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WEST and SOUTH CLARE

NEWSPAPER NOTES FROM

c 1800 to 1950

Senan Scanlan 2016 . .

Acknowledgements: I am indebted to the Staff of the National Library of Ireland and the National Archives for their help and assistance. Mick McGrath, Kilrush and Rachel Scanlan Dublin read and corrected many errors. Any remaining errors are my responsibility. Warren Buckley, arranged the layout and covers of this book. Cover map taken from http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/maps/rumsey/bartholomew_john.htm.

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Senan Scanlan 2016.

CONTENTS

Page Number.

1. WEST CLARE NOTES. 4 to 87.

2. KILKEE NOTES. 88 to 274.

3. SOUTH CLARE NOTES. 275 to 438.

4. KILRUSH NOTES. 439 to 639.

5. SOURCES. 640.

INTRODUCTION.

This book contains some notes from West and South Clare extracted from Newspapers covering the period from 1800 to 1950 AD.

The West Clare notes relate to events from towns and villages close to the Clare Atlantic coast. As there are a significant number of Kilkee notes, these are in a separate section.

The South Clare notes contain events from towns and villages close to the River Shannon estuary. Some notes are also included on people that were associated with both west and south Clare together with a few general Clare notes. Kilrush notes are contained in a separate section.

In addition notes on shipping activity along the coast from Liscannor to Loop Head and on the Shannon Estuary up to Limerick are included.

These notes contain a significant number of advertisements that give details of land, buildings, houses and goods for sale together with the names and addresses of the sellers. It is hoped that all these notes will be of assistance to those interested in doing further research in some of these areas.

Senan Scanlan 2016.

1. WEST CLARE NOTES.

1802 19 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be set.... about 15 acres of choice meadow land, on which is a good lodge and convenient offices, lately built and in thorough repair, situated on the left part of the Bathing Shores of Miltown: within a mile of the town, and five minutes’ walk of the sea. Proposals to be received by Mr. A. Perry, Ennis, or Mr. Hehir, Creampoint. There is some tollage which will be given at a valuation.

1802 6 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) To be set.... Berry Lodge...with any number of acres from 10 to 60, within 5 minutes’ walk of the sea, and a good spa, and one mile from Miltown...... Apply to John Stackpoole, Esq., Ennis......

1802 9 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) Miltown Races---- 1802. Wednesday August 18...... N.B. All horses, for the above to be Co. of Clare bred...... Thomas Morony, Esq., Steward. On account of the fair of Spancilhill, the Races of Miltown are postponed until Wednesday the 25 th instant......

1802 19 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) New Lighthouse, at Loophead.... Custom House, Dublin.... The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue give notice, that the above Lighthouse will be lighted on Wednesday the first day of September next, and continue thereafter lighted, from the expiration of daylight in the evenings, until daylight in the mornings. The Lighthouse has been erected on the site of the former one, and will be lighted with oil lamps, reflectors and lenses: it will be seen from every point of the visible horizon..... It will therefore be easily distinguished from the coal-light, which flashed and disappeared by the influence of the winds......

1802 6 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) To be set....twelve acres of the Lands of Spanish Point, beautifully situated on the Atlantic Ocean. --- The ground is right good, and the situation for Salt Water Lodges the best in the country: it lies within three minutes’ walk of a fine bathing shore....and one mile from Miltown...... Proposals to be received by the Widow Scales, Ennis...

1803 7 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....a convenient Salt-water Lodge, with good out-offices, in thorough repair & twenty acres of choice meadow and tillage ground....near the village of Miltown, and within five minutes-walk of Creampoint Bathing Strand. ---- Apply to Mr. Pat. Frost......

1803 18 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) Faro Lodge, to be let.... The neat and convenient house of Faro with about twenty-five acres of choice meadow and tillage land, beautifully situated on the Atlantic Ocean..... Proposals to be received by Charles P. Bolton, Esq., Faro, or Ennis, or by Mr. John O’Connor, at Spanish Point. 4

1804 20 th February (CJ). Marriage: A few days ago, at Miltown, Mr. Henry O’Brien, of Ennistymon, to Miss Carroll, daughter to the late Mr. Wm. Carroll, of this town.

1804 19 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....about 80 acres of the demesne lands of Ennistymon---- Proposals to Major O’Brien......

1804 28 th June (CJ). (Galway 23 rd June). We are sorry to hear that on Thursday night last a large brig called the Britannia , Adam Kennedy master, from Liverpool to Limerick containing 175 puncheons of rum and 125? of sugar was wrecked about 4 miles at this side of the Light House at Loop’s Head – the crew were saved.

1804 12 th July (CJ) (Limerick July 11 th ). We are informed on good authority that General Payne is making the utmost exertions to complete the line of signal towers from Bere Island to Galway which will be finished by the 1 st of October next.—This established will afford an opportunity of having intelligence relative to the appearance of an enemy, in 12 minutes from one point to the other a distance of 56 leagues – From the intermediate station there will be communication to the Capital and a line is also to run from the coast to this city.

1805 24 th January (CJ) . (Limerick 23 rd ). The brig Heroine which sailed from Cork about six weeks ago for this port in ballast was drove ashore last week near Liscannor Co. Clare – the crew saved. Several of the lower order of people have been lodged in Ennis goal for attempting to cut her rigging.

1805 4 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let..... The following lands part of the Estate of the Hon. Francis Nathaniel Burton...... Part of Quilty, in the Barony of Ibrickane, near the village of Miltown...... as held by John Stackpoole, containing about 74a-1r-25p...... Proposals ...to Francis Nathaniel Burton, Stanhope Street, London, or to Mr. Fitzgerald, Tureen......

1805 4 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) Salt water lodge. To be let, for three lives, or interest sold, the House, Offices, Garden and Demesne of Shamrock Lodge, near Miltown....within minutes’ walk of the safest and best sea-shore....proposals to Mr. Neptune Blood, of said place , or the Printer......

1806 1 st February (SNL). On the 21 st inst. an American vessel, the Caroline , laden with flax feed., &c., for Messrs. Flattery, Kelly, of Limerick, by stress of weather put into the Bay of Liscannor, co. Clare. The ship suffered considerably from the late severe gales, but it is hoped by the exertions which have been making that she will be enabled to work round for her destined harbour.

1806 14 th February (LG). The William of Liverpool, from Demerara to Liverpool, is on shore at Liscannor Bay, county Clare, with a valuable cargo, which is now discharging: the vessel, we are happy to

add, is expected to be got off, with very little damage.

1807 5 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....The house and about 24 acres of the demesne of Marino situate on the best and safest part of the Miltown Coast, for sea-bathing, and possessing many local and peculiar advantages. ....Enquiries of Mr. D’Arcy, Postmaster......

Spanish Point House. The best situation on the Miltown Coast, with six or ten acres of very good land... Application to Thomas Morony, Esq., Miltown House....

1808 26 th July (LG). Captain James O’Brien, the candidate for the county of Clare, on whose behalf, Major Edward O’Brien, of Ennistymon, has inserted an advertisement in this day’s paper, is an officer of distinguished merit, and rendered such eminent services in the command in the command of the Emerald frigate, whilst stationed in the West Indies this war, that the merchants and other inhabitants of Antigua, in gratitude for having saved the island from an attempt by the French to invade it wait a considerable force, presented him with a valuable sword, and a service of plate, with inscription thereon, expressive of his valour.

1809 30 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....that part of the lands of Tarmons lately held by John Hawkesworth and his under tenants and known by the name of “Hawkesworth’s Tarmon” containing....127a-8r-23p.....in the Barony of Moyarta and Parish of Kilfeara..... Proposals to be received by Boyle Vandeleur, Geo. Studdert, of Clonderlaw, and Jas. Lysaght, Esqrs.

1809 29 th May (CJ). Tuesday last Mr. R. Cox, Excise Officer, assisted by a constable, seized a still at Donoughboy in the Parish of Kilfeara, and after destroying the vessel and potale, were proceeding with their seizure to Miltown, when they were attacked by an armed mob, who beat the officer and rescued the still with which they got off: too much praise cannot be given this officer for his conduct on this occasion.

1809 28 th August (FJ). Extract of a letter from Miltown Malbay, dated, August 19. This place is extremely crowded with company and very gay: -- Thursday night, there was a splendid Ball and Supper at Baths, and one hundred ladies and gentlemen sat at supper: --Mr. Wilkinson, and Mr. Colpoys were the managers---As fast as any house or lodging is left by one family, it is occupied by another---- The rooms are to be opened next week for public breakfasts and evening promenades. The Baths give general satisfaction, and Miltown Malbay promises to be one of the most frequented bathing places in the United Kingdom.

1810 26 th July (CJ). Death: On Sunday, morning, at the residence of his father, at Miltown House.... Edward Morony, Esq., late Captain in the Clare Regt. Militia, eldest son of Thos. Morony, Esq.,

1810 3 rd September (CJ). Work of Defences --- Galway Bay and Lower Shannon----

1810 13 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...within two miles of Miltown....lease granted by George O’Brien, Earl of Egremont... Doonsallagh...... Arable & pasture & mountain...... 725a-1r-0p Killernan ...... 422a-0r-8p Cloghaunbeg ...... 123a-2r-8p Caherush ...... 219a-2r-0p Emlagh ...... 85a-2r-0p ------1580a-3r-16p. Proposals to Earl of Egremont, No. 4, Grosvenor Place, London, or Thomas Crowe, Esq., Ennis......

1811 2 nd May (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....the farms of Carhuduff East & West...... containing 164 acres of arable ground and 259 acres of mountain, highly improvable, being convenient to the town of Ennistymon, the quay of Liscannor, and sea sand..... Mr. Lysaght, of Summerville, will send a person to show the lands. ....Proposals ....Mr. Lysaght, Mr. Vandeleur, of Ralahine: Mr. Studdert, of Clonderlaw: Mr. Massy, of Stoneville, near Rathkeale......

1811 27 th June (CJ). From several persons who have been at Miltown Malbay, this season, we learn that much company is there, and daily increasing. In justice to Mr. Anderson, the proprietor of the Atlantic Hotel, we can confidently say, that this establishment affords every comfort and convenience, which the greatest attention can bestow. The Tepid Baths are highly approved, the Hotel is very neatly furnished, and his liquors of all kinds are excellent:--he has established so complete a system of fishing at his door, that his table is constantly supplied with the luxuries which abound on that coast. Any encomium upon the public spirit of these gentlemen, who expended some thousands of pounds, in building the Tepid Baths, Hotel and Stables, would fall short of their deserts---the utility of such an establishment, in that very interesting country cannot be doubted, and the well-known dispositions of the gentry of the county Clare, to encourage every useful improvement, will insure to it their support and countenance.

1811 28 th November (CJ). Henry Westropp Morony, Esq, son of Thomas Morony, Esq, of Miltown House, in this county, has been sworn an Attorney of his Majesty’s Courts of Exchequer, &c., in Ireland.

Birth: On Thursday morning, at her lodgings in Patrick Street, Limerick, the lady of Thomas Morony, of Miltown Malbay, in this county, Esq., of a daughter.

1812 20 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let.....The Impropriate Tithes.....of the Parish of Kilmurray Ibrickane, as held by Francis Casey, Esq., and his representatives. Proposals to be made to the Earl of Egremont, No. 4, Grosvenor Place, London, and to Thomas Crowe, Esq., Ennis,

1812 20 th February (CJ). Thos. Morony, Esq., Miltown House---- Thomas Studdert, Esq., Bunratty--- Richard Barclay, Esq., Ballyartney ----and William Bentley, Esq., Hurlstown, have been appointed by the High Sheriff, replevingers for the ensuing year.

1812 24 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let.... House and lands of Kilmurray-Ibrickane.... to accommodate tenants those lands would be divided into farms of from 20 to 40 acres cash and half year’s rent will be required in advance, interest free, which will be allowed in the last Gale of the leases...... Proposals in writing to be made to John MacDonnell & Alex Holmes, Esqrs., Stamp Office, Dublin......

1812 5 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be set....about 50 acres of the lands of Trumroe, situated in the Barony of Ibrickane, on the sea coast, within a few minutes’ walk of the Tepid Baths, of Miltown. The lands are very good and the situation eligible to build on. Proposals to Miss Finucane and Pat. Mahon, Esq, Newpark.

1812 9 th April (CJ). The officers commanding at present at Baltard, Loophead and Knocknagarhoon in this county Signal Stations are to be immediately succeeded by Naval Officers who have not yet been engaged on that service.

1812 29 th June (CJ). On Thursday the Hon. Mrs. Burton and family, and Miss Vandeleur, arrived at Miltown Malbay.

1813 28 th April (LC). (Advertisement) Miltown Malbay. Mr. Brereton. Will set from the 1 st day of May next..... Bathville Lodge.... This elegant cottage is in perfect repair....it has a demesne of twelve acres of meadow land....N.B. It is within two minutes’ walk of the Tepid Baths..... Apply to A. Brereton, Esq., Richmond Place, Limerick....

1813 26 th June (LC). (Advertisement) The Atlantic Hotel, and Tepid Baths, Miltown Malbay, Mr. Anderson, Informs the public, that the whole of his extensive establishment is ready for their reception.....that he is fully qualified to afford them every comfort and satisfaction......

To be let...... Prospect- Lodge, Miltown Malbay.... It is one of the most convenient lodges at Miltown to the best Bathing Strand, and within a mile of the Tepid Baths...... Proposals to Richard Hawkshaw, Esq., Millbrook, Nenagh: or Thomas Hehir, Esq., Annagh, Miltown.

1814 15 th October (LC). (Advertisement) Diet and Lodging, on reasonable terms. Atlantic Hotel and Tepid Baths, Miltown Malbay...... By the recommendation of many respectable visitors to the Atlantic Hotel, Mr. David Anderson, the proprietor, is induced to inform the public, that he will receive company to diet and lodge, during the winter season..... to Mr. Anderson, at Miltown Malbay, which is a daily post, and

paying the postage: or by application to Watson and Mahony, King’s Arms, Limerick.....

1815 19 th January (CJ). On Saturday last, James Houlihan, son to Thos. Houlihan, of Killard, was proceeding with a bag of oats on the new road lately made through the lands of Glascloon in the Barony of Ibrickane, to the town of Kilrush, when unfortunately the horse stopped to drink water out of a gravel pit made on the verge of the road last summer, the horse slipped into the pit which was 10 feet deep and full of water, the young man mounted on the bag, was pitched in and melancholy to relate was drowned, after great exertions by the people the horse was saved: not many days before a poor woman of the name of Downes fell into the same pit: what adds to this misfortune, the young man was the chief support of his father and mother. It is hoped this will be a salutary warning to all Conservators not to account for any making or repairing of roads, until all pits adjacent hereto are filled up.

1815 19 th June (CJ). Death: This morning, at Miltown Malbay, Mrs. Anderson, wife of Mr. David Anderson, Proprietor of the Tepid Baths.

1815 4 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) Barony of Ibrickane..... To be let that part of the lands of Quilty East, now in the possession of Mr. James Shannon, containing 40a-1a-12r, of arable. Meadow, and pasture land...... convenient to sea manure....application to Thomas Crowe, Esq, Ennis.

1816 15 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Barony of Ibrickane, to be let..... Leases granted by the Right Hon. George O’Brien, Earl of Egremont, of his estates in Ireland..... Doonsallagh ...... Arable and pasture and mountain....725a-0r-0p Killernan...... 102a...... Cloghaunbeg...... 128a....Caherush....129a...Emlagh...85a.... Total....1580a-3r-16p...

1816 31 st March (CJ). Sunday last, Mr. Wm. Dwyer, and Mr. M. Shannon, were proceeding from Ennistymon towards Miltown, they were attacked by a number of men who assailed them with stones, one of which struck Mr. Dwyer in the forehead, and instantly deprived him of life......

We understand several small casks of rum, and some timber, have been thrown in at Miltown Malbay, supposed to be part of a wreck.

1816 3 rd June (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon Church, by the Rev. Richard Brew, Morgan Finnucane, Esq., M.D., to Miss Ellen Brew, daughter of Rich. Brew, Esq., of Richmond.

1816 21 st October (CJ). Death: On Thursday last, at Miltown Malbay, of a short illness, James O’Connor, Esq., only son of Maurice O’Connor of Ennis, Esq.

1817 18 th December (LEP). His Majesty’s Ship Martin . Our first report of the loss of this vessel was accompanied with a statement, no way creditable to the country people, who it was said, ill-used and plundered the unfortunate crew: we subsequently copied an article, which appeared in a contemporary print, denying the correctness of that statement, and acquitting the country people of these charges. This, for the sake of the national character, we were proud to copy: but in proportion as we then congratulated the western peasant on the unstained honesty of his conduct, we are led to other and truly painful feelings on procuring the following letter received on Tuesday from most respectable authority:-- “ Sir—It was with much regret and astonishment, I read a paragraph in your paper completely contradicting the statement made by Captain Mitchell of His Majesty’s Ship Martin , his officers and crew, respecting the inhuman treatment they met with from the country people, when unfortunately driven on shore in Malbay, in the desperate gale of Monday night---Surely, Sir, if you had reflected for a moment the story of the frail canoes rendering assistance on such a coast and in such a gale, should at once have convinced you that you were imposed on.--- I am authorised by Captain Mitchell and his officers to state the following facts—as soon as the ship was on shore, the country people assembled in great numbers, and the work of plunder began: a person standing by, who seemed to have some influence, advised Capt. Mitchell to retire to an adjoining house, with his officers and crew, otherwise they would certainly be all murdered, this he declared, being determined to protect the property to the last---in the attempt, Mr. Turner (1 st Lieut) was knocked down---one fellow took up a large stone and threatened to murder Capt. Mitchell if he did not retire, exclaiming, “You dammed rascal, have you not saved your life, is not that enough for you ?”......

1818 6 th April (CJ). On Thursday night last, the house of one Michael Talty, of Carhuduff, an honest industrious farmer...... was maliciously set on fire...... who applied coal of fire to the thatch...the family of eleven in number, to escape naked. There was no cause for this horrid outrage, but that the owner had taken some land which was lately out of lease in the neighbourhood.

1818 30 th April (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday, at Clondegad, by the Rev. Richard Kennedy, Thomas Hewitt, Esq., to Bridget, daughter of the late Aug. Fitzgerald, Esq., of Ennistymon.

1818 21 st May (CJ). The Vandeleur Revenue Cruiser has made a very valuable capture off Miltown Malbay...... The prize is started to be estimated at £10,000. It had also on board a considerable quantity of tobacco and tea, some of which were thrown overboard but none landed......

1818 20 th August (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon Church, by the Archdeacon Kenny, John Tydd, Esq., of this town, to Ann, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of the late Thomas Pilkington, Esq., of Cragleigh, in this county.

1818 1 st October (CJ). Marriage: In Ennistymon, on Sunday last, Mr. Francis Daly of this town, to Mrs. Gallagher. ?

1819 14 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Leasee Bolton: Andrew. Lysaght. To be let...the lands of Ballytarsna, under ejectment for non-payment. For particulars enquire of Mr. John O’Connor, Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay, or Richard Scott, the Plaintiff Attorney...

1819 28 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction of Newfoundland Cod Fish. To be sold by auction...... until all is sold, at the Atlantic Hotel, Miltown Malbay, all the Cod Fish saved from on board the Minerva , Captain Jeffrey, lately stranded at Seafield, bound from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Limerick....

1819 22 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...part of the lands of Caherfenick, and Carhuemore. .... Lately held by Messrs, Blake, Walsh, Donohue, Killeen’s, Clohessy’s. McGrath, Griffey, McNamara’s, and others... Baronies of Ibrickane and Moyarta.....containing about 700? Acres...lies half-way between Kilrush and Miltown...... Proposals.....to Robert Wogan and Chas. Studdert, agents for Thomas Steele, Esq., No. 20 Peter Street, Dublin, or Newmarket-on-Fergus....

1819 25 th February (CJ). A vessel laden with oats from the port of Limerick in the dreadful gale on Sunday it is feared to have been wrecked near the lighthouse at Loop Head in this county. – She left the river on Saturday for Glasgow. The people at Knocknagarhoon saw her --- about 12 o’clock at which time it is said she went to pieces convenient to the cliffs at that place.

1819 3 rd May (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...the large and commodious House, in Jail Street, wherein Miss O’Connor lately kept her Boarding School. The premises are undergoing a thorough repair. Application to John MacNamara, Esq., Moher, Ennistymon.

1819 15 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Doraville House, near the Tepid Baths, Miltown Malbay. In perfect repair, will be set furnished, with the usual accommodation, for the season, or by the month. Application to Mr. Henry O’Brien, Post Officer, Ennistymon.

1819 15 th July (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon, Mr. John Finucane, of that town, Apothecary, to Miss Kennedy, daughter of Mr. T. Kennedy.

1820 20 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...The House and Demesne of Seafield... Containing about ninety acres of good arable and pasture land. There is a valuable kelp shore...... Seafield in situated within three miles of Miltown Malbay..... Proposals.....William Casey, Esq., Miltown Malbay, or John O’Connor, who will show the grounds.

To be let....that part of Ennistymon called The Mill Holdings...

Application to Mr. O’Grady, Shorepark, Kildysart.

1820 30 th March (CJ). Death: At Miltown, at the advanced age of 74 years, Mr. James Fitz-Gerald.....

1820 10 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....The property of J.C. O’Brien, Esq., the farm and lands of Sandfield. As lately in the possession of James Lysaght, Esq., and his under tenants, containing 118s-2r-3p, with an excellent dwelling house, offices, and gardens, situate within three miles of the Post town of Ennistymon, and within twenty perches of the Atlantic Ocean. Also, 42a-0r-0p of the lands of Knocknarena.... Immediately near Sandfield, as lately in the possession of Mr. Connor Lysaght.... Proposals....to Mr. John O’Brien, Barntick, Ennis......

1820 12 th October (CJ). Marriage; At Ennistymon Church, by the Rev. Wm. H. Stacpoole, John Christopher Harrison, Esq., Captain of the Royal welsh Fusiliers, to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of the late John Thomas Roche, Esq., of Rochestown, Co. Tipperary.

1820 16 th October (CJ). Death: On Wednesday evening, in Miltown, Thos. Fitz-Gerald, Esq, M.D.

1820 19 th October (CJ). We have heard that £8,000 worth of tobacco was landed at Miltown in the course of a few hours, by a smuggler in the present week.

1820 30 th October (CJ). We regret to find that the statement of a vessel having been lost off the coast of Doolin is confirmed. She was the brig Trim of Glasgow, John Lyons, master, the crew were saved.

To be sold by auction. (Advertisement).... near Doolin... The Hull, of the Brig Trim ....with her sails, cables, anchors, &c., &c., &c.... And also her cargo, consisting of American Pine, Black Birch......

1820 7 th December (CJ). Sunday night, a West Indiaman laden with cotton was driven ashore in Ross Bay to the northward of Loophead. The captain was lost but the remainder of the crew saved.

1821 1 st January (CJ). Through the activity and exertions of Major Warburton’s Police a most extensive seizure of tobacco was made during the last week in Mutton Island, off Malbay...... It was subsequently lodged in the Custom House stores in Kilrush. There were over five hundred bales in the Island.

1821 4 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...... The House, Offices and the part of the lands of Liscannor, Lately occupied by Mr. Andrew O’Loughlin, containing eighteen acres..... With very profitable kelp shore.....Proposals..... Major General Fitzgerald, Carrigoran......

1821 19 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let.....part of the estate of Wm. Westby, Esq., Kiltrellig...... containing 237 acres of arable and pasture...together with a quantity of mountain bog...... Proposals....William Westby, Esq., Merrion Square, Dublin, or Robert Keane....Ennis...

1821 12 th March (CJ). Captain D’Alton assisted by his tenantry under the direction of Captain Haye of the Royal Navy, Inspecting Commander raised and recovered on Monday last five pieces of cannon, nine and twelve pounders, also two anchors of the Dandy , smuggling cutter lately destroyed on the coast of Miltown Malbay near Mutton Island. The cannon, anchors &c., are lodged at Eyreville, the residence of Captain Haye.

1821 16 th April (CJ). The Prince Regent , tender Lieut Tandy with arms and ammunition for the preventative service employed by the revenue at Miltown Malbay arrived at Kilrush on Wednesday.

1821 23 rd April (CJ). Lieut. Charles Napier is appointed to command the Vandeleur , revenue cruiser, on the Irish Station.

1821 3 rd May (CJ). The officers and crew of His Majesty’s ship Fly received in Galway last week £6,000 for captures made by the vessel upon the coast.

1821 2 nd July (CJ). On Thursday last, Mr. Bourrie, Officer of Excise, and Mr. James Foster, Preventative Surveyor, with a detachment of the 40 th regiment, stationed at Ennistymon, succeeded in detecting on the lands of Kilnaboy..... A large still, &c., at full work. On the same day, the same officers destroyed four distilleries, together with 600 gallons of potale, and 150 gallons of singlings......

1821 13 th September (CJ). Death: Ay his seat Baltard.....Edward, the infant son and heir of John Singleton, Esq., of Quinville.

1821 27 th September (CJ). The Commissioners of Customs have taken the late Martello Tower at Baltard in this county as a station for the preventative water guards.

1821 22 nd November (CJ). The Tithe proctors’ of the Rev. A. Davoren and the Rev. J. Otway, were deprived of their tithe books a few days ago in the neighbourhood of Miltown Malbay: they received no personal injury, but were cautioned by the peasantry against coming to look for tithes for the future, as they were determined they said, not to pay any.

1821 10 th December (CJ). A ship 320 tons register laden with timber and without a soul on board has been driven on the coast of Miltown Malbay; it is supposed to be the Pacific , bound for Limerick.

1822 11th February (CJ). Poole Hickman Esq, of Kilmore is to be High Sheriff of this county for the ensuing year.

-- Early on Thursday last the 7 th instant the sea rose to an extraordinary height along the whole line of this coat: several houses, which have stood for years on the sea side, were in an instant overwhelmed, and the inhabitants obliged to seek safety in flight, and at the entrances of the several rivers, the waves rushed in with dreadful impetuosity, overwhelming and sweeping away bridges, fences, &c.: the oldest inhabitant remembers nothing like it....

-- The vessel stated in our last to be thrown in on Liscannor shore is the Thomas and Jane of Cork. Captain Haye of the Preventative Water Guard ---, proceeded from Miltown Malbay...... and succeeded in landing the entire cargo.

1822 1 st April (CJ). On Saturday evening, a young man named Pat. Rourke was washed off the shore at Freigh, near Miltown, and was unfortunately drowned.

1822 18 th July (CJ). Extracts from the Baronial Reports presented to the Central Committee, for the relief of the poor of this county ------Moyarta Barony: Families Relieved at reduced prices 321 comprising 1765 persons: Recei ving gratuitous relief 2025 families comprising 11,212 persons; --- In debt to Treasury £238-11-0. --- Moyarta Reports: -- That in the last week not less than 7,000 applicants have been sent away from relief owing to the want of means, and the labourers at the Public Works have been reduced 3,250.

1822 8 th December (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal, August 6 th 1822. -- I deem it my duty to state publicly – to our benefactor’s satisfaction how I am applying the donations entrusted to me by the London Tavern Committee, for the relief of my distressed parishioners. May I then beg you will be so kind as to give insertion to this and the following in your paper? During the fortnight ending the 3 rd instant, I employed on the relief of the public ways in the parishes of Moyarta and Kilballyowen: 3211 Car-horses, 1664 Basket-horses, 1512 Asses with baskets, 5583 Men. And repaired and gravelled 3136 perches. ---- Your obedient humble servant. M. Duggan.

1823 17 th December (LC). The parties of Police at Kilrush and Miltown, under the direction of Mr. Channer, were most active and indefatigable upon the occasion of the wreck of the Glendale, particularly in recovering a vast quantity of the cargo, which had been plundered by the country people previous to their arrival: they were also on the beach night and day, and were concerned in escorting the property to the King’s Stores at Kilrush.

1824 23 rd April (SNL). The police from Kilrush apprehended three men on Sunday, near Miltown, charged with killing sheep, and posting notices desiring the owner, a poor widow, to quit her holdings, otherwise her house would be burned.

1824 25 th June (SNL). Three fishermen were drowned near Liscannor, Co. Clare, on Friday.

1825 7th January (SNL). On Sunday morning, Michael Molony was beat so severely with a pump-rail by his brothers-in-law, Patrick Galvin and John Galvin, of Lisdeen?, county Clare, in their boat, while lying at Arthur’s Quay, in this city, that he lingered in the infirmary until yesterday, when death relieved his sufferings.

1825 24 th May (SNL). At Miltown Malbay, on Sunday, Lieutenant O’Shea, Chief Constable, and his party of police prevented a desperate fight between two factions, Foxes and Mahons, coming out from prayers. ---Two of the leaders were arrested, and several disarmed.

It appears that a woman was accidently killed, by a shot fired by the police, in attempting to quell a riot at the fair of Ennistymon, on Monday evening.

1825 11 th October (SNL). There was a violent affray between two factions at Miltown Malbay, on Sunday, immediately after both leaving chapel, when scythes, sticks, and stones were used by the combatants in the most reckless manner.

1826 20 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...the house, office and demesne of Mount Rivers, Containing about 30 acres of land, with extensive commonage, within 10 minutes’ walk of the sea..... Proposals to be received by Richard Studdert, Esq., Mount Rivers.....

1826 28 th August (CJ). We this day insert an appeal to the public on behalf of the Public Free School at Ennistymon. We have had the pleasure of visiting this establishment and must in candour bear testimony to the manner in which it is conducted; we have never witnessed a better regulated one. The plan of education is so simple and well-arranged that even the most prejudiced must acknowledge that it is a valuable institution. It has been founded by that pious and exemplary character the Rev. Mr. O’Loughlin, who has engaged two Monks to educate the rising generation of that neighbourhood, on whom our pen cannot bestow sufficient praise. for their care and attention to the duties of their calling. We hope the infidel as well as the religious character will see the necessity of coming forward, and, contribute liberally in aid of this institution......

1826 20 th November (CJ). Potatoes are now selling in Ennistymon and in other parts of this county, at so low a rate as one penny per stone.

28 th December (CJ). On Tuesday week, two ruffians, supposed on their return from the fair of Kilmurray, broke into the house of a poor woman, named Winifred Cotter, residing at Quilty, near Miltown and robbed her of several promissory notes and wearing apparel. The same evening, a young girl was ill-treated by the same fellows, in that neighbourhood.

A fatal accident occurred a few days ago near Miltown, which deprived a fine young boy of life. A man in the discharging of a musket, the barrel burst, and a small piece of it stuck in the neck of the boy, which when pulled out, he bled to death.

A few days since, the body of a person unknown, most shockingly mangled, as thrown in on the shore convenient to the Baths at Miltown.

1827 4 th January (CJ). On St. Stephen’s day, some rioting occurred between two parties of wren boys near Seafield.....when a man named Anglin, who was rioting with his party, received a blow of the handle of a pitchfork from another named Shanahan, which fractured his skull in such a manner that he expired on Saturday night. Anglim’s brother struck Shanahan, with a loaded whip which leaves no hopes of his recovery. We understand that six men have been committed to the jail.... On the same day, another riot took place at Liscannor, in which a man lost his life, on the like occasion.

1827 18 th January (CJ). Death: In Shannon Street, Limerick....M. Broderick, late Keeper of the Atlantic Hotel, Miltown Malbay.

1827 25 th January (CJ). By the death of the Rev. Pat. McInerney, R. C., priest.....the parishes of Kilfeara and Killard....became vacant. The Titular Bishop shortly after appointed the Rev. Michael Roughan, P.P., of Kilmurry McMahon, to the vacancy. Accordingly this gentleman proceeded on Saturday, the 6 th instant.... to Doonbeg, in the parish of Killard, to take possession of the Chapel and to celebrate Mass: but this he was prevented from doing by a large body of parishioners assembled for the purpose, and who intimated their intention of keeping the Chapel doors closed, unless a priest of their own choice should be appointed. The person the parishioners wish is the late priest’s brother, the Rev. Thomas McInerney, who has been for eighteen years curate of the parishes. Mr. Roughan then proceeded to the Chapel of Lisdeen, in Kilfeara Parish, where he met a like resistance as in Doonbeg. Having made a second attempt on the following day ....and with still less hope of success, he returned to his former parish, and abandoned any further trial. The rev. Michael Comyn was then appointed, who being a native of Kilfeara, and having many personal friends, it was supposed his admission would not meet with any opposition, but the parishioners still refused to open the doors...... The Chapel remains closed.....

1827 15 th February (CJ). The Doonbeg and Lisdeen affair.....continues in the same state. The parishioners are intent on retaining their favourite Father Tom, in opposition to the appointment of the Bishop...... It is said the Bishop means to suspend Mr. McInerney; consequently the parishioners must then accede to his nomination, having no person to officiate......

1827 19 th February (CJ). The Postmaster’s General has been pleased to appoint Mr. Wm. C. O’Brien, Postmaster Ennistymon, in room of his father Mr. Henry O’Brien, resigned. Mr. O’Brien held the office for a period of nearly twenty-three years......

1827 5 th April (CJ). Death. On Sunday, at the seat of his father-in-law, Miltown Malbay, Captain Vincent, late 36 th Regiment....

1827 23 rd April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let..... A division of lands of Scrappul... Containing over 100 acres, within eight miles of Kilrush and four of Miltown, now in the possession of John and Mathew Lynch, and Terence Haran. This farm lies so convenient to sea sand that it is well worth the attention of an improving resident tenant. Proposals....to D. O’Brien...... Devonshire, England, or to Mr. Francis Healy, Newmarket-on-Fergus......

1827 21 st May (CJ). Death; On Tuesday last, at Clonbony, near Miltown, the lady of Terence O’Brien, Esq.,

1827 5 th July (CJ). Through the interference of Major MacNamara and the Rev, Mr. Whitty, who had the Police and Military called out, the former under the command of Lieutenant Carey, and the latter of Captain Cooper, a riot between the Flanagan’s and Cleary’s was prevented, at the fair of Ennistymon, on Tuesday......

1827 17 th September (CJ). We understand that legal proceedings are to be commenced forthwith against the Rev. Michael Cummins, P.P., of Kilrush, for conduct pursued by him towards a schoolmaster named John Nash, engaged by the Baptist Society for the instruction of the peasantry and their children, through the medium of the Irish language, in the west of this county. This man has resided in the western district for the last eight years, and has been a resident in the parish of Kilfeara for the last two years: all which time he remained unmolested, (even during the lifetime of the Rev. Mat. Corbett) and until this zealous young pastor was appointed to the parish of Kilrush, which includes the out-parish of Kilfeara......

1827 27 th September (CJ). Death: On Friday, at Lahinch, where she went for the benefit of her health, of apoplexy, Mrs. Mason, wife of J. Mason, Esq., Limerick.....

1827 1 st October (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, the lady of Lieut. George Leslie, Royal Navy, of a daughter.

1828 31 st January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let.... Grovemount, within five miles walk of the town of Ennistymon, and very convenient to the sea-bathing of Lahinch, being immediately near the new line of road to the sea. The house is perfectly new and commodious, well finished

17 and beautifully situated, commanding a view of the Town, Cascade, Improvements of Ennistymon House and Demesne, Glebe House, &c., a well walled in garden, cropped and planted with the best selected fruit trees, five acres of land well improved, and divided into six divisions, with double stone walls..... Application to....Henry O’Brien......

1828 18 th September (CJ). On Monday a carpenter of the name of Purcell, formerly of this town, but who has been for some time in the employment of John MacNamara, Esq., of Moher, was drowned in attempting to cross the Ferry at Liscannor.

1828 18 th December (CJ). On Saturday evening, a man named Nagle, residing near Ennistymon, of very excellent character, in endeavouring to pacify some of the men belonging to the factions that continue to disturb that neighbourhood, and induce them to leave the town without fighting, received a blow of a stone on the head, he lingered until yesterday evening when he died..... A fine looking brig (supposed to be foreign) was observed on Tuesday evening, off the coast of Malbay, in distress. The crew, except the Captain, came on shore. Captain MacNamara, commanding the Water-guard, immediately put off and succeeded in gaining the vessel. It is hoped they will be able to save her, although the wind blew so fresh that the greatest fears are entertained of her being able to weather the gale.

1828 29 th December (CJ). Wreck of Miltown; we stated in our last that a vessel was seen off the coast of Malbay, in distress which had been deserted by her crew. We learn that she was the Helen of Newcastle, 300 tons burden, and laden with timber from North America, and consigned to Smith &Co, Liverpool. She was wrecked – However through the exertions of Capt. MacNamara who went on board accompanied by Mr. Maude, Coast Guard officer and others of the Coast Guard, the cargo, rigging &c, have been saved. Mr. Wright, Chief Constable with the police, kept off the country people and completely prevented ant plundering.—

1829 26 th January (CJ). The following is the compensation awarded by the magistrates, who were engaged at the Limerick Custom House on Tuesday and Wednesday, to the claimants for salvage, lodged against the Snow Helen and cargo, lately wrecked at Miltown Malbay:-- Capt. MacNamara, £65: Mr. Maude, £25: Mr. Maude’s crew, £40: Mr. Ward and crew, £45: Mr. Coulson and ditto, £25: Mr. Cormack and ditto, £15: Lieutenant Wright, £15: Policemen, £35: Six fishermen at £4, each, £24: Mr. Bellow and son, £12:Filing and copying claims, and taking down transmits, £5:--- Total £276.

1829 12 th February (CJ). Rioting in Ennistymon. We stated in our impression of Thursday, the receipt of the following letters from Ennistymon...... I was much surprised in reading your last Journal, to find a paragraph stating that on Saturday last one man was killed, in a riot here, and another so desperately beaten that his life was despaired of. No such occurrence took place. I will certainly admit that on Monday night last, between 6 and 7 o’clock, two of Priest Healy’s brothers with about a dozen such other characters, on horseback, and nearly the same number on foot, created great alarm in this town, (on their return from Miltown fair) by shouting.....and crying out for “any person that dare oppose them in Ennistymon”. This

18 outrageous conduct of the Healy Faction put part of the inhabitants in great terror, who were immediately obliged to close their shops and doors...... Since writing to you yesterday, I have now at 5 o’clock, p.m., to state, that a party of fellows named Nagle’s, Green’s and Flaherty’s, all country people, about sixty in number, commenced a riot in the town, as was first supposed, amongst themselves, but their numbers were soon increased to about one hundred by the Healy’s, Curtin’s, &c., when sufficiently collected the word of command, was given by the brother of a Roman Catholic clergyman, who placed himself in a conspicuous part of the town, in the front window of Dan. O’Brien’s house, shopkeeper. When a signal was given these ruffians commenced pelting stones in all directions for upwards of an hour, sparing neither man, woman, nor child, and attacked the poor pedlars, brogue makers, &c., who were obliged to fly and leave their little property behind in order to save their lives.... I have further to state that these are the country vagabonds who similarly attacked this town in the months of November and December 1826, and in the months of July and August 1827. I am sorry to say that the Rev. Gentleman’s brothers also marched in here on Monday last with a party of from thirty to forty men who shouted frequently through the town as they passed......

1829 18 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....The House, Offices and an Excellent Fruit & Vegetable Garden. In the town of Ennistymon now in the possession of Mr. W. C. O’Brien.... Application to be made to Mr. W. C. O’Brien, Post Office, Ennistymon.

1829 29 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Miltown Malbay. Merville will be let completely furnished, for one, two, three months, or for the season, to a respectable family...... Application to....John Kerin, Miltown Malbay....

1829 6 th July (CJ). The name of the man shot by the police at Miltown Malbay is Daniel Nealan. Mr Lucas the Coroner, held an inquest on Tuesday, when two witnesses swore to the identity of Ferguson, a policeman, having fired the fatal shot, another witness not so satisfactorily. Mr. Wright, Chief Constable, proved having given the police party a magistrate’s warrant for the arrest of a man named Guthrie, who was taken prisoner at a wedding. A rescue was threatened, and a crowd followed the party, on their return he examined their carbines, and Ferguson’s shot was not discharged, but one of the others was --- (The Coroner did not think it fair to press the witness to say whose carbine that was; --the man who fired the shot told witness of it. Mr. Morony, the Magistrate, gave the accused policeman an excellent character for sobriety and industry. After consultation the Jury found a verdict of wilful murder! Against William Ferguson, policeman”

1829 23 rd July (CJ). Death: At Miltown, on Sunday evening, Mr. William Broderick.

1829 3 rd August (CJ). The Limerick Post tells us that the last “pattern” at Lahinch was attended by several thousands, and it is but right to state that there was no rioting.--- The rioting indeed may have been but trifling in the opinion of the Post.--- there was but one life lost, by a blow from a loaded whip on the head. Mr. Green, Coroner held an inquest upon the remains of the unfortunate man on Saturday. So much for the quiet pattern.

1829 31 st August (CJ). A man named John Flynn was gored to death by his own bull in the neighbourhood of Miltown, on Tuesday last. He was upwards of eighty years of age, and had served for a long period on the Continent.

1829 15 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let, Barony of Ibrickane, distant from Miltown three miles. ... On a lease of 31 years, under such conditions and covenants as are usually contained in the leases granted by the Rt. Hon. George O’Brien, Earl of Egremont, of his estates in Ireland, Shanavoe, as held by William O’Dwyer’s Representatives, containing arable and pasture 240a-0r-8p, mountain 310a-2r-0p, bog 42a-3r-0p.— Total 802a-1r-8p.

1829 19 th October (CJ). Auction at Miltown Malbay, to be sold at Clonbony, near Miltown, on Monday, the 26 th day of October inst., for non-payment of rent, and for Funeral expenses, of the late Terence O’Brien, Esq., a quantity of hay, oats, potatoes, stock, household furniture......

1829 16 th November (CJ). Marriage: At Killard, Mr. George Blackall, aged 78, to Miss Fanny Hall, aged 17.

1830 4 th January (CJ). A poor labourer was killed in the neighbourhood of Ennistymon a few days ago, by the falling in of a gravel pit at which he worked, while making a high road. We understand his death left a wife and six young children in a deplorable state of destitution.

1830 11 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Miltown Malbay Church, on the 2 nd instant, Henry Whitcombe, Royal navy, to Frances youngest daughter of Thomas Morony, Esq., of Miltown House.

1830 11 th March (CJ). Ennis Assizes. --- Monday March 8...... Patrick and Mary Talty were charged with assaulting John Howe, and robbing him of two pigs, on the road to Ennistymon, on the 20 th February last. ---- Not Guilty.... John Doherty was indicted for the wilful murder of Thomas Sexton, at Ennistymon. The Crown did not press a verdict of murder, and he was found guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment and hard labour...... Timothy McGrath, Michael Clune, and Mathew Sullivan, found guilty of cutting off the tongues of the Doyle’s, at Dromellihy...... Thomas Regan was indicted for the murder of Pat. Hogan, at Ennistymon, on the 12 th March, 1829. ---He was acquitted

1830 29 th April (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday, at Kilmurray Church, by the Rev. T. Willis, John Morony, Esq., Stamp Distributor of this county and youngest son of Thomas Morony, Esq., of Miltown House, to Blanch, daughter of Edmond Morony, Esq., of Ballyclogh.

1830 27 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) To be set, from the first day of May instant, for such term as may be

agreed upon. That part of the lands of Caherfenick, called “The House Division”. As lately in the possession of Charles Studdert, Esq...... Proposals in writing to be made to Thomas Steele, Esq., or to Mr. James Considine, Sandfield, Ennistymon. This part of the Lands of Caherfenick, which is on the shore of the Atlantic, is situated half way between the Market town of Kilrush and Miltown Malbay, and contains an inexhaustible supply of the best manure.

1830 3 rd June (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. Rocklodge, late in the possession of Captain John MacNamara. The house and offices and about seven acres of prime dairy and meadow land, within a few minutes’ walk of the Quay of Liscannor, and three miles from the Post town of Ennistymon, and convenient to a good bathing shore..... Proposals to be received by Mathias Stacpoole, Esq., Moymore House, Ennistymon. Mr. Anthony Davoren will show the premises.

1830 10 th June (CJ). The foundation stone of the new Church of Ennistymon was laid on the first of this month, by A Finucane, Esq, of Ennistymon House, who gave liberal donation to the workmen, engaged at the edifice. Mr. Finucane has given a piece of ground free of rent for the building......

1830 9 th August (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, on Wednesday, Mary, wife of Mr. James Lysaght, grocer and spirit retailer.

1830 2 nd September (CJ). Death: At Lahinch, on Friday last, of bilious fever ....John Ievers Hastings, M.D.

1830 4 th October (CJ). A quantity of hay, belonging to Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Daly of Ennistymon, was scattered and rendered useless on Tuesday night. The reason given for this outrage is that a higher price was given for the meadowing than allowed by Captain Rock.

1831 20 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Sheriffs Sale: Donnelly a. Hehir. Public Auction at Creampoint, Miltown Malbay, the following stock. viz: ---. 18 In-Calf Cows: 6 Horses...... The property of Stephen Hehir, deceased, seized under..... Writ Fieri Facias.....

1831 5 th May (CJ). A few nights ago, a fellow named Hoare was taken by Edmund Dwyer, who resides in the salt-water lodge of Mr. D’Arcy, at Moy, near Lahinch. He came, armed with a gun, demanding money, which he had on a previous night ordered to be ready for him. A man named Denis McMahon, who was watching in the house with Dwyer, opened the door, and invited him to come in to take a glass of whisky, to which the fellow had the hardihood to consent. The moment he set foot inside the door, McMahon knocked him down, tied him, and kept him prisoner until morning, when he was delivered to Mr. Townsend, the Police Officer at Ennistymon. Sunday night, two fellows levied contribution upon several houses at Moy, in the neighbourhood of Lahinch, and broke the windows in several of the houses which they

21 visited.--- They went to the houses of James Quealy, Mr. Michael Liddy, Thomas Kerin, Pat. Flanagan, Sir. A. Fitzgerald’s salt-water lodge, and the small house occupied by Mrs. Clifford. They broke the windows of both the latter houses. Mrs. Liddy, not having any money ready, was obliged to deliver up her gold ring. On the night of Friday last, several houses in and about Doonbeg were levelled by large parties who appeared well armed......

1831 27 th June (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, the residence of her father Thomas Morony, Esq., the lady of Henry Whitcombe, Esq., R. N., of a son.

1831 30 th June (CJ). A private of the King’s Dragoon Guards, was drowned at Lahinch on Tuesday. An inquisition was taken on the body before Thomas Ivers, Esq., Coroner.

1831 11 th July (CJ). Death: On Friday, at Lahinch...... aged nine years, Maria, daughter of the late Mr. John Hanrahan, Grocer, of Limerick.

1831 28 th July (CJ). At Lahinch, a rick of turf, belonging to a man named Coughlan, was maliciously burned on Monday night last, also cattle turned on a corn-field, belonging to the same person.

1831 15 th August (CJ). Death: At Spanish Point, near Miltown Malbay, of cholera, John Stacpoole, Esq., Captain Royal Meath Militia.

1831 18 th August (CJ). A field of unripe oats the property of John Hickey, of Killard, in the parish of Killard..... Was maliciously cut down and scattered on the night of Friday last, the 12 th instant. Mr. Brew, C. M., of that district, and Mr. Blake, C.C., on receiving information of this outrage, proceeded immediately in pursuit of the fellows concerned, who after a long chase, made their escape in a boat.

1831 25 th August (CJ). Lieut. Gifford and 20 men of the 5 th Regiment, from Ennistymon, have relieved Captain Harris’s company of the same Regiment at Miltown Malbay.

1831 15 th September (CJ). Married: At Killard, in this county, John Comyn, Esq., of Corbally, to Marcella, eldest daughter of John McMahon Blackhall, Esq.

1832 8 th March (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon, on Monday, by the Rev. John Sheehan, Mr. James O’Brien, of that town, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Jeremiah Davoren, Esq., of Glasby, in this county.

1832 3 rd May (CJ). (Advertisement) Miltown Malbay, to be let, the house and lands of Belmont. There are about twenty acres of land attached...... Michael O’Brien, the Gate-Keeper,

will show the premises......

1832 3 rd September (CJ). Death: At Liscannor, Mr. James Finucane....He was crossing in the Ferry when he fell in and unfortunately was drowned.

1832 22 nd October (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, Mrs Alicia O’Brien, wife of Cornelius O’Brien, Merchant and daughter of Austin Moran, Ballymahony.....

1833 21 st January (CJ). Death: At Miltown Malbay, Henry D’Estere, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, formerly and several years Recorder of Limerick.

1833 10 th June (CJ). Death: At Miltown House, Thomas Morony...... Senior Magistrate and Grand Juror, for the county....

1833 24 th January (CJ). Death: At Miltown Malbay, Mrs. Cripps, wife of Joseph Cripps, Esq., Alderman of Limerick.

1833 28 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. From the first day of May next. The House, Offices, and Garden of Arranview, with from 2 to 15 acres of excellent land, situate within one mile of the Atlantic Hotel, and a few perches of the bathing shore of Creampoint...... Application to....Anthony Enright, Arranview, and Miltown Malbay: or to John Enright, Jail Street, Ennis.

1833 7 th March (CJ). The Cholera. The Cholera, we understand, has been prevalent in some places in the west of this county: in Doonbeg, on Monday, there were three deaths: in Kilmurray Ibrickane a poor woman died on a car, and was exposed on the high road until a coffin was provided. At Baltard there was one death, and in consequence the people on an entire plough-land convenient have abandoned their houses. There is no relief to be had for any of the poor people in these places nearer than six or eight miles.

1833 27 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Chancery. Timothy O’Brien, Esq., Plaintiff. The Rev. Charles Fitzgerald...and others, defendants. ...to set up and let, for the term of 7 years....the dwelling house and premises situate at Miltown, in the county of Clare, late in the possession of the Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, deceased......

1833 18 th July (CJ). Death: At Lahinch, on Tuesday evening..... Francis Whitestone, Esq.

1833 8 th August (CJ). Ennistymon Petty Sessions.

Archdeacon Whitty, John MacNamara and Tomkins Brew, Esqrs. on the Bench. Two cases of malicious trespass came before the Magistrates from injury done to the property of persons in and about Ennistymon, on Saturday the 27 th of July, where two desperate factions, known by the names of Carty and Davoren, assembled at the fair on that day to fight, taking advantage of the Magistrates and Police being attending the Assizes. It appeared those factions had been collecting and recruiting for some days, and assembled several hundred at a side ...... Doors, windows, huxter’s stands, firkins, fruit baskets, and trick of the loop tables, all went to ruin: but the greatest injury was done to the potato and vegetable gardens of the townspeople, through which the contending factions advanced and retreated in the course of their evolutions......

1833 12 th August (CJ). Liscannor Bridge. Tuesday the foundation stone of the bridge intended to be built over the Ennistymon River, close to the sea, to connect the bathing places of Lahinch and Liscannor, and opening for the residents in the latter place a more immediate communication with the chief town of the county, was laid by Sir. A. Fitzgerald......

1833 29 th August (CJ). Death: Of apoplexy, near Ennistymon, on Sunday evening last.....Surgeon Thomas Henry Sweeney.

1833 2 nd September (CJ). Marriage: On the 27 th instant. at Miltown Malbay.... Thomas, eldest son of Thomas Morony. Esq., to Anna Maria, eldest daughter of George Dartnell, of Limerick, Esq.

1833 28 th October (CJ). We, the undersigned, in compliance with the wishes of Doctor Silver, request a meeting of the members of the Medical Profession of the county....at Carmody’s Hotel....in order to take into consideration certain grievances of which he complains...... John Finucane, Ennistymon, Wm. McDermott, Knock, John Costello, Miltown.... James Geary, Kildysart, Carroll O’Grady, Kildysart, Thomas L. Parkinson, Kilrush, Henry Wilson Daly, Kilrush......

1833 30 th December (CJ). Deaths: On Thursday, at Seaview, Miltown Malbay, (the seat of Francis G. Morony, Esq.) Henry Westropp Morony, Esq., third son of the late Thomas Morony, Esq., of Miltown House......

On Christmas Day, at Seaview (the seat of her brother, F. G. Morony, Esq.) Anne, the second daughter of the late Thomas Morony, of Miltown House, Esq.....

1834 6 th February (CJ). Salvage Investigation. --- The claimants of salvage from the wreck of the Anna Sophia , of Stockholm, at Seafield, in this county, were heard at Kilrush, on yesterday...... Mr. Maunsell, of Limerick, on the part of the Messrs. Paterson (as Agents for Lloyd’s), opposed the claims, of which the principal were---- Richard Brew, Esq., C.C.P., and 24 men under his command, for a specified time, £150, awarded: the Coast Guard, Capt. Marshall, with Chief Officers Medway, Maud, and Whitcombe, £200, awarded: Andrew Davoren, Esq., for influence and exertion in preservation of property, &c. £20,awarded: William McMahon,

Esq., Kilmurray, do., do., £20, awarded: Hynes, a canoe man, and two assistants, £60: with a variety of smaller claims, varying 4s to 10s: Wm. Brew of Leadmore, Esq., proprietor of the land whereon the cargo was preserved and put up to auction, awarded £8-10s: the Messrs Paterson, on account of expenditure, car hire, labourers, personal exertions, &c, £355......

1834 6 th March (CJ). Death: Of Cholera, at Killard, in this county, Mr. Medway, Chief Officer of Coast Guard, on that station.

1834 14 th July (CJ). Death: At Baltard House, in this county, Mrs. Comyn, mother of the Rev. Michael Comyn.

1834 14 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) Ennistymon Free School. On Sunday, 17 th instant, will be preached by the Very Rev. Dean McNamara. (Diocese of Limerick), the Annual Charity Sermon towards the support of this Establishment. It is not outstepping modesty of truth to say, that the School is of great utility, conducive to the best moral and religious interests of the youth who attend it, and calculated to promote what, before it came into operation, was much wanted, the instruction of a great number of children, whose lowly and unprotected condition would otherwise exclude them from the benefit of a tolerable, or indeed of any education at all......

1834 25 th August (CJ). On Monday, there was a great concourse of people collected at Lahinch, to witness a race for a saddle. Five horses started. The saddle was won easily by Mr. Hehir’s mare. Afterwards there was a race on the back strand for a bridle, and subsequently a canoe race concluded the amusements of the day.

1834 22 nd September (CJ). Death: At his house, near Miltown Malbay, Mrs. Kerin, wife of John Kerin, Esq., deservedly regretted for her kind and charitable disposition to the poor of her neighbourhood.

1835 15 th May (CJ). Birth: At Ennistymon, the lady of Richard Calcutt, Esq., of a daughter.

1835 4 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Atlantic Hotel and Tepid Baths.... Miltown Malbay..... M. Hehir, Proprietor...... The wines were purchased from some of the most respectable houses in Limerick: and Hehir is assured his clarets are of the vintages assigned: the La Tour, 1825: the Chateau Margeaux, 1827: Champagne, Port, Sherry, &c., &c. The proprietor has secured the assistance of a Head waiter, highly recommended for sobriety, attention, good temper, and honesty. A good cook has also engaged, who has served in the hotel in its most palmy days---so that he hopes he has taken precautions against even the isolated complaints of last season, which must occasionally have existence in all establishments, private as well as public. There is a jaunting car belonging to the house for invalids &c., for which a small fare must be charged to prevent jealousy. A Mail Car, drawn by two horses well appointed, starts every morning at 7 o’clock from the hotel, carrying fourteen passengers, and arrives in

Ennis an hour before the departure of the Dublin, Limerick, and Galway coaches, and returns at five o’clock in the evening...... N.B.—a good billiard table attached to the hotel.....

1835 25 th June (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal. Miltown Malbay, June 24, 1835. Sir.--- I am sorry to learn on passing through here that the present season is likely to prove a bad one, and from all I could collect, I apprehend it is owing to the high rents demanded for the smaller cottages, and with no better accommodation than those the same size afford at Kilkee, and, I believe, fewer comforts...... Now, I as a stranger, certainly think that Miltown Malbay is far superior in many ways. In the first place, the houses are better situated here. At Kilkee the cottages with very few exceptions are each crowded on the other without any regard to regularity, and you have the pleasure of the front of your house looking into the rear of your neighbour, where you must of necessity be a witness to the most private occupations of his domestics. In the next place, many persons have an objection to travel by steam, more particularly where it is attended by the most uncomfortable and dangerous custom of disembarking by boat coming here you have a four horse coach to Ennis, and from thence a well appointed two horse car, which carries the mail, and arrives here at 5 p.m. I was informed by a gentleman that severe censure had been passed on him by certain of the most fastidious of the fair-sex here, for shocking their delicacy by bathing at the same time and place with them. I must say, I was rather surprised on the following Sunday morning to observe from the windows of my bedroom at the hotel, those ladies’ undress (without any apparent sense of delicacy, that delicacy on which they seemed to pride themselves so much when speaking of my friend), and go into the sea amongst at least fifty men of the lower class---they seemed to be entirely unconscious of their sex, or perhaps in their innocence fancied they were made of different materials from the gentry. Now, Mr. Editor, will it be deemed improper, if I say, I think the Sabbath would have been better devoted to prayer, than subjecting themselves to the rude gaze of these men......

1835 27 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) Admiralty...to be sold by auction, on Monday, the 10 th August... The cargo....300 tons of Black Birch, 21 tons of red pine, several thousand deals..... The Bark Caroline , of St. John’s N.B. and her cargo...... the property of Hugh Mackay, the claimant and owner thereof...... Henry Whitcomb, Esq., and others, salvors, against same..... John Maude, Esq., and other, salvors, against same... For further particulars apply to James Watt, Esq., His majesty’s proctor for Ireland, North Cumberland Street, Dublin, Henry Whitcomb, Esq., Chief Officer of Coast Guard, Miltown Malbay, Captain Petrie, Ship, Caroline , Kilrush......

1835 31 st December (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon Church, by the Rev. Charles Fitzgerald, the Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, rector, to Miss Morony, second daughter of Thomas Morony, Esq., of Miltown House.

1836 2 nd January (CJ). On Monday last a brig, 270 tons register, laden with timber, from St. John’s, New Brunswick, to Belfast, seven and a feet of water in the hold, in distress, was boarded off Mutton Island by Mr. Whitcomb, Chief Officer Coast Guard, who ran her into Doonbeg, where she is now unloading......

1836 21 st January (CJ). Three men were, we regret to say, drowned on Tuesday, at Freagh, by the upsetting of a canoe.

1836 25 th January (CJ). Death: In Lahinch, Mr. Anthony Lloyd.

1837 9 th January (CJ) Ennistymon Sessions. These Sessions terminated on Tuesday, 850 Civil Bills entered and 17 Ejectments. Out of 250 Notices of Registry 117 were registered and 34 rejected.

Death: At Ennistymon, on Saturday last, Mr. John Finucane, apothecary.

1837 2 nd February (CJ). A fracas which was nearly attended with fatal consequence, took place a few nights since, at the wreck of the Mercator , now on shore at Doonbeg, in this county. A Custom- house Officer and one of the Coast Guard having had an altercation relating to a stave which, the former wished to get possession of, and the latter struggled to retain, one of the parties drew a pistol, and snapped at the other, within a foot of his body: ....the weapon misfired...

1837 6 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Extensive Auction or Deals, Timber, Vessel, &c. &c. To be sold by auction....at Doonbeg...the entire cargo of the Brig Mercator bound from St. Johns, New Brunswick, to Belfast, and lately stranded at the above place... 46 hundred of deals assorted, 40 hundred of staves..... The above are all landed and piled on the Beach...... and on the same day the Hull and Materials of said vessel, burthen per Register 278 Tons, Copper-fastened will be sold. The Hull lies near the Quay at Doonbeg...... For further particulars, apply to Captain McGibbon, at Doonbeg: Mr. Gaussen, Williams’s Hotel, Kilrush......

1837 4 th May (CJ). On Tuesday an inquest was held ...on the body of a boy about eight years of age, named Michael Griffin, son of John Griffin, of Ennistymon, hatter. It appeared from the evidence that hatters are in the habit of using Muriatic Acid that the boy drank of it, supposing it to be whiskey, and died the same night...... On Friday an inquest was held ....on the body of William Talbot, servant of the Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, of Kildysart....he took up a pistol which he was desired to clean, and whether he shot himself, or that it went off accidently it is not known. There was a woman servant in the room at the time, to whom some suspicion is attached from the manner in which she gave her testimony. From want of evidence the Jury were not able to state how he came by his death.

1837 24 th August (CJ). Shipwreck. The Brilliant of Scarborough, deserted by her crew and a total wreck, has been thrown in at Moher, in the west of this county...... The timber and sails are being landed at Moher, under the direction of Mr. MacNamara, who had in the course of the spring erected on the high-land an ingenious contrivance for the purpose of raising seaweed and at this time was appropriated to the purpose of raising the timber, &c., from the shore.....

1838 16 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Miltown Malbay. To be let.... The house and lands of Merville.... between thirty-two and thirty-three Irish acres....The house consists of four sitting rooms, nine sleeping apartments.... Apply to John Carroll, Esq., Merville, Miltown Malbay.....

1838 5 th July (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal..... Sir, -- Permit me to disabuse the public mind, and the writer for the Limerick Standard , if telling truth can do so, from the infamous calumny in that journal yesterday, referring to the late suspicious cases of administering poison in Ennistymon, it is said, “so greatly terrified are husbands of their wives in Ennistymon and its neighbourhood now, that they scarcely take any drink from them, unless they are looking on while it is being made”. From a paper proverbially notorious for its circulation of calumny about the people of this country, it may be thought unnecessary to contradict this glaring and infamous falsehood, any more than the hundreds of other that every other day appear in it: but this is so diabolical an invention that I cannot suffer it to pass unnoticed...... I am, Sir...An Ennistymon Man.....

Death: In this town, of a short illness, Mr. Bryan Moran, of Lahensy, near Ennistymon.....has left a wife and young family to lament his premature decease.

1838 12 th July (CJ). Miltown Malbay Races. First day--- August 8 th Second day... August 9 th Third day... August 10 th There will be an Ordinary each day at the Atlantic Hotel, and a Public ball, on the evening of the second day. Stewards: Thomas H. Morony. Thomas Barclay. Michael Finucane and Thos. Morony, Jun, Esqs.

Birth: At Ennistymon, on the 8 th instant, the lady of Richard Calcutt, Esq., of a son.

1838 6 th September (CJ). Henry Whitcombe Esq, Chief Officer, Coast Guard, has been ordered from Miltown Malbay to Cove.

Upwards of 100 men were employed on Tuesday in laying out a race course at Lahinch, on the property of Andrew Stacpoole, Esq. The course will be a perfect flat, and the horses can be seen during the entire run.

1838 1 st October (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Woollen Draper,

1838 29 th October (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, the Lady of Thomas Morony, jun., Esq., of a daughter.

1838 5 th November (CJ). Mr. William Brew’s herdsman at Seafield was violently attacked on his way home from the fair of Kilmurray-Ibrickane, on the night of Wednesday, 25 th October last. A man

28 came up to him and requested in a friendly manner to give him his stick, to which the other innocently complied, not expecting it would be used on his own head. The unfortunate man in the struggle of defending himself had his hand broken in two places, and his wife also received the most savage treatment in attempting to save her husband’s life.

1838 8 th November (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice. Wanted for the use of the Constabulary, a slated house in the village of Doonbeg or adjacent thereto......

1838 17 th December (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon Church, on Wednesday morning, by the lady’s uncle, the Rev. Richard Brew, John Geo. Brown, Esq., to Ellen, eldest daughter of the late Morgan Finucane, Esq., M.D., of the Cottage Ennistymon.

1839 18 th February (CJ). Mr. Studdert has inspected the weights and measures made use of in the undermentioned places within the last month: Ennistymon, Liscannor...... Lahinch, Miltown, Doonbeg, Kilkee, Carrigaholt, Knock, Kilmurray, Labasheeda, Kildysart......

1839 14 th March (CJ). Marriage: On Monday last at Miltown Malbay, Edward Morony, Esq., to Georgina, widow of the late Joseph Crips, Esq., Alderman of Limerick.

1839 28 th March (CJ) Death: On Tuesday, the Rev. Anthony McGuane, P.P., of Miltown and Kilmurray.... It may with truth be said of him, he was an Israelite in whom there was no guile.....

1839 8 th April (CJ). Ennistymon Sessions. These Sessions commenced on the 27 th of last month. Out of four notices of Registry two were registered. 268 Civil Bills were entered. There were no ejectments. The Crown business was light, only ten cases, one of whom was convicted. The Sessions lasted only a day and a half, a very unusual thing.

Moyarta Barony...... Cess Payers.

John O’Kelly. ------Mich. Studdert. Rehy. Francis N. Keane. Cappa. Anthony Cox. Clarefield. George Brew. Parknamona. Martin Gibson. Cross. Timothy Kelly. Clonreddan. Patrick Liddane. Tullig. John Studdert. Danganelly. Wm. Terry. Kilmacduane. Benjamin Cox. Mountpleasant. James O’Brien. Dromellihy. Wm. Pilkington. Tarmon.

Thomas Killeen. Creagh. Wm. Brew. Leadmore. James Breen. Kilmacduane. Thomas Molony. Gower. Michael Cullinan. Tullabrack.

1839 6 th May (CJ). An attempt was made a few evenings ago to rob some shops in Ennistymon. The police should be on the alert: in such town an attempt of this kind shews a great laxity of discipline and attention to the interests of the inhabitants by this force.

1839 6 th June (CJ). We are requested to contradict a report said to be industriously circulated in the neighbourhood of Ennistymon, that Charles Finucane does not intend to offer himself as Medical Attendant to the Workhouse about to be established in that town, or that he purposes leaving the country, both rumours being contrary to the truth.

1839 10 th June (CJ). Ennistymon, June 6, 1839.--- On Tuesday night last, the town of Ennistymon was most brilliantly illuminated, and a great assemblage of interesting young girls and lads, all joining in dancing jigs, reels....opposite a very large bonfire---tar barrels blazing with great force...... Nothing could equal the joy and great feeling of respect evinced by the inhabitants of Ennistymon on this occasion, at the arrival of A. Finucane, Esq., of Ennistymon House, after an absence of nearly two years on the continent. It is a source of great pleasure to his friends and tenantry to observe so great an improvement in his health and looks......

We have received a letter signed Malachy Kean, Kilballyowen, county Clare, complaining that he was robbed on Sunday night of eight guineas in gold, and twenty sovereigns and begging the attention of Police to it, as he fears the money may be exchanged in Limerick or Kilrush.

1839 1 st July (CJ). (Advertisement) Important to the Public. Grocery, Tea, Wine, Spirit, Spice, and Cheese Establishment. Jail Street, Ennis. Peter Gibson, Proprietor, begs leave to inform his friends in particular, and the public in general, that he is determined to open a shop in Lahinch, for the purpose of supplying the people visiting that place during the Summer months, with Pure and Unadulterated Goods, the same as he keeps in both his concerns in Ennis. Gibson begs leave to inform families visiting Miltown, Lahinch, Ennistymon, and the resident gentlemen in the neighbourhood......

1839 5 th December (CJ). Miltown Malbay total Temperance Society. On Sunday last the members of the above society, to the number of one hundred and fifty, went with their medals suspended, in procession from their Committee Rooms to the chapel, headed by their worthy vice-president, the Rev. Garrett O’Connor, upon which occasion this exemplary discourse on the virtue of temperance, which had such an effect on the congregation that nothing was to be heard but “prepare yourself and come to Limerick to meet the Holy Apostle, the Rev. Father Mathew.” The inhabitants of Miltown and of the neighbouring districts prepared at once and set

30 off to Limerick to take the pledge. Great praise is due to the Rev. Mr. O’Connor for his exertions in promoting and establishing a branch of the Temperance Society in Miltown, a village which heretofore was remarkable for nothing but scenes of factious rioting, occasioned by the constant practice of intemperance. But a miraculous change has taken place—those who heretofore were objects of contempt, are now sober and well conducted members of society.

1839 23 rd December (CJ). Death: In Ennistymon, Mr. Thos. McDonough, Postmaster.

1840 9 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) To Builders and Contractors..... Sealed tenders and proposals for making 6,406 perches of the new intended Mail Coach Road from Ennis to Miltown and Ennistymon, between the crossroads at Fountain and Miltown, will be received at the Grand Jury secretary’s Office......

1840 13 th April (CJ). The Water Witch revenue cruiser has arrived in the Shannon with the diving bell apparatus, and is to proceed round the coast to Malbay, to endeavour to raise the guns, chains, and anchors of the Martin , sloop of war, wrecked on that coast about 23 years ago. Mr. Deane, inventor of the diving helmet attempted this feat in the summer of 1837, but from the unsettled state of the weather, and insufficiency of his assistance, was unable to bring up any of them.-----

1840 18 th May (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, on Saturday, of relapse fever, Patrick Murray, Esq., M.D......

1840 14 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilmurry, on the 12 th instant, much regretted, Mrs. MacMahon, relict of the late James MacMahon. Esq., of Kilmurray, and sister to the late Nugent MacNamara, Esq.

1840 23 rd September (CJ). Death: At Lahinch, Henrietta, youngest daughter of Francis S. Rosslwein, Esq.

1840 5 th November (CJ). Marriage: At Miltown Malbay, John Costello, Esq., M.D., to Anne, daughter of Ralph Morony, Esq.

1841 4 th January (CJ). A large brown eagle was shot by a coast guard man near the telegraph, Baltard on the western coast of this county, a few days ago. --- The monarch of the air was brought down with a single ball while soaring at a considerable height. He measured over five feet from tip to tip of his wings.

County of Clare. To Contractors. (Advertisement) Sealed tenders and proposals for executing the following works will be received.... For Building a bridge and making 15 perches of New Road at Cooraclare..... For erecting a New Pier or Quay at Kildysart...... For making 504 perches New Road from Ennistymon to Galway, between Thomas Conway’s House at Turlough and John Kinnear’s House at Aughavinane...

1841 7 th January (CJ). An inquest was held on Monday last at Ennistymon by Robert George Greene, Esq, Coroner, on view of the body of a male child (unknown) found in the Sandhills at Lahinch on Saturday morning.....

1841 11 th January (CJ). Ennistymon Quarter Sessions.....There were 46 applications to register of which there were Registered 15, Rejected 2, No appearance 29. Civil Bills entered 286, Ejectments 5, Appeals to Magistrates Orders 17, Criminal Cases 7... Rule of Court. --- Charles O’Connell, sheep stealing and larceny, to be transported for seven years: Patrick Davenport, assault, two months imprisonment: Pat Casey, contempt of court, I months’ imprisonment.

1841 25 th January (CJ). Birth: At Ennistymon, on the 23 rd inst., the lady of Richard Calcutt, Esq., of a daughter.

1841 22 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) Lahinch Bathing Lodges... To be let for any term...Two lodges...apply to William Smyth, Esq., Kanturk. P Doherty, of Lahinch, will show the premises.

1841 1 st March (CJ). Marriages: Jonas Blackhall, Esq., Solicitor, to Catherine, daughter of John McMahon Blackhall, Esq., of Killard, in this county.

In Limerick, Pierce C. Shannon, jun. Esq., to Margaret, relict of the late Edmund Shannon, Esq., Berry Lodge, in this county.

1841 11 th March (CJ). Marriage: At Miltown Malbay Church, Margaret White, eldest daughter of Captain H. Bree White, Royal Navy, Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, to William McMahon, Esq., of Kilmurray.

1841 26 th April (CJ). Death: At Miltown House, Miltown Malbay, Henry, son of Thomas Morony, Esq.

1841 10 th May (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, on Thursday, Mrs Carroll, wife of Mr. Henry Carroll.....

1841 9 th September (CJ). Death: In Lahinch, Mr. James Atkinson, of Annabeg, county Tipperary.

1841 15 th November (CJ). (Advertisement) To be sold. The interest in a Lodge in the village of Lahinch, of which there is a lease of lives renewable for ever. It is desirably situated, and has a rere of 72 feet. Apply to Mr. Pat Liddy, Lahinch....

1841 29 th November (CJ). Marriage: At Miltown Malbay, on Saturday, by the Rev. Mr. Langford, Robert George

Greene, Esq., Solicitor, and one of the Coroners of this county, to Mary Anne, daughter of Ralph Morony, Esq., of Faro.

1842 12 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Father Mathew. ....Will preach in St. Joseph’s New Chapel, Miltown Malbay, now covered in and still in Debt......

1842 30 th May (CJ). Death: At Maymore, near Ennistymon, in the 84 th year of his age, Captain J, M, McNamara, late Royal Marines.

1842 9 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Sea Bathing. Victoria Buildings, Lahinch, to be let, for the season, or by the month. The above buildings, each comprising Parlour, Drawing Room, Five Bed Rooms, Servants’ Apartments, a good Kitchen, Store Room, Pantry, Coach House, and a three-horse Stable. Also Lauretta Lodge.... Parlour, Drawing Room, Five Bed Rooms...... They are situated in a desirable country, and on one of the best Watering Shores in Ireland. Persons visiting this Shore have advantages far beyond any other in the South of Ireland. They can drive in one hour to the famous Cliffs of Moher, to the Puffin Caverns, or they can enjoy a walk in the beautiful Valley of Glenville, or the Glen of Ennistymon....

1842 4 th July (CJ). The Poor Law Commissioners have declared the Workhouse at Ennistymon ready to receive inmates, although it is not yet taken up from the Contractor, neither is there provision of any kind yet contracted for. The Guardians, have posted bills to send in proposals for supplying provisions to be considered at a meeting of the Board, to be held on the 23 rd instant. In consequence of the absence of strangers at the fair of Ennistymon on Saturday, several fairs being held on the same day in the neighbouring counties, there was a very trifling share of business transacted, and the prices were accordingly low--- milch cows and springers from £6 to £10-10s: dry cows from £4 to £6---heifers from £6 to £9---hoggets from 18s. to 21s. ---few fat sheep offered, those brought from 32s. to 35s.

1842 25 th July (CJ). Death: At Lahinch, where he had gone for benefit of sea air, being for some time past in delicate health, Roger Cullinan, Esq., of Woodstock......

1842 28 th July (CJ). A man with his wife and two children, from the neighbourhood of Ennistymon, were observed yesterday morning on the steps of the Courthouse, in this town, in a state of exhaustion for the want of food. The Guardians of that Union, have it will be remembered refused to open the house for the reception of the famishing poor before the first of April next!! ......

1842 22 nd August (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal. Miltown Malbay, August 16, 1842. Sir—Truly aware of the interest you always feel in attending to the necessities of the

33 poor, we hope you will find space in your columns for the following. We the undersigned embrace this opportunity of giving publication to one of the many acts of benevolence of Colonel Wyndham, who has during the late summer given employment to us and a great number of the poor, of this neighbourhood, and preserved us from the destitution that was so prevalent in all parts of the country. We therefore feel ourselves in duty bound to return him thanks, and for him ever pray. Pat Rochford, Pat Gallagher, Mich. Mangan, Denis O’Dea, Joseph Spellissy, John Spellissy, Martin Hore, Patrick Linnane, Peter Fitzpatrick, John Fitzpatrick, Thomas Cassidy, Lott Keane, James Molloy, John Molloy, Matthew Molloy, Terence McGannon, Thomas McMahon, Pat McMahon, Pat Molony, Pat Donnellan, Thomas Malone, Martin Malone, Pat Callinan, Michael Halloran, Thomas Keeffe, Mich. Downes, Pat Downes, George Bowen, Michael Shea, Michael Pilkington, Rich. Steele, Michael M. Donoghue, Tim O’Connors, Daniel Reidy, Thomas Doherty.

1842 10 th October (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, the lady of Captain Creagh, R. N., of a son.

1842 7 th November (CJ). Death: Near Ennistymon, Mrs. O’Donoghue, wife of Mr. Daniel O’Donoghue....

To be Let, the House Called Cottage. ... (Advertisement) Situated at Ennistymon, at present occupied by the Rev. J. Bennett. The house, out offices, &c, which are in good repair, stand on an acre of ground, divided into shrubbery, yard, and excellent garden. Apply to Dr. Finucane, Ennistymon, or J.B. Knox, Ennis.

1843 28 th January (LC). Mr. Thomas Gibson of Ballyvoe, county Clare asserts that Mr. Marcus Keane has not allowed the Poor Rate to the tenants of the Conyngham and Westby estates in any rents paid by them since September 1841.

1843 6 th February (CJ). At Miltown Malbay Petty Sessions a number of country people were fined in mitigated penalties for drawing away sea-weed, to manure their potato ground.

1843 16 th March (CJ). Repeal Association. The right to Sea-rack. The following was read from Mr. Joseph Barry, Kilmurray, Miltown Malbay, to T.M. Ray---“ In the report of your Repeal mission in Clare, to the Association, you mentioned the great distress, poverty, and oppression under which the peasantry of that county laboured, but the most glaring instance of that oppression and misery remain in a remote corner of the kingdom. We seem to have escaped the notice of the legislature, and to have been left to our own resources to obtain a remedy for the various grievances under which we laboured..... I behold on our shores wretched scenes that would make your blood run cold. There you would have seen persons from the age of nine to seventy years old, from midnight up to four o’clock the next evening, to their very necks in the sea, all trying at the imminent peril of their lives to gain a scanty sustenance by gathering the sea-weed cast into our shores--- I say nothing of the total want of animal comfort which these poor creatures must endure on their return home. But this is not all the misery these unfortunate sons of poverty must endure: when at length these poor people, quite exhausted and benumbed with cold, are returning with their

34 loads to their desolate homes, a band of besotted persons pounces on these half-famished creatures, with pitchforks and other deadly weapons, and with a cruelty and insolence unknown in feudal times, deprives them of the produce of their superhuman labour, and sends them home very often bleeding, from the effects of the brutal assaults of these pampered menials. It was to be expected that under this boasted-of constitution...... How long are we to be trifled with?”

1843 30 th March (CJ). Miltown Malbay Petty Sessions.... Several summonses being issued against parties in this locality for “riotously assembling, and forcibly cutting and carrying away sea-weed” off the adjoining shores, intense interest prevailed as to the result of these summonses and the court was crowded to excess—the people flocked in considerable numbers from the surrounding country, and seemed to regard with anxiety the proceedings of the Magistracy, in adjudicating on this much disputed right. , forwarded the proceedings to the Government, to learn the ulterior course to be adopted.

1843 6 th April (CJ). Birth: At Faro, Miltown Malbay, the lady of the late Robert George Greene, Esq., of a daughter.

1843 22 nd June (CJ). The Coast Guard...... Lieutenant E. J. Morris, Seafield station, to Freagh Point station.

1843 13 th July (CJ). Death: In Ennistymon, Mrs. Arthur, relict of the late Mr. P. Arthur.....

1843 21 st August (CJ). (Advertisement) Ennistymon House....Attractive Auction of first-class household furniture, plate, plated ware...... gold edged china, over 200 vols. of Miscellaneous Books ....instructions by the executrix of the late Andrew Finucane, Esq, to sell....

1843 22 nd December (LR). Captain Creagh, R.N., Inspecting Commander of Coast Guard has been ordered from Miltown Malbay to Kilrush, a more central point and Lieut. Morris R.N., Chief Officer at Seafield is to replace him at Miltown.

1844 11 th January (CJ). The Ennistymon Quarter Sessions terminated yesterday. The entries of civil bills amounted only to the unprecedentedly low number of 190, with 3 ejectments. Michael and David Fox, better known by the sobriquet of “Sack’em-up”, were sentenced to 2 years imprisonment each, for taking forcible possession of a house and land from their step-mother, a widow......

1844 13 th May (CJ). Death: At Miltown Malbay, Helen, relict of the late Thaddeus R. Ryan, of Scarteen, county Limerick, Esq.—her remains, were brought through this town yesterday.

1844 10 th June (CJ). Death: At his house in Miltown, after a tedious illness.....John Morony, Esq.

1844 25 th July (CJ). Birth: At Kilmurray, Miltown Malbay, the lady of William McMahon, Esq., of a son.

1844 26 th August (CJ). Miltown Malbay Races. These races commenced on Saturday. The course was well laid out, and in excellent order, on which were twelve leaps---some were double stone walls, four feet high: the remainder large hedges, with artificial trenches at either side...... The bay along the course had a most imposing effect, as well from the grandeur of its position and picturesque scenery, as from the serenity of its waters. The sea was perfectly calm: ....

1844 8 th September (CJ). Death: At Liscannor, the Rev. Denis O’Callaghan, P.P., of this place...

1844 24 th October (CJ) Birth: At Green Lawn, Miltown Malbay, the lady of John Costello, Esq., M.D., of a son.

1844 16 th December (CJ). Unfortunate Effects of Pledge Breaking--- Death by Drowning. --- On the morning of Tuesday last, a man named Anthony Greene, (one of Mr. Keane’s manor-bailiffs) was found drowned on the shore of Quilty. The evening previous he was drinking at one or two shebeen houses at Quilty, and left in a state of drunkenness. It is currently reported here, that the unfortunate man took the temperance pledge three different times, and broke through. An inquest was this day held on his body (in the absence of the Coroner) by Sir Burton McNamara and Thos. Morony, jun., Esq., and a verdict returned in accordance with the circumstances.

1844 19 th December (CJ). Death: On the 17 th , in Ennistymon, Mrs. Shannon, relict of Mr. Francis Shannon, of Clonbony, near Miltown, and mother of the late Thomas Shannon, Esq., Proprietor of the Jamaica Despatch.

1845 20 th January (CJ). Ennistymon Workhouse. We have been informed –which we exceedingly regret---that fever to an alarming extent has broken out in the Ennistymon Workhouse. The Master, Porter, and 50 of the paupers, young and old, are in hospital. Several of the male and female children and adults are also infected with the complaint called “teeters” --- The workhouses throughout Ireland are too large, and consequently exceedingly cold, particularly on the ground floors, composed as they are of flags or earth..... 1845 6 th February (CJ). Death: At Quilty, near Miltown Malbay, on Monday last, of apoplexy, Jane, wife of Francis Casey, Esq, of said place, and sister to the late Pierce Shannon, Esq.....

1845 20 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction, at Kildimo, Miltown Malbay...... instructions from Pierse Shannon, Esq., (who is giving up farming altogether), To sell the entire of his valuable stock and improved implements......

1845 21 st April (CJ) (Advertisement) Sea-Bathing. Gibson’s Hotel, Lahinch. Is now open for the season. The Bed-Rooms are spacious, and well aired. Every comfort will be afforded to Noblemen, Clergy, and Gentry, who may visit this delightful watering place at very moderate terms. Separate apartments can be let to Boarders and Lodgers. A well-appointed Car leaves the Hotel every morning for Ennis, at eight o’clock, and returns same day, leaving Ennis on the arrival of the Limerick Coaches, which will enable passengers to start at once, and not to have two hours’ delay in Ennis, waiting for the Mail. Fare---1s. To Ennis, and 1s-6d to Miltown. Post Cars ready for the Lodgers at all times.

1845 1 st May (CJ). Lahinch. The season for sea-bathing is now fast advancing, and we have much pleasure in stating that the good people of Lahinch have not been idle during the winter. This progressively improving and beautiful watering place is daily increasing in extent and accommodation, and from the many advantages it possesses in the delightful drives and grand scenery with which it is surrounded, bids fair, at no very distant period, to rival, if not excel, all its competitors. There are two things, however, which we would strongly recommend in the way of improvement---first the getting up of bathing boxes---and secondly the flagged footway between Lahinch and Ennistymon.

1845 15 th September (CJ). Marriage: At Lahinch, Mr. Daniel Coughlan, pawnbroker, to Miss Biddy Barron.

1845 6 th October (CJ). Marriage: At Miltown Malbay Church, Francis Morony, Esq., of Faro, to Blanche, widow of the late John Morony, Esq., of Westpark, in this county.

Ennistymon Union. Edward Golson, Esq., Poor Law Commissioner, accompanied by Mr. Wilkinson, the architect, visited the workhouse of this Union, on the 28 th ult., and after going through every department of it, he congratulated the Master and Matron for the clean, orderly, and regular state in which he found the whole establishment, even in the most minor works. The clean state of the sick wards, and the small number he found there was very satisfactory. He visited both schools, examined the children, and was greatly pleased with their progress, as well as their clean and healthy appearance. He left the following morning for Ennis. There appeared at the last meeting of the Board a balance in favour of the Guardians in the treasurer’s hands of £350. The school-mistress has resigned her situation from ill-health...... The following are the ex-officio Guardians for the next year:-- Francis G. Morony, Thomas H. Morony, John MacNamara, Thomas Morony, E. W. Burton, Thomas Blood, and Wm. J. Skerret, Esqrs. The Fever Hospital is to be opened on the 13 th instant.

1845 30th October (CJ). Death: Suddenly, in Ennistymon, on Sunday last, Mr. Wm. O’Regan, Shopkeeper. He was at early prayers, seemingly in good health: on his return home to lay down on his bed, and before his family had come back from Chapel, where they were at Mass, life was extinct.

1845 11 th December (CJ). Birth: At Kilmurray, Miltown Malbay, the lady of William McMahon, Esq., of a daughter.

1846 5 th March (CJ). Death: On Saturday, at Miltown Malbay (in the 80 th year of his age), the Rev. Patrick McGuane, for many years Roman Catholic Curate and Priest in that town. He was the first to impart the rudiments of classical instruction to the lamented Sir Michael O’Loghlen, and the issue proved equally creditable to the pupil and preceptor. The penal laws of those days rendering it a crime that a Roman Catholic Clergyman should be educated at home, he retired to Portugal, where he received the benefit of a sound and extensive instruction. From his return home to the hour of his death, his exertions in the ministry were laborious and unremitting. His store of anecdotes was various, interesting, instructive and amusing......

1846 1 st June (CJ). Doonbeg, 26 th May. The weekly meeting of Relief Committee for the parish of Killard was held at the Doonbeg Committee Room, Lieutenant Morris, R.N., in the chair. Jeremiah Tuite, Esq., M.D., in reply to a communication from the Rev. Henry Trousdell, stating that he (the Rev. gentleman), had as yet received but £15 from the non- resident landed proprietors in aid of the relief of the destitute poor off the parish, remarked that it was truly awful to witness the wretched state of the poor starving people of the locality.....

1846 20 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....The Model Farm at Carhuduff. Situate two miles from the sea shore, on the direct road to Miltown, containing 36 acres, with a comfortable Farm House lately built thereon: and Cattle Houses to contain 15 Head: also a stable for 3 Horses: a Barn: Turnip Shed: Piggery, & c: Manure Pit: with a Tank for liquid manure. The farm is divided into divisions of about 6 acres each, and well fenced, with Iron Gates to each division...... Proposals to Colonel Wyndham, Petworth, England: or to Thomas Crowe, Ennis

1846 28 th September (CJ). Miltown Malbay Extraordinary Sessions. To the Editor of the Clare Journal . Mr. Editor--- Through the medium of the Clare organ I beg leave most respectfully to call the attention of the officers of the Board of Works, to a presentment granted at the above meeting..... It is for a new line of road from Edmund Barry’s at Cloonadrum to Peter Sexton’s at Cloonadrum in the parish of Kilmurray Ibrickane. This is an avenue ending without ant communication with any other line. The officers of the Board of Works rejected this on a former occasion, and I am quite sure they will treat it now in like manner. We are all, Mr. Editor, unanimous in giving sufficient employment to the poor, and we should be also unanimous in laying out, the money to the best possible advantage, and not on useless jobs. A Cess Payer...... September, 20 th , 1846.

1846 7 th December (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, Mrs James Donnellan, of a daughter.

1846 14 th December (CJ). Death: On Thursday evening, 10 th inst., at Woodview Lodge, near Ennistymon, Henry O’Brien, Esq., deeply and universally regretted......

1847 7 th January (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal. Sir, -- Although our labouring class are suffering the pangs of hunger and destitution, still they are steadfast to the laws—no violence, no crime, no robberies, no murders, thank God have been committed in this locality: still there has been some unknown vile wretch amongst us, whose object is to disturb the peace of this part of the county. The labouring class are very much attached to our present resident Engineer, Thomas G. MacBride, Esq., whose humane and honourable principles, towards the starving poor of this and the adjoining parish, Kilmurray, have gained for him the wishes and respect of all classes of society, especially those starving creatures who are on the Public Works, and who, though trusting to one scanty meal a day, would be willing to sacrifice their lives for him, should occasion require...... Immediately after the removal of Mr. Webb from this district, our highly respected Engineer, Mr. MacBride, received through the post-office of Miltown, an anonymous letter, bearing no other post-mark than that of Miltown, ordering him to quit the country, or that he would meet the fate of the late Mr. Carrick: notwithstanding this threat, Mr. MacBride continued his arduous duties every day, much to the satisfaction of the public at large.... On his return from Miltown, in company with Mr. Duncan, Assistant Engineer, they were met by about three thousand persons, who gave loud and repeated cheers for Mr. MacBride, Mr. Duncan, and the Board of Works. They then stopped the car, and took both Mr. MacBride and Mr. Duncan out of it, and carried them on their shoulders: thereby testifying that the writers of those letters were ruffians who only wanted to disturb..... The labourers of Kilmurray parish never ceased their cheers until they arrived at Miltown, a distance of three miles, where they were joined by the working class and inhabitants of Miltown, whose united cheers might almost have been heard at the office of your paper. There could not be less than six thousand persons assembled on this occasion, chairing and cheering..... I remain, Sir, with respect, your most humble and obedient servant, P.F.....

1847 11 th February (CJ). Marriage: In Miltown Malbay, by the Rev. John McMahon, Anne, third daughter of Mr. Patt Donnellan, shopkeeper, to Mr. Patt Keatinge, grocer, Ennistymon.

1847 1 st April (CJ). Birth: At Ennistymon, the lady of James Shannon, Esq., M.D., of a son.

1847 12 th April (CJ). Death: Of fever, caught in the discharge of his clerical duties, on Saturday last, the Rev. Mr. Hanrahan, R.C.C., of Ennistymon.

1847 24 th May (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, on Friday last, Mrs. John O’Dwyer, of a son

1847 28 th June (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, Mr. Wm. Francis MacNamara.

1847 26 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) Sea-Bathing, Miltown Malbay. To be let. For the season, or by the month, Cassinoe Lodge...... Application to William O’Dwyer, Annagh, Miltown-Malbay.

1847 5 th August (CJ). Death: At Miltown Malbay, Mr. Charles Cuffe.

1847 11 th October (CJ). Death: At Annagh....at the advanced age of 68... James O’Dwyer, Esq.

1847 14 th October (CJ). Death: At Lahinch, yesterday morning, the Rev. Thomas McInerney, P.P., of Scariff.

1847 18 th October (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon.....Gerald Fitzgerald, Esq.

1847 22 nd November (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon....of fever, Sarah, wife of Mr. John Flanagan, of that town, and daughter of Mr. Augustin Moran, of Ballymahony......

1847 30 th December (CJ). Destitution at Miltown Malbay. The following communication to the Poor Law Commissioners, with their reply, has been forwarded to us for publication. To the Honourable Board of Commissioners, Poor Law Commission Office, Dublin. Miltown Malbay, county Clare, 17 th Dec. 1847. Most Honoured Gentlemen--- Being deputed by the poor of Miltown Malbay and its locality, to lay their distressed and deplorable state before your Honourable Board, as also the conduct of the guardians in administering relief to the poor of this district, I beg leave to observe that the distressed and lamentable state to which the poor of Miltown and its locality are reduced deserves your serious attention. A poor woman, named Nancy O’Connors, living in this neighbourhood, was without food for three days---indeed she did not eat a bit of wholesome food for the last three months: she was ordered to the poor house by the Relieving Officer: she had to carry her daughter twelve years old on her back six miles, and lead another by the hand, though it rained from the time she left Miltown till she reached the poor house at Ennistymon. She was refused admittance, and did not even get a crust of bread to help her. She struggled home as best she could, and from the cold, wet, and exhaustion, got the fever the moment she arrived. She and her two children are in a woeful state...... The poor people here are enduring peaceably all the privations of hunger, destitution, and hardship, and still our heartless Guardians are driving them to madness, but still the poor are obedient to the laws.... Therefore it is to be hoped that your honourable Board will at once dismiss those worthy guardians, and have paid guardians to administer relief, or receive those really starved creatures into the Poorhouse, for they cannot nor will not bear the pangs of hunger much longer.

I have...... and obedient servant. Patrick Fitzgibbon. P.S. –An answer is requested.

Poor Law Commission Office, Dublin, 22 nd December, 1847. Sir.—I am directed by the Commissioners for administering the laws for the relief of the poor in Ireland, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17 th instant, representing the distress existing in Miltown Malbay: and in reference thereto I am to inform you that the Commissioners have forwarded a copy of your communication to the Board of Guardians of Ennistymon Union, and have requested their observations thereon. By order of the Commissioners, W. Stanley, Secretary. Mr. P. Fitzgibbon, Miltown Malbay.

Fatal Accident.—There were six persons drowned near Miltown Malbay, in this county, on Monday last. The party were coming out from Mutton Island in a canoe, which was capsized by a wave. Three women, a man and two boys were lost. One man only was saved. We have not heard the names of the party.

1848 13 th January (CJ). Capture of two notorious robbers.—On Saturday night last, a two-year old heifer the property of Mr. Michael Killeen, of Moloskey, in the parish of Kilmurray Ibrickane, was stolen out of one of his out-offices. On the following morning his servants went in search and followed the track of the beast to the house of a man of the name of Lillis, in the parish of Doonbeg. On entering the house, Lillis and his accomplice, a man of the name of Stacpoole, were sitting by the fire, and on seeing the unwelcome intruders immediately started, and made several attempts at escaping, but in vain, as there was a strong guard at the door. After a diligent search the hide and part of the carcase were found concealed under Lillis’s bed, and the remainder in Stacpoole’s house. Both of these delinquents are now in custody....

On Sunday collections had to be made at the chapel of Ennistymon for six coffins. A putrid corpse, five days dead, covered only with a coarse sheet, was brought to the chapel gate before first mass, to the annoyance and horror of several coming into the house of worship. The people were so shocked that few, or none would approach the chapel gate until it was removed, dreading the foul air and stench from a dead body remaining so long unburied. The guardians say they have no authority to order coffins in such cases, and the inhabitants of the town are worried with those eternal collections. Ennistymon bids fair soon to become a second Skibbereen.

1848 28 th February (CJ). Dismissal of the Ennistymon Board of Guardians. A sealed order, dismissing the Board of Guardians, was received on yesterday. Mr. Lloyd, the Inspector, is in charge of the Union.... “When the glad tidings reached us that we were to have paid guardians, it was at once decided upon that to town should be illuminated and bonfires lighted in all directions: but it was suggested to defer the illuminations until the arrival of the paid Guardians, who are expected next week”.

1848 9 th March (CJ). Coroner’s Inquest. On Monday, Thomas Whitestone, Esq., Coroner, held an inquest on the body of a young child named Michael Hall, who, together with his mother, was deserted by his father, and left exposed to the inclemency of the weather.

R. H. Donovan, Esq., A.B., M.D., deposed as to exposure to the cold being the cause of death. P.M. Gibson, stated , that he is Relieving Officer of Moyarta and Kilballyowen, in the Union of Kilrush, is not able to discharge the duties properly, from the great extent of the district. The population by the last census was 13,800. On his return from Kilrush on Thursday last, he heard that deceased and his mother were lying on the bridge of Carrigaholt. He asked the mother what brought her there, she told him that she had been there all night, that she was left there by her husband and a man named Blake, with whom he worked: that her husband deserted her, and had at the time 12s-6d about them, and he was earning 3s a week and his diet from Blake. Witness procured for her some bread and tea, and hired a car to bring her to the Workhouse. John Hanrahan, the owner of the car, stated that he started for the workhouse at 4 o’clock, which is fifteen miles distant, and reached it at 9 a.m. The deceased and its mother had no covering except an old sheet. The night was very stormy. On arriving at the Workhouse the child was found to be dead. During the journey the mother frequently complained of the cold. The jury found a verdict of infanticide against the father, John Hall. Mr. Whitestone immediately issued a warrant for his apprehension. The unfortunate woman has since died.

1848 13 th March (CJ). Attack at the Ennistymon Workhouse. At the last meeting...... A crowd of people collected around the Board Room....the crowd effected an entrance, and carried off a quantity of bread, but were subsequently dispersed by the police.

A correspondent in a Limerick paper states that, upon three townlands in this county, the property of Nicholas Westby, Esq., namely, Tullagower, Tullabrack, and Emlagh, thirty families numbering 166 persons, have been turned out of their houses, and that on the 15 th of last month 19 persons were evicted off Garraunnatooha , making together 185 persons, sent homeless upon the world.

1848 3 rd April (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, Eliza, wife of Mr. Daniel MacMahon, of a daughter.

1848 1 st May (CJ). Ennistymon--- The Levelling System. Our Ennistymon correspondent writes as follows: - “On Easter Wednesday the Sub- Sheriff accompanied by J. S. O’Brien, agent to the property, and a large posse of Police, came to the lands of Lahensy, near Ennistymon. (Being the fifth or sixth visit since Christmas) to serve habere and throw down houses. So expert are they, from practice....that it requires but a short time to evict many families, and tumble down their dwellings......

1848 15 th May (CJ). Death: At Shanagolden, Sarah, daughter of the Rev. Richard C. Langford, incumbent of Miltown Malbay.

1848 29 th May (CJ). Ennistymon Union. There are about 17,000 individuals at present receiving out-door relief in this Union.

We entertain no doubt that destitution prevails to a very great extent, but yet we can scarcely believe it possible that there is such a very large number of really destitute poor in the Union. Admission to the Workhouse is, undoubtedly, the most effectual mode of testing destitution: but unfortunately the Vice Guardians have not been able hitherto to adopt this test to the extent that could be wished, in consequence of not having sufficient workhouse accommodation......

1848 1 st June (CJ). Marriage: At Drumelihy House, by the Rev. T. Kelly, P.P., Michael Studdert, Esq., of Rehy Park, to the widow of the late James O’Brien, Esq.

1848 9 th June (LR). (Advertisement) Sea Bathing: Miltown Malbay. To be let, by the month, or for the season. The large and commodious house, of Berry Lodge, which has been fitted up for the reception of a large family. Also to be let, in the same way, Eyre Villa Cottage, at Spanish Point, as occupied by Sir Lucius O’Brien, Bart, last season. Application to Pierce Shannon, Esq, Corn Market Row, Limerick. June 10 th .

1848 3 rd July (CJ). Death: At Miltown Malbay, James Hill, Esq., M.D., brother to the Rev. Thomas Hill, R.C.C.

1848 26 th July (LC). (Advertisement) To Hotel Keepers, Atlantic Hotel, Miltown Malbay, To be let for such term as may be agreed on, with immediate possession, The House contains six sitting rooms, large ballroom, 48 by 28 feet: 36 bedrooms, two kitchens, servants’ apartments, house-keeper’s rooms &c. The yard enclosed, under one lock, contains stabling for forty horses, large carriage houses, 7c, with a pump. The bath rooms are fitted with the requisites for cold and tepid baths, which are supplied with fresh sea water at each tide. A well-lighted billiard-room is attached to the house. Eight acres of good pasture land, and a walled-in garden, with right of turbary for the premises, are all annexed.--- Application to be made to Thomas H. Moroney, Esq, Tenby, South Wales: or to Burdett Moroney, Esq, Miltown House, Miltown Malbay. N.B.—Miltown Malbay is situate on the West of Clare, 15 miles from Ennis, and 12 from Kilrush, to which latter place steamers ply to and from Limerick, every day.

1848 27 th July (CJ). Those persons, who may be inclined to visit the sea coast of Clare, will be pleased to learn, that the warm and shower baths, at Lahinch, have been this year fitted up with every attention to the comforts of those who may be necessitated to make use of them. These useful luxuries. With the accommodation afforded in the numerous lodges lately erected, as also two well-regulated hotels, will, we dare say, be the means of inducing many families, both for health and recreation, to visit the delightful scenery of this well-known and safe coast.

1848 31 st July (CJ). Death: At Liscannor, in childbirth, Mrs. Margaret O’Loghlen, wife of Mr. Morgan

O’Loghlen.

1848 11 th December (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, on Saturday last, of fever, Mr. Michael Morony, Master of the Ennistymon workhouse, and son of Mr. John Morony, of this town.

1848 28 th December (CJ). Death: At Lahinch....Bidelia, fourth daughter of the late John Finucane, Esq., M.D., R.N., in the 24 th year of her age.

1849 8 th January (CJ). On Monday night last, four armed men went to the house of a farmer named Killeen, residing between Miltown Malbay and Kilrush. Three of them, on entering the house, commanded Killeen and his wife to go to bed and cover their faces. They then searched the house for money and found £2-10s in the bed. A brother-in-law of Killeen, named Anthony Murphy, was in the house and they made him lie on his face over some potatoes. When they found the money they came to Murphy, and struck him with their guns, and asked him for money. He said the few shillings he had fell from him. They then asked Killeen who the stranger was, and, on his telling them that he was his brother-in-law, one of the ruffians put his gun to Murphy’s left side, and drove the bullet through the unfortunate man’s body. An inquest was held on Wednesday by Mr. O’Donnell, coroner, accompanied by Mr. Little, R.M., when a verdict of wilful murder was returned against some person or persons unknown

Salvage Auction. (Advertisement) Wheat. The Rose Adelaide , from Marseilles, with prime polish Odessa wheat, wrecked a few days since. This cargo will be sold ...at Lahinch... application to Wm. Blair. Esq, Agent to Lloyds...

1849 12 th February (CJ). Marriage: In Lahinch, Mr. Thomas Honan, of Kilrush, to Margaret Emily Thynne, of Lahinch.

1849 19 th February (CJ). I regret to inform you that on the night of Wednesday, the 14 th inst., a large rick of three year old hay, containing at the least about 14 or 15 tons, the property of Thomas Crowe, Esq., of Ennis, was maliciously set on fire, and totally consumed, at his summer residence, Salus Lodge, near Miltown. This act will appear the more glaring, if we take into consideration the humane and benevolent character of the gentleman upon whom it was perpetrated. A great cry has been raised by a portion of the Irish press against those whom they are pleased to designate as “exterminating landlords”: but here is a landlord who, according to a statement which appeared in a late number of your paper, and which was literally true, lately dispossessed a number of tenants near Miltown, with small holdings, and immediately restored them again to their houses and lands, forgiving them all arrears due, which in most cases amounted to three years’ rent. This act is in perfect keeping with his character as a landlord: and behold the return! Mr. Crowe gives constant employment also on his farm, at Sixmilebridge, to a number of labourers, to whom he is very kind in other respects. And Mrs. Crowe’s charity and Christian....during the term the family spend here by the sea every summer, is well known.....

1849 1 st March (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at Lahinch...of household furniture...... Instructed by Mr. Peter Gibson, who is about to emigrate to sell...the entire Household Furniture of his Hotel and Dwelling House......

1849 29 th March (CJ). Death: At Goodlands Cottage School, Miltown, of consumption, Biddy Doherty, one of the Clare Protestant Orphans, at the age of 15......

1849 9 th April (CJ). Arrest for murder. On Wednesday last Constable Robert of Lahinch, and Sub-Constable Barrer and Murray, proceeded to Doonsallagh, in disguise,...where they succeeded (after a run across the country) in arresting Peter McNamara, one of the persons charged with the brutal murder of Nicholas Scullane, near Miltown Malbay, on the 1 st of February last......

1849 16 th April (CJ). ....Sickness prevails to a very alarming extent in the parishes of Miltown and Kilmurry, and the vice-guardians have taken cholera-hospitals in both places: but, although interested parties have raised a cry to the effect that this dreadful epidemic is making frightful ravages in these places, I believe for some time there has not been a single case of real cholera in either parish, for which we should feel truly grateful to a merciful God. But although cholera is not amongst us, dysentery is sweeping away immense numbers of the poor, especially in the parish of Kilmurray Ibrickane.

1849 3 rd May (CJ). Death: May 1st , of fever, at Kildeemon, near Miltown Malbay, Mr. James F. Gray, C.E...

1849 8 th May (LR). Frightful Extermination in Clare. – Ennistymon, May 7 th , 1849. On Wednesday night a whole army of bailiffs and house wreckers, under the command of Mr. Henry Keane, brother to Marcus, lay encamped in this town, while the vanguard bivouacked farther on, in the vicinity of the devoted localities marked out for the scene of their operations. On the following morning, flushed with the anticipations of victory, and the mural crowns to be won in the campaign, they pushed on by a forced march towards the battle ground, and coming in sight of the positions to be assaulted and carried they concentrated their forces, and made the final arrangements for the attack.------

1849 21 st May (CJ). Death from Starvation. An inquest was held yesterday, by Thomas Whitestone, Esq., Coroner, in the parish of Kilnaboy, Ennistymon Union, on the body of Patk. Dillon, whose death took place under the following circumstances, as detailed in evidence......

1849 4 th June (CJ). Death: At Miltown Malbay, Richard Cox, Esq., superannuated Officer of Excise.

1849 2 nd July (CJ). Birth: At Dromellihy House.....the lady of Michael Studdert, Esq., of a son and heir.

1849 12 th July (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon, Mr. P. J. O’Dwyer, to Margaret, relict of the late Mr. John Fallon.

1849 8 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) To be sold by public auction....the interest in two Sea-bathing Lodges, In the village of Lahinch, commonly known as the Bow Lodges, and for several years past held by Mr. Ryall, subject only to £1-7s-6d a year ground rent.

1849 6 th December (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, the daughter of Mr. Edward O’Dwyer, of that town.

1850 7 th January (CJ). Marriage: In this town , this morning, Mr. Michael Kean, Clerk Ennistymon Union, to Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr. George Crowe, Postmaster, Ennis.

1850 14 th January (CJ). On Wednesday last Capt. Crowe discharged all the labourers (50 in number) employed on the Model Farm at Kildeemon, near Miltown, the property of Colonel Wyndham, in consequence of the attempt, which was made some short time since, on the life of Hogan, the man who was employed in watching turnips there. The order being imperative from the Colonel, the most confidential men employed under Mr. Gray had to be dismissed, except two who reside constantly with him in the house, and the other member of Hogan’s family who were working on the farm, at least until the perpetrators are made amenable to justice, and convicted of the crime. When we take in consideration the thousands of pounds that have been expended by Colonel Wyndham during the last five or six years in giving constant employment to hundreds of men and women in that neighbourhood, and that, after all, such an attack should be made to the man entrusted with the protection of his property, we should not be surprised that he acted thus. It is gratifying to learn that through the vigilance and activity of the Miltown Police, the second person concerned in the outrage—Thos. D’Arcy—was arrested on Wednesday....Hurley was tried on Saturday evening and convicted.....

1850 4 th February (CJ). Miltown Malbay, Petty Sessions, 2nd February, 1850... Malachy Looney...stated that he is in the employment of Colonel Wyndham at Kildeemon Model farm, as watchman, and that on the night of the 23 rd inst., a party of men (15 or 16 in number) came on the land and were carrying away turnips, the property of his employer...... and he now identified James Lynch, Thomas Lynch, Matt Lynch, and Murty Murrihy as being of that party, from each of whom he took a basket filled with turnips. The Magistrates fined the parties ten shillings and eight pence each, or, in default of payment, two months imprisonment at hard labour.....

1850 18 th March (CJ). Marriage: At Miltown Malbay, John O’Donoghue, Esq., Barrister-at-law, of Mount Street, Dublin, to Bessy, daughter of the Rev. Richard C. Langford.

1850 21 st March (CJ). The last fair at Miltown Malbay, was well attended. Milch cows sold from £6 to

£8-10. Pigs were in good demand.

1850 26 th April (LR). From Loophead to Kilkee and Miltown Malbay, the entire extent of the coast of Clare, for the past week has been covered with large quantities of palm oil, or as the country people call it “California Butter”, which has been a rich harvest for fortunate fishermen. Whole fleets of canoes are seen going out and coming in loaded with the valuable cargo. In some instances, it has been surrendered to the water-guards, and in other cases the police take it forcibly, but, notwithstanding this, large quantities have been carried to Kilrush, and disposed of in some instances at 15s, and 20s, a ton, although the regular market price of the article in Limerick is about £30 a ton. It is supposed to be part of the cargo of the ship Commerce, wrecked a fortnight since off Dingle. The waves also washed in on the Kerry coast large masses of the oil in a solid state.

1850 2 nd May (CJ). Miltown Malbay, 30 th April, 1850. I regret to have to inform you that the lawless spirit of outrage, which has for such a length of time been unknown in this neighbourhood, made its appearance during the last week, when two Whiteboy offences of a very serious nature were committed. On Friday night last, an armed party with their faces blackened went to the house of a farmer named Bartley Thynne, at Coore, and broke open his door, and demanded money to buy powder and shot. On Thynne’s refusal to comply with their lawless demand they commenced beating him with the butt-ends of their guns, and inflicted several severe and dangerous wounds with scythes on different parts of his body, and nearly severed the thumb from off one of his hands. Not satisfied with this bloodthirsty attack they proceeded to a room where Thynne’s mother—a poor old creature—lay in bed, and without any regard or respect for age and infirmity dragged her about the floor and beat and cut her in a most frightful manner.....

1850 5 th August (CJ). Miltown Malbay, August, 3 rd , 1850. On Tuesday last while some of the boys of the Auxiliary Workhouse here, were bathing on the Spanish point Strand, two of them, who were both unable to swim, by some means got beyond their depth, and were in the act of sinking, when a third ventured out to try and save them: and in the effort to do so, he too, sank, and all three were being brought out into the sea by a receding wave, when Mr. Cornelius Sullivan, the School Master of the establishment, very courageously, and at risk of his own life swam out, and succeeded in bringing the three boys safe on shore..... Mr. Sullivan, who performed this praiseworthy act, has 600 children in this establishment under his care..... This is the second time he has succeeded in saving some of these boys from being drowned. This fashionable watering place is thronged this season with the elite of the neighbouring counties, all the lodges being occupied except two or three.

1850 25 th November (CJ). On Tuesday morning, a merchant vessel from Limerick, laden with oats, was driven ashore by the violence of the storm at Clonahinchy, a place nearly opposite to Mutton Island. As there was no person on board when she was driven in, and as she had lost her masts, and was altogether a complete wreck, from being dashed against the numerous rocks with which part of the coast abounds, it is believed that the whole crew must have perished, especially as one man was found dead on the strand, quite convenient to the wreck: and the covetous, inhuman monster, who first found him, being devoid of every feeling of respect for the

47 unfortunate dead, stripped him of every article of clothes he has on, even his shirt, and left him naked on the strand. It is reported that the captain and two more of the crew were driven in on Mutton Island, where they were found by the family who lives there, and buried by them: but I have not been able to ascertain fully whether it is true or not. As soon as the country people discovered the wreck, the work of plunder commenced, and they were to be seen running in all directions with boxes, trunks......

1851 3 rd March (CJ). Clare Assizes..... Michael Griffin, sen... Michael Griffin, jun., Michael, Pat, and John Morrissy were indicted for stealing 9 sheep, the property of Lawrence Dooloheny? of Moveen.... All guilty, except Michael Griffin, jun., to be transported for 10 years.

1851 22 nd March (FJ). Fatal Accident at Doonbeg.--- On Friday morning last a man of the name of Kinsley, a coast guard, at the Doonbeg station, had just returned into his own house from duty, his wife and children were all still in bed, when suddenly they were aroused from sleep by the report of gun-shot in the kitchen. His son, a young man who had just come to see them after returning from sea, rushed to the kitchen, and there found his father sitting on a chair, with his hand to his forehead, just breathing his last—a ball having passed through his head. It appeared that he was cleaning his gun when the shot accidently went off. The jury found a verdict to that effect. This man within a very short period was miraculously saved upon two occasions from being drowned. He was one of the six men that manned the boat which was upset at Kilbaha a few years since when all perished but himself, and a very short time since, at Doonbeg, he accidently fell over one of the high cliffs, and was miraculously saved.

1851 27 th March (CJ). Miltown, 25 th March. Rev. Sir, -- We, the undersigned teachers of Colonel Wyndham’s schools, have read with very great surprise on the Clare Journal , a letter from the Rev. Thomas Hill, in which he states that “the scriptures are expounded regularly twice a week in the schools”.—and that we “tell the children that the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church are false,” &c &c. We beg most respectfully to assure you that such is not the case—and further, that we have strictly adhered to the instruction which we have received from you, namely, “that we should not interfere with the religious tenets of the children attending the schools.” —We are, Rev. Sir, your obedient servants. Samuel Ball: Bessy E, Ball: J. Campbell: S. Russell.

The Rev H. Murphy.

I shall conclude this correspondence by stating that these schools have been in operation for nearly fourteen years, and there is no instance of any of the Roman Catholic children having left the communion of their church—these schools cannot therefore have a proselytizing tendency...... H. Murphy.

1851 3 rd April (CJ). Poor Law Inspectors. We find that by a new arrangement of the Poor Law Commissioners, Mr. Lucas, P.L.I., now takes charge of Ennis, Corofin, Ennistymon, Kilrush and Kildysart Union and Mr. Briscoe, P.L.I., the Unions of Ballyvaughan, Gort, Tulla, and Scariff.....

1851 24 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at Billow-Villa, Miltown Malbay, (Formerly known as D’Esterre’s Lodge) Of Household furniture...instructed by Francis Morony, Esq., to sell.....

1851 30 th June (CJ). Death: At Kilballyowen, Mas. Crowe.

1851 10 th July (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, Doctor Edward O’Dwyer.....

1851 6 th October (CJ). Death: At Miltown Malbay, where he had gone for the benefit of his health, the Rev. Peter Bolton, Incumbent of Clare Abbey. The Rev. Gentleman had been for some time past in a feeble state of health......

1851 29 th December (CJ). Christmas Festivities at Miltown Malbay. On Christmas Day Mrs. F. G. Morony, according to her usual custom, supplied the children attending her school at Goodlands Cottage, with a sumptuous dinner, consisting of a prime piece of roast beef, containing between twenty and thirty pounds, two roast geese, a large piece of ham, about forty loaves of bread, and a quantity of vegetables and potatoes. Everything with which the table was furnished was of such superior quality, and so exquisitely cooked and served up, that the most delicate appetite could not but relish it: and Miss Stoney (Mrs. Morony’s grand-daughter, a most engaging and interesting little girl) sat down with the children and dined most heartily, adding much to the pleasure of the scene by her merry little prattle......

1852 2 nd February (CJ). Shipwreck: -- A large number of bales of cotton have during last week been drifted into Liscannor, and the surrounding parts of the coast--- evidently portions of the cargo of some merchant vessel which has perished in the late storms. Different parts of the vessel have also been cast in upon the shore, but nothing which could afford any information as to the name of the ill-fated vessel or its destination.

1852 30 th August (CJ). Birth: At Miltown Malbay, on the 28 th inst., the wife of John O’Donohue, Esq., Barrister-at-law, of a son.

1852 16 th September (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon Church, G. Gloster, of Parteen House, Esq., to Miss M. Fleming.

1853 14 th March (CJ). A correspondent notices the “efforts now being made by many persons to be returned as guardians in the Ennistymon Union”, who the writer states, have a personal interest in their success, being concerned in contracts for either turf or milk. We hope the electors will pay attention to the suggestions published in the Journal of Thursday, and return those only who will have no concern whatever in contracts, and who shall pledge themselves to this effect.

Death: On Friday at Ennistymon, Miss Ellen O’Neill.....

1853 16 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) The Misses Ryan of the “Travellers’ Home”, Ennis, Have taken the Hotel, at the pleasant watering place of Lahinch, for the season. Where all sorts of accommodation may be had, and on the most reasonable terms.

1853 23 rd May (CJ). Death: At Berry Lodge, Miltown Malbay, Maria, wife of Joseph Roughan, Esq., and daughter of the late Nicholas Bodkin, Esq., of Galway.....

1853 1 st August (CJ). Death: In Ennistymon, on Thursday last, Mr. C. O’Brien.....

On Friday, near Liscannor, Mr. Daniel Considine, of Littleton.

1853 5th November (L & CE). Gallagher’s Hotel, Tarbert. This hotel presents superior advantages to travellers and tourists, combining comfort with economy. Mr. G’s Posting Establishment is also well supplied: and he has a well-appointed Four Horse Coach, which drives through Listowel and Tralee to Killarney, in connection with the Limerick and Kilrush Shannon Steamers...

1853 10 th November (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon, by the Very Rev. Dr. Sheehan, P.P., V.G., Pat John O’Dwyer, Esq., to Maria, youngest daughter of James Flanagan, Esq.

1854 19 th January (CJ). Death: At Cheltenham, on the 13 th instant, Thomas H Morony, Esq., J.P., of Miltown House, Miltown Malbay.

1854 9 th February (CJ). Yesterday (Tuesday) evening, the vessel was driven ashore at Seafield. Her keel and bottom are completely torn away by the rocks. She is now become a complete wreck, and all owing to bad management......

1854 23th February (CJ). The Late Wreck: The coast guard, passive spectators, with their boat that could endure a much heavier sea than the frail bark in which these poor fishermen periled their existence, lying high and dry, and could not be launched without the supervision of their officer, who is incapacitated as much from age as other infirmities from rendering any assistance......

1854 27 th February (CJ). The Wreck at Miltown. Sir,------I, as an old inhabitant of this coast, have read in your last publication praises given, upon the police, regarding their very zealous exertions in preserving the wreck and property of that ill-fated schooner, the Fort De Lisbon , which became a wreck on our coast. As a lover of justice, I was sorry to see the meritorious and praiseworthy exertions of an old naval veteran passed over, I mean Lieutenant Morrison, Inspector Commander of Coast

Guard, who with his men, drawn from the different stations under his command, never absented themselves by day and night from the time the schooner was sighted until, by their skill and sailor exertions, the vessel was brought from the dangerous and perilous situation she was then placed in, to a situation where she could be boarded by any landsman, and where the wreck of said vessel, which was unavoidable, could be disposed of......

Marriage: By the Rev. Edmond Barry, P.P., Mr. Rochford, of Miltown Malbay, to Honora, daughter of Mr. John Molohan, of Creggan.

1854 6 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at Miltown Malbay ...at Miltown House.... Instructions from Burdett Morony. Esq., (who has disposed of his farms) to sell... 12 Very handsome and highly bred in-calf cows...... Thrashing Machine, of 3 Horse Power, in perfect order.....

Marriage: At Ennistymon.....Mr. Andrew Phelan, Roscrea, to Bridget, second daughter of the late Mr. M. Molony, Merchant. Ennistymon.

1854 8 th March (L & CE). Notice to Mariners. New Lighthouse on Loophead, West Coast of Ireland. --- which a light will be established on the evening of the 1 st day of May 1854 --- Light will have the same characteristic appearance as that heretofore in the Old Tower, a fixed bright light, whose focal point will be 277 feet above the level of the sea at high water of spring tides--- Tower is circular, 75 feet in height from its base to top of the ball over dome------

1854 9 th March (CJ). On Monday last twelve of the Coast Guards of the Seafield district, left their stations to join the navy.

Serious Accident: Doonbeg: On the evening of Thursday 2 nd inst., Constable Savage, one of the Mountrivers Constabulary, fell through the roof of a part of the Barrack called the “Strong Room” and, so injured his hand that a joint had to be cut of each of two of his fingers. The operation was performed by Doctor Elliott.

1854 13 th March (CJ). Doonbeg: National Education: --- A correspondent in this remote locality thus apostrophizes the National System of Education. He says, “It is spreading far and wide---its advantages are felt and acknowledged in city, town, and hamlet. Many and powerful were the obstacles it had to contend with. The educated have always felt its superior advantages, but they were slow to allow their children to drink at the same fountain with those of the so- called lower classes. Its effects, however, on the humble, soon showed how invigorating was the draught, and in due time the wealthy overcame their reluctance. In remote districts the people were too ignorant to see that there existed any necessity for innovation calculated to disturb the system of education that afforded each person the advantage of being taught in” a class for himself”: but, wherever a National School, properly conducted, was established, is insensibly removed the most deep rooted prejudices: so much in advance of the youth of twenty years ago, are these of the present age that few are now sceptical of the superior advantages of the National System of Education. Our correspondent then goes on to say, that

51 the school at Doonbeg has progressed to the satisfaction of its patron W. Stacpoole, Esq., and it’s Inspector. The severity of the weather blasts had however made such havoc with the building, that it was thought necessary to close the school. Mr. Stacpoole. However, again has come forward and put the school in a proper state of repair. Doonbeg having profited much from the establishment of the school, our enthusiastic correspondent wishes all landed proprietors to go and do likewise.

1854 17 th April (CJ). Death: At Miltown House..... Emily, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Morony, Esq.

1854 15 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Lahinch, Bathing Shore and Baths, to be let Well-furnished Prospect House, formerly Gibson’s Hotel. Being the best lodge at Lahinch, the rooms large and spacious, are extensive walled-in yard, coach house, stable and offices attached....Apply to Mr. Thomas Gibson...Ennis.

1854 17 th July (CJ). Sale of Incumbered Estates. -----...... In the Parish of Kilmurray, and Barony of Ibrickane, the property of Richard N. Dalton, Esq., the property consisted of a lease of lives renewable for ever, of the above lands, containing 474 acres, Griffith’s valuation £279: Poor Law valuation, £178: profit rent, £164: head rent, £116: The first bid was by Aquila McMahon, Esq., £3,500: Octavius O’Brien, Solicitor, in trust, bid £3,510: Thomas Crowe, Esq., £3,520. There was a spirited contest then between these two gentlemen, Mr. O’Brien bid £4,400, and Mr. Crowe, £4,425, at which figure it was knocked down to him. The owner, we understand, realises £900 over the incumbrances. It will be perceived that nearly 26 years purchase was realised.

Accident at Lahinch:--About 4 o’clock on Saturday last a melancholy event happened at Lahinch, in the death by drowning of a young man of the name of Griffin, belonging to the revenue police.....The body was cast on shore and remains for the Coroner.

1854 2 nd October (CJ). Bergin’s Hotel, Miltown Malbay. We are delighted to know that the season has been most successful to the proprietor of this splendid establishment; notwithstanding the short time it has been opened. --- Among the recent visitors have been the Right Rev. Dr. Vaughan, Right Rev. Dr. Derry, and several Catholic dignitaries from all parts of Ireland, as well as many of the nobility, gentry, &c, &c. We wish the enterprising proprietor every success.

1854 11 th December (CJ). Death: At Ennistymon, on the 3 rd instant, of smallpox, Simon aged 10 years, only son of the late Dr. Creagh....and nephew to Pierce Creagh, Esq., Barrister-at-law......

1855 18 th January (CJ). The Militia.—John, eldest son of Captain Charles Whyte, of Strandfield House, Miltown Malbay, has received an Ensigncy in the Clare Militia from Lucius O’Brien, Bart.

1855 29 th January (CJ). Singular Accident. --- A man named Corcoran met with his death in a singular manner on Wednesday last at the Sandhills, near Lahinch. He is believed to have been poking at a

52 rabbit burrow when a portion of the overhanging sand bank gave way burying him alive: being unable to extricate himself he perished in that predicament......

1855 1 st February (CJ). Death: At her residence, Billow Ville, Miltown Malbay....Ellen, relict of the late Ralph Morony, of Faro, Esq.

1855 5 th March (CJ). The Dutch ship, Helena Theclas , Captain Hendrick F. Diepenbrock...... is on shore in Doonbeg Bay, having drifted in there during a fog......

1855 16 th April (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon, this morning, Mr. Redmond McNamara, to Kate, eldest daughter of Mr. John Carmody.

1855 26 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...Seamount Cottage, with the land attached...six acres... The Cottage---in the immediate vicinity of Birchfield---is situated within two miles of the post town of Lahinch, and four miles from the market town of Ennistymon.... Application....Cornelius O’Brien, Esq., M.P., Birchfield, Lahinch.....

1855 31 st May (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon, Henry Purchase, Esq., of Bury Street, Edmonds, Suffolk, to Eliza Brew, daughter of the late Dr. M. Finucane, Surgeon Royal Navy.

1855 6 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) To be sold... interest in the farm....of Carhugar ...... is situated on the Mail Coach Road, between Lahinch and Miltown Malbay, and within one mile of the former rising village. It contains 52 acres...and is held under a lease, dated 1 st May, 1836, made by the late Sir William Fitzgerald, Bart., to the late John Coffee.....at a yearly rent of £53.... Application...to Patrick Joseph Coffee, Esq., Waverley, Newmarket-on-Fergus....

1855 27 th September (CJ). Death: At the Glebe, Miltown Malbay, on Tuesday morning.... the Rev. Richard Copland Langford, Vicar of Kilfarboy.....

1856 7 th January (CJ). The house of Terence O’Brien near Miltown Malbay was burned to the ground on Christmas night, in the absence of the owner, who went to Lahinch strand for sea weed. Some bank notes were also consumed in the conflagration as well as all the furniture in the house.

1856 17 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction of In-calf Heifers, Cows, Kerry’s, Brood Mare....Lands of Baltard. John Singleton, Esq., having set the Farms, in his own occupation, at Baltard....to sell..... and in-calf to Colonel Vandeleur’s and Mr. Morony’s bulls.....

1856 14 th August (CJ). Death: On yesterday, at Lahinch..... Thomas Lingard, Esq., of Cooga, aged 67...

1856 1 st September (CJ). Birth: At Lahinch, on Saturday, the lady of Michael Kerin, Esq., of a son.

1856 13 th September (FJ). The Army. The arrival at Baltard, near Kilkee, on Saturday, last, of Major Singleton, Royal Artillery, recently returned from the Crimea, where he so gallantly distinguished himself in the late terrible and brilliant war, gave rise to great rejoicing by the tenantry of the estate, who congregated in large numbers to welcome and congratulate the gallant officer and his amiable and accomplished lady upon the occasion of their visit to the ancient residence of the family in that locality.

1856 6 th October (CJ). Marriage: In Ennistymon, William Francis West., to Isabella Mary, second daughter of the late Bryan Moran Esq., Lahensy House, Co. Clare.

1856 6 th November (CJ). Death: At Doonbeg, Co. Clare, Honora Sullivan.

1856 10 th November (CJ). Birth: At Kilballyowen, Mrs. O’Grady, of a son.

1856 17 th November (CJ). Marriage: At St. Michael’s Church, George Lewis Whyte, 55 th Regt., second son of C. J. Whyte, Esq., late Capt., 95 th Regt., to Frances, only daughter of the late Henry Waitcorb, Esq., Lieutenant R.N., Miltown Malbay.

1857 2 nd February (CJ). Birth: At Spanish Point Lodge, Miltown Malbay, on the 23 rd inst., the lady of Alexander Casey, Esq., of a daughter.

1857 2 nd April (CJ). Death: At Kildysart, on Sunday, March 29 th , of scarlatina, after two days illness, James M. Lean, aged five years. Eldest and only son of Mr. Michael Kennedy, Master of the Union Workhouse.

1857 6 th April (CJ). To the Electors of the county of Clare. --- It has been stated of me, that the site for a Roman Catholic Chapel on my father’s and my estate, has been refused, in the Parish of Kilballyowen, and that consequently, the celebration of Mass is confined to what a Rev. Gentleman was pleased to call a Bandbox. I repudiate the truth of that statement in the strongest terms, and declare that a site for the purpose on our estate was never asked for, and consequently was never refused: never has a site for a Roman Catholic Chapel been refused by me or my father on the other portions of our estates when asked for. I beg to state, that my father’s property is not within 10 miles of the Parish of Kilballyowen. Francis Conyngham. April 1.

1858 25 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Final Notice to Claimants. Incumbered Estates Court.

In the matter of the Estate of Edward Rives Fitzgerald, owner: Ex-parte, Michael Liddy, Petitioner . All parties interested are hereby required to take notice that the Commissioners have sold the lands of Cross, situate in the Barony of Moyarta and county of Clare, and that the Draft Schedule of Incumbrances is now lodged ----

1858 11 th February (CJ). Birth: At Liscannor, Mrs. Greene, wife of Augustus Greene, Esq., of a son.

1858 22 nd February (CJ). Marriages: On Saturday, at Killard Church, by the Rev. W. Goold, Samuel Brindley, Esq., of Happy Grove, near Nenagh, to Susan, third and youngest daughter of Thos. Studdert, Esq., of Danganelly House.

On Saturday, 13 th February, at Mullough, by the Very Rev. Timothy Kelly, V.G., and P.P., of Kilrush, uncle of the bride, Mr. Pat. O’Dea, only son of the late Gilbert O’Dea, Esq., Derrycrissane, to Maria, second daughter of the late Pat. Kelly, Esq., of Cragaknock.

1858 14 th June (CJ). Birth: At Freagh, Miltown Malbay, the wife of Michael Kenny, Solicitor, of a daughter.

1858 22 nd July (CJ). Post-Office at Liscannor. We perceive the post-office authorities are about establishing a sub-post office at Liscannor, which must be a great advantage to the inhabitants of that locality. Whether it will be a sub-post to Lahinch or Ennistymon has not been decided, though we think the preference ought to be given to Lahinch, as being more convenient for the ready transmission of mails.

1858 9 th August (CJ). Deaths: At his residence, in Moy, Lahinch, on yesterday, the 8 th inst., after a short illness, Mr. James O’Dwyer, farmer, aged 33 years. At Cassernagh Cottage, Knock, on Friday last, aged 60 years, after a short illness of only five days, Mrs. Slattery, the beloved wife of Mr. P. Slattery.

1858 30 th August (CJ). Awfully Sudden Death--- On Saturday evening last, as Mr. McMahon, of the firm of McMahon and Leyden, Church Street, in this town, was driving on his car to Lahinch, where his family were stopping for the season, he was suddenly seized by paralysis, and fell from the car with great violence. The unfortunate gentleman never rallied, but lingered till three o’clock the following day, when he expired...... in the 32 nd year of his age, and has left a wife and two young children......

Another Awfully Sudden Death--- We regret to have to announce the sudden death of George Westropp, Esq., solicitor, of Limerick, at present stopping at the sea, in the vicinity of Liscannor, near Lahinch, in this county......

1858 4 th October (CJ). On Wednesday last, the 20 th , at his residence Killernagh, Ennistymon, of fever, after a short illness, Mr. John Shannon, farmer late of Moy, near Lahinch.....

1858 13 th September (CJ). Marriage: At Ennistymon, on Wednesday last, by the Rev. T. Newel, R.C.C., Austin, son of Mr. Michael Grady, of Newtown, Ennistymon, to Ellen, only daughter of Mr. Francis Gallery, of Lahinch.

1859 27 th January (CJ). A Waterspout in Liscannor Bay. On Saturday, the 22 nd inst., between 11 and 12 a.m., the wind being N.W., and weather squally with showers, a waterspout was observed driving along from the direction of the sunken rocks in the mouth of the bay towards Lahinch, at Crag. An immense mass of murky clouds accompanied it, the tops of which shone with the silvery lustre imparted by a wintery sun, while the under part dark as ink, conveyed downwards to a point from which descended the funnel or spout..... From the time it was first observed entering the mouth of the bay, until it made the land, a distance of eight miles, was fifteen minutes.

1859 24 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Grazing Farms to let.....part of the lands of Lisheen Crony.... The Townland of Knockroe, containing about 54a-2r-1p.... Part of the Lands of Fouagh, about 23a-3r-37p..... These three Farms are in the neighbourhood of Kilkee...well fenced and watered. Mr. Robert Crawley, Corbally Lodge, Kilkee, will show the lands......

1860 9 th January (CJ). Death: On Tuesday night, rather suddenly, the Rev. Edward Barry, P.P., of Kilmurray Ibrickane......

1860 27 th February (CJ). On Wednesday evening, the Alice , of Porthmadog of Wales, from Liverpool to Galway, laden with guano, was wrecked near Liscannor.... The crew, six in number, escaped in their boat.

1860 8 th March (CJ). Assault at Ennistymon. --- A Mr. Anderson, a shopkeeper of Ennistymon, having received a parcel of clogs or shoes with wooden soles from Dublin was attacked by the shoemakers of the town, who abused him and threatened to demolish his house......

1860 13 th August (CJ). A subscriber calls attention to the neglect which Lahinch that Queen of watering places, the Brighton of Clare, has experienced from those who were wont every revolving summer to gladden the eyes of hospitable hotel keepers, and to refresh their own bodies in its pure and bracing waters. Our correspondent sighs “over the days that are gone”, and perplexed and disgusted at the degeneracy of the Clareites , and more especially the inhabitants of this town, who in other and happier times, were the best patrons Lahinch could boast: he arrives at the conclusion, that it is owing to the corrupted taste of an undiscriminating public, that Lahinch is neglected, whilst other places far inferior in the beauty of its natural scenery and applicability for bathing purposes, receive that patronage, to which this lonely and romantic village is so justly and pre-eminently entitled......

1861 14 th March (CJ). Fearful Shipwreck on the coast of Malbay—The Captain and four crew lost.

.... The brig Ariosto , with a crew of ten....left Limerick, a fortnight ago, for Philadelphia....

1861 21 st March (CJ). Storms in the West of Clare--- The accounts received from the West of Clare are really terrific. Never was so terrible a storm remembered as that which visited Kilkee, Baltard, Malbay, and all the Western Coast last week. The breakers dashed George’s Head and lookout Hill at Kilkee, over Baltard Castle, and reached to the tops of the Cliffs of Moher. Kilkee strand, Farrihy, Miltown, &c, were strewed with dead fish, seaweed, and timber, which the people assembled carried off to use as manure

1861 28 th March (CJ). The Wreck at Miltown Malbay. On Monday, the 25 th instant, about 8 o’clock in the morning, the last and youngest victim of the disastrous wreck, which occurred here some time ago, was taken on shore by a man named Halloran (one of Mr. John Norfolk McGuire’s men), who had been engaged in raising an anchor: the body was in a terrible mutilated state.... It is supposed that this young lad (only 14 years of age) was son to the toll collector, in Thomondgate Bridge, Limerick....

1861 29 th August (CJ). Mark of Respect.—There were great bonfires and illuminations in Seafield, on Sunday evening last, when it became known that Mr. William Brew, was declared the tenant of the farm formerly held by his father, and latterly by himself. There were several applications to the Agent, Marcus Keane, Esq., but he has acted most honourably in handing it over to the old tenant, through more money has been offered for it by strangers......

1862 13 th January (CJ). Death: At Killard, in this county, John McMahon Blackall, Esq.

1862 22 nd May (CJ). Birth: On the 19 th instant, at Freagh Castle, the wife of Michael Kenny, Esq., solicitor, of a son.

1862 7 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) A Week at the Sea Side, for One Guinea. Royal Victoria Hotel, and Boarding House, Lahinch, county Clare. Mrs. Barrett, Proprietress...accommodation for about seventeen or twenty boarders... .. Baths attached ...have been remodelled and fitted up on the most approved principles since last season......

1862 1 st September (CJ). Accident.—we are happy to announce that the wound received by Mr. T. Molohan. Tromore, Kilmurray Ibrickane, by the unexpected discharge of Mr. Charles Wolfe’s gun while out rabbit-shooting in Mutton Island, is not of such a serious nature as it was at first sight supposed......

1863 23 rd July (CJ). Death: On Wednesday the 22 nd instant, at Freagh Castle, Miltown Malbay, at the advanced age of 93 Matt Kenny, Esq., deeply and deservedly regretted......

1863 27 th July (CJ). Death: Edmond Mahony, Esq., of Farrihy.....

1863 12 th November (CJ). Birth: At Freagh, Miltown Malbay, on the 11 th instant, the wife of Michael Kenny, Esq., solicitor, of a son.

1864 4 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Mullagh Chapel, on the 29 th January..... Cornelius Shanahan, Esq. Tromore, son of the deceased P. Shanahan, Esq., Quilty, to Eleanor Foran, daughter of Laurence Foran, Esq., Seafield Fishery.

1865 16 th January (CJ). Rejoicing at Baltard. .. To commemorate the marriage of Miss Singleton, daughter of J. Singleton, Esq., J.P., Quinville, to Mr. Walsh, S.I.C., Tulla.....The Health of their kind landlord, Mr. Singleton, and his amiable daughter and son-in-law, were toasted......

1865 12 th October (CJ). Died: On Saturday last, at Miltown Malbay, at an early age of fever, contracted in the discharge of his duties, Henry O’Flanagan, Esq., M.D., Medical Officer of the Cree and Mullough Dispensary District....

1866 4 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) The Atlantic Hotel. Miltown Malbay. Sale by Auction...... Instructions from Mr. John Bergin, the present proprietor......

1866 7 th June (CJ). Death: At Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay, Edward George, youngest son of Captain R. B. Morony, 2 nd Battalion 3 rd Regt., “The Buffs”, aged 29 days.

1867 17 th January (CJ). Death: On the 16 th inst., at Doonbeg, the Rev Mr. Neylan, P.P.

1867 27 th May (CJ). Death: On the 18 th inst., at Dunmore, near Kilkee, Mr. Geo Copeland, who was most inhumanly beaten on Monday, 29 th ult. The deceased was a native of Scotland, and had been a resident of Dunmore for a number of years. He was highly respected for his integrity and upright conduct through life, and leaves a large and respectable family to mourn his irreparable loss.

1868 27 th January (CJ). The Wreck Robberies at Miltown Malbay. At Miltown Malbay, Petty Sessions...... the Board of Trade represented by Mr. Avery, Receiver of Wrecks, prosecuted thirteen different persons for having in their possession logs of mahogany, a portion of the cargo of the French ship, Henrietta , which was wrecked off Seafield Point, near Miltown, in the beginning of December 1867, and not having delivered up same to the Coastguard Officer......

1868 8 th June (CJ). (Advertisement)

Sea-bathing Lodge, Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay, county Clare. Armada House. To be let, from the 5 th July, by the month or for whatever term may be agreed on. It is beautiful situated, commanding an extensive view of the sea and surrounding country, and separated by a field only from the cliffs.-----. It consists of a drawing-room, parlour, 7 bedrooms, kitchen, pantry, &c. A large coach-house, and two-house stable, with enclosed yard. There is also a spring-well adjoining, belonging to the house, which is remarkable for the purity of its water. Application to be made to Mr. Thomas Slattery, Spanish Point: or to Dr. Kavanagh, George Street, Limerick. N.B.—Post Office in the immediate neighbourhood.

1871 1 st July (CA). Deaths: On the 17 th inst., at his father’s residence, Tarmon, John, eldest son of N.M. Lillis, Esq., aged 14...interred in the family vault Kilfeara...

1872 6 th January (CA). Death: At the 4 th instant, at Rhynagonnaught, near Doonbeg, Mr. Michael McGrath, aged 32 years....

Testimonial to J. F. Rowan, Esq., M.D., Mullough.....going to take charge of the Kilkee Dispensary District......

1872 20 th July (CA). Marriage: James Lynch, Esq., Lissane House, Clarecastle, to Bidelia, second daughter of John Kelly, Esq., Knocknakilla House, Kilmurray Ibrickane....

1873 2 nd August (CA). Death: On the 28 th July, at Rhynagonnaught, near Doonbeg, Mrs. McGrath.....

1874 2 nd April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. The Fishing of the River and Salmon weir at Doonbeg. Proposals (in writing) to be sent by post to. Stackpoole, Esq., M.P., Ballyalla, and Ennis: or to the Agent, Andrew Enright. Esq., Larch Hill, Ennis.

1874 30 th April (CJ). Cattle Dying in West Clare.--- During the past three or four weeks a great many cows have died of some disease so very prevalent in the districts around Kilkee, Moyasta, Doonbeg, Cooraclare and Kilmihil. Some of those farmers, who are very poor before, are now in straitened circumstances, on account of the loss of the cattle. Their landlords will, it is hoped, assist them in getting over this very trying season on small farmers.

1875 25 th March (CJ). Fearful Gun Accident--- On Monday evening as a man named Michael Honan, in the employment of Mr. John Pilkington, residing in Tarmon West, within two miles of Kilkee was loading one barrel of a double barrelled gun, the second barrel which was previously loaded and capped, exploded...discharging its contents in the palm of his hand.....It is feared the hand will have to be amputated.....

1875 5 th April (CJ) (Advertisement) To Builders and Contractors. Sealed tenders...for the enlarging, altering and improving of the R. C. Church of Doonbeg.... plans and specifications to be seen at Rev. John Clune’s, P.P., Baltard, Doonbeg, Mr. John McInerney, Doonbeg and at Mr. P.J. Breen’s, Assistant County Surveyor, Cooraclare, the architect in charge......

1876 6 th January (CJ). Grand Christmas Ball at Doonbeg.....om New Year’s night, under the management of the following stewards, Messrs Michael Neylon, Thomas Considine, Mortimer McInerney, Doonbeg: William Taylor, John Ronan, Kilrush: Richard O’Donnell, Donaghmore: T. McGrath, Doonbeg: Thomas Whelan, Shragh: and Mathias Chambers, Dunmore...... Supper was supplied by Mr. Mortimer McInerney, local trader, and the wines, which were of the most approved brands, were supplied from the establishments in the village......

1878 21 st January (CJ). (Advertisement) Armada Lodge, Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay. To be sold... The house which stands on six acres of ground, is two stories high, with a handsome enclosed lawn in front...it consists of a drawing-room, dining-room, five bedrooms, two servants bedrooms, kitchen (with range).....there is a spring well adjoining the house which is remarkable for the purity of its water....Application to be made to, B. Kavanagh, M.D., 67, George Street, Limerick.

1879 19 th June (KH). Bansha National School. The annual examination of the above school has just ended. It commenced on Monday and was continued without intermission from 9 am, till 4 pm during Monday and Tuesday. There were 123 pupils put forward for examination.....subjects for the senior classes, were the Higher Arithmetic, Geometry, Conic sections solids, Quadratic and simple Equations, Mathematical and Physical Geography, English Composition 7c. The fact of the pupils having scored 91 per cent under such a searching examiner as S. E. Stronge, Esq., A.M., sufficiently speaks for the high proficiency of this school.

1881 4 th April (CJ)...... A list of Cess-payers appointed by the Grand Jury at the Spring Assizes... Moyarta. Henry Keane, Kilbaha: Thomas Boland, Cappagh: Samuel Burke, Thomastown: Jonas Studdert, Kilkee: Michael Studdert, Drumelihy: Francis Coffee, Lisdeen: Richard B Silles, Newtown East: Michael Mescall, Kilrush: John C Mahony, Kilrush: Michael S. Brew, Ballyurra: John O’Donnell, Dough: Thomas Kelly, Clooneenagh: William Brew, Leadmore: John McGuire, Kilclogher: Hugh McGuire, Doonaha: Daniel Breen, Tiernaglohane: Patrick Brew, Ballykett: John Griffin, M.D., Kilkee.....

1881 16 th April (CA). Death: March 28 th at her husband’s residence, Moveen, near Kilkee, Margaret (the beloved wife of Mr. Deloughery) and infant babe –leaving eight young children to mourn her early death at the age of 44......

1881 23 rd April (CA). Goleen Bay.

Goleen, Moveen, is nearly complete and the canoes can now fish nearly at all stages of the tide, but there is still further clearances to be effected, which will be commenced soon now that the fine weather is setting in. Goleen Ross and Goleen Tullig are being actively cleared, so that a man visiting either of these fishing harbours six months ago would hardly recognise them now as the same places. Roads are being formed for the use of the fishermen to carry their fish and boats to and from the Creeks—and the Creeks are being cleared from the rocks, which had hitherto made the trade of fishing extremely dangerous and often attended with loss of life. All this valuable work has been pushed on mainly through Thomas F. Brady, Esq., who collected subscriptions to supplement the grants from the Board of Works, and through whose humanity many fishermen in Ireland are now enabled to fish with safety to themselves and profit to their families. It would be un-generous to conclude this brief notice without saying a word also for a right good worthy citizen, Mr. James Roughan, of Carrigaholt, In fair weather and in foul Mr. Roughan’s cheerful voice and pecuniary assistance was never behind to aid the fishermen and other men in the west......

