea (Ship Translvania) 1917,

Carmody John, Ennismore Listowel, Age 38, Killed in Belgiun 1917.

Carroll Dennis, Forge Lane Listowel, Age 25, Killed In France 1915,

Chute Arthur, Listowel, Age 30, Served with the Royal Munster Fusiliers

Chute Chaloner Francis Trevor, Tralee,Listowel, Age 29, Killed in France 1914,

Chute Rowland, Listowel, Age 32, Served with the Royal Munster Fusiliers

Connor Thomas, Listowel, Age 26, Killed In France 1914,

Daly Dennis, Listowel, Age 26, Died Of Wounds At Home (Listowel) 1918,

Dannaher William, Feale View Listowel, Age 21, Killed In France 1917,

Dee Michael, Coolard Listowel, Age 28, Killed In France 1918,

Dore John, Clieveragh Listowel, Age 29, Died At Home Of Wounds 1916,

Dore Michael, Clieveragh Listowel, Age 26, Killed In Greek Macedonia 1916,

Enright John, Listowel, Age 29, Killed In France 1918,

Enright Thomas Louis, Church St. Listowel, Age 29, Killed In Salonika 1918,

Foley Richard Henry, Listowel, Age 27, Killed In Belgium 1918,

Flavin Peter, Church St. Listowel, Age 16, Killed In Belgium 1916.

Gibney Bernard, Listowel, Age 28, Killed In France 1917.

Godfery Christopher, Charles St. Listowel, Age 21, Killed In Egypt 1917,

Godfery Patrick, Charles St. Listowel, Age 21, Killed In France 1915,

Greaney James H. Convent St. Listowel, Age 32, Killed In France 1915,

Greaney Thomas, Listowel, Age 30, Killed In France 1914,

Healy Michael, Charles St. Listowel, Age 48 Killed In India 1917,

Hennessey John, Listowel, Age 33, Killed Belgium 1917,

Hewson Charles, Lysaght Litowel, Age 36, Died At Sea 1917,

Jones William, Listowel, Age 42, Killed In France 1917,

Keane James, Listowel/Tralee, Age 33, Killed Gallipoli 1915,

Kelly Francis, Listowel, Age 27, Killed In Belgium 1914,

Kelly Patrick, Tullamore Listowel, Age 22, Killed Gallipoli 1915,

Kirby John, Listowel/Liverpool, Age 23 Killed In France 1917,

Kitchener H. Horatio. Gunsboro Listowel, Age 65, Killed At Sea 1916, Secretary Of State For War. U.K.

Lacy Edward,(Listowel Connection), Age ???, Memorial In Rathas Tralee died 1917

Larkin David, Main St. Listowel, Age 20, Killed In France 1916,

Leahy Patrick, Listowel, Age 53, Killed In France 1916, Served With The Australian Infantry. #

Lee Walter James, Convent St. Listowel, Age 30, Date of Death 1919.

Lunney James, Church Street Listowel, Age 27, Killed In Belgium 1915,

Moore Michael, Listowel/Tipperary, Age 33, Killed In France 1914,

Murphy Michael, Greenville Listowel, Age 20, Killed In France 1916,

McAuliffe Michael, Church St. Listowel, Age 28, Killed In Salonika 1916,

McCarthy Michael, Listowel, Age 29, Killed In Mesopotamia 1916,

McCracken Wilson, Listowel, Age 30, Killed In France 1917,

Mc Eligott Paul, Listowel, Age 30, Died In Africa 1917,

O’Brien Michael, Listowel, Age 29, Killed In France 1915,

O’Brien Edward, Listowel, Age 30, Killed In France 1916,

O’Connor John, William St. Listowel, Age 23, Killed In France 1916,

O’Dell William, Ballygologue Listowel, Age 32, Killed In France 1915,

O’Riley Thomas A, Listowel/Australia, Age 33, Died Of Wounds 1920 Australian Tunnelling Corps. #

O’Shea Michael, Dromin Listowel, Age 19, Killed In France 1915,

Redman Luke, Listowel, Age 21, Killed In Belgium 1915,

Walsh Daniel, Listowel/Waterford, Age 32, Killed In Egypt 1918,

Stack John, Patrick St Listowel, Age 31, Died Of Wounds France 1918, The U.S Army Machine Gun Corps. #

Sullivan John, Listowel, Age 21, Killed In Belgium 1917,

Sullivan John, Listowel, Age 28, Killed In France 1918,

Traynor William, Listowel, Age 24, Killed In France 1918,

Shanahan John, Listowel/N.C.W. Age 42, Killed In France 1915, Served With The South African Regiment. #

Stack Edward Paul, Church St. Listowel, Age 20, Killed In France 1914,

Stack Michael, Listowel/Ardfert, Age 29, Killed In France 1918,

Sweeney John, Clounmacon Listowel, Age 40, Killed In France 1915,

Lisselton

Brennan John, Lisselton, Age 19, Killed In France 1914,

Burke William, Lisselton, Age 24, Killed In Belgium 1917,

Carr James, Kilgarven, Lisselton, Age 40, Killed Egypt 1915, Served With The New Zeland Expiditionary #

Collins Patrick, Lisselton, Age 34, Killed in France 1916, Served with the Australian infantry. #

Downes Maurice, Lisselton/Listowel, Age 30, Killed in France 1918,

Mc Connell William Gardiner, Garryard house Lisselton, Age 26, Killed in France 1917,

Lixnaw

Coffey Michael, Lixnaw/Abbeydorney, Age 34, Killed In Belgium 1914,

Dineen William, Lixnaw, Age 24, Killed In France 1916,

Crowley John, Dromclough Lixnaw, Age 20, Killed In France 1916,

Fitzmaurice Thomas, Lixnaw, Age 21, Killed In France 1914,

Fitzmaurice William, Lixnaw, Age 30, Killed In Gallipoli 1915,

Hannon Maurice, Lixnaw /Listowel, Age 23, Killed in Belgium 1917,

Leahy Jeremiah, Ballygarrett Lixnaw, Age 20, Killed In France 1918,

Leane Michael, Ballyhennesy Lixnaw, Age 37, Killed In France 1916,

Leen Daniel, Garrynagore Lixnaw, Age 19, Killed In France 1918,

Pierce Patrick, Dysart Lixnaw, Age 28, Killed In France 1916,

Sullivan Michael, Lixnaw, Age 27, Died At Home In Buttevant Co. Cork 1917.

Lyreacrompane

O’Brien Richard, Lyreacrompane, Age 35, Killed In France 1915,

Tarbert

Cregan Stephen, Tarbert, Age ???, killed in France 9 November 1918 served in U.S. Army #

Culhane Daniel, Tarbert, Age ???, killed in France October 25 1918, served in U.S. Army. #

DeCourcey Henry Joseph, Tarbert, Age 20, killed in France 1917. ,

Donovan John Charles, Tarbert /Belfast, Age 38, Date of death 1920 France, Canadian Railway Troops #

Fitzmaurice William, Tarbert, Age 29, Killed in France 1918.

Hanrahan Timothy, Tarbert/Glin, Killed In France 1914,

Harris Gerald Patrick, Tarbert/Dublin, Age 29, Killed In France 1918,

Hunter Duncan, Tarbert, Age 38, Killed France 1916,

Liston John, Tireclea Tarbert, Age 35, Killed In France 1915,

Lynch Michael, Tarbert, Age 19, Killed In France 1916,

Murray Robert, Tarbert, Age 37, Died Of Wounds At Home? U.K/Ireland 1915,

O’Loughlin E. Carhoona Tarbert, Date of Death 1920

O’Neill Edmond, Tarbert, Age 26, Killed in France 1918,

Pattwell Michael, Tarbert, Age???, date of death January 22 1919 served in the U.S. Army #

Quinn Desmond H. Tarbert, Age 24, Killed In Greece 1918,

Whitaker Thomas, Tarbert, Age 28, Killed In France 1916,

Kerry People

Ballybunion Sea Rescue Site

Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue was founded in 1986 to provide a rescue service to the locality of North Kerry and West Limerick.

The unit, manned by 35 volunteers, is situated on the Ladies Beach in Ballybunion and operates as a declared resource to the Irish Coast Guard. BSCR operate on 7 minute readiness for the D Class and 12 minutes for the Atlantic 75, always available on 24 hour pager alert. As a declared resource we form part of a group of voluntary rescue boats collectively called Community Rescue Boats Ireland. This is made up of 13 units around the country (listed below)

Although maintaining the name Sea & Cliff Rescue, cliff rescue was taken over by the Ballybunion Unit of the Irish Coast Guard in 1991 (then the Coast and Cliff Rescue Service). The Irish Coast Guard unit based in Ballybunion is a separate organization and should not be mixed up with BSCR.

Equipped with a D class inflatable boat, & a new Atlantic 75 RIB, BSCR covers the coast and Shannon Estuary from Ballyheigue, Co Kerry to Foynes, Co. Limerick, and inland to Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. Having a declared night time capability also means we overlap with neighboring services to cover that area in the hours of darkness.

 As well as providing 24x7 Sea & Cliff Rescue, the volunteers also provide First Aid and Ambulance assistance at a handful of horse races and other events around the Ballybunion area.

We rely on public donations and all year round fund raising to raise the €45,000 needed to keep the service afloat each year. None of our members are paid and all give their time freely.

The crest of Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue Service is made up of an anchor in the centre, a ring buoy around a figure of 8 (for climbing) and a plan view of a D Class boat, all of which is outlined by a gold rope.

The words "Watch for ye know not the hour" is the units motto and comes from Matthew 24:42. It reminds people to always be careful.......because you never know when you may need us. 

Fr Kennelly China

9 June 1910 Sacred Heart Review.

Note from Father Kennelly that a Synod has been recently held in China for the third division of the missionary field in that country. The Bishops attending were those of Chekiang, Kiangsi, Hunan, Hupeh and part of Honan, making ten in all together with one Prefect Apostolic. Father Kennelly also refers to the death of Bishop Perez, who belonged to the Augustinian Order, who was accidentally drowned on his way to the Synod.

Mission Notes.18 Sept 1915 Sacred Heart Review,

The heroism of missionary life surpasses all romance, and many a missionary's deeds if made known to the world could not fail to inspire many others to dedicate their lives to the service of God in the mission-field. —Father Kennelly. S. J., China. Father Botty, formerly President of the Belgian Seminary for Foreign Missions at Brussels, and at present a missionary in Mongolia, tells us that, during tbe past decade, the number of Christians has increased six-fold in the vast mission. This seems to be the realization of the prayer of the late Bishop Hammer, put to death by the Boxers fifteen years ago, who on the eve of his martyrdom said, "Once I have been received by my Lord and Saviour, I shall draw this whole province to the Faith." Father Fraser recently visited a village in the mountains where it was very difficult to understand the dialect as it differed so much from the Chinese he speaks. On this same trip, at the catechist's request, he climbed or rather was carried up a steep mountain four miles to a village, where an old man lay dying. He gave him the last Sacraments, and thereby did a good turn to the missionary in whose district the patient lived, for in order to attend this sick call the latter priest would have had to travel one hundred miles and back on foot. This gives one some idea of the extent of territory often in charge of one missionary priest.

19 Aug 1916

Mission News

A great many missionaries have been on the sick list this spring. Father Kennelly, S. J., of Shanghai, spent Holy Week and Easter week in the hospital where under the skilful care of the Sisters of Charity he recovered sufficiently to return to his mission about the middle of May. It is little wonder that these overworked priests are forced to call a halt to their labours, for since the war began their numbers have teen so reduced that they are overwhelmed with work.

19 Nov 1910

The Rev. M. Kennelly, who for the last twenty-five years has been a missionary in China, preached last Sunday night at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on "The Work of the Church in China." He spoke encouragingly of the outlook for the spread of the Catholic religion among the Chinese. In the entire country, nearly five times ' the size of the United States, in ' a population of about 420,000,000, j there were, he said, 1,500,000 Catholics, whose spiritual wants were attended to by forty-five Bishops and 2,110 priests, 630 of them natives.

29 July 1911

FIRST MARTYR OF THE CHINA FAMINE.

The Shanghai Times, in its issue of May 12, says:— '' We greatly regret to record the death of Father Perrin, which occurred at Hwaiyuen yesterday morning at ten o'clock. Father Perrin had been engaged in famine relief work at Mengchen, where he was stricken with typhus fever about ten days ago. He was working in connection with two Protestant missionaries and Chinese in distributing relief on behalf of the Central China Famine Relief Committee, and had been one of the most trusted and valued members of the Relief Committees in Northern Anhuei. Six weeks ago, when Dr. Samuel Cochran and Mr. Morris of the Presbyterian Mission were ill with the same dreadful disease, Father Perrin is stated to have asked his Catholic parishioners to pray for their recovery; when he himself was stricken he was cared for by Protestant missionaries, who took him to the Presbyterian Hospital, where two American missionary doctors, Doctors Brown and Shields, from Nanking, hastened to attend him. Upon receipt of the news of his illness, Monseigneur Paris sent two Fathers at once to Hwaiyuen—Father Crochet and Father Hermand. Everything possible was done to care for the stricken Father, but in vain. Perhaps by his death he has done more than he could have done in any other way, for he has shown a spirit of Christly love for the suffering, and of brotherly affection for those of another faith. "Father Perrin had been in China for more than twenty-five years. He was a native of Brittany, where he is survived by an aged father, with whom sincerest sympathy will be felt. The deceased is to be buried at Wuho, on the Hwai River, to which place his remains are to betaken. "The illness of Father Perrin is the fifth case of typhus among the Catholic and Protestant missionaries who have been distributing relief, but fortunately all the others have survived. '' Father Perrin died as heroically and faithfully as any martyr, and his name will be long remembered as an example of earnest devotion to duty and of Catholic brotherliness." The Rev. M. Kennelly, S. J., of St. Joseph's Church, Shanghai, writing of the late Father Perrin, says : " He was born in Brittany on Nov. 21,1858. He joined the Jesuits of the Pari Province in 1877, and came to China

in 1885. During the preceding year he was professor of mathematics and French at Mungret College, Limerick. During his long stay of twenty-six years in the China field, he was much connected with educational work in Shanghai and at Siccawei. During the last few years he labored out on the mission, especially at Yingchowfu, in Anhwei Province, where he was head priest and administered a flock of ten thousand converts and twentytwo thousand catechumens preparing for baptism. His death is a heavy blow to our much afflicted mission."

DEBATE 5 March 1937 Sacred Heart Review.