1881 14 th May (CA). Death: At his residence, Tromore, on Thursday, Mr. Thomas Molohan, aged 58 years...

1881 26 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) .. Sale in the matter of the estate of The Right Honourable Georgina Frederica Viscountess Frankfort De Montmorency and The Honourable Raymond Harvey De Montmorency. Owners: Marcus Keane, Petitioner. ...situate in the baronies of Moyarta and Tulla.... The Townland of Tullig or Tullig West is situated on the northern county road from Kilkee to Loop Head, and about 7 miles from Kilkee..... The western portion consists of a cliff abutting upon the Atlantic Ocean. This portion is valuable as excellent summer pasturage. The tenants are remarkably comfortable and independent. The rent paid by the tenant’s amounts only to the Government valuation......

Marriage: Chambers and Carroll--- At Miltown Malbay... Mary second daughter of Martin Carroll, Esq, to Mathias Chambers, Esq., Henry Street, Kilrush.

1881 31 st December (CA). (Advertisement) Notice to be sold at Doughmore Lodge, Doonbeg, a quantity of prime mangolds at 18s per ton. Application ....Mr. William Studdert.....

1882 18 th February (CA) (Advertisement) Notice to Builders. Rev. P. Shannon, P.P., Kilmacduane, will receive tenders ...for enlarging the School House of Clohanbeg....

1882 8 th April (CA). (Advertisement) Residence and Farm to be let containing 201 acres.... Doolough Lodge, Mullagh, Co. Clare......

1882 5 th August (CA). Death: On Wednesday, of apoplexy, Mr. Michael McInerney of Moveen......

1883 27 th January (CA). Marriage: ... Thomas Killeen, Esq., Clifton, to Miss M. O’Neill, Baltard, Doonbeg...

:... Michael Ryan, second son of the late Dr. John Ryan of Clonakilla House, to Helen Mary, daughter of George Blackhall, Esq, Killard.

1883 3 rd February (CA). Marriage: ... Mr. James T. Lillis, Querrin, to Margaret Mary (Maggie), eldest daughter of the late Mr. Daniel O’Gorman, Carhunavilane.

Death of a centenarian at Dunmore. On Tuesday last Mrs. Corry died at her residence Dunmore, near Doonbeg......

Sewerage Works (Advertisement) Required in the village of Doonbeg to be executed in accordance with a plan and specification to be seen.... Workhouse Office, Kilrush....

1884 12 th April (CA). (Advertisement) Auction...Dairy Cattle...instructions from Nicholas M. Lillis...at his residence Tarmon West... 20 head of superior cattle....

Auction ....instructions from Mrs. Haughton, sister to the late lamented Thomas Pilkington, Esq., J.P. to sell the furniture of Kiltrellig Cottage...at Mr. Francis Keane’s Parade, Kilkee....

1884 26 th April (CA). Death: At her father’s residence, Doughmore House, Doonbeg, Lilly May, the beloved daughter of Wm. Studdert Esq.

1884 19 th July (CA) On Thursday evening four poor fishermen found a cask of paraffin on the shore near Goleen Creek. The evening being so far advanced to report the matter to the Coast Guards, the men removed the cask to one of their houses for safety till next morning. The cask which was damaged burst on the floor and the oil reaching the fire, immediately set the house in flames and burnt everything the poor fishermen had, three of the inhabitants were severely burnt and are in a critical state..... The venerable Parish Priest Father O’Donohue opened a subscription list....

1885 28 th February (CA). (Advertisement) Important Auction, 20 in-calf cows and heifers...... instructions from N. M. Lillis Esq. and other neighbouring gentlemen at Tarmon West.....

1885 16 th May (CA). Deaths: At her residence Tullaher, on Thursday evening the wife of Mr. John O’Neill...leaving nine young children...

1886 28 th January (CJ). Death: Cahill—on the 22 nd January, at her residence Clohanes, Doonbeg, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. Patrick Cahill.

1887 6 th October (CJ). ....Excise Licence. (Advertisement) ... Francis Corry, of Kilmurry.....at Kilmurry, in the Parish of Kilmurry Ibrickane.

1887 28 th October (IE). Gun accident in Clare. A shocking gun accident occurred yesterday at Sandhill, near Doonbeg, about five miles from Kilrush. Master Willie Studdert, eldest son of Mr. Studdert, Donaghmore Lodge, with others had been shooting rabbits at Sandhill, on his father’s holding, when a charge exploded and burst the barrel, which shattered away two of the fingers of his left hand.

1889 7 th September (KH). The people of Killard and Doonbeg....at an influential meeting... “Resolved--- That we the Taxpayers of Killard, Doonbeg, and Kilmurray Ibrickane ... Endorse the statements of Lord Inchiquin, Mr. Reeves, D.L., and the other gentlemen... that the extension of the of the West Clare Railway by the Coast, is the only line that would cost less in its construction, and be the best paying line in the country when finished....

1890 24 th May (KH). Deaths: At Mullagh, on the 17 th instant. Mr. Patrick Kelly, Rate Collector.... At Moyadda, on the 21 st instant, Mrs. M. Lyons....

1890 14 th July (FJ). Death of the Rev, J, Clune, P.P., Killard. at his residence, Baltard House, yesterday, aged about seventy. To his labours is due the erection of churches and schools in the district. He was 20 years P.P. of Killard, and was 19 years curate at Ballinacally. The deceased pastor is sincerely regretted in West Clare.

1893 4 th February (KH). Miltown Petty Sessions. Drunk and Disorderly. Constable Murren summoned John Keane of Quilty.... District Inspector Huggins asked that their worships to inflict the full penalty in these cases so as to prevent this lawlessness by the people of Quilty and to bring them to some state of order. Keane was sent to jail for one month with hard labour....

1893 27 th May (KH). Our Miltown Letter. A determined agrarian outrage took place last night at Cree North midway between this town and Kilrush, where a party of disguised moon-lighters fired two gun shots into the house of a farmer named John Collins.... the motive is of an agrarian character, as Collins, I understand, had taken ejectment proceedings against some sub-tenants of his, and which has created ill-feeling towards him...... 1895 13 th July (KH). Doonbeg Butter Market. The principal buyers from Limerick, Ennis, Kilrush, and Miltown Malbay have promised to attend this weekly market......

1898 28 th July (KH). ... At Doughmore. The Inquest. On Monday morning about half-past eight, Constable Martin Smith, while

63 bathing at Doughmore, near Doonbeg, was drowned. Deceased who was held in the highest esteem by his authorities and the public, had sixteen years’ service and leaves a wife. He had been doing protection duty at Doughmore....

1898 4 th August (FJ). The evictions in West Clare. Proposed demonstration in Doonbeg. With reference to the recent eviction of William Killeen and his ten children in the Doonbeg district, the local branch of the United Irish league is working most energetically and in the most commendable Nationalist spirit to sustain the evicted tenant and his family....

1899 10 th August (KH). Meeting at Cross. At Cross on Sunday a splendid demonstration was held in support of the United Irish League movement, Mr. Thos. Maguire, M.C.C., presided.....

1899 15 th November (FJ). Gaelic League in Doonbeg. The most successful meeting held in the district for many a day was held in Doonbeg on Sunday to establish a branch of the Gaelic League. Young and old, sick and poor alike crowded to the schoolhouse, and the greatest of enthusiasm prevailed. Large contingents came from Killard, Caherfenick, Derryard, and adjoining districts....

1900 19 th January (KH). District Railway Directors of the Local Company..... Ibrickane: Mr. Sinon Kett presided over the Kilrush and Ennistymon joint representation. Mr. Anthony O’Dwyer, Annagh was elected... Clonderlaw: Mr. R. W. C. Reeves, J.P., DL, M.C.C., was unanimously chosen as Director for Clonderlaw district. Kilrush: .....Mr. Harry Glynn......

1900 11 th May (KH). Sad Drowning Accident. On Wednesday last, two men of the farming class named Patrick Crotty, aged 60 years, and John McInerney, 22 years, both of Trusklieve, near Cross, were drowned...the unfortunate men were cutting back weed in one of these frail vessels in use on our coast, and were landing with a boat load when, through some means, the canoe was upset—poor Crotty was never seen again, but McInerney made several attempts to hold on to the canoe. Two men were in a canoe close by, but they seemed to be unable to render any help to the drowning men......

1904 22 nd January (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to the Public. Notice is hereby given to all persons who may hereafter give credit to John Keating, of Clohansavane, who is the stepfather of us , the undersigned, that in case said creditors shall take proceedings to enforce their demands against the said John Keating, we the undersigned hereby caution them in doing so against seizing, selling, or otherwise interfering with our shares of the assets of our late father, Thomas Hanrahan, and in case said creditors act contrary to this notice and caution we shall take such proceedings against them for the protection of our interests as the law allows, and this notice will be made use of in such proceedings.

Dated this 19 th day of January 1904. Tom Hanrahan, Michael Hanrahan, Bridget Hanrahan.

1904 19 th February (KH). At the Miltown-Malbay Court on last Thursday, the Rev. Dr. Bonynge was proceeded against by Mr. M. S. Brews, J.P., for trespass on the latter gentleman’s land at Seafield in pursuit of game. It was proved that the Protestant Rector had a shot at a duck on the occasion. After a consultation, the magistrates imposed a fine of 1s and costs.

1907 31 st August (SNL). Licensing Prosecution. Case Dismissed. At the Ennistymon Petty Sessions on Wednesday last, before Mr. A.N. Brady, R.M., presiding. The King at the prosecution of District Inspector Reid had Mrs. Margaret Collins, Lahinch, prosecuted for keeping her licensed premises open, and two men named Michael Molony and John Gorman were prosecuted for being unlawfully on the premises. Mr. J.J. Daly, LLB, appeared for the defendant......

1907 4 th October (KH). Leon X111 . A total wreck, but crew all saved. In Tuesday night’s great storm the French full-rigged ship Leon X111 was wrecked east of Seafield, close to the village of Quilty. The crew consisting of 23 hands are all saved.... The heroism displayed by the Quilty men is beyond parallel.....

1908 6 th February (KH). H.M.S. “Forte ”. His Majesty’s cruiser Forte , left Bantry on the 28 th and proceeded to render assistance to the Ernest Reyer, then anchored in a dangerous spot on the Clare Coast.....

1908 10 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Seafield House, Spanish Point....for sale...... Gentleman’s Residence...facing the Atlantic and convenient to the Railway Station. .. Apply to the Treasury Solicitor, 6 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin.

1910 6 th May (KH). Death of Mr. Thomas Blackhall, Kildeemo.....To his son, Mr. Thos. H. Blackhall, J.P., his cousin, Mr. T. J. Blackhall, C.P.S., Kilrush...sincere sympathy...

1910 20 th May (KH). Gun Accident in West Clare. A serious gun accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at a place called Baltard. A young fellow named Keane, who is engaged in the Telegraph Department of the Kilkee Post Office, was carrying a loaded gun across a fence, when in some way not yet explained, the weapon went off and he received the full charge of shot and wads in the chest and region of the heart..... To St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kilrush, where he was operated upon on Wednesday morning by the Surgical Staff, and 130 grain pellets extracted ...hopes are entertained for his recovery....

1910 12 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Dentistry.

---- James Duffy, Cecil St., Limerick --- also attends Miltown-Malbay. Mrs Hurley’s. Every Thursday.

1910 16 th September (KH). Death of Mr. Matthew Butler Kelly, J.P., of 41 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, and Doolough Lodge, Mullough, West Clare ....He was Court Valuer to the county Courts of Kildare, Carlow, Wicklow, and Wexford, as well as for the county Clare.....

1910 4 th November (KH). Star of the Sea. The solemn dedication of the Quilty Memorial Church—a monument to the heroism of the rescuers of the crew of the French ship Leon X111---was performed on Sunday week by the Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty, Bishop of Killaloe. Mr. John Ronan, Kilrush, was the Contractor.

1911 19 th April (IE). Distressing Details..... Kilkee, Tuesday. A young man of the farming class, named Patrick Collins, residing at Lisheen, four miles from here, in Carrigaholt direction, hanged himself in an outhouse during the night. The deceased was married last Shrovetide to a young woman named Scanlan, from Scattery Island. He was noticed to be in a depressed condition lately......

1912 29 th March (KH). Death : Blackall.—March 22 nd,, 1912 at his residence, Killard, Doonbeg, aged 83 years.

1914 2 nd January (KH). Well-merited Promotion. We are glad to learn that our popular West Clareman, Mr. Thomas H. Blackall, J.P., has been appointed ....to the permanent staff of the Irish Land Commission......

1916 7 th January (KH). Shipwreck at Spanish Point. The three masted schooner Kelp (Capt. Patrick Hanley) was wrecked on Tuesday morning at Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay. ---- Of the crew of nine sailors, eight and the captain were saved, one being washed overboard and drowned.

1916 21 st January (KH). The Shipwreck at Spanish Point. It was interesting to see a hundred men at work discharging the valuable cargo of preserved meat, tallow, hides, hair, game, etc., out of the wrecked vessel Kelp now lying at Spanish point ...and carrying these over three hundred yards of rugged rocks even up a cliff. It is rumoured this valuable cargo, now coming to Kilrush by rail, was insured for a large sum of money.

1916 17 th March (KH). Marriage: Bradley and Roche. ... Walter, second son of Theodore W. Bradley, D.C., Baunmore, Lisdeen, to Delia, second daughter of Mortimer Roche, Killard, Doonbeg.

1917 30 th March (KH). Death of Miss Copland of Dunmore Cottage...in the Parish of Killard. She was sister of Mr. George Copland and aunt of Mr. W. J. Studdert, J.P., Kilballyowen House...

1917 21 st September (KH). Death of Mrs. Michael Keane, Gurrane, Lisdeen... aged 31 years ....wife of Mr. Michael Keane, D.C... She leaves a large family of eight....

1918 1 st November (KH). Death: of Mrs. Timothy Murphy, Mullagh... Chief mourners were—Rev. J. Murphy, C.S.Sp., Thomas, John, Patrick and Michael Murphy (sons): Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Greene, Mrs Murren (daughter):

1919 15 th August (KH). The Clare Railways. For years there has not been such heavy traffic of passengers on the Clare Railways, tourists to Kilkee, Lahinch, and Lisdoonvarna. These resorts are all crowded....

1919 5 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to Creditors. ...Thomas Reidy, of Dunmore, Killard ...any claims...to Solicitor for Patrick Reidy, of Dunmore, the Administrator.... Michael O’Shea, Solicitor, Kilrush.

1919 23 rd October (II). In connection with the recent raid for arms at the house of Denis Lynch, fowler and farmer, at Doonmore, between Kilkee and Doonbeg, a young man named Joseph Haugh, of Farrihy, was arrested brought before Mr. G. H. Mercer, R.M., and remanded to Limerick Jail for 8 days. The house of a workman of Mr. W. J. Studdert, J.P., Kilballyowen, Carrigaholt, whose cattle were driven recently, was fired into last night. Nine head of cattle belonging to a farmer named Tom Greene of Farrihy, near, Kilkee, were driven off the lands on Sunday night and have not yet been found.

1920 17 th January (CC). Death of Mr. Ed. Moroney, Undertaker, Miltown Malbay. ...at the ripe old age of 75 years...on the 8 th January 1920.

1920 7 th February (CC). Death of a Christian Brother. The late Rev. Brother A.C. Flynn, Ennistymon. ...in Dublin.....who was so eminently esteemed and beloved not alone by the children of Ennistymon where he laboured so zealously and with so much self-sacrifice...... but also by the good people of that town......

Advertisement McGrotty’s Rexall Pharmacy, Ennistymon...... For Poor and Failing Hair, of Dandruff, use only McGrotty’s Nutritive Cream, Reliable, Pleasant, and Effective to use. 2/- and 3/6. Postage 6d.

1920 24 th January (CC). Miltown Malbay. Petty Sessions. Keeping cattle for sale on evening before fair.

Sergeant Hunt summoned P. Frawley, Knocklescrane, for exposing for sale on the 1 st of February four head of cattle causing thereby the interruption of free passage of persons or carriages on the public street...... fined 1/-.

1921 4 th January (KH). Our Train Service. The train service on the West Clare Railway is now worked most admirably. The trains arrive punctually, and the mails are delivered promptly. The whole service is most satisfactory to the public, and thanks to the energy of the popular and capable manager, Mr. Sullivan. The newspapers, too, arrive regularly on day of publication.

1921 1 st April (KH). Two Men wounded in West Clare. A party of police from Kilkee and Kilrush proceeding on Friday.... to visit the scene of an outrage near Carrigaholt came across a number of men in the townland of Rahona, whom they called on to halt. They failed to do so, and ran away. They were fired at by the police and two men named Patrick Keating and John O’Dwyer, Carrigaholt, were slightly wounded....

1920 17 th April (CC). A night of terror. Police and Military fire on people in Miltown Malbay. Three civilians dead. Ten wounded. Inquest on the victims. Patrick Hennessy, Jack O’Loughlin and Thos. O’Leary, residents of Miltown Malbay, were shot in the public street, and at least ten more wounded.... The facts as related by residents of Miltown Malbay, are briefly as follows: Miltown Malbay in common with the rest of Ireland obeyed the call of the National Executive and struck work, to assist in securing the release of the hunger-strikers. On Wednesday evening about 5 p.m. news of the prisoners release was received, and at 10.45 a tar barrel was lighted at Canada Cross......

1920 12 th June (CC). Advertisement Miltown Malbay. Sale of two houses. Michael McMahon will sell ....for James J. McGannon, Esq., his right, title..... (1) Private residence situate at Legard South, occupied by vendor...... (2) Business premises situate at Chapel Road, Miltown Malbay, second house from Main Street, two-storied, slated residence......

1920 9 th October (CC). Advertisement Dental Notice. For Ennistymon. Owing to the burning of Mr. Tom Callinan’s house, J.V.O’Beirne, Ennis will attend at Mr. P. McMahon’s, The Square. Hours 10 to 4.30.

1921 20 th May (KH). Two Clare Priests Arrested. On Friday Rev. M. McKenna, C.C., Mullagh, West Clare, was arrested in that village. Rev. J. Gaynor, C.C., Mullagh, was arrested at Connolly, Ennis.....

1922 21 st April (KH). (Advertisement) To Building Contractors. Tenders are invited from Contractors for reconstruction and improvements in Shanavagh School and Annagh School according to plans and specification to be seen

at the Glebe, Mullagh. J. Glynn, P.P.

1922 19 th May (KH). (Advertisement) West Clare Railway Company Limited. The Company give notice to all whom it may concern that in consequences of the conditions at present prevailing in the country they cannot guarantee the running of any of their trains or the trains of other Railway Companies and they will not be responsible for any loss or expense that a passenger or person may incur, owing to the train by which they or their luggage or parcels are carried, not reaching its scheduled destination......

1923 30 th September (KH). Christmas in Miltown Malbay. The great and glorious Festival of Christmas was observed in Miltown Malbay with great solemnity. All seemed to pass it quietly in their own homes enjoying the pleasure and warmth of the Yule log. In the Church at 6 a.m., First Mass and two successive Masses were celebrated by the esteemed P.P., Rev. Canon Hannon. Another Mass was celebrated at 9.30 and Last Mass at 11 o’clock. The sermons were eloquent and impressive.

1923 7 th April (SR). Death and Funeral of Mrs. Andrew Molony. Miltown Malbay. ...on the 29 th March.....fine old age of 71 years....

1923 23 rd June (SR). Death and Funeral of Mr. John McCarthy, N.T., Mullagh. ....on Sunday, 2nd June....he was under the care of Drs. Hillery and Healy......

1924 12 th January (SR). Death of Mrs. Sexton., N.T. at her residence at St. Bridget’s, Liscannor, on January 2 nd .

Death of Dr. Michael O’Brien.... Medical Officer of the Ennistymon Workhouse ....subsequently became Medical Officer in the Aran Isles.....While in Clare Dr. O’Brien had an exceptionally good practice about the Miltown Malbay District....

1924 19 th January (SR). Seafield Pier. Utility of construction of boat slip. The question was again before the County Council of the work that is in progress at Seafield Pier. It has already occupies the attention of the Council on the intervention of Mr. James D. Kenny, who contended that the requirements of the fishermen of the district would be advantageously provided for by the expenditure of the money on the construction of the boat slip and not upon the deepening of the channel, which is the work that has been undertaken at the pier......

1924 17 th April (SR). (Advertisement) Spanish Point. Atlantic Lodge to be let...

1924 9 th August (SR). (Advertisement) “The Retreat”, Spanish point, Miltown Malbay...Auction...

1925 7 th November (SR). Death of Mr. H. V. MacNamara...at Wembley, London...of Ennistymon House. His father was the late Mr. F. MacNamara, who held the parliamentary representation of the county......

1926 14 th April (LL). Memory of the dead. A magnificent Celtic Cross was unveiled at Doonbeg on Easter Sunday to the memory of Comdt. Willie Scanlan, Doughmore: Capt. Michael MacNamara, Mountrivers: Section- Leader Michael Keane, Shragh: Volunteers Patk. O’Dea, Carrowmore: and John O’Gorman, Cloonagarnane. Large numbers attended from many parts of the county, but especially from West Clare....an oration ...was delivered at the graveside by Mr. Brian O’Higgins, T.D.

1927 6 th August (SR) Licensing hours in Lahinch. At Ennistymon District Court on Wednesday, Dr. J. J. Daly, solr., made application on behalf of Mr. Linnane, publican, Lahinch, for an extention of the Sunday hours to 2—9 for bona-fide travellers. Supt. Feeney objected on the grounds that the publicans in Lahinch were satisfied that the hours remain unchanged. The Justice refused to grant the extention on the point raised by the Supt.

1927 22 nd October (SR). Miltown District Court. Quilty Merchant Summoned. Absent State Witness. Wednesday. Before District Justice Tyrrell, B.L., J.P. Boyle, Merchant, Quilty, failure to stamp National Health Insurance Cards, and unemployment books for his employees, Martin Downes and Martin Ward......

1927 19 th November (SR). Leon X111 . Our Miltown correspondent writes... “Malbay” in your paper of the 29 th ult., given a few comments in connection with my article to your paper re the above wreck, and he endeavours to give merit where it is not deserved. He mentions the sergeant of the police, the coastguards and the battleship, Arrogant , as great helpers in its rescue, whereas those men stood idly by and looked on until the tempestuous and mountainous waves were conquered by the fishermen of Quilty and the crew of the ill-fated ship safely brought to shore. Like all brave sailors, some stuck to the ship, and, refusing to leave with their comrades, elected to remain on board. They knew they were quite safe, as some of those rescued related, as the vessel showed no immediate sign of a smash up. Now, poor Sergt. O’Brien did all that was possible on dry land to bring the exhausted sailors from the shore to Mr. Tully’s house. But “Malbay” must remember that Sergt. O’Brien was not solos in this work, as ALL on shore rendered valuable aid. The coastguards attempted to breast the waves, but their efforts were promptly checked, and when a short distance from shore were compelled to beat a hasty retreat, the elements seeming to say “Thus far and no farther”, The Quilty fishermen went forth in their frail curraghs, not to be beaten back by any sea, and to carry out at the risk of their own lives the work which the coastguards failed to accomplish. The battleship had plain sailing and,

70 like a rainbow after an April shower, when the sea was almost as calm as a mill pond. We are aware the priests did good work, and praises were given in the lines quoted: we cannot run away with the fact that chief honour was given to the fishermen of Quilty. To them and then alone, the merits of the work are due. It is easy, indeed, to carry the rescued to a place of shelter when they were landed high and dry by the fishermen, There was a time when there seemed to be a tendency to extol British officials for brave deeds when they merely stood idly by, or at least took a trivial part in such deeds. It is time to do away with those pro-British tendencies and to give credit where credit is due.

1928 16 th June (SR). Sale of valuable house property at Ennistymon. Splendid private residence situated in Parliament Street, the property of Mrs. McDermott......

1929 2 nd March (SR). (Advertisement) Auction of Farm of Land at Miltown Malbay. E. J. Carroll has been favoured with instructions from the Executrix of the late Miss Charlotte Kenny, to sell....the valuable farm at Fintrabeg. The farm contains 82 acres....situate one mile from Miltown Malbay, adjoining the public road......

1930 1 st February (SR). Death of Mr. G. A. Watson. His business associations with Clare. ...at the residence of his daughter....Caldy ...... born in Liverpool. He first entered a shipping company, and afterwards went to the west coast of Ireland, where he developed a number of quarries and sent out the famous Shamrock stone, which was used for flagging and public building foundations, including that of the Liverpool Cathedral. He spent many thousands of pounds in Clare. He first came here in the year 1900 and opened the famous Doonagore Quarries, thus giving employment to about 500 men for 12 years at a weekly pay roll of about £1,2000. During that period he had many difficulties to overcome, including the Liscannor Harbour, which did not provide sufficient water for his steamers. He went to Dublin, and got Mr. Birrell, then Chief Secretary for Ireland, interested, with the result that his Government gave a grant of £8,000 for the repair of the harbour. Mr. Watson himself took on the contract and worked it through to the full satisfaction of the Board of Works Engineer. He also installed expensive machinery both at Liscannor and Doonagore for the treatment and polishing of the famous Shamrock stone, which was then marketed throughout Europe, Newfoundland and Canada.

1930 22 nd February (SR). Is Lahinch Doomed? £10,000 needed to check inroads of the sea...... Permanent defences must be erected, because patchwork is only a waste of time and money. This is the opinion of experts and of residents, who are watching with growing apprehension the estimated yearly inroads of four yards along the beach. Only one who has visited the place can appreciate the terrific force of the waves here. Giant breakers are pounding relentlessly against the promenade wall and heavy stones dislodged from a high cliff about three hundred yards away are being hurled against it with a force that only the most massive defences could withstand. The past winter has been one of the worst experienced in Lahinch within living memory......

1930 29 th March (SR). Death of the Very Rev. Canon Glynn, P.P., Kilmurray-Ibrickane...... which event occurred at Bon Secours Hospital, Cork....? He took a keen interest...in the welfare of the poor, and the poor fishermen around Quilty. Canon Glynn received his early education at the Old Diocesan College, Ennis, and graduated to Maynooth College, where he was ordained over 52 years ago. His first curacy was Carrigaholt, and from there he was transferred to Kilmihil and later on was appointed to Nenagh......

1930 30 th September (SR). Visit to Miltown Malbay... The Apostolic Nuncio, accompanied by his Secretary, with his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty, Very Rev. Canon O’Kennedy, President St. Flannan’s College, Rev. P.J. Vaughan, Vice-President, Rev. Hubert Quinn, Provincial of the Franciscan Order; Rev. Fr. Enda, O.F.M., and Mr. T. P. Gill, formerly M.P., paid a brief visit to Miltown Malbay on Saturday evening and visited St. Josephine Convent, Spanish Point, where he impacted the Apostolic Benediction to the Sisters of Mercy. Rev Canon Hannon, P.P., Miltown Malbay, with the curates Rev. Fathers Fogarty and O’Rahilly, were also in attendance......

1931 7 th February (SR). Government aid for West Clare. Good news for the Fishermen and Kelp makers.... Addresses of welcome to Minister of Fisheries.... Mr. Fionan Lynch, Minister for Lands and Fisheries, visited West Clare on Sunday...his first stop was at Quilty..... He was met outside the village by the Rev. P.J. Scanlan, P.P., Mullagh and escorted to a platform erected in the picturesque village street... Practically all the local people assembled.....including Mr. Patrick Scully, who will be 101 years next birthday......

1931 14 th February (SR). Miltown Malbay Notes. The Game of Sevens. “Sevens” is the new card game introduced by Mr. Thomas Hillery, at the Temperance Hall, Miltown Malbay: Mr. Hillery is an experienced card player and his skill at the building of “Sevens” cannot be equalled. Mr. John Fitzpatrick shows great patience at “Ludo” game at the Temperance Hall, and often plays “snakes-and-ladders”.

1931 30 th May (SR). Obituary. --- Mr. D. Lysaght....at St. George’s Hospital....of 27 Rostrevor Road, Fulham. Mr. Lysaght, who was 72 years of age.....born at Ennistymon, county Clare.....second son of the late Mr. Daniel Lysaght, who was known in Ennistymon as a Relieving Officer, and licensee of Lysaghts’ Hotel. In 1889 he came to London.....

1931 27 th June (SR). Death of Dr. Peter O’Dwyer, Ennistymon....Medical Officer of Health, Ennistymon Dispensary District..... Married a daughter of the late Dr. Studdert of Carrigaholt. Appointed Dispensary doctor by the Old Ennistymon Board of Guardians in June 1890. Dr. O’Dwyer had for 40 years discharged the onerous and exacting duties of the office with an efficiency, skill, and consideration for the poor......

1931 28 th July (IE). Young man’s body found on road. Believed run down by motor. A servant boy, named Thos. Kernighan was found dead with extensive head injuries at Moveen.... on the public road.....presumably the result of a collision or being run over by some motor vehicle, as his broken bicycle was found lying nearby. Deceased, who came from the Artane Institution, Dublin, and a short time ago, was in the employment of a farmer named John McCarthy .....

1931 26 th December (SR). Death of the Very Rev. Canon Hannon, P.P., Miltown Malbay.... Town and Parish thrown into deep mourning.... His noble part in the Bodyke Evictions recalled....served in Kilkee.....

Death of the Very Rev. John Scanlan, P.P., Doora ...Notable Churchman, Scholar, Nationalist and Gael. ...served in Toomevara, Ballywilliam, Kinnity, Kilrush and Nenagh. He was appointed parish priest of Clonlara in 1891......

1932 2 nd January (SR). Great Churchman laid to Rest.....Very Rev Canon Hannon, P.P., Miltown Malbay...... In the Choir were the Very Rev. John Canon Carr, P.P., V.F., Ennistymon: Very Rev. F. Cannon McMahon, P.P., Carrigaholt: Very Rev. J. H. Canon Molony, P.P., Lorrha: Very Rev. Canon Hogan, P.P., Kilrush: Rev. P. Smyth, P.P., Tubber: Rev. M. Dinan, P.P., Bodyke: Rev. W. Cunnane, P.P., Kilfenora: Rev. P. J. Scanlan, P.P., Kilmurray-Ibrickane: Rev. J. Monahan, P.P., Clarecastle: Rev. M. Vaughan, P.P., Whitegate: Rev. W. Grace, P.P., Newmarket-on-Fergus: Rev. M. J. Crowe, P.P., Corofin: Rev. M. Murray, P.P., Killimer: Rev. J. Gavin, P.P., Kildysart: Rev. D. Courtney , P.P., Kilmaley: Rev. T. Bourke, P.P., Kilshanny: Rev. J. McDonnell, P.P., Feakle: Rev. J. Smyth, P.P., Kilballyowen: Rev. M. Hehir, P.P., Cooraclare: Rev. P. Devaney, P.P., Castleconnell: Rev. J. J. McCreedy, P.P., Crusheen: Rev. T. Meehan, P.P., Portroe:...... Rev. M. Breen, P.P., Kilkee: Rev. P.J. O’Dea, P.P., Kilmihil......

1932 16 th April (SR). Miltown Malbay Notes. Some of the people of Miltown Malbay refused to pay water rent, as they have, as they state, no water, or at least not a sufficient to justify the paying of rent. The people up to now always paid the rent when due, but their refusal to do so now is well justified, when they have no water. The Board of Health have threatened to cut off the supply altogether if they persist in refusing to pay the rent......

1932 14 th May (SR). (Advertisement) Sale of valuable Licensed Premises at Ennistymon.... At Parliament Street, Ennistymon, the property of Mrs. Shaw.....Nice yard, with entrance from Monastery Lane.....

1932 11 th June (SR). Death of the Rev. P. J. Scanlan, P.P., Kilmurray Ibrickane...aged 66 years...at the Parochial House...... he was transferred to the important parish of Kilrush, where he spent a number of years as Spiritual Director of the Men’s Confraternity.....

1932 6 th August (SR). (Advertisement) Confirmation of Transfer of Licence. .... I intent to apply.....to receive an ordinary licence to sell beer, wine, cider and spirituous liquors, by retail, at my house and premises situate at Main Street, Miltown Malbay....by way of application for a transfer and confirmation to me of the licence heretofore held by Mary Anne O’Brien whose interest in said premises is now duly vested in me...... Minnie O’Brien, Applicant.....

1932 19 th November (SR). Wreck of the Leon X111 . Sea Drift, Miltown Malbay, Nov, 12 th , 1932. The Editor Saturday Record, Ennis. Dear Sir, --- It is now a little over a quarter of a century since that fine French barque, ---the Leon X111 , was wrecked on the Clare coast at Quilty. The present charming church at Quilty was built as a sequel to that incident. Some time after it was erroneously stated that the French Government built the Church. As this statement has been lately revived, I hope you will permit me to state that the French Government presented medals of honour to the men of Quilty, who distinguished themselves on the occasion of the wreck, and previously, I think, gave a small or moderate donation to the memorial: but most assuredly it did not build the Church. The Church was erected by the subscriptions of the Irish Clergy and the Irish people at home and abroad to the --- Greater Honour and Glory of God--- and to commemorate for all time the gallant action of the men of Quilty, who, encouraged by their beloved Priest, R.I.P., embarked in their frail canoes, and in a heavy sea risked their lives, --- a fine feat surely, and a stirring epic of the sea. Thus was the Church built......

1933 26 th August (SR). Important Auction of Household Furniture. D. Gallery has been favoured with instructions from Mrs. Harding, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, to sell by public auction on the premises....her entire household furniture and effects......

1934 6 th January (SR). New Creamery at Miltown. The “Glendine Creamery”, as it is locally called, is nearing completion. There remains but the machinery to be installed. It is expected that operations will commence in the early spring.

1934 13 th January (SR). Death of Mr. Pat Clancy, Strandfield, Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay. ...age of 91 years...his brother was that well known Jesuit Father Rev. D. Clancy, S.J., Melbourne, Australia. A sister of his also entered the religious life and became Sr. Mary Joseph, Convent of Mercy, Ontario, Canada. His own early days were spent as a teacher in Letterkelly National School, Miltown Malbay. This position he relinquished after some time, when he was appointed master of the Ennistymon Union, which responsible position he filled with distinction for 45 years..... The chief mourners were---- Mrs. Clancy (widow), Mrs. O’Loughlin, Miss May Clancy (daughters), Patrick and Dan Clancy (sons): Dr. J. B. MacClancy, Ennis: Dr. D. J. MacClancy, and Mr. Daniel MacClancy, Miltown Malbay: Michael Clancy, Lisdoonvarna: Dan Greene, Bealaha (nephews)......

1934 27 th January (SR). Creamery Manager at Ennistymon. Mr. Benjamin Farrell, Department of Agriculture Butter and Eggs Inspector, Rosslare Harbour, has been appointed manager of Ennistymon Creamery......

1934 3 rd February (SR). Death of the Very Rev. T. Vaughan, P.P., Doonbeg and Killard, which occurred at his residence on Tuesday.... a native of Crusheen... Educated in the Irish College, Paris, where he had a distinguished career, his first mission was in Killaloe and he then served successively in Miltown Malbay, Ogonnelloe, and was for 24 years the beloved pastor of Doonbeg. He had attained the fine old age of 85.....

1934 10 th February (SR). Miltown Slums. Slums are usually associated with large cities. Miltown is but a small country town but the wretched hovels, in which some of the inhabitants are compelled to live, are as bad as could be found anywhere. In these days steps are being taken to eradicate slums everywhere so it is not amiss to direct public attention to this need in Miltown Malbay...... What are our local County Council representatives doing that this condition in the lives of the poor of Miltown continues unchecked?

1934 10 th March (SR). (Advertisement) Stacpoole Estate. Doonbeg Fishery. To let for the season 1934, the above Fishery..... Any application not setting out the amount offered will not be considered. Kerin, Hickman and O’Donnell, Solicitors, Ennis.

1934 10 th March (IP). Rev. T. Vaughan. P.P. Doonbeg Priest’s Month’s Mind.....

1934 24 th April (SR). Death: Mrs. Mary O’Donnell, Ex- N.T., Moyasta, Co. Clare.... A native of Cooraclare, she received her early education there and began her teaching career as assistant in the Baltard National School. She was subsequently appointed as Principal of the Baltard N.S., where she continued until her retirement some 14 or 15 years ago..... She was predeceased only a few months ago by her husband, Mr. Francis O’Donnell, and her brother the late Mr. Thomas Slattery, Ex-N.T., Darragh.

1934 5 th May (SR). Death of Sister Mary E. Kennelly. Her many friends in Clare, Dublin, London, South Wales and abroad....deep regret...of the death on the 6 th April last---at the Municipal Hospital, Hadre, Alexandria, Egypt..... She was the older daughter of the late Mr. Edmund Kennelly, R. I. P., Miltown Malbay, who was for many years the popular Principal of Rock Mount National School, Miltown Malbay, and the late Mrs. Kennelly, R.I.P., of Miltown Malbay. She was a niece of Mrs. Burke-Comber of Ennistymon, county Clare, and a grand- daughter of the late Mr. Burke, R. I. P., who in his day was a prominent resident of Miltown Malbay......

1934 26 th May (SR). The Thrill of their Lives. Airman leave Lahinch. The Leonardo da Vinci, which had made the thrilling transatlantic flight with the American airmen, Capt. Pond and Lieut Sabelli took off in spectacular fashion from Lahinch on Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock......

1934 29 th September (SR). Miltown Connected with Shannon Power. On Saturday night the current was turned on, and for the first time the residents were able to enjoy the electric light in their own homes. The streets were lively after dark, many people walking about comparing the old with the new systems of lighting, as seen in some of the shops. Needless to say, the popular vote was entirely in favour of the new......

1935 5 th January (SR). Correspondence. Seaweed. Sir--- It is somewhat melancholy now to walk along our western strands, and observe the banks of seaweed, drifting in and out with the tides---“flotsam and jetsam”---neglected, un-conserved, and unharvested--- a striking contrast to the busy scenes of yester-year. It is to be hoped attention may again before long be given to this important product, embodying as it does, so many properties which make it such a good fertiliser on the farm. And the iodine content of which---in addition to many other essentials---it is now stated has the effect of warding off colds, when worn on the person in tiny form. Even a creel of the weed should not be wasted, under any circumstances whatever. I am, yours faithfully, J. F. O’Mahony. Miltown Malbay.

1935 16 th February (SR). Plane’s Landing at Lahinch. Mr. V. T. MacMahon, of the Department of Industry and Commerce has visited Clooneyogan, Lahinch, with the object of investigating claims for compensation for lands damaged as a result of the forced landing of the Italian airmen’s machine in that district last year. He interviewed all the claimants and settled with those who had made claims for work done in connection with the levelling of fences, to enable the machine to take off. In practically all cases the sums originally claimed were considerably reduced and a certain amount of local dissatisfaction exists, in view of the fact that the Italian Government had given £100 to be distributed amongst the claimants. This sum however, was returned by the Irish Government, who is now bearing the cost of compensation.

1935 28 th February (IE). Fine Gael. West Clare Executive Council. At a meeting of the West Clare Executive Council Mr. Thos. Falvey, M.C.C., presided. There was a large attendance of members from Kilkee, Carrigaholt, Kilbaha, Querrin, Doonbeg, Cooraclare, Knock, Labasheeda, Killimer, Kildysart, Kilrush and Doonaha. The following delegates were selected to attend the Ard Feis—Mr. M. L. Counihan and Mr. George Glynn.....

1935 18 th May (SR). Lahinch Railway Station. Sea-breeze excursions and others travelling by railway will be pleased at the recent

76 and much needed improvement carried out at the Lahinch railway station by way of painting and decorating. The popular station master, Mr. P.J. Vaughan, will have his usual Cead Mile Failte for all travellers, particularly for those who may travel on Thursday May 30 th , when it is expected the first sea breeze excursion will take place. Salmon Fishing. What is considered to be a record catch (in the river) for the season, is placed to the credit of Mr. J. O’Reilly, bank official, Ennistymon...... by landing, single-handed, at Ennistymon a salmon weighing 27 lbs., after playing it for 45 minutes. Tennis. The tennis court situated on the beautiful pleasure grounds attached to Ennistymon House was reopened during the week. A large increase of membership is reported. A Popular Official. Mr. Edward Comber, manager of the Unemployment Exchange Office, Ennistymon, and his wife (nee Kelly) have returned home after spending their honeymoon in London. Both bride and bridegroom belong to very respectable Ennistymon families. They have been the recipients of numerous wedding presents and congratulations on their marriage.

1935 17 th August (NG). Obituary: Death of Rev. D. Courtney, P.P., Kilmaley...... age of 89 years. ordained on the 18 th December 1876.... Father Courtney’s first curacy was in Flagmount. From Flagmount he was transferred to Clarecastle and from Clarecastle to Coolmeen. From Coolmeen he was transferred to Doonbeg and from Doonbeg to Kilmurray-McMahon and then to Kilrush. During the Vandeleur evictions in Kilrush he stood by the tenants encouraging and consoling them.....

1935 21 st September (SR). Publican sent to Jail. The extraordinary conduct of a licensed trader in Miltown Malbay had a sequel at the local court before District Justice Gleeson. Martin Lynch, Main St., was charged with conduct likely to provoke a breach of the peace, assaulting the Garda, unnecessarily blowing a motor horn, and refusing to admit the Garda to his licensed premises......

1935 7 th December (SR). Clare Doctor’s wedding. The marriage took place at the Catholic University Church, Dublin on November 28 th , of Dr. John Sexton, 105 London Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk--- son of Mr and Mrs. Michael Sexton, Mullagh, Co. Clare and Miss Eileen O’Dwyer, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’Dwyer, of Ennistymon, Co. Clare, late of the Golf Links Hotel, Lahinch.....

1936 4 th January (CC). Miltown Notes. Although there is rain in abundance, there is scarcely any water in Miltown Malbay for sanitary purposes and conditions are shocking. The housing question is just as bad. While the Government blames the Board of Health for being dilatory, the Board lays the onus on the Government. Months elapse, and, in the meantime the poor people must continue to live under conditions which are a disgrace. Let us hope 1936 will see these conditions disappear.

Narrow Escape. Two motor cars came into collision on St. Stephen’s night around 8.45 p.m., as they

77 were proceeding towards Spanish Point. One was coming from the Ennis direction with Dr. J. B. MacClancy and family, Ennis, and the other with Mr. Victor Hynes and a party from Ennistymon. Just opposite Mr. Thomas Hillery’s garage both cars collided and Mr. Hynes’ car was turned over on its side. Fortunately there were some men standing at the corner of the street, who quickly rushed to give assistance and righted the car. Except for a severe shaking the occupants were unhurt.....

1936 7 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction... Cloonmore, Doonbeg....instructions from Mr. Thomas O’Donnell (who has, with the consent of the Irish Land Commission, sub-divided his holding) to sell....115a-1r-32p...with spacious sew-thatched residence.....65 acres of arable land of superior quality....the balance (about 50 acres) consists of splendid fattening Sandhill grazing, dry-lying for cattle in the wettest period......

1936 10 th November (II). Famine days in Clare recalled. Kilkee man dies aged 99. By the death of Mr. Thomas Casey (99), of Carrigaholt, Kilkee, another link with famine days and with the Fenian movement has been severed. He could recall that when he was a boy the priests had to celebrate Mass in the houses of the people, the landlord refusing permission for the erection of a church. Mr. Casey saw people die on the roadside during the famine. He served mass for father Meehan at an altar erected under the shafts of a cart with sheets thrown over to serve as a cover......

1936 19 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Application for Excise Licence.... Adelia Judge, of Billowville, Spanish Point...widow.....

1937 23 rd January (CC). Obituary; Mr. Michael Killeen. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Michael Killeen (Tom), Doonbeg. Deceased who was only 47, leaves a wife and young family...... uniform of the American Army, with which he served in France...... his brother Tim had....died of wounds received whilst serving with the Irish Guards.....

1937 30 th January (CC). Death of Mrs. Mary Moloney, Ennistymon Rd., Miltown Malbay. ....Publican...deceased took a deep interest in the National Movement.....Both she and her husband were active in the days of the Land League...... She fed and clothed Volunteers from all over the county. Her house was often raided by the military and Black and Tans....

1937 10 th February (II). The ‘Flu. Schools closed in West Clare. ... The Convent of Mercy School and Boys’ National School, Kilkee have closed owing to depleted attendances and some of the others closed in West Clare are Corbally, Moveen, Kilbaha, Carrigaholt, Querrin, Tarmon, Moyasta, Cahermurphy and Tullycrine.

1937 6 th March (CC). Danger to Lahinch. A deputation attended from Lahinch (Rev. Father Jordan, C.C.: Dr. Denis O’Dwyer,

Messrs. P.J. Kerin, Thomas O’Sullivan, P. Vaughan and Joseph Linnane) to urge on the Council to approach the Government with a view of taking steps to protect Lahinch from the inroads of the sea. They suggested that a substantial grant should be sought for the sea wall... The people were very anxious to know if anything could be done towards building a proper and safe promenade......

1938 1 st January (CC). Exile’s Death. The late Mr. James F. Henchy...... In New York, brother of Mr. Patk. Henchy, Co. C., Ennistymon......

1938 26 th February (II). Shannon Fisheries. Bill Criticised. If the Fisheries Bill in its present form became law it would completely strangle the fishermen out of their way of living, said Mr. W. J. Counihan, presiding at a meeting in Kilkee, of fishermen from Quilty, Clonderlaw, Carrigaholt, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Querrin, and other place. ....

1938 26 th February (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Honora Sexton, Finor More, Mullagh, Miltown Malbay..... Mother of the Very Rev. J. Sexton, P.P., Nyngan, N.S.W., Australia, which took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs, M, Saunders, N.T., on Saturday, 5 th February, 1938.

1938 5 th March (CC). Miltown Notes. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Catherine Haney, Church St., Miltown Malbay, which took place recently....she survived her husband the late Mr. Martin Haney, blacksmith, by several years..... The chief mourners were---- Miss Catherine Haney (daughter): Mr. John Haney (son): Miss Mary Haney (grand-daughter): Mrs. Mary Clery, Milford (sister)......

Death of Mr. John P. O’Brien, Miltown Malbay....at his residence, main St., Miltown Malbay, licensed trader....aged 94 years.....

1938 12 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Business Premises...at Miltown Malbay... instructions from Mr. P. J. Killeen, Main Street, Miltown Malbay, to sell.....his valuable Residential holding.... This old-established Business Premises...... occupy a coveted place in the Market..... The suitability of the premises for Banking, Insurance or high-class Commercial enterprise makes them an investment of high importance.....

1938 9 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Spanish Point. Sale of valuable, Seaside Lodge..... instructions from Mrs. Daphne Fitzmaurice, Yew Fort, Patrick’s Well, Co. Limerick, to sell her right...... Lodge, known as “Marino”. The Lodge is a two-storey slated building standing on its own grounds of about 2 statute acres on the seafront overlooking the Bay, and contains dining room, drawing room, 7 bedrooms, pantry, hot press, new range in kitchen, h & c, water, 2 lavatories, bathroom, special anthracite heater, Calor- gas plant......

1938 6 th August (CC). Sad Fatality....Well-known Traveller....Body Found.... A tragic accident took place at Lahinch on Friday, night last, the victim being Patrick Costello, a traveller in the employment of Messrs. M. Glynn & Sons, flour millers, Kilrush, and a well-known and popular figure throughout the county. His dead body was found on the strand opposite the promenade on Saturday morning. The presumption is that, whilst walking along the promenade on Friday night, he slipped and, in falling down, struck a rock, sustaining an injury to the head. This rendered him unconscious and it is supposed he lay in this helpless condition on the stones 20 feet below until he was swept up by the tide and died without a struggle...... The late Mr. Costello was in Ennis of Friday and went to his home in Ennistymon by bus.....

1938 27 th August (CC). Miss Sarah McInerney, Kilmurray-Ibrickane....death...late Principal Teacher of Kilmurray Ibrickane, Miltown Malbay.....at the residence of her nephew J. J. McInerney, Customs and Excise, Clonakilty......

1938 1 st October (CC). Obituary: Mr. Peter Paul Flynn,(draper), Miltown Malbay....at his residence Main St., Miltown Malbay.....the last surviving member of the family of the family of the late Doctor Michael Flynn, Miltown Malbay......

1938 26 th November (CC). Obituary. Mrs. Margt. Hillery, Main Street, Miltown Malbay....relict of the late Pat Hillery....For many years after the death of her husband, she carried on a successful and extensive public business, and later years saw her introduce the hackney motor service to Miltown, which she conducted very successfully.... Chief mourners--- Dr. Michael J. Thomas and Patrick junr, sons:

1938 17 th December (CC). Obituary: Mr. Patrick Downes, Clarefield, Lisdeen..... Creamery Manager, Blackweir.....Requiem High Mass was celebrated at Doonaha Church on Wednesday by Rev. T. Brady, C.C., Kilkee: deacon, Rev. J. Clancy, C.C., Kilkee: sub-deacon, Rev. W. Lillis, C.C., Kilbride, Co. Dublin (brother-in-law); master of ceremonies, Rev. J. Greed, Kilballyowen..... Funeral to the family burial ground at Querrin......

1939 13 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Miltown Malbay....sale of Business Premises.... Instructions from Mr. Thomas Conway of Boston, U.S.A., to dispose of his right, title and interest in his valuable two-storey Business Premises, situated at the corner of Church Street and Railway Road......

1939 16 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Notice. Mr. Jim O’Byrne (Limerick). Wishes to announce that he has acquired and will run the Hairdressing saloons formerly known as Healy’s. Hairdressing Saloons, Ennistymon. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A Trial Solicited.

1940 6 th January (CC). A Lahinch Printing Order. Messrs Hely’s of Dublin sued Michl. And Delia Vaughan, Vaughan’s Hotel, Lahinch, for £9/8/0 amount alleged to be due on foot of an order for printing...... The Justice said that the traveller should have known that there was no necessity for such a huge printing order for a place like Lahinch...... case was dismissed...

1940 3 rd February (CC). Death: Mr. Sean Devitt, Ballyvraneen House, Ennistymon...... The deceased was the youngest son of Mr. John Devitt, N.T., and the late Mrs. Margaret Devitt, N.T...... at the early age of twenty-four years...he was appointed manager of the Creamery at Inagh, which position he held at the time of his death..... Chief mourners: -- John Devitt, N.T. (father): Paddy (Customs and excise): Joseph, N.T. (brothers): Sister Joseph Finbarr, Sisters of Charity, Clonmel: Mrs. Ml. Hanrahan, Kilrush, and Rita Devitt, N.T. (sisters): Sister Mary Carthage, Carrick-on-Suir: Sr. M. Emmeline, New York, U.S.A: Mrs. Slevin, Mrs Frawley, Mrs McMahon, Mrs. Devitt (aunts): Owen Devitt and Edw. Kelly (uncles): Nellie Glynn, Peg Devitt, Mary Frawley, Paddy Glynn, N.T. John Glynn, Frank Devitt, Michael Frawley, Patrick Frawley (first cousins): Mrs. Paddy Devitt (sister-in-law): Michael Hanrahan, Dentist, Kilrush: Sergt. Griffin, Garda Siochana (brothers –in-law):

1940 13 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Doonbeg...Auction of Building site....instruction from the Representatives of the late Charles Strachan Copland to sell...containing 1a-3r-38p... This plot of land is the plot on which the old R.I.C. Barracks at Doonbeg was situate, and contains a large quantity of building stones......

Licensed Premises...Lahinch for sale....The Bay View Hotel and Comber’s Bakery..... The premises are three-storey, overlooking the Bay, in good repair, and containing 2 sitting-rooms, 12 bedrooms, lounge, bar-room, kitchen with double range, separate bar at rere, and general shop in front. Large bake-house with new oven built in 1939; als o confectioner’s oven 95 shelves), with thermometer......

1940 27 th April (CC). Obituary: Master Donal O’Riordan, Lahinch...... eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. O’Riordan, N.T’s., Lahinch ...aged 20 years.....

1940 15 th June (CC). Sad Tragedy at Spanish Point. Three Persons Drowned. One of the saddest drowning tragedies ever to happen on our coasts occurred at Spanish point on Sunday last, when three Limerick visitors were drowned while bathing. Heroic efforts at rescue were made, and the noble part played by Mr. E. Moroney, building contractor, Miltown Malbay, is simply beyond praise. He is every inch a man, and Miltown is proud of him. The victims were Mr. E. Harrington, 6 Quin Street, Limerick, Manager of Limerick Branch of Electricity Supply Board: Miss Helena Harrington, his daughter, aged 14 years, and Detective-Officer James P. Galvin, William Street Barracks, Limerick.

1940 31 st August (CC). (Advertisement) Marine Hotel, Lahinch.... Fully Licensed... Owing to the death of the late Mrs. O’Sullivan, the above valuable premises are offered for sale by private treaty......

1941 18 th January (CC). Miltown Notes. Ordained to the Priesthood. The ordination took place on Dec. 22 at Newry Cathedral, of Rev. Andrew O’Rourke, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John O’Rourke, Gortbrack, Miltown Malbay.....

Retirement of Popular Miltown Teacher. Miss Gretta Millar, who has held the position of Assistant Teacher in the Miltown Malbay Girls’ national School, has retired on pension, having completed the full statutory period.....

New Teacher Appointed. Miss Mary Comer, Lahinch, has been appointed Assistant Teacher in the Miltown Malbay Girls’ National School in succession to Miss G. Millar recently retired.

1941 15 th February (CC). Funeral of Rev. J. Donnellan, Shinrone....fine old age of 85 years...born at Milton Malbay...ordained in June 1880, and his first parish was Ruan. He was next transferred to Kilmurray-Ibrickane...... He was pre-deceased by his sister, Sister M. Dominic, Convent of Mercy, Kilrush, and Sister M. Walburga, Convent of Mercy, Chelsea, London......

1941 22 nd March (CC). (Advertisement) Marine Hotel, Lahinch ...to be sold as a going concern...instructions from Miss Letitia Collins, administratrix to sell.... including Restaurant Certificate: held free of rent, but subject to a yearly tenancy vested in vendor and one Mary Ellen Gleeson. Said Mary Ellen Gleeson will join in conveyance to purchaser......

1941 5 th April (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Jane Hurley, Miltown Malbay, relict of the late William Hurley, which took place at her residence. Flag Road, Miltown Malbay....being a daughter of the late James and Mrs. Donnellan, formerly of Main Street...... The chief mourners were: --- P.J. Hurley (son): Emily P. Donnellan (sister): Very Rev. Canon Meade, P.P., V.F., Kilrush: Mr. Michael Meade, Mullagh: Miss B. O’Brien, N.T.: Miss M. O’Brien: Mr. P. O’Brien, N.T.....

1941 3 rd May (CC). Mutton Island Sold.....to Messrs. Michael Killeen & Co., solicitors, at £485, for a purchaser in trust......

1941 10 th May (CC). Billows Hotel Sold. The Billows Hotel, Spanish Point, which was owned by Mrs. Barnwell, has been sold...the purchaser is Capt. Fitzmaurice, proprietor of Marino Hotel, Spanish Point, and the price paid for the property is stated to be in the neighbourhood of £1,000. Capt. Fitzmaurice in a few years has done a lot to help to develop and add to the popularity of Spanish Point......

Death of well-known Miltown Malbay. The death, which occurred recently in England, is announced of Colonel Burdett E. Moroney, formerly landlord of the Moroney estate, which comprised the greater part of Miltown and Spanish Point. He was in or about 82 years of age.

1942 14 th February (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Matilda Fitzpatrick, Miltown Malbay.....relict of the late Michael Fitzpatrick, N.T., Main Street, Miltown Malbay...The chief mourners were; --Anne, May and Catherine (daughters): Paddy and John (sons). Pat Downes (brother): Anne Downes (niece): Peter, Anthony, John, Pat, James and Paddy Downes (nephews)......

1942 25 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Wreck. For sale –one steel barrel of cheese (approximate weight, 10 cwt., gross). Lying at Civic Guard Station, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Goods to be sold without guarantee as to quantity, quality and description. Offers to: Receiver of Wreck, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

1943 30 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Freagh Castle, Miltown Malbay....Sale of Tillage Lands... Instructions from the executor of the late Circuit Court Judge Matthew J Kenny to sell.... on the lands of Fintra, Miltown Malbay ....twenty acres......

1943 15 th May (CC). Obituary: Michael F. Vaughan, Senr. Lahinch....Vaughan’s Hotel.... Miko, a man of many occupations,--postal clerk, mechanic, electrical engineer, and hotel owner..... A member of the Volunteers since their inception, he saw service in the Tan War. Talking the Republican side after the Truce, he served as Divisional Engineer until his arrest in October, 1922, serving terms of imprisonment in Limerick......

1944 25 th March (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Delia Agnes Kelly, Station House, Ennistymon....wife of Mr. Michael Kelly, Station Master, Ennistymon......

1944 22 nd March (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Bridget Kerin, Knocklescrane, Miltown Malbay....wife of Mr. James Kerin..... In the time of the Black-and-Tans her seven sons were “on the run”...... Her eldest son, Pako, was one of Clare’s most fearless fighters in the war against the R.I.C. and Black- and-Tans.... The chief mourners were: James Kerin (husband): Pako, Thomas, Rev. Brother Michael P., Martin and Anthony (sons): Mrs. Frank Greene, Mrs. E. Callaghan, Mrs. Thomas Frawley (daughters): Mrs. J. Burke, Leeds, Miss A. Mungovan (sisters)......

1944 2 nd December (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thomas Nestor (Tommy), of Church Street, Miltown Malbay.... The chief mourners were: -- Thady (brother): Mrs. Kate Nestor (sister-in-law)...

1945 10 th February (CC). Obituary: Mr. James F. Daly, Kilmurray-Ibrickane.....was the father of Very Rev. John J. Daly, P.P., Fredonia, New York: Rev. Dan Daly, C.C., Castledermot: the late Dr. Thomas Daly, Kilrush, and Sister M. Stanislaus Kostka, Mater Hospital, Dublin......

1945 17 th February (CC). Obituary: Thomas Talty, formerly of Main Street, Miltown Malbay...at his residence Fintra ....aged 87. He survived his wife by only three months.....both were members of the business community of Miltown Malbay some years ago, having conducted one of the leading drapery and boot and shoe establishments in the town..... Chief mourners: -- John, Thomas, Hugh and Donald (sons): Thomas E. Talty. Noel and Dan Ryan, Kilrush (grandsons): Irene Talty (grand-daughter): John Talty, Coore (brother)......

Obituary: Mrs. C. Downes, ex-N.T., Kildimo, Miltown Malbay....wife of Mr. Cornelius Downes...... being the daughter of the late Mrs. Michael Walsh, N.T., and sister of the late Major John Walsh..... She commenced her teaching career at the age of 14, when she was appointed monitress of Doonsallagh School, of which her father was the Principal.....

1945 26 th May (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Mary Talty, West Crest Lodge, Quilty.....relict of Mr. Patrick J. Talty....with her husband she had conducted an extensive grocery business in Quilty for over 50 years. Her hospitality and generosity were widely known and these traits were especially exemplified at the time of the wreck of the Leon X111 in 1907, when her home was, indeed, a haven of refuge for the rescued members of the crew of that ill-fated French sailing ship.....

1945 30 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Bay View Hotel, Lahinch....Auction...instructions from Mrs. K. Kelly, to sell..... Ideally situated near Railway Station and Bus Stop and a few hundred yards from the famous Golf Links. The Premises consist of 15 good airy bedrooms......

1945 4 th August (CC). Two Teachers Retire. The retirement is announced of two well-known and popular Clare National Teachers- Mr. Dl O’Riordan, Lahinch and Mr. Richard Dixon, Moy...... Mr. O’Riordan, who is a native of the Connolly district has spent 42 years in the teaching profession and of those 33 were spent in Lahinch...... As Principal of Lahinch School he is being succeeded by a former pupil of his own, Mr. Patrick Glynn, N.T., Kilfenora. Mr. Richard Dixon has also been a teacher for 42 years and for the last 34 has been Principal of Moy..... Mr. Dixon is a native of Inagh district.

1945 8 th September (CC). Garland Sunday Scenes. Uproar in Lahinch. Baton Charges and Imprisonment. An encounter between civic guards and civilians in Lahinch on Garland Sunday, when the guards had to use their batons, had a sequel in Ennistymon Court on Wednesday, when sentences ranging from a month to two months’ hard labour were imposed for disorderly conduct and for assaulting the guards.

In the course of his evidence, guard Cummins said that on the occasion the guards seemed to be the target for everyone on the road, and only he struck out with his baton he would have been a corpse......

1945 1 st December (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, Ennistymon....at her residence Parliament Street....a native of Mullingar....who was the widow of the late Mr. Michael Lynch, victualler, had spent 50 years in Ennistymon.... The chief mourners were: -- Patrick Lynch (son): Betty Murphy, Tadg Lynch and Mary Lynch (grand-children): Mrs. G. Lynch, Cavan (daughter-in-law): James F. Murphy, U.S.A. (son-in-law)......

1946 12 th January (CC). Obituary: Mr. Brendan McInerney (as a result of an accident), son of the late Mr. John McInerney, N.T., Cahersherkin, Ennistymon, and son-in-law of Senator T.V. Honan, Ennis. The deceased, who was only 36 years of age, had recently been appointed Principal of Enniscorthy Vocational School......

1946 2 nd February (CC). (Advertisement) Moveen West, Kilkee...farm of Land for Sale.... Instructed by Mr. Michael O’Dea, to offer for sale his farm at Moveen West, containing 34 acres, 1 rood......

Obituary: Mr. Martin Synan, Caherfenick, Doonbeg....The chief mourners were--- Patrick, James, John, Cornelius (U.S.A.), Thomas (do), and Michael (do) (brothers): Mrs. Griffin, Caherfenick: Mrs. Carlen, Monaghan: Miss Margt. Synan (U.S.A) (sisters)......

1946 9 th February (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thomas V. O’Sullivan, Doonbeg, 70 Rodenhurst Road, Clapham....was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. O’Sullivan, ex-principal Teachers, of the Doonbeg National Schools......

1946 6 th April (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Mary P. Keane, Ennistymon....wife of Dr. Denis J. Keane, senr. Glencree, Ennistymon.....

Obituary: Mr. Stephen Wall, Ennistymon....carried on an extensive boot, shoe and drapery trade in his native town for forty years...The late Mr. Wall was one of the principal movers in the formation of the Ennistymon Cinema Company. He was a brother of Mr. Pat Wall, Manager of the Metropole Cinema, Dublin....

1946 13 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay...auction of lodge known as “Armada”....standing on its own ground of 10 acres 3 roods 8 perches.....

1946 25 th September (IE). Marriage: O’Shea—Hayes--- Mr. John O’Shea, Fougheen, Carrick-on-Suir, was married to Miss Eithne Hayes, N.T., Doonbeg, Co. Clare....

1947 11 th January (CC). The Ark in West Clare.

Dear Sir, having read the very interesting article.... I would like to make the following correction: It was my grandfather—Peter Gibson of Moveen, Kilbaha, who gave the site for the Church to the Rev. Father Meehan (whose first cousin he was). The landlord never gave his consent to have the land given for the Church, and as a result of my grandfather’s action, a short time afterwards six acres (three of which adjoined the Church site) were taken from him and given to a “souper”. Michael John Gibson, Rockmount, Kilkee.

1947 1 st February (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thomas O’Gorman, N.T., Principal of Shragh N.S.... Born at Knocknagarhoon, Carrigaholt, of Irish-speaking parents.....

1947 22 nd February (CC). Obituary: Mr. Michael O’Brien, Manager of the National Bank, Miltown Malbay.... The chief mourners were: Mrs. Mary O’Brien (widow): Grace, Bridget, Peggie, Josephine and Angela (daughters): George (son)......

1947 11 th October (CC). Obituary: Mr. Patrick J. Shanahan at his residence, Ocean View, Doonbeg....he was the father of Mr. P. J. Shanahan, T.D., and the late Tom Shanahan who was murdered by Crown Forces in 1920...... (Another report of the funeral states he was father of Commandant William Shanahan)

1948 6 th March (CC). Obituary: Miss Nora Kerin, Ennistymon.....proprietor of the Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch....daughter of the late Mr. Patrick Kerin, one of the leading citizens of Ennistymon....took over control of her father’s business following his death......

1948 24 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Baltard. Doonbeg.....sale of farm of land. Instructed by George J. Blackwell, Esq, to sell.....farm of land containing approximately 113 acres....an excellent sheep and cattle farm.....

1948 12 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Lahinch....auction of valuable leasehold Licensed Hotel and Premises....on the Promenade and known as “St. Roch’s”...instructions of Mr. William Ryan.....at 7 Glentworth Street, Limerick.... Louis de Courcy. M.I.A.A.

1946 28 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Main Street, Lahinch...auction of Licensed Premises....instructions from Miss A. McNamara to sell by public auction......

Obituary: Mrs. Mary O’Neill, Miltown Malbay....was sister to Rev. M. J. O’Malley, S. J., Spokane, Washington, U.S.A., and mother to Rev. James O’Neill, C.C., Clarecastle, and to the late Dr. Michael O’Neill, Birkenhead, England.....she attained the grand old age of 81 years......

1948 25 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Lahinch...The Aberdeen Arms Hotel...

The above premises have been sold ...and the auction..... will not take place......

1949 26 th March (CC). Obituary: Dr. Denis J. Keane, senr., of Glencree, Ennistymon, who, for over 40 years, was Medical Officer, in charge of Ennistymon District Hospital..... He was appointed to Ennistymon Hospital in 1906 under the old regime... He retired from his official appointment in 1947...... utmost sympathy is extended to his sons, Dr. Denis J. Keane, jun., and Dr. Anthony Keane.

1950 7 th January (CC). Auction...Spanish Point of a small division of land...5a-1r-9p.... Instructions from Capt. R. M. Fitzmaurice to sell...ideally situated beside the sea, overlooking the sea, adjoining the public road on two sides......

1950 29 th April (CC). Obituary: Dr. Dan. F. Morrissy. Quilty...... in Liverpool...youngest son of Daniel and Bridget Morrissy, ex-N.T.’s..... He qualified in 1936....went to practice in Liverpool.....

2. KILKEE.

1812 27 th February (CJ). Monday, an inquest was held in Limerick, on the body of John Keenan, of Kilkee, who was found drowned on Sunday, near Coonagh. It appeared that he fell into the river from off one of the quays in this city, about three weeks ago. ---- Verdict--- “Accidental Death”.

1816 31 st May (FJ)...... On Sunday night the Rev. Mr. McInerney assembled the parishioners of Kilkee and Doonbeg, when Richard Studdert, Esq., attended, and after a suitable exhortation from the Clergyman, they voluntarily and cheerfully took the following oath:-- “I ------do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to his Majesty King George the Third, his heirs and successors, and that I will, on all occasions, conduct myself as a dutiful and loyal subject should do, and that I will, as far as in my power lies, put down and prevent all unlawful meetings, either by day or night: and I swear that I will give every information to some one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace of any such illegal proceedings as shall come within my knowledge, and that I will make a full disclosure of the names of every one whom I may know to be concerned in such proceedings. So help me God” A similar meeting took place at the Chapel of Cooraclare on Sunday last, when the Rev. Mr. Kelly addressed his parishioners with great effect.....

1816 3 rd October (CJ). Marriage: At Kilfeara Church, by the Rev. Mr. Allen, Mr. Wm. Spaight, Revenue Officer, Kilrush, to Sarah, second daughter of Tomkins Brew, Esq., of Dunmore, in this county.

1817 1 st September (LEP). Kilkee. The attractions of this delightful watering place, now of fashionable resort, not being generally known, we avail ourselves of the occurrences of the present month, to point out the pleasurable inducements it offers to such as are inclined to blend the gratification of rural enjoyment, with the salutary effects of the Salt water bath. Kilkee forms the eastern segment of a circular bay on the coast of the county of Clare.—its strand is a smooth sandy surface, and at a distance of about 200 yards it is protected from the dangers of the open sea by a ridge of rocks that render the inner waters perfectly secure to bathers. From the advantages it presents, the natives have, within the last few years, built a number of comfortable lodges, which are let to visitors at from 3 to 4 guinea’s a month and, in case of more extended accommodation, the terms, in proportion. --- Good mutton is only 3½ a lb: Fish in abundance and visitors are supplied from Kilrush with groceries nearly at Limerick prices. The steam boat between Limerick and Kilrush, opens a certain conveyance in 6 or 8 hours---this facility has induced many, who were hitherto, deterred by the uncertainty of reaching Kilrush, in less than 2 or 3 days, to choose it this season in preference to many other places: at present exclusive of strangers, more than 50 Limerick families lodge there...... A trip in a canoe to the caverns ---fishing parties---horse racing---riding to see the bold Atlantic from the neighbouring hills---and many other enjoyments does Kilkee present to its visitors. The stream which separates the demesne of Kilkee House, formerly the hospitable mansion of the MacDonnell’s from the sand hills obliged the visitors to take a great circuit at full tide when going to the rock, a favourite bathing place with Gentlemen: to obviate this the numerous

88 visitors, at present there, entered into a subscription to build a bridge--- and unlike our intended Wellington Bridge, the subscriptions were filled in an hour. An excellent architect, of the name of Jack Roberts, sent his proposal, it was immediately agreed to, and like Caesar’s bridge it was built nearly in a day. Alderman Kennedy with the Corporation of Kilkee attended on the laying of the first stone, and the bridge consisting of six handsome arches was named “The Independent Bridge”. It is now the place for posting all notices, but auction: the first that appeared was Mr. Tuthill’s call on the Freeholders of Limerick to register freeholds on the 2 nd of September. The Races, although not conducted, according to the strict letter of the King’s Plate articles, afford great amusement..... The course is on the shore.... Mr Studdert of Clonderlaw, whose property is very extensive in that neighbourhood, contributes to promote these amusements in the most liberal way: he has also built some excellent lodges which are constantly occupied...... we feel conscious pleasure, and Irishmen will forgive us, in devoting a moderate portion of our space and labours to dwell upon the rational enjoyment of our countrymen and the means nature has given them to procure it.

1818 27 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....the estate of John MacDonnell, Esq...... The lands of Kilkee and Foohagh, containing about 370 acres, on which promises...... various sites for building lodges along the shore of Kilkee...

1818 22 nd October (CJ)...... “On Saturday a party of Major Warburton’s Police, went from Kilrush to the neighbourhood of Kilkee, to apprehend two persons charged with murder, they succeeded in taking one man and he was left in charge of two of the party, whilst the rest proceeded in search of the other offender. In a few minutes after the police went, an armed party rushed into the house where the prisoner was: one of the Police fired, and one of the assailants fell: the other missed....and they were both instantly knocked down and most inhumanly wounded---their skulls are dangerously fractured..... We have heard that both the Police constables died on Tuesday.

1821 21 st December (FJ). County Clare. The following is a copy of a notice that was put under the door of John Kinnerk, residing at Baltard, in the west of the county Clare. The day after the circumstances was made known to Jonas Studdert, Esq., of Kilkee, who went to the farm ....attended by the Kilkee police, and endeavoured to find the incendiary, but without effect:--- To John Kinnerk. “ I hear of your fame and brave transactions heretofore which made me conjecture and believe you merited that name but lately you are the reverse, as I have been told that you have been sulky, stubborn, headstrong, tyrannical and oppressive rascal---- But by the L.--- G.—I will cut, shuffle, and deal with you if you don’t obey my command herein mentioned to you----mind and take very good care to do what I am going to say to you---- you dispossessed a poor man of the name of Crowe, and after so doing, you and a strange limb of the Devil of the name of O’Neill took it in partnership. Take this as the last notice from me without hesitation: you and the Devil O’Neill are to give up that ground, and for your peril you are not to take any more, or any other that has sufficiency of ground before in that farm, don’t meddle with me in disobeying my orders if you disregard them in the least, I have a company of well-armed and disciplined Boys, that will make you to believe...... ” John Saucy Burn and Kill All, Galway, 1821.

1822 12 th February (CJ). --- I have just heard that two excellent dwelling houses of Kilkee have been levelled with the ground --.

1826 3 rd January (FJ). On Saturday last, Margaret McDonnell, a young women, residing at Kilkee, threw herself into the sea and was drowned.

1826 30 th March (CJ). Death: On Saturday last at Corbally, near Kilkee...... Michael Comyn, Esq.

1826 15 th June (CJ). Death: At Kilkee..... Mrs. Massy aged 28, wife of the Rev. A. C. Massy; she has left a fond husband and six children to deplore her loss.

1826 21 st August (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee, Daniel Cudmore, Esq., to Jane, eldest daughter of the late William Russell of Limerick, Esq.

1827 8 th January (CJ). Death: Suddenly, at his home in Baltard, in the west of this county, the Rev. Patrick McInerney, P.P., of Kilkee,

1827 14 th July (CJ). On Sunday morning, three of the Kilkee Fishermen were drowned; their canoe having been overtaken and upset by the breakers outside the bay--- a fourth saved himself by swimming.

1827 25 th October (CJ). A cow belonging to a man of the name of Kelly was maliciously killed near Kilkee, in this county, a few nights ago.

1828 7 th August (CJ)...... I take as a foretaste of the toleration to be expected from the gentry in the event of a concession of what they call their claims. They did not wait even for the Election, to convince us of the kind of equality they sought: for on the day of lawless speechmaking here, the Rev. Mr. Comyn, of Kilkee, in his address to the mob, said “Boys recollect the old song--- - May we see the day we can chase the Protestants. That day, my boys, will be Monday next: --- Let us assist each other, and God will assist us! This mild spirit of Christianity was also zealously enforced by the far-famed Father Malachy, of Carrigaholt, who partakes so much of the apostle’s sanctity, that he was called from among the fishermen. Will you believe it, Sir, that the people of this country are, from the altars, impressed with a belief that everyone who voted for Mr. Vesey Fitzgerald, is guilty of swearing that the sacrifice of the Mass is impious and idolatrous:......

1828 8 th September (CJ). Extract of a letter from Kilkee, dated Tuesday, September, 2, 1828. “On Sunday last, a host of the Rev. Clergy of Holy Mother Church, were entertained at dinner by Mr. C. ---, the Parish Priest, at his Lodge, where they continued to an early hour

90 on Monday morning, quaffing copious potations of whiskey punch. The exhilarating native had its due effect--- in the course of the night many a jovial song, and many an hip, hip, hurray, were roared out from stentorian lungs......

1829 10 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, where he had gone for the benefit of sea bathing, Edmond Ryan, Esq., of the firm Edmond Ryan and Sons, of Limerick, Provision Merchants.

1829 16 th February (CJ). Saturday evening one of the Water Guards, on return from Seafield to Carrigaholt, was attacked between Kilkee and Moveen, Co. Clare and forcibly dispossessed of two carbines a bayonet and also a 30s note.

1829 22 nd October (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal, Kilkee, Monday, October, 19. Sir, -- I observed in a late number of your valuable periodical, a letter from this quarter bearing the indecorous signature of “The man who lost the Ass Race”, and can assure you, that it contributed in no small degree to enliven our coteries, when the mists and showers incidental to a sea coast compelled us to yield the balmy and salubrious air, for the less splendid, but still more vivifying scenes, of fire side enjoyments. Far as the season is advanced, returning visitors can attest that, we have yet preserved the “same unvaried round of pleasure”, and that if winter come on, the shades of its loveless and murky sun have not yet dared to herald its approach. Lahinch may be a solitude and Malbay a wilderness, but when you learn that on the twenty-eight of the current month, we are to have two splendid races, the first of blood horses and the second high bred hunters, I opine you could be almost tempted to say that amusement in this country is by no means on the decline. One of the prizes is a Saddle from Mr. Fitzgerald’s respectable manufactory, and I cordially concur in the warm and well merited eulogium of your correspondent on that gentleman. His spirit & activity are alike exemplified in every shape within the scope of his exertions. In anticipation of a good days sport, permit me, Mr. Editor, most respectfully to bid you farewell until “the sunny side” of the ensuing year.

1829 12 th November (CJ). A carbine and pistol of which one of the Coast Guard service had been disposed on the Carrigaholt Road, some months since, was surrendered to the Rev. Mr. Comyn, P.P., of Kilkee, last week. The Clergyman immediately restored the arms to Captain Burton McNamara, who is in command of that station.

1829 19 th November (CWH) The Rev. Mr. Comyn, P.P., of Kilkee, who is building a Chapel on the Sand-hills of that sea bathing station to which he has himself contributed £30 /, has very liberally signified his willingness to subscribe to the erection of a Parish Church in the same district, which the Rector is about to commence.....

1830 2 nd September (CJ). Died: Yesterday morning in Kilrush – Margaret, daughter of the late Robert Fitzgerald of Kilkee. ---.

At Kilkee, William, infant son of P. W. Creagh, of Lock Quay, Limerick, Esq.

1830 4 th November (CJ). Mr. Gallagher, the Ventriloquist, now performing in Limerick, has advertised that the receipts on Monday evening next, will be devoted towards the completing of the new Chapel now building at Kilkee.

Death: In announcing the death of Mr. Henry Blackhall, of Kildimo, in this county, in our paper of Thursday last, it should be Mr. George Blackhall, of Killard, in said county. The latter was father to the former.

1830 2 nd December (CJ). Mr. Gallagher, the Ventriloquist, has given £20 towards the erection of the new Chapel at Kilkee, in this county.

1831 30 th June (CJ). We regret to mention that Mr. John Hanly, Woollen Draper, of Charlotte’s Quay, and Mr. William O’Donnell of Denmark Street, Limerick, were both drowned at Kilkee on Monday last. Mr. Hanly has left a wife and six children, and the other a young man aged sixteen years, was sent for by his parents to Clonmel, to spend a time at the sea side. Their remains were yesterday conveyed to Limerick.

1832 23 rd June (TM). Death: At Kilkee, county Clare, of Cholera, Mr. Joseph Fogarty, sen., of Limerick, Master Builder.

1832 16 th November (FJ). Daily Report of Cholera Cases.... Kilkee, (Nov. 11 th to 12 th )... New Cases 8: Died 0: Rec’d 2:

1832 20 th November (CJ). Cold Water cures Cholera. Most Important. ---Six individuals have been rescued from inevitable dissolution in cholera at Kilkee in consequence of the details given by Mr. Morgan in this paper of last Saturday----- Limerick Chronicle.

1833 2 nd May (CJ). Marriage: At Kilfeara Church, by the Rev. Mr. Towers, Henry Daly, Esq., M.D., to Miss Borough, daughter of William Borough, Esq.

1833 22 nd August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee....William Macalister, Esq., of the Society of Friends, and one of the oldest citizens of Limerick.

1833 29 th August (CJ). Death: In Kilkee.... Mrs. Connors, wife of Mr. Martin Connors, of the Thomondgate Distillery.

1833 3 rd October (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, the infant son and heir of the Right Hon. Lord Clarina.

1836 4 th February (CJ).

During the gale on Saturday, in which the Intrinsic went down off Kilkee, the congregation were at the chapel, and when it was reported to them, they went in a body to the shore side, in the hope of making an effort to save the crew. But alas there was nothing available within their reach..... The unhappy crew were in a moment swallowed in the wave. A universal shriek of terror and dismay burst from the crowd on the beach, and by a simultaneous impulse they knelt down and offered up an imploring prayer for the mercy on their behalf......

1836 25 th February (CJ). Part of the rigging and stores of the Intrinsic wreck at Kilkee have been saved by Captain Pennefather R.N. and the Coast Guard with considerable difficulty and not without great obstruction from the country people.

1836 13 th June (CJ). Kilkee---Ingenious diving. As no particular account has yet been published of the ingenious manner in which Mr. Deane, and his assistant, Mr. Tell, are at present endeavouring to recover the cargo of the Intrinsic , lost off Kilkee, the following may be of interest to our readers:- The Intrinsic , it may be remembered, was wrecked some hundred yards off what is called the Look-out cliff, near (as the legend has it) that once solitary residence of a mitred tenant—Bishop’s Island. Here it is that Mr. Tell descends in his submarine enquiry. His appearance before going down is exceedingly grotesque, owing to the quantity of clothes in which he is enveloped, and the very large helmet he wears. His first dress is composed of flannel, to preserve warmth, and is doubled: he has got outside this a large pair of water-proof Indian rubber trousers, reaching as high as the chest, with short sleeves of about a foot in length: it grows gradually tighter towards the extremity of the legs, each of which terminates in a boot. He next wears a jacket of the same composition, reaching somewhat below the waist, round which a large belt of basket work, covered with green baize is tightly bound: this jacket has got a collar as high as the ears, which he tightens with a handkerchief. The wrists are bound so very tight as to render it scarcely wearable until he has gone under water, when all annoyance vanishes. To protect the Indian rubber he wears over it a suit of coarse canvas which is bound around him with straps of leather, and likewise terminates in boots. He has also large worsted stockings and a pair of very strong shoes, with a quantity of sheet lead in each. The helmet, as our friend Andrew Marrinan calls it, the copper bonnet , which he wears, and the construction of which has excited so much interest, is made of metal resembling tarnished steel...... The tube through which a constant supply of fresh air is conveyed from above, is attached to the back of it, and through a valve in the front, immediately below the mouth, he emits the used air. There are three glasses, one at either side, and the third in front, about three inches each in diameter...... From the side of the Pilot boat, from which he descends, is let down a rope ladder with weights to the ends of it, and on this he walks down...... He has been known to remain below for as long a period as eight hours...... A large portion of the cargo has already been recovered, comprising a great quantity of steel bars and rods: also some sixty sheets of copper, with five pair of railroad wheels and patent axles, each pair value £20......

1836 12 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Catherine, the beloved wife of Mr. Patrick O’Gorman, of Limerick, bookseller and stationer.

1836 15 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Wm. Magrath, many years an active peace officer of Limerick.

1836 27 th October (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Miss Thompson, daughter of the Rev. Mr. Thompson of Templetuohy.

1836 10 th & 14 th November (CJ). Part and parcel of the cargo in the Waterlily schooner, a case of bibles and testaments has been ashore at Kilkee, and the precious treasure thus saved for future profit, of many perhaps, is now in care of the water guards......

The Western coast is strewn with guitars, violins and broken musical instruments part of the cargo of the Waterlily , and London beaver hats, dripping with briny wave, are sported by the wild youth of Clare......

1836 5 th December (CJ). The Rev, Morduch O’Brien, Roman Catholic Curate to the Rev. Malachy Duggan, P.P., of Carrigaholt, in this county, has been appointed parish priest of Kilkeedy, near Burren, and the parishioners of Carrigaholt presented the Rev. Gentleman with a purse of 40 guineas on his departure.

1837 2 nd March (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Susanna, relict of the late John Cox, Esq., of Kilnagallagh.

1837 3 rd April (CJ). The weather having moderated, another descent was made on Thursday, by one of Mr. Dean’s assistants in the wreck of the Intrinsic, at Kilkee, when £100 of property was recovered.

1837 6 th July (CJ). The Dowager Lady O’Brien, of Dromoland, and Hon. and the Rev. Mr. Harris and Lady, have arrived at Kilkee, for sea-bathing

1837 4 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Edward Quinlivan, a very respectable officer of the Provincial Bank, in Limerick.

1837 30 th October (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mrs. Barnes, wife of Major Barnes, and only sister of Chifley Coote, Esq., of Mount Coote, Kilmallock.

1838 1 st March (CJ). Marriage: On Monday, at Kilfeara, by the Rev, James Martin, and afterwards by her uncle, the Rev. Malachy Duggan, Mr. Thomas Turner, to Miss Eliza Griffin, both of Carrigaholt.

1838 1 st August (LC). The Garryowen steamer left our Quays yesterday freighted with company for Kilrush to enjoy the regatta. On deck there was scarce standing room for another passenger. The

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Miltown Malbay is full of fashionable company and on the eve of the races at this splendid sea-bathing place there is not a lodge vacant. Kilkee is equally a favourite and it is more resorted at present than at any part of the season. Horse racing on the beach or strand, and canoe racing in the bay, afforded great amusement on Monday and Tuesday.

1838 30 th August (CJ). Races in Kilkee. The following account of races in Kilkee has been sent to some of the papers... The races, under the patronage of the resident and visiting ladies and gentlemen came off on Thursday, the 22 nd instant, and presented one of the most lively scenes ever witnessed even in Kilkee. The new course is two miles long, and it is by far superior to any on the coast of Clare. It takes in the entire strand and sand-hills, and no expense has been spared in making it perfect. The day was very fine, and the concourse of people from the district was immense, and whose conduct as most orderly and peaceable throughout the day. We also had the pleasure of beholding a vast number of beauty and fashion not to be rivalled in any part of the world. The worthy parish priest, after the amusement of the day, entertained on the cliffs, in his marquee, several respectable families of all sects at present sojourning here, among whom I observed Lady de Burgh Bridgeman and family, and the amiable and accomplished Miss Waller: also present the sister of our illustrious countryman, O’Connell. Hunter’s Plate----rode by Gentlemen. Mr. O’Connell’s, Velorteen, rode by Mr. Kiely. Mr. Benson’s, Heart of Oak..... Mr. Hunt. Mr. Kennedy’s, Gypsy, Mr. Walnutt. After three well contested heats, Velorteen won by half a neck.

Second Race----Hacks. Horrigan’s...... Young Declarer. Blackball’s...... Venturer. Spellessy’s...... Cricket. Scanlan’s...... Lara. In the evening followed shawl dancing by the girls of the neighbourhood... On Wednesday next and following days there will be excellent racing. Hunters rode, by gentlemen: sweepstakes 10s. Each...... A public ball will take place on Tuesday evening.

1838 3 rd September (CJ) Lord Lieutenant Tour...... His Excellency left Miltown Malbay on Tuesday morning and arrived in Kilkee in the evening when he was presented with following address:--- May it please your Excellency? We, the proprietors, residents, visitors, and other inhabitants of Kilkee, and its neighbourhood, beg leave, on the auspicious occasion of your visit to this wild and romantic region, and almost extreme limit of this county, to approach your Excellency with feelings of the utmost loyalty and attachment, as our Chief Governor, and representative of our gracious and beloved Sovereign: and likewise, with the expression...... We hail your Excellency’s visit, as an earnest of your solicitude to investigate, in person, the wants, and hitherto dormant and neglected resources of this country: and, as a bond of union among all classes and parties in these remote districts, which we can assure your Excellency contains as loyal and peaceable a population without adequate employment

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1838 13 th September (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, Frances, daughter of the late James Kingsley, Esq.

1838 8 th October (CJ). Death: Suddenly in the afternoon of Wednesday, at Kilkee, where he had been some weeks with his family for the benefit of the sea air and bathing, Robert Geo. Maunsell, Esq., of Limerick, eldest son of the late Robert Maunsell, Esq., Banker....

1838 26 th October (FJ). Births: At Kilkee, the lady of the Rev. John Locke, of Newcastle, county Limerick, of a son.

1838 29 th October (FJ). The Protestant Church. The Rev. Mr. Martin, junr, of Kilkee, will succeed, on the presentation of his father to the Vicars Choral, to the curacy of Kilmoylan, in the county of Limerick, vacant by the promotion of the Rev. William Benn.

1839 24 th June (CJ). At the Kilkee chapel, on Sunday last, the officiating priest severely admonished his flock for their general bad conduct, which he said was a disgrace to civilised society. The visitors who attended felt much surprise, as Kilkee has been hitherto remarkable for the industrious habits of the native population, honesty, civility, and peaceable demeanour.

1839 18 th July (CJ). The Right Rev. Dr. Ryan, R.C., Bishop, has taken a residence at Kilkee for the summer.

1839 16 th July (LR). Garryowen Steamer. This fine vessel belonging to the City of Dublin Steamship Company departed our quay on Saturday, with over 200 passengers for Kilrush and Kilkee – she made the passage in three and a half hours --- few men deserve more praise than Mr. Charley Wye Williams the Managing Director of this Company.

1839 16 th July (LR). Lady O’Brien, the Hon. Mr. Harris and family embarked on board the Kingston steamer on Saturday for Limerick. Her Ladyship appeared in excellent health after her adjournment in Kilkee.

1839 26 th July (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, to the inexpressible grief of a wife, and four young children, Thomas Ferguson, Esq., of the city of Limerick.

1839 29 th August (CJ). The Rev. Mr. Comyn, P.P., of Kilkee, paraded that village on Sunday last, with a disorderly crowd at his heels, shouting to intimidate any candidate for the office of Guardian

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1839 31 st August (LC). No less than 200 country people came up on Monday from Kilrush, Kilkee &c, in the Garryowen and Dover Castle steamers on route to Fr. Matthew at Cork.

1839 16 th September (CJ). Investigation in Kilkee. We are indebted to our Limerick cotemporaries for an account of the proceedings at Kilkee, regarding the alleged interruption on the part of the Rev. Mr. Comyn, with Mr. Brown...... The investigation into the conduct of Mr. Comyn concluded on Friday. The depositions must be laid before government, who are the judges in the affair, before the results will be known.

1840 6 th February (CJ). The case of Mr. McInerney v. Rev. Mr. Comyn, P.P., of Kilkee, for completing the Chapel of that place, will also go down for trial to Ennis. Mr. Comyn is we believe in fever.

1840 24 th February (CJ). Ennis Assizes. Crown Court..... William McInerney v, the Rev. Michael Comyn. This was an action of assumpsit for work to the amount of £136-10s-6½d. The defendant pleaded a general issue. Michael Pilkington examined.—Is a carpenter by trade, knows the Chapel of Kilkee, knows the Rev. Mr. Comyn and McInerney, was employed by Mr. Comyn, who bound me by verbal control : he authorised me to make an agreement with any man I chose: made an agreement with McInerney for 10½d. a yard for wall plastering; made a distinct agreement with McInerney, and the priest allowed him: the estimate was laid down by witness: McInerney gave in an estimate, and witness reduced the prices in said estimate, viz., 10½d., for wall plastering for three coats: allowed him £40 for the ceiling, and £43 for the outside of the tower: made another lump agreement: agreed £1 each for twelve windows: remembers an agreement of 9d., a yard for wall plastering of the sacristy, three coats: measured the walls and sacristy for Mr. Comyn and McInerney, and was paid half measurer’s fees by the Treasurer of the Committee: considers the work well done...... For the defence. Mr. John Keane, Architect, examined. ---Was in the Chapel of Kilkee, on the 26 th March last: measured the cornicing of the ceiling: thinks 9d. Per superficial foot a reasonable and proper charge for the work and attendance..... There was great discrepancy in the different items between the charges made by plaintiff and Mr. Keane’s estimate. Mr. Owen, a civil engineer, also proved to have seen the work of the Kilkee

Chapel....his estimates of prices very nearly agreed with those of Mr. Keane...... The jury retired, and returned soon after with a verdict for plaintiff, £59-1s-1½d. and 6d costs.

1840 26 th March (CJ). Kilkee Dispensary. An election took place on Wednesday last, at Kilkee, to fill the vacancy caused by the lamented death of Doctor Ryall. At an early hour the friends of the candidates began to arrive and shortly after 12 o’clock the subscribers assembled in the large room of the hotel..... The Rev Malachy Duggan proposed that the votes be taken by ballot. This was seconded by Mr. Thomas Liddane. Mr. John Curtin proposed as an amendment, that the votes be taken in the usual way, and condemned in the strongest terms the proposition of the Rev. Mr. Duggan. He had objections to make to several of the votes, one against his own cousin, the Rev. Mr. Stack, who promised him his support, and who he was sorry to see coming there that day out of a sick bed to vote against him. He had also objections against others who ceased to be subscribers by not paying up their subscriptions, which were paid for by Dr. Ryall, and those persons were now going to vote against his widow and his children...... The Chairman then said, as many as are for Mr. Duggan’s proposition say aye, when not one assent being given, he then said, as many as are for Mr. Curtin’s amendment, say aye, when ayes was repeated from all parts of the room. The Rev. M. Duggan then rose and proposed Dr. Griffin as a fit person to be elected for the Dispensaries of Carrigaholt and Kilkee, seconded by the Rev. James Martin. Dr. Griffin then rose and produced his qualifications...... Simon O’Donnell, Esq., then proposed Dr. O’Donnell of Kilrush, seconded by the Rev. John Cullinan. Upon which Doctor O’Donnell produced his qualifications..... Mr. John Curtin rose and in an able and lengthened speech proposed his friend Doctor Arthur. He stated that Doctor Arthur was brother to the widow of Doctor Ryall that he left an eligible situation in London, and came here with considerable sacrifice to himself, for the purpose of supporting the widows and the orphans of Doctor Ryall, and making the emoluments of those Dispensaries over on them...... Doctor Arthur then came forward and produced his qualifications.... When the door was thrown open, we found the polling to be seven to five, viz:- For Doctor Griffin.—Rev. Malachy Duggan, Rev. James Martin, Rev. John Cullinan, Mr. Thomas Keane, Doctor Stephenson, Simon O’Donnell, and Francis O’Donnell, Esqrs. For Doctor Arthur. --- Mr. John Curtin, Mr. Michael Studdert, Mr. Thomas Liddane, William Keane, and Jonas Studdert, Esqrs. Several protests were entered, one against Dr. Stephenson’s vote no such name appearing on the Treasurers book....and one equally against Simon and Francis O’Donnell. It was contended that Dr. Arthur was duly elected, and we, understand it is the determination of his friends to bring the matter before the Queen’s Bench.

1840 16 th April (CJ). Mr. Pat Arthur, late Sub-Inspector of constabulary, and brother-in-law of the late Doctor Ryall, of Kilkee, has been lately received into the bosom of the Roman Catholic Church, by the Rev. Mr. O’Brien, R. C.C., of that parish. --- Mr. Arthur is a gentleman of no ordinary talent, of most amiable temper, and good disposition......

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Marriage: At Kilkee, Mr. John Kelly, of Creagh, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mrs. Margaret Shannon, Hotel.

1840 13 th August (CJ). Several gentlemen at Kilkee have got up horse and canoe races, which enliven the place considerably, and afford much amusement. --- There is not a lodge there vacant, and several families have been obliged to return disappointed, not being able to procure accommodation. The steamers are fully freighted every day.

1840 13 th August (FJ). Kilkee.--- This watering place was so thronged with visitors on Saturday and Sunday, that some hundreds had no place to shelter themselves. The police barrack was opened as a shelter for many for the night, whilst others were obliged to put up under canopies, many had not where to shelter themselves at all. Cheap travelling and fine weather produced this great influx.

1840 19 th August (LC). It is proposed next season to place two four-wheel two-horse vehicles upon the road between Kilrush and Kilkee, for the conveyance of passengers only by the steam packets, as a protection against the private car-drivers, who have raised the charge to 1s-6d a-head.

1840 3 rd September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Robert Ewart, of Limerick.

1840 14 th September (CJ). Lord and lady Guillamore and family attired at Kilkee, on Friday week, from Rockbarton.

1840 2 nd November (CJ). Lieut. Baldwin, R.N., has succeeded Lieut. Waller, R.N., in command of the Coast Guard at Kilkee.

1840 29 th December (LR). Temperance. On St. Stephen’s Day from twenty to twenty-five thousand teetotallers of the parishes of Kilkee and Doonbeg assembled on the Kilkee strand, their band playing soul-stirring national airs. They proceeded in the greatest order to the house of the Rev. Mr. Comyn P.P., who as well as h is curate; the Rev. Mr. O’Brien addressed them in pastoral and eloquent terms. ----

1840 31 st December (CJ). On Stephen’s Day, from 20 to 25,000 teetotallers, of the parishes of Kilkee and Doonbeg, assembled on the Kilkee Strand, their band playing soul-stirring national airs.

1841 4 th January (CJ). Sunday, the 24 th instant, the Very Rev. Mr. Mathew has appointed to preach at Kilkee, on which day the Right Rev. Dr. Kennedy will consecrate the splendid Catholic Church of that delightful watering place. The sermon, will, therefore, be a dedication one.

1841 28 th January (CJ). The Very Rev. Theobald Mathew preached at Kilkee, on Sunday, in aid of the funds for the completion of the new Chapel there, when High Mass was celebrated, at which the Right Rev. Dr. Kennedy R. C. Bishop of the diocese officiated. After the sermon, Father Mathew delivered the pledge to five thousand persons in the body of the Chapel, whose claims he had just advocated. The total amount received, including donations forwarded by those who could not attend, and a large subscription from Mr. Mathew, exceeded £300.

1841 26 th February (FJ). Three fishermen lost their lives by the upset of their boat outside the bar at the entrance of Kilkee Bay, on Monday morning. One of them left a wife and ten children.

1841 17 th May (CJ). A woman of the mane of McNamara, is committed from Kilkee to Ennis gaol, on suspicion of having poisoned her husband, who went to bed apparently well at night was found dead in the morning.

The new Church of Kilkee, built to receive a congregation of 700, is completely slated in, and all the pews are already up, with seats to accommodate 400.

The Rev. Mr. Scanlan is appointed Roman Catholic Curate of Kilkee, vice O’Brien suspended by his Bishop, for denunciations upon the altar of a candidate for the office of Guardian in that district of the Kilrush Union.

Captain James Creagh, R.N., Inspecting Commander of Coast Guards, on Tuesday, inspected the officers and crews of the Kilrush, Kilkee, Doonbeg, and Kilcredaun stations at Kilkee, under Lieut. McNevin, R.N. and found the several parties perfectly au fait at their duties. Captain Creagh has taken up his head-quarters at Seafield.

1841 3 rd July (LC). The Rev. Mr. Comyn P.P., of Kilkee was canvasing at Kilrush this week with Mr. Cornelius O’Brien, who harangued a crowd against the claims of his rival candidate Mr. Vandeleur.

1841 19 th July (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, the Rev. Thomas Stack, R.C., curate.

1841 6 th September (CJ). The Hibernian Church Missionary Society. The Annual meeting of the Clare Association is proposed to take place on Thursday next, the 9 th inst., upon which occasion a deputation intends being present. The deputation intends to be in Miltown, on the 10 th , Kilkee, on the 13 th , and Kilrush, on the 14 th , for the purpose of holding meetings at those places, at the hour of one o’clock each day. A sermon will be preached at Kilkee, on Sunday the 11 th , by the Rev. Charles Caulfield.

1842 17 th January (CJ). Meeting at Kilkee. The following petition was adopted at the meeting. To the Right Honourable and Honourable the Commons of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament Assembled.-----

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The humble petition of the undersigned Landlords, Freeholders, Inhabitants, and others interested in the Parishes of Kilfeera and Killard, county of Clare. Humbly Sheweth--- That your petitioners respectfully trust your Honourable House will take their case into their most gracious and earnest consideration----- That petitioners from a variety of causes--- more particularly, the want of that main and essential to the prosperity of the Irish peasant, namely, Agricultural Employment, are subject annually to the recurrence of much suffering and privation, consequent too upon the imperfect mode of agriculture generally adopted throughout the country, the baneful effects of which have excited an earnest desire amongst a people of quick apprehension, to check an evil so pregnant with misfortune, and which can alone be permanently obliterated by the introduction of an approved modern system of tillage amongst a dense, intelligent and industrious population. The petitioners are located in a district capable of much and varied improvement. A vein of bog (Monmore) consisting of many thousand acres, extending westwards from the sea, and sufficiently above its level, to facilitate its perfect reclamation, by draining, &c., bounded too on either side by fertile tracts of upland, and having the rapidly improving town of Kilrush, on the Lower Shannon, only a few miles distant...... That petitioners assure your Hon. House, no better site exists on the whole line of coast for a safe and commodious harbour, than that afforded by the bay of Doonbeg: the principal, in fact the only obstruction to its perfect adaption, consisting of a soft bank of a clayey nature near its inner source, and which might be removed by the labour of a few weeks, at an expense not exceeding £200...... In your petitioners more immediate neighbourhood, are those fashionable watering places, Kilkee, Miltown, and Lahinch, frequented for six months in the year by many affluent and respectable families. That petitioners’ inability to prosecute with advantage, this important species of industry to which the attention of your Honourable House is respectfully called, namely---Sea Fishing, is in great measure owing to the total unfitness of their own craft (canoes formed of hoops and canvas) to encounter the dangerous swells of the Atlantic...... Amongst the signatures to the above Petition appear the names of: Crofton M. Vandeleur, Jonas Studdert, Geo. Studdert, J.W. Studdert, Richard Studdert, Francis N. Keane, Richard O’Donnell, John Lucas, Clerk, R.S. Triphook, Michael Comyn, P.P., &c, &c.

1842 7 th April (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Bartholomew Kennedy.

1842 1 st September (CJ). The Jubilee was proclaimed at Kilkee Chapel last Sunday, to commence on Saturday next in the parishes of Kilkee, Doonbeg, and Lisdeen. The Rev. Mr. Comyn, P.P., of Kilkee, has obtained a conditional grant of £150 to build a Schoolhouse, now in progress, from the National Education Board---- a sum for which the Rev Gentleman has been ineffectually boring the Whigs for three or four years. The extensive area surrounding Kilkee Chapel has been enclosed by a stone wall, which gives the building some air of comfort and convenience. A Quaker deputation waited upon the Priests of Kilkee, to exhort their congregation from the chapel alter against enlistment in the Queen’s service!. The request was very properly refused.

Kilkee Races--- The sport commenced today, and never under such happy auspices, giving token of the greatest meeting ever seen on the Western coast.

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1842 5 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. John Hands, of Limerick.

1842 12 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Right.

1842 3 rd October (CJ). The Rev. Mr. Mathew arrived in Kilrush on Saturday evening en route to Kilkee, where he preached to a densely crowded congregation, and was received in that district with a welcome characteristically Irish......

1842 24 th October (CJ). Jonas Studdert, Esq., of Atlantic Lodge, Kilkee captured an enormous shark on the Western coast of this county, on Saturday. It was with great peril and amid terrible difficulties that he and his men succeeded in bringing the animal safe to shore. He at once procured a car, forwarded it to Kilrush, for Limerick, to be prepared and deposited in the Museum of the Philosophical and Literary Society.

1843 27 th September (LC). The officer of the coast guard at Kilkee is to be removed to Galway. A coast guard is to be established at Kilbaha, and the coast guard at Carrigaholt is to be augmented. The station at Kilkee is to be reduced.

1843 29 th April (CJ). The spiritual duties of the extensive living of Corofin, during the residence in Dublin of the deceased Rector, whose death we this day record in our obituary, were faithfully administered by the Rev. J. Allen, lately advanced to the living of Kilkee, and whose place was a few days since filled by the Rev. J. Martin, jun., and the Rev. H. Trousdell, whose residence was at Kilkee......

1843 20 th July (CJ). The gallery stairs at Kilkee Chapel fell on last Sunday, being exposed to the weather since the Chapel was built: fortunately the congregation were all safe. There were only three persons coming down at the time who escaped unhurt.

The mail to Kilkee from henceforth is to be taken by car instead of a foot-post. It is to leave Kilrush at nine a.m., and return to Kilrush at six p.m.

Birth: In Kilkee, the lady of the Rev. W. G. Montgomery, of a son and heir.

1843 7 th August (CJ). Death: On Wednesday last, at Kilkee, Bartholomew Ellis, Esq., Civil Engineer.

1843 14 th September (CJ). On Sunday night a school house on the lands of Lislanihan, near Kilkee, was maliciously burst down, and a house adjoining was providentially discovered on fire in sufficient time to save the occupants, William Russell and his family, who were fast asleep......

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1843 2 nd November (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, from the effects of bursting a blood vessel, Rebecca, daughter of Charles H. Minchin, Esq., of Rutland, in the King’s County.

1843 16 th November (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, Thomas Kendall Merrick, eldest son of Thomas Merrick, Esq., Rathbane.

1844 11 th January (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of G. H. Fitzgerald, Esq., of a daughter.

1844 18 th January (CJ). The Rev. J. Hastings Allen, of Kilkee, has been appointed by the Lord Bishop of Killaloe, to the living at Clonlara, vacated by the demise of the Rev. J. Townsend, and the Rev. James Martin, of Corofin, is to succeed the Rev. Mr. Allen, at Kilkee.

1844 29 th January (CJ). We are informed by a Limerick paper the people of Kilkee had their houses illuminated, on the return to his former residence of the Rev, Mr. Martin.

1844 8 th August (CJ). Marriage: In Kilkee, on Sunday, by the Rev. Mr. Hartney, Mr. Charles Carrigg, of Ennis, to Miss Mary Anne Carroll, of Tullaher, in this county.

1844 5 th September (CJ). Marriage: In Kilkee, Robert Keys, Esq., of Limerick, to Eliza, eldest daughter of John Moore, Esq., Governor of the City of Limerick Gaol.

1844 19 th September (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, Anne, daughter of Captain Fitzgerald.

1844 26 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, on Sunday, Croker Barrington, Esq, late of the Royal navy, youngest son of Sir. J. Barrington, Bart., of Limerick.

1844 3 rd October (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, Miss Elizabeth Ross Lewin, daughter of Captain Ross Lewin, and sister-in-law of the late Lieut. Croker Barrington, Royal Navy.

1844 21 st October (CJ). The tide at Kilkee last Sunday rose to a height unparalleled for many years. Great ravages were committed on the coast, large tracks of potatoes having been inundated, and ricks of turf swept off.

1845 14 th February (LR). Kilkee National School. This school, which is only one week in operation, comprises 350 female and 320 male children. In the short time the progress made by the pupils is wonderful.

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1845 1 st May (CJ). An inquest was held at Kilkee on Monday last, on the body of Honora Molony, who died by drowning herself while in a state of insanity, supposed to have been occasioned by some malicious report in reference to her character...... The active and philanthropic exertions of Constable Griffin, of this station,...... the existence of a high sense of humanity, by no means interfering in the strict and impartial discharge of his onerous duty.

1845 12 th May (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee Church, by the Rev. J. Martin, Miss Mary Anne Hynes, daughter of Mr. Martin Hynes, to Capt. John Taylor, late of the brig Ninian , of Limerick.

1845 21 st May (LC). (Advertisement) Kilkee. Conyngham Arms Hotel. Re-opened and tastefully fitted up, excellent accommodation afforded, with moderate charges. A trial is respectfully solicited. James O’Grady, Proprietor. Apartments may be engaged by letter addressed to: Globe Hotel, 12 William Street, Limerick.

1845 15 th July (LR). (Advertisement) Kilkee. Grocery, Tea, Wine, Spirits, and Bottling Equipment. Martin Hynes. Respectfully informs visitors to Kilkee that his stock in the above line is of the genuine quality and moderate price that has successfully gained for him (each year in succession) the privilege and decided preference of his many kind friends and visitors to Kilkee. We trust that his exertions the present season will warrant him in future seasons of again looking for that support, which will be his constant study to keep. Well-appointed Jaunting Cars to and from the Steam-boat Quay, Kilrush.

1845 7 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Michael Conway, grocer and spirit merchant.

1845 21 st August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Jane Bindon, eldest daughter of the late Francis Henry Bindon, Esq., of Corbally.

1845 23 rd August (LC). Mr. Smith O’Brien M.P. arrived at Kilkee on Thursday, on a visit to his brother Sir Lucius O’Brien Bart., who has a lodge on the Marine Parade.

1845 25 th August (CJ). The Marquess of Conyngham has made arrangements to construct at Kilkee an ornamental terrace, with handsome marine lodges like those at Monkstown.

1845 1 st September (CJ). Marriage: In Kilkee, Mr. Daniel Minahan, of Limerick, spirit retailer, to Miss Margaret Costelloe, of Moyarta, in this county.

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Death: At Kilkee, Jane Purdon, relict of the late Captain Robert Atkins, of the South Cork Militia.

The Kilkee post-office revenue in summer is considerable, but strange to say, the authorities allow two hours and 40 minutes for the conveyance of the English, Dublin, and Limerick, mail bag from Kilrush to Kilkee, a distance of seven miles only: it could be accelerated an hour at least, and the delivery every night is slow, and not affording time to answer letters by return of post.

1845 15 th September (CJ). Birth: At Rockmount House, Kilkee, the lady of the Rev, James Alexander, L.L.D., of a daughter.

1845 21 st October (LR). Kilrush, Kilkee, Dublin and Belfast. --- Junction Railway. No further applications for shares in the above company will be received after Saturday the 25 th October instant. Offices; -- 14 Pinners Hall, 13 th October 1845.

1845 27 th October (CJ). Kilrush, Kilkee, Dublin and Belfast Junction Railway...... The object of this undertaking is to form a complete chain of intercommunication between the Counties of Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Westmeath, Louth, Armagh, and Antrim, and to afford to the Co. of Clare a more direct access to Dublin and Belfast. The proposed Railway will commence at the Town and Port of Kilrush, on the North Bank of the Shannon, and connect, as above stated, through important intermediate localities, the north, south, and west parts of Ireland. It is also in contemplation to establish a Steamer on the River, in connexion with the station at Kilrush, to cross over to Ballylongford or Tarbert, in the county Kerry, as well as important Towns on the South side of the Shannon, will be brought into communication with the line. Some idea may be formed of the Trade of Kilrush, from the fact, that by the Railway Commissioners’ Report of 1837, it appears that the Imports in that year amounted to 52,000 Tons, value £328,500: and Exports to 68,500 Tons, value £602,000. ? . It may fairly be inferred that this Trade has considerably increased since that period. The rapid progress which the town of Kilkee has made in public estimation of late years as a fashionable watering place, and the great traffic which at present exists between in and Kilrush, have suggested the propriety of extending the line to that locality. It would be difficult, indeed, to exaggerate the beauties of this highly favoured spot, situated as it is on the shores of the Atlantic, and surrounded by the grandest and most sublime coast scenery: while the peculiar aptitude of the ground intervening between it and Kilrush for Railway purposes, will render it more cheap of construction than that of any other portion of the line, and consequently more remunerative. A considerable quantity of slob land, about one thousand acres, can be reclaimed at Poulnasherry Bay, on this portion of the line......

1845 1 st December (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, the wife of Lieutenant, I. McNevin, R.N., Coast Guard.

1845 11 th December (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of Rev. James Martin, junr., of a daughter.

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1846 5 th January (CJ). Kilkee—Distress. We perceive by the following letter, received by John S. O’Brien, Esq., J.P., that a meeting is to be held at Kilkee, in compliance with the request of the Commissioners, &c., and called by the direction of the Lieutenant of the county. The meeting...has been deferred until the 10 th . Dublin Castle, 1 st January, 1846. Sir—I have to inform you that in compliance with a request from the Commissioners appointed with reference to the apprehended scarcity, Sir Lucius O’Brien, Lieutenant of the county of Clare, has directed that a meeting shell be held at Kilkee, on the 8 th instant, in order to bring together those persons interested in the parishes of Killard and Kilfeara, with a view to consider what steps they would propose taking to promote an increased employment of the people, as a means of alleviating the distress apprehended in the district. I have further to inform you, that an officer from the Board of Works has been instructed to attend the proposed meeting at Kilkee. I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, J. F. Kennedy, Sec. J. O’Brien, Esq, Ennis.

1846 9 th January (LR). Faction Fighting at Kilkee ( from the Clare Journal ). The old factions of the Keanes and Collins have renewed their inveterate feuds at Kilkee, to the certain disgrace of the principals, and if persevered in to the inevitable ruin of the fair character of this popular sea-bathing place. On New Year’s day both clans mustered strong from their respective adherents, but the vigilant local magistrate, Jonas Studdert, Esq, was determined the peace of Kilkee should not be wantonly violated, and sent off a requisition to Kilrush for a reinforcement, when Sub-Inspector Channer, with police and Captain St. Aubyn’s detachment of the 83 rd , all furnished with a full complement of ball- cartridge quickly repaired to the scene of danger. This imposing array was a bar to hostilities and the belligerent forces were obliged to retire without an actual conflict, for which they had come prepared from many miles round the sea-coast and interior. On Sunday previous, a skirmish had taken place between some of the besotted creatures, and a poor woman had her arm broken -----.

1846 4 th February (L & CE). At the Kilrush Quarter Sessions three men were sentenced to transportation, one to 10 years and two for 7 years. Five of the Kilkee rioters were sentenced to imprisonment varying from 12 to 6 months each for riot and assault.

1846 27 th February (FJ). Effects of Diseased Potatoes. The diseased potatoes at Kilkee were occasionally given to pigs, but when the animals were killed it was discovered their livers were diseased. The same was found in the livers of poultry.

1846 11 th March (L & CE). In the Parish of Kilkee there are 230 men employed in the construction of useful roads under the superintendence of the Government engineer Mr. Russell. In Kilrush there are 50 men employed the wages are 16d a day. The food to be purchased is meal and black potato. The number of labourers thus employed is very disproportionate to the number not employed throughout the district.

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1846 26 th March (CJ). Kilkee Dispensary, John Griffin, M.D.—A peculiar form of low fever prevalent for the last three or four months, to be attributed, in some degree, to the use of unsound potatoes. Fully three-fourths of the labourers unemployed for the last three months. An outbreak of disease apprehended, if measures to avert the threatened famine be not adopted.

Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of Jeremiah Tuite, Esq., M.D., of a daughter.

1846 22 nd April (L & CE). On Saturday last a large number of persons who had been discharged from the Public Works in Kilkee were on their way to Kilrush, for which purpose is not correctly known, but were induced to return home by some of the relief committee, on the promise of providing work for them. It is feared that the Government is trifling too long with a starving people, and that they will not look to their wants until it is too late.

1846 27 th April (CJ). The Marquis of Conyngham has instructed his agent Marcus Keane, Esq., to pay to the Killone Relief Committee, £30 to the Cooraclare Committee....,...... His Lordship has also directed, for the employment of the poor at Kilkee, that £100 should be paid towards making a public walk and parapet round the bay, in case of that work being undertaken by the Board of Works.

1846 29 th April (LC). (Advertisement) Will be published on the 20 th May 1846 a Directory of Kilkee: Hugh Hogan, Proprietor of the Kilkee Baths, Respectfully intimates to the nobility, clergy and gentry of Ireland, that in consequence of the great number of respectable and commodious lodges that have been erected in Kilkee, during the last six years, he has been induced to re-publish the above useful work, which may be justly considered an indispensable guide to all visitors. The most minute information relative to the terms and accommodation of the lodges will be forwarded, with the map and directory. H. Hogan has the pleasure of informing the visitors to Kilkee that, trusting to their patronage and kind support, he has removed his baths to the west side, and is now erecting, at considerable expense, a ball and concert room, with a reading room attached. His grocery, wine, and spirit establishment is supplied with goods of the best quality. A new supply of paints, oils, and colours, just received.

1846 9 th June (LR). (Advertisement) Kilkee. Moore’s Hotel, has resumed business for the season.

1846 17 th June (LC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, Moore’s Hotel, Wellington Square. Has resumed business for the season.

1846 20 th June (LC). (Advertisement) Sea Bathing, Kilkee: To Be Let: For the season or for such term as may be agree upon: That very superior and well-furnished house No. 1 Sea View Terrace, Kilkee,

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commanding a view of the entire bay, the extensive cliff scenery and the wide Atlantic Ocean. The house consists of a drawing-room, dinner, and breakfast rooms, six spacious and airy bedrooms, three servant’s bedrooms, bathroom, storeroom, three water closets. Kitchen and servants apartments, &c, with excellent coach-house stables. This very desirable lodge which was completed last year has recently been most comfortably and elegantly furnished, and is now ready for the reception of any nobleman or gentleman’s family. For particulars as to terms, application, to be made at Shannon’s West-End Hotel, Kilkee: or to Cruise’s Hotel, Limerick.

1846 2 nd July (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of Wm. F. Hartney, Esq., of a son.

1846 13 th July (FJ). Mr. Smith O’Brien, M.P., ---rejoicing at Kilkee. On Tuesday morning, Mr. Smith O’Brien, arrived in Limerick by the Waterford mail, and proceeded same day to Kilkee, where Mrs. O’Brien and the other members of his family have been staying. No sooner had the arrival of this truly popular leader become known to the inhabitants of Kilkee than the people made active preparations to give him an Irish welcome......

1846 3 rd August (CJ). Mr. W. S. O’Brien, M.P., is detained in Dublin, suffering from the effects of a sprain in his leg, which he received while at Kilkee.

1846 20 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, after a few hours’ illness, Henry Prettie, youngest son of Lancelot Baily, Esq., Baily Farm, Nenagh.

1846 16 th September (LC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, Hogan’s Large Rooms, On the west-side, can now be engaged for concerts, balls, bazaars, auctions, &c, &c. Good public singers would be well supported, as Kilkee was never better or more fashionably attended. Apply by post, to Hugh Hogan, Baths, Kilkee. September 16 th .

1847 28 th January (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of the Rev. James Martin, jun., of a son.

1847 4 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee Church, John Godfrey Drew, Esq., son of the late Major G. P. Drew, to Anne, daughter of the late Edward Hurst, Esq., Ballinacarrig, Co. Cork.

1847 3 rd March (LC). (Advertisement) 4 Merton Square, Kilkee. To be let for a term of years, or the inter sold in the above house, erected within the last twelve months, comprising drawing and dining-rooms, five bed chambers, kitchen, pantries, servants apartments, water closet, a well enclosed yard, coach house and stable if required. Also to let a lot of building ground adjoining. ---- It commands a view of the bay, town and surrounding country. --- Application to Mr. Bowerman, at

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the house, or at No 4, Richmond Terrace, Limerick, if by letter pre-paid.

1847 20 th March (LC). (Advertisement) Wellington Square, Kilkee, Auction. Of household furniture, feather beds, Mattresses, Chimney and Pier Glasses, Plated Ware, Glass, China, and Delph Simon Rose, Esq, having disposed of his interest in the houses No. 1 and 2, Wellington Square, to Mr. Moore (to be added to his former hotel) McAuliffe has been retained to sell by perfectly unreserved auction, on the premises, on Monday the 29 th of March, the entire furniture &c. ------.

Vandeleur Arms Hotel. (Taken from Kilrush Magazine 1847)

41 Frances Street, Kilrush: James Smith, Proprietor. Respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry and Commercial Travellers that the above establishment is fitted up in a superior manner. Gentlemen and families visiting Kilkee will find this a desirable home, as the greatest care is paid to well-aired beds and good attendance. The house is favoured with every requisite for the comfort of those who may honour us with their patronage.

1847 3 rd May (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mrs. John Ryan, daughter of the late Mr. Henry Denmade.

1847 5 th May (LC). (Advertisement) Moore’s Hotel, Wellington and Merton Square, Kilkee. The proprietor takes leave to inform the public that the kind patronage, with which he has been honoured since his commencement in business, has induced him to add the two adjoining houses to his hotel, the entire of which has, during the past winter undergone very considerable improvements, and is now fitted up in the most modern style. He trusts unremitting attention and exertion will ensure him a continuance of past favours. Livery stables and coach house are attached: Cars to and from the steamers daily. Apartments may be engaged by application at Moore’s Hotel, Limerick.

1847 31 st May (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, of fever, Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. John Ryan, late of Limerick, having only survived her mother about a month.

1847 14 th June (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee Church, Julia, eldest daughter of Jonas Studdert, Esq., J.P., Atlantic House, to Francis Coffee, Esq., C.E., Kilkee.

1847 21 st June (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. John Ryan, of the city of Limerick.

1847 24 th July (CJ). Arrest of a murderer. On the 14 th instant Head-Constable John Mullarkey of the Kilrush Constabulary, arrested Daniel Ryan in a back-lane in this town, for the wilful murder of Judy Connell in June last near Kilkee. ---

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1847 6 th September (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, Mrs. Hugh Hogan, of the Baths, of a son.

Death: At Kilkee, of dropsy, Mr. John W. Dwyer. At Kilkee, .... George, only son of the Rev. Thomas Willis, of Limerick.

1847 2 nd November (LR). Public Distress in Clare. The Rev. M. Comyn, P.P., Kilkee, has addressed a letter to Henry Grattan Esq, M.P., detailing the rightfully distressed condition of almost the entire population of his parishes, with a view to form a subject for the paramount consideration of the Irish members in their meeting on Thursday next. Mr. Comyn enumerates the population in the several districts of Kilkee, Kilfeera, Killard, Doonbeg, Farrahee, &c. and also gives a statistical account of the quantity of corn available for the people’s subsistence, by which it appears, that by the most frugal care there is not sustenance for them for a longer period than from a fortnight to five or six weeks.

1847 20 th November (LC). (Advertisement) To Be Let...... Also to be let, that spacious and beautiful mansion, Rockmount House, Kilkee, with coach station, &c., most eligibly circumstanced for a hotel, commanding the very best situation, and s superior prospect, at the West End of the above fashionable sea- bathing place. The furniture, which is excellent and modern, would be sold or disposed of to the tenant at a valuation, and there is room for building an additional suit of room, at but a trifling cost, if required. Application to be made to John Curtin, Kilrush.

1847 30 th December (CJ). An alphabetical list of applicants to register freeholds at Kilrush on January 14 th 1848......

William Hennessy, Woollen Draper. Houses at Kilkee and Carrigaholt, ----- £20. Edmond Haugh, Publican, Carrigaholt, a dwelling house, offices and land at Carrigaholt. £10.

1848 6 th March (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of William Francis Hartney, Esq., of a son.

1848 9 th March (CJ). To the Gentry and Freeholders of the Kilrush District. Gentlemen, The Office of the Coroner for the District being now vacant by the death of the late John Lucas, I beg leave to offer myself as candidate for the situation at the approaching election. ----- I am your obedient servant. Leadmore House, 8 th March 1848, William Brew.

On the 13 th March, Francis O’Donnell, ---- Kilkee (added his name as a candidate)

On the 6 th April, Thomas Lucas, --- Kilrush (also added his name, son of John Lucas)

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1848 10 th April (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, at his father’s house...the Rev. C. Killeen, C.C.

1848 20 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) In Chancery: Patrick Scott and Honora, his wife, Plaintiffs. Amelia O’Keeffe, widow, Hugh O’Keeffe and others Defendants. To be let, for several years pending this cause, from the 1 st day of May next, all that house and premises situate at Frances Street, in the town of Kilrush in the county of Clare, formerly occupied by the constabulary as a barrack, and lately let to John O’Connor. Proposals will be received by Edmond Mahony of Farrihy, near Kilkee, in the county of Clare Esq, the receiver, to be forwarded by him to William Henn Esq, the master in this cause who will declare the tenant. 11 th April 1848: Robert Fetter: Solicitor for the receiver, ------.

1848 20 th May (LC). (Advertisement) Kilkee: To be Let The House, Offices, and furniture of, Mertonville. ----- Application to be made to Mr. M. Ledger, Book-seller, 26 Georges Street, Limerick.

1848 3 rd June (LC). Never was so early a visitors’ season known at Kilkee as at present. Most of the second class lodges are taken. The weather is magnificent: the people as usual quiet, and the place very healthy. The sea-wall is being finished, under a grand jury contract, and a piece of work it will be, quite different from the solid finish given by the Board of Works...

1848 19 th June (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of Jeremiah Tuite, Esq., M.D., of a son.

1848 7 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, James, son of Alderman Dawson.

1848 15 th August (LR). The “Father Murphy” Club in Kilrush, and the “Lord Clare” Club in Kilkee, have been dissolved.

1848 21 st August (IE). Delicate Investigation. In consequence of private information that the chiefs charged with treason were at Kilkee, a party of constabulary and Captain Norton’s company of the 88 th Regiment, under the direction of Mr. Little, R.M., proceeded to Kilkee and its neighbourhood at the hour of midnight. Before the troops had quite arrived at Kilkee, Mr. Little proceeded in advance, and ordered the local constabulary to immediately surround and guard the hotels and some private houses. On the arrival of the military a rigid search was made of the different places mentioned. The traitors were said to be disguised as females, and occupied ladies’ apartments: it therefore became absolutely necessary, on this important duty, that all the ladies bed-rooms (notwithstanding the high rank of some) would be searched. This painful duty (as many of the ladies were in their beds) was performed by Mr. Little alone, and in the

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1848 24 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. James Nihill, Hotel keeper, late of Shannon Street, Limerick.

1848 11 th September (IE). Fatal accident at Kilkee.--- I regret to state that a Protestant Clergyman from the county of Tipperary, who had been here for the benefit of his health was drowned this (Wednesday) morning, whilst bathing at a place called Burn’s Hole. The Rev. Gentleman is the Rev. Marcus Clarke, of Shrone Hill..... Mrs Clarke was at her lodgings when she heard of the melancholy tidings. Mr. Clarke’s body was subsequently discovered by fishermen, who picked it up in one of their canoes.

1848 11 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Donal O’Callaghan, of Limerick.

1848 25 th September (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, Mrs. D. Coughlan, of John’s Square, City of Limerick, of a son. Marriage: At Killard Church, John Lillis, Esq., of Churchtown, to Susan, youngest daughter of Thos. Studdert, Esq., of Danganelly, county Clare.

1849 21 st February (LC). (Advertisement) To the Medical Profession, to be sold at Kilkee. Doctor J. W. Considine having been recently appointed under the Central Board of Health to the Killard District, will dispense of a lot of superior shop fixtures, comprising bottles, drawers, and drugs---- The establishment will also be let until September next -----

1849 12 th April (CJ). Deaths: On Sunday the 8 th inst., at her father’s residence Kilkee, Julia, wife of Francis Coffee, Esq., C.E. During the short period of her matrimonial existence she was the source of the most profound happiness to her bereaved husband, and was ever much beloved by her afflicted parents......

At Kilkee, Mrs. Martin, relict of the late N. Martin, Esq., Captain of the Clare Militia.

1849 16 th May (LC). (Advertisement) Garryowen Hotel, Kilkee. The public are respectfully informed, that this establishment has been opened, on an undeviating system of moderate charges, and good accommodation. Families and persons visiting this beautiful watering place can have suitable apartments, and every attention to make them comfortable. Well-appointed cars – in attendance at Kilrush Quay – to the Hotel. The coffee room is supplied with Limerick, Dublin, and London newspapers, Kilkee, May 12 th . 1849 18 th July (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of Daniel Griffin, Esq., M.D., of Limerick, of a daughter.

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1849 23 rd July (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee, George Grubb, Esq., of George’s Street, Limerick, to Mary, relict of the late Henry W. Smith, Esq., of that city.

1849 28 th August (LR). Extermination &c, Kilkee, Monday, August 27 th . Instead of giving an account of the gaieties of the watering place, and the merry makings of the visitors and such subjects, calculated, perhaps, to catch the fancy of the thoughtless and the gay, I am compelled to state a more sober fact, and one which adds only misfortune more to the many already endured by the people of Clare: one other link being added to the chain which fetters the mind of the landlords throughout Ireland, and one link also to the manacles which waste the strength and energies of the toiling peasantry. It is really astounding to find the aristocratic classes so insensible to their best interests, and so ignorant, to all appearances, of the self-evident principle, that the loss of people, their expatriation and extermination can never be compensated for in either a local to national point of view.----

1849 30 th August (CJ). Marriage: Surgeon J. W. Considine, late of Kilkee, to Miss Kelly, of Kilrush.

1849 12 th October (LR). Lord Arundel and Sir William Somerville both sailed down the Shannon from Limerick, with Capt. Bingham, of the Garryowen steamer, and returned with him: the former after visiting Kilrush workhouse, Kilkee and the hovels of the destitute poor: Sir William also having inspected the workhouse and inquired into the present state of the Union from Captain Kennedy, Poor Law Inspector.

1849 19 th November (CJ). Kilkee, Nov, 17 th , 1849. A vessel deserted by her crew. ---- A vessel, timber laden, was discovered on the morning of the 17 th inst., off Loophead Lighthouse, deserted by her crew, and drifting before the wind. She was boarded by the men of a Pilot Boat, who succeeded in getting some of her sails into working order. The wind soon after having come to the south west, the ship’s head was turned towards Galway. She passed this place about three o’clock in tow of two Pilot boats, and seemed to be getting on well--- The Coast Guards stationed here attempted to board her, but failed, so the poor Pilot men were left to enjoy their prize undisturbed. --- There is no account of the crew: it is supposed they deserted her during the late stormy weather, and that they landed on the Kerry shore.

1850 11 th February (CJ). Kilkee, February, 9. The storm on Tuesday evening last was very violent along this coast. The sea ran mountains high, and lashed the iron bound coast of the west most furiously. Immense bodies of water were seen to rise more than 40 feet over the highest cliff. The exposed village of Kilkee did not suffer so much as might have been expected: only a few of the neglected lodges were stripped. Though the people were in great agitation the whole of the night, caused more by the late rumour of a high tide, than from any serious injury done by the storm. An immense quantity of seaweed was strewed along the shore, which was received by the inhabitants as a great boon, to enable them to manure their potato land, which they are fast preparing..... Large quantities of fish were also driven to land, and collected by the poor with avidity. Among the seaweed, and strewed along other parts of the coast, were found wax

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Deaths: At Kilkee....Mary Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. James Martin, aged five years and six months. At Kilkee.... Major Sullivan of Chesterfield, county Limerick, who had been residing at Kilkee for the winter.

1850 28 th March (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Frances, daughter of the late Nicholas Martin, Esq., Fountain, in this county.

1850 30 th March (LC). (Advertisement) Kilkee. To be let, on lease, or the interest sold, the substantial well-built house, No. 1 Merton Square, Lately occupied by the Rev. J. Martin, and immediate possession given. Mrs Wright, caretaker at Merton, will show the house and offices. Application to the Rev. Richard Dickson, Vermont, Limerick, March 27.

1850 4 th April (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Sir--- In my wandering up and down I strolled into this court house, where I saw on the bench a functionary of high stature, (his hat on) sporting tremendous black whiskers, which it appears he takes great care in cultivating, and on enquiry heard he was the Stipendiary Magistrate, and whom the ladies style “Don Whiskerando” of the “great unshorn”.—On his right Mr. Robert H. Borough, and on his left Mr. Jonas Studdert, with several private gentlemen, and among the rest I observed one called “Ellen, the Lady Mayoress of the village” Mr. Stephen Stacpoole, collector of poor rates, had several persons summoned for non-payment of rates. The case was ably conducted by Mr. Bryan Purcell, solicitor for the Board of Guardians, and defended by Mr. Michael Kenny, of Freagh Castle, solicitor. The Stipendiary appeared to carry all before him without reference to the other two magistrates, except when he cast an eye of the fair “Ellen”. The points raised in the several cases were non-occupation, and an appeal lodged. Mr. Purcell contended with great zeal, energy, and legal fact, that where the premises were “bona fide” in the possession of the defendants, and the keys in their pockets to shut and open when they pleased, that they were to all intents and purposes in occupation, and produced legal authority to justify his statement. He also contended that the mere assertion of parties that they appealed, or even their oath without the production of the document, was no defence. But all this was overruled—which in every case was protested against by Mr. Purcell, who said with great warmth that he had a duty to discharge to the Board of Guardians whom he represented, and the public whom they represented, and in despite of any power, however high or great, that duty he would fearlessly discharge, and that such illegal evidence and decisions thereupon he never witnessed or heard of in the course of his professional experience, and that his protest should not be circumscribed within the walls of the court, but that his worship’s “rule of court” should be made known to the highest authority......

1850 11 th July (CJ). The “Puffing-hole”, at Kilkee, an object of such great attraction to visitors, was covered in on Saturday by a large piece of rock falling from the cliff: but a scientific gentleman from Limerick, intends exploring the cavity, and restoring this great curiosity to its

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1850 25 th July (CJ). Elopement from Kilkee.--- On the night of Friday, the 19 th inst., a young lady of high respectability, eloped with Stephen Stacpoole, rate collector, at Kilkee. It is not yet known whither the happy pair have fled. The lady is from the county Tipperary: she and her sister have been but a few weeks at Kilkee, and had but this short acquaintance with Mr. Stacpoole. Kilkee is at present very much crowded. The potatoes throughout this locality have been severely injured by the late blast. Fields ....which but a few days past promised a plentiful crop, are now smitten down, and of little value. This sudden visitation has spread alarm among the people.

1850 5 th August (CJ). Kilkee, August 2.—On the night of Tuesday last, there was a very daring outrage committed at Kilkee: Mr. Kelly, a gentleman from Limerick, when retiring to bed, left his clothes on a chair near the window, of which it appears he neglected to make fast the screw. When all was quiet, the window was raised up, his clothes taken out, and six pounds taken out of one pocket, and some silver out of another; several articles of wearing apparel were also taken. The plunderers not satisfied with this, went to a Mr. Hall’s Lodge, near Mr. Kelly’s broke in a pane of glass in the kitchen window, through which they took out several pairs of boots and shoes, which were left on the kitchen table near the window.

1850 8 th August (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee, Mr. Stephen Stackpoole, Tullaher, in the county of Clare, to Lucy Emily Minchin, youngest daughter of Charles H. Minchin, Esq., of Rutland, King’s county.

1850 10 th August (LC). Mr. Joseph Fogerty, of this City, deserves much credit for his exertions in clearing, the puffin-hole at Kilkee, by blasting the fallen cliffs with powder. It had got entirely choked during the last winter, large rocks having been driven into it by the high seas: but it is now performing its former functions much to the gratification of the visitors to this delightful watering place, which is at present much crowded.

1850 15 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, where she had gone for the benefit of her health....Mary, the beloved wife of William Carroll, Esq., Secretary to the Chamber of Commerce, and daughter of Alderman O’Gorman of Limerick.

1850 17 th August (LC). (Advertisement) Kilkee: to be let for building: Several lots of ground, 40 feet front, 100 feet rere, fronting the Atlantic, with an uninterrupted view of the sea. A lease will be given For terms apply to Francis O’Donnell, Esq., Kilkee. For plans and further information to Mr. Fogerty’s Office, Henry Street, Limerick.

1850 26 th August (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of William S. Fisher, Charleville, county Cork, of a son. Marriage: At Kilkee, Sarah, daughter of John W. Trousdale, Esq., Comptroller of H. M. Customs, Limerick, to Thomas Eyre Lambert, Esq., eldest son of Walter Lambert, Esq., of

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1850 12 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Olivia, wife of W. P. O’Brien, Esq., P.L.I.

1850 19 th September (CJ). On Saturday, a meeting in behalf of the deaf and dumb institution at Claremont, was held in the Kilkee school-house. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. W. B. Chester. The Rev, gentleman pointed out the utility of the institution. One of the mutes from Claremont was subsequently examined...... Several young people took collecting cards, and a collection was made at the door and £1-13s received. The school-house which has lately been painted and fitted up with great taste by the Rev. Richard Dickson, of Vermont, was crowded.

1850 3 rd October (CJ). The stays and inner garments of Miss Evans, the young lady who has been missing for the past ten days, were found on Sunday on the beach at Kilkee..... A strong westerly wind blew on Sunday and Monday, and the bereaved friends of the young lady expected the body to be thrown on the beach by the waves.

1850 2 nd November (LC). (Advertisement) Kilkee: James Marshall will sell by unreserved auction, on Monday next, the 4 th November, at Kilkee, the furniture of a large house situated at the West End, next to Sikes: also the contents of the Lodge next Shannon’s Hotel. -----. Sale at Mrs. Osborne’s House, at 12 o’clock, and at Mrs. Healy’s at 3. ---

1850 27 th November (LC). ---- A correspondent assures us that no gentleman could display more genuine charity and benevolence at the scene of the shipwreck in Kilkee than Mr. Richard Studdert, whose indefatigable labours from morn to night, and from night to morning, the helpless destitute sufferers acknowledged with thanks and blessings, nor the succour and shelter he found them—first by opening his own house and table to the wretched outcasts, and when no more could find room, obtaining by his liberality and influence, immediate relief and accommodation elsewhere. The son of Richard Studdert, Esq, J.P., followed the noble example of his worthy father, in administering relief. The name of Mr. Richard Russell’s servant, Henry Likely, was omitted in our report of the loss of the unfortunate emigrant barque Edmond. He rendered most valuable assistance to the water-guards, and periled his own life to save many poor creatures, ----.

1850 30 th November (L & CE). (Advertisement) Wreck Auction at Kilkee. To be sold by Auction at Kilkee on Wednesday next 4 th December, 1850, for the benefit of whom it may concern, the materials saved from the wreck of the Barque Edmond of London, 399 tons register. The attention of Ship owners is directed to this sale. Mullock & Sons, Agents, Limerick, 29 th November 1850.

1851 13 th March (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Marion, third daughter of Charles Allen, Esq.

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1851 31 st March (CJ). Fatal Accident at Kilkee.--- On Friday evening last, a number of country people assembled in the cliffs of Kilkee, some beams of timber having been perceived floating outside the bay. A large beam was driven close to the rocks near Bishop’s Island, when a man named McMahon descended the cliff, for the purpose of attaching a rope to it, but while doing so a heavy swell broke over the rock on which he stood, and hurled him beneath the foaming element. The body has not since been found. He has left a wife and three children to deplore his loss.

1851 10 th April (CJ). Kilkee, April 8. --- On last evening a man named Quealy who was employed by the Board of Works, keeping the road from Kilkee to Carrigaholt in repair, while engaged at his work, with some others, near the Kilkee School-house, was suddenly seized with a fit of apoplexy ....and in a few moments hurried into eternity. He has been here only a short time, and formerly lived near Ennis. He has left a wife and two children to deplore his loss.

Wainwright Crowe, Esq., of Ennis, is appointed land agent and receiver over Col. Wyndham’s estates in Clare and Limerick.

1851 10 th July (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, Hannie, daughter of Mr. Thomas Burke, of Limerick.

1851 18 th September (CJ). Marriage: On Yesterday, at Kilkee Church, by the Rev. John Nash Griffin, Anna, daughter of the late Thomas Pilkington, Esq., Waterpark, to Robert Griffin, Esq., Barrister-at- law, of Baggot Street, Dublin.

1851 17 th November (IE). The hull and materials of the Owen Glendower yacht, in Kilkee Bay, are consigned to the hammer.

1851 22 nd September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, W. Westropp, Esq., nephew of Mountford Westropp, Esq., of Mellon.

1851 25 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Berkeley, eldest son of Berkeley Westropp, Esq., of London.

1852 26 th January (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee, Mr. William L. McMullen, to Dorothea, third daughter of the late Mr. Edward Gill, of Kinnegad, county of Westmeath.

1852 28 th January (FJ). Effects of the late storm at Kilkee. Kilkee, Jan, 23.--- On Thursday morning the tide rose to a height at Kilkee that has not been witnessed for several years past, and fanned by the gale, rolled in with terrific appearance. Were it not for the protecting wall built by the Board of Works, which broke the impetuosity of the waves, the whole range of lodges on Strand View would most likely have been swept away---owing to the above cause they escaped with only the parapet walls of some of them carried away. A great part of the protecting wall from the boathouse to the

117 hotel, and round opposite Mr. Sikes’s lodge, was thrown down: also the bottom of the unfortunate Edmond was dislodged, and thrown in on the strand, thereby accomplishing a work for the purchaser of it, which all his ingenuity was not able to accomplish. The bridge crossing from Albert Place was shaken. The tide went into several of the lodges, from which the inmates were obliged to fly, leaving the houses to take care of themselves...... A great quantity of seaweed has been thrown in on the strand, which has proved a boon to the people of this place, especially at this time, when they are preparing to plant the potato....

1852 13 th May (CJ). On Saturday night, about eleven o’clock, the village of Kilkee was thrown into an awful state of confusion by the alarm of fire, which had burst forth from the concerns of Mrs. O’Brien, corner of Queen Street. The wind blowing very fresh, fears were entertained that the whole village would be burned down, which was likely to be the case but for the praiseworthy exertions of Captain Palmer, and Captain Kennedy, who directed the people how to act in order to stop the progress of the flames. Captain Palmer first observed the appearance of the fire, when driving from Kilrush, and were it not for the timely alarm he gave, it is possible Mrs. O’Brien and family, who were all in bed, would have been consumed. The whole concern was burned down, but her shop goods and furniture were saved---the only loss she sustained being the plunder committed. I heard of a disappointment one of those fellows met with in carrying away as he fancied, three loaves of sugar: but, when he came to examine his prize, he was mortified to find he had only three papers of saw- dust......

1852 24 th May (CJ). Fatal Accident.--- On Friday night last, two men went out in a canoe at Kilkee, for the purpose of catching birds off the cliffs: but while one of them was engaged in his work, he fell from the cliff on which he had climbed, and dropping into the canoe, upset it. The man remaining in the canoe was drowned, whilst strange to say the man who fell into the boat received no serious injury.

1852 10 th June (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Anne, relict of the late Doctor Osborne, of Cork.

1852 5 th July (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Wm. O’Brien, of Bansha, county Tipperary, shopkeeper.

1852 19 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Flanagan, of Limerick, an eminent stucco decorator.

1852 28 th October (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee, Mr. Michael O’Halloran, principal Coast Officer of Clare Castle, to Jane, daughter of Lieut. John G. McNevin, Royal Navy.

1852 29 th November (CJ). Marriage: On Thursday, the 25 th inst., at Kilkee church, by the Rev. Richard Gould, Vicar of Killard, Thomas Evans, Esq., of Meelick ...eldest son of John Evans, Esq., Surveyor of Customs, Belfast, to Frances, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Mathew Cox, of Laheens, also in this county.

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1852 30 th December (CJ). .... In Kilkee most of the lodges suffered by the ravages of the storm, and the sea filled the lodges on the strand, and made a clear passage over the new embankment. The poor fishermen’s canoes were lifted off the polished rock flats by sudden gusts of wind, curling about in the eddy, and falling were shattered to pieces......

1853 30 th May (CJ). Kilkee. An old pensioner named Sheridan was unfortunately drowned on Tuesday last at Kilkee. After spending the day in drinking, he went fishing on the rocks at Duggerna, where it is supposed he fell in. A search being made naught was found of him but his fishing rod. He left a wife and two children......

1853 21 st July (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mr. Andrew W. Foulds, Mate, R.N.

1853 4 th August (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Stephen Frewen, Esq., of Limerick. Attorney-at-law.

1853 8 th August (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions.... Two cases being reported for magisterial inquiry---one for assault on a Scripture reader in the Carrigaholt district: the other for trespass on the lands of Mr. Westropp, at Moveen. The former case---Pat Carmody a John Hickie...... The other summons was heard being at the suit of Daniel Lynch, tenant of Mr. Westropp, against Messrs. Fogarty and Barrington....for common trespass. These gentlemen had been warned off the high road when seen with a gun and dog, and then went on the cliffs, where a boy swore he heard two shots fired. He told Mr. Westropp the gentlemen abused him, but he admitted on his oath they did not. Mr. Westropp is desirous to preserve the hares on his property, and they never looked for one. The only use of a gun on the cliffs is to shoot sea- gull, and this was their object. The walk on the cliff is open to all visitors for the last 50 years. The bench dismissed the case. Mr. Westropp disclaimed any wish to obstruct the recreation of the visitors on the cliffs in the manner described. It was just and proper that he did so, as more money is expended in one season at Kilkee by the numerous visitors who go down from Limerick, for the benefit of the inhabitants there and the improvement of Kilkee, than by the landed proprietors of the district in twenty years. Anything like the restriction upon the enjoyments now afforded would be utterly destructive of the property of Kilkee, and we hope the present decision will remove any apprehension which prevailed.

1853 22 nd August (CJ). Kilkee. Distressing Occurrence. On Thursday last during a game of ball in Ballalley at Kilkee, the keeper was in the act of turning some boys out of the ground when a Mr. Brown, of Bridgetown, struck a boy on the head with his cane as he passed out of the door-way. The unfortunate youth staggered and fell, working into strong convulsions. On Friday he was not pronounced out of danger. Application was made to the magistrate to have Mr. Brown arrested but the application was refused, pending the doctor’s certificate. The lad was about 11 years of age and named John Comyn.

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Singular Accident. On the evening of Friday last considerable alarm was created in Kilkee by an accident which occurred on the Marine Parade. As the families of Counsellor O’Gorman, Bellview, and Irwin Paterson, Esq., Kilrush, were returning from the cliffs on two cars one of the horses took fright and plunged down the precipice, which the removal of the small wall for the building of a new one leaves quite exposed. The affrighted horse with the car and “fair” burden, though alighting on a pile of high building stones, suffered comparatively small injury. Dr. Griffin was immediately on the spot but his services were not required, none of the party having sustained any serious injury.

The brother of a Roman Catholic Priest now regularly attends divine services at Kilkee church. The multitude of visitors at Kilkee on Saturday last was so unprecedentedly great that many persons could not procure lodging for the night, so far as the ordinary sleeping accommodation. A memorial is being numerously and influentially signed at Kilkee for the establishment of a good weekly market in that town and regular monthly fairs, which the increasing population and extent of house property fully entitles the inhabitants of that prosperous and much frequented district to demand. It is intended by a few Limerick gentlemen to have the solid rock situate at Burns’ Hole, Kilkee, exploded at low water mark someday next week. The removal of this dangerous barrier will be appreciated by these gentlemen who bathe in that retired and refreshing marine cove. The first of the Kilkee races on the strand was held on Monday, when four horses started (one the property of Limerick gentlemen, Mr. Kearse.) The running was excellent and the prize awarded to Mr. Downes, Of Kilkee: after which a well-contested pony and donkey race took place. Over 1,000 persons witnessed the sports. The Strand races will be continued every Monday during the season.

1853 1 st September (CJ). Deaths: At Kilkee, Mr. Martin Hynes, formerly of Kilrush. In Kilkee, Julia, daughter of Alderman Thaddeus McDonnell, of Limerick, J.P.

1853 15 th September (CJ). Three ladies, while reading on a reef of rocks, at Kilkee, were struck unawares by a hugh wave....carrying them out to sea with its rapid reflux. Immediately 3 young men, most happily convenient, Messrs. Eyres, Organ and Evans, dashed into the sea after the drowning ladies and with much difficulty and at great risk to their own lives, brought them safe to shore..... Mrs. Bewley, of Dublin: Mrs. Clibburn, of Liverpool: and Miss Clibburn of Moate, were the ladies.

1853 19 th September (CJ). Kilkee. There were 200 men and boys taken out of the Kilrush Workhouse, last week, who are all employed in and about Kilkee, at harvest work..... Mr. Patrick Healy, of Moveen, and three other respectable farmers, were obliged to summon their labouring servants for absconding from their employment after entering into agreements. The bench issued warrants for their arrest.....

Death: In Kilkee, Mr. W. Roche.

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1853 22 nd December (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the lady of William F. Hartney, Esq., of a daughter.

1854 23 rd February (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee, Lizzie Henrietta, daughter of Mr. John Burke, to Mr. John Wright, of Limerick.

Birth: At Tullaher, Kilkee, Mrs. Stephen Stacpoole, of a son.

1854 2 nd March (CJ). (Advertisement) Sea View House, Kilkee. To be sold by auction, at the Limerick Commercial Mart...... The interest in the Lease of that elegant, convenient and healthy Marine Residence....is on the margin of the Bay, at the West End of this fashionable watering place: commanding a never-tiring view of the wild Atlantic, at the same being in perfect shelter..... Apply to W. Cochran, Esq., George’s Street: or John Barrington., Esq, Solicitor, No. 99 George’s Street......

1854 9 th March (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee, Mr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, to Maria, second daughter of Mr. William Hourigan, late of Limerick

1854 27 th March (CJ). Naval Coast Volunteers. --- During the week, Captain Jorningham has been busily engaged in the neighbourhood of Kilkee, enrolling men as Coast Guards Volunteers. Monday, 14 men were enrolled at Carrigaholt, and on Wednesday 24 at Kilkee.

1854 30 th March (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions..... Mr. Richard P. Leeson, who has taken a large tract of ground of Corbally, near Kilkee, on which he continues to employ over 60 men, in burning lime, building out-offices, manuring and draining, was summoned by a boy named Honan, for 13 days wages, at 9d per day. Mr. Leeson’s steward proved that the boy was engaged at 8d. Mr. Leeson stated that he only required to know the wages agreed on, and to pay the boy, that there was no necessity of bringing him to court, as his time was most valuable. Mr. McCullagh said, he regretted to find some of the many persons employed by Mr. Leeson, gave great annoyance, in bringing frivolous charges against him in that court, and although Mr. Leeson had rather a warm temper, yet all must acknowledge he had been, and is the best employer the people of his locality ever had, and gave higher wages than hitherto given..... The Queen against Pat Hickey, for selling spirits without licence, Constable Eager proved the case--- Hickey was fined 10s and 3s costs. Martin Clancy, one of the “Gather-up boys”, who buy rags and bones appeared before the Bench, to claim 3½ ib. of tobacco, which Constable Eager, with his usual vigilance, had found concealed in Clancy’s bed. The Constable stated that from Clancy’s character he supposed the tobacco was stolen......

1854 17 th April (CJ). Birth: In Kilkee, the lady of Mr. Andrew Kearney, of a daughter.

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1854 4 th May (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Luke, second son of the late Joseph Mullock. Esq., of Limerick.

1854 11 th May (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions. The Queen a Michael McInerney for keeping a shebeen house in Carrigaholt, and selling spirits without licence---Fined 10s and costs. James Crolly, for harrowing by a pair of horses on Sunday, fined 5s and costs...... Mr. Watkin Powel, R.O., summoned Bat Corry for having a heap of manure outside his house----Ordered to have the nuisance removed within 48 hours.... Wm. Armstrong against Pat Kelly, for trespass of 4 sheep at Kilkee, fined 8d and costs. The Poor Law Guardians a Martin Clancy, a rag and bone gatherer, for deserting his wife, which obliged her to go to the poor house. To be fined £1 or take out his wife, which he promised.

1854 22 nd May (CJ). The bathing season has commenced at Lahinch and Kilkee. Many of the fair and graceful daughters of our land have already plunged into the rolling waters of the broad Atlantic.

1854 5 th June (CJ). Serious Accident. --- On Friday, 26 th ult., as Mr. Moore, Hotel Keeper, Kilkee, was fishing at Miltown Malbay with other gentlemen, he fainted, fell, broke his arm, and lost four pounds worth of a fishing rod.

1854 22 nd June (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions..... Constable Eager summoned Pat Fitzgerald, a mason, who is building a house at the west end of Kilkee for Mr. Sikes, of Limerick, for obstructing the public highway....Case was dismissed.

1854 9 th October (CJ). Birth: In Kilkee, the lady of Thomas Fosbery, Esq., of Kilgobbin, of a daughter.

1854 16 th October (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions...... Mr. McCullagh said he had witnessed the races with pleasure, and congratulated the people of Kilkee and the assembled thousands from all parts of the country, on their sobriety and peaceable conduct. There was not a single case of drunkenness during the three days running, at the same time he should observe that firing shots and parading lighted tar barrels through the streets was not allowable, as the magistrates were authorised to inflict a fine of one pound on any person offending......

1854 30 th October (CJ). Rev. Mr. Hartney, R.C., curate of Kilkee, is appointed curate of Feakle, and the Rev. Mr. McMahon curate of Kilkee.

1854 13 th November (IE). Death of the Rev. Michael Comyn, P.P.--- We regret to have to record the death of the

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Rev. Michael Comyn, the venerated, respected and exemplary Parish Priest of Kilkee, which took place on Wednesday, in William Street, Limerick, at the house of Mrs. Delany, sister of the Rev. Mr. Meehan, P.P., Carrigaholt, where the Rev., deceased had a short time previously taken ill.

1855 4 th January (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the wife of Mr. Mark Wm. O’Shaughnessy, of a daughter.

1855 15 th January (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions..... Mr. Francis Coffee, who has purchased a portion of the O’Gorman Mahon’s property at Lisdeen, summoned Michael Garvey for wilful trespass in coming into his house after being ejected...... John Carmody, of Cross, a John Guinane and John Delaney, for stealing his potatoes......

1855 2 nd April (CJ) (Advertisement) Lisdeen Fairs. Notice to the Public. Fairs will be held in the Old Fair Green of Lisdeen, on May, 7 th : July, 13 th , September, 8 th , and December 17 th . The general feeling of the farmers and stock owners, in the Western part of this county being in favour of re-establishment those fairs. The local proprietors will assist generally in giving them their support. Francis Coffee, Kilkee, January 29, 1855.

1855 30 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Coursing Club... Kilkee Open Meeting....Stewarts...

1855 17 th May (CJ). The Lord Bishop of Killaloe has been pleased to make the following appointments consequent on the death of the late Rev. Dr. Whitley.--- the Rev. Mr. Chester of Kilkee, to the Rectorship of Ballymackey, near Nenagh, in the room of the late Dr. Whitley, value £430 per annum. The Rev. Mr. Burkitt, from Kilcolman, near Birr, to the rectory of Kilkee, value £250 per annum.

1855 28 th May (CJ). Kilkee petty Sessions. Margaret McMahon summoned Patk Keating for a violent assault injuring her property, fined 4s and 15s for damage done, with costs: Sub-constable Michael McKenna a John Kelly, for been drunk and disorderly, fined 1s and costs: the Queen a Mary Keating, Carrigaholt, for selling spirits without licence, fined 5s and costs.....

Death: Rowan—at his residence, West End, Kilkee, on Monday evening last...Dr. Rowan, aged 38 years.

1855 21 st June (CJ). Death: At Snugville, Kilkee, Angelina Mary, the beloved child of Richard Kennedy, Esq., Holymount, Co. Tipperary.

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1855 28 th June (CJ). The mission at Kilkee, of the Messrs. Revds. Haley, Dwyer and Fortescue, of the Jesuits Order, concluded today the religious services of the fortnight having been attended by great crowds from the surrounding country. The strict observances of the Sabbath was so ably and forcibly promulgated that all the traders in Kilkee closed their shops on last Sunday.

Captain Jorningham, R.N., paid one guinea each bounty to the Royal coast volunteers on Thursday, at Kilkee, and enrolled more for the service, which is merely nominal.

1855 19 th July (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, Mrs. Ellen Lewis.

1855 9 th August (CJ). The mail arrives at Kilkee daily at 30 minutes past 12 noon, and is dispatched at 15 past nine next morning, thus giving more than sufficient time to answer all communications by return of post......

1855 18 th August (LC). Colonel Vandeleur, D.L., presided yesterday at a public meeting in Kilrush, for the purpose of forming a company to construct a railway between Kilrush and Kilkee, embracing besides the reclamation of 6,000 acres of waste land -----.

1855 25 th August (LC). The Marquis of Conyngham invested £2,000 in shares for the Kilrush and Kilkee railway, by which his lordship’s landed property at Kilkee, will be materially benefited.

1855 15 th September (LC). Engineer’s Report to Crofton Moore Vandeleur, D.L., Chairman of the Provisional Committee. Gentlemen, --- Preliminary survey from the Revenue Quay at Cappa to Kilkee ---- to ascertain the best line of railway ---- commence at Cappa Pier and curving below the line in front of Mr. Blair’s house and along the south side of Kilrush Creek, parallel with the present road and by another curve crossing the end of Ned’s Island by an embankment and meeting the Quay, where it is proposed to have the principal terminus --- as the portion of the quay between the line and the bridge is only for sand-lighters an arch can be turned under the railway to allow them to pass up as usual, so that navigation will not be interfered with in any way. --- From Kilrush the line will now proceed outwards in a straight direction for half a mile passing behind the distillery at Leadmore West and curving towards the shore to avoid the high ground near Shanakyle, then running in a straight direction through Carrownacalla and crossing the road to the Ferry a little to the west of Dalton’s house and curving slightly to the west will cross the estuary of Poulnasherry Bay by means of an embankment. ---- will terminate at the Strand Road, Kilkee, a little to the east of Captain Kennedy’s lodges, in the ground now occupied by Mr. Hartney and Mrs. Allen --- length of the whole line 8 miles and 264 yards. – John Leslie Worrall.

1855 24 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, the only daughter of James Barry, Esq., of George’s Street, in Limerick.

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1855 1 st October (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, on the 24 th instant, Francis Hugh Randall, the only son of A. H. Crawford, Esq., of Nenagh.

1855 15 th October (CJ) . (Advertisement) Auction of dairy Cows, &c, &c, at Geraldine Place, Kilkee. On Thursday, the 23 rd October instant. John Charles Ryall, has been favoured with instructions from Robert Fitzgerald Esq, who has let his house and domain at Dunboy, and about giving up Farming, to sell without reserve, 20 superior Short Horned Dairy Cows, Bulled to calve in April and May next -----

1855 10 th December (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions.... The Queen a Edmund Clohessy and Mary McGrath for selling spirits in the village of Cross without licence, fined 5s each and costs. Rev. Timothy Breen, P.P., summoned Patrick Tierney, Thomas Hickie and Mary Fehily? For trespassing on the ground and crossing the walls round the National School. On promising not to repeat the annoyance, no conviction took place......

1855 30 th December (CJ). Kilkee, Alarming Accident: --- Lieut-Col Pepper and Miss Smithwick were in advance, when a huge wave broke over the party, saturating Col. and Mrs Fisher, and dragging off Mr. Pepper and Miss Smithwick directly into the puffin hole. No assistance could be given to the unfortunate pair, whom it was said were shortly to be united in the bonds of matrimony. --- The gentleman was for many years in the East India Company’s Service, and the lady was the grand-daughter of the late Rev. Robert Gabbett, D.D.

1856 7 th January (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee Church, on Wednesday, by the Rev. Mr. Robins, F. W. Kennedy, Esq., son of Captain Kennedy, of the Erin-go-Bragh steamer, to Lizzie, only daughter of the late Geo. Wellington Evans, Esq., solicitor, Limerick.

The body of the lamented ill-fated Miss Smithwick, daughter of H. Smithwick, Esq., of Shanbally, near Nenagh, was washed ashore at Kilkee, on Monday, in a terrible mutilated state. A portion of the skull and dress were first seen, and the body soon afterwards was cast ashore.

1856 21 st January (CJ). Birth: At Billow View, Kilkee, the lady of Francis Coffee, Esq., C. E., of a son

1856 30 th June (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, the wife of John C. Palmer, Esq., Superintendent of the monster establishment of Arnott and Co., George Street, Limerick.

1856 7 th August (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Ellen Kelleher a Margaret Allender of Kilkee and Mary Ryan of Limerick, for assault- ---fined 6d. each and costs. Pat. Hickey summoned Catherine Madigan, his servant for absconding---ordered to

125 return to service, or to be sent to jail or one month and to forfeit her wages. Sub-Constable Dun a John Allender for bowling on the public road—fined 1s and costs...... Thomas Bonfield, Andrew Keane, and Henry Nelson, road contractors, summoned Thomas Liddane, Malachy Foley, John Keating, Margaret Liddane and Martin Keane, of Tullig, for preventing them from raiding and taking stones and gravel for the repairs of roads...... It appeared that each of the defendants has a quarry on his land, and the complainants wanted to raise the necessary materials in the one next or nearest to the public road, a question arose about the quality of the materials, and proximity to the public road, in stating which the complainants and defendants prevaricated......

1856 15 th September (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions..... Margaret Nealan a Mary Liddane and Bridget Keating, of Cross, for assault and trespass on complainant’s dwelling-house...... Constable John Thompson summoned John Fitzgerald and Simon Robertson on a charge of driving furiously in the public street at Kilkee...... Fitzgerald was fined £2 and costs and Robertson £1-5s and costs. ....summoned Thomas O’Neill for keeping a dog un-muzzled on the public road. Fined 3d. and costs......

1857 5 th January (CJ) (Advertisement) Underwriter’s Sale, at Kilkee, Co. Clare. To be sold by auction, on Wednesday next the 7 th instant, at Kilkee, and on the coast near thereunto ... 428 pieces of yellow & red pine, some staves, deals.... Saved from the wreck of the J.W. Collingwood, from Quebec......

1857 22 nd January (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee the wife of Mr. Hugh Hogan, Postmaster, of a daughter.

1857 2 nd February (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions...before Jonas Studdert and John McCullagh... Constable John Thompson a Mathew Haugh and others. The case resumed from last court day, was for a most violent and unprovoked attack on the constable, by a party of men, merely for advising them to go home quietly. Five men were convicted, who could not deny their participants in the attack...... At the suggestion of Mr. Studdert, owing to the quiet state of the neighbourhood, the mitigated sentence was a fine of £3, and 5s each costs, or two months hard labour at Ennis goal. William Spencer, an Englishman, who represented himself as a professor of pastry and confectionary, and alleged that he worked for her Majesty, summoned Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Connellan for 6s, being for two hours’ tuition in his art. Mrs. Connellan, a most respectable trader, and her witness proved that she did not employ or derive any instruction from the travelling lecturer, but merely purchased a tin shape from him, for which she paid, and during his stay, which did not exceed half an hour, she gave him his dinner, and a fair allowance of the “heavy wet”----dismissed. Mrs. Susan Haier, of Kilbaha, in the west, summoned Michael Woods for attacking her house, firing a gun, and forcing open the front door. Constable Mylett, of Carrigaholt, had the aggressor arrested: his only defence was that he was after shooting wild pigeons, and went to regale himself to a public house, where he made too free: he acknowledged firing the

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1857 9 th February (CJ). Death: At the West End, Kilkee, Miss Jane Shannon.

1857 12 th February (CJ). Marriage: In Kilkee Church, Henry Baylee, Esq., of Shannon Vale and Hazel Point, Co. Tipperary, to Elizabeth, daughter of John Boucher, Esq., Castle Lloyd, Kilkee.

1857 18 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee. Moore’s Hotel. The public are respectfully informed that this Establishment, with many new improvements, is ready for their reception. 15 th May, 1857.

1857 22 nd June (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee baths. This establishment is now open for the accommodation of the public: considerable improvements have been made since last season, several new bathrooms added, and the entire finished in such a manner as cannot fail to give satisfaction. Cold and tepid shower baths, plunge baths, vapour baths, both simple and medicated, &c. can be had at a moment’s notice, and on reasonable terms. The present salt water is supplied by means of a force pump from the rocks at the mouth of the Bay.

1857 30 th July (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions..... Michael Stack, a runaway servant, was fined 10s. or fourteen day’s imprisonment if he did not return to the employment of his master, Michael O’Dea. The case of James Healy a John Deloughery, on a charge of stopping up a passage occupied by complainant for some years past, occupied some time, there being a cross summons by the defendant, but the question being one of disputed title, the Bench had no jurisdiction. Several persons were fined at the suit of the police, for allowing pigs to wander on public roads: others for intoxication were fined small penalties.....

His Grace the Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, has arrived at Kilkee.

1857 3 rd August (CJ). Mr. John Bowerman was declared the purchaser, in trust, of a superior and newly- finished marina residence at Kilkee, on Monday last, for the sum of £600.

1857 20 th August (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, Margaret, second daughter of John Sidley, Esq., of Limerick.

1857 31 st August (CJ). Death: On the 17 th , at Kilkee, in this county, where he had been staying for the benefit of his health, the Rev. Irwin Turner, Curate of Cappamore, diocese of Emly.

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1857 17 th September (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the wife of Captain Tuthill, of a son.

1857 21 st September (FJ). Kilkee Races--- Thursday, Sept. 17. The assemblage present on the second day of this meeting quite equalled the first, and, considering the very remote position of Kilkee, it was astonishing to see such large numbers congregated, the peasantry, many of whom came from the Kerry side of the Shannon......

1857 24 th September (CJ). The private match at Kilkee on Saturday for £100 was exceedingly well contested between Mr. Bourke’s, Old Screw, and Mr. O’Connell’s May-morning, the latter winning by a neck. There was heavy betting on this race, which concluded the meeting, which was the best that ever took place, the weather being beautifully fine, and the attendance of fashionables never before equalled. The most perfect order and tranquillity prevailed throughout.

1857 28 th September (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, Frederick Richard, the infant son of R. F. Seymour, of Limerick.

1857 21 st November (CJ). Birth: At Corbally Farm, near Kilkee, the lady of James Burtchaell, Esq., of a son

1858 22 nd February (CJ). Marriage: On the 10 th inst., At Kilkee, by the Rev. T. Breen, P.P., Joseph Kelly, Esq., Friarstown, Kildare, to Anne Maria, daughter of the late T. Kelly, Esq., Leitrim Lodge.

1858 25 th February (CJ). Marriage: Mr. John Hassett, grocer, Kilkee, to Miss Mary Keating, of Ballykett, near Kilrush.

1858 12 th April (CJ). Birth: In Kilkee, the lady of the Rev. George Burkitt, of a son.

Marriage: In Melbourne, Richard O’Donnell, Esq., of the firm of Bradshaw and O’Donnell ...to Eliza, second daughter of the late John McNevin. Esq., Lieutenant of the R. N., of Kilkee.

1858 22 nd April (CJ). Death: In Merton Square, Kilkee, Hughes Russell, Esq., formerly a most respectable inhabitant. He was for many years Treasurer of the Fever and Lock Hospitals in Limerick.

1858 27 th May (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, in this county, Elizabeth, wife of Roger Keatinge Sheehy., J.P., late lieutenant, county Limerick.

1858 28 th October (CJ). Murder at Kilkee. A young man named Charles Clancy, about 20 years of age, who resides at Tullaher, while on his way to a wake on Thursday night last, the 21 st inst., and at about twenty-five

128 perches from his father’s house, was fired at and received the contents of a gun into his body, which lodged twenty slugs in his breast and stomach, from the effects of which he expired in about fifteen minutes. This dreadful outrage is said to have been occasioned by a dispute about the possession of a farm, from which he was withheld by some members of his family...... A reward of £50 has been offered by Government....

1858 16 th December (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the wife of Mr. Wm. Gidlow, Coast Guard service, of a son.

1859 21 st February (CJ). Marriage: In Kilkee Church, by the Rev, G. Burkitt, Miss O’Donnell, Shannon View, to T. Cox, Esq., son of Thomas Lucas Cox, Esq., Mount Pleasant.

1859 28 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee Church, Thomas Morony Cox, second son of Thomas Lucas Cox, of Kateville, to Jane, only daughter of the late Lieut. Richard O’Donnell, Clare Militia, and Shannon View, county Clare.

1859 7 th April (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, yesterday morning, Jeremiah Tuite, Esq., M.D.

1859 14 th April (CJ). Deaths: In Kilkee, Mr. John Hassett, for many years the mail contractor...

Near Kilkee. Mr. George Stapleton, lodge owner.

1859 9 th June (CJ). A poor widow named Cunningham, residing at Farrihy, near Kilkee, was robbed of £23 this week by a gang of travelling tinkers, to whom she gave lodging accommodation.

1859 27 th August (BN). Mr. Robert Chambers, son of Dr. Thomas Chambers, of Kilrush, died suddenly, on Thursday, while travelling upon a car from Kilkee, smoking a cigar.

1859 8 th September (CJ). Entries for Kilkee races up to this day--- New Broom, Secret, Tonic, Lilah, Rose, Mont Blanc, Shanbally, and the Mule. The articles for these races have not been yet published in the local papers.

1859 12 th September (CJ). The Foynes Railway--- The passenger traffic on this line has become latterly, we might say immense, by tourists and excursionists, all en route for Kilkee. The races which are to come off next week and which promise so much amusement to the general public will be numerously attended by pleasure-seekers to whom the Foynes Railway directors and officials will afford every accommodation. The trains which left today for Foynes were well filled with additional claimants on the hospitalities of Kilkee as well as with admirers of its wild and romantic scenery.

1859 15 th September (CJ). The Hungarian Brothers.—These eminent performers, in consequence of their

129 engagement at Kilkee, on Saturday and Monday next will only be able to perform two nights in Ennis, instead of three nights as previously notified......

Kilkee--- On Monday morning, Miss Gabbett, eldest daughter to the Rev. Joseph Gabbett, of Tipperary, at present on a visit with her uncle, Col. Gabbett, while bathing, went incautiously beyond her depth, Captain Lauder, brother-in-law to Colonel Gabbett, fortunately saw her struggling amid the waves, and although ignorant as to who the lady was, courageously jumped in with his clothes on, swam out to her assistance, and succeeded in keeping her afloat until a canoe came to the rescue.....The young lady was happily restored to consciousness....

1859 5 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) Corbally Farm, Kilkee, unreserved auction of, In-calf cows, heifers, bulls, calves, horses, brood mares, celebrated sire, Iron Duke, colts, fillies, and ponies, sheep and pigs, farming implements --- household furniture, --- Michael Hartigan, has been instructed by J.Burtchaell, Esq, who has disposed of his interest in the above farm, to sell, ---on the 14 th December next----

Testimonial to Mr. Coffee. --- Mr. Francis Coffee with his family left Kilkee on Wednesday last for Birmingham, to resume his duties in the Royal Engineer department. His numerous friends in Kilkee and Kilrush have determined on presenting Mr. Coffee, with a magnificent service of plate.

1860 9 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee to be let and immediate possession given. The several parts and lots of the Town and Lands of Kilkee (alias Dough). In the county of Clare, being part of the estate of the Most Noble the Marquis of Conyngham. The premises comprise more than 200 houses suitable for sea-bathing lodges, besides many smaller houses, and about 600 acres of land, arable and pasture, which will be let in convenient lots, as town fields to different parties who may be declared tenants to the houses. The premises are intended to be let in the first instance for a term certain, to end the first of November next, when it is intended to complete agreements for permanent lettings. In the meantime, plots of ground will be prepared to be let on building leases. All necessary information with regard to lots, boundaries, &c, will be given by Mortimer Griffin, Land Surveyor, at his office, Kilkee, who will be ready to point out the premises. He will, also, on application furnish the specific form of proposal on which it is intended to ground new lettings, blank forms of such proposals may be had of the following persons, viz:- Wm. Doherty, Grocer, Kilkee-

1860 14 th May (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, on Friday, aged 37 years, Margaret, daughter of Frederick Carey, Esq., R.N., and Coast Guard Service—grand-daughter of the late James O’Gorman, Esq., of Kilrush.

1860 11 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Eligible Investment, Kilkee county Clare. To be sold, separately or together, Four Lodges,

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Situate in the best part of the West End of Kilkee, held under a lease from Major W.A. MacDonnell, for an unexpired term of 99 years, and built by the late Mr. John Curtin in a most superior and durable manner regardless of expense. Lodge No. 1—Rockmount, with the Coach House and Stable attached, standing on a plot, measuring in front 31 feet, in rere 31 feet, and in depth from front to rear 202½ feet or thereabouts and containing a parlour, drawing room, 5 bedrooms, kitchen, closet, pantry, &c. Lodge No 2------6 bedrooms---- Lodge No 3------7 bedrooms---- Lodge No 4------6 bedrooms--- The lodges No 1 and 2 are two stories high, and will be sold primarily subject to £2-3s-0d and £5-10s, the head rent payable out of the entire premises, and the purchaser of each of these lodges will be obliged to indemnify the purchasers of the other lots against the payment of the head rent. --- Further particulars may be ascertained, on reference to Mr. Patrick Curtain, Susanville, Inchicore, Co. Dublin: or to John Frost, Solicitor, Ennis.

1860 30 th August (CJ). A very entertaining and instructive lecture was delivered in the National School-room, Kilkee, on the evening of the 27 th instant, on the Sun, Moon, and Planets.—the talented lecturer, who is gifted with rare eloquence, and a rich, finely modulated voice, combined with a graceful and manly delivery, continued for nearly two hours to delight his auditors. The lecture was illuminated by numerous diagrams, and adorned with many beautiful and appropriate passages from the Poets......

1860 3 rd September (CJ). The name of the gentleman who lectured at the National School House, Kilkee, on the 27 th August, was omitted by our correspondent, it is J. W. Breen., Esq., late of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

1860 8 th October (CJ). Francis O’Donnell, Esq., coroner, presided at a meeting held in Kilkee this week, of the friends of Mr. Hugh Hogan, the obliging postmaster of the town, with a view of originating, by subscription, a fund to present him with a testimonial in appreciation of the numerous benefits conferred on the inhabitants of that fashionable and rising watering place through his public and private exertions....who for 20 years has been unceasing in his efforts to bring the locality into notoriety.

1860 15 th October (CJ). Improvements in Kilkee. Miss McManus has taken a site for the erection of two lodges at Liscrona from Major MacDonnell, D.L. William Smith O’Brien, Esq., has taken a site for a marine residence at Liscrona, on the estate of Major Armstrong MacDonnell. Major MacDonnell, New Hall, has given down his name for £1,000 towards the erection of a hotel in Kilkee, on the style of Gresham’s commodious establishment in Kingstown.

Melancholy occurrence at Kilkee. On Thursday evening, a young gentleman, named Don Saluco Gutierrez, of Lima,

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South America, who was on a visit with P.B. O’Brien, Esq., Cappa, left for Kilkee in company with Mr. O’Brien’s two sons. The party dined at Mr. Warren’s hotel. After dinner it is stated that a young gentleman named Lawler in company with a doctor McAdam of Limerick, entered the coffee room. Mr. Lawler addressed some very coarse expressions to the Don, which greatly annoyed him: the foreigner shifted his position several times in the room, and was followed by Mr. Lawler.—Mr. O’Brien’s sons interfered –but the rudeness was still continued: eventually, the Don being exasperated flung a tumbler at Mr. Lawler, which struck him, in some time after, when about leaving the hotel, it is said Mr. Lawler gave the deceased a kick in the abdomen which caused almost instantaneous death...... (See 1861 7 th March below)

1860 22 nd October (CJ). Marriage: In Harlem, United States, on the 2 nd of October, at the residence of Thomas P. Gaynor, Esq., brother-in-law of the bride, Theodore J. Pearce, of London, to Sarah, daughter of Dr. Charles Allen, of Kilkee, Ireland, and niece of John Allen, Esq., of Limerick.

Death: At Kilkee.... Mr. Francis Hynes....

1860 10 th December (CJ). Death: At Lisdeen, near Kilkee, Mr. John Hickey.

1861 7 th March (CJ). Clare Assizes Crown Court...... Robert S. Lawlor was indicted for an assault on Don Saluco Gutierrez, at Kilkee, on the 11 th October last...... However as a verdict for a common assault had been found, and he thought rightly, as the mere lifting of a hand, or foot, or weapon, accordingly to his lordships charge, constituted an assault, he should sentence the prisoner to a fortnight’s imprisonment. The prisoner then left the court, accompanied by the governor of the jail and his relative Capt. Studdert. (See 1860 15 th October above)

1861 28 th March (CJ). Distress at Kilkee..... Letter addressed to the Munster News. Sir--- My attention has been called to a letter to your journal.....and signed by the Rev. Richard Goold, Chairman: Rev. George Burkitt, and Rev. Timothy Breen, P.P... I confirm that it excited my surprise to fine the names of three clergymen attached to a document, which, if not so authenticated, I should have passed by with contempt as the result of some private malice. From respect, however, to these names I take leave to correct the impression which would naturally be left on the public mind by the observations in reference to the Marquis of Conyngham and myself, which the letter contains. These observations would lead to the belief that, if the Marquis of Conyngham was not indifferent to the distress of his tenantry in Kilkee, he had, at least, only authorised a tardy and niggardly relief when applied to by the Committee. As to myself it is sought to be made out that after receiving the instructions of the Nobel Marquis to subscribe to the Relief Fund, I had carelessly or wickedly delayed to carry out his instructions. Now, the facts are these: About fourteen months ago the Kilkee property came into the possession of Lord Conyngham, immediately after which by his Lordship’s direction, I commenced a series of improvement which are still in progress, and which gave employment to a very large number pf the labouring population of the place, the average number employed having been about 120 men per day.

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I have paid, in wages and donations, a sum of £2,700 within the 14 months, and, as to how far the benefit from the property to the Noble Marquis corresponds, I may observe that the gross amount of rents received within the same period amounted to scarcely £1,700, leaving his Lordship £1,000 out of pocket by Kilkee. Since the formation of the Relief Committee, a number of individuals were recommended by that body for employment on Lord Conyngham’s works, and in every instance was employment given on such recommendation, with the exception of three cases...... Now, as to my humble self, I am accused in most unreasonable terms of having neglected to forward the subscription ordered by the Marquis Conyngham. My explanation of this is, that, at the time when the letter of the Marquis reached my house, I was away from home, and on my return, in my anxiety for the interests of Kilkee, I took the earliest opportunity of proceeding to that place before either examining, or answering my letter, and on that occasion paid £112 for labour and donations at the very time when the letter says, “ To our great surprise he came, and went, and did not give one penny”. The day after my return home, I found the Marquis’s letter, and immediately remitted the subscription directed by his Lordship...... Marcus Keane....

Beechpark, Ennis, 25 th March, 1861. P.S. Since writing the above, I returned from London, and have ascertained that the cheque which I forwarded to pay Lord Conyngham’s subscription to the Kilkee Relief Fund, was posted here on the 11 th inst., the day before the date of the letter to the Munster Express, signed by the three clergymen. I now find that during my absence this cheque was returned after remaining some time in the hands of the Committee, with the remark that the Committee would not keep it, as the books were closed......

1861 15 th April (CJ). Sacrilege.--- On Monday night last the windows of the Protestant Church, Kilkee, were broken in by some burglars, who entered, and ransacked the place, but were disappointed in their booty, as the Rev. Mr. Burkitt had the plate removed to his residence. On the same night the lodge of Mrs. Barry was entered through the windows and beds and bedding were carried off.

1861 6 th June (CJ). Death: June 3 rd , at Kilkee, William, son of the Rev. T. Westropp, Of Ardcanny Rectory, co., Limerick.

1861 29 th August (CJ). Death: After a few days’ illness, at Kilkee, on the 27 th inst., Wm. George youngest son of Richard Russell, Esq., aged 6 years.

1861 9 th September (CJ). Visitors at Kilkee--- Kilkee has been well attended this season by lovers of sea-air and bathing. At the present moment, a large number of “fashionables” are sojourning at the hotels of Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Warren, and Mr. Moore, where every comfort and accommodation is afforded to the tourist. The Marquis of Conyngham and Major Armstrong MacDonnell are sparing neither labour nor expense to improve this interesting locality, and we hope yet to see Kilkee one of the most favourite retreats in Ireland.

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Kilkee Races--- The annual races of Kilkee are expected to come off at the latter end of this month....

The Morality of Kilkee--- We cannot speak too highly of the state of morality which exists in Kilkee. The Petty Sessions are held fortnightly, and we are happy to state that the cases of drunkenness brought before the magistrate are “few and far between”......

The Crops at Kilkee---- The state of the crops at Kilkee, though not so unsatisfactory as in other parts of the county, is by no means encouraging. There is very little wheat, but the small amount sown is inferior in every respect to that of last year. Oats are thin and stunted. Barley is also a poor crop......

1861 16 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) To be sold by auction at Kilkee –the 23 rd September 1861. In four separate lots. The four substantially-built & highly-finished houses, Nos. 1. 4. 9. & 10. MacDonnell Terrace, West End, Kilkee. --- is favoured with instructions by Messrs. Charles MacDonnell & Son— For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Charles MacDonnell & Son, Timber Merchants and Builders, Kilrush.

Important Meeting at Kilkee. The Sheriff of the county Clare held a court, on Friday, at Kilkee, pursuant to notice under a writ of ad quod damnum, to inquire whether the granting of a patent to Major MacDonnell, to hold four fairs in the year at Kilkee, on the lands of Fouagh, Kilkee, and Donoughboy, would do any damage or prejudice to her Majesty or any of her subjects who have fairs or markets in the neighbourhood of the said town...... The jury found the issue in favour of holding fairs.....

1861 3 rd October (CJ). Death: In Kilkee, on Sunday last, Agnes, that beloved wife of James Seaward, Esq., formerly of George’s Street, Limerick

1861 25 th November (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions...... John Blake, caretaker to the Marquis of Conyngham, appeared against Timothy Bresnahan for trespass. Dismissed.....

Thomas Kelly was appointed pound-keeper, for the new pound recently built at Kilkee, by Major MacDonnell.

1861 16 th December (CJ). Marriage: On the 10 th instant. at Kilfinane Church.... George James, eldest son of Mr. William Bradley, Kilkee, to Mary Anne, third daughter of Mr. John Hannan, Kilfinane.

1861 23 rd December (CJ). From our Kilkee Correspondent... It gives me much pleasure for the information of all concerned in the welfare of Kilkee, to state that Marcus Keane, Esq., of Beech Park, Ennis has been here for the past weeks, and has made arrangements most satisfactory to the Marquis of Conyngham’s Tenants. Mr. Keane’s kind disposition and strict love of justice are hereditary, as a Landlord

134 and Agent. In the fulfilment of his arduous duties he does not disappoint the expectations of those who rely on him. Leases will now be granted for building. A splendid site offers on the East side, on which the Marquis of Conyngham has erected two model houses, which, for accommodation and situation cannot be surpassed. There is no doubt but that many will avail themselves of the advantages of having a good title, splendid site, an excellent quarry and lime, and bricks burned in Kilkee, hitherto very expensive on account of having to pay freight from Limerick and carriage from Kilrush.

1862 13 th January (CJ). Distress in Kilkee. The following committee was appointed on Thursday last, to relieve the pressing distress which a bad season and want of employment at present have caused to be felt severely in the district. Rev George Burkitt, Chairman. P.E. Kitchener, Esq., Corbally Farm, Treasurer. Rev. S. Malone, C.C., Secretary. Subscriptions handed in, Major W. E. A. MacDonnell, £10: Rev. Richard Dickson, Vermont, £10: Rev. George Burkitt, £1: Rev. T. Breen, P.P., £1: Rev. S. Malone, C.C., £1: P.E. Kitchener Esq., £1;

Death: On the 7 th instant, at her residence, Kilkee, Mrs. Mahony, wife of Mr. Martin Mahony, victualler

1862 27 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Corbally Park, Kilkee. Highly important sale, Of In-calf cows, heifers---- sheep, pigs, -- farming implements, &c, &c. Mr. Beveridge –with instructions from P.E. Kitchener, Esq, who is leaving the farm, to sell by auction on Wednesday, 16 th April, next ------.

1862 3 rd April (CJ). (Advertisement) Marine Residences, Cruise’s Lodges, Kilkee, Co. Clare. To be sold by auction on Saturday, April 12 th , by Mr. Bernal --- Together or separately, the valuable interest in two first-class commodious and comfortable lodges, the property (and by order) of Edward Cruise, Esq, admittedly in the best situation in Kilkee, facing the bay commanding an un-intercepted view of the Atlantic, the village of Kilkee, and the beautiful and romantic cliff scenery. They have been only 10 years built, the best material having been used, and the best workmen employed in their construction. No. 1—Clifton Terrace. Lease direct from Major A. McDonnell for 900 years at the very low rent of £4. The accommodation consists of two drawing-rooms, dining room, 6 best bed-rooms, kitchen, larder, pantry, servants’ bed-rooms, water closet, &c.--- No. 2 --- Clifton Terrace. This lodge is held by assignment from Rev. Richard Dickson, for 900 years, at £5 per annum----- Apply to Mrs Shannon, Atlantic Hotel, Kilkee: or to Edward Cruise, Esq, Cruise’s Hotel, Limerick.

1862 24 th April (CJ). Good Friday was observed in Kilkee with becoming devotion. There was service at the Church at half-past eleven o’clock. At the Roman Catholic chapel, after the usual evening devotions which were observed during the lent, the Rev. Mr. Meagher, C.C., Carrigaholt, preached an eloquent and impressive sermon on the Passion to an overflowing congregation. For many years past there has not been such a large quantity of seaweed, as has been

135 gathered during the past week in Kilkee. The auction at Corbally Farm, Kilkee, on Wednesday last, was well attended....

Death: In Kilkee, on the 15 th inst., aged five years, Richard only son of the Rev. Richard Goold, Rector of Killard.

1862 15 th May (CJ). Kilkee--- Major W.A. MacDonnell has arrived at Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, to visit his estates in that neighbourhood. More visitors than usual, at this early season, have arrived at Kilkee. Many are staying at Moore’s Hotel and the other hotels. The weather is mild, and, only for occasional showers, might be called beautiful.

Birth: On the 12 th inst., at Kilkee, the wife of J.S. Stockley, Esq., R.A., of a son.

1862 19 th May (CJ). Death: At Lisdeen, Kilkee, the widow Donovan, aged 98.

1862 15 th September (CJ). Marriage: On the 9 th inst., at St. Michael’s Church, James Seaward, Esq., of Kilkee, county Clare, to Sophia daughter of the late Wm. Tisdall, Esq., of Limerick.

1862 15 th December (CJ). Fever is very prevalent in Kilkee.

At a collection made in the church of Kilkee on Sunday, by the Rev. G. Burkitt, for the distress in Lancashire, £4-10s-4d, was contributed, and Miss Burton, Carrigaholt castle, raised by her own humane exertions, £3-8s-2d additional, which will be transmitted to the committee in Dublin. Henry S. Burton, Esq., Carrigaholt Castle, has subscribed £4 to the same fund.

Deaths: On the 12 th instant, in Kilkee? , the affectionate and beloved wife of the Rev. Richard Gould, Rector of Killard.....

On the 12 th inst., at Kilkee, Mr. Mortimer Griffin, Land Surveyor....

1863 1 st January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. With immediate possession, on lease for 21 years...... The House Division of the Lands of Lisdeen, containing 78 acres... Proposals...the owner Francis Coffee... Birmingham or his agent... Mr. Augustus Warren, Kilrush.

Christmas in Kilkee--- Wm. Moylan, of Corbally Farm, Kilkee, had killed and distributed amongst twenty poor families a fine 4-year old heifer. There is we understand at present great distress and want of employment in the neighbourhood—scarcely any tradesmen or labourers at work except a few employed by our enterprising fellow townsman, Mr. John Torpey, builder and contractor, at the six new cottages for the Coast Guards.

1863 5 th January (CJ). Miss Frances Martin begs to acknowledge the receipt of £3 from the Marquis of

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Conyngham, per Marcus Keane, Esq., towards the Kilkee clothing fund.

1863 22 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) To Builders. Sealed tenders will be received by the Grand Jury Secretary, from the date hereof until the 27 th instant. for building 51 perches of wall, at Kilkee, between the present seawall at Mrs. Keane’s Lodge and the Gate Lodge, together with filling between the roadway and the new intended wall, in accordance with the specification of the county Surveyor-----..

1863 30 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Corbally Farm, Kilkee, highly important sale of, ---- Mr. Beveridge is favoured with instructions from Mr. William Moylan, who has surrendered his farm to Major MacDonnell, to sell by unreserved auction on Tuesday, 31 st March next at Corbally Farm, Kilkee. The day before the Doonbeg Fair, which is within two and a-half miles of Corbally. –In-calf cows,--fillies, donkeys, sheep, pigs-- - Household Furniture-----.

1863 27 th April (CJ) . (Advertisement) Houses & Lands, to be let from the 1 st May next. The following farms on the estate of Major MacDonnell. 1. Part of Newhall, known as the Curragh containing 55a-2r-17p 2. Part of Newhall, known as the Well Park, 29a-0r-7p 3. Part of Newhall, known as the Cloverfield, 36a-0r-22p These three farms are all in grass and are of prime fattening quality. 4. Part of Corbally, near Kilkee 164a-2r-16p There is a good house and excellent offices on this farm, and it is all in grass with the exception of about 6 acres. 5. Knockroe, all in grass 54a-2r-1p 6. Part of Fouagh, grass and tillage 57a-3r-31p 7. Part of Fouagh, grass and tillage 84a-0r-31p. Application to Major MacDonnell, Newhall, Ennis or M. McInerney, Newhall, who will show the Newhall, farms: also to: Mr. Thomas Jourdon, Agriculturist, Knockroe, Kilkee, who will show the other farms: .....

1863 31 st August (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Fashionable Tourists—the begging letter case. Upon yesterday (Wednesday ) this fashionable watering place, which is at present very crowded by visitors, was the scene of unusual excitement, it being known that Captain Wilmott, (?) arrested on Saturday by Sub-Inspector Kennedy, upon a charge of writing “begging Letters” to several parties, and thereby obtaining money under false pretences, was to appear at petty sessions to answer the complaint. In last issue of this journal announcement was made was made of the circumstances, which being rather of a romantic nature, caused the court to be densely thronged—especially as the individual and his wife, a young and charming creature—had mixed in the highest societies at Kilkee, where they had been sojourning since the month of May, and there generally recognised as of the haut-ton. Upon enquiry, I find that in the most reserved circles their company was courted, not even the respected Rector and Parish Priest holding aloof in bestowing Irish hospitalities in abundance...... Capt. Wilmott...... I also wish to state that I never represented myself as a Captain in

137 the British Army--- I was a Lieutenant- Colonel in the Turkish Service. The ultimate rule of the Court was that the prisoner should stand remanded until that day fortnight. To be admitted to bail in a sum of £200 himself, and two sureties in £100 each. This the prisoner could not procure, and he was conveyed in a carriage and pair, accompanied by his wife to Kilrush Bridewell, in charge of a policeman.

1863 7 th September (CJ). Major MacDonnell, D.L., the Hon. Mrs. MacDonnell, family and suite have returned from their marine residence, Kilkee, to New Hall, Ennis.

1863 14 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, on the 10 th inst., unexpectedly, of bronchitis, the beloved wife of the Rev. T. Westropp, of Ardcanny, Limerick

1863 28 th September (CJ). Accident—Three fishermen, Bill Sheahan, Tom Russell, and Thomas Holohan, were upset a few mornings ago, at Killard, in attempting to take in their mackerel net, just out overnight. Bill became entangled in the net, and powerless. All would have perished but for one Dineen, his son, and a man named Quin, who, after great exertion, brought in the three drowning men. Bill had to be brought to a friend’s cabin, at Killard. He has been sixty years buffeting the breakers on the coast of Kilkee. The above was his last, as his daughter has sent a portion of her earning to enable him and her mother to end their days in comfort with her in New York.

1863 21 st December (CJ). Death: On the 16 th instant, after a few hours illness, Frances Maria, the beloved daughter of Edward Morony, Esq., Doonaha House, Kilkee.

1864 8 th February (CJ). Birth: In Kilkee the wife of William Doherty, Esq., P.L.G., of a son.

1864 15 th February (CJ). Marriages: On Saturday, 6 th February, inst., at the Roman Catholic Church, Kilkee...... Mr. Michael Wall, Ennistymon, to Miss Ellen Kennedy, of Kilkee.

In the Catholic Church, Kilkee, on the morning of the 7 th inst..... second daughter of Mr. Martin Mahony, to Denis Hayes, Esq., of Askeaton, county Limerick:

And at the same time and place..... Anastasia, fifth daughter of Mr. Martin Mahony, to Thomas Everard, Esq., merchant, Templemore, county Tipperary.

1864 28 th March (CJ). Kilkee: -- The election of Guardians for this district has come off.... There was a meeting of ratepayers held here about three weeks since, at which the Rev. and respected Mr. Breen, P.P., presided, when Messrs. O’Donnell, and Sheedy, were unanimously chosen as guardians for this year.....

1864 25 th April (CJ). Marriage: At Kilkee Church, Richard Evans, Esq., youngest son of the late William Evans, Esq., Henry Street, Limerick, to Louisa Christina, daughter of Edward Morony, Esq.,

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1864 4 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee, to be sold. Two houses on MacDonnell Terrace (West End) each occupying 36 feet frontage, and above 180 rearage. ---- Each house contains the following accommodation: drawing- room, dining-room, 7 bedrooms, kitchen, turf-house, and servant’s apartments. ---- There are two two-storey houses on the same Terrace now in the contractor’s hand’s, which will also be disposed of. For further particulars—Major MacDonnell, Liscrona House, Kilkee. Mr. Charles MacAulay, Builder, Kilkee, will show the houses. (See 8 th September below).

1864 2 nd September (FJ). Great abundance of Fish at Kilkee. An almost “miraculous draft” of fish was hauled to shore in Kilkee on Saturday. Shoals of sprats were previously seen by the local fishermen, and two of the poor men, to whom the Marquis of Conyngham had, with characteristic kindness bestowed a large seine or deep sea fishing net, put out, knowing that the sprat tribe were the prey, or pioneers, of larger species. The brother fishermen were not mistaken. Their seine was not well deposited when it was loaded, and with such a weight of whiting and pollock, that it burst in shallow water. The net owners, however, contrived to haul in a very large quantity, which sold soon after at a cheap rate, and produced the poor men a small fortune—some £20...... Unfortunately since the famine, when the fishermen of the coast lost their resources, they have never been able to procure boats or seines, and the vast spoil by which they could acquire independence, lay outside without the means of securing it, and will probably move off before another capture of consequence is made.

1864 8 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) Desirable Investment. Kilkee—Four newly-built marine lodges, at MacDonnell Terrace, The West-end, fronting the Atlantic, and two lodges at Summer-Hill to be sold by auction on Wednesday, September 21 st , instant.---- (See 4 th July above).

1864 10 th October (CJ). Birth: On the 4 th inst., at Minister Place, Kilkee, the wife of Mr. Thomas Sheedy, P.L.G., of a son.

1865 13 th February (CJ). Inquiry in Kilkee. A charge against a medical officer. A preliminary enquiry was held in Kilkee on Thursday last, by the Dispensary Committee of the district into certain charges of neglect brought by Mr. John O’Donnell, a member of the committee and a poor law guardian against Dr. John Griffin, the medical officer of the district...... The committee immediately came to the decision that the allegations.... were perfectly untrue and unfounded.... The enquiry then terminated.

1865 27 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Newtown East, situate midway between Kilrush and Kilkee, and within one quarter of a mile of the intended station at Tarmon, on the new railway.—

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Michael Hartigan has been directed by Mr. Francis Brew, to set up and sell by public auction, at the Market House, Kilrush --- the valuable interest in part of the lands of Newtown East, containing 60 acres--- at the very low rate of 7s-6½d per acre. There are three good farm houses on the lands, a portion of which (34 acres) is let to two tenants, at the yearly rent of £27-16s-3d: their lease expires next year, by which the purchaser can have possession of the entire lands. -----.

1865 8 th May (CJ). Illicit distillation in a licensed house. On Friday last a very extensive seizure was made in the town of Kilkee, in the licensed house of James Hynes, of a quantity of illicit malt together with a still, still-head, and worm in full working order. The seizure was effected by Mr. Richardson, the active and efficient supervisor, and Mr. Kenrick, the ride-officer of this district.

1865 9 th May (FJ). The Registration of Marriages. The annexed correspondence has been forwarded to us by the Rev. Mr. Malone, Kilkee, for publication: - Kilkee, March, 18, 1865. “Sir—I beg to state that the District Register of Marriages has refused receiving from the parties contracting marriage the necessary information supplied within the time specified by law, or, giving a registration form for the purpose of being filled, and then signed by me, the celebrant of the marriage. This put on me the necessity of writing out a certificate to all intents and purposes whenever the contracting parties were unable to write, or too poor to pay for getting it written...... Finding my time too trespassed on, I required, at least, that the contracting parties, especially if able to write, should get a schedule from said registrar, and after filling it, bring it to me for signature...... And here, Sir, I take the opportunity of stating that if all the priests of Ireland were of my mind they never would have co-operated, even by signature, in carrying out the provision of your penal code......

1865 11 th May (CJ). Marriage: On the 8th inst., at Lahinch, Francis Woulfe, Esq., Corbally Lodge, Kilkee, to Marian, daughter of the late B. Moran, Esq., La Benny....

1865 15 th May (CJ). Death: At his residence, Kilkee, on Sunday, May 7 th John Burke, Esq., in the 72 nd year of his age.

1865 15 th June (CJ). Kilkee Races. Fouagh Course. On Tuesday and Wednesday, 20 th and 21 st June, 1865. Stewards: Richard Stacpoole, Esq.: Capt. Hector Vandeleur: Francis Gore, Esq.: Capt. John O’Callaghan: George O’Brien, Esq.: Robert W. C. Reeves, Esq.: Capt. John Westropp: Desmond Fitzgerald, Esq.

1865 3 rd August (CJ). Kilkee Church. At Kilkee Church, on Sunday last, the Rev. J. F. Gregg, of Limerick, preached from the text...... Throughout, his discourse was impressive and arrested the attention of the entire congregation, which filled the church to overflowing. We may add that the blind females attached to Trinity Church, who were sojourning at Kilkee, during the past month have been a

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1865 25 th September (CJ). Deaths: In Kilkee..... Kate, relict of the late Mr. Joseph Brennan, of Kilrush.

On the 22 nd inst., at Kilkee, Maryanne, the beloved wife of Joseph Keys, Esq.

1866 1 st January (CJ). Death: In Kilkee. Mary Kate, the beloved daughter of Mr. P.D. Behan.

1866 15 th January (CJ). The Marquis of Conyngham property in Kilkee. Some time ago a sort of open-air meeting was held in the town of Kilkee, on a holiday, when statements were made with regard to the manner his lordship through his agent treated his tenantry on this portion of the estate. He was charged with forcing certain of his tenants to emigrate, with charging a rack rent for the lodges in the east end of Kilkee, and with compelling his tenants to pay the entire of the poor rates. A sort of garbled report of this meeting appeared in the columns of our Limerick cotemporary, the Munster News, wherein was published a correspondence, which took place between his lordship and the Rev. Sylvester Malone, the parish priest of Kilkee, on the subject. In refutation of those charges, and in explanation of the matters referred to, Marcus Keane, Esq., his lordship’s agent addressed the following letter to the above mentioned paper, which appeared in its columns on Saturday.:-

Beech Park, Ennis, 11 th Jan. ’66. Sir--- I have seen a report published in your journal of a meeting at Kilkee, held on Saturday, the 6 th of January, 1866, at which meeting the thing that most struck me was the absence of “strict truth” in the observation attributed to the speakers. As the publication of the proceedings at this meeting have brought statements concerning Lord Conyngham’s treatment of Kilkee prominently before the public, it becomes my duty to lay the facts of his lordship’s dealings with his tenants at Kilkee before your readers, and this I shall do as concisely as possible. The town of Kilkee, called Dough, containing some 600 acres was leased about 70 years since at £100 a year, Irish, for three lives, the last of whom expired in the year 1866...... I shall take the cases of the only tenants of Lord Conyngham who came forward as malcontents at the meeting, five in number. No. 1 -- Thomas McGowan ...rent first fixed at £6...in order to test the value of his premises ...I offered all the tenants ...different sums varying from ten to twenty years’ purchase of the amount rent agreed to. To Thomas McGowan I offered £100, which was twenty times the amount of his yearly rent....he declined this offer... No. 2—Martin Mahony.... No. 3—Mr. William Hartney holds two lodges in Victoria Place, for which he pays the respective rents of £5 and £6 per annum, which houses were at the time more than 18 years built. I made Mr. Hartney an offer for these houses, inasmuch as he did not approach me on the subject, having expressed no discontent at the original rent; and I have reason to believe that his premises are worth fully double the rent he is paying. No.4—Rev. Mr. Breen was in occupation of a house as tenant from year to year... valuation ....was £20-7s-6d per annum. My first letting to Mr. Breen was at £16 yearly over poor rates, and I subsequently reduced the rent to £10.

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No. 5—the only remaining tenant.... who came forward at the meeting, was Mr. Jonas Studdert. He holds the premises called Atlantic Lodge at the yearly rent of £9 over and above the poor rate. I believe the premises to be worth three times the rent he is paying. It the rents of the Kilkee houses, were made in the manner usual in Ireland, namely, at the full, though moderate, letting value, I should not have thought of proposing a contract that the whole rate should be borne by the tenant. But the letting of lodges at Kilkee having been so far below that rate, it was considered that it would turn out mutually advantageous both to the tenant and the landlord, that the whole rate should be borne by the tenant, inasmuch as in estimating the rents contracted for, I made more than a commensurate allowance for the burden which such contract would throw upon the tenant. His Lordship is accused of having imposed this burden of the whole poor rate in violation of the law...but the 12 th and ...Vic cap 104....will show that I, as his Lordship’s agent, acted legally in this matter...... This I may, however, say, that the sums expended by the Marquis of Conyngham during the six years that have elapsed since his Lordship entered into possession of Kilkee, in compensation, donations, buildings and other improvements, have exceeded by £2,000 and upwards the gross receipts from the estate...... I am sir, your obedient servant, Marcus Keane.

1866 5 th February (CJ). Marriage: In Kilkee Roman Catholic Church, on the 31 st ult., Mrs. A Kennedy, daughter of the late Mr. Patt Kennedy, of Greyhound Lodge, to Patrick Houlihan of Lislanihan.

1866 22 nd February (CJ). The relations of land--- Kilkee .... Letter from the Marquis of Conyngham to Marcus Keane.... Slane Castle My Dear Keane,-- As the tenants of Kilkee have, through Mr. Malone, “Secretary Kilkee Tenant Committee”, and through other channels also, expressed so much dissatisfaction at my arrangements respecting that property, I have resolved upon selling the Town of Kilkee. You will be good enough therefore to see that proper steps be taken towards effecting that purpose with as little delay as possible. I sincerely trust that the Tenants of Kilkee will find in their future landlord, one in whom they will place more confidence: although I can conscientiously say that I tried to do all in my power—whilst endeavouring to improve the appearance of Kilkee--- to act with justice and kindness to all parties. Yours very faithfully. Conyngham.

1866 18 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee Races, Fouagh Course. Alteration of dates to Wednesday and Thursday 20 th and 21 st June, 1866. Stewarts: Richard Stacpoole, Esq: Captain Hector Vandeleur: Francis Gore, Esq: Captain John O’Callaghan: George O’Brien, Esq: Captain John Westropp.—

1866 2 nd July (CJ). Phenomena at Kilkee. The phenomena of a full moon at midday and a dense and dark mist, covering land and sea, occurred at Kilkee on Monday last. The Queen of Night was distinctly visible in the sky over the bay, long before her usual time of appearance and if not quite as resplendent as when flinging her radiance over the earth at the accustomed hours, nevertheless wore a lustre

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1866 5 th July (CJ). Birth: At Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, the wife of Patrick Thompson, of Great Charles Street, Dublin, of a son.

1866 27 th August (CJ). Accident at Kilkee. On Thursday last, a heifer the property of Mr. Thomas Sheedy, fell over the Cliff at the east end of Kilkee, near, Burn’s Cove: and since then a two year old bullock, the property of Mr. William Frost, Corbally, both were killed ... This is the fourth or fifth accident of a similar nature that occurred ....within the last two years....

1867 17 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice of advertisement of writ of summons and plaint. Thomas Knox Holmes, James Auton, and Peter Burrows Sharkey, of Abingdon Street, Westminster, In England, Parliamentary Agents. Plaintiffs. The Kilrush and Kilkee Railway Company, having their office at Kilrush, in the county of Clare. Defendants. --- 4th day of January, 1867.

1867 18 th February (CJ). Fenian rising in the county Clare.—it is reported from Kilkee that a rising was immediately to take place in that locality, the main body intending to concentrate at Kilrush, and take the mountains in the direction of Galway.

1867 2 nd May (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee. One or two ladies can be accommodated with Board and Lodgings at this fashionable watering place, from the 1 st of May till 21 st of June, in a private Protestant Family, where there are no children. The use of a piano. Unexceptional references given and required. Terms for each--- £1-10s a week. An invalid would have a quiet home. Address “G. L.”, Post Office, Kilkee.

1867 20 th May (CJ). Births: At Kilkee, on the 15 th instant, the wife of Henry Keane, Esq, of a son, still- born.

At Kilkee, the wife of David Taylor, Esq., of a daughter.

1867 1 st August (CJ). Birth: At Kilkee, the wife of P. Thomson, Esq, of Great Charles Street, Dublin, of a daughter.

1867 8 th August (CJ). Escape from drowning at Kilkee. --- News has reached Ennis of an accident of a very alarming nature which occurred at Kilkee. It appears that Mr. William Bolster, of Tullerboy, and Mr. Greene, of Newport, (Tipp), and his son had been standing on some rocks, when an enormous wave dashed over the rock,

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1867 28 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Landed Estate Court, Ireland --- In the matter of the estate of The Most Honourable Francis Nathanial Marquis Conyngham, owner and petitioner. To be sold,--- in nine lots, the following lands and premises, as particularly specified in the printed rental, for sale in this matter, summary of lots:

Lots Description Statute Net Annual Measure Rents. A R P £ s d 1 Part of Dough 4 -- 2 -- 28 63 12 8 commonly called Kilkee ---- 2 Part of ditto 4 -- 0 -- 11¼ 109 0 0 3 Part of ditto 3 – 3 -- 9¾ 70 0 0 4 Part of ditto 2 -- 2 -- 18½ 88 0 0 5 Part of ditto 2 -- 0 -- 35¼ 68 0 0 6 Part of ditto 4 -- 3 -- 7 ¾ 55 12 0 7 Part of ditto 4 – 0 --- 18 100 10 0 8 Part of ditto 5 -- 2 -- 36 92 17 0 9 Part of ditto 4 – 3 -- 27½ 111 0 0 36 ---3--- 32 £758 -11- 8.

The lands to be sold in this matter, being part of the lands of Dough, now known by the modern name of the town of Kilkee, are held in fee-simple. Kilkee is too well known as one of the most fashionable watering places in Ireland to require ant lengthened description. It is largely frequented in the summer months by families from inland counties, and by tourists from England and Scotland, and it is, in the estimation of many, unrivalled in this county as a watering place. The premises to be sold comprehend the centre and principal part of the town of Kilkee, and the lots have been arranged so as to give some good sites for first class lodges on each lot. Seven of the lots have their frontage upon the strand. Kilkee is distant only eight miles from the thriving town of Kilrush, where are two Banks, and through which is daily traffic up and down to Limerick by steamer to and from Foynes Railway during the summer months, and by steamer along the Shannon to Limerick on alternate days. There is also daily communication to and from Ennis, the county town, by a well-appointed mail car. The present value of the estate is likely to be considerably increased within a few years, by the opening of the Kilrush and Kilkee Railway, now in progress. --- Marcus Keane Esq, the Land Agent of the Estate, Beech Park, Ennis ----

1867 5 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Landed Estate Court, Ireland --- In the matter of the estate of The Most Honourable Francis Nathanial Marquis Conyngham, owner and petitioner. Notice is hereby given that private offers will be received for the sale of Lots

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5, 7, 8, and 9 of the lands and premises of Dough, alias Kilkee --- which said lots were withdrawn from the sale of lands---- offers to be received by Marcus Keane, Esq ----.

1868 6 th February (CJ) . (Advertisement) Final notice to claimants and incumbrances. .... Of the estate of The Most Hon Francis Nathanial Marquis Conyngham, Owner and Petitioner. Take notice that the schedule of incumbrances affecting part of the lands of Dough, otherwise Kilkee, in the Barony of Moyarta--- formerly the estate of the said Most Hon. Francis Nathanial Marquis Conyngham, is lodged with the clerk of records— and any person having any claim not therein inserted --- is required to lodge an objection thereto, stating the particulars of his demand. -----

1868 10 th February (CJ). Death: At Albert Road, Kilkee, John Hourigan, aged 86 years.

1868 17 th February (CJ). Death: On the 13 th inst., at Kilkee, the beloved wife of Mr. Wm. Doherty, merchant, who left a young family to deplore the loss......

1868 14 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Elegant marine residence. No. 2 West Cliff, Kilkee, with the Fashionable furniture and fittings for sale by auction, on Monday, May, 18 th . ---- John Bernal has been favoured with directions by Mrs. Rodgers --- the situation is decidedly the very best, whether for locality, shelter or the many beautiful views in this now more than celebrated watering place. The house (centre of the three new buildings of Mr. Revington’s) was built from approved designs of the best material. Some extensive and expensive additions have since then been made. It is in fine order, Ground Rent, £5. Lease for 999 years. Taxation light......

1868 1 st June (CJ). Death: At Kilkee, J. Drew, Esq.

1868 27 th July (CJ). Committal to Ennis Jail: --- John Hickey was committed from Kilkee Petty Sessions, on Saturday last, to undergo two months’ imprisonment for an assault.

The Royal Irish Constabulary: -- Sub-Constable Gardiner of the Kilkee station has resigned after five years’ faithful and zealous service, to undertake the duties of a civil office, which he has been tendered in England......

1868 13 th August (CJ). Death: On the 28 th inst., at Kilkee.....Elizabeth Caroline, aged nine years and nine months, eldest daughter of the late Frederick W. Kennedy, Esq., of Limerick.

1868 21 st September (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions...... Sea Bathing at Kilkee..... Mr. Delmege, after inviting the attention of the police to the irregularity of some car drivers on the Kilrush Road, said he wished to refer to another matter, on which he would like to have the opinion of the court. His attention had been attracted to the manner in which the

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Strand was arranged for bathing, and the annoyance which had been caused to several parties in consequence. At present a place was set apart in the centre of the Strand for men to bathe, and the spaces at either side were devoted to the use of the female visitors. The arrangement was very objectionable, owing to the proximity which thus arose, and it was particularly observable during the past few mornings, when, on account of the water, the circle was very much narrowed, and all parties were brought a great deal nearer. He had been spoken to by a number of respectable persons, and some ladies actually abstained from bathing, owing to what he stated. What he would suggest was, that the stand be equally divided, the west side to be used entirely by females, and the north by males. He thought that arrangement would satisfy all, and strongly advised it. He also complained of the men bathing from the rocks under Mr. Walsh’s Hotel, and thought they ought to be prohibited from doing so. Head Constable McCarthy said, that whatever might be done with reference to the Strand, he did not think the bathing off the rocks could be well prevented as the men who swam had no other place to bathe. The other Magistrates considered that they could not interfere with the arrangements already made, and that to prohibit men from bathing on the strand off rocks in the vicinity of the town after 7 o’clock, was quite enough. Mr. Delmege said he wished they would require men as well as women to wear bathing dresses, as they did in France, and so let all go into the water together if they pleased. The matter then ended, and the Court adjourned.

1868 2 nd November (CJ). Birth: At Atlantic House, Kilkee, on the 25 th instant, the wife of Jonas Studdert, Esq., of a son.

1868 24 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) Advertisement for Creditors. Pursuant to an order of the High Court of Chancery, made in the matter of the estate of John Burke, and in a cause, John Neiland plaintiff, Patrick Arthur and Patrick O’Connor defendants, the creditors of John Burke, late of Kilkee in the county of Clare, deceased, who died in or about the month of May, 1865, are on or before the 19 th day of January, 1869, to send by post prepaid, to Mr. John Fraser, of 74 Eccles Street, in the City of Dublin, the solicitor of the defendant Patrick Arthur, the surviving executor of the deceased, their Christian and surnames, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims ----.

1869 12 th June (CJ). Kilkee Race Course. A deputation of the Kilkee Race Committee waited on Major McDonnell.... for the purpose of obtaining from him the Foohagh course.....

1869 15 th June (IE). Birth: Sheedy—on the 9 th inst., at Minister Place, Kilkee, the wife of Mr. Thomas Sheedy, P.L.G., of a son.

1869 1 st July (IE). Sir, Having a little time at disposal this opportune season when every pent-up citizen is anxious to enjoy health, I altered my usual plans and located myself in the charming sea bathing town Kilkee, on the west of Clare...... A trip of three hours by rail from Cork brings you to Limerick...... I started by train to

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Foynes, steamer to Kilrush, and Moore’s omnibus to Kilkee, a delightful trip of five hours, which lands you in the Brighton of Ireland......

1869 12 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee Races. Fouagh Steeplechase Course. Stewards: The Marquis Conyngham: Captain Butler: Major MacDonnell: Captain C. O’Callaghan: Francis N.V. Burton, Esq: Richard Stackpoole, Esq: Captain Paterson: Wyndham B. Browne, Esq: Captain C. W. Studdert: Captain Charles Keane: Richard Creagh, Esq: William H. H. Crowe, Esq: Judge: R. J. Hunter, Esq, 17 Adelaide Road, Dublin. Clerk of the Course : Mr. Robert Crawley, Kilkee. Auctioneer : Mr. Richard Pearson, Ennis. Hon. Treasurer : Francis O’Donnell, Esq, Kilkee. Hon. Secretary: Mr. P. D. Behan, Kilkee. -----

1869 12 th July (IE). (Advertisement) Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee. Tourists purposing to visit the delightful scenery of the Western Coast are respectfully informed that this establishment has been fitted up in a style that will insure them all the accommodation and comfort of a city hotel...... Table d’hôte during the season. Hotel omnibus and porter attend the steamers. Cars, one and two horse carriages, saddle ponies and donkeys are provided. Kilkee from Cork is only six hours by train to Patrickswell and Foynes and steamer to Kilrush. Kilkee has high recommendation as a route from Killarney to Connemara....

1869 19 th July (CJ). Kilkee: - Visitors are flocking to this well-known watering place every day. The attendance during the month of June was not as numerous as usual owing to the lateness of the season.

1869 2 nd August (CJ). Moore’s Hotel Kilkee. --- The following are among the recent arrivals:- Rev. P. Devereux, Mrs. and Master Devereux, Major Barely and Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. D. Fitzgerald, Mrs. and Master Fitzgerald, Mr. J. Robinson and party (4), Captain Furnell, Mr. Coffey, Miss Coffey and suite, Captain Taylor, Dr. Frith and Mr. Palmer, Mrs. Strange and suite, Mr and Mrs Muire and suite, Mr. Bradshaw. Departures: -- Dr. and Mrs. Twiss, Dr & Mrs Nadine, for Tipperary: Mr. Reilly, Mr. R and Mrs. Henn, for Paradise: Mr. and Mrs. Hegarty, for Cork: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, for Limerick: Mr, Mrs and the Misses Hanson, for Galway: Mr. and the Misses McKuen, and party (4) for Limerick: Mrs and Master Gelstone, for Limerick: Mr and Master Hollands, for Killarney.

1869 12 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilkee county Clare. --- Auction--. Patrick Browne has been favoured with instructions by Mr. David Molony, to sell by strictly unreserved auction at his residence 22, Queen Street, Kilkee, on Friday, the 20 th August, 1869. ---. No. 1. The commodious business and dwelling house, No. 22 Queen Street, Kilkee— No. 2. The excellent dwelling house, No. 27 Queen Street, Kilkee--. No. 3. A handsome cottage, in Hall Court Lane ---

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No. 4. -- 2½ acres of good bog lands, now under crops--- No. 5. Stock on hands including a large quantity of Jameson whiskey, brandy, &c— No. 6. The household furniture ----.

1869 6 th September (FJ). The following are the latest departures from Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee: -- Major McDonnell and the Hon. Mrs. McDonnell and suite, for New Hall: Dr. Roper and suite, Dublin: Mrs. F. Vesey Fitzgerald and the Master Fitzgerald, Killarney: Captain Gavin and son Limerick:

1869 14 th September (FJ). The Rev. Martin Cleary, P.P., Kilkee, gratefully acknowledges a donation of ten pounds from Colonel C. M. Vandeleur, M.P., towards the erection of the parochial house at Kilkee.....also acknowledges the liberal donation of £10 from W.L.J., an old friend and school-fellow.

1869 16 th September (CJ). The Marquis of Conyngham and suite, and Marcus Keane, Esq., J.P., his agent, have arrived at Kilkee.

1869 20 th September (FJ). Thanks: The Rev. Martin Cleary, P.P., Kilkee, most gratefully acknowledge the liberal donation of £10 from Major McDonnell., V.L., towards the erection of the Parochial House at Kilkee: also £5 from Dr. Hyland, Rutland Square, Dublin.

1869 8 th October (IE). The Marquis Conyngham visited his estates....and at Kilkee the demonstration of public satisfaction took quite a remarkable form, the town being illuminated in celebration of the visit......

1869 1 st November (FJ). The Rev. Mr. Malone.--- A deputation of seven of the most respectable of the parishioners in Kilkee visited yesterday the Rev. S. Malone on occasion of his promotion to the administration of the parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus, and presented the good priest with a purse of sovereigns, together with a breakfast, dinner and desert service of plate.....

1870 1 st January (CA). Workmen’s International Exhibition. We are glad to perceive that several young mechanics in Kilrush and Kilkee, have resolved to compete – or to forward specimens of their handicraft to the “Workmen’s’ International Exhibition” which will be held in July 1870. ----

1870 15 th January (CA). Death: January 10 th at Kilkee, Alice...wife of Major Robert B. Wolseley....

1870 22th January (CA). (Advertisement) Trafalgar House, West End, Kilkee...Auction....instructions from Mrs. O’Reilly, who is going to England...of Household Furniture....

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1870 29 th January (CA). Fatal Accident. .. Between Carrigaholt and Kilkee late of Thursday night, Denis the second son of Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald, Kilkee, fell from a side car which he was driving....eighteen years of age.... It is said that while hurling on Sunday, he accidently got a blow from which he became faint and weak for some time....

1870 19 th March (CA). Death: On the 12 th inst., at his residence, Kilkee...., at an advanced age, James Seward, Esq.

1870 4 th June (CA). Marriage: On the 1 st inst., at St. Mary’s Church, Dublin..... John George Kinder, Esq., son of George Trulock Kinder, Esq., Solicitor, to Isabella, youngest daughter of the late Jonas Studdert, Esq., J.P., Atlantic House, Kilkee.

1870 11 th June (CA). The Parochial House, Kilkee. The Rev. Michael Cleary, P.P., thankfully acknowledges the following subscriptions to aid in paying off the debt of the Parochial House, Kilkee: - The Mayor of Limerick £2: John O’Meara, Esq, Summerset, Birr £2: Messrs. J. Quin and Co., Limerick £2: J. Murphy, Esq., Solicitor, £1: Messrs. Slattery, O’Neill and Co., Limerick, £1: Joseph Kirby, Esq., Bruff, £1: Mortimer O’Brien, Esq., Limerick £1.

1870 25 th June (CA). Death: ...the demise after a protracted illness, of Margaret...wife of John O’Donnell, Esq., P.L.G., Kilkee, in the 55 th year of her age....

1870 8 th July (CA). Death: At Kilkee, on the 29 th ult., in the 67 th year of her age.... Mrs. Thomas Mungovan....sister of the late Rev, Mortimer O’Brien, P.P., Kilkeedy, and the late Rev. William O’Brien, C.C., Killimer....

1870 16 th July (CA). Death: On the 11 th inst., at Moveen, Kilkee... Mr. Laurence Lillis, in the 65th year of his age...

To Be Sold (Advertisement) The House on Summer Hill, Kilkee, lately in the occupation of the representatives of the late Mr. John Burke, of Kilkee..... Apply to: Major MacDonnell, Newhall, Ennis or to Mrs. Ulick Burke, Minister Place, Kilkee. Thomas Kelly, of the Quarry, Kilkee, will show the premises.

Kilkee, to be let, unfurnished the late spacious residence of the Parish Priest, situated in Francis Street, Kilkee....Application..., to Rev. M. Cleary, P.P., and Kilkee.

1870 18 th August (FJ). The Earl and Countess of Dunraven and suite have arrived at Moore’s Hotel,

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Kilkee..... The Most Rev. Dr. Butler, Bishop of Limerick, and the Rev. Dr. O’Shea have left Moore’s Hotel, for Limerick.

1870 27 th August (CA). (Advertisement) ...Instructions from William Johnstone, Esq., J.P., to sell. At West End, Kilkee...the following ...:- No. 1. - Rockmount House, Kilkee....5 large spacious bedrooms..... No. 2. - Rockmount House.....6 bedrooms.... No. 3. - Rockmount Cottage...9 bedrooms....

1870 10 th September (CA). Kilkee Bazaar. The above Bazaar came off last week, and was highly successful ...the following are the principal prizes: 1st Prize: Berkshire Pig, the gift of J. Moore, Esq., Kilkee: won by Rev. P. Hennessy, P.P., Castleconnell. 2nd Prize: Gold Watch, gift of Mrs. Walsh, West End Hotel, Kilkee: won by John Nihill, M.D., Tulla, county Clare. 3rd Prize: Yorkshire Bonnive ....won by ...C.C., Roscrea. 4th Prize: Pat Lamb, gift of Mr. Michael Allender, Kilkee, won by S. Roughan. Esq., Carrigaholt......

1870 17 th September (CA). Death: At his residence, Kilkee...age of 80 years, Mr. Cornelius O’Malley.....—48 years of which he filled the office of Petty Sessions Clerk in Kilkee...

1870 1 st October (CA). (Advertisement) Sale by auction, at No. 2.Merton Square in administration....furniture...

1870 22 nd October (CA). (Advertisement) Donoughboy, Kilkee, auction of household furniture....instructions from Miss Sykes, to sell...

1871 28 th January (CA) To the editor of the Clare Advertiser..... At the recent examination ...at the Royal College of Surgeons....One of the five was Master Thomas William O’Donnell, youngest son of Mr. John O’Donnell, P.L.G., Kilkee. Master O’Donnell is only sixteen years of age....He was prepared in classics by Mr. P. Lynch, Kilkee.....

1871 18 th February (CA). In the Landed Estates Court, Dublin---the estate of James Casey, Esq, which was advertised for sale, was purchased by Francis Coffee Esq., C.E., Retreat, Kilkee, for his nephew the Honourable J.J. Casey, M.L.A., Colony of Victoria, Australia, and son of the late owner of the estate. On the arrival of the news, the tenants on the estate evinced great joy at the intelligence, and asked permission to light a bonfire and illuminate their cottages in honour to himself and their new master....They spent the evening in jovial and friendly harmony, dancing.....

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1871 22 nd April (CA) Death: of P.D. Behan, Esq., Kilkee...was a native of Kilrush....aged 42 years,....,and whose respected father and relatives have left behind them monuments of thrift and enterprise, to enrich this town.

1871 12 th August (CA)...... Letter..... Marquis of Conyngham, as well as his worthy agent Marcus Keane, Esq., who, as an inducement to establish a religious institution in Kilkee, has liberally pointed out a piece of land for the praiseworthy object. The noble donor wisely knowing that the teaching of the good Nuns of the Order of Mercy must especially benefit the female youth of the town.....

1871 19 th August (CA). (Advertisement) Kilkee Annual Strand Sports. Will come off on Monday, the 28 th August Instant. First Race—Steeplechase for £8..... Second Race—For £4 Third Race—a flat race for £2... All horses to be entered on the 25 th August, at O’Donnell’s Establishment, Francis Street.

1871 18 th November (CA). We are glad to announce that a branch of the Sister of Mercy order of this town is now established at Kilkee. The magnificent house of Mr. Fogarty in Merton Square has been taken, and is occupied by the nuns as a temporary convent......

1871 16 th December (CA). Kilkee. The second monthly market for the sale of pigs was held in this town on Tuesday, the 12 th inst. The quantity of pigs offered for sale was far over the demand, prices from 30s to 35s per cwt., and very few changed owners..... The principal buyers were Messrs. Carmody, Walsh, and Reidy, all of Kilrush.....

1872 6th January (CA). Advertisement) Kilkee Pig Market. The Kilkee Markets for the sale of pigs are held on the Second Tuesday in every month.....next market will be held on Tuesday, 9 th January 1872. Mr. Tom Fitzgerald’s Long Car will attend for the season at Kilrush Pier the day previous, to convey Buyers attending this Market, and will return the Kilrush Market Day, or following day, to suit their convenience.

1872 13 th January (CA). Testimonial to John Griffin, Esq., M.D., Kilkee...retiring....caused by failing health, after a period of over 30 years...as Medical Officer of the Kilkee Dispensary....

1872 20 th January (CA). Auction, Donoughboy, Kilkee...instructions from Mrs. McMahon (who is giving up her Dairy) to sell..... 16 First class....Dairy Cows...Jaunting Car....Harness...Milk Cart...Donkey...

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1872 3 rd February (CA). Marriage: ... Mr. Liddane, Carrigaholt, to Mary, second daughter of the late Hugh Hogan, Esq., Postmaster, Kilkee.

1872 13 th April (CA). Good Friday in Kilkee...To the Editor... Sir, The people of this locality were favoured with a sermon on the Passion on the above named memorable day by the Rev. P. Roughan, C.C......

1872 1 st June (CA). The Lord Lieutenant in Kilkee. His Excellency, John Poyntz, Earl Spenser,....and Governor General of Ireland, accompanied by his most amiable consort, Lady Spenser...arrived at Moore’s Hotel on Friday, the 24 th inst... On the arrival of the Vice-regal party at Kilkee which was most brilliantly illuminated, a most enthusiastic reception awaited them, cheers were frequently given... His Excellency and Lady Spenser.....left the hotel to pay his first visit to the newly established Convent of the Sisters of mercy in Kilkee, where the Vice-regal party were received in the most cordial manner by the Rev, Superioress, Mrs Spain, and other Nuns.....

1872 6 th July (CA). Death: Died at St. Louis, America, Nicholas, second son of Mr. Richard Fitzpatrick, of Lisdeen.....

1872 27 th July (CA) . (Advertisement) West End Hotel, Kilkee. John Walsh, proprietor. This old and well known first-class hotel, commands a pleasing view of the charming and picturesque Bay of Kilkee, which is now recognised as the Brighton of Ireland. Families and tourists visiting Kilkee will find at the above hotel very comfortable accommodation, combined with moderate charges, ------In addition to its other and numerous attractions, Kilkee this year possesses the advantage of a Telegraph Station. Omnibuses from the hotel attend daily on arrival and departure of the Steamers which ply to and from Foynes and Limerick, to Kilrush.

1872 10 th August (CA). Death: On Sunday, at his residence, Kilkee.... Charles Tuite, Esq., Medical Student...only son of the late Jeremiah Tuite Esq., M.D......

1872 24 th August (CA) Marriage: At the Catholic Church, Kilkee.... Anne Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. Martin Mahony, Kilkee, to Mr. Patrick Ryan, Ballina...

1872 14 th September (CA). Marriage: At the Protestant Church, Kilkee....the Rev John Tyrrell, Bruff, Co. Limerick, to Mrs. Keane, relict of the late Thomas Keane, Esq., J.P., Ennis...

1872 16 th November (CA). Death: On the 12 th inst., at Donoughboy, near Kilkee....Mary, age of 92... Relict of the late Mr. Thomas Reid and mother of the late Rev. T. Reid, P.P., Killimer...interred in the family vault in Killimer Churchyard.....

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1872 21 st December (CA). (Advertisement) To be let, in the most fashionable part of the Esplanade, Kilkee. ...lodge commanding a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean....Applications ...by the owner Batt Clancy, Kilfeera, Kilkee.... The lodge was usually let at a rent of £20 per annum.

1873 8 th February (CA). Death: On Sunday, 2 nd inst., at Kilkee....in the 80 th year of his age, Jeremiah O’Mahony, Esq., Bruff....

1873 15 th February (CA). Marriage: At the Catholic Church, Kilkee.... Mr. John Browne, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Kilkee, to Bridget, only child of the late James Lillis, Esq., of Tullabrack, and granddaughter to James Lillis, Esq., formerly, of Gower Hall....

1873 22 nd February (CA). Kilkee to the Front. With pleasure we heard of the great enthusiasm manifested at Kilkee on Wednesday night when the Rev. Laurence J. Browne, C.C., received a telegram announcing the finding of the jury in the case of the illustrious Bishop of Clonfert, the Most Rev. Dr. Duggan. Immediately bonfires and tar barrels were lighted in the Market Square and in the Tower overhanging the Rockmount Houses, West End......

1873 1 st March (CA). Death: Feb. 25 th at Kilkee.....Mr. Daniel Sheehan, Royal Irish Constabulary...interred at Kilfearagh......

1873 17 th May (CA). (Advertisement) Kilkee...Auction of Corran House and Lands, adjoining Kilkee Strand, and commanding a splendid view of the Bay...instructions from Mrs. Hodnett to sell.

Marriage: May 15 th , at the Protestant Church, Kilkee...... Jonas Studdert, Esq., Danganelly House, Cooraclare, to Mary, second daughter of the Rev. Mr. Burkitt, Kilkee....

1873 6 th September (CA). (Advertisement) Desmond Villa, Kilkee....Auction ... instructions from H. B. Fitzgerald, Esq., who is going to reside in Dublin....

1873 22 nd November (CA). (Advertisement) Chancery cause of Curtin and Evans...Public Auction of the household furniture and effects of Rockmount Lodges, Kilkee....the property of the late William Johnson, Esq., J.P.

1874 19 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) No. 2 West Cliff, Kilkee...Marine Residence...Auction... This house has only been 17 years built, and has had several very important additions viz., sewerage, drainage, additional bedrooms and out offices since its purchase.... Suitable in every respect for the temporary or permanent residence of a large and

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1874 18 th June (CJ). The visitors’ season in Kilkee has fully set in. All the lodges are got up neatly and comfortably affording all facilities to the health and pure air seekers.

On last Friday Francis O’Donnell, Esq., Kilkee, held an inquest on the body of Patrick Clancy, who was killed on last Wednesday night while going home from Kilrush. The jury, after a little deliberation, returned a verdict---“That Patrick Clancy met his death accidently”.

1874 3 rd August (CJ). The Sisters of Mercy, Kilkee, acknowledge with grateful thanks a choice selection of nice prizes from Lady Francis Conyngham for the Bazaar at Kilkee on the 25 th and 26 th of August.

Death: At Kilkee, on the 31 st July, Miss Mary Anne Paulina Nash, of Askeaton, aged 5 years.

1874 17 th August (CJ). Birth: At Tivoli, Kilkee, on the 13 th instant, the wife of Thomas Butler, Esq., R.M., of a son.

1874 7 th September (CJ). Marriage. Maunsell and Coffee--- On Thursday the 3 rd of Sept., at Kilkee Church, by the Rev. George Burkitt, Vicar of Kilfearagh, Francis W. E. Maunsell, Lieut. 2 nd W. Ind. Regt., eldest son of the late Major F. R. Maunsell, 54 th Regt., to Isabella, eldest daughter of Francis Coffee, Esq., C.E., The Retreat, Kilkee.....

1874 21 st September (CJ). Kilkee Petty Sessions. At the Petty Sessions Court last week, in Kilkee several important cases were disposed of. The magistrates on the bench were B. Cox (Chairman). B. Butler, R.M., J. F. Frost, Randal Borough, and J. D’Estere, Esqrs. Mr. J. Murphy, Limerick and Mr. W. Greene, Newport, Co. Tipperary, charged the head-constable at Kilkee, Mr. Philpott, with assaulting them on the 2 nd inst. The complainants deposed that about 11.30 on that evening the Head- constable ran after and stopping them, demanding to know what they were doing out at that time of night, and accusing them of being out for the purpose of committing a felony. The head-constable had issued cross summons against Messrs. Murphy and Greene, charging them with a breach of the peace. He deposed that a portion of the sea wall had been torn down, and other wanton acts of mischief done in the town, and from information he suspected these gentlemen were the culprits. For several years back they were suspected of coming to Kilkee and creating disturbances. In order to detect them he had six men on the watch, two of them being in plain clothes, and on the night in question, these gentlemen were coming along and shouting, and making a disturbance at that late hour, when he stopped them as it was his duty to keep the peace. Two sub-constables corroborated the evidence of the previous witness. Both cases were dismissed without costs. Mr. Walsh, hotel proprietor, was summoned for keeping his premises open for the sale of drink after ten o’clock. After some evidence had been given the case was withdrawn. Mr. O’Grady, solicitor, Bruff, was charged with using threatening language towards head-

154 constable Philpott, and obstructing him in the exercise of his duty. The head-constable deposed that when he went to Mr. Walsh’s hotel to take the names of those present after hours he was threatened and obstructed by Mr. J. Greene and Mr. O’Grady, who said he had exceeded his duty, and should be kicked out. Mr. O’Grady admitted having used the language attributed to him in the heat of the moment, being indignant at the conduct of the head- constable. The case was dismissed.

1874 26 th November (CJ). Sub-constable Mitchell, who has been stationed at Kilkee, for the last six years, has been promoted by the County Inspector, William Henry, Esq., to the rank and pay of Acting- constable, and is transferred to the Ennis station.

1874 30 th November (CJ). Kilkee Winter Fair. The fair was held yesterday (Thursday), and was attended largely by the buyers of this as well as of the adjoining counties. The supply of stock of every description was large and the demand good......

1875 7 th January (CJ). Kilrush Quarter Sessions...... Martin v. Bourke. This was an action brought by Charles Martin owner of Stella, against Mr. Sean Bourke owner of Red Robin for a disputed prize of Kilrush plate valued at £15., contested by the horses of both at the last Kilkee Races in September......

1875 15 th February (CJ). Marriage: Roche and Hourigan..... Mr. John Roche, Lodge Proprietor, Kilkee, to Anne eldest daughter of the late William Hourigan Esq, Builder, Limerick.

1875 22 nd March (CJ). (Advertisement) No. 2 Clifton Terrace, Kilkee, -- by public auction – This house (formerly the property of Edward Cruise, Esq) stands in the most frequented and fashionable part of Kilkee-----

1875 28 th June (CJ). J. W. Moore, Esq., Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, has invited Colonel Gildersleeve and the members of the American Team to visit the Brighton of the West on the return of the company from their anticipated trip to Connemara.

1875 23 rd August (CJ). Kilkee Convent of Mercy. --- This building is very rapidly approaching completion....and will be fit for habitation in October....

1875 30 th August (CJ). Mr. William Henry O’Sullivan, M.P., at Kilkee...was hailed with great enthusiasm at Kilkee..... Mr. O’Sullivan, amidst deafening cheers, rose and after expressing his thanks.....for the enthusiasm with which his name was received by the people of Kilkee.....

1875 2 nd September (CJ). Death by drowning in Kilkee. A melancholy occurrence took place at Kilkee on Monday last. Mr. H. Bennet, of

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Thomastown House, Bruff, was drowned whilst bathing...... At the inquest held before Mr. Francis O’Donnell, Dr. Griffin gave it as his opinion that had anyone been present who properly understood the subject (artificial respiration) when the body was taken from the water, Mr. Bennet’s life might have been preserved. The jury returned a verdict of “Death from cramps or sudden spasm of the heart”. It is said that at the spot where the sad accident occurred there was not more than three feet of water.

1876 24 th January (CJ). The National Teachers’ Movement. --- The teachers of West Clare Association held their usual quarterly meeting on Saturday last. Mr. Michael J. Devine, Kilkee, occupied the chair: there were also present—Messrs Bermingham, Brew, Maher, Trousdell, Lillis, Henchy, Neylon, Coyne, Sullivan, Best and Miller.....

1876 31 st January (CJ). Coursing at Kilkee--- ...an account of a coursing match at Farrihy, near Kilkee, in the following terms:-.... a day’s coursing, which had been kindly accorded by Richard Stacpoole, Esq., the owner of the soil..... Mr. Moore, of the hotel, officiated as judge: Mr. John Brown, of Kilkee, acted as slipper......

1876 28 th February (CJ). Marriage: Falvey and Sheedy----.... Mr. John Falvey, Corran House, Kilkee to Maria eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Sheedy, P.L.G.

1876 20 th July (CJ). Major Gavin, D.L., family and suite, have arrived at 2 Brighton House, Kilkee, from Kilpeacon Court....

1876 24 th July (CJ). Visitation of the Most Rev. Dr. Ryan, Lord Bishop of Killaloe to Kilkee. --- On Monday, 17 th instant, the Lord Bishop....administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to three hundred and fifty postulants, after subjecting them to a most searching catechetical examination....

1876 28 th August (CJ). Subscription Ball at Kilkee. --- A subscription ball took place in the Assembly Rooms at Kilkee on Thursday night. The following received invitations:- Mrs. Dawson Westropp, Miss Lowe, Miss Eakins, Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Miss Ross Lewin, Miss Barry.....

1876 4 th December (CJ). Eleven Sheep killed by a dog. --- Mr. David Hickie, Victualler, Kilkee, recently bought a number of sheep at £3-10 each..... A few days ago no less than eleven of them were killed by a dog in the field where they were kept. The dog was found in the act and it is said that proceedings have already been taken against the owner by Mr. Hickie with a view of recovering ...for his loss.

Penny Readings in Kilkee a Grand Success. --- Owing to the large attendance at those Readings on Sunday evening—the members of the class (aided and encouraged by their anxious supporters, and patrons) are about to erect a temporary gallery in the spacious Hall. The Rev. L. J. Browne occupied the chair as usual about 7.30 pm. The Rev. gentleman thanked the men of Ennis and Kilrush for their kind patronage: he knew them well, and he

156 hoped when they returned to their respective homes, they would record with delight to their friends, how agreeably they had spent their evening in Kilkee. When on Sunday week the first of these readings were given many did not anticipate they should turn out to be so great a success. The good cause for which they are established must succeed---the cause of Temperance.

1876 18 th December (CJ) . There are some handsome large lodges in course of erection at the West End, Kilkee. They are being built at the expense of Mrs. Ross Lewin----.

1877 20 th September (CJ). Kilkee Strand Races. The Kilkee Strand Races were held on Monday. The stewards were--- Arthur Wyse, John Murphy, S. J. White (Surgeon), starter: George Hall, secretary: Michael Studdert, judge: and John G. Fitzgerald, Esqrs. The weather was beautifully fine......

1877 27 th September (CJ). The Count and Countess O’Beirne and suite are adjourning at Kilkee, accompanied by their chaplain Rev. Father Smith. The Countess is daughter to Baron Hubner, late Austrian Prime Minister.

1877 29 th November (CJ). The fair of Kilkee was held on Monday, and was well supplied with an average quality of stock. Prices were also up..... Pigs of which the show was limited, ranged from £1- 15s to £2 -4s per cent.?

1878 5 th August (CJ). Tourists are every day passing in hundreds through Kilrush on their way to Kilkee. On Saturday evening last there was hardly a sufficiency of cars at the Steam Boat Quay to accommodate the numbers of passengers which arrived by the “ Vandeleur” steamer. ----

1878 19 th August (CJ). A grand concert will be given at the School Rooms, Kilkee, on the evenings of Thursday and Friday, 22 nd and 23 rd August.

1878 23 rd September (CJ). Kilkee Strand Races. The Kilkee strand races came off on Tuesday, the 17 th inst., and notwithstanding the inclement state of the weather, the attendance was very large. The first race came off at 1.30. The following horses competed, the stake being £8.- Mr. D. Slattery’s Fanny (Lynch) Mr. J. Fitzgerald’s Lord Francis (Owner)......

1879 25 th September (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions.... Francis O’Donnell, publican, had one Richard Crowley summoned for the trespass of hens. Fines 1s-6d and costs.

At the suit of the Rev. Mr. Rice, Protestant Curate, Kilkee, two young men named

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John O’Mara and David Landers, said to be students for the Medical Profession, and belonging to Limerick were summoned for abusing, hooting and yelling after the Rev. Gentleman through the streets. A public apology had been given by both parties... a small fine and costs were imposed.

1879 30 th October (KH). Kilkee Letter.... I was gratified to learn that on the return home of Mr. P.C. Hickey to the residence of his father, Cornelius Hickey at Moveen on Friday last, after having successfully passed the recent University examination in Medicine &c., and obtained the M.D. Several bonfires blazed on Moveen Hill.....

1879 20 th November (KH). The “Middlemen” of Kilkee. No Reduction (from our correspondent). At the reading room the other night, it was proposed by Mr. T. J. Lynch, and seconded by Mr. John Browne--- That considering the bad summer experienced in Kilkee, and as the poor people have no other means through the winter but what they earn in summer from the visitors, we call on the middle landlord men of Kilkee to give the poor people a reduction in their bog rents. Immediately after the proposition was read, several demi-landlords stood up, simultaneously to protest against such a thing. In the middle of the uproar Mr. Michael Morony said, -- We will give a reduction if we get it ourselves. All then became quiet and Mr. Browne said—Now you have the bog for the past 15 years at £3 per acre, and you get from the poor people £6 per acre payable in advance, what then do you want a reduction for you, that never lose anything by the bog, but get your £3 in advance, clear profit, from poor people that have scarcely the means of sustenance (hear, hear from 2 or 3 that had no bog). If you left them the £3 until or before they would take the crops off the land they might make six of it during the time i.e. from November to November, or left to pay for the crops they will sow this year. I myself have an acre and a half, and as the year is bad I will give it to my tenants at the same price I have from the Marquis of Conyngham (cheers). Mr. Michael Morony proposed as an amendment-- That we give no reduction whatsoever, we have the money now in our pockets, and they need not take the bog if they are not able this year. The amendment was seconded by John O’Donnell. The amendment was then put and there voted for it, Michael Morony, John O’Donnell, William Doherty, John Roach, Frank Keane, Daniel Gorman and William Hartney. For the proposition, John Browne, T.J. Lynch and Thomas McGuire. The amendment was therefore carried. Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald declined to vote.

1879 27 th November (KH). The “Middlemen” of Kilkee.... To the Editor of the Kilrush Herald... Sir, in the spirit of fair play, permit me a few lines ....to give an emphatic contradiction to the letter of your Kilkee Correspondent of the 20 th inst., headed “Middlemen in Kilkee”. I deny most emphatically that any such meeting has been held, furthermore I deny the statement that I charge £6 per acre for Bog and that I had the money in my pocket...... Michael Morony.

[Though we cheerfully insert Mr. Morony’s letter, we are inclined to believe that there must be a mistake on his part, for we cannot suppose that our clever correspondent would furnish us with a report not in accordance with facts...... KH]

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1879 12 th December (KH). Kilkee Newsletter.... There is no limit to the vindictiveness or low-bred principles of some persons. This was forcibly impressed on me on Wednesday, when I found Constable Mahony with his brother-in-arms, Bible-reader, Mitchell going about this town exhibiting a summons brought by the Kilrush Police against a respectable young man. I am sure such a proceeding had not the approval of their Inspector—Mr. Gilmore, who I am certain, would be far from leading himself to such conduct. They were not ever the men who served the document, and I must regard that in such an unheard of transaction Mahony and Mitchell added another laurel to their fame for out-stepping their proper duties—a questionable fame for which this pair of “Royals” are remarkable and it is time the author .... Should make a change in this town. Kilkee is truly a Catholic town. Yet strange to say that Mahony, Mitchel and a majority of the Subs., are of a religious belief at variance with that of the inhabitants. This accounts for the favouritism, and partiality of the “blockheads” in charge of this station...

Kilkee Intelligence. The attendance at the Kilkee Schools during the past three months has been very large. The students for science and art, as well as those preparing for the Intermediate Education are making great progress in their studies, and there is no doubt but the Kilkee School, under the able management of Mr. and Mrs. Devine, will bear off their share of the laurels at the forthcoming examinations.

Three missing fishing boats on Monday morning when a thick fog set in gave rise to much anxiety among the folks here. From an early hour the Brass Band played on George’s Head by means of which, and continual tolling of the Chapel Bell, together with frequent gunshots by Master Studdert, the unfortunate fishermen were able to make for the land, which they eventually reached about noon to the joy of all parties.

I regret not being in a position to pronounce on the purity of our pump water, and there is no likelihood, I fear, of my being able to do so for some time yet...

Mr. Thomas Walsh, Summon Server, Kilkee, has been appointed Civil Bill Officer for this town and district.

1879 18 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... James Mescall...25 Francis Street, Kilkee.....sureties John McCarthy and Michael Sweeney farmers, both of Tarmon...

1880 1 st January (KH). Our Kilkee Letter....St. Stephen’s Day in Kilkee. It is perhaps within the memory of many of your readers how much we differ from our forefathers in our mode of keeping this festive day. And to an advocate of modern civilization the state of things observable here on last Friday must be truly gratifying. Instead of the wielding of shillelaghs, and the yells of the leaders of faction fighting in many instances, not less terrific than Indian war whoops, the greatest order prevailed, not even the shout of a periodical drunken case was heard, nothing to break the dull monotony save the “three cheers for, &c.” heard now again from the recipients of a few halfpence, a comparatively small number of the poorer children, who as “wren boys”, still cling to the old but demoralizing custom of going from door to door for money......

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1880 22 nd January (KH). Death: At Moveen, near, Kilkee, on the 15 th inst., Mr. Patrick Mahony, brother-in- law, to Mr. Michael O’Brien, family grocer, Kilkee, at the age of 58 years....

1880 29 th January (KH). Mr. Michael Sheedy, Norwalk, Connecticut, is on a visit to his much respected brother, Mr. Thomas Sheedy, P.L.G., Sandpark House, Kilkee.

1880 12 th February (KH). Our Kilkee Letter. The Sanitary Works were a great boon to the poor, never did assistance arrive at a more appropriate time, there are 200 men employed daily, some of them walk a distance of four miles to the work. Altogether there are 80 men employed outside the area of charge, and I hope when the question of extention comes before the Board, that every guardian who has a spark of humanity installed in his heart will vote for the extention and not have the poor people unemployed.

1880 26 th February (KH). Penny Readings in Kilkee. A more successful entertainment than that which took place at the Assembly Rooms of the West End Hotel, last night, has not been held for years, and thanks to the energies and ability of the promoters, viz. Michael Studdert, Esq., John Griffin, Esq., M.D. - Mitchell Esq, of the Geological Society, Thomas Sheedy, Esq., P.L.G., &c., and the accompanied ladies who sustained their parts with remarkable cleverness and taste....

1880 4 th March (KH) The Representation of Kilkee.....To the Editor of the Kilrush Herald. Sir..... “That we ask our countrymen throughout Ireland not to elect either as member of Town Council, or Poor Law Union, any person who does not adopt the Home Rule Programme”. I therefore, I hope that the ratepayers of Kilkee will have this resolution in their mind’s eye, and not return a man who professes Liberal Conservative, or anything to suit the occasion.... Neither Mr. Coffey nor Mr. O’Donnell troubled themselves about getting seed potatoes for the poor! Mr. Coffey also recently opposed a road to the Kilfearagh ratepayers...... A Home Ruler....

1881 10 th January (CJ). .. Appointed and who are in office to serve Processes within the county of Clare: - John Culligan, Kilkee: Thomas Walsh, Kilkee.

1881 12 th February (CA). To the Editor, Lislanihan, Kilkee, 10 th February, 1881. ...Having seen in the columns of a late issue of your paper a notice calling on the subscribers to the Kilrush Branch of the Land League to send in the amount of their subscriptions, so that the accounts of the branch should be wound up, and thus enable the committee of that most laudable project to publish a correct list of the subscribers---would it not be well that the Kilkee Branch, which appears almost defunct to act likewise?...... A Lislanihan Farmer...

1881 23 rd April (CA). Death: April 20 th , at Kilkee, Kate, the dearly beloved wife of the late P.D. Behan, Esq,

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1881 9 th June (CJ). Kilrush Union. Kilkee Dispensary District. Medical Officer Wanted. ... Applications accompanied by testimonials, diplomas, &c will be received...

1881 27 th June (CJ). Kilkee Intelligence. On Sunday last a great assemblage of the Kilkee people, headed by the Kilkee Temperance Band, proceeded to Kilcrona, the western residence of Colonel McDonnell, and presented that gentleman with an address. The day was beautifully fine, and the gallant gentleman treated the Kilkee Contingent in the most hospitable manner. The following is a copy of the address: ---..... We, the people of the Kilkee Dispensary District, sincerely beg to tender our most heartfelt and everlasting gratitude to you for the liberal, unprejudiced and independent attitude taken by you in the election of a medical officer......

1881 11 th July (CJ). Kilrush Intelligence... Five cases of fever were reported from Kilkee namely—two Crowleys and three Laceys . ... The master explained to the Board as follows: About half-past six on Thursday evening he received a telegram from Dr. Hickey, stating that the Laceys were in fever, and residing at a place known as Geraldine Place, and to have them removed. He sent the car on Friday morning, and about twelve o’clock on Friday he received a second telegram from Relieving Officer Honan, stating that two other cases were in the same place, so then he had to send the car a second time to have them removed. Geraldine Place was reported by Dr. Hickey to be in a very filthy state owing to a number of pig-styes near it......

1881 25 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) In the matter of John Foster Rowan...Kilkee....Medical Doctor, Deceased. ...amongst other bequests therein mentioned bequeathed £100 to the Reverend Mother..... Convent of Mercy, Kilkee....£150...to the Parish Priest of Kilkee, to be distributed in the following manner... £100 on the repairing of the present Roman Catholic Chapel...... £50....in purchasing bedding, covering and clothes for the poor of Kilkee......

The new lifeboat at the Kilkee coastguard station was launched for the first time on Friday last, and made a most satisfactory trial trip.

There was general rejoicing in Kilkee on the news of Dr. Hickey being elected medical officer of the district. The local bands paraded the town and tar barrels were lighted in honour of the event.

1881 11 th August (CJ). A correspondent writing from Kilkee says that the principal characteristic of the season in that watering place is the unusually large number of tenant farmers who are staying there for the month of August.

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Obituary. ...record of Mr. Daniel Gorman’s demise at his residence, Kilkee....

1881 10 th September (CA). A Kilkee Man in Mexico. Dear Sir, I would indeed be a dull observer if in my travels, which have now occupied nearly four years and a half, I did not note many interesting items...... I have visited the continent of Australia, New Zealand, California and Mexico...... Trusting you will in return favour me with a description of events which take place from time to time in tour sphere...... Francis R. Coffee.....

1881 19 th September (CJ). Kilkee Drainage. Mr. Reeves said he had been in Kilkee, during the week and there was a drain in front of Moore’s Hotel in a very filthy state. An order was made to have the engineer report on it.....

1881 22 nd October (CA). Address and Testimonial to the Rev. James Daly, late C.C., Kilkee... The following resolutions were unanimously adopted: 1—That Francis Coffee Esq, C.E., act as Chairman. 2---That Stephen Collins Esq, P.L.G., act as Treasurer. 3—That P.C. Hickey Esq, M.D., act as Hon Sec..... Subscription list... Mr. Francis Coffee C.E. £2-2-0 Mrs. Coffee £1-1-0 Miss Coffee £1-1-0 Dr. Hickey £2-2-0 Mr. John Walsh, Hotel £2-2-0 Mr. Thomas S. Brew, J.P. £2-2-0 Mr. M.S. Brew, Ballyerra House, Kilrush £2-2-0 Mr. Matt Kelly, J.P., Doolough Lodge £1-0-0 Mr. S. Collins, P.L.G. £1-0-0 Mr. John Woods £1-0-0 Mrs. Shannon £1-0-0 Mr John Waters £0-10-0 Mr. Patrick Clune £0-10-0 Mr. John McGrath, Banmore £0-10-0 Mr. Thomas Tubridy, Moyasta £0-10-0 The subscriptions will close of the 1 st Nov.....

1881 26 th November (CA). (Advertisement) Kilkee Proclaimed. And great selection....of boots and shoes at Mr. Nolan’s on lowest terms.

1881 3 rd December (CA). Death of the Rev. Martin Cleary, P.P., Kilkee.... his energies in the cause of religion have been great---to wit, the lovely and picturesque convent (built be Messrs Ford and Sons of Kilrush) raised by the lamented deceased for generations yet unborn to receive a first-class education from the good nuns.....

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1882 28 th January (CA). (Advertisement) To be sold the interest in the House and farm of land (with bog) Situate at Kilfeara, within one mile of Kilkee, now in the possession of Sarah Crowe, who is about to immigrate to America, to join her family......

Back to the Old Bog Road. His friends will be pleased to learn that Francis R. Coffee, Esq., C.E., is home on a short visit to his father, Francis Coffee, Esq., C.E., The Retreat, Kilkee. We took occasion some time ago to advert to a singularly clever and instructive letter written to us by this gifted and talented young gentleman from....in Mexico.

1882 11 th March (CA). To the Editor of the Clare Advertiser...... In common with the people of this heavily-taxed Electoral Division I claim to know why there was such sad blundering---I had nearly written plundering---about the mismanaged sewage or drainage works of Kilkee?..... Memorial to the Local Government Board of Ireland. Gentlemen—We, the undersigned inhabitants and ratepayers of the heavy and over-taxed- town of Kilkee, do appeal to your honourable Board to protect us against the imposition about to be practiced on us by the majority of the Board of Guardians of this Union, contrary to our wishes, and which if carried into effect will ultimately result in damaging our interests...... We remain... Charles Fitzgerald, Captain R.N. C.B... Mathew Lord Eaton, M.A., Clerk, Incumbent, Kilkee Thomas Pilkington, J.P. Thomas Fitzgerald Randal Borough, J.P. David Hickie Thomas Sheedy, P.L.G. Joseph Corry Stephen Collins, P.L.G. John Browne John Falvey, P.L.G. Timothy Nolan Francis O’Donnell William E, Hartney John H, Hall Francis Keane John Molony, jnr. Henry Sampey James O’Donnell Thomas Cusack Michael McNamara John Marrinan Thomas Nolan James Woods Michael Morony Batt Hennessy

1882 13 th May (CA) (Advertisement) The Rev. Wm. Sorsby, will conduct Public Worship, in the Long Room, Kilkee, during the summer months, On Sabbaths, at 4 o’clock.

1882 1 st July (CA) Death:...the relict of one of the most esteemed farmers in West Clare the widow of the late Mr. Maurice Comyn of Tarmon Kilkee.... at the residence of her daughter Mrs. John Clancy, Henry Street..... On last night in his father’s residence, Henry Street, Maurice Joseph, the infant son of Mr. John Clancy, builder, at the age of two months and four days. The happy infant will be interred today alongside his grandmother, Mrs. Comyn, at Kilfearagh. ....

1882 22 nd July (CA). Death: At Kilkee, on Monday last, of apoplexy, Mr David Lawson.....

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1882 5 th August (CA). Death: At Kilkee on the 5 th August, Mary....wife of John Griffin, Esq., M.D., aged 72, and a few hours previously her sister, Miss Elina Martin..... Both daughters of the late Rev. James Martin, incumbent of Kilmurray, Clonderlaw.....

1882 23 rd September (CA). (Advertisement) Excise Licence...... Henry Sampey ...Francis Street, Kilkee...sureties Thomas Pilkington Esq, Waterpark, Ennis and Francis B. Keane, Esq, Bindon Street, Ennis....

1882 16 th December (CA). (Advertisement) Excise Licence...... John Breen....Queen Street....sureties Anthony Breen and John McMahon, farmers, both of Glascloon...

.... John Moloney.... Albert Road...sureties John Houlihan, Albert Road, shopkeeper and John Moloney, of Minister Place, Kilkee, Land Surveyor....

1883 10 th February (CA). An Exemplary Marriage. Married, on the evening of the 31 st January, at the R. C. Church, Kilkee.....Mr. John Mescall, Shopkeeper, Francis Street, Kilkee, to Margaret, second daughter of Mr. Patrick Scanlan, Kilfeara.

1883 9 th June (CA). A Fatal Plunge. A very melancholy and fatal occurrence happened at Kilkee on Sunday. A gentleman, named Pearson and his daughter had made their trip to Ireland seeking healthful invigoration from the ozone of the Atlantic.....walked in the vicinity of the amphitheatre—convenient to the puffing hole. The young lady...... felt an irresistible attraction to precipitate herself into the yawing chasm seething several fathoms beneath her feet....

1883 16 th June (CA) (Advertisement) Evangelical Alliance. A Lecture on “The Tabernacle of Israel” Will be delivered in the Long Room, Kilkee...by the Rev. D. Mullan, A.B. The lecture will be illustrated by large Coloured Diagrams.....

1883 7 th July (CA). (Advertisement) Sacred Heart Convent of Mercy, Kilkee...The Annual Charity Sermon, to assist in paying off the Debt on Convent, Chapel and Schools, will be ....in the Parish Church....on Sunday, 15 th July, 1883...by the Rev J. Tuohy, C.C., Inagh...

1883 14 th July (CA). To the Editor...... Presbytery, Kilkee... Dear Sir, We are to have a Public Meeting in the Court House.... The object of the meeting is to establish the claims of Kilkee to a Fishing Harbour, to consider the completion of the Kilkee and Kilrush Railway---and to try and establish a permanent communication between Kilrush and Limerick via Foynes...... M. Quinlivan, P.P.

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1883 28 th July (CA). (Advertisement) Auction....instructions from G. Hartney, Esq, to sell the interest in the dwelling house, situate at Marine Parade, Kilkee...... 9 th August...

On the same day a valuable house situate in Francis Street, opposite to Miss Mary O’Donnell, will be disposed of at same time....

1883 11 th August (CA). Mr. Davitt in Kilkee. On Sunday last a large number of people accompanied by the Kilrush Brass Band left the town for Kilkee, and assembled at Walshe’s Hotel, where Mr. Michael Davitt had been staying for some days. After repeated calls Mr. Davitt appeared, and was greeted with cheering. He said he had considered coming there that Kilkee was a very quiet place and that into it would never enter the noise of the political world, and that nothing would be heard in the locality of his advent there. However, he saw in that assemblage an outcome of that spirit which distinguished Clare in the land movement.....

Kilkee Strand Races. (Advertisement) To come off on Thursday, 23 rd August, 1883.....

Take Notice..... That the Townlands of...... Kilmore, Knock, and Tonavoher, are strictly preserved.... Francis Wm. Hickman.

1883 29 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) Notice of application for an excise license. – I, Mary Fitzpatrick of Chapel Street in the town of Kilkee --- and the house that I desire to be licensed is situate at Chapel Street, in the town of Kilkee, parish of Kilfearagh ---- and I propose as my sureties John Fitzpatrick of Lislanihan , farmer and George Fitzpatrick of Kilkee, shopkeeper, both in the county of Clare,---

1884 26 th January (CA). Birth: January 24 th 1884 – at 1 Merton Square, Kilkee, the wife of Michael Studdert Esq, of a son.

1884 9 th February (CA). (Advertisement) Kilkee Fairs and Markets. Notice is hereby given ...that a special licence has been granted by His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant to hold a Pig Fair in Kilkee, on Tuesday 12 th February, 1884....

1884 8 th March (CA). (Advertisement) Kilkee ...To be sold. Furnished or unfurnished the comfortable lodge No.4, Mount Charles Terrace....

1884 21 st June (CA) (Advertisement) Auction.... House Property in Kilkee. Henry Sampey Esq., who is retiring from business and the management of his well-known and popular hotel in Francis Street, Kilkee....

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Auction.... instructed by Mr. Michael Morony to sell.... one or two of his newly built houses in this town erected in the Esplanade in the most fashionable part of the Strand Line.....

1884 29 th November (CA). Marriage: ... Michael J. O’Doherty M.D., Kilkee, eldest son of G. O’Doherty, Esq., Kilkee, to Debbie eldest daughter of the late Patrick Wallace M.D., Maryville, Charleville, Co. Cork....

1884 13 th December (CA). Death: Poor Andy Collins the well-known character breathed his last in Kilkee on Sunday. Courteous civil and quaint, poor Andy won many friends during his long life....interred Kilfeara....

1885 2 nd May (CA). (Advertisement) Sale of two Marine Lodges at Albert Place, West End, Kilkee.... They have a well sheltered frontage of 120 feet to Albert Place and extend from front to rere 200 feet......

1885 13 th June (CA). (Advertisement) To be sold, the leasehold and tenancy interest of upwards of 52 Irish Acres. ....Proposals....to Michael Studdert, 1, Merton Square, Kilkee....

1885 23 rd November (CA). Death: Nov. 22 nd , at his residence West End Hotel, Kilkee....John Walsh Esq., proprietor West End Hotel.....

1886 25 th January (CJ). Irish National League...... Kilkee. Rev. Father Quinlivan, P.P., in the chair...... The Rev. President read the half-yearly balance sheet, which showed that since September 18, seventy-five members joined the branch, contributing £6-15s-6d to the funds. The disbursements amounted to £5-1s-10d, leaving sum of £1-13s-8d to be carried forward to the next year’s account.

1886 15 th March (CJ). West Clare Intelligence. A hayrick, the property of Mr. Francis Greene, of Farrihy, in this parish, was maliciously burned last night......

1886 5 th April (CJ). Kilkee... Petty Sessions...... Miss Mary Anne Kelleher was charged by Sergeant Mitchell with having on her licensed premises on Sunday, the 28 th March, three persons named James Nagle, Patrick McMahon and Michael Marrinan, all of Kilkee, and with having unlawfully supplied them with drink....she was fined 30s and costs.....Nagle 1s, McMahon 2s, and Marrinan, 2s.

The Recent Storm. The storm which raged here on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with great fury might be said to have continued till last night. Much damage in the village and districts near the coast is the result. A great deal of slates were blown away and many thatched houses

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1886 10 th June (CJ). Death: Creagh--- June 3 rd , at Naboklish, Kilkee, Ellen M? eldest daughter of the late Giles Vandeleur Creagh, of Carabane, county Clare.

1886 14 th June (CJ). Sudden death of Dr. Griffin, M.D., J.P., Kilkee....

1886 16 th August (CJ). In Kilkee on Tuesday night a number of gates were unhinged, coping stones tumbled down , seats cast over walls, knockers wrenched off, and other pranks played by the jolly and jubilant lads who were concerned......

Kilkee Fair--- A jumping competition. In connection with the horse fair held at Kilkee on Friday, a horse jumping competition was held for a valuable cup...... cup was won by Mr. Gavin’s, Killadysart horse, and the second prize by Mr. Robinson’s, Kilkee horse. There was a large attendance of spectators.

1886 11 th October (CJ). Kilkee. Within the week there have been numerous cases of throwing-down of ricks and cocks of hay by night on the townland of Farrihy. An inoffensive and decent man named Simon Mahony, the Bealaha blacksmith, had his forge entered and his utensils, including large bellows, taken away.

The annual October Fair at Kilkee was well supplied with all kinds of stock....There were numerous buyers present from Limerick, Cork and Tipperary...

1887 3 rd January (CJ). Kilkee Steeplechases. An enjoyable day’s sport came off on Thursday, the 30 th last, on the Kilkee strand.... committee consisting of the young men of the locality headed by Dr. Hickey and Mr. D. Sheedy... About sixty policemen were drafted into the town....but in no single instance was their service required. First Race, £3-10s. Mr. J. Coffee’s Bay-mare (1) Rev. F. Garry’s Gray-mare Mr. M. Murphy’s Hang-me-down...Mr. J. Chamber’s.....Mr. J. Kelly’s....Mr. Robertson’s....

1887 10 th February (CJ). At Kilkee Petty Sessions a farmer and shopkeeper named McInerney, of Doonbeg,

167 was committed for trial on a charge of having attacked a bailiff named Walsh at Doonbeg, while seizing pigs belonging to the defendant, and rescued the pigs from him.

1887 29 th August (CJ). Kilkee Male and Female Schools, --- At the late examination in Ennis, Mr. M. J. Devine was promoted to the first division of first class. Miss M.J. Devine was promoted to the first division of first class. Miss Bridget Griffin was promoted to the first division of first class.

Death: Ross-Lewin ---August 25 th , at Kilkee, the Rev. Henry Hastings Ross-Lewin...of the Vicarage Benfieldside, county Durham...eldest son of the late Rev George Ross-Lewin of Thorneyburn and of Ross-Hill, Co. Clare.

1887 12 th September (CJ). An old woman who resided alone and kept bathing boxes at the West End, Kilkee, was found dead in her house on Wednesday, at Marine Parade.... Margaret Clune deposed that she lived next door to the deceased.....verdict... she died from disease of the heart.....

1887 22 nd September (CJ). Kilkee Car Drivers defying the National League. A good deal of excitement prevails in the town of Kilkee in consequence of the combined action of the carmen of that town, the majority of whom in a meeting decided to drive the policemen in future to and from evictions in spite of the orders of the National League and the surrounding branches. Accordingly on Tuesday all the policemen were driven home to their respective stations from Kilkee by the car-drivers. After the Moveen eviction on Wednesday, in Kilrush the outside police were refused either cars or lodgings.

1887 12 th December (CJ). The pump at the Esplanade, Kilkee, is just completed. The erection cost a goodly sum, and the town alone has to pay for the construction as it is not charged on the electoral division. There are a great deal of outstanding rates due on the Kilkee electoral division and it is said the townspeople will refuse to pay the next new rate unless compelled legally until the outstanding rates are collected.

1888 26 th January (CJ). Renewal of Disturbstances at Kilrush and Kilkee. Yesterday morning notices were issued round Kilkee calling a meeting to re-establish branches of the League in the district, and also to illuminate and demonstrate despite the interference of the police....In the evening bonfires and tar barrels were lighted on the surrounding hills.....

1888 2 nd February (CJ) . (Advertisement) Kilkee, important auction sale of superior household furniture, And other valuable appointments. P. Browne has been favoured with instructions from the Rev. Mr. Eaton to sell by auction at Mount Charles Terrace, Kilkee, on Tuesday, 7th , 1888, at one o’clock.-----.

1888 9 th February (CJ). At the Kilkee Petty Sessions...summonses ...against John Casey and John Scanlan for participating in the disturbances arising out of the recent demonstration and illumination of

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1888 19 th April (CJ) . (Advertisement) No. 2 West End Kilkee, next door to Walsh’s Hotel. Important and extensive sale ----by order of the representatives of the late Henry Keane, Esq, J.P.

1888 26 th April (CJ). A coat belonging to one of the young Sheehan’s, who were drowned some time ago off Kilkee, has been washed ashore. The families of those poor people will in a short time be badly off, as they have been since the sad occurrence been deterred from going to sea.

Fatal Occurrence: Dr. Sexton, Coroner for West Clare, on Monday held an inquest at Kilkee on the body of a boy named O’Neill, of that town, who was struck with a stone on the head on Saturday by another boy named Healy.....was arrested and lodged in Kilrush Bridewell.

Wreck at Kilkee.--- Great excitement prevailed here on Monday on finding that a schooner, the Guiling Star , bound from Liverpool to Iceland, with a cargo of salt, had been driven aground on the Duggerna Reef ....The coastguards ...brought the crew ashore in safety.

1888 28 th June (CJ). Another fire in Kilkee. --- Another fire broke out at Kilkee on Friday night when a detached house in Queen Street, the property of Mr. John Fitzgerald, was destroyed... It began about 9.30, and Mr. Fitzgerald had in a short time a number of willing friends at his disposal who cut away the roof, and as much of the property as the flames would allow them to leave hands upon.....

1888 23 rd July (CJ). As Thomas Brann, owner of some of the bathing machines on the Strand Line at Kilkee was clearing away his boxes the other morning he found the cash box which had been, during the night, stolen with a sum of money from Mrs. O’Reilly’s establishment. The thieves who perpetrated the daring robbery seem not to have been, after all, experts at the business, or else must have been surprised at their nefarious work, as they overlooked a considerable portion of their plunder, and left a sum of no less than £49 rolled up in an envelope in the box. Brann immediately returned the box and money to Mrs. O’Reilly.

1888 13 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Court of Bankruptcy, in the matter of Stephen Collins, of Kilkee --- Shopkeeper and Farmer, a Bankrupt, to be sold by public auction at the Courthouse Kilrush ---all the estate and interest of the bankrupt – part of the lands of Furoor Lower ----. 2½ statute miles from Kilkee, on the road leading from Kilkee to Carrigaholt ----.

1888 30 th August (CJ). On Friday last twenty-five head of cattle, exclusive of some 15 to 20 sheep, were seized on the lands of Newtown West, Kilkee, belonging to Mr. Francis Brew, at the suit of Miss Bridget Brew, Kilrush, under a Fi Fa by Joseph Garry, Kilrush, by virtue of a special licence from the sub sheriff.

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1888 10 th September (CJ). Sudden death at Kilkee, -- ... a girl named Ellen McDonnell.....deceased had, it transpired, been fifteen years in America, and was not long home. She was about 30 years of age...... died from disease of the heart....

1888 13 th September (CJ). Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Saxe Meiningen, in Kilkee.--- The residents of Kilkee were in a state of excitement not often equalled in the locality....staying in Moore’s Hotel.....Coastguards.....had a flag staff rigged up on the lawn in front of the hotel......

1888 5 th November (CJ). State of Kilkee. --- Mr. Peter Collins, of the Art Studio, Kilkee, writes to Mr. John Hill, County Surveyor, making a strong complaint of the state of the streets and footpaths of the town, which should receive immediate attention. He proceeds to say that Albert Road is witho ut a footpath on either side. The Post Office is in this street; therefore it is more used by visitors than any other street in the town. It is a national disgrace to see tourists of all nationalities passing at the Post Office. On the part of my fellow ratepayers I would most urgently ask you to put an end to this shameful state of things.

1888 26 th November (CJ). Kilkee Speculation. ---Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee has been purchased by Colonel Oaks, an English gentleman. The terms were £1,000 in cash, and £300 a year to the proprietors....

At Kilkee Petty Sessions.... Margaret Roughan was charged by Constable Ryan with having her licensed premises open for the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sunday18th inst. Two young men were found on the premises. This was her third offence within twelve months. She had previously been fined 16s and £2. She was now fined £3 and costs, and the two young men 6s each and costs.

1888 27 th December (CJ). Marriage: John Kelly, Esq, Kilmorane, Ennis, to Nora, daughter of Thomas Blackhall, Esq., Kildimo, Kilkee.

1888 31 st December (CJ). Outrage in West Clare. --- On Thursday night a large quantity of hay in ricks, the property of Mr. Simon Kett, of Farrihy, near Doonbeg, was burned within a few hundred yards of his residence. For some time past a bad feeling has prevailed towards Mr. Kett for retaining an evicted farm at Corbally, formerly in the occupation of Patrick Corbett.....

1889 4 th May (KH). (Advertisement) .... Important to Merchants and Traders of Kilrush, Kilkee and adjacent Districts, there is now plying between Kilrush & Limerick, and back, weekly the fast packet boat, Hopewell. ---- Moderate charges Patrick Shannon, Captain and owner.

1889 25 th May (KH). (Advertisement) .. Court of Bankruptcy in Ireland. In the matter of John Brown, of Queen Street, Kilkee...Grocer, Spirit Dealer, and Hotel Keeper, a Bankrupt. To be sold..... Lot 1 the |Dwelling House, Shop and Premises, situate in Queen Street... Lot 2 That portion of Bog at Dough.... containing four and a half acres....

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1889 1 st June (KH). Moore’s Hotel. A great many visitors have arrived at Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee this week. The hotel has been vastly improved recently under the able supervision of Mr. J. M. Wilson, Managing Director.

1889 3 rd August (KH). (Advertisement) .... Notice to Creditors...in the goods of Michael Lucas, of Kilkee... Lodge Owner...who died on the 14 th day of February 18889...to furnish all claims to....Solicitor for the Revd. Michael Quinlivan, of Kilkee...Sole Executor....

Charitable Bequests: Michael Lucas.... Bequeathed £50 for the repairs of the Roman Catholic Church of Kilkee, said £50 to be given to the Parish priest of Kilkee, and also another sum of £50 for Masses for his soul said £50 to be given to the Rev. Michael Quinlivan, who was then, and is now, Parish Priest of Kilkee. Also a sum of £4 for High Mass to be said when testator was in danger of death, and another sum of £4 for High Mass to be said after testator’s death and a sum of £1 to the priest who accompanies his funeral to the grave. The said testator by his will bequeathed 320 to the Rev. Mother, Kilkee, and a sum of 31 for Masses for the repose of the souls of Patt Morony, Patt Fennell, and Sam Taylor......

1889 17 th August (KH). South Clare Railway...a meeting at Kilkee... Today an influential public meeting was held in the Courthouse Kilkee, in support of the scheme of railway passed by the Clare Grand Jury at the last assizes, for the extention of the West Clare railway from Miltown-Malbay to Kilrush and Kilkee...

1889 31 st August (KH). (Advertisement) Provincial Bank of Ireland, Limited. A Sub-Branch of this Bank was opened at Kilkee, on Tuesday 20 th August. The Kilrush manager will attend there on all the Tuesdays, and on all Fair and Market Days, throughout the year. Kilrush, 20 th August, 1889.

1889 14 th September (KH). Reckless arrest at Kilkee. On Sunday evening a respectable inhabitant of Kilkee, named Daniel Casey, was arrested on a charge of being concerned, with others, in holding a meeting of the suppressed League that day at Lisdeen, near, Kilkee..... He was discharged

1889 28 th September (KH). Crimes Court at Kilkee. Today, Patrick Galvin, John Frawley, Patrick O’Brien, Michael O’Brien and John Hennessy, of Querrin, were prosecuted at a special Crimes Court held at Kilkee before Captain Keogh ....for intimidation towards Patrick Coleman when surveying turbary for the landlord.....

1889 12 th October (KH). Sporting News. Kilkee Steeplechases. These revived Steeplechases came off on yesterday and today, over the once-fames Foohagh Courses, in weather of the worst description possible: one day it was the end of a

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1890 22 nd February (KH). (Advertisement) Excise License. ... Mary Burns...No. 3 Chapel Street, Kilkee...sureties Michael Burns, Foohagh, farmer and Michael Guinane of Donoughboy, farmer....

1890 26 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Lodge for sale—Marine Parade, Kilkee...... Known as “Stapleton’s Lodge”, Marine Parade... a small field attached to the Lodge....

1890 10 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Sale of Household Furniture. .. Representatives of the late Mrs. Captain Fitzgerald, Mount Charles Terrace, Kilkee..... There is also for sale a very handsome, Mule, a Jennet, 2 Donkeys....

1890 14 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Valuable Leasehold Interest and Profit Rent for Sale in Kilkee, county Clare. To be Sold under power of Sale in Mortgage, the profit rent and reversionary interest in part of the premises known as Moore’s Hotel, Wellington Square, Kilkee -- Saturday 28 th June, at the Market House, Kilrush, at 3 o’clock. Viz: A profit rent derived out of the above premises of £101 per annum (over and above all rates and taxes) with reversionary interest in said premises on expiration of lease executed by Sinon Robertson as to Lot 1 and by Patrick Robertson as to Lot 2, both to J. W. Moore, for a term of 37 years, from 1st May 1876 ------.

1890 6 th September (KH). A girl drowned at Kilkee. On Tuesday morning, Miss Stokes, aged about 30, a hotel Proprietress at Fethard, county Tipperary, was drowned at Kilkee while bathing...

1890 20 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise License. ... Anne O’Donnell... Victoria Hotel... sureties Sinon Robertson, of West End, Kilkee, farmer and James O’Donnell, of Minister Place, Shopkeeper.....

1890 1 st November (KH). Concert Hall, Kilkee. An entertainment will be given on Monday 3 rd November 1890, to commence with the laughable farce “Box and Cox” after which a Concert in which the following artistes will take part: Miss Wills, Miss O’Hart, Capt. Pilkington, Mr. P. Driver, Mr. Devine. Mr. Supple will give a recitation, to conclude with the screaming farce of “Betsy Baker”.... all have been organised by Miss Bull, aided by other ladies. All honour to them. We wish we had some of their equals in Kilrush.

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1890 15 th November (KH). (Advertisement) .. Court of Bankruptcy, in the matter of Marcus F. Walsh, of Desmond Villa, Kilkee.....a Bankrupt. To be sold by public auction... an estate for life of said Bankrupt in the Lands of Shragh, situate in the Parish of Killard... containing in the whole 560 acres and 25 perches.....

1891 8th January (KH). Shameful Neglect of the Public Thoroughfares. ...The footpaths in Kilkee were so course during last summer that everybody preferred walking on the animal road and risk the danger of being overrun. On other occasions the coarseness was blended with sand, and when it dried with a breeze the people were blinded instead. In other places the footpaths are so overgrown with thorns and briers that nobody can use them. When a kerbstone becomes misplaced—a danger of spraining one’s ankle, especially at night, there is no attempt at replacing it.....

1891 14 th March (KH). A step in the right direction. The Lower Shannon Company.... Kilkee. An influential meeting of the leading inhabitants of this town was held on yesterday at the National School, for the purpose of at once calling on the Lower Shannon Steamship Company to give a guarantee to commence the Foynes Mail Passenger Service early in future, for six months of the year annually – from May until about the middle of November. The Rev. M. Quinlivan, the worthy Parish Priest presided, and as is his wont delivered a very able and practical speech. Colonel Oakes followed with equal force and earnestness, as did also Mr. Douglas Driver, Mr. Thos. Jourdan C.E., Mr. B. Hennessy, Mr. J. Fitzgerald and other gentlemen...... The inhabitants of Clare’s Brighton are alive to their interests, and have succeeded, and they deserve to succeed. The Kilrush and Limerick River service is entirely inadequate to the requirements of such towns as Kilrush and Kilkee. ... The Postal Service which exists in Kilrush and in Kilkee, is a reproach on the much vaunted enlightenment and progress of the present day; A week for a reply for a letter to England: half a week for a letter sent to Ennis, Limerick, Cork, or Dublin: The newspaper of the day on the second day after it is published. And if a man or woman have business to Limerick, that means at least three days from home!!!. And so on. .... It is such a circumstance, or want of foresight on their part, that has brought on the Shannon a fleet of the slow type of our grand-father-day-sailing packets, which the public – through sheer necessity –have been often reluctantly compelled to avail of. We hope then, that the Company will now rise to the occasion .....

Publican’s Licence. For Stephen O’Meara ... at Queen Street ... Sureties ... John McNamara, Dough and Patt Mara of Lislanihan...farmers.

1891 21 st March (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licence For Thomas Harvey ... at Queen Street ... Sureties... Patt McNamara of Kilkee, Shopkeeper and Austin Dickson, of Kilkee, Shopkeeper....

For John Cornelius Hickey .. Queen Street ... Sureties .. Patt McNamara, Shopkeeper, and Patrick Hickey, Victualler, both of Kilkee ...

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The Kilkee Meeting. Mr. R. W. C. Reeves D. L., presided at the meeting at Kilkee on Tuesday, to provide a quick passenger service on the Shannon .....

1891 3 rd May (KH). (Advertisement) .... Instructions from Mrs. Blundell to sell at the Esplanade Hotel, Kilkee.. A valuable collection of household furniture consisting of 2 telescope tables, side tables, chairs, arm chairs.....

1891 10 th May (KH). Kilkee leads the way. The learned and justly-popular Chairman of the Kilkee Race Committee, has requested us to state, that the annual Steeplechases there will be held about the middle of next August, and that, too, under the National Hunt Steeplechase Rules. We say all honour to the people of Kilkee. There is never anything effervescent about them. It is not in starts they work like our friends in Kilrush, who sadly lack their energy or determination, although it is most painful for us to have to acknowledge it...... There is a Rowing Club, or a Boat Club –or more correctly speaking – a Family Accommodation Boating Society – in Kilrush: but anything in the way of aquatic sports, the people never see it from them. We do not know anything about their constitution – their rules: their committees: or even officers. For all the public know their secrecy is something akin to Freemasonry......

1891 19 th September(KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licence. For Ellen Cox ...24 Albert Road ....Sureties ...Thomas and Timothy Nolan, both of Kilkee, Shopkeepers.....

1892 6 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Auction... house No. 1 Albert Road, Kilkee. ...lately occupied by Mr. John O’Brien, Baker ... has the advantage of being a corner house, which enables it form a part of Chapel Street..... Particulars apply to A Warren, Clerk of Union or T. Sheedy, Auctioneer, Kilrush...

1892 20 th February (KH). Our Kilkee Letter. The West Clare Tourists Association. “Died from the effects of too much talk”. That will be the verdict of the Coroner’s jury on the remains of the West Clare Tourist Association, if there is not an effort made to stop the speech making at their meetings: for up to the present the whole business consists of useless talk!. The meeting of the 15 th instant, was called for 7 p.m. At 8, the curtain was run up, as the opening portion was more like a dioramic show of “Around the world in two hours and a half”, than a meeting called for practical purposes. We were brought from the Duggerna Rocks to the Breakwater, then to the Pier in Coosheen: back again to the Fishing Banks, said to lie off Kilkee. From there made a bee line to New York. About this time the audience was becoming tired...... Business now having a chance to “look in” Mr. Moore, of Messrs Cook & Sons, explained clearly the scheme proposed by his firm, to bring Kilkee and West Clare before the travelling public. Mr. Beverly Griffin, C. E., of the South Clare Railway, followed and in a few words told the meeting in the most practical manner what his Company was prepared to do in the way of advancing Kilkee....

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We were told some time ago that Mr. Marcus Keane was going to finish the road to Burn’s Hole, going to repair the Bog road, going to build a Town Hall and Market House!. Would Mr. Bryan Sheedy kindly inform a trusting and gullible public when all those “going to do’s” are “going” to be even commenced.

1892 5 th March (KH). (Advertisement) ..... In the High Court of Justice in Ireland, Chancery Division—In the matter of the estate of William Ryvers Crocker, deceased – to be sold—The Plot of ground situate at Kilkee in the county of Clare, and the dwelling house, out-offices and premises erected thereon called Bayview, situate in Merton Square, overlooking Kilkee Bay, held under lease dated 29 th September 1845, for a term of 500 years from 29 th September 1845, subject to the yearly rent of £5-5s ---

1892 25 th June (KH). A Grand Concert at Kilkee. A grand concert will take place at the New Concert Hall, Kilkee, tonight.....

1892 9 th July (KH). The West Clare Election. The Kilkee demonstration. An attempt to upset a train. From our special correspondent. Kilkee was on Sunday the scene of a magnificent demonstration in support of the candidature of Dr. Bernard O’Connor, for West Clare. It was the largest meeting held in Kilkee for years, numbering fully 5,000 people from all parts of the West. Two trains arrived from Kilrush, crowded to their utmost capacity, and which were accompanied by the courteous Head Engineer, Mr. Beverly Griffin, as well as Messrs. Waters and Wright C. E’s. In connection with the trains a most diabolical outrage was perpetrated, being no less than attempt to upset the train at Lisdeen, within a mile of Kilkee. Om the first train from Kilrush coming on a man running wildly towards it, waving a handkerchief, and shouting to stop the train. ...was told that one of the rails had been torn asunder...

1892 13 th August (KH). (Advertisement) South Clare Railway, opening of line, between Cappagh Pier and Kilkee, on and from Saturday, the 13 th . Instant. The trains will be run in connection with the arrival and departure of the Steamers. Full particulars of Train arrangements will appear on Monday next. For the opening day the train will leave Kilkee at 9.50 am, and 2.30 pm, returning on arrival of Steamers. P. Sullivan, Manager.

1892 20 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Time Table between Kilrush and Kilkee for August 1892.

Down Trains a.m. p.m. p.m. Kilrush Dep. 8.00 12.30 2.50 Blackweir Dep. 8.20 12.50 3.10 Kilkee Arrival 8.30 1.00 3.20 Up Trains a.m. p.m. p.m. Kilkee Dep. 9.30 2.00 6.00

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1892 2 nd September (IE). Serious Accident to a Lady at Kilkee. A serious accident occurred a few days ago at Kilkee to Mrs. Atkinson, wife of the Attorney General. Whilst walking with some friends before dinner, a little beyond Sikes’ corner, a car coming rapidly down the incline came dangerously near her favourite dog. Mrs. Atkinson called the dog and ran to attract its attention. In doing so she tripped and fell heavily on the kerbstone, sustaining an ugly wound on the nose and face, an injury to the thumb of the left hand, and a serious nervous shock. She was attended by Doctors Hickie and Ryan, and is progressing favourably at present.

1892 10 th September (KH) Our Kilkee Letter. Sunday’s excursion to Kilkee was largely availed of by both the Limerick and Kilrush people. A great number of Kilkee folk went to Kilrush on the return excursion. About 300 Kilrush people and close on 400 from Limerick arrived in Kilkee during the day.... On Sunday night a most enjoyable dance was given at Stella Maris Hall.....

Sale of House Furniture. (Advertisement) Mr. William Morrissey will sell at Kilkee by public auction on next Tuesday...the entire select furniture and household effects of No. 1. MacDonnell Terrace.....

1892 19 th October (KH). (Advertisement) A new boot shop. Mr. T. Nolan, of Kilkee, has opened an extensive Boot Shop in Moore Street, Kilrush, with a great cheap sale. He announces the sale of every description of Boots and Shoes – for Ladies and Gentlemen – at 40 per cent below cost price.

1892 3 rd December (KH). (Advertisement) To be sold, by Public Auction, at Limerick, on Saturday, 17 th December. The Victoria Hotel, Kilkee. Containing Billiard Room, Licensed Shop, Coffee Room, and 18 Bedrooms, Servants apartments, &c. Held under lease 99 years from 1886 at £17 per annum. For further particulars apply to: P. Carey, Auctioneer, Frances Street, Kilrush.

Kilkee Intelligence. On Sunday Dr. Sexton held an inquest on the body of a man who died suddenly at Kilkee on Sunday ... the following verdict was returned “We find that Batt Kelly of Tullaroe, aged 60 years, died at Kilkee ....from natural causes”.... On Saturday another sudden death occurred at Kilkee, an old army pensioner named Conlon was struck down. ... Though living by himself be left money deposit receipts for £350, and two valuable houses. He died intestate.

1892 7 th December (KS) (Advertisement) Kilkee, county Clare. West End Hotel, for sale. Apply, Oakes, Kilkee.

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1893 28 th January (KH). Another Important Meeting at Kilkee. ... Another influential public meeting was held at Mr. Hilliard’s Office, Kilkee to still further the arrangements for the improvement of Kilkee. The Rev. M. Quinlivan, P.P., presided...... The question of the West Clare Postal service was first considered, and Mr. O’Ryan said the best way for a proper accelerated mail service would be to make Kilrush the postal headquarters for West Clare.....

1893 4 th February (KH). Kilkee Meeting. The Postal Service. The Rev. Chairman said the people of Kilkee were not satisfied with the resolution unanimously passed at their last meeting recommending Kilrush as the Head Quarters for the postal service for West Clare. He said...if adopted it would delay the Kilkee deliveries......

1893 18 th March (KH). South Clare Railway Co..... Mr. W. J. Kennedy read the report which stated- The section of the railway between Kilrush and Kilkee was open for traffic on the 18 th of August, 1892, and the remaining section of the line, from Moyasta Junction to Miltown-Malbay on the West Clare Railway, was opened for passenger traffic on the 23 rd December last. ... The annexed revenue account deals only with the Kilrush and Kilkee section, for the period of eleven weeks, from 18 th August to 31 st October last and shows gross receipts £730-12s, expenditure £523-3s-6d, and a net revenue of £207-8s-6d which has been placed to the credit of the guaranteeing baronies.

1893 8 th April (KH). Improvement of Kilkee. ... The following resolution proposed.... That the best thanks of this meeting be conveyed to the Marquis of Conyngham and Mr. Charles R. A. McDonnell, for their generous contribution of lamps for the lighting and improvement of Kilkee. ...

1893 15 th April (KH). Alleged Excessive Charges at Kilkee. We are very glad to learn ... that the complaints made as to the alleged excessive charges for eatables and refreshments, made on the excursionists on Good Friday, were entirely unfounded. This is as it should be: for, with the present keen competition with Kilkee, even as a watering town, to attempt at unreasonable charges to excursionists, would be ruinous to its interests....

1893 6 th May (KH). (Advertisement) House Property for Sale in Kilkee. James Quin and Stephen Quin, trading as John Quin & Co., Plaintiffs. George Fitzpatrick, Defendant. House and premises occupied by the defendant, held for a term of 60 years, from the 1 st day of November, 1881, at the yearly rent of £3.....

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Kilrush. James Quin, and Stephen Quin, trading as John Quin & Co., Plaintiffs: George Fitzpatrick, Defendant; to be sold by Public Auction at the Market House, Kilrush, on Wednesday, the 31 st May, 1893. At the hour of 2 o’clock, pm. Pursuant to Decree of the county Court Judge in this cause, the House and Premises in Albert Road, Kilkee, occupied by the Defendants, held for a term of 60 years from the 1st day of November, 1881 at the yearly rent of £3. For further particulars and conditions of sale Apply to Thomas Kelly, Solicitor, having carriage of proceedings or to: Mr. P. Carey, Auctioneer, both of Frances Street, Kilrush.