B. C. Debaters Meet Holy Cross Tonight

Fulton Favors Negative Side On Vital Topic

Battle Will Take Place In Kimball Auditorium, Worcester, With Mayor As Chairman

BOTH TEAMS STRONG

Robert Power, Francis E. J. Sullivan, And David Sullivan To Represent Heights

Tonight at 8 o'clock, in the Kimball Auditorium at Mount St. James, Worcester, three members of the Fulton Debating Society will oppose a team representing Holy Cross. The question is resolved: "That the extension of Consumer Cooperatives would benefit the public welfare," with the Fulton upholding the negative. Robert D. Powers, '38, Dorchester, Francis E. J. Sullivan, '38, Forest Hills, and David Sullivan, '38, Brighton, were the speakers selected to represent Boston College by Mr. William J. Power, S.J., Moderator of the Fulton. Power Active At B. C. Robert Power is an associate editor of the HEIGHTS, and was a prominent intercollegiate and lecture debater for two years while a member of the Marquette Debating Society. As a freshman ie wis a member of a team representing this society which was victorious over Holy Cross. He has been an active member of the Fulton, having been chairman of numerous lecture debates and an active participant in the intra-society forums. Francis Sullivan has taken part in two lecture debates for the Fulton and also was a member of a team that was victorious over Boston University in a recent radio debate defending the same side of this question. As a sophomore and a member of the Marquette, he won the Gargan Medal for oratorical ability and was also a participant in a debating victory over the representatives of the Mt. Saint James institution. He has been a member of the Dramatic Society for the last three years, having taken the role of Levi Busch, a soldier, in the recent production, "Yellow Jack.". Sullivan A Newcomer David Sullivan is a newcomer to debating circles, never having taken part in an intercollegiate contest until his entrance into the Fulton last October. Since his entrance into the senior debating society however, he has participated in two lecture debates and was also a member of the team that defeated Boston University. Representing Holy Cross in this traditional contest will be Edward C. Kennelly, '37, Morristown, N. J., Joseph M. Foley, '37, Dorchester, and Edward J. Duncan, '37, LaSalle, Illinois. Mr. Kennelly is president of the B. J. F. Debating Society. He has been a lecture debater for the last three years and recently was a member of a team that met both N. Y. U. and Fordham. Last year he won second place in the annual oratorical contest and took part in the prize debate. Foley A Leader Mr. Foley is a veteran, having debated against Harvard as a sophomore, Dartmouth and St. Thomas' as a junior, Fordham and the representatives of the English Universities this year. He was a lecture debater for three years and in his sophomore year took part

in the prize debate. He has been a contributor to the Purple, the literary monthly, and is a member of the Editorial Board of The Purple Patcher, the year book. He entered Holy Cross from Boston Latin School, winning the competitive scholarship and was recently accepted by Harvard Medical School. Mr. Duncan is Editor of the Purple Patcher, associate Editor of The Purple and The Tomahawk. This is his first varsity debate although he has been a lecture and prize debater. He is president of the Riding Club, Student Director of the Choir, and a member of both the Sodality and the Glee Club. The honorary chairman will be Mayor John S. Sullivan, of Worcester, and James J. Morris, '37, Brooklyn, N. Y., president of the Senior Class, will preside. The judges will be Judge Francis X. Reilly, Judge Harold Hartwell and Judge Harold Burdick. Members of the Boston College student body have been invited to attend.

TAMPA

20 Jan 1987 The Heights,

A look to Tampa: the past and present

by Rev. Leonard Mahoney, SJ

My recent trip to Tampa for the Hall of Fame Bowl was an exhilarating affair. The city itself is most attractive. As a historian, I enjoyed doing a little research on Tampa's past. I discovered that modern Tampa was erected on railroads and cigars. Its founder was Henry Bradley Plant. In 1883, Plant's South Florida Railroad led stagnant port town out of its isolation by opening it up to the outside. At that time, the town's population numbered 700. Plant's other impressive accomplishment was his Tampa Bay Hotel topped with thirteen Moorish minarets. The Depression closed the doors of Plant's Hotel since its former wealth clientele could no longer afford the Hotel's luxurious suites.

In 1933, the Hotel merged with the University of Tampa, one of the city's two universities. The other institution of higher learning is the University of South Florida. Motivated by rail transportation and Plant's vast fortune available for investment in new businesses, industries swarmed to Tampa. In 1886, Vicente Martinez Ybor, a Cuban subject of Alfonso XIII, the late grandfather of Spain's present monarch, Juan Carlos, born in the once "ever faithful pearl of the Antilles" left Key West to found Tampa's first cigar factory. Eventually, the area where he established his factory appropriated his name. At its peak, Ybor City's cigar factories gave employment to 28,000 Latins of various nationalities with Cubans and Spaniards constituting the majority ethnic groups.

The Hotel, where the BC team and the official athletic association party occupied rooms, was the Harbor Island Hotel built in 1985, a member of the Lincoln Hotel chain. It was very spacious and its staff, after initial confusion, was extremely courteous. This was one of the most pleasant aspects of Tampa, notably the friendliness of the people to the BC representatives. The Island was connected to the mainland by two bridges and a people mover. For exercise, many of the Hotel's guests walked to the city. On the way, a recently built facsimile pirate ship was moored to the pier close to the Hotel. For a modest fee, visitors could go aboard and visualize what life was like on a bucaneer ship. It was a historical reminder that centuries ago Tampa Bay was infested with pirates who

looted Spanish galleons which they overtook on their perilous voyage between Spain's possessions in Central America and Cuba. In downtown Tampa, I came into contact with the Jesuit presence there. In the heart of the city is the beautiful Sacred Heart Church, a Jesuit parish staffed by four members of the Society of Jesus. The stained glass windows are outstanding and reminded me of "those of St. Ignatius across from St. Thomas More Hall and Walsh Hall. The pastor, Fr. Michael Kennelly, is a BC alumnus. Also in Tampa is Jesuit High School. It is an all male school of 658 students. The administration and faculty consist of ten Jesuits and forty lay faculty. The Jesuit and their

lay colleagues affection for each other is most heartening like that at the Heights. Fr. William Neenan, the amiable dean of the University's College of Arts and Sciences, addressed 100 students and their mothers as the guest of the Mothers' Club of Jesuit High School on December 22. His topic "Boston College's Attractiveness and Admission Policy."

Moylan and Griffin

19 Feb 1910 Sacred Heart Review

WASHINGTON'S FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS.

How Pulaski, the Catholic Pole, and Moylan, the Catholic Irishman, served the Cause of American Liberty. Among the many gallant foreign soldiers who hastened to offer their services to the cause of American liberty in the days when this country was receiving its baptism of blood, none was more loyal to the new nation, and few if any rendered it more notable service than the noble Catholic Pole, Count Casimir Pulaski, in whose honour a fitting monument will be erected this year in Washington. With commendable enterprise, Mr. Griffin of Philadelphia has published in the January issue of his American Catholic Researches a great deal of interesting matter bearing on Count Pulaski and his relation to the cause of American freedom. Mr. Griffin calls Pulaski the '' Father of the American Cavalry," and adds: "Greater proof of his devotion to liberty he could not have given than to strive for it in his native land and to give his life for it here. He was noble, chivalrous and brave. He is worthy of perpetual remembrance." Anyone who reads the letters and other original documents of Pulaski, particularly his communications to Washington relative to military affairs (as given by Mr. Griffin), will, we are sure, heartily agree with the editor of the Researches in his estimate of the worth of Pulaski's spirit and Pulaski's sword to America. Pulaski Comes to America. Count Casimir Pulaski was born in Poland of Catholic parents in 1747. As a youth he was associated with his father and other patriotic Poles in an armed struggle to free Poland of its enemies. He succeeded his father in command of the Polish forces, and for three years continued the warfare; but on the failure of the cause of Polish freedom he was forced to fly the country, seeking asylum first in Turkey and afterwards in France, where, as his estates had been confiscated, he lived a life of poverty. In 1777 he made application to the American commissioners in Paris, Franklin and Deane, to enter the service of the struggling young nation, the result of which was that in the summer of that year the Polish soldier set out for America bearing a letter from Benjamin Franklin to Washington, which read:— Count Pulaski of Poland, an officer famous throughout Europe for his bravery and conduct in defense of the liberties of his country against the three great invading powers of Russia, Austria and Prussia, will have the honor of delivering this into your Excellency's hands. The court here have encouraged and promoted his voyage, from an opinion that he may be highly useful to our service. Mr. Deane has written so fully concerning him that I need not enlarge; and I add my wishes that he may find in our armies under your Excellency occasions of distinguishing himself. Pulaski Meets Washington. Pulaski arrived in Boston in July with his letters from Franklin and Deane, and from Rodriguez, Hortales &Co., the secret agents supplying the Americans. In August while Washington had his headquarters at Neshaminy Falls, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Pulaski presented the letters to the American commander. Washington must have been favorably impressed by the Polish soldier, for he sent Pulaski [to Philadelphia with an introduc-

tory letter to George Clymer, one of the delegates of Pennsylvania in Congress. This letter from Washington is given by Mr. Griffin as follows: — I have the honor to introduce to you Count Pulaski of Poland who will visit Philadelphia to solicit of Congress a command in our army. I some time ago had a letter from our mutual friend, Mr. Deane, speaking in terms equally favorable to the character and military abilities of this gentleman. Thus doubly recommended to your notice you will please, I am sure, to show him all courtesy and promote his views to the extent of your power. Washington Wishes Him Made Commander of Cavalry. Pulaski came to this country with the intention of applying his knowledge of military affairs in the American army, but he had evidently a very clear idea of his own powers and ability as a soldier, for he let it be known at once that he would act as a subordinate only to Washington. And it is proof of the esteem in which Pulaski was held by Washington and the Philadelphia Congress that they agreed to this and authorized the establishment by Pulaski, and according to his plan, of a Corps of Light Cavalry. Washington wrote to Hancock, Aug. 27, 1777 :— Having endeavored at the solicitation of Count Pulaski to think of some mode of employing him in our service, there is none occurs to me liable to so few inconveniences and exceptions as the giving him the command of the horse. This department is still without a head. . . . The Count appears by his recommendations to have sustained no inconsiderable military character in his own country; and as the principal attention of Poland has been for some time past paid to its cavalry, it is to be presumed this gentleman is not unacquainted with it. I submit it to Congress how far it may be eligible to confer the appointment I have mentioned upon him. . . This gentleman we are told has been like us engaged in defending the liberty and independence of his country, and has sacrificed his fortune to his zeal for these objects. He deserves from hence a title to our respect that ought to operate in his favor, as far as the good of the service may permit; but it can never be expected we can lose sight of this. Pulaski at Brandy wine. The Corps of light horse was not authorized by Congress until March, 1778, but meanwhile Pulaski was not idle, for at the battle of Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777, the gallant Polish Count who had no command but who was present in the suite of Washington took occasion to distinguish himself and render a notable service to the American forces. His brilliant feat on that day is thus described by Lieutenant Bentalou :— At the time of our right wing being turned by the victorious enemy pressing upon us, and the rapid retreat of the right and center of our army became the consequence, Count Pulaski proposed to General Washington to give him command of his bodyguard, con-

sisting of about thirty horsemen. This was readily granted, and Pulaski with his usual intrepidity and judgment led them to the charge and succeeded in retarding the advance of the enemy—a delay which was of the highest importance to our retreating army. Moreover, the penetrating military coup d'oeil of Pulaski soon perceived that the enemy were maneuvering to take possession of the road leading to Chester, with the view of cutting off our retreat, or at least, the column of our baggage. He hastened to General Washington to communicate the information, and was immediately authorized by the Commander-in-Chief to collect as many of the scattered troops as he could find at hand, and make the best of them. This was most fortunately executed by Pulaski, who by an oblique advance upon the enemy's front and right flank, defeated their object, and effectually protected our baggage and the retreat of our army. Thus Pulaski struck promptly and effectually his first blow for American liberty. And though forty or fifty years after the battle there arose a critic who questioned the truth of the account which made Pulaski the hero of the day at Brandy wine, Mr. Griffin, who is not given to believing legends posing as history, accepts substantially Bentalou's statement. Bentalou, in reply to the critic, Judge Johnson, Charleston, South Carolina, who in 1825 published a book, '' Remarks Critical and Historical," in which Pulaski's service at Brandy wine was denied, says :— It may perhaps seem marvelous that a body of thirty horsemen, quite fresh, excited by the occasion, and led by an officer intrepid and experienced, should by repeated charges have impeded the enemy's advance and given time to our army to gain ground. I was not myself an eye-witness to those charges, but I saw and conversed with Pulaski immediately after his return from that important and successful duty. Pulaski is Made Brigadier-General. But whatever doubt may be cast upon the exact nature of the service rendered by Pulaski on this occasion, it is agreed that he signalized himself in some way, as appears from a letter from James Lowell, one of the members representing Massachusetts, to General Whipple, Sept. 17, 1777. And it is significant that four days after Brandywine, Congress elected Pulaski "Commander of the Horse with the rank of Brigadier." This appointment of Pulaski placed him over the heads of Colonels Moylan, Bland, Sheldon and Baylor of the cavalry. Those officers, all of them men of ability, were thus out-ranked by this foreigner, and became subject to his orders although his knowledge of English was by no means thorough. On Oct. 4, the cavalry under Pulaski covered the retreat of the Americans at Germantown. Pulaski's Work in Establishing the Cavalry. For five months Pulaski commanded the cavalry of Washington's army, and as appears by his many letters to Washington as

well as by Washington's letters to him, he worked most energetically in organizing, disciplining and establishing on an effective basis, this most important arm of the service. It must not be supposed, however, that it was all plain sailing for him. Although Washington himself was in thorough sympathy with the dashing Pole, a certain jealousy of him as a foreigner began to appear among the officers. Besides that, he found that the leadership of the cavalry did not answer his expectations or give him that opportunity for distinguished service which he hoped for. Accordingly, Pulaski desired for himself an independent command in which he would be free from the embarrassment attending his present position. This he made known to Washington at Valley Forge, Feb. 20, 1778. In March of the same year, some days before his resignation as head of the Cavalry Corps went into effect, we find Pulaski engaged with General Wayne foraging for supplies and incidentally harassing the British in New Jersey. It is clear from Pulaski's letter to Washington with regard to this service that he and Wayne did not agree in everything, but this did not prevent him doing his duty bravely; and Wayne in his report to Washington commends Pulaski for his bravery in battle. A Fact Seldom Adverted to. In March, 1778, Pulaski resigned command of the cavalry which consisted of four regiments-Bland's, Baylor's, Sheldon's and Moylan's-and on March 20 Washington wrote to Colonel Moylan:— As Count Pulaski has left command of the Horse, never I believe to return to any general command in it again, I have to desire that you will repair to Trenton and take on yourself the command of the Corps until Congress shall determine further on this head. You will use your utmost endeavors to have the cavalry belonging to the four regiments (now in New Jersey) put in the best possible order that they may take the field with some degree of eclat. Moylan at once proceeded to carry out Washington's orders. He assumed command of the cavalry corps; and Mr. Griffin calls attention to the fact seldom adverted to, that thus one Catholic succeeded another in this post, and that we see two Catholics in command of the cavalry of Washington's patriot army throughout the whole Revolutionary War; for though Moylan retained the rank of Colonel until he was made Brig-adier-General by brevet in 1783, he was head of the cavalry corps until the end. Pulaski's Legion. On March 28, 1778, Congress resolved that Count Pulaski, while retaining his rank as Brigadier-General in the service of the United States, should be authorized to raise and have command of an independent corps, to be composed of sixty-eight horse and two hundred foot, the horse to be equipped as lancers and the foot as light infantry. This was known as Pulaski's Legion. But it is very evident from an examination of the documents Mr. Griffin spreads before us in his Researches, that the jealousy of Pulaski did not die out among all his fellow-officers by his resignation as head of the cavalry. There is a note of complaint running through his letters, that his corps is neglected and discriminated against, and though much of this may be set down to his own impatience and sensitiveness, it is quite evident that he had good grounds for complaint. Washing-