1893 15 th July (KH). Our Kilkee Letter. Monday’s fair, usually a successful one was quite in accordance with the times and to add to the unhappiness of the farmers a ceaseless downpour of rain compelled buyers and sellers to seek shelter..... The race committee held a meeting the other evening for the purpose of reviving the Strand Races ...it is hoped that petty differences will be laid aside and not allowed to interfere with the common good. The Town’s Improvements Committee also met to make known grievances real or imaginary, concerning the Railway ... one thing is certain that if the majority of them did not expect to gain personally by their movements they would never have said a word about it. Why not look to the improvements of the town?. The approach to St. Senan’s Well is sadly in need of repair, and if truth must be told its condition is a disgrace to the town which it serves so well.

1893 12 th August (KH). Grand Concert at Kilkee. On next Wednesday night, ... a grand vocal and instrumental Concert, in aid of local charities, will be held at the Concert Hall, Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee....

1893 7 th October (KH). Mission at Kilkee. On last Sunday a great Jesuit Mission was opened at Kilkee and will hold a fortnight.

1893 16 th December (KH). The weight of the two-penny loaf in Kilkee .. at the different Bakeries... Mr. Mescall Albert Road 1llb 7ozs. Mr. O’Brien 1llb 6ozs. Mr. P. Foley 1llb 5½ozs Mr. P. McNamara 1llb 4½ozs. Mrs O’Reilly 1llb 3½ozs. Mr. O’Brien Queen St. 1llb 3½ozs .

1894 27 th January (KH). (Advertisement) To be sold by public auction at 46 Georges Street, Limerick. The Victoria Hotel, Kilkee .. with immediate possession...

1894 17 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licences. Patrick Kelly ... Erin St ... Sureties ... Bryan Sheedy, Kilkee ... John Kelly, Glascloon..

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Arthur Young ... Queen St. ... Sureties ... Peter L’Estrange Cummins of Kilkee, Hotel Proprietor, and Patrick McNamara, Kilkee, Shopkeeper...

1894 7 th July (KH). Yachting News. Mr. Robert Hunt’s trim yacht “ Kingfisher ” with some ladies and gentlemen on board sailed into Kilkee Bay at 9 o’clock on Sunday morning last. Having spent some time ashore the party went on board and returned to the Shannon in the evening. This is a lead for our distinguished Kilrush yachtsmen, something more than hugging round Ballybunion or Tarbert.

1894 5 th September (FJ). (Advertisement) Royal Marine Hotel, Kilkee. Extensive additions and alterations have been made to the above Hotel for the coming season. It is the most central Hotel in Kilkee. Commands a full view of the Bay and surrounding scenery, is within two minutes’ walk of the principal Bathing Resorts, Post office, Railway Station, and places of worship. The Hotel contains all the facilities and conveniences of a First-class Hotel, with the quiet and comfort of home. Tourists and visitors will find it to their advantage to patronise the above Hotel. The Hotel omnibus meets the boat daily at Kilrush. Arrangements made for private families. Own dairy. John Falvey, Proprietor.

1894 8 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Application for Excise License. --- Michael Williams, of Frances Street, Kilrush --- for the West End Hotel, Clifton Terrace, Kilkee ---- securities Charles O’Donnell, Dunmore, farmer, and John Clancy, of Moore Street, Kilrush, Draper.-----.

1894 22 nd September (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licences. Mary O’Grady ... Queen St. ... Sureties.... Garrett Doherty, Grocer and Michael Lynch, Draper, both of Kilrush....

1894 29 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licences. Thomas Harvey ... Railway View, Kilkee ... Sureties ... Austin Dickson and Patrick McNamara, both of Kilkee....

1894 29 th December (KH). Death of Rev. Michael Quinlivan, P. P., Kilkee. ...at the Presbytery Kilkee... Aged 80 years ... ordained a priest in 1837...

1895 7 th January (IE). Wreckage identified lost with all hands. The agent of the Clyde Shipping Company, who proceeded to Kilkee to onspect the wreckage there, supposed to belong to their steamer Innistrahull, telegraphs: - “Identified a hatch upright boat, one upper deck hatch, and other articles. Unmistakeable evidence...... Last night a considerable quantity of wreckage, and what appeared to have been portion of a ship, have been coming ashore around Kilkee and along the coast...... At Bishop’s

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Island, near Kilkee, wreckage is coming ashore. As I write a man’s hat has been picked up here in Horseshoe Bay, beyond George’s Head.....loss of twenty-one men, in the terrible storm.

1895 12 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Clearance Auction, at the Presbytery Kilkee. Household Furniture, Outdoor Effects, Cattle, Horses, Farming Implements, Hay Turnips, Mangolds, &c.

1895 2 nd March (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Messrs. A.M. Harper, R.M. (Chairman): E.V.B. Hartney and F. Coffey were the magistrates adjudicating at this Court on Friday. Serious Assault. Martin Callaghan, Lisheen, Carrigaholt, had four young men named Deloughery, Walsh, and McMahon, prosecuted for waylaying and assaulting him at Kilkee on the last market day. Arising out of same case, a man named Collins had Martin Scanlon, Circular Road, as well as Patrick McMahon, The Baths, summoned for assault.....

1895 9 th March (KH). The Rev. D. Sheehan, P.P. The people of Kilkee have just reason to congratulate themselves on their New Parish Priest. Father Sheehan is one of the most zealous and energetic Priests, a splendid Irishman, and a gifted and very accomplished singer of Church Music. He is a very refined and learned Clergyman.

1895 13 th April (KH). Kilkee Sewerage Works. The elaborate system of sewerage now in course of construction at Kilkee, will, it is expected, be completed in June. Our local well-known Architect, Mr. Wm. Morrissy, is, we are pleased to chronicle, the contractor and in his hands the people of that famous watering place may confidently rely that the Works will be constructed in a skilful, substantial and perfect manner....

1895 18 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Application for an Excise Licence. Ellen Talty ...Erin Street, known as the Shamrock Hotel ... Sureties Patt Talty of Farrihy and John Carmody of Donoughboy...

1895 2 nd June (KH). The Excursion Season. On tomorrow the popular afternoon excursions are commenced to Kilkee by the South Clare Railway, at the usual cheap fares. The train leaves Kilrush at 3.30 pm returning at 8 o’clock. This gives four hours at the “Brighton of the West” and ought to be well supported. On tomorrow, also, other excursions are arranged from Kilrush, by “flood and field”. The hooker yacht with her usual gay company and gallant master sails for Ballyheigue Bay and Brandon, whilst the yacht Sunbeam sails for the upper waters with a select crowd also of “gay spirits”......

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1895 8 th June (KH). (Advertisement) In the Court of Bankruptcy in Ireland, in the matter of Pat Keane, of Esplanade Hotel, Kilkee, Hotel Proprietor, a bankrupt. To be sold by Public Auction, at the Court House, Kilkee, in the county of Clare, on Tuesday, 18 th June, 1895. --- All the estate and interest of the bankrupt and his assignees, in and to all that and those the plot of ground fronting the Esplanade, in the town of Kilkee, with the buildings thereon, known as the Esplanade Hotel, with the license attached thereto, situate in the Parish of Kilfearagh, barony of Moyarta, and county of Clare, held with other premises under lease dated 27 th of December 1866, for a term of 99 years from the 1 st November 1865, at yearly rent of £9 ----

1895 8 th June (KH). The Excursion Season. A large number of the Kilrush folk availed of the afternoon excursion to Kilkee on last Sunday evening. On tomorrow the hours for the excursion will be the same. The train will leave Kilrush at 3.30 pm, and returns at eight o’clock. These excursions ought to be well supported as the hours are most suitable for all classes. Dinner is then over and to spend four hours at the “Brighton of the West” is a treat indeed. About 70 English tourists arrived in the Kilrush Harbour by a chartered steamer, on a tour around Ireland. They were struck with the beautiful scenery around Kilrush – the noble estuary of the Shannon: the Islands, Round Tower and Seven Churches, the Vandeleur Manorial Residence and the Demesne, with the mountains of Kerry looking over the scene, they left by special train for Kilkee. The tourists returned to Kilrush early in the evening and joined their steamer later on. She is a fine vessel named the Calorie , belonging to the Belfast Steamship Company. She arrived here from Glengarriff Harbour, and left the Shannon early this morning for Galway Bay.

1895 26 th June (KH). ...in the matter of the estate of Wilhelmina H. Mahony, late of Kilkee and in a cause ....” Pilkington v Hickey”.... The creditors of the said Wilhelmina, who died in or about the month of February 1894 ....to send their Christian names ....

1895 13 th July (KH). We are glad to announce, that Dr. P.C. Hickey, of Kilkee, has been sworn in a Magistrate for the county Clare. A better appointment could not be made......

1895 31 th August (KH). Kilkee Sewerage Works. Mr. T. Sheedy applied for £40-15s as remuneration for his services while acting as superintendent of these sewerage works recently constructed. The matter was referred to the Kilkee Committee. William Griffin was allowed the miserable sum of ten shillings for his exertions in connection with the storing up of a cargo of coal recently taken in by the guardians. Quite so. Had this poorly-paid but energetic hall porter been a high-salaried official his remuneration would be as many pounds for less labour than he had to undergo....

1895 21 st September (KH). (Advertisement) License Application...... Michael Geraghty of 18 William Street, Limerick, and of Albert Road, Kilkee – house that I desire to be licensed is situate at Albert Road, Kilkee, as late in the

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possession of George Fitzpatrick, in the Parish of Kilfearagh ---

...Kennedy Madigan ...Kilkee ...sureties... James Haugh, Farrihy ...Michael Connell, Banmore...farmers...

.. Mary Egan ... Albert Road, Kilkee ....sureties ...Pat McNamara, Frances St, Kilkee, and John Cox, Albert Road, Kilkee, shopkeepers....

.. Edward Gorham ...Queen Street...sureties ... James Healy and Edward Gorham, shopkeepers, both of Kilkee....

... Jeremiah Healy ... Erin Street.... sureties ...Edward Gorham, shopkeeper and Peter L’Estrange Cummins, Hotel Proprietor, both of Kilkee...

1895 28 th September (KH). The Kilkee Sewerage Works. To the Editor of the Kilrush Herald and Kilkee Gazette. Sir, It appearing in the report of your last issue of the proceedings of that august body, the Kilrush Board of Guardians, that their pons assinorum ---the Kilkee Sewerage, has not yet been bridged over—nor is it going to be until the span-be enlarged, reminds one of the saying, “More water! Said the Saxon, and he drowning”: -- and this from the opinion of the doubly-paid designer of the late sanitary works: evidently illustrating the adage, “drawing water to his own mill”. Would the four elected and the four ex-officio Guardians who have property and an interest in the town, before they swamp it with rates, examine the recent works, or get them examined and see whether they have got value for the extraordinary and unusual professional and superintending fees, which I see from time to time reported in your columns .... The sewer by the Victoria Hotel has at every considerable rainfall, and that some of the pipes from opposite the Post Office to the reservoir, have already burst from the pressure from behind, and the defect in the gradient being unable to discharge it. Now, the high level sewer from the Market Square, built in the ‘80’s has been deprived of the flushing of the pump there, by cutting the new pipe sewer across it at a lower level: thus depriving Ball Alley Lane and the Schools, in which there are three or four hundred pupils and which are all the south side of Albert Road, the Royal Marine Hotel, and Conyngham Terrace, of the flushing benefits......

1895 19 th October (KH). Public Health (Ireland), Act, 1878. Whereas the |Board of Guardians of the Kilrush Union, acting as the Rural Sanitary Authority ....for the sanction to a supplemental loan of £200 for sewerage works at Kilkee.....

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1896 22 nd February (KH). Death of Mrs. Tuite. .. Wife of the late Dr. Jeremiah Tuite, of Kilkee a medical gentleman known throughout West Clare in bygone years....

1896 4 th April (KH). Concert in Kilkee. Variety Entertainment, Moore’s Concert Hall, Kilkee...... Given by the distinguished amateurs of Kilkee kindly assisted by Mr. W. V and the Misses Reeves, of Bessborough.... Prices: 1s-6d: 1s-0d: and 6d. Doors open at 7 o’c.

1896 16 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Successful Kilrush Auctioneer. Mr. William Morrissy..... Sold out at almost cost price the entire stock of Hardware, Drapery, fancy goods and stationery, of the late Miss Collins, of Albert Road.....

1896 13 th June (KH). Statuary Notice to Creditors. Maria Christina Westropp, late of No. 1, Carrigmore, Kilkee....

1896 4 th July (KH). The usual cheap and popular excursions take place to Kilkee on tomorrow. The Limerick excursionists (by the Steamship Shannon) leave Cappa Pier at 12.45 pm, and return from Kilkee at 6 0’clock.....

1896 18 th July (KH). The Kilkee Carnival. As can be seen by an advertisement in another column, a great Carnival is to open at Kilkee on the 28 th of July, and will continue for several days. The programme embraces every form of sport and pastime. This is a move in the right direction and will be much appreciated by the vast throng of visitors at present staying in the Queen of Watering Places. The lack of amusements at this famous resort was a source of much complaint in the past and had a most detrimental influence on the tourist traffic....

There has been a petition signed by the ratepayers of Kilkee to have the town incorporated under the Towns’ Improvement Act.

At the last Kilkee Petty Sessions, an evicted tenant was summoned at the suit of Mr. Marcus Keane, Beechpark, for cutting turf on the holding from which he had been evicted and fined 10s-6d and costs—or 14 days “hard”.

A meeting was held last Saturday at Kilkee ...for the purpose of providing amusements for the visitors, and that “a Regatta”, Athletic Sports, Horse and Jumping Competitions, and several other events, will comprise the programme to be carried out in or about the end of July, or early August.....

1896 12 th September (KH). Letters – Kilkee Sewerage. Mr. Warren read a letter from Mr. Francis O’Connor, C.E., Ennis, relative to the flushing tanks in connection with the sewerage works recently constructed at Kilkee,

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1896 26 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Licence Applications. ... Michael Keane ... Francis Street, Kilkee ...sureties ... John Power of Dunmore, and Chas. Keane of Baltard ...both farmers...

... John Julian ... Queen Street, Kilkee ... sureties ... Patt Kitson, Kilrush and Thomas Lernihan, of Kilrush... shopkeepers...

... Anne Enright ... Queen Street ... sureties ... William O’Gorman, Newtown, Carrigaholt, farmer and James T. Lillis, of Querrin, National Teacher and farmer...

.. Kate Kennedy ... Queen Street ...sureties ...Michael Curry, of Kilkee and Austin Dickson, Kilkee both shopkeepers....

... Catherine Barry ...Francis Street ...sureties......

1896 3 rd December (KH). The meeting breaks up in disorder. A meeting of the ratepayers and other interested in Kilkee was held on Friday evening at the National Schools to consider the advisability of incorporating the town. The proceedings were from the outset of the most disorderly character, as a large body of persons interrupted some of the speakers by laughing, shouting and tramping......

1897 18 th February (KH). Kilkee week by week (By the man at the West End) “Everything comes to him who waits “ even Strand Races, as the posters that were placarded on every dead wall throughout the town on Saturday evening prove, and, no doubt these same races have caused many a delighted flutter in the hearts of the boys and girls from Miltown to Loop Head..... We possess two Dramatic Clubs this season and each are to give a performance at an early date.... At the late Petty Sessions, Mr. Harper, R.M., presiding, there was not a single police case, which speaks well for the sobriety of Kilkee’ inhabitants.

1897 11 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Application for a Licence. .. Mary Hayes ... Railway House ...sureties ... John O’Brien... Michael Curry....Shopkeepers...

...Catherine Reidy ... Railway Hotel... sureties... William Frost ...Joseph Corry... Shopkeepers...

... John Mescall ...Queen’s Street (lately occupied by Catherine Hickey)... sureties ...

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1897 18 th March (KH). Birth. Fahey: At Kilkee on the 12 th instant the wife of Mr. J. R. Fahey, N.T., of a daughter.

1897 6 th May (KH). We are glad to notice that Mr. William Doherty, of the West End, Kilkee, is fully restored to health after a recent indisposition. He has resumed his public duties, which in justice to him it must be stated, he has always discharged zealously and faithfully, and to the general advantage of the people of Kilkee.

1897 13 th May (KH). The party of English Journalists did, after all, visit Kilkee, and were, likely, induced to do so by the manager of the West Clare Railway, Mr. Sullivan: or through some other influential source—where the interests and the advancement of Kilkee were considered and opportunely urged. But on this point, no more than the advent of the English Journalists to West Clare, we were not—strangely enough, favoured with any information. At Kilkee the visitors were right royally entertained by Colonel Tufnell Oakes. At Moore’s Hotel the cuisine won the highest encomiums from the distinguished visitors. And this is only in keeping with the high reputation of this fashionable hotel. The gallant Colonel bade the party of Journalists welcome to the “Brighton of the West” in a dashing speech, while the latter in return expressed their delight with West Clare’s unrivalled scenery. In truth Colonel Oakes has at all times done more than a man’s share towards the development of the tourists traffic in West Clare......

1897 20 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Application for a Licence. ... Johanna Crowley... Albert Road ...sureties ... John Madigan, Hotel Proprietor and Frank Keane, Relieving Officer, both of Kilkee...

1897 17 th June (KH). The Lewis Dramatic Co. is appearing nightly before large houses at the Concert Hall, Kilkee. The troupe is one of all round excellence and merits the fullest patronage. “Charley’s Aunt” is to be produced on Friday evening. Nothing need be said of this work, only don’t miss seeing it......

1897 8 th July (KH). West Clare Postal Service. Major Jameson, M.P., for West Clare, questioned the Secretary to the Treasury as representing the Postmaster General if he is aware the letters are carried by mail car from Ennis to Kilkee, a distance of 35 miles, although both places have been connected by train for four years, with the result that letters which should be delivered at 8.30 am are often not delivered until 1 pm. Is he aware that the reason that the letters are sent by mail car is because the Post Office authorities will not pay a reasonable sum for the carrying of the mails to the West Clare Railways? And if he is prepared to advise a reasonable subsidy being paid to the Railway Company for carrying the mails to secure an efficient postal service for West Clare....

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1897 29 th July (KH). Cussens’ Opera Co. Mr. J. C. Cussens –an old favourite – and his Opera Co. appeared on Monday night with great success at the Market House..... On Sunday night next Mr. Cussens will give a great Sacred Concert at Moore’s Hotel Concert, Kilkee....

1897 5 th August (KH). Kilkee Races. A race meeting which promises to be most successful will be held over the horse-shoe strand at Kilkee on Wednesday, 18 th inst... The programme is as follows: Kilrush Plate of £6: Kilkee Plate of £10: Ladies Plate of £5 and a Consolation event for beaten horses. .... The Hon. Secretary, Mr. T. Harvey, Railway View, will receive entries up to the 15 th inst.

1897 16 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Applications for a Licence. ... James Leyden ... Albert Road... sureties ...Joseph Curtin, Chapel St., and William Frost, Queen St. Shopkeepers...

1897 23 rd September (KH). (Advertisement) Application for a licence. ... Patrick McMahon ... Market Square, Kilkee ....sureties ... David Hickey, Baker and David Hickey, Victualler, both of Kilkee....

.. Michael Taylor ... Queen St., sureties ...Bryan Sheedy and John O’Shea, both of Kilkee, farmers...

... Johanna Crowley... Albert Road... sureties...John Madigan, Hotel Proprietor, and Francis Keane R. O., both of Kilkee...

... Catherine Reidy ... Queen St., known as the Railway Hotel... sureties... Joseph Curtin of Chapel St. and William Frost of Queen St... Shopkeepers...

1897 28 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Game Notice! Any person found trespassing in pursuit of game on the Lands of Hector S. Vandeleur, Esq, situate in the barony of Moyarta, between Kilrush and Kilkee, will be prosecuted by the undersigned to whom authority to do so has been given. (Signed) C. J. Tufnell Oakes, Lieut-Col, Kilkee, 12 th Oct, 1897.

1897 16 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Application for a Licence. ...Susan O’Toole ... 3 Minister Place ...sureties.... Jas O’Donnell of Francis St., Kilkee and P. L. E. Cummins, The Square, Kilkee Hotel Proprietor ....

1898 20 th January (KH). Injuring the Esplanade Wall at Kilkee. During the night some evil minded persons through down over seventy feet of the Esplanade wall at Kilkee this week, and some of the lodges were also mischievously damaged. The reprehensible conduct has aroused deep indignation amongst the inhabitants.

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The County Inspector of police, Mr. Foley, visited the scene of the wanton act.

1898 14 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Kilkee. To be sold by private treaty, one of the best situated houses on the Esplanade, and containing 2 sitting rooms, four bedrooms, kitchen, &c...

1898 30 th June (KH). At the Kilkee Petty Sessions on Friday last, the magistrates passed a resolution, that the person appointed Clerk of Petty Sessions for Kilkee—now separated from Kilrush—should live in the town, to suit public convenience.

Mr. William Doherty, Kilkee, one of the leading men of the Town, after fifty years of active commercial life, has just retired to a well-earned rest after a just and honourable career. Mr. Doherty by his energy and great moral worth built up the splendid business bearing his name at the West End, winning the highest esteem of the inhabitants and visitors alike. Linked up also with the interests of the town he has been foremost in every project for its welfare ... and in its advancement from a mere fishing village to a foremost place among the health resorts of Ireland he can justly claim a no small measure of the credit.... Mr Doherty transferred his large business to his son, Mr. William Christopher Doherty....

1898 14 th July (KH). Last Sunday’s Excursions. The excursions last Sunday to Kilkee were largely patronised by the public. Over 400 arrived by the S.S. Shannon under the auspices of the Social Club. And over 200 availed of the afternoon excursion from Kilrush. The arrangements at Cappa station were carried out admirably by Mr. Supple, Mr. Stuart, Mr. Roughan, and the staffs of the Steamship and Railway Companies.

1898 11 th August (KH). Death. We regret to chronicle the demise on the 6 th inst., of Miss Mary Greene, of Bealaha, eldest daughter of Mr. T. Greene, of Queen Street, Kilkee. The deceased who was only reached the age of 20 years was beloved by her parents and held in high regard by her acquaintances.....

1898 1 st September (KH). Kilkee and the cause of its decline. A writer who sets himself the task of writing about Kilkee as a sea-side resort is encouraged and discouraged at the same time. I say encourage because it is a pleasure to admire, much more to attempt to write about this natural beauties of this unique and romantic watering place on the extreme west of Ireland. Nature has been kind to it: it has bestowed on it natural beauties which cannot be surpassed and which hold the stranger spell-bound with wonder and amazement. Its Cliffs, mighty and majestic.... All this is what encourages a correspondent to write about Kilkee but what discourages is the listless carelessness, the blind obstinacy and mean grudging nature of its inhabitants. It is the inhabitants of Kilkee who have blighted its prospects as a sea-side resort. It is

187 to this class of persons alone that the failure of development must be attributed. They have taken everything from all it can give, the germs of life and strength, and in the end they have left it naked, forlorn, destitute in its misery and hour of need.... To what do I attribute this condition of things? (1) Attribute it to the residents, who are idle, careless and good-for-nothing: (2) to want of decent houses and decent hotels with moderate and reasonable tariffs. Kilkee reached the zenith of its fame seven years ago, since then it is dropping in public estimation of its visitors. Its faithful friends have left it.... Its wall once thronged with pleasant parties now desolate and lonely. All has changed not for the better but for the worse.

1898 15 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Application for a Licence. .. Anne Kelly ... Sampey’s Hotel, Francis St., Kilkee ...sureties ... Patrick Kelly of Kilrush, shopkeeper and Theodore Bradley, Banmore, farmer....

1898 10 th November (KH). Great Take of Mackerel. Kilkee fishermen had great takes of mackerel on last Tuesday night...one canoe had over £17 worth of mackerel.....

1898 24 th November (KH). Month’s mind for the late Rev. Father Sheahan, P.P.

1898 1 st December (KH). The November fair held last Saturday was one of the largest fairs for many years at Kilkee. Thirty seven wagons of cattle were despatched on the fair day, and sixteen on the following day, Sunday, by special trains. The prices were slightly in advance of the October fair, and buyers bought briskly.

1898 15 th December (KH). I am informed that the County Surveyor is to take up all the roads in and about the town next March. That would be of the greatest advantage to Kilkee, as we then would expect the paths to be kept in good repair...

Mr. Thomas Nash, of Albert Road, has been declared contractor for the seating of the Parish Church. The seats, which are to be of pitch pine, are of a very pretty and unique design.

1898 29 th December (KH). Great Storm in Clare. A terrific storm blowing from south-south-west to west passed over West Clare on Tuesday, doing considerable damage to property in the rural districts.... In Kilkee....the full effect of the gale was experienced... A coastguard named Mercer, attached to the Kilkee coastguard station was struck by lightning and instantly killed....

1899 19 th January (KH). Kilkee, Tuesday. A storm of terrific violence passed over here on Thursday last, un-roofing thatched houses and nearly all the houses on the Strand Line had parts of the slating carried

188 away. The sea in consequence of the high wind rose to a great height, coming clean over the wall at Sykes’s corner, and sweeping along the road down past the West end Hotel, but fortunately doing very little damage. A magic lantern entertainment, preceded by a musical and literary selections, came off at Moore’s Hotel Concert Hall on Wednesday evening......

The population of the Urban District of Kilkee is 1,600 and the artisans, fishermen and labourers are the dominant force......

1899 26 th January (KH). Kilkee, Tuesday. Two tourists travelling in a third class compartment on the South Clare Railway last season were discussing Kilkee. One of them referred to it as the Brighton of the West. Nonsense replied the other; I would call it the Sleepy Hollow of the West, inhabited by “Micawbers”. That was smart and unkind but unfortunately too true, as anyone who knows Kilkee will acknowledge. During the season, especially when it is a bad one—and that has been the case, I regret to say, for many seasons past---the residents talk big about what they are going to do before next season comes around. The season closes and from that time until it opens again they do nothing but “swop” weather prophecies across their counters or at the corners and wait for something to turn up. Never by any means making an effort to turn that “something” up: -- that would put Kilkee on a level with other sea-side resorts in the country and thus induce strangers to visit it. An Urban Council would be of the greatest benefit to the town but, as usual, they took no steps to have it incorporated until a fortnight ago and then they were “too late”......

1899 16 th February (KH). (Advertisement) To the electors of the county electoral division of Kilkee. Ladies and Gentlemen having been requested by a number of the ratepayers of the constituency to become a candidate for the County Councillorship of this division I, therefore beg to offer myself to you for election..... Thomas Cusack, Kilballyowen Cross, Co. Clare....

1899 16 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Notice of Excise Licenses...... Anne Kelleher....Queen St., Kilkee...

... Edward Gorham.... Francis St, Kilkee...

1899 20 th April (KH). Kilkee Dramatic Club. The Kilkee Dramatic Company ...has to regret the loss of one of its best actors today, by the departure of Mr. Charles McGrin, for America.....

1899 11 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Licenses. ... John Naughton ...Albert Road...lately occupied by Mrs. Margaret Watkins at $6 Albert Road, Kilkee....

1899 22 nd June (KH). The Kilkee Card Case. Third Trial.

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On Saturday before the Lord Chief Justice and city special jury, the case of Foot v Oakes came on for its third time. The plaintiff George Edward Foot, described as licensed victualler of the Mordant Arms, Hampshire, sued Colonel C. J. Tufnell Oakes, of Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, to recover £200-15s-4d on foot of a bill of exchange dated January 23 rd 1898, payable three months after date, and endorsed to the plaintiff for value. The defence was that the bill sued on was accepted by the defendant for money won from him by the drawer (named Moore) by gaming at cards, and that the bill was null and void. At the time of the endorsement of the bill to the plaintiff the plaintiff had notice of these facts---that the bill was endorsed to the plaintiff without any value or consideration therefore, that the bill when endorsed was overdue, and there was a further plea of illegality and fraud. ...The jury found for the defendant.

1899 6 th July (KH). The Kilkee Sunday Excursions. The excursions to Kilkee last Sunday were very large and the arrangements made by Mr. Sullivan, the worthy and popular general manager of the line, were satisfactory to all parties. A large number of persons arrived at noon from Limerick by the Waterford Steamship Company’s Steamer Shannon , who travelled to Kilkee, and after four or five hours there returned home in the evening. There was also an excursion to Kilkee from Ennis, whilst the afternoon outing from Kilrush was as usual fairly patronised......

The New mail Train Service. The mails were brought for the first time by rail on Saturday to Kilrush, Kilkee and the other West Clare towns. This question has created much public attention for some time, and Mr. Henry R. Glynn, County Councillor for Kilrush, has been unceasing in his efforts for over two years to obtain a Government subsidy for the Railway Company, for obtaining the proper and long-needed postal facilities for the community. The grant of £800 a year will be much ease for guaranteeing baronies for the West Clare Railways......

1899 29 th August (IE). Fatality in Kilkee. A Solicitor Drowned. A telegram was received in Limerick today announcing the death by drowning this morning at Kilkee of Mr. E. F. Guerin, solicitor, of this city. Details of the sad occurrence were received here this morning. Mr. Guerin left town on Saturday for a few days’ rest at Kilkee, and this morning he went to bathe with some others from Limerick at a place known as Edmond Point...... Mr. Guerin was about 43 years of age, was a native of the county, spent some time in the United States, and was in business but a few months in this city after his return from abroad.

1899 7 th September (KH). In the picturesque watering place of Kilkee, a race meeting is announced to take place on Monday, 25 th September next.....

1899 14 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Notice of excise licenses. ...Peter L’Estrange Cummins...hotel proprietor... in the house lately occupied by Arthur Young....at 36 Queen Street, Kilkee.....

... John Murray..... 17 Albert Road, Kilkee....

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1900 9 th March (KH). ....The Mails to Kilrush. Major Jameson. --- I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether he is aware of the very late hours at which the morning mail arrives at Kilrush and Kilkee, county Clare. And will he take steps to see that the mails are made to keep their schedule time, which is 8 o’clock in the morning. The Secretary to the Treasury, --- The delay was first caused by the West Clare and the matter will be gone into and remedied.....

1900 16 th March (KH). A Kilkee Slander Case. Mr. Eager J.P. and Capt. King. “Two peppery old Gentlemen!” At the Limerick assizes on Thursday.... an action was brought by Mr. F. McG. Eager, J.P., of West Cliff, Kilkee against Captain King, also of Kilkee, both retired old parties—one from being a governor of Limerick jail, and the other a manager of the Lower Shannon Steamship Company at Limerick,--for the recovery of £1,006 damages for libel and slander...... Ill feeling existed between the parties since 1897. At the Kilkee Petty Sessions in June that year Capt. King was fined 1s for not having his dog nuzzled, Mr. Eager being the magistrate in the chair. On the same occasion Mrs. Atkinson, wife of the Attorney General, was fined only a penny for not having her dog muzzled and Capt. King aggrieved at the decision in his case , created a demonstration in court, and said he would get Mr. Eager removed from the Commission of peace...... The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff with a farthing damages.

1900 6 th April (KH). (Advertisement) The Licensing Sessions. ... Patrick Morrissy ...Queen Street, Kilkee ...a transfer from Mr. Bryan Sheedy....

1900 11 th May (KH). Grand Concert at Kilkee. We are glad to be in a position to inform the numerous friends of the respected Parish Priest of Kilkee, Very Rev. Father Fitzgerald, in Kilkee, Kilrush, and surrounding districts, that a Concert will be held in the well-known Hall attached to Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday the 7 th and 8 th of August for the purpose of obtaining funds to defray the expenses of renovating and repairing the Parochial House, Kilkee, with the extensive offices attached, which have been in disrepair for many years past......

1900 18 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s License. .. Lizzie Cusack.... Queen Street, Kilkee......

1900 1 st June (KH). West and South Clare Railways. We are glad to note the very extensive and much needed improvements carried out by the management of the West Clare Railway at the Kilkee Station. In addition to a further considerable extension of the passenger platform, its width has been increased throughout by several feet: so that all danger or accident to the travelling public is obviated either in egress or ingress to the trains, no matter how severely taxed may be the resources......

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1900 29 th June (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions.... Wanted her Wages. Stephen Duggan, Kilkee, was summoned at the suit of his late servant girl for wages due. ...she had spent ten days in his employment and his wife turned her away and said “she was standing up like a statue”. Her wages were to be £1 a quarter. Defendant sworn said the girl refused to do anything for Mrs, Duggan. He offered her 5½d the amount due to her after stopping the price of a pair of slippers supplied her. An order was made for the payment of 2s and costs.

1900 29 th June (KH) Kilkee Petty Sessions. Sergeant Webster charged Thos Costello of Kilbaha with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and car ....fined 5s and costs...

Constable McCormack prosecuted Bridget Curtin, Ross, and Martin Lynch, Rehy, for cruelty to asses ....fined 2s-6d in each case.

1900 3 rd July (IE). (Advertisement) Hotels. Tourists’ Rest, 2 Erin Street, Kilkee, now open: enlarged and furnished throughout, in up-to-date style: commands charming view of Kilkee Bay: convenient to Railway Station: excellent cuisine: terms moderate. M. Haier, Proprietor.

1900 13 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors. In the Goods of Johanna Corry otherwise Crowley. Late of Albert Road, Kilkee...shopkeeper, a married woman deceased ....claims or demands to me the undersigned solicitor for Dr. John Thomas Bradley, of Kilkee, the executor......

1900 10 th August (KH). Concerts at Kilkee. Most successful concerts, organised by the revered Pastor of Kilkee, Father Fitzgerald..... Were taken part in by the following ladies and gentlemen: Miss Reeves, Mr. W. V. Reeves, Mr. Bainbridge, Miss S. Scanlan, Mrs Poole, Miss Annie Oakes, Miss Hickie, Miss Waters, Miss McCormack, Miss O’Connor, Miss Ethel O’Connor. Mr. Ward, Miss Minnie O’Brien, Mr. J. J. Daly, Solicitor, Mr. Frank Pilkington, Mr. Roantree, and Mr. W. Phelan.

1900 24 th August (KH). Passing Events. The grand concert tonight in Moore Hall, Kilkee, for which the ever popular Mr. Batt Culligan is working on the details with characteristic energy promises to be a brilliant affair. The great attraction is the famed tenor Mr. Joseph O’Mara, who will appear and contribute two items. The others taking part are Miss reeves, Miss Eustace Jameson, Miss Oakes, the Misses Scanlan, Mrs Poole, the Misses Kelly, Miss Hickey, Miss Agnes Roughan, Miss Spain, Miss Riordan, Miss Brinn, Mr B Culligan, Mr. Ward, Mr. Daly, Mr. Roantree, Mr. Hartwell Kirby, Mr. Joseph Sheahan.

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1900 21 st September (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s License. ....Burton O’Donnell... Queen Street, Kilkee....

... Francis Murnane... Transfer from Susan O’Toole, now my wife...Minister Place, Kilkee....

1901 25 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Farm for Sale. To be sold a tidy farm supplying the grass for 7 cows and situate within half a mile of the fashionable sea-side resort of Kilkee.... Hilliard & Byrne, Solicitors, Kilrush and Kilrush.

1901 8 th February (KH). Marriage: .... Thomas H Blackall, Kildeema, Lisdeen, to Jane Kelly, Clenagh Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus....

1901 1 st March (KH). To the Local Government Board for Ireland. We the undersigned being Local Government Electors in the Town of Kilkee, in the county of Clare and each of us respectively either occupying a dwelling-house, or other lands tenements of hereditaments within the said town do hereby respectfully apply that the Towns Improvement (Ireland) Act, 17 & 18 Vic C. 103, may be carried into execution in the town of Kilkee in whole and we propose that the boundaries be adopted for the purpose of the said Act shall be as follows:- That is to say on the North by the Atlantic Ocean and the townland boundary between the townlands of Dough and Corbally on the east by the townland boundaries between the townlands of Dough and Lislanihan, and the townlands of Dough and Lisdeen, on the south by the townlands boundaries between the townlands of Dough and Tarmon West: of Dough and Kilfearagh of Dough and Donoughboy, of Kilkee Lower and Donoughboy, and of Knockroe and Fouagh, and on the west by the townlands boundary between Kilkee Lower and Fouagh and Kilkee Upper and Fouagh and the Atlantic Ocean. The lands included in the above area are all within a radius of one mile from the Post Office in the town of Kilkee and comprise the townlands of Dough, Kilkee Lower, Kilkee Upper and Knockroe. And we further respectfully apply that the Board may be pleased to approve of the said proposed boundaries or if the Board should think proper to suggest a more limited area and to order and direct that any two or more Justices of the Peace for the county of Clare resident within ten miles of said town of Kilkee as the Board may appoint shall convene a meeting for the purpose of considering the carrying of said Act in the whole into execution in said town. Dated 10 th Day of January 1901.

Name Residence Valuation £ s d Robert Fitzgerald, P.P. The Presbytery , Kilkee 25—0--0 Wm Blood Smyth, M.A. The Rectory, Kilkee 20—0--0 J. Clancy, C. C. Phoenix Lodge, Kilkee C. F. Tufnell Oakes Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee 60—0--0 Lieut Col. A. M. Harper Kilkee

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Name Residence Valuation £ s d F. McG. Eager, J.P. West Cliff, Kilkee 20—0--0 Annie Sophia Bruce West Cliff. Kilkee 20—0--0 John Walton West Cliff, Kilkee 20—0--0 John Falvey Kilkee 55—0--0 John Madigan Kilkee 19—0--0 P.C. Hickey, M.D. Sanitary Officer, Kilkee 20—0--0 Batt Hennessy Albert Road, Kilkee 14—10--0 John Murray Albert Road 16—15--0 Anthony McNamara Albert Road 22—0--0 David Hickey Queen Street, Kilkee Thomas Fitzgerald Queen Street, Kilkee 49—10--0 Joseph Curtin Chapel Street, Kilkee 20—15--0 Joseph Corry Queen Street, Kilkee 23—0—0 Peter L’Estrange Cummins 20—0--0 Francis Keane Kilkee 10—10--0 John Mescall Kilkee 12—5--0 Catherine Reidy Kilkee 12—5--0 Patt Keane Strand View, Kilkee 20—0--0 Patrick Kelly Erin Street, Kilkee 10—0--0 Richard B. O’Donnell Esplanade, Kilkee 8—10--0 Edmond Doyle Shopkeeper, Kilkee 4—15--0 John Marrinan Circular Road, Kilkee 11—0--0 Simon Connors Kilkee 13—15—0 Theresa M. Hartney 15—0—0 Eliza McInerney 20—10--0 James O’Donnell Francis Street, Kilkee 5—5--0 Thomas Stapleton Queen Street, Kilkee 14—5--0 Michael O’Shaughnessy Kilkee 1—15--0 William Taylor Kilrush Road, Kilkee John Hynes Kilrush Road, Kilkee 10—0--0 Thomas Harvey Kilkee 14—10--0 Michael Falvey 43—0--0 John Fitzgerald, D. C. Michael Williams Kilkee 23—10--0 Patrick McNamara Kilkee 5—10--0 Thomas Hynes Kilkee 5—10--0 John Purtill Albert Road, Kilkee 20—10--0 Julia Borough Strand Line 12—0--0 Patrick Corry Kilkee 14—0--0 William Frost Kilkee 10—0--0 Francis Murnane Kilkee 9—0--0 Michael Corry Kilkee 8—0--0 Edward Gorham Kilkee 9—0--0 John Marrinan Kilkee 4—10--0 Thomas Greene Kilkee 9—0--0 Margaret Keane Pink Lodge, Kilkee 20—0--0

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Name Residence Valuation £ s d David Hickey Square, Kilkee 3—10--0 Patrick Hickey Square, Kilkee 4—0--0 John Julian Queen Street, Kilkee 8—10--0 Austin Dixon Queen Street, Kilkee 5—0--0 Jane Kennedy Queen Street, Kilkee 4—5--0 John Murray Queen Street, Kilkee 10—0--0 Michael McMahon Queen Street 4—10--0 Patrick Scanlan Albert Road, Kilkee 4—15--0 Stephen O’Mara Queen Street, Kilkee 7—10--0 John Breen Kilrush Road, Kilkee 4—5--0 Michael Taylor Queen Street, Kilkee 3—10--0 Patrick Kinnerk Kilkee 9—0--0 Thos J. Corcoran Central Hotel, Kilkee 15—0--0 James J. Casey Bachelors Road, Kilkee 30—0--0 John Naughton Albert Road, Kilkee 8—0--0 Delia Robertson Albert Road, Kilkee Oliver Hanley Albert Road Patrick Clune Francis Street, Kilkee 1—0--0 Bridget Johnson Albert Road, Kilkee William Hartnett Albert Road 12—5--0 Denis Collins Albert Road, Kilkee 3—15--0 Mary Egan Albert Road, Kilkee 4—0--0 Edward Cavanagh Albert Road, Kilkee 9—0--0 Ellen Rees Cliff Lodge, Kilkee 6—0--0 Daniel Casey D.C. Kilkee 5—0--0 Maryanne Collins Albert Road, Kilkee 12—0--0 Mary Nolan Albert Road Maryanne Woods Albert Road 6—0--0 Margaret O’Reilly Albert Road 5—0--0 Patt Foley Albert Road 3—0--0 James McMahon Francis Street William McInerney Erin Street, Kilkee ? Thomas Lynch Erin Street ? Patrick McNamara Market Square, Kilkee 12 Michael Keane Market Square, Kilkee ? Patrick Stapleton Francis Street ? James Flannery Chapel Street, Kilkee 3 Mary Burns Chapel Street, Kilkee 4 Patrick O’Brien Chapel Street, Kilkee ? Thomas Fitzgerald Mt. Charles Terrace, Kilkee 4 John Quinlan Minister Place, Kilkee 11 Pat Kerwin Pound Street, Kilkee 1 Jas M. Frawley Chapel Street Pat O’Grady Chapel Street, Kilkee 3 John O’Grady Chapel Street, Kilkee 3 George Fitzpatrick Chapel Street, Kilkee 1

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Name Residence Valuation £ s d Thomas Brann Ballcourt Lane, Kilkee 1 Mary Waters Albert Road 5 James Leyden Albert Road 3 Ellen Stapleton Albert Road 6 Thomas Marrinan Albert Road 11 John Foran 2 John Burke ? Stephen Keane Francis Street Edmund Purtill Queen Street James Griffin Bachelors Road, Kilkee 6 John Hickey Carpenter, Kilkee 5 Margaret Marrinan Dough & Kilkee 16 Jas. McNamara Dough 10 Pat McMahon Francis Street, Kilkee 10 John Quinn Dough ? Patt Fennell Francis Street, Kilkee 8 John Culligan Strand View, Kilkee 2 James McGreen Strand View, Kilkee ? Bridget Walsh Erin Street, Kilkee 2 Pat Hart Circular Road, Kilkee 1 Austin McGrath Circular Road, Kilkee 1 Darby Howard Ballalley Lane, Kilkee ? Martin Hickey Ballalley Lane, Kilkee ? James Houlihan Strand Line 3 Patt Halloran Ballalley Lane, Kilkee ? Michael Collins Kilrush Road, Kilkee ? Thomas Stapleton Kilkee 2 Michael Hennessy Circular Road, Kilkee 1 Michael McAuliffe Erin Street, Kilrush Pat Hennessy Circular Road, Kilkee S. E. Prosser Cecilia, Kilkee William Mitchell Erin Street, Kilkee 2 Thomas McInerney Francis Street, Kilkee 2 Patrick Keane Albert Road, Kilkee 8 Patt Ginnane Marine Parade, Kilkee 7 Curah Martin Marine Parade 10 Margaret Kelly Wellington Place 12 Elizabeth Hilliard 6 McDonnell Terrace, Kilkee ?

Hilliard & Byrne, Solicitors, Kilrush and Kilkee. 1901 19 th April (KH) Kilkee Petty Sessions. .... All about Turbary. A farmer named Tubridy from Moveen had his neighbour named O’Connell summoned for cutting turf on plaintiff’s bog.....

.. Assault at Killard.

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Joseph McInerney, of Killard, had Sinon McInerney summoned for threatening him and beating him with stones. The dispute arose over a gate which the defendant charged plaintiff with not closing after passing it with his horse......

1901 26 th April (KH). (Advertisement) 41 Albert Road, Kilkee. A good business concern....for sale by auction...instructed by Mary Keating....

1901 3 rd May (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Michael Marrinan, Kilkee, summoned Daniel Ryan, Patrick Collins and Joseph Ryan.

Michael Connell of Baunmore charged Martin Connell his brother with striking him on the arm with a tongs.....

1901 10 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Sea-side Lodge for Sale. ... Instructions from Miss Hickey to sell...Lodge and Premises situate at 9 Albert Road.....

Westbury Lodge, Kilkee. ... Instructed by? Westropp, Esq., to sell furniture....

1901 17 th May (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. ... Miss B Brew, of Kilrush, and the Brews and Heaphys of Newtown! “Things are not as they used to be” Bridget Brew, Kilrush, summoned Francis Brew, Newtown, for the trespass of twelve cows..... on her lands at Querrin ...

1901 7th July (KH). The Local Government Board for Ireland.... Whereas we, the Local Government Board for Ireland had a month previous to the date of this order received an application signed by twenty-one or more Local Government Electors of the town of Kilkee applying that the provisions of the Towns Improvement (Ireland) Act 1854 may be carried into execution in the said purpose of the said Act:....do hereby signify our approval of the boundaries specified on the ordinance map annexed to the said application....

1901 12 th July (KH). The Kilkee Season. Visitors to Kilkee are beginning to come in pretty large contingents but the town is not by any means full, though it is expected that next week will witness the occupation of all the principal Hotels and Lodges. The chief attraction and only amusement is Bathing which is enjoyed to the full by all in this favourite watering place. But a general desire is manifested that something in the way of Concerts and Plays should be arranged to beguile the monotony of the long evenings. In this connection the formation of an Amusement Committee by the inhabitants would be of the utmost value in the way indicated and meet the practical support of all the visitors.

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1901 19 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Great Boxing Entertainment. To be held in Moore’s Concert Hall, Kilkee...on Thursday, July 23 rd .... Two English, One Irish and One American will appear and give Exhibitions... Ring-side seats 10s-6d. Other seats 5s, 2s and a limited number of 1s seats...

1901 26 th July (KH). The Incorporation. The Incorporation of the town is now an accomplished fact, the final notices defining the wards and boundaries having been duly published in the “Dublin Gazette” of Friday’s date. Four weeks have to elapse before the elections are proceeded with. The feeling of the voters is to only elect men of common-sense on the Council and the speeching genius will not be looked on with favour.....

1901 9 th August (KH). Sacred Heart Convent of Mercy Kilkee. The Sisters of Mercy acknowledge with very grateful thanks the following subscriptions at their annual collection on Sunday the 21 st instant: Rev R Fitzgerald, P.P., £1: Rev. D. Hogan, C.C., £2: Very Rev. J. McInerney, P.P., V.G., Killaloe, £1: Mr. B. Hennessy £1: Dr. Hickey £1: Captain Hartigan £1: Mr. Moran, Solicitor £1:Mr. Joseph Curtin 10s: Mr. John Falvey 10s......

1901 30 th August (KH). The Township Elections: South Ward: John Purtill 44: Anthony McNamara 38: Bartholomew Hennessy 37... East Ward: Joseph Corry 52: Michael O’Shaughnessy 48: Michael Taylor 41..... North Ward: Michael Curry 42: John Quinlan 38: Bryan Sheedy 35......

1901 20 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Notice of Excise Licenses. .. Thomas Mahony... No. 1 Atlantic View, Francis Street, Kilkee....

1901 27 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... Michael Clancy, Market Square, Kilrush ...premises formerly known as the Methodist Church, in Albert Road, Kilkee.....

1902 17 th January (KH). The Sanitation of Kilkee. Discussion at the Rural Council. At the meeting of the Rural District Council. Mr. Michael Mescal, J.P., in the chair. The Clerk read a letter memorial from the Kilkee Town Commissioners forwarded to the Local Government Board on the question of the area of charge for sanitary purposes, pointing out their case was exceptional one requiring special treatment, and praying that such expenditure should be a Rural District charge. Mrs. Griffin asked for a hearing of a few points which she would lay before them. She considered that they would be baffling their own interests if they refused to do what they asked for “The Irish Queen of watering place” which was the interest of all West Clare. She was not prepared for the hostility evidenced today. They asked nothing unreasonable only not to be handicapped but aided towards a particular good...... Mr. B Hennessy a member of the deputation also spoke in favour of the memorial and

198 asked to advertise for an engineer to come down and report on a scheme of sewerage for Kilkee...... Mr. Woulfe said they would not go in for a wild goose chase again. Mr. Hennessy said it was notorious that the sewerage of Kilkee was very bad......

1902 24 th January (KH). The sanitation of Kilkee... Resolves: “That we the Kilkee Town Commissioners respectfully ask the Local Government Board to hold a sworn inquiry into the unsanitary condition of Kilkee. It is a vital matter to the inhabitants that such an inquiry be held not alone for the welfare and due sanitation of the Township, but for the surrounding district. The memorialists attended before the Kilrush Rural District Council at Kilrush, Saturday last, and as they were not favourably received there--- they have again to approach the Local Government Board as the matter is of the most urgent importance”.

1902 21 st March (KH). (Advertisement) ... Publicans Licence. ....Joseph K. Kett.....from Mrs. B. Green.....Queen Street, Kilkee.....

1902 16 th May (KH). Death of Eileen Haugh. ...Eileen Haugh, the beloved daughter of Professor J.J. Haugh, B. A., which took place at her father’s residence Merrion, Dublin, on the 7 th May 1902 at the age of 11 years. ...she was for the most part reared at the Marine Hotel, Kilkee, with her cousins...buried at the Kilmihil cemetery on Thursday... The funeral cortege which took place from the Kilmurry Railway Station was very large....

1902 30 th May (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions.... “Kilkee Fair” Victims. Sergeant Webster had Isaac Smith summoned for being drunk on the 13 th May, fined 1s and costs.....

Constable Dillon had Michael Slattery summoned for being drunk at Kilkee on the 18 th May. It being the defendant’s third offence within twelve months he was fined 30s and costs or a month with hard labour.

Constable Smith had James Fennell summoned for being drunk on the same date. He being an old offender was fined 21s and costs. Acting Sergeant Moynihan had Daniel Mulvihill a stoker from the Royal Navy up for being drunk was fined 10s and costs.

1902 27 th June (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions... Audacious Larceny. A man of the labouring class, named Patrick Keane, was brought up in custody in a charge of the larceny of milk from a cow the property of Dr. P. C. Hickey, J.P. District Inspector Conlin prosecuted and Mr. F. C. Pilkington, Solr. defended. Maggie Walsh, a servant in the employ of Dr. Hickey, said that at about 1 o’clock on the 11 th June, by direction she went to the field to look after the cattle as one of them was in the habit of being frequently milked by some party unknown. From the back of the house she saw the accused with a tin can in his hand stooped under a cow in the act of milking the

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1902 11 th July (KH). G.A.A. Football Match at Kilkee. Kilrush v Kilmihil. On Sunday afternoon on the picturesque grounds near Georges Head a football match, one of the ties for the Clare County Championship, as fought out between the well- known and oft victorious Kilrush team and the Club of the village of Kilmihil... Final score: Kilrush 2 goals and 16 points: Kilmihil Nil.

1902 8 th August (KH). The Sunday excursions are increasing in popularity especially so the afternoon run from Kilrush. It is very pleasing for the “Man in the street” to be able to go to the “Brighton of the West” after having fortified the inner man, and his blessing on that account goes with Mr. Sullivan, Manager of the lines. The tourist traffic to Kilkee is slowing up a bit, and if the resources of the W & S.C.R. were often tested sorely in this respect, I am sorry to record that this does not seem probable this year of grace.

1902 22 nd August (KH). A grand concert, under distinguished patronage, will be held in Moore’s Concert Hall, Kilkee, on Monday night, in aid of the Towns’ Improvement Fund---for effecting improvements out-door accommodation and amusements for the visitors.

1902 3 rd October (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Evictions: Charles Randal Armstrong McDonnell, D.L., of New Hall, Ennis, sought possession of part of the lands of Lisgurren held by Martin Kennedy, of Gurrane. Licensing: The number of publicans in the Petty Sessions district of Kilkee is 55.

Borough Court: The Town Court was adjourned for a fortnight in consequence of the death of Mr. Eager, J.P.

1902 5 th December (KH). Kilrush District Council. Kilkee Sewerage. Important letter from the Medical Officer. The following letter was read..... Sir, In reply to your note re Mr. Griffin’s report, to the Kilkee Town Commissioners on the condition of sewerage. I beg to say that the document in question is misleading and very exaggerated. Mr. Griffin well knows that the improvements which the Sanitary Executive intended to carry out are very far from being completed. With this knowledge, he reports on the Sewerage as a whole, thereby managing to blend some undeniable facts with much that is otherwise. I beg to refer to the Council to my report of 7 th of May which contains a detailed list of the Improvements Suggested by me and approved of by them. Strand Line portion of this is finished and only awaits the erection of flushing tanks to be in working order. This was a pretty large undertaking and in addition we have taken up and cleaned the sewer in Ball Court Lane. The other works will be done in time......

1903 30 th January (KH). Kilkee Town Commissioners. The Annual Meeting. The Chairman re-elected for a third time.

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Mr. Bryan Sheedy the out-going Chairman presided. The other Commissioners present were---Mrs. Amy Griffin, Mrs, Annie Bruce, Messrs. B. Hennessy, J. Purtill, M. Falvey, J. Murray, J. Corry, M. Taylor, Ml. O’Shaughnessy, and M. Curry. Mr. P. Keane, Town Clerk, was also present.....

1903 26 th June (KH). The Inquiry at Kilkee. At the Courthouse, Kilkee, on Wednesday, at 11 o’clock, an inquiry on oath was opened before Mr. Price, M. Inst. C. E., and Sir Acheson MacCullagh, Local Government Board Inspector, into the alleged defaults of the Kilrush Rural Council as a Sanitary Authority to provide an adequate and efficient water supply and sewerage schemes for this famed watering place. The Town Commissioners of Kilkee were the active promoters of the investigation, the body making complaint with the Local Government Board in a voluminous correspondence......

Sunday Runs. The excursion last Sunday to Miltown in connection with the Football Match between Kilkee and Ennistymon teams was but poorly availed of. So far as this town or Kilkee was concerned. Only a small crowd—in comparison to what they used be—came from Limerick in the Steamer excursion. But there was one excursion—which must have made up for all, although the posters made no announcement of it – and that is the Junior Football teams who brought large crowds with them in the afternoon excursion to Kilkee. They say that train was full.

1903 17 th July (KH ) District Council. Kilkee Sewerage System. A report was read from Dr. P. C. Hickey recommending some immediate repairs in parts of Kilkee sewerage. It was decided not to undertake only minor alterations in that town during the summer tourist season. Shragh Water. Mr. Campbell moved that a pump be erected in the townland of Shragh. On a poll it was decided to erect the pump by 14 votes to 11.

1903 24 th July (KH). Audit Report. Gentlemen—I have the honour to report that I have audited the Accounts of the Kilkee Town Commissioners for the period commencing with the constitution of the Town on 24 th July 1901, and closing on 31 st March 1903...... I would impress upon the Town Commissioners the necessity of striking their rates as early as possible in each financial year......

1903 28 th August (KH). The Grand Concert at Kilkee. ...in aid of the Sisters of Mercy, Kilkee. The function from every point of view was the most successful held this season.....

1903 4 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Wanted for the Boot Trade.

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Two men for Sewed Work. Good Wages, and constant employment, none bur sober men need apply. Apply to: - William Heaney, Boot & Shoe, Manufacturer, Albert Road, and Kilkee.

1903 18 th September (KH). Towns Improvement (Ireland) Act, 1854. Notice of intention to make Rate. Is hereby given that the Commissioners of the town of Kilkee acting under and by virtue of the above-named Act and enactments incorporated therewith...... are about to make and declare a Rate of 1s in the Pound on the tenement valuation of all property .... In said town not used as arable, meadow or pasture ground only or as woodlands, market gardens, or nursery grounds, or lands covered with water or used as a Canal or Railway and a Rate of 3d. In the pound on the tenement valuation of the latter description of property...... P. Keane, Clerk of Commissioners.

Publicans Licence. (Advertisement) ... Michael Normile ... from a house lately in possession of John Brew ...Queen Street, Kilkee......

1903 2 nd October (KH). Our Kilkee Letter. Robinson v Keane. Complainant deposed that when proceeding to defendants land to purchase hay sold under county Court decree, Keane assaulted him for bidding at the sale. He struck back and could have hurt the man if he wished. In cross-examination Robinson denied he said he would bid at the sale because it was on a grabber farm ...fined 10s-6d and 10s-6d costs..... A Railway Charge. The West Clare Railway Co. sued Patrick Donnelly, London for abusive language and threatened assault on the Station Master on the 28 th August last, whilst in the discharge of his duty. Mr. Hilliard stated that the defendant who belonged to a public office in London travelled on the date in question over the West Clare line on a tourist ticket that appeared to have been taken at Euston. On it he was allowed to break his journey if he wished at Ennistymon for Lisdoonvarna and at Lahinch for the Cliffs of Moher. However he got out at the Doonbeg station thereby forfeiting his ticket which on being asked for he refused to give up. However the Station Master insisted and with the assistance of the Guard of the Train got up the ticket from him. All would have ended then but that Mr. Patk. Donnelly who because coming from London had ideas that railways down in West Clare were not worked as they should be, then abused Mr. Keniry on the platform and in the office and put up his hands to fight......

Football Contest. ... was played off in Kilkee on Sunday last between the famed “Shamrocks” of Kilrush, the present holders of Gaelic blue ribbon of the county, and the “O’Curry’s of Doonaha”.... Kilrush---Seven points: Doonaha—1 goal and two points. For the Shamrocks, Jack O’Dea, L. Gill, the brothers McDonnell, Clancy and Davis did the most brilliant work, whilst Haugh, Quealy and Roche were the most prominent and won chief distinction on the other side.

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1903 13 th November (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Ungallant Assault. Margaret Ryan of Killard, summoned a farmer named James Houlihan of the same place for assault by throwing stones at her on the 17 th of October....Of course there was the usual cross case and the old story of rite of passage raised, resulting in the Magistrate dismissing all the cases Game Prosecution. A man named James Moloney was prosecuted for entering the lands of Mr. Stackpoole, at Tullaher with terriers and two greyhounds and killing a hare on the 4 th October.....

A terrible row in a train. A man thrown through a carriage. At the Kilkee Petty Sessions on Friday, a man named Joseph Ryan, of Kilkee, was prosecuted by the South Clare Railway Co., for wilful misconduct in a passenger train by annoying the passengers on the night of the Kilrush Races. There was also a prosecution by the police against Ryan for his conduct on the same occasion. Mr, Reidy, Station Master at Moyasta, gave evidence to the effect that he had to allow out the passengers from the carriage as they complained they were likely to be murdered by the accused. He charged Ryan with breaking the window: but he alleged it was done by Shea, who was covered with blood. A witness named McGoldrick said defendant crossed over the barrier in the compartment, caught hold of Shea by the feet and threw him out through the window whilst the train was in motion. He (McGoldrick) held Shea by the feet until the train slowed up a bit and then had to let him go as he could not hold him any longer......

1903 27 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Kilkee free Cookery Lectures, with practical demonstrations; will be given by Royal Baking Powder Co., of New York, U.S.A. Miss J. J. Williams, L.C.A., Lecturer and Demonstrator. Admission –Free, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, November 30 th : and Dec, 1 st , 2 nd , & 3rd. At 3.30 pm, and 7.30 pm each day. Moore’s Concert Hall, Kilkee.

1904 19 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Public Health (Ireland) Acts. Notice is hereby given that, the Inquiry announced to be held at Courthouse, Kilkee, On Wednesday the 24 th day of February 1904, into the complaint made that the Kilrush Rural District Council had made default in providing Kilkee with sufficient sewers and a proper supply of water, will not be held until a later date which will be duly advertised. Local Government Board, Dublin.

1904 1 st March (KH). Death of Mrs. M. O’Gorman, Kilfearagh. ...wife of Mr. Timothy ...sister of Miss Carmody of Frances St, Kilrush ...aged 30...

1904 29 th April (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Son and father.

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John Burns of Fouagh prosecuted his father, Patrick Burns, Moveen, for the larceny of his mare value £8 on the 19 th April last. .. Case dismissed...

Drunks. Sergeant Connolly charged Patrick MacMahon, Cloonconeen with been drunk and incapable at Kilkee on the 12 th April. ...fined 1s and costs...

Unlicensed Dog. Constable Jones prosecuted William Blake, Carrowmore South, for having an unlicensed dog in his possession ....fined 1s and costs ...... ordered to get a license..

1904 27 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Pursuant to a judgment of the Chancery Division... in the matter of the Estate of Thomas King, deceased, and in an action “Studdert v. King”... The creditors of the said Thomas King, formerly of Sunnyview, Kilkee... to send by post ....full particulars of their claims......

1904 8 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Auction of a grass and tillage farm...at the Courthouse, Kilkee...... now in the occupation of Francis Coffee ...containing 167 acres and 15 perches...situated about two miles from Kilkee ...Tenement Valuation is £76....

1904 15 th July (KH). Will of Mr. Wm. Doherty of Kilkee. Mr. William Doherty, of Kilkee....died 31 st October last left an estate of net value of £3,126-17s-6d ... probate granted to his widow, Mrs Harriette Doherty...The testator devised his premises at 3 Marine Parade, in trust for his daughter, Susan Mary Bradley, and he left the residue of his property in trust for Mrs. Doherty, and after her death or marriage among his children.

1904 29 July (KH). The Kilkee Waterworks and the Sewerage Schemes... The following letter was read..... Sir--- The Local Government Board for Ireland beg to acknowledge the receipt of the resolution of the Kilrush Rural District Council of the 9 th inst., respecting the area of charge for expenses to be incurred in providing a water supply and sewerage scheme for the town of Kilkee, and in reference thereto the Board desire to state that the preparation of the necessary plans and estimate for the proposed Waterworks and Sewerage Schemes should precede the consideration of the area of chargeability as until the estimated cost is known it cannot be ascertained whether the amount required can be raised off the Rates of the suggested area of charge having regard to the limitation imposed by Section 238 (2) of the Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878. M. O’Sullivan.... The Chairman: That is a very sensible letter and exactly what I expected. Mr. Casey: It is one of common sense. Mr. Keane: I beg your pardon it is not. Mr. Casey: I say it is. Mr. Keane: That is your opinion, not mine. Before we do anything they should say whether Kilkee is not to bear the charge and then we will give them all they want...

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1904 12 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Towns’ Improvement (Ireland) Act 1854. Notice, is hereby given that the Commissioners of the Town of Kilkee acting under and by virtue of the above-named Act, have this day made and declared a rate of: One Shilling in the Pound, On the tenements valuation of all property in said town... and Three Pence in the Pound. On arable meadow or pasture...... P. Keane, Clerk of Commissioners.....

1904 23 rd September (KH). Drowned at Kilkee: A man named Michael Keatinge, aged 70 years, was found drowned on Monday at Kilkee.

1904 7 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Public Health (Ireland) Act...... The Kilrush District Council ....hereby advertise and give Notice that they require and are desirous of acquiring by Purchase under the Provisions of the Land Clauses act, and propose to take certain lands containing about 11a-16p .. (In occupation of Patrick Mara and of which C. R. A. MacDonnell is owner) which are situated in the Townland of Corbally.... and also about 7a 0r 32p ... (in occupation of Patrick Mara and of which Francis B. Henn is owner) which is situated in the Townland of Lislanihan ...and also... about 17a 3r 24p (in occupation of Patrick Neylon, and of which the said Francis B. Henn is owner) which are situated at Lislanihan.....for the purpose of providing a Water Supply for the Town of Kilkee, and for the construction of filter beds, water tanks, reservoirs, etc., and they will apply ...for a Provisional Order to enable them so to do:-.... T Kelly, Clerk of the District Council....

1905 6 th January (KH). (Advertisement) ... In the matter of Michael Normile, Queen St, Kilkee Vintner and Grocer.... A bankrupt...To be sold by Public Auction....Courthouse Kilkee...by order of the Court... All the estate and interest of the Bankrupt and his Assignees ...the house and premises in Queen Street, Kilkee, lately in the occupation of the Bankrupt...The premises are licensed.... The Bakery business has been carried on one portion of the premises on which has been constructed a new oven at considerable cost....

1905 3 rd February (KH). The Kilkee Water-works Scheme. .... Terms have been arranged voluntarily between the owners of the lands about to be acquired and the Council: and the rate agreed upon being thirty years purchase....

1905 21 st May (KH).? Kilkee Town Commissioners. The Kilkee Town Commissioners, will at their meeting to be held on Monday, 1st May 1905, receive and consider tenders for doing the undermentioned Works according to plans and specifications which can be seen on application at the Commissioner’s Office, Kilkee. (1) Building a footbridge over the stream near the Mermaid’s Cave, commonly known as “Burns Hole” at the east end of the Township Boundary. Part of the material to be used for this work, three iron rails, will be supplied by the

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Commissioners. (2) Building two Bathing shelters, one near the Breakwater, and the other at “Corrig- uv-ana”, commonly known as “New Found Out”......

1905 30 th June (KH). Trespassing on the Railway. At the Kilkee Petty Sessions, the South Clare Railway Company had John Garvey, Lisdeen, summoned as follows: “That defendant at Lisdeen on 4 th May, was and did pass on the Company’s Railway line and not for the purpose of crossing at an authorised railway crossing, after he had received warnings by the servants of the complainants who work the Railway, to go and pass thereon”. ...fined 1d and 12s-6d costs.

1905 22 nd September (KH). Notice: Termon, Lisheen. Notice is hereby given that an application has been received by the Board of Trade...from Mr. Thomas Lillis for permission to reclaim two small Creeks at the Western end of Poulnasherry Bay, River Shannon, by the construction of an embankment, or seawall, across the entrance thereto at Termon, Lisheen. The Creeks to be reclaimed are situated on the Western side, and in the immediate vicinity of the Blackweir Bridge......

1905 6 th October (KH). There was a large supply of stock at the Kilkee October Fair on yesterday and a good many buyers from the various big centres of the country....prices were lower all round by about 30s a head than at the same time last year.

1905 20 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Amusements. Moore’s Hotel, Concert Hall. For three nights only..... Miss Lena Lewis’s, Dramatic & Concert Company, will present that Historical Drama: “A Royal Divorce”. A tale of Waterloo:

The Screaming Musical Comedy the “Silver Slipper,” music by Leslie Stuart:

The celebrated domestic drama “Two Little Vagabonds” in four acts.

Concluding each night with A Variety Concert....

1905 8 th December (KH). To abolish mixed bathing at Kilkee. At the usual statutory meeting of the Kilkee Town Commissioners held on Monday last, the Chairman (Mr. Batt Hennessy. J.P.) Gave the following notice of motion and said he did so in consequence of numerous complaints made by visitors of all religious denominations: “I hereby give notice that at the meeting to be held on the 5 th day of February, 1906, I will move that the bye-law (5, made for regulating public bathing at “Corrig-uv-ana” commonly known as “New Found Out” be revoked, and that there be substituted therefor the following bye-law: (5) —The Bathing place, no. 5 at “Corrig-uv-ana” shall be reserved for and used only by males in full bathing costumes up to the hour of 10 o’clock am., each day, and shall be reserved for and used only by females in full bathing costumes during the remainder of the

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1906 12 th January (KH). (Advertisement) To Contractors. Tenders are invited by the Rev. R. Canon Fitzgerald, P.P., and the Parish Committee for the executing of extensive repairs in the Kilkee R.C. Church......

Two Contests in Kilkee Township..... No 2 or South Ward. Thomas Falvey, Circular Road, Gentleman proposed by Denis Collins and seconded by Thos Marrinan. Oliver Hanly, Victoria Place, Insurance Agent, proposed by Mrs. Margaret O’Reilly and seconded by Michael Clancy. Edward Walshe, Corry’s Lane, Kilkee, Postman, proposed by Patrick Boyle and seconded by Michl Connors. No 3 or East Ward. John McNamara, Dough, Kilkee, Fisherman, proposed by Joseph Corry and seconded by James McMahon. Stephen O’Meara, Kilrush Road, Farmer and Publican, proposed by Michael Taylor and seconded by Michael O’Shaughnessy. Returned Unopposed. Mrs. Amy Griffin for the West Ward, and Mr. B Sheedy for the North Ward.

The Kilkee Commercial Club will hold their annual Ball at Moore’s Concert Hall on the 22 nd January.

1906 19 th January (KH). Kilkee Elections. No. 2 or South Ward. (One seat). Thomas Falvey 71: Edward Walsh 8: Oliver Hanly 7: No 3 or East Ward. (One seat). Stephen O’Meara 94: John McNamara 15:

1906 26 th January (KH). The weather for the past month has been the severest perhaps on record in West Clare. The doctors are busy.

1906 6 th April (KH). Kilkee Waterworks...... The Local Government Board fixes the area of charge.... The area suggested by the Council...... townlands of Dough, Kilkee Upper, Kilkee Lower, and Knockroe... The Board.....decided to make an order declaring the Kilkee Dispensary District to be the area of charge...... Mr. Michael Griffin said it would be preposterous to ask the people of Mullagh....or the other Ibrickane divisions to pay for Waterworks for Kilkee... Mr. M. Kett---- We paid for a pump for Mullagh, Shragh, and every other place and now you will not help us. Mr. M. Griffin—All the English visitors, and all the others coming to Kilkee should

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1906 11 th May (KH). A New Magistrate. ...Mr. Thos. H. Blackhall, Kildimo House, Kilkee, has on the recommendation of Mr. H. S. Vandeleur, H.M.L., been appointed to the Commission of the Peace......

1906 25 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to Building Contractors.... Footbridge. Over the stream at the east end of the township boundary near the “Mermaid’s Cave” commonly known as “Burns’ Hole”.... Patrick Keane. Clerk to the Commissioners....

1906 13 th July (KH). Viceregal visit to Kilkee. The Lord Lieutenant and Countess Aberdeen arrived in Ennis by the 11.20 train from Limerick on Tuesday, and left by special train for Kilkee ten minutes later. There was a very large attendance on the platform and the distinguished visitors were received by Mr. P. K. Sullivan, the Manager of the West and South Clare Railways, and Mr. W. Barrington, Engineer. .... On learning that the new handsomely finished saloon carriage in which the party was to travel had been built by Clare workers of native timber in the workshops of the West Clare Railway, the Lord Lieutenant expressed his pleasure and that of Lady Aberdeen at the fact. At Ennistymon and Miltown, there were demonstrations of welcome. At Kilkee station fog signals were exploded. Their Excellencies entered an open carriage and drove around by the Strand Line to Moore’s Bay Hotel....

1906 3 rd August (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions..... Licensing Prosecution Dismissed. ....prosecuted Patrick Downes, Carrowbloughmore, under the usual five counts for a breach of the Licensing Act on the 1 st of the present month. Sergeant Neazer swore he remembered the Sunday in question; he was in the vicinity of Downes’ shop about 3.15 pm. He was on patrol with Constable O’Dwyer. He entered the premises and found three men, two of whom were bona fide travellers, and the third, a man named Clohessy, who lived close by...... He did not see Clohessy enter nor did he supply ant drink to him...... dismissed the case....

1906 14 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Licence Application...... Mary Keane of Kilkee, Shopkeeper..... Queen Street ....from Michael Normoyle before and since the year, 1902....

1906 12 th October (KH). The Kilkee Town Commissioners have passed a resolution condemning the Kilrush Rural District Council in connection with their alleged “obstructive tactics” in regard to the Kilkee Waterworks Scheme and appealing to the Local Government Board to issue immediately a mandamus compelling them to carry out the work.

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1906 2 nd November (KH). Football Match at Kilkee. A County Championship tie between Kilrush and Carrigaholt football teams will take place at Kilkee next Sunday. ... A special train will leave Kilrush for Kilkee at one o’clock and return at 5 pm.

1906 16 th November (KH). Religious Profession. At the Dominican Convent, Sion Hill, Blackrock, on Friday last, the profession took place of Sister Mary Osanna, daughter of Mr. Joseph Curtin, Ocean View, and Kilkee...

1906 14 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence... John James Hanratty.....Queen Street...Central Hotel....from John Byrne before and since the year 1902 carried on a spirit licence business.....whose interest therein I purchased....

1907 15 th February (KH) . (Advertisement) Robert Studdert, Deceased ---- all persons having any debts, claims or demands against the estate of Robert Studdert, late of 2 MacDonnell Terrace, Kilkee -.

1907 26 th July (KH). Kilkee Waterworks: The Bonds signed at last. ... Mr. John Martin, of Messrs. Martin & Co., Cork, contractors of the Kilkee Waterworks scheme....

1907 20 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Transfer of a Publican’s Licence. .. John Byrnes... Market Square, Kilkee... transfer from my father-in-law. Patrick McNamara....

1907 31 st August (CC). Kilkee Petty Sessions and Town Court. Water in Butter. ---The Chairman criticises the present government. Sergeant Hourigan, Inspector of Food and Drugs, had Miss Bridget O’Gorman, O’Connell Street, Kilkee, summoned as follows: -- Defendant, at Kilkee, on the 18 th July, 1907, did sell to complainant to his prejudice as purchaser thereof an article of food: to wit one pound of butter, which contained 19 per cent of water, being in excess of the standard of 16 per cent fixed by the Department of Agriculture. The Sergeant swore that on the date stated in the summons he purchased a pound of butter from the defendant, and cautioned her at the time that he was taking it for the purpose of analysis. He now produced the certificate which stated that the sample was adulterated with 19 per cent of water. The defendant said she sold the butter as she bought it. The weather was intensely hot at the time, and the butter was running off the scales. Chairman—I have been speaking to most experienced farmers in Limerick, who told me it was impossible to make butter with 16 per cent water. There is no doubt that the present Government are doing their best to injure Ireland. However, in this case we must carry out the law. Questioned by the bench, the sergeant said he would not press for costs, which were

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10s-6d for analysis, and 1s-6d costs of court. Eventually the magistrates, who one and all sympathised with the defendant, fined her 1s. Drunkenness. Constable Bingham had John Halpin, of Tullaroe, summoned for being drunk on the public street at Kilkee, on the 13 th day of August, 1907. Defendant was fined 1s. The same complainant had John McGreen, Ball Alley Lane, Kilkee, summoned for a similar offence on the 18 th of August. This was defendant’s second offence within twelve months. Fined 1s and costs. Riotous Behaviour. Constable Farley had John McInerney, of Smith’s Lane, Kilkee, summoned for the above offence on the 23 rd July. Fines 2s and costs.

Mr. Paul Bernard’s Annual Concert at Kilkee. The above entertainment, which, of late years, has become one of the most entertaining events of this at our unrivalled and increasingly popular seaside resort, came off on Friday evening last...... The vocal and instrumental items were exceedingly well rendered and received, particularly mandolin selection, and the vocal items, contributed by Miss K. Coady, and Miss Kitty Ryan, of Kilrush, whose vocal career is very promising......

1907 29 th November (KH). Loss of Kilkee Fishers’ Nets. A shark’s destructiveness. During the taking of the last big haul of mackerel at Kilkee, we regret to state that several of the fishermen lost their nets through being fouled by a big shark which got entangled in them. Needless to say this was a most serious matter for the poor men, especially accentuated by the fact that they have experienced a succession of bad seasons.... Captain J.N. Fletcher, R.N., Divisional Officer of the Clare Coastguard, of Strand House, acting with commendable promptitude, wrote to a Benevolent Society in London... for funds....Rev James Clancy, C.C., receiving a cheque for £3-10s for the supplying of two nets......

1907 6 th December (KH). Kilkee Town Commissioners. ...The Lighting of Albert Road. Light at Last. The following letter and protest...signed by nearly all the residents of Albert Road, who by the way seem to forget that the name of the street has been changed by the Commissioners to the more popular one of Eugene O’Curry Street, was read... “We the undersigned strongly protest against your action in not selecting the centre of Albert Road as a fit and suitable place to erect one of the public lamps, as it is one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Kilkee. It is the route taken by the mail car from the Post Office to the Railway Station, also the principal road taken when going to 9.15 pm train, and particularly on Saturday nights, when the train is usually late. A very long and warm debate ensued and in which the representatives of the West and East Wards urged their claims for additional lamps, at McDonnell Terrace, and Kilrush Road. Eventually the following resolution was proposed by Mr. Marrinan, and seconded by Mr. Falvey:-- “That our clerk be directed to purchase immediately—and as cheap as possible----an additional lamp for Albert Road”. Miss G. Griffin, proposed following amendment, seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy:-- “That before purchasing any additional lamps we wait one month to see how the lights work”....

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1908 6th March (KH). Kilkee Waterworks..... The clerk read a letter from Messrs Martin & Co., of Cork, contractors for the Kilkee Waterworks stating that they should be glad to know when they may expect an order to proceed with their contract. Now that the days were getting long they were anxious to make a start.....

1908 3 rd April (KH). May become uninhabitable. The clerk read a letter from Dr. P. C. Hickey, Medical Officer, Kilkee, at the meeting of the Rural Council on Saturday, in reference to his former letter on the defective sewerage at the West End, and stating without it “Kilkee will become uninhabitable, at least the West End portion of it”. Mr. Frank Griffin said the people of Kilkee were never done asking for everything (laughter). An order was made to have the improvements recommended by Dr. Hickey carried out.

Kilkee Hotel Premises. Mr. John Falvey, the proprietor of the Royal Marine Hotel, Kilkee, was processed at the suit of the Marquis of Conyngham, to recover £30 rent for a portion of land or building ground which defendant had taken over and above the area demised to him by lease bearing date 18 years ago.....decree for £30, or £5 per year for a period of six years....

1908 17 th April (KH). Death of Mr. Bryan Sheedy, Kilkee. .. Was Chairman of the Town Commissioners for a number of years, and exerted himself in providing that popular resort with Waterworks and Sewerage systems.....

1908 5 th June (KH). Marriage.... At Kilkee Roman Catholic Church.....Simon O’Donnell, Shannon View House, to Elizabeth Anne, third daughter of T.W. Bradley, Banmore House....

1908 19 th June (KH). The Opening of the Season at Kilkee. The new season has now well opened at Kilkee, which was invaded by hundreds of week-enders from Limerick during the Whitsuntide holiday. Lodge keepers are busily preparing for the reception of the visitors. Many have already arrived and are benefiting by the ozone of the beautiful and very popular watering place. Along the Strand Line and some other thoroughfares, several fine public lamps have been provided, and we are assured that the light they display is a most powerful one, and that it has the prettiest effect on the Bay. Visitors were somewhat disappointed that they were not lighted during the holidays, so that they could see the illuminate for themselves but no doubt their wishes will be gratified later on.

1908 3 rd July (KH). Regatta and Sports at Kilkee. Glorious weather favoured the opening of the Kilkee Harbour Regatta held on Monday.... The West Clare Railway Co., bringing huge trains of human freight...from Kilrush...a greasy pole contest and a bicycle race and donkey race also took place.

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New Engine for W.C. R. The W. C. R. has purchased a splendid new locomotive, (No. 11). “Kilkee”, and will be shortly on the service.

1908 17 th July (KH). (Advertisement). Sacred Heart Convent of Mercy, Kilkee. The Annual Collection in aid of the above institute will be made at the Parish Church, Kilkee, before each of the Masses, on Sunday, 19 th July, 1908.

1908 7 th August (KH). The Golfing Season. Kilkee Golf and Tennis Club. The links have been almost crowded, and many are looking forward to the coming competition for two cups.... Three American Tournaments have been held on the Lawn Tennis Grounds this season....First prise at the last was won by Mr. J. Hickey and Miss C Lynch...

1908 6 th November (KH). The Kilkee Waterworks Scheme...... so long before the public in various phases of agitation at Kilkee, public enquiries, fierce conflicts at the Council’s meetings by the District Authority, and at the Kilkee Town Commissioners, and its finality in passing through all its embarrassed stages a year ago---was again the theme of bitter discussion at the last meeting of Kilrush Rural District Council...... Some time ago, Mr. Patrick Mungovan of Kilrush, a Clerk of Works to Board of Guardians, was appointed Clerk of the Works to the Waterworks at £1 a week. He is a smart, intelligent young man..... Mr. Thomas R. Griffin, the Engineer of Kilkee Waterworks, has expressed dissatisfaction with this appointment.....

1909 29 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors. In the goods of Stephen O’Meara, late of O’Connell Street, Kilkee...died on the 5 th day of October, 1908...

1909 26 th February (KH). Kilkee Waterworks Project. Mr. Thomas R. Griffin, Engineer in charge.....wrote drawing attention to the urgency of commencing the above project immediately if further great loss to the ratepayers was not to be incurred. If the works were commenced now they would probably be in a sufficiently advanced state in the Autumn to allow of the reservoir being used for the storage of next winter’s rain, and to give a very plentiful supply of water during the spring and summer months, for which the householders of Kilkee Town should be prepared to pay a Special Rate......

1909 5 th Match (KH). Marriage...... Joseph K. Kett, J. P., second son of the late Simon Kett, Esq, Farrihy, Kilkee, to Theresa only daughter of Martin Sexton, Esq, Paradise House, Fintra, Miltown..

1909 30 th April (KH) . The Clare Railways. Fast Train to Kilkee. Letter from Mr. Glynn, Leadmore House, Kilrush Co. Clare, 26 th April 1909.

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The Editor Kilrush Herald, Sir, Just a line to say the West Clare Railway Directors, at a meeting in Dublin last week, agreed to run the 3-15 p.m. train from Ennis as a Fast Passenger Train for the summer months. This train will do the journey in two hours and fifteen minutes, and as it will run in connection with a fast passenger train from Dublin to Ennis, we hope it will be availed of largely by tourists and others. Your obedient servant. Henry R. Glynn.

1909 30 th July (KH). The concert held at the Kilkee Convent Schools, on Sunday night, for the purpose of providing meals for poor children of the town during the winter months, was a magnificent success...... Mr. Joseph O’Mara, the world-renowned tenor, sang on the occasion......

No more brilliant or successful concert has taken place in Kilkee for many years that that held at Moore’s Hall on Wednesday night, in aid of the improvements of the Kilrush Roman Catholic Church. The hall was overflowing. There was a special train from Kilrush, with a large crowd in itself, and the brass band. Our illustrious Irish singer, Mr. Joseph O’Mara......

1909 3 rd September (KH). Death: Mr. Edward Heaney ...Circular Road, on the 22 nd August...aged 90 years... He was a native of Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny... came to Kilkee ...55 years ago...

1909 3rd December (KH). (Advertisement) Apology. Whereas Mr. William Charles Doherty, of Doherty Terrace, Kilkee, J.P., D.C., has instituted proceedings against me the undersigned Timothy Daly, of Kilmihil, claiming damages for slander for my having said that he took a bribe in connection with a recent election in Kilrush. ... And I hereby apologise to Mr. Doherty...

1909 24 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licence. ...Thomas McMahon... Grattan Street, Kilkee ... in the house in which Mrs. Alice Cleary carried on the licensing business....in Grattan Street....

1910 7 th January (KH). For the Poor of Kilkee. Mr. P. E. Kennedy, of St. Louis, U.S.A., a native of Kilkee, has most thoughtfully repeated his donation of last year, and forwarded to Mr. Batt Hennessy ...$...(£10-5s-4d) for distribution among the poor of his native town. The Very Rev. Canon Fitzgerald begs to acknowledge from Mr. Henry James Desmond, Villa, Kilkee.... a cheque for £3 for Xmas charities.....

1910 18 th March (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions....Excise prosecution. ...Mary Keane, of Queen St., Kilkee prosecuted ....for carrying on the trade and business of a retailer of spirits, not being then and there duly licensed... fined £7-5s-3d...

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1910 25 th March (KH). The Kilkee Sewerage Scheme. Rival Schemes and Counter Petitions...... This is a very vexed question for some time in Kilkee, as well, as the whole Dispensary area. In short there is a sharp conflict between the Kilkee Town Commissioners and the ratepayers of the dispensary area over the question, culminating in rival schemes to the Local Government Board, as well as rival petitions from both sections, while the papers teem with columns of controversy between two engineers—one for each side—and those supporting their views.....

Death: Blackhall—at 123 Lower Mount Street, Dublin, on the 15 th instant, the infant son of Thomas H. Blackhall, J.P.

1910 8 th April (KH). Birth... O’Donnell... At her residence, Shannon View House, Lisdeen, on the 22 nd March 1910, the wife of Mr. Simon O’Donnell, of a daughter.

1910 22 nd April (KH). Shameful if True. At the meeting of the Kilkee Town Commissioners, Mr. Michl. Corry, V.C., presiding, in reference to the alleged conspiracy in a couple of places in this county to ruin Kilkee, the following resolution was unanimously adopted; “That having daily evidence of the existence of a semi-organised conspiracy against the interests of Kilkee on the part, we believe, of other localities competing for public patronage and with the object of ruining the coming season, we have requested the Medical Officer of Health to report to us on the present state of the locality. Our object in so doing is to contradict in the public press the unscrupulous and malicious rumours sent over the whole country as to the presence of frightful disease in the town and neighbourhood”. The following report from Dr. P.C. Hockey, M.D., was then read---- Gentlemen--- I beg to say that there is no case of enteric in Kilkee. We had no typhus at any time. I believe the inferior water supply from some shallow draw wells was the principal cause of the enteric which occurred in the autumn and spring. Only two cases of scarlatina appeared towards the close of last year. The attack of the autumn and spring was strictly confined to one quarter of the town where the drinking water was doubtful, and the sanitary conditions not quite favourable. Kilkee is at present entirely free from contagious disease..... P. C. Hickey, M.D., Kilkee, April 4 th , 1910.

1910 3 rd June (KH). Death of Mrs. Casey, Kilkee...wife of Mr. Daniel Casey, of Albert Road, Kilkee, a respected member of the Kilrush rural District Council....was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas McInerney of Leaheen, near Blackweir, and was niece of the late Mr. Samuel Burke, of Thomastown House, Kilrush..... Funeral to Kilfearagh Cemetery....

Kilkee New Post office. The new Post Office erected on the Circular Road, Kilkee, is now approaching completion......

1910 10 th June (KH). Kilkee Improvements. Landlord’s Munificent Contribution. Lord Conyngham offers £1,000....towards the cost of constructing an efficient system of sewerage for the Town Of Kilkee, on the following conditions:

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1. That the contribution shall not exceed £1,000. 2. That if the cost of the system shall be less that £4,000, his Lordship’s contribution shall not be more than one-fourth of the cost. 3. That he will give no contribution towards any system which will discharge into Kilkee Bay, taking George’s Head and the point of Duggerna Rocks as the entrance to the Bay. 4. That the scheme shall be approved by the Board of Works. Under no circumstances will contribution exceed £1,000. I am, dear sir, yours truly, Marcus Keane.....

1910 12 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Dentistry. ---- James Duffy, Cecil St., Limerick --- also attends at Kilrush. Quinn’s, Frances Street, Wednesday and Friday. Miltown-Malbay. Mrs Hurley’s. Every Thursday. Kilkee. Clancy’s, Albert Road, every Tuesday.

1910 19 th November (KWR). A tramp named Timothy Brosnahan, stated to be from Kerry, was brought up at Kilkee Sessions.... in his possession were found several prayer books which had been stolen from the Carrigaholt district.....

1910 25 th November (KH). .. At Kilkee, Three Lives lost. Distressing Scenes. ...Three respectable fishermen ... Michael McNamara, aged about 40 years, his brother, John McNamara, aged 32, a deaf mute named Patrick Houlihan, 30 years of age...

1911 3 rd February (KH). Kilkee Town Commissioners. ...election of a Chairman... “That Mr. William C Doherty, J.P., be re-elected Chairman until the next annual meeting”....

1911 10 th March (KH). Advertisement Kilkee. House to Let. Queen Street, Kilkee, suitable for business shop...apply Mrs. Curtin, Ocean View...

1911 17 th March (KH). Advertisement Excise Licenses...... Honora Curtin, of Ocean View, Kilkee...for premises at Chapel Street....

1911 14 th April (KH). Death of Mr. John G. Fitzgerald, Kilkee. T.C., D.C., Atlantic View Hotel, Kilkee...

1911 12 th May (KH). Advertisement Kilkee. To let or Sell. West End and Bella Vista Houses, Kilkee... Apply McM Dillon, Bella Vista House...

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1911 19 th May (KH). Our letter from Kilkee. A new Magistrate. On the recommendation of Sir. Michael O’Loughlin, Bart, H.M.L., the Lord Chancellor has appointed Mr. Thomas Jordan, of Donoughboy, Kilkee, to the Commission of the Peace for the county Clare....

1911 25 th August (KH). Public Amusements. The United Irishwomen Organisation, Kilkee Branch, are to hold a gala, including Promenade Café Chantant and Exhibition of Kilkee Applique at the Village Hall, Chapel Hall, Chapel Street.... the admission is only 3d, and for the humble sixpence a delightful cup of tea will be supplied by the honorary management.

1911 8 th September (KH). Mrs. Tufnell Oakes has sold Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, to Mr. Palliser Dawson of London, on behalf of a syndicate.

1911 22 nd September (KH). Advertisement ...Excise Licence...... Kate O’Donnell, Erin Arms, Erin Street, Kilkee... from my late husband Richard H. O’Donnell ....Erin Street....

... Catherine Kett ....Brighton House, situate at Francis Street, Kilkee....from Mrs Bridget Kett heretofore licensed in respect of said premises...

1911 20 th October (KH). The Kilkee Sewerage Scheme. Another Official Ultimatum. The Kilrush rural District Council had advertised for schemes from experienced engineers in reference to the Kilkee Sewerage Scheme—now an ancient controversy. The scheme proposed has for its outfall Moore’s Bay. With this the Kilkee Town Commissioners have expressed indignation, and as a result the Local Government Board have threatened another ultimatum.....

1912 5 th January (KH). Kilkee Town Tenants’ League.... Sound Financial State. A meeting ....held in the Temperance Hall ... should not affiliate again with the Central Town Tenants’ League in Dublin as they have no tangible advantage except a few leaflets in return for the money paid to the Central Office: i.e. affiliation fee £3... The meeting adjourned ...showing receipts £23-6s and expenditure £10-2s.....

1912 15 th March (KH). Music by the Sea. Patrons of Kilkee will be glad to learn that a serious effort has been made to provide summer music for that delightful resort. A considerable sum has been already collected mainly from all-the-year-round residents, for the formation of a brass and reed band......

1912 29 th March (KH). ... After a short illness the Very Rev Robert Canon Fitzgerald, P.P., died at the Parochial House, Kilkee, on Tuesday evening....

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1912 24 th May (KH). Advertisement Sunset View, Strand Line. Lodge for Sale. The premises contain 2 sitting-rooms, 5 bedrooms, Servants’ Room, Kitchen, Pantry, W.C., Back Yard, Coal and Turf House. The Apartments are good-sized and airy. Held under lease for 99 years from 1868, from the Marquis of Conyngham at a ground rent of £4-5s. Poor Law Valuation £10......

1912 21 st June (KH). Advertisement Mr. W. Russell, of Messrs Grossman & Sons, Opticians, Belfast, will attend at the Stella Maris, Hotel, Kilkee, on Saturday, June 22 nd , from 10 am to 7 pm. Spectacles to suit all sights from 1s-6d.....

Death of Mr. Daniel Casey, D.C., Albert Road , Kilkee....a member of the Kilrush Board of Guardians and Rural District Council.....

Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee. The multitudinous improvements being carried out at Moore’s Hotel are rapidly approaching completion. A little army of about fifty tradesmen of all kinds and descriptions have been working there at the highest pressure for the past six weeks and will be cleared out early this month when the hotel is advertised to open.....

Kilkee Bathing Shelters. The Town Commissioners ...issued .. inviting tenders willing to rent the bathing shelters at “New Found Out” (mixed bathing), and at the Boat House, at a nominal rent, no tender was received, and it was agreed to appoint a man at the next meeting at a salary of 15s a week during the moths of July and August, to devote all his time to keeping the shelters clean and preserving order at these bathing places. It was also directed that a charge of one penny be made of each bather for the use of the shelters.

Provincial Bank of Ireland (Limited). Notice is hereby given that on and after the 1 st instant a daily Office of the Bank will be open at Kilkee, Co. Clare. Between the hours of 11 am., and 2 pm. By Order. Edward Hamilton, Manager at Kilrush.

The Congested District Board have provided a seaworthy and well equipped boat of the “whaler” type for Kilkee, and given the services of an Instructor to initiate the fisher folk into the handling of craft and various kinds of net, but, although weekly wages are offered by the Department during the course of training, no crews are forthcoming. The fishermen will not forsake their frail canoes.

1912 13 th September (KH). The Industrial Exhibition at Kilkee. The Industrial Show, held under the auspices of the West Clare United Irishwomen, at the Boys National School, Kilkee, was a very great success..... It is especially gratifying to have seen so much homespun wool, and articles made of homespun...... some bread exhibited was also of home-grown wheat. The Needlework—of all classes---was of a high standard, as also the vegetables, eggs, honey, jams, butter, bread, poultry, apples & c ....

Excise Licence.

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.. Earnest Light (representing Moore’s Hotel, Ltd, of 6 Great Winchester Street, London ,,,and Kilkee ...in the house in which Mrs. Mary Margaret Oakes carried on the Licensing Business ...

1912 20 th September (KH). Advertisement Excise Licence. ...Margaret Waters...transfer from my mother Mary Waters ...Albert Road...

1913 28 th February (KH). Kilkee New Sewerage Scheme. A good start has been made by Alderman P. Dillon, contractor for the new Kilkee Sewerage Scheme..... The excavations for the tanks have been nearly completed, and these latter, together with rising main consisting of cast iron leading from the tanks to the sea beyond Intrinsic Bay.....

1913 9 th May (KH). Advertisement Excise Licence. ... Patrick Brew ...transfer from James Leyden .... Albert Road, Kilkee....

... Patrick Hassett.... Railway Road, Kilkee....

1913 23 rd May (KH). Advertisement Sale by Auction...... East End House, with Photographic Studio and Yard...

1913 29 th August (KH). Patsy Casey in trouble at the seaside. At a Special Court at Kilkee....Patsy Casey, our local bill-sticker and bell-man was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment for “making a collection to defray his expenses” whilst at the seaside....

1913 31 st October (KH). The Gaelic League in Kilkee. A meeting representative of the residents from end to end of Kilkee was held on Friday evening in Miss Griffin’s Rooms, 23 Strand Line, Father A. Moloney, C.C., presiding. Miss Nelly O’Brien explained that the object of the meeting was to restart the work of the Gaelic League in Kilkee and to form a vigorous branch which would aid ...by giving entertainments, concerts and plays, to provide a second travelling teacher .....

1914 22 nd May (KH). The Kilrush District Council. Tenders for laying a cast iron main. ...receive and consider tenders for laying a water main along Railway Road, Kilkee, in accordance with specification which can be seen at the Clerk’s Office.....

1914 29 th May (KH). Excursion. The excursion season to Kilkee opens on next Sunday, the 31 st . instant. The train leaves Cappa pier at 12 o’clock noon, and returns from Kilkee at half-past five.

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1914 5 th June (KH). Dropped Dead at the Poll....Rural District Council contest... Mr. Michael Curry, who headed the poll, was about to propose a vote of thanks...dropped dead...he was a shopkeeper in Kilkee and was also a member of the Town Commissioners..... it was stated that the deceased suffered from heart disease.

1914 21 st August (KH). A grand variety concert will be held at Moore’s Hall, Kilkee, on Tuesday, 25 th August. Some of the best artists from Limerick, Kilrush and Kilkee have promised their assistance. The proceeds are for a most praiseworthy purpose---to provide breakfasts for poor children attending the schools of the Sisters of Mercy.

1914 25 th September (KH). A Band Excursion. The members of the Kilkee Brass and Reed Band are giving their annual excursion to Foynes next Sunday. ... the South Clare Railway, is giving an excursion train...it will leave Kilkee Station at 9.45 am for Cappa Pier, to meet the steamer the ss Shannon , returns from Foynes at 5 o’clock...

1915 15 th January (KH). A Decree for possession of Grounds. Landlordism with a vengeance and Blackmailing. Mrs. Mason, Limerick, sought an ejectment order for possession of grounds in front of Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, against the Proprietress of the hotel, Mrs. Waters. In opening the case for the plaintiff, counsel stated they wanted to get back this bit of ground in front of the hotel, which was used as a cricket lawn. All they were getting at present was £4, and they could get £20 for it. It was no good to anyone except the Proprietress of the hotel. There was only half an acre of ground there altogether, and they would not have tried to raise the value of it now only they knew the present Proprietress had over £2,000 stuck in the place, and when other proprietors had it, it was never mentioned. His client would give any reasonable figure for the place.... His Honor—I don’t believe that anyone in Kilkee would give that price for it, as the ground is no good to anyone but the hotel people, and it is trying to exhort money from these people when they see the place is bought up for such a lot of money. The present Proprietress has acted very fair and has given a very fair offer...... I will make a decree for possession, but I would suggest that you get two men, and leave it to them--- We are all agreed to do that.

1915 22 nd January (KH). Election of Town Commissioners for Kilkee. A ladies contest. No. 1 or West Ward: Mrs. Susan (Mary) Bradley.

No. 3. or East Ward: Mr. George Collins.

No. 2 or South Ward: Mr. Michael McNamara was returned unopposed.

No. 4 or North ward: Mr. Jeremiah Kett was returned unopposed.

1915 5 th March (KH). Advertisement Excise Licence.

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.. Edmond Shanahan, of Banmore ...transfer from Bridget McNamara...said house adjoins the public road from Kilrush to Kilkee...

1915 5 th March (FJ). Kilkee Labourers’ Cottages..... In connection with the appointment of an engineer for the Kilkee Labourers’ cottages scheme. Rev. Father Glynn urged the Kilrush Council to appoint an experienced man. There were three candidates, and on a poll Mr. J. J. O’Malley, Limerick, was appointed.

1915 24 th September (KH). Kilrush Board of Guardians...... Kilkee Sewerage: This scheme is now practically completed, and is one of the best of its kind.... All in Kilkee are pleased with it.... Chairman---and we are pleased too.

Kilkee Water Supply. A reassuring letter was read from Mt. T. R. Griffin, M.Inst. C.E., in reference to the lowering of the water in the lake reservoir for the supply of water for the Town of Kilkee. There was nothing yet to be anxious about. The removing of water in barrels from the fountains did not affect the supply...

1915 22 nd October (KH). Marriage: Doherty and Fitzgerald.— April 5 th 1913 (privately), at the Parish Church, Kilkee, by the Revd. Canon Glynn, P.P., William C. Doherty, J.P., 3 Doherty Terrace, to May, eldest daughter of the late John Fitzgerald, Atlantic View, Kilkee.

1915 26 th November (KH). Kilkee Races. ... will be held at Kilkee in the course of a few weeks. A highly representative Committee has been appointed with Mr. W. C. Doherty, J.P., as Chairman, Mr. H. Rountree, Manager of the Provincial Bank, as treasurer, and Mr. Denis Fitzgerald as Hon. Secretary. An attractive programme of stakes will appear soon.

1915 17 th December (KH). A daring robbery is reported to have taken place at Kilkee on Tuesday night. The house of a shopkeeper named McMahon, in O’Connell Street, was broken into by some person or persons ...and sums estimated variably at £40, £80 and even up to £100 – is said to have been stolen. McMahon is an old man, and lived in the house with his five daughters....

1916 25 th January (KH). ... The Kilkee Strand Races will be held on Tuesday, the 25 th of January ....with Mr. P. Reidy, of the Central Hotel, as a most efficient Secretary....

1916 23 rd June (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Victoria Hotel changes hands. Mr. Peter Larkin was granted a transfer of the licence attached to the Victoria Hotel, until recently held by Mr. John Madigan.... (See 8 th Sept 1916)

1916 14 th July (KH). Danger Spot to Motorists near Kilkee.

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Dear Sir—there is a great danger to motorists in Kilkee which I wish to bring under the notice of the Kilkee Commissioners. It is a bend on the cliff road to Loop Head, about a mile and a half from the West End. It is safe enough on the outward journey, but a death-trap on the return journey, especially in the dusk of the evenings...... It the Commissioners do not see their way to go to the expense of banking up this dangerous turning, a “danger” sign-post would not be too much to ask of them.....

1916 8 th September (KH). Advertisement Excise Licence. .. Mary Hanrahan... O’Connell Street, Kilkee...transfer from my late father John Murray....

... Peter Larkin.... Victoria Place, Kilkee.... transfer from John Madigan....

1916 15 th September (KH). Advertisement Excise Licence. ... Joseph Coleman.... Grattan Street...... transfer from my mother, the late Mrs. Mary Coleman...

1916 10 th November (KH). Advertisement The Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, Plaintiffs. John Stapleton, Defendant. All persons claiming to be creditors....land containing 17 acres ...situate at Lislanihan, in the Townland of Dough.... land containing 1 acre 2 roods...claims to the Clerk of the Peace....

1917 15 th June (KH). Kilkee Notes. (By a special contributor). The Season: Kilkee is not faring too badly at all this month with visitors, as there are quite a number of folk in the Lodges: but the Hotels are not doing much so far, but all indications point to a busy season from this up.

Band plays at the Convent: The Kilkee Band played at the Sacred Heart Convent on Sunday on the invitation of Mother Magdalene. They were accompanied by the esteemed and very popular Hon. Secretary, Mr. H. Rountree....

New Potatoes: I had new potatoes here two days ago and they were right good too— large and substantial—thank God. We are all in hopes of a prosperous harvest this year.

1917 20 th July (KH). Entertainment at Kilkee. Miss K. de. B. Bruce, with her wonted activity and goodness on behalf of the poor, has organised a grand variety entertainment at the New Town Hall, Kilkee this evening in aid of the sick poor....

Bathing Facilities at Kilkee. Through the exertions of Mr. Sarsfield Brady, Resident Magistrate, a successful meeting was held last week at the New Found Out, Kilkee, to arrange bathing facilities for this splendid.... a swimming club was formed.... a most enjoyable dance was held at Moore’s

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Hall on last night....

1917 24 th August (KH). Advertisement Town of Kilkee, Sale of The Baths as a going concern. ---- All that and those the Ground premises and Hereditaments known as the Baths, situate in the Marine Parade, Kilkee, held under lease for 61 years from November 1 st 1868, subject to a yearly rent of £10. Poor Law Valuation £16. --- The Baths (hot and cold seater) are recognised as a necessary requirement for such a health resort as Kilkee: they are conveniently situated and have enjoyed a good patronage from visitors, many of whom go specially to Kilkee for the purpose of “taking the baths”, the beneficial effects of which are well known: so that from a business standpoint the sale presents a promising investment ----.

1917 14 th December (KH). The New bank Manager at Kilkee. ... Mr. J. M. Mulhall... as manager of the Provincial Bank.....

1918 4th January (KH). Kilkee Petty Sessions. Sergeant Corduff summoned Patrick Gorman, Querrin, for having no light on his car at Lisdeen ...fined 1s and costs.

1918 15 th February (KH). Advertisement The National Bank, Limited, Notice a Sub-Office of this Bank will be open at Kilkee, Co. Clare. (49, Albert Road), Friday, 15 th day of February, 1918, and thereafter on every Tuesday and Friday, as well as on all fair days, when the Manager from Kilrush will attend. -----.

1918 3 rd May (KH). Gallant Kilkee Man. Captain P. Hickey, R.E., Indian Expeditionary Force, Mesopotamia, son of Dr. P.C. Hickey, Kilkee, has been awarded the D.S.O...... His brother, Captain A. J. Hickey, R.A.M.C., received the Military Cross... a short time ago in France.

1918 10 th May (KH). Advertisement Tenders. Kilkee Town Commissioners. -- For the building concrete shelters and steps, etc. at New Found Out, Kilkee.-

1918 14 th June (KH). Advertisement Chancery Division. Hallinan’s Trusts. Nora Hallinan. Plaintiff. The Rev. John O’Gorman, Henry Rountree, Annie Boyle, and by order, Mary Hallinan. Defendants. To be sold by public auction. ------Lot1. The house and premises known as the Boat House Lodge, or No. 1 Wellington Square, Kilkee. Lot 2. The house and premises known as No. 1 Rockmount Kilkee, ----.

Visitors to Kilkee. A great many Limerick families are arriving daily at Kilkee, and it is stated that all the lodges have been booked to the end of July.... The Kilkee Town Commissioners have now erected all the bathing shelters. We hope the residents will have a good season.

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1918 12 th July (KH). Advertisement Auction of Meadowing at Kilkee. ...Instructions from Dr. Hockey to sell by auction fourteen acres of very heavy meadowing at Kilkee.....

1918 26 th July (KH). More Arrests at Kilkee. On Monday morning five more young men were arrested by the police and military for unlawful assembly. Some gave bails for their future behaviour, and the others were removed to Ennis.... It is stated a severe warning has been given by the military authorities that should any further illegal assemblies take place the place would be closed to visitors.

1918 23 rd August (KH). Improvements at Kilkee. For the past two years the Improvements’ Committee, with their esteemed Pastor, the Very Rev. Canon Glynn—who has always borne more than a man’s share of the work—have carried out numerous improvements in the popular seaside resort.....

1918 18 th October (KH). Death: of Mrs. Anne O’Neill, wife of Mr. James O’Neill, Grattan Street, Kilkee...funeral to Baunmore.....

1919 7 th February (KH). Heroic Nurse’s Action in Kilkee, during the Epidemic. At the weekly meeting of the Kilrush Board of Guardians.....letter was read... “We claim £4-4s weekly for six weeks on behalf of Nurse Hopkins who worked at the highest pressure through that period during which the epidemic never ceased..... Had we not felt confident that the Board....recognised Nurse Hopkins as taking the place of the nurse whom they should have requisitioned at four guineas weekly, we would certainly not have allowed her to take one single unpaid case..... We need scarcely repeat to you the fact of how Kilkee was left in the midst of a raging epidemic—(1) With the doctor very ill: (2) With no resident doctor appointed: (3) With no nurse appointed or organised by the Board....” We thrust, therefore, that you will see your way to sanction £4-4s weekly for six weeks to Nurse Hopkins...

1919 2 nd May (KH). West Clare Tragedy. Mr. Thomas Lillis, J.P., Coroner for West Clare, held an inquest at the Court House, Kilkee, on the remains of John Stapleton, aged about 60 years, in connection with whose death Joseph McCarthy, his nephew, aged 17 years, is now in custody on remand charged with the murder of deceased......

1919 1 st August (KH). Consecration of New Bell at Kilkee Church. On Sunday ....the Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty, Lord Bishop of Killaloe, consecrated the new bell erected some time ago by Mrs. Kennedy, Newcastle West.... to the memory of her only son, Mr. P.J. Kennedy, whose death occurred in Kilkee a few years ago.... Dr Fogarty thanked the donor of this magnificent gift and also referred to the need for a new church for Kilkee. The bell and belfry cost about £400.

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1919 29 th August (KH). Kilkee Notes. (From our correspondent) The Kilkee season has been a record one up to date. In spite of cold and rough weather in June, two very enjoyable picnics were given by residents. The site chosen was the cliff towards George’s Head, where tea was arranged on the rocks under shelter of the high ground.

On the 28 th July the Kilkee Nurse Committee had a brilliant little fete, in charming weather, for the purpose of collecting funds for their Nurse for the sick poor. The entertainment took the form of a tea, with half-hour concerts, in the Victoria School. Outside was a tent, most kindly lent by Mr. Donnelly, where a sale of attractive needlework, pictures, vegetables and flowers was held. Mrs Jock Hartigan most kindly undertook the management of the concert, and she and Miss Pyke and other lady amateurs contributed songs, which were much enjoyed. The piano was kindly lent by Mr. Paul Bernard.

Now that August has brought us the much desired “heat wave” everyone has been reviling in bathing and swimming parties, and “Edmond Point” and “New Found Out” are daily scenes of brilliant costumes and equally brilliant aquatic performances, which culminated in yesterday’s gala.

1919 5 th September (KH). (Advertisement) For Sale by Public Auction, at the Courthouse, Kilkee. The Provincial Bank of Ireland... Plaintiffs: Ellen Stapleton... Defendant. .. House, Shop and Premises situate in Albert Road, Kilkee... held by the defendant from the Marquis of Conyngham under lease for 99 years....

1919 12 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise License. ... Johanna Naughton, of O’Curry Street, Kilkee...transfer from my husband John Naughton....

.. James O’Neill, of Grattan Street, Kilkee... transfer from my wife Anne O’Neill....

1920 10 th January (CC). Advertisement Kilkee, January Fair, (By Special Permit). The above important Cattle Fair will be held in Kilkee, on Tuesday, 13 th Jan. 1920....

1920 28 th February (CC). Advertisement Kilkee. For sale...Seaside Residence.... Also suitable for letting or lodgings, three fine reception and 7 bedrooms, garage, stabling, two small gardens, town water supply, etc..... Apply to the Auctioneer, W.C. Doherty, Kilkee....

1920 13 th March (CC). Advertisement Kilkee. Freehold Property for sale...... instructed by Mrs. Catherine Reidy to offer for sale.... a plot of freehold property, in Frances Street, Kilkee, her property. There are plenty building stones and sand on the plot, with the walls of two old houses erected thereon.....

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1920 27 th March (CC). Shot Dead. Tragic affair at Carrigaholt.... A tragic shooting affair occurred at Carrigaholt on Thursday last, resulting in the death of a young man named Patrick Blake, aged 26 years. Blake was shot in the street about 9 p.m. and expired in a few minutes. Subsequently a man named Patrick O’Shea was arrested...... That the accused said “It was a pure accident”....

1920 10 th April (CC). Advertisement West Cliff, Kilkee. Sale by Auction.....Seaside Residence. ...instructed by Miss Bruce to sell...the house contains nine bedrooms, bathroom (h and c), lavatory, drawing room, dining-room, storeroom, cook’s larder, pantry, servants’ hall, coal cellar, kitchen, scullery, turf house, town water supply on each landing: greenhouse, garden, garage, 2,000 gallon rain water tank......

1920 16 th June (MN). Advertisement To be sold. .. Bayview, Merton Square, Kilkee. House contains 3 sittings rooms, 7 bedrooms... .. Double storey cottage adjoining containing 4 rooms.

1920 11 th August (MN). Advertisement General Motor Supply Co., Kilrush. Char-a Banc Service between Limerick, Kilkee and Kilrush, every day during August. Leave 16 Thomas Street, Limerick, 5 p.m. Leave Victoria Hotel, Kilkee, 10.30.a.m. Single Fare, 15s, payable when booking. No. half fares....

1921 25 th February (KH). Failed to attend. Three of the Kilkee Town Commissioners have been disqualified for failing to attend meetings of that Board, for six months.

1921 25 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. .... Norah Duggan, of Ocean View, Kilkee.... transfer from my mother Honoria Curtin.....

1921 13 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of the Town of Kilkee.... Made and declared a rate of One Shilling in the Pound, on the tenement valuation of all property in said town not used as arable meadow, or pastures only, nor as woodland, or market gardens, nor bring lands covered with water or used as a canal or railway, and a rate of Three Pence in the Pound, on the valuation of the latter description of property, said rates to be payable on and after the 4 th day of June 1921.... By Order: P. Keane, Clerk of Commissioners.

1921 24 th June (KH). Adjourned: Having passed resolutions of sympathy on the lamented death of the late Canon Glynn, P.P., the meeting of the Town Commissioners, and the Petty Sessions Court were adjourned at Kilkee.

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1921 16 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... Daniel Falvey, of the Royal Marine Hotel, Kilkee ... transfer from John Falvey...

... James O’Dea, of 36 O’Connell Street, Kilkee ... last licenced in the name of Margaret Ryan....

1921 21 st October (KH). (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors. ...in the goods of the Very Reverend Patrick Canon Glynn, late of Kilkee...who died on or about the 9 th day of June 1921....

1921 18 th November (KH). Wedding Bells. .. In Kilkee Mr. George St. P. G. Harding, National Bank, Kilrush...to Miss? Gwendoline Hickey, youngest daughter of Dr. P.C. Hickey, Kilkee... The bride assisted by her two sisters, Misses Maggie and Mary Hickey, was given away by her father, who only arrived home from Australia just in time for the ceremony...The bridegroom was assisted by his brother Mr. Charles Harding, National Bank, Ennistymon, and Major Julian Hickey....brother of the bride...

1921 2 nd December (KH). Kilkee Cattle Fair. The cattle fair held at Kilkee on Saturday was an improvement in fairs held recently in West Clare... There was up to 50 buyers present and a very large supple of cattle. Two and a half year olds realised from £11 to £13. Year and a half £9. One third of the cattle at the fair were not bought. Prices were in the low scale.

1922 6 th January (KH) (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... Kate Waters...transfer from the late Michael Williams ...West End Hotel...

1922 17 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. .. Joseph Lahiff, of Railway Road, Kilkee ...shopkeeper...transfer from Margaret Harvey heretofore licensed in respect of said premises...

1922 19 th May (KH). Excursion to Kilkee. It is rumoured in Kilrush that the opening of the Sunday excursion to Kilkee, will take place on Sunday week 28 th of May. How much these trips are appreciated by the Kilrush people we need not state. It is hoped the rumour is true.

1923 10 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Apprentices Wanted to the Millinery and General Drapery. Indoor or Outdoor, Apply for terms: Thomas Keane, Market Sq., Kilkee.

1923 10 th March (SR). Death and Funeral of Mr. Thomas Downes. Ex-Teacher. ...at the age of 75 years. He was for nearly 40 years Principal Teacher at Kilfearagh

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1923 19 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Dance at Kilkee. Sunday, May 20 th . Opening of Olympia. The New Dance Hall, under the management of Messrs. Duggan and Fitzgerald. Orchestra directed by Mrs. Griffith, Limerick. Tickets—10/- (Single).

1923 16 th June (SR). Death of Miss Maggie Hickey, Kilkee. ....Miss Maggie Hickey, eldest daughter of Dr. P.C. Hickey, Kilkee..... The chief mourners were Dr. P. C. Hickey (father), Dr. C.C. Hickey, Mr. P. Hickey, CE, (Woods and Forest Dept.), India: Capt. J. Hickey, R.A.F., Aldershot (brothers): Mr. S. Harding, National Bank: Mr. F. Kerr, Prov. Bank (brothers-in-law)

1923 14 th July (SR). Death of Rev. James Daly, P.P., Kilkee.....in Dublin...

1923 22 nd September (SR). (Advertisement) Auction of valuable leasehold premises at Kilkee...... Instructions from Miss Margaret Woods to sell...... her dwelling house. Shop, and premises, situate in the centre of Albert Road, held under lease for 93 years from the 1 st November, 1880, at the yearly adjusted rent of £3-15s-6d: Poor Law Valuation, £6....fronting Albert Road, containing 5 bedrooms.....

... Instructions from Miss Margaret Scanlon and Mrs. Catherine Reidy, to sell....the house and premises at Albert Road, Kilkee, next Mr. Pat Keane’s, containing 5 bedrooms, shop, parlour, two kitchens......

1923 15 th December (SR). Hotel Extention in Kilkee. The proprietor of the Victoria Hotel, Kilkee, Mr. Jas Walker, is to be congratulated on his practical faith in the development and progress of Kilkee, as he has just begun a further outlay of over £3,000 on improvements of his property. An interesting ceremony took place last week, when the foundation stone of a new wing was well and duly laid down by Capt. Brennan, U.S.A., and a West Clare man with distinguished service in the Mercantile Marine. Little wonder, then, that the “Skipper” steered his keel into harbour without the slightest hitch..... Mr. Michael Barry, builder and contractor, Kilrush, is in charge of the work, which will give additional accommodation to the extent of some twenty bedrooms, with bathroom and hot water service right through the house, and so securing to the “Vic” a place second to none among the best equipped and most up-to-date Hotels in Ireland.

1924 26 th January (SR). Death of Miss Browning, Kilkee. ...only daughter of Mrs. Browning, Kilkee and sister of Major Browning. She was well known in West Clare, where she resided at Kilkee and Quilty for many years...

Kilkee Electric Light Scheme. Appointment of Engineer. At a public meeting of the shareholders associated with the Kilkee Electric Light

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1924 24 th May (SR). Kilkee Electric Lighting Scheme..... “That the committee strongly recommend the people of Kilkee to use lead casing for their house-wiring...... ” The poles for public lighting supplied by Martin’s Ltd, Dublin have now been delivered.....

1924 7 th June (SR). (Advertisement) Kilkee. Spend your holidays in Kilkee. Ireland’s finest seaside resort special Whitsun-tide Attraction. Golf Competition---open stroke on handicap: special prises. Kilkee Golf Links have been much improved and extended. Golf, Tennis, Bathing—(Strand, Bay, and Open Sea). Never-ending changes of Cliff, Ocean and Island Scenery: Boating, Angling. Everything to make your holiday a success.....

1924 14 th June (SR). The Kilkee Baths. The renowned sea-water baths will be open to the public from June 19 th . It is understood that this year in conjunction with the new electricity supply in the town, a massage and electrical department is available. This department is under the superintendence of a qualified masseuse, and patients can be treated under doctors’ orders......

1924 21 st June (SR). (Advertisement) Kilkee Baths, now open for the season. Hot Seawater, Mud, Pine and Soda Baths. All electrical Treatments. Galvanism (including Ionisation), Faradism, Radiant Heat Baths, Massage and Vibratory Message. Medical Gymnastics, under the superintendence of a qualified masseuse. Patients treated under Doctor’s orders. Particulars from:-- The Secretary, the Baths, Kilkee, Co. Clare.

1925 7 th March (SR). (Advertisement) Kilkee. Sale of valuable House Property. Two-storied residence overlooking sea, ideal position, Lower MacDonnell Terrace, West End. Contains 6 bedrooms, dining and sitting rooms, kitchen, pantry, etc.... Apply: B. C. Mescall, Golf Links Hotel, Kilkee.

1925 29 th April (LL). Fishery Conditions. On the Clare coast. At a public inquiry held at Kilkee by Messrs. Greene and Gallagher, of the Department of Fisheries, into the condition of the industry on the Clare coast. Rev.M. Breen, P.P., gave evidence stressing the importance of a new pier at Kilkee, or the improvement of the present one, and the urgent needs of such places as Carrigaholt, Kilbaha, Querrin, Kilrush, Doonbeg and Liscannor......

1925 9 th May (SR). Glorious Kilkee. Lovers of Kilkee and their number is legion---will be glad to hear that an energetic

228 publicity committee has taken up the advertising of this resort in a most up-to-date manner, thus supplying a long-felt want through which Kilkee has suffered severely for many years past.... The Kilkee Publicity Committee consists of the following Messrs. E. B. Bourke (Hennessy’s). Chairman: B. C. Mescall, Esq., Golf Links Hotel, Hon. Sec: Geo. Collins, Chairman Town Commissioners: P. Keane, Town Clerk: James Walker, Victoria Hotel......

1926 6 th February (SR) (Advertisement) Auction.....Sea-Side Residence ....Instructed by Miss N. Studdert.....the premises known as Atlantic House, Kilkee....contains 13 bedrooms...... At rere---enclosed yard and two pumps, with offices garage, turf and coal sheds, four nice gardens and small field....situated in the East End, are two storey and substantially built, in tenantable order, the rooms are lofty and well lighted, and would answer admirably for a private hotel or boarding house, for which there is a demand......

1926 6 th March (SR). Outrages in Kilkee. The usual winter, or off-season quiet, of Kilkee, was violently disturbed in the early hours of Thursday morning of last week. A number of shots were fired in the Circular Road direction. Subsequently it was reported that the shots were fired from the fields at the back of the residence of Mr. John McGrath, Clare Garage, where the kitchen window was broken by pellets. The forge belonging to Mr. Thos. Halpin, blacksmith, Kilrush Road, was also broken into and his bellows cut and slashed, apparently by a knife, his anvil removed, and other implements of his trade interfered with. These outrages, it is alleged, are connected with a local dispute. The victims of these nocturnal, dastardly outrages are said to have done work for parties involved in the dispute. According to the Kilrush correspondent, threatening letters are in circulation in the Kilkee district. Recipients of them are said to be those shopkeepers who, in the course of business dealings, have supplied goods to parties concerned in the dispute, and, it is alleged, that the object of these documents is to compel those traders to refuse dealing with parties who are figuring prominently in a contentious matter.

1926 31 st July (SR). Death of Mrs. Burton O’Donnell, Kilkee...... at her residence, Kincora House, Kilkee, on July 16 th . ... The interment took place in the family burial ground at Moyarta...... The chief mourners were--- Burton O’Donnell, husband: Burton, Danl. and Michael, sons: Ruby and Mrs. Daniels, daughter: William O’Gorman, brother: Mrs. Collins, sister: James T. Lillis, Patrick Collins, Frank and William O’Donnell brothers-in-law: Mrs. William O’Gorman and Mrs Kett (sisters-in-law); Dan Lillis and Pat O’Gorman (nephews): Mrs Daly (niece): Mrs. Pat O’Gorman, Thomas Lillis, Killofin: Miss. Kett, Mrs. O’Shea, Joe Kett, Mrs. Enright, and Mrs O’Sullivan (cousins).

1926 10 th August (II). Successful West Clare Feis. Beautiful weather favoured the West Clare Feis at Kilkee.....

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1926 14 th August (SR). Glorious Kilkee. Not since the year 1911 has such a number of holiday makers visited Kilkee as on the August bank holiday week end just passed. The resources of the town by way of accommodation were taxed to its utmost capacity, and several late arrivals had to return to Kilrush for sleeping accommodation, an unprecedented event. On the Sunday two excursion trains brought an addition of 1,200 people to swell the abnormal population of the “Queen of Irish Watering Places”. The scenes on the public streets strand and cliffs, presented a welcome change, and the weather conditions were ideal. At night the concert halls were packed with dancers at one hall the number was estimate at 700. Kilkee is coming into its own again, notwithstanding adverse conditions, and the Great Southern Railways are contributing in no small way to its advancement and success.

1926 13 th November (SR). Death of Michael O’Halloran. Late of the Post Office, Kilkee..... As an official in close touch with the public he was immediately popular, and always thoughtful, kind, and most obliging, especially to the poorer class, old age pensioners, etc., hence, his demise at such an early age and after such a brief illness is universally deplored. To his young widow—he had been only recently married----his parents, brothers and sisters, the sympathy of the public at large, and visitors to Kilkee also, will be extended in no unmeasured terms......

1927 12 th February (SR). Death and funeral of Mr. B. C. Mescall, B. A...... Proprietor of the Golf Links Hotel, Kilkee, and for fifteen years, Commercial Instructor for Clare, under the county Clare Technical Instruction Committee, which occurred after a short illness, in Dublin, last week..... Deceased was a member of one of the oldest and most respected families of Kilrush--- the Mescalls--- who were always held in the highest esteem by the people in general.... The funeral, which took place from the Church to the family burial place at Shanakyle.... The chief mourners were--- Mrs. B. c. Mescall (wife): P. Mescall, (brother): Joseph Daly, Gerard Ryan (nephews): T. J. Mahony, M. Carmody, M. O’Sullivan, J. Kelly (cousins): Thomas Holohan (brother-in-law): Dr. Peter Daly (nephew-in-law): J. Millen (brother-in- law): J. Kinnane (uncle-in-law): J. Heelan (brother-in-law).

Double Bereavement. The death has also occurred of Mr. Michael Mescall, brother of the late Mr. B. C. Mescall, and of Mr. Patrick Mescall, hardware merchant, Market Square, Kilrush.....

1927 6 th August (SR). Licensing hours in Kilkee..... At the Kilkee District Court on Tuesday, Supt. Geary said that at the last court Mr. Killeen, solr. made application for an extention of the hours for bona-fide travellers in Kilkee from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays only during the summer months, instead of from 1 to 8 o’c. He (Supt.) had no objection to the change. Father Breen, P.P., who was present, said he did not object either..... Supt. Geary also made an application for an order allowing the publicans in Kilkee to open their premises on Sunday next from 5 to 8 on account of the Feis....

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1928 3 rd March (SR). At Last. Street Hawkers to be taxed. At a meeting on Tuesday of the Kilkee Improvement Committee, Very Rev. M. Breen, P.P., presiding, it was decided to put a toll of £3 on each hawker who set up a pitch for the sale of goods on a fair or market day. The control of the fairs and markets of Kilkee has been vested in the Improvements Committee by the Marquis of Conyngham.

1928 26 th May (CT). In County Clare...... Complaints were received with reference to the urgent need of protecting the sea at Kilkee..... It was pointed out that a provisional allocation of £600 from the Relief Vote had been already made supply and sewerage at Kilkee, but that amount had not been availed of by the Board of Health. It was now requested that the sum be expended on the repair of the sea wall.

1928 17 th October (SR). Obituary. Miss Aggie O’Donnell, Woburn, Kilkee..... Youngest daughter of the late Mr. Wm. O’Donnell, of Tullycrine House.... The chief mourners were Mrs. Alice O’Donnell, Kilkee: Mrs. Lizzie O’Donnell, Doughmore (sisters): Mr. R. B. O’Donnell, Kilkee (brother- in-law): Josie and Jessamine O’Donnell, Kilkee: Susan, Alice and Mary Ellen O’Donnell, Tullycrine (nieces): Messrs Thomas W. O’Donnell, National Bank, Castlecomer; Thomas, Jack and Paddy O’Donnell, Doughmore:

Obituary. Mrs. Bridget Frawley....at her residence Corran House, Kilkee...internment in Kilfearagh cemetery.... The sympathy of everybody in Kilkee and neighbourhood and Miltown Malbay district is extended to Mr. Frawley and family....

1929 5th January (CC). (Advertisement) Town of Kilkee. To be Sold,--Estate of Mrs. Julia Teresa Mason. To be sold by public auction in 11 lots, at the Courthouse, Kilkee. --- Lot 1. Premises known as the West End Stores, Kilkee, under lease paid by J. T. Doherty. Lot 2. Premises in Wellington Square, under lease paid by Mrs. Nora Hallinan. Lot 3. Premises in Albert Place, held under fee farm paid by Rev. C. Culligan, C.C. Lot 4. Premises in Albert Place--- lease paid by Michael Killeen, Solr.— Lot 5. Premises known as Civic Guard Barracks—paid by OPW & Miss B Collins. Lot 6. Premises known as Moore’s Hotel—lease paid by Mrs. K. Waters. Lot 7. Premises in Kilkee – paid by J. B. Barrington, Agent, Barrington St. Limerick. Lot 8. Premises in Merton Square – paid by Miss Mason, per E. Wickham, Limerick. Lot 9.Premises known as the passage leading from Wellington Square to Summerhill --- paid by Bowles and French, Solicitors, Nassau Street, Dublin. Lot 10.Premises in Kilkee – paid by M. Westropp. Lot 11. Premises in Kilkee – paid by Miss L. Collins, Bellavista, West End, Kilkee.

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For sale by private treaty. (Per instructions of Mrs. M. J. Sydenham) Tritonville, Strand Line, Kilkee,--fully furnished lodge--.

1929 9 th March (CC), (Advertisement) Homeville Private Hospital, Kilkee. The Matron begs to announce that the above Hospital is now open to the public for the reception of Surgical, Medical and Maternity patients. The Hospital is well situated, facing the sea, and is equipped with an up-to-date operation room. ---- Apply to Miss. M. O’Donnell, Matron.

1929 10 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Come to us for “Kodak” Service.—---. Michael J. Howard, M.P.S.I., Chemist, Kilrush and Kilkee.

1929 13 th July (SR). Kilkee Township Affairs. Town Rate Struck. At the meeting of the Kilkee Town Commissioners on Monday, Patrick Hassett, Esq., P.C., chairman, presided. Present--- Messrs Michael Hayes, James Leyden, Michael Marrinan, George Coleman, Martin Lillis, Michael Haugh and James Fitzpatrick. The usual town rate of 2s in the £ for service of the current year which includes public lighting, advertising of health resorts, general purposes, etc., was made and declared. The Clerk was directed to request Sergt. Carroll to control within reasonable limits the motor traffic within the town of Kilkee during the tourist season, and more especially on the Strand Line, the condition of which owing to motor traffic was much complained of last Monday.

Dumping Refuse. Mr. Haugh complained of the condition of the street at back of his premises, on which the occupiers of a lodge were dumping refuse, etc.., (Advertisement) Feis Corca Baiscinn, Kilkee, Aug., 4 & 5. Syllabus from --- Doncad MacCarrtaig, Runaide, Bansha National School, Kilkee.

1929 28 th September (CC). (Advertisement) West End Hotel, Kilkee---Auction of a valuable hotel. -- has received instructions from Mrs. Jennie Mescall – to sell her right, title and interest in her valuable hotel premises, known as the West End Hotel, Kilkee.---

1930 1 st February (SR). Death of Mr. John J. Scanlan...at his residence O’Connell Ave, Limerick...a native of Kilfearagh, Kilkee and was for many years a traveller for Messrs. Wm. Lloyd, spirit merchant, Limerick...He was father of Rev. John B. Scanlan C.S.S.R.....

1930 12 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Kodak Films. --- Howard’s Medical Hall, Circular Road, Kilkee. ----.

1930 27 th December (SR) West Clare Will Suit. In the Dublin Courts....the will of the late Mr. William Doherty, of West End, Kilkee,

232 who died on the 31 st day of October, 1903...... The point at issue was the meaning of a bequest of “my house, shop and premises” made to the deceased’s son, Mr. John T. Doherty. The plaintiff contended that this meant the house No. 3 Doherty Terrace, in which the deceased had resided at the date of his will and up to his death. The defended contended that this clause referred merely to the shop, formerly the old Coast-guard Boathouse at Kilkee, and that the house No. 3 Doherty Terrace fell into the residue bequeathed to him. Judgment was delivered on Thursday when his lordship held that construing the will and ignoring a great deal of matter in the affidavits which was extraneous and irrelevant, the phase “my house, shop and premises” covered the house No. 3 Doherty Terrace, in which the late Mr. Wm. Doherty lived, and from which he had worked the shop connected with same through the yard at the rere. He allowed defendant his costs......

1931 7 th September (IE). Motor Fatality. Clare lorry driver sent for trial..... A motor lorry driver, John O’Brien, of Railway View, Kilkee, was returned for trial..... on a charge of the manslaughter of Thomas Kiernan, Breaffa, Carrigaholt, by knocking him down whilst driving the lorry at Moneen......

1932 11 th July (LL). Pilots in Trouble. One sent to prison. At Kilkee District Court, Felix Brennan, a pilot, residing at Carrigaholt, was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment with hard labour, for assaulting Patrick Behan, another pilot. ...there would be an appeal from the decision, the row arose over an argument as to whose turn it was to pilot the Tamarac from Carrigaholt to Foynes.

1932 16 th July (SR). Kilkee District Court. Fishing with a “Fixed” Net. At Kilkee District Court on Tuesday before Dist. Justice Gleeson, Anthony Talty and James O’Keeffe, of Doonbeg were prosecuted by the Fishery Conservators for fishing for salmon at the mouth of the Doonbeg River and for using a fixed net......

Canon Breen Congratulated. Kilkee Town Commissioners congratulated the Very Rev. Canon Breen, P.P., on his work in connection with the advancement and popularity of Kilkee as a health resort and innovations at the Parish Church. Kilkee Improvement Committee of which he is chairman and Kilkee Electric Light Co., to which he is also connected as a director, also congratulated the new Canon.

1932 13 th August (SR). Eight men in a Bar. A search for Stephen McGrath. There were eight men in the bar, but one of them who gave me his name as Stephen McGrath, Shragh, Kilrush, could not be located by that name and address, said Sergt. Carroll, when giving evidence on Tuesday, before Acting District Justice Flood in a case at the Kilkee District Court, in which Margaret Hehir, of Church St., Kilkee, was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act on Sunday 10 th July. Peter Duffy, Mullagh: Patrick Troy, Doonaha: John Downes, Clarefield: Patk. O’Shaughnessy, O’Connell St., Kilkee: Stephen Purtill, Monmore, Kilrush: and Ml. Killeen,

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Doonbeg were charged with being on the licensed premises during prohibited hours. Supt. Feeney prosecuted. Mr. Ml. McMahon, solr., appeared for the defence.

1932 12 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee West End, No. 5 McDonnell Terrace. Sale by Auction with possession of Seaside Lodge. --- By the instructions of Miss E. P. Massy --- occupy a desirable position in a favourite part of Kilkee and enjoy view of sea and cliff scenery----

1933 14 th January (SR). Kilkee Action Settled. Co. Councillor Involved. At Ennis Circuit Court on Saturday a settlement was announced in the action in which Amy Cleary, 2 Victoria Terrace, Kilkee, claimed £100 damages against Wm. O’ Doherty, Kilkee, and Max Coleman, Bazaar Proprietor, 1 Victoria Terrace, Kilkee, arising out of the letting of certain grounds for an amusement Bazaar...... Mr. Doherty undertaking through his counsel, not to let the premises in question for a bazaar or amusements of any kind in future. His Lordship said he was very glad the case was settled, because he continued, “I would have been a witness for the plaintiff. I was staying in Kilkee for a considerable time while this merry go round, shooting gallery and other nuisances were in active working order. If an application had been made to me during the vacation for a mandatory injunction to restrain the continuation of this nuisance I should undoubtedly have granted it. I am glad that Mr. O'Doherty has seen the error......

1933 25 th February (SR). (Advertisement) Township of Kilkee. Take notice that it is the intention of the Commissioners of the Township of Kilkee in the county of Clare to adopt Part 111., of the Housing of the working Classes Act 1890 at the Meeting of the Commissioners to be held at the Courthouse, Kilkee on the 6 th day of March, 1933 to pass a resolution by the said Commissioners adopting Part 111., of the said Act, for the purpose of providing houses for the working classes within the Township of Kilkee aforesaid. By order of said Commissioners. Isabel Keane, Acting Town Clerk.

1933 1 st April (SR). Kilkee Water Supply. Sanction of the extention of the water supply at Kilkee was refused by the Minister for Local Government, except a scheme for the filtration of the water supply was undertaken. Such a scheme, it was estimated, would cost £2,500. Mr. McMahon said that an important seaside resort like Kilkee should have a properly filtered water supply. The local people there had already spent a large sum of money in providing the present scheme before any grants were available. The Board decided to adopt the scheme if the Government would give a grant of 50 p.c.

1933 22 nd April (SR). (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors. In the Goods of Mary Sikes, late of Brighton House, West End, Kilkee, in the county of Clare, Spinster, deceased...... who died on the 2 nd day of September, 1930......

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1933 17 th June (SR). Wanton Vandalism. The town inspector reported to the Commissioners that considerable damage had been done recently to the bathing shelter at Burns’ Cove . He stated that the roof of the shelter was damaged beyond repair by some persons throwing stones from the embankment over the shelter. The shelter was built only three years ago at considerable expense to the township......

Safeguarding the public. In view of the number of accidents occurring at the bridge near the Victoria Hotel, owing to the narrowness of the street at this point, the Town Clerk was directed to write to the Co. Surveyor and draw his immediate attention to the matter and ask if possible to have the street widened here before the heavy tourist traffic begins. It was also decided to ask that the tarring of the streets be carried out as soon as possible. The contractor was asked to have the new fountain erected at the Market Square immediately as the residents of that vicinity have been seriously inconvenienced for some time while the present fountain has not been in working order.

1933 22 nd July (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, Important Sale. “The Lodge”, Geraldine Place, Kilkee, for Mrs. Fanny Gore, by public auction...

1933 29 th July (SR). (Advertisement) Kilkee Gaelic Feis. A day at the “Brighton of Ireland” Come to Kilkee, Gaelic Feis, on Sunday, 30 th July, 1933, and enjoy a varied and attractive programme in care-free holiday spirit. Travelling facilities by vehicles of every description.

1934 20 th January (SR). The Collapse of a Slot Machine. Boy injured in Kilkee. At Ennis Circuit Court...... Richard O’Connor, 19 Glentworth St., Limerick, on behalf of his son Alphonsus O’Connor, a minor, brought an action for £100 damages against Max Coleman, amusement caterer, Cabra, Dublin, for personal injuries owing to the negligence of the defendant in the management control and erection of a slot machine at Kilkee......

Kilkee Town Commissioners. The Kilkee Town Commissioners invite tenders for the erection of 32 four-roomed houses at Church Road, Kilkee: also concrete roadway and extension of watermain...... (By Order) Patrick J. O’Halloran, Town Clerk: Office: 47 O’Connell St., Kilkee, Co. Clare.

1934 17 th February (SR). A Neglected Beauty Spot. Annagh, Miltown Malbay....To the Editor of the Saturday Record, Sir, I trust you will kindly allow me to beg the attention of the Local Authorities--- County and Urban—to the---in some respects--- neglected state of one of Clare’s finest scenic assets- -- that is the Cliff Road which heads out of Kilkee, past “Bishop’s Island” and what remains

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1934 10 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Central Hotel, Kilkee. To be sold by private treaty – by instructions of Mr. Joseph Greene --- O’Connell Street, Kilkee. ---

1934 14 th April (SR). Kilkee Title Action. Property at Albert Road. At the Ennis Circuit Court on Monday.....Helena Mason and her sister, Teresa Mason, of 56 Drumcondra Road, Dublin, were plaintiffs and the Rev. John Cleary, C.C., Michael J. McMahon, solr. Patrick C. Hickey, M.D., and Mrs. Bridget Collins, all of Albert Road, Kilkee, were defendants in an action in which the plaintiffs sought an injunction restraining the defendants, their agents or servants from obstructing or preventing the plaintiffs, their servants, licensees or tenants from using or passing over a road known as Albert Place, Kilkee, adjoining plaintiff’s property known as the Well Field, and preventing the drawing of building materials over said road or part of it and interfering with plaintiffs in the use, development and enjoyment of their said property by obstructing said road...... The plaintiffs were two young girls--- Helena and Teresa Mason, Helena was aged 24, and Teresa being a minor was suing by her sister. They were orphans. On the death of their mother, who died intestate in July 1932, they became heirs in law to a fair sized property of 8 Irish acres of the best part of Kilkee. The majority of the property had been divided for building between the years 1834---1855. Part of the land was tenanted to the extent of £80 a year, coming to the plaintiffs and representing their sole livelihood. One portion of the land the plaintiff’s mother, before she died in 1932, wished to develop for the purpose of building, and had a building scheme in view so as to augment their income at that time. The defendants represented a formidable professional combination......

1934 22 nd September (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, Sale by Private Treaty. No. 1 Merton House (For T. Foley, Esq.) Fully Furnished. Sold Cheap. ---.

1935 5 th January (SR). The Claims of Kilkee. The claims of Kilkee as a holiday resort were stressed at the annual meeting of Kilkee Fianna Fail Cumann. It was stated that extensive improvements were being carried out which would leave Kilkee second to none as a holiday resort. Discussions took place on the question of railway facilities, and it was decided to communicate with the manager of the G.S. Railway Co., in regard to the issue of special excursion tickets to Kilkee and its inclusion as one of the resorts to which tickets at a reasonable rate from Dublin are issued.

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A resolution was passed asking that the possibility of converting the railway to a wide gauge should be considered, and the T.D.’s, for the county were requested to take the matter up with the Railway Co. It was urged that tickets be made transferrable between bus and train.

1935 12 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Olympian Cycle Show. I have attended above show and have selected some of the latest models…. M. O’Shaughnessy, Cycle Agent & Hardware Merchant, Kilkee.

1935 16 th February (SR). A plea for the West Clare Railway. Golf Links for Kilkee. At a meeting in Kilkee on the 6 th inst., Dr. P.J. Walsh, presiding, a resolution was passed with regard to the importance of the West Clare railway in the economic life of the district, and urged that instead of closing it down, the system be converted to the broad gauge...... He asked them to foster the tourist industry, and said tourists would not be properly catered for until they had a first-class golf links. The meeting was adjourned to enable all prominent business people to cooperate with the local authorities in furthering the scheme for the provision of a golf links.

1935 16 th March (SR). Kilkee Town Commissioners. At the monthly meeting of the Kilkee Town Commissioners, Mr. P. Hassett, P.C., Chairman, presided. Other members present were--- Messrs. W. C. Doherty, Ml. Marrinan, J. Coleman, P. Hickey, D. Bergin, A. Foran, J. Griffin, Dr. Walshe and T. Haugh. When the minutes of the last monthly meeting were read, Dr. Walshe objected to the signing of them on the grounds that no undertaking was given by him to Mr. Marrinan in reference to the resolution passed congratulating the Government on the Cattle- Coal Agreement...... The minutes were signed, Dr. Walshe, dissenting.... School Meals. The Clerk informed the meeting that he had got a list of names of the children getting meals at the Convent, and stated that when he requested Mr. Hayes, N.T., to furnish the names of the children getting meals at the Boys Nat. School he was informed by him to tell the Commissioners go to h---, that they would get no names, and to tell the Commissioners so. It was decided that the bill for supplying meals to the children attending the Boys National School be paid? until the names were supplied.

1935 23 rd March (SR). Clare Merchants’ Will. Mr. Burton O’Donnell, of O’Connell Street, Kilkee, retired shopkeeper who died on the 15 th November last left personal estate in England and the Irish Free State valued at £1,720. Probate of his will ....has been granted to his daughter, Mrs. Anne Mary Prendergast. Of same address, and stepson, Daniel John Enright, farmer, of Donoughboy, Kilkee. He left £100 each to his stepsons, Daniel, John and Michael Enright, £300 to his son, Burton Anthony O’Donnell, £20 for Masses, and the residue of the property, Mary Anne Prendergast.

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1935 18 th May (SR). Kilkee Town Commissioners. Diving Boards. Dr. Walshe proposed that three diving boards be erected at Burns’ Cove, Myles Creek, and the third at the Pollock Hole. Mr. Haugh seconded. The Chairman said that they got advice on the matter before and it was not found possible to have them erected...... On the proposition of Mr. W. O’Doherty, seconded by Mr. P. Hickey it was decided on a poll to erect no diving boards, but to make the one at New Found Out higher.

1935 8 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Merry Whitsun! Special Attractions at Royal Marine Hotel, Kilkee, Co. Clare. …. Full Particulars from. Mrs D. Falvey, Proprietress. Telegram: “Falvey, Kilkee”.

1935 15 th June (SR). Clare County Board of Health. Provision of tank at St. Senan’s well, Kilkee. The above Board will on Monday 17 th June 1935 consider tenders received ...for the provision of a tank at St. Senan’s Well at Kilkee accordingly to specification prepared by Mr. P. Tubridy., C.E.

Caretaker of St. Senan’s Well, Kilkee. The above Board will on Monday, 17 th June 1935, consider tenders received....for the caretaking of the Well at St. Senan’s, Kilkee. The person appointed must live in the vicinity, must keep the surroundings clean and must report to the Board any matter requiring attention......

1935 31 st August (SR). Double Drowning at Kilkee..... A young woman, Miss Cissie Daly (25), Kilconley, Tuam, and a young man, Mr. Francis Martin, (26) a civil servant who was employed in Dublin Castle, and who resided in Cliftonville Road, Glasnevin, Dublin were drowned at Kilkee last Friday. Many of the visitors at the popular Clare resort witnessed the double drowning when Mr. Martin went to the rescue of Miss Daly when she got into difficulties as the sea became rough. Mr. Martin was overcome in trying to save Miss Daly, and Mr. Gerald Stapleton, Kilkee, who went to the assistance of the young woman, succeeded in bringing her ashore, but she was beyond all human aid. Mr. Clarke Barry of Dublin made a gallant attempt to bring Mr. Martin ashore, but having got into a bank of seaweed Mr. Barry lost his grasp on Mr. Martin who was taken out of view by the tide. In the meantime a canoe was manned by Patrick McMahon and Thomas Brann, fishermen, who succeeded after a little while in recovering the body of Mr. Martin.....

1935 9 th November (SR). Kilkee Eulogised, by the Bishop of Killaloe. In a letter thanking the Kilkee Town Commissioners for their congratulations on his recent Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee, Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty said---- “May God bless the town with prosperity, and make it a source of edification to the crowds whom its unrivalled charms attract for the enjoyment of beauty and wholesome recreation such as are nowhere else in the same degree of perfection and variety”. His Lordship also stated that he had seem almost all the famous seaside places of

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1936 25 th January (CC). Sites in Kilkee. Thomond House, Grattan St., Kilkee. To the Editor , “C.C.”. Dear Sir, Re report of Mr. Patrick Tubridy, C.E., to Clare Board of Health. In your issue last week under the heading “Sites in Kilkee” it is stated that I offered land at £75 per acre. I made no such offer, and have no intention of giving land at such a price...... Yours, faithfully, Mrs. Delia Byrnes.

1936 15 th February (CC). Clearing Kilkee Slums..... Mr. George Hewson, Official Arbitrator between the Kilkee Commissioners and landlords and tenants interested in property in Kilkee, sat in the Courthouse, Kilkee, on the 5th inst., for the purpose of hearing evidence in connection with the fixing of compensation to landlords and tenants alike, following the Compulsory Purchase Order, made by the Commissioners. The object of the Inquiry was to ascertain the amount of compensation demanded by the several claimants in dispute cases and the amount which the Commissioners may be willing to pay. Mr. M.J. McMahon, solr., Kilrush, appeared for the Kilkee Town Commissioners. Mr. Ignatius Houlihan, solr., Ennis, for some of the tenants, and Mr. Brian McMahon, solr., Ennis, appeared for the landlord......

1936 18 th April (CC). Kilkee Entertainment. A very successful concert and operetta in aid of deserving charities, was given by the pupils of Miss Helen O’Connell of “Duncairn “ Kilkee, at the Olympia Hall on Easter Sunday evening..... The overture, “Echoes of Lucerne” was played by Miss Mary Fitzpatrick and Miss O’Connell......

1936 25 th April (CC). (Advertisement) O’Curry Street, Kilkee. The Limerick Stores. Valuable Business Premises foe sale...instructions of Mr. Thomas Foley. The premises consist of Shop, Sitting Room, 4 Bedrooms and Kitchen, situate in the best business centre in Kilkee, opposite the Provincial Bank and known as “The Limerick Stores”. Yearly rent only 17/9: P.L.V. £8.

1936 2 nd May (CC). (Advertisement) Grattan Street, Kilkee, dwelling house containing 2 Bedrooms, large Kitchen, attic, scullery, garden at rere. Also about 1 rood of garden to Circular Road. Rent, £2 yearly: P.L.V., £1/10/-......

Farrihy, Kilkee....instructions from Mr. Michael Kett (Joe) to sell by public auction....his farm at Farrihy, containing 29a.2r.31p., ....within 1½ miles of Kilkee and convenient to Church, School and Creamery...

1936 9 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Moveen, Kilkee....Auction .. instructions from Mr. And Mrs.

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William McInerney, Grattan Street, Kilkee...to sell part of the lands of Moveen, containing 24a.1r.7p....situate beside the main Kilkee-Carrigaholt Road, near Moveen National School......

1936 2 nd July (IP). New Greyhound Track Opens. Thanks to the enterprise of three popular Clare men, Messrs. P.C. McMahon, Dan Falvey, and P. Tubridy, sun-kissed Kilkee is now provided with a modern greyhound racing track.....

1936 21 st July (IE). Large Attendance. Kilkee, Monday.--- The competitions organised by the Directors of the Kilkee greyhound racing track were held at West End Park, Kilkee, on Sunday last, before a crowd estimated at 4,000 people under ideal weather conditions. The principal item on the programme was the set-dancing (Caledonian) competition for the championship of Clare, which attracted an entry of ninety-six competitors, representing nearly every parish in the county.....

1936 25 th July (CC). (Advertisement) In the matter of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935, and in the matter of an Application for a public dancing licence..... Daniel Falvey, of the Royal Marine Hotel, Kilkee.... Applicant... Charles Fitzgerald, Clifton House, Kilkee...Applicant... Martin O’Gorman, P.C., Hon. Secretary, Kilkee Town Improvements Committee..

O’Connell Street, Kilkee. Business Premises for sale. (Formerly The Cash Stores). Containing 6 Bedrooms, Sitting Room...Spirit licence let lapse a few years ago. Will be sold in one or two lots......

1936 8 th August (CC). Kilkee District Court.... Licence Transfers... Michael O’Mara, Albert Road, Kilkee was granted a transfer of a publican’s licence formerly held by his mother. James Egan, O’Curry St., was also granted a transfer of a licence from his mother.

Peaceful Kilkee. At the conclusion of the court the Justice congratulated Supt. Dawson on the peaceful state of Kilkee. He said they were a good law-abiding people and he hoped they would have a good season which they all required very badly.

1936 9 th November (LL). Collapse of Cliff. Notable Kilkee Landmark Gone. A large portion of the cliff-land about half a mile from Kilkee slipped and fell into the ocean with a thundering boom on Saturday. It is estimated that over 450 tons of rock and earth fell. The cause is stated to be due to the recent heavy rains. Portion of the cliff fell included “George’s Head”, which was well known to visitors......

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1936 19 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Stocktaking Sale.... Cycles...a few £5/5/- cycles to clear ...80/-.... Cycles Wheels, Cycle Tyres...Dunlop Tubes...... Please note—We will be closed on 25 th , 26 th , and Monday, 28 th December. M. O’Shaughnessy and Sons, Cycle agents, Kilkee....

1937 2 nd January (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee No. 2 Clearance Order, 1936 Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of the Town of Kilkee.....made a Clearance Order.... Schedule. House No. 1—On the North by Circular Road, on the East by Circular Road, on the south by O’Connell Street, and on the West by Thomas Halpin’s premises. Houses Nos. 2.3.4 and 5—On the North by John Murray’s and John Blackhall’s gardens: on the East by Patrick Halpin’s premises: on the South by O’Connell Street: and on the West by Mrs. E. O’Halloran’s premises. Houses Nos. 11, 12 and 13—On the North by Patrick Hockey’s garden: on the East by Mrs. Mary Halloran’s premises: on the South by O’Connell Street: and on the West by Miss Mary Reidy’s premises.... Kilkee No. 3 Clearance Order, 1936...... On the North by Mrs. Kett’s yard: on the East by the Temperance Hall: on the South by Grattan Lane: and on the West by Erin Street...... Kilkee No. 4 Clearance Order 1936.... On the North by William Hodges’ premises: on the East by Frank Murnane’s Lane: and on the West by William Hodges’ premises.

1937 16 th January (CC). (Advertisement) O’Curry Street, Kilkee...Auction dwelling house, shop, and premises.....instructed by Miss Mary Josephine Reidy ...to sell ...consisting of 6 bedrooms, sitting room...... only a few doors from Bus Office and directly opposite the Provincial Bank......

1937 23 rd January (CC) (Advertisement) “Albert Villa”, O’Curry Street, Kilkee ....instructions from Mr. John Raleigh to sell.... consisting of 8 bedrooms...... suitable for a boarding house capable of accommodating about 20 persons during the season....is beautifully situated in one of the best centres in Kilkee, having a nice grass lawn in front.....

Kilkee Town Commissioners. The above Commissioners intend to organise a Branch of the Royal Life Saving Society, Life Guard Corps, for the purpose of patrolling the beach at Kilkee during the summer months......

1937 6 th March (CC) (Advertisement) Kilkee Greyhound Racing Co., Limited. Kilkee Track Re-opens. For trials on St. Patrick’s Day. And will continue every Tuesday afterwards, during the Season. Time- 3 o’clock to 6 o’clock. p.m. Racing will be held when New Stands and other improvements are completed...... Manager, James Meehan.

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1937 13 th March (CC). (Advertisement) “Corran House”, Kilkee...Auction of a valuable residential... .. Instructions from Mr. John D. Frawley...situate at Dough, Kilkee....practically adjoining the Town of Kilkee......

1937 20 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee (For the executors of the late F. G. Studdert Mason) Lot 1: 2 Upper McDonnell Terrace, Kilkee, by public auction. ---- Lot 2: Bay View, Merton Square--- TA Moore’s Hall (Vacant possession) --- -- And immediately after the sale of the above lots. The entire furniture and general effects of Lot 1 will be sold by auction. -----

Kilkee...No. 5 O’Curry Street...instructions from the executors of the late Miss Mary Foley to sell..... The premises, which are situate next door to the Provincial Bank and directly opposite the Bus Office are in perfect repair.... No. 5 O’Curry Street is an old established Boarding House, convenient to the Strand and railway Station......

1937 7 th April (II). Kilkee and Teachers’ Congress. Kilkee Town Commissioners decided to invite the National teachers to hold their next congress at Kilkee......

1937 24 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Circular Road, Kilkee.....instructed by Mr. James O’Loughlin to sell....his business premises at Circular Road, Kilkee..... The premises are known as Golden’s are convenient to Post Office, Convent, National School and Railway Station......

1937 24 th July (CC). Kilkee Commissioners. Cinema Licence. Mr. M. O’Gorman, Kilkee, applied on behalf of the Local Improvements Committee for a cinema licence in respect of the Town Hall, which was granted on condition that the National Anthem be played at the end of each performance.

Breaking Lamps. A letter was read from the Electric Light Co. stating that the breakages for which the Company was charging the Council were not due to any carelessness on the part of any employee of the E.S.B., as they were due entirely to a system of changing lamps twice per year. At every change there were bound to be at least six lamps broken or rendered useless by the shaking, storing, etc., for six months....

1937 27 th July (IE). Limerick boy drowned at Kilkee.... Robert Mulroney, aged 11 years of William Street, Limerick, lost his life in a sad drowning tragedy, yesterday afternoon.....

1937 31 st July (CC). Golf at Kilkee. Ground for nine-hole course. At a public meeting held in the School-house, Kilkee...... presided over by Very Rev.

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Canon Breen, P.P., it was unanimously decided to start the lay-out of a Golf Course at the East End, Kilkee. The Golf Club Committee have been offered 78 acres of land on a lease of 35 years by the Trustees of the Marquis of Conyngham. It was pointed out that Kilkee is the only important seaside resort in Ireland not having a good Golf Course

1937 11 th September (CC). Touching Cliff Scenes. The dead girls are Miss Eily Mahony (28), daughter of Dr. Daniel A. Mahony, Lindsay Road, Glasnevin, and Miss Maura Patricia Lynch (23), St. Peter’s Road, Phibsborough, daughter of the late Mr. Patrick Lynch...... The girls were just beginning a holiday in Kilkee when they disappeared on Tuesday 31 st , ult. Despite an intensive search by Gardaí, townspeople and holiday-makers, no trace could be found of the girls, save a camera and two pairs of shoes, which were found at the Diamond Rocks......

1937 30 th October (CC). Kilkee Housing Scheme. Houses opened and blessed. Kilkee Town Commissioners’ scheme of ten houses were officially opened on Sunday by Mr. Patrick Hassett, P.C., in the presence of a large crowd of people and named Hickey Terrace. In declaring the houses open, Mr. Hassett said that they had now erected 42 houses in the town, in addition to which the Board of Health had also erected 42 houses, and further schemes were in preparation. The houses were called Hickey Terrace after that well known person, Dr. P.C. Hickey, M.D., who for 37 years was Medical Officer of the Kilkee Dispensary District......

1937 13 th November (CC). Kilkee Presentation (Photograph). A beautiful Silver Cup has been presented to Kilkee Football Team by Mr. E. Marsella, Savoia Café, Kilkee, for competition. In the photograph are: Tommie Mulvihill, Martin J. Marrinan, the Secretary of the Club, and Tony Kelly.

1937 4 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Kent’s Confectionery, Kilkee. Delicious freshly-made, Iced Cakes. Bracks, Mince Pies. Plum Puddings. Ideal Xmas Gifts.

1937 18 th December (CC). Dr. P. C. Hickey, Kilkee. We have to announce with deep regret the death on Tuesday of Dr. Patrick C. Hickey, West End Kilkee. He was 82 years. He graduated at Queen’s (now University) College, Cork, and in 1881 was appointed M.O., of the Kilkee Dispensary District which position he resigned in 1919, when he was succeeded by his son Dr. C. C. Hickey. In his young days the late Dr. Hickey was a noted athlete and for a number of years was champion of Ireland and England for running and weight throwing, and the world’s record for putting the half cwt., from the shoulder. In 1879 he represented Ireland against England in a single-handed tug-o- war event at Stanford Bridge, London, which he won and was awarded the gold medal of the Amateur Athletic Association. The was the last occasion on which single-handed tug-o-war events took place.

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During the European War he served with the R.A.M.C., and afterwards spent a number of years as M.O. on ships of the Aberdeen Line.

1937 25 th December (CC). The Lighting of Kilkee. The Chairman said it might be no harm to remind the Board of Health that the Commissioners would have no further responsibility for the lighting of the town after March 31 st . The Board of Health prepared their estimate sometime in the beginning of January and it would be no harm to remind them now that the E.S.B., would take over the lighting as from March 31 st . He understood the Board of Health had charge of the other outside areas which had been lighted by the E.S.B.

Fairy Lights for the Bay. Mr. Doherty said that in several seaside resorts in Ireland and England the bays were lighted with fairy lights, and it would be good thing if they could get the Kilkee Bay similarly lighted. The commissioners would probably have to arrange with the E.S.B. for that as they could not expect the Board of Health to bear the expenditure....

Suggested Alcohol Factory. Mr. Doherty suggested that the Commissioners should for a grant for the establishment of an alcohol factory for the district. They had a large tract of country within a radius of 16 miles capable of producing plenty of potatoes. No finer place for such a factory could be got. Huge quantities of potatoes were brought to Kilrush market every week and if a factory was established it would encourage the growing of potatoes. There were no factories in Clare, and Clare had got nothing at all. It was only right they should get something which would give much needed employment. They had a district from Miltown to Loop Head which could supply all the potatoes that would be required for a factory. Mr. Haugh seconded. Mr. M. Marrinan--- And point out that there are 125 men unemployed in Kilkee. Mr. Hickey said it would take 5,000 acres to supply an alcohol factory and they could not have a factory like that in Kilkee and the Commissioners should not be making asses of themselves in applying for one.

1938 5 th February (CC). Wind and Floods.....Fish Stranded in Kilkee..... The sea in Kilkee on Monday evening was the highest witnessed for forty years. A bathing shelter constructed of concrete and iron and situated at New Found Out in the West End was completely wrecked and carried out to sea with a high tide on Monday evening. The tide extended over the promenade at various points and into the field where the Amusement Park is situated. It left behind thousands of fish which were washed up on the strand. It is supposed that the fish were killed by being dashed against the rocks half a mile or so out in the Bay. Mountainous seas lashed against the headlands on Tuesday, driving the spray over George’s Head, and other points which are over a hundred feet high......

1938 5 th March (CC). Killed at Play. Whilst playing on the street in Kilkee on Saturday evening, Patrick Quinn (9), son of Mr. Martin Quinn, and Mrs. Quinn, Mountcharles, Kilkee, was knocked down by a passing motor car...... he was attended by Dr. C. C. Hickey but his injuries were so serious that he died the following day.....

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Kilkee Town Commissioners..... The first business of the meeting was to co-opt a member to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Dr. P. C. Hickey. Mr. Doherty proposed Mr. Jos. Purtill, The Baths, Kilkee, who, he said, was an old member but found it necessary to resign some time ago owing to pressure of business. Mr. Purtill was doing great work for the town through the Tourist Development Association, of which body he was Hon. Secretary and, by selecting him, they would have the right man in the right place. Mr. Patrick Marrinan, seconding, said Mr. Purtill would be a great acquisition to the Council. There being no other candidate, Mr. Purtill was declared elected unanimously.....

Death of Miss Mary C. McGrath, Kilkee...... Grattan St., Kilkee....aged 26...which took place at her residence on 22 nd February.... The chief mourners were---- Mr. Patrick McGrath and Mrs. Margaret McGrath (parents): Martin and Gerald (brothers): Catherine and Teresa (sisters)......

1938 12 th March (CC). (Advertisement) You have tried the rest. Now try the best---- Radio Kof (double strength). World’s Best Cough Cure. 1/6 & 2/6. Collins, Chemist, Kilkee.

Kilkee Football Club. At a meeting of the Kilkee Gaelic Football Committee on Sunday. Mr. Thomas Falvey, Co. C., (Chairman), presided. The other members present were--- Sergt. P.A. Carroll (Vice-Chairman), J. Hassett, J. J. Hassett, J. Foran, P. McCarthy and D. Breen. Communications from Mr. P. J. Neylon, Ennis, Agent for the Conyngham Estate, were read in reply to the Club’s application for a plot of ground suitable for a playing pitch, and, after a long discussion, the matter was left in the hands of a sub-committee composed of Sergt. P. A. Carroll, J. Hassett and M.J. Marrinan (Hon. Sec.) ....

1938 2 nd April (CC). Kilkee Lady’s Will. Mrs. Mary Egan, Albert Road, Kilkee died on 11 th November, 1935, leaving personal property in England and Ireland valued at £6,195/7/4. Probate has been granted to James Keating, 2 Doherty Terrace, Kilkee, and William Charles Doherty, West End, Kilkee. She leaves various shares to her daughters, Catherine Healy and Mary Madigan, and her grandson, Dan Healy: £1,000 to her son, Thos.: £500, her residence and the contents thereof to her son, James: £500 to her grandson, Tom Healy: £200 to her grand-daughter, Nuala Madigan: £50 to Rev, Father Cleary, P.P., Tubber, for the Chinese Mission: £50 for Masses: £50 each to the executors, and the residue of the property to her son James Egan.

Building of Kilkee Houses. The following motion stands in the name of Mr. Joseph Coleman, Vice-Chairman of the Kilkee Town Commissioners and will be moved by him at the meeting of that body on Monday next:- “That the undertaking to the Local Government Department together with the resolution to build 56 houses in the Township, passed at a meeting of the Commissioners on 21 st November, 1932, be rescinded, and that the resolution to erect eight houses in Railway Road and to compulsorily acquire the land, passed on the 5 th January, 1938, be also

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1938 30 th July (CC). (Advertisement) East End, Kilkee. Valuable property for sale, consisting of three bungalows, held on lease for 60 years. Rent, £4 yearly, Poor Law Valuation, £14. The bungalows, recently built, are facing the sea. Convenient to new Golf Course, with a beautiful view of Bay and Cliffs, and will be sold in one lot or separately. Lot 2 and 3 have two large bay windows and nice garden in front. The three are presently let to members of the Garda Siochana at £20 per year each......

1938 6 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Application.....Publican’s Licence.....at Railway Road, Kilkee ...Transfer from Mary Hayes...to Margaret Lillis....

Auction...2-storey dwelling-house and shop....at O’Connell Street, Kilkee...instructions from Mr. John J. Keane...to sell.....

1938 3 rd September (CC). West Clare Railway....Will it close down....Kilkee protest meeting..... Very Rev. Canon Breen, P.P., Kilkee, presided at a large public meeting there to protest against the threatened closing of the narrow-gauge railway from Ennis to Kilkee, via Kilrush..... Canon Breen said the closing of the line would injure Kilkee very much, and it would seriously interfere with fairs and markets at Ennistymon, Doonbeg, Kilkee and Kilrush.....

1938 13 th September (IE). Justice’s decision at Kilkee. When dance licences came up for renewal at the Kilkee Court, Justice Gleeson refused to grant any licence after 2 a.m.... Sergt. P. A. Carroll, Kilkee, stated that halls were well conducted during the year, but when dances were held to 3 a.m. it was 5 a.m. before the people left the streets, except on the August week-end when the people would be on the streets whether dances were held or not, to 3 a.m......

1938 1 st October (CC). Patriot’s Death. The death has occurred of Mr. Thomas Marrinan at his residence, Myrtle Hotel, Kilkee.... Mr. Marrinan took an active part in the fight for National Freedom and during the Black and Tan regime everything he possessed was at the disposal of the Irish Volunteers..... During the Black and Tan regime Mr. Marrinan suffered great hardship: his premises being raided time after time and much damage caused to his property. He was at one time a “wanted man” by the Black and Tans, and on the 26 th November, 1920, he had a narrow escape from assassination when 15 Black and Tans who were masked and armed raided his home during the night......

1938 22 nd October (CC). Death of Miss Nellie Vaughan, Knocknagore House, Kilkee....aged 23...

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1938 31 st December (CC). (Advertisement) Atlantic View, Kilkee. Building Site for Sale. Facing the sea and Erin Street, with stones and sand suitable for the building of two nice Bungalows or Business Premises.... Full particulars from: Joseph Coleman, Auctioneer, Kilkee.

1939 7 th January (CC). Broken Road at West End..... A letter was read from the L.G.D., stating that the Commissioners had no statutory authority to expend funds on obtaining a report from an independent engineer as to the best method of repairing that collapsed road at West End. Mr. Ml. Marrinan said the place was now in a terrible state...... The collapse of the road at the West End was due to coast erosion and £2,000 to £3,000 should be enough to repair it......

The Kilkee Commissioners had before them on Tuesday a circular letter from the New Ross Urban Council on the subject of the new Bill for the revaluation of Eire. In it they solicited assistance “In having this Bill thrown out as it is entirely contrary to the best interests of the nation’s social and economic progress”. “It is suggested”, continued the letter, “that the present system of taxation on the basis of annual value as obtaining for such a number of years is iniquitous and antiquated. Almost all town shops and residences are very old and over-valued. The “travelling shop” facilities for shopping by post, railway “delivery to home” arrangements, reduction of licensing hours, transport facilities, and such like, have all been perfected since the advent of the old Valuation Acts, thereby reducing the value of the towns for the purposes of trade and commerce......

1939 14 th January (CC). Public Lighting of Kilkee. At Monday’s meeting of the Clare Board of Health.... a letter was read from the L.G.B., stating “ the Minister is advised that the power of contracting for the public lighting of a town, in the case of towns’ having Town Commissioners and, accordingly, the Board of Health have no power to incur expenditure for the public lighting of Kilkee”. .... Kilkee is in the Co. Health District and has to pay towards the public lighting of Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna, Killaloe and Ennistymon. It would be most unfair if they had to do that and then pay the whole cost of their own public lighting......

1939 21 st January (CC). New Member Welcomed. The Chairman at the start of the meeting welcomed Mr. Denis Fitzgerald, O’Connell Street, Kilkee, who, at the last meeting, was elected a Commissioner to fill the vacancy caused through Mr. T. Haugh being disqualified. The Chairman said that Mr. Fitzgerald was only following in the footsteps of his father, who was one of the first Commissioners in the town......

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McElligott, K.C., they succeeded in getting the valuation of houses in St. Patrick’s Terrace reduced from £3/10/- to £2/17-.....

President’s Thanks. A letter was received from Dr. Douglas Hyde, thanking the Commissioners for their kind vote of sympathy in his bereavement. On the proposition of Mr. Doherty, seconded by the Chairman, sympathy was extended to the Downes family, Strand Line, Kilkee, Mr. Ml. Clancy, West end, Kilkee, and to Mr. Michael McMahon, Kilrush, on their recent sad bereavements.

1939 11 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction... 2, West End Terrace, Kilkee....Seaside Residence...instructions from Mrs. C. Griffin....two-storey, and contains 2 large sitting-rooms, 6 bedrooms......

1939 8 th April (CC). Kilkee Nun’s Death. On the proposition of Mr. Pk. Marrinan, a resolution of sympathy was extended to His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty, Bishop of Killaloe, and the Rev. Mother, on the death of Sister Mary Josephine, who was one of the four nuns who founded the Convent in Kilkee some forty years ago.

A look through the window. Michael O’Meara, O’Curry St., Kilkee, was summoned for a breach of the licensing laws on 25 th February. Sergt. P.A. Carroll stated that at 9.40 on the date in question, his attention was drawn to the licensed premises by a light in the bar. Guard Kiernan, who was with him, looked in through the window and, immediately he did, the light went out. Witness went in by the hall door and found Mrs. O’Meara in the shop, which was in darkness. He asked her if she had anyone on the premises and she said there were two men in the kitchen having “private” drinks. He asked her what kind of drinks were those and she said they were having drinks with her husband. On-going to the kitchen witness found Peter Falvey and James Mullen. Falvey told him he had come in about a book. Mrs. O’Meara told witness she gave Mullen a drink. Defendant said both men were pals of his and he often exchanged books with Falvey. The other man came in at witness’s request to do a job in the shop and when he was finished, he gave him a drink. As Falvey came in at the time, he “stood” a drink to him also. Supt. Dawson--- Why did your wife tell the Sergeant that she gave Mullen a drink when she did not give him one?—don’t you know what women are: they always say the wrong thing (laughter).... The publican was convicted for keeping open and fined 20/- with an endorsement on the licence. Mullen was fined 5/- and the summons against Falvey was dismissed.

1939 6 th May (CC). Voices in the kitchen. Mrs. Catherine Kett, Grattan Street, Kilkee, was summoned for a breach of the Licensing Laws on Sunday night, 9 th April, at 11.45.....

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Collector Patrick McNamara obtained decrees against the following in respect of poor rate, James Foran, Querrin...... Robert Keane, Lisdeen.... The Probation Act was applied in the summons against Richard Roche, Kilfearagh, for allowing the carcase of a cow to remain unburied. Michael McInerney, St. Patrick’s Terrace, Kilkee, was fined 2s. for allowing a jennet to wander on the public road, and Patrick McGrath, Tarmon, was fined 1s. for allowing three cows to wander on the road.

1939 13 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, county Clare. Queen of the Irish Watering Places. Estate of Trustees Marquis Conyngham. To be sold free of rent or let with vacant possession, the modern two-storey residence known as “The Rectory”, Mountcharles, Kilkee, containing 5 bedrooms …… unrivalled views of Moore Bay, Kilkee and surroundings. Within three minutes’ walk of beach, with its attractive bathing and new golf links, at East End. Inspection by appointment with Mr. James Foran, Mountcharles, Kilkee…

1939 17 th June (CC). (Advertisement) “Seamount”, West End, Kilkee, sale by private treaty. …. Instructions from Mrs. James Kelly to sell …. The premises known as “Seamount” … held under lease for 999 years from the 27 th August 1861… The house is substantially built, two-storey, and containing 2 sitting rooms, 7 bedrooms (some double bedded), kitchen with new close range, bathroom, independent boiler, larder, pantry, 2 lavatories, garage, 2 living rooms and out- offices, Small garden and green plot in front. H and C water throughout and electric light….

1939 22 nd July (CC). (Advertisement) Grand Oriental Fete at Kilkee....under the patronage of Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty, Lord Bishop of Killaloe. Games, Sports, Concerts, Dances, Beagle racing, Clay-Pigeon Shooting, and various entertainments. Beautiful Scenery and Attractive Costumes representative of Eastern Countries. Entire proceeds will be in aid of the Missionary work of the Sisters of St. Columban. Donations and Gifts for the Religious, Fancy, Magazine, Sweet, Book, and Picture Stalls will be gratefully received by the Sisters of St. Columban, Cahircon, Ennis. Particulars from: -- T. J. McInerney, Secretary....

1939 7 th October (CC). Shortage of Water. Mr. Griffin said that the Commissioners should call a public meeting of the inhabitants of Kilkee to discuss the present state of affairs due to the shortage of water. He said that the people were in an awful way for the want of water. If a public meeting had been called long ago, the position would not be as menacing as it was now. Steps had a right to be taken long ago by the Board of Health or whoever was responsible for the water supply.

1940 6 th January (CC). Clare Scheme. In Clare in 1929 (prior to the collapse of the kelp industry) approximately 1,000 tons

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1940 20 th February (IE). Kilkee Inquest. Kilkee Monday. --- While walking on his lands at, Kilfearagh, Kilkee, on Saturday evening, Michael Murray noticed an object near a dyke, and on investigating found the body of Mrs. Mary Behan, aged 68 years, of Circular Road, Kilkee, who was missing since she left her home on Friday, at 5.30 p.m., to visit her brother, Michael Redden, at Carrigaholt...... deceased must have lost her way in the darkness....

1940 23 rd March (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee Town Commissioners. Ladders and Springboards. Tenders are invited by the above commissioners for the repair and putting down, etc., of the ladders and springboards for the different bathing places within the township for the summer season of 1940. ……

1940 13 th April (CC). A Kilkee Complaint.....petition from Kilkee.... “We the undersigned householders, request the Clare Co. Council to have the laneway at the back of our premises put under county supervision. We wish to point out that the surface water from the Market Square flows through this laneway causing the surface of the laneway to be torn up and deposited on the Strand Line. We suggest that a gullet be put at the mouth of the laneway to take the overflow of water. This passage is very much used by the public and is a short-cut to the Strand for visitors during the summer months. We therefore suggest that you ask Mr. Tubridy, C.E, to inspect it, and have his report thereon”. The petition was signed by: Martin Haier, 2 Erin St.: Joseph O’Donnell. “Erin Arms”: Bridie Keane, Strand Line: Mary Ellen Keane, O’Connell St.: John T. Hickie, O’Connell St.: Michael Haugh, Stella Maris Hotel, and Daniel McMahon, Strand Hotel.

1940 4 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Ocean View, Kilkee. Valuable old-established licensed premises. For sale….. Accommodation – Bar, bar parlour, sitting-room, 6 bedrooms, and kitchen: Turf and coal houses: enclosed yard. Electric light. Modern sanitary arrangements …

1940 29 th June (CC). Bathing on Strand. The Town Inspector reported that within the past few days, some people undressed on the Strand, but when informed that this was contrary to the bye-laws, they apologised. They did not know the bye-laws in Kilkee, but was allowed to do this in Ballybunion. In another case a gentleman undressed at Duggerna and used the Pollock Hole which were reserved for ladies. When he went to this man he got no satisfaction and received abuse. Mr. P. Hickey said that the Commissioners had provided the Town Inspector with a cap and badge. The people very much resented a man going up to them and telling them they could do nothing, when he did not wear a uniform or badge to show his authority......

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1940 17 th August (CC). Obituary: Mrs. P.C. Hickey, Kilkee, Clifton Tce., Kilkee, wife of the late Dr. P.C. Hickey, Kilkee...aged 80 years.... The chief mourners were: - Dr. C.C. Hickey (son): Mrs. F. Kerr and Mrs R. Harding (daughters): Gwenie, Thomas? Doris and Pixie Kerr (grand-daughters)......

1940 7 th December (CC). Kilkee L.S.F. At a meeting of the Group Council of the Kilkee L.S.F., Sergt. P.A. Carroll and the Group Leader (Mr. Michael Marrinan) congratulated the members on their magnificent display in Ennis on the occasion of the Review by An Taoiseach on the 24 th November. Their marching and drill movements were perfect and it was a privilege to be associated with such a fine group of men. On the proposition of Sergt. Carroll, seconded by Mr. M. O’Meara, votes of thanks were tendered to the Group Leader and Adjutant for the perfect transport arrangements they made on the occasion of the Review, and to the Assistant Group Leader (Mr. Michael Murphy), who, at great inconvenience was giving his time in drilling not alone the Kilkee Group, but also the Blackweir, Moyasta and Corbally Sections. On the proposition of Mr. Michael Marrinan, seconded by Mr. M. O’Meara, votes of thanks were passed to the following, who placed their lorries and cars at the disposal of the members on the occasion of the Review, without charge: -- Mrs. Kate Studdert, Mrs. Shannon, Miss Walton, Messrs. Michael Burnell, T.J. McGrath, John Fitzgerald, Thomas Stapleton, John Crowley, Patrick Crotty, M. O’Leary, Patrick Donnelly, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Daniel McMahon, Tadgh O’Connor, Michael J. Keane, M. Byrne and Denis Bergin. On the proposition of Mr. Michael Marrinan, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Joseph Greene, and Misses Kett, Fitzpatrick, Seavers, Honan and McNamara, who gave their time preparing food which the members took with them to Ennis.....

Obituary: Mrs. (Nurse) Agnes McNamara, Circular Road, Kilkee...aged 54 years. The chief mourners were: - Thomas McNamara (husband): John, Fred and Frank (sons): Teresa (daughter): Mary Coleman, Pauline and Patricia (nieces): Paddy, Vincent, Joseph and Jack Coleman (nephews):

1941 26 th January (CC). Death: Mr. P. Collins, H.A.O., Lisdeen, Kilkee..... The chief mourners were: -- Mrs. Collins (widow): Mrs. Pilkington, Noreen and Madge (daughters): Patrick and Jack (sons): Jack, Thomas and Stephen (brothers): Mrs. Corry (sister): Willie Pilkington (son-in- law): Teresa, Sue and Frances Pilkington (Grand-daughters)......

1941 15 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Furoor, Kilkee.....Auction of Residential farm.... Instructions from Mr. Michael Corry....to sell his farm...containing 63a-2r-10p... On the holding there is about 4 acres of high-class Turbary, and there is attached to the holding a very valuable division of Tillage Bog at Lisheen Furoor....The farm is situate within two miles of Kilkee......

1941 22 nd February (CC). Death of Mr. T. Falvey, Co. C...... Newtown House, Lisdeen...closely associated with the Kilkee Football Club, of which he was President for a number of years..... In June 1927, he was elected a member of the Dáil, but in September of the same year, when

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1941 22 nd March (CC). Death of Mr. John McMahon, Kilkee..... Albert Cottage, O’Curry Street.... The chief mourners: -- Mrs. McMahon (widow): Mrs. J. A. Hickie (sister-in-law): Rita McInerney (niece): Timothy McInerney (nephew): David Hickie, Maura, Patrick, John, David and Christopher Hickie, Patrick Crotty (Furoor), Patk. Crotty, Circular Road, Kilkee. Mrs. Murray, Daniel McInerney, etc., (cousins).....

1941 29 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Victoria Terrace, Kilkee. Auction of Valuable Lodge. Instructions from Representatives of Mrs. Anne Hanley (deceased) to sell ...... her valuable lodge, known as No. 3 Victoria terrace, containing 8 single bedrooms......

1941 3 rd May (CC). Kilkee Town Commissioners. Repair of Famous Road. For years past the much used roadway leading from the Commonage Gate to the far- famed bathing place, Burns’ Cove, Kilkee, has been a great source of worry to the Kilkee Town Commissioners, who have been inundated each year with complaints of its condition. Every summer especially, this roadway was very much used by both pedestrians and motor traffic, and on a week-end, hundreds of cars, could be seen plying to and from this bathing place...... After giving due consideration to the whole matter, a meeting was arranged between Mr. Sean O’Grady, T.D., and themselves over 12 months ago...The road had first of all to be certified a public right-of-way...... The Kilkee Town Improvements Committee, with their usual generosity towards any project for the good of the town, and although it is at a time when their funds are at a very low ebb, have replied already offering to give £20 towards the Town Commissioners contribution

1941 6 th September (CC). Dancing Licences...were granted to the following.... Bernard Frawley, Dunmore, Doonbeg: Daniel Falvey, Marine Hotel, Kilkee: Charles Fitzgerald, Olympia hall, Kilkee: John Carmody, Carrigaholt: Bartholomew Scanlan, Doonaha: John Collins, Carrigaholt.

A Burned Hall. There was an application for a renewal of a dance licence in respect of the Town Hall in Kilkee...... Supt. Dawson mentioned that there was no Town Hall in Kilkee now as it was burned recently...... said that monthly licences could be applied for when the Hall was rebuilt. The application was refused.

Lawn Tennis at Kilkee. There were 68 entries for a Lawn Tennis tournament recently promoted at Kilkee and held on the hard courts at the East End. The prizes consisted of a Perpetual Challenge Cup and two replicas kindly presented by Mrs. Falvey, Proprietress of the Royal Marine and West End Hotels. The organising committee included Mr. Frank Geary, Limerick: Mr. C. F. ridgeway, Dublin: Mr. E. T. O’Shea, Limerick: Mr. jack Brady, Ballyjamesduff: Miss Dowdall, Miss Geary, Miss Quaid, Messrs. Larkin, Russell, O’Neill, O’Sullivan, McDonnell and O’Donovan...... the ultimate winners were Lieut Sheehan and Miss Buckner....

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1941 15 th November (CC). Votes of Sympathy. On the motion of W. C. Doherty, seconded by J. J. Purtill, votes of sympathy were extended to Mr. Bernard Costello, Grattan St., Kilkee, on the death of his mother, and to the Heaney family, Circular Road, Kilkee, on the recent death of Mr. William Heaney.

1941 6 th December (CC). Kilkee Court. The Kilkee Golf Club....summoned Mrs. Kate Studdert, of Kilkee, for allowing her sheep to trespass on the Golf Club......

1941 27 th December (CC). Votes of Sympathy. On the proposition of Mr. J. Coleman, seconded by Mr. W. C. Doherty, a vote of sympathy was extended to Sergt. Carroll, Kilkee, on the death of his father: and on the proposition of Mr. W. C. Doherty, seconded by Mr. P. Marrinan, to Mrs. O’Donnell, “Brooklawn.” Kilkee, on the death of her daughter, Eileen.

Departure of Dr. C. C. Hickey.... “ That we place on record the great loss sustained by the people of Kilkee and district as a result of the departure of Dr. C. C. Hickey from them and that none will feel his loss as much as the poor as he was always at their service both day and night. We wish him every luck and happiness in his new undertaking”.

Proposed Railway Road Housing Scheme. With regard to the proposed Railway Road Housing Scheme, a letter was read from the Engineer. Mr. P. Tubridy, enclosing lay-out plan for ten 4-roomed houses and map with schedule of areas of the various owners therein. It was proposed he added, to give Mrs. Chambers a strip of land marked “A” on the map instead of the portion of land to be acquired from her marked “2” on the map. The total area of plot, according to Mr. Tubridy, was 3 roods and 38 perches. On the motion of Mr. Doherty, it was decided to recommend to Mr. Tubridy that the houses be built without porches, if possible, as this would lessen the cost of each house......

Town Water Supply. A letter was read from Mrs. E. M. Glavin, West End, Kilkee, complaining of the town water supply and its dirty, muddy nature, etc., and asking the Commissioners to have the matter investigated without delay......

Shortage of Paraffin Oil. On the motion of Mr. P. Hassett, seconded by Mr. J. Coleman, the Clerk was instructed to inform the Department of Supplies that, since the 6 th October, no paraffin oil had been delivered in Kilkee or district until 29 th November, and even then only a portion of the requirements arrived, and that various complaints had been received on the matter. The Department were asked to see into this as soon as possible and that paraffin oil be delivered the first half of each month.

1942 10 th January (CC). Value of Kilkee Homes. Patrick Brew, O’Curry St., Kilkee, made application for a new tenancy in respect of his public house and premises held from James Fitzpatrick at the yearly rent of £21/15/6.....

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Patrick Brew, the tenant, said he carried on a licensed and grocery business in Kilkee. There was no garden or land attached to the house, which was a two-storey one in front, and a one and a half storey at the back...... There was no improvement whatever in trade in Kilkee since 1935, and at present time, witness was badly affected by reason of the war, as he could not get goods...... The house was in the centre of the street, with a lane running alongside it to Strand Line.... James Fitzpatrick, the landlord, said letting was made in 1913 to Mr. Brew. There was a mortgage on the place by a Mr. Geraghty, and it was Mr. Geraghty who made the letting. Witness went to America, and on his return, he went to Mr. Geraghty and had a conversation with him. He paid Mr. Geraghty the amount of the mortgage and got back the house, of which his father had been the previous owner. It was his father who raised the house from one storey to two storeys......

1942 17 th January (CC). Votes of Sympathy. Proposed by Mr. Doherty seconded by Mr. Coleman: to Mrs. N. Allender, Strand Line, on the death of her husband, Edward: to Mrs. Crowley, O’Curry Street, on the death of her brother: to John McCarthy, Mt. Charles Terrace, on the death of his son.....to Mrs. Malone, Miltown Road, on the death of her son.....to Mr. Martin Scanlan, O’Curry St., on the deaths of his sister, Mrs. Bentley, and nephew? Bentley.....

1942 7 th March (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thomas Lennon, ex-N.T., Bansha, Kilkee. ...at his daughter’s residence, Grattan St., Kilkee.....age of 80 years....born, on 14 th July 1862., at Annascue, he was appointed Principal Teacher of Bansha National School on the 12 th February, 1863, where he taught for 42 years, until he retired on 30 September, 1925. He was father of the late Mr. Bernard Lennon, N.T., Cappa, Askeaton, Co. Limerick.....

1942 14 th March (CC). The Late Mr. T. Lennon, Ex-N.T., Kilkee....the following is a list of those who sent Mass Cards...... Effie and children: Edith and Daisy (grand-children): John and May, Jersey City: Kitty and Brigid, Clonlara: Margaret Lennon, Monaghan: James, Mrs. Cleary and Stella, Kilkee: Mrs. Lennon and family, Monaghan: James and Mary O’Neill, Kilkee: John Moloney and family, Clonlara: Mrs. A. Russell and family, Kilkee: “Old Friends”, Kilkee: Pat McGrath, wife and family, Kilkee: the Killeen family, Kilkee: Paddy Donnelly and Family, Kilkee: Mr. and Mrs. Mungovan and family, Kilkee: Mr. and Mrs. Murnane and family, Kilkee: the Hassett family, Lislanihan: Dote Corry, New York City:......

1942 2 nd May (CC). Congratulations. The following vote of congratulation.....was adopted “That we, the Kilkee Town Commissioners, hereby extend our congratulations to Mr. Michl. Nolan (junr.), O’Curry Street, Kilkee, on his qualifying as a solicitor...... We are proud to have such a brilliant family in Kilkee, senior members of which have already distinguished themselves on many occasions and in different fields”.

1942 16 th May (CC). Obituary: Mr. Michael Nolan, Kilkee....at the early age of 58...... The chief mourners were:-- Mrs. Nolan (widow): Dermot Nolan, M.A., Thomas

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Nolan, Rev. Bro. J.B. Nolan, Michael Nolan, solicitor, and Patrick Nolan (sons): Sister M. Bride Claire, Lena, Josephine, Kathleen (daughters): Mr. P. Nolan (brother): Mrs. G. Haugh (sister) and Mr. G. Haugh: Mrs. W. Brooks (sister) and Mr. Brooks: Miss M. Nolan (sister): Mr. J. Kerrigan (father-in-law): Mrs. H. Moody (sister-in-law) and Mr. Moody.

1942 1 st August (CC). Paint on Coat.... Incident in Kilkee Shelter. The Kilkee Town Commissioners had under consideration at their last meeting a complaint from a Limerick lady that her coat had been damaged by wet paint in a shelter. In a letter written on her behalf, it was alleged that no notice, “Wet Paint”, had been evidenced to this effect could be given...... directed that the shelter was not a “weather” shelter but a bathing shelter and that, in any event that warning as to wet paint had been exhibited.....

1943 16 th January (CC). Obituary: Kilkee. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Martin Culhane which took place at his residence, Kilkee, on the 6 th January, 1943..... Since his appointment some fifty years ago, he was Parish clerk in his native parish church, Kilkee..... The chief mourners were: - Ned Harry, N.T., and Robbie (brothers): Ciss (sister): Paddy 9nephew): Maura, Mary, Noreen and Mona (nieces): Mrs. H. Culhane and Mrs. E. Culhane (sisters-in-law): Mrs. Carey (aunt) and Mrs. J. Galvin (cousin)......

1943 6 th March (CC). Kilkee Town Commissioners.... The Plot Position... Last year there were 60 tillage plots taken by the unemployed. This year the number is 47. The missing men are said to have gone to England.....

Rate Collection. Out of a rate warrant of £382 /2 /8 there has been collected £302 /11 /6 or 79 per cent. as compared with 72 per cent. last year.

Fire Precautions. Mr. Purtill said that, in view of recent tragic happenings elsewhere in the country, every precaution should be taken against a possible outbreak of fire. Amongst the apparatus stationed in Kilkee, he understood there were three long ladders, but, instead of being stored in a convenient place to which there would be ready access even at night, they were stowed away in the sewerage pumping station—right out in the country. They were still in their original wrappings and he was told they were packed in such a way that it would take an hour to get them out on a dark night.....

New Graveyard. On the motion of Mr. Purtill, the Co. Manager was requested to see that, when the new graveyard was acquired, it should be properly drained and laid out on a proper plan. On the motion of Mr. Fitzgerald, a vote of sympathy was passed to the wife and family of the late Mr. Ml. Reid, a well-known dealer, of Sand Mall, Limerick.

1943 10 th April (CC). The Wrong Summons. Mrs. Kathleen Holmes, Billow View, Kilkee, summoned Michael Kelly, of West End,

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1943 24 th April (CC). Kilkee. Interesting Lecture. A lecture profusely illustrated by lantern slides, was largely patronised by members of the Limerick Literary and Economics Society at their weekly meeting at the Technical Institute, Limerick. The lecturer was Mr. John F. Walsh, and he selected as his theme Kilkee and its surroundings. Leaving Limerick, the lecturer’s itinerary included Cratloe, Bunratty Castle, Dromoland Castle, Clarecastle, Ennis, Fanny O’Dea’s, and Kilrush House. A brief historical sketch of the places was outlined, and unique pictures of the Vandeleur evictions were of singular interest. A fascinating historical survey of the Brighton of the West was depicted, with special references to the shipwrecks, “Edmund” and “Intrinsic”. The scenic splendour of this seaside of romantic charm and its neighbourhood, St. Kee’s Well, Dunlicky, Loophead, Kilbaha and Carrigaholt were a special study by the lecturer, and his photographic views had a beautiful excellence. A sense of regret was felt on leaving the surroundings on the return journey to board the S S. Shannon, anchored at Cappa, but the audience were again fascinated by the lecturer’s descriptive pictorial survey of Carrig Island, Carrigafoyle Castle (of Colleen Bawn memories), Scattery Island, and its monastic ruins, Tarbert, Glin, Cahercon, Foynes, Canon Island, Carrigogunnel and Tervoe......

1943 8 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Olympia Hall, Kilkee: Sunday, 16 th May. Question Time. Relayed by Radio Eireann: Proceeded and followed by: Grand Concert and farce, entitled “The Cuckoo”. Artists from Dublin, Kilrush, Miltown Malbay, Carrigaholt, Moyasta, Blackweir, Kilkee......

1943 21 st August (CC). Kilkee Crowded. Best season for thirty years. The residents of Kilkee agree in describing the current holiday season as the best experienced for thirty years. And the crowds of visitors agree that in so far as the residents can control conditions, their stay in the noted resort is being made so pleasant that they will be delighted to renew the experience in future years. In an interesting letter from which we can unfortunately only give extracts. Mr. R. S. Kirby, Manager, M & L Bank, Youghal—who has had many years acquaintance with Kilkee-- - pays tribute to its attractions and makes suggestions for minor improvements. Having mentioned a number of resorts in Britain, on the Continent and in the U.S.A. Mr. Kirby says that for “enjoyable sea bathing Kilkee surpasses them all, especially for those who, like myself, like to venture out a little from the shore without having to be called by sirens or warned by red flags. Granted placid conditions one can safely cross and re-cross the outer bay in Kilkee unperturbed.” Continuing he says that, with very little expense obstacles that sometimes cause discomfort to children and moderate swimmers, could be removed. People can see for

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1943 11 th September (CC). Obituary: Mr. Patrick McInerney, Kilfearagh, Kilkee....took place at his residence...had been Rate Collector in Kilrush Rural District for a period of more than 40 years... Requiem Mass ...... by Rev. Fr. Brady, C.C., Kilkee, assisted by Rev. Fr. Daly, C.C.: Rev. Fr. Corry, C.C., and Rev. Fr. Kelleher ...at the graveside Rev. Fr. McKenna, Adm., Cross, and Rev. F. Kinnerk, Doonbeg.

1943 16 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Sale by Private Treaty. Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, Co. Clare. (Owner retiring from business). The Hotel is fully licensed: Furnished by Maples (London), and containing:--47 bedrooms, 2 lounges....Tennis Courts....

1943 18 th December (CC). Kilkee Town Commissioners. Town Clerk’s Summary.... “Approximate summary of the traffic dealt with annually by the West Clare Railway: Goods (including, grain, etc.) 20,000 tons: minerals (including turf) 18,000 tons: livestock, 2,000 wagons: phosphate traffic 30,000 tons: passengers 100,000: together with parcels, mails, etc..... I may also point out that the attractive seaside resorts of Clare, viz., Kilkee, Lahinch, Spanish Point and the famous Spa Wells of Lisdoonvarna, being isolated and far out on the western seaboard, transport is of vital importance, especially under modern conditions. The antiquated form is a dead letter, and after 30 years the West Clare Section of the G.S.R, has deteriorated considerably. As far back as 1900 you had a decent transport, in keeping with the times. “we have endeavoured to study the question of the merits or de-merits of rail and road transport...... ”

Votes of Sympathy. Votes of sympathy were tendered to the Keane family, Lislanihan: to Mrs. Bergin and relatives, O’Curry Street: to the family of Patrick McNamara, Rate Collector, Furoor: to Thomas Devine, Donoughboy, on the death of his mother: to Mrs. Mary Deloughery, Railway Road, on the death of her mother: and to James Ryan, Mountcharles Terrace, on the death of his son.

1944 22 nd January (CC). Parachute Landings in Clare. The story of the parachute landings on 16 th and 19 th December near Kilkee was made

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1944 12 th February (CC). (Advertisement) The Agricultural House, for Machinery and Farm Implements of all Descriptions, Swing Ploughs, Harrows, Root Cutters, Plough Fittings...... “New Victor” Turf Ranges...... M. O’Shaughnessy & Son, Kilkee.

1944 19 th February (CC). Kilkee Town Commissioners..... Votes of sympathy were passed to the following: -- Dr. P. J. Walshe, Kilrush, a former member of the Commissioners, on the death of his father: Mrs. Keane, O’Connell Street, on the death of her husband, the late Co. Surveyor for Clare: Mrs. Kitson, Lisgreen, on the death of her brother the late Mr. Patrick Casey.

1944 4 th March (CC). Kilkee Town Commissioners. Shelters: An inquiry by the L.G.D., as to the number of unskilled men likely to be employed and the probable duration of the work would seem to suggest that the proposal by the Commissioners to provide weather shelters in the East and West End is likely to be approved. The estimate cost of the shelters is £226 each. A total of six are required but the idea is to erect two this year if a sufficiently generous grant can be obtained from the Employment and Emergency Schemes Vote.

Obituary: Mr. Patrick Corry, Kilkee...late of Tullig....at his residence, Ocean View, Kilkee, on 21 st February...... The chief mourners were: -- Mrs. Corry, widow: Mrs. Naughton, Kilkee: Mrs. McMahon and Mrs. Coady, U.S.A (sisters): James and Charles Corry (brothers): May Naughton, Eileen and Nora McMahon, Tess, Nora, May, Sheila and Peg Corry (nieces). E. Naughton, N.T.: T. Naughton, Kilkee. M.J. Corry, T.D., P.J. Corry, Frank, Martin and John Corry, Cork (nephews).

1944 8 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Railway Road, Kilkee....Dwelling House & Premises for sale...... instructions of Mrs. Delia Lenihan, U.S.A.....containing 3 bedrooms....wash house.....rere entrance.... This dwelling house and premises are in perfect condition, are recently built and convenient to Church, School and Railway Station.....

1944 13 th May (CC). Obituary: Mr. T. Haier, O’Curry. St., Kilkee..... Timothy... Scion of an old Kilbaha clan, who, in dark and troublesome days, were the standard bearers of Nationality in the West....Deceased, was brother of Mr. Stephen Haier, Loop Head Hotel, and of the late Very Rev. Martin J. Haier, P.P., Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. Six of his sisters entered religion..... He established an extensive retail business in Kilkee..... The chief mourners were:--Mrs. Bridget Haier (widow): Martin J. and Joseph (sons):

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1944 17 th June (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, East End, Kilkee.....He was a nephew of the late Very Rev. Canon Glynn, Kilkee. A native of Miltown Malbay, he was for 34 years Station Master at Kilmurry Ibrickane and during that time was also a Director of the West Clare Railway Company......

1944 1 st July (CC). Seaside Rents. “A Kilkee Business Woman” has intervened in a Press controversy as to the high rents alleged to be charged for houses and lodges at seaside resorts during the season. She asks the writer of the original complaint “does he realise the discomforts people at seaside resorts suffer in order to give city people every comfort for their holidays? They give up their houses and put themselves into any old place for the three hot months of the year. Then there is the wear and tear of furniture. It is about time somebody took this matter up for the poor seaside residents and give them fair play and a fair rent for their houses. After all, in times not so very long ago, £40 was not a big price for a seaside house for a month. But, of course, the holidays to the Isle of Man, Jersey Island, and Torquay started from Ireland even with the ordinary man with a job. That left the poor Irish seaside residents no other alternative but to reduce their prices considerably to try and keep the people at home. Now when they have an enforced stay-at-home holiday some Irish people think they should still pay pre-war prices for holidays in Bray or other seaside resorts”

1944 15 th July (CC). Obituary: Miss Maire Foran....21 years....Erin St..... She is the daughter of John Foran and niece of James Foran, both well-known footballers......

1944 21 st October (CC). Kilkee Needs..... Public Abattoir Suggested. Mr. J. A. Kelly, V.S., submitted a report to the County Manager this week as to a slaughterhouse at Circular Road, Kilkee, about which complaints had been made. In this he said it was an excellent structure entirely suitable for its purpose, except that the occupants of a neighbouring house could see from their upper windows the slaughtering operations carried on. In addition there were animal noises and the sound of the humane killer was disturbing. But, said Mr. Kelly, the same may be said of almost all the slaughtering done in populous areas, and, in fact, private slaughterhouses, no matter where they are situated, are undesirable and difficult to control. Mr. Kelly added: “As Kilkee is growing in importance as a tourist resort, it is suggested that a public abattoir be provided wherein slaughtering for the entire area would be carried out by the eight victuallers who provide the meat supply for the town......

Kilkee Housing Survey. On a housing survey of Kilkee the County M.O.H., condemned 12 houses in Corry’s Lane, 8 in The Blocks, 2 in Erin Street, 1 in Pound Street, 1 in a lane off Grattan Street, and 1 in another lane off the West End. Four houses in Church Road and one in Erin Street could be made habitable by repairs...... Mr. P. Tubridy, C. E., wrote that a site plan has already been sanctioned for The Blocks for 22 houses in one section. Portion could be built at the rere of the present houses, of which some had been condemned.

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1944 2 nd December (CC). Obituary: Mrs. M. K. Greene, (nee Breen) Kilkee...of Strand House, Kilkee...

1945 27 th January (CC). All McMahons. Mrs. Anne McMahon applied for a new hotel licence in respect of her premises, known as Strand Line Hotel, Kilkee. Mr. James McMahon (instructed by Mr. M. J. McMahon, solicitor) appeared for the applicant, and Mr. M. J. Walshe, State Solicitor, opposed the application on behalf of the Attorney-General, on the grounds that Kilkee was well catered for as regards hotel accommodation. There was no other objection. His Lordship said that some years ago he had heard Judge Wakely state that, where there was an application for a hotel licence to cater for tourists, he would not refuse to grant it. In this case, the intention of the applicant was to cater for tourists, and the licence would be granted.

1945 31 st March (CC). £6,000 Sea Wall. Protection of Kilkee Cliff Road. On the recommendation of the Acting Co. Engineer (Mr. John Reid), the Co. Manager proposes to expend £6,000 on the erection of a sea wall at the West End, Kilkee, and the construction of an embankment with the view of restoring and preserving the Cliff Road...... report of the position was as follows.:-- “With reference to the breach in the road at west end, Kilkee, I desire to report that having made a survey of the site and given the matter careful consideration, I believe there are only three practicable solutions. (1) The construction of a reinforced concrete retaining wall about 40 feet high. (2) The construction of a low sea wall combined with a rubble masonry embankment. (3) The re-alignment of the road so as to remove it to a sufficient distance from the edge of the cliff—land for this purpose to be taken from the front gardens at MacDonnell Terrace......

1945 5 th May (CC). Licence Transfer. James Chambers, 2 Erin Street, Kilkee....was granted a transfer of a publican’s licence from the name of Martin J. Haier. Mr Chambers recently purchased Mr. Haier’s premises, the latter having gone into business in Lissycasey.

Other Premises Purchased. A spacious lodge on Strand Line, owned by Mr. Patrick Downes has been purchased by a well-known public amusement caterer whose intention is to erect an amusement park for the benefit of visitors to Kilkee. There will be two entrances to the park, one from O’Curry St., and the other from the Strand Line. The provision of such a park will be a great boon to the public, as shelters will be provided therein where visitors can sit on the occasion of showers. In about a year’s time Kilkee can boast of being one of the best-equipped seaside resorts in Munster.

1945 19 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, attractive sale of furnished residence. .. Instructions from Misses Anna and Julia Carmody, Kilmallock, to sell ... their interest in the valuable house property known as “Merton Villa” situate in Merton

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1945 28 th July (CC). Obituary: Mr. Patrick Brew, O’Curry St., Kilkee.....had been in business for over 30 years...a native of Carnacalla.... The chief mourners were: -- Mrs. Mary McInerney, Donogrogue (sister): Mrs. Christina Starr, Portumna: Mrs. D. Browne, Molougha, and Mrs. Keniry, Lislanihan (nieces): Frank Brew, Newtown: Jock Brew, Blackweir: Jack Brew, Carnacalla: Michael, Tim, Patrick and Jack McInerney, Donogrogue (nephews).....

1945 13 th October (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Catherine Kett, Kilkee... at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Hickie, Grattan Street, Kilkee..... The deceased lady was well known to visitors to Kilkee as Proprietress of “Brighton House”. Owning to failing health she retired from active business a few years ago...... The chief mourners were: --- Frank and Tom (sons): Mrs. Stasia McCarthy, N.T., Mrs. Kitty Igoe, Mrs. Rita Hickie, Sister Senan, Mrs. Mary Comerford (daughters): Michael, Patrick and Fred Crowe (brothers): Mrs. Mary Studdert, Houston, Texas: Mrs. Julia Power, Port Elizabeth (sisters)......

1946 5 th January (CC). Obituary: Mr, Martin O’Gorman, P.C., O’Curry Street, Kilkee.....He was a member of the Kilkee Town Commissioners for many years and was Hon. Secretary of Kilkee Town Improvements Committee.....

1946 23 rd February (CC). Kilkee Town Commissioners.... An Old Eyesore The Chairman said that with regard to the road at the West End, the position was very serious and something should be done about it as soon as possible. It involved a lot of money to the residents in that part of town and, if it was not repaired, it would mean a serious thing for Kilkee...... Mr. Doherty said that, for the last six or seven years, they had been endeavouring to have the breach repaired....still nothing had been done and it was a disgrace to the town of Kilkee...... They had under consideration the erection of a Town Hall for the last six or seven years, yet they appeared to be as far away as ever from one......

1946 2 nd March (CC). (Advertisement) O’Curry Street, Auction of Dwelling House & Premises... Instructions from the executrix of Martin O’Gorman, deceased.....to sell dwelling house and premises....adjoining the dwelling house there is a building, which is of recent construction facing O’Curry Street......

Atlantic View, Kilkee....instructed by Miss Eily Brann to sell...her dwelling house......

Obituary: Mrs. M.A. O’Shaughnessy, Kilkee...at her residence at Circular Road, Kilkee...widow of Mr. Michael O’Shaughnessy, hardware merchant, Kilkee.....

1946 9 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction...dwelling house and premises...instructions from Miss

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1946 6 th April (CC). (Advertisement) For Easter: West End and Golf Links Hotel, Kilkee....

Opening on 1 st June. Royal Marine Hotel, Kilkee, Co. Clare.... Mrs. D. Falvey, Proprietress.

O’Curry St., and Strand Line, Kilkee. Sale of well-known Licensed Premises. Mrs. Bridget Crowley, of O’Curry Street, Kilkee (retiring) offers for sale... her valuable licensed premises fronting O’Curry Street and Strand Line, Kilkee.... Ideally situated in the middle of O’Curry Street...the premises have the additional advantage of fronting the Strand Line in the most central part of the Promenade, and there is ample space for building purposes on the portion of the premises at Strand Line, where an independent house could be built.....

1946 16 th May (IE). Aran Fishermen Return Home. Given clothes and money by Red Cross. The three Aran Island fishermen, John Holliston, Michael Flaherty and Edward Dirrane, who had such a narrow escape from being drowned at sea, were looked after by the Clare Red Cross Branch yesterday. They were provided with clothes and taken from Kilkee to Ennis by Dr. G. P. McCarthy......

1946 5 th June (II). Marriage: Fitzpatrick --- Conway .. at St. Senan’s Church, Kilkee .. George J., only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fitzpatrick, Strand Line, Kilkee ... and Bridget T. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Conway, Doonaha, Kilkee...

1946 8 th June (CC). Kilkee Town Commissioners...... The letters awaiting attention included one from Mr. Patk. Tubridy, C.E., submitting an estimate of £2,143.7s.6d for the proposed Park on the foreshore extending from the western side of the river at the Victoria Hotel to the centre of the Strand Line......

1946 15 th June (CC). Obituary: Mr. Francis Greene, Farrihy, Kilkee...The chief mourners were: -- Mary Greene (widow): Francis, John, Michael, Patrick (sons); Christina and Maureen (daughters)......

1946 22 nd June (CC). Obituary: Mr. Daniel Falvey, Kilkee.....proprietor of the Royal Marine Hotel, Kilkee, and of the West End Hotel, Kilkee.... Director of the Kilkee Greyhound Racing Company..... Brother of the late Mr, Thomas Falvey, Ex-T.D......

1946 20 th July (CC). Obituary: Mr. M. Houlihan, of “Billow View”, West End, Kilkee....the chief mourners were: - Mrs. Henrietta Houlihan (widow): Gerard J., Ignatius M., and Rev. John Houlihan, C.S.Sp., (sons): Miss Mary P. Houlihan (daughter): Mrs G. Houlihan and Mrs. Ignatius M. Houlihan (daughters-in-law)......

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1946 19 th October (CC). Needs of Kilkee. State of water supply. Miss Eileen Hawker and Mr. Patk. O’Connell, McDonnell’s Tce., Kilkee appeared before ...the Town Commissioners to complain of the state of the water supply. Mr. Michael Marrinan said there was not only a scarcity of water but what the people got was filthy..... He was paying two guineas a year for water for his garage but there was such little pressure that it would not knock a fly over..... Mr. Doherty said that for five or six hours a day, there was no water in the West End. Tanks could not be filled and there was no pressure in Dunlicky Road... Miss Hawker said that at a cost of over £200 she had put in a hot and cold water system into two houses in the West End and, for the last two years there was no water for them in July and August except a little trickle after 10 p.m......

Plight of Kilkee Town Commissioners..... Further singular complications have arisen in respect of the Kilkee Town Commissioners, and when they were being discussed at Monday’s meeting of that body, they seemed so insoluble that a member of the public suggested the case was one for the use of an “atomic bomb”......

1947 11 th January (CC). The Ark in West Clare. Dear Sir, having read the very interesting article.... I would like to make the following correction: It was my grandfather—Peter Gibson of Moveen, Kilbaha, who gave the site for the Church to the Rev. Father Meehan (whose first cousin he was). The landlord never gave his consent to have the land given for the Church, and as a result of my grandfather’s action, a short time afterwards six acres (three of which adjoined the Church site) were taken from him and given to a “souper”. Michael John Gibson, Rockmount, Kilkee.

1947 25 th January (CC). Decision in Kilkee Case. Rooms for visitors...... The case was one in which Mrs. Mary Talty, Hill View House, Kilkee, sued Edward Hartney, 8 Mulgrave Street, Limerick, for £5 for an alleged breach of contract in the letting of rooms in her house....

1947 15 th February (CC). Kilkee Pier. Prospects of Fishing Industry. In a statement submitted by Mr. M.F. Nolan, solicitor, for consideration by the Clare County Council this week, arguments are set out for the improvements of the landing pier at Kilkee so that a substantial fishing industry might be built up for the benefit, not only of Kilkee but of the county at large.... That statement represented that considered views of a meeting held in Kilkee attended by members of the Co. Council, the Town Commissioners, the Improvements Committee and the Development Association as well as a deputation on behalf of 40 local fishermen. The deputation consisted of Messrs. John McGrath, Martin Lucey, Martin and Patrick Russell. The present pier ...falls far short of requirements and places many restrictions on fishing.....

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1947 1 st March (CC). Obituary: Mrs Ellen Stapleton, Sunshine House, O’Connell St., Kilkee, and Ocean View Lodge, Caherush, Miltown Malbay...at her sister’s residence, Ocean View Lodge.....

1947 8 th March (CC). Eight Years’ Wait.... Mr. Doherty said that for the past eight years there had been a lot of talk about the shocking condition of the West End wall, but apparently nothing was being done about it......

Obituary: Mr. Francis Murnane...... left his native Limerick fifty years ago and set up in business in Kilkee... funeral....to Mount St. Lawrence cemetery.....The chief mourners were:-- Mrs. Susan Murnane (widow): Jack, Ned, Harry, Bertie, Gus and Charlie (sons): Mrs W. O’Dwyer, Lahinch and Tess Murnane (daughters)......

1947 19 th April (CC). Turf Question in Kilkee. The division of Vaughan’s bog in Carrowmore South is reported to be taking place this week, plots of turbary being allocated by the Land Commission to each of 300 or 400 farmers and small holders living on the “peninsula”. Hitherto turf-cutting was done by Kilkee residents to a very large extent in Vaughan’s bog. This now becomes impossible...... It is stated that, if the Land Commission had continued to allow Vaughan’s bog to be exploited as it was done up to the present, there would soon have been no turf left for the people of the peninsula.

1947 21st June (CC). An Taoiseach for Kilkee. Following the reception, which will be held at Shannon Airport on 10 th July, to commemorate the completion of 30 years uninterrupted association between An Taoiseach and Clare, Mr. de Valera will travel to Kilkee, where he will spend a week at the Hydro Hotel.....

Turf Refused. Last week the Clare Co. Council acquired portion of Dowling’s bog, Monmore for the purpose of providing turf for the people of Kilkee who were unable to secure banks elsewhere. On Sunday last, Mr. T. J. McInerney, Town Clerk, Kilkee, and other members of his Committee attended at Dowling’s bog for the purpose of allocating the banks to the 90 applicants. After inspecting the bog, the majority of these applicants refused to take the banks allocated to them, stating that the turf was of very poor quality and that it would not be an economical proposition to cut and save it......

1947 9 th August (CC). Holiday Crowds. Kilkee was packed out for the August week-end and many people who were unable to get accommodation had to sleep in motor cars or walk the streets all night. On Saturday, trains and buses brought thousands of people to the town and that night not one bed was to spare. The dance halls were packed and hundreds had to be refused admission. On Sunday, large numbers of cars brought crowds to the already packed resort. The Strand and Cliffs were “black” with people, who enjoyed the brilliant sunshine which West Clare experienced for the week-end. That night, the dance halls were again packed and the Hydro Ballroom had to close its doors soon after midnight, when well over 1,000 had paid for admission. The

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1947 23 rd August (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thos. O’Connell, St. Gerrard’s, Circular Rd., Kilkee.... a large number of visitors in Kilkee, who remember his kindness and help to them over a number of years, when he was Guard on the West Clare Railway....

1947 6 th September (CC). Licensing Prosecutions..... Delia Doherty, O’Connell Street, Kilkee, was summoned for a breach of the licensing laws......

For a breach of the licensing laws, on 30 th July ....James Egan, O’Curry Street, Kilkee, was summoned....

1947 4 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee Strand Line. I am instructed by Mr. Sinon Donnelly, to sell... at No. 10 Strand Line, Kilkee his valuable lodge.... which is situate in healthy surroundings and facing the centre of the Bay.....

Seaside Residence... has been instructed by Miss Joyce F. Nicholson to sell... premises known as “The Billows”, West End, and Kilkee.....

1947 20 th December (CC). Xmas by the Sea. A large number of distinguished visitors ....are spending Xmas at the Hydro Hotel, Kilkee, and, in addition to the other attractions arranged for the enjoyment of patrons, a special dinner dance will be held on Xmas Night as well as a buffet dance on St. Stephen’s Night. The Hotel and Ballroom will be specially decorated for the occasion...... Great credit is due to Mr. Alfred Clancy, proprietor and Mr. J. Donnelly, manager, for their efforts in establishing a winter season in Kilkee......

1948 2 nd January (IP). Mr. de Valera at Kilkee, Carrigaholt.... Torchlights borne aloft by many greeted the Taoiseach at the outskirts of Kilkee tonight where he addressed a crowd that overflowed from Erin Street. He was met at the town boundary by a guard of honour of I.R.A. veterans and members of Kilkee Fianna Fail Cumann. Bonfires blazed at frequent intervals along Albert Road and O’Curry Street and people cheered and waved from open windows....

1948 3 rd January (CC). Death of well-known resident...... Mr. Ml. Enright, O’Connell Street, Kilkee...... during the emergency he was a prominent member of the Local Security Force.....

1948 20 th March (CC). The Kilkee Town Commissioners have unanimously adopted a resolution

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The Commissioners have passed votes of sympathy with Mr. Danny Gleeson, Kilkee (Irish House). On the death of his mother, and with Mr. Thomas Clancy, Kilkee, on the death of his mother.

1948 17 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, Wellington House, West End. ...instructions from Miss Mary K. O’Gorman to sell ... her valuable seaside residence known as “Wellington Seaside”, situate at Wellington Square, West End.....

1948 24 th April (CC). The Commissioners passed the following votes of sympathy: to the relatives of the late Mr. John O’Halloran, O’Connell Street, Kilkee and the late Mr. Michael McGreen, O’Curry Street, Kilkee: to Mrs. J. Galvin of the death of her mother: to Mrs. Kiernan, Railway Road, Kilkee on the death of her mother: to Mrs. M. Russell on the death of her mother: to the Chairman (Mr. M. Marrinan, P.C.) on the death of his aunt: to Mrs. Jackson on the death of her husband: and to the Deloughery family on their recent bereavement.

1948 1 st May (CC). (Advertisement) Ambrosden Lodge, Kilkee. .. By instructions from Mrs. Delia McInerney... situate at Grattan Street, Kilkee.

At a special meeting of the Kilkee town Commissioners, the Chairman....said that the summer season was now approaching and it was time that the Co. Council took steps to have the West End wall and the adjoining road repaired. The wall collapsed over ten years ago and it was a terrible shame to leave it in such condition so long, especially as the road led to a number of bathing places as well as to many beauty spots......

The Chairman.....said that the East End wall had collapsed and the Co. Council had men employed carrying out repairs but they were very slow about the matter, and as the adjoining road was practically closed to traffic, it could not be left in such a state for the summer......

1948 22 nd May (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, 2 Billow View, West End...auction of this very desirable seaside residence...on Wednesday, 2 nd June...at 7 Glentworth Street, Limerick....

1948 26 th June (CC). £70,000 Deal. A record price for Kilkee Hotel....Hydro Hotel.... It is only about four years since Mr. Alfred Clancy, Coote Hall, Booterstown, Co. Dublin (son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clancy, Dunlicky Road, Kilkee) acquired Moore’s Hotel, Kilkee, for £4,500. With the enterprise that has always marked his business career, Mr. Clancy invested £20,000 or £30,000 in transforming that old established property into the Hydro Hotel that has now changed hands in return for £70,000...... with its luxurious Neptune Room, lounge bar and the finest ballroom in the West of Ireland. In addition, it overlooks the Bay and has its

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Kilkee Town Commissioners had under consideration at their meeting last week a letter from Mr. P. J. Tubridy, C.E., in which he stated that there was no steam roller available at the present time to roll the road leading to Burns’ Cove, Kilkee, and that the only thing to do was to carry out repairs at a cost of £15......

Obituary: Mrs. Bridget Lucy, Grattan Street, Kilkee... The chief mourners were--- John (husband): Agnes, Eileen and Mrs. B. Clancy (daughters): Gerald (son): Miss Mary A. O’Shea (sister): Patrick Clancy (grandson).

1948 21 st August (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Mary Lillis, Grattan Street, Kilkee... The chief mourners were--- Mrs. Teresa Stapleton and Mrs. Mary O’Dea (daughters): James (son): Thomas Stapleton (son-in- law).

1948 20 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Strand Line, Kilkee....sale by private treaty Seaside Lodge...containing....5 bedrooms....Patrick Hassett, Auctioneer and Valuer, Kilkee....

1949 1 st January (CC). Removal from office. Case of Rev. Dr. C. C. Hickey....by order of the Minister for Health....is being removed from office as Dispensary Medical Officer for Kilkee. The circumstances are unusual. Two long periods of leave were granted to Dr. Hickey when he was studying for the Priesthood......

1949 8 th January (CC). Kilkee Unemployment Figures..... October 1947----40 men, 4 others, total. 44. October 1948----26 men, 1 other, total. 27. November 1947---37 men, 3 others, total. 40. November 1948----13 men, 3 others. Total. 16......

1949 15 th January (CC). Kilkee P.O. attraction. The electric sign displayed in the window of Kilkee Post Office is attracting big crowds and is a great incentive to people to invest in the Post Office savings Bank. Since the display began, the efficient Postmistress, Mrs. L. Haugh, and her very capable staff have received many inquiries from persons desirous of opening accounts in the Post Office......

1949 5 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee. Sale of Valuable Business House..... Instructed by.... Mrs. Mary Falvey to sell... the business house known as the “Old Post Office”...... The premises are situated in the... opposite the Post Office and adjoining the Royal Marine Hotel...

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Collection at Kilkee Protestant Church, the Rector, Rev. Canon Smith, who travels from Kilrush every Sunday, arrived and objected stating that they had no authority from him or his Bishop to hold the collection...... but the collectors continued and nearly all the congregation subscribed.....

1949 12 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Kilkee, 4 Upper McDonnell Terrace, important auction of: Lodge or Dwelling- House...instructions from Mrs. Frances M. Kelly to sell...

1949 19 th February (CC). Kilkee Hotel to be sold. High Court order to appoint receiver.....on behalf of the National Bank Ltd., to the Hydro Hotel, Kilkee....the property of Hydro Hotel Ltd., Grafton Street, Dublin......

1949 26 th March (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Mary Kirwan (nee Conway)...at her residence, Mount Charles terrace, Kilkee..... She was the wife of Mr. Ml. Kirwan, a well-known Clare Footballer... The chief mourners were: -- Michl. (husband): Christy, Thos. Stephen and Patrick (sons): May, Josie and Kitty (daughters):

£6,700 for Hotel....The West End and Golf Links Hotel, Kilkee has been purchased by Mr. Stephen J. Collins, Chemist, O’Curry Street, Kilkee...... Mr. Collins, who is owner of the Greyhound Bar, was a noted athlete in his young days and represented Clare with distinction in football on many occasions......

1949 2 nd April (CC). Public Park Except for the sowing of grass seeds and rolling, the second stage of the public park of the Kilkee fore-shore is now completed, and the third and final stage of the work will commence next winter......

1949 9 th April (CC). Employment in Kilkee. The repairs to the West End seawall and the building of the cottages in Miltown Road, Kilkee, are giving a lot of employment to local labourers and tradesmen. The two schemes should provide work for many months to come.

1949 16 th April (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Josephine Scott....wife of Mr. William A. Scott, wine and spirit merchant, O’Curry Street, Kilkee....funeral to Limerick....

1949 30 th April (CC). Obituary: Mr. John Lucy, Grattan St., Kilkee...aged 70 years... Chief mourners were: Gerald (son): Miss Agnes Lucy, Mrs. Clancy, Mrs. B. Larkin and Mrs. Moroney, Boston (daughters): Jos. and Martin (brothers): Mrs. McGreen (sister): Patrick Clancy (grandson): Joseph Lucy (nephew), and James Larkin (son-in-law).

1949 21 st May (CC). (Advertisement) Cycling at Kilrush. B. J. Donnelly Cup... a road race will be held at Kilrush for the above cup... from

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Kilrush to Kilkee and back... Entries to: M. Crotty, Square, Kilrush.

Kilkee. “Shamrock Bar”, O’Connell Street, Kilkee. ...auction... instructions from Miss Delia Doherty to sell ... seven-day licensed premises, together with a valuable tillage plot adjacent to the town....

1949 28 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Auction...Guest House and hairdressing Establishment... Instructions from William Stanton, Esq., to sell....situate at St. Senan’s Terrace and Church Road, Kilkee (opposite Royal Marine Hotel)......

West Clare. Vacation Paradise. Kilkee is now coming to life after its winter slumber and the residents are busy decorating and renovating their premises for the expected rush of tourists for the Whit week- end. The West End Hotel...is now open and many bookings have been received ....The Royal marine Hotel, which also recently changed hands, will be open for Whit, and the proprietor, Mr. R. D. O’Brien, has secured the services of a well-known Band for the whit dances. As a resort, Kilkee is unsurpassed by any resort along the Irish coast, and there is no finer tonic for the jaded seeker of a health-giving holiday than its invigorating seawater and pure bracing air.

1949 30 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Geraldine Place, Kilkee. Woodbine Lodge. .. Woodbine Lodge is beautifully situated in healthy surroundings, overlooking the Bay....

1949 10 th September (CC). Obituary: Mr, Patrick Troy, Kilfeera, Kilkee..... a prominent official of the well-known Doonaha Football Club.... His skill and craft as a monumental sculptor is well known in places far removed from his native district..... As a wheelwright and carpenter, he had few equals. His motto was “Thorough” and nothing left his hands that were not as perfect as the art of man could make it..... The chief mourners were: Mrs. Nora Troy (widow): Patrick J. (son): Martha (daughter): Mrs. K. A. Maguire and Miss B. Troy (sisters): Mr. J. Troy, Australia (brother)......

1949 29 th October (CC). Obituary: Mr. Martin Galvin, Miltown Road, Kilkee....age of 63.... The late Mr. Galvin joined the stall of the local Post Office in 1902 and since then, up to the time of his retirement a few weeks ago, he gave faithful service to his employers...... in Kilkee during his 47 years’ service, he was a popular figure......

Severe Storm..... In Kilkee, slates were blown from the roofs of many houses and the flooding is stated to be the worst for many years.

1949 3 rd December (CC). New Kilkee Burial Ground...... that the Co. Council proposes to acquire 3¼ acres of land at Lisdeen from Mr. S. Ryan for a burial ground. As it could not be acquired by agreement, steps are being taken to acquire it compulsorily......

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Although Dr. W. J. Sweeney died in 1945 and left 250,000 dollars for the erection and maintenance of a library in Kilkee, the people of the town are still waiting for the building to be erected.....

1950 7 th January (CC). Commissioners Plans for Kilkee...... Mr. Thomas Stapleton, presiding... asked the County Medical Officer of Health to survey the housing requirements of the town as they believed that more houses were needed. They also asked the Co. Council to employ a water diviner to get water for the area.

1950 14 th January (CC). Home from Australia....Sister Mary Gabriel Greene, of the Order of St. John of God, has returned from Perth, West Australia, on a visit to Bealaha, Kilkee, where her two brothers and a nephew reside. Her nephew, Tom Greene, is a noted athlete and is Clare’s best high and long jumper...... Sister Mary joined the Nursing Order....in Wexford, and in 1915 left for Australia, where she was professed. She will return to Australia early in March.

1950 21 st January (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Valuable Lodge....at East End, Kilkee, known as Cliff Cottage, unfurnished...... four bedrooms...Cliff Cottage is built on the seafront, overlooking the Bay and convenient to Golf Course and Sports Field....

1950 4 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Wellington House, West End, Kilkee. To be sold....instructions from Miss Mary K. O’Gorman...at Wellington Sq...... Detached two-storey residence....

1950 25 th February (CC). The 22 houses at Miltown Road, Kilkee, which are being erected for the County Council, are nearly completed and already a number of the tenants are in possession. The houses will replace those known as the Blocks, which were occupied principally by fishermen and their families.

The part which the Pioneer Movement can play in combating the forces of evil in the world, through the good example and self-denial of its members, was, referred to by Rev. P. O’Connor, C.C., Kilrush, when he addressed the annual general meeting of the Kilkee Parish Church and the Kilkee Convent of Mercy Centres of the P.T.A.A. of the sacred Heart, held at the Hydro Ballroom, Kilkee, on Sunday last. There was a big attendance, Rev. T. Murphy, C.C., Kilkee, Spiritual Director of the Parish Centres, read the reports on the working of the Organisation in the Parish during the year..... During the year, nine Pioneers and twenty-five Probationers were enrolled......

Miss Kathleen Josephine Griffin, daughter of Garda and Mrs. Griffin, Kilkee...has entered the Novitiate of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions at their Mother House at Hastings, Sussex.

The death took place of Mr. T. Prendergast, Circular Road, Kilkee, at the age of 85 years, who was the engine driver of the first train to come into Kilkee when the West Clare line was opened......

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1950 4 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Shackleton Lodge, Kilkee. .. Auction of household furniture...residence of the late Lieut-Col. Benson and Mrs. Benson....

Obituary: Mr. John Vaughan.....at his residence Knocknagore House, Kilkee.... who was father of Rev. Thomas Vaughan, C.C., Concord, Sydney.....brother of the late Rev. T. Vaughan, P.P., Sydney: nephew of the late Very Rev. T. Vaughan, P.P., Doonbeg: cousin of Very Rev. E. Vaughan, P.P., Clonlara, and cousin of Rev. C. Howard, Servite Priory, Salford..... An owner of an extensive turf-bog he was, during the war years appreciated far and wide as a benefactor to the vast numbers of people who had recourse to him for fuel.

Except for the laying of footpaths and a roadway work on the erection of the 22 houses at McSweeney Terrace, Kilkee is completed and already a number of the houses are occupied. It is expected that within a few weeks the remaining houses will be occupied by families from Corry’s Lane and other places in the town. Approximately twelve more houses are required and when they are erected the County Council will have built 50 houses and the Kilkee Town Commissioners 42 houses---92 houses in all.

1950 11 th March (CC). Obituary: Mrs. M. Benson, widow of the late Lt.-Col. Benson, D.S.O. She was a sister of Mr. M. Marrinan, P.C., and Comdt. T. Marrinan. Her five brothers served in the I.R.A. and later in the Free State Army.....

1950 15 th April (CC). Kilkee Holiday Bookings..... Showers of rain and strong winds made holidays at Kilkee unpleasant for Easter. The visitors who came to this popular resort were mostly kept indoors, with the result that the promenade and cliffs were deserted. The dance halls and the cinemas at night reaped a rich harvest, as they were packed to capacity. Many Limerick people, who came to Kilkee for Easter, rented lodges for the summer.

1950 22 nd April (CC). The last link..... Mr. Pat. Liddane, Grattan Street, Kilkee, who died recently at the age of 74 years, was the last member of a distinguished Kilkee family and also one of the few members of old Kilkee families now in the town. His uncle, the late Mr. Hugh Hogan, wrote a history of Kilkee, and another uncle was the late Dr. Pat. Hogan, who practised in New York. The Hogan family at one time owned an extensive business in Kilkee but the premises have long since been rebuilt as a private dwelling house......

Kilkee Council’s Sympathy.....votes of sympathy to the relatives of the late Mr. T. J. McGrath, Kilkee: to Mrs. T. Fitzpatrick, O’Curry Street, Kilkee: to the McMahon family, Hickey Tce.: to Mr. M. Liddane, Grattan Street: to Mrs. O’Shaughnessy, Knockroe: to Mr. M. O’Connor, T.C., Church Road: and to Mrs. B. Costello, St. Patrick’s Terrace.

1950 29 th April (CC). A message from the sea...... While walking on Kilkee Strand, Mr. Fred Kerr, Manager of the Provincial Bank, Kilkee, found a corked bottle at high water mark containing the following letter: -- “Whoever picks up this bottle, please send this note back and also your address from where you found it. I will in turn send you one dollar. Thanking you very much.

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My address is: Elijah Roberts, Furness manufacturing Co., St. John’s, Newfoundland. This bottle was thrown over the side on the 16 th August, 1949”......

1950 13 th May (CC). (Advertisement) O’Connell Street, Kilkee...Two-Storey Dwelling House for sale... For D. McInerney..... two sitting rooms nine bedrooms, shop, pantry....suitable for bakery, hardware, drapery or any other business.....

1950 27 th May (CC). Kilkee Prepares for Visitors. Kilkee is now practically ready for the tourist season and already a number of visitors are staying at this popular resort. Residents are busy painting and decorating their premises, and next week the town will have taken on a new and gay appearance. Mr. Joseph Lucy, senior, Kilkee has been appointed Town Inspector for the summer season at £3 per week, and he has painted the bathing shelters and weather shelters at different bathing places. The bathing ladders and spring boards have been put in position by the contractor, Mt. T. Halpin......

1950 10 th June (CC). Boxes may go bathing. Mr. Charles McGrath, Kilkee, came before the meeting and asked permission to remove his bathing boxes from the strand to the adjoining new park, during the periods of very high tides during the summer season. He said that, before the park was laid out, he placed the boxes against the promenade wall..... Mr. M. Marrinan said that when they got portion of the foreshore from the landlord there was an agreement that no structure other than a bandstand would be allowed on the park..... It was decided to ask the Council.....

1950 17 th June (CC). “Leave Nothing but Litter”...complaint about some visitors.... Kilkee Town Commissioners severely criticised visitors from Limerick, who complained of the lighting of the town. The Chairman, Mr. T. Stapleton, ....said that during the war all public bodies had to restrict public lighting but were now trying to get back to normal. It was all right for Limerick people to come to Kilkee and criticise the Council regarding the lighting of the town, but some of them coming to the town only sought to have kettles of water boiled and spent no money in the town. The town was depending on the lodge and boarding house owners for its revenue and the people who criticised the town were no asset to it, as they took their dinner with them and had it on the sea-front and when leaving left only litter behind......

1950 24 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Auction... 8, Strand Line, Kilkee...... instructions of the late Francis J. Lynch, deceased.....

The protection wall at the West End, Kilkee, is now completed and the road which collapsed some years ago has now been completely restored. The job is a perfect one, and, although at the beginning heavy seas held up the work, it only took twelve months to complete. The contractors were the South of Ireland Asphalt Company and the work was carried out, under the supervision of that able foreman, Mr. J. O’Neill, who is, incidentally, a Clareman.

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1950 23 rd September (CC). Kilkee Footpaths...... A number of footpaths in the streets of Kilkee are in a shocking condition....During wet weather pedestrians can be seen trying to dodge the holes of water in the paths, and in a progressive resort like Kilkee, such a state of affairs should not exist.

Received Habit.... Miss Kathleen Griffin (in religion, Sister Mary Coletta) , daughter of Garda and Mrs. A. J. Griffin, Grattan Street, Kilkee...at the convent, Hastings, Sussex.....

Storm over West Clare...... Slates were swept away from a number of houses in Kilkee and the flying states broke a number of windows......

1950 7 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Strand Line.....auction of household furniture...at “Loretto”.....

Claim for £50 compensation..... A claim for damages to a plate glass window, the property of Miss Bedelia Dold, O’Curry Street..... Mr. Marrinan said that no member of the Commissioners was responsible for the breaking of Della Dold’s window. The Council referred the matter to their Solicitor.

1950 19 th October (IP). Sixteen postulants left Shannon Airport to join the Order of the Sisters of Divine Providence in Melbourne, Kentucky, U.S.A...... Anne Josephine O’Shea, Kilcrona, Kilkee: Nora Walshe and Margaret Walshe, Querrin, Lisdeen, Kilkee: Anne Considine, Farrihy, Kilkee: Ann Margaret McGrath, Monmore, Moyasta, Kilkee: Nora Talty, Moyasta, Kilkee: Mary Harvey, Farrihy, Doonbeg, Kilkee....

1950 4 th November (CC). Work on Library Started...... Work on the erection of the Sweeney Memorial Library at O’Connell St., Kilkee, has begun, and a number of men are employed clearing the site. The building will include, in addition to the library, a dance hall, reading room, stage, cloak room, and a projection box for cinema shows. The estimated cost is in the neighbourhood of £15,000.

1950 18 th November (CC). Complaints about Kilkee Lighting....during the Kilkee tourist season, the town was badly lit and, instead of having a lamp on every second and third standard, they should have a lamp on each pole...... in the Isle of Man, and the three miles long promenade was flood-lit.... If Kilkee was properly lighted and coloured bulbs installed to show up their beautiful Bay, more tourists would be brought to the town......

Bathing Shelter required.....to erect a new bathing shelter at Burn’s Cove, Kilkee, for the convenience of bathers...... Mr. S. Russell said that there was a vast difference between the Commissioners’ houses and the houses erected by the Co. Council in Miltown Road. The difference was because there was a clerk of works under the Co. Council scheme and none in the Town Commissioners’ scheme. If there was a clerk of works employed in the Commissioners’ scheme they would have better houses built.....

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Lisdeen, Kilkee. Grove Park dairy Farm. Clearance sale of farm stock and effects....instructions from Mr. Coleton Mervyn Williams (who has disposed of his farm) to sell.....

Water Connection...... Council has been asked by the Kilkee Town Commissioners to lay the connecting pipes from the new water main in Geraldine Place, Kilkee, to the houses there.....

Death of old resident...... Mr. William Frost, O’Connell Street, Kilkee...at the age of 92 years..... A member of the Kilkee Fianna Fail Cumann since it was founded.

Railway Strike..... The majority of the railway workers in Kilkee and Kilrush being members of the I.T. & G.W. Union, did not report for work on Monday morning, and all train service from both stations are at a complete stand-still..... The supply of stout for the Kilkee publicans did not arrive on Tuesday evening by lorry as usual and unless it can be got by an alternative route, Kilkee will have a dry Christmas.

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3. SOUTH CLARE NOTES .

1799 16 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) County of Clare..... To be let.....the following lands, part of the estate of Nicholas Westby, Esq. Dunaha West: containing, Arable and Pasture 215a-2r-20p Wood 18a-0r-30p Pasturable Mountain & Bog 205a-3r-16p...... 429a-12r-32p

Dunaha East ...... 265a-1r-8p

Gowerhass ...... 541a-0r-23p

Tullagower ...... 500a-0r-1p

The above situate in the Barony of Moyarta...... Proposals in writing..... Nicholas Westby, and Edward Westby, Esqrs, Dublin, and by Augustine Fitzgerald, Esq., Tureen, near Ennis.....

1801 5 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let.....part of the Lands of Rehy, in the Barony of Moyarta, lately held by Thomas Rumley, Esq: and under Tenants, containing 318a-3r-18p, of good pasture and tillage ground, & sea sand very convenient. --- It lies contiguous to Carrigaholt and water carriage to Limerick. ----- Proposals in writing to John Hickman, Esq., Fenloe......

1801 19 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be set..... One hundred and fifty acres of the Lands of Moyne, situate on the River Shannon, and immediately adjacent to the town of Kilrush, now a Ferry Port for the Exportation of Provisions: close to the shore there is very safe and well sheltered anchorage for the largest ships : the lands offer a most tempting and commodious variety of situations: Stores, Bathing Lodges, &c, &c and claim, in a very high degree, the notice and attention of the Limerick Exporters, who will meet with that encouragement which they so well deserve. The building lots will be set for ever, and a reasonable portion of land to be annexed will be set for lives. Proposals to be made to Patrick Power, Esq: Limerick, and John O’Donnell, Esq. Ennis, who will transfer the same to Mr. Comyn......

1801 27 th August (CJ). Death: On Sunday night, last, in Nicholas Street, Mrs. Hickman, a maiden lady, sister to the late Luke Hickman, of Fenloe, Co. Clare, Esq.

1801 10 th October (FJ). (Advertisement) Office of Ordinance. Proposals will be received at the Office of Ordinance for foraging the horses belonging, to the Royal Artillery in this Kingdom, at the following stations...... Tarbert: The rations are to be, {16lb. of hay, 8lb. of oats, and 6lb of straw} per horse per day......

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1802 30 th December (CJ). (Limerick December 28 th ). His Majesty Sloop, Peterel of 18 guns has arrived in this river to receive volunteer seamen and able-bodied landsmen -- a rendezvous has yesterday opened for the purpose on Merchant’s Quay.

1803 31 st January (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice is hereby given to the several Parishes of Clondegad, Kilchrist, Ballyea, Kilfiddane & Kilmurray McMahon &c., to pay in the amount of the Rectorial or Impropriate Tithes for the year 1802 before the 24 th day of June next to Mr. Thomas McMahon, of Kildysart, the only person duly authorised by a regular Power of Attorney from John Scott, of Cahircon, Esq., to Set, Let, and Receive land Tithes......

1803 7 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let..... The lands of Glancunnane, Leamnaleha, and Breaghfa, in the Parish of Kildysart....the estate of Henry Brady, late of the City of Limerick, deceased....Proposals to be received by Mrs. Brady, on the Lock Quay, Limerick......

1803 26 th May (CJ). (Limerick Port News). Arrived: 22 nd The Ceres , Gillis, Tralee, Ballast: 23 rd Ann, Cook,Greenock,Coal: Grimond? ,Bell,Cork,Ballast: Goodintent ,Morgan,Bristol,Sundry Goods: 24 th Hannah ,Hutchinson,Dublin,ditto: Alexander ,McCoy,Greenock,Coal: Elizabeth ,Hunter,ditto,ditto: Mary ,Pullen, Limerick, crates &c &c: Peggy , Duncan, Chester, Coal: Venus ,Drawford,Glasgow,do: Ann, Murray, Dublin, Sundry Goods.

1803 6 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) To be sold....one-fifth part of Ballykett, Hickman Estate, which produces a clear yearly rent of £250, is very considerably underlet, and contain between three and four thousand acres of land, mostly contiguous to the River Shannon...... The map may be seen at Boyle Vandeleur, Esq., William Street, Limerick...... or to William Parker, Lansdowne, Killaloe.....

1803 10 th November (CJ). Married; At Cheltenha m (England) on the 15 th ult., Col Rumley of the East India Company’s service to Mrs. Tully of the city of Limerick.

The Thunderer of 74 guns is cruising at the entrance of the Shannon.

1803 14 th November (CJ) . (Limerick November 12 th ). Yesterday morning a general impress took place in this city, when a number of useful hands were procured and conveyed on board the Commerce tender now lying in the river.

1803 13th December (CJ). (Limerick December 12 th ). On Tuesday last arrived in this Harbour to replace the Peterel , his Majesty’s frigate Jamaica of 16 guns commanded by that well-known and spirited officer (our townsman) Captain Jonas Rose.

1803 15 th December (CJ). (Limerick December 14 th ). Saturday last His Majesty’s ship Gorgon of 44 guns, Captain Wilkinson arrived at Tarbert –there to remain as a floating battery for the protection of the river – two vessels of

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Last night Denis Duigan sailor fell into the river at Terrence’s Quay and was unfortunately drowned.

1804 30 th January (CJ). Thursday night a dispute arose between the Press Gang and the crew of the ship Graf- Berastorff, Capt.? of Copenhagen, lying at Merchant’s Quay. The Captain and three of the Danes were injured.

1804 2 nd February (CJ) . (Limerick February 1 st ). Yesterday a sail boat laden with corn for this city with four men on board from the West of Co. Clare sank in a gale of wind opposite Bay Castle and the entire crew perished.

1804 9 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Barony of Clonderlaw. About 800 acres of Carrowreagh, midway on the direct road from Clare to Kilrush, by Cranny Bridge, will be let, by the Hon. Judge Finucane, in divisions......

1804 16 th February (CJ). Sunday last a small boat, with two tons of dry Ling, from Dublin, arrived by our canal: ---this is the first arrival direct from Dublin.

1804 23 rd April (CJ) . (Port News). Clare: April 23 rd –arrived the Flora, Capt. Jenson from Norway, timber deals for Ennis.

1804 23 rd April (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice: The Postmaster General having been pleased to establish a regular Post Office, in Kildysart, I think it incumbent on me to inform the public thereof, and that all Commands? To and from said Office shall be duly attended to by Jer. O’Connor, Post-Office, Kildysart......

1804 28 th May (CJ) (Limerick May 15 th ). The Commerce tender, Lieut. Menzies commander arrived yesterday from Plymouth where she had delivered to the Flag Ship by order of Sir John Colpoys K.B., 100 able-bodied volunteers for His Majesty’s Navy, raised at this port by Capt. Warburton and the officers under his command.

1804 4 th June (CJ). (Limerick June 2 nd ) Last night John Osler? of the brig Tartar lying at Terrance’s Quay fell overboard and was unfortunately drowned.

1804 9 th July (CJ) (Limerick 7 th July). Yesterday evening Admiral Wolseley and suit arrived in the Tarbert yacht from Tarbert: The Admiral commanded the body of Sea Fencibles in that quarter for some months. He was called away on his promotion, the command now devolved to Capt. Campbell. Capt. Warburton regular officer of this port accompanied Adm. Wolseley in town. In the yacht after having inspected at Tarbert the volunteers raised at this port on board His Majesty’s ship Gorgon and the Commerce tender, the latter sailed with about 70 able-bodied

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1804 3 rd September (CJ) (Limerick September 1 st ). Yesterday the William, Capt. Swayne arrived in this river from New York after a passage of 34 days – she brings nothing new.

1804 27 th September (CJ) (Limerick September 26 th ). Through the extraordinary exertions and attention of General Payne the signal towers in this district are nearly completed.—that at Loop’s Head is finished the other nine will be done in the ensuing month --- at each tower ten men and two officers will be stationed. Mr. John Smyth of this city and Mr. Maher of Tarbert have been contracted for these towers.

1804 25 th October (CJ). (Limerick October 24 th ). The Topaz frigate, Capt. Lake sailed yesterday from Scattery on a cruise.

1804 22 nd November (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let..... About 70 acres of the lands of Ballylean East, situated in the Barony of Clonderlaw, within a few minutes’ walk of the River Shannon, on which there is a good dwelling house....Proposals to Mr. James Roche, of Ennis , and Mr. Daniel O’Grady, of Cogie.....

1804 17 th December (CJ) (Port News December 10 th ). Clare: Arrived Margaret and Bell , Crean, Drontheim, deals for Ennis.

1805 25 th February (CJ). Death: On Saturday morning, Mrs. O’Connor, wife of Mr. Jeremiah O’Connor, Postmaster of Kildysart......

1805 8 th August (CJ). Marriage: Yesterday morning, in Limerick.....Richard Pilkington, Gower, in the county of Clare, Esq., to the very amiable and accomplished Miss B? Daughter of the late Neptune Blood, Roxton....

1805 12 th August (CJ). Death: On Thursday last, at Broomhill, in this county, much lamented, Mrs. Comyn, Lady of Laurence Comyn, Esq., of said place, and sister of the Right Hon. James Fitzgerald.

1805 16 th May (CJ) (Limerick May 15 th ). On Saturday night a very general impress took place in this harbour when a considerable number of excellent hands were procured for His Majesty’s Navy.

1805 22 nd November (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let..... The farm and lands of Cahermurphy....midway between Ennis and Kilrush, containing by a late survey viz: Arable 537a-2r-20p Coarse Pasture, Bog, and Mountain 1310a-3r-20p... Application in writing only, to be received by Thomas Browne, Esq., Tulla, or Poole Henn, Esq, Dublin....

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1806 15 th February (SNL). Sunday last the Mary , of Sunderland, laden with provisions for London, drove from her moorings at the Poole, Limerick, and it is supposed touched her anchor, from which she received some injury in her bottom, and it is feared her cargo must be re-landed.

The Agincourt , which went on shore at Hog Island, the 6 th instant, has been since got off, and now rides at anchor in Scattery Roads.

1806 28 th February (LG). On Wednesday morning, an account of the loss of the brig Henry , Hay, master, from London for this port, was received in town: she came to anchor on Sunday night at Rehy, drifted on the south shore a few miles below Beale Bar...... The captain, wife, and five of the crew unfortunately perished. The cargo, consisting of teas, sugars, garden-seeds, saltpetre, leather, porter, carriages, &c. was totally lost.

1806 15 th March (SNL). The brig William of Baltimore, in Maryland, N.J. Nicoll, master, which sailed on Saturday from Limerick for Lisbon, with a cargo of wheat, went on share at Ballyheigue Bay, on Sunday last: the crew were saved: the vessel will be lost, part of the cargo is saved.

1806 11 th April (LG). We are extremely sorry to state the following melancholy circumstances which occurred on Thursday last: -- The Rev, Mathew Molony, of the parish of Doonaha, in the West of the county of Clare, returning home across the strand of Cammogue, the tide coming in rapidly at the time, the horse sunk in a hole, and through the breaking of the girts became unmanageable: the unfortunate gentlemen together with the horse, were found drowned on Friday evening, on the strand.

1806 26 th April (SNL). The Jane , Capt. Bannatyne, from Liverpool, arrived at Limerick on Wednesday. She was chased on Thursday week at five o’clock, by a French schooner privateer, off Dingle bay....but escaped by running into Valentia Harbour, where she remained until Sunday. Capt. Bannatyne was informed by Capt. Trant, of the Windsor revenue cutter, at Valentia, that a large French privateer had been taken on Thursday by one of his Majesty’s frigates, and carried into Crookhaven.

1807 27 th August (CJ) . (Limerick August 26 th ). The Perseverance tender, Lieut? Commander, who sailed from the Shannon on the 10 th inst., with volunteers for His Majesty’s Royal Navy, arrived at Plymouth. – The volunteers were immediately put on board the Flag Ship by order of Admiral Young who was pleased with their appearance.

1807 3 rd September (CJ). Marriage: On Saturday last...... John Scott, jun., Esq., of Cahircon...... to the accomplished Miss Creagh, daughter of James Creagh, of Cahirbane, Esq.....

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1807 14 th December (CJ). Lieut. Moore received an order on Thursday last from Admiral Whitehead from Cork to send all such Danish prisoners as were in this port into His Majesty’s sloop of war Helena lying at Scattery in consequence of which 16 Danes were yesterday removed from the city goal. - The captains and crews of the different Danish vessels lying at Waterford have been put on board the Lord Melville tender to be conveyed to Plymouth.

1808 25 th November (LG). The ship Lovely Dorcas , of this port, mentioned in our last, lies a total wreck at Ballybunion, and her cargo entirely destroyed. We are happy to state she has been insured.

1809 12 th January (CJ). In the course of the last week, A. King, Esq., Surveyor of Excise, assisted by Mr. Richard Cox, Excise Officer, and a party of the 7 th Dragoons Guards, detected a Private Distillery in the Parish of Kilmurray McMahon, where they destroyed 400 gallons of potale...... In the Parish of Kilmihil they detected two Private Distilleries, where they seized the stills and boilers......

1809 27 th April (CJ). Port of Clare. Arrived: The Mary Ann , Lindsay, Ballast Sailed: The William and Margaret , Duncan, Glasgow, 670 barrels oats – O’Brien & Co. The McLachlan , for Glasgow with oats got on Boland’s Rock, but after discharging part of her cargo was got off without damage.

1810 11 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...the farm of Glenmore and Tureen, part of the estate of Col. McMahon, in the Barony of Clonderlaw, and parish of Kilmihil, containing rough and smooth 1268a-1r-14p, Plantation Measure..... Proposals to be made to Lieut-Colonel McMahon, New Court, Bray, and Wm. Roper, Esq., Great George’s Street, Dublin....

1810 4 th May (CJ). (Port of Clare April 30 th ). Arrived: The Molly of Dumbarton, John Kirkpatrick, master --- Sailed (10/5/1810) The Molly for Glasgow with 1082 barrels of oats shipped by Henry Rose. Arrived: The Bell and S ? of Campbeltown, Fleming master, Glasgow coals to M. O’Brien. --The Severn of Bristol, Bannatyne, master, Limerick, ballast to Henry Rose.

1810 21 st May (CJ). (Port of Clare May 18 th ). Arrived: The Peter and Maria – timber and deals.

1810 13 th September (CJ). To be set....the farm of Slievedooly, in the Barony of Clonderlaw...Proposals to Wm. Daxon, Esq., Fountain.

1811 28 th January (CJ). A vessel was wrecked off the coast of Dunfanaghy ,Co. Donegal a few days since which is supposed to be bound for the port of Limerick, and herring barrels marked “Greenock James Hill and J Campbell Tarbert” have been cast on the shore.—it is feared that the crew have perished.

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Thursday night, a boatman from Kildysart.....fell into the river of Limerick, and was drowned.

On Thursday Michael Hastings of Ralahine, was committed to our jail for three months by Thomas Steele, Esq., being convicted of cutting holly trees on the estate of Mr. Vandeleur and unable to pay the fine of £5 accordingly to law.

1811 30 th September (CJ). In the dreadful gales on Wednesday last we are sorry to say that five turf boats foundered in the Shannon, and it is mentioned three men belonging to the vessels were drowned.

1811 28 th November (CJ). Monday last 40 recruits raised by Lieut. Hodges, in this town, Kilrush & c., for the Clare Militia passed through Limerick on a route to join Headquarters at Ipswich.

1811 16 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....part of the lands of Cahermurphy, commonly known by Wood of Cahermurphy, containing 20 acres or thereabouts, part of the estate of William Westby, Esq...... James Lillis, of Gower Hall, will show the lands....

1812 30 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...... the farm of Tarmon....as held by John Hawkesworth, and George Studdert, jun., Esqrs. Containing 198? Acres of excellent arable and corcass land, within four miles of Kilrush, on the River Shannon..... Proposals to be made to Jas. Massy, Esq. Stoneville, Rathkeale, Geo. Studdert, Esq., Clonderlaw: Mountford Westropp.....Boyle Vandeleur....Walter Lysaght......

1812 7 th September (CJ). At the fair of Kildysart a few days ago since, a desperate riot was quelled by the interference of Captain Scott, with his corps of yeomanry.

1813 28 th April (LC). (Advertisement) To be let..... The house and demesne lands of Burrane, near Kilrush, Consisting of 127 acres....Proposals...to Robert Reeves, Esq., 19, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin....

His Majesty’s Revenue Cutter, Mary , Captain O’Brien, arrived yesterday at Scattery from a cruise.

1813 8 th December (LC). The Teazer sloop of war, Captain Hargrave, arrived at Scattery on Sunday, and sailed this morning for Cove with 33? abled bodied volunteers for his Majesty’s Royal Navy, raised under the superintendence of Captain Argyles, recruiting officer of this district---We are glad to find that many spirited lads are daily entering for this service---the above mentioned number were raised nearly within a month.

1814 12 th November (LC). (Advertisement) Mr. Evans, will let the Lodge and demesne of Fort Shannon, between

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Glin and Tarbert..... The lands are excellent and well-watered.... The new Line of Mail Coach Road from Limerick to Tralee and Killarney runs adjacently. It is about26 miles from Limerick by land, and the Kilrush Tarbert and Glin Packets average the sail in four or five hours. The Lodge is situated on a commanding eminence over the Shannon....it affords the accommodation of salt water bathing....to John Evans, Esq., care of Edward Gloster, Esq., No. 7. Castle Street, Dublin, or William Street, Limerick.

1814 19 th November (LC). (Advertisement) Mr. Egan, will let.....Shannon Lodge, with about nineteen acres... The Lodge is pleasantly situated on the banks of the Shannon, and nearly mid-way between Glin and Tarbert...... Proposals.....Wm. O’Leary, Esq., Glin....

1815 16 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction of timber. Messrs. Paterson & Spaight. Will sell by auction ....at Labasheeda ....a parcel of excellent American Red and Yellow Pine, being part pf the cargo of the Caledonia from Picton, lately stranded......

1815 27 th February (CJ). Illicit distillation is carried on to a very great extent in this county, seldom a week passes without some seizures---we understand that a revenue officer was fired at in the neighbourhood of Kildysart, on Friday, while bringing a seizure to town......

1815 8 th June (CJ). Death: At Kildysart, on Saturday last, in the 70 th year of his age, Mr. Pat. MacNamara....

1815 12 th June (CJ). Thursday, Wm Bradish a mariner fell into one of the quays in Limerick dock and was unfortunately drowned.

1815 17 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) Reward. ....a valuable brood mare with a beautiful foal....the property of the Rev. Richard Kennedy, Prebendary of Clondegad..... Feloniously killed on the lands ...... Barony of Clonderlaw.... We the undersigned..... Do promise to pay the sums annexed to our several names.....

1815 23 rd November (CJ). Signal Towers: -- On the coast of Cork 18, Kerry 6, Clare 7 – about to be erected for the prevention of smuggling.---

1816 22 nd January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...... Cammogue ....situate at the entrance of Skagh Bay, on the River Shannon.....Proposals to be received by George Studdert, Esq, Clonderlaw.....Boyle Vandeleur, Esq., Ralahine.....70 to 80 acres....There is an abundance of sea sand on the shore of said farm.

1816 4 th March (CJ). On Tuesday last, a turf boat belonging to Mr. Andrew Fawl, of Limerick, returning

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To be let, Burrane.....containing about seventy-four acres....on the banks of the Shannon....proposals to be made to Robert Reeves, Esq., Upper Merrion Street, Dublin.....

1816 18 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice. Mr. Clifford, Collector of Still Fines...for county Clare... Requests the Gentlemen and Land Holders, on whose Property, Still Fines are to be levied, will immediately pay him the amount thereof, for if not done so, after this Notice, he will be reluctantly obliged to take steps unpleasant to them, and which he would much rather avoid......

1816 6 th May (CJ). We this day publish the Lord Lieutenant’s Proclamation, declaring the Baronies of Moyarta, Clonderlaw and Ibrickane, to be in a state of disturbance, and that they require an extraordinary Establishment of Police.

1816 16 th May (CJ). Rates...... Schedule A.....Number of Hearths.... Number of hearths Yearly rate for hearths Rate for each rate 4 £0-12s-0d 3s 10 £3-0-0 6s ------Schedule B—Windows. 7 windows of Light £1-0-0 20 £11-4s-6d ------Schedule C---Male Servants 1 servant £2-8s-0d 10 £6-13s-0d ------Schedule D—Clerks &.... ------Schedule E----Carriages... 1 carriage £12-0s-0d 9 and upwards £18-3s-0d ------Schedule G. ----Horses. 1 horse £2-17s-6d 10 horses £6-7s-0d. ------Schedule H.—Race Horses......

1816 25 th November (CJ). Wednesday evening a large sail boat with oats from the county struck the Whelp Rock in the river Shannon and foundered. – The cargo was lost but the men were fortunately saved by the crew of a small boat.

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1817 31 st January (BN). The present proprietor of the castle and estate of Carrigaholt is the Hon. Francis Nathaniel Burton of Buncraggy. The following table shows the number of inhabitants in this Union, as it was ascertained under the Population Act in December, 1813.?.

Parish Males Females Total. Kilrush 1599 1576 3175 Killard 1639 1568 3207 Kilfearagh 1840 1576 3416 Moyarta 2540 2186 4726 Kilballyowen 1536 1182 2718

1817 24 th February (LEP). On Wednesday night the Inverness, Leitch, Master, from this port to London, laden by Messrs. E. Ryan & Sons, of this city, with 300 casks of pork, butter and bacon, was driven on shore at Carrigaholt, in the West of the county of Clare. The vessel and cargo, we are sorry to state, were plundered by the country people.--- On the circumstances being communicated to Major Warburton, at Kilrush, he, with ..... A party of police...immediately proceeded to the place..... And the plunderers having made a daring and obstinate resistance, he was under the necessity of ordering his men to fire, by which three of the plunderers were killed. By the Scattery list which arrived this morning...... that thirty seven of these unprincipled wretches have been taken, and a vessel was then on her way from Kilrush to take then on board. They are to be taken to Ennis to abide their trials at the Assizes.

1817 23 rd October (LEP). The Eliza from Bengal, which put into this river on Tuesday, sailed from Scattery for London, on Saturday. Her cargo is estimated at £300,000. She sailed from Bengal 29 th April, in company with the Harriet, Waterloo, and Woodman , and spoke the last two off Cape of Good Hope on the 17 th July---all well.

1817 10 th November (LEP). (Advertisement) Port of Limerick. The Commissioners of Customs have directed me to give notice, that when vessels sail with cargoes for other ports, without clearance at the Custom House the goods shipped upon are forfeited and the Master is liable to a penalty of one hundred pounds. Bolton Waller, Collector, Custom House, Limerick, Nov.7.

1818 1 st January (CJ). (Advertisement) Wm. Pilkington, Custodee, Plaintiff: John Brew, Defendant. ....about twenty acres of the lands Clarefield, otherwise called Newtown...at the Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancers Office..... Proceed to set said premises......

1818 5 th February (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday last, Mr. M. McMahon, of Kildysart, to Bridget, daughter of Mr. Stephen Cunningham, of Ayleroe, in this county.

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1818 23 rd February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...The lands of Moyroe, near Clonderlaw.... Application to the Countess D. of Ormond and Ossory, at Castlecomer....

1818 4 th May (CJ). A return of the Net Amount of the Window and Hearth Tax in Ireland, for the years ending the 5 th of January, 1816, 1817, & 1818. Hearths £75,089...... £63,819...... £43,572...... Windows £382,028...... £356,319...... £302,014....

1818 16 th October (CJ) . (Limerick) Monday morning the ship Union of this port, William Stewart master, arrived in this river from Quebec after a passage of 14 days. This is the quickest run ever remembered to be made by any vessel from Quebec to any port of Europe.

1818 3 rd December (CJ). Death: On Monday last, at Beechpark, the seat of his father-in-law, Robert Keane, Cs., Esq., .....The Rev. Henry Tweedy......

1818 4 th December & 1819 6 th November (Chief Secretary’s Office, National Archives) Papers concerning attacks on fishing boats on county Limerick coast, and need for protection to be provided. Letter from Rear Admiral Sir Josias Rowley, on board HMS Spencer , Cork harbour, commander in chief on the coast of Ireland, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning second attack on fishing boats on Limerick coast. States that the revenue cruiser, the Vandeleur cannot be spared to protect the fishing boats, as it is needed in combating smuggling on west coast of Ireland. 30 th August 1819. Encloses letter from Captain Philip Hopkins, commander of Vandeleur, at Scattery Roads, county Clare, to Rowley, on the subject, 27 th August 1819, and in turn, enclosing letter from John Carroll, secretary of Limerick Chamber of Commerce, Limerick, to Hopkins, , urging need for protection of the fishing boats, 23 rd August 1819.

1819 22 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction: To be sold by auction on Wednesday the 24th instant. The Ship Union as she now lies wrecked at Labasheeda together with her masts, tops, lead pumps and various other articles belonging to said ship. And on Saturday the 27 th instant., the materials belonging to said ship will be sold by auction on the Custom House Quay in this city, consisting of sails, rigging, anchors, cables and a variety of other stores saved from said wreck. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock each day. Terms – Cash. Limerick 18 th February 1819.

1819 4 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...the cottage of Ballylean, with a demesne of from 40 to 50 acres, situate within one mile of the post town of Kildysart..... Proposals ....by Daniel O’Connell, Esq., Kilteery......

1819 25 th March (CJ). -- The claim for salvage made by Mr. Francis Brew of Clonkerry --- upon the Brig Union wrecked at Labasheeda --- awarded £300 plus costs. ---

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-- claim for salvage upon the consignee of the Brig Minerva , lately wrecked at Seafield – claimants were Thomas Morony Jun, Edward Morony Esq, the Rev Andrew Davoren, Mr Mat. Hehir and Messrs. James Comyn and Thomas Hehir, Revenue Officers. ---

The Pearl from Limerick to Liverpool with a general cargo is lost.

1819 5 th April (CJ) ( Shipwreck Du Prudence). The Portuguese schooner Prudence was driven into the Shannon on 31 st March 1819. She was taken in tow by the revenue cruiser but sank. Two men survived by clinging to the mast. She was from St Ubes bound for Limerick. (Taken from Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast , Volume 2. 932-1997.)

1819 29 th April (CJ). Emigration: -- The captains and masters of these vessels support the illusion on shore --- and promise the certainty of wealth in America. A few days ago one of these vessels left Kilrush and as each passenger applied for a berth the following took place: Captain: What trade or possession are you of? Passenger: Carpenter, Smith, & c, & c. Captain: Fortunate fellow, you cannot fail to make a fortune in America- go on board Sir. ---

1819 1 st July (CJ). Death: At Labasheeda...... Mr. Terence Molony, third son of Mr. Daniel Molony...

1819 23 rd December (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....about 7 acres of Doolick, Through which the Race Course runs, part of the estate of Andrew Finucane, Esq..... Proposals to Mr. O’Grady, Shorepark, Kildysart..... Martin McMahon at Doolick will show the lands...

1820 17 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Andrew Stacpoole, Esq., Plaintiff: Nicholas Comyn, Esq. and others Defendants. Pursuant to the Decrees of his Majesty’s Court...... set up and sell..... Lands of Moyne and Ballynote...... Wellesley.....

1820 13 th April (CJ). Last night, John Corry, of Kilrush, fell from a turf boat off Tarbert and was drowned.

1820 17 th July (CJ). A very fine watch dog, belonging to Robert Keane, Esq., of Hermitage, was killed on Wednesday last.... while this gentleman was attending the Sessions of Sixmilebridge.....

1820 20 th November (CJ). Death: In Switzerland, Mrs. Stacpoole, relict of the late W. Stacpoole, Esq., of Edenvale....

1820 30 th November (CJ). Death: In France, Mrs Vandeleur, relict of the late Crofton Vandeleur, Esq., and mother of the Rt. Hon. John Ormsby Vandeleur......

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1820 28 th December (CJ). Kilrush 20 th December. On Saturday morning a French vessel, English built put in here to repair in a much damaged state, she was near being lost at Doonaha where she stranded but was got off next tide. She is from St. Domingo and bound for Dunkirk. Her cargo consists of raw cotton, coffee and dry-stuffs. She has seven parrots for sale which are however very dear. She is discharging her cargo into the Custom House – it is greatly damaged – she was obliged to throw some coffee overboard. Another vessel also in distress is coming up the river, in tow of the revenue wherry. I do not know if she will put in here or go up to Limerick. The agent of the Lark cutter taken by Captain Hopkins has had an order from the Admiralty Court to have her restored. She now lies at the quay and is a real beauty.

1821 18 th January (CJ). Death of Mrs. John Scott. ...., the lady of John Scott, Esq., of Paradise....at Cahirbane, the seat of her father, James Creagh, Esq.....

1821 28 th January (CJ). Death: A few days since, ...... near Kildysart, Mr. Michael O’Shaughnessy .....

1821 8 th February (CJ). The Eliza , Mountjoy with sugar from Trinidad for Cork stranded last week at Scattery has been got off and towed into Kilrush – the cargo is to be sold at the port of Limerick.

1821 22 nd February (CJ). We understand that Poole Hickman of Kilmore Esq is to be High Sheriff for the coming year and that he has appointed Mr. James Shaughnessy as his Under-Sheriff.

1821 19 th March (CJ). The Catherine , of Cork, Campbell, laden with fruit, put into this River on Thursday last. She was blown off St. Michael’s in a dreadful gale on the 23 rd February, and the mate, who is in charge, does not know where bound for. She is detained at Kilrush, not having any papers.

1821 14 th May (CJ). Owing to the constant wet which prevented the finishing of the painting, the sailing of the Steam Boat between Limerick and Kilrush is postponed until the middle of next week.

1821 21 st May (CJ). Death: At his seat Oatlands....Mrs. Henn, wife of Wm. Henn, Esq. her remains were interred on Wednesday, at Kildysart.

1821 24 th May (CJ). Detachments of the 34 Veteran Battalion, from Tarbert, Carrick Island, and Scattery, arrived in Limerick on Monday and yesterday proceeded for Waterford.

1821 16 th July (CJ). We have already mentioned that the government intended to erect a lighthouse upon Kilcredaun Point for the protection of vessels entering Kilrush.

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1821 13 th September (CJ). Marriage: At Woodstock, John Scott Vandeleur, Esq., of Ralahine....eldest son of Lieut. Colonel Boyle Vandeleur, to Emily Anne, eldest daughter of the late Arthur Molony, of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Esq.

1821 5 th November (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let.....by the Right Honourable George O’Brien, Earl of Egremont, of his estates in Ireland... Crouvrahane, alias Ballybeg...and the Island of Inishirk, situate on the River Shannon, near the Post Town of Kildysart...... 321a...... Proposals ..... Earl of Egremont, No. 4, Grovenor Place, London, or to Thos, Crowe, Esq., Ennis......

1821 15 th November (CJ). The Vandeleur , Lieut Napier, arrived at Scattery on Friday, with 337 half bales of smuggled tobacco, discovered by her crew, in cover in the Isle of Arran.

1821 6 th December (CJ). Marriage; At Kilru sh, George Nicolls, Esq., of Limerick, to Mary, daughter of John Parkinson, Esq., of that town.

1822 21 st January (CJ). Death: On Friday, of only a few days illness, aged thirteen years, the second daughter of Robert Keane, Esq., of Hermitage......

1822 12 th February (CJ). Poole Hickman Esq, of Kilmore is to be High Sheriff of this county for the ensuing year.

1822 21 st February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let.....The Farm of Rehy East.... Containing about 318 acres, in the Barony of Moyarta...... Part of the Estate of Thomas Hickman, Esq., Fenloe. Proposals to be made to him, Richmond Place, Limerick, or to Thos. Studdert, Esq., Newmarket.....

1822 1 st April (CJ). Death: At his seat Clonderlaw, George Studdert, Esq., He served the Office of High Sheriff, in the year 1794.

1822 1 st July (CJ). Death: Of a decline at the seat of her father, Roebuck Castle, county Dublin, aged 18, Louisa, second daughter of James Crofton, Esq.

1822 5 th September (CJ). Presentments. ----- In consequence of the distressed state of the country, but low Presentments were granted at the last Assizes: the amount on the entire county being only £7,979-16s-3d. The large sums expended on public works in the several Baronies, by the liberality of the English nation and the Government will for some time preclude the necessity of extensive grants, almost all the roads being at present in excellent repair. The following is the Acre-able Cess: ---..... On Clonderlaw Barony, 0-7¼d...... On Moyarta Barony, 0-8½d.....

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1822 17th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice. To all landed Proprietors, and All other persons whosoever, beneficially interested in land, whether actual occupiers or otherwise, in the Union of Kilmurray Clonderlaw, in the Diocese of Killaloe, and the county of Clare...... I hereby give notice, that I am ready to grant Leases of my tithes in said Union, for any term not exceeding twenty one years...... James Martin, Vicar..... Kilmurray Glebe...

1822 28 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice. All persons having lands, or interested in Tithes in the Union of Kildysart, &c., &c., may be accommodated with a 21 year lease of the same....on application to the Rev. Wm. Hickman Hadlock, Vicarage- Hill, Kildysart.....

1822 18 th November (CJ). Marriage: At Kilmurray Church, Hickman Blaney Molesworth, Esq., of Dublin, to Miss Studdert, daughter of the late George Studdert, Esq., of Clonderlaw.

1823 8 th March (LC). In the storm on Tuesday night, the Pilot Boat of Charles Hooper was blown a shore at Aughinish, near Foynes Island, in this county, and plundered of sails and rigging by the peasantry.

1823 10 th May (LC). Friday night last, an attempt was made to set fire to a house in the village of Kildysart, county Clare, but fortunately the fire was discovered before it had communicated to the thatch.

1823 25 th June (LC). (Advertisement) Sea-Bathing, to be let...The Turret Lodge, on Tarbert Island...Apply to Mr. Lloyd, Ordinance Office, Limerick, or Mr. A Shea, Tarbert....

Salt-Water Lodge. Mr. Raymond....at Ballybunion.....

1823 23 rd August (LC). (Advertisement) Ship News. The London Packet, William Randall, Commander. Will sail from London for Limerick, on the 27 th of August. Captain Randall, begs leave to inform the merchants and inhabitants in general of this city, that he intends to re- establish this well-known vessel in the trade between the Ports of London and Limerick, and to assure them that no exertion will be wanting to render the conveyance of goods by this vessel safe, expeditious, and regular. Apply to William J. Ogilby, Ship Agent, Ingram Court, Fenchurch Street, London: or Mullock & Son, Ship Agents, Limerick.

1823 10 th September (LC). We regret to learn the loss of Commodore , O’Brien, of Kilrush, whose aquatic exhibitions here and elsewhere, excited in the public mind a considerable degree of regard for this dexterous, though diminutive, mariner. A Gentlemen, direct from Plymouth Dock, has informed us that the Commodore was cruising on Thursday, in Plymouth Harbour, for the

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1823 18 th October (LC). The Vandeleur Revenue Cruiser, Lieutenant Napier, has arrived at Waterford.

1823 8 th November (LC). On Wednesday last, during a fog, a boat with corn, from Askeaton to this city, got on a rock, and sank. The crew and passengers were providentially rescued from drowning by a pilot-boat.

1823 5 th December (FJ). It is stated that the ports of Tralee and Kilrush, with their dependencies ate to be united to the port of Limerick, and to be placed under one collection.

1824 16 th April (SNL). At Kildysart, county Clare, on Wednesday last, a house belonging to the Postmaster was maliciously burned.

1824 4 th May (SNL). On Wednesday night last, some incendiaries stabbed two cows and a pig, the property of Patrick Halloran, and also cut the throat of a horse, the property of Michael Connell, both residing near Clonderlaw, county Clare.

1824 22 nd October (SNL). Revenue Arrangements. It is in the contemplation of the Treasury Board to carry into effect the recommendation of the Commissioners of Inquiry with respect to the several changes which are to take place on the 5 th January next. It is said that these changes are now in progress, and will, without doubt, be accomplished on that day. All the present Collectors and Pro- Collectors of Excise will be superannuated, and practical Officers, those who have graduated from the lowest situations in the Excise, will be appointed in their places. Sir John Mortlake, Commissioner of Excise, arrived in Limerick, on Tuesday, on a tour of inspection---he visited the Custom-house, in which the Excise business will shortly be transacted.

1824 28 th October (SNL). On Thursday last, Lieutenant Breen, and a detachment of the 4 th Revenue Corps, stationed at Kildysart, seized a regular fixed metal still at full work, with a copper head and worm, together with ten fermenting vessels, and a large quantity of pot-ale. They arrested two prisoners found grinding malt in the concern, against whom informations have been sworn before the Rev. Wm Hadlock.

1824 29 th October (SNL). The first stone of the New Bridge, at the North Strand, was laid on Monday, by the Earl of Clare, as proxy for the Lord Lieutenant, his Excellency the Marquis Wellesley. There was a very interesting procession on the occasion. ---After the usual ceremony, the following inscription, with some coins of the realm, were deposited in the stone:-- “Richard, Marquess Wellesley, Knight of the Most Nobel Order of the Garter, Lord

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Lieutenant General and General Governor of Ireland, in full confidence that the Limerick Bridge and Docks will add to the ornament of the City, to the convenience of its Inhabitants...... for the benefit of Ireland and of the Empire”.

1825 2 nd June (SNL). (Advertisement) Limerick, to be let. The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Customs hereby give notice, that they will dispose of their interest in a Surveyor’s, four Boatmen’s Houses, and Watch and Boat House, with Gardens. &c, attached to the same, all of which are situated at the Pool, on the banks of the Shannon, with the public road quite contiguous. The premises will be shown by an Officer of Customs there...... Application to be made to the Board’s Solicitor, E.A. Waller, Esq, also at the Custom House, Dublin, or to the Collector and Comptroller at the Port of Limerick.....

1826 23 rd January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....together or in two divisions, the farm of, Breaghfa, Part of the estate of the.....of Anthony Hickman, Esq., deceased, situate within a mile of the rising town of Kilrush, containing 88a-2r-0p, of arable and pasture land, and 65a-2r., of Bog...... Proposals ....to James Tymon, Esq., Cahircalla, and to T. Pilkington, Esq., Waterpark, Ennis......

Notice. The public are hereby cautioned not to accept as payment a Promissory Note, executed by me to James McMahon, of Kilmore, for the sum of £120 and payable on the first day of May next, as I received no value for the same, and will therefore contest the payment thereof. Dated at Kilmore, this 21 st day of January, 1826. John McMahon.

1826 26 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let...... The Colliery of Erribol, situate on the bank of the River Shannon, between Cahircon and Clonderlaw...... Proposals..... to be sent to the Earl of Egremont, No. 4, Grovenor Place, London, or to Thomas Crowe, Esq., Ennis......

1826 30 th January (CJ). Marriage: At Kilfeara Church, in this county, Thomas L. Cox, of Mountpleasant, to Catherine, daughter of the late John Morony, Esq., of Doonaha House.

1826 13 th February (CJ). Outrage and Reward. At a meeting of the magistrates held this day at Ballykett House, to enquire into the circumstances of the late outrage committed on Mr. Richard Pilkington, on the night of the 26 th January, when two shots were fired at his bedroom window, and a valuable brood mare, his property, was shot dead in an adjacent field. It appears to us upon strict investigation, and every information received, that the above outrage was committed by some of Mr. Pilkington’s immediate tenants, whose cattle had been recently detained for rent...... we offer to pay the respective sums annexed to our names, to any person or persons who shall within three calendar months from the date hereof, prosecute to conviction the offender---or half that sum for each private information as will lead to a discovery.... R. Pilkington, £10, Thos. Pilkington, £5, R. Borough, J.P., £5, P. Hickman, J.P., £5......

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1826 16 th February (CJ). Between the hours of 7 and 8 o’clock, on the night of the 9 th inst., the house of a person named Reidy, of Knockerra, within three miles of Kilrush, was attacked and two shots fired into the house through the window...... The only reason assigned for the outrage is, Reidy having taken land, from which the former tenant was ejected for non-payment of rent.

1826 13 th March (CJ). A man named Kean from Carrigaholt, fell out of a turf boat on Thursday, on his way up to Limerick, and was drowned.

1826 20 th March (CJ). We find that one branch of the famed Scattery case came before a jury of the citizens of Limerick, at the Assizes, which ended on Thursday evening. The action was at the suit of Martin Mahony, for trespass against the Mayor of Limerick, the leasee of the Corporation, and the High Constable of the City. --- There were two counts in the declaration, one for false imprisonment and the other for assault, and the damages were laid at five hundred pounds. The Jury, however, found one farthing damages as against the Mayor and for the two other defendants. As to the correctness of the verdict, when we know that twelve men were sworn to decide impartially, we would hesitate before we questioned it, but yet knowing the penchant of the Corporation Chronicle, as it is called, for the parties concerned, we cannot hesitate to condemn the feeling with which the result is trumpeted forth to the public more in the tone of partisanship, than the sobered temper of a Public Journal. It neither lessens the cause of the complainants or raise that of the defendants in public estimation. And what will it amount to after all? The public will yet think that all the insolence of office and petty tyranny that authority often? was displayed upon the Corporation visit to Scattery.--- We know something of this obscure mole hill case..... And we have little doubt that when the party were returning after their nights gambol in Kilrush, to which town they retired from Scattery, they were humming to themselves, I wish I never saw you! While the City band, to keep up appearances played Garryowen .

1826 27 th April (CJ). At Kilbaha, on Friday last, a man named Keating was killed by the kick from a mule.

1826 26 th June (CJ). Marriage: This morning, by the Rev. Dean O’Shaughnessy, D’Arcy Eyre, of Knock, in this county, to Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr. Edmond Haier, of this town.

1826 14 th August (CJ). On Thursday, a man named James Kelly, of Monmore, while in the act of filling sand, some of the earth which projected over the pit gave way, and he was ushered into eternity without a moment of warning. What a stimulus to the good---what a solemn warning to the depraved!

1826 2 nd November (CJ). Death: yesterday morning, at Kilmore, the seat of Poole Hickman, Esq., Westropp Hickman, Esq.

1826 23 rd November (CJ). The Brig Tusket of Greenock sailed on Monday from Tralee harbour and was lost on the following day between Brandon Head and Limerick Bay – the master and the entire crew,

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1826 18 th December (CJ). A person named Patrick Rowan, by profession a musician, attended by a dancing master named Burke, opened several schools at the farmers’ houses in the parish of Kilmacduane, for the purpose of teaching the art of dancing, and to earn a livelihood thereby. But somehow or other becoming obnoxious to the Rev. Patrick Brown, the Roman Catholic Curate of the parish, then in charge of Spirituals in the absence of the Parish Priest, that Rev. Gentleman thought fit, on Sunday, the 10 th instant, from his altar, to forbid the people to receive Rowan and Burke into their houses, under the usual penalty of the vengeance of the Almighty. Rowan as a free subject of a free constitution, conceiving that he had a right to earn his bread by his calling, provided the laws of the land were not violated thereby, immediately after Mass walked up to Mr. Brown in the village of Cooraclare, to remonstrate with him as to his unjustified conduct, in depriving him of the only means of subsistence he possessed, and some, hasty words being used. Rowan was instantly assaulted by two individuals named Lillis and Hickey, and were it not for the humane interference of some standers-by, might have been severely injured. Rowan without delay applied to the laws of his county, and had Mr. Brown, Lillis and Hickey summoned to Knock Petty Sessions, Mr. Brown, on a charge of exciting, and Lillis and Hickey for an actual assault, and Mr. Brown had Rowan and five or six others summoned on a charge of insulting him. When after a most patient and careful investigation by the magistrates, Mr. Brown’s charge being first heard, it appeared that the head and front of poor Rowan’s offending, was that on Mr. Brown’s checking him for his presumption in speaking to him, he said that he had often addressed as respectable a gentleman without giving offence......

1826 28 th December (CJ). A man named James MacNamara, has been apprehended by the Police under the command of Lieutenant Carey, at Carrigaholt, charged with firing at James McInerney, driver to---- Hickman, Esq. He has been committed to Ennis Jail, by Jonas Studdert, Esq.

1827 22 nd January (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let..... For three lives of thirty-one years.....that part of the farm and lands at Ballykett. As lately tenanted by Mr. Anthony Nolan and his under-tenants: being part of the estate of the co-heiress of the late Anthony Hickman, Esq., containing (by a late survey) 44 acre and 36 perches of arable land, and 50 acres 3 roods of valuable reclaimable bog, situated within one mile of the town of Kilrush.....Proposals to James Tymons, Esq., Cahircalla, and to Thomas Pilkington, Esq., Waterpark, Ennis.

1827 15 th February (CJ). On Saturday night last, two contending factions met at Labasheeda, for the purpose of deciding an old spleen, which has long existed between persons named Birmingham’s and Cleary’s on the one side, and Madigan’s and McGrath’s on the other. --- The whole force amounted to about 1,000 men well armed with guns, blunderbusses, &c., many of whom came from the Co. Limerick on the same morning. The result of the contest was fatal to one of the party, who was killed by a gunshot wound on the head. The principal in the murder has absconded: but a person named Chambers has been apprehended for dangerous wounding.....

1827 4 th March (CJ). On Friday night, the out offices of Thomas Reidy, of Kilmihil....were maliciously set on fire and almost consumed, with four cows, a horse and two goats...... The outrage is

293 attributed to the circumstances, the proprietor having taken a farm from which the former tenant had been ejected for non- payment of rent......

1827 23 rd April (CJ). Death: At Kilmurray Glebe, Knock.....Margaret, wife of the Rev. James Martin......

1827 31 st May (CJ). Death: In Limerick, Maria, daughter of Joseph Cox, of Mount Pleasant, Esq.,

1827 7 th June (CJ). Mutiny: The Pacific of this port (Cork) , James Brown commander which left Cork about three weeks ago with passengers for Quebec put into Labasheeda Bay on Sunday morning. The cause of her return was owing to a general muting having broken out amongst the passengers off the coast of Spain it being their intention to rob Mr. John Moore, of this city who was supercargo, as they believed he was in possession of a large sum of money amounting to 5,000 sovereigns and then run the vessel on the coast of France. ----- Some of the mutineers are in custody --- Mr. Moore is confined to bed.—

1827 21 st June (CJ). Marriage: At Kilmurray Church, on Wednesday last, Arthur eldest son of the Rev. John Creagh, to Mary only daughter of James McGee, late of Rylane, in this county...

1827 25 th June (CJ). Marriage: On Thursday last at Kilmurray Church, by the Rev. Charles Fitz-Gerald, Francis N. Keane, Esq., second son of Robert Keane, Esq., of Beechpark, in this county, to Maria, second daughter of the late Sir. C. A. Marrett, of Corbally House, near Limerick.

1827 10 th September (CJ). A man named Denis Greenagher? was so severely hurt in the arm by the blasting of a rock at Kilbaha in the west of this county as to render amputation necessary. The operation was skilfully performed by Surgeon Keenan of Kilrush assisted by Dr. Elliott.

1827 25 th October (CJ). A mule, the property of a man named Foley, residing at Querrin, was maliciously killed on the night of Wednesday last. No cause can be assigned for the above disgraceful outrage.

1827 15 th November (CJ). Marriage: A few days since, in Kilmurray Church, by the Rev. James Martin, Thomas Lloyd, of Millview, county Cork, Esq., to Eliza, daughter of the late Richard Brew, of Clonkerry, in this county, Esq.

1828 3 rd January (CJ). A most disgraceful outrage also took place at the Chapel of Doonaha, on Stephen’s Day. While the Rev. Mr. Duggan was celebrating Mass, two contending parties turned up and fought near the Chapel. Mr. Duggan was obliged to discontinue officiating and endeavour to suppress the riot. ---which he accomplished in some measure, not before he was insulted, and many of the combatants heads broke.

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1828 10 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Equity Exchequer...... McNamara a Mahon and others.....and let to the highest and fairest bidder, for the term of three years..... All that and those that part of the lands of Kilclogher, in possession of Patrick Goold......

1828 31 st January (CJ). We have to regret the loss of R. Borough Esq, a young midshipman on board the Redwing , sloop of war, wrecked on the cost of Africa. Mr. Borough was only in his seventeenth year and son of William Borough, of Querrin in this county, Esq.

1828 18 th February (CJ). Marriage: On Monday last, at Kilmurray Church, by the Rev. James Martin, George Studdert, Esq., to Ellen, daughter of the late Rev. John Lloyd, and niece of Thomas Lloyd, Esq., of Beechmount, M.P., for the county Limerick. The happy couple were drawn by Mr. Studdert’s tenantry from the Church to his seat, at Clonderlaw, where they were greeted by loud and reiterated acclamations of joy. Several bonfires illuminated the surrounding country, which for the evening continued the scene of much happiness and festivity.

1828 10 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let....the lands of Danganelly, containing five hundred acres of good meadow...... Also to be let.....the lands of Rehy West...... containing upwards of three hundred and eighty acres of good arable and pasture land, near Carrigaholt...... Mr. Thomas Studdert will show Danganelly and Mr. Michael Studdert of Rehy Park, will show the lands of Rehy West......

1828 17 th April (CJ). On the evening of Wednesday the 9 th inst., as a soldier of the 15 th regiment stationed at Doonaha Battery was returning to his quarters (being on duty at Kilrush), at Newtown he was fired on but fortunately without effect. As the person who committed this wanton and unprovoked outrage is well known to the police, it is hoped he will shortly be apprehended.

1828 12 th May (CJ). On the night of Thursday last, a house the property of a person named John Conway of Kilmihil, was maliciously set on fire, but fortunately observed by the inmates before any material injury was done. These outrages are attributed to the circumstance of those persons having taken land from which the former tenants had been ejected for non-payment of rent, which of course has incurred the displeasure of Captain Rock and his midnight legislators.

1828 12 th June (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday, at Sixmilebridge Church, the Rev. William Vandeleur, of Maddenstown Villers Glebe, Kildare, to Mary Diana, third daughter of Boyle Vandeleur, of Ralahine, in this county, Esq.

1828 10 th July (CJ). I am truly sorry to inform you that last night a most melancholy loss of lives occurred here. Yesterday being the fair day of Carrigaholt, several people (rumour states about 25 persons were returning in a boat, and had nearly reached Kilrush, when by some accident the boat upset and 14 or 15 people met a watery grave, 10 of whom are now just going to be put into Collin’s in the Market place. An inquest is to be held on the bodies in the morning.

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The bodies of four others have just been found so that 14 were drowned. I assure you it is one of the most awful sights I ever witnessed.

1828 11 th September (CJ). At a visitation held by the Rev. Dr. McMahon in the Chapel of Kildysart, it was arranged that the Rev. Mr. Coffee, who voted for the Right Hon. Vesey Fitz-Gerald, at the last Clare election, should resign the jurisdiction of that parish, which is to be henceforth confided to another clergyman.

1828 20 th November (CJ). Port of Clare: Ship News. November 18 th 1828. Arrived from Quebec the Thomas Tyson , W. Stockdale master, with timber. Export: the Czar of Dumbarton, John Lang master, for Liverpool, 1169 barrels of wheat, John O’Regan.

1829 26 th January (CJ). Birth: At Ralahine, in the county, the Lady of John S. Vandeleur, Esq., of a son.

1829 12 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart, Mr. Daniel Molony, of Cullina, to Bridget, daughter of Mr. J. Breen, of Derryshane.

1829 13 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at Beechpark....property of Robert Keane, C. S., Esq. 40 Milch cows, 20 Dairy cows, 50 Tow, three, and 4 year old heifers......

1829 14 th May (CJ). Birth: At Beechpark Cottage, the lady of F. N. Keane, of a daughter.

1829 18 th June (CJ). Marriage: At Glin, Co. Limerick, Mr, William Lloyd, Master of the Lady Day, schooner to Anne, second daughter of Mrs. MacMahon of the Hotel Tarbert.

1829 16 th July (CJ). Death: At Querrin, in this county, David O’Brien, Esq.

1829 24 September (CJ). Port of Clare: September 21 st 1829. Arrived the Brig Macs of London, Nicholas Gibson, master, from Quebec in thirty days laden with timber for William Lardner.

1829 12 th October (CJ). Death: At Kildysart, the wife of Mr. P. Kearon.

1829 22 nd October (CJ). Death: At Knock, in this county..... Michael O’Brien, Esq., aged 87 years.

1830 4 th January (CJ). On Thursday night, threatening notices were served upon four persons in the neighbourhood of Cooraclare, signed Terry Alts. It is also said that on the same night, about

296 two hundred mounted, were observed in that direction.

1830 4 th February (CJ). The Inland Steam Navigation at an expense of £700 is about to build a long quay and guard wall so as that the steamer will be able to land passengers at the lowest ebb tide at Tarbert and also to repair the road leading between the town and the island.

1830 18 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. From the 25 th instant, or the 1 st of May next, for such term as may be agreed on. The Island of Scattery, Situated in the River Shannon, within two miles of Kilrush and 3 of the Kerry shore, containing from 80 to 90 acres. Application to William C. Marrett, Esq., No. 102, George’s Street, Limerick: or to Francis Keane, Esq., Beechpark Cottage, Ennis. March 16, 1830.

1830 25 th March (CJ). The Hon. Sir Francis N. Burton, has given a free site and £50 to the Rev. Mr. Duggan, towards building a Roman Catholic Chapel at Carrigaholt in this county.