ton, however, was always his friend and admirer. A letter from him to Pulaski, dated Nov. 24, 1778, says:— I assure you, Sir, I have a high sense of your merit and services and the principles that influenced the part you have taken in the affairs of this country. The disinterested and unremitted zeal you have manifested in the service gives you a title to the esteem of the citizens of America, and have assured you of mine. Pulaski at Charleston. In May, 1779, we find Pulaski at Charleston, S. C, doing good service against the British. Indeed, Bentalou will have it that but for Pulaski's sortie against the enemy the city would have been surrendered, but this is denied by the same Judge Johnson whom we have already mentioned. He says that the sortie was ill-judged and precipitate and resulted only in the defeat of Pulaski's Legion and the death of the colonel commanding it; but Jared Sparks says that despite the more or less disastrous result of Pulaski's sortie, '' his coolness, courage and disregard of personal danger were conspicuous throughout the encounter, and the example of this prompt and bold attack had great influence in raising the spirits of the people and inspiring the confidence of the inexperienced troops then assembled at Savannah." Pulaski's Last Letter to Congress. In August, 1779, while Pulaski was still at Charleston he sent a letter to Congress which may be considered his dying statement relating the ill-treatment he had been subjected to concerning the accounts of.the Board of Treasury with his Legion. Mr. Griffin says truly that this letter '' is pathetic in its revelation of injustice, while it is testimony that Pulaski came not to America ' with hazarded fortune ' and in his ' last shift' financially, as a later-day critic of 1825 declared." In this letter Pulaski clearly states his reason for espousing the American cause, protests against the narrow spirit which discriminates against him as a foreigner, declares that his Corps has been vilified without getting a chance to clear itself, appeals to the Board of Treasury to settle the accounts of the Corps (delayed ostensibly because of irregularity in the vouchers), and declares that he himself has already spent more than the sum in question in advancing the cause of American freedom. On this point he says: — You must be sensible also that I did not come to America destitute of resources to be a burden to you. That I have a letter of credit on Mr. Morris; and that I was known by almost every foreigner of character. I have lately received a letter from my family advising that they had despatched 100,000 livres in hard money to me. Should it fortunately come safe, the pleasure to me will be truly great to repay you to the utmost farthing the whole charge of my Legion. Change then your opinion of one foreigner who from his entrance into your service has never the cause to be pleased; who in Europe is by rank superior to all that are in your service; who certainly is not inferior in zeal or capacity, and who perhaps may have been considered as one who came to beg your favor. Be more just, gentlemen, and know that as I could not submit to 3toop before the sovereigns of Europe, so I came to hazard all for the freedom of America, and desirous of passing the rest of my days in a country truly free, and before settling as a citizen to fight for liberty. Pulaski's Last Battle. Less than two months after writing this letter Pulaski sealed with his blood the devotion to the American cause which he so pathetically and feelingly expressed. On Oct. 9, 1779, occurred the battle of Sa-

vannah in which General Pulaski had command of the calvary. The orders were that Pulaski's forces should hold themselves in reserve for a charge as soon as a breach was observed in the enemy's works. But Pulaski became impatient at witnessing the galling fire of the foe and the slaughter of his comrades. His keen and penetrating eye perceived an opening through which he believed an entrance could be effected. Communicating this fact and his plan of operation to General Lincoln, that officer sanctioned the movement. At the head of his cavalry Pulaski, sword in hand, led the charge with his characteristic dash and courage. He was struck by a grape-shot, and in a moment lay prostrate on the field within a few yards of the enemy's battery. As Major Rogowski came to his side, he uttered the words: "Jesus! Mary! Joseph!" The soldiers of the Legion carried him through the thick of the fight back to the camp. There is some doubt as to the exact moment and place of his death. One account, probably the most reliable, has it that he was placed on board the " Wasp " to be taken to Charleston for treatment but that he expired on the way. There is also doubt as to where he was buried. But in 1825 at the completion of the Pulaski monument in Savannah, human remains, supposed to be those of Pulaski, were removed from Greenwich and deposited beneath the monument. Mr. Griffin thinks it very probable, however, taking into account other statements, that the remains beneath the Savannah monument are not those of the gallant Pole. The Philadelphia historian rather inclines to the belief that the body of Pulaski was consigned to the waves. The Best Proof of Pulaski's Merit. Jared Sparks gives perhaps the best characterization of Pulaski. He speaks of his bravery, impetuosity, generosity, and ability as a soldier; and he sums up the whole subject in these words:— That he (Pulaski) gained and preserved the friendship of Washington, who more than once in a public manner commended his military talents, his disinterestedness and zeal, is a sufficient proof of his merits as an officer and his conduct as a man. Stephen Moylan. The career of the man who succeeded Pulaski as commander of the cavalry of Washington's army, Stephen Moylan, is no less interesting than that of Pulaski himself. He also, like Pulaski, was a foreigner and a Catholic. He also, like Pulaski, was the son of a country which had lost its own independence but which had given many a brave soldier to other lands and other causes. He too was a valued friend of the illustrious Washington, acting as secretary and aide-de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief. Moreover, he was for a time Muster-Master General of the patriotic army; afterwards Quarter-Master General, Colonel of the Fourth Pennsylvania Light Dragoons, and finally Brigadier-General. We again express our indebtedness to Mr. Griffin for the information on which this sketch is based. His book on Moylan, published last year, contains a wealth of information on this Catholic hero of the War of the Revolution. General Stephen Moylan was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1737. His father, John Moylan, was extensively engaged in mercantile pursuits. His mother (his father's first wife) was the Countess of Limerick. Stephen was the eldest son. The second son, Francis, became a priest, was made Bishop of Kerry

in 1774, and translated to the See of Cork in 1786. Two of Stephen's sisters became Urjuline nuns. The Penal Laws against Catholics not only debarred Stephen and Francis Moylan from education in Ireland, but forbade also their being sent abroad to be educated; yet, despite this, they, like so many other Irish youths at that time, were smuggled out of Ireland to receive an education fitting their station on the European continent. | Moylan Comes to America. In 1768, being then about thirty, Stephen Moylan came to Philadelphia. Possessed of means, an excellent education, and the manners and accomplishments of a gentleman, he was received into the best circles in the city, evidently finding his Faith no bar to preferment socially. In business he was successful. He engaged in commerce ; and Mr. Griffin gives a number of interesting documents to show the extent of the business affairs in which Stephen Moylan was interested. Neither commerce nor traffic, however, nor the delights of social life caused Moylan to forget the old land over the water. On St. Patrick's Day, 1771, he assisted at the formation of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. This Society was composed almost entirely of Protestants. Of the twenty-four regular members and the six honorary members with which it began, only three, Moylan, FitzSimons and Meade were Catholics, yet so prominent and popular was Moylan that he was chosen the first president. Moylan as Muster-Master General. It is but natural to suppose that the political happenings at that period should have interested very much Moylan and his fellowmembers of the Friendly Sons. Moylan was aroused at the outbreak of hostilities and hastened to offer himself for service in the American cause. Procuring a letter of introduction to Washington from his friend John Dickinson, he came to Cambridge where the army then was, presented his letter to the Commander-in-Chief, and was by him appointed Muster-Master General of the Army of the United Colonies. Washington's order to this effect is dated August 11, 1775. In the capacity of Muster Master General, Moylan seems to have had many and varied things to attend to. For instance, in October, 1775, we find him co-operating with Colonel John Glover of Marblehead in fitting out armed vessels to intercept British merchantmen. This implied a lot of work for Moylan, and Mr. Griffin in his book gives interesting original documents showing how important a part Moylan was given by Washington in this and other matters. One of the First Advocates of Independence. The idea of complete independence from Great Britain was of somewhat slow growth in the minds of those who had already taken up arms against England, but Colonel Moylan was eager for independence six months before the Declaration was made. Writing to Colonel Reed from the camp at Cambridge, Jan. 2, 1776, he said:The Congress is sitting and I am glad of it. Will they now hesitate? Look at the King's speech. Will they not immediately send embassies to some foreign powers? Will they not declare what his Most Gracious Majesty insists on they have already done? Will they not strain every nerve to accomplish it? Are there remaining any hopes of a desirable alternative? They are men of sense and will act right. And again, Jan. 30, he wrote :— Shall we never leave off debating and

boldly declare independence? That and that only will make us act with spirit and vigor. The bulk of the people will not be against it —but the few and timid always will, but what can be expected of a contrary conduct? Can it be supposed possible that a reconciliation will take place after the loss of blood, cities and treasure already suffered? But the war must come to every man's home before he will think of his neighbor's losses. Moylan Washington's Secretary. Though Moylan, as we have seen, was busy enough as Muster-Master General, he found time to act quite frequently as secretary to the Commander-in-Chief, much to the latter's gratification, as we may judge by the references which Washington makes to the fact in his correspondence. On March 5, 1776, he was made officially Washington's secretary, and next day he was made Washington's aide with the rank of LieutenantColonel. It is an interesting fact, therefore, as Mr. Griffin reminds us, that when, on St. Patrick's Day, 1776, the British army evacuated Boston, Stephen Moylan, a Catholic Irishman, was Washington's secretary. On June 5, 1776, Moylan was appointed by Congress Quarter-Master General, an office which carried with it the rank of Colonel. Here he does not seem to have been successful as in other capacities. He was blamed for the lack of stores, etc. , and the poor condition of the army. Congress investigated, and although it does not specifically appear to what extent these delinquencies were chargeable to Moylan, he was requested to resign. But in a letter of explanation to Congress he gives reasons, and apparently very good ones, for the condition of affairs for which he was held accountable. Moylan as a Volunteer. But the supersession of Moylan by another as Quarter-Master General did not kill the gallant Irishman's love for the cause he had espoused. He remained with Washington as a volunteer aide till Jan. 8, 1777, when he was commissioned to command a regiment of cavalry, which Washington in the preceding month had selected him to organize. The period during which Moylan served thus freely was one of the darkest of the war. Washington's army had been reduced to about 2,400 men. The Commander-in-Chief was disheartened; and the British too were certain the end had come. Washington sent hastening messages to Philadelphia to push on the militia; and it is gratifying to read that in this crisis Captain John Barry and Thomas FitzSimons, Moylan's brethren in Faith and his fellow-members of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, organized companies and hastened to Washington's assistance. Moylan's service as a cavalry colonel must have pleased Washington highly, for as we have seen from the sketch of Pulaski, when that officer retired to form an independent corps in March, 1778, Moylan was given command of all the horse. Because of our limited space we are not able to give, as Mr. Griffin does in his book, the mass of correspondence, official and unofficial, which shows much more clearly and forcibly than any eulogy (because it is unexaggerated and dispassionate) the great service rendered to the cause of American freedom by Moylan and the cavalry under his command. We advise those who would go deeper into the matter to read Mr. Griffin's book. Suffice it for us to say that Moylan and his corps performed faithfully, in all cases and under all conditions, the arduous duties devolving upon them. Their

bravery in battle, their endurance in the cold and hunger and privations of all kinds which fell to the lot of the patriot army, are hinted at rather than stated in the brief and dry military orders and reports which Mr. Griffin sets before his readers; but from a perusal of these laconic and impersonal records, one can easily conjure up a heroic picture of Moylan and his dashing dragoons. Moylan After the War. On Nov. 3, 1783, the war being then over, Congress resolved that Colonel Stephen Moylan be promoted to the rank of BrigadierGeneral by brevet. Other honors civil and military came to him later. In 1792 he was appointed Register and Recorder of Chester County, Pa. In 1793 he was made MajorGeneral of Militia. That same year President Jefferson offered him the Marshalship of the district, an office which he must have declined, for a few months later we find him Commissioner of Loans in the State of Pennsylvania. On St. Patrick's Day, 1796, he was again elected president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and Mr. Griffin states that the meeting at which this election took place was, so far as is known, the last meeting of that society. The present Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Philadelphia is the heir of the original Society, but it is not identical wiih it. Thus we see Moylan, after the war, living an honored and a useful life as a citizen of the country for whose independence he had so nobly and fearlessly fought, and yet remembering with affection the old land in which he was born. That his Catholicity was more than skin-deep we may gather from the fact that in 1793 he was one of the trustees of St. Agnes' Church, West Chester. It is sad to think, however, that not one of his immediate or later descendants professed the Catholic faith. During the war he married a Miss Van Home, a Protestant, and the defection of his descendants may be laid to this mixed marriage. But Moylan himself remained always true to the faith, and on his death in lfcll was interred in the burial ground of St. Mary's Church, Philadelphia. Decisive Proof of Moylan's Character and Services. In the notice of his death which appeared in the American Daily Advertiser of Tuesday, April 16, 1811, occur these words:— He served with distinction in the American army during the whole of the Revolutionary War, and few of his illustrious associates enjoyed a larger share of the favor and friendship of the Commander-in-Chief, than which a more decisive proof could not be adduced of the elevation of his character and the merit of his services.

Griffin and Papers

Western Kansas world., January 21, 1888, Image 6

About Western Kansas world. (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current

New York January 14. 1888, Michael Griffin,

an Irishman from Tralee, County Kerry,

his wife and five children, applied last night

for shatter at a police station. To-day they

informed Superintendent Jackson Castle

Garden that Agent French, representing the

British government, had furnished them

with money to come to Canada Quebec. Jackson says he has suspected that the English authorities were sending; paupers to the United States through

Canada. The family were taken care of by the charity department.

The San Francisco call. (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, June 15, 1904, Image 14

GRIFFIN died 1904

GRIFFIN— In this city, June 13. 1904, Michael, i

beloved brother of Thomas Griffin a native

of County Kerry. Ireland, aged 25" yeare. A

member of Division No. 9. A. O. H.

E7 Friends and acquaintances are respect-

fully invited to attend the funeral to-day

(Wednesday), at 9 o'clock from the parlors

of McFadden. McBrearty & Green, 1171 Mis-

sion street, between Seventh and Eighth,

thence to St. Patrick's Church where a re- j

quiem mass will be celebrated for the re-

pose of his soul. Interment Holy Cro«s Cem-

etery.

The San Francisco call. (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, June 26, 1896, Image 15

GRIFFIN— In this city, June 24,1896, Dennis,

beloved husband of Margaret (>riiliti, father of

Eileen Griflin and brother of Mr* 3larget Grif-

fin, Ellen. James and John Griffin, a native of

County Kerry, Ireland, avred 29 yeara. [Ho.-

yoke. (Msss. 'f papers please copy.

tf3~ Friends and acquaintances ■ ar» respect-

fully Invited to attend the tuner tl THIS D\f<

(Friday). Nt 10:30 o'clock A. M., from toe parlors

of James McMenomey _ son, 1057 Mission St.,

thence to ; St. Joseph's c.iurch for services. In-

terment in Hoiy Cross Cemetery. .