1830 12 th April (CJ). Improvement of the Navigation on the Lower Shannon...... A light House should be erected on Tarbert Island... having ascertained that the purchase of the land necessary for the purpose would be very expensive.....have come to the resolution of mooring a Floating Light ship near the point, instead of purchasing the ground....

1830 3 rd May (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday last, at Kildysart Church, by the Rev. W. H. Hadlock, Thomas Ross Lewin, Esq., 32 nd Regiment, to Frances, third daughter of the late Daniel O’Grady, Esq., of Shore Park, in this county.

1830 6 th May (CJ). Marriage: At Knock, in this county, George Colpoys, Esq., to Miss Mary Slattery.

1830 24 th May (CJ). Died: On Friday last, in this town, John Finucane, Esq., of Kildysart, half-pay Surgeon of the Royal Navy, and Surgeon to the Dispensary in that town......

1830 14 th June (CJ). Death of Robert Keane, Esq., of Hermitage...... Clerk of the Peace for this county, for 30 years......

1830 12 th July (CJ). We are quite satisfied, but echo public opinion when we say that the Marquess of Conyngham, as Custos Rotulorum, has, upon the appointment of William Keane, Esq., the second son of the late Robert Keane, Esq., of Hermitage, to the Clerkship of the Peace, made a selection agreeable to the wishes of the public. The appointment is one that will give general satisfaction.

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1830 13 th September (CJ). Birth: At Beechpark Cottage, the lady of Francis N. Keane, Esq., of a son.

1830 7 th October (CJ). Death: At Clonderlaw, the seat of her son-in-law, George Studdert, Esq., Mrs. Lloyd, widow of the late John Lloyd, late of Knockgraffon, county Tipperary.

1830 25 th November (CJ). About eleven o’clock, on Friday night, a large sail boat, which left Labasheeda, in this county, with wheat and a quantity of furniture, was driven in near Foynes’s Island and went down, when five women and a boy (passengers) besides three boatmen, who were on board, perished.

1831 2 nd February (KS). Inspector General Dombrain, of the Coast Guard service, arrived in Tarbert on Tuesday last, and immediately proceeded to inspect the different Forts, and the respective stations of the Coast-guards. The party stationed at Kilkerrin Forts are to be removed to Labasheeda---thus after large quantities of provisions, and stores having been laid up in those Forts by order of Government, which, at all events, require to be well guarded in times so critical as the present.--- Mr. Dombrain, proceeded to Limerick on Wednesday and thence to Dublin. Lieutenant Robinson, R.N., of the Coast-Guard service, stationed at Kilkee, is ordered forthwith to the north of Ireland. We are informed that the Coast Department, have it in contemplation, in the event of the old Revenue Station being abolished at Tarbert, to purchase it for their Department—this is odd enough---one establishment under the Crown purchasing from another!! —The Revenue Establishment at Tarbert, was always found most useful and efficient, and we trust that the public will not be deprived of their services, and particularly of that valuable officer, Shepperd Butler Esq., for the last nine years, have been most beneficial to the fair trader, and to the shipping interests of the country

1831 14 th March (CJ). Extract of a letter from Kilrush – March 11 th On the night of Wednesday the 9 th instant and armed party – of about 100 men assembled within a half a mile of this town by the sound of a horn, marched to Caherfenick - - attacked a house of a person named Considine, whom they suspected of giving information to Sergeant Jameson of the police station at Cooraclare. --- the same party attacked the house of Mr. James Reddan, near the same place, taking a blunderbuss and two guns – also the house of John O’Neill.---

1831 25 th April (CJ). On Sunday night, the 17 th instant, a party came to the house of William Pilkington, of Ballykett, and not finding arms, levied the sum of thirty shillings......

The house of Mr. James Adam, the Master-Gunner at the Battery of Doonaha, was visited on Tuesday night, and a gun taken and one pound levied for the purchase of ammunition.

1831 30 th May (CJ). Extract of a letter, dated Knock, May 25, 1831. The number of outrages committed in this district has been for some time so

298 enormous it appeared to me almost useless to give them publication...... , notwithstanding the proximity of a company of soldiers at Kilmurray McMahon, and a police force at Knock and Labasheeda. Early in the last week several houses were visited in search of arms. --- On Thursday night, the house of John Culligan, of Benvoran, in the parish of Kilmurray, was knocked down and himself sworn to give half his land to a person who had some years back possessed it. On the same night the house of Patrick Culligan, of Carnisky, in the same parish, was visited, but not finding him at home, all his Sunday clothes and those of his wife were cut to pieces. In the parish of Killofin, several houses were searched for arms, and two men, named Molony and Healy, cruelly beaten......

1831 11 th June (CJ). -- Seventy five Protestant Churches are now building in Ireland. There are now three King’s vessels in the river to prevent the malcontents in this county from visiting either counties of Limerick of Kerry – one at Foynes, one at Grass Island and one at Tarbert, the Nimrod .

1831 28 th July (CJ). On Wednesday evening Randal Borough, of Cappa Lodge, Esq received private information that some of the persons concerned in the late outrage at Ballinacally was on board the Thesis bound for Quebec --- Lieut Carey, C.C.P. – accompanied Mr. Borough and Mr. Francis Kennedy, boarded the vessel lying in Scattery Roads and apprehended a person named Michael Lahiff. ----

On Monday night last Richard G. Brew, Esq., with a party of police arrested five men charged with the murder of Patrick Molony, at Kilmore, on the 19 th of April last. We have heard that several others of this gang of murderers have quit their homes, and are about to proceed for America.

1831 31 st October (CJ). Tomkins Brew, Esq., having received information this morning, of the principals in the murder of Simon Gorman, who was waylaid and murdered returning from the fair of Clonreddan, on the 8 th ult., called on Lieut. Carey...... accompanied by Mr. E. Copper and a party of the constabulary and peace preservation police, immediately proceeded to Cooraclare: Mr. Brew and Mr. Blair, with a party of horse police, went in another direction, having appointed to meet Mr. Carey on the lands of Gower. They succeeded in apprehending Sinon Mescal, John Ryan, Patrick Ryan, Daniel Hogan, Michael Flanagan, and John Ryan, all for the murder of said Gorman......

1831 1 st December (CJ). Death: On Saturday, at the house of Francis Spaight, Esq., Upper George Street, Mrs. Studdert, relict of the late George Studdert, Esq., of Clonderlaw, and mother of the High Sheriff, of this county......

1831 15 th December (CJ). That the vessel which lately put into Scattery Roads the crew of which was reported to have had the disease of cholera amongst them – has a large quantity of tobacco on board. All of which, while she was performing quarantine, the Captain and crew commenced the distribution amongst his majesty’s liege subjects, for valuable consideration.

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Barony of Bunratty 35,751 Burren 10,963 Clonderlaw 25,921 Corcomroe 23,016 Ibrickane 20,420 Inchiquin 18,466 Islands 29,246 Moyarta 33,200 Tulla 61,117

Total 258,262 Population of 1821 208,089

Increase 50,173.

1832 23 rd January (CJ). A Pier-Head is to be created and commenced early in the ensuing Spring at Tarbert Island for the accommodation and serving of vessels and a bridge built across from Tarbert Demesne to the island so that cars and carriages can at all times pass and re-pass to the pier – estimated amount to be £6,000.—

1832 18 th April (TM). Sailed from Tarbert, the brig Sarah, of Tralee, Thomas Tweedie, master, 180 emigrants.

1832 3 rd May (CJ). Death: At Dromellihy, near Kilrush, John, only son of James O’Brien, Esq.,

1832 14 th July (TM). The brig Sarah, Tweedie, master, from Tarbert, with emigrants, has arrived at Quebec- --all well, after a favourable passage of thirty four days......

1832 24 th May (CJ). On Saturday night last, Tomkins Brew, Esq., C.M., with a party of the police from Kildysart, under the command of H. B. Blake, Esq., succeeded in apprehending Mich, Gavin, charged with the murder of Sergeant Robinson, and found on his person the hat worn by the Sergeant at the time of the murder.

1832 8 th October (CJ). Marriage: At Tralee...... Maurice O’Connell, Esq., M.P., ...... , to Mary Frances, only daughter of Bindon Scott, Esq., Cahircon.

1832 19 th November (CJ). Death: In Querrin...... Mrs. Borough, wife of William Borough, Esq., R.N.....

1833 7 th January (CJ). Cholera having appeared at Listowel the Board of Health have engaged Dr. Maurice O’Connell of Tralee to attend there.

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-- That the cholera still rages in Tarbert and in the neighbourhood – eight cases, five dead and three recovered.

1833 21 st January (CJ). Marriage: At Kilmurray Church, in this county, Joseph Gabbett Studdert, Esq., youngest son of the late Rev. George Studdert, to Frances Grace, daughter of Robert Hunt, Esq., of Oakland’s, in this county.

1833 7 th February (CJ). On Sunday evening, a man of the name of Michael Kelly, on his way home from Kildysart, was pursued and so beaten, with stones, by Pat. Sullivan, Thomas Sullivan, and James Madigan, that he died in the course of the night. An inquest was held by Thomas Whitestone, Esq., and, after a long and minute investigation, the jury, without hesitation, found that deceased came to his death in consequences of the blows he received from the above named three persons, one of whom (Pat. Sullivan) was at the time apprehended by Mr. Blake, C.C., and has been committed by the Coroner.

1833 11 th February (CJ). The following table shews the number of registered Freeholders, in each Barony in this county. We make the abstract from one of the Lists just printed and now to be procured by any Freeholder wishing for it by payment of one shilling to the Clerk of the Peace:- Bunratty.297: Burren,96: Ibrickane,239: Inchiquin,149: Islands,175: Clonderlaw,269:Corcomroe,376: Moyarta,198: Tulla,792. Total, 2581 . (2591)

1833 21 st February (CJ). Cholera prevails at Tarbert and among the victims after six hours illness was Mr. Liddell, master of the Harriet and Jane, of Newcastle from Limerick to Liverpool, corn laden.

1833 15 th April (CJ). On Tuesday last an inquest was held at Kildysart, on the body of Thomas Sullivan, by Thomas Whitestone, Esq., Coroner. The deceased was one of the three men who were charged, by the verdict of an inquest, with the murder of John Kelly, and for which deceased’s brother, Pat. Sullivan was tried and acquitted at our last assizes. It appeared that he had been lurking in the neighbourhood of Ballinacally, and about the Islands---that he was seen the last time alive about four weeks ago, when he ferried two men into Low Island, and afterwards, departed by himself in a cot for Cannon Island, on which night he was drowned, and was not found until Monday last...... Verdict---found drowned.

1833 8 th July (CJ). Birth: In Doonaha House, in this county the lady of Edward Moroney Esq of a daughter.

1833 19 th August (CJ). The pier head at Tarbert Island is to commence immediately: the surveyors appointed by Government have arrived, and are making the outline of the work.

1833 22 nd August (CJ). On the night of the 19 th inst., between the hours of twelve and two o’clock at night, the dwelling house of Martin Clohessy, near Kildysart, was entered by two men, who dragged

301 his wife from her bed and beat her in a most cruel manner, and compelled her to take an oath, that she would not give evidence on behalf of her sister, who was to have sworn informations against some person in her neighbourhood......

1833 5 th September (CJ). Western Yacht Club: Mr. Steele. At a meeting of the Western Yacht Club held yesterday in Limerick, the Knight of Glin, in the chair. Mr. Steele was without any request of his own unanimously by ballot, admitted a member, in consequence of his exertions for the improvement of the navigation of the Shannon. The Tarbert Lighthouse has been built in consequence of his recommendations to the Dublin Ballast Board and Society House of London and the Western Yacht Club have forwarded a memorial to Dublin, for the immediate erection of a lighthouse on the rocks called the Beeves, the importance of which was strongly urged by Mr. Steele, in his essay on The Improvement of the Shannon, published in London in the year 1828 and for which he got thanks of the London Society of civil engineers.

1833 10 th October (CJ). Marriage: At Kilmurray Church, the Rev. James C. Fitzgerald, only son of Charles Fitzgerald, Esq., of Limerick, to Grace, daughter of the late Robert Maunsell, Esq.

1834 6 th January (CJ). Bindon Scott, of Cahircon, Esq., as Lay Proprietor has appealed to the Privy Council against the composition for tithes in the parish of Killofin, diocese of Killaloe, effected by Thomas Studdert, Esq., Commissioner.

Death: At his Glebe House, the Rev. William Hadlock, Vicar of Kilchreest, Kildysart. &c., and Rector of Kilfarboy......

1834 27 th January (CJ). The living of Kildysart, vacant by the death of the Rev. William Hadlock, has been presented to the Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, by Lord Egremont. Mr. Fitzgerald had been curate to Mr. Hadlock.

An unfortunate man died on Wednesday last at Ballybunion, from intemperate use of whiskey, supposed to have been plundered from the late wreck of the brig “City of Limerick”.

1834 30 th January (CJ). The Lord Chancellor has been pleased to appoint Thomas Keane, Esq., of Carrigaholt, to the Commission of the Peace for this county, on the recommendation of the Lieutenant of the county, Lord Fitzgerald and Vesey.

1834 13 th February (CJ). Limerick malt whiskey which was shipped on board the City of Limerick wrecked at Ballybunion can now be bought in that neighbourhood at five shillings and sixpence a gallon.

Death: At Kildysart, Miss Catherine Finucane, daughter of the late Dr. Finucane.

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1834 31 st March (CJ). Tarbert Lighthouse. --- Mr Steele will we understand be at Tarbert this night on the river, to observe the effect of this very important improvement.

1834 28 th April (CJ). Two men engaged in gathering sea weed off Carrigaholt, on Friday, were drowned.

1834 29 th May (CJ). Steam navigation to Clare...... The impediments can easily be so removed that they scarcely deserve to be called obstructions and the General Anchorage in admirable. Near Clare there is anchorage in soft mud which Mr. Steele describes as being a very “Labasheeda” a silken bed for vessels......

1834 30 th June (CJ). The loss of the James from Limerick is confirmed. She had on board 214 passengers and a crew of 18 – eleven only have been saved. This ship it is said was 58 years off the stocks. What trafficking in human life. The following are the names of the persons who went from this county. Martin McCarthy, William Mulcahy, James Mulcahy, Thady Sheedy, Pat Madden, Edmond MacMahon, Edmund Farrell, Denis O’Hara from Scariff: Philip Halloran, Killaloe: John Hayes, James Hayes, John Collins, and William Leary? Glanomera: Thomas Craddock, Donnas: Michael Hickey, Kildimo: Pat and Thomas Hayes, Glanomera: Nancy Mulcahy, Eliza Farrell, Mary Bennett, Bridget Kennelly from Scariff.

1834 14 th August (CJ). Death: At Knock, in this county, Elizabeth, wife of William McDermott, M.D.,

1834 16 th October (CJ). A boy was blown off the yard at Loophead on Monday, as the brig Liverpool was coming into the river from sea, and drowned.

1835 9 th March (CJ). Improvement of the Navigation of the Shannon and the Fergus, &c. We understand that a powerful petition to Parliament on this subject, drawn up by Mr. Steele, has been adopted by the High Sheriff and Grand Jury of this county.

1835 6 th April (CJ). Plan of a general permanent Committee.....for the improvement of the neglected navigation of the Shannon, and its Estuary and Tributaries.....

President: ----Sir Edward O’Brien, of Dromoland, Bart. Vice-President:---- Andrew Stacpoole, Esq, of Ballyalla Secretary: -- John O’Brien, Esq., of Ennis. Members: 1st . --- The Clergy of Clare of every persuasion. 2nd . --- The Magistrates of the county. 3rd . ---- The High Sheriff, and members of the late Spring Grand Jury...... 4th . ---. The Pilots of Clare and Low Island.

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5th . --- The Officers, naval and military, and gentlemen, who have ever been in the Service, resident in the county of Clare. 6th . --- Twenty Agricultural Labourers. 7th . --- The Export Merchants of Ennis, Clare, and Kilrush. 8th . --- The operative Printers of Ennis. 9th . --- The Literary Teachers of Ennis and Clare. 10 th . ---- The Surgeons of Ennis. 11 th . --- The Boat-builders of the Islands in the Estuary. 12 th . --- Any member of the Royal Western Yacht Club residing in the county. 13 th . --- The Apothecaries of Ennis. 14 th . --- The Attorneys of Ennis. 15 th . --- The Pilots of Clare. 16 th . --- The Editors of all the Dublin and Limerick Newspapers. 17 th . --- The Marquises of Thomond and Conyngham, the Earl of Egremont, Lord Norbury.... 18 th . --- Fifty Tradesmen of Ennis, Clare, and Kilrush. 19 th . --- The Barristers who reside in Ennis. 20 th . --- Twenty of the Fishermen of the towns of Clare and Kilrush. 21 st . --- The Agents of all absentee landlords possessing property in Clare amounting to £5,000 a-year. 22 nd . --- Fifty of the Merchants of Ennis, Clare, and Kilrush. 23 rd . --- The Hotel and Inn-keepers of Ennis, Clare and Kilrush. 24 th . --- The Physicians of Ennis. 25 th . --- The Shannon Pilots. 26 th . --- The County and Borough Members......

1835 13 th April (CJ). The ship Breeze of the Limerick Port dropped down the river from the quays on Friday, on her voyage to Quebec with emigrant farmers. This fine vessel had on board upward of 150 persons chiefly of the farming class from Nenagh, Cloughjordan, Tipperary and Roscrea, with some farmers from county Limerick.

1835 7 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Fee Simple Estate to be sold. An estate in the Barony of Moyarta, in the neighbourhood of Kilrush, being the lands of Carhunavilane and Trusklieve, with their several sub-denominations containing nearly 1,800 statute acres of arable and pasture land, beside about 600 acres of improvable bog, cliff land, and waste, the whole producing, at very old lettings, the small rental of £615 per annum. The estate is situated on the sea-shore, in an improving and productive part of the country, twelve miles from Kilrush, and within one mile of the harbour of Carrigaholt, from which the produce is conveyed by water carriage to Limerick. Application to be made to the Right Hon. the Lord Fitz-Gerald, No. 11 Molesworth Street, or to Messrs R. Guinness & Co., 5, Kildare Street, Dublin, of whom may be had rentals and particulars.

1835 21 st May (CJ). Navigation of the Shannon and its Tributaries...... In the Pool of Clare, and not 350 yards below the present wretched quay, there is a situation for a pier, perfectly well sheltered and secured, where there is deep water, dead water, and soft mud: instead of, as at present, shallow water, dangerous shoal ground, and

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1835 31 st August (CJ). (Advertisement) Admiralty---Ireland... To be sold by auction..... In the Harbour Kilrush...the Bark Caroline .....

1835 21 st September (CJ). Death: At Cahircon, of apoplexy, Mr. James Tobin, jun., architect, son of Mr. James Tobin, of Tralee.

1835 1 st October (CJ). On Monday last, an inquest was held at Kildysart, by Thomas Whitestone, Esq., Coroner, on a man named John Keys, who came by his death in a quarrel with a man of the name of Dwyer, with whom he had been drinking in the early part of the day.....the Jury unanimously found that the deceased came by his death in consequence of wounds inflicted on him by Cornelius Dwyer, aided and assisted by his step-daughter Ally Walsh: both were committed by the Coroner...... Mr. Burton, cousin of the Marquess of Conyngham, intends to restore the ancient baronial Castle of Carrigaholt, on the Lower Shannon, where that gentleman has introduced considerable improvements on his property.

The Vestal steamer, now in the pool below Limerick with five Commissioners on board, belongs to the Trinity Board, London. She is a new and beautiful vessel with round stern, and engines of 160 horse power. The Vestal appointed to inspect the Western coast.

1835 28 th November (LE). Captain Tulloch and company of the 94 th Regiment sailed from the Steam-boat Quay for Kilrush, to relief the company of the 60 th Rifles in that town, which is ordered to join headquarters at Clarecastle. The 94 th will give small detachments under non-commissioned officers to Kilkee, Carrigaholt and Scattery Island.

1835 10 th December (CJ). The Limerick Chronicle states that a Loan Society has been established at Knock, under the patronage of Major Warburton. We know well with how kindly a feeling Major Warburton regards the peasantry of this county, but he is at present too far removed from that neighbourhood to be able to look after such a society as that spoken of by our contemporary. The Loan has been introduced by Mr. Hickman of Kilmore, and we are glad to learn it has been of some benefit to the poor of the neighbourhood. It is to be spoken of with surprise, that this Loan system is not more generally adopted in the country than it is, when a sum of money can be now so easily had from the balance of the London Tavern Fund, vested in Trustees in several counties, for the purpose of being lent upon loan to the peasantry and tradespeople. It evinces a great neglect of the gentry who live in thickly inhabited neighbourhoods, not to introduce the system.

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1835 14 th December (CJ). It was at daylight on Thursday morning, the 3 rd instant, the Hamilton revenue cutter, Lieut Triphook, fell in, to the westward of Kerry Head, with the brig Cleopatra , George Barlow, master. The Cleopatra had left Cowes for Quebec in ballast, 13 weeks, and received considerable damage in the late gales: she was dismasted on the 6 th Nov...... Lieut. Triphook, with characteristic like zeal and humanity, promptly rendered every assistance in his power, by supplying necessaries, &c., and towing the wreck alongside the new pier at, Cappa, Kilrush.

1836 11 th January (CJ). At Ennistymon Quarter Sessions a rifle soldier has been found guilty of robbing his officer, while on detachment at Kilrush, and sentenced to seven years transportation.—a countryman received like sentence for stabbing another at Miltown.

A Spanish vessel was yesterday discovered between Brandon Bay and the Blaskets, and brought into Kilrush by the coast guard. There was no person on board but one black man, found dead in his berth. The vessel had plenty of pork and beef, and a hogshead and a half of tobacco...... Her log is dated to the 9 th of November.

1836 21 st January (CJ). A workman, named Michael Roland, while engaged in discharging coal out of a ship, on Monday, at Clare, met his death by receiving a blow of the large tub used for that purpose, in its recoil, being fastened in some part of rigging, after it had been emptied into a car on the quay.

1836 30 th January (CJ). The engineers, under the Shannon Improvement Commission, have been busily engaged the last week at Tarbert and Foynes, in taking soundings and preparing plans for the meeting of Parliament. They arrived at Kilrush on Wednesday, where they remain for a few days to complete their survey---from thence they proceed to Querrin, Carrigaholt, and Ballylongford.....

1836 11 th February (CJ). We have to record today a truly heart-rendering calamity, by the upsetting of a boat, the property of James Keating, of Kildysart, upon its return from Limerick.... In one of those sudden squalls the boat was upset, and lamentable to relate eleven persons were drowned. They were we believe all residents of the village of Kildysart, and the breach made in such a small circle will, for a long time, be a record of this misfortune. A considerable share of property, belonging to those lost, was in the boat at the time of the accident, and thus the survivors have to deplore not only a loss of their parents, but of almost all their worldly effects. We publish a statement sent us from the Rev. Mr. Sheehy, to which we refer, and we hope the appeal made by this gentleman, on behalf of the survivors, will not be in vain. --- Indeed we do not apprehend anything of the kind, with Mr. Sheehy, Pierse Carrick, Esq., has consented to receive subscriptions, on behalf of the families of the poor sufferers.

1836 22 nd February (CJ). The following is the calendar of prisoners to be tried at our assizes..... Abduction, 3: Arson,2: Attacking and injuring dwelling houses, &c., 3: Assaults, endangering life, 2: Assault with intent to ravish, 1: Burglary, 3: Cattle stealing, 1: Forgery, 1: Larceny, 8: Murder, 13: Pig stealing, 8: Rape, 11: Robbery, 3: Robbery of arms, 1: Sheep stealing, and

306 shearing sheep, &c., 5: Sending threatening notices, 1: Tendering unlawful oats, 5: Taking forcible possession, 3: Uttering forged Bank notes, 2: Uttering counterfeit coin, 3: Vagrancy, 1: Total committed for trial, 80.

1836 17 th March (CJ). On Tuesday morning a brig containing a general cargo bound to the West Indies was driven ashore at Doonaha and before the arrival of the Coast Guard, Military and Police the peasantry of that neighbourhood paid her a visit and on leaving took home ropes &c &c as keepsakes. However on the arrival of Randal Borough Esq, J.P., and the police and military, they decamped.

1836 24 th March (CJ). Vessel name at Doonaha was the Atlanta , -- its preservation was entirely owing to the spirited conduct of Thomas Keane Esq, J.P., --- and not Mr. Borough. ----

The Fair established by Patent in the town of Kildysart, on this day, announced in our columns, will be a great benefit to the people of that neighbourhood......

1836 7 th April (CJ). The beautiful new schooner Wasp , 175 tons has sailed from Limerick to Bridport she belongs to the Limerick Shipping Company.—

The Shelmelere bound to St. John’s, New Brunswick and the Breeze for Quebec both with passengers sailed from the Shannon on Monday and cleared the Heads.

The Bryan Abbs of Limerick Port, a fine brig dropped down on Tuesday morning with 165 emigrants bound for Quebec, nearly all of the agricultural class.

1836 18 th April (CJ). Henry Stuart Burton, Esq., has arrived at his seat Carrigaholt Castle. This ancient edifice is undergoing numerous repairs and improvement: the grounds too, are being laid out and planted in a style at once elegant and extensive......

1836 25 th April (CJ). John Scott, of Cahircon, Esq., has succeeded in his benevolent efforts to raise the Kildysart sail boat, which was sunk near Beigh Castle last January, under such melancholy and fatal circumstances. Having enlisted the kind co-operation of Mr. Williams of the Inland Navigation Company, that gentleman had the Clarence steamer to assist Mr. Scott in the task, and the sail-boat was weighed up last week, to the great joy of the family and friends of the owner.

1836 2nd May (CJ). To the Editor of the Limerick Chronicle: Querrin 18 th April 1836. Sir, The Mary Magill of Rothsay whose fate appeared in your columns had laid ten days in Scattery Roads, and ran in the late gales for better safety to Tarbert. She was lost in returning in the race of Tarbert with her crew – consisting of five hands- Had the safety harbour already alluded to been erected at Kilrush there would be no necessity of any vessels out-bound running to Tarbert for shelter.

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1836 23 rd June (CJ). We are authorised to state, that John Scott, Esq., of Cahircon, has added Bindon before Scott, and that for the future his signature will be John Bindon Scott.

A man named Curtin, one of the fellows concerned in the attempted abduction of Miss Mulvihill, late of Carrigaholt, was apprehended by the police of that station, a few days since: he was subsequently liberated on bail.

1836 26 th June (CJ). Death: At Carrigaholt, in this county, the Rev. Mr. Dwyer, R.C., Priest.

1836 26 th July (FJ). Marriages. On the 23 rd instant, in St. Mary’s Church, Henry Stewart Burton, Esq., eldest son of the late Hon. Sir Francis Burton, of Carrigaholt Castle, county Clare, and nephew of the late Marquis Conyngham and lord Cloncurry, to Alicia Mary, only daughter of the late Rev. Veach Simpson, rector of Gurteen, county Sligo.

1836 1 st August (CJ). Kilrush Petty Sessions---26 th July.... The case of John Mulvihill against Mary Liddane, alias Mulvihill, excited a good deal of interest from the respectability of the parties, and the witnesses produced. It appeared that the son of Mulvihill had been married to the daughter of Liddane, and the day after marriage Mulvihill died suddenly, leaving a new house at Carrigaholt: that old Mulvihill is now bed- ridden and no hopes entertained of his recovery: that said house was unoccupied, and in the possession of Mulvihill until Monday morning last, when the young widow was found an occupant. For the defence it was alleged, that old Mulvihill conveyed said house by deed to the deceased, and that the widow never surrendered or gave up possession, since she found the door open quietly walked into her own house--- Various authorities were quoted on both sides by their respective agents, and after a patient investigation the case was dismissed.

1836 17 th October (CJ). Death: At his residence at Ballyartney.... on Thursday morning, the 13 th inst., in the 60 th year of his age, Richard Barclay, Esq...... He was a magistrate of the county for upwards of 30 years and had served the office of High Sheriff.

1837 9 th January (CJ) John Bindon Scott, Esq., of Cahircon, has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of this county.

The Rev. Malachy Duggan, P.P., of Carrigaholt, is promoted to the Parish of Tulla....

1837 26 th January (CJ). Ennis a Sea-Port. ---- We understand that the Shannon Commissioners have ordered an immediate Survey of the Port of Clare, in order to report on its improvement. The Survey will then commence of the part of the land through which the cut is to be made near the Bridge of Clare, which at a trifling expense in connecting the deep water of the Upper Fergus, with the deep waters of the Estuary, will make the Town of Ennis (at present inaccessible to Merchant ships) a noble seaport, with Clare as its out-port......

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1837 16 th February (CJ). Death: On Tuesday, in Knock, of fever, Robert Armstrong, Esq., M.D.....

1837 20 th February (CJ). The hull and cargo of the brig Mercator bound from St. John’s, N.B., to Belfast went ashore at Doonbeg in this county, has been sold by auction, and on this day a court for the investigation of salvage claims on the vessel was assembled at Kilrush. Some of the claims are extraordinary high. The Leda , of Scarborough, sailed from Kilrush...... the vessel drifted on the dangerous rocks of Kilstiffin..... Captain Triphook, of the Hamilton Revenue cutter...fortunately saw the vessel, among the breakers...... succeeded in bringing her safe to the quay of Kilrush.....

1837 27 th February (CJ). Kilrush, February 21 st . On the 14 th instant, Captain Triphook of the Hamilton , received intelligence that a vessel was in distress near Ballybunion, convenient to the Kerry coast, to which he repaired. Saw the vessel Adilla of Scarborough, Captain Mosey, master, in the most imminent danger – the sea ran mountains high. As no time was to be lost Capt. Triphook, manned his small craft, and amidst the contending elements of wind and water for both were then opposed: he reached her in safety and towed her to the Revenue Quay. She was freighted by Mr. J. W. Paterson and was valued at £4,000. Mr. Triphook put in a claim for £1,500 salvage for himself and crew. The magistrates, Capt. B. MacNamara, R.N., William C. Marrett, and Thomas Keane, Esqs, have been engaged on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in hearing claims against the brig Mercator , wrecked at Doonbeg, some time back, and also the claim referred to: Mr. Monsell of Limerick appeared for the Underwriters and Mr. Chs. O’Connell for the claimants. Some curious disclosures have been unfolded thro’ legal ingenuity. For services of so signal a nature the Court awarded the commander and crew of the Hamilton £1,100 as compensation. ---- for salvage claims of the hull and cargo of the Mercator the following awards were made: Capt. White, R.N., Seafield, Inspector of Coast Guards £10: Lieut McNevin, R.N., Coast Guard, Doonbeg, £20: Lieut Morrin, R.N., Seafield, £25: Lieut Whitcombe, R.N., Coast Guard, Freigh Station, £30: Individual claims of coast guard’s £20-10s: Mr. Duncan Paterson, £207: Constabulary, £64: Injury to seaweed, private property, £2-10s. The sale of the vessel and cargo produced £1,050, while the amount of claims was £950. The sum total awarded was £380.

Carrigaholt, a town of rising importance on the Lower Shannon, has again memorialised for a Post Office, which is much required there.

1837 13 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Constabulary Barracks. It being intended to Establish Police stations at the following places, viz: - Kilmihil, Barony of Clonderlaw, Kilmurray Ibrickane, Barony of Ibrickane...... Notice is hereby given, that I shall be ready to receive proposals from such persons as may be desirous to let houses at any of the above places, for the accommodation of the Constabulary...... Henry Townsend, Sub-Inspector, Ennis, 11 th March, 1837.

1837 25 th May (CJ). A jaunting car for the purpose of conveying passengers to the Clarence steamer at Clare, will start from Collins’ Hotel, on Monday....and continue to do so, half an hour previous to the sailing of the steamer: the price is very moderate only 3d. Per head.

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1837 1 st June (CJ). To the Editor of the Limerick Star, Carrigaholt, May 26, 1837. Dear Sir. --- The duties I owe to suffering humanity, and my wish to free myself from blame with all those whom the subject of this letter may concern, oblige me to appear in the public prints, and to select a place in the columns of your invaluable paper. In the district which extends from the town of Kilrush to the mouth of the Shannon, over which I am placed as Catholic Pastor, almost all the crops failed last year. The potato crop was particularly affected. This calamity, which did not occur since the harvest of 1821, has brought nearly the entire of the population to the verge of ruin. Relief has been sought for in various quarters, principally to cultivate the land---all sources have been closed, with the exception of Messrs. Westby, Burton, Jonas Studdert, and Thomas Kean, who gave seed oats to their respective tenants, which in many instances was converted into food..... From the foregoing statement, which is founded on facts, it will be clearly perceived how high the distress is at present for want of food, in a district, comprising from 12 to 13,000 individuals, without a market, and without a resident gentry, who, by their intelligence and sympathy, might avert the horror and confusion that seem ready to burst upon us...... If any unpleasant consequences should flow from the present distress, I can say to myself that I have done my duty to the people and country, by thus laying through the medium of the Press, the state of this district before those who are connected with it by interest, and are its natural guardians...... M. Duggan, P.P. of Moyarta and Kilballyowen.

1837 3 rd July (CJ). On Monday night last, a party of armed men disguised in white shirts and with handkerchiefs on their hats, went into the house of John Kean, of Kilcloher, in the Barony of Moyarta, broke several articles of furniture, and fired a shot in the house...... They demanded a pound to defray the expenses of Lady Clare’s men, but were satisfied with one shilling and two pence......

1837 3 rd August (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart Church, by the Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, Richard O’Donnell, Esq., Kilrush, to Miss Anne O’Donnell, daughter to the late James O’Donnell......

1837 7 th December (CJ). A gun was stolen out of the house of Patrick Ginnane, residing on the townland of Kildysart..... Ginnane keeps a public house.....the police came upon a depot of arms and ammunition, in the house of a man named John Green....found:--- three guns, a quantity of powder, slugs and balls----some charcoal, sulphur, and brimstone, a short gun barrel, besides sundry parts of guns, and timber formed for gun-stocks.

Marriage: At Miltown Malbay church, on Saturday last, Thos. Barclay, Esq., of Ballyartney, to Charlotte, daughter of Thomas H. Morony, of Miltown House, Esq,.

1838 3rd January (LC). The schooner Dream , one of the prettiest models of a trader, between this city and London, was destroyed, in the great conflagration last Thursday, which committed such ravages on the wharfs near the Tower. The chief owners of this beautiful vessel were Messrs. Spaight, Westropp and Russell of this city, who are insured. One of the crew was badly burnt by the boiling oil which ran into the Thames from the burning premises.

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1838 8 th January (CJ). John B. Scott, Esq., has been entertaining a select party at Cahircon House last week, and in one day they bagged no less than 33 brace of cocks, beside hare and other game in the woods of Cahircon.

1838 8 th February (CJ). The Barossa transport, from Ceylon for Cork with the right wing of the service companies of the 78 th , or Ross-shire Buffs, under the command of Lieut-Colonel Douglas, put into the River Shannon on Saturday evening, after a tedious and distressing passage from the distant colony, the ship’s company and troops being nearly run out of provisions, and only a very few days’ messing on board, when they fortunately made Loop Head and ran into Carrigaholt Bay, after being driven out of their course by a succession of easterly gales. No time was lost at Kilrush and Tarbert in supplying the Barossa and her precious freight with every necessary and comfort, fresh provisions, beef, mutton, bread, vegetables, &c...... It is a singular coincidence, and as it happens too, in both cases, a fortunate one, that the Numa transport from Ceylon with the first division of the 78 th also put into the Shannon in distress in the commencement of late October, and the men landed in Limerick garrison under similar circumstances.....

1838 21 st February (LC). The Mary of Rothsay for the Clyde laden with corn by Mr. McAuley of this port was driven ashore by the snow storm at Labasheeda, where the police have taken charge to protect her from plunder.

1838 18 th April (LC). The James Cook schooner of this port was on fire last morning about 5 o’clock at the Steam Boat Quay. --- Succeeded in confining the fire under deck. ---

1838 27 th June (LC). Three new schooners are now on the stocks at the patent slip North Strand.

1838 23 rd August (CJ). Improvement of the Fergus. An application was made a few days ago to the Shannon Commissioners to have Mr. Buck survey the proposed cut from Gore’s Quay to the rear of the Old Fever Hospital. The Secretary has received the following reply to the application:-- Sir. --- I am directed by the Commissioners to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15 th inst., and in reply to inform you that they have issued the necessary orders to Mr. Buck, to make a survey of the proposed cut......

1838 3 rd September (CJ) Death: At Cahircon, on Thursday....Suzette, the beloved wife of William Cannon, Esq.

1838 4 th October (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday, at Kilmurray Church, by the Rev. Nicholas Martin, the Rev. James Martin, Rector of Kilmurray, to Alicia Anne, daughter of the late William Daxon, Esq., of Carradotia, in this county.

1838 13 th October (LC). Mr. Michael Grogan of the ship Borneo son of Mr. Michael Grogan, Denmark Street,

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1838 13 th December (CJ). At Labasheeda, in this county, on Friday last, suddenly, Mr. James Breen, sen.

1838 24 th December (CJ). Marriage: At Kilmurray, John Griffin, of Kilrush, Esq., M.D., to Mary, eldest daughter of the Rev. James Martin, Rector of Kilmurray.

1839 9 th January (LC). Awful and Destructive Tempest. Limerick. (The following table was constructed from the newspaper report) List of vessels at the Quay which suffered damage Name: Damage: John Weevil Capsized, filled and sank, masts gone. Magues Bows and stern stove in, dismasted and making water. Wasp Loss of bowsprit, cutwater &c and quarter stove in, hull injured Martha Stern stove in, main boom gone, aft cabin damaged. Arbutus Loss of stanchions ,bows and stern stove in and bowsprit gone Iver Lost bowsprit & cutwater & stern stove in & stanchions gone &c. All suffered some damage as above Arab, Jane, Triton, Hotspur, Annes, Oxonian, Universe, Transit, Amity, The Packet Traveller, Janet, Martin, Robert Henry, James, Julia, Raven, Richmond Lass

Vessels above the bridge which escaped material damage. Pearl, Helen, Abby ,Alarm, Prince, William., Malvina, Bellona

--- Loss of four down river, three at Grass Island, one belonging to John Tomkins of Carrigaholt, who perished with two men, one boy and three women. ---The second to Mort Mahony of Listowel, one man lost --- the third to a man of the name Quilligan, like casualty. A large sail boat named the Daniel O’Connell is also lost. The Eliza , sail boat belonging to Mr. John Mullock, swamped alongside the quays. John Hartigan a sailor on the Richmond Lass was killed on board yesterday, by the stroke of the jib boom. ---

Outward bound vessels: We insert the following return from the Tarbert Roadstead, after the storm on Sunday night: Hope , for London grain: Diana , Liverpool, oatmeal: Gleaner , Galway, salt: Welcome , Liverpool, oatmeal: Ellen , do., grain: Cheshire & Witch , do., do.: Queen Victoria , London, do: Lord Nelson, Dumfries, bones: Sylph , Glasgow, grain: Elizabeth , Liverpool, do: Arcturus & Maria , Kilrush to load. Of these on Monday morning the only two seen in the roads were the Diana and Maria, eight having been driven ashore between Boland’s Rock and Kilcredaun battery, and two supposed ran up the river.---

The following vessels at Scattery held fast at their moorings, Maria for Liverpool, Dart for Portsmouth, Swan for Glasgow: George, Heart of Oak, John’s and Sarah Maria Ann , for London. ---

--- Letter from Kilrush: The Garryowen steamer and the Hamilton cutter are ashore --- six vessels near Aylevaroo the Undine, Tar, Swan, Providential, Dart and George.

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1839 31 st January (CJ). W. H. Williams, Esq., has replaced Captain Kennedy in the command of the Clarence steamer. Captain Kennedy is now on the Kilrush line, on board the Kingston.

1839 14 th March (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal. Sir---Having for the last two years had occasion to come into the Port of Clare at different times to discharge and load merchandise. I have been surprised that such a fine river has been left unimproved in this age when the maritime interests have been so much looked into throughout the Empire. I have just been reading your journal of the 4 th instant, and by accident dropped on the proposed improvements of the Fergus so as to render it Navigable to the Town of Ennis: a plan which it appears will only be effected at a very heavy expense, and generally when such expense are incurred for making a Port for the convenience of trade, there is a tax or tonnage duty secured in the merchandise and shipping, which, when heavy in amount, operates to the disadvantage of the trade..... As it appears to me, there is not half as much money subscribed as will accomplish the first great plan: but there is more than enough collected to render the Fergus perfectly safe and convenient for Ships of 300 tons----would it not be advisable to start from this point?. The principal obstructions to this Port are, first a rock in the middle of the channel between Coney Island and the opposite side...... The next danger is Bowland’s rock...... The next is Crow Bar.... The present Quay at Clare is so badly situated that a vessel of 100 tons is obliged to wait for spring tides either to come up to it or leave it loaded...... Hoping soon to see some active steps taken for the improved Navigation, & c., of the Fergus...... Robert James.... Master of the Susan of Chester.

1839 25 th March (CJ). Registry of Freeholds....Division of Kilrush. No. 1. Patrick Carmody, Yeoman, Cullina, houses and lands.....£20. No. 2. William Cannon, Esq., Cahircon Cottage, lands of Ennis-corker Island and Gortnacurra...... £10

1839 11 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction of Stock, at Cahircon, Kildysart...... Instructions from John Bindon Scott, Esq., who is setting his farms.... 80. 3 and 4 year old heifers..... 20. 3 year old bullocks.... 20. 2 year old ditto...... 24. Extremely handsome pure bred imported Durham Springers, in-calf to Matchem : also an imported beast (which will be shown at the auction)—Matchem is not for sale. 120. Thorough bred Leicester Hoggets.... 15. Capital working horses......

1839 22 nd April (CJ). The Waterloo of 450 tons will leave the Thames this week, for the Shannon, having been fitted up at the sole expense of Col. Wyndham, as an emigrant ship, to carry farm labourers from his large estate in Clare to Sydney, New South Wales. Limerick Chronicle.

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The Breeze was to leave Limerick on Saturday, on her spring voyage to Canada, with 210 emigrants, mostly agricultural labourers, from the county Limerick, with their families.

1839 6 th May (CJ). Death of Robert Keane, Cs., Esq., of Beechpark. ....As a landlord he was kind and considerate, and as an extensive land agent he was equally indulgent to his tenantry, without at any time neglecting the interests of his employer..... His remains will be interred in the family burial place, Kilmaley, at eleven o’clock tomorrow.

1839 30 th May (CJ). On Tuesday morning one hundred and forty persons embarked in the Lower Shannon on board the ship Wellington for Canada. Sent out under the directions of the committee in this county under Colonel Wyndham. Some of the emigrants went away in good spirits. Three or four who left the vessel to take a parting glass, were left behind, one of these lovers of the dram, has a wife and several children on board the vessel.

The Clarence steamer, W. H. Williams, commander, conveyed the emigrants from Limerick &c to the Waterloo emigration ship off Beigh Castle, in consequence of the City of Dublin Company not allowing their boats to run on Sundays. The passengers from Clare and neighbourhood were obliged to go down in a sail boat.

1839 25 th June (LS). Death by drowning: As two men in a boat were after putting a pilot on board a vessel at Beal Bar on Sunday morning last the ropes of the vessel got entangled round the mast of the boat, by which the latter was upset and one of the poor men in it drowned. The other was saved from a watery grave with some difficulty. (John Moran, Scattery Island, was drowned) Ballybunion Caves. The merchants and shopkeepers of Kilrush enjoyed a few days since, a most agreeable aquatic excursion in the Bear , sailing packet, which they were accommodated with by the worthy owner, James Paterson Esq, for the purpose of seeing these truly wonderful --- caves of Ballybunion. ---

1839 16 th July (LR). The Elizabeth of Kirkwall, Gur master sailed from Tarbert on Saturday for London. This vessel went ashore on Ryne Point during the gale on the 6 th January last and suffered so much that her repairs were not completed before this time.

1839 19 th August (CJ). Shannon Navigation. We have from time to time endeavoured to induce the people of the county, as well as the inhabitants of Ennis, to pay some attention to this bill while in progress through Parliament, but in vain. The bill is at this time the law of the land when the people are called upon to pay additionally for the different articles that the bill taxes they will then make a great outcry to no purpose. Upon the article of coal they will have a tax of three shillings a ton---and this with the prospect before us from a wet season, will be no trifling matter. But the people have themselves to blame. We make a few extracts from the bill, and we may here mention that by the 52d clause, the person appointed to levy the tolls has the power of seizing the goods if the demand is not satisfied.....

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“For and in respect of every ton weight of slates, tiles, bricks, coal, pig iron, bar, hoop, sheet, and all other descriptions of wrought iron not made into articles of merchandise, charcoal and clay, with which any boat or vessel navigating the said River Shannon, or any canals or waters within the limits of the said Commissioners’ authority, shall be laden, for every statute mile navigated by such boat or vessel, a sum not exceeding one half-penny. For and in respect of every ton weight of articles or merchandise of any other description..... For every statute mile navigated by such boat or vessel, a sum not exceeding one penny. For and in respect of every boat or vessel laden with lime to be used as manure, dung, compost or other manure.....for every ten statute miles navigated....a sum not exceeding two shillings and six-pence. For and in respect of every boat or vessel not laden in whole or in part with merchandise...for every time which such boat or vessel shall pass through a lock, a sum not exceeding one shilling. And for every time such boat or vessel last aforesaid shall require a swivel bridge to be opened, a sum not exceeding two shillings and six-pence. ”

1839 27 th August (LR). Eight car loads of persons from Kilrush about fifty individuals started this morning from Arthur’s Quay to visit the Rev. Mr. Mathew. ---

A party of sailors from Her Majesty’s ship, Revenge have been in town since Saturday on the look-out for men, but without success. It is rumoured through town that the authorities will be obliged to resort to impressment to supply the deficiency in the navy.

1839 13 th November (LC). Quantity of grain shipped from Limerick, since the 1 st September last: 19,283 Brls. wheat: 1,257 Brls. barley: 68,038 Brls. oats: besides 7,215 sacks of flour.

1839 7 th November (CJ). A boatman named Hannan was struck by the boom of a sail boat laden with turf last Friday evening near the Pool, Limerick and thrown overboard where after a short struggle he disappeared, before any relief came up.

A new schooner 150 tons burthen, was launched from the new Ship Building Yard of the Limerick Shipping Company, at the North Strand ------launched by Miss Russell, daughter of John Norris Russell Esq, a principal shareholder, the name of the Marquis of Lansdowne , in complaint to the noble Marquis, the owner of the soil upon which this elegant craft was built. ----- There is another schooner upon the stock, nearly finished, and will be launched before a month from the same yard.

1840 20 th January (CJ). Richard Crocker Smyth, Esq., of Ballylin, in the county of Limerick, has been awarded the honorary silver medallion of the Royal Humane Society, for his signally humane and noble conduct, in rescuing from almost inevitable death, at the eminent risk of his own life, John Bindon Scott, of Cahircon, Esq., Commodore of the Royal western Yacht Club, during the Regatta in the Limerick harbour, last season, when Mr. Scott and his party were upset in a small boat, while crossing from the quay to one of the yachts moored near the Poole, at night-fall.

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1840 6 th February (CJ). A sail-boat from Kildysart, with butter and pigs for Limerick, sprung a leak and foundered off Coonagh Point, on Sunday. Crew and passengers saved, except John Quinlivan

On Friday night, ten or twelve men attacked the house of John Murphy, at Moyadda, near Kilrush, and took some promissory notes from him. They next brought him out naked on the field, and flogged him severely with sticks.--- Capt. Barron, S.M., who happened to be in Kilrush, went to take the depositions of Murphy, who knows some of the party.

In consequence of the stoppage of the mails throughout Ireland, we understand that the Rev. T. Mathew has been prohibited from travelling by any of the mail coaches.

1840 22 nd February (LC). Wednesday last as the revenue boat was boarding the Mountain Maid , merchant vessel at Tarbert, the boat filled in the swell alongside, and two of the hands were unfortunately drowned.

1840 24 th February (CJ). Ennis Assizes. Crown Court..... Patrick Minahan was arraigned for the manslaughter of John Hayes, at Kilcredaun, on the 22 nd April, 1839. Mr. Charles O’Connell, on the part of the prisoner, observed that his father was put on trial for the same offence last assizes and pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment: he begged to submit the same plea on the part of the son: his lordship he hoped would take the case into consideration.

1840 9 th March (CJ). A man named John Beasley, one of the four men who perished on board the boat that was swamped on the 26 th ultimo, on passage to Limerick from Kilrush, was found on Monday near, Kildysart.....

A canoe was capsized at Querrin, in the Shannon, on Monday last, when two fishermen perished.

1840 23 rd March (CJ). Dr. Griffin, of Kilrush, has been appointed to the Kilkee and Carrigaholt Dispensary...

1840 6 th April (CJ). Doctor James O’Donnell was elected on Friday, Physician to the Cooraclare Dispensary in the room of Doctor Griffin, who has been elected for Kilkee, vice Ryall deceased.

1840 9 th April (CJ). Major Harry D. Jones, R.E., of the Board of Shannon Navigation Improvement, is on a tour of inspection at Tarbert and Kilrush. The Commissioners have issued a proclamation against illegal fishing in the Shannon waters.

1840 11 th April (LC). The artillery in charge of the forts on the Lower Shannon, Tarbert, Scattery & c., were this week relieved by a detachment of that force from Dublin.

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1840 8 th July (LC). A large sail boat laden with lime stone from Horse Island to Kilrush was lost on yesterday and the crew consisting of three men perished: several spars &c belonging to her were washed ashore at Labasheeda Bay. She was the property of Mr. Ralph Wilson of this city.

1840 6 th August (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart Church, on Monday last, by the Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, Vicar of that parish, and afterwards by the Rev. Michael Roughan, P.P., at the house of the bride’s father. Samuel Burke, Esq., of Thomastown, Kilrush, to Jane, second daughter of Mr. P. MacNamara. Postmaster of Kildysart.

1840 2 nd September (LC). On Friday night last, when the boats were out on the fishery, a boat belonging to Michael McGrath of Querrin, struck on Beale Bar, and was at once wrecked, three of the crew were saved by a canoe, but the owner McGrath, was lost.

1840 26 th November (CJ). The Venus , Griffith, bound from Limerick for Bristol, with grain, which lost her master overboard, in the furious gale on Monday last, is discharging her cargo at Kilrush.

1840 30 th November (CJ). On Saturday, at Manus, by her uncle, the Very Rev. Dean O’Shaughnessy, Carroll O’Grady, Esq., Surgeon, Kildysart, to Jane, daughter of the late Mr. John Healy.

1840 3 rd December (FJ). Melancholy Accident.--- On Sunday, at Kilbaha, as four pilots endeavouring to board a vessel entering the river, the boat upset and two were drowned, one a man named Brennan, the name of the other we have not ascertained.

1840 30 th December (LC). On Thursday as the Dover Castle steamer was coming from Tarbert to this city, laden with pigs she struck on the Spilling Rock, to the southward of Battle Island, where she lay some time in a precarious state, her back being it was feared injured. The Kingston , steamer , on her passage from Kilrush went alongside the Dover , and remained nearly two hours, but the latter vessel we are happy to announce was able to come up to the quays, and same resumed her station on the line.

The Erin go Bragh , new iron steamer was launched at Liverpool on Thursday, for the City of Dublin Company, and is to ply the Lower Shannon in concert with the Garryowen. —

1841 2 nd January (LC). Emigration to Jamaica: Departure of the Robert Kerr. This morning at ten o’clock the above vessel was towed down the river, from the Pool, as far as Kilrush on her voyage to Jamaica. – On Thursday the vessel was cleared out while at anchor in the Pool. --- At one o’clock the owner Mr. Pirrie, of Belfast, addressed them. --- 60 males and 54 females adults: 8 male and 3 females between 7 -14: 6 males and 5 females under the age of 7 and 3 infants: In all 139. (Mr Pirrie was grandfather of William Pirrie, Chairman of Harland and Wolff 1895 to 1924).

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Mr. Catt, master of the Lansdowne , schooner of this port, lost overboard on a voyage to Liverpool.

1841 5 th January (LR). The Two Steam Companies of Limerick. Arrangements are making by the Society of Friends that votes of thanks shall be passed to the two Steam Companies by the Irish and English Anti-Slavery Associations in Dublin and London, for refusing to give towage to the Robert Kerr. (See above report of the 2nd January)

1841 13 th January (LC). The Commissioners for improving the River Shannon navigation have given notice of receiving proposals next month to construct piers and wharfs at Querrin, Kilrush, Kildysart and Kilteery.

1841 16 th January (LC). The fog was so thick on the river this week that the Dover Castle steamer was obliged to come to anchor between Glin and Tarbert and remained there for over 24 hours. Capt. White however brought the vessel and all on board safe into Kilrush.

1841 21 st January (CJ). (Advertisement) Shannon Commission. To Contractors and Builders. The Commissioners for the improvement of the River Shannon herby gives notice that the plans and specifications of the several works to be executed on the river Shannon for the several Piers and Landing Wharfs at the under-mentioned places below Limerick viz: Querrin Co. Clare.

1841 11 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Limerick, Alicia, eldest daughter of John Kean, Esq, of Killofin Cottage, to Thomas, son of Mr. P. Guinane, of Kildysart.

1841 22 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) Yacht for sale.... Cutter “Emerald”.... well formed...Application to John B. Scott, Esq., owner, Cahircon, Kildysart, will meet with immediate attention.

1841 22 nd March (CJ). On Thursday night last, between the hours of twelve and one o’clock, a corn-store belonging to Mr. Pat Roughan, at Carrigaholt, and containing about 2,500 stone of oats, was discovered on fire. It was first observed by a boatman, who immediately gave the alarm to the police, and by their exertions under the directions of Thomas Keane, Esq., who happened to be in that part of the county, and assisted by the women of the place, were enabled to save a portion of the property, and in all probability prevent the entire village being burned to the ground. The fire is supposed to be malicious, this being the second attempt made to fire the premises within the last two months.

On Wednesday last, six men and a woman were unfortunately drowned, when endeavouring to cross the ferry between Captain Cox’s and Kilrush. The canoe was overloaded by placing two bags of barley in it.

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1841 26 th March (LR). (Advertisement) America: The last ship of the season for Quebec: Amanda of Limerick, to sail on the 24 th April, 900 tons, Solomon Davis, commander. --- J Harvey & Company, Bedford Row.

America for Quebec: Ninian, 800 tons, Capt. Thomas Bawler, sail about the 1 st April Helen Stewart , 700 tons, Capt. John Stewart, sail about the 7 th April for Mirimachi. Nerio , the new ship, 400 tons, sail about the 10 th of April? ----- David Bannatyne’s office, Upper William Street or Henry Street.

1841 3 rd April (LC). The Borneo, Gorman, left the quays on Thursday for Quebec, with 320 farm labourers and mechanics. ---

The Robert Kerr , for Jamaica. We feel highly gratified to announce the safe arrival of the above vessel, with emigrants from this port to Jamaica. ---

1841 20 th April (LR). (Advertisement) Emigration: The last and only ship for America this spring; Dolphin , Henry Nichols, master, to sail for Quebec and Montreal about the 15 th May. --- Application to Francis Spaight---

1841 29 th April (CJ). Arrival of the Erin-go-Bragh , steamship. On Monday morning, the beautiful new steamship, Erin-go-Bragh , which is intended to run on the Shannon....arrived at our quay (Limerick). ...is 134 feet in length, and 26 feet in breath.....330 tons....100 horse power...is built of iron... Her figure head is a female bust with a helmet, representing Erin. There are five large windows in her stern, which is ornamented with floriated carved work, and the “Harp” of Ireland forming an appropriate centre piece. --- The vessel is rigged as a schooner, with a fine top-sail, and looks remarkably well and “rakish” in the water...... With her compliment of coals in her bunkers, and water in her boilers, she draws only 5 feet, 6 inches..... The compasses of the ship (she being of iron) are corrected by three magnets---two on the deck and one in the cabin......

Death: On Monday last, at Knock, in this county, George Colpoys, Esq., for many years Seneschal of the Manor of Kilrush.

1841 1 st May (LC). Enumeration of passenger’s vessels that cleared out from this port for North America this season viz.: Kathleen, Borneo, Ninian, Energy, Breeze, John and Mary, Governor, Thetis, Shelmelere, Minstrel, Anne Moore, Nerio, Bryan Abbs, Amanda and James Cooke . Aggregation of passengers 2,500.

1841 11 th May (LR). (Advertisement) Emigration: The last and only ship this spring for Quebec; Watchful , 600 tons, sails about the 30 th May –

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--- Francis Spaight. ---

1841 21 st May (LR) . (Advertisement) America, reduced fares to Quebec, the favourite ship: Borneo, T, Gorman, master. -- F. Spaight.

1841 22 nd June (LR). (Advertisement) America for Quebec. Energy, David Irvine, commander, sails about the 1 st or 2 nd week of July. -- J. Harvey and Company.

1841 21 st October (CJ). Death: At her father’s house, Ballykett, on Sunday evening, Abbey, the beloved child of Mr. Richard O’Donnell.

1842 17 th January (CJ). Mr. Henry Smith, of George’s Street, Limerick (Silver Smith and Jeweller) has executed a beautiful silver medal, of very large dimensions, commemorative of the foundation of the Kildysart Pier, about to be erected on the estate of John Bindon Scott, Esq., under the provisions of the Shannon Improvement Act, 2d and 3d Vic. The medal is a very admirable piece of workmanship, and is to be deposited in the foundation stone enclosed in a copper case.

1842 9 th February (LC). The Primrose a new ship of 1,000 tons burden and which we announced some posts ago as having been purchased by Messrs. J. Harvey & Co. of this city for the passenger trade between here and North America is now arrived in port.---

1842 16 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Carrigaholt, Edward, youngest son of Mr. Edmund Griffin, of Querrin, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Pat Roughan, of Carrigaholt.

Death: At Beechpark, Mrs. Keane, relict of the late Robert Keane, Cs., Esq.....

Temperance Movement. (Advertisement) The Very Rev. Theobald Mathew, will preach a Charity Sermon in Cooraclare On the first Sunday in Lent...... will administer the Pledge of Temperance on his visit...

1842 30 th March (LC). The Royal Western Yacht Club at a meeting held in Tralee, Maurice O’Connell.,M.P., in the chair resolved: That the regattas should in future be held in Bantry Bay owing to the gradual decline of the attendance of late meetings on the river Shannon.

1842 13 th April (LC). Emigration. Ship Tonnage Captain No. of Passengers Destination Ninian 850 Bowler 223 Quebec China 900 Jones 334 Quebec Governor Gorman 300 Canada

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1842 18 th April (CJ). The emigrants from Limerick port to Quebec in the Jane Black have, it is moderately calculated, taken with them an aggregate capital of £10,000 in cash.

1842 4 th July (CJ). Death: On Friday morning at his seat Kilmore, in this county, Poole Hickman, Esq., D.L. A gentleman beloved by his tenantry and by all who knew him.

1842 15 th August (CJ). Marriage: At Kilmurray, in this county, Henry G. Ross Lewin, Esq, of Clifton Grange, second son of Major Ross Lewin, of Ross Hill, to Jane Stamer, only daughter of G.C. Hodges, Esq., of Donogrogue Castle, in this county.

1842 29 th August (CJ). The Very Rev. Theobald Mathew will preach at Carrigaholt, in the west of this county, on Sunday the 2 nd of October next, and afterwards proceed to administer the Temperance pledge.

1842 9 th September (LR). The Garryowen steamer, C. Bingham left this town on yesterday at 8 o’clock for Tralee with a cargo of goods for that town, which arrived in Limerick by the Upper Shannon and where the county Dublin Steamship Company were bound to convey them there. ---

1842 12 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at Kilmore... instructions from the executors of the late Poole Hickman...to sell the entire stock: valuable stud; hunters, farm horses, pony......

1842 22 nd September (CJ). Carrigaholt and its vicinity were on Tuesday and Wednesday thrown into a state of unusual bustle and excitement, on the joyous occasion of the birth of a son and heir to Henry S. Burton, Esq. The tenantry both on his own and the neighbouring estates evinces a great anxiety to prove their respect for one of the most deservedly esteemed and popular landlords in the country. A great multitude assembled round the bonfires and tar-barrels which were seen blazing in all directions. The Rev. T. Mathew is to preach in Carrigaholt, on Sunday, the 2 nd October, in aid of the Roman Catholic Chapel of that town.

1842 7 th October (FJ). Temperance. The Rev. Theobald Mathew arrived here last evening (Tuesday) from his redeeming mission to Carrigaholt..... He was conveyed on his mission from Kilrush to Carrigaholt, per the Garryowen steamer, by the Knight of Glin’s yacht, Reinvilla, which carried an amateur band, and fired occasional salutes, in honour of the Apostle of Temperance..... In which village the number of teetotallers admitted was three thousand.....

1842 14 th November (CJ). Rev. Mr. Mathew in Kildysart. The Rev. Mr. Mathew left this town on Saturday night last at nine o’clock, in the carriage of John Bindon Scott, Esq., Cahircon, (who kindly gave it on the occasion) for Kildysart, where he arrived at eleven o’clock. He remained that and last night at the

321 hospitable house of the Rev. Mr. Roughan, the pastor of the parish. The lateness of the hour at which he arrived, as also the inclemency of the weather, prevented the people of the district from paying a compliment to the reverend gentleman on his first visit amongst them, by bonfires and illuminations. Yesterday at twelve o’clock a solemn High Mass was offered up, at which the Rev. Mr. Hannon as Deacon, and the Rev. Mr. Lynch as Sub-Deacon. The Choir consisted of Mr. O’Connor and his family, Limerick......

1843 23 rd January (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal, Beech Park, 20 th January, 1843. Dear Sir.--- I have seen in your paper of yesterday, a statement alleged to have been made by Mr. Thomas Gibson, at the meeting of the Poor Law Guardians on Wednesday last the “ on the Conyngham and Westby properties the rate is not allowed to the tenant”. As I have the honour to be agent to both of these properties, I feel it my duty to give the most unqualified contradiction to that assertion. Never in a single instance was a tenant upon either of these properties refused, on payment of his rent to be allowed his fair proportion of any rates made prior to such rent becoming due. I wonder how much an assertion could come from Mr. Gibson, who, from having been himself allowed rates from me, had it in his power to prove the contrary to be the case. I am, Dear Sir, yours faithfully, Marcus Keane.

1843 6 th February (CJ). The Rev. M. Duggan, P.P., of Carrigaholt, animadverting on a letter of Mr. Charles O’Connell, declares that four landlords, viz. – Messrs. Westby, Burton, MacDonnell, and Westropp, whose properties comprise the bulk of the population of that district, are identified by name and character, with Kindness and benevolence to the people.

1843 17 th February (LR). (Advertisement) Spring ships for America – Quebec. Jane Black : Capt. T. Gorman: 579 tons: Sail about the 3 rd April. Borneo : Capt. P. O’Donnell: 458 tons: Sail about the 7 th April. Governor : Capt. D. Gorman: 309 tons: Sail about 12 th April. Thetis : Capt. J. Hugill: 297 tons: Sail about 17 th April.

Bryan Abbs : Capt. J. Brown: 256 tons: Sail about 10 th March for St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Francis Spaight Esq. Henry Street and Bedford Row. Or Messrs Mullock and Sons, Henry Street.

1843 3 rd March (LR). (Advertisement) America for Quebec. Ninian: Capt. Thomas Bowler: 360 tons: Sail about 10 th April. Nerio : Capt. John Ellis: Sail about 1 st May.

David Bannatyne, Upper William Street or Timber Yard, Henry Street.

America for Quebec. Primrose : Davis Irvine, commander: 533 tons: Sail about 1 st April.

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China : Jenkins Jones, commander: 433 tons: Sail about 8 th April. James Harvey and Co.

1843 10 th April (CJ). Auction at Beechpark. The auction at Beechpark on Thursday, of the stock of Henry Keane, Esq., was one of the dearest for some years past—the stock was in right good condition. The hospitality of the host on the occasion was “the theme of every tongue”. In the house was abundance of the good things of life, with a profusion of excellent viands, while in the marquee erected in the lawn was to be found the real cognac with sparkling champagne for those who chose to “moisten well the clay” , and toast success to farming. The milch cows sold from £8 to £20, strippers from £7 to £11-10s, yearling heifers from £4 to £6-5s, and yearling bullocks from £2-10s. To £4. Two-year-old heifers from £7 to £8-10s, with one shilling in the pound for fees. The splendid bull Melrose remained unsold.

1843 15 th April (LC). The fine ship Governor of this port Daniel Gorman, Commander has cleared out at the Custom House with one hundred and fifty emigrants for Quebec.— The barque China Captain Jones with 25 emigrants for Quebec cleared out at the Custom House this week and was towed down the river by the Garryowen steamer.

1843 24 th May (LC). The Shannon Navigation Improvement Commissioners will commence building the proposed pier at Ballylongford --- Cost £2,500.--.

1843 27 th May (LC). The Royal Artillery force in charge of the fortifications on the Lower Shannon has been recently augmented by a sergeant and 12 men from the Ordinance Depot, Dublin. The batteries at Tarbert have been reinforced by 4 additional pieces of artillery and two man-of- war steamers will be stationed in the Shannon, one at Tarbert and the other at Grass Island.

1843 1 st August (LC). At a meeting of the Guardians of the Kilrush Union on Saturday at the Workhouse, Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq., president in the chair and Mr. Assistant-Commissioner Burke attending. The new rate books were signed and we annex the charge in the several electoral districts: Kilrush 10d: Killimer 1s: Knock 8d: Kilfiddane 5d: Killofin 5d: Kildysart 3d: Kilmihil 3d: Kilmurray 6d: Kilmacduane 7½d: Killard 5d: Kilkee 5d: Moyarta 5d: Kilballyowen 2½d: Number of paupers in the house 156. A collector in three divisions of the last rate has been deficient in his returns, but it is hoped the Union will not suffer as his sureties are expected to make good the defalcation.

1843 2 nd August (LC). Captain Austen C.B. commanding the Cyclops war steamer has taken lodgings for himself and family at Tarbert. This splendid vessel will continue upon the Irish coast on duty for 3 months, rendezvous the Shannon.

1843 9 th August (LC). The guns at Tarbert are all mounted.

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1843 19 th August (LC). On Tuesday H.M. steamers Cyclops and Myrtle arrived at Tarbert with a supply of beef, pork, biscuits and rice, and the Myrtle in the afternoon having a large lighter in tow conveyed the provisions up to the quay where they were yesterday landed, and conveyed under a military escort to the ordinance depot, in this garrison, where they are stored.

1843 25 th September (CJ). Lady Burton has reduced her rents 30 per cent. Her Ladyship’s agent, Thomas Keane, Esq., had the gratification of communicating the good news a few days ago.

1843 14 th October (LC). The crew of the Borneo arrived at this port from Quebec were yesterday committed to the city goal for having concealed on board that vessel 3 cwt., negrohead and 7 cwt., of leaf tobacco which the water guards discovered.

The new road made by the Board of Works from Tralee to Listowel has been thrown open to the public and shortens the distance four miles.

1843 20 th December (LC). The Fox frigate 42, Captain Sir Henry Blackwood Bart., has come to anchor at Tarbert and will remain as guard ship of the Lower Shannon.

1844 1 st January (CJ). A fine strong vessel for the coasting trade was launched last week from the dock yard of J. N. Russell Esq, Limerick. She is for his own trade and is now the eight vessel which this highly respectable enterprising gentleman has built all for himself but one in which he was a large joint-owner. ---

1844 3 rd January (LC). The Kerry tenantry of Sir Henry Blackwood, Captain of the Fox, went through Listowel on St. Stephen’s Day well mounted on their way to Tarbert to visit their landlord. When Sir Henry heard of their arrival he sent two boats to bring them on board the frigate and laid before them a plentiful and substantial dinner of roast beef &c. The gallant officer also introduced his son to them.

1844 17 th January (LC). The Caledonia , 120, is not stranded in the Shannon as reported but safe moored at the Cove of Cork.

1844 18 th January (CJ). The Cyclops is ordered to the Shannon with a company of Royal marines to relieve the non-commissioned parties of the 61 st and 82 nd in the batteries near the mouth of the river and which will join head-quarters in Limerick and Clare Castle.

1844 31 st January (LC). Stations of the Naval Forces lying in the Shannon:

At the Head Quarters Tarbert: H.M., frigate Fox , 42, Captain Sir Henry Blackwood: Steam frigate, Stromboli , commander The Hon. E. Plunkett and Hecate , commander Bowers, each carrying 68 lbs., carronades and

324 two 84 pounders. H.M. steamer Comet , Commander George A Fraser and Dwarf , Lieut Nicholls. H.M. brigantine Lynx , Lieut Nott at Scattery but will return to Head Quarters, Tarbert. The Dwarf is impelled by the Archimedean screw and has no paddle boxes.

1844 5 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) In Chancery. Francis Samuel Johnston, Esq., Plaintiff. John Bindon Scott, Esq, and another, Defendants...... let by public cant....all that and those, the House, as furnished, and Demesne Lands of Cahircon...... as late in the occupation of the Defendant, John Bindon Scott, Esq......

1844 21 st February (LC). The Lynx brigantine, Commander Nott, moored abreast of the new pier at Kilrush.

1844 27 th February (LR). (Advertisement) America to Quebec. To sail about the 24 th of April (Wind and weather permitting). This very fine, fast sailing, first class, British oak built ship. ENERGY. 305 tons burthen per register: Joseph Bullen, Commander. ---- Apply to owners: James Harvey & Co., Bedford Row.

1844 28 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice to Builders. The Corporation for preserving and improving the Port of Dublin give notice that they will receive proposals for the building of a tower on the Light House Premises at Loop Head, county Clare. Plans, Sections and Specifications may be seen on application to the Secretary at this office or to the Light-Keeper at the Loop Head Light House, from whom may be had printed forms of proposal. --- Ballast Office, Dublin 27 th February 1844.

1844 1 st March (LR). As the Garryowen steamer was coming from Kilrush on Wednesday a flash of lightning struck the foremast and burnt one man’s side and arm very severely. He now lies in a dangerous state on board Her Majesty’s frigate Fox , in Tarbert Roads.

1844 6 th March (LC). No boy is allowed to enter the Royal Navy who does not weigh 98 lbs. (7 stone) .

1844 7 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice to Builders. The Corporation for Preserving and Improving the Port of Dublin, give Notice that they will receive Proposal for the Building of a Tower on the Light House Premises at Loophead, county Clare......

1844 11 th March (FJ). Ancient Relic.—Mr. T. Walsh, Patrick Street, Limerick, has got a curious and rare specimen of the gold pin or bodkin, which the Irish chieftains of old wore in the front of their dress. It was found in the crevice of a rock at Carrigaholt Castle, on Tuesday, where a few

325 natives were burning sea-weed. It is fully seven inches long, with a head on the apex, and is of the purest gold, weighing over two ounces.

1844 30 th May (LR). HMS Flamer , Captain Postle which arrived from Limerick on Saturday at Galway will after taking coals steam for Westport to convey Lord Devon and his brother commissioners Sir Robert Ferguson --- on a tour of examination of the Irish Coast connected with their special enquiries.----

1844 3 rd June (CJ). A barque built of Irish Oak and by native shipwrights for John N. Russell, Esq will be launched on Monday, this evening from his shipbuilding yard, North Strand, Limerick.—

1844 2 nd July (LR). Finding of the sailor belonging to the Dwarf steamer. As Richard Powell, boatman to the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company at Foynes and a man of the name of Thomas Fitzsimons were on Sunday, returning from Kilrush and passing through the Race, they picked up the body of John Swell the sailor belonging to the Dwarf steamer who along with Captain Nicholls also of that ship perished on the 11 th of March. This is the third body Powell has picked up in the last seven years. ---

1844 13 th July (LC). H.M. steamer, Hecate , Commander Bowyer, sailed from Kilrush for Galway to relieve the Stromboli steamer, Commander Plunkett, which vessel is expected to the Shannon.

1844 20 th July (LC). The Stromboli steamer, Commander Plunkett, sailed on Thursday morning from Tarbert for Valentia on the Kerry coast.

1844 27 th July (LC). The Vulcan steam ship Lieut. Commander Miller has arrived in the Shannon from Cork and anchored at the Pool yesterday morning, to remain there during the absence of the Flamer at duty on the Western Coast.

It is stated that 69 parties of the Irish Revenue Police with their 27 officers will shortly be consolidated with the Coast Guard.—

1844 19 th August (CJ). The Thetis and Energy have arrived at Limerick from Quebec.

1844 21 st August (LC). The Flamer , Commander Postle R.N., sails from the Pool on Friday for Kilrush to receive Lord Devon, Chairman of the Land Commission, and his colleagues after pursuing their important inquiries at Ennis and Kilrush. The only steamers now in the Shannon are the Cyclops , Captain Lapides R.N., at Tarbert, and Flamer , Commander Postle R.N., at Limerick. The Pluto steamer, Commander Crozier from Kilrush has arrived at Galway Bay, in consequence of matters connected with the fisheries on the Western Coast. --- The Meteor steamer, Commander Butler has arrived with astronomical apparatus at Valentia to assist Professor Airy and Lieut Gossem R.E., in the observations now making there in

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1844 26 th August (CJ). Birth: In Kildysart, the lady of Charles O’Dell. S.I., of a daughter.

1844 31 st August (LC). H.M.S. Flamer Commander Postle returned to her moorings at the Pool on Thursday evening after landing the marines in the several forts on the Lower Shannon. The marines were brought from Cork to Tarbert by the Dee steamer and transhipped to the Flamer .

1844 2 nd September (CJ). H.M. steam fleet in the Shannon: Cyclops , Captain Lapides, Tarbert: Hecate , Commander Postle, in the Pool, Limerick: The Vulcan steam-ship, Lieut-Commander Miller has sailed from Tarbert for Woolwich.

1844 2 nd October (LC). -- The Princess Royal laden with wheat for Liverpool had to put into Kilrush in a sinking state in consequence of being maliciously bored whilst taking on her cargo at the quays here (Limerick) . -----.

1844 10 th October (CJ). Registry of Freeholds...Division of Kilrush...List of Applicants at Kilrush Sessions.... No Details 1 John Breen, farmer, Kiltumper, houses and lands at Cullina, Clonderlaw ...£10 2 James Breen, same, Kilmacduane....£10 3 John Curtin, Kilrush, houses and premises at Kilkee...£50 4 Sinon Corry, farmer, Dunmore, Ibrickane,.... £10 5 John Callinan, same, Knocknakilla....£10 6 Austin Collins, same, Carron, Moyarta....£10 7 Mich. Deigan, smith, Cahircon....Clonderlaw....£10 8 Edmond Dooley, farmer, Mill farm ...£10 9 Jeremiah Dowling, pawnbroker, Kilrush.....£20 10 Pat Dynan, farmer, Doonaha East....£10 11 Richard Foley, woollen draper, Kilrush....£20 12 John Flynn, carpenter, Kilrush...£10 13 Michael Finucane, farmer, Rockmount, Clonderlaw.....£10 14 Michael Galvin, gent, Carron..... Value not mentioned. 15 Samuel Gamble, shopkeeper, Kilrush...... £20 16 John Gorman, farmer, Knocknabinna.....£10 17 Pat Gorman, same, Moveen,.....£10 18 John Haugh, carpenter, Dough...... £10 19 John Halpin, farmer, Kilfeera ....£10 20 John Hickey, farmer, Kilfeera.....£10 21 William Hennessy, woollen draper, Kilrush...... £20 22 James Healy, farmer, Carhuemore, Ibrickane ...£10 23 John Kean, same, Carron.....£10 24 Pat Kean, Dough....£50 25 Thos Kean, same, Donoughboy.....£20 26 Thady Keating, same, Lisheen....£10

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27 Francis Kennedy, same, Stonepark, Clonderlaw.....£10 28 Pat Kean, same, Dough.....£20 29 Pat Kennedy, same, Lislanihan.....£20 30 Darby Kelly, same, Rath, Ibrickane.....£10 31 Patrick Kerin, shopkeeper, Kildysart...... £10 32 Michael Lynch, same, Rhynagonnaught ,Ibrickane,, ....£10 33 Michael Lynch, same, Carhufree.....£10 34 Cornelius Murray, smith, Kilfeera.....£10 35 James Magner, farmer, Tullaroe ....£10 36 John McInerney, same, Dough.....£10 37 John McGuire, same, Doonaha....£10 38 James McMahon, shopkeeper, Kilrush.....£20 39 Michael McGrath, same,....£10 40 Pat McInerney, farmer, Rockmount.....£10 41 John Malone, same, Moveen....£10 42 Denis O’Dea, same, Donoughboy.....£10 43 Pat O’Brien, same, Tarmon, Clonderlaw, ....£10 44 Michael O’Dea, shopkeeper, Kildysart.....£10 45 Martin Roche, farmer, Doonaha.....£10 46 John Riordan, shoemaker, Carron.....£10 47 Thomas Reidy, farmer, Clonakilla, Clonderlaw....£10 48 Thomas Sheahan, shopkeeper, Kilrush.....£10 49 William Stenson, same,....£20 50 John Stapleton, same,....£10 51 John Scanlan, shoemaker, Carron...... £10 52 Pat Shaloo...... Dough.....£20 53 John Walsh, jun., dealer, Kilrush.....£10

1845 1 st January (LC). The Pluto steamer, commander Crosier, has returned to the Pool.

1845 11 th February (LR). (Advertisement) CULM. A cargo of 140 tons ex “ Agnes Jermyn ”, Captain Heart, has arrived from Swansea. This is the best Neath Vein Stone Coal Culm that can be imported. It is large and free from slate. ------Joseph P. Newsom. At his Iron, Coal and Culm Yard, William Street and Upper Denmark Street, Limerick.

1845 19 th February (LC). The Dover Castle, steamer is being fitted with newly improved boilers, and Capt. Kennedy anticipates she will not prove inferior to any steamer of her class, on the Shannon in the ensuing summer. The Dover will be on the Limerick to Kilrush line early in April.

1845 3 rd March (LR). (Advertisement) America, for Quebec, the first class ship, Ellen Forestall , Thomas Bowler, commander. Will sail about the 15 th April, wind and weather permitting------for passage apply to: William Gleeson, Ship and Commission agent, Lower Cecil Street:

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To the captain on board or the owners Messrs McNamara and Son, Ennis.

1845 11 th March (LR). The Kidnapping Ship --- Pirrie of Belfast. We have received a communication from our friend Mr. Steele, informing us that Pirrie is again in Limerick, and suggesting that the people should therefore be vigilantly on their guard. The unfortunate creatures who were lured out to Jamaica died, he says, to a man.

1845 2 nd April (LC). The Cyclops and Stromboli are at Tarbert and the Lynx, brigantine is at Kilrush.

Denis Culligan, a Clare pilot, was fined 40s on Friday, by the Ennis Magistrate for disobeying the orders of the Harbour Master at Clare, under the Shannon Commissioners Act.

1845 2 nd June (CJ). Death: On Saturday, the 24 th inst., aged 4 years, Catherine Frances, the beloved child, and on the following Wednesday, the 28 th , after giving birth to a son, Mary Anne, the beloved wife of William Nagle, Esq., Principal Coast Officer at Clare.

1845 2 nd July (LC). HMS Tartarus , Capt. Wolfe, is to complete the survey of the Shannon from Carrigaholt to Loop and Kerry Heads.

1845 23 rd July (LC). The Stromboli , steamship, Capt. Fisher R.N., from Tarbert, is going to Dingle, but will return in less than a fortnight to her former station.

1845 12 th November (LC). This day the ship Jane Black of this port completed her loading of 8,000 Brls. of oats, about 700 tons for the London market.

1845 8 th December (CJ). We have heard that the house of Thomas Liddane, near Carrigaholt, was injured by the lightning on Tuesday last. He was insensible himself for some time, but finally recovered.

1845 22 nd December (CJ). Statement of Clare Savings Bank --- year ending 1845. (Extract).

Classification of Depositors: £ s d 580 Small Farmers 18,035 4 10 189 Labourers and Servants 3,578 3 0 125 Tradespeople 3,184 18 4 90 Persons of no occupations 3,278 4 2 46 Police and Military 1,438 7 3 21 Professional Persons 1,157 6 7 18 Classical Teachers 597 18 10 14 Writing Clerks 539 16 2 6 Friendly Societies 146 11 4 1089 31,957- 10 - 6

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1846 21 st January (LC). General Quarter Sessions for the City of Limerick, address to: William Randall, Esq, Harbour Master, 12 th January 1846. Proposed by Bernard McNulty, Esq. seconded by Richard B. Corneille, Esq. Resolved--- That the thanks of the City Limerick Sessions Grand Jury(Hilary Term, 1846) are justly due and are hereby given to Mr. William Randall, Harbour Master, for the valuable information afforded by him, both to the citizens generally and also to the Tidal Commissioner, in respect to the improvement of the Harbour and Port of Limerick. Carried Unanimously. Thomas R. Trousdell, Foreman. ------.

1846 2 nd February (CJ). Birth: At Doonaha House, in this county, the lady of Edward Morony, Esq, of a son.

1846 4 th February (LC). (Advertisement) Thanks. To The Editor of the Limerick Chronicle. Sir—Permit me through the medium of your journal to convey my sincere thanks to those who at great risk, and peril, so kindly assisted in extinguishing the fire that broke out on board the brig Jane , of Limerick, of which I am the managing owner, on Sunday morning the 1 st June. --- to Richard Russell, Esq --- to his brothers --- R. Harvey Todhunter, Esq, Captain O’Donnell, master of the Borneo : Captain Hannington, master of the Alarm : Captain Hugill, master of the Thetis : Mr. John Sidley, ship broker: Mr. John Byres, and Mr. John Tremeyre, of the Russell’s ship building yard: Mr. John Hannington, Mr. Worthington of Mr. Russell’s concerns ------Patrick Mulcahy, Thomondgate.

1846 4 th February (LC). (Advertisement) Auction--- At the farm-yard of Kilmore House, Knock, county of Clare. Within 6 miles of Kilrush, and 10 of Kildysart, opposite Tarbert on the Shannon, the following valuable property, viz:-- 20 very choice in-calf cows, principally half-bred, and all in-calf to a purchased short-horned bull – time of calving at sale. 8 Good strippers ------60 Tons of particularly sweet hay. 120 Barrels of sound potatoes (100 stone to the barrel) 1 Large heap of the richest Stable Manure. 2 Acres of Swedish Turnips and Mangolds. --- The Farming Implements---- Sale to commence at 12 o’clock sharp ---- Mr. Charles Faivelle having undertaken some heavy rail-road contracts in England, which will require his entire immediate attention, he will sell the farm of Kilmore in his possession. They consist of 137 acres now laid down in Wheat, Oats, Barley and Meadowing: also his present residence in Knock, to which is attached 10 acres of prime land. The farm will be treated for together or separate on application to Mr. Marshall, Auctioneer, No. 96, George’s Street, Limerick, who is prepared to close with a respectable solvent tenant. The incoming can have the furniture of the dwelling house at a valuation.

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1846 21 st February (LC). (Advertisement) Yacht for Sale. The fast sailing, dandy rigged yacht, Seadrift , burden 8 tons. This beautiful little vessel was built three years ago, under the eye of the owner, is 28½ feet over all 8 feet beam, all oak, clinker built, copper fastened, sails, gear, anchors, chains and stores of every description, of the best materials, and with the hull in perfect order, having been kept under cover when not in use. The Seadrift is ballasted with metal, tastefully arranged under a handsome grating, and so constructed as to admit of comfortable accommodation for 16 setters in the stern-sheets, requiring but two working hands in any weather, having been built expressly for the Shannon, below Tarbert. She will be found a first rate sea-boat, and as she will be sold cheap, is well worth the notice of any one requiring a fast, safe and beautiful pleasure boat, suited for her construction and qualification to any locality above or below Limerick. Apply to J. D. Paterson, Tarbert House.

1846 24 th February (LR). (Advertisement) Tenders for the supply of Turf. The City of Dublin Steam Company are ready to receive proposals for the supply of turf for the use of their Steam Vessels on the River Shannon for the ensuing season, and at the undermentioned stations: Shannon Harbour 18,000 Boxes. Williamstown. (Lough Derg) 5,000 -- Killaloe 15,000 – Limerick, 4,000 Kishes 12,000 – Kilrush 4,000 Kishes 12,000 – Tarbert -- -- 5,000 --. The tenders to state the cubical contents of the boxes. -----

1846 9 th March (CJ). Clare Assizes----Record Court. John Doe, lessee of George Kean a. Letitia Jane Hickman and Mrs. Mary O’Dwyer. This was an ejectment on the title brought to recover possession of the lands of Summer Lodge, part of the estate of the late Mr. Pool Hickman, adjoining the demesne of Kilmore, which Mr. George Kean, the lessor of the plaintiff, claimed under a deed or lease in reversion, to him thereof made, by Mr. Hickman, but which the defendants contended was a forgery. This case was tried at last summer Assizes, 1845, before Mr. Justice Burton and a special Jury. Two issues were then sent to the Jury---the first was a temporary bar, whether the lands in question were included in prior incumbrances of the Kilmore Estate, and the genuineness of the lease inn reversion. The Jury disagreed on the 1 st issue, and found for the plaintiff on the 2 nd , but his Lordship discharged them, as their findings did not amount to a verdict. The Court of Exchequer by an order of the 22 nd January 1846 narrowed the question to be tried as to the genuineness of the lease in reversion...... His Lordship then addressed the Jury, and went through the evidence of the several witnesses, directing their particular attention to certain portions of it, after which the Jury returned to their box and in about, an hour came into court with a verdict for the Plaintiff, six pence damages and six pence costs.

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1846 26 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice. Pursuant to authority deputed to me, and to instructions received from the “Relief Commissioners”, I hereby convene a public meeting of the following gentlemen of the Baronies of Ibrickane and Clonderlaw (the parish of Killard excepted), for the purpose of forming “Relief Committees and Sub-Committees”, in the several Districts of the Baronies, the said Committees to be composed of the : Lieutenant, or Deputy Lieutenant, Magistrates, Officers of Board of Works, The Clergy of all persuasions, Chairman of Board of Guardians. The several Guardians of the Districts, The Coast Guard Officer, The Resident Stipendiary Magistrate...... Francis Goold Morony, J.P., Seaview, March 20 th , 1846.

1846 15 th April (L & CE). The Energy sailed from our Quays (Limerick) on Monday evening with 204 passengers for America. On-going down the river she struck the Anne Moore, (Which was indiscreetly anchored in the middle of the river), in the quarter, and damaged her considerably that she must remain for repairs. The Energy was uninjured and proceeded on her voyage.

The Anne Moore sailed from this port, on Monday with over 100 passengers for America.

1846 22 nd April (L & CE). Four war-steamers the Stromboli, Alban, Porcupine and Dee, arrived at Tarbert Roads, on Wednesday last with Indian corn for Limerick, whither it was carried by smaller steamers. None of it has been left at Tarbert.

1846 27 th April (CJ). Nicholas Westby, Esq., has directed that £30 should be paid by his agent to the Relief Committee of Carrigaholt, £30 to the Committee of Kilmaley, &c., £20 to the Committee of Kilrush, £15 to the Committee of Corofin, and £10 each to the Relief Committees of Crusheen, Scariff, Kilmihil, Ennistymon and Cooraclare. He also employed his own tenantry in thorough-draining their farms where it can be done with advantage.

1846 13 th May (LC). Relief of the Poor. At a meeting of the Farmers of the parish of Kilballyowen, near Carrigaholt, county Clare, held at Cross, 7 th May, 1846. Mr. Thomas Liddane in the chair, The following resolutions were unanimously adopted and subscriptions paid at the moment, amounting to £156:- Moved by Laurence Lillis, and seconded by Michael Haugh: that Mr. Peter Gibson be approached to act as Secretary to our meetings. Moved by Darby McCarthy, and seconded by Michael Liddane: That Michael Studdert, Esq, Poor Law Guardian, be requested to act as our treasurer. Moved by Michael Keane, and seconded by John Liddane: That as there has been an appeal made to the landlords of the above parish for their subscriptions, but in vain, we therefore deem it incumbent on us to come forward at the critical moment, with our subscriptions to the utmost extent of our limited means, to alleviate the distress which we observe amongst, the poor of this locality. Moved by Patt Kean, seconded by Stephen Collins: that the thanks of this meeting, as well as

332 of the parishioners in general, be thus publicly given to Mr. Darby McCarthy, of Feard, now 88 years old, for his munificent subscription of £10, being the sum reserved by him for his funeral expenses, which he declares should go to the poor, and that he himself would thrust to Divine Providence for his interment. Thomas Liddane, Chairman, May 13 th .

1846 23 rd July (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart, on the 7 th inst., by the Rev. Michael Roughan, Mr. Patrick O’Brien, Superintendent of Public Works, to Kate, second daughter of Mr. Lancelot Collins, both of that town.

1846 27 th August (CJ). Death: At Waterpark, near this town, yesterday morning, at an advanced age, Mary, relict of the late Robert Creagh of Dangan...... She was sister to the late Robert Keane, Chs. Esq., Beechpark, at whose family vault, at Kilmaley, her remains will be interred......

1846 29 th August (TH). A corporal of the 83 rd was brought up a prisoner in the Garryowen steamer, on Monday evening, for trial by court martial, in Limerick garrison, upon charge of embezzlement of regimental money, at Kilcredaun Fort, near Carrigaholt, where he was on duty.

1846 12 th September (L & CE). The Albion steamer has arrived with a cargo of Indian corn from Cork. H.M. ships Pluto and Stromboli arrived in our river on Thursday, the latter came to anchor at the Pool and discharged a cargo of Indian meal. The Pluto stopped at Tarbert. The Madagascar sailed from Plymouth on yesterday (Friday) for the Shannon and the Andromeda will follow in a few days as soon as fitted. They are to be stationed here as store- ships.

1846 13 th November (LR). Limerick Dock and Harbour Improvement. Notice is hereby given that application is intended to be made to Parliament in the next Session, for an Act to alter, amend, vary, extend and enlarge the powers and provisions of an Act passed in the Sessions of Parliament holden in the 4 th year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the 4 th, intituled “ An Act for the erection of a bridge across the River Shannon, and a Floating Dock to accommodate sharp vessels frequenting”, the Port of Limerick, and also of an Act passed in the Sessions of Parliament holden in the 4 th and 5 th years of the reign of his late Majesty King William the 4 th , intituled “An Act to amend an act passed in the 4 th year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the 4 th , intituled “ An Act for the erection of a bridge across the River Shannon and of a Floating Dock to accommodate sharp vessels frequenting the Port of Limerick” ---

1846 24 th November (LR). The Storm. -- The Kate, Mathew’s master, which sailed from our port last week, after clearing out of Tarbert, on Friday, encountered a tremendous gale just at the heads of Kerry. She put back and cast anchor at Kilcredaun Lighthouse, but to no purpose. She parted her anchors, lost her cables, and her gear was shattered to pieces. In this condition she ran in for the Shannon, which she most fortunately reached and came up to our quays without accident on Saturday

333 morning. We are happy to learn that the apprehensions circulated through town of the loss of the Senator are unfounded. By a letter received from Michael Ryan, Esq, who was on board with two passengers for London, we have the following pleasing particulars: Dated Ballybunion, 20 th November, 1846:- At 7 a.m., got under way from Scattery Roads, wind E.S.E, founder Kilcredaun Point, wind varying from northern and western – at 8.30 a.m., Kerry-head, W.by S. about 3 miles distant, the wind flew suddenly to the N.N.W., and blew a terrible gale, wore the ship to the N.E., and split the mainsail, for-staysail, mizzen, and standing jib. At 9 a.m., the weather became thick, and with continued rain obscured the land. At 9.45 a.m., saw Doon Castle, then on the starboard bow, distant about one mile, and finding she would not wear Beal Bar on the larbour tack, we bore the ship to the westward. At 10 a.m., we found her close down by the cliffs of Ballybunion, and not having room to let go the anchor, we found our only chance of saving our lives, ship, and cargo, was to run her ashore, so we put the helm up, steered to the sand hills, and in a few minutes she struck heavily on the beach, carrying away her fore and main top masts. She now remains stern on the strand – and I expect, if the weather moderates, she will get off without damage. The Sealark of this port belonging to Mr. Richard Russell, laden with flour from Askeaton for Tralee, capsized at Ballybunion and all hands perished just where the Senator was driven ashore. When the tide receded she was found bottom upwards, and the peasantry broke her open, and plundered her off the cargo. There was only one of the crew found in her, namely a lad of the name of O’Brien, a son of our compositors, who was found dead in the cabin.

1847 4 th January (FJ). Condition of the Country. The dreadful sufferings of the people in the districts of Carrigaholt and Kilkee, have compelled Henry S. Burton, Esq., and the Rev. Messrs. Duggan, P.P., Comyn, and Martin, to come to Dublin, in order to solicit relief from the government, through the medium of more extensive employment, numbers of the distressed people being still unemployed in those localities......

1847 6 th January (LC). Port of Limerick. We have pleasure in publishing the following return of our increased and increasing local revenue:- Gross receipts of Customs, year ended 5 th January 1846 £192,975. Ditto ditto ditto 1847 £218,853. Increase year ended 5 th January, 1847 £25,878?

Number of vessels inwards from foreign ports year to 5 th January 1846 79 Ditto ditto. ditto 1847 145.

1847 6 th January (LC). (Advertisement) Auction. James Marshall has received instructions from W. M. Hodges Esq, who is giving up Dairy Farming, to sell by unreserved auction, on Friday 15 th January, next at Donogrogue Castle (Within three miles of Kilrush near Knock) 30 very choice young in-calf cows, in good condition: all top milkers, and in-calf to

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a very highly bred bull (to calf early) One promising and handsomely marked yearling bull, got by Col. Vandeleur’s “Marquis”. Barrell churns, Keelers, Tubs, Tankards, and Coolers. About 30 tons of very superior old hay, in small lots. Horses. No. 1. - Powerfully strong Brown entire horse, a trained hunter ------No. 2. - Handsome and showy Chestnut mare ----- No. 3. - Extremely handsome Bay yearling filly. ----- Sale at 12 o’clock. Accepted Bills at Three Months for any sum over £80 with Stamp and Interest added, will be taken in payment, but they must be approved of prior to the sale ---

1847 7 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction: Of choice dairy stock, horses, hay, dairy vessels &c. James Marshall, Has received instructions from W. M. Hodges Esq, who is giving up dairy farming, to sell by unreserved auction, on Friday the 15 th January 1847 at. Donogrogue Castle (within three miles of Kilrush near Knock) ---- 96 Georges Street, Limerick.

1847 14 th January (CJ). Birth: At Gower, the lady of Francis N. Keane, Esq., of a son.

1847 18 th January (CJ). Carrigaholt Relief Committee. Kilkee Friday, Jan, 15. (From our special reporter)... Mr. Burton, the Chairman of the Committee, Rev, Mr. Martin, Protestant Rector, Rev. Mr. Duggan, P.P., Mr. Cox, Mr. Foley, and some other members.... Col. Vandeleur was also in attendance, together with Captain Wynne, Inspecting Officer, Mr. Gamble, Head Engineer, and Mr. Smith, Engineer for the district. Mr. Burton having taken the chair, Captain Wynne stated that he had received from that Committee some time since a series of Charges against the Board of Works, and all connected with them. It was not his intention to enter into any defence of the Board...... I therefore requested, Mr. Chairman, in a letter to you, that the charges should be reduced to writing, in order to give Mr. Gamble and me an opportunity of correcting any abuses that might exist. I received no reply: I therefore concluded the complaints were without foundation......

1847 30 th January (L & CE). The Annie Moore (McPhee Master), which left this port in ballast on the 9 th January, when 7 days out fell in with the ship Elizabeth Bibby of St. Stephen’s waterlogged and abandoned. Her bowsprit and jib-boom were standing. Her masts and mizzen masts were gone by the deck. Both anchors on the forecastle and head bow port stove in, this was in latitude 50.40 north, longitude 18.43 west. The Anne Moore experienced very severe weather, and put back into the Shannon with loss of sails and spars.

1847 22 nd February (CJ). Death: On the 21 st instant, at Kildysart.... Mr. Lancelot Collins.....by whose death the office of petty session’s clerk becomes vacant.

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1847 13 th March (LC). The Customs staff of the port of Limerick is to be increased by the appointment of the following officers, namely: - Landing Waiter: 1 Clerk: 1 Locker: and 4 Tide Waiters, in order to meet the fast increasing trade of the port. The Limerick was never so full of shipping as at present, vessels lying four and five abreast at the quays, and several moored in the Pool, unable to find a berth, to discharge. Most of the craft are freighted with bread stuffs. Several vessels from want of the usual berth room are obliged to resort to the north or strand side of the river, where they now lay up on a strata of hard rock. Ten vessels laden with India corn, wheat, flour, and rye, arrived in port since Wednesday last from Naples, Leghorn, Odessa, Marseilles, Antwerp, and Boston.

The Alban , Commander Bradshaw: Comet , Commander Johnston: and Swallow , Master Commandant Bryant, Government steamers, are moored at the Pool. The Pluto , steam vessel, Lieut. Commander Lowe, is at Kildysart, to afford protection to the meal vessels passing between Limerick and the river Fergus.

1847 30 th March (LR). (Advertisement) Steam Communication between Limerick and London Direct, the Screw Vessel, Senator A 1, Robert Kavanagh, Commander. Will continue to ply regularly every twelve days between Limerick and London having liberty to call, on her outward passage from the Shannon at Kilrush and Tralee Ryan Brothers, Ship Insurance and General Commission Agents, 12, Shannon Street, Limerick. ---

1847 12 th April (CJ). At Doonaha House....Catherine, wife of Michael Jones, Esq., late of Mallow.

1847 14 th April (LC). (Advertisement) For Sale by Public Auction, at Limerick, On board the vessel where she now stands, at the North Strand, near the Wellesley Bridge, On the 15 th instant. The entire of the fine British-built Brig, Trinity of Exeter, 131 tons N.M. Register. This vessel was built at Poole in 1828 ----- and is only disposed of in consequence of having received damage in the River Shannon,---- for inventory, or other particulars apply to the master on board, to Ryan Brothers, Ship Insurance and General Commission Agents, 12, Shannon Street, Limerick: or McAuliffe, Auctioneer, 120 George Street, Limerick.

1847 17 th April (L & CE). The Macedonian, expected in the Shannon, was captured from the British by the Americans during the late American war. She has been a United States ship since. The Americans are now at war. England is at peace . America gives two of her limited number of armed vessels to stop the ravages of famine in Ireland at a moment when every man and gun is necessary for the vindication and protection of her name as a nation. England, at profound peace, with a lot of old vessels out of commission, labouring under dry rot, from disuse, refused, by solemn act of the Legislature, to employ these idle war craft in the sublime work of stopping the wholesale slaughter of a portion of her own subjects. What a contrast! Will it not be remembered think you, my Lord John Russell, in the long reckoning?

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1847 6 th May (CJ). A pilot of one of the boats in Clare died last night in his boat from the effects of cold and intoxication.

1847 5 th June (LC). To Randal Borough, Cappa Lodge. Worthy Sir, Querrin, 1 st June, 1847. We would not be worthy of the name of Irishmen were we so ungrateful as to forget your kindness to us at this trying season of misery and death. The Irish Catholic is remarkable for his love and gratitude to his benefactor, let his creed be what it may. God forbid we should disgrace ourselves by neglecting to return you, our good and considerate Landlord, the thanks of our grateful hearts for the promptitude with which you relieved ourselves and our families from the ravages made on our unfortunate countrymen by famine and plague. Your kindness in supplying us with seed to put in the ground we should let run barren, we can never forget. ---- We never can forget the noble part your much respected Lady took in attending to our wants --- Michael Griffin, Patt Foley, Patt Keating. John McMahon, Edward Conway, Patt Connell, James Hennessy, Michael Nash. (For selves and 20 other tenants).

1847 5 th August (CJ). Death: At Labasheeda .... Margaret, daughter of Mr. Maurice Walsh.

1847 14 th August (LC). (Advertisement) Admiralty; Michael Robert Ryan, of Limerick, Merchant, trading as Ryan Brothers. ---- Promovent . The Brig Éclair , of Cardigan, whereof Robt. Lloyd was late master: ------Impugnant. By the Marshal of Her Majesty’s High Court of Admiralty of Ireland, to be sold under the Decree pronounced in this cause, on Monday, the 16 th of August 1847, hour of 12 o’clock at noon, on board the said vessel now lying at the Quay, in the Port of Limerick. Terms Cash -- 139 tons – 72 feet long---21 feet wide ---13 feet deep in hold. She was re-built in Cardigan in the year 1839, as appears by her register, and has undergone a thorough repair in Limerick during the present year. £500 having been expended on her, making her seaworthy. She is well found in anchors, cables, sails and stores, and can be sent to sea at once. ------John McLaughlin, Deputy Marshal, No. 6 Cope Street, Dublin.

1847 21 st October (CJ). Irish Deep Sea Fishing— Carrigaholt, Co. Clare. William Andrews, M.R.I.A., has written a letter in the shape of a pamphlet on the fisheries of Ireland, addressed to Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Usher, K.C.H., &c., from which we make the following extract:-- “An excellent fishing station could be formed at Carrigaholt, the banks within the headlands affording fine ground for trawling, and for long lines, particularly the bank running S.S.W. from Rinevilla to Cashen, on the Kerry side which abounds with turbot, large flat fish, ling, cod, pollock, hake, and whiting: while throughout the seasons, herrings, mackerel, garfish, scad , bream, and conger eel, could be taken. The finest lobsters on the West Coast are plentiful from Kilbaha to Loophead, and large sized crab-fish: and the numerous inlets produce large flat fish, mullet, fine oyster scallops, cockles, and prawns, and also present good stations for the take of salmon......

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1847 6 th November (L & CE). Sixty-eight vessels, with cargoes of wheat, oats, and barley, cleared out of the river Shannon since our last publication, for Liverpool, London, and Scotch ports: This fleet was laden at the quays of Limerick with the above provisions.

1847 8 th November (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart church, by Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, Commander Lowe, of her Majesty’s war steamer, the Pluto , to Maria, second daughter of the late Major Ross Lewin, Ross Hill. In this county.

1847 23 rd November (LR). The Gale on Sunday—Loss of a Sloop in the Shannon with eleven lives. On Sunday last owing to the severity of the weather, it blowing a regular gale with a spring tide, and westerly wind, a sloop belonging to Mr. McCoy, was forced from its anchorage at Glin, and not being able to gain her position again, she struck, and in a short time all on board met a watery grave, save one man. The boat was bound for Limerick, and was heavily laden with corn belonging to Doctor Enright, and also butter belonging to several buyers from this city which had been purchased at the Glin market. This catastrophe happened not many yards from the shore, and in the presence of a great portion of the congregation that had not, at the time, left the chapel. It is said the cargo will be saved, but much damaged. A gentleman in town has favoured us with the following extract of a letter which he received from Glin last evening with the names of those drowned:-- “McCoy’s boat is all broken, and eleven persons drowned --- the cargo all washed ashore, and greatly damaged. She was sunk almost over her anchor, and only that Tom Madigan took in six of her passengers, there would have been seventeen souls gone. They were drowned very near the beach, I suppose within 300 yards of the bank. Only one man got out of the wreck. The following is a list of the lost:-- Tom Manahan, Dan Sheahan, Peggy Devine, Mary Freigh, Patt Daly, Peggy Martin, Peggy Looney, Denis O’Shea, of Ballylongford: Mary McCarthy, Mary Tuohy, Pat Tuohy. These are the names of those gone—may God have mercy on their souls”.

1847 24 th December (CJ). Rejoicings at Beechpark.—It being known that Marcus Keane, Esq., and his bride, would arrive at their residence, Beechpark, on Wednesday last, great excitement prevailed on that day among his own tenantry, as well as the tenantry of the father of his bride, N. Westby, Esq., through their anxiety to testify their esteem for their landlord and his lady, and the joy they felt at their arrival. A large number of them went to meet Mr. Keane, and were anxious to be allowed to draw his carriage to Beechpark: to which, however, he would not consent. On Wednesday night, bonfires were kindled in the neighbourhood and every other means in their power were resorted to by the tenants to manifest their gratification and delight. It is pleasing to witness such a good understanding existing between land lord and tenant. Would that such feeling were more general throughout the country.

1847 30 th December (CJ). An alphabetical list of applicants to register freeholds at Kilrush on January 14 th 1848.

Robert Borough Esq, Cappa Lodge, lands at Querrin and Tullaroe, Moyarta barony, Freeholder. £50 re-registry. R. H. Borough Esq, ------£50.

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1847 31 st December (LR). Shipping Intelligence: Arrived. Limerick Irish Lily Lloyd, Portsmouth, hoops. Caroline Gray, Ibrailla, Indian corn. Laethluv , Davin, Liverpool, salt. Daniel and Mary , Evans, Cardiff, coal. Victoria , Jones Liverpool do and salt. Nymph , Davies, do. Salt. Wharfage , Groves, Newport, coal and iron. Fanny , Carrier, Wepra, general cargo. Angelina , Reest, Cardiff, iron. Fatuma , Vass, Ibrailla, Indian corn. Letitia , Chileot, do. do. .Excel , Reid, Cardiff, coal. Three Brothers , Kendell, Plymouth, meal. Vulcan , Thomas, Liverpool, general cargo. Maria Eliza , Llewchilin, Bridgewater, do. Fanny , Mahony, Tralee, grain. David , Trewanas, Glasgow, coal. Cardiff Lass , Morgan, Cardiff, iron. Lala Rooke, Taylor, London, wheat. Little Pet , Fregarthen, Ibrailla, Indian corn. Rose , Perry, Cardiff, iron. Concord , Neal, Glasgow, coal. Naphtha Lia , Thomas, Cardiff, iron. Integrity , Dunn, Galway, Indian corn. Defiance , Raymond, Troon, coal. Pilgrim , Cowrie, Bristol, general cargo. Talent , Pursor, Liverpool, do. Herald , Cuthbertson, Bristol, do. Blair , Francis, Liverpool, do. James , Smith, Glasgow, do. Lucy Neal , Webster, Liverpool, coal. Liberty , Ellis, Swansea, do. Asia , Zeurt, Galatz, Indian corn. Zealous , Douglas, Glasgow, coal. Amaranth , Lemon, Newcastle, do, Argo , Fearon, Liverpool, general cargo. Ignacio , Rezezo, Palermo, Indian corn. Ant , McMinn, Glasgow, coal for Clare. Fanny , Arny, Swansea, Indian corn. Resolution , Morgan, Liverpool, general cargo. Diana , Lloyd, Cardiff, railway iron. Ann , Nutkins, London, general cargo. Mercer , Mercer, Glasgow, coal. Arbutus , Pounds, London, general cargo. Jessie , Canning, Glasgow, do. Primrose , Irvine, St. John’s, timber. Catherine , Magee, Glasgow, coal.

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Hope , Taylor, Wick, herrings. Margery , Clarke, do. do. Edward , Patten, Glasgow, general cargo. Monmouth , Benton, London, barley meal. Dart , Nunn, Troon, coal. Charles Fryer , Vale, Galway, buck wheat. Isabella , Mowbray, Glasgow, coal. Utility , McGee, Liverpool, salt. Fame , Miller, Glasgow, general cargo. Sailed: Lord Charles Spencer, Reid, Liverpool, grain. Mathildis , Philips, do. do. Salina , Jenkins, Bristol, do. Ebenezer , Peters, do. do. Ann , Trick, Jersey, do. 7th of Bay, Autesser, Marseilles ballast . Monmouth , Beyuon, Kilrush, ballast.

1848 19th January (LC). Thomas Nelson, seaman, a native of Copenhagen, was brought up at the Town Hall, for deserting the Jessie , the property of Mr. Spaight, in consequence of which a man was employed at £12 per month to do his duty. The prisoner was ordered under the 9 th section of the Merchant Seaman’s Act, to pay £3 loss occasioned by his desertion, or be imprisoned 3 months.

1848 7 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice to Builders. The Corporation for preserving and improving the Port of Dublin, give notice, that they will receive proposals for the building of a Tower and dwelling &c, on the Beeves Rock (River Shannon, county Limerick) ------By order: H. Vereker, Ballast Office, Dublin 27th January 1848.

1848 22 nd February (LR). A man whose name is unknown was found floating at Scattery Island, on Sunday last.

1848 6 th March (CJ). By the storm of Sunday last, the roofs of several houses were damaged and stripped of slates. .... On the river the violence of the gale as severely felt, and we regret to add, with loss of life. Of nine vessels at Scattery Roads the brig Lively , of Galway, dragged both anchors and was run ashore at Moyne, unshipping her rudder, and one of her crew killed by falling from a yard. Two vessels from Tarbert, the Dart , of Ipswich, and Guard , of Shoreham, came in collision and dismasted, off Glin, with loss of bowsprit and figure head. A large sail boat of Mr. Michael Brew, Kilrush, laden with turf, foundered between Foynes and Aughinish, and the crew perished. A Greek brig is reported ashore between Carrigaholt and Kilrush: the Leviathan , of Baltimore, lost anchor and cables at Foynes, and has come up for repairs. The Dover Castle went down the river on Monday to tow up the Dart , for the same purpose. At the quays, the Shannon lost her bowsprit and the Blucher her trysail. The Royal Bride , from Tarbert, is come up for repairs, having been much damaged in the starboard side and stern.

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1848 11 th March (L & CE). A return of the number of meetings attended by the Ex-Officio and Elected Guardians of the Kilrush Union: Respectively from the 25 th March 1847 to the 23 rd February 1848, both inclusive. Ex-Officio Guardians: Colonel Vandeleur, 33: Henry S. Burton 4: Captain Studdert 6: George Studdert 11: James Studdert 8: Francis N. Keane 17: Daniel O’Grady 9: Sir B. McNamara 3: Thomas Keane 3. Names of Electoral Divisions: -- Kilrush--- Elected Guardians – Francis Cox 30: Thomas Chambers 35: Doctor Elliott 12: Denis Hynes 31: Samuel Burke 32.---- Killimer –Michael Culligan 31: -- Knock—Henry Colpoys 17: -- Killofin—Jeremiah Moloney 25: Maurice Walsh 24: -- Kilfiddane – Patrick Slattery 34: Doctor O’Grady 5: -- Kildysert--- James O’Donnell 6 : Pat McNamara* 9: -- Kilmihil – John Honan* 8: -- Kilmurray – James Shannon 21: Francis Corry 23: Michael Killeen 11: William McMahon 6:-- Kilmacduane— James Kelly 4: Thomas Lillis* 7:-- Killard—John Curtin 26: Martin McInerney 16: -- Kilkee—Francis O’Donnell * 11: Pat Keane 10: Henry Blackhall 12: -- Moyarta—Doctor Foley 45: Jeremiah Dowling 28: Thomas Gibson 27 :--- Kilballyowen—Michael Studdert 2. Guardians marked thus (*) resigned, By order of the Board, John McDonnell, Clerk of the Union, Board Room, 1st March 1848.

1848 25 th May (CJ). Death: At Tarbert Island, the residence of her son, Maurice O’Connell, Esq., R.N., Inspecting Officer of Coast Guards, Lucinda, relict of the late Maurice O’Connell, Esq., of Iveragh.

1848 14 th August (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart, Co. Clare, Francis Lowe, youngest son of Wm. Lowe, Esq., of Montague Street, Russell Square, London, to Mary Julia, youngest daughter of the late Major Ross Lewin, of Ross Hill, near Kildysart.

1848 7 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) Second American arrival of Timber, Deals and Staves. MacNamara and Son. In addition to the Ellen Forrestal’s cargo are now discharging from on board the Anne Moore at Clare, a very prime cargo of timber, deals and staves which they will dispose of at their concerns in Market Street, at usually low prices. Ennis 7 th September 1848.

1848 30 th September (LC). Her Majesty’s ship Bloodhound has arrived at Scattery.

1848 16 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Important Auction at Gower Hall. (Within three miles of Kilrush) On Tuesday 24 th October, inst. John Stamer, Has received instructions to sell by positively unreserved auction at Gower Hall on Tuesday 24 th October the entire property consisting of: 9 acres of first-rate quality oats made-up in convenient stacks: 17 acres of prime barley: 10 tons of prime hay: 4 strong working horses, in good condition: milch cows: donkey

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and cart: tumbling tarts: cars and harness: ploughs: harrows: handsome phaeton: double harness: outside car: also bridles and saddles; side saddles: garden seat: geraniums: boiler and steamer: costly metal corn-stands: oat-bens: barrels: dairy utensils &c. The Household Furniture: Dining Room: -- Capital set of dining tables ----- over 100 volumes of books--- eight- day clock(by M. Master) ---- commodes, bidets --- superb feather beds --- Terms of Sale----Cash: John Stamer, Ennis, 13 th October 1848.

1848 9 th December (LC). The brig Lady Harvey , Capt. James, bound hence to Glasgow, with oats, was laying at Scattery, wind bound. The master and three of his crew left the pier of Kilrush on Wednesday night, to return to the vessel, when the boat was upset in a swell, and the four persons unfortunately met with a watery grave.

1848 12 th December (LR). Conflagration in the river. On Sunday night, or rather Monday morning between the hours of twelve and one o’clock, a dreadful fire broke out on board the American barque Sarah Jackson of Blue Hill, state of Maine, lying at the Quay, Byer master, and consigned to Messrs. Ryan Brothers, laden with Indian corn. The Harbour Master, Captain Randall, ordered the vessel to be removed, lest the flames might extend to the Primrose which lay alongside, and she was accordingly worked to the other side of the river. Notwithstanding that the engine of the Sun Company and of St. Michael’s Parish were promptly on the spot, the devouring element made rapid progress. Two of the masts had to be cut away, and ultimately the vessel was scuttled in several places. The Avon? War-steamer, now in the river, tendered most valuable assistance. The origin of the fire, which first broke out in the main hatch, is not yet ascertained. The Sarah Jackson was a very fine vessel about three years built, and now lies on the North Strand a perfect wreck. It is conjectured that the fire has been smouldering for some time.

1848. Some of the emigrant ships that left Limerick for America and Canada during 1848. Euphemia, Triumph, Heather Belle, Ann, Jessie, Nerio, Maria, John Hawkes, Joseph R. Pim, Anna Maria, Hannah, Tar, Eagle, Agnes Jermyn, Fisher, Lady Lilford, Harriet Newell, Heather Bell, Ellen Forrestal, John Murray, Huntingdon, Energy.

1849 1 st January (CJ). Death; In Kildysart, on Thursday.... Mrs. McNamara, wife of Mr. P. McNamara, Post - Master.

1849 24 th January (LC). Port of Limerick, Exports; Dash for Liverpool, Oats: Margaret for Liverpool, Oats: Maria for London, Whiskey: Good Intent for Glasgow, Oats: Vixen for London, Oats: Firefly for Swansea, Coal Tar: Resolution for Glasgow, Oats: Rose & Ellen for Liverpool, Oats: Limerick Lass for London, Pork. Askeaton Exports: Sea Lark for Tralee, Flour & Indian Meal: Fanny for Tralee, Indian meal. Tarbert Exports: Sir William Wallace for London, Oats. Kilrush Exports: Ellen for Gloucester, Oats & Barley.

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Tralee Exports: Utility for Liverpool, Oats.

1849 5 th February (CJ). A boat laden with meal the property of the Messrs. Russell, of Limerick, was plundered last week in the Shannon, in its passage to Clare. We understand two tons of the meal was carried off.

1849 12 th February (CJ). A Plan for Free Emigration, Proposed by Captain Studdert, Royal Navy. A small pamphlet has just been published by Captain Studdert, of Pella, in this county, in which he very ably shows the necessity that exists for extensive emigration of the poorer classes, and the great benefits which any plan that might affect this purpose would confer both upon this country and the emigrants themselves. Captain Studdert suggests of “County Emigration” as best adapted to carry out his views. We subjoin the following short extract, as containing the basis of his plan:- The county resolving on the undertaking to form itself into “ a joint stock company” of the whole, if possible, or a large majority of the proprietors and occupiers of land, and all other description of properties of whatsoever species connected with, or in any way belonging to a county, for the purpose of removing its pauper population to, with a view to their ultimate settlement as free emigrants in some of our colonies: with an understanding that Government consents to grant a county to be settled or colonised by the one so undertaking, and which is to be named after the parent county. The Government also, to supply the means of transport by its unemployed vessels of war, jury rigged, with sailing master and crew, merely to navigate ------.

1849 12th March (CJ). Death: At Kildysart, on Saturday morning, Mrs. Hadlock, relict of the late Rev. Wm. Hadlock, Rector of Kildysart.

1849 26 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. That part of the lands of Cahircalla (Commonly called Ballymacaula) containing 51 acres. Proposals will be received by, Arthur O’Donnell, Esq., Pickwick Cottage, Knock.

1849 3 rd May (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at Kildysart...... Instructed by the executors of Mrs, Hadlock, lately deceased, to sell at her late Residence...household furniture and out-door effects....

1849 9 th May (LC). (Advertisement) Beech-Park, county Clare, Auction of dairy stock, Heifers, sheep, farming and draining tools. James Marshall Has received instructions from Marcus Keane, Esq, (who has surrendered his farms, not having sufficient time to devote to them) to sell by perfectly unreserved auction, at Beech-Park, within one mile of the town of Ennis, on Thursday, the 17 th May, inst. 34 Dairy Cows, of rather good description, some of which have calved. 30 Half-bred heifers, in-calf and calving. 14 strippers.

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17 Half-bred two-year old heifers, not in calf 86 Two-year old wethers, and about 50 stone of first quality wool. With a quantity of useful farming implements, valuable draining tools, and other requisites for the farm. – Sale at 12 o’clock punctual ----

1849 12 th May (LC). (Advertisement) Ships by Auction: To be sold by auction, on Monday the 14 th inst., at one o’clock, at the Port of Limerick, two very desirable vessels: Lot 1: The Barque, Mary Ann Henry, Length 112, Breadth 26 and depth 17: register 491 belonging to Halifax. N.S., built at Nova Scotia, in 1841. A well substantial built ship fully and completely iron-kneed between decks and in the lower hold: seven feet height between decks: affording excellent accommodation for passengers, and space for about 170 adults: coppered to her ballast mark: with two sets of sails, in good condition, and abundantly found in stores of every description: anchors, chains, hawsers, boats, &c. Inventories of which will be furnished on day of sale. This vessel is now delivering a cargo of Indian corn from New Orleans, in excellent condition, after a winter passage home.

Lot 2: The brigantine, Fame , length 76, breadth 19, and depth 10: register 114 tons, built and launched at Nova Scotia, in November 1848. And now delivering her first cargo of Indian corn from Norfolk, in excellent condition: is a well-built vessel, fully and abundantly found in stored of every description. For inventories and further information apply to: Horatio N. Seymour, broker.

1849 25 th May (KE). We regret to announce the death of the Rev. M. Duggan, P.P., Carrigaholt. This truly pious and indefatigable pastor fell a victim to cholera, on Saturday..... The poor of Carrigaholt have lost their best friend.

1849 2 nd July (IE). Conversations.--- We have received from William Watkins, chief officer of the barque Prince Albert . A written statement, in which he expresses a wish to inform the public that, having been, some time since, landed at Carrigaholt, in consequence of a severe attack of cholera, and finding none so ready to pay him attention as the Rev. Mr. Meehan, P.P., he communicated to that Rev. gentleman his desire to know more of his religious doctrines, and being instructed resolved on becoming a convert to his church. He has done so. He also expresses gratitude to Doctor Tate for his successful professional attention....

1849 5 th July (CJ). New Workhouses. In accordance with the report of the Boundary Commissioners, we learn that steps are being already taken to have some new Unions constituted. The Poor Law Commissioners, we understand are at present in course of treaty with Mr. John Bindon Scott for the purchase of 12 acres of land at Kildysart, whereon to erect a new Workhouse. A temporary building is about being taken, in the meantime, to be used for a Union Workhouse until the contemplated

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1849 28 th September (LR). The Foot Artillery that were stationed in the following batteries on the Lower Shannon, under the command of Captain Hill, have been replaced on Tuesday evening by a division under Lieut. Holbec , and arrived here on Wednesday, and left this morning for Athlone. Tarbert 6 men: Scattery 8: Carrick 6: Kilkerrin 6: Doonaha 5: Kilcredaun 6.

1849 1 st October (CJ). Death: At Moyadda, near Kilrush, on the 29 th September, Mr. James Brew, sincerely regretted by his numerous friends and family.

1849 28 th October (CJ). Death: In Doonaha, county Clare, Mrs. Kelly, sister to Michael McCarthy, Esq., Shelbourne Cottage.

1849 15 th December (LC). (Advertisement) Brigantine Jessie & two shares in the Patent Slip. For unreserved auction at Limerick, on Monday the 17 th Dec. inst. Mr. Marshall will sell by unreserved auction by order of the Mortgagees, on Monday the 17 th Dec. inst., at the Custom House Quay, at 1 o’clock, the brigantine Jessie , of Limerick, 155 tons register, but carries a large cargo for her tonnage, say 250 tons. She was built at Prince Edward Island in 1839, but was newly rigged and underwent thorough repairs in the summer of 1848. The Jessie , will be sold as she now lies, with all her standing and running rigging, sails, anchors, chains, boats, materials and stores. Also for same account, immediately after the sale of the brigantine “two-shares in the Limerick Patent Slip” which will be found on enquiry to be a safe and profitable investment for capital ------.

1850 8 th January (LR). The Bryan Abbs having completed the repairs for which she was obliged to put back from sea, sailed again from Scattery Roads, on Monday, for New York, with her passengers all well. The Port of Limerick has not for a long time been as bare of shipping as at present. There has not been an arrival of a single vessel, nor a cargo exported, for several days. Messrs. Shaw and Duffield, as owners of the Souvenir , of the port of Limerick, through the master of the vessel, brought a complaint before the Pilot Committee of the Harbour Board, against Michael Behane, pilot, for having, while in charge of the vessel a few weeks ago in the Shannon, on her homeward voyage from London, so negligently directed her course as to get her on “Boland’s Rock” by which her keel was much injured. The Pilot Committee having heard the statement of Behane in justification of himself, and decided, as a mitigated punishment from total dismissal, that he be suspended from duty for six months, or pay a fine of £5.

1850 19 th January (LC). The Blair schooner arrived at Tarbert, from Liverpool, off Dorsey Island, picked up five sailors in an open boat, part of the crew of the Catherine Charlotte , of Riga, from Newcastle to Barcelona, with coal, and which vessel they deserted in a sinking state, five more of the crew had left in a boat a few hours before the Blair came up.

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1850 28 th February (CJ). Twenty vessels, loaded principally with bread stuffs, anchored in Scattery Roads on Monday. Seven others have arrived at the quays of Limerick, all freighted with Indian corn.

1850 8 th March (LR). The following corn laden vessels arrived in port : Charles Richard, Frazer from Alexandria 1950 qrs. Wheat Thomas M Osborne: Caledonia , Morgan, from Odessa, 2350 qrs. Wheat, to order: Three Brothers , Kendall, from London, 312 qrs. Rye, 823 bags rye meal and 160 bags rice, James Bannatyne: Union , Fookes, from London, 590 qrs. Barley, to order: Vessels laden with sundries viz: Venus , Salisbury, from Cardiff, coal and Rod Iron: Juno , Thompson, from Gloster, Salt: Waterford , Harrison, from Harrington, Coals. From September 1849, the following quantities of Irish produce have left Limerick to fatten the foreigner: Wheat 4,863 qrs. Barley 1520 do: Oats 131,699 do: Beans 4,824 do: Flour 8,270 sacks. And from Kilrush, Clare, Tarbert and Askeaton, 860 qrs. Wheat: 1,650 qrs, Barley: and 22,762 do, Oats.

1850 2 nd April (LR).. The following corn laden vessels have arrived in the Shannon since Friday last viz: Corsair , from Constantinople, Indian corn: Pandora , from Ibrailla, Indian corn: Eliza , from Corfu, Indian corn: Albatross , French vessel from Nantes, Wheat. The Ann Bentley , Steel, master, with general cargo from Liverpool to St. John’s N.B., has put into Kilrush leaky, and must be discharged to undergo repairs.

1850 5 th April (LR). The Primrose, Ferguson, master, the property of Messrs. James Harvey & Co., Bedford Row, sailed on yesterday from our quays for Quebec, with passengers. On arriving at Kilrush she has a large number of emigrants to take on board. The Polly , Gibson, master, this day cleared for New York, with 123 passengers, chartered by Messrs. F. Spaight & Sons. -----

1850 9 th April (LR). There are twelve vessels taking in emigrants for America at the quays of Limerick. One of them, the Jessy , has accommodation for four hundred passengers, and it is probable that considerably over 2,000 persons will leave their native land in these ships. There is a decided preference manifested by the emigrants for the States: only a few take passages to the Canada’s. The passage money to the States is £4 – to Quebec £2-15s. Since the 1 st of January there emigrated from the Port of Limerick, for America, 834 passengers, of which only 22 had cabin berths. The emigration for the year 1849 amounted to the enormous figure of 11,554. Exports of Corn from Limerick from 5 th September to 5 th April--- seven months—to the British markets – Wheat 5,440 qrs. Barley 1,520 Qrs., Oats 135,854 Qrs., Beans 4,824 lbs., Flour 8,270 cwts. and Butter 82,873 firkins. The large sum of £3,420 was paid at the Custom House, Limerick, for the week ending Friday last, on bonded goods – teas, sugars, tobacco, &c., for consumption in the city.

1850 11 th April (CJ). There are twelve vessels taking in emigrants for America at the quays of Limerick. One of them, the Jessy , has accommodation for four hundred passengers, and it is probable that considerably over 2,000 persons will leave their native land in these ships. There is a

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1850 13 th April (LC). (Advertisement) In Chancery, to be let: Johnston a Scott: For seven years pending the cause from the first day of May next, the House, Offices, and Garden of Cahercon, with any quantity of land up to 150 acres, exclusive of plantation. The House is furnished and most comfortably fitted up, and is well worth the attention of any Nobleman or Gentleman requiring such a residence.----- The steamer plying between Limerick and Kilrush stops each day at Cahercon, to drop or take in passengers --- Proposals to be submitted to the Master, will be received by Thomas Keane, Esq, Jail Street, Ennis, the receiver in these causes: Messrs, Cullinan & Bunton, 66 Capel Street, Dublin: or, by Richard Scott, Esq, Attorney to the defendant, Middle Gardiner Street, Dublin.

1850 20 th April (LC). Her Majesty’s Chance , revenue cutter, has arrived at Kilrush. The cutter Rose is still at Scattery.

1850 23 rd April (LR). The Limerick Harbour Board met for the first time these three weeks on Thursday, when the following resolutions were adopted:-- Resolved: - That the Harbour Master be directed to make the following changes in the Pilotage.—viz. All vessels bringing up at Tarbert Roads, or at any other anchorage below Tarbert Roads, to pay half the present rate of pilotage to Limerick: all vessels bringing up at any other anchorage between Beigh Castle and Tarbert, to pay two-thirds of the present rate of pilotage to Limerick. Resolved:- That the removal of the Boarding station from Tarbert to Scattery, is most inconvenient: that the exposed position causes the boarding of vessels to be attended with great danger to life and property: that the reports of the arrivals and sailings which were obtained rapidly and regularly, when the boarding station was at Tarbert, are now very irregularly conveyed to Limerick: and that several memorials from pilots and others and the representations of ship owners, make it imperative on the Board to memorial the Board of Customs through the Collector and the Comptroller of this port, to have the station replaced at Tarbert.

1850 29 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Pickwick Cottage: Auction and no reserve of Household Furniture, Horses, Cows, Heifers, Yearlings, Sheep, Farming Implements, & c. On Tuesday, the 7 th day of May next: John Charles Ryall has been instructed by the representatives of the late Arthur O’Donnell, Esq, to sell on the above day, at the residence of that departed gentleman, at Pickwick Cottage, near Knock, the entire of his effects -----

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To be let, for seven years pending the cause, from the first day of May next, the House, Offices and Garden of Clifden, lately in the possession of Henry Rosslwein, Esq, Clifden adjoins the Demesne of Cahercon, and the land, with the House and the Deer-park adjoining, contains about 100 acres – in good condition and of excellent quality .------Richard Scott, Esq, Attorney to the Defendant ---.

1850 4 th May (L & CE). (Advertisement) America: For New York the splendid ship Berlin , Of Workington, 500 tons burthen, John Lit, Master, will sail for New York (wind and weather permitting) on or about, the 10 th of May. It is now necessary to point out to emigrants the superior advantages to be derived by taking passage in this vessel; she affords fine height between decks and ventilation: requisites of first importance in passenger ship. Plenty of stores will be laid in for the voyage, consisting of Biscuits, Flour, Rice, Tea, Sugar, Pork and Beef, according to Act of Parliament. Early application is necessary to, William Gleeson, at his office, Wellesley Bridge, Limerick: John O’Connor, Lower Shannon Street: Mathew Connell, Kilrush.

1850 27 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) The sale of Incumbered Estates. In the matter of the estate of Letitia Jane Hickman, of Kilmore, -- Clare,--Owner. Exparte, Letitia Jane Hickman, Thomas Rice Henn, and Marcus Keane, Petitioners. Whereas, by an absolute order made in this matter, hearing date the 23 rd day of May 1850, it was ordered that the Lands of Kilmore, Carrabin, Casern, Ballygarrane, otherwise Knock Donogroge , otherwise Donogroge, Knockerra East, Carlinglongard, the Two Tarmons, and Part of Carrowiniskey, otherwise Carrowniska, Derrylogh, Terrynane, Garrane, otherwise Garrane, Enogh, otherwise Enagh: and the Fee Farm Interest in the Lands of Donogroge, otherwise Donogroge: and which said Lands are known and described ------in the Baronies of Clonderlaw and Moyarta, and county of Clare ------

1850 6 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) To Builders: Kildysart Union Workhouse: Builders and others are invited to deliver tenders for the execution of the several works required to be performed in the erection of a Workhouse proposed to be built at Kildysart, county Clare. The plans and specifications may be seen at the Poor Law Commission Office, Custom House, Dublin ----

1850 13 th July (LC). (Advertisement) Counties of Clare, Kerry, and City of Limerick. Preliminary notice of sale, in the court of commissioners for the sale of Incumbered Estates in Ireland, in the matter of the Estate of John Bindon Scott of Cahercon, in the Co. of Clare, Esq., Owner, Ex-parte , Thomas Rosslwein, Esq., Petitioner. Pursuant to an absolute order made in this matter bearing date the 16 th day of February, 1850, the following lands and premises, and tithe-rent charges, will be sold by public auction ---- The Lands of Effernane, in the county of Clare, in the possession of the representatives

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of Thomas Gabbett ----- The Lands of Drumquin, in the county of Clare, in the possession of the representatives of William O’Donnell --- House and Premises in George’s Street, in the City of Limerick, in the tenure of John O’Brien, Esq., M.P. ---- The Lands of Knockane and Coolcarrig, ....Co .Kerry, in the occupation of 14 tenants -- The Impropriate Tithes payable out of the Parish of Kilfiddane, in the county of Clare, amounting to £125-5s-1d. Tithes payable out of the Parish of Killofin, in same Co.,... amounting to £118-8s-9½d. Tithes payable out of the Parish of Kilchrist, in same county, amounting to £48-8s-9d. The Tithes payable out of the Parish of Killowen, alias Ballyea, in same county, amounting to £127-8s-7d. There is a sum of £9-4s-7d yearly, payable to the Vicar for occasional duties in this Parish. The Tithes payable out of the Parish of Clondegad, ...... amounting to £27-16s-0¾d.? The Tithes payable out of the Parish of Kilmihil ------amounting to £41-10s The Tithes payable out of the Parish of Kilrush ------amounting to £27-13s-10d The Lands of Knockane and Coolcarrig, in the county of Kerry, are situate near the Town of Tarbert, at which place there is a daily steam communication by the Shannon to Limerick.----.

1850 28 th September (LC). Mr. George Whelan, shipwright, of this port, has raised the schooner Catherine, with oats, which was sunk in Labasheeda Bay about nine months ago.

A robbery was attempted in Tarbert, on the corn stores of Mr. Spaight, but the alarm having been given the fellows made off without any booty.

1850 17 th October (CJ). The Island of Scattery in the Shannon and near to Kilrush has been made a portion of Clare and added to the Barony of Moyarta, by the late ordinance survey. The Government have not issued any proclamation, or an order in Council, confirming such change, and the parties in possession have we understand since refused to pay county Cess, and we presume any other tax of any description. These facts come out upon the inquiry now holding here before Mr. Griffith the Commissioner of Valuation under the survey.—we presume a representation of the fact will now be made, and the affair properly settled. If the order when issued takes a retrospective view the levy will be very heavy.

1850 23 rd October (L & CE). (Advertisement) America. State Cabin, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passage to New York. Now in port to sail the 31 st October, for New York, the splendid First Class, Copper bottomed Barque. Edmond . 950 Tons Burthen, R. Bickford, Commander. This remarkably fast-sailing vessel is now discharging her cargo, after having made the passage home from Quebec in 28 days: she will be dispatched from Limerick by steamer punctually on the day named and fitted up to insure comfort to the passengers, She has fine space between decks, and thorough ventilation – affording 8 feet high on the passenger deck. Captain Bickford, who has landed his full number of passengers safe and in good health, and is now after returning, will afford most useful information to those who may secure berths in this favourite ship.

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The following provisions all of the best quality will be served out during the voyage, weekly to each passenger viz:- 2½ lbs., Bread, 1lb, Flour 5lbs, Oatmeal 2lbs, Rice, 2 oz. Tea, 1lb Sugar, besides 3 quarts water, daily and 10lbs. of Pork, for the voyage, in accordance with the Act of Parliament. John McDonnell, Timber Merchant, Limerick Charles McDonnell, Timber Merchant, Kilrush. Thomas McMahon, Mill Street, Ennis: Maurice O’Donnell, Listowel: Thomas Hennessy & Co., Thurles: Daniel Hoctor, Nenagh: or James Driscoll, Kildysart.

1850 24 th October (CJ). We are to announce that the Boarding Station, heretofore held at Scattery, has been changed to Tarbert, on memorial of the Harbour Commissioners and commercial body of the city of Limerick, and on recommendation of Mr. Howe, a commissioner of the Board of Customs, who was there some time ago.

1850 26 th October (LC). Limerick Harbour Board: --- A letter from the Board of Customs was read, confirmatory of our previous announcement, that it had been decided to change the revenue boarding station from Scattery to Tarbert, an alternation which, the chairman repeated, was most desirable, for the mercantile and shipping interests.----

1850 17 th December (LR). The storm was so severe on the Shannon on Saturday, that the Garryowen steamer was nearly twelve hours making her passage from Limerick, and did not arrive till ten o’clock at night: all the passengers were obliged to keep below decks, which were completely washed by the sea. On Wednesday last the Erin-go-Bragh steamer sailed for Dingle, under charge of our efficient Harbour Master, Captain Randall, to tow into port the Prudence , a large vessel laden with Indian Corn, which lies dismasted of Dingle since the storm of the 19 th of November ----

1851 3 rd April (CJ). Cess Payers.... Moyarta: Randal Borough, Querrin: John Kelly, Ballyerra: William Blair, Kilrush: Irwin Paterson, Kilrush: John Cox, Clarefield: Richard Donovan, Kilrush: Robert Keane, Gower: Morgan Connell, Moyne: Timothy Kelly, Leitrim: Hugh O’Keeffe, Corbally: John Williams, Carnacalla: Patt Kelly, Clohanbeg: Michael O’ Donnell, Ballykett: John Curtin, Fort: George Brew, Clooneylissane: William Brew, Leadmore: Patt Healy, Moveen: Francis Lillis, Gurrane.

1851 1 st May (FJ). Emigration. .... A comfortable farmer of the name of John Keating, of Kilbaha, purchased a farm about a fortnight since for his eldest son. He laid out a large sum of money on the purchase: and everything seemed to prosper the commencement in life of the young man, who is of excellent character and most industrious habits. The day after the farm was taken, the son, accompanied by his eldest sister and others of his family, abandoned the newly taken farm, proceeded to Limerick, took shipping for New York, and are now at sea on their voyage to the free shores of America. On the same day no less than 65 of the inhabitants of the same place abandoned their holdings, sold whatever they could convert into cash, and took shipping also

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1851 3 rd May (L & CE). Limerick Harbour Board. ---- A letter was read from Mr. Henry Keane, on behalf of the Western Pilots, complaining that the Limerick Pilots enjoyed a monopoly in the trade over them. The Coasting Pilots used bring vessels as far as Foynes, where the Limerick Pilots go on board, and the Western Pilots are thus shut out of the trade altogether. Mr. Randal said the matter had been referred to the Pilot Committee, who had a report to bring up on the subject. Mr. Spaight, the Chairman, then read the report of the Pilot Committee, consisting of Messrs. Mullock, Ryan, Russell, and Sidley, which suggested that the Western Pilots should be apportioned three-fourths of the pilotage and the Limerick Pilots one fourth. Mr. Henry Kane, on behalf of the Western Pilots, objected to this arrangement. If a captain came up as far as Beigh Castle without a pilot, then the Western Pilots would lose all their trade. If, in such case, they agreed to give the Western Pilots the three-fourths of the pilotage, the Western Pilots would have no objection to the arrangement suggested by the Commissioners. But when the case was investigated before the pilot committee on last Thursday, he felt satisfied with the arrangement that had been entered into, which he understood was that the Western Pilots should have the pilotage of vessels coming in the river, and that the Limerick Pilots should have the pilotage of the vessels going out, until Mr. Richard Russell came and upset the arrangement. Mr. Sidley stated that the Pilot Committee were influenced in the report they drew up by the consideration that the Western Pilots were not as well able to pilot vessels up through the narrows in the upper part of the river, with which they were not so well acquainted as the Limerick Pilots. Mr. Spaight considered that if there was any incompetency on the part of the Western Pilots their cards ought to be taken from them. Mr. Quinlivan said that though there might be no incompetency on their part, yet there might be a risk which it would be well to guard against. Mr. Ryan said the arrangement proposed by Mr. Keane would not be a fair one, because vessels coming in laden might draw 18 feet of water, whereas going out in ballast they would only draw 11 feet. After some further discussion, the report of the committee was agreed on. ---- The Limerick Pilots were ordered to board at Beigh Castle, if practicable, and at Grass Island if the weather should prove so unfavourable that it would be impossible.

1851 15 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Sale of Incumbered Estates in Ireland. In the matter of the Estate of William Borough, and Randal Borough, the younger, Esquires. Owners: Ex-parte Mary Gethin Unthank, Petitioner.... Whereas, a petitioner hath presented to the Commissioners in this matter by the said Mary Gethin Unthank, claiming an interest, in one undivided moiety of all that and those that part of the lands of Querrin......

1851 17 th September (IE). Sweeping Evictions. The entire village of Kilbaha, in the county of Clare, has we are informed, been razed to the ground, by Mr. Marcus Keane, the agent of the owner of the property.

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1851 18 th September (CJ). Scriptural Education – The Discussion at Kilbaha. In our imprecision of Thursday; last we very briefly noticed a most interesting circumstance connected with the village of Kilbaha.... The excellent proprietor of that extensive estate, anxious for the welfare of his tenantry and their children, has commenced establishing schools in the district, and wishes that the children attending should each day read a portion of the Scriptures. To this preceding (as a matter of course) the Parish Priest, the Rev. Mr, Meehan, has a strong objection: and has been exerting his priestly influence to induce these poor ignorant people to keep their children from the schools, lest they should become acquainted with that blessed word which “can make them wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus”. On Saturday last, he came to the village and was met by the Rev. J. N. Griffin and the Rev. C. Ward, and after a conversation of nearly four hours, in the presence of about one hundred persons, he said he would be ready, at any time and place, to discuss the point at issue with Mr. Griffin, namely “the right of all persons to read the Word of God for themselves”, and promised on leaving, that Mr. Griffin should hear him the next day.....

Kiltrellig Lodge, Sept, 9, 1851. Dear Sir, You may remember that when here on last Friday, in a conversation with reference to the schools, you stated in the presence of Mr. Marcus Keane, Mr. Henry Keane, Mr. Tweedy and many others, in addition to a great number of the people, that you would at any time he ready to discuss the question, of the right and duty of all to read and examine for themselves God’s Holy Word, and when leaving on that day you said I should hear from you the following morning, at what time and place it would be your convenience to meet me for that purpose. I have been in daily expectation of hearing from you...... I am, Rev, Sir, with best wishes for the temporal and eternal welfare of my Roman Catholic fellow countrymen, yours faithful servant in Christ’s Gospel, John Nash Griffin...

1851 22 nd September (CJ). (Advertisement) The Kilmore Estate...Sale of Incumbered Estates In the matter of Letitia Jane Hickman of Kilmore, Spinster, Owner: Ex parte Letitia Jane Hickman, Marcus Keane, and Thomas Rice Henn. Fee farm Estates, for ever, No. 1 to 14, both inclusive, held at a yearly fee-farm of

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No of Lot Denominations Stature measure. Yearly Estimated profit. A r p £ s d. 1 Monmore 1085—2--26 134—11--7 2 Granatuohy 286—0--17 115—17--2 3 Donogrogue 693—1--17 262—6--1½ 4 Poulnadaree 315—1--36 210—7--1 5 Doneil 427—2--6 135—19--1 6 Gurtnaskagh 163—1--32 38—3--8 7 Coolminga 337—1--25 81—12--7 8 Knocknahoun 420—3--38 154—18--1 9 Lisheenadine 199—0--14 56—0--3½ 10 Knockerra 220—0--3 70—16--7 11 Derrylough 227—0--7 47—4--6

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12 Tarmon 666—3--24 234—3--6 13 Breaffa 324—2--3½ 111—17--1½ 14 Tonavoher 531—0--13½ 278—16--7 Total 5927—2--22 1932—13--11½

Fee-simple estates Nos. 15 to 19, both inclusive...... Total 1649—2—1 £894—18—0......

1851 11 th December (CJ). An accident of a very serious nature happened on Sunday last, at Monmore, within a mile of Kilrush. Charles Martin, a respectable farmer was out fowling, and after returning home, desired the boy to take a cloth and dry the gun, which was somewhat wet. The boy did as he was ordered, having no knowledge that it was loaded with heavy shot. The cloth with which he was cleaning came in contact with the trigger, and, sad to relate, the whole of the shot entered the face of Martin’s child, who was opposite at the time, thereby causing instantaneous death. The poor little fellow’s face was blown off.....

1852 15 th January (CJ). Kiltrellig, January 9, 1852. Rev. Sir,--- I need not remind you that the Rev. Mr. Wilberforce lately traversed this neighbourhood, proclaiming himself a convert from the Established Church of this country, and imputing the basest motives to those thousands who (In Ireland particularly ) have abjured the errors of the Church of Rome. You also remember that the Rev. A.P. Hanlon, Missionary of the Irish Society had, in a most respectful manner invited him to a controversy, on the points of difference between both churches: and I am sure you are aware that Mr. Wilberforce has declined to meet Mr. Hanlon. After this, a layman named M. Considine, of Ennis, is put forward, who in a most insulting manner challenges Mr. Hanlon to a public controversy. Now Sir, as this neighbourhood was the principal scene of Mr. Wilberforce’s exhibition, I conceive that I have a better right to invite you to a public controversy than M. Considine had, in challenging the Rev. Mr. Hanlon, and if you accept this invitation to discuss with me the points of difference between both churches, Mr. Hanlon permits me to say that he is satisfied to hold a public discussion on these points with Considine, or with any other layman in the county of Clare. Trusting, you will answer this note at your earliest convenience, I am Sir, your obedient servant, Daniel D. Danahy. Rev. M. Meehan, P.P., of Carrigaholt.