The San Francisco call. (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, January 07, 1900, Image 26

DOHERTY— In this city. January 6. 1900. at her

residence. 226 Birch avenue. Catherine, be-

loved wife of George Doherty. mother of

Henry Lcckwood Doherty. and sister of Dan-

lei, John and Patrick Griffin, a native of

County Kerry. Ireland, aged 60 years.

Evening star. (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, June 28, 1890, Image 5

GR1FF1N On Friday June 27, 1890,

Julia Griffin wife of Patrick Griffin, a native of

County Kerry, Ireland, forty seven years of age

Funeral will take place from St. Dominic, Church

on Sunday Fiends and relatives invited to attend.

The San Francisco call., July 03, 1904, Image 42

BARRY— In Paskanta, . Tehama County. Cal., July 1st 1904, William, dearly beloved brother of James. Rev. Father Barry of St. Patrick's Church and Sister Damien of Dominican Convent San Rafael, a native of Listowel. County Kerry. Ireland, aged 20 years.

The morning call., November 15, 1893, Page 10, Image 10

About The morning call. (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895

GRIFFIN— In thls clty. November 14, 1893, John

P., dearly beloved husband of Julia Griffin and

father of Norah, Julia, Mary. Joseph and Daniel

Griffin, a native or Caherciveen , County Kerry,

Ireland, aged 54 years. [Virginia City (Nev.)

papers please copy. Friends and acquaintances are respect-

fully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow

(Thursday), at 9:30 o'clock a. m., from his late

residence, 714 Tehama street, between Eighth

and Ninth, thence to St. Joseph's Church, Tenth

street, where a solemn requiem mass will be cel-

ebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing

at 10 o'clock a. m. -.. Interment Holy Cross Cem-

etery. Please omit flowers.

The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, June 06, 1903, Image 7

On May 6 1903 at the Church of Our

Lady of Dolours Drumcondra the

Rev G Stack of Cambuslang Glas

gow brother of the bride united in

marriage Joseph Devlin of Cookstown

and Clare Mary Stack youngest

daughter of the late Thomas Stack

H M Customs and Mrs Mary Stack

of Dromcondra.

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SHERIFF'S SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an execution

issued oat of the District Court of the Third Judicial Dis

trict, in and for th county of Yavnpai, in the Territory of

Arixona, tested on the 25lh day of August, 1876 in

the cause of N. L. Griffin against Geo. E. Kerry, and to

roe directed and delivered, I have levied on and taken all

the right, title and interest of the said Geo. E. Berry, to

tne following property to wit : The Ranche known as the

Quartz Mountain Mill Site, containing one hundred and

iixty (160; acres of land, bounded M follows : Commenc

ing at a monument forty yards (V) due north of the old

mill and running eighty rods (HO) east: thence one hun

dred and sixty rod (IW) south ; thence one hundred and

sixty ICO) rods west; thence one hundred and sixty rods

(ICU) north ; thence eighty rods (80) east, to the plac of

beginning. Situate about It miles frm Prrsqott south,

in Yavapai county, Territory of Arizona, together with

all the tenements and improvements thereon; which I

will expose for sale at public vendue, as the law directs,

cn Thursday, the 16th day of March, A. D. 1876, at 11

o'clock in the forenoon, at the Court House in Prescott, in

Yavapai county, Arizona Territory.

ED. K. BOWERS

Sheriff or Yavapai County

Prescott Feb 2 1876

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STACK

J. D. STACK HAS

LEFT

li A I I, K O A D SUPERINTENDENT

KNOWN HERE TO LEAVE

FOR EAST.1888

.Mr. stack Has iicvn Head of O.-W.

R. X. Division No. 1 Including

Territory From Portland to Seattle

and From Iortland to Vinntilla

Suivwonr Well Known,

j. I). Stack, superintendent of O.

W. R. & N. division No. 1 which cov

ers the territory from Portland to Se

attle and also from Portland to Uma

tilla has resigned his position and l

to take a position on an eastern road,

suld to bo In New York. Te Is to be

succeeded by B. E. Palmer, englneet

ot maintenance of way, Mr. Stack Is

well known here having been here

many times while serving as assist

ant general manager of the O.-W. R.

& N. lines, which position he held be

fore becoming superintendent of di

vision No. 1.

Mr. Palmer has been with the O.

W. 1U N, company for the last three

months, previously having been with

Twohy Brothers, railrond contractors.

His operating experience was gained

with the Northern raclfic, for which

road he served as division superin

tendent in Montana, at Spokane and

other points.

Mr. Stack has been a resident of

Fortland for three years and was pop

ular with his associates and subordi

nates alike. He kept in close touch

with the agents and other employes

out "on the line" and endeavored

constantly to bring about a higher j

standard of responsibility and efflcl- j

ency of the country station agent. He;

believes that a well-paid agent with

more power and authority than that j

which they now possess will bring j

about a better understanding and j

more amicable relations between thel

railroads and their patrons. Many

other officials share the same view.

It Is probable that Mr. Stack will re

turn to Portland for a few days be

fore finally taking up his new duties

In the East Before coming to Port

land he was with the Southern Pa

cific at Sacramento.

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Mr Stokes and Miss Pastor engagement

"I feel that 1 owe the very welfare of my soul

to Miss Pastor," said Mr. Zevin the other day.

"I was an agnostic before I met her. I did not

believe in God. I did not believe in the here

after. But she labored with me and led me to

see the light I do not mean by that that she

made a Christian of me. for I am a Jew. you

understand, but she showed me that there is

something to live for.

"I have known Miss Pastor now two years,

and I remember that on her first day at the

office of our paper she made an impression upon

is as being an exemplary woman. She influenced the whole office for good. In such an office

as ours you understand that we have many poor

persons applying for aid. so many, in fact, that

all cannot be attended to. I have never known

Pastor to send an applicant away, how

ever. She would personally investigate each case

and get aid. "We are paid on Fridays, and I have

known her to give away a large part of her

week's earnings on that day to some needy

person.

"She early became interested in saving young

girls in danger of being ruined on the East Side,

end I have known her to take such girls with

her to keep them out of harm's way, giving up

own bed to them while she slept on the floor.

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Sausalito News 18 Jan 1919.

Rev. Father Eugene A Heffernan, dean of the county of San Diego and pastor of St. Joseph' Church, died Sunday at Tucson, Arizona He was born in Kilmorna, Ireland, 1879. He was ordained priest at Dublin in 1906, and shortly after came !to the United States and was pointed assistant pastor at St Vivian's Cathedral, Los Angeles, in 1907, later serving in Bakersfleld, coming to San Diego in 1913.

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21 Feb 1898 San Francisco Call

O'CONNOR— In this city, February 17, 1898. at St. Mary's Hospital. Rev. Cornelius O'Connor of Ukiah, Cal.. brother of Sister Mary Teresa of Sacramento and Thomas C, J. C. and Michael E. O'Connor, a native of Knockanure. County Kerry. Ireland, aged 50 years. The funeral will take place this day (Monday), at 9:15 o'clock, from the residence of his brother, J. C. O'Connor. 1062 Fulton street, thence to St. Mary's Cathedral, O'Farrell street and Van Ness avenue, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. commencing at 10 o'clock. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery

8 July 1912 San Francisco Call

HUNT— In Grass Valley, Rev. James Hunt, a native of County Kerry, Ireland, aged 65 years and 1 month.

ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S PIONEER PRIESTS DEAD

4 July 1912 San Francisco Call

GRASS VAL.LEY, July 3rd 1912. Father James Hunt of Sacramento died at the "priest's retreat" here today after an illness of several weeks. Father Hunt was one of the early day priests in northern California. His age Was 64.

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PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS.

Memorial Service in Honour of the Late Bishop Manogue. The anniversary services at the Cathedral in honour of the late Bishop Manogue will be held to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. They will be in the nature of a pontifical high mass for the repose of the soul of the departed, Bishop Grace, who will officiate, will be assisted by Very Rev. Father Lynch of Grass Valley, as Assistant Priest; Father Hunt of Marysville and Father Hunt of this city, acting as Deacons of Honor, and Fathers Walsh and Mulhall as Deacons of the Mass. Rev. J. J. Hynes of Woodland will be Master of Ceremonies. The members of the choir have arranged special musical features, and the services throng bout will be of unusual interest.

Freeman’s Journal Sydney NSW 26 August 1909

FATHER DANIEL LEAHY

Deep regret was experienced in Catholic circles in Wagga on receipt of news by |Dr. Leahy of the death of his brother, the Rev. Father Daniel Leahy, in, Lewisham Hospital, Sydney. The deceased clergyman was held in affectionate remembrance locally, he having acted in Wagga as assistant priest for a. considerable period towards the close of the last century. He was then a young and enthusiastic cleric, and had indeed only reached the prime of life when his death' occurred. Father Leahy was born in, Knockanure, Co. Kerry, Ireland, in 1866, and was therefore only 43 years of age. He came to Australia about eighteen years ago. his first mission being in Goulburn, subsequently serving at Cootamundra, Albury, and Wagga. For the last seven years he has been in charge of the Koorawatha district, and. was greatly beloved by all classes in his extensive parish. About eighteen months ago. the deceased left on a trip to see his people in the old country, where his father and other members of the family are still living. On his return he seemed to be in the best of health and spirits, and had apparently the promise of a long and useful life before him. Some time ago, however, he caught a severe cold, which greatly prostrated him, and before he had recovered caught another chill in attending the obsequies of the late Rev. Father Lane. Becoming seriously ill, he proceeded to Sydney to consult the best medical authorities, entering by their advice the Lewisham Hospital for treatment. Dr. Leahy, - of Wagga, on being made acquainted with 'his brother's condition, also went to Sydney, and remained with the sufferer for several days. At first Father Leahy seemed to be recovering, and Dr. Leahy then returned to Wagga. Serious complications, however, developed later, and he died as stated . about midday on Monday. Dr. Leahy on receipt of the news went to Sydney by mail to have his brother's remains conveyed to Wagga, where the deceased expressed a wish to! be buried. The .body arrived in Wa,gga in yesterday morning's mail train, and a Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Michael's at 9.30 a.m. '

Catholic Press NSW 30 August 1923

Dr William Leahy

The death occurred at Wagga on' Thurs day last of Dr William, Leahy, one of the best-known professional men in the Eiver ina district. At the beginning of the month the doctor had a sudden seizure, and although his condition, for some days was very' serious, his health improved, and his death was unexpected. Half-an-hour before his death he was fullvconsmnnn. ond xmn

conversing with his daughter. Dr. Leahy was 63 years of age, and was born at Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He studied medicine at Dublin University, graduating from there with the degree of M.D. Later he secured diplomas at Edinburgh and Glasgow, in both of which towns he practised. In 1896 he came to Australia, and for three years engaged. In his profession at Crookwell. He then purchased the practice of Dr. Morgan O'Connor at Wagga, and had resided there since. Eighteen years ago he married Miss Nellie Donnelly, a daughter of the late James Donnelly, of Cunningdroo, Wagga. Besides his bereaved widow, he leaves a, family of one son Brendan, a student 'of St. Ignatius' College, Rivciview, and one daughter, Pauline, a pupil of Mt. Erin Convent, Wagga. He was a brother of the late Father Leahy, of Koorawatha.' The late Dr. Leahy's ability as a physician and surgeon was generally recognised, and his courtesy and keen interest towards his patients had won his way into the hearts of the people. He was particularly loved by the children, on account of his kindly disposition, and by no one will he be more greatly missed than by the hundreds of those who, in the course of his years of practice, have been his patients. The news of his death was received with sorrow in many families who had benefited by his professional skill and his kindness of heart. During the whole of his term in Wagga Dr. Leahy had been medical officer to the H.A.C.B. Society, and was on the hon. medical staff of the Wagga District Hospital. He was also hon. doctor to the racing clubs, and medical officer to several insurance companies. For the past five years he hail also filled the position of Government medical officer. His professional career brought him in contact with all classes o£ the community, and he won the esteem and respect of them all. It was in this respect that his truly noble character was manifested. Every case that came under his care he was helpful and took no notice of personal sacrifice. In private life Dr. Leahy was a model of Christianity. He was a staunch supporter and a regular attendant of the Church, and never lost an opportunity of assisting in any movement for its welfare. In charitable, appeals always ever ready to assist. He was a perfect type of an Irish . gentleman, and took a keen interest in the welfare of his native land. He was possessed of a genial nature, had not an ill-word far anyone, and always found the best in a person's nature. A more kindly gentleman it would be hard to find, and his loss will be sorely felt by his numerous friends in the Wagga district. ' A. Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of the deceased's soul was celebrated in St. Michael's Cathedral on Saturday morning by Eight Rev. Dr. Dwyer (Bishop of Wagga). Very Rev. Dean O'Connell (Junee) was assistant priest; Rev. Father T. Ryan (Wagga), deacon; Rev. Father P.Gahan (Coolamon), sub-deacon; Rev. Father T. Mullins (Ardlethan), master of ceremonies ; Rev. Fathers T. Barry (Wagga) and P. McVeigh (Junee), chanters. There were also present on the sanctuary Rev. Fathers M. Hoyne (Wagga) and O. Clarke (Ganmain). His Lordship spoke feelingly of the deceased, whom, he stated, had led a saintly life. The funeral took place from the Cathedral in the afternoon. Every public body in the town was represented, and the cortege was a very lengthy one. The ceremonies at the graveside were conducted by his Lordship the Bishop, assisted by the Rev. Fathers Ryan, Barry and Hoyne. — R.I.P.

1904 July 1st Colac Herald Vic.

BISHOP MOORE: THE OBSEQUIES. The obsequies of the late Dr Moore, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ballarat, were celebrated on Wednesday morning, and later on the body was laid to rest in the vault of the cathedral, beside that of Ballarat's first bishop, Dr O'Connor During the service every class and creed were re presented in the large congregation. The cathedral was draped in mourning, the dominant colours being black and white, purple being introduced occasionally, as a tribute to the rank of the dead. The catafalque at the end of the main isle and near the entrance to the chancel bore purple drapery, relieved with gold braiding and gold crosses. - Beneath the canopy rested the oaken coffin, adorned with silver, having within the body of the deceased prelate, and without a mitre and crosier, the symbols of the bishop's office. Sitting silent and sad on the right of the catafalque were Sisters of Mercy in deep black, and on the left were white-veiled Children of Mary.