1852 21 st January (L & CE). (Advertisement) Direct Communication to and from London: Calling at Portsmouth, the Limerick Steam-Ship Company, Fast and powerful steamships, European , D. J. Jenkins, Commander. Secret , George Groves, Commander. Will keep up a regular communication between this and London, calling at Portsmouth, and will sail during the month of January, as follows from Wellesley Pier, Limerick:- Secret – Wednesday, 21 st at 4 p.m. European – Friday, 30 th at 11 a.m. ----- These vessels have been fitted up with excellent accommodation for fore-cabin passengers, and offer great advantages to emigrants going to America via London. Fore-cabin 10s: State Cabin 25s ----

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1852 15 th March (CJ). Death: At Tarbert, Sarah, eldest daughter of Captain G. H. Fitzgerald.

1852 19 th April (CJ). Death: At Tarbert, Blanche Morony, second daughter of Surgeon Kennedy.

1852 17 th May (CJ). Marriage: In Dublin, on the 15 th inst., John Rutherford, Esq, of Kingsborough, King’s county, to Jane, daughter of the late Robert Keane, Esq., of Beech Park.

1852 11 th September (L & CE). The Limerick Steam Ship Company, The British and Irish Steam Company have withdrawn their steamers from plying between here and London and the City of Limerick Steam Ship Company have now the trade to themselves. The Limerick Company have purchased from the other the neat screw-boat “Rose ” which will still continue to ply between this and London. Another screw steam-ship the Dublin of Waterford is now lying at the Wellesley Pier, and is engaged on the same traffic for our City Company. The local company’s screw ship the Secret is lying at the North Strand, undergoing repairs.

At the last Petty Sessions of Kilrush, the master of the Ellen Forrestal , and two pilots were fined £100 each? For smuggling. On this day week over 200 lbs., weight of tobacco was found on board.

1852 29 th December (L & CE). Great and Terrific Storm in Limerick. Immense Destruction of Property, On last Friday night (Christmas Eve) Limerick was visited with a dreadful storm, or hurricane, which while it lasted was not equalled in intensity by any since the fearful storm of ’39. ---- A brig called the Tiley, of South Shields, Richard Bradley, master drifted away from her moorings ---- A brig called the William and Joseph , of Shields, also broke from her moorings and ran right into the bows of the Jessy --- the barque Constance of Sunderland, Atkinson, master, had her bows injured, ---- the barque Heroine of Shields, Meldrum, master, had her bows all smashed to pieces------

1853 24 th January (CJ). Death: At Knock..... Joseph Gabbett Studdert, Esq.

1853 3 rd February (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday, John Kelly, Esq., Rosscliff, to Miss O’Donnell, of Ballykett, sister of Dr. O’Donnell, of Kilrush.

1853 14 th February (CJ). Marriage: On Monday, the 7 th instant, by the Rev. P. Sheehy, James O’Connell, Esq., Kildysart, to Miss Sheehy, daughter of John Sheehy, Esq., Mountshannon, Co. Galway.

1853 28 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Unreserved Auction at Kilmore Cottage. ...Instructions from Edmund Blandy, who has surrendered his Farm, and going to reside in England, to sell..... The household furniture....4 two-year old colts....

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1853 23 rd March (L & CE). Crofton Moore Vandeleur, of Kilrush, No. 4, and Master Henry Keane, have acquired already a great degree of rather an unenviable sort of notoriety in their ways.—Both are famed as Exterminators General and General House Levellers, noted for being, like Nimrod, mighty hunter of men, but neither seems satisfied with the large share of public attention which each has claimed. Master Keane was said to be fond of the spirituous, and we can readily confess, that is only by taking into consideration his alleged thirsting after such indulgences, that can account for many of his acts. But he has avowedly, of late, turned his attention to serious subjects, and now “dips” in the spiritual ---- One evening--- about a fortnight since, there were sounds of revelry and theological harangues, heard from a public house at Kilbaha, near Carrigaholt, over the property in which parish Master Keane acts as “agent”, for there were collected by his orders all the “Saints” or soupers in the parish, and they were plentifully plied --- with punch – from dusk that evening till about two o’clock in the morning ------To be brief, then, we have learned that Col. Vandeleur, has lately issued a writ of ejectment for the clearance of three baronies in the county of Clare--- Moyarta, Clonderlaw, and ill-fated Ibrickane, by which between fifty and sixty heads of families – among whom are seven widows—with those dependent on them will be sent houseless and homeless.---

1853 26 th May (CJ). Died: On Thursday, the 24 th instant, at her residence....at the advanced age of 85, Anne, relict of William Power, Esq., and sister of the late Robert Keane, of Beechpark, Ennis.

1853 13 th June (CJ). Death; At Tarbert Redoubt, of consumption, Company Sergeant James McAvery, Royal Artillery.

1853 16 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Kildysart Union. Notice to Builders. .... The Board of Guardians will receive and consider tenders for the erection of A Bake House and Oven, in the New Workhouse.... A MacMahon, Clerk of the Union...

1853 18 th June (L & CE). Pleasure Trip on the Shannon. On last Thursday the beautiful little steamer Fairy Queen belonging to Mr. W. Shaw the active agent of the Limerick and London Steam Ship Company, went down as far as the noble harbour of Foynes, which is to be the future point of departure for the American Mail Packets, carrying 14 passengers on a picnic excursion --- The Fairy Queen and Limerick Lass , ploughed the waters of the Shannon, under the Wellesley Bridge, and up as far as the fall of Curragower.

1853 16 th July (L & CE). The Albert steamer (Captain Kennedy, Commander), which has lately arrived here from Dublin to ply on the waters of the lower Shannon between this city and Kilrush, is a beautiful and magnificent vessel. ---- The rate of emigration is not only not unabated in this port, but seems on the increase: every other day ships are departing from this with their fullest complement of passengers and may disappoint for want of shipping accommodation. This day, at 3 o’clock, the fine bark

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Primrose which lay at Russell’s Quay, left for Quebec, towed out by the Dover Castle steamer, with 273 steerage passengers. Her place has been immediately taken up by the J ane Black returned from her spring trip. There are about half a dozen more fine emigrant ships now in port ----- The new brick chimney shaft of the extensive factory premises of the Messrs, Russell, North Strand, is again raising its lofty head, and has yet attained a great altitude. We hope it will be better than its predecessor, and weather many a storm in the service of the enterprising firm ----.

1854 13 th February (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart, on Saturday morning, John H. Cruise, Esq., of Liverpool, to Margaret Emily, third daughter of Patrick McNamara, Esq.

1854 4 th March (L & CE). America for Quebec. --- The Jessy 821 Tons Register ---- 1,500 Tons Burthen. --- Danl. Gorman, Commander------The Jane Black 579 Tons Register –1,000 Tons Burthen. --- Timothy Gorman, Commander----

London and Limerick Steamship Company. Notice to Shareholders. Notice is hereby given, that the first annual General meeting of the proprietors of the company, will be held in the Company’s Office, Limerick, on Friday, the 10 th day of March next, to receive the Directors report and statement of accounts for the past year. By order of the Directors. Wm. John Shaw, Secretary.—

1854 4 th May (CJ). Marriage: At Kildysart, George A. Dartnell, Esq., second son of George Dartnell, Esq., of Limerick, to Charlotte, relict of Thomas Barclay, Esq., of Ballyartney, in this county, J.P., deceased.

1854 11 th May (CJ). Marriage: At Kilmurray Church, James Mason, Esq., J.P., of Bellwood, Co. Tipperary, to Elizabeth Rachel, eldest daughter of the late Joseph Gabbett Studdert, Esq., of Woodlawn. (Knock).

1854 17 th June (L & CE). Pleasure Sailing. On and after Monday the 19 th inst., the Clyde Steamer, Koh-I-Noor, will sail from the New Dock Wall, for Tarbert and Kilrush, every morning (Sunday excepted) at half-past 9 o’clock, returning from Kilrush at 3 o’clock afternoon and from Tarbert about half-past 3. Fares to Tarbert, Cabin 2s-6d: Steerage 1s-3d Fares to Kilrush, Cabin 2s-6d: Steerage 1s-6d. Return fares issued daily 4s-0d: Steerage 2s-6d.

1854 15 th July (L & CE). Steamer Koh-I-Noor. The public are respectfully informed that the Koh-I-Noor has discontinued plying for the present, for the purpose of undergoing some repairs in her machinery whereby a greater degree of speed will be obtained.

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1854 12 th August (L & CE). In the Court of the Commissioners for the sale of Incumbered Estates. -- Sale of the Cahircon Estate of John Bindon Scott, Esq, Owner and Petitioner. ---

1855 4 th January (CJ). Auction at Clifton House, near Kildysart Of stock and farm implements, on Wednesday, the 10th Jan., inst. In consequence of Mr. James Ginnane having to give up his farm at Clifton to the purchaser of the Cahercon Estate......

1855 5 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) ... Court for Relief of Insolvent Debtors In the matter of Francis Nathaniel Keane, an insolvent. The several creditors of the insolvent....are requested to meet the Assignee at my office, in the Town of Ennis....to fix the manner, time, and place, for a sale of the Insolvent’s real and personal Estate..... Michael Cullinan, Attorney for Thomas Pilkington, the Assignee......

1855 19 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Cahircon House, in Chancery, Mr. Marshall, has been directed to clear out all the Furniture and Effects of Cahircon House, as the Purchaser under the Incumbered Estates’ Court requires possession, but from his numerous prior engagements, he cannot fix an earlier day than Wednesday, the 4 th of April, Full particulars shall appear in next publication.

1855 26 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) In Chancery, Cahircon House, county Clare. James Marshall has received instructions to sell by unreserved auction, at Cahircon House, Kildysart, on Wednesday the 4 th of April, the following property, all of which are in good preservation. Parlour, Drawing-room, and Bedroom Chairs------.

1855 26 th April (CJ). Death: At Ballymacurtain, near Kilrush, Mr. James Simmons.

1855 3 rd May (CJ). Marriage: On Monday last at the church of Kilmurray, Clonderlaw by the Rev. Richard Studdert, Capt. Francis Gore, of the Clare Militia, and of Tyredagh Castle, Co. Clare, to Ellen daughter of George Studdert, Esq., J.P., Clonderlaw......

1855 10 th May (CJ). The farm of Shessive, in Barony of Clonderlaw, part of the Ferriter estate, was purchased on Tuesday, by Mr. Mat Kenney, in trust for Mr. M. Walsh, of Labasheeda for £1,500.

1855 21 st June (CJ). (Advertisement) County of Clare to Contractors. --- To build a Sea Wall on the side of the road from Kilkee to the Sea at Kilbaha Pier, Between Sea Gates Cross and Kiltrellig Cross, in the Barony of Moyarta, not to

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A Post Office will be shortly established at Labasheeda. Mr. Daniel Reidy, is appointed Postmaster.

1855 7 th July (LC). The Royal Artillery in the forts of the Lower Shannon was relieved this day by detachments of Capt. Boxer’s company.

1855 25 th July (LC). The Commissioners of Public Works have at length succeeded in getting a contractor for the building of the pier at Tarbert Island within the estimates.

1855 25 th July (LC). Mr. Michael Morrissey of Kilrush has been declared contractor for repairing the ancient round Tower of Scattery Island, under the supervision of Mr. Cavanagh, Shannon Inspector. The works were commenced yesterday and one of the conditions of the contract is that the contractor is to procure and use all the old stones of the building that can be found on the island, and as far as practicable preserve a similarity of appearance in the works to be done with the remainder of the structure.

1855 18 th August (LC). The Garryowen steamer, Captain Bingham, leaves Limerick every Tuesday and Friday with merchandise and passengers for Kilrush returning from Kilrush every Monday and Thursday. The Erin-go-Bragh , Captain Kennedy sails up and down every day in the week with passengers only, and the greatest number ever seen on board was on Thursday last.

1855 14 th September (FJ). The Rev. Dr. Cahill. The Rev. Dr. Cahill preached in the new chapel of Carrigaholt, on Sunday, in aid of the funds for completing that building. A most numerous congregation attended from every part of the parishes of the Rev. Mr. Meehan, the respected parish priest, which extend from the Ferry near Kilrush to the extreme point of land at Loophead, on the Atlantic shore. Large numbers of visitors from Kilkee were also present, including some French and American tourists, and Protestant gentry, who had been sojourning in Kilkee. The proceeds of the sermon realised £60. The visitors were hospitably entertained by the Rev. Mr. Meehan at a dejuener, after the sermon......

1855 1 st November (CJ). Death: In Kildysart, aged 13 years, Edmund, the only son of Mr. Thos. Ginnane.....

1855 14 th November (LC). There are now 403 members on the pay list of the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland and the fleet of yachts number 169 sail.

1855 17 th December (CJ). Birth: At Kildysart, the wife of Felix Joseph McCarthy, Esq., of a son.

1855 20 th December (CJ) . (Advertisement) Salmon Fisheries. To be let.—

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The extensive Salmon Fishery on the Lower Shannon, belonging to William Maunsell Reeves, Esq, situated at the entrance to Clonderlaw Bay, and within half a mile of Knock Village, in the county of Clare. The shore attached to the above Fishery abounds with Oysters, which might be made very profitable if preserved. Proposals for the Fishery will be received by William Maunsell Reeves, Esq, Vostersberg, Cork: or, Jonas Studdert, Esq, Knocknareehy, Corofin, Co. Clare.

1856 24 th January (CJ). Death: At Querrin.... Randal Borough, Esq., of Cappa Lodge, Kilrush.

1856 13 th March (CJ). Birth: At Rahona Lodge, Carrigaholt, the lady of the Rev. S. J. Faussett, of a daughter.

1856 17 th May (LC). This day the Erin-go-Bragh steamer of which Captain Kennedy is the popular commander, took up the passenger trade for the season, between Limerick and Kilrush. This first class boat has been fitted up in a superior style, and the cabin accommodation is excellent. –

1856 25 th September (CJ). Birth: At Carrigaholt Castle, the wife of Henry S. Burton, Esq., D.L., of a daughter.

1856 16 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Court of the Commissioners for the sale of Incumbered Estates in Ireland. county of Clare. In the matter of the Estate of William Borough, owner: Mary Gethin Unthank, petitioner, continued in the name of Randal Borough, owner: same petitioner. The commissioners will, on Thursday next, the 11 th day of November, 1856, at their court, Henrietta Street, Dublin, at the hour of twelve o’clock at noon, set up, and sell by public auction in four lots, all that and those the owner’s divided moiety of the town and lands of Querrin and Tullaroe, with their sub-denomination of Tournegihy, situate in the barony of Moyarta, and county of Clare, containing 1,349a. 2r. 21p. Statute measure. ----.

1856 13 th October (CJ). On Friday last, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rice Henn, accompanied by Mr. James Fraser, the eminent Landscape Gardener, arrived at their beautiful property, Paradise, Kildysart......

1856 30 th October (CJ). Knock Petty Sessions.... Sub-Constable Tennent a Mary Green, for keeping a shebeen , at Donogrogue. The constable, on being sworn, stated that on entering the house he found three men seated round the table, and a jug before them, which contained a “small drop” of the rale old Dublin, and which he (witness) only “wet his lips” with, in order to find out what the vessel contained. Adjourned, in consequence of a material witness being absent...... Constable Howard a. Thomas Culligan, for keeping a reputed shebeen at Casserna. The Constable stated that he found four gallons of whiskey in defendant’s house, which as he (witness) understood, had been just brought from Kilrush by the defendant, to give the boys and girls a gala day. Their worships considered that reputation was no proof, and accordingly dismissed the case, much to the enjoyment of many persons present.

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John Hassett a Mr. Michael Colpoys and others, for trespass of 9 cows on his corn on the 29 th September last...... Constable Howard a Michael McNamara, Michael Guthrie, Martin Crehan and Thomas Crehan, alias (Limbs) for being riotous at Knock on the 11 th and 17 th : fined 2s-6d and costs...... Sub-Constable William C. Langford a Daniel Mulville, for allowing his pig to wander on the public road: fined 1s and costs.

1856 17 th November (CJ) (Advertisement) Poulnasherry Embankment and Reclamation of Estuary Waste. (Power to Limerick and Foynes Railway Company to execute intended Act or Incorporation of a New Company for that purpose—Amendment of Acts.) Notice is hereby given, that application is intended to be made to Parliament in the next Session for an Act to enclose, drain, reclaim and improve certain waste lands, mud banks, or slobs, which are known and described as the Estuary or Creek of Poulnasherry, and are situate in, or being extra-parochial, are adjoining to, the Parishes of Kilrush and Kilfearagh......

1856 24 th November (CJ). A Vessel Derelict. --- At the beginning of last week, a brig, the J. W. Collingwood of Sunderland was boarded by the Coast Guards, in the neighbourhood of Carrigaholt. She had been dismasted in the late storm, and went to pieces in the course of Tuesday night, the cargo, which consisted of timber, has been washed on shore and is in the charge of the Coast Guard and Constabulary.

1857 8 th January (CJ). Birth: In Kildysart, the wife of Garrett Wellesley Parkinson. Esq, Sub-Inspector, of a son.

1857 19 th January (CJ) . (Advertisement) Farm to Let, Part of the lands of Querrin, containing about 40 acres--- with house and farm offices attached. The farm has been for some years in the occupation of the proprietor ---within a quarter of a mile of the Shannon and Quay of Querrin--- written proposals – to the Proprietor, Robert H. Borough, Esq., J.P., Cappa House, Kilrush.---.

1857 26 th January (CJ). Death: On the 20 th inst., at his residence, Doonaha, Mr. Michael Kelly, father to Mr. Michael Kelly, Kilrush, and to Mr. Patrick Kelly, Limerick...... in the 73 rd year of his age...

1857 19 th March (CJ). Death: At Gower Hall, on the 17 th inst., Christopher M. Keane, Esq., eldest surviving son of Francis N. Keane, Hermitage. Esq......

1857 20 th April (CJ) . (Advertisement) Strictly unreserved auction at Gower Hall. --- Has received instructions from the executors of the late Christopher M. Keane, Esq--- cows, heifers---lambs -- Gower Hall is within three miles of Kilrush. ----

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1857 4 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Incumbered Estates Court. In the matter of the estate of W Borough and Randal Borough, Owners Exparte, Mary Gretchen Unthank, Petitioner. Counterclaimed in the name of said Randal Borough, Owner. Same. Petitioner. ------All parties interested are hereby requested to take notice that the Commissioners sold the lands of Querrin------if any person has a claim ----.

1857 11 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) ...Auction at Carrigaholt Castle...instructions from Henry Stewart Burton, Esq., in consequence of his having set his grass lands and about to leave for the Continent, the following stock &c....31 prime dairy cows......

1857 21 st May (CJ). Death: At Kildysart, aged 14, of disease of the heart, Anna Maria, daughter of Mr. Thomas Guinane.

1857 8 th July (FJ). “The Rev. Mr. Meehan, P.P., of the united parishes of Moyarta and Kilballyowen, commonly called Carrigaholt..... Is looking for pecuniary aid to enable him to build a chapel in Kilbaha, a remote and populous district of one of those parishes: there is no place in greater want of a chapel, as the parish chapel is six miles from them...... Therefore, I take the liberty of recommending this public and momentous work to the kind and benevolent consideration of all good men, whose charitable conduct, manifested on this occasion, a good and grateful God will reward with recompense exceedingly great. + Daniel Vaughan, Bishop of Killaloe, Nenagh, June 11th , 1857”.

1857 16 th August (CJ). Death: In Tarbert, Frances, relict of the late Wm. O’Grady Lloyd, Esq., of Gurtroe, Co. Limerick, and daughter of the late John Morony, Esq., Doonaha....

1857 21 st November (CJ). Death: At sea, on board the ship Southampton , on the 29 th September, while on the passage from New York to London, Mrs. Ellen Bunbury, daughter of Mr. James Driscoll, Kildysart.

1858 29 th March (CJ). (Advertisement.) Auction at Clonakilla, near Kildysart... Of dairy cows, springers, heifers...... instructions from Doctor Ryan, who has set a portion of his lands.....

1858 19 th April (CJ). We understand the wife of McMahon, of Carrigaholt, under the care of Dr. Griffin, is progressing favourably, and that he has hopes of her ultimate recovery. Her informations have been taken by Thomas Keane, Esq.

1858 22 nd July (CJ). Birth: At Kildysart, the wife of Sub-Inspector Parkinson, of a son.

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1858 2 nd September (CJ). Labasheeda, county Clare. On Tuesday, Colonel Henry White, M.P., accompanied by Mrs. White and her agent William Lane Joynt, Esq., proceeded from Limerick to Foynes and Tarbert to visit Kilkerrin estate, which Colonel White purchased at the late sale of the Westropp property, in the Incumbered Estates Court. They arrived at Kilkerrin Lodge about two o’clock, and devoted the greater part of the day to inspecting the lands, which are very prettily situated on the Shannon and far famed Bay of Clonderlaw. The tenantry whose delight that the estate was bought by a good landlord, came in a large body to tender their welcome to Colonel White and his lady...... In the morning a deputation of the tenantry proceeded to the lodge, and Mr. D. Molony....to present the following address..... To Colonel White, M.P. Sir—On the occasion of this your visit to your newly-acquired property, the old Westropp estate of Kilkerrin, we, the tenants on that property beg most respectfully, to address you, and offer you our cordial congratulations...... Daniel Molony, James Griffin, Patrick Chambers, Patrick McAuliffe, Jeremiah Molony, David Molony, Michael Kelly, John O’Neill, Michael O’Neill, Patrick Kelly, James Ryan, Daniel Ryan, Wm. Chambers (here follow the names of all the tenantry)

Colonel White then replied in the following words: My Friends—I beg to thank you very cordially for your kind address and the kinder welcome given..... I hope to do my duty in contributing to the improvement of your farms and the introduction of the best system of agriculture amongst you...... Some draining—the squaring of your fields---slated roofs to your houses and out-offices—roads and quays for easier access to the manures on the bay of Clonderlaw—the calling of the steamer at Labasheeda—and the erection of a pier at Red Gap, will tend to improve your farms and land to the more easy profitable sale of your produce. These it will give me great pleasure to assist in securing for you, and at my next visit many if not all may be accomplished......

1858 20 th September (CJ). The Right Hon. Judge Blackburne is at present on a visit with Marcus Keane, Esq., at his lodge at Dun Dalhin, Carrigaholt, in the county.

Kiltrellig: This place and its vicinity was the scene of great rejoicing, in consequence of the arrival of Thomas Pilkington, Esq., and his bride at their lodge, on their return from the Lakes of Killarney where they had been spending the honeymoon.

1858 18 th November (CJ). To Builders & Contractors. Tenders will be received by the undersigned, up to the 1 st December next, for repairing and extending two quays on the Bay of Clonderlaw -----.

1858 16 th December (CJ). Death: On Monday morning, the Rev. Edmond Tallant, P.P., of Kilmurray McMahon.

1858 30 th December (CJ). Kildysart Petty Sessions...... Rabid Dogs. Owing to the number of rabid dogs which has recently infested this locality, and which not only communicates madness to their own species to a fearful extent, but here, in

362 some instances, caused the destruction of cattle, pigs, &c. Mr. Rosslwein for the preservation of the public, lately issued notices, which were extensively circulated throughout the district, cautioning all persons to muzzle their dogs, or abide the maximum penalty prescribed by law for such offences, and he also empowered the police to shoot any straggling dogs whose owners could not be ascertained. The police, to ensure the fulfilment of these orders, were very active in summoning all these persons who had neglected to comply with them, and accordingly Constable P. O’Halloran, Sub-Constable J. Fahy, Kildysart, and Sub-Constable John Lech, Ballynacally, charged a number of persons with having allowed their dogs to go at large without log or muzzle......

1859 10 th March (CJ). (Advertisement.) Important and Unreserved Auction at Kilmore Cottage, Knock, of, Dairy Stock, Dairy Utensils, Horses, Sheep, Potatoes, Turnips, Mangolds, And household furniture, &c. Richard Pearson has been instructed by Mr. Michael Reidy, who is obliged to give up his farm, to sell –at Knock. ---On Friday the 11 th of March. ---.

1859 14 th March (CJ). Marriages: In Coolmeen, on Tuesday, 8 th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Walsh, P.P., Mr. James Connell, Moyne, to Susan, only daughter of Jeremiah Reidy, Esq., Kildysart.

In Kilmihil, on Monday, 7 th inst., Mr. Thomas Finnucane, to Margaret Collins, widow, of Shyan, in this county.

On Tuesday, at the Roman Catholic chapel, Carrigaholt, by the Rev. Michael Meehan, P.P., Mary Roughan, eldest daughter of Pat Roughan, Esq., Carrigaholt, to Patrick Healy, son of P. Healy, Esq., Moveen.

In Kildysart church, by the Rev. Mr. Roughan, P.P., John Casey, Esq., to Miss Anne Mulconrey, youngest daughter of Jeremiah Mulconrey, Esq, of Cahircon.

1859 21 st March (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at the residence of the late Rev. E. Tallant, Kilmurray-McMahon.... Seven in-calf cows....five two-year old heifers......

1859 18 th April (CJ). Death: In The Workhouse, at Kildysart, aged about 40 years, Mr. Michael Kennedy. He held the situation of Master of the Workhouse for about eight years, and much regretted by the guardians who placed implicit confidence in him.

1859 25 th April (CJ). Birth: At Kildysart.....the wife of Mr. James McCarthy, of a son.

1859 19 th May (CJ). P.J. Kelly, Esq., M.D., of 91 Harcourt Street, Dublin, eldest son of P. Kelly, Esq., Fort View, has been appointed Medical Officer of the Carrigaholt Dispensary District, which was vacant by the death of the late lamented Dr. Tuite, of Kilkee. The salary has been increased to £100 per annum.

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Mr. P. Casey, relieving officer, was appointed master of the workhouse at Kildysart on Tuesday last.

1859 14 th June (FJ). Jesuit Mission in Carrigaholt. --- A mission of the Fathers of the Society of Jesus is at present being carried out in Carrigaholt, in this county. The Rev. Dr. Healy of the eminent order, passed through Ennis on Saturday, to take part in the mission.

1859 21 st November (CJ). Marriage: At Cooraclare Church, by the Rev. M. Quinlivan, P.P., Daniel Molony, jun., Esq., Bayview, to Bessie, daughter of Thomas Lillis, Esq., Churchtown.

1860 23 rd January (CJ). Doctor Foley was, on the 11 th inst., unanimously elected Physician to the united Dispensary Districts of Knock and Tullycrine.

1860 2 nd February (CJ). Death: At Moyadda, near Kilrush, on Tuesday morning John, only son of Thomas Lillis, Esq., Churchtown......

1860 15th March (CJ). Death: At Kilmihil, of rheumatism, on Saturday last, much regretted, Eliza, the beloved wife of Mr. John Honan, and daughter of the late Dr. Hickey, of Shyan.

1860 24 th May (CJ). The Rev. Michael Meehan, P.P., Carrigaholt, thankfully acknowledges £2-10s from Major A. MacDonnell, towards the repairs of Moveen National School.

1860 20 th August (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal. Doondahlin, Kilbaha, 18 th August. Dear Sir, Having only just returned from England my attention has been called to a correspondence respecting the Lunatic Asylum—between Doctor Cullinan and Mr, James Hynes—which appeared in the ..... In which Mr. Hynes used the term preposterous...in reference to statements made by me upon the occasion to which the letters refer. I take the liberty of writing these few lines, not for the purpose of replying to Mr. Hynes’ letter ...but in order to prove to the ratepayers in general that my statements and calculations ..... My calculations were shortly these. The Commissioners estimate the cost of building an asylum in Clare, including the cost of purchase of land, &c., at £70 per head, according to the printed report of the Inspector General of Lunatics. To be on the safe side; I set down the cost at £80 per head. I then calculate for 150 patients, which is more than we are likely to require accommodation for, and 30 more than last year supported from Clare in the district asylum. The result, without any “multitude of figures” is £80 x 150, £12,000. On the other side, when Kerry separated in 1855 the money value of the county of Clare’s interest in the District Lunatic Asylum was found by the government award to amount to £10,740. To this is to be added for seven contributions paid by the county of Clare to the county of Kerry, pursuant to that award, and in discharge of the interest, which Kerry

364 formerly had in the same asylum, £1,215. There is also to be added for money paid by Clare since 1855 towards building an addition to the District Asylum a sum of £700, amounting in the whole to £12,655, leaving a margin of £655, which will more than abundantly cover any claims that may be made for dilapidations since 1855......

1860 30 th August (CJ). Death of Nicholas Westby, Esq. At York Gate, Regents Park, London, on Friday last, of a protracted illness, Nicholas Westby, Esq. His name in the county was well known and respected. He was of a most generous and amiable disposition—kind and considerate to all—and as a landlord, there was none in Ireland more beloved......

1860 8 th October (CJ). Marriage: Walter James Pollard, Esq., Commander, R.N., son of the late William Dutton Pollard , Castle Pollard, county Westmeath, Esq., to Jane, daughter of Francis Nathaniel Keane, J.P., Hermitage, Ennis, county Clare, Esq.

1860 22 nd November (CJ). Death: At Clonakilla House, on the 20 th instant. Anne the beloved wife of John Ryan, Esq., M.D.,......

1860 3 rd December (CJ). The Carrigaholt Pier. The plan of the new Pier at Carrigaholt has been submitted to H. S. Burton, Esq., D.L., we are glad that this most useful work is now to be brought to a speedy close. One fourth of the coast is to be borne by the Board of Works and at the expense of the county, and the remaining three-fourths to be defrayed by the gentry and people of the neighbourhood.....

1861 28 th January (CJ). Marriage: George Le Studdert, Esq., late Captain 12th Regt., eldest son of the late George Studdert, Esq., J.P., Clonderlaw....to Marie Jane daughter of the late Edward Lloyd, Esq., M.D., Limerick.

1861 4 th February (CJ). Death: On Wednesday night, at Cahircon, Kildysart, Mr. Patrick Deigan, aged 23. This gentleman, who for some time connected with the Clare Journal and Limerick press in the capacity of reporter...... ,

1861 11 th February (CJ). A large three-masted Ship called the Erin-go-Bragh , of Liverpool, laden with timber was driven in close to the rocks at Cragga, on the Ballyvaughan coast, on the morning of the 8th inst, and from bumping against the rocks, soon began to break up.—It appears she was abandoned at sea, as there were no hands on board or any ship’s papers. She was taken in charge by R. Johnston, Esq., J.P., who ordered five of the police to take charge of her along with the Coast Guards from Liscannor......

1861 18 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) In Chancery. (Johnson and Scott) To be let, for seven years, pending the cause, or for such terms as

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1861 21 st February (CJ). Solemn Dedication of the New Church of St. Mary’s, Cree. The above Church will be dedicated, to the Glory of God, on the 3 rd Sunday of Lent, the 3 rd of March next by the Right Rev. M. Flannery, Bishop of Killaloe. The Very Rev. Dr. Kelly, P.P., Kilrush, will preach a charity sermon on the occasion. ----.

1861 4 th March (CJ). Marriage: On the 16 th Feb., Anne, daughter of P. Chambers, Esq, Cullina Lodge, Labasheeda, to Daniel, eldest son of M. Breen, Esq., Tiernaglohane, Cooraclare.

1861 25 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Landed Estates Court (Ireland), In the matter of the Estate of Michael Fitzgerald, Esq, Owner and Petitioner. To be sold by auction--- on Tuesday the 30 th day of April, 1861—the undermentioned premises, held under lease of lives renewable for ever, situated in the Baronies of Islands and Clonderlaw, and county of Clare ------quantity of land—2960a----.

1861 18 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) To Be Let, from the 1 st of May next, --- The House, Lands, and Demesne of Clonderlaw, in the Barony of Clonderlaw, county of Clare, beautifully situated at the head of Clonderlaw Bay, consisting of two hundred Irish acres of first-class grass and Meadow Lands. This handsome residence has every convenience necessary for the reception of a gentlemen’s family, with garden and extensive orchards, planted with the best fruit trees: is situated within 7 miles of Kilrush, 3 from Knock, and 1½ of Labasheeda, a Post Town, and Steam Packet Station, from which there is daily communication with Limerick, and which can be reached in the short space of two hours. There is an abundance of Sea Weed and Sand Manure on the property, together with Turf, and is centered in the midst of a picturesque and sporting country, where there is good shooting and hunting, with a pack of hounds in the immediate neighbourhood. Applications to: Robert Studdert, Esq, Parteen, O’Brien’s Bridge, county Clare. The Steward will show the Grounds, April 13.

1861 25 th April (CJ). Death: Suddenly at Knock, Mr. Butler.

1861 27 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Highly Important and Unreserved Auction at Kilmore, On Tuesday the 4 th of June next. – has received instructions from the executors of the late Miss Hickman, to sell, at Kilmore House, the entire household furniture and out- door effects which consist of: Hall: Chairs, tables sofa, lamp, barometer, ---- Dining Room: One dozen mahogany chairs, arm chairs, dining table, ----- Breakfast Parlour: Breakfast and work tables---- Drawing Rooms: -- chairs, --- arm and easy--.

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1861 25 th November (CJ). Daring Outrages. --- On Monday last the Protestant Church of Kilmurray McMahon, was broken into and a surplice stolen therefrom...... The surplice was picked up in a field near the church, the following day. A similar burglarious attempt we have been informed (probably by the same party) was made on the Protestant Church of Kilkee......

1862 20 th January (CJ). Employment of the Poor. We have been informed on reliable authority that H. S. Burton, Esq., D.L., has lately employed a large number of men on reproductive works round his residence at Carrigaholt Castle. This will prove a great boon to the poor of that neighbourhood.

1862 23 rd January (CJ). Death: On the 21stv instant, at Cahircon, in this county, Margaret, widow of Edward Roche, Esq., of Trabolgan, county Cork, and mother of Lord Fermoy.

1862 29 th January (FJ). A Fortunate Rescue.—On Wednesday evening last a report of guns of distress of a vessel were heard by the coastguards at Kilbaha, who answered by firing from the pier. The vessel, which was in imminent danger, was a pleasure yacht, belonging to Mr. Hall of Limerick, with two gentlemen and two hands on board. Henry Keane Esq., very manfully rushed into the sea, and succeeded in rescuing the party from a watery grave, and afterwards had them conveyed to his hospitable “cabin”, where they remained until Thursday evening....

1862 10 th March (CJ). Marriage: On the 4 th instant, at the Roman Catholic Church, Mullough.... Patrick Nagle, Esq., of Elm vale, to Bidelia-Teresa, third daughter of Michael Killeen, Esq., of Moloskey, in this county.

1862 7 th April (CJ). Landlord Generosity. A number of tenants living in and around Carrigaholt, on the estate of Henry S, Burton, Esq., D.L., having got into arrears of rent, from a succession of wet years and light crops, felt desirous to emigrate, but wanted the means. With a kindness of heart for which he has been distinguished, Mr. Burton not only forgave them the arrears of rent and taxes and permitted them to make the most they could of their holdings, but we have been informed on reliable authority, that where the out-going tenant found a difficulty in disposing of his holding, Mr. Burton has offered to purchase the interest of his own tenants—upon the same terms that the tenants were offered by their neighbours. In the laudable exertions to relieve these suffering tenants much gratitude is expressed and felt for Thomas Keane, Esq., the kind and energetic agent of the Burton Estates.

1862 28 th April (CJ). A Good landlord. A generous gift at the opportune moment has been given by Edward Percival Westby, Esq., through his kind and considerate agent, Marcus Keane, Esq., to the tenants on the Kilbaha Estates, viz: 1,400 stones of seed oats. This is an act well worthy on imitation by landlords and agents. 1862 5 th May (CJ). Death: On Thursday, the 18 th inst., at Fairy Lodge, Cloonmore, Cooraclare, in this

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1862 12 th May (CJ). The Crops at Carrigaholt. Sir—Seed Oats to the value of £400 have been, during the past month, supplied to their tenants in this parish by Henry S. Burton, Esq., and Percival Westby, Esq. This timely, prudent, and liberal act is most gratefully acknowledged by the occupiers..... The population of this parish in the year 1851 was over 10,000. In the year 1861 it was down to 7,000. Since the 1 st January, 1862, to the 1 st of April 1862, there were 43 deaths, which I registered against 41 births, also registered. Thus the deaths have exceeded the births. In addition to this, during the past two months 200 have emigrated from this parish alone. The same number on an average have emigrated each year for the past twelve years..... The parish contains 28,000 acres, Irish measurement, it almost insular, enclosed between the Atlantic and the extremity of the Shannon. It is cold, flat, and spewy. Except in a few elevated places, its watery surface, after a rest of three or four years, is overrun by rushes and a mossy kind of herbage. ... Drainage would be indeed an immense improvement to all this land: but there are about 10,000 acres comparatively unproductive without it. Those would produce per acre, at least thirty shillings in addition to their present value if reclaimed. Of course, I mean drainage effectively done, and not in the injudicious and imperfect manner in which, in instances, it has been attempted. Thus there would be gained by doing this essential work £15,000 a year in even one- third of this parish. All the able-bodied men, who emigrated from here lately, would thereby get full employment during life in their native parish: and the 100 families who saw better days, and who are, and will be for two months more here, silently starving on a meal a day, and that often of bad food, would not be now encouraging each other to die together by their own hearths sooner than scatter and seek shelter with dishonour in the hated workhouse. Yours truly, Michael Meehan. Death: On the 6 th inst., at the residence of her uncle, Dr. O’Grady, Matilda, second daughter of the late Daniel O’Grady, Esq., J.P., of Shore Park, Kildysart....

1862 30 th June (CJ). Marriage: On the 8 th inst., at the Catholic Church, Kilmurray, Mr. James P. Quinlan, Cork, to Lizzy, eldest daughter of the late George Colpoys, Esq., Knock.

1862 7 th July (CJ). Landlord Generosity---- Marcus Keane, Esq., the respected agent to the Marquis of Conyngham, is at present distributing food amongst the poor of Kilbaha, in the west of this county. Several tons of breadstuffs have been recently purchased for the above laudable purpose. Mr. Keane’s lady also constantly engaged “in going about doing good” by relieving the poor in her vicinity without reference to class or creed.

1862 13 th November (CJ). Death: Died rather suddenly, at his residence near Kilmihil, Pat Ryan. Esq., brother of Dr. John Ryan, Clonakilla......

1862 15 th December (CJ). Marcus Keane, Esq., is making all his tenantry in the West happy. He has made reductions of over 25 per cent, and forgiven the price of all the seed oats given out last year, not only on his property but also on Mr. Westby’s estate.

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1863 5 th January (CJ). Good Landlords: - We learn that Thomas Chambers, Esq., has made an abatement of 25 per cent., to the tenants his property at Querrin.....

1863 23 rd March (CJ). Shipwreck: The fine barque Blucher from Venice with a cargo of Galatz Indian Corn, for Messrs. Bannatyne, of Ennis, went ashore in a gale in the River Fergus, about a mile below Clare Village. She is lying on her side, having her beams cracked hatches torn up and everything broken. She was built about nine months ago at a cost of £3,000, and is insured to the extent of £1,200. She was commanded by Captain D. Barters, who is partly her owner. Men are employed at low water in discharging the cargo.

1863 27 th April (CJ). Death: On the 24 th instant, Daniel, eldest son of the late Daniel O’Grady, Esq., J.P., Shore Park, Kildysart.

1863 4 th May (CJ). Appalling Destitution: -- We learn from a correspondent who was speaking to the Rev. Mr. Meehan, P.P., Carrigaholt, on Sunday last, the frightful state of distress that prevails in the west. He says the Rev. gentleman stated that “one of his best-paying parishioners, after his bedding, furniture, and such articles of wearing apparel as he could part with---and after eating his ducks, geese, and hens, was reduced to such a state of destitution that—to keep his family from starvation, he was forced to kill and eat his ass!! Further, the Rev. Gentleman said he feared that there was not enough of the ass left to the unfortunate family for the following day’s support!”

1863 7 th May (CJ). Death: At Roebuck Castle, Mary Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Edward Perceval Westby, Esq. The early demise of this lady is a deep affliction to her husband and young family.

1863 18 th June (CJ). Carrigaholt Relief Committee...beg to acknowledge the following contributions to the funds for the relief of the distress of the Parish of Carrigaholt. Major W. E. A. MacDonnell £5: Marcus Keane, Esq. £3: Thomas Pilkington, Esq. £2:

1863 29 th June (CJ). Death: On the 23rd instant, at his residence, Deerpark, Cooraclare, James P. O’Kelly, Esq., second son of the late John O’Kelly, Esq., of Clonina, sincerely and deservedly regretted by all his acquaintances ...at the early age of 26....

1863 7 th September (CJ). Carrigaholt Relief Committee.—The Carrigaholt Relief Committee held, its final meeting on the 24 th ultimo, Henry S. Burton, Esq., Carrigaholt Castle, in the chair. The Honorary Secretary announced this the 12 th meeting since the formation of the Committee, and the receipts and expenditure at nearly £300: also that 600? Families were relieved during that time each week......

1863 1 st October (CJ). Birth: September, 27 th , at Clonderlaw House, in this county, the lady of Capt.

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1864 23 rd January (CJ). Marriage: A. McMahon, Esq., of Kildysart, to Margaret Griffin, of Kinlea.

1864 1 st February (CJ). The West Clare Agricultural Society. The following letters have been received by the Secretary, Mr. O’Brien:--- Moyarta Lodge, Carrigaholt, Jan 27 th 1864. My dear Mr. O’Brien---everyone having at heart the interest of this country, should gladly hail the appearance of the Agricultural Society, established lately in the west of the county of Clare...... Michael Meehan, P.P.

Carrigaholt Castle, Nov, 20 th 1863...... You may put my name on the committee, and add to the subscription list for £5 annually.... Yours Faithfully... Henry Burton.

Fatal Accident: On Sunday last a young girl, the daughter of Mr. Thomas Pilkington, of Ballykett, was killed it is supposed by the kick of a horse in her father’s stable..... Ten years of age....

1864 21 st March (CJ). Marriage: On the 17 th instant, at Kilmurry Church..... Richard Barclay, of Ballyartney, to Maria, daughter of the late George Studdert, of Clonderlaw, Esq., J.P., and Chairman of the Kildysart Board of Guardians.

1864 7 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. And immediate possession given, the farm of Carabane, joining Kilmore House, and within one mile of the village of Knock, containing about 96 acres of prime meadow and pasture land, with a comfortable cottage and very fine out-offices. The premises will be shown by John Brookes, the caretaker at Kilmore House. Application to... Thomas Pilkington, Waterpark, Ennis......

1864 20 th June (CJ). Marriage: At Taney Church, county Dublin, Edward Percival Westby, of Roebuck Castle and Kilballyowen, in this county, Esq., J.P., to Susan Elizabeth, daughter of John Davis Garde, of Mount Dillon, Roebuck, Esq.

1864 16 th July (N). The Jesuit Fathers. The Rev. Father Haley, Father Fortescue, and father William Kelly, left Carrigaholt on Monday last, after having concluded there on that day a mission of three weeks’ continuance. The church was crowded each day of the mission from morning to night, and the entire of the people of this large parish performed their Easter duties by going to Confession and Holy Communion. This is the third mission given by those holy priests of the most illustrious Jesuit Order, in the Parish of Carrigaholt for the past ten years. 1864 25 th July (CJ). Death: On the 6 th May, at the residence of her brother-in-law, James Quinlan, Upper Queen Street, Mrs. Mary Thompson (Colpoys) late of Shannon View, Knock, in the county.

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1864 29 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) Desirable Investment. To be sold, the interest forty-five acres – part of the lands of Querrin, situate on the north shore of the River Shannon, in the county of Clare. The valuable farm is parted with by the occupier by reason of his having fallen into the possession of an extensive farm in the county of Limerick demanding his exclusive attention. -- is situate within less than half a mile of the Kilrush and Kilkee Railway, now in active construction, and has an immediate facility of water communication with Limerick, Foynes, Tarbert and Kilrush, from the Pier of Querrin, situate on its southern boundary on the Shannon.---- There is a most comfortable dwelling house, with suitable offices on the lands --- Applications --- Bryan Purcell, Solicitor, Kilrush.

1864 12 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) Querrin—sale by auction on Thursday 22 nd September instant, Of the valuable interest in a farm of 45 acres, 14 heifers, 12 winds of hay, 3 horses, 5 carts, jaunting car and harness, potatoes, manure, rick of turf, quantity of sundries and some excellent furniture. John Bernal has been directed by M. James Griffin to offer by public auction, as above, his interest in a lease of part of the lands of Querrin, for an unexpired term of twenty-one years from last March….

1865 30 th January (CJ). Marriage: On the 25 th inst., Henry Keane, Esq., son of the late Robert Keane, Esq., of Beech Park...... to Aphra, daughter of John Lock, of Dublin, and widow of the late Alexander Casey, Esq., of Spanish Point.....

1865 6 th February (CJ). Marriage: ...at the Roman Catholic Church, Cooraclare, Mr. Richard O’Dwyer, eldest son of John O’Dwyer, Esq., of Kilrush, to Kate, seventh daughter of Thomas Lillis, Esq., Churchtown.

1865 27 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Newtown East, situate midway between Kilrush and Kilkee, and within one quarter of a mile of the intended station at Tarmon, on the new railway.— Michael Hartigan has been directed by Mr. Francis Brew, to set up and sell by public auction, at the Market House, Kilrush --- the valuable interest in part of the lands of Newtown East, containing 60 acres--- at the very low rate of 7s-6½d per acre. There are three good farm houses on the lands, a portion of which (34 acres) is let to two tenants, at the yearly rent of £27-16s-3d: their lease expires next year, by which the purchaser can have possession of the entire lands. -----.

1865 10 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Part of the demesne of Clonderlaw, containing from 140 to 150 Irish, acres of excellent land with suitable offices. This farm is well adapted for a dairy, sound for sheep, with a large quantity of prime meadowing: also has the advantage of seaweed and a right of turbary, for the use of the farm. Clonderlaw is within 7 miles of the town of Kilrush, 14 miles of Ennis, 2½ from “Red Gap”, where the steamer plying between Kilrush and Limerick puts in every day. There is a large butter market held at Labasheeda, within a few hundred yards of “Red Gap”. A lease will be given.

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Application to be made to Robert Studdert, Esq, Coolreagh, Bodyke, county Clare.

1865 25 th May (CJ). Birth: At Clonderlaw...the wife of Captain Studdert, of a son and heir.

1865 29 th May (CJ). Marriage: On the 24 th inst., at Kildysart Roman Catholic Chapel.... Mr. Laurence Ryan, of Rock Abbey, grandnephew of the late Right Rev. Doctor Ryan, Lord Bishop of Limerick, to Emily Mary Frances, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Guinane, Kildysart.

1865 14 th September (CJ). Marriage: In St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey.... Wm. H. Pounds, Esq., to Marian Priscilla, second daughter of Captain William Fitzgerald, and granddaughter of the late Capt. William Borough, R.N., of Querrin House, in this county.

1865 14 th December (CJ). Carrigaholt Dispensary. Appointment of a Medical Officer. At a meeting of the Committee of Management for this dispensary district, held on Monday last, Henry S. Burton, Esq., in the chair, the appointment of P.W. Dillon, Esq., M.D., to be Medical Officer of the district, was proposed by Marcus Keane, Esq., J.P., and seconded by T. Healy, Esq., and was carried unanimously......

1866 5 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Landed Estate Court, Ireland. In the estate of Thomas Pilkington, Esq, assignee of Francis Nathanial Keane, Esq, Owner: Ex Parte, Marcus Keane, Esq, Petitioner. To be sold --- on Friday the 2 nd day of March in five lots the Life Estate of Francis Nathanial Keane, the owner of and in the Lands and Tenements following - Lot No.1. The Life Estate in the Island of Scattery In the river Shannon, situate in the Barony of Moyarta and county of Clare, held by lease for three lives and 32 years from the day of death of the survivor --- producing a clear annual profit rent of £34. Lot No. 2. --- Situate in the town of Ennis---- Lot No. 3. --- Part of the lands of Gower Island------Lot No. 4. --- Lands of Gower ---- Lot No. 5. --- House and Tenements in Jail Street, in the town of Ennis. ----

1866 2 nd April (CJ). Carrigaholt Pier. Some time since the Government through the interference and exertions of our worthy member, Sir Colman M. O’Loghlen, Bart., granted a sum of money to erect a new pier at Carrigaholt...... we are rejoiced to hear that the work has been intrusted to our fellow- townsman, Mr. William Carroll, architect......

1866 7 th June (CJ). Birth: At Clonderlaw, the wife of Captain Studdert, of a son.

1866 7 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) Landed Estate Court, Ireland. Final Notice to Claimants and Incumbrances. In the matter of the Estate of Thomas

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Pilkington, assignee of Francis Nathanial Keane owner: ex parte Marcus Keane, Petitioner. Take notice that the schedule of incumbrances affecting the life estate of the said owner in Gower Island and the Curragh, being part of the Island of Gower, situate in the Barony of Moyarta, and county of Clare, another part of the said lands of Gower – the Island of Scattery in the River Shannon ------.

1866 2 nd July (CJ). (Advertisement) Clonderlaw Farmers’ Society. Established 15 th June 1866. List of Subscribers: Lord Annaly £10--- Thomas Studdert £2—John Ryan M.D. £2.—

1866 12 th July (CJ). Breach of the Fishery Laws. Yesterday Michael Calnan, Laurence Madigan, John Murphy and Michael Dillon were committed to the county goal, from Knock Petty Sessions to be imprisoned for one month each for breach of the Fishery Laws.

1866 1 st October (CJ). (Advertisement) Clonderlaw Farmers’ Society. Additional Subscriptions. Col. C. M. Vandeleur, M.P. £5: George Barclay, Clondrina, £3: Michael Glynn, Kilrush, £1:--- Matt Kelly, M.N.B., Kilrush, £1: --- Thomas Slattery, Kilrush, 10s.—

1866 4 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Landed Estates Court. Final Notice to Claimants and Incumbrances. In the matter of the Estate of James Lawler and Samuel Alleyne owner – Lands at Knockerra west ---.

1866 19 th November (CJ). Mr. Marcus Keane and his tenantry..... Sir.—will you kindly afford me space in your valuable journal, to record an act of goodness and justice which deserves special mention, and which, if carried out by other landlords in connection with the West Clare Agricultural Society will, I am convinced, tend to the material advancement of the tenant farmers of this locality--- I allude to giving of leases-- -which is the corner stone of Tenant Right, I am happy to tell you that the boon of a thirty years’ lease has been conceded and offered to all the tenants on the Kilclogher Estate by the proprietor, Mr. Marcus Keane, J.P., of Beech Park. The poor man with his small holding as well as the farmer with his large one, each alike getting the benefit and at a reduced rent. I, am of opinion that concessions of this nature will go futher to effectually to stop the tide of emigration which is so unfortunately thinning the country than any other means that I have yet heard propounded...... A Tenant Farmer.

1867 11 th February (CJ). Death of Henry Stuart Burton, Esq., D.L., Carrigaholt Castle. ...at his residence, Carrigaholt Castle.... on Sunday morning, in the 59 th year of his age. Mr. Burton was son of the late Sir Francis Nathanial Burton, G. C. H., who for many years represented this county in Parliament, and nephew of the first Marquis Conyngham, and grandson of the late Lord Cloncurry. He was a kind and indulgent landlord, and is very much lamented by his tenants.

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1867 18 th February (CJ). Funeral of Henry S. Burton, Esq., D.L. ...the remains of the deceased were interred in the graveyard of Kilcredaun..... The clergy, gentry, and farmers, living twenty, thirty, and forty miles distant, attended in large numbers to testify their sincere regard for the worthy magistrate. Mr. Burton’s tenantry from several districts of the Kilrush Union were also present in large numbers. The Catholic, Protestant, and Presbyterian clergymen from Kilrush and Kilkee attended the funeral procession...... about twenty Roman Catholic priests with the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly, V. G., of Kilrush, attended to pay the last tribute of respect to a worthy gentleman- a kind landlord- an impartial magistrate—and a benevolent friend to the poor.

1867 1 st April (CJ). Arrest of a Medical Gentleman at Carrigaholt on a charge of high treason. .... Dr. Keogh, of Carrigaholt, has been under a rule of bail for high treason, for attending Fennell, the wounded Fenian prisoner at Kilbaha..... The medical gentleman had a female patient under his charge for some time past at the house in which Fennell took shelter, and on leaving his patient was asked to look at the wounded man. Can it be on such a charge that the respected gentleman is arrested?

1867 16 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) West Clare Agricultural Society.

Names of Residence Crops Award Amount. Landlords name. competitors competed for £- s. -d Colonel Vandeleur Kilrush Turnips Honorary Colonel Vandeleur House Certificate J. W Moore Kilkee Mangolds Honorary Major MacDonnell Certificate Miss Quinlivan Gower Wheat First Prize 1- 0. 0. N. Westby. Hall Michael Kenny Freagh Oats Honorary Lord Leconfield Castle Certificate Thomas Gibson Leadmore Cottage & farm First Prize 3. 0. 0. Colonel Vandeleur ------

1867 30 th May (CJ). Extraordinary Longevity. Among the applicants for admission into the Kildysart Workhouse, on Tuesday, was a man named Thomas Molony, a resident of Ballinacally, in this county, who has attained to the extraordinary age of 114 years.....

1868 16 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction at Knock, of first-class dairy cows. P. Browne has been favoured with instructions from S. McAuliffe, Esq., who is about changing his system of farming, to sell –at Knock on Friday, the 27 th March 1868. 30 first-class dairy cows, of colour and breeding on their 2 nd and 3 rd calves: have been served by a thorough-bred bull, and well-wintered. Time of calving at sale. Knock is within 5 miles of Kilrush, 12 miles of Ennis, and 3 miles of Tarbert, from which a boat will be in waiting for the conveyance of gentlemen from Limerick, Cork, and Kerry.

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1868 23 rd March (CJ). The Kilrush paper announces the death of T. Kelly., P.L.G., which event took place on Wednesday last, at his residence, Cree......

1868 1 st June (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday 26 th instant, at the Roman Catholic Church, Cooraclare, by the Rev. M. Quinlivan, P.P., Stephen, only son of Mr. Thomas Collins, Furoor, Kilkee, to Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Molony of Gower.:

1868 6 th June (LE). Discharge of a Fenian Prisoner. --- An order from the Lord Lieutenant was received by the governor of Ennis goal on Thursday last to discharge Patrick Fitzpatrick, who was convicted at last summer assizes for attacking the Kilbaha coastguard station.

1868 13 th July (CJ). Longevity: An old pensioner of Mr. Westby’s, Ellen Connors, better known as “Old Nell” died at Kilbaha...on Sunday last, at the advanced age of 108 years.....

1868 2 nd November (CJ). (Advertisement) Salmon Fisheries (Ireland). Limerick District. Notice: This special commissioners for Irish Fisheries will hold a public court at the courthouse, Ennis, on the 11 th November next, at the hour of half-past 10 o’clock a.m., for the purpose of inquiring into the legality or illegality of the stake weirs or fixed nets lately erected in the River Shannon, belonging to R. W. C. Reeves, Esq., and Mr. S. McAuliffe----.

1869 8 th February (CJ). Effects of the Tide at Kilrush and Carrigaholt. In the town the tide rose unusually high on Sunday morning, the wind blowing strong from the S.W., and did considerable damage along the shore. The sea wall at Cappa from the Coastguard Station to Counsellor O’Gorman’s residence was torn up, and hugh fragments were cast a long distance from their base, although in some parts the solid mason work remained intact. The road also was fearfully torn up, and covered with shore gravel in a way never before witnessed by the oldest inhabitant, with great difficulty the poor man, Connors, residing near the shore, succeeded in extricating his family, from the cabin which was inundated, and one member of whom we understand is over 100 years of age. Much praise is due to Mr. Borough, J.P., for the prompt attention he paid to the suffering family and Colonel Vandeleur for his kind liberality. The Kilrush and Railway Embankment have been almost completely washed away and one of the bridges knocked down. In Leadmore, Rahinisky, Querrin, Carrigaholt, and Moy estate the damage done to property was considerable. The roads from Reinvilla to Kilcredaun were covered with one immense sheet of water, and but for the exertions of the neighbours with their horses, some of the helpless old people and children of that locality would have perished.

1869 24 th November (KEP). High Sheriffs for 1870. county Clare: -- Francis N. Burton, Esq., Carrigaholt Castle......

1870 9 th April (CA). Kilrush Petty Sessions....

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Head Constable Eaton against Miss McMahon, Scattery Island, for selling a “drop under the rose” to a bould soger boy. Michael Burns, Artillery, was called on to prosecute. In reply...stated that he had had a glass or two of whiskey and water from the fair defendant. He could not say whether she owned the house that he took the whiskey in or not: but he did not pay anything for it, nor was not asked to pay any money......

1870 19 th February (CA). Birth: On the 18 th inst., at Bessborough, Knock....the wife of Robert W. C. Reeves, Esq., of a daughter.

1870 9 th April (CA) (Advertisement) Plans and Specifications of the Carrigaholt Schoolhouse, Can be seen at the office of the Kilrush Gazette for a week. Tenders to..... Rev. Michael Meehan, Carrigaholt.

1870 7 th May (CA). Death of Thomas Keane, Esq., J.P. ...took place at the residence of his brother, Robert Keane, Esq., Solicitor, Eccles Street, Dublin, on the 24 th ult...... Chief mourners: F.N. Keane, Esq., J.P., Marcus Keane, Esq., J.P., Beechpark, the eminent and distinguished author on Irish History. H. Keane Esq., brothers of the deceased. Capt. Charles Keane and F. N. Keane, Esq., junior, nephews of the deceased......

Kilballyowen... (Advertisement) Most Important and Attractive sale, of horses, dairy cows, heifers, bullocks.... instructions by the executors of the late esteemed Thomas Keane, Esq., J.P.....40 young dairy cows in good condition, first class milkers, and served by a highly bred short horned bull.....

1871 4 th March (CA). Death: On Wednesday, at his residence, Knockerra, after a short illness, Mr. Michael Howard....

1871 15 th April (CA). The sum of £33 was collected in the parish of Carrigaholt for the relief of the French. To this sum was contributed by Rev, Michael Meehan, P.P., Messrs. R. Silles and P. Roughan £1 each. Pat Kelly 12s-6d: Rev T. McMahon, Rev D. Smyth, Mrs. Randal W. Borough, and Mr. Stephen Roughan, P.L.G. 10s each. John Keogh, Esq., M.D., Carrigaholt 10s, Messrs. D. Gorman, P.L.G., Patrick Healy and Cornelius Hickey 7s-6d each. The widow Borough, Messrs Michael McInerney, T. Redmond, John McInerney, John Blake, Tim Healy P.L.G. and Patt Kelly, Moyarta 5s each. Mrs. Talon, Messrs Law, Tallon, Sergeant O’Neill, Mortimer O’Brien, James Behan, Tom Keating, Pat Carmody, J. Haier, Tony Mack?, John Keane, Relieving Officer, Pat Kelly, L? O’Gorman, Mr. Buckley, Dan Cahill, James Keane, Kilcloher, Michael Carmody, Patrick Quealy, pat Liddane, Martin Quealy, Hugh McGuire, Pat Carmody and Pat McGuire? 2s-6d each. The remainder in smaller amounts.

1871 29 th April (CA). Birth: On the 20 th inst., at Woodbound Cottage, Cooraclare, the wife of P.J. McInerney, Esq., of a son.

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1871 6 th May (CA). (Advertisement) Building. Tenders, by letter, for erecting Schools in Kilbaha, are invited by Rev. M. Meehan, Carrigaholt. Plans & c to be seen at the Office of Kilrush Paper. ---

1871 1 st July (CA). Death: On Tuesday, at Churchtown, Mrs. Lillis, the relict of the late Thomas Lillis, Esq...

Unexpectedly at her son’s residence, on the 29 th inst., at Tullycrine Mrs. Mary Flood, at an advanced age...

1871 8 th July (CA). Banquet in Carrigaholt Schools on Thursday. The new school houses of Carrigaholt are now completed. The good and amiable Mrs. Burton inaugurated the opening of these schools by giving a banquet to the girls in their school room....This kind lady’s attention to the schools has had a very beneficial effect in promoting education..... 200 girls enjoyed the feast....The pupils of the male school nearly the same number as the females, were also treated to a banquet by Mr. Burton.... An address was prepared by Miss Kelly, the teacher, to which Mrs. Burton replied in her own gracious manner. The Rev. Michael Meehan then alluded to the beautiful site he got for the schools...

Kilrush Petty Sessions... A Milling Match. Michael Hewson v. Robert Coppinger, for assault in the sainted island of Scattery, on Sunday, the 25 th June. Hewson stated that being on the island and desirous of reaching Kilrush he asked a passage from defendant, which was refused. Hewson said that he had as good a right to the boat as Coppinger himself, and when he would se e Mr. Williams the owner of the boat; he would acquaint him of the usage that his boat was getting. Complainant averred that there were three boats there close together, one of which was belonging to Pat O’Dea, and that while in the centre boat that he was struck by the defendant..... But for Pat Brennan, he plaintiff believed that he would have been murdered. Pat Brennan came forward. The hardy pilot advanced, and being duly sworn amid a clash of tongues in court, the magistrates enforcing silence—while the witnesses were exchanging complementary observations. Brennan said he saw a bit of a scrimmage, and he went between the parties...as he liked to see fair play, but he saw no blows given......

1871 5 th August (CA). The Trip to Carrigaholt. In the Vandeleur , notwithstanding some few showers...was a most pleasant one—so far as the steamer was concerned. Many went with high hopes of seeing the historic castle of Carrigaholt, but we regret to say that from some cause—all but the steward of the steamer and his friend were rigidly excluded—entrance...... This being the first visit thither of Kilrush excursions for a period of 27 years......

1871 30 th September (CA). Marriage: .... Mary, eldest daughter of the late George Copland, Esq., Dunmore Cottage, to William Studdert, Esq., youngest son of the late Thomas Studdert, Esq.,

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1871 19 th October (FJ). Carrigaholt, county Clare, 16 th Oct., 1871. Dear Sir---- So many of our countrymen have gone to Chicago it is no wonder great excitement is felt about the appalling fire that has just occurred there. About three years ago I returned from America, and I spent two years in Chicago of the three years and a half I spent in the United States...... What I told my parishioners on yesterday (Sunday) very much allayed their fears. What I told them was that almost all my parishioners who live in Chicago live in the west of the city, far away from the fire...... In this part of the city are all the factories, where the Irish do mostly congregate...... Michael Meehan, P.P., Carrigaholt.

1872 13 th January (CA). Marriage: at Kilmurray....Captain Thomas Lloyd, 35 th Regiment....to Miss Emma Georgina, youngest daughter of the late Capt. G. Studdert, J.P., Clonderlaw.....

1872 20 th January (CA). At 7 o’clock on Monday morning, a poor man named Molony was accidently drowned at Cappa pier, while engaged in putting pigs on board the steamer for Limerick...... His body ...was conveyed to his late residence in Moore Street.....

1872 24 th February (CA). Birth: On the 19 th inst., at Kilmacduane, the wife of P.J. Breen, A.C. Surveyor, of a son.

Deaths: On Sunday last, the earthly remains of Mr. Patt Lynch, better known under the pseudonymous title of “The Priest”, were carried to their last resting place, Doonbeg.... At his residence, Gower, on the 17 th inst., Richard Pilkington, Esq......

1872 2 nd March (CA). Death: ... Patrick Ryan, Esq., of Gower, who died at his residence...on the 20 th inst, in his 61 st year of his age.

1872 30 th March (CA). Advertisement) Notice: Foreshore of the River Shannon, at Clonmoney... Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to the Board of Trade.....by Mr. John Westropp, of Clonmoney...for a grant of the rights and interests of the Crown in two portions of the foreshore of the River Shannon, adjacent to his lands of Clonmoney, containing respectively160 acres....and 31 acres...lying between Inniscallen Point and Saints’ Island...and a point a little above Tradree Point...

1872 13 th April (CA). Advertisement) Executor’s Sale....Churchtown... instructions from the executors of the late Mrs. Lillis..... To sell 126 head of cattle....

1872 20 th April (CA). Death: At his residence, Knock, on the 15 th instant....Thomas Austin Peacock, Esq., aged 72 years... interred Kilmurray McMahon....

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To Contractors (Advertisement) The Rev. Andrew Newport, P.P., will receive tenders for erecting a Parochial House at Kilmacduane...to be completed on or before September next...

1872 27 th April (CA). Advertisement) Carrigaholt, House and Store, to be sold. The Corn Store and Dwelling House of Mr. Michael Comyn.

1872 18 th May (CA). Advertisement) To Builders. Plans and Specifications for Schools in Kilbaha and in Querrin to be seen in this office for a week. Tenders to be sent to Rev. M. Meehan, P.P., Carrigaholt.

1872 1 st June (CA). Death: On the 27 th inst.at Danganelly House... aged 83 years, Catherine, relict of the late Thomas Studdert, Esq...

1872 15 th June (CA). Birth: On yesterday, at Cooraclare, the wife of Cornelius MacDermott, Esq., of a daughter. Death: On Saturday 8 th inst., unexpectedly, at her residence, Kilmore House...wife of John Brookes, Esq.

1872 15 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, The Loophead, Pilot Boat, the Ark. In consequence of a disagreement between the proprietor and the Loophead Pilots, he is reluctantly obliged to dispose of her. Being built expressly for fast sailing and seaworthiness, she is remarkable for both one and the other. She is quite new, being built only two years, and of the best material. Frame Irish oak: Planking, the best American elm and red pine. The gear and canvass is of the very best: she is well found in chains, (tried by Admiralty test) and anchors. She is well adapted for trawling, fishing and yachting. If purchased for the latter purpose the owner will give in exchange a suit of white canvass for the present barked ones on her. She is hooker built, and excellent lines. Length of keel 37 feet: beam 13 feet 6 inches: and tonnage, about 30 tons. She can be seen at the Limerick Docks on and after the 17 th instant. For further particulars application can be made to the owner, Mr. Stephen Roughan, Carrigaholt.

1872 14 th September (CA). Address of the people of Carrigaholt to the Rev. Thomas McMahon, on his removal to the Pastoral Charge of Kilmihil...... (Signed) Patrick Roughan, Stephan Roughan, John Keogh, M.D., Randal Borough, J.P. Michael McInerney, Anthony McNamara, Patrick Healy, P.J. O’Kelly, Thomas Bonfill, John Carmody, John Lillis, John McInerney.

1872 9 th November (FJ). Charitable Bequests...... James Vandeleur, late of Kildysart and Blain ....amongst other bequests....£150 to the

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Magdalen Asylum, £20 to the Chapel of Kildysart, for ceiling in case it should be done....

1873 18 th January (CA). (Advertisement) Notice...that Dr. John Keogh, Register of Births, Deaths, and Marriages for the District of Carrigaholt has ceased to hold that office The Deputy Register, Mr. John Keane, will act till a new register is appointed.

1873 1 st February (CA). (Advertisement) In the matter of Stephen Roughan, of Carrigaholt, a Bankrupt... Auction....Shop Goods and Furniture.....

1873 15 th February (CA). Marriage: On the 11 th inst., at the Catholic Church, Doonaha....Lucy, eldest daughter R. B. Silles, Esq., Newtown, to Michael Kennelly, Esq., M.D., Rutland Street, Limerick....

1873 7 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) To Be Let, for the summer months, Doon Dahlin, the residence of Marcus Keane, Esq, J.P. situated twelve miles west of Kilkee, near Loop Head, in the County Clare. The house contains 3 sittings rooms, 7 bed rooms and dressing rooms, 3 servants’ rooms, kitchens, pantries, closets, & c. This house is thoroughly and comfortably furnished and stands on its own lawn, commanding fine and extensive views. There is a good anchorage for a yacht, and a landing Pier on the demesne. For particulars apply, Mr. Thomas Sheedy, 11, Minister Place, Kilkee: or to, Marcus Keane, Esq, Beechpark, Ennis.

1873 21 st June (CA). Birth: On the 19 th June, at the residence of her mother, the wife of Mr. Stephen Roughan, Carrigaholt, of a son.

1873 4 th October (CA). Marriage: Keane and Ellis--- Percy W. Keane, Esq, eldest son of Marcus Keane, Esq, J.P., M.R.I.A., Beechpark and Doon Dahlin, Co. Clare, and 83 Harcourt Street, Dublin to Mary Frances, only daughter of the late Rev. Robert Ellis, of rash House, Omagh, Co. Tyrone.

1874 26 th January (CJ). Election News. The following telegram has been received from Dublin this evening from Marcus Keane Esq., J.P., of Beechpark: - “Please inform the Electors of Ennis that I shall expect their support. My address as a Home Ruler and a thorough Liberal will be forwarded tomorrow”. The following telegram has also been received from Dublin, this evening from the Right Hon. Lord Francis Conyngham: - “Please to communicate to the people of Clare that I shall certainly be with them very shortly to canvass the county on Home Rule principles. My address for publication will be forwarded tomorrow. Give this communication the utmost publicity”.

1874 28 th April (IE). (Advertisement) Notice to Builders.

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Estimates from competent builders for the erection of Bank Premises, consisting of Manager’s Residence, Public Office, &c., at Kildysart, county Clare...... addressed to:-- “The Secretary, Munster Bank (Limited), Cork.....

1874 14 th May (CJ). On Wednesday last, J.C. Taylor, Esq., Education Office, Dublin, visited the Shrines of Saint Senanus and the school at Scattery Island, Kilrush.

1874 7 th September (CJ) . (Advertisement) West Clare Agricultural Society, comprising the Baronies of, Moyarta, Clonderlaw & Ibrickane 1874. President: Colonel Crofton Moore Vandeleur. Vice-Presidents : Robert Wm. Carey Reeves, Esq: Francis N. Burton, Esq, D.L. Treasurer and Honorary Secretary: Patrick B. O’Brien, Esq. Patrons : Marquis Of Conyngham, Lord Leconfield: Morgan John O’Connell, Edward P. Westby, Francis N. Burton, Matthew Kenny, Robert W. C. Reeves, John Singleton, H.P. Hickman, Jasper Joley, L.L.D., F.N.Keane, Capt. Stacpoole, M.P., Marcus Keane. Committee: - Kilrush: Andrew Madigan, Wm. Blair, Stephen Hennessy, John W. Moore, Francis O’Donnell, Michael Glynn, Major R. M. Studdert, Matthew Kelly, F. Coffee, R. W. Borough, George Taylor. ---- The eleventh annual show of this Society will be held at Kilrush on Wednesday 30 th day of September, 1874, when the following prises will be offered for competition.---

1874 11 th September (FJ). (Advertisement) To Contractors, Timber Merchants, and Farmers. For sale, at Cahercon, Kildysart....about 250 tons, trees and lopping’s of oak and 300 tons of ash...... Wm. Lane Joynt, Clareville House, Ballyvaughan, Oranmore.....

1874 30 th November (CJ). The Kilmurray Harriers at Knock. The Kilmurray Harriers met today at Knock..... There was a large attendance of the local gentry among whom were: - R.W.C. Reeves, Esq., J.P., and Master of the hounds: Captain J. Vandeleur of the 93 rd Foot: Captain Studdert, J.P.....Mr. D. S. Bulger, Kilrush......

1875 21 st January (CJ). Death of the Rev. P. McMahon, P.P., Killadysart....

Death: O’Brien—On the 18 th instant, in Dublin, Eliza, wife of Pierce O’Brien, J.P., Darragh, Co. Clare and daughter of the (late?) Capt. Borough, R.N., Querrin House, Co. Clare.

1875 8 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Oyster Fisheries (Ireland), River Shannon. Notice— The Inspectors of Irish Fisheries having been called upon to prohibit the dredging for taking or destroying any oysters in any part of the River Shannon situated between the counties of Kerry and Clare &c., for a period of three years. Hereby give notice that they will hold meetings to inquire into this subject, at the, Court House, Tarbert, Co. Kerry, on Wednesday, the 28 th day of April, 1875, At the hour of twelve o’clock, noon, and at the Court House, Kilrush, Co. Clare,

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On Saturday, the 1 st day of May, 1875. -----.

1875 4 th February (CJ). Sale of Land. --- held a sheriff’s sale...The farm of land containing seven acres at Doonaha, near Carrigaholt, belonged to a farmer named Patt Troy, lately a shopkeeper in Kilrush. After some bidding from several parties.... Mr. Roche, of Doonaha, the purchaser for £32....

1875 22 nd March (CJ). Death of the Duchess E De Rovigo...... Elizabeth, Duchess De Rovigo, aged 59 years, eldest daughter of the late Colonel Stamer, of Carnelly, and widow of Rene Napoleon Savary, Duke of Rovigo....She leaves one daughter, Marie, wife of Francis N. Burton, Esq., D.L., Carrigaholt Castle....

1875 22 nd April (CJ). Birth: Breen—At Kilmacduane on the 20 th inst., the wife of Patrick Joseph Breen, C.E., Assistant County Surveyor, of a son.

1875 19 th July (CJ). Death: Pilkington—July 16 th , at the residence of her son-in-law Robert Griffin, Esq., B. L., Anne widow of the late Thomas Pilkington, Esq., Waterpark, Ennis, and eldest daughter of the late Robert Keane, Esq., J.P., Beechpark, Ennis, aged 74 years.

1875 4 th October (CJ). Death: Breen--- On the 1 st inst., at Fairy Lodge, Cooraclare, at the fine old age of 80 years. Patrick Breen Esq., senior, C.E. He was the first Assistant County Surveyor appointed under the present Grand Jury Laws....discharged his duties for a period of 35 years. His knowledge and practice as Surveyor, Engineer, Valuator and Arbiter, was general and kept him always employed as such, as in the Revision of the P.L. Valuation, &c. and by the principal landed proprietors of Clare—in the arrangement of their estates for the past half century. His children all occupying lucrative, honourable, and respectable public positions in this country, in England, America, Australia, and New Zealand—in religion, in medicine, in law, in engineering, in the army, and in the Civil Service. He lived as he died an upright honourable conscientious, and in one word in all “an honest man”.

1875 18 th October (IE). Two men drowned in the Shannon.... Today the melancholy announcement of the death by drowning of two men named Scanlan and Fennell, of Kilbaha..... It appears that these two men, with another named O’Neill, all well-to-do farmers, went fishing off Loop Head, and when returning in the morning, they were overtaken by a fearful storm, which upset their canoe. Fennell and Scanlan sank almost immediately, but O’Neill was eventually saved by some men who went to his aid......

1876 13 th April (CJ). Death: Keane--- On the 12 th inst., at the residence of his father, Francis N. Keane, Esq., Hermitage, Captain Charles Keane, late Captain and Adjutant, of the Clare Militia, and formerly of the 86 th Regiment: his remains will be removed for interment, to the family vault at Kilmaley, on Saturday, the 15 th instant, at 12 o’clock.

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1876 17 th April (CJ). Funeral of the late Captain Keane. ...chief mourners viz:-- F. N. Keane, Esq., J.P. (father of deceased), Francis Burton Keane Esq.,(brother), Marcus Keane Esq., J.P. (uncle), Thomas Pilkington Esq., J.P. Rev. Mr. Ward, Rector, Marcus Keane Esq., Charles Pilkington Esq., ......

1876 1 st May (CJ). Marriage: Colbert and McDermott: --- Michael W. Colbert Esq., Athea, Limerick to Nora Josephine eldest daughter of Cornelius McDermott Esq., of Clonreddan, this county.

1876 18 th May (CJ). Death: O’Keeffe.--- On Monday, the 15 th inst., at Doonbeg, Mrs. O’Keeffe...age of 98 years....interred in the family burial grounds. Kilmacduane...

1876 7 th August (CJ). F. N. V. Burton, Esq., D.L., Mrs. Burton, and suite, have arrived at Carrigaholt Castle, from Carnelly.....

1876 30 th November (CJ). Carrigaholt Pig Market. --- The pig market at Carrigaholt is changed from the second Monday in the month to the last Tuesday in each month in future.

Carrigaholt Butter Market. --- This market which hitherto was held on the second Monday in the month is now changed to the last Tuesday in the month.

1877 24 th May (CJ). On Friday night last a mare, the property of Mr. John Quin, of Knock, was, it is stated, maliciously stabbed. The owner has given the usual notices of his intention to apply for compensation from the Grand Jury.

1877 16 th August (CJ) . (Advertisement) Pilots for the Fergus. From competent persons desirous of being licensed to act as Pilots for vessels navigating the River Fergus -----.

1877 25 th October (CJ) . (Advertisement) Killimer Steeplechases --over the Donogrogue Course... Stewards: R.W.C. Reeves, Esq, D.L.: F.W. Gore, Esq: E.R. Kelly, Esq: Judge: W.M. Reeves, Esq: Road, Handicapper: R. J. Hunter, Esq, 17 Adelaide Road, Dublin. Hon. Secretaries: Messrs Thomas Talty, and James Casey, Killimer, Co. Clare. ----.

1878 28 th January (CJ). Funeral of the late Rev. M. Meehan, P.P., Carrigaholt....

1878 21 st February (CJ). The Rev. John Fogarty, C.C., Ennis, has been appointed Parish Priest of Carrigaholt, and Rev. Father Vaughan, C.C., Bodyke, Parish Priest of Kilbaha.

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1878 8 th April (CJ). Death: Breen—At Tiernaglohane, on the 2 nd inst., Ann Chambers, aged 52 years, the beloved wife of Daniel Breen, Rate Collector....her remains were conveyed to the Catholic Church, Cooraclare......

1878 15 th August (CJ). List of Subscriptions to Kildysart Pier Fund. Lord Francis Conyngham, M.P. £10-0-0 R.W. C. Reeves, Esq., J.P., D.L., £5-0-0...... Waterford Steam Ship Company £100-0-0... Right Hon. Lord Leconfield, Sussex £10-0-0 Messrs James Harris & Sons, Limerick £10-0-0 J. Bannatyne and Sons, Limerick £10-0-0 J. Matterson and Sons, Limerick £5-0-0 R. Wallace and Co, Limerick £5-0-0 J and G. Boyd, Limerick £3-0-0 Cannock and Co, Limerick £1-0-0 Todd and Co. £1-0-0......

1878 3 rd October (CJ) . (Advertisement) To be let, pending redemption, the lands of Rusheen, containing about 130 acres – in the Parish of Kildysart, Barony of Clonderlaw. --- Mrs. Alice Vandeleur, Plaintiff, Thomas Guinane and others, Defendants. For further particulars apply to: Francis B. Keane, Esq, Bank Place, Ennis. ---

1878 28 th October (CJ) (Advertisement) Cahercon House and Estate, to be sold. Parliamentary Title. On the River Shannon, within about a mile and a half of the town of Kildysart and steamboat pier, 14 miles from Ennis station, and 35 miles from Limerick, this valuable freehold residential estate of 1,120a-27r-17p (of which about 874 acres are to hand, and the remainder let to tenants), is situate in a mild and genial climate, and comprising a most comfortable and well-arranged mansion, with south aspect, completely sheltered from the N. and W. by the rising ground in the rere, and commanding grand views. The house which was erected by a former proprietor, and finished in the best manner, it stands completely detached, and has been recently remodelled, enlarged, fitted, and decorated at a cost of about £15,000 and from its dimensions and completeness of appointments, is suitable for the reception of the establishment of a nobleman or gentleman of fortune. It consists of a centre 4 stories in height (including basement), two wings each of 3 stories, billiard room extention, projecting stone portico, and conservatory. On the upper floors (which are approached by two staircases), 15 bed and dressing rooms, and 8 bathrooms. ------.

1879 5 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Auction at Parochial House, Cooraclare...... instructions from the executor of the late Andrew Newport, P.P., of Cooraclare to sell...the following property consisting of Horses, Cows, Phaeton, Side Cars, Harness......

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In my last report to the Herald, it was my painful duty to chronicle the sad news which occurred to the sailors of Her Majesty’s Ship Valiant , while stationed at Foynes. Today I shall inform your readers that one of those poor men was found in Innismurray Island, Kildysart and the other in Foynes Island. Both were conveyed to the nearest Churchyard, to which they were found, for interment....

1879 18 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... James Killeen, of Cree...sureties Tim Cahill, Clohanes and Tom Killen of Clohanmore...

1879 25 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. .. John Burke, of Knock.....sureties, James O’Dea and Patt Bourke of Tullabrack....

1879 27 th November (KH). Birth: At Kilclogher, Carrigaholt, on the 14 th inst., the wife of Mr. John W. Maguire, P.L.G., of a son.

Death: At Gowerhass ...Anne Duggan...aged 24...on the 15 th instant...

1879 12 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... Margaret Corry, of Knock (Shopkeeper)...transfer from....Anthony Corry...sureties Thomas Finucane of Tarmon, and Synan McAuliffe, of Knock....

1879 18 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) The Explosives Act 1873. Kildysart Pier and Harbour. Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Public Works (Ireland), as the Harbour Authority, have framed the Bye-Laws appended hereto, and intend applying to the Board of Trade for confirmation.— By-Law – in pursuance of the “Explosives Act, 1878” with the sanction of the Board of Trade, for regulating the conveyance, loading, and unloading of Explosives at Kildysart Pier and Harbour in the county of Clare.----

1880 12 th February (KH). Kilrush Board of Guardians..... Kilbaha..... Father Vaughan then made application for a loan for Sanitary Works in the village of Kilbaha to give employment to the poor of the parish. Granted....

1881 1 st January (CA) . Death of Mrs. William Brew, Leadmore House. With sincere and deep regret, we have to record the unexpected demise of the above- named amiable lady, the kind and affectionate wife of William Brew, Esq, Leadmore House, and mother of M.S. Brew, Esq the popular Poor Law Guardian of Querrin, and also Counsellor Brew J.P. ----

1881 12 th February (CA). Mr. Spaight has given intimation that a fishing station will be established in the vicinity of Carrigaholt......

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1881 24 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Goods of the Reverend John Fogarty late of Carrigaholt... Bequeathed to the Right Rev. James Ryan £30 for the Seminary...£20 for Masses....appointed the Rev. James Daly and Richard B. Silles, Esq, joint executors.....

A man residing at Knock, Kilrush has received a letter threatening him should he pay the full rent.

At a meeting of the Knock Branch of the Land League on Sunday, new officers were re-elected to replace the old ones if arrested under the Coercion Act.

A Kildysart telegram states a man named John Coughlan has been arrested by the Lissycasey police for firing at a farmer named Birmingham in his haggard.

On Thursday morning last an accident occurred at Money Quarries, near Kilrush, climbing a cliff of some fifty feet high, a young man named McGrath lost his footing and fell. Mr. Robert C. Reeves on hearing of the accident promptly attended, and tried every means, in sustenance and otherwise, to restore the unfortunate man, who however, has since died.

1881 7 th March (CJ). Five persons named Molony were fined £2 each and 15s costs, at Knock Petty Sessions..., for the riotous conduct in the Catholic Church during Divine Service, owing to a dispute concerning a pew.....

1881 7 th May (CA). Death: Died, at his residence, Carhufree, on the 4 th inst ... Michael Molony (John), at the age of 70 years....conveyed to Burrane cemetery....

1881 4 th June (CA). Death: At her father’s residence, on 2 nd June.....Catherine Cullinan, Kilmacduane, Cooraclare.....

1881 13th June (CJ). A process-server beaten. During the past week Joe Garry, Kilrush, has been engaged in serving writs and civil bill processes. On Wednesday last he proceeded with his driver to Churchtown, for the purpose of serving writs on the property of F. N. V. Burton, Esq., he had not served one when a large crowd chiefly women, set upon him, stripped him of his clothes, beat him in a fearful manner, and took all the writs from him. Were it not for the interference of some kind women, Garry would have been severely wounded.

1881 18 th June (CA). Marriage: At the Catholic Church, Cooraclare, on the 14 th inst...... Simon O’Donnell, Esq., second son of the late Wm. O’Donnell, Tullycrine, to Mary A. MacDermott second daughter of Cornelius MacDermott, Esq., Clonreddan.

1881 6 th August (CA). (Advertisement) Meadowing..... Instructions from Wm. Pilkington, Esq., P.L.G., to sell 20 acres... at??

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Instructions from Mrs. Anne Breen...40 acres at Kilmacduane....

1881 11 th August (CJ). .. Limerick Harbour Board... Mr. Harris moved a sum of £100 be given to the Rev. Mr. Vaughan, P.P., Carrigaholt, as a contribution from the Board towards the erection of a fishing pier at Rinevilla, below Carrigaholt for the use of the fishermen and pilots there. He pointed out that the piers would be useful to their own servants, the pilots, as for fishing purposes generally, as owing to the general employment of steamers in the grain trade, pilots would have to resort to fishing when not having sailing ships to pilot up the river.....

1881 20 th August (CA). (Advertisement) Annual Regatta, Carrigaholt.....23 rd August. Committee----Mr. John Behan, Mr. Michael Cahill, Mr. P. J. O’Kelly, Mr. T. C. Haier, Mr. John McInerney and Mr. Pat Carmody, Stewards—Mr. Pat Roughan jun., Stephen: Mr. M. S. Gibson, Kilrush, Judge: Dr. J. M. Studdert, Treasurer: James Roughan Hon. Secretary.....

1881 29 th September (CJ). Death: McGrath—on Saturday the 27 th , at her residence, Knockerra, Bridget the beloved wife of Francis McGrath, deeply and sincerely regretted.—R.I.P.

1881 29 th October (CA) . (Advertisement) Fresh Mackerel will be taken in any quantity that can be supplied to. Mr. Sinon McAuliffe, Fish Store, Knock. Within six miles of Kilrush. Cash paid on delivery.

1881 7 th November (CJ). Opposition to Hunting in Clare. The Killimer Hunt near Kilrush, met on Friday, but owing to the opposition of the tenants, who threatened to maim dogs and horses the members were compelled to abandon the met for the present.

1881 26 th November (CA) . Shipping Casualties. A very still nor’wester which had been blowing over the town for some days freshened on Monday to half a gale of wind, increasing by degrees, until it blew a hurricane between 9 and 12 o’clock midnight: houses were dismantled of tiles, slates and chimney pots to a large extent. A Bristol brigantine and a Kinsale schooner drew their anchors from Scattery Roads and were blown on to the rocks at Islevaroo. Both vessels were laden with corn. Happily there was no loss of life. With the aid of a steam tug, the Kinsale boat was taken from her perilous position, but not without damage. The Victoria , a large first-class luggage boat laden with turf in the creek, came heavily to grief in the storm on Monday night. The Victoria is the property of Mr. M. Studdert Gibson. Moyasta turf boats, too have shared the eventualities and casualties of Boreas’ blustering railer. Several “lame ducks” have reached the Kilrush Harbour of safety. A Norwegian barque having lost half its crew got as far as the bank of Beal Bar yesterday morning, after experiencing very bad weather.

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1882 6 th May (CA). To the Editor of the Clare Advertiser. Killimer... May Day, 1882. ....With the kind permission of the landlady, Mrs Foley, Kilrush, I intend to set apart as con-acre for labourers about three acres which were some years ago, drained and reclaimed at much expense by the above mentioned lady. Mrs. O’Grady who keeps 28 men constantly employed at the Moneypoint Quarries, has promised to give them gratuitous aid by having manure conveyed in her boat from the town to the neighbouring pier at Poulnadaree......

1882 17 th June (CA). Mission at Carrigaholt. A Mission will be opened in the Catholic Church of that picturesque town on Sunday the 9 th of July prox by three eminent members of the Order of St. Dominick. A grand opportunity will be afforded the people of the surrounding parishes to pay a few visits from day to day, to listen to the distinguished preachers expound the doctrine of the Catholic Church. No such opportunity has been afforded the good people of Carrigaholt for many long years, as their good, zealous, and energetic pastor the Rev. Father O’Donoghue, is preparing for them, during the interval from the 9 th to the 30 th of July next......

To be let for grazing. About 60 acres of good land at Shragh... Application to the owner M Walsh, Esq, Shragh.....

1882 16 th September (CA). Carrigaholt Petty Sessions. The election of Petty Sessions Clerk was held on Tuesday last: The Magistrates attending were Marcus Keane, Esq., Chairman. Other magistrates attending—T. Pilkington, Ennis: T.S. Brew, B.L., Kilrush: R. Borough, Kilkee, and W.H.W. Smith, R.M.., Esqrs. There were two candidates --- Messrs T. Pilkington, jun., and R. H. Borough, Kilrush---three for each. The names were forwarded to the Castle.

1882 30 th September (CA). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... Patt Connell...Querrin...sureties Thomas Downes and John Griffin both of Querrin, farmers.....

1882 25 th November (CA). A Kind Agent, Carrigaholt.... Dear Editor.....agent of the Burton, property, Major Studdert, Cragmoher, was here collecting rents accompanied by his son, John Studdert, Esq., and J.B. Molony, Esq., solicitor, Ennis. The liberal concessions which the Major gave to all, and the willingness he evinced to join such tenants as desired to go into the Land Court, evoked from them the heartfelt expressions of gratitude and regard...... Yours..... P.J. O’Kelly.

Death of Miss Borough...... The deceased young lady was daughter of the late Randal Borough Esq., J.P., Carrigaholt, and sister of Mrs. Dr. Counihan......

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and potato land, etc. Application to Mr. Charles Keane, Killofin House, Labasheeda.

1883 20 th January (CA). Death: In Scattery Island, at an advanced age, on the 16 th inst. Mr. John Fall....

1883 10 th February (CA). Death: Om the 25 th ult., at his residence, Kilclogher, Carrigaholt, fourth son of the late Mr. J. W. Maguire of Doonaha. The deceased was a Poor Law Guardian for the Kilrush Union....., interred in the family vault at Kilcrona.

1883 17 th March (CA). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. .. Laurence Fennell, of Carrigaholt ...transfer from Michael Canty....sureties Patrick J. O’Kelly and Patrick Roughan, both of Carrigaholt....

1883 21 st April (CA). Death: At his residence Drumelihy, on Tuesday, 17 th inst., Mr. Michael Considine, farmer....

1883 5 th May (CA). (Advertisement) To Builders and Contractors. The Commissioners of Irish Lights being desirous of obtaining tenders for under- placing the Sea Wall at Tarbert Rock lighthouse, Co. Kerry.....

1883 2 nd June (CA). (Advertisement) Tenders Wanted, for rendering...a portion of the Chapel of Kilmihil... to be sent to Rev. Thomas McMahon, P.P...

Birth: On the 21 st inst., the wife of Simon O’Donnell, Esq, Tullycrine, of a son.

1883 9 th June (CA). (Advertisement) Notice to Builders. Tenders are invited for the erection of a Bell Tower in connection with Labasheeda Roman Catholic Church ....with the Rev. J. Wall, P.P., Kilmurry.....

1883 16 th June (CA). (Advertisement) To be Let...By the Trustee of Patrick Roughan, the Commodious Store, situated in Carrigaholt. Which is one of the most thriving villages on the Shannon, in consequence of the great quantity of fish sent from that place by Manx and French Fishermen during the season, which village they have made the station...... Application to.... Honoria Keating, Trustee....

1883 30 th June (CA). Death of F. N. V. Burton, Esq., D.L. We regret to announce the death of ....he leaves no children—his widow is the daughter of the Duchess de Rovige, who died at Stamer Park in 1876...

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widow of the late Francis Nathaniel Keane, Esq., J.P., and daughter of the late Sir Christopher Marrett, Corbally, Limerick.

1883 19 th August (CA). (Advertisement) Two day sale of ... Household Furniture....instructions from the executors of the late F. N. V. Burton, Esq., to sell at Carrigaholt Castle....

1883 29 th September (CA). (Advertisement) Excise Licences. .. Pat Keane.... Carrigaholt...sureties John M. Studdert, M.D. of Rahona, and John Murray farmer of Rahona....

... Thomas O’Shea.... Carrigaholt ...sureties Michael Haugh, and John Collins, farmers....

1883 13 th October (CA). (Advertisement) A meeting will be held in Carrigaholt, on Thursday, 16 th inst. to promote The formation of a Tramway between Carrigaholt and Kilkee, the better to develop the Deep Sea Fisheries at the mouth of the Shannon, by the rapid transmission of fish to market, and also to facilitate the carriage of the corn produce and butter of the west to Kilrush. Pat J. O’Kelly, Hon. Sec.

1883 3 rd November (CA). Death: On 29 th October, at Beechpark, Ennis.... Marcus Keane, Esq., in his 69 th year.

1883 1 st December (CA). Death: At his residence Donogrogue, on the 29 th inst....at the age of 85 years, Mr. James Mulvihill....interred at Burrane....

1884 5 th January (CA). Death of Henry Keane Esq. We regret to state that a telegram has been received announcing the death of Mr. Henry Keane, of the Cabin, Loop Head, youngest son of the late Robert Keane Esq., Beechpark....

1884 23 rd February (CA). Marriage: ... Francis, eldest son of Patrick Griffin Esq., Caherfenick, to Mary second daughter of Daniel Sexton Esq., Coor....

1884 1 st March (CA). Marriage: Michael Breen of Kiltumper, Kilmihil, to Bridget Cullinan Clohanmore the eldest daughter of the late John Cullinan Esq.....

1884 15 th March (CA). Carrigaholt en fete The worthy folk of the hospitable village of Carrigaholt.....lord of the soil Mr. William Conyngham Burton, J.P., succeeded in obtaining a grant from Government of £10,000 to be expended on the extension of a fishing village... It was pleasing to see that every window in the entire village was ablaze with lights on Monday night, for the young master.....

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1884 22 nd March (CA). Death: At his residence Burrane, Killimer, Me. John Hassett. For many years the deceased was a confidential domestic with R. W. C. Reeves Esq, D.L., and much respected.....

1884 19 th April (CA). Birth: At her residence, Tonavoher near Knock, the wife of Mr. John Clune, of a son and two daughters, Mrs Clune was attended by Dr. Sullivan---all are doing fine.

Death: At her sister’s residence near Knock, on the 6 th inst., Honor Hastings in the 37 th year of her age ...interred in Cannon Island Cemetery...

1884 26 th April (CA). Marriage: ... Patrick Joseph Ryan, Esq., son of the late Patrick Ryan Esq., Corgrigg Cottage, Kilmihil...to Nano daughter of Michael Walsh Esq., Monteagle Hotel, Foynes.

1884 3 rd May (CA). Death: Died at her residence Derreen, near Killadysart, on 29 th April, the relict of the late Christopher O’Brien Esq., and sister of the late Mr. Maurice Comyns of Tarmon...had attained her 92 nd year....

1884 28 th June (CA). (Advertisement) Chancery Division.... James Cox---Owner. Ex parte Garrett Doherty, petitioner.... a sale of the Life Estate of the said James Cox, in a part of the Lands of Clarefield containing 26 acres and 10 perches....

Board of Public Works. (Advertisement) Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned will be received up to twelve o’clock.... for executing Works at Carrigaholt... The construction of a Pier 360 feet long, the construction of a Quay 180 ft. long, the construction of an inclined approach the excavation of some rock, and the construction of an approach road......

1884 27 th September (CA) (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ...John Boland ....for a Hotel situated at Cappa...sureties John Culligan and Edmond Griffin, both of Kilrush.....

1884 4 th October (CA). (Advertisement) ...consider proposals for making Sewerage Works, in the village of Kilmihil.... Workhouse Office, Kilrush.....

1884 20 th December (CA) . (Advertisement) Wreck Sale, at Moyne, near Kilrush. --- P. Considine has received Instructions to sell by unreserved auction the Brig Endeavour of Aberdeen now lying stranded at Moyne Beach, in ballast.----

1885 10 th January (CA). Death: The death took place last week in Benvoran, Kilmurry McMahon, of a venerable old man named Patrick Mangan. He was in the 112 year of his age.

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1885 20 th January (CA) . ---- The scientific labour of Mr. John Boland the skilful pilot on the Shannon who knows every creek and cranny from Limerick to Loophead, gave a willing assistance to the clearing of the brig Endeavour from the very dangerous position she occupied till he brought her safely into her native element ---- and under the control of the experienced Captain Murray --- she will give a good account of herself----.

1885 28 th March (CA). Death of Mrs. Ross Lewin. .. relict of the late Henry Ross Lewin Esq., Donogrogue Castle, Killimer...in her 76 th year ...interred in the family vault at Shanagolden, Co. Limerick..

1885 16 th May (CA). At his residence, Molougha after a brief illness Mr. Sinon Mulqueen, at an advanced age....

1885 20 th June (CA). (Advertisement) Take Notice. Pat. Roughan of Carrigaholt. Will sell the interest of his farm of Moveen East to a competent tenant, which comprise of thirty acres Irish measurement, at the yearly rent of seventeen pounds, there is also one acre of bog which will be added, it is at present with Caretaker’s hands. The farm is all in meadow this year....

1885 11 th July (CA). (Advertisement) Auction.... instructions from Francis B. Keane Esq, to sell by auction at Kilballyowen and Moyarta.... about 30? Acres ...upland meadowing....

1885 18 th July (CA). Birth: July 15 th ... At Kilmore Cottage ...the wife of Francis William Hickman, Esq, J.P., of a son.

Marriage: ... Capt. E. Y. Peel, Resident Magistrate, Clifton, Co. Galway, son of the late General and Lady Alicia Peel, to Lily, eldest daughter of Doctor J. Sullivan, Knock and grand-daughter of the late Robt Holmes Levers, of Castle Levers, Co. Limerick, Esq., J.P.

Death: On June 11 th ... John Houlihan of Tullabrack. Deceased was for over 20 years the faithful employee of Thomas Sheedy P.L.G., Kilkee...

1885 19 th September (CA). At his residence, London, Mr. Michael Madigan, District Inspector of Excise, formerly National Teacher in Scattery Island, Kilrush, a native of Cree a contributor for a number of years to this journal in the line of poetic effusions-some of his compositions have been placed on a par with Goldsmith’s......

1885 24 th October (CA). Death: Oct. 23 rd at her residence Auhage House, Mrs H. Pilkington... mother of the late Mr. John Pilkington, Master of the Workhouse.

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1886 11 th January (CJ). Irish National League.... Kilballyowen. Meeting for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing years. The following were elected Rev. M.D. Lenihan, C.C. president: Denis McMahon, vice-president: Francis Keane, sec., Committee--- Michael Keane, Pat Keane, Joe Bonfield, Pat McCarthy, Pat Collins, John Collins, Tom Liddane, John Lillis, Michael Keating, Dan O’Gorman, Pat O’Brien and Jeremiah McNamara......

1886 21 st January (CJ). Querrin National School. We are happy to learn that the misunderstanding between Mr. Lillis and the parents of some of the children attending his school has come to an end, and an amicable arrangement has been effected. The attempt to boycott the school has completely failed, the majority of the parents interested in the matter having refused to allow themselves to be any longer intimidated, sent their children back to the school a fortnight ago, and since then the attendance has larger than it had previously been.

1886 18 th March (CJ). Sad drowning accident. Loss of five lives. A sad drowning accident occurred on the Shannon last night. A local firm, having made arrangements for reviving the fishing industry, a boat was sent down river last evening, being stationed off Tarbert. The five men in charge proceeded on shore, leaving a couple of boys in charge. While returning the punt in which the men rowed overturned, and the five occupants were drowned. Two of the men were sailors from Limerick--- John Murray and Patrick Kinerick: the others were natives of Wexford--- Lawrence Ryan, skipper, and John Murphy and John Doyle, ordinary sailors.

1886 8 th April (CJ). Evictions at Knock. On Friday, last Cunningham, Sheriff’s assistant, and his men evicted two widows named Mary Halloran and Margaret Culligan, out of small holdings near Knock, at the suit of Mr. Michael Culligan, of Tonavoher, who is a member of the Killimer National League Committee. Great commiseration is felt for both widows, one of them being almost blind, and solely dependent on her daughter’s earning, and the other is stepmother to the evicting landlord and on whom three helpless female children depend.

1886 7 th June (CJ). Advertisement) ..... Francis Burton Keane, of Hermitage Keane....adjudged Bankrupt... Creditors may prove their Debts.....

1887 13 th January (CJ). Knock Intelligence. There were no petty sessions held in Knock on Tuesday......

Charles Keane, Esq., of Killofin House, died on Tuesday morning from the effects of the accident he met with while distributing his usual Christmas charities on the 24 th December. His remains will be interred in the family vault at Killofin Church on Friday next.

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1887 11 th April (CJ). The Shannon Salmon and Mackerel Fisheries. The spring salmon fishery which commenced brisk enough in the weirs and drift nets in the Shannon early in the season has been rather dull during the past week, owing to the prevalence of north and north east winds, the takes not being as productive as during three weeks ago. There are about fifty fishing sloops from the northern coast of France engaged in the mackerel fishing outside the “Heads”, and they were very successful during the past week. Most of them have returned from France a second time, after conveying from the Shannon heavy consignments for the Lenten market. The takes of the Frenchmen, as stated by them to the captain of the revenue cutter, averaged 16 tons of mackerel daily. There are about 14 fishing sloops outside Loop Head from the Isle of Man, a couple of Limerick boats, and a Clare boat, belonging to Mr. W. C. V. Burton, Carrigaholt Castle, late High Sheriff of the county....

1887 21 st April (CJ). To the Editor.... Beech Park, Ennis....20 th April 1887. Sir, -- With reference to the article in your issue.... I beg to say that there is no intention to have any concealment about the county Clare Defence Union. The arrangements were not sufficiently complete to give full particulars of its objects, which, however, will be published in a few days. I annex a list of the promoters and subscribers to the Union.....Marcus Keane, Hon. Sec. The Marquis Conyngham, Lord Inchiquin, Colonel O’Callaghan, Captain C. G. O’Callaghan, W.V. C. Burton, H. V. MacNamara, Hector Vandeleur, Thomas Crowe, Marcus Keane, Richard Stacpoole, E. P. Westby, Colonel Macadam, J.W. Scott, J. F. V. Fitzgerald, Major Charles W. Studdert, Bagot Blood, Col. Paterson, Pierce O’Brien, Major Walton, Major Molony, Colonel Graham, Colonel Synge, James Frost, Robert H. Crowe, R.W. C. Reeves, Major R.A. Studdert, Captain Ellis, W. F. Crowe, T.G. S. Mahon, C.M. Parkinson, J. Hall, Major-General Crowe, W. F. MacNamara, Hallam Studdert, Major C.F. Studdert, William Bentley, Robert L. Browne, Captain Mark Maunsell.

1887 26 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let, to the 1 st of December, next, The grazing of the following parts of the estate of F. B. Keane, Esq: The lands of Kilballyowen, containing 136 Irish acres: The lands of Gower, containing 144? Irish acres. -----.

1887 28 th May (KO). The wreck of a fishing sloop lost in the late storm has been found by the Carrigaholt fishermen off the coast of Clare, bottom upwards. It is feared that the crew have all perished.

1887 5 th July (KS). Fatal Boating Accident. A melancholy accident occurred on the evening of the 29 th by the upsetting of a boat belonging to Mr. Doherty, contractor for the pier at Carrigaholt. Mr. Young, engineer of the works, Reilly, a ship carpenter, and a boatman named Carroll were the occupants. The first named gentleman was drowned. The other two were saved by the exertions of some of the inhabitants of the district. From further particulars respecting the sad drowning of Mr. Young, civil engineer, in the Shannon last night, off Kilcredaun, it would appear that Mr. Young, with two others, was returning from Ballybunion in a small boat late at night, when the boat capsized midway in

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1887 6 th October (CJ). Extraordinary Accident,--- A turf boat, the property of Mr. McMahon, Kilrush, while sailing along the Shannon, facing to Carrigaholt, on Thursday last, met with a curious accident. She was just within one mile and a half of Carrigaholt Pier, when a flash of lightning came and swept half the mast clear and clean from off the boat. There were three men on board at the time but no mishap occurred to them. The boat had to be brought into Carrigaholt Pier and is retained there fully laden.

1887 24 th November (CJ). (Advertisement) To Contractors. The Parochial Committee of Kilmurry McMahon...... Tenders... For building a National School House, on the townland of Drumdigus... The Plans and specifications will be shown by the Rev. J. Wall, at his house....

Death: O’Donnell—Nov. 19 th , 1887, at Kildysart, at the age of 74, Richard O’Donnell, Esq, third son of Richard O’Donnell, formerly of Ballykett and brother to Francis O’Donnell, Esq, Coroner, Kilkee.....

Falahee: On the 15 th inst., at her residence near Killofin, Mrs. F. Falahee..... Interred in the family vault in Killofin Church...

1888 9 th February (CJ). The people of Knock on learning of the liberation of Mr. T. D. Sullivan, M.P., from Tullamore goal, lighted several tar barrels on the quays. The police pitched them into the sea, Mr. S. McAuliffe, supplied them with six more barrels which the people lit on the Black rock, about 200 yards from the quay. The police tried in vain to get boats to go out, but failed.....

1888 1 st March (CJ). A new fishery house belonging to Mr. S. McAuliffe, an extensive weir owner on the Shannon, was burned some nights ago at Querrin. The damage is supposed to have been caused maliciously, and the owner has claimed compensation.

1888 14 th May (CJ). H.M.S. Shannon is expected to arrive at Tarbert on Monday evening or Tuesday morning to remain for a period of 14 days to drill the coast guards from Blacksod South, Tarbert being considered the most central station having the best anchorage in the river.

1888 30 th August (CJ). Seizure of Cattle. --- On Monday at five a.m., Captain Crocker, sub-sheriff, of Clare, with a force of twenty-five police, went on the lands of Patt Browne of Tonavoher, Knock, and seized thereon eight head of cattle, which were impounded in Kilrush for non-payment of rent. The landlord is Mr. Francis William Gore Hickman, Kilmore, Knock.

1888 4 th October (CJ) . (Advertisement) Shannon Fisheries--- Lower Shannon. To be let for 7 years Permission from the War Department, to fish a fixed engine (of the description known as a Stake Net), the Foreshore of the Battery Land at Kilkerrin Point, Townland of Lackyle, Barony of Clonderlaw.

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The Fishery is on the extreme south point of Clonderlaw Bay, and is known as one of the most successful on the Shannon. --- Tenders to be delivered at the War Office, Pall Mall, London, S.W., by 12 o’clock, noon, on Monday the 15 th day of October, 1888, addressed to the Director of Army Contracts ------W.H. Mulloy, Lieut. Col., Commanding Royal Engineer, Cork District.

1888 6 th December (IE). Rent Reductions. In addition to the general abatement of 15 per cent., given to the Westby tenants around Carrigaholt on the passing of the Land Act, these tenants were allowed a reduction of 25 per cent., on their judicial rents last week by Mr. Westby. Mr. Keane has given his Doonaha tenants a reduction from 15 to 20 per cent., on their rents, and almost all the tenants have paid their rents. Except Capt. Vandeleur, all other landed proprietors are settling on liberal terms with their tenants.

1888 7th December (IE). The Rents in Clare. Today the tenants of Lord James Butler at Kilmurray and Ballydineen met the agent at Kilrush, and were allowed 35 per cent abatement on their rents, with half rates and taxes. Most of the tenants paid. Those unable were allowed time. The tenants under notice of eviction on the Westby estate at Tullabrack were allowed 20 per cent reduction and all law costs forgiven. The tenants on the Borough property at Querrin, in Chancery, were ordered to pay their rents today to the agent at Kilrush, but a few of them only attended.

1888 27 th December (CJ). Death: Ginnane, at Kildysart....on Friday 21 st inst. Alice, the dearly beloved wife of Thomas Ginnane, C.P.S., Kildysart, aged 85 years....

1889 1 st May (KS). The rent question in Clare. Kildysart, Sunday. Major Bradley, of Cork, agent to Mr. John O’Connell (minor), attended at McMahon’s Hotel, Kildysart, on Friday, to receive the rents..... Major Bradley agreed to grant an all-round reduction of 20 per cent., on the judicial rents. The tenants accepted the proposition and paid. Mr. Francis Morrice, agent to Mr. Creagh Scott, London, attended at Kildysart, a few days ago to collect the rents. Without the slightest hesitation he granted an abatement of 20 per cent., on the judicial rents.

1889 29 th June (KH). (Advertisement) ...Court of Justice...Chancery Division... Land Judges. In the matter of the estate of Francis Brew Senior, owner: John O’Donnell, Petitioner. The Court having ordered a sale off part of the Lands of Newtown West....containing 76 acres 2 roods and 36 perches, held with others under Fee Farm Grant dated 10 th day of November 1856, all parties objecting to such sale of said lands are hereby required to take notice of such order: and all persons having claims thereon may file such claims, duly verified with the Clerk of the Records.....

1889 6 th July (KH). Death: Cullinan—At Lacken, near Kilmihil, on the 1 st instant...Mrs. Bridget...aged 80.

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1889 13 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Farm for sale...instructions from Mr. Patrick Brew...to sell his farm at Ballykett, containing about 30 acres...at the Cross roads of Ballykett on the Mail Line....

Dropped dead on board the Vandeleur A man named McInerney, some time in America, originally belonging to Meelick, near Limerick, dropped dead on board the Vandeleur steamer, on arriving from Kilkee yesterday. Dr. Sexton, Coroner for West Clare, saw no necessity for an inquest, as deceased was wasted to the last thread, and the brother was permitted to take the corpse by steamer to Limerick. A good deal of excitement prevailed on board the steamer being delayed for over an hour.

1889 24 th August (KH). Last Sunday’s Excursion to Limerick. ...by the ss Mermaid was a great success, nearly four hundred going on it from Kilrush and Glin. The arrangements made by the Company’s efficient and popular Managers Messrs. Connington and Supple were in all respects perfect, and conducive to the comfort of the excursionists. While Captain Blue, was, as is his wont, courteous and obliging to all on board. Altogether Sunday’s trip was the most successful of the season.

1889 21 st September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise License. .. Thomas Lenane, of Carnisky ...premises situate at the Cross Road at Carnisky leading from Kilmurray Chapel to the River Shannon....securities Synan McAuliffe of Knock and Daniel McNamara of Kilmurray McMahon...

1890 26 th April (KH). (Advertisement) The Munster and Leinster Bank. The Directors have arranged to open a Sub-Office at Kilmihil...on Wednesday and fair days, when the Kildysart Manager will attend....

1891 31 st January (KH). (Advertisement) Salmon Weir. To be let. – Clarefield Weir. Situate in the River Shannon ...about midway between the Ferry and Querrin. This Weir has been successfully fished for years. Apply to: Benjamin Cox, Esq., J.P., Mountpleasant.

1891 15 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Chancery .... Francis Brew junior, owner: John O’Donnell, petitioner. General Notice to claimants.... Of the lands of Newtown West ... all claims to R. Topham. Assistant Examiner....

1891 22 nd August (KH). Scattery’s Saintly Shrines. On Wednesday a deputation from the Cambrian Archaeological Society, visited Scattery Island, arriving from Limerick by the Lower Shannon Company’s Steamer Vandeleur. Very Rev. Dr. White, P.P. & V.G., of this town joined the party to these ancient shrines and acted as cicerone. Mr. Fetherstone M.N.B., Mr. W.J. Glynn, T.C., Mr. Irwin, D.J. R.I.C., Mr. Brew of Ballyerra and his sons, and other antiquarians, also joined the learned

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1891 19 th September (KH). Carrigaholt Annual Regatta. Committee: Messrs. A McNamara, P.L.G.: Timothy Hassett, P.L.G.: Thos. McCarthy, P.L.G.: James Roche, James Collins, T. Roughan, senr., T. Roughan, junr., John Blake, P. Carmody, T. C. Haier, T O’Shea, Thomas Keane, Patrick Keane, Michael Cahill, Edmond Keating, Laurence Fennell, Michael Bricks, John McInerney, Esquires. M.S. Gibson, Esq., Judge and Starter. Thomas Casey, Esq., M.D., Treasurer....

1892 2th April (KH). (Advertisement) Rehy... Auction of Tenant’s Interest ...instructed by Edward Maunsell Esq., to sell... (Inconsequence of ill health)... fattening farm ... 125 acres... The farm is occupied from Colonel Hickman, of Fenloe, who has given consent to the sale....

1892 3 rd December (KH). (Advertisement) Tenders are invited for the building of a School House on Scattery Island, Plans and Specifications, to be seen with the Very Rev. S. Malone, Kilrush. The lower or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders will be received up to the 21 st of December.

1893 15 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Public Auction, in one lot by Mr. William Morrissey, --on Saturday the 29 th day of April, 1893 at the hour of 1 o’clock. All that the Lands of Kilballyowen and Oughterard containing 127 acres 2 roods, 30 perches Irish plantation measure or thereabouts, with part of the turf bog late in the possession of Thomas Keane, deceased, containing 5 acres, 0 roods, 10 perches Irish plantation measure or thereabouts. Also that part of the lands of Kilballyowen, lately in the of John Walsh, containing 3 acres, 1rood, 0 perches Irish plantation measure or thereabouts, situated in the Barony of Moyarta, and county of Clare. Held under lease dated 29 th day of December 1867, and made between Edward Perceval Westby of the one part and Thomas Keane of the other part, for the lives of Francis Burton Keane, Robert Ward, and Isabella Crowe, third daughter of the Late Thomas Crowe of Dromore, Esquire, or for the term of 31 years from the 1 st November, 1867, at the yearly rent of £111-10s-0d. The sale is made subject to the purchaser being approved of by the landlord and the sale being confirmed by the Court of Bankruptcy.

The Doonaha Races. Are to take place on the 11 th of May, over a splendid course. A very respectable Committee has been appointed. The races are to be on the £4-19s principle.

1893 6 th May (KEP). The recent drowning at Fenit. The body of the fisherman John Mahony, a native of Carrigaholt, who was drowned off Fenit last week, has not yet been recovered. We have been requested, to state that at the time of the accident Mahony had not the rope of the bucket tied around his arm as reported. When throwing the bucket out he slipped and fell over the low gunwale of the boat . (Fishing

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1893 26 th August (KO). The body of the boatman, Maurice Murphy, who was drowned on the Shannon returning from Kilrush on Tuesday last with a party of excursionists, was picked up off Carrigaholt on Sunday evening by one of the boats which still continue to search for the remains of the unfortunate victims. It was recognised as that of Murphy (senior) by a Kerry man living in the district.

1893 12 th September (IE). Limerick Harbour Board...... Mr. Hehir, Kilbaha, wrote asking the Harbour Commissioners, that steps should be taken to have the telephone communication between Loop Head and Carrigaholt extended to Kilbaha. The Board, however, did not consider the matter a subject of their concern.....

1893 21 st September (IE). Butter Prosecutions in Clare.... Two farmers named Foley, of Querrin and Cunningham, were prosecuted at the suit of Acting Sergeant Maurice Keane, Inspector under the Food and Drugs Act, with offering for sale in the Kilrush market butter containing an excessive quantity of water amounting to adulteration......

1893 30 th December (KH & FJ). Death: Rev. P. Brennan, P.P., Carrigaholt... after a very brief illness...... He vastly improved the chapels of Carrigaholt and Doonaha, and erected new National Schools at Moveen, midway between Carrigaholt and Kilkee. He took a lively interest in the fostering of the fishing industry in Carrigaholt, and with the aid of some leading men in that village, succeeded in forming a fishing company in the village. They purchased some excellent smacks, and employment was given to the hitherto almost unemployed. The industry has been a great success, large quantities of fish being since shipped annually to Cork, Dublin, and England......

1894 18 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Important Auction! At Carrigaholt. The representatives of the late Rev. P. Brennan, P.P., Carrigaholt ...instructions to sell at the Parochial House, Carrigaholt, the household furniture and outdoor effects....

1894 3 rd February (SS). A message from the deep. A correspondent at Carrigaholt....sends the Press an envelope, which was, he says, found in a bottle floating near the shore at Kilbaha, near Loophead, by a man named John O’Neill on the 25 th inst. The following is the message----- “Dear Louisa, Friday Evg. “I am in sight of land, Blaskets, this evening and lost our deck load of timber, and am thinking our gallant barque will be lost too. Farewell, Louisa, and the children until I meet you in heaven. Your loving husband, Henry Keogh” (The message is addressed to Mrs. Captain Keogh, Isle of Wight).

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We are requested to state that Mr. W. C. Burton, D.L., Carrigaholt Castle, has kindly given permission to allow a coursing match over his property at Carrigaholt.... Stewards have been appointed: Colonel Tufnell Oakes, W. J. Glynn, J.P., Dr. Crowley, Dr. Studdert, Dr. P.C. Hickey, Messrs J.J. Kelly, V.S., Porter Borough, F.T. Scanlan, J. Roche, R.J. Keating, E.J. Murphy, P. J. O’Kelly, J.T. Lillis, Theobald Taylor, The Studdert Gibson, Robert Holmes Borough, Mr. Carroll, Slipper.

1894 24 th February (KWR). Outrage in Clare. On Friday night an abominable outrage was perpetrated at Querrin, near Kilrush, the tails being cut off three head of cattle, the property of Mr. Denis Collins, P.L.G., and an extensive farmer. Some months past a house belonging to Mr. Collins was also burned to the ground. The motive is agrarian. Mr. Collins having taken a farm near Kilkee, the property of his uncle.

1894 7 th April (KH). Death: Mr. Benjamin Cox, J.P., Mountpleasant ...age of 90...

1894 19 th May (KH). Little St. Senan’s in Monmore. The Lord Bishop lays the foundation stone.... At Monmore the erection of this Church, has become an absolute necessity. This crying want has been recognised both by the zealous priests and people of the parish ... the Bishop himself “There is no part of the Diocese of Killaloe which more calls for a Church than Monmore.....

1894 16 th June (KH). The Bridge at Kiltrellig. Mr. Martin Haier writes our correspondent has commenced building the new bridge at Kiltrellig, for which the sum of £400 was granted at Kilrush at the Baronial Sessions. It is the general opinion that he will encounter great difficulties in keeping the water of the lake on one side, and the sea on the other, from piling up the excavations he has to sink for the foundations.

1894 4 th August (KH). The Blue Fleet in the Shannon. As we anticipated in our last issue, 10 of Her Majesty’s Cruisers engaged in the Naval Manoeuvres arrived in the Harbour about 6 o’clock on last Monday morning. The Squadron consists of Rear Admiral Drummond’s Division of the Blue Fleet, comprising 4 armoured cruisers, 3 cruisers and two torpedo gun-boats --- There was not a boat in Kilrush that was not kept constantly plying to the fleet, which lay at anchor in the Roads. ----.

1894 8 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licences. Catherine Neenan ... Mullough ... Sureties ... Thomas Neenan, National Teacher, and John McInerney, farmer both of Donogrogue....

1894 25 th September (FJ). Land purchase in Clare. Kildysart, Monday. The tenantry of Deer Island, situate on the Fergus, in the Kildysart district, have within the past few days completed arrangements for the purchase of their holdings under the

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Land Purchase (Ireland) Act. Negotiations have been carried on for some time back on behalf of Lord Leconfield, the landlord of the estate in question, through his agent, Mr. J.W.Scott, J.P., Roselevin, Ennis..... Contains upwards of 450 statute acres.

1895 10 th January (FJ). An evicted tenant’s house burned down. A bailiff returned for trial. The proceedings of the Carrigaholt Petty Sessions, West Clare, possessed an extraordinary public interest, from the foot of the bailiff on Major Hickman’s estate at Rehy, named Timothy Healy, being brought up in custody charged with the burning of the house of an evicted tenant on the estate named Liddane......

1895 27 th April (KH). Querrin House—the country seat of the Counihan family—which is picturesquely situated in a beautifully-wooded slope overlooking the expansive estuary of the lordly Shannon, is at present undergoing extensive structural alterations. Mr. C. O’Dea, Vandeleur Street, whose reputation as a builder and contractor of first-class rank is well- known and acknowledged, has been entrusted by Dr. J. F. Counihan, J.P., with the carrying out of the improvements to this ancestral residence, and in his hands it is needless to add the work is certain to be carried out in a tradesman-like and most satisfactory manner. The splendid new block of private dwellings on the north side of Lower Moore Street, and which adorn that thoroughfare, were constructed by Mr. O’Dea, and remain a permanent example of his skill.

1895 27 th April (KH). Ellen Haugh and John Liddane: Plaintiffs. John McGuire. Defendant. To be sold by Public Auction ....pursuant to the decree of ...County Court Judge....part of the Lands of Doonaha West ...47 acres....

1895 18 th May (KH). Little St. Senan’s Church, at Monmore is rapidly approaching completion. All honour to our esteemed and learned pastor, Very Rev. Dr. Malone, V.G., M.R.I.A....

1895 21 st September (KH). Licence Application... .. Honor Cahill, of Carrigaholt ...transfer from my late husband Michael... for premises in the village of Carrigaholt....

1895 26 th October (KH). Little St. Senan’s. Little St. Senan’s New Church in Monmore will be consecrated on tomorrow by Most Revd. Dr. McRedmond, the Lord Bishop of this Diocese ....greatest credit is due to the ---- Very Revd. Dr. S. Malone, V.G...

1895 5 th December (IE). Wreck off the Clare Coast. A Kildysart telegram reports that a vessel, name unknown, was driven onto the rocks this evening at Cahercon during a fierce gale....no lives were lost.

1896 4 th January (KH). The Moyasta Schools. Distribution of Prizes.

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It is highly pleasing to us to announce that Mr. Hector S. Vandeleur, D.L., Mrs. Vandeleur, and the Misses Vandeleur, have sent a great number of valuable prizes to the children of the Moyasta National Schools, who best distinguished themselves by the excellence of their answering at the last results examination....

Death of Mrs. Patrick Roche, Doonaha...interment in the family vault... Moyarta.

1896 7th March (KH). (Advertisement) Carradotia, Killimer, Kilrush, important sale by auction of Residence and Lands, to be held at the salesrooms 46 George Street, Limerick--- Wm. B. Fitt has been instructed by James T. Bennett, Esq, to sell by public auction the leasehold interest and goodwill in the lands of Carradotia containing 200 statute acres; judicial rent, £120 per annum (valuation £135-15s): with excellent dwelling house, offices, garden, &c. delightfully situated overlooking the Shannon and within three miles of Kilrush. The land is sound, nearly all in grass, sheltered, watered and divided, well adapted for dairy purposes.---- Details – Thos. Kelly, Esq, Solicitor, Kilrush.----.

1896 6 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Masons Wanted. To build a range of houses at Loophead for the Commissioners of Irish Lights. Apply at Works, or to John Ronan, Contractor, Kilrush.

1896 19 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Licence Application. ... Denis Hederman ... village of Cross ... sureties ... Michael Hederman of Killenagh and Martin Houlihan of Kilballyowen...

1896 26 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Licence Application. .. John Lillis ... Ross ... sureties.... Anthony McNamara of Breaghva and Patrick Bonfield, of Moneen....

1896 23 rd December (IE). Sudden death at Carrigaholt. An inquest was held at Carrigaholt, Co. Clare, on the body of a fisherman named Michael Hourigan, aged 25 years, who died suddenly. The evidence showed that the deceased went to bed in his usual health on Thursday, and the following morning his relative found him dead in bed. Deceased was a brother to Patrick Hourigan, who lost his life by the sinking of the Daunt Rock Lightship, Puffin , on the 8 th Oct., last, and since then was the sole support of his aged parents. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.

1897 27 th January (KH). Reception of a nun. On Saturday, the 16 th instant, Miss Susanna Haier, in religion Sister Margaret Mary, second daughter of Mr. Martin Haier, Kilbaha had the great happiness of receiving the holy habit of religion in the Presentation Convent, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary....

1897 27 th May (KH). Death. Lillis.—on the 17 th instant at the residence of her parents, at Querrin, Nora,

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1897 17 th June (KH). A great demonstration is announced to be held at Kilbaha on next Sunday to condemn a case of land-grabbing in the district. Local prominent speakers are to address the meeting. The St. Patricia’s Fife and Drum Band, Kilrush will also attend on the occasion.

(Advertisement) Limerick and Kilrush Steamship Company, The Steamers “Leven” “ Eglinton” or other vessel.--- M. Glynn & Sons, Kilrush.----

1897 24 th June (KH). Eviction and Land-Grabbing. On Sunday a meeting of large proportions was held in Kilbaha to condemn a harsh case of land-grabbing which recently occurred in the locality. The holding of a poor woman named Carmody, and from which she was evicted some months ago by Marcus Keane and his contemptible hirelings and who also razed her home to the ground, has been taken by two fellows named Keane and Greene. The tenant of whom arrears of rent had accrued made an offer of 2½ years rent but this settlement would not be accepted by the exterminator. Mr. Thomas Maguire was moved to the chair. Amongst those present were – Rev. Fr. Gleeson. Messrs John Daly, ex- political prisoner, M.J. Carmody, Kilrush, Thomas Nagle do., John Foley do., M. McMahon do., Thomas Coote, M. Nolan, Matt Madigan, P. Cullinan do., T. Connors do., M. Sullivan do., B. Crowley, Knockerra, P. Crowley, J. Molony do., Thomas McCarthy, P.L.G., P. McInerney, & c. Large numbers from Killimer, Knockerra, and Kilrush, accompanied by the St. Patrick’s National Band, travelled down to the meeting. Resolutions were adopted: (1) Condemning the vile and degrading system of land-grabbing. (2) Resolving to stand by the wounded soldiers of the land war—the evicted tenants....

1897 23 rd September (KH). Application for a Licence. ...Mary Collins ... Chapel St., Carrigaholt ...sureties ... Michael Collins of Doonaha and James McMahon of Moveen, farmers...

1898 17 th February (KH). During the late heavy gales some bags of flour have been washed ashore on Ross beach near Kilbaha. It is supposed they formed part of the cargo of the S.S. “Lord O’Neill” lost off the Blaskets last month. As an instance of the fury of the late gale the telegraph wires for a mile from Loop Head station was blown down. The Limerick and Glasgow steamer “Fastnet ” was for three days overdue, while the Waterford Steamship Co’s. Steamer “Kincora ” was wind-bound at Carrigaholt for two or three days.

1898 24 th February (KH). Carrigaholt Intelligence. We have had a very stormy gale from the North East on Sunday and Monday with a falling barometer. On Saturday night the large full-rigged ship “ Cromdale ”, of Liverpool (San

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1898 7 th April (KH). Estate of Major Hickman, D. L. Notice of Sale. ...instructions from Hallam G. Studdert, Esq., J.P... To sell the interest in the lands of Rehy East, for some years in the occupation of the Landlord, who now only disposes of them in consequence of their distance from his residence.... 306a-2r-18p....?

1898 28 th July (KH). The Carrigaholt Evictions. (In the House of Commons on Tuesday). Major Jameson asked the Chief Secretary was he aware that Michael McMahon of Loop Head, his wife and eight children were evicted on the 14 th July and his house razed to the ground: also that Matt Fennell, of Kilballyowen, and his eight children were evicted on the 15 th July and his house razed to the ground, and could he take steps to stop evictions in this part of Clare, where distress is greater than any part of Ireland and to prevent the eviction of people who for months past have been in receipt of relief. The Chief Secretary--- I have no information as to the evictions mentioned.... The hon. Member must be perfectly aware that I have no power to stop evictions in this part of Clare.....

The Devil’s Work in far West Clare. Carrigaholt Friday... During the past week several evictions have been carried out around Kilballyowen and on towards Loop Head, on the property of Mr. Westby, and also on the estate of Mr. MacDonnell: and this, too at a time un-paralleled for distress and much misery. ...Michael McMahon ... Matt Fennell.... John McCarthy, Breaffa... evicted. Michael McInerney, Kilballyowen, having settled, the evictors left him undisturbed.....

1898 4 th August (KH). Increasing the Valuation in West Clare. ...the valuation of the premises of Mr. Martin Haier, of Kiltrellig, Kilbaha, Co. Clare has been raised from £2-7s to £9-10s...

1898 13 th October (KH). Mr. Brennan, Scattery N.S. We are glad to learn that at the recent training course for National Teachers at Dublin, Mr. John Brennan, Principal Teacher of the Scattery National School, obtained second division of First Class, though his course was twice interrupted by deaths in his family. This is most creditable for Mr. Brennan, who has been but a few years teaching, and is now within one step of the blue ribbon of his profession.

1899 19 th January (KH). Mr. Thomas Maguire, of Kilclogher, was selected as candidate for the Kilkee Division of the County Council; at the convention held at Carrigaholt on las t Monday. Mr. Batt Hennessy was proposed, but as his proposer, Mr. Daniel Casey, had no authority to sign the pledge on his behalf, the nomination, was not considered. Mr. James Casey, of Kilkee, was then proposed by Mr. John Murray and seconded by Mr. William Frost: but only received eight votes. Twelve candidates went from Kilkee parish...

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1899 16 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Application for a license. ... Patrick McMahon ...Knock... sureties... Michael Culligan and Mary Hassett, Knock...

1899 24 th August (KH). The recent examination for results at Moyasta Male National School last week was of the most brilliant and successful character. All the boys passed with honour to themselves and their respected Principal Teacher, Mr. Patrick Costelloe. There was not a single failure in the School. Mr. Dalton, Inspector of National Schools, was the examiner.

The Kilkee, Carrigaholt, Doonaha, and Western mails are now brought from Moyasta Junction to Kilrush in the evenings by a postal messenger. There they remain undelivered till the next day! This is a service with a vengeance in the nineteenth century with the Post Office turning over millions in profits yearly---probably 6s a week would get those mails delivered on their arrival.....

1899 5 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Court of the Irish Land Commission. Land Purchase Acts, in the matter of the Estate of Marcus Keane, a vendor of Land. Whereas an Originating Statement has, on the 19 th day of April, been filed affecting the Lands of Cloghaunbeg, Kilclogher, part of the Lands of Tullig, containing 815 acres 2 roods 234 perches, or thereabouts, and two undivided third parts of other part of said Lands of Tullig, containing 130 acres and 30 perches or thereabouts, and part of the Lands of the Lands of Killinny, containing 355 acres and 6 perches, or thereabouts, all statute measure, and situate in the Barony of Moyarta, and county of Clare. Let all Persons take notice that the said Vendor contemplates selling the said Lands or some part thereof, under the Land Purchase Acts, and that such sale will be made fee simple, freed from and discharged from all superior interests, as defined by Section 31 of the Land Law (Ireland) Act, 1896, and from all other charges and incumbrances. And let all persons having claims on said Lands take notice that they may enter appearances in the said matter for the purpose of being served with notice of the proceedings. Dated this 2nd day of October 1899. ---

1900 2 nd February (KH). (Advertisement) To be let and immediate possession given a cottage at Knock, containing parlour and 3 bedrooms, also servant’s room and pantry, etc., Apply to: F. W. Hickman, Kilmore, Knock.

1900 31 st August (IE). Carrigaholt (Clare). A large and representative meeting of the people of Carrigaholt and Doonaha was held at Carrigaholt on last Sunday, Rev P. Glynn, P.P., in the chair. The Rev. Chairman began by congratulating the people on the generous response they had given to the appeal for funds for the General Election. It was, he said, proof to him that they recognised the necessity of having a united, active, disciplined Irish Party in the House of Commons, and were prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to maintain them there. For the last ten years they had no such party, and they had no organisation in the country. The result was, that the landlord was triumphant, the agent was aggressive, the Land Commissions gave inadequate and paltry reductions, and the emergency man had become in

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1901 8 th February (KH). Marriage: ... Patrick C. McAuliffe. Carradotia House, Killimer, to Mary Dillon, Church Street, Ennis.

1901 8 th March (KH). (Advertisement) ... Transfer of an excise license. ... Mary Keane... Carrigaholt... from James Roche....

1901 7th June (KH). (Advertisement) To be Let, Estate of F, Hickman, Esq. On such terms as may be agreed on that part of the lands of Carabane and Kilmore, lately in the occupation of Mr. Sinon McAuliffe, containing 140 acres (statute) more or less. Poor Law Valuation £128, with house and offices. The above lands are within one mile of the village of Knock and are well fenced, watered and sheltered and conveniently situated as to roads. ---- Proposals to R.R. Studdert, Hazlewood, Quin.

1901 25 th October (KH). Limerick Steamship Co’s New Steamer. There was launched on Saturday from the yard of the Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon, a finely modelled steel-screw steamer, built to the order of the Limerick Steamship Company Limerick. The dimensions are 216ft. by 32ft.by 16ft. 3in, moulded, and she will carry 1,300 tons deadweight on Lloyd’s draft. She is having self-trimming hatches, Tait’s derrick gear, steam capstan aft, electric light throughout, and all the latest improvements for a vessel of her type. Triple-expansion machinery will be fitted by Messrs Muir and Houston (Limited), Glasgow. The vessel was named “Sinainn” this being the Irish name of Shannon.

1902 7 th February (KH). (Advertisement) ... Made in the matter of the estate of Robert William Cary Reeves, Late of Bessborough, Ennis, Esquire, deceased, and in a cause “Bainbridge v Reeves”, (1901 No. 1049). The creditors of the said...., who died in or about the Month of June 1901, are on or before the 22 nd day of February 1902 to send by post, prepaid, to Messrs. S.S. & E. Reeves & Son, of 51, Merrion Square, in the City of Dublin, the Solicitors of the Defendant, Grace D. Reeves, the Executrix of the deceased......

1902 29 th July (FJ). Funeral of the Rev. H. J. Gleeson, P.P... Kilmacduane

1902 12 th September (KH). (Advertisement) County Court of county Clare. Division of Kilrush. Equity Side. John C. Mahony of Kilrush, Plaintiff: and Agnes Corry, of Knock, Defendant. Valuable Dwelling House, Shop, Premises & Out-Offices, to be sold by Public Auction on Wednesday, 24 th September 1902 at the Court House, Kilrush, at 2 o’c. Pursuant to a decree of his Honor, the County Court Judge ....the dwelling- house and premises situated at Knock...and formerly in the occupation of the late, Margaret Peacocke, deceased..... All the above premises are held from W. Hickman, Esq, for a term of 99 years.....

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1902 10 th October (KH). The Yachting Season on the Shannon. The Yachting Season in the Shannon which was of an excellent type this year is now closed and nearly all the racing and pleasure craft in our noble river have gone to their winter quarters. The Rose , belonging to Mr. W. J. Glynn, J.P., Pella House, was hauled in this week. The Sunbeam , which has passed from the ownership of Mr. W. Morrissy to Mr. Pilkington, will remain afloat this winter and will cruise about the islands off the Fergus for the shooting and fishing. Her gear is being overhauled at the Patent Slip. Mr. Hector S. Vandeleur’s steam yacht ( Ithurial) will also be kept on commission.

1902 17 th October (KH). A Big Capture. The activity of the Constabulary authorities about Kilrush and West Clare generally in all matters appertaining to illegal trading in the licencing way is well known as is typified by the frequent prosecutions in the police Courts. Perhaps the largest capture yet recorded was on Sunday week when Head Constable Thompson of Kilrush, and a constable made a surprise raid on bicycles to the well-known road-side hostelry of Michael Taylor, Moyasta and caught 10 parties actively engaged in the consumption of ardent spirits and stout, and who could not explain away their presence in licensed premises on the peaceful Sabbath day. The big batch have now received summonses as well as the proprietor and the further developments will take place at Kilkee Petty Sessions on Friday week.

1903 9 th January (KH). Death of Mr. P. Costelloe. ... Late Principal Teacher of the Moyasta Male National School... on the 6 th inst....

1903 6 th March (KH). Storm. The most destructive for fifty years. Alarming Damage Everywhere, A ship driven against Islevaroo Head. Damage in the Town. A harvest for slaters. “’Tis an ill wind that blows nobody good” A storm of unusually violent intensity blowing from the South-west passed over West Clare on last Thursday night, causing terrible destruction to property. .... The Workhouse and other public buildings on elevated positions were damaged to an extent..... An outward bound three master named Martin Gust drifted from the Scattery Roadstead and went ashore, the crew all safe. Her position is extremely critical as a hole has been torn in her quarter by the rocks.... The Stake Weirs in the Lower Shannon lately erected have been destroyed, and the poles and nets scattered all over the sea.... In Kilkee the damage to the houses is something terrific. The tide rose to an unusual height along the Clare seaboard.... Boats loaded with turf have been sunk in Moyasta Bay....

1903 28 th August (KH). Doonaha Football Club. We are glad to see the proficiency that is being shown by the Doonaha Football Club. Their team has now to be reckoned with the best Clubs in the county. Their success is much due to Mr. P. Clifford, who has taken such a deep interest in this team.

1904 26 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Shannon Steamship Co. The steamers Leven, Start or other vessel will load in Limerick Dock every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, weather, etc., permitting, and will carry goods--- for

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1904 1st April (KH). (Advertisement) To be let. For grazing—part of the demesne lands of Bessborough --- Mulvihill’s Field--- Field behind garden, Sullivan’s Field, Slop Field----- R. R. Studdert, Hazelwood, Quin, Ennis.

---At Kilmore –part of the demesne land – Paddock --- Craugh --- Dog Field—Crag Field --- also field lately held for grazing by: Ds. Haneen --- Mrs Lynch--- J. McLaughlin. --- R. R. Studdert------.

1904 13 th May (KH). Mr. John Blake, a member of the District Council, who lives at Carrigaholt, was this week rather badly mauled by his stallion. The animal attacked him in his stable, caught him in his mouth, and broke both his hands.

1904 27 th May (KH). Dies at one hundred and ten years! The death of an old woman McCarthy at the remarkable age of 110 years is reported to have taken place on Saturday, at a place called Clohansavane near Loop Head. ... She was a widow for close on 60 years. Her husband a sailor by occupation was drowned away back in the year 1840 on a trip from Limerick to Kilbaha.....

1904 9 th December (KH). (Advertisement) County of Clare, Division of Kilrush. Patrick Scanlan, Plaintiff: John Scanlan, Defendant. To be sold by public auction at Carrigaholt...pursuant to the Decree of His Honor... All that part of the lands of Feard, in the Parish of Kilballyowen ...24 acres...lands are held from F. V. Westby, Esq... The lands offered for sale were with other lands held by the late Sinon Scanlan and Catherine Scanlan under a tenancy in common at the yearly rent of £12, but said lands have been partitioned with the consent of the Landlord and the Western Division of said lands which has been allotted in severalty to the Defendant as administrator of the said Sinon Scanlan is now offered for sale.....

1905 31 st March (KH). (Advertisement) ...... Advertisement for Creditors. ...in the matter of the Estate of John Mulqueen, deceased..... Matthew Mulqueen, Plaintiff: Johanna Mulqueen, Defendant.... the creditors of the said John Mulqueen, late of Doneil, Killimer ...farmer deceased, who died in or about the month of March 1904, are, ...to send...their claims.....

1905 26 th June (LL). Obituary: Mrs. Margaret. Burns, Carrigaholt ...wife of Mr. John Burns (of Cannock and Co.) and daughter of the late Mr. John Roughan, Carrigaholt... Buried at Moyarta...

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Death and Funeral of Dr. F. McAuliffe Knock. ...Third son of the late Mr. Simon McAuliffe, of Knock, Co. Clare ...aged 30...gained important position as surgeon to the White Star Line steamers “Teutonic” and “ Cedric ”...he subsequently gained an important position on board the French liner “ Cherbourg ”.....

1906 2 nd February (KH). Passing Events: Trying on the Poor. The very severe weather experienced in West Clare, all through January, -- says the “man in the Street”,--has caused much sickness all over the country, and the doctors are kept going busy enough. The Workhouse and Infirmaries, too, are crowded to their utmost capacity. The times are rather trying on poor families and there are large numbers unemployed. There is nothing doing for them. Fine speeches and much long-winded resolutions will not do much for people without work, in this the hardest, and the most trying period of the year. What a farce it is—in all truth—to be spouting about stopping emigration when there is so little to be done for the unemployed at home. No nor if the farmers had their land free gratis, and for nothing tomorrow, it would not in the least stop emigration. What’s wanted as a remedy for that is to establish four or five factories—and other industries – in every county in Ireland. Nothing else will “stop the fell tide” of emigration. A good deal has been done for the farmers: it is near time to do something for the artisans and the working class......

1906 21 st September (KH). Death of Mr. Patrick Garry, Dromellihy. ...brother of the late Father Dan Garry, Adm., Crusheen, and previously curate in Kilrush......

Profession of a Nun...... Amelia...Sister Mary Dominic, the fifth member of this happy family, and daughter of Mr. Martin Haier, Kilbaha... had on the 4 th August last the happiness of pronouncing the Solemn Vows....

1906 26 th October (KH). Death and funeral of Mrs. John Haier, Rahoona, Carrigaholt. .. Daughter of Mr. P. Carmody, Carrigaholt and but 8 short months since was married to Mr. John Haier, second son of Mr. Martin Haier, Kilbaha....

1906 2 nd November (KH). Death of Mrs. Thos Crowley. ... Wife of Mr. Thomas Crowley, of Breaffa, Tullabrack aged 65 years....

1906 7 th December (KH). A big ship lost, in the Shannon. ... to the wreck of the British four-masted ship “Morven ” bound with an Indian corn cargo from Portland Oregon to Limerick, which occurred within the Shannon on Sunday evening last. ...went of the treacherous rock formation...called “Horse Island” at a spot midway between Kilbaha and Loop Head and is now a total wreck. The cargo is destroyed. The Morven was commanded by Captain Rees and had a crew of 26 hands all told. Her passage until she made the Shannon was exceptionally fine. The Master reports that on the 160 th day of the voyage he lost a young Norwegian sailor aged 21, who fell from aloft......

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1907 3 rd May (KH). West Clare Executive U.I.L. The Rev Father Glynn, P.P., Carrigaholt, declined at the meeting of the West Clare Executive on Monday to act longer as President..... He remained so long in the chair, he said to see how the Land Act worked and they saw that no sooner did some gain benefits under the Act than they deserted the organisation and those who expected some did the same......

1907 19 th July (KH). Double Tragedy: 2 brothers killed by a bull. ....Two farmers, brothers elderly, named John and James Gorman, residing at Trusklieve, beyond Carrigaholt, being killed by a bull belonging to themselves last night. One was married and leaves a family....

1907 20 th September (KH). (Advertisement) License Notices. .. John Collins, Doonaha West... from my father Michael Collins...

1908 1 st February (IE). (Advertisement) For Sale: Fishing Nobby ..., St. Attracta ... built at Peel, Isle of Man in 1900: length over all 41 ft...... Thomas Costelloe, Carrigaholt, Master. For further particulars apply to Martin Haier, Kilbaha.

1908 13 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Contract for clothes for year 1908. The Directors of the West Clare Railway Company, Limited are prepared to receive tenders for the yearly supply of Clothing for its Station Masters, Guards, Porters, etc., for the current year. The clothing is to be made from material manufactured in Ireland if of equal quality to this company’s patterns......

1908 5 th June (KH). Marriage.... At the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin....John Joseph, only son of the late Richard Stewart Ryan, M.D., Callan, Co. Kilkenny, to Katty, youngest daughter of the late Patrick Carmody, Doonaha, Kilkee, Co. Clare.

1908 25 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence... .. Maria Cahill... Carrigaholt...transfer from my husband Thomas Cahill to me......

1908 20 th November (KH). Sad Scenes in Town. Victims Kilrush men. The great fears entertained ....realised ...loss of three local fishermen named Michael Russell, John Hynes and Thomas Kelly ... in the River Shannon westward of Scattery Island.... it was further reported the Lighthouse-keeper on Scattery Island Mr. Higginbotham, had observed a canoe bottom upwards drifting with the tide westward of his station.....