.In the chancel were Archbishop Carr; Bishop Corbett, of Sale Bishop Revill, Sandhurst; Dean Phelan, and a great number of priests representative of the whole of Victoria. The Rev Archdeacon Tucker represented the Church of England. Amongst those unable to attend, but who telegraphed regrets, was the Very Reverend Dr Higgins, Bishop of Rookhampton, Queensland, whose telegram read: "I deeply regret the lamented death of my dear reverend friend." Of laymen there were many prominent figures. In the reserved seats the municipal councils of Ballarat and Ballarat East and Sebastapool were represented by the mayors and councillors, and a number came from Melbourne. The office for the dead preceded the Requiem Mass, and was chanted by the Rev Father Walsh and the Rev Father O'Brien. In the mass itself, the Venerable Bishop of Sale, Dr Corbett, acted as celebrant, and the Rev Father Neylon as deacon, and the Rev Father Shanahan as sub-deacon. The selection of Fathers Neylon and Shanahan to officiate in the Requiem was peculiarly appropriate, since they assisted the late Archbishop Goold at the consecration of the late Bishop Moore in 1884. The noble music of the Mass, including the Kyrie Eleison, Sanctus Bonedictus, and Agnes Dei, was splendidly given by the choir, specially augmented for the occasion, under the direction of Mr Maurice West. Archbishop Carr at the conclusion of mass, address the congregation. He said that blessed is the bishop with the apostle, "I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice which the Lord, the Just Judge, will render to me in that day." Looking back on the 46 years of his ministry amongst them as priest and bishop, were they not persuaded that Bishop Moore had fought the good fight, not in strife or bitterness with words or with conduct,’ but the fight for the truth and justice and Christian education and sweet charity P They had but to look around them in the city of Ballarat and the diocese of Ballarat, and they would find evidence of his zeal and success, and the church in which they were assembled, the adjoining hall and the adjacent presbytery formed a remarkable record which would have established any ordinary man's reputation for laborious success. But if they widened the circle till it embraced the palace in which his predecessor. and himself lived, St. Patrick's College, the Loretto Convent, the Convent of Mercy, the Redemptorist Monastery, Christian Brothers' residence and schools, Dawson street Training College, and the other primary schools in and around the city, they would say, "Are they not abundant proof of life-long energy and devoted zeal ?" But if they widened the circle still more till it embraced the whole diocese, and till it included a considerable part of the archdiocese of Melbourne. in which he ministered from St. Francis to Kelior Sunbury and Gordons, they would find that everywhere abounded lasting monuments to the late Bishop's labour and self-sacrifice.

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The Late Bishop Moore.

DEATH OF A PIONEER PRELATE. BALLARAT LOSES A PROGRESSIVE BISHOP.

The news of the death of the pioneer prelate of Victoria, the Right Rev. Dr. Moore, Bishop of Ballarat, was received in Victoria with poignant regret by all classes (writes out- Melbourne correspondent). The announcement in the papers of Monday last came as a painful surprise to all who revered the departed prelate,- and they were all who know his sterling worth as one of the early band of ecclesiastics who have nobly done their share in laying broad and deep the

foundations of the faith in this, the youngest of the Christian nations of the earth. The Victorian press united in worthy tributes' of praise, tributes that proclaim how broadminded and sympathetic at heart are the organs of the sister State. The death is bv them regarded in the light of a national loss to Australia. The sorrow felt by citizens of all denominations in Ballarat is shared by, all true-hearted children of Australia. No word .had been received of the prelates approaching end. He had been only six weeks ill. Despite his age he was strong and hardy, 'but death claimed him, on Sunday evening. ' The cause was diabetes and general complications. Early last week it was known locally that his 'Lordship was ill. though he was not supposed to be in a critical condition, but on Saturday he grew worse, and recovery seemed hopeless. His Grace Archbishop Carr, who was summoned from Melbourne, arrived on Saturday evening and attended Dr. Moore in his last hours. At all the Masses in Ballarat on Sunday prayers were offered for the dying prelate, - the congregations being deeply moved. At the last Mass AT BALLARAT CATHEDRAL on 'Sunday Schubert's 'Adieu' was. played ?on the organ. and at Vespers the mournful tolling of the bell 'convoyed to the faithful the tidings that their beloved Bishop was no more. To I ho Rev. Father Kevin fell the. sad 1.!'-sk of announcing the death to the hushed congregation. The strains of the ?'Dead March' in 'Saul' were played by the oraaivs'j (Mr. flaydn West) at the close of ?Vesper-s. Perhaps one of the finest tributes paid to the distinguished prelate who has just passed away was. that of a Ballarat biographer, a writer whose knowledge .of Bishop. Moore could scarce be questioned. This was written, in a secular, paper : — 'He sought to have the old .world prejudices .consigned to the region of the 'forgotten past,' -and to train up his people to newer life in a more kindly atmosphere. To note the words which he himself used on an .occasion .when speaking on this subject, he. sought to teach his people to leave behind those' old ideas which tend 'to spread dissension amongst the people and set class against class: He was an' able administrator who aimed to place the diocese on a sound .basis, and, whose -.qualities of determination, .courage, and perseverance marked him as '- peculiarly adapted to steer clear of the trials and difficulties .which confront the pioneer ecclesiastic. Ever mindful of his .people's welfare, ho sought to keep pace with their requirements and manfully succeeded. Not .only this, but he won the respect and esteem of all citizens in the golden city, so much so that people of every persuasion lament -his loss as that of a warm-hearted citizen of Australia as well as a venerated prelate, one who gave the best of his years to the advancement of Australia as well as of the Church. Direct of speech, he was forcible as clear cut , in. .Enunciating his -views. -'''He yielded none of his principles his temperament forbade that. .

Born m Listowel, County Kerry; 71' years ago. Dr. Moore was educated' at All -Hallows' College, which has 'given to the Church many distinguished clerics. Ordained, in 1858. he went to Australia almost immediately. After a time in- Melbourne, under the then Bishop Dr. Goold, whose diocese comprised all Victoria, he was transferred to Keilor. These EARLY EXPERIENCES inured the young priest to a knowledge of the bush. There were no railways in. those days, and the priest was not infrequently called upon to spend days together in the saddle. It would astonish the- good people in the old land to learn that a priest might ride the length and breadth of Ireland in those days in -response to the call of duty! Dr. Moore did this duty. At Keilor he built a church that cost £3000 in lieu of a primitive structure previously there. When Archdeacon Shiel was promoted to Adelaide See, Father Moore was given his place in the Ballarat portion of Melbourne diocese. The contract for the present Cathedral was let by Father Moore for £22,500, which debt he cleared. He became Doan of Ballarat. and in 1873, when he visited Rome with Dr. Goold, Pius IX. conferred on him the honour of D.D. The growth of population induced Archbishop Goold to request in 1874 the new Sees of Ballarat and Bondigo, Dr. O'Connor being chosen first Bishop of Ballarat. With him Dr. Moore co-operated in advancing the new diocese in a spiritual and material sense. The withdrawal of State aid from de nominational schools resulted in the erection of many scholastic institutions in the diocese. For his share in this. Dr. O'Connor, on visiting Rome in 1882, obtained for him the title Monsignor. On the death of Dr. O'Connor in 1883 the late Bishop was appointed Administrator of the diocese. Shortly after celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination, to the priesthood news was received of his appointment to the Bishopric, an announcement received with great rejoicing. The ceremony was held in the Cathedral on 27th April. 1884 by Archbishop Goold and other Bishops. Dr. Moore infused a spirit of wise management into diocesan affairs. He was particularly zealous in promoting religious education, both primary and secondary schools studding the diocese. Churches, of course, and other institutions have also been built. And generous as the laity was, the Bishop was no less lavish of his acknowledgment of their loyalty. They were the best people, he believed, ever belonged to a diocese. In Ballarat alone A SUM OF £300,000 has been paid away, either in purchasing property or erecting now buildings. Extend these operations over about one-third of Victoria, area an idea will be formed of Dr. Moore's transactions during his episcopate. The latest addition, the new hall and presbytery near the cathedral, cost him many an anxious moment. He long recognized the need of the hall, but as he said on the occasion of the opening of the building: 'I recognised the ,need of the children with regard to religious education . I recognized the necessities of the poor and needy, and not until these were provided for could I proceed with the erection of this building.' Such was his aims throughout life the housing of the poor and needy and safeguarding the spiritual welfare of his flock. His one ambition was to leave the diocese free of debt to his successor, which was all ,but realised, save for the presbytery. In his capacity, as historian of the .Catholic Church in Australia, Cardinal Moran .pays .this handsome eulogy Dr. Moore , Much, also, of the progress which has 'been made in Ballarat diocese is due under God to .the. Labours of the present illustrious ,Bishop of ' Ballarat. who occupied the position of parish priest and Dean of 'Ballarat .before the now See. was created, 'and 'who was afterwards Vicar-General of the diocese, and it has been justly 'remarked that Dr. .O'Connor was extremely fortunate in having before him in Ballarat one who had so thoroughly identified himself with the cause of religion and education. and one who understood so well the circumstances of the Diocese and of the people as the Right Rev. Dr. Moore. But the advent of the new Bishop gave a great impulse to religion in the Diocese, and under his benign rule much progress was made.' A few statistics should serve, to show the growth of the diocese under his episcopacy. In 1883 there were 27 priests, at present there are 62; in 1883 there were five communities of nuns, at present there are 257 nuns; since '83 there have been IMPORTANT ADDITIONS to existing structures, as well as new buildings. There are now 25 districts; .53 stone or brick churches, 76 chapels and schools, 16 Brothers, 56 Primary schools, besides boarding schools, training college, St. Patrick's College. The consecration of St. Patrick's Cathedral was the most impressive of Dr. Moore's rule. With his death Australia' loses one. who loved her as only those love her who know the dangers, the trials, and tribulations of the pioneer, one who was a worthy son of that old land which has given of its best and most cherished children to aid in building the foundation of Christian faith in young Australia.

June 11th 1920 Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW

MONSIGNOR BUCKLEY

Short Illness Ends Fatally.

Monsignor Buckley died aged 70 years at Junee. on Wednesday night. He had been to Sydney, and returned to Junee on 5th June. 1920. On June 6th he was taken ill after saying Mass at lllabo, and rapidly grew worse. On Tuesday little hope was held out for his recovery, and was doubtful whether he would live through the night. On Wednesday morning Monsignor Buckley rallied, and there was such an improvement in his condition that his Lordship and Dr. Leahy returned to Wagga. The improvement in Monsignor Buckley's health was not maintained, and the end came somewhat suddenly about 0 o'clock on Wednesday morning- ..

Monsignor Buckley, was born at Listowel. near Tralee, County Kerry, lreland. After completing his education he came to Australia and joined the priests of the Goulburn diocese. He was curate at Wagga. under the late Very Rev. Father P. Dunne, who was then parish priest, his brother curate was Fr, Carr ? . Father Buckley formed lifelong friendships, not only in the ranks of his own churchgoers, but among all clauses and creeds in the community. For many years be had charge of the Junee district, and on the death of the Very Rev. Father Slattery, he look charge as parish priest of Wagga, and was also elevated to the position of Vicar General of the Goulburn diocese, and became consulters to his Lordship, Dr. Gallagher, between whom and Monsignor Buckley a strong bond of affection existed. On the creation of the new Wagga diocese. Monsignor Buckley accepted from the Right Rev. Dr. Dwyer, the choice of parishes, he selected his old parish of, Junee and returned here about two years ago.'

17 June 1920

Death of Monsignor Buckley. Freeman’s Journal NSW

1 The Venerabie Vicar-General of Wagga's Distinguished Career, ; , Riverina Mourns a Lov^d Pioneer Priest.

Tire sad news of the death, at Junee of the revered Vicar-General of the VVagga dibcesa, the Right Rev. Mgr. M. Buckley, caused profound sorrow throughout the State of New South Wales, and particularly in the Ri v«rina district, where tba deceased

priest was loved and revered by all classes. His death was a great shock to his legion of friends. He endeared himself to his Bishop and priests of the diocese, and his death will be a great loss to the Ca thoKo community. His death makes the second amongst the priests since the formation of tho new diocese of Wagga. Monsignor Buckley had been to Syd ney, and returned to Junee on June 8. On the following day he was taken ill after Baying Mass at Illabo, and rapidly grew worse. On Tuesday little hope was held out tor his re covery, and it was doubtful whether he would live through the night. Dr. Button, of Junes, was called in, and later Dr. Leahy, of Wagga, t- tended in consultation. On Tuesday afternoon his Lordrtiip Dr. J. W. Dwyer, Bishop of Wagga, also motored to Junee. On Wednes day morning Monsignor Buckley ral lied, and there was such an improve ment in his condition that his Lordship and Dr. Leahy returned to Wagga. The improvement in Monsignor Buck

ley's health was not maintained, and the end came somewhat suddenly about 9 o'clock. Monsignor Buckley, who was over 70 years of age, was born at Listowel, near Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. After completing his education he camo to Australia and joined the pnests of theGoulburn diocese. His first station was aa curate at Wagga, under the late Very Rev. Father P. Dunne, who was then parish priest. Bis brother curate was the late la ther Oarr. In those early dayB he was a popular figure in Wagga, where he was recog nised as a keen sportsman. As a horseman there were few better riders in the district. He won numerous, prizes at Wagga and ' district Shows with hiB hunters and hacks. He was also a good shot with the gun, and he - owned some well-brad coWng dogs The boys of old St. -Michael's, and the girls, of St. Eugene's will recall happy associations when they had nis willing assistance in their English and French studies. Father Buckley, as he then was, formed life-long friendships, not only in the ranks of his. own church goers but amongst all classes and creeds in

the community. For many years ho had charge of the Junee district, and on tha death of the Very Rev. Father Slattery, he took charge as parish priest at Wagga, and was also elevat ed to the position of Vicar-General of tho Goulbura diocese, and he became ona of the consultors to his Lordship, Dr. Gallagher, between whom and Monsignor Buckley a strong bond of affection existed. On the creation of the new Wagga diocese Monsignor Buckley accepted from the Right Rev. Dr. Dwyer-, the choice of parishes. He selected his old parish of Junee, and returned there about two years ago. SOLEMN OBSEQUIES. The remains of the deceased priest were taken to St. Joseph's Church, and lay m state on Thursday, and a bolemn Requiem Mass was celebrated there on Friday, which was attended by some forty priests and hundreds of parishioners. The spacious church was not nearly large enough to hold che immense throng, and many had to re main outside. Thd celebrant was n* Lordship Dr. Dwyer (Bifhop of Wag ga), the Rev. Father Carey (Gunda gai) was deacon j Rev. Father R. O' Dea (Leeton), sub-deacon \ Rev. Fa ther John Bonnar, master of cere monies; chanters, Rev. Father T. Barry (Wagga) and Rev. Father P. J. O'ReiHy (Tocumwal). During the Mass the Right Rev. J. Gallagher, D.D., Bishop of Goulburn, occupied uv additional throne on tba sanctuary. The following are the names of the -priests who formed the choir: — Rov. Father James, C.P. (Superior Passion ist Retreat, Goulburn), Rev. Father Howse, O.SS.R. (Galong Monastery), Very Rev. Dean O'Shaughnessy, P.P. (Cootamundra), Very Rev. Dean Hen nessey, P.P. (Young), Rev. Fathers P. Hickey (Corowa), D. Griffin (Murrum burrah), W. Cahill (Adm., Goulburn), J. Leonard (Yass), J. Sharkey (Tu mut), J. Kennedy (Young), W. Slat tery (Adm., Albury), T. Slattery (Dio cesan Inspector), P. Hanrahan (Lock hart), E. Laide (Temora), G-. Shan non (Wyalong), P. Gahan (Urana), T. Mullins (Ardlethan), O. Clarko (Ganmain), P. J. O'Reilly (Tocirn wal), T. Ryan (Henty), R. O'Daa (Leeton), J. Holken (Wagga), T. Barry (Wagga), J. Galvin (Albury), J. Garragher (Temora), J. De-eniha:i (Tumut), M. Carey (Gundagai) and Rev. Brother Garvey (Wagga). The final absolution at the church was pronounced by hi9 Lordship Dr. Dwyer, who said:— 'It is my painful duty to ask you, my dear Fathers and

brethren', to pray for the soul of your benefactor, Monsignor Buckley, who was also a Domestic Prelate of his Holiness.. It is not my intention this morning to talk of the late Mon Monsignor. On tho occasion of tho Month's Mind an opportunity will be given to someone else to portray his life. His loss will be felt by bis pari shioners, by the priests of the diocese, and by me. I first met Monsignor when a boy of ten years, and ho has not varied in the slightest aince. Zea lous and energetic, he was a tower of strength to me, a young and inexperi enced Bishop. His long exporienco and prudence were very useful in sur mounting our difficulties. He enjoyed the confidence of his people. He loved bis people and was loved in return. He enjoyed tha respect and esteem of all classes and creeds.' The funeral moved from the Pres bytery shortly after 12 o'clock, and nevar in the history of the town has there been seen such a large and re presentative following at a funeral. After the Bishops and priests came over a hundred scholars from St. Joseph's school. Then representatives of the Waratah and Rover Football Clubs; and representatives of other public bodies. Amongst the foremost in the procession were the Rev. H. Staples (Church .of England) and tr.o Rev. B. D. Morris (Presbyterian). Bros. H. M'Donough, P. J. Maloney, P. J. O'Reilly represented St. Mi chael's branch H.A.CB. Society, Wagga; Mr. J. Horan, District Rail way Superintendent, was also present, as well as representatives of the pas toral and commercial interests. Dr. Bulton and Or. Leahy, the de ceased's medical attendants, were both at the funeral. In the absence in Sydney of the Mayor (Aid. J. E. Hoad), the Muni cipal Council was represented by Aid. O. J. O'Sullivan, . Aid. Essel Hoad, and Mr. P. J. Griffin (Town Clerk). The Shire Council was represented by Cr. Walter HefPernan and Mr. .1. B. Nugent. The pall-bearers were Mr. Thos. J. A. Fitzpatrick, A. Worthmgton, W. D. HefFernan, D. Hprgan, D. Heffer nan, M. Delaney, T. J. Moloney. AT THE GRAVESIDE. His Lordship Dr. Gallagher, who of ficiated at the graveside, said: 'You people have lost a good pastor, friend and father; I have lost an old friend of forty years' standing. It is now about forty years since your last pastor came as assistant to Dr. Bir mingham, after to Dr. M'Alroy ^ at Wagga. Wagga parish then contained the now flourishing parishes of Coota mundra, Wyalong, Temora, Ardlethan, Leeton, Narrandera, Ganmain, Coola mon and Junee. Buildings have been erected in Junee — namely, the con vent, school and presbytery — evidences of his practical zeal and energy for his people. He loved the children as the very apple of his eve. He was not the friend and counsellor of the Sis ters, btit was always prepared to assist in their material work. This is a day of sadness; it is also a day of joy. be cause your pastor has finished nis fight and has fo?en called to receive the crown of eternal glory. Your pastor, by hiR mature judgment and prudence, was of great assistance to his brother priests. It is your duty to pray for your pastor.'* Dr. Gallagher was visibly affected, a-nd.his voice faltered on several occa eoions.

Fr Mce Lane Kilmorna

16 April 1929

FATHER MAURICE LANE.

The death occurred recently at Roma, Queensland, of Father Maurice Lane, who was n frequent contributor to many newspapers on subjects dealing with the bush people and bush Father Lane wrote under the non-de-plume of "Alestor," and many of his articles appealed In the "Outdoor Australian" section of the "Sydney Mail " He was well qualified to write on the subjects mentioned, for he had resided for many years in the outback districts of Queensland.

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21 March 1929 Catholic Press NSW

QUEENSLAND NOTES.

Death Notable Queens land Priest. REV. FATHER M. LANE.

THE LATE FATHER M. LANE.

General regret is felt throughout a great part of' Queensland hi the death of Rev. Father Maurice Lane, parish priest of Ipswich-road, which occurred in a private hospital at Roma on Wednesday, the 13th inst. Deceased had been in indifferent health for some considerable time, and recently made a temporary change of parishes with the Rev. Father J. Troy, of Roma, in the hope that the sojourn in the dry Western climate would prove beneficial. On Saturday lie be came so ill that it was thought advisable to remove him to a private hospital, but, notwithstanding the efforts made to revive him, lie gradually sank and died. The late

priest's brother, Dr. Morgan Lane, was telegraphed for, and was on his way to Roma, by special train, on Tuesday night, when the news of his brother's death reached him at Toowoomba. The remains of the late Father Lane were conveyed to Brisbane by train. A Cultured Priest. The late Father Lane was a cultured priest. Born Kilmorna, Listowel, County Kerry, a little over 50 years ago, and educated in the seminary there, he was subsequently sent on to Maynooth College, where, after a brilliant course, he was ordained priest, and destined for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, where he arrived about 28 years ago. His principal appointment there was to the parish of Flemington, where he served as assistant for a couple of years. Finding the Southern climate too severe on his health, he applied to the late Bishop Higgins for a place in the Diocese of Rockhampton. This the Bishop, with the concurrence of Most Rev. Dr. Carr, Archbishop of Melbourne, granted, and Father Lane was appointed assistant to the Rev. Father O'Keefe, in the parish of Hughcnden. Subsequently he was for several years Administrator of the parish of Mt. Morgan, and later parish priest of Longreach. In 1911 and 1912 Father Lane paid a prolonged visit to Europe, spending most of the time with his friends in Ireland. Bishop Duhig was transferred to Brisbane as Coadjutor Arch bishop in 1912, and Father Lane, who had originally been ordained for the Diocese of Kerry, expressing a wish to return to Australia, Dr. Duhig obtained for him an appointment from the late Archbishop Dunne. For several years Father Lane worked under the late Dean Andrew Horan, in the parish of Ipswich. During that time he built the handsome brick church at Booval. On the death of the late Archbishop Dunne, Monsignor Byrne was promoted to the office of Vicar-General, and appointed parish priest of Ipswich. His place as Administrator of St. Stephen's Cathedral, was taken by Father Lane, a post which he held for about seven years, until he was appointed to succeed the late Father James Gallagher as parish priest of Ipswich-road. Heart Always with the Bush People. The late Father Lane was a very devoted priest. He was an excellent speaker, and possessed literary gifts of a high order. From the very beginning of his career in Australia he was a contributor in prose and poetry to several magazines. His favourite penname was 'Alastair, ' and over it he contributed very readable matter to several journals. He was reputed to be one of the best Burns scholars in Australia, and his lectures to the Caledonian Society and other bodies were looked forward to with deep interest. He was a member of the Authors and Artists' Society in Brisbane, and a constant contributor to the 'Catholic Press' and other Catholic newspapers. In 1922 Father Lane received the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifiee from the Holy Father for meritorious work. The deceased priest was greatly esteemed among all sections of the people. Of a very genial and hospitable disposition he made friends everywhere, but, although of late years his life was passed

principally in the city his heart was always with the bush people he had served so well. The Obsequies. . St. Stephen's Cathedral held a great congregation on Friday morning, and reverent crowds thronged the streets to pay their last tribute to the memory of the late Father Lane. Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., the celebrant being Rev. Father M. Jordan; master of ceremonies, Rev. Father T. O'Connor; deacon, Rev. Father A. Simmington (Rockhampton); sub deacon, Rev. Father J. Concannon. His Grace Archbishop Duhig presided. The chief mourners were Dr. and Mrs. Morgan Lane, Master Dan Lane, Mrs. D. O'Hara, and Mr. J. O'Hara. The panegyric was preached by his Graco the Archbishop, who took for his text, 'Jesus said to her, Thy brother shall rise again.'' 'The hand of Divine Providence,' he said, 'has made another notable gap in the ranks of our diocesan priesthood, and to-day we are laying to rest a priest still in the prime of life, whose gifts of soul and intellect eminently fitted him for his sacred duties.' For some years the late Father Lane had been depressed about the state of his health, and he gradually grew weaker, and died peacefully fortified by all the rites -of Holy Church. Poetic Enthusiasm. Born on soil hallowed by the footprints of saints and scholars, in that county of south-western Ireland that gave to an oppressed people the great framer of Catholic Emancipation, Daniel O'Connell, Father Lane in his early boyhood turned his yearning young heart to God, and determined, with .the help of Divine grace, to emulate the spirit of those great and saintly men who had preached the faith of Christ at home, and scattered it far and wide among the children of the Gael abroad. His plastic mind received early impressions of the chequered history of his native land. Its literature, and particularly its poetry, became a favourite study with him, a study which was

facilitated by the atmosphere of his native surroundings, and the companionship of gifted students and professors in the colleges. That love of literature and poetry grew until it might be said to have become a passion with him. It was not confined to the works of his own countrymen, but extending far beyond his native shores widened with the years. He gave way to no Scotsman in his admiration for Robert Burns and his knowledge of his works. Nor was he second to any native-born Australian in his enthusiasm over her poet sons. Only this week the hand that is now still in death wrote for the diocesan organ a splendid tribute to the late George Essex Evans. Loved Bush People. His Grace then traced the history of Father Lane, and said that cultured as he was, he felt much more at home among the people of an outback township, from whom he gathered immense bushlore, than he would have among the residents of a city. All sections of the people in their little Western township looked forward to his periodical visits, for they brightened the whole community. Every swagman was a beloved fellow-being, and a literary mine of romance and anecdote. He had pre-eminently the quality of human sympathy. The Archbishop told how he had seen the late Father Lane, hundreds of times, stop and converse with persons in all classes of life, with swagmen, road-workers, and with little children. The miners at Mt. Morgan knew his loving care during his pastorate of that centre. Yet, while neglecting no person in his flock, he paid strict attention to his spiritual duties. Especially did he work for the little children. He built schools for them, assisted them with their studies, and was the constant friend of the Sisters and Brothers who taught them; He used every means at his disposal to help them, and was himself most generous for the benefit of his flock. 'I have often wondered,' said his Grace, 'how he could have had the means to do so much. I can honestly say that as long as I knew Father Lane, he never failed to help

any person in distress who came to his door.' Present at the Requiem. Among the clergy present were: Right Rev. Monsignori W. Lee and J. Byrne, Very Rev. Dean P. Brady, Rev. Fathers D. O'Keefe, D. Aherne, J. A. Bucas, J. McCann, P. Fagan, F. J. Skelly (Roma), J. Dowling, V. Fitzgerald, F. Masterson, J. Wheeler, J. I. Bossence, J. O'Connell, F. O'Connell, Walsh, M. Collins, C.SS.R., M. Irvine, J. Stapleton, F. J. Duffy, C.SS.R., J. M. Monagle, B. Gorman, P. Finnerty, D. Dee, E. Keating, J. McDerniott, J. O'Callaghan, I. Power, J. McCarthy, J. C. O'Reilly, J. Humphries, W. Hogan, R. J. Murphy, S.J., J. Troy, O; Steele, E. Stan away, B. Oarmichael, J. Ainsworth, S.M., J. Portley, J. Isaac, Perkins, M.S.C., J. O'Leary, J. Little, .S.J., and Rev. Dr. J. English. Among others attending were the Chief Justice (Hon. J. W. Blair), representing Mr. Justice Macrossan and Mr. Justice Webb, Mr. W. Bertram (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly), and Mr. P. W. Shannon. The funeral procession moved from St. Stephen's Cathedral for Nudgee Cemetery, where the last prayers were read by the Archbishop. Many were the beautiful floral tributes, and a large number of per sons attended, both to express their sorrow as individuals, and as representatives of various organization and institutions. The Southern Division of the H.A.C.B. Society was represented by Messrs. P. Scott, M. J. Gallagher, and P. Gaffney. Others pre sent were Messrs. S. Kelly (St. Joseph's H.A.C.B. Society), D. Reardon and L. Grealey (Ipswich-road H.A.C.B. Society), and E. Colclough (Queensland Authors and Artists' Association). — R.I.P.

RIGHT REV. MONSIGNOR MCCARTHY.

CREATION OF MONSIGNORI. His Grace the Archbishop of Brisbane has announced that the Holy Father has raised to the status of Domestic Prolate, with the dignity of Monsignor, Rev. Dean J. F. McCarthy, P.P. (Maryborough), and Rev. Father M. Baldwin, P.P. (Bunda borg). Monsignor McCarthy. Monsignor McCarthy has been three years in Maryborough, having been for some years at St. Brigid's, Red Hill, Brisbane. He now has been 32 years in Queensland, during which time he was stationed at Blackall, Southport, Red Hill, and Mary borough, having taken charge of the lat ter place in 1926. There he built a new presbytery at a cost of £3600. He also trans formed the old parish girls' school into a fine parish hall. Later, he established a new church at Mt. Bauplc, at a cost of £1100, and enlarged and embellished the church at Pialba. He has always had at heart the good of the children, and so he has loved to. facilitate the work of their education. Since his advent to Maryborough he has greatly improved the Christian Brothers' School and residence. The convent building

has recently been painted, and the whole group of parish buildings now look at their best.

NZ TABLET 21 Jan 1887

Douglas Blacker has granted his Knockanure tenantry a reduction of 25 per cent., on the judicial rents. The Knight of Glin has granted a reduction of 15 per cent, on the March gale of '86 to those tenants who did not get judicial rents fixed. Mr. Chetwood has given his Ahawilk tenants an abatement of 40 per cent. Henry D. Spread grants 20 per cent, reduction to his Broadford House tenants. Mrs. James gives her Tallaha tenants 20 per cent. The O'Grady tenants demand reductions varying from 30 to 50 per cent and have refused 15 per cent.

NZ TABLET 4-3-1892

Sunday week a meeting was held in the chapel-yard at Knockanure, for the purpose of forming a branch of the Irish National Federation, and was well attended by the farmers and labourers of the surrounding districts who formally established the branch. Officers will be elected next meeting.

NZ TABLET: 11 July 1890

James C. O'Sullivan presided at the recent meeting of the Knockanure League, and the following resolution passed That, having heard Exterminator T. W. Sandes, of Sallowglin, is again offering the farm of the evicted tenant, Cornelius O'Connor, for applotments to labourers, we warn any who will be so base as to aid the exterminator in robbing the evicted tenant of what honestly belongs to him that he is the worst enemy of the National cause, and any so offending will incur the censure of the Nationalists of this parish that we congratulate our worthy and indefatigable representative, Edward Harrington, through whose exertions the notorious Pasha of North Kerry, George Sandes, had been removed from the Commission of the Peace.

EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE

CASE. Kellehar Ryan case Kilflynn 31 May 1876

Bendigo Advertiser Vic.

The oft-adjourned and now celebrated maintenance case of Mary Costello v. James Costello was again before the City Police Court yester day, and finally disposed of. Mr. Clark (the mayor), and Messrs Bayne and O'Brien, Js.P.,

presided; and the solicitors engaged were Mr

Rymer for plaintiff, and Mr. Wrixon for defendant. Before touching upon the evidence, it may be as well to recapitulate the leading facts shortly. The defendant is a small fanner at or near Sweeney's Creek. Two years ago he met the plaintiff, who represented that she was a single woman; and being in want of a wife he married her. They lived together tranquilly for a year after this, and then a man named Edmund Kelleher suddenly turned up and declared that he was the woman's husband, having married her before she left Ireland in 1865. By this time Mrs. Costello was enciente, and husband No. 1, appreciating the awkward position of affairs, bade the family party a sorrowful adieu, and disappeared as mysteriously as he came. Costello's happiness was now irretrievably shattered, and, after

a time, he refused to support Mrs. C. any longer

Meanwhile, the latter gave birth to a child, and

having no means of her own she brought this

action for maintenance against the deluded farmer. The case was first brought before the court on the 2nd instant, on which occasion she swore that she never told the lockup-keeper, Senior-constable Balfour, what he affirmed in evidence, that she had said to him that Kellehar was indeed her husband, but she was "young and foolish then." [It should here be interpolated that the senior-constable's evidence was objec ted to by the defence, as neither Kellehar or Costello were present when the woman informed him of this. Kellehar had just previously been asking the lockup-keeper for " advice " as to what he should do in the circumstances, un known to Costello, who was standing on the opposite footpath with Mrs. C. waiting for him to rejoin them, and upon Balfour recommend ing him to see Detective Alexander, and lay the facts before him, he went off on his mission with Costello, leaving his wife behind. It was at this juncture that Constable Balfour beckoned to the woman, and asked if it was true what Kellehar had said, that she was his wife.] The case was then adjourned for a fortnight to give the defendant time to find out Kellehar's where abouts; but at the expiration of that period nothing further had been heard of him, although Costello went to Melbourne and conducted his enquiries in person throughout the fortnight's adjournment. A Melbourne constable, named

Timothy Loughnan, who had known the woman from her childhood, and had also known Kelle har, was, however, found, and brought up to Sandhurst to give evidence. He stated that her maiden name was Mary Ryan. Her family lived in Kililyn, county Kerry, Ireland; and in 1867 she came out to this colony. Kellehar came out six months before her, and when she arrived he told him (Coustable Loughnan, who was on duty at the Immigration Depot, when the woman went there as a "new chum ") that he was married to her at home shortly before he left for Australia. After this evidence had been taken the case

was again adjourned for a week, and then it was further adjourned, in the absence of the Mayor, till yesterday. Mr. Wrixon was desirous of re opening the cross-examination of the plaintiff,

but Mr. Rymer strongly objected to that being

permitted, and at length Mr. Wrixon called her as one of his own witnesses. She deposed that she was born in ---, County Limerick. Her father's name was John Callaghan, and he was a tradesman, but she could not say what par ticular trade he followed, as he died when she was very young. After his death her family re moved to County Kerry. Witness would be about eight years old then. At 19 years of age she left Kerry. The Rev. Father Martin McMahon never celebrated a marriage between her and Kellehar. She fully understood the nature of an oath, and she would swear that she never was married to that man. How she came to know Kellehar was that he killed a man at Kerry. (Laughter.) She never introduced him to Mr. Costello when he came to Sandhurst as her brother. Constable Loughnan, who gave evidence on the last occasion that the case was before the Court, was wrong in saying that she was born at Kilflyn, in Kerry, and that her father's name was Ryan. On arriving at the colony she went to the Immigration Depot, where the met Kellehar and his cousin. It was there that Loughnan saw them, but Kellehar never said in his presence that she was his (Kellehar's) wife. Leaving the depot she went to McMahon's boarding-house in Williams-street. Kellehar did not pay for her board there. She was not, and she would swear positively, that she was not in service at a Mr. Kulclough's, Broadmeadows,

from 12th February, 1863, to 30th August, 1869.

She was at Western Port, however, for thirteen months, in service, after which she went to Lancefield. Never stopped with Kellehar's cousin in Melbourne. Witness did not know, of her own knowledge, that Kellehar went to New Zealand, but heard him say so to her husband, Costello. Never received any money from him, nor any communication whatever, from New Zealand. Saw Kellehar when he first came to the colony, some seven years ago, and then latterly at her husband's farm. Could not think what brought him up to her place. She never told Senior-constable Balfour at the lock-up that she had married Kellehar in Ireland when she was "young aud foolish." Although he swore that when the case was first before the court she did not tell him so, and she would flatly contradict it. At Frawley's, Emu Creek, she had a few minutes conversation with Kelle har outside the door, away from her husband. Witness neither introduced him as her brother,

nor as an old friend from home, to defendant.

Subsequently she came into Sandhurst with her husband and Kellehar, and when the two latter were crossing the street from the lock-up, the keeper, Senior-constable Balfour, beckoned her, and asked if it was true that Kellehar, and not Costello, was her true husband. She replied, "No." Never replied in the manner stated by the constable. In a moment of anger she did

tell Costello, after being provoked a good deal,

that Kellehar was her husband. A fortnight after the letter produced (signed Edmund Kellehar) was received by defendant, the latter showed it to her, and read it. Part of it was true, but part was false. [Mr. Rymer here ob jected to the letter being dragged in as evidence when there was no proof of its genuineness.] Father Moore never got an extract from the books at home that she had been married to Kellehar, that she was aware of.

James Costello, the defendant, was next

examined, and deposed that he unfortunately

got introduced to this woman, and a marriage was solemnized between them at Emerald Hill in June, 1874. He did not know the man Kellehar at all till he came to Sandhurst about twelve months ago. Witness was working on

his farm when a message came from his neigh

bor, John Frawley, to come over to him, as

there was a friend of his there waiting to see

him. He at once went to Frawley's place and found Kellehar, Frawley, and his " missus" waiting for him in the paddock. Mrs. Costello accompanied witness, and, upon approaching, Kellehar went up to her and said " Good day, Mary." He spoke, in fact, before she had time to say anything to him. To witness he did not give his name, nor did be address witness by his name. It was about three-quarters of a mile to Frawley's house, and they all walked on towards it with out further ceremony. Kellehar walked with witness, and the others followed close behind. Anything that was said by the two former could

have been heard easily by the plaintiff. Kel

lehar began the conversation by saying that he had had a great job in finding out his (defen dant's) " missus." He had advertised, then got her photograph, and last of all a copy of her marriage lines at Emerald Hill, testifying to her marriage with witness. As he said this Kellehar produced the photograph of witness's wife. Nothing more was said between them till they reached the house, when Kellehar showed Frawley the copy of plaintiff's mar riage lines, and the latter read them over

to witness. Plaintiff was present through out this singular interview, and said not a word, but afterwards she called Kellehar outside, and

they conversed together privately for nearly an hour. When they rejoined Frawley and witness they all sat down to dinner, and, after finishing that repast, they accompanied witness back to his place, which they reached about four o'clock in the evening. Kellehar, meanwhile, was very restless, and witness asked him what was the matter, whereupon plaintiff took him (Kellehar)

outside. After some persuasion on the part of

Frawley and plaintiff, he was induced to remain

overnight "under his sister's roof." Next

morning, witness took him and plaintiff in his

trap to town (Sandhurst) and they put up at Doyle's hotel, in Market-square. During the

drive witness overheard his wife speaking in a low voice to her " brother" (for so she had re presented Kellehar to be to witness) about some

"crime" he had committed in Ireland. Upon arriving at Doyle's, Kellehar proposed that they should go over to the Police Court and see what was going on there. Witness assented, and proceeded lo stable his horse, but when he came out, he found that Kellehar was not in the hotel as he thought. Presently he discovered that he was over at the lock-up, speaking to Senior- constable Balfour. In a few minutes he joined witness, and asked him to accompany him to his friend's, Detective Alexander's, house, on the hill. Witness at once complied, and they went there, but found that Alexander was not at home. They then returned to the hotel, where they had a drink, and shortly afterwards proceeded to the railway station. Kellehar never said a word, but simply intimated his intention of going to Melbourne. The woman bade him good-bye very coolly; Kellehar stepped into the train, and that was the last that witness saw of him. Witness could not understand what all this meant, and he asked plaintiff what Kellehar was to her; was he her step-brother? "No," she replied. " he is only a relation." Much dis satisfied, witness determined to see Detective Alexander himself, but upon going there he found that he had not yet returned. He then went to the lockup-keeper, and the latter told him that Kellehar claimed the woman as his wife. It was only now that he discovered the deception that had been practised upon him, and but for having to take in some crops which were still standing he would have left the farm at once. Two months later on he told her, in Father Moore's presence, to give up her child and go her own way, but she refused lo leave the place. Witness then left the farm for a time; then she herself disappeared for six months, and two months ago came back again. Meanwhile, Father Moore wrote home to Ireland about the

supposed first marriage. A few days after Kel

lehar left Sandhurst witness received the letter produced, dated Melbourne:-" Mr. Costello,- Sir,-I am sorry to have to inform you that I am your wife's first husband. We have been married about ten years," &c.

The Rev. Father Moore, of Sandhurst, next gave evidence that in reply to his letter concern ing this matter he had received from Ire land, information that the Rev. Father Mac mahon, who was supposed to have married the plaintiff to Kellehar, had died, but his successor, the parish priest, had sent him an extract of a marriage which was solem nised between one Kellehar and one Ryan at about the time when it was alleged plaintiff was first married. The answer to witness's let ter was in substance confirmatory of Kellehar's supposed letter; but there were numerous fami lies in County Kerry bearing the names of Kel lehar and Ryan.

This closed the case pro and con, and after a

few minutes' consultation the bench decided in

favor of the plaintiff, by making an order for the payment of 10s a week for twelve months, and granting the plaintiff £6 7s 6d costs, recover able by distress; in default imprisonment for fourteen days. Their worships also required defendant to find a surety of £25 that he would not neglect his payments.

STACK ACTOR SF Call 4 Dec 1907

INSANE ACTOR TRIES TO SCALE STEEL WORK

Eludes Pursuers, Who Take Him in Custody at Theatre’s Door

STOCKTON, Dec. 3 1907 .Twelve police officers and attendants of the local state asylum for the Insane chased John Stack, at one time a well known vaudeville star and member of a prominent family of Santa Cruz, through the streets of Stockton to capture and return him to his cell in the hospital.

Early yesterday Stack eluded the attendants and escaped to the business section. At times he is violent, especially if refused any request, and as it was feared that some tragedy would result from his escape a" general warning was sent out to beware of a man dressed in asylum garb. Several times the pursuers located Stack, but he evaded them.

Once he was found trying to scale the steel frame of a building under construction. Finally he was caught at the Alisky theatre, where he was trying to borrow enough money to bring him back to Santa Cruz, where he claimed his parents manage the Santa Cruz opera house. After a battle with the attendants he was captured.

SF Call 28 May 1911

WOMAN OF 101 YEARS IS DEAD IN THIS-CITY

Mrs. Ellen O'Leary Came From New York in 1861

Mrs. Ellen O'Leary, a native of County Limerick. Ireland, died in this city yesterday at the age of 101. she came to San Francisco with her husband, William O'Leary. a carpenter, in 1861 from New York. Two sons, Patrick and Matthew O'Leary, and nine grandchildren—James, William, Frank, V. J. Joseph and Arthur O'Leary, and Mrs. P. A. O Connell, Mrs. P. O'Donnell and Mrs. G. F. Galinder, survive.

O'LEARY, In this city. May 26. 1911, Ellen O'Leary, beloved mother of Patrick and Matthew O Leary, and grandmother of James. William. Frank. V. J. Joseph and Arthur O'Learv and Mrs P. O Donnell. Mrs. P. O' Connell and Mrs. G. F. Gallindo, a native of County Limerick. Ireland, aged 95 years 5 months and 2 days.

MULVIHILL

Correction.

In article number one about the Stoker

Mayor, in Issue # 25, Vol. 3, No.1, Spring 2012 , we

incorrectly noted the mayor’s parents to be Denis and Carroll

Mulvihill. After continued research in Ireland, it is now

known that his parents were Nicolas and Mary (née

Carroll).

Catherine tells us “We did confirm their names on a

marriage and death certificate and baptismal documents on

their four children, three of whom came over to the U.S.

One of course is the Stoker, his brother Cornelius, and later a

sister, Honora. The oldest son, Martin stayed behind to

manage the farm and land with Nicolas and the mother

Mary-Carroll. Martin, the oldest sibling of the Stoker, died

on September 28, 1876 at the young age of 38, two years

after Nicolas died. Nicolas was born in 1796 and died on

April 14, 1874. They were from the Townland of Leitrim

Middle in the Listowel region, Co. Kerry. They farmed land

in several different towns all over Kerry. We have no

information on our great-great-great-grandparents who lived

in the 1700's. Not enough time to research that! No

documents were found with their information. Denis and I

will have to continue our sleuthing at another

7 Nov 1903 Boston College Sacred Heart Review

http://newspapers.bc.edu/cgi-bin/bostonsh?a=d&d=BOSTONSH19031107-01.2.17

An interesting feature of the elections on Tuesday last was the re-election of Mayor Dennis Mulvihill, the " stoker mayor" of Bridgeport, Conn. With him practically the entire Democratic ticket was carried into office. Mayor -Mulvihill defeated George E. Hill, the Republican candidate, by 2,182 votes in the greatest poll in the city's history. Ten out of the twelve aldermen chosen this year are Democrats.

Dec 21 1901 True Witness and Catholic Chronicle

Mulvihill

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1888&dat=19011221&id=NuomAAAAIBAJ&sjid=V2ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=3977,6777524

Denis Mulvihill worked as a stoker in a factory for 28 years since arriving in America from Ireland, started at 4.30am and worked till 6pm, Six years ago he was elected Alderman and was later elected Mayor with 3,000 majority.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn., Nov. 3. 1903. Mayor Dennis Mulvihill, known as the "stoker Mayor," was carried in a triumphal procession to-night during the celebration of his re-election. Mulvihill defeated George E. Hill (R.) by 7181

NY TIMES:

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F00A15F93A5414728DDDAE0994D9415B818CF1D3

Mayor aged 58 when elected Mayor Bridgpoet, got job as stoker in 1871.

MAYOR MULVIHILL

Denis Mulvihill, Stoker Mayor

Part 5

by Catherine Mulvihill-Gatesman

Stories passed on to me about the Stoker Mayor by my father,

Denis F. Mulvihill and my mother, Alice Moore-Mulvihill

My father, third generation of the Denis F. Mulvihill men, was

living on Noble Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the early

1920’s with his grandparents, Denis and Elizabeth Lee-

Mulvihill, my great-grandparents. My Dad had fond memories

of the “Stoker Mayor” during the mayor’s later years. The

Stoker would ask Dad to read for him, his eyes aging and

failing. As my brother Denis mentioned in previous articles

about the mayor, he loved to read. Dad told me that it was very

frustrating for him to be unable to read well. It was still

important for him to “keep up” even in his late eighties. My

Dad was the “Stoker’s” eyes. Dad spent many a night reading

to his grandfather.

When I was a young woman raising my own family, I would

ask Dad about the great-grandparents I had never met. Dad and

I had several conversations about the “Stoker Mayor”. As my

Dad would talk, I could hear the respect and admiration he

expressed about the “Stoker”. It saddened Dad to watch him

age, especially his inability to read. My great-grandfather

taught my Dad to carry the coal carefully from the basement to

fuel the furnace of their home in Bridgeport. Then he

proceeded to teach him how to stoke the fire and keep the house

on Noble Avenue warm. I remember Dad saying to me, “I

don’t know how he did that for a living for so many years.

Grandpa Denis is the reason I went to Yale University, learned

the importance of reading and education and for the

perseverance to succeed in my own life.” My great-grandfather

made a big impact on my Dad’s life and now that I know so

much about him, his great strong Irish qualities will always

have a positive impact on my life.

My mother Alice Moore-Mulvihill recently passed away one

month short of her 96th birthday. We celebrated her life in April

on her 96th. Several years ago after my Dad passed away, she

told me that she remembered seeing a photo of the mayor riding

in an open vehicle with the President of the United States.

However, Mom did not remember which President or what year

in the 1900’s. Unfortunately, we have no documentation or

photo of this event for proof. (My brother and I will be

researching this one.) Mom said Great-Grandpa Denis was

loved by everyone who knew him and that our Dad loved him

like a father. How sad for my siblings and me that we never

met or knew this fascinating and successful immigrant from

Tralee! He passed in 1930 way before our parents met.

There were several sayings associated with our greatgrandfather

as mayor of Bridgeport. The one which impresses

me the most is “Rugged Honesty”. My father emphasized

throughout my childhood that “Honesty is the best policy.”

Now I know where his strong ethic of honesty came from.

During my tenure of eleven years instructing and teaching

male and female inmates, the famous quote inscribed on my

whiteboard was “Honesty is the best policy.” Little did I

know that my great-grandfather was the reason Dad taught me

this. Three generations and one hundred years later, my greatgrandfather

was making a difference and influencing many

through the teachings of his great-granddaughter.

This is the final article on the “Stoker Mayor of Bridgeport”.

Until my brother Denis and I began researching our family

genealogy, we were unaware of the wonderful discoveries we

would make. The memories shared by my parents helped our

genealogy search tremendously. Their stories have helped me

to connect with our great-grandfather.

Our first Mulvihill Clan reunion in 2009 in Philadelphia was

fantastic. We are looking forward to meeting our Irish cousins

in Ireland this August for another Mulvihill Clan gathering.

Catherine and her brother Denis Mulvihill both live in

Massachusetts. They both made it to Ireland for the clan

reunion and to continue their genealogy research.

Next Clan Linguist Seán Mulvihill of Ballybunion, Co.

Kerry gave the group a beginning Irish lesson entitled

“Gaeilge Trasna na dTonnta” (Irish Across the Waves). An

accomplished singer, Seán also sang to us in Irish.

Author, researcher and journalist Anthony Murphy

We are very pleased to introduce our newest column, generously contributed by Seán Mulvihill. Fluent in Irish, Seán is a native

of Kilconly, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. He studied Irish and Léann Dúchais (Folklore) in University College Cork. He is an Irish

Language Instructor to An Garda Síochána (The Police Force of the Republic of Ireland), currently working in the Gaeltacht

Regions of County Kerry. He is raising his two young children in a bilingual household. A Mulvihill Clan Officer, Seán serves as

our Clan Linguist.

JERRY MULVIHILL

The Mulvihill Clan is deeply saddened to announce the death

of Jerry Mulvihill, the legendary Irish Dancing teacher on

August 9, 2013 at the age of 92 in Nesconset, New York.

He was born in 1921 on “The Mountain” at Glennalappa,

Moyvane, Co. Kerry to Mary and Patrick Mulvihill. He was

one of nine children; Mary, Bridget, Lena, Lizzie, Hannah,

Michael, Willie, Patrick and Martin were his siblings. The

renowned fiddler, Martin Mulvihill, was his first cousin.

Jerry began dancing at age 5. He and his sister Hannah took

Irish Dancing lessons from the well-known local instructor

Joe Enright. At 17, Jerry won the Irish National

Championship. He continued to win many competitions in

Ireland over the next decade.

In 1948, Jerry immigrated to the United States and settled in

the Bronx in New York. He soon began teaching and was

able to easily attract students thanks to his tremendous

passion and skill. He taught children and adults alike. In

1951, his dream of opening a school was realized in the new

Mulvihill School of Irish Dancing. He taught not only in the

Bronx, but in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Irish

Dancing in New York quickly became associated with the

Mulvihill name and that truly has never changed.

Jerry married Anne Gilmore in 1954. Anne had two children

but was widowed. Together with Jerry, a new family was

born. Jerry continued teaching. His relatives all learned to

dance from the master.

He travelled to Dublin in 1969 and received his TCRG

certification in Irish Dance instruction which allowed his

students to compete across the U.S. and Ireland. Many of

his students soon became award-winning Irish Dance

instructors themselves.

In 1996, along with his former student Debbie Lynch, Jerry

opened The Mulvihill-Lynch School of Irish Dancing. The

school continues today as a legacy of the young man from

Moyvane with fire in his feet and a dream in his heart.

Jerry is survived by his sister Lizzie, age 97, of Glin, Co.

Limerick, granddaughters Debbie Walshe of Pompano

Beach, Florida and Theresa Johnson of Kings Park, New

York, great-grandchildren Erin, Billy, Timmy and Brendan

and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews

in the United States and Ireland. Jerry’s ashes will be

brought to Ireland.

Thanks very much to great-granddaughter Erin Walshe and

her mother Debbie Walshe for providing Jerry’s biographical

details and the photo. Their family will always remember

him as “Popa” and they miss him tremendously already. The

entire Mulvihill Clan sends our condolences to the family.

We know clearly that Irish Dancing in the States would not

be at all what it is today were it not for Jerry Mulvihill and

the enthusiasm and talent that he brought to our shores.

Jerry Mulvihill at centre, dancing with his granddaughters

Debbie and Theresa (far left), and with his cousin Brian

Mulvihill, son of fiddler Martin Mulvihill and brother of

musician Brendan Mulvihill. Stratton Hall, Bronx, NY 1967/68

Kerry Bank Accounts 1877

by Kay Caball

KERRY BANK ACCOUNTS at THE NATIONAL BANK 1877

Published as a Supplement to the London Gazette February 28 , 1877

MKA Blog London GazetteThis bank was formed as National Bank of Ireland in 1835. It was a joint-stock bank founded by a group of MPs and other gentlemen, including Daniel O'Connell. Frustrated by the exclusivity of the Bank of Ireland (est. 1783), and the English orientation of the Provincial Bank of Ireland (est. 1825), the founders aimed to form a bank both to provide capital for Irish economic development and to serve the needs of small traders and tenant farmers, as well as those of the gentry.

It is interesting to see local farmers, shopkeepers and even the female of the species who held accounts in 1877. Prominent of course are the nuns and clergy who in most cases were custodians of the funds of their respective organisations.

Note: spelling of names & locations is as appears in the original document.

Barrett John Bawnbee, Tralee Farmer

Barrett Robert Bridge St., Tralee Grocer

Bowell Mrs Bridget Aghadoe, Killarney

Bowler William Minard, Dingle N.S. Teacher

Brennan Daniel Droumhall, Killarney

Brick William Tralee Merchant

Chute Miss Elizabeth Kilcoleman Glebe

Collis, Miss M.T. Dingle Convent

Connell, Mrs. Ellen Ballyduff, Tralee

Connor, Sidney S.} Killarney

& Elizabeth his wife}

Connor, T.D., Killarney Shopkeeper

Cousins, Miss Margaret} Presentation Convent

& Miss Kate Carroll} Tralee

Crumpe, Miss Lucy Tralee

Crumpe, Francis Tralee M.D.

Curtayne, James D.}

Curtayne, Mrs. Lucy M} Gortroe, Killarney

Davis, Rev. Thomas Sneem P.P.

De Massey, George Natioanl Bank, Listowel

De Massey, Wm. H., National Bank, Killarney

Donovan, Daniel Ballyard, Tralee

Downing, Francis Henry Bridge View, Killarney

Downing, Francis C., Denny St., Tralee Solicitor

Dwyer, James Listowel

Eagar, Miss Anna Rossbeigh

Eagar, John Henry The Terrace, Tralee

Eggleston, Mrs Margaret Listowel

Ferris, William Rattoo, Ballyduff

Forhan, Miss Anne }

Forhan, Miss Mary} Presentation Convent, Dingle

Gaynor Rev.P.A., }

O'Connell Rev. P.A.} Killarney

Griffin, Rev. A.S} Killarney

0'Connor, Rev. Morty} Ballybarion

Moriarty Rt., Rev. David} The Palace, Killarney D.D.

Griffin, Laurence Thomas} Killarney M.D.

Griffin, Rev. A.S.}

McCarthy, Alexander J.} Solicitor

Griffin, Laurence Thomas Killarney M.D.

Hammet, Maria Kenmare

Harold, Richard Castle Island, Tralee

Herbert, Edward Cahirnane, Killarney Major

Haydon, Bernard Muckross, Killarney Agriculturist

Hibberts, Joseph Henry Farrenfore, Killarney

Hill, T.G. Tarbert

Hilliard, Miss G.A. Tralee

Kelleher, John New St., Killarney

Kennedy, Thomas Cloushmore, Dingle

Kenny, Thade Castleisland Salesmaster

Langford, Miss Johanna Rahoona, Ballybunion

Lavan, J.P. Listowel

Leen, Maurice Knockane, Ballyheigue

MacEwen, Rev. James Ballygrennan, Listowel

Mahony, John Ardoughter, Ballyduff

Martin, John Killarney Merchant

Mason, Richard C. Rockville, Tralee

Maybury, Thomas D. 10 Day Place, Tralee M.D.

McCann, Mrs Catherine} Princes Quay, Tralee

McCann, Miss Eleanor}

McCarthy, Alexander J.} Killarney Solicitor

McCarthy, Charles Jun. High St., Killarney

McCarthy, John Listowel Clerk of Union

McCarthy, Richard H. Listowel

McCarthy, William} Tralee

Leahy Patrick H.} Castleisland

Leahy, Maurice P.} Solicitor

MacEwen, Rev. James

MacDermott, O.C. New St., Killarney Apothecary

McGillicuddy, Denis Coolbane, Killorglin

Morgan, Miss Eliza Killarney

Moriarty Rt., Rev. David Killarney D.D.

Moriarty Rt., Rev. David} D.D.

Moriarty, Mrs. Helena} Killarney

Moriarty, Miss Johanna 2, Main St., Killarney

Morris. William Boherbee, Tralee

Murphy, Denis The Kerries, Tralee

Nolan, Martin Castleisland

Nolan, William Castle Island, Tralee M.D.

O'Brien, William Rock St., Tralee

O'Callaghan, Mrs. Bridget New St., Killarney

O'Connell, Miss Ellen Waterview

O'Connell, Rev. John Castle Island Archdeacon P.P.

O'Connell, John Knockane, Listowel

O'Connell, Miss Mary S. Kent Lodge, The Spa, Tralee

O'Connell, Daniel J. High St., Killarney Grocer

O'Connell, Daniel J. &} High St., Killarney Grocer

Mary his wife} High St., Killarney

O'Connor, David Mall, Tralee Draper

O'Connor, James & } Natioanl Bank, Tralee

Mary M. his wife}

O'Connor, John } College St., Killarney

Arthur McGuinness} Hen St., Killarney

O'Connor, Mrs. Honoria Sneem, Kenmare

O'Connor, John College St., Killarney Shopkeeper

O'Connor, Patrick Fives, Farranfore P.P.

O'Farrell, Miss Margaret} Convent of Mercy, Killarney

Cotter, Miss Anne }

O'Farrell, Miss Margaret} Convent of Mercy, Killarney

Bridgeman, Miss M.A.} Conv of Mercy C'town Berehaven

O'Grady, Miss Agens J. The Mall, Tralee

O'Leary, Daniel New St., Killarney

O'Leary, Denis Aghadoe, Killarney Farmer

O'Riordan, Miss Anna} Convent of Mercy, Tralee

Cotter, Miss Anne }

O'Riordan, Miss Anne} Convent of Mercy, Tralee

McCarthy, Miss Margaret}

Danaher, Miss Margaret}

O'Riordan, Miss Anne} Convent of Mercy, Tralee

Barron, Miss Lucy}

McCarthy, Miss Margaret}

O'Rordan, John Charles Killarney

O'Riordan, John C.,} Gortroe, Killarney

Mahony, Daniel } Kenmare

O'Regan, Eugene & } High St., Killarney

Eliza his wife }

O'Regan, Eugene } High St., Killarney

O'Regan, Miss Bridget}

Orpen, Rev. R. De A. Tralee

O'Shea, John Square, Tralee Draper

O'Sullivan, Daniel Butterfield, Farranfore, Killarney Farmer

O'Sullivan, Florence Ballymacquin, Traee

O'Sullivan, John Peter Union Workhouse, Killarney

O'Sullivan, John E. Grour, Killarney Grocer

O'Sullivan, Miss Julia The Convent, Milltown Superioress

Pearce, Miss Anne Bridge St., Tralee

Quill, Mrs. Elizabeth Day Place, Tralee

Reardon, James Killarney

Reidy, Maurice } Killarney Shopkeeper

O'Connor, John } Killarney Shopkeeper

Reidy, Michael R. Tralee

Rice, Justice D. Bushmount, Tralee

Riordan, Miss Ellen M. Tralee

Royston, Miss Susan } St. Joseph's Convent, Cahirciveen

Doran, Miss Gertrude }

O'Connor, Miss Honoria

Shanahan, Miss Mary } Presentation Convent, Castleisland

Crimmins, Miss Honoria }

Sheehy, Rev. Cornelius The Palace, Killarney P.P.

Stack, Miss Mary } Presentation Convent, Listowel

Martin, Miss Honoria }

O'Connor, Miss Ellen }

Fitzmaurice, Miss Catherine }

Cussen, Miss Catherine }

Stack, Edward James Market St., Listowel

Stack, Patrick Denny St., Tralee Solicitor

Talbot, Mrs. Harriet Churchill, Killarney

Talbot, Mrs. Eliza Killarney

Twomey, Rev. John } Dromtariffe

Griffin, Rev. Arthur S.} Drishane, Co. Cork

Wade, Rev. William D. Kilcoleman, Milltown

Walker, Miss Arabella } Tralee

Walker, Miss Maria }

Walker, Miss Arabella Tralee

Walsh, John Kerries, Tralee Farmer