1909 15 th January (KH) . (Advertisement) Waterford Steamship Co. Limited. Shannon, Mermaid, Huntsman. Sailings between Limerick, Kildysart, Redgap, Tarbert and Kilrush.

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1909 30 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Land Law (Ireland) Act, 1881, Sec. 31. Notice. John Haier has applied (No. 28,853) to the Board of Works for a loan of £50 to improve the lands of Rahona West, Rahona East.... Dissents or abjections (with reasons) must be transmitted to the Board of Works, Dublin, on or before 15 th May, 1909....

1909 13 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Notice: Carrigaholt Bay and Rinevilla Bay. Proposed prohibition of removal of shingle and ballast..... 1—Carrigaholt Bay, between imaginary lines drawn across the shores and banks at points situate respectively 900ft and 2300ft north of the Old Pier at the entrance to the Moyarta River, Carrigaholt.

2--- Rinevilla Bay, between a line 1700ft north of Rinevilla Point and another line 2800ft east of the line....

1909 3 rd September (KH). Death: Mrs. Margaret O’Gorman, Newtown, Carrigaholt....22 nd August...in her 85 th year...... was relict of the late Daniel O’Gorman.

1909 17 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licence. .. Mary F. Roche ...Carrigaholt ....transfer to me from Mary Keane.....

1909 24 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licence. ... Mary Kate Behan ... Carrigaholt ...transfer from my mother Margaret....

1910 14 th January (KH). Death and Funeral of Mrs. Margaret McInerney, Dysart. ...to Burrane Cemetery ... chief mourners were --- Wm Carmody, U.D.C (son-in-law): Patrick, Michael, John William and James Carmody (grandsons): Thomas Collins (brother)....

West Clare Railway Co., Ltd. Traffic Receipts. 9th week ending, 31 st December ’09—(including South Clare Railway)-53 miles £173. Corresponding week last year –53 miles £148...Increase £25. Aggregate Receipts--- This year £3069: Last year £2809. Increase £260.

1910 4 th February (KH). Death and Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Callanan, Dromellihy. .. Aged 72 years. Chief mourners—Dr. J.J. Callanan, Kilrush, Patrick Callanan, Michael Callanan, Ed. Callanan (sons)......

1910 18 th March (KH). Death and Funeral of Mr. John Crotty, D.C., Monmore...

1910 1 st April (KH). Death and Funeral of Mrs. McAuliffe, Knock.....relict of the late Mr. Sinon McAuliffe, a landed proprietor, and salmon stake weir owner, and two of her sons were

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1910 10 th June (KH). Death of Mr. Richard Lillis....son of Mr. J. T. Lillis, the highly respected principal teacher of the Querrin National School ...he was assistant teacher in the Carrigaholt National School....

1910 5 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Kilcredaun Fort...War Office property on the River Shannon, near, Kilkee... To be sold by public auction... 13 th August...at the Courthouse Carrigaholt.... 6 acres...with the building known as Kilcredaun Fort...includes the cart-road about 330 yards in length....The Fort is at present let to a tenant on an agreement terminable at 3 months’ notice....and the grazing of land...at 3 months’ notice.....

1911 24 th February (KH). West Clare Estates. ... To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whether he can give any information as to what the Estates Commissioners contemplate with regard to the Westby Estate, Kilballyowen, West Clare, the division of which is being awaited by the tenants who would be eligible under the provisions of the Land Act of 1909.

1911 3 rd March (KH). West Clare Railway Co., Ltd. Traffic Receipts 16 th Week ending 17 th February 1911 (including South Clare Railway) 53 miles... £260: corresponding week last year—53 miles £244: increase £16... Aggregate Receipts; this year £5,077: last year £4,982: Increase £95.

1911 14 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Doonaha Fort – to be sold in one lot, on Friday the 28 th day of April, 1911, at 1 o’clock, at the Courthouse, Kilrush. – containing four acres and twenty-six perches, statute measure --- and includes part of the Cart road about 400 yards in length. – The foreshore and seaweed are excluded from the sale. ----.

1911 1 st September (KH). Death of Miss Delia Bourke, Tullabrack... her esteemed father, Mr. Patrick Bourke, D.C., the able Deputy Vice Chairman of the Kilrush Board of Guardians...

1911 22 nd December (KH). The Irish College at Carrigaholt. A Memorial to Eugene O’Curry. As already briefly announced, Miss Geraldine Lake Griffin, T. C., of Kilkee, a leader of the Gaelic Movement in Clare, with a Committee of the Eire Óg, organised a meeting at Kilrush on Wednesday night in furtherance of the movement for the founding of an Irish College at Carrigaholt, at which Miss Nelly O’Brien, the grand-daughter of that illustrious patriot, William Smith O’Brien, delivered an address...

1912 5th January (KH). Advertisement Notice. Proposed landing Stage in the River Shannon at Labasheeda, Killofin.

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Notice is hereby given, that an application has been received by the Board of Trade ...from Mr. Thomas Malone for permission to construct a small landing stage on the foreshore about 100 yards to the south of the existing quay in the northern inlet of Labasheeda Bay. The landing stage will be about 40 feet in length and 30 feet in width.....

1912 22 nd March (KH). The Reeves Estate. The Congested Districts Board has, we learn, purchased the Reeves Estate from the Court of Chancery for £19,500, to be sold in turn to the tenants, it is also stated they are insisting on the payment of all arrears.

1912 10 th May (KH). The Limerick Steamship Co., has purchased the magnificent saloon steamer, Shannon , and will have her on the river passenger trade at an early date. The electrically lighted craft was in the service some time ago.

1912 17 th May (KH). Death: Carmody—At Doonaha, Co. Clare, on the 14 th May, 1912, Mary, widow of the late Patrick Carmody, aged 76 years.

1912 21 st June (KH). Death of Mrs Margaret McInerney, Donogrogue... on the 31 st May aged 90 ... funeral to Burrane Cemetery....

1912 2 nd August (KH). Death of Mrs. Jane Tubridy... at her residence at Ballykett ...aged 52 ...wife of Mr. Patrick Tubridy... funeral to Dromellihy Cemetery.....

1912 20 th December (KH). Death of Mr. Thos Talty, J.P., of Donogrogue Castle, Killimer ...a member of the Kilrush Board of Guardians......

1913 10 th January (KH) . (Advertisement) Kilkerrin Fort. To be sold by public auction, in one lot --- situate in the Parish of Killofin, Barony of Clonderlaw ---- The fort is at present let to a tenant on agreement terminable at a quarter’s notice, and the grazing of the lands (other than a small parcel known as “The Soldiers’ Field” which is in hands) under a letting terminable on the 29 th September in each year.------the right of using the foreshore for the purpose of fishing with a stake net so erected has been demised by the War Department by a lease for 31 years from the 1 st day of November 1892, at the yearly rent of £10 ---.

1913 14 th February (KH). Advertisement Land for Sale... .. Instructed by Mrs. Bridget O’Connell and Mr. Denis Quinlan to offer for sale... the lands of Rahoona East, containing 10 acres, 3 roods, 9 perches ...adjoining the village of Carrigaholt...

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Death of Mr. John Hassett, J.P., Burrane... aged 93 years... an ardent Nationalist...

1913 4 th July (KH). Death of Mr. Matt Kelly, Cree ...was member of the first County Council of Clare...

1913 3 rd October (KH). Death and Funeral of Mrs. D. Irwin, Cooraclare. .. Wife of Mr. Dan Irwin, the highly respected Head Teacher of the Cooraclare Male National School.... Mrs. Irwin was the daughter of the late Mr. Cornelius McDermott, the distinguished teacher of the Cooraclare School, and cousin to the Rev. Father Breen, Parish priest of Ruan....

1913 10 th October (KH). Death of Mr. Edward McAuliffe, D.C. ...at Knock..... Member of the Kilrush Board of Guardians and Rural District Council......

1913 7 th November (KH). Death of Mrs. Margaret Lillis, Querrin ...wife of Mr. J. T. Lillis.....Master of the Querrin National School.....

1913 12 th December (KH). Death: Kelly—at her residence at Carrigaholt, on Tuesday, sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends, Mrs. Kelly, wife of Mr. P. J. Kelly, C.P.S., and sister of the Messrs. Roughan, and Mrs. M. Carmody, of Kilrush...

1914 30 th January (KH). Death of Rev. Patrick Hogan, P.P., Knockerra and Killimer.....

1914 27 th March (KH). Unique Promotion for a West Clare Teacher. ... Have specially promoted Mr. Joseph Kelly, Principal Teacher of the Cree National School, to First Section of the First Grade.....

1914 24 th April (KH). Advertisement Statutory Notice to Creditors. ... Charles McGrath, late of Moyasta.....farmer, deceased...all claims to the solicitor for John McGrath, of Emlagh, farmer, the sole executor...

1914 29 th May (KH). Baronial Railway Directors. At the Joint Baronial Committee on Thursday at the Boardroom of the Workhouse, Mr. James Griffin, J.P., was unanimously elected Baronial Director of the South Clare railway for Clonderlaw.

1914 5 th June (KH). Death of Mr. Martin Murphy.... aged 78 years. ... Of Knocknahoun, Knockerra...brother of the late Mr. John Murphy, of Kilrush, the late Town Clerk....

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1914 7 th August (KH). Advertisement Grand Bazaar & Fancy Fair. Bessborough House, Killimer --- -- Madame Donalda, the celebrated palmist: and Madame Blavatsh, the renowned fortune teller -----.

1914 10 th July (KH). Advertisement Tenders for Coal. Tenders are invited on or before July 18 th for 200 tons of coal, to be delivered at Carrigaholt Quay...... J. Clancy, P.P., Kilballyowen, Cross, Co. Clare.

1914 11 th September (KH). Death of Mr. Michael Carmody, D. C. ... at his residence at Doonaha ...also served as Guardian....he is brother to Miss Carmody, Frances Street, Kilrush and Mrs. J.J. Ryan: and was step-brother of the late Rev. P. M. O’Kelly, C.C.---one of the most popular priests in the Diocese of Killaloe....

1914 20 th November (KH). A Teacher Promoted...... Mr. John Brennan, Principal Teacher of the Tullycrine National School, has been promoted another division as First Class Teacher ...and has been awarded £10 a year increase to his salary.... Mr. Brennan obtained his First Class Grade—the blue ribbon of the profession---before leaving the school of his Island home at Scattery.....

1914 27 th November (KH). Advertisement Advertisement for Creditors. ...in the suit wherein Norah Keating was Plaintiff and Stephen Lynch Defendant. The Creditors of Darby McCarthy, late of Kilbaha South, in the county of Clare, who died on or about the 11 th day of October, 1899, are..... To send ...all claims....to the Clerk of the Crown and Peace....

1915 12 th March (KH). Advertisement Andrew Ryan and Daniel Ryan, Plaintiffs: Michael Browne, Defendant. Equity Side. To be sold by public auction at the Market House, Kilrush...22 nd March, 1915. All that and those part of the lands of Burrane Lower, containing 21 acres, 3 roods and 8 perches.... which lands originally formed part of the Reeves Estate... now held by the Congested Districts Board.....

1915 16 th April (KH). Death of Mr. Patrick Killeen, of Moloskey, Mullagh...he served as a member of the old Board of Guardians... and his son is Mr. M. Killeen, a popular solicitor in this town...

1915 23 rd April (KH). Reception of a Religious. On Thursday last, the 13 th inst., at the Convent of Mercy, Loughrea... reception of Miss Minnie Mescal (in religion Sister Mary Assisium) daughter of Mr. Michael Mescal, J.P., Dromellihy, Cooraclare....

1915 16 th July (KH). We learn with pleasure that Bessborough House--- with its large plantation

415 demesne—has recently been purchased by Mr. Patk. M. Hassett, J.P., of Burrane....

1915 6 th August (KH). Marriage: on the 28 th ult., Mr. D. Irving, N.T., D.C., Cooraclare National School, was married to Miss J. Frawley, youngest daughter of the late Peter Frawley, Darragh, Ennis...

1915 14 th October (FJ). Trained Male Teacher, R.C., wanted immediately, Principal for Doonaha mixed school: Music (instrumental and vocal) and Irish essential. Apply. Francis McMahon, P.P., Moyarta House, Carrigaholt.

1915 24 th December (KH). Died at 114. There died at Carrigaholt last week a woman named Mary Canty at the truly patriarchal age of 114 years! ...until a year ago she could without the least inconvenience to her sight thread a cambric needle without the aid of glasses—in fact she never needed the use of spectacles.....

1916 14 th January (KH). The Turf Boycott. The Shragh turf “pikers” in their silly fight against the trifling tolls have continued to do their best—or rather worst—to cause a fuel famine amongst the working classes of Kilrush....

Death of a Medical Student. ...Mr. J. Lillis, youngest son of Mr. James T. Lillis, the respected teacher of the Querrin National School ...about twenty years of age...

1916 28 th January (KH). Death of Mr. Thomas Woulfe.... Killimer...aged 82... Funeral to Burrane Cemetery, included his wife and also his son William, a soldier at home on sick leave.

1916 10 th March (KH). Fatal Accident. ...yesterday at Cross, in the Carrigaholt district, as a result of which a young man named Thomas Keane, aged 20 years, of Kiltrellig, lost his life ...It would appear that a number of the Irish Volunteer Corps were at target practice, and that a stray bullet from the rifle of Edmond Crotty, aged 18, of Ross, struck the deceased...

1916 7 th April (KH). Service not discontinued. The Limerick Steamship Company Ltd., desire us to publication to the fact that the service between Limerick and stations on the Lower Shannon service has not discontinued. The steamer Shannon has been laid up temporary for survey, and the sailings are being continued by the Flesk.

1916 24 th April (KH). Retired. Mr. Thomas F. Neenan, Principal Teacher of the Carradotia National School, Killimer,

416 has retired on pension after a most successful career in the teachers’ profession. He raised the Killimer School to a high standard of efficiency ....is succeeded by his son, Mr. Thomas Neenan, junr., who has trained in one of the best colleges in this country.

1916 21 st July (KH). Death of Mr. Richard Studdert. J.P., of Hazelwood, Quin, which took place on Thursday evening ...was son of the late Rev. Robert Studdert, of Coolreagh, Bodyke, and a grandson of Mr. Richard Studdert, of Mount Rivers. He was the oldest magistrate in Clare, and he was also one of the leading land agents in the county, and on the death of his brother Mr. Hallam G. Studdert, he succeeded him in the important agency over the extensive Vandeleur estates. He was also connected in a similar capacity with the Stacpoole, Crowe, Westropp, Sir John Keane’s reps., of J. Ormsby Vandeleur, and other proprietors. His relations with tenantry were always of the friendliest and most amicable nature, and he was always looked on as a kindly and indulgent agent.....

1916 18 th August (KH). Death of Canon McMahon, P.P., Kilmihil aged 93 years...born in Moore Street.....for many years in Carrigaholt and the West, associated with the late Father Meehan in the crusade against souperism in the bad times, and often celebrated the Holy sacrifice of the Mass in the memorable Ark of Moneen.....

1916 15 th September (KH). Advertisement Excise Licence. ... Mary Fennell, of Carrigaholt... transfer from my husband the late Laurence Fennell....

1916 3 rd November (KH). Limerick Steamer Sunk. Information has reached Limerick that the ss Oola , 365 tons, the property of the Limerick Steamship Company has been sunk. The captain, and crew of 30, including two Limerick men, have been saved.

1917 16 th February (KH). Death of Mrs. M. Mescal, Dromellihy... wife of Mr. Michael Mescal, J.P., chairman of the Kilrush Rural District Council ... she belonged to a very respectable old stock---the Considines of Ballydineen—in Kilmihil Parish, and a niece of Mr. Patrick Daly, general merchant, Kilmihil...

1917 6 th April (KH). Advertisement Clarefield Salmon Weir, on the Lower Shannon, for sale—on Friday April 20 th 1917.---- situate on the Shannon, off the lands of Clarefield, otherwise Mount Pleasant, length 685 yards, containing five heads, also the cottage or Fish House adjoining said weir. --- It is situate about eight miles from Kilrush, two by water: rail accommodation at Blackweir, two miles. ----.

1917 27 th April (KH). Death of Mrs. Margaret Breen, Tiernaglohane, Cooraclare... Widow of the late Daniel Breen, who was rate collector to the Kilrush Union....she belonged to one of the most respectable families --- the O’Connells of Mayne.....

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1917 4 th May (KH). Carrigaholt Threatened. In reference to a presentment of about £50 allowed by the District Council for the repairs of an embankment at the village of Carrigaholt, threatened lately with effacement by high tides ... Mr. T.R. Griffin, Assistant County Surveyor, stated ... that such a sum was a mere flea-bite for such an effective work......

1917 1 st June (KH). The Shannon Fisheries. The fishing for spring salmon in the Lower Shannon, now over, has proved to be the best for many seasons. A stake weir in Clonderlaw Bay, in the estuary, killed in one tide’s fishing 123 salmon. This is a record even for the Shannon....

1917 15 th June (KH). Advertisement To be sold...... Instructed by Mr. Thomas O’Shea, Carrigaholt to offer for sale part of the lands of Rehy East, containing 35a 2r 16p.... The lands are purchased under the Irish Land Acts and are subject to the annuity of £5-17s-8d....payable half-yearly until the advance of £181 to the Irish Land Commission has been repaid....

1917 29 th June (KH). Death of Mr. Michael Mescal, J.P., Dromellihy....

1917 6 th September (IE). Advertisement Situations Wanted. Lady bookkeeper, with extra knowledge of shorthand and type-writing, desires a situation. Apply to Susan Keating, Kilbaha, Kilkee, Co., Clare.

1917 3 rd October (MN). Captain Pegum Killed. Our Glin correspondent writes: Profound sorrow is manifested by all in Glin at the news of the death, on the 26 th September, in action of Captain Joseph P. Pegum, R.A.M.C., on the Western Front, and the greatest sympathy is extended to the members of his family. The gallant deceased was the youngest son of the late Mr. James Pegum, of Cahara House, Glin and brother of Mr. Thomas E. Pegum, J.P. Their brother, Lieutenant Stephen Pegum, 4 th Munster’s, was badly wounded in action some months back. ----

1917 26 th November (KH). Death of Mrs. M. Neylon... wife of the late Mr. Michael Neylon, N.T., which took place at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. John Brennan, the respected Teacher of the Tullycrine National School, on Wednesday morning......

1917 7 th November (MN). Kilcredaun Fort. Few semi-strategic constructions, even in these war times, have attracted more notice of late than Kilcredaun Fort, on the right bank of the Shannon, which has engaged the earnest attention of the Harbour Board, off and on, for the past couple of months. The Western Pilots are willing to take the fort and adjoining lands, but the occupier of the latter claims preferential rights, and Mr. J. F. Power has been appointed, plenipotentiary extraordinary.-----

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1917 7 th December (FJ). N.T. for 46 years. Mr. J. T. Lillis, has retired from the service of the National Board after a service of 46 years as teacher, during 42 years of which he was principal at Querrin ... He is succeeded by his son, Mr. D. J. Lillis, late assistant at Carrigaholt.

1918 18 th January (KH). Querrin National School. The Rev. Father McMahon, P.P., Carrigaholt, has appointed Mr. Dan Lillis, Principal Teacher of the Querrin National School in place of his father who has as already stated ....retired on a substantial and well-merited pension.....

1918 15 th February (KH). Marriage: .. Thomas, son of Thomas Lillis, J.P., Coroner for West Clare, Churchtown House, Cooraclare, to Jennie, daughter of William O’Gorman, J.P., of Newtown House, Carrigaholt.

1918 22 nd March (KH). Death: of Mrs Griffin, Kinlea ...wife of Mr. James Griffin, J.P., of Kinlea House...

1918 29 th March (KH). Disturbance at Carrigaholt. .. A conflict between a body of Sinn Feiners and a force of military and police in a hall in Carrigaholt ...Mr. Thomas Russell, the Irish teacher...received a bayonet wound...died in St. Joseph’s Hospital....

1918 24 th May (KH). The Priesthood. The Rev. William Lillis, son of Mr. J. T. Lillis, ex-Head Teacher of the Querrin National School, was amongst the priests ordained recently at Maynooth....

1918 31 st May (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to Creditors... Michael McGrath, late of Querrin, Lisdeen ...died on the 13 th March, 1918...

1918 6 th July (FJ). ...Ml. Greene, farmer’s son, from Kilbaha ...was sent to jail for two months, with hard labour, on a charge of drilling ... Sergt. Moynihan, Carrigaholt, said he heard the prisoner say to 35 men whom he was drilling: “You are Irish soldiers: we can do what we like in this little island of ours”.

1918 29 th July (FJ). Teachers Sentenced. Thomas McGrath, Kilbaha, and Patrick Keating, Carrigaholt, both National teachers were sentenced ... to one month with hard labour...

1918 4 th October (KH). Death: of Andrew Tubridy, Dromellihy ...24 th September, 1918... Aged 18 years... youngest son of Mr. Michael Tubridy....

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1918 22 nd November (KH). Death: of Mrs. Irving, Senr. Mother of Mr. D. Irving, D.C., Head Teacher of the Cooraclare Boys’ National School....aged 86 years.

1919 14 th February (KH). Marriage: ... By the Rev. W. J. Lillis, C.C. (brother of the bride) John, youngest son of the late Patrick Dunne, and Mrs. Dunne, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath, to Margaret, eldest daughter of J. T. Lillis, Querrin, Co. Clare.

1919 29 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Manager Wanted. The Cooraclare Co-operative Agricultural Society requires a manager for General Store trade. Applicants must state salary required and age and send copies of testimonials to reach the Secretary, Daniel Irving.... before 31 st August, 1919.

1919 12 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. .. Patrick Collins, of Carrigaholt...transfer from my mother Mary Collins.....

1920 10 th January (CC). Advertisement Cyclists Please Note. Padraig Fitzgerald wishes to announce to his numerous friends and the general public that he has now opened a cycle repair shop at Kildysart, where all repairs will be promptly executed...... Fitzgerald’s Cycle Depot, Ennis Road, Kildysart.

1920 24 th January (CC). .... Cooraclare, six policemen attacked. Two men attested on suspicion. Six policemen who were engaged in removing a policeman’s furniture from Cooraclare to Knock were attacked near Cooraclare at 2 p.m. on Monday last and several shots were exchanged...... two men named Patk. Corry and Daniel Harrington, aged about 18 years, and residents of Cooraclare, were arrested on suspicion......

1920 28 th February (CC). Advertisement Special Notice. Have now secured the services of a competent ladies tailor...... We have a large selection of the very newest in Blouse and Costume Materials..... N.B. Three Apprentices to the Dressmaking wanted immediately. Thomas Kenny & Co., General Drapers, & C., Kildysart.

1921 4 th January (KH). Still Held Up. The mail car service to Cooraclare, Kilmihil, and Killimer is still held up by the Postal Authorities. The community in these districts are suffering the greatest inconvenience from not receiving their letters. The authorities state is due to the several attacks on the mails.

1921 7 th January (KH). (Advertisements) Shannon Steamship Company, Limited. Glynns’ Steamers. SS Corona and SS Turk , or other vessels will sail daily between Limerick and

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Kilrush, (Calling at Glin, Tarbert, etc.). Carrying Goods for West Clare. Lowest Through Rates. ------. M. Glynn & Sons, Kilrush and Limerick.

1921 25 th March (KH). Found Drowned. A farmer named Browne, residing at Tonavoher, near Kilrush, was found drowned at Knock, on Wednesday evening... aged about 30 years of age.

1921 1 st April (KH). Death of Mr. Silles, J.P. ... In Dublin, Mr. Richard O’C. Silles, J.P., formerly of Newtown House, Querrin... After disposing of his property in West Clare a few years ago he went to reside in Dublin.

1921 8 th April (KH). The Shannon Fisheries. There are good reports on the Shannon Salmon fisheries up to the present since the spring opening, both for the weir owners and the drift net men. It is evident spring fishing will be remunerative for the weir owners. There have been splendid hauls all along of weighty fish. It is a long time since the early fishing has been so good.

1921 8 th July (KH). Moyasta Bridge Blown Up. On Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday morning the bridge at Moyasta was blown up. This nearly stops all traffic with Kilrush by road. Cars by going through the strand for a considerable distance empty can pass. When the tide is in no chance.

1921 19 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Advertisement for creditors...... in the matter of the Estate of Michael Hanrahan, deceased. Bridget Hanrahan, Plaintiff: Anne Hanrahan, and others Defendants.....late of Kilmurray McMahon... who died in or about the month of April 1913....

1921 16 th September (KH) . (Advertisement) Application for transfer for an excise license. --- Bernard Keating, of Kilbaha, in the county of Clare --- for a transfer of a certificate entitling me to obtain an excise license from the name of Mary Anne Bonfield, --- in the house in which the said Mary Anne Bonfield carried on business and in which I now carry on same, said house being situate at Kilbaha, in the Parish of Carrigaholt----- Edward Counihan, Solicitor, Kilrush.--.

1921 30 th September (KH). Fatal Accident. A sad occurrence took place at Moyasta, on Thursday night Jim Keane, a mason, by trade on returning home from a neighbouring house fell into the opening at Moyasta bridge, and was found dead on Friday morning...... The bridge was blown up previous to the truce....deceased was a native of Moyasta and most popular.

1923 6 th January (SR). Raids on Mail. Nearly every week for the past two months the mails are raided coming to Kildysart

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1923 30 th September (KH). New Harbour Master in Limerick. At a meeting of the Limerick Harbour Board, Capt. Carlo Hanrahan, of the Limerick Steamship Co., was elected Harbour Master at a salary of £450 per year with residence , by 9 votes to 4 for Michael Joyce. There were four candidates.

1923 27 th January (SR). Kildysart News. Bridge Blown up. On Thursday evening, Jan. 5 th , Clonkett Bridge, between Kildysart and Cranny, was completely demolished by high explosive. This bridge was one of the finest built and most important in South Clare.

1924 23 rd January (IE). West Clare Claim. Amongst the claims for compensation just heard by his Honor at Ennis Quarter Sessions was one in which John Naughton, a farmer, living at Tullig, Carrigaholt....applied for £225 compensation for the destruction of his out-offices and the burning to death of eight cows, one calf, a mule, and a donkey on the 13 th December last.....

1924 9 th February (SR). Destruction of Seaside Lodge..... Ennis Quarter Sessions...... Mr. Marcus Keane, of Beechpark, Ennis, claimed £10,000 compensation for the destruction of a seaside lodge, known as Dundallon, situate at Kilbaha..... Eventually after considerable calculations, his Honor awarded the applicant a decree for £526 compensation, for the loss of furniture, and £822 for the loss of the house.....

1924 1 st March (SR). Destruction of Kilmore House and Property.... compensation claim. ...applied for by Mr. F. W. Hickman, solr. The original amount claimed was £50,000, subsequently amended to £39, 647...... His Honor eventually awarded the applicant £17,777.....

1924 5 th April (SR). Death of Mr. James Tubridy, Cooraclare.....vintner and cattle dealer...

1924 18 th October (SR). (Advertisement) Auction.... Licensed Premises, at Knock.... Miss Ellen Culligan, who is retiring from business.....

1925 3 rd March (SR). (Advertisement) To be let. Six Salmon Weirs. On the Lower Shannon, known as the Burrane weirs situate at Killimer (near Kilrush)...... Apply to: -- Liam Forde (Ald.), Lax Weir Fishing Co. Ltd., Corbally, Limerick.

1925 20 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Beechpark Ennis Clearance Sale. Of Horses, Milch Cows, Young Cattle, Sheep, Machinery, Cars, Harness, ---

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Michael McMahon has received instructions from Marcus Keane, Esq, to sell by public auction at Beechpark farmyard, on Thursday, the 9 th day of July -----

Beechpark, Ennis, -- Auction. Including Sheraton, Chippendale and Hepplewhite Furniture.—1,550 lots.—

Beechpark House, Ennis, and sale of eleven farms of land held in fee- simple and some of the holdings held free of rent forever. The sale of the above farm of land for Marcus Keane, Esq., of – has been postponed.

1925 24 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Beechpark Ennis, valuable residential holding. -- has received instructions from Marcus Keane, Esq, late of Beechpark, Ennis, to sell by Private Treaty, the following: Beechpark House and out-offices, with 18a-0r-32p — of lands situate in the townland of Ballymacaula. -----.

1926 2 nd January (SR). Wireless Installation. The little village of Kildysart will soon have its wireless installation, due to the commendable enterprise of the energetic committee having the management of the Parochial Hall. Efforts are being made for the provision of a powerful receiving apparatus, connected with loud speakers, and it is hoped the installation will be completed for the reception of news and musical events from most distant parts. This is very useful and interesting addition to the hall and it is bound to be appreciated by the people of Kildysart. The committee are to be congratulated on this forward step.

1926 6 th March (SR). (Advertisement) `When you come to Kildysart..... Stay at Con Haughs, Carpenter and General Merchant, Abbey View, Kildysart. Breakfasts, Dinners & Teas, supplied at shortest possible notice and at Moderate prices, Excellent Accommodation for Motors.

1926 7 th August (SR). Famous Scattery Island. Condition of Burial Ground. At the last meeting of the Board of Health, Mr. Ml. McMahon drew attention to the discreditable condition of Scattery Island burial ground. It was a most important burial ground and there were 40 or 50 families living on the Island. He proposed that a man named Michael McMahon be appointed to look after it. Another remarked that the briars were 6 and 7 feet high in the graveyard. It was unanimously decided to appoint the man referred to.

1927 9 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Kilbaha, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare. Sale of a cottage and plot of land.—the cottage is a two-storey slated residence – Accommodation-Drawing room, Dining room, Hall, 4 bedrooms, Servants’ Room, Lavatory, and Kitchen. The out-offices consist of a Garage, Stabling for one horse. Cow house and Coal house. Held free of Rent: Poor Law Valuation, £7. There are also 1 acre 2 roods 5 perches – the whole being the property of Miss A. Griffin. The holding is situate overlooking the Bay of Kilbaha.—

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1927 5 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Estate of Marcus Keane, Esq. Salmon Weirs. To be sold in fee-simple, or let for a minimum term of five years, either as one lot, or separately, the three valuable Salmon Weirs on above Estate on Scattery Island, in the Lower Shannon Estuary. Proposals, in writing, will be received up to the 15 th November, 1927, by:- P. J. Neylon, Leconfield Estate Office, Ennis.

1928 18 th February (SR). “3 o’clock in the morning”. Enjoyable soiree upset...... At Kilkee District Court on Tuesday Mrs. Margaret Haier, Carrigaholt, was charged with a breach of the licensing laws and with failing to admit the Guards. Supt. Geary prosecuted, and Mr. F.F. Cullinan, solr. Defended. Guard Murphy swore that on the 25 th January, at 2.30 a.m., he saw a light and heard people inside singing. He sent Guard Cullen to the back and witness knocked repeatedly and was not admitted for ten minutes. Miss Haier, who opened the door, told him she had nobody inside only invited guests. Thomas Cahill was at the door looking like a man who was trying to escape. Michael O’Brien and Thomas Costello, who were sitting at the kitchen fire, said they were invited guests. The bar was wet and sloppy and there was 2s-6d. on the counter. Miss Haier swore that Costello was a cousin of hers, and she had a brother in America working in the same place as Costello. He sent home presents with Costello and he brought them that evening and he had his two friends with him. She invited the three back later and they all came about 8 o’clock. She shut the shop and they all retired to the kitchen where she and her sister entertained them. Cross-examined--- They only got one drink, and had tea also. As regards the delay in opening the door, she thought it might be someone looking for a drink, and would not open. Supt. Geary---As a result of the one drink they were singing? I was singing myself and so was my sister (laughter). She had a little girl in court to prove it was she who left the 2s-6d. on the counter when she got messages and went away without her change. The Justice said he thought the prosecution would not be brought at all only for the delay in admitting the Guards. He was perfectly satisfied with the explanation and dismissed both charges.

1928 26 th May (SR). Marriage: Carmody and Bolton--- April 25 th , at University Church, Dublin.....John, son of the late Patrick and Bridget Carmody, Carrigaholt to Angela, daughter of the late William and Mrs. Bolton, Scariff.

1928 23 rd June (CT). Dr. J. M. Studdert, M.O., Carrigaholt. Address and Banquet. The West End Hotel, Kilkee, was en fete on Wednesday evening, June 13 th , when a distinguished company sat down to a banquet given in honour of Doctor Studdert.....and took the occasion of his retirement to present him with an address of congratulation after 52 years medical officer of Carrigaholt Dispensary......

1929 27 th July (LL). Great Hardship. Hitherto the people of Kilbaha requiring medical treatment had to travel ten miles to Carrigaholt Dispensary, too often their journey being undertaken in bad weather, and, in the case of children, as also the aged and infirm, this involved great hardship. The solicitude of

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1930 8 th February (SR). Death of distinguished Clare Priest....Rev. Martin Haier, Catholic Pastor of Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A..... a native of Kilbaha...belonged to a family that had the unique distinction of giving to the service of God and His Church seven members of the family---six nuns and a priest (the deceased)......

1930 19 th April (SR). Death of Rev. D. Hayes, P.P., Kilmihil.....Immediately after his ordination, he was appointed curate in Clarecastle, and he subsequently ministered as curate in Coolmeen, Cranny, Doonbeg and Cooraclare. From Cooraclare he was appointed Parish Priest, and transferred to Kilballyowen, where he ministered for 16 years, and 17 years ago was transferred to Kilmihil......

1930 10 th May (SR). Obituary--- Mr. Michael Hedderman, Carrigaholt....deceased was father of the Rev. Father Senan, O.F.M., Ennis, an uncle of the Rev. Fr. Aloysius, O.F.M., Cork, and of the Rev. John Hedderman, St. Louis, U.S.A., who was on a visit to Carrigaholt last summer......

1930 28 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Application for Publican’s seven-day License. Sirs, -- Take notice that it is the intention of the Reverend Alphonsus Carey, of 923 Bayler’s Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A., acting by James Thomas Lillis, of Querrin, in the county of Clare, his attorney lawfully appointed, to apply to His Lordship, the Circuit Court Judge --- for a certificate entitling him to obtain an excise license --- at his house situate at Cappagh, in the townland of Cappagh ----.

1931 14 th March (SR). Obituary.—Mr. Patrick J. Sheedy...... at his residence, Kilmacduane, Cooraclare, on the 5 th inst., at the age of 78 years..... He was the father of Mr. Dan Sheedy, a popular official of the Clare Board of Health, and of the Rev. James Sheedy, C.M., Lanark......

1931 25 th April (SR). Obituary. --- Mr. John McInerney, Kildysart....extend our sincere sympathy to his brother, Mr. Dan McInerney, ex Co. Councillor, Horse Island.....

Mr. Richard Walsh.....one of the best known gentlemen in Clare...of Kildysart..... Called “Dick”..... The chief mourners were Mr. James Cleary, N.T., Corofin. (Brother-in-law).....

1931 7 th November (SR). Obituary.—Mrs. R. Studdert, N.T., Clonderlaw, Kilmurray McMahon. The chief mourners were: -- Robert Studdert, Husband: John, Joe, James, Patrick, sons: Nora, Mary, Cecelia, Frances, and Teresa Celine, daughters: Mrs. O’Halloran, mother: Mrs. Keogh, Mrs. Conway, Mrs. Meade, sisters: Josephine Keogh, Cecelia Conway, nieces: Joe Conway, J.J. Meade, T. McGrath, nephews: John Studdert, father-in-law:

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At the Kilrush Circuit Court on Tuesday Mrs. Frances Gore, Clonderlaw House, Kilmurray McMahon, and Ellen Studdert, Hill Cottage, Templemartin, Co. Kilkenny had an ejectment against Park. MacMahon in respect of Bayview House, Kilmurray McMahon, which he holds as a “permissive tenant”......

1933 18 th February (SR). Death of Mrs. McMahon, The Hotel, Kildysart...at her residence, The Hotel...

1933 8 th July (SR). Death: Mr. John Duggan, Tarmon, Knock...... remains to the Knockerra Chapel... The chief mourners were Mrs. Mary Duggan (wife), Mrs. Patrick Culligan, Mrs. A. Robb, Dundee, Sr. M. Eucharia, Queensland, Kitty and Imy Duggan (daughters), Dan, Paddy, Joss, and Seamus, N.T., Limerick (sons)......

1933 15 th July (SR). Drowning Tragedy. A verdict of accidental drowning was returned at an inquest held by Mr. T. Lillis, Coroner, at Kildysart, on Tuesday concerning the death of Edward McNamara (50), farmer, Kildysart, who was overcome while bathing off the shore of the River Shannon near Kildysart, on Sunday evening last. The deceased owned an island on the Shannon known as Shore Island, which is a mile and a quarter off the mainland near Kildysart. On Sunday evening he was on his way to the island to feed horses, and was accompanied by 3 others. They arrived at the shore, where deceased kept his boat but owing to the high tide it was riding at anchor 10 to 12 yards from the land. The deceased undressed and proceeded to swim to the boat. The men saw him enter the water, swim to the boat, and then suddenly disappear under the water, shouting--- I am gone boys.....

1933 5 th August (SR). (Advertisement) Keane Estate. Salmon Weirs. To be let for a term of five seasons. The three valuable Salmon Weirs on Scattery Island, on the above Estate, in the Lower Shannon Estuary. Proposals, in writing, will be received up to Saturday, 26 th August, 1933, by--- P.J. Neylon, Estate Office, Ennis, Co. Clare.

1934 20 th January (SR). Clare Nun’s Death. Loss to the Mercy Order. The death has occurred of the Rev. Mother Alcantara Frawley, Mercy Convent, Tuam. She was a native of Killimer, Co. Clare. She was a member of the Order for 33 years and was Superioress of the Tuam Convent for the past 4 years......

1934 1 st December (SR). Death of Mr. P.M. Kelly, Ex-T.D...... Of Clonina House, Cree... Ex-President Cosgrave, T.D. and Senator Staines, attend funeral...... On Thursday morning at 10.30 Requiem High Mass at which His Lordship the Bishop presided..... The celebrant was the Rev. P. Hayes, C.C., Mullagh, Deacon: Rev P. Cahill, C.C., Ennis, Sub-deacon: Rev. J. Roche, Adm., Ennis, and Master of Ceremonies Rev. M. Madden, C.C., Ennis. In the choir were Rev. J. Smythe, P.P., Doora, Rev. J. Barry, C. C., do., and Rev. C. Culligan, Adm., Kilmurray McMahon. At one o’clock the same day the funeral took place to the family burial ground in

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Mullagh.... The chief mourners were---- Mrs. Pidge Kelly (widow). Thos. Kelly, (son), Mary and Bunt Kelly (daughters), Mrs. Bedelia Kelly (mother), Mrs. Mary Culligan, Drumcliffe (sister), Thomas Kelly, Spancilhill, John Kelly, Ballygriffey (brothers-in-law), Mrs. Golden and Mrs. Thomas Kelly (sisters-in-law), Wm Kelly, Fortview (uncle). Timothy Kelly, Fortview, Jack Kelly, Fanore, Randal Kelly, Cree House, James Kelly, Kilkee......

1934 22 nd December (SR). (Advertisement) Important Auction of Licensed Shop and Premises, Dwelling Homes and Lands at Carrigaholt, Co. Clare. The National Bank Limited. Plaintiffs: Patrick Collins. Defendant...... Lot 1--- Plot of ground containing about 41 perched statute with the Licensed House and Premises thereon in the village of Carrigaholt in which Mr. Patrick Collins resided and for years carried on the licensing, general grocery and shop business. Poor Law Valuation £2-10s-0d--- held in fee simple. No annuity. Lot 2--- Plot of ground at Carrigaholt containing about 17 perches statute with dwelling house and premises thereon, formerly occupied by Nurse Vaughan, presently in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Collins as weekly tenant at weekly rent of 2s-6d. Poor Law valuation £3-0s-0d. Held in fee simple. Lot 3---- Plot of ground at Carrigaholt containing about 5 perches statute, with house and premises thereon presently occupied by Mrs. Bridget Keane. Poor Law Valuation £1, held in fee simple. Lot 4--- The lands of Rinemackaderrig containing 8 acres 1 rood 22 perches statute, or thereabouts situate in the immediate vicinity of the village of Carrigaholt. Poor Law Valuation £3-15s-0d.... Lot 5--- Lands of Rinemackaderrig containing 17 acres 1 rood 28 perches statute ...... in the immediate vicinity of the village and on the road leading to Kilcredaun. Held in fee simple---Poor Law Valuation £10-10s..... Lot 6--- Lands of Rahoona West containing 25 acres 1 rood and 38 perches statute..... Poor Law Valuation £7-11s..... The sales will be subject to the approval of His Lordship the Circuit Judge for Clare....

1936 7 th March (CC). Statutory Notice to Creditors. In the goods of Michael Corbett, late of Kiltrellig, Kilbaha.....claims or demands to the undersigned Solicitors for Margaret Corbett, the Administratrix......

1936 28 th March (CC) Obituary. Mr. T. Lillis, Churchtown, Cooraclare, Coroner for West Clare..... The deceased, who had been Coroner for West Clare since 1905, had reached a fine old age......

1936 4 th April (CC). Death of Rev. M. Murray, P.P., Killimer. The death of the Very Rev. M. Murray, P.P., which occurred at the parochial residence, Killimer, on Tuesday march 31 st , aged 73 years....

1936 5 th October (IE). Cause Hardship to Village Householders. In a report to the Clare Board of Health on conditions in the village of Carrigaholt....

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1937 2 nd January (CC). Stories of Clare. Amongst the best known places in Clare are Fanny O’Dea’s: the Loop Hotel, Kilbaha, and Loop Head and its lighthouse. To visit them is never to forget them. Reason: Find out by visiting. The recreation and dining room of the Loop Head Hotel was a Coastguard Station in 1867. The Fenian Rising was to come off on a certain date that year. The local Fenian leader, Fennell, of Kilballyowen, had not received the countermanding order, and, according to plan, he proceeded to capture the Coastguard Station at Kilbaha. The raid was not successful...... Fennell later got away to America. He had been hidden in the house of Pat O’Connor, draper, Kilrush. Preparation was made to have him brought to Limerick on the river steamer then plying between Kilrush and Limerick. The late Morgan Fitzmaurice of Limerick was the ship’s captain. A boat approached the steamer near Moyne outside Kilrush. Fennell was taken aboard, brought to Limerick and so got out of the country......

Very Rev. Canon Hehir, P.P., Cooraclare...... Month’s Mind on 23 rd ult....

1937 16 th January (CC) . Stories of Clare. A West-loving man, Henry Keane, built a summer lodge near Loop Head about 80 years ago and named it “The Cabin”. He also began the construction of a wooden bridge across Diarmuid’s Leap to connect the mainland with the island. When half was built, the construction foreman died. It was never completed. It remained there for half a century. A grand view could be got of the chasm. When it was felt it might be unsafe and cause loss of life, it was taken down. Many years ago an enterprising lighthouse man erected a mast and derrick and swung a basket with passengers on to the island...... Henry Keane also caused to be built “The Hanging Gardens”. These are on a ledge on the southern side of the Head. A garden was made deep down on the side of the cliff. Vegetables were planted, and to this day sea kale and other vegetables may be gathered there. The garden was approached through an underground passage to which you descended by a ladder through a hole cut in the ground covered by a trap-door.....

1937 23 rd January (CC). (Advertisement) “McInerney’s” Carrigaholt....for sale... instructions of Mr. Charles McGrath (who is retiring from business) in one or two lots... Lot 1. The licensed premises....containing specious double-fronted shop...... This well-known establishment which is situate in the best business centre in Carrigaholt, was rebuilt a few years ago and is now in perfect repair. Lot 2. The building site, with walls of a house thereon, adjoining the licensed premises...

1937 10 th February (II). Kildysart P.P.’s Funeral. The funeral of Very Rev. John Gavin, P.P., Kildysart, was attended by a large number of laity, and about 40 priests from various parts of the Diocese of Killaloe....

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1937 13 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Parochial House, Kildysart...auction of... household furniture... .. Instructions from the executors of the late Very Rev. John Gavin, P.P., to sell......

1937 7 th April (IE). Search continues for Clare man’s body. No trace has yet been found of the body of Philip Roche, Kilclogher, Kilbaha, who was drowned in sight of two relatives while gathering sea grass from a rock known as the “Flag of the Nine” on Sunday, at Kilbaha.....

1937 24 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Cree, West Clare...auction of ....Licensed Establishment...with 33a-2r- 12p. The premises are known as Golden’s, Cree, situate midway on the main road between Kilrush and Miltown Malbay....consisting of Bar, Tap-room......

1937 31 st July (CC). (Advertisement) An Application for a public dancing licence..... Applicant Bartholomew Scanlan, of Doonaha.....in respect of premises known as the “Doonaha Parochial Hall”......

1938 16 th April (LL). Death of Mrs. Mary Haier. ...The Hotel, Kilbaha ...wife of Mr. Stephen Haier

1938 13 th June (II). Death: O’Connell ... Patricks, ex-N.T., Frances Street, Kilrush...funeral to Querrin..

1938 27 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Doonaha, Kilkee...sale of residential holding..... Instructed by Mr. Michael Lynch, to sell ...his valuable farm at Doonaha, containing 27a-2r-6p statute.....with southerly aspect overlooking the Shannon and adjoining the county road...... The lands are of the best quality, well fenced and sheltered, with a plentiful supply of water, and within a few minutes’ walk of the village of Doonaha, Church, School and Creamery. There is also a valuable stone quarry on the farm suitable for County Council use...

1938 13 th September (IE). ...John Collins, Carrigaholt, applied for a dance licence in respect of his hall at Carrigaholt....

1939 17 th March (II ). (Advertisement) Stage – Wanted young man for Drama. Apply, Manager, Doonaha, Kilkee...

1939 22 nd July (CC). New Hall for Carrigaholt....Voluntary work of Parishioners.... A new Parochial Hall was blessed and formally opened in Carrigaholt on Sunday afternoon in the presence of a crowded gathering of parishioners. The Hall, which is designed to serve as a centre for social intercourse in the parish---- reading room, concerts, debates, meetings of various sorts, dances, etc. ----will also be used

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1939 5 th August (CC). (Advertisement) District Court Area of Kilkee...In the matter of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935..... Take notice that an application will be made on behalf of Michael Hedderman, Carrigaholt...... for a Public Dancing Licence in respect of premises known as the “Carrigaholt Parochial Hall”.....

..... An application will be made on behalf of Michael Roche, Doonaha, Kilkee...for a Public Dancing Licence in respect of premises known as “Doonaha Parochial Hall”.....

1939 11 th August (IE). .... The body which was washed ashore at Tullig Cross....has not been identified, although it was thought that it was that of Mr. James Browne McDougall, a native of Glasgow, who is missing from Dingle since the 6 th July last, while on holidays there. Today, the Carrigaholt Gardaí received a communication from the Glasgow police, asking to forward the clothes found on the body for examination. ... There was no other communication regarding the body, which is now buried in Kilballyowen Graveyard.....

1939 11 th November (IP). “There were 90 people inside the cottage and 10 outside”, said Sergt. Carroll, Michael Talty, Moyasta, West Clare, was summoned for holding a dance in his cottage without a licence. Talty said he charged 6d. a head for admission. He was fined 20/-.

1940 10 th February (CC). Kilkee District Court.... Railway Station Scene. Michael Reidy, Station Master, Moyasta Junction, summoned Martin Prendergast....Complainant stated.....the defendant took a horse out of a field adjoining the station and led him along the platform....

1940 20 th April (CC). Obituary: Mr. James Finucane, Tarmon, Knock...... For 43 years, deceased held the post of Principal Teacher at Knockerra Boys’ School having succeeded his father there in 1886. He retired in 1927 and was in his 77th year...... The chief mourners were: -- Mrs. Finucane (widow): Rev. J. Finucane (son): Misses May, Kathleen and Peg Finucane (daughters); Miss M. Peacock (niece): (In absentia) Mr. Tom Finucane (son): Miss A. peacock, Miss M. Nolan, Mrs. J. C. wright, and Mrs. H. G. Herbert (nieces)......

1940 28 th September (II). .... The funeral of Dr. William J. Shannon, M.O., for Carrigaholt and Deputy Coroner

430 for West Clare, took place to Carrigaholt Cemetery. The obsequies were attended by many members of the Army, public bodies, the medical profession, the Old I.R.A., and the L.S.F. The coffin, draped in the Tricolour, was carried to the grave by members of the Old I.R.A. Three volleys were fired and the Last Post sounded.....

1940 7 th December (CC). Obituary: The late F. W. G. Hickman, Solicitor....to the family vault at Kilmurray-McMahon...The chief mourners were:-- Mrs. Eva Gore-Hickman (widow): Mrs. E. B. Gore-Hickman (mother): Mr. Norman Gore-Hickman and Capt. Victor Gore-Hickman (brothers): Miss Irene Gore-Hickman (sister): Mrs. Victor Gore-Hickman (sister-in-law): Miss N. Gore, Woodlawn, Knock, and Mrs. F. L. Gore, Clonderlaw House, Kilmurray- McMahon (aunts): Mr. W. Fitzmaurice....

1940 14 th December (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Margaret Greene, N.T., Cooraclare.....age of 50 years... Deceased was teacher in the Cooraclare Girls’ School for close on 30 years.....

1941 8 th February (CC). Obituary: Father Synan McDonnell.....was born at Lack East, Kilmihil...ordained on July 2, 1891.....went to Australia...... retired in 1935......

1941 1 st March (CT). Clare G.A.A. Pioneer. Mr. Thomas Falvey, Newtown House, Querrin, Kilkee, whose death occurred, was a former member of the Dáil, of the Clare County Council...... He represented Clare on the Munster G.A.A. Council three years ago.

1941 17 th May (CT). (Advertisement) The Irish Barnum. The only circus this year....will visit.... Kildysart------Saturday May 17 th .... Kilrush.... Sunday 18 th .... Kilkee... Monday 19 th ..... Doonbeg... Tuesday 20 th

1942 24 th January (CC). Obituary: Mrs. M. McKenna, Carmody’s Hotel, Ennis.....Proprietress....and relict of the late Mr. Thomas McKenna......

1942 14 th March (CC). Obituary: Mr. Joseph Taylor, Moyasta....at his residence...... age of 75...he carried on a successful business...... He was married to a daughter of the late Mortimer and Mrs. McInerney, Doonbeg, who pre-deceased him......

1942 9 th May (CC). Sad Tragedy. Thomas Dunford, aged 4 years and 10 months, son of Guard Thos. Dunford of Carrigaholt, met his death under tragic circumstances on Sunday. Accompanied by his 3 year- old brother and the 5½-year-old son of Guard Foley, they went to the new pier where a canoe was lying. Thomas Dunford went down the steps to where the canoe was; he slipped and fell into the water. Some time elapsed before the boy was missed...... At 5.30 on Monday evening the body was washed ashore a short distance from where the boy had fallen in. The body was discovered by Mrs. Sean O’Kelly, of Carrigaholt.....

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1942 8 th August (CC). Obituary: Dr. M. J. McAuliffe, Labasheeda..... At his residence Thornberry Manor..... A son of the late Mr. Sinon McAuliffe, deceased was born at Knock, Ennis, in the year 1870, and was educated at Blackrock College and Trinity College, Dublin, and at Beauvais, France. While studying at Trinity College, he obtained the degree of B.A. and L.L.B: M.B, B.Ch. B.A.O., and in 1905 he obtained his M.D. degree. He was also a B.L. and a Victoria Prizeman of King’s Inn. Other university distinctions included first prizes in Roman law, Feudal and English Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Law of Evidence. He was the holder of a Scholarship in Jurisprudence (Queen’s University, Galway). A member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, Ireland, the late Dr. McAuliffe took a deep interest in the activities of that body and frequently contributed to the Journal of the Society. His publications included “The Brehon Laws”, “History of Aonach Tailtean”, “The Senchus Mhor”......

1943 6 th February (CC). Obituary: Mr. Morgan MacMahon, Canon Island, Kildysart...at his residence, Canon Island...... He was father of Sister Mary J. Aidan, who died in Ecloo, Belgium, four years ago, a brother of Very Rev. Francis Canon MacMahon, Carrigaholt, now dead a few months, and a brother of the late Mr. T. J. MacMahon, Hotel, Kildysart. He was also a nephew of Rev. Fr. Hastings, a native of Canon Island, who died in Tulla in former years, and cousin of Rev. Mother Raphael, who recently died in Sidney, Australia, at the age of 92... Chief mourners: - Michael, Joe and Jack (sons): Mary Anne (daughter-in-law): Jennie, Bridie, Nancy, Kathleen, Tessie and Morgan J. (grand-children)......

1944 22 nd January (CC). Famous Wayside Inn. At Ennis Court.... Morgan McInerney, Lissycasey appealed against a valuation of £27 put on his premises known as “Fanny O’Dea’s”...... In the pre-war days Mr. McInerney enjoyed a very good tourist season, but a lot of his business had disappeared since the motor traffic went off the roads......

1944 29 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of small farm at Rahoona, Carrigaholt.....instructions from the Reps of the late Mr. W. Foley, to sell..... The farm is situated on the main road between Carrigaholt and Bella Cross....with a thatched dwelling house......

1944 22 nd February (II). Death: O’Brien at his residence, Querrin, Kilkee ... John...

1944 26 th February (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thomas Cunningham, Doneil, Killimer.....aged 78...... A Nationalist of the “Old School”.....was secretary of the local branch of the United Irish League.....The shock was made more severe by reason of the fact that deceased’s brother, John, died in Limerick the day following the funeral. The chief mourners were--- Mrs. Cunningham (widow): Dan (son): May and Mrs. Mulcahy (daughters): Thos. Mulcahy (son-in-law): Brian, Maurice and Senan Cunningham (brothers).

Obituary: Mrs. Mary Tubridy, Dromellihy East, Cooraclare....wife of Mr. Martin Tubridy......

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1944 11 th March (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Fanny Conway, Blain, Kildysart...... relict of the late Peter Conway, Blain, Kildysart..... The chief mourners were: John, Owen, and James, Thomas (sons): Mrs. J. Clancy, Annie a nd Frances (daughters): Mrs. M. Huxley, Mrs. N. O’Brien (sisters); Mai, Delia, Kathleen, John, Peter J. Clancy, and Mary F. Conway (grandchildren)......

1944 22 nd April (CC). Obituary: Death of Clare Priest....Rev. Paul O’Shaughnessy, S. M.....in Dublin....son of the late Mr. Michael and Mrs. O’Shaughnessy, Slievedooly, Labasheeda..... He was a brother of Rev. Francis O’Shaughnessy, S. M., Hull......

1944 6 th May (CC). Sad Rail Fatality. Thomas Power, aged 25, a native of Querrin, Kilkee, and employed as a fitter’s mate in Haulbowline was found dead on Sunday on the railway about a mile from Cobh. Bloodstains on the buffer of a railway engine suggested that he was struck by a night train from Cork to Cobh as he was crossing the line.

1944 17 th August (IP). Death: McMahon (Querrin---August 16 th ... Joseph.....removal from Doonaha Church...funeral to Querrin Cemetery.

1944 11 th November (CC). Traffic Crush in Kilbaha. At Kilkee Court on Tuesday, Mrs. Mary Naughton, Kilbaha, summoned Joseph Greene of the same place in respect of an incident on the highway.....she was going to Mass and saw Greene approaching with a motor car. He was going to fetch the lighthouse keeper to Mass. She moved over to her own side but Greene edged the motor in towards her so that she had to jump into the grass margin to avoid being hit......

1944 9 th December (CC). Cases at Kilkee Court..... Patrick McMahon, Carrigaholt, was summoned for failing to admit the Guards to his licensed premises in the execution of their duty..... Guard Barry stated that at 12.34 on the morning of 2 nd October, he knocked at the door of the defendant. The door was opened about a foot by the wife of the publican. There was a bright moon at the time, and Mrs. McMahon gave one look out and then slammed the door......

1945 6 th January (CC). Obituary: Mr. Michael Casey, merchant, Labasheeda..... A respected member of the Labasheeda Hall Committee, of which he was first Chairman: the Labasheeda Parish Council, the West Clare Hunt, and, at a former period, he was elected representative of the district in the Old Kildysart Board of Guardians......

1945 10 th March (CC). Obituary: Mr. Frank McInerney, “Fanny O’Dea’s”, Lissycasey....early age of thirty five. Chief mourners were: -- Mrs. Sue McInerney (widow): Morgan and Mrs. McInerney

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Obituary: Mrs. John Keane, ex-N.T., Moveen.....wife of John Keane, N.T.....chief mourners were: -- John Keane (husband): Joseph, Martin and Michael (sons): Maura (daughter): Rita Keane (daughter-in-law)......

1945 31 st March (CC). Obituary: Mr. Stephen Haier, Kilbaha.... His hotel was recognised by all and always and everywhere spoken of with the highest praise.... The chief mourners were: -- John Haier, Carrigaholt and Thos. Haier (brothers): Martin J. Haier (nephew): Rev. Mother M. de Sales, Waterford: Rev. Mother Alacoque, Carrick-on-Suir: Sister M. Anthony, Cashel: Sister M. Dominic, Dungarvan: Mrs. Hayes, Doon (sisters): Joseph Haier, Kilbaha: Martin J. Haier, Kilkee: Joseph Haier, Carrigaholt: martin J. Haier, do. (nephews): Nora and Mary A. Haier, Carrigaholt: Mrs. J. Kelly, Kilrush: Mrs. Crowley, Labasheeda (nieces).

Obituary: Mr. Sean McNamara, Lacknashanagh, Kildysart.... with the assistance of the late Commdt. Peadar Clancy and a few others he established a branch of Sinn Fein in Kildysart, one of the few in the county.....

1945 12 th May (CC). Obituary: Mr. Michl. Quinlivan, Gower Hall, Cooraclare......

1945 4th August (CC). Obituary: Mr. Thomas Malone, Senr. Labasheeda.....had resided in Labasheeda for 50 years and had built up a substantial business

Obituary: Mr. Jeremiah Greene, Kilbaha....the chief mourners were:-- Joseph, John, Morgan and Michael Greene (sons): Mrs. Hassett, Mrs Haugh, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. J. Hassett and Miss Greene (daughters): Messrs. J. and J. Hassett (sons-in-law): Mrs. M. and L. Greene (daughters-in-law): J. and P. Haugh, J. and J. Greene, P. Hassett, Miss Haugh, Miss Hassett and the Misses Greene (grand-children).

1945 4 th November (SI). Big Steamer aground in Shannon. The steamship Irish Beech , owned by Irish Shipping Ltd., went aground on a mud bank in the Shannon about a mile out from Doonaha ... during a dense fog... The ship was bound for Limerick with coal from Wales .... Capt. Caird, who is in command, hopes to get the vessel off without removing the cargo....

1945 3 rd December (II). “Fine Gael will never die”. Gen. Mac Eoin, T.D., who addressed meetings at Doonaha ... Kilkee ... said Fianna Fail speakers had said that there was never a Fine Gael vote in Clare and that Fine Gael was dead, and had urged the people to bury it completely in that election.

1946 12 th January (CC). Clare Nun’s Death. The death has taken place at St. Louis Convent, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, of Sister Mary Etna, a daughter of the late Mr. James Lillis, ex-N.T., and Mrs. Lillis, Querrin and sister of

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1946 19 th January (CC). Obituary: Mr. Patrick O’Neill, Kilkerrin, Labasheeda ...... he gave three of his daughters to the service of God—Sister M. Aidan, Mercy Convent, Wanstead, London: Sister M. Ignatius, Mercy Convent, Doon, Co. Limerick, and Sister M. Dominic, Mercy Convent, Tipperary......

1946 23 rd January (IP). Marriage: November 28 1945, at University Church, Dublin.... John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miniter, Killimer, Co. Clare, to Margaret Kenny, M.A., Johnstown, Kildare, only daughter of Mrs. Kenny and the late Mr. Timothy Kenny, Kildysart......

1946 9 th March (CC). Obituary: Mr. John F. Glynn, Kildysart, formerly principal teacher in Effernan National School, where his parents taught before him....

Obituary: Mrs. Marguerite Keogh, Kildysart, relict of the late Thos. Keogh, of Main St., Kildysart... the chief mourners were--- Joseph (son): Lelia, Josephine, Rita, Martha and Frances (daughters): Mrs. Anna Conway (sister)......

1946 9 th May (II). (Advertisement) Assistant Nurses for small Surrey Nursing Home. Alternate duties: £90--£100, Replies, Mrs. Emmott, Beach Cottage, Doonaha, Kilkee.

1946 25 th May (CC). Obituary: Mr. Jas. Griffin, ex-N.T., Tonlegee, Kildysart...the deceased had been Principal of Island View, N.S., for upwards of 40 years....The chief mourners were:--John and Malachi (sons): Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Keane and Mrs. Meaney (daughters): .....

1946 1 st June (CC). Obituary: Mr. Jeremiah Twomey, ex-N.T., Kilmihil, Co. Clare....at his residence, Lacken, Kilmihil...... Twice during his teaching career he won the Carlisle and Blake Premium. For over thirty years he conducted (in addition to his National School) a most successful Secondary School, his pupils winning many exhibitions and other honours... The chief mourners were--- Michael, Thomas A., Timothy J. (sons): Mrs. Meaney, Mrs. O’Donoghue (daughters); Rev. P.B. Meaney., C.S.Sp.: Rev. F. Twomey, C.C.: Sister M. Joseph, Sister M. de Lourdes, Dan, Marie and Michael Meaney. Thomas F., Jerry, Noreen, Oliver P and Brendan Twomey......

1946 22 nd June (CC). (Advertisement) Carmody’s Hotel (Established 1812) ...by Public Auction... Instructions from Mrs. Angela Baily, who is retiring from business to sell. .situate at Abbey Street, Ennis.....as a going concern.....

1947 14 th June (CC). (Advertisement) The Repository Cecil Street, Limerick Important sale by auction of Ship’s Stores and Fittings. ... Wm. B. Fitt & Co., have been instructed by the Salvage Association Lloyd’s Buildings, London, E.C.3., to sell... portion of the Ship’s Stores & C., removed from

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the “ Okeanos ” as follows: ... Large quantity of Linen, mattresses, pillows, towels.... also a large quantity of rope, pulley blocks.... Note; the foodstuffs and other stores will be sold at a later date....

1947 14 th July (IP). Irish College Visited. The Taoiseach visited the O’Curry Irish College at Carrigaholt, where he was received an enthusiastic welcome from the students. On their way to Loop Head the party called on Miss Behan of Carrigaholt, whose house in other days was the local Sinn Fein headquarters. ....

1947 4 th September (IP). Death: Lizzie Bourke, S.R.N.... Kildysart....

1947 4 th October (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Catherine Lillis, wife of Mr. Dan Lillis, N.T., Querrin, Lisdeen....deceased was mother of Sister M. Camillus, Philippine Islands: Rev. John Lillis, Maynooth Mission to China, and Rev. Richard Lillis, of Glasgow,

1947 11 th November (II). Death: McMahon (Doonaha) .. following an accident at his residence, Doonaha Fort, Kilkee ....to Kilcrona Cemetery.....

1947 14 th November (II). A West Clare farmer, Charles McMahon, (72), Doonaha, Carrigaholt, met his death under tragic circumstances, after leaving his home to visit a neighbour’s house after dark. It was his usual practice to spend a few hours each night at a nearby house, but when he had not returned home at 11 o’clock, his son took a flash-lamp and proceeded to the house to take his father home, as the night was dark and stormy. When passing near the road, which at this point runs very close to the River Shannon, he chanced to flash the light over the cliff and received a shock when he saw his father lying at the bottom. The man was unconscious from the injuries received as a result of the fall from the top of the eighteen feet high cliff.....

1948 3 rd January (CC). Obituary: Mrs. Nora O’Keeffe, The Grove, Kildysart....widow of the late Mr. Daniel O’Keeffe, at one time District Inspector R.I.C., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford ....the deceased was mother of Dr. Wm. F. O’Keeffe, Ennis, Co. Physician for Clare.....

1948 12 th February (IP). Death: Rooney, Bridget Philomena (2 years), youngest child of Sergeant and Mrs. Rooney, Garda Station, Kildysart....

1948 17 th March (II). Death: Power ... Margaret (Peg), of 53 Vernon Park, Clontarf ...daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Power, Querrin, Kilkee.....

1948 19th June (CC). (Advertisement) Ennis....The Queen’s Hotel (Licensed)...for sale by private treaty.....

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Newtown, Querrin...sale of large residential holding.....instructions from John A. Falvey, Esq., total area is 172a 0r 16p..... This holding has a rather attractive location giving a splendid view of the Shannon and Counties Kerry and Limerick......

1949 15 th January (CC). Sale of Yankee Bar..... Carrigaholt has been sold for £915...to Mr. P. Morrissey, Moveen. The bar, when owned by the late Mr. Charles McGrath, was much frequented by visitors. Mr. McGrath had the walls covered with newspaper cuttings and pictures of interest..... when at a tender age he went to sea he had his ears pierced by his mates against his will and was forced to wear ear-rings, and he continued the practice up to the end. As an American citizen, he served in the Merchant Navy of that country, and joined the Fighting 69 th during World War 1......

1949 5 th February (CC). Big Plans for Carrigaholt..... Carrigaholt is an undeveloped gold mine. We have here a splendid harbour almost idle. Why not develop it? Why not get connected with the electric light? These were questions posed by Mr. Liam Ryan, President, at the newly formed Carrigaholt Young Farmers’ Club. Mr. Ryan said that the main object of the organisation is to band together the young farmers of the parish, with a view to improve their social conditions....

1949 9 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Kilbaha...Auction of Farms of Land. ...instructions from the executors of Michael Boland, deceased.... Lot 1—Part of the lands of Kilbaha North and South... 23 acres 3 roods 5 perches with dwelling-house and out-offices... Lot 2—Part of the lands of Kilbaha South...39 acres 1 rood 0 perches...

1949 11 th June (CC). Obituary: Mr. Patrick Gibson, Moneen, Kilbaha.... The chief mourners were: -- Mrs. Margaret Gibson (widow): Martin and Joseph (sons): Mrs. May Hedderman (daughter): Mrs. Ann Gibson (daughter-in-law): Rev. Bro. Martin, Michael, Bernard, Peter and Thomas (brothers): Mrs. Nora Cotter (sister)......

1949 11 th July (IE). French Captain fined at Clare Court. At Carrigaholt, Kilkee, Co. Clare, on Saturday Jean Martin (48), from Brest, France, captain of the French motor fishing vessel Ero Dro was charged at a special court ....with fishing illegally within the three miles limit. Defendant could speak only French and Mrs. Carmel Martin, of Kilrush.....acted as interpreter. Justice Hurley fined the defendant £25 with £2-2s. Costs and ordered the fishing gear and fish on the boat to be confiscated......

1949 28 th November (IP). The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Clancy, who died at Coolmeen ...in her 93 rd year...at Kilmurray McMahon Church by Very Rev. John Clancy, P.P., Portroe (son):...

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1950 21 st January (CC). Obituary: Very Rev. John F. Kelly, P.P., Kildysart...born in the parish of Mullagh 83 years ago...ordained in 1901....served in Kilballyowen, Broadford, Kildysart, Kilmihil and Tulla...... in 1944 he succeeded Father Grace as Parish Priest of Kildysart...... 1950 25 th February (CC). On his departure to Ohio, U.S.A., Mr. James Power, former treasurer of the Doonaha Fine Gael Club, was presented with a wallet of notes by members of the Club...... A keen horseman, Mr. Power won several prizes at the local Shows and Gymkhanas....

1950 18 th March (CC). Salvaging a wreck...... The hull of the 8,000 ton ship, Okeanos , which ran aground at Kilcredaun Point, Carrigaholt, three years ago, is still lying on the rocks...... work of breaking her up will be continued next month by Hammond Lane Foundry Co. Dublin, who purchased the wreck. Some two years ago,, the firm dismantled portion of the ship, but last year did not carry out any work on the vessel......

1950 3 rd November (IP). Death: .... at his residence, Shanacoole, Kildysart, Dan McMahon....

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1801 26 th October (CJ). (Dublin October 22 nd ). -- The new arrangement of dividing the Revenue Board took place yesterday as follows: Excise: The Right Hon. Sir Hercules Langrishe – Earl of Doughmore – Customs: John O. Vandeleur Esq. ---

1804 4 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) I caution the Public against crediting my wife, Mary Doolan, as I will not pay any debts she may contract. Given this day under my hand, at Kilrush, this 1 st day of June, 1804. Tim Doolan.

1805 2 nd September (CJ) (Limerick August 31 st ). His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant having ordered a Pro Collector and Pro Surveyor to be placed on the Limerick Establishment excise. The revenue business of Kilrush-- merchant’s may make entries and clear their ship’s at Kilrush without being subject to the – Custom House of Limerick. The situation at Kilrush on the river Shannon with the very great supply of corn provisions in that part of county Clare render it a place most advantageous for carrying on the corn trade on an extensive scale. The creek at Kilrush has eighteen feet of water in the channel and fourteen at the pier-head – a depth of water fully adequate for any vessels engaging in the corn and provision trade.

1806 30 th May (LG). On Monday night last, the house of the Rev. Irwin Whitty, at Kilrush, was robbed of a new suit of black cloths, 2 case of pistols, thirty rounds of ball-cartridge, 36 ten-penny pieces, and some halfpence: on the evening following, a man of the name of Slattery, who had just landed at one of our quays from Kilrush, was taken up on suspicion by Mr. Wren, a revenue officer and Mr. George Parker, and committed to the city jail by Sheriff McMahon: he has since fully confessed the robbery. When taken he had on the coat and waistcoat of Mr. Whitty.

1807 5 th January (CJ). Death; On Friday morning last, in the 36 th year of his age.....Brigadier General Crofton Vandeleur, of Kilrush...... Commander in chief of his Majesty’s troops in this Island and Colonel of the 46 th Regiment of Foot...... The remains of General Vandeleur were deposited in the Church Yard, at Falmouth, on Saturday noon, minute guns firing at Shirley Heights during the whole of the ceremony.

1807 6 th May (CJ). A few days ago J. Browne Esq, Inspector of Stamps, proceeded to Kilrush and convicted several persons for breaching the Stamp Laws &c.

1808 7 th December (FLJ). The disposition which manifested itself in some of the parishes in the West of this county, to disturb the peace, has reached the ear of Government, and a subaltern, a sergeant, and ten privates of the Kilrush cavalry, a similar number of the Kilmore cavalry, and a subaltern, a sergeant, and twenty privates of the Kilrush infantry, have been placed on permanent duty. To this force is to be added a company of the North Cork Militia, an order having been received for that purpose.

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1809 13 th February (CJ). On Wednesday morning last three large boats laden with corn to this city (Limerick), from the west of county Clare and Kerry were lost in a dreadful gale between Sod Island and Kilrush: The crews were however saved.

1810 25 th January (CJ). (Port of Kilrush). January 19 th arrived: Peggy, Duncan, from Kinsale, ballast: Activ e, Duncan, Liverpool, rock salt, coals and iron: Industry , Williams, Limerick, ballast. Exports: Pegg y for Greenock, 1050 barrels oats by Studdert and Gabbett.

1810 5 th February (CJ). Death: On Sunday last, at Kilrush, Geo. Smith, Esq., of an ancient and highly respectable family, in this county, in the 92 nd year of his age, he arrived at that advanced age without a stain on his reputation......

1810 5 th March (CJ). On the night of the 22 nd ult., the Sloop Concord of Greenock, Captain Anderson from Kilrush for Greenock with oats was totally wrecked at the entrance of Gregory’s Sound on the Isle of Arran; Captain Anderson sailed from Kilrush on the 18 th ? – We are happy to hear that the crew were saved.

1811 6 th May (CJ). Committed to our jail (Ennis?) on Saturday last Nathanial Ryder, a sailor, belonging to the schooner Mary, lying at Kilrush, for stealing a hawser value £5. – by Thomas D. Hunt, Esq Daniel Kelly, convicted at Kilrush Sessions, for a rescue.

1813 15th May (LC). Port of Kilrush: Sailed, Mary , for Greenock, Wallace, oats, by Studdert & Gabbett.

1813 26 th June (LC). (Advertisement) Safe and Cheap Sailing. The Lady Frances , Kilrush Packet. This vessel has recently been fitted up is a superior style, for the reception of Passengers, having large commodious beds, water-closets, and every other requisite necessary for accommodation ---- The beds are so constructed in the centre of the vessel, that the motion, however violent, can be but little felt, and sea sickness consequently thereby prevented. She is well manned, and capable of carrying sail in every wind and weather. She can make her passage good, with ease and safety, when no other craft on the river, could attempt it. The proprietors request the public attention, to the very superior accommodation the Lady Shannon affords, and only give her a preference, if on inquiry they find she merits it, independent of a safe small boat which the Packet always carries with her. The proprietors have provided a large lugger boat, which always attends at Kilrush, to land the passengers with their effects ---Carts are also in attendance to carry luggage to and from the shore to any part of the Town free of expense. The above advantages which the local situation of the proprietors enables them to afford, are of considerable importance, as the procuring of boats, carts, &c., is always attended with great trouble and inconvenience, and generally more expense that the fare, which is reduced to the following rates----

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First Cabin.....2s-6d. Second Ditto....10d. Freight on Goods according to their bulk. The master has strict orders to prevent the intrusion of improper persons into the State Cabin, and any complaints made to the proprietor, will be immediately attended to. Information as to sailing of the Lady Frances will be had at the Limerick Chronicle Office.

Auction of furniture. The proprietor, meaning to change his residence, will dispose of the Furniture of Belle Vue (Belvue), near Kilrush, by Auction...... The house, offices and Garden to be let unfurnished, for the bathing season......

1813 18 th September (LC). (Advertisement) To be let, for three lives, The House, Offices and Garden, lately the residence of Mr. Vandeleur, in Kilrush. The house being roomy, would answer well for a school, and a considerable preference would be given to a clergyman who would keep a boarding school in it. Proposals will be received by Francis J. Fitzgerald, Esq, at this office, or directed (Post free) to Adelphi Lodge, Corofin.

1813 1 st December (LC). Marriage: Mr. Thos. Hynes, of Kilrush, to Miss O’Brien, of Mill Street, Ennis.

1814 9 th February (LC). (Advertisement) To be sold, for ready money only, a new and completely finished House. Second next to Mr. Paterson’s in Frances Street, being in the most fashionable and desirable part of the Town of Kilrush, of which there is a lease renewable for ever, at a peppercorn fine only, at each renewal: if requires with a plot of ground, 384 feet in length, to the rere of said house, bounded at the extremity by a fine river. It is fit for the immediate reception of a Gentleman. For particulars, apply to Mr. Wm. Bowler (if by letter, Post-paid)....

1814 5 th November (LC). (Advertisement) Wanted. A clerk and School Master, for the Parish of Kilrush. Application to the Rev, Irwine Whitty, Kilrush......

1814 28 th December (LC). (Advertisement) A School. Rev. H. Allen, Master. Mr. Allen, late Diocesan Master of Killaloe, will open School in Kilrush, on the 9 th day of January next, for the reception of boarders. The house is spacious and in complete repair, having been the late residence of the Right Hon. J. O. Vandeleur. This situation uniting every convenience for the accommodation of boarders, has been given up by Mr. Vandeleur in the most liberal manner, for the establishment of the School. Terms, 30 guineas a year, five guineas entrance......

1815 11 th May (CJ). Port of Kilrush: Arrived: George of Liverpool, Henderson, from Tralee ballast: Favourite of Rothay, Duncan from Limerick ballast.

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1815 22 nd June (CJ). A few days since John and Ralph Westropp Esq., visited their estates near Kilrush in this county on which occasion their numerous land-holders evinced every demonstration of respect and gratitude by bonfires, music & c &c. A sure token of the worth and liberality these gentlemen are held ---- by a happy and contented tenantry.

1815 14 th September (CJ). Marriage: On Saturday in Limerick, Mr. Wm. Colpoys at Kilrush, Revenue Officer to Miss Beech? of Merchant Quay.

1815 12 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Dissolution of Partnership. The Partnership that subsisted between Thomas Studdert, of Kilrush, in the Co. Clare, and Thomas Gabbett, of the City of Limerick, Merchants, under the Firm of Studdert and Gabbett, and also, that which subsisted between the said Thomas Studdert, Thomas Gabbett and William Gabbett, of the said City of Limerick, Merchants, under the Firm of Studdert and Gabbetts , at Kilrush and Limerick, are this day dissolved by mutual consent...... The Business will in future be carried on separately at Kilrush by Thomas Studdert and in this City by William and Thomas Gabbett.....

1815 23 rd October (CJ). Summary of Mason’s Statistical Survey, Section X, -- relating to Kilrush.

1816 24 th April (CJ). Exports: Port Kilrush – Margaret for Liverpool 1200 Brls, oats J. Paterson – Mary for Greenock 1600 Brls. oats 150 ditto pork, T. Studdert.

1816 19 th December (CJ). The Right Honourable John Ormsby Vandeleur and the other officers in the Customs- House Department, Dublin have given £340 to the Lord Mayor for the relief of the poor of Dublin.

1817 13 th February (LEP). Port Kilrush: -- Arrived: The schooner William , of New Ross, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, William Widecombe, Master, fish, oil and sugar, in leak and wreck.

1817 24 th March (LEP) (Advertisement) Kilrush Hotel and Tepid Baths: The public are respectfully informed that the above establishment will open for the reception of company on the 1st May next, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Harper, natives of England. The advantages which it presents are numerous and attractive. The Hibernia steam yacht which is to ply between Kilrush and Limerick, will afford a safe and speedy communication to either place. Row boats will be kept for the accommodation of those who are fond of water excursions.

1817 23 rd June (LEP). Marriage: At Kilrush, by the Rev. Irwine Whitty, Mr. Joseph James, of Buncraggy, Co. Clare, to Miss Flannery, of Kilrush.

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1817 24 th July (LEP). (Advertisement) Kilrush Hotel. There will be a Grand Ball, at the above hotel, on Wednesday the 30 th inst. Admittance—Ladies, 5s-0d: Gentlemen, 8s-4d: Tea, Coffee, and Refreshments included.

1817 1 st September (LEP). The Bishop of Limerick, Mr. R. Maunsell, Mr. Mark, and Mr. and Mrs Willington, were amongst the numerous arrivals by the Steam Yacht, at Kilrush Hotel, on Thursday last.

1818 15 th March (CJ). It was the brig Bridgewater , Captain Campbell, from Chester, and not the Margaret, that was wrecked off Kilrush.

1818 2 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) Leadmore: Bordering on the quay and town of Kilrush .February 2 nd 1818 To be let about 30 acres of the above townland from the 25 th of next March, together or in such divisions and for such term as may be agreed and, or the interest in the entire or any part thereof to be sold. Application to Mary McMahon at the Hotel in Kilrush or to Doctor O’Brien in Ennis.

1818 25 th June (CJ). Yesterday, Poole Hickman of Kilmore was elected a Burgess of this Borough in room of Nicholas Comyn Esq, deceased.

1818 13 th July (CJ). Clare Assizes..... James Gray, versus James Paterson. Mr. O’Gorman opened the pleadings--- This was an action for work & labour as a Hotel Keeper. The Plaintiff was an Englishman, brought over by the Defendant to superintend the new Hotel and Baths at Kilrush, at £100 British, per year. It appeared from the evidence of Major Warburton, that the parties, in the month of April last, referred the matter in controversy between them to him, that after much discussion and investigation, he struck a balance which he signed as admitted by the Defendant, to be quite fair and correct. Major Warburton was cross-examined by Mr. Quin, but did not vary from his direct testimony. The line of defence adopted, was an attempt to criminate the Plaintiff and his wife, by accusing them of neglect and insufficiency, which completely failed. After a most feeling and eloquent speech to evidence from Mr. O’Connell, the Jury without retiring or hesitating one moment, returned a verdict for the full amount sought by Plaintiff £83-0-6d. Council for the Plaintiff...... Daniel O’Connell......

1818 31 st August (CJ). The Hotel at Kilrush continues a favourite resort the accommodation possesses and the attention paid to its visitors, together with the many attractions which that delightful country presents, are inducements to a still greater increase of company. Departures this week---- Lord Cloncurry, Colonel Odell, Mr. and Mrs. Studdert, of Bunratty, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson , Mr. Pennefather, Major General O’Meara, and family, &c. &c.

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1818 12 th October (CJ). Friday. Michael Murphy after disposing of a boat load of oats at one of the Limerick quays fell overboard and was drowned, This man was one of the crew of the Vandeleur cutter, and having received his share of prise-money for the taking of the Fox smuggler lately taken off Miltown Malbay commenced a traffic in oats which he purchased in Kilrush and brought to Limerick to dispose of --- this was his first venture which proved so unfortunate to himself and his family. About an hour before he had fallen overboard he gave the price of the oats to one of the men in the boat who with commendable honesty delivered in on his return to his afflicted wife.

1819 18 th January (CJ). Two fat sheep were stolen off the field in front of Major Warburton’s house in Kilrush some night last week.

1819 1 st February (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let and immediate possession given. The house and about 20 acres of land of DERHA. Together with some acres of profitable bog: there is a quantity of good soil on the premises. The house and office are fit for immediate reception of a family. Also to be set from the first day of May next about 34 acres of land of BLEANMORE. Including the orchard: The lands are quite convenient to sea manure and fit for meadowing, dairy and tillage. Proposals to be received by Mr. Hugh O’Keeffe, Kilrush who will close with a solvent tenant offering the value 1 st February 1819.

To be sold by auction for account of those to whom it may concern at Mr. Studdert’s Timber Yard, Kilrush. The cargo of the Brig Emily consisting of pine timber and lath wood. For the convenience of purchasers the timber will be set out in small lots. The auction to commence on Monday the 8 th February at 12 o’clock and to continue till all is sold. Terms to be mentioned on the day of sale. Kilrush 30 th January 1819.

1819 22 nd April (CJ). At Kilrush, in the eightieth year of his age William Mahon Esq – his remains will be deposited in the family vault in Kilmaley.

1819 24 th June (CJ). John Trousdell Esq, has been appointed Collector of the Customs and Port Duties of Kilrush and Hugh McCloskey Esq, has been appointed Surveyor of the Port, from and after the first day of July next.---.

1819 24 th June (CJ) . Death: Mr. Rolston was formerly Captain in the Elgin? Fencibles in Limerick Garrison? And was father of Mrs. Thomas Studdert of Kilrush.

1819 12 th July (CJ). At the Commission Court in Dublin, on last Tuesday, Mr. Michael Greene, of this town, Attorney, was tried for altering a record of the Court of King’s Bench, on the 10 th of February last. The proceedings in this case arose out of an erasure made in a declaration filed by Mr. H. Davoren, on behalf of Mr. James Harper, who had commenced an action against Mr. Paterson, Proprietor of the Kilrush Baths, in consequence of an alleged breach of

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1819 7 th October (CJ). Married: At Kildimo Church, Mr. Thomas R. Trousdell of Kilrush to Mary daughter of Mr. Wm. Ledger of Limerick.

Death: At Kilrush on Friday much regretted Mrs. McMahon, relict of the late Mr. John McMahon of that town.

1820 21 st February (CJ). Proclaiming George 1V, at Kilrush. On Saturday, the respectable inhabitants of this rising town assembled, under the particular directions of Major Warburton, for the purpose of testifying their attachment and duty to our gracious Sovereign King George 1V. At one o’clock the procession formed, in front of the Major’s house, whence they proceeded through the town. The Police in full uniform, and a detachment of the 12 th Foot, under Lieutenant Fosbery, preceding. On the Proclamation being read by Major Warburton, the Military and Police fired three rounds, which were answered by the acclamations of the surrounding concourse. The ceremony was repeated at the Church, in front of the Market House, and finally at the bridge lending to Mr. Paterson’s splendid Hotel......

1820 9 th November (CJ). The Custom House at Kilrush was entered at a window near the sea during last week and eleven bales of tobacco and some brandy taken away.

1821 8 th February (CJ). The Eliza, Mountjoy , with sugar from Trinidad for Cork, stranded last week at Scattery, has been got off and towed into Kilrush----the cargo is to be sold at the port of Limerick.

1821 14 th May (CJ). Owing to the constant wet which prevented the finishing of the painting, the sailing of the Steam Boat, between Limerick and Kilrush, is postponed until the middle of next week.

1821 21 st May (CJ). The Lady of the Shannon , Steam Boat between Limerick and Kilrush commenced plying on Friday and arrived there in five hours.

1821 5 th July (CJ). The revenue wherry sailed on Saturday from Kilrush with all possible speed to the westward, taking with her a considerable number of men over her complement, supposed to be on some private information relative to smuggling.

1821 19 th July (CJ). The Right Hon. John Ormsby Vandeleur has retired from the Revenue as Commissioner of Customs, on the allowance prescribed by Act of Parliament.

1822 9 th May (CJ). We understand that a smuggling vessel with a huge quantity of tobacco on board has been seized off Kilrush, by Hugh McCloskey, Esq.

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1822 30 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Bounty on the Importation of Potatoes. The Committee for relieving the distress of the Peasantry of the county of Clare, enabled and empowered by the Committee in London for managing the Fund for the Relief of the distressed Poor in Ireland, hereby offer a Bounty of Ten Shillings per ton for any quantity of Potatoes not exceeding 200 tons, which being shipped for the Port of Kilrush shall first arrive there between the 20 th of May instant, and the 16 th day of June next......

1822 5 th September (CJ). --- New Road to Kilrush. The grant of a sum of money by his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant now expending under the direction of Mr. Killaly in opening a new line of communication from this town (Ennis) to Kilrush, gives employment to a great proportion of the peasantry.---

1822 14 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice. I am willing and very desirous to grant Leases of my Tithes, in the Union of Kilrush..... Irwine Whitty, Minister of said Union.....

1822 18 th November (CJ). Marriage: Yesterday, Mr. Bryan Daffy, of Kilrush, Baker, to Miss Quinlivan, of this town.

1822 28 th November (CJ). A man named John Spaight a tide-waiter from Kilrush was cruelly beaten on Monday night near Clare ----

1822 9 th December (CJ). Death: At Kilrush aged 89 James McMahon Esq, formerly of Kilmurray.—

1823 12 th February (CJ). One hundred and eleven hogsheads of smuggled tobacco were last week removed from the Custom House of Kilrush to Limerick. The duty is estimated at nearly £30,000.

1824 8 th June (FJ). Marriage: On the 1 st instant, at Kilrush, county Clare, Mr. Patrick Lysaght, of Ennis, to Miss Mary Gunning, maternal sister of the Rev. Mathew Corbett., P.P.

1824 17 th September (FJ). The entire Revenue establishment is moved from Kilrush to Tarbert.

1824 7 th October (FJ). Insolvent debtors...... William Enright, late of Kilrush....boatman..... John Boland, late of Kilrush.....Glover...

1824 21 st December (SNL). The police at Kilrush are to be augmented, and a chief constable to be stationed there.

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1824 28 th December (SNL). We beg to remark strange proceedings at the Petty Sessions of Kilrush, where the presiding magistrates were evidently driven out of Court by the violence and menaces of a Roman Catholic Clergyman. The magistrates were anxious to support the police, who had been assailed while endeavouring to prevent a breach of the peace in Kilrush. It appears, however that the person who had been attacked was a Methodist Preacher, and the Roman Catholic Priest insisted that neither law or justice should be dispensed to those who ventured to save his life from the vengeance of the priest’s humane and well instructed flock. All the ballad-singers in the Empire who wished to diffuse their pestilential publications in Kilrush, would receive a hearty welcome and be allowed a numerous auditory---but the man who dares to recommend the reading of God’s Word, or direct the poor man’s attention to its truths, must expect death without benefit of Clergy! We are not at all surprised at these things......

1825 2 nd March (SNL). We have learned from an unquestionable source, that on Sunday last, a magistrate seeing an immense and unusual concourse of people in apparent confusion, in the street of Kilrush, inquired the cause, when he discovered that they were headed by the priest, the Rev. Mr. Corbett, who, on seeing him, said they had a Government spy, who was endeavouring to create disturbance through the country, by saying “ that before two months every Roman Catholic Priest in the kingdom would be put to death by the Orangemen”, and requiring him (the Magistrate) to take information and commit him.—The magistrate said, he did not think he would be warranted in doing so, on which the mob, as if with one voice, shouted “that if he was not committed they would tear him to atoms”: the magistrate on hearing this , thought the best way to protect the unfortunate man’s life was to commit him, and asked who was to make the necessary information. Upon which Mr. C, produced a person, who, on the oath being put to him, kissed his thumb in the place of the book: this the magistrate observing, insisted on his kissing it: however, neither his authority nor the still more powerful command of his priest, could prevail on him to do so: the magistrate was about to discharge the prisoner, when the priest requested him to wait a few moments and that he would procure several persons who would swear to the truth of the facts stated: this magistrate agreed to of course, as his primary object was the protection of the prisoner: the Rev. Gentlemen was as good as his word, and soon brought forward persons ready to swear, though not however, without attempting to slink the oath by kissing their thumbs, a system of superstitious perjury became very common amongst the lower order. The authority of the Holy Father at length prevailed on them to kiss the calf skin, and the man was committed. --- Ennis Chronicle.

1825 17 th March (FJ). By an order from the Board of Customs, the Deputy Tide Surveyor, four Tide Waiters, and seven of the boatmen on the Kilrush station, have been put on the retired list on different allowances.

1825 30 th August SNL). The Hon. Justice Vandeleur, after concluding the Connaught Circuit, visited the residence of his brother, the Right Hon. John O. Vandeleur, in Kilrush, last week, where he was received with lively demonstration of joy by the inhabitants, who drew him into the town and illuminated their windows in the evening.

1826 3 rd January (FJ). On Sunday, a poor woman, named Mahony, who sold oranges and lemons, and who

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1826 23 rd March (CJ). A man named Cornelius Curtin has been convicted under the 5 th Geo. 1V, Chapter 13, for purchasing soldiers shirts, before the magistrate of Petty Sessions at Kilrush and transmitted to Ennis jail.

1826 22 nd May (CJ). The body of James O’Halloran which has been missing now for sixteen weeks was found on Friday morning by some fishermen a short distance below Kilrush. ---

1826 12 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) To Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the county of Clare. Gentlemen, It is with feelings of deepest regret that I am compelled to announce to you a determination, which I have most reluctantly, but unavoidably adopted, a determination to abandon for the present, the object which I avow to have been that of my greatest ambition—the representing your county in Parliament. The resolution has been adopted under the most imperative ...... and advise of my Physicians......

I have the honour to be....Your most obedient and humble servant.... John Ormsby Vandeleur, Clarges Street, London.....

1826 20 th July (CJ). On the night of yesterday three persons were observed digging potatoes in a garden of Doctor Elliott’s near Kilrush, when his man went to prevent them they presented a pistol at him which missed-fired, they then cut him with a knife.----

1826 7 th August (CJ). A new and commodious steam packet with sufficient horse power is expected in Limerick from Liverpool next summer and is intended to ply constantly twice a day between Limerick and Kilrush.

1826 2 nd October (CJ). Death: At Shannon View, in this county..... Miss Catherine Brew aged 20 years....

1826 9 th October (CJ). Died: On the 13 th December? of fever on his passage from Batavia to Calcutta, Walter Paterson Esq, son of James Paterson Esq., of Kilrush. This young man (21 years of age), had by his good conduct, enterprise and activity, attained the command of the ship Alexander . His death is a source of deep affection to his family and friends.

1826 23 rd October (CJ). Simon Scanlan a deserter from the East India Company was committed on Saturday last to Ennis goal by R. Borough Esq. He was taken up at Doonbeg by a party of police under chief constable Carey stationed at Kilrush.

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1826 11 th December (CJ). Captain James Daff Paterson, son of James Paterson Esq, of Kilrush has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Colonial Service.--

1827 4 th January (CJ). On Sunday, about noon, a schooner, the Jessy , of Newry, McMullen, master, lying at Kilrush, where she had put in for some repairs, caught fire, which spreading rapidly, soon reduced her to ashes.....her cargo was fortunately, in store at Kilrush.

1827 25 th January (CJ). An investigation took place for two days in Kilrush....to enquire into the burning of a vessel in that harbour, about a fortnight since. It appeared from evidence that came before them, that there has been sufficient grounds to commit the mate of the said vessel; his name is McLewen, to jail to abide his trial at the next assizes.

1827 12 th March (CJ). On Friday evening the mob of Kilrush went in a body to the quay, for the purpose of detaining and plundering a boat load of potatoes, belonging to Grogan and Scanlan, but they were dispersed by the officer commanding the military in the town.

1827 26 th April (CJ). The Rev. Mr. Kenny of Tulla is appointed Parish Priest of Kilrush, vacant by the death of the Rev. Mr. Corbett.

1827 25 th October (CJ). Through the activity of Lieut. Carey stationed at Kilrush and the police under his command they have succeeded in apprehending Thomas McGrath who stands charged with the murder of Cleary who was killed in July last when the serious riot took place there for which eleven persons were found guilty at last Assizes for manslaughter, five of whom were sentenced to transportation for seven years. ----.

1827 12 th November (CJ). A few nights since a cow the property of a poor man named Michael Crotty, residing near Kilrush was maliciously killed. About two years ago an out-house his property was set on fire and consumed. The only cause assigned is his taking ground from which the former tenant was ejected.

1827 19 th November (CJ). Death: In Kilrush on Sunday the 12 th ult., after a few days illness Michael Kelly, aged 70 years, four feet high and seven stone weight, this was one of the most active men in the Kingdom of his age.

1828 3 rd January (CJ). (Extract of a letter from Kilrush: Monday 24 th December 1827) It becomes my unpleasant duty to inform you that on the night of Wednesday last (St. Stephen’s Day) the police stationed here apprehended a person rioting in the street, and being in the act of escorting him to the Bridewell were assailed with volleys of stones – on the way to their barracks near the Bridewell they were again most wantonly and barbarously assailed with stones and obliged to return and take refuge in the Bridewell not however before three of

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1828 28 th January (CJ). A robbery of an extensive nature was committed on Wednesday night in the store of Mr. Dennis Hynes, in the town of Kilrush. A diligent search by the police --the entire property was recovered. The police also recovered some timber stolen from Mr. James Paterson and from Mr. John Enright, wheelwright. Two persons apprehended named John Burke and Michael Martin.—

1828 25 th August (CJ). A serious riot we understand took place in Kilrush – day in the past week. The police interfered and were it is said beaten into their barracks, ---

1828 29 th December (CJ). On the night of the 16 th instant a fire broke out in the premises of Mrs. Crowe of Kilrush, occasioned by the inattention of a lodger, which would have done material injury but for the timely and praiseworthy exertions of the police under the command of Lieut. Carey, and the military under Major Hamilton assisted by the townspeople. The conduct of Lieut Fitzgerald, half pay, R.N., and Constable Garrett of the police is beyond all praise, having risked their lives in suppressing the fire which fortunately was extinguished,

1829 12 th January (CJ). Marriage: In Cork, Thomas eldest son of Sampson Beamish Esq, of Kilmaloda, to Lydia eldest daughter of Capt. Poole, of Kilrush.

1829 19 th February (CJ). Mr. Editor. Kilrush February 7 th 1829. Your anxiety for hearing news will I trust --- my tour of the town --- I made enquiries among the rest of a poor peasant, who I saw standing in the street, who told me there would be an emancipating meeting in the Chapel at two. --- not long after my being seated – I was miserably disappointed for my weary eyes had nothing to rest themselves on but three priests, one doctor and surgeon, a few shopkeepers and mechanics whose appearance was hailed with thundering shouting --- Rev. Mr. Kenny, Catholic Rector was called to the chair. – Proposed by Mr. Hugh O’Keeffe, publican and seconded by surgeon Keenan, a liberal protestant (whose liberality, it appears may be attributed to the circumstances his being married to a Roman) “That as liberty of conscience is the exclusive right of man the legislature be petitioned for the abolition of those grinding penal codes which have so long being held as a scourge over the unfortunate Irish” – carried. – Rev Mr. Hartney --- Rev. Mr. Walsh. --- Doctor Daly. --- Mr. Martin Hynes, publican --- Mr. Pat. Cusack (Son of a person called Shawn Saore or Cheap John ). ---- A Tourist.

1829 12 th March (CJ). Death: At the Glebe House, at Golden, Co. Tipperary, aged 22 years Irwin Whitty Esq, son of Rev Irwin Whitty, his remains were brought to be interred at Kilrush.

1829 1 st June (CJ). Tuesday last, Major Warburton, Inspector General of Police, inspected the Kilrush district under the command of Lieut. Cary.

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1829 16 th June (CJ). Outrageous Conduct of the Mob at Kilrush. (Kilrush Saturday evening 7.30 pm). “ Yesterday evening about four o’clock William Greene Esq and his Lady arrived here – when the carriage entered the town, they were received with the most savage yells, the carriage windows smashed to pieces with stones by which Mrs. Greene’s bonnet was knocked off and herself severely cut in the face. O’Connell’s police – the carriage beyond the town on the way to Fort where Mr. Greene and his Lady stopped. A party (I mean of Major Warburton’s police had to escort them into town this morning. What a glorious result for Emancipation!)

1829 15 th October (CJ). Marriage: At Kilrush Church, Jane daughter of F. Spaight Esq, of Limerick to G. C. Julius Esq, eldest son of G. Julius Esq of Richmond, Surrey.

1830 4 th January (CJ). The magistrates residing in the neighbourhood of Kilrush are to meet on Thursday next to take into consideration the late outrage at Drumelihy – -- His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant was pleased to forward £20 for the use of the Doyle’s, of Drumelihy the outrage on whom we stated --- The money was transmitted to Lieut. Carey of the Kilrush Police. --- this zealous officer apprehended a person named Martin McGrath who has been fully identified as being involved in the outrage – McGrath was discovered in a bed, lying under two women and a child. -- A few nights since a notice was left at the home of a man named James O’Neil of Caherfenick (near the residence of the Doyle’s) threatening him with ten times the punishment inflicted upon those unfortunate victims, if he did not give up his land. The document was signed: Terry Alts.

1830 21 st January (CJ). The fishing station at Galway employs 3,210 men and the Kilrush station 2,010 men.

1830 22 nd February (CJ). The Inland Steam Navigation Company have it in contemplation to afford a facility for trade by their own vessels next season between Limerick, Tarbert and Kilrush, which must be highly advantageous to the public.

1830 31 st May (CJ). An Inspector General of Customs has this week been at Kilrush, investigating a charge preferred by a pilot against an officer of a revenue cutter, who has been honourably acquitted. The Inspector is now enquiring into a charge against a revenue officer stationed in the Shannon.

1830 5 th July (CJ). Extract of a letter from Kilrush: July 1 st . The situation of the poor of this town and the country all round for want of food and money to purchase it, is truly melancholy, and if it was not for the humane exertions of the two Roman Catholic clergymen (The Rev. Messrs. Kenny and Walsh) many poor creatures must have inevitably perished by starvation. – I have never witnessed anything like the – haggard melancholy countenances of the groups of wretched creatures, who crawl about the street seeking in vain for food. Mr. Whitty, the Protestant clergyman (than whom a better man does not exist, but whose age and infirmities render him incapable of much personal

451 exertion). The Rev. Mr. Lucas and the gentry and men of business in the town are doing everything , that benevolence and humanity suggest for the relief of their fellow creatures, but the two excellent clergymen, I have mentioned are day and night at the most indefatigable labour, in procuring food from every quarter. Tuesday evening 7 o’clock. The Rev. Mr. Kenny is just arrived by the Kingston steamer with twelve sacks of oatmeal which it is hoped will suffice until the arrival of a larger quantity which is being brought from Limerick, Scarriff & c, and expected tomorrow by the sailing packets.

1830 11 th October (CJ). On the evening of Tuesday last the wife of John Whelan of Shragh, near Kilrush was returning to her house on said land’s when she was waylaid by three persons named John Mannion, Peter Mannion and Pat O’Dea, two of whom held her while the other violated her, which was perpetrated in the most savage and brutal manner.---.

1830 1 st November (CJ). Marriage: On Tuesday, at St. Thomas’s Church, Dublin, by the Rev. John Fay, James Paterson, Esq., second son of James Paterson, Esq., of Kilrush, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Edward Singleton, of Quinville, in this county.

1830 22 nd November (CJ). Captain Mitchell’s Company 58 th Regiment arrived in Limerick from Kilrush to join Headquarters, per the steamer Kingston.

1830 9 th December (CJ). A large sail-boat from Kilrush with turf struck against the western pier of the Wellesley Bridge in Limerick on Sunday and immediately went down – all hands were saved. She is the property of a man named Scanlan and efforts are being made to refloat her.

1831 10 th February (CJ). At the Kilrush Petty Sessions on Tuesday last John Culligan, an unlicensed auctioneer, was convicted in the mitigated penalty of £50 for selling goods by auction at Listowel in the county Kerry, on the 17 th November last.

1831 21 st March (CJ). -- Persons claiming to register freeholds at the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held at Kilrush on the 7 th April 1831. -- Moyarta Barony: Timothy Culligan, Cappa a Mill House and Land, townland of Cappa in the Barony of Moyarta £20. --- Patrick Miniter, Kilrush, one house and ground, townland of Libeen Hill £10.— John Keane – Kilrush, a farm and lands at Parknamona, townland of Moyadda Beg £10.

1831 28 th April (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal: Kilrush Sunday 24 th April 1831. Sir, Last night – a large party of insurgents attacked the house of several Protestants residing near Mount Pleasant, the seat of Capt. Cox, --- Mr. F. Brew of Clarefield ----

1831 3 rd October (CJ). Wednesday night as a poor man was returning from the fair at Kilmihil, about 4 miles

452 from Kilrush he was murdered. --- Another murder was supposed to have been committed on Saturday week last as a man named John Considine was found dead near Mr. Borough Lodge.—

1832 19 th January (CJ). Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq is to be High Sheriff and John Trousdell, Solicitor, Esq, Sub-Sheriff.

The regatta of the Club (?) will take place this season at Kilrush on the river Shannon.

1832 2 nd April (CJ). Death: In Kilrush, aged 16 Miss Keane, daughter of Mr. John Keane of this town.

1832 3 rd May (CJ). Death: At Drumelihy near Kilrush, John eldest son of James O’Brien Esq, a young gentleman most deservedly regretted.—

1832 10 th May (CJ). Marriage: On Thursday last in Kilrush Church the Rev. Rich. Brew, Prebendary of Tulla, to Maria daughter of Robert Parkinson Esq, of Broomhill.

1832 13 th September (CJ). Death: At Kilrush after a severe and lingering illness Jane wife of William Andrews Esq.

1833 4 th March (CJ). Died: In Kilrush, of a decline, Simon Brew Esq, son of Mr. George Brew of Dunmore.

1833 25 th July (CJ). Birth: At Kilrush the lady of Richard Studdert Esq, of a son and heir.

1833 22 nd August (CJ). Married: At Kilfenora Church on the 5 th instant., by the Rev. John Lucas, John Daniel McCarthy Esq, M.R.C.S., Dublin to Mary fifth daughter of the late Thomas Davenport Hunt Esq, of Kilrush.

1833 23 rd September (CJ). Cholera in Kilrush. -- appeared in the town on the 19 th of August -- Totals 87 cases: 55 deaths, 24 recoveries, 8 remaining.

1834 16 th January (CJ). Birth: In Kilrush the lady of J. W. Trousdell Esq, of a daughter.

1835 12 th March (CJ). Registry of Freemen: John Armitage, gentleman, Cappa, houses, tenements, premises and land at Cappa, Moyarta Barony, leaseholder; ten pound. Charles McDonnell, publican, Kilrush, dwelling house, kitchen and garden and timber yard in the town of Kilrush, Barony of Moyarta, freeholder; ten pound.

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Thomas Peacocke, shopkeeper, tenements in the street of Kilrush, Moyarta Barony, freeholder; ten pound. John Stapleton, shopkeeper, Kilrush – notice informal. Jn. Stapleton, publican, Market Square, Kilrush, dwelling house at Kilrush, Moyarta Barony, freeholder: ten pounds. John Walsh, dealer, Kilrush, dwelling house at Kilrush, Moyarta Barony, freeholder: ten pounds.

1835 23 rd March (CJ). List of Cess Payers: -- Francis Kean, Kilrush: -- George Brew, Parknamona: ----

1835 11 th May (CJ). The Caroline yacht, 49 tons, late the property of the Marquess of Donegal, has been purchased by C. M. Vandeleur, Esq., Commodore of the Irish division of the Royal Western Yacht Club.

1835 11 th June (CJ). List of Freeholders: Thomas Lynch from Carhufree, house, offices and land at Carhufree in the parish of Kilrush, Barony of Moyarta, and leaseholder: ten pounds.

1835 23 rd November (CJ). At Kilrush Petty Sessions on the 17 th inst., Richard Barry, John Downes, Catherine Doherty and Patrick Considine were each fined in mitigated penalty of £5 for making illicit spirits.

1836 15 th February (CJ). A young fellow named Hurley who has been frequently taken cognizance’s of by the police at Kilrush for his light-fingered dexterity was transmitted in company with his father to the goal of this town on Wednesday. The former charged with robbery of Mr. James McMahon, Publican and Mr. Fitzgerald, saddler, and the latter as receiver of the plunder.

1836 24 th March (CJ). John Clancy, owner of a turf-boat from Oyster Cove, Kilrush fell into the Wellesley Bridge Dock, Limerick on Monday night while assisting to tow up another sail-boat to the quays, and was drowned.

1836 18 th April (CJ). While the Hamilton , revenue cruiser, Lieut. Triphook, at Kilrush, was preparing for sea on Sunday morning last a lad named Robert Howe fell from the rigging as the men were setting the gaff topsail. Two of the hands Mahony and Clohessy were struck on deck by him in his decent, he himself escaped injury. The poor fellows were severely bruised and some fears were entertained for Clohessy life on Wednesday.

1836 21 st September (CJ). A Patent Slip, for the repair of vessels, is being constructed at Kilrush, where such an accommodation for shipping will be of inestimable value, and it has been long a desideratum in Limerick.

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1838 8 th February (CJ). The detachment of the 25 th Regt., at Kilrush, under Lieut Napier, will return to the garrison of Limerick, on Monday next, when the barracks at Kilrush will be given up.

1838 24 th February (LC). The Barossa transport sails from Kilrush for Portsmouth on Monday next.

1838 3 rd March (LC). Friday night the shop of Mrs. McMahon widow of Kilrush was robbed of cash and goods to a large amount.

1838 15 th March (CJ). Kilrush Exports. Fidelity for Liverpool: 633 barrels Beans, 736 barrels Wheat, D. C. Paterson. Thetis for London: 729 barrels Oats, F. Spaight: 1458 ditto, J.D. Paterson: 1383 ditto, D.C. Paterson: 347 ditto Barley, W. Blair: 810 ditto Oats, 25 bales Bacon, 10 firkins Lard, J. Kelly & Co. Reith Stewart for Campbeltown: 727 barrels Barley, M. Hassett: 140 ditto, William Blair: 465 ditto, Francis Spaight.

1838 2 nd June (LC). A Scottish company is building a distillery at Kilrush.

1838 1 st August (LC). The Garryowen steamer left our Quays yesterday freighted with company for Kilrush to enjoy the regatta. On deck there was scarce standing room for another passenger. The amusement commenced this day and the weather is most auspicious.

The preparatory arrangements for operating a branch of the Provincial Bank at Kilrush are concluded and a house in the central part of the town is now fitting up for the purpose. The branch will commence business in September.

1838 4 th August (LC). Shannon Regatta. ---- At half-past twelve the following yachts started from the pier-head at Kilrush for a piece of plate valued at £25, for yachts not exceeding 30 tons. (Winner Reinvella )

Yacht Tonnage Owner Distinguishing Flags Black Bess 19 J.H. Spencer R.W.Y.C Yellow and Blue Diamond Reinvella 30 Knight of Glin R.W.Y.C White Red Square Paul Pry 23 Stafford O’Brien R.W.Y.C Blue and White Anchor.

1838 8 th August (LC). Shannon Regatta – Kilrush. ---- The next race was between Pilot Boats for a prize of £10. – Three were entered only two started the Swift having got foul of the mooring chain of one of the yachts. (Winner Shamrock )

Yacht Tonnage Owner Distinguishing Flags Shamrock 20 John O’Donnell Blue Peter Fair Maid 18 James Martin Union Jack

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Swift 15 Darby Keeffe White

After this several fishing boats were to contest for £10. It was with great difficulty that the Western men could be got into line ----- When the repeated exclamations of the first in, who at a distance of some 20 or 40 yards from the quay announced himself as the New Fly alias Michael Griffin, showed that he wished to have “no mistake” about the matter on the part of the committee. ---

1838 20 th September (CJ). On Tuesday evening the widow of a carman who lost his life about three years since on his way to Kilrush, hanged herself from one of the posts on her bedstead. She was in the habit of indulging in the use of ardent spirits.

1838 24 th October (LC). A branch of the export provision trade has been opened at Kilrush.

1838 31 st October (LC). Between two and three on the morning of Friday last the large turf stacks adjoining the Steam Company’s Stores, at Cappa, Kilrush were maliciously fired by some incendiary and over £50 worth of the turf, intended for the use of the Garryowen steamer consumed. – The fire was first discovered by the Coast Guard, sentinel, on duty, who instantly gave the alarm, when the company’s agent Mr. P.B. O’Brien repaired promptly to the spot, as did also Mr. Peake of the Coast Guard, and Lt. Triphook, of the Hamilton revenue cruiser, who together with the men under their command, were untiring and indefatigable in their exertions to prevent the spread of the devouring element. --- Aid was also at once afforded by the crews of the merchant shipping at the pier, who were ably assisted? by Messrs. Keane and Marrett, Mr. Borough. ---- Mr. Vandeleur of Kilrush House dispatched a large body of his labourers and a fire engine. ----

A branch of the Limerick Lace factory is about to be opened in Kilrush immediately.

1838 1 st December (LC). For the first time there are three steamers plying regularly on the Lower Shannon, viz: Garryowen and Dover Castle to Kilrush: Clarence to Clare.--

1839 9 th January (LC). With a feeling of bitter anguish we are obliged to announce the premature fate of Andrew Watson Mahony Esq, son of Alderman D.F.G Mahony of this city, and Robert Paterson Esq, of Kilrush who both perished on the wreck on the Undine schooner, near Kilrush, on Sunday night. --- Mr. Paterson was only married within the last year to Miss Elliott of Kilrush, an interesting young lady.—

1839 31 st January (CJ). W.H. Williams Esq. has replaced Captain Kennedy in the command of the Clarence steamer, Captain Kennedy is now on the Kilrush line, on board the Kingston .

1839 18 th May (LC). (Advertisement) Notice to Builders. The Committee Appointed by the county Clare Grand Jury at the Spring Assizes will receive

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proposals from competent persons for erecting and completing a Fever Hospital at Kilrush, on the site given by Crofton Moore Vandeleur, Esq, pursuant to plans and specifications to be seen at the Rev. John Kenny’s, Kilrush and the office of John B. Keane, Architect and C.E, 44 Mabbot Street, Dublin. The proposal to be sent under cover to Francis N. Keane Esq, Kilrush, on or before the 23 rd inst. May 11 th .

1839 25 th May (LC). Poor Law meeting at Kilrush. -- Mr. Commissioner Burke said he would state to the meeting the manner in which it was intended to form the Union of Kilrush, it would comprise the following parishes.

Parish Population in 1831 Guardians Electoral Division Kilballyowen 3695 1 Kilballyowen Moyarta 7441 3 Moyarta Kilfearagh 6239 3 Kilkee Kilrush, including parts of Kilmacduane, 9850 5 Kilrush Gurranenatuoha, and the Island of Scattery

Kilmacduane. 5738 2 Kilmacduane Killard 5619 2 Killard Kilmurry Ibrickane 8433 4 Kilmurry Kilmihil 3794 1 Kilmihil Kilfiddane 4165 2 Kilfiddane Kildysart 4501 2 Kildysart Kilmurry McMahon 3859 1 Knock Killofin 4073 2 Killofin Killimer 3023 1 Killimer

1839 12 th July (LR). Limerick Steamers. On yesterday morning we saw one of our steamers start from the quay with very few passengers indeed! This appears strange at this season considering the extremely low fares of the rival vessels. – One the Garryowen is placarded at a shilling cabin fare to Kilrush and 6d steerage. --- Competing with the Dover Castle – that commenced the reduced rates successfully.

1839 20 th July (LR). Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq has given a site to erect a fever hospital in Kilrush. The first stone was laid by Architect, Mr. J. P. Kane on Saturday. ---

A new chapel is to be built at Kilrush for which Mr. Vandeleur has given a plot of ground without rent or fine.

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1839 31 st August (LC). No less than 200 country people came up on Monday from Kilrush, Kilkee &c, in the Garryowen and Dover Castle steamers on route to Fr. Matthew at Cork.

1839 14 th September (LC). Extract from a letter from Kilrush. The Poor Law Guardians had their first meeting here on Thursday, Poole Hickman Esq, in the chair, when the National Bank was appointed treasurer, by a majority of three over the Provincial, although the Rev. Mr. Comyn had used the most strenuous exertions on the other side. Mr. John MacDonnell was appointed Clerk at £40 per annum salary. The dinner to the liberal guardians took place said evening.

1839 5 th November (LR). (From our Kilrush Correspondent) On Saturday last the interesting and solemn ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new Roman Catholic Chapel at Kilrush, took place in this rising and populous town. --- Stone was laid by Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq. ---

1839 6 th November (LC). Lieut. Fryer, Coast Guard, has arrived at Kilrush to replace Mr. Peake who has been removed to Castletown, county Cork.

1839 24 th December (LR). Death: In Kilrush, Robert Jackson Esq, a gentleman deservedly regretted by all who knew him.

1839 31 st December (LR). Birth: In Kilrush, the Lady of Mr. A. Kelly, of a son.

1840 18 th January (LC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Malt Whiskey . Irwin W. Paterson acquaints the trade and public in general that he has appointed Mr. Thomas G. Hill (At Mr. Spaight’s office), Wholesale Agent for the sale of his REAL MALT WHISKEY from the Kilrush Distillery, in cases of ten galleons and upwards. The terms to dealers and others will be most advantageous. It is scarcely necessary to speak on the very generally acknowledged superiority of the above mentioned article. A superiority which the manufacturers is determined to spare no effort to maintain, if possible, to increase. Those who prefer malt whiskey without the peat-like flavour so much esteemed in Scotch whiskey can be supplied with an article of equal purity, free from this taste.

1840 6 th February (CJ). ----- If Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq, of Kilrush was an absentee we should not at this moment perform the pleasing duty of noticing his personal care for the poor of Kilrush and the benevolent solicitude for the children. Encouraged by Mr. Vandeleur who offered a house gratuitously for a lace manufactory, the meritorious Charles Walker Esq, established a branch of the business at Kilrush, where he has now between 70 and 80 apprentices who, within a short time have made great progress in the art. ----- During the week Mr. Vandeleur, visited the factory --- and he purchased 70 to 80 large plaid shawls in the town which he placed at the disposal of Mr. Conway the superintending officer of the works to be distributed by him amongst the children. ----

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1840 7 th March (LC). (Advertisement) Wreck Auction at Kilrush ..... of the barque Venus and cargo To be sold by public auction on Tuesday, March 10 th , the cargo of the above vessel now landed on the pier at Kilrush consisting of or about 6,000 pieces of white and yellow pine deals, two thirds of which are first quality: also 4,000 hogs-head staves. --- Immediately after the sale of the cargo the above copper fastened vessel will be sold with all her materials, consisting of: chains, cables, anchors, spars, sails, water-casks, ropes, charts, compasses and other stores. Terms cash: February 20 th .

1840 28 th March (LC). Address. From the tenants of Caherfenick to Crofton Moore Vandeleur, Esq, D.L. Sir, We the undersigned tenantry on your estate at Caherfenick in the county of Clare, take this opportunity of tendering our most grateful acknowledgements for your highly honourable and humane conduct, on the occasion of you becoming the purchaser of this estate, lately the property of Thomas Steele Esq. ---

1840 1 st April (LC). The Dover Castle steam-packet will as last season ply between this and Kilrush in the summer months when we shall have four steamers, up and down the river, beside one to Clare on the Fergus.

1840 14 th April (LR). The pier at Kilrush is to be extended 200 feet into the sea this summer at the same time as Cahercon. Soundings were made last week by Major Jones R.E., and Mr. Owen engineer and architect, preparatory to commencing operations for the improvement of the Lower Shannon.--- A dispute lately arose between the Coast Guard and the Ballast men at Tarbert about the collection of sea weed, which ended last week by the arrival of the Inspector General, Mr. Dombrain who ordered the Coast Guard not to interfere with the Ballast men in the collection of the weed.

1840 25 th April (LC). The Dover Castle steamer was put up for sale on Wednesday but as no bidders offered near her value those interested propose plying this handsome vessel between Limerick and Kilrush for the summer season.

1840 13 th June (LC). Such is the ruinous competition of steam-packets on the Lower Shannon that deck passengers may now proceed from Limerick to Kilrush for three pence each, and the same fare back.

1840 4 th July (LC). Crofton Moore Vandeleur, Esq, has employed a great number of the poor population of Kilrush, in opening a street leading towards the new chapel.

1840 18 th July (LC). (Advertisement) At Kilrush on Friday 24 th July instant. Great Auction of Deals. Joseph and James Marshall have received instructions to sell by Unreserved Auction at

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the New Quay, Kilrush on Friday the 24 th July as above the cargo of very prime Quebec deals now discharging from the James Cook . ----.

1840 5 th September (LC). The Shannon Commissioners could not direct their views better upon any one of the designs for improving the navigation of the river, than to commence with Kilrush Pier. ---- Which is narrow, short, and dangerous. --- Every day in the year offering the greatest impediment to trade and commerce, whether by goods or passengers, and exposing human life to imminent danger. ---- The principal object, is to carry the present pier at least 100 feet farther into the sea, and to enlarge its superficial area, which with the fence wall now covering in from the west, very indifferently protects human life. It affords no accommodation for merchant vessels to take in or discharge, and the steamers have no berth at the quay. ---

1840 21 st September (CJ). Messrs Arthur, Williams and Sons, Dublin, have just entered into contracts with the Poor Law Commissioners to erect Workhouses in Kilrush, New Ross and Colerain. ---

1840 7 th October (LC). (Advertisement). -- Perfectly Unreserved Auction of Foreign Timber at Kilrush. Joseph and James Marshall have received instructions by Mr. Francis Spaight to sell by auction the cargo of the James Cook and the Thetis , containing about 3,500 deals firsts and seconds. Also 70 tons of red and yellow pine on Saturday, the 24 th October inst., at Mr. Paterson’s store and the Distillery yard, Kilrush.

1840 17 th October (LC). The new chapel at Kilrush is now being slated ----

1840 2 nd December (LC). The Rev. Theobald Mathew preached on Sunday the consecration sermon at the new Roman Catholic Chapel at Kilrush, the largest edifice of its kind in the county Clare. --- Upwards of 20,000 persons were present. The chapel is dedicated to St. Simon and nearly £300 was received by tickets of admission. ---

1840 18 th December (LR). Death: At Kilrush House, county Clare the seat of her nephew, sincerely and deservedly regretted, Miss Frances Vandeleur, sister of the Right Hon. John Ormsby Vandeleur and of the late Right Hon. Judge Vandeleur.

1841 5 th February (LR). Birth: In Kilrush the lady of Mr. J. McCarthy, classical teacher, of a son.

1841 13 th February (LC). The attention of the Grand Jury at the approaching Assizes of Clare would be directed to the delay given to the Fever Hospital at Kilrush, by the contractors. It is hardship on the

460 public as such a work is much wanting in that town, where subscriptions are frequently raised to send patients to the Ennis Fever Hospital.

1841 16 th February (LR). Shipping Intelligence. --- The Harriet is loading grain at Kilrush for London and the Clytha of Newport is loading grain at Kilrush for the Clyde. ---

1841 13 th March (LC). Murder of Mr. Brew and Inquest. Thomas Foley Brew, the deceased, eldest son of William Brew Esq, of Kilrush.—

1841 17 th March (LC). Tomkins Brew Esq, Stipendiary Magistrate, is expected at Kilrush from Tuam to trace the murders of his deceased namesake. ---

--- Government has offered a reward of £150. ---

1841 10 th April (LC). The Shannon Navigation Commissioners have already commenced advancing the quayage and wharf dues at Kilrush, upon merchant vessels and sail boats to nearly double the former rates.

1841 12 th May (LC). Tomkins Brew Esq, Stipendiary Magistrate, has returned to Tuam from Kilrush, after having it is believed secured three of the murderers of his namesake.

1841 8 th July (CJ). Illuminations in Kilrush. On Monday night the above town was brilliantly illuminated as a public demonstration of joy, for the safe accouchement of the Lady Grace Vandeleur, of Kilrush House, of a son. --- Bonfires and tar-barrels blazed in every direction, and shots were almost unceasingly discharged which, with the tolling of joy-bells and the splendid music of the Kilrush Amateur Band, gave a soul an animation of the entire proceedings. (5 th July birth of John Ormsby Moore Vandeleur)

1841 17 th July (LC). A large turf boat heavily laden, belonging to Wm. Brew of Leadmore, near Kilrush, arrived at Arthur’s Quay on Thursday evening. --- The turf remains on the quay although offered at a bargain. For explanation it is sufficient to add that Mr. Brew was one of Mr. Vandeleur’s supporters at the Clare election and a brother to his agent at Kilrush.

1841 21 st July (LC). (Advertisement) Corn Stores: to be let. A large double store capable of containing from 15 to 20,000 barrels of grain admirably situated at Kilrush. Furnished with every requisite and in excellent working order. A lease would be given. For further particulars apply to the proprietor, Mr. J. W. Paterson, Kilrush. July 10 th .

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1841 28 th August (LC). (Advertisement) To be let in the Town of Kilrush. A commodious concern in the Market Square and adjoining the National Bank consisting of a good dwelling house with a three horse stable and other offices: A compact corn store and kiln fit to contain five thousand barrels of grain. – A spacious yard with a pump and an extensive dry house, well adopted for the provision trade or any extensive business. A long lease and immediate possession can be given. Application to be made to Mr. John Kean, shop-keeper, Kilrush. August 28 th .

1841 3 rd September (LR). (Advertisement) A commodious corn store newly built in the most central part of the Town of Kilrush. Four stories high and one hundred feet long. Situate near the bridge leading to the Steam-boat Quay and in front of a new line of road leading to Miltown, Doonbeg and Kilkee. Apply to Mr. D. Behan, Kilrush. September 1841.

1841 4 th September (LC). Mr. Faivelle is the contractor for building the much required pier at Kilrush which is to extend 150 feet into the sea in a westerly direction, and there are 120 men now daily employed in the immediate neighbourhood quarrying stones for the work. The masonry embankment forming on the northern shore close to the present pier is very forward and will be a great improvement. Me. Vignolles, C.E., son of the celebrated engineer of that name, is appointed resident engineer to superintend the construction of the piers or quays at Kilrush and Cahircon

1841 2 nd October (LC). It is remarkable that four Poor Law Guardians of the Union of Kilrush have within the last twelve months came either by sudden or frightful deaths. There are now two vacancies in the Board by the decease of Messrs. Lloyd and Keane.

1841 16 th October (LC). Tomkins Brew, Stipendiary Magistrate, has been to Kilrush, the last week at Kilrush, upon a further inquiry into the barbarous murder of Mr. Thos. Brew, in March last.

1841 30 th November (LR). Kilrush Church: On Sunday last the new Church of Kilrush received commodiously within its walls, together with the usual congregation, households from the neighbouring parishes, who were supposed to aid in the liquidation of the debt incurred in raising this massive structure. The sermon on this occasion was preached by the Rev. Matthew O’Connor, P.P., of St. Patrick’s in this city. --- The receipts at the door amounted to about £100.

On Monday the remains of the late lamented pastor the Rev. Mr. Corbett were disinterred at the old chapel and conducted in a suitable procession to the new church and interred at the foot of the altar.---

1841 6 th December (CJ). Launch of a Schooner in Kilrush..... In Kilrush, the neighbourhood of the Patent Slip presented a scene of bustle and

462 gaiety, the band of C. M. Vandeleur, Esq, attending..... At three o’clock the vessel went off in beautiful style, the band playing Rule Britannia.... The ceremony of christening was performed by Lady Grace Vandeleur, after whom she has been called.... Among the guests we observed Col. Vandeleur, Captain Studdert, R.N., Messrs. Studdert, Keane, Kelly, Foley, Behan, O’Donnell, Lucas, Gibson, &c... This is the first vessel built in Kilrush, the timber of which was grown upon the estate of Mr. Vandeleur..... (Lady Grace)

1841 8 th December (LC). The Guardians of Kilrush have commenced operations under the Poor Law Act by decreeing a rate of ten pence in the pound, upon the property of that Union.

1841 9 th December (CJ). Tuesday evening a man named Carmody, servant to Mr. Paterson of Kilrush, fell between the steamer and the quay and was unfortunately drowned. His remains were found yesterday morning.

1841 24 th December (LR). (Advertisement) Kilrush Academy. J. McCarthy, T.C.D. Principal. ----- In conclusion he calls upon the friends of literature in Kilrush to aid him in sustaining commensurate with the increased prosperity of the town, an institution which he confidently hopes, may prove not unworthy of their approval and encouragement. --- Kilrush, September 23 rd .

1841 29 th December (LC). On Sunday an immense concourse of persons assembled on the pier at Kilrush to witness the departure of the Lady Grace on her first trip from the Shannon to London.

1842 1 st January (LC). To the Editor of the Limerick Chronicle. ----- Kilrush at the termination of the estuary only requires a continuation of the pier to afford, in combination with the contiguous islands a sheltered harbour on the Shannon estuary.

1842 21 st February (CJ). Loans for providing Workhouses in Ireland.

Name of Union Size of Amount of Loan granted Amount advanced by Exchequer Additional Workhouse by Treasury Loan Commissioners amount required Kilrush 800 £8,000 £8,000 ------

1842 12 th March (LC). The situation of Master of the Kilrush Union Workhouse is vacant by the death of Mr. Michael Shannon.

1842 16 th March (LC). On Saturday night a young man Cantney? of the crew of the Hamilton revenue cutter

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Mr. James Kelly is appointed Master of the Kilrush Union Workhouse --- there were 16 candidates. The selection is not considered the best.

1842 16 th April (LC). Wm. Anderson Esq, manager of the Provincial Bank, Kilrush was severely wounded in the foot on Thursday by accidental discharge of a fowling piece, while on a picnic party at Baltard.

1842 18 th June (LC). A mob turned out at Kilrush for provisions on Monday night, they had it in contemplation to attack the stores but were prevented by the Rev. Mr. Kenny and his curates, who promised with others to wait on Mr. Vandeleur and have subscriptions opened to relieve the intense want of the poor who are in much distress. The Poor Law Guardians are censored for not having opened the Workhouse: as the majority are for not occupying the home until a rate is in collection, for fear of incurring a debt.—

The thunder that struck on Sunday last was most terrible at Kilrush. The Ann of Limerick had her sails unfurled, preparing for sea, and the gust of wind --, with other vessels was near being capsized.

1842 22 nd June (LC). The Kilrush Poor Law Guardians had an extraordinary meeting on Saturday and agreed that the Workhouse should be opened on the 9th July.

1842 10 th July (LR). County of Clare --- Distress in Kilrush. To Rev. Michael Meehan CC. ---- Sir. I beg to inform you that I have already paid out £37 in making public improvements since the 12 th June. I am satisfied that I am doing right and care not whether my name appears in the subscription list ------Crofton Moore Vandeleur.

To the Chairman of the Kilrush Relief Committee. The following was directed to Crofton Moore Vandeleur. --- I added that hundreds of those individuals seeking relief were ejected families from the neighbourhood of Kilrush. ------In your letter you flatter yourself for having paid out £37 --- but the most extraordinary of all is to hear a man boast of a donation of £37 where he has enjoyed an income of £14,000, £8,000 of which is received out of this very parish union.--- -- To have a collection made at all where we have an expensive well-furnished and yet an unopened poor-house, was another extraordinary thing.— --- The public improvement to works you allude and going on in the creek (every inch of which is as much your private property as the lime-kiln is) are and will be no less your private property when finished than they are at the present.--- Rev. Michael Meehan, C.C.

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1842 22 nd July (LR). -- The Kilrush Workhouse is at last open; it is like the most of them a burlesque upon charity.

-- Dysentery of a very severe kind is now prevalent in the neighbourhood of Kilrush, arising from the use of unripe potatoes after a hard summer of keen starvation.

1842 6 th August (LC). The Clergy of Limerick, Clare, Kilrush and Tipperary will learn with feelings of sincere regret --- of the death of an aged and venerable labourer --- the Rev. Irwin Whitty of Kilrush, after a faithful ministration of 65 years in the Establishment --- on Thursday at the Glebe House. He was Rector of Kilrush and for 65 years Vicar of the Union of Moyarta, Inniscattery, Kilballyowen and Kilfeera, county of Clare and diocese of Killaloe. The living is under composition of £900 a year subject to 25% deduction as rent charge. This valuable Union is in the gift of the Lord Bishop of Killaloe. The Remains of Dr. Whitty will be interred tomorrow in Kilrush Church. The curate of Kilrush is the Rev. Mr. Lucas for 23 years in that laborious office.

1842 13 th August (LC). A well-merited memorial signed by the principal gentry merchants and traders of Kilrush, comprising Protestants and Roman Catholics, has been forwarded to the Lord Bishop of Killaloe on behalf of the claims of the Rev. John Lucas, who has been over twenty years the working curate of the Parish, now vacant by the Rev. Mr. Whitty’s death.

Mr. William Brew was chairman of a large dinner party at Kilrush to commemorate the opening of William’s new hotel in this town.

1842 3 rd September (LC). The Rev. H Whitty is appointed to the Prebend of Inniscattery, diocese of Killaloe, patron the Bishop.

1842 7 th September (LC). -- Total quantity of corn and butter shipped from Kilrush from 1/9/1841 to 1/9/1842: Barley 973 Brls: Oats 45,999 Brls: Beans 289 Brls.

1842 29 th November (LR). The Rev. Mr. Leahy of Thurles preached a charity sermon in Kilrush on Sunday last, towards the liquidation of the debt due on the new Catholic Church. High Mass was exhausted by Rev. Mr. Burke of St. John’s assisted by Rev. Mr. Foley and Rev. P. Moran. The amount received at the door was £71. The preacher and celebrant and a large company were hospitably entertained by the Very Rev. J. Kenny, the worthy and zealous pastor to whose exertion the erection of the new splendid edifice is mainly attributable.

1842 23 rd November (LC). The influx of butter from Tarbert, Kilrush, Ennis &c continues to raise the importance of the Cork market to the injury of Limerick.

1842 3 rd December (LC). A guardian of the Kilrush Union, who is a road contractor, has managed to keep the work in repair the last two years by the help of his constituents free of expense!

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1842 12 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) Sheriff’s Sale. County of Clare to wit: Crofton Moore Vandeleur a Irwin Whitty Paterson. By virtue of Her Majesty’s Writ of fieri facias in this cause to me directed, I will on Thursday the 15 th day of December, between the hours of twelve and two o’clock in the afternoon of said day, at the Defendant’s Distillery and store, situate in the town of Kilrush, set up and sell by Public auction, thirty six puncheons of whiskey in bond, subject to the Queen’s Duty, distillery utensils, and a great number of vessels, consisting of puncheons, tierces and small vessels, also a quantity of coals, and two boats, rigging &c &c, seized by me under and by order of said execution. Dated this 9 th day of December, 1842. William Fitzgerald, Sheriff. N.B. arrangements have been made with the Excise Department that no delay can arise to the purchasers in obtaining permits upon payment of the Queen’s Duty, the officer in charge being fully authorised to grant the necessary permits. (1p).

1843 25 th January (LC). The Cosmopolite of Plymouth which put into Kilrush last month waterlogged has had a temporary repair effected at Kilrush and has left for Plymouth.

The Raven schooner of this port sailed for London on Wednesday with a cargo of oats and when off the Blaskets was struck by a heavy sea which strained her and choked the pumps. She was compelled to run back for the Shannon and went ashore unmanageable at Cappa with three feet of water in the hold.

1843 26 th January (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal. ----- Repeal meeting on Sunday 16 th inst. ---- of what then was the magnificent meeting composed?. Why, it must have been of the respectable Catholic Bankers, Merchants and Shopkeepers of the town, all of whom live within a pistol shot of the scene of the meeting. But where were the Messrs. Kelly’s, Purcell’s, Foley’s (except the doctor), Behan, Chambers, Curtin, MacMahon’s, Lillis, Keating, Stenson, McDonnell, Gibson, Lennon, Hynes, Culkin, O’Brien, Bourke, MacNamara &c &c. ----- Take the feeling in Kilrush on the subject, as a criterion (and it is a good one) and where will Mr. O’Connell find in Ireland, or in the world, three million of Repealers which he requires as a sine quo non?. ------Gulielmus , Kilrush 25 th January 1843. 1843 1 st February (LC). On Saturday last as Patrick Behan an old pilot belonging to Kilrush was walking on the pier head and while looking at some of the vessels masts he missed his footing and fell from the top of the coping of the landing stairs and was killed on the spot. --- Behan was an honest industrious man and has left a large family who had depended on him as their support.

1843 1 st March (LC). Mr. P. O’Brien of Kilrush is likely to succeed James Paterson Esq., as Lloyd’s Agent there.

1843 27 th March (CJ). Registry of Freeholders: county Clare, District of Kilrush. ----- Peter Foley, Merchant, Kilrush: house and premises at Kilrush, Moyarta Barony,

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Freeholder ---£20 re-registry. William Foley, Medical Doctor, Kilrush, dwelling house and appurtenances at same, freeholder and leaseholder - £20. David Hanley, jun., Slater, Kilrush, dwelling house and storehouse at Kilrush, freeholder and leaseholder -- £20. ------W. Kean, Clerk of the Peace: 24 th March 1843.

1843 17 th April (CJ). Three of the appeals in the case of Pat McAuliffe for convictions under the Fishery Laws had against him at Knock Petty Sessions, were reversed by the assistant barrister at Kilrush. One case lies over for judgment.

1843 22 nd April (LC). At a Vestry held in the parish church at Kilrush Francis N. Keane Esq., and John Armitage Esq., of Cappa Cottage were appointed Church Wardens.

1843 24 th May (LC). Kilrush Exports. Joseph for Westport, 40 tons potatoes, J. Moody. Margaret for Galway, 15 Brls. herrings, Wm Parker.

1843 18 th July (LR). Shipping News: Arrivals. -- Pretty Lass , Chambers, Kilrush, ballast.

1843 1 st August (LC). At a meeting of the Guardians of the Kilrush Union on Saturday at the Workhouse, Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq., president in the chair and Mr. Assistant-Commissioner Burke attending. The new rate books were signed and we annex the charge in the several electoral districts: Kilrush 10d: Killimer 1s: Knock 8d: Kilfiddane 5d: Killofin 5d: Kildysart 3d: Kilmihil 3d: Kilmurray 6d: Kilmacduane 7½d: Killard 5d: Kilkee5d: Moyarta 5d: Kilballyowen 2½d: Number of paupers in the house 156. A collector in three divisions of the last rate has been deficient in his returns, but it is hoped the Union will not suffer as his sureties are expected to make good the defalcation.

1843 23 rd August (LC). Kilrush Exports. Margaret for Cork, 204 hides, 40½ dozen calf-skins, 2½ dozen kips. T. Scanlan: 225 yards flagging. D. Birmingham.

1843 30 th August (LC). Captain Daniel of the Aquila schooner discharging sulphur at Kilrush Pier on Friday fell into the hold and broke his thigh. He was standing on the hatchway when a sack of sulphur then hoisting accidently struck him.

1843 14 th September (CJ). Kilrush Poorhouse Salaries. (This house is the same class house as Ennis, calculated for 840 paupers).

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Clerk £50 Master £30 Matron £20 Schoolmaster £8 Schoolmistress £6 Porter £8 Protestant Clergyman £25 Catholic Clergyman £35 Doctor and Acting Apothecary £40 Nurse £3

Ennistymon Poorhouse: Clerk £40 Master £30 Matron £10 Schoolmaster £15 Schoolmistress £10 Porter £10

1843 18 th October (LC). Kilrush Exports. Harriett for Glasgow, 240 Brls. wheat, 350 Brls. barley and 1730 Brls. oats, W. Blair. Pretty Muggy for London, 635 Brls. oats, B. Glynn, 345 Brls. oats W. Blair. Ellen for London, 1560? Brls. oats, J. Kelly and Co.

1843 22 nd November (LC). Kilrush Exports. Lady Grace for Cardiff, 1010? Brls. oats, P. Foley and Sons Kate and Jane for London, 1550 Brls. oats, J. Kelly and Co. Visitor for London, 2398 Brls. oats, D. Bannatyne.

1843 2 nd December (LC). Kilrush Workhouse --- only 150 paupers ---- week’s expenditure £13-18s-0d.

1844 3 rd January (LC). Kilrush Exports: Rebecca for London, 1930 Brls oats, W. Blair.

1844 12 th January (LR). Landlord and Tenant Commission. Kilrush January 11 th 1844. It having been circulated through the county that an accurate report was about being forwarded from this town to the Association detailing the frightful system of depopulation which has prevailed and still prevails in this unhappy country. Several of the wretched victims of this modern man-slaying process are been detailing circumstances connected with their respective cases to the Repeal Wardens here. -----

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1844 19 th March (LR). Kilrush Fever Hospital: March 14 th 1844. A meeting of the subscribers of the above institution was held in their committee room on Wednesday last --- Mr. Vandeleur, Chairman.

1844 28 th March (CJ). The Rev. John Breen, late of Kilrush has commenced building a Roman Catholic Chapel near Kamptee, a large garrison on the Madras presidency.

1844 1 st April (LR). Progress of the Repeal Cause: Kilrush Repeal reading room 1 st May 1844. -- On Sunday last, after the celebration of Divine services the Repealers met – for the two-fold purposes – of petitioning against the second edition of Lord Stanley’s Bill – and also to make the necessary arrangements for collecting the Repeal Rent for the present year. ---- Dr. W. Foley presided. ---

1844 3 rd April (LC). Kilrush Exports. Jessie for Liverpool: 176 Brls. wheat 70 Brls. oats 320 Brls. beans P. Foley and Sons. 334 Brls. wheat J. Kelly and Co. Maria Brennan for Glasgow: 3202 Brls. oats W. Blair.

1844 10 th April (LC). Kilrush Exports. Jessie for London: 1343 Brls. oats W. Blair, 1,000 do B. Glynn.

1844 24 th April (LC). Kilrush Exports. Queen of the Isles for London: 992 Brls. oats J. Kelly and Co. 592 do M. Mescall.

1844 30 th April (LR). Kilrush Petty Sessions. On the bench Captain Studdert and E Studdert Esq, --- Messrs John O’Dwyer, John Campbell and three others (car owners) – at the suit of the Shannon Commissioners – five summons were issued --- having seen them on the new pier at Cappa , in quest of fares, contrary to the bye-laws of the Board.----

1844 1 st May (LC). Kilrush Exports. Pandora for Glasgow: 1730 Brls. oats F. Spaight.

1844 18 th May (CJ). Insolvents: -- Denis McInerney, Kilrush.

1844 12 th June (LC). Kilrush Exports. Ann Elizabeth for London: 861 Brls. oats B. Glynn, 275 bales bacon 10 casks lard J. Harley and Son.

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1844 19 th June (LC). Kilrush Exports Lady Leighton for London: 1297 Brls. oats D. Hynes. Betsey and Isabella for London: 932 Brls. oats P. Foley and Sons.

1844 3 rd July (LC). Kilrush Exports. Margaret for Cork, 8 tons hides, M. Mangan.

1844 24 th July (LC). Kilrush Exports. Farmer for Tralee 15 tons salt, 4 cwt., soap, J. McNamara. Ellen and Mary for Cork, 25 tons potatoes, P. Hallinan. Enfield for London, 1,000 Brls. oats D. Behan. 160 Brls. oats B. Glynn.

1844 31 st July (LC). Kilrush Exports. Gleaner for London, 1904 Brls. oats, B. Glynn. Pomona for Liverpool, 210 Brls. wheat, 850 Brls. oats, 40 Brls. beans, W. Blair. Joseph for Cork, 30 tons potatoes, J. Moody.

1844 28 th August (LC). Kilrush Exports. Anne for London, 2,500 Brls. oats P. Foley and Sons.

1844 11 th September (LC). Kilrush Exports. Ann Jones for London, 1650 Brls. oats J. Kelly and Co.

1844 9 th October (LC). Kilrush Exports. Abigail for London, 1170 Brls. oats B. Glynn. Fortitude for London, 1580 Brls. oats, W. Blair.

1844 17 th October (CJ). Population of Clare taken in 1841 ---

Town/ Parish Population 1841 Est. Population by 1847 with min.15% increase Carrigaholt town 420 483 Cross town 150 172 Doonaha town 175 201 Kilbaha town 531 610 Kilballyowen Parish 4346 4997 Kilballyowen town 188 216 Kilkee town 1481 1703 Kilrush Parish 11385 13092 Kilrush town 5071 5831 Kiltrellig town 304 349 Ross town 184 211 Tullig town 269 309

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1844 7 th December (LC). A fire broke out in the shop of Mr. Patrick McMahon, Woollen Draper, Kilrush on Monday night owing to the neglect of some persons connected with the establishment who threw the snuff of a candle under the counter --- damage is estimated at £600. Kilrush is quite defenceless in case of fire especially at night. ---

1845 3 rd January (LR). Melancholy catastrophe. On Friday last Wm. Martin of Monmore near Kilrush, having lately built an addition to his house of a bed-room, which he had newly plastered and in which (there being no fire place) he got up his own bed, had a pot of fire brought into it to dry the work, and at bedtime had it removed. Next morning, he and his wife were found dead. ---- John Lucas Esq, coroner held an inquest on the bodies --- “Died of suffocation”. The sad catastrophe has made six orphans.

1845 19 th August (LR). (Advertisement) Standard Life Assurance Co. 1845 ------Agencies: --- Kilrush: P. W. O’Brien, Steam Packet, Office.

1845 28 th October (LR). The Potato Rot. Every day brings fresh addition to the melancholy intelligence which has filled the land with “mourning lamentation and woe”. We need hardly say that we refer to the potato disease which has visited the potato crop not only in this country, but throughout the world.--- - Already half the crop, and that is half of the food of the Irish people, is gone.----

1845 4 th November (LR). Address of the inhabitants of Kilrush to: James McCarthy Esq, TCD, late Principal of the Kilrush Academy, Dear Sir, At a large an influential meeting of your numerous friends and admirers in Kilrush, it was unanimously resolved that they should present you with a substantial memorial of their admiration of the many and amiable qualities that abound your career while resident amongst them. ------Our sincerest wishes are for the uninterrupted happiness of you, your amiable wife, and interesting children. Wm. Foley M.D. Sec. James Quinn John Kenny, P.P. Michael O’Keeffe Timothy Breen R.C.C John Hanly Michael Meehan R.C.C John Culligan, Frances Street Pat Moran R.C.C. Thomas Honan Michael Foley M.D. Francis Brew John Kelly Denis Comyn Denis Hynes Pat Cusack

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John Curtin Michael McGrath Jeremiah Dowling M McInerney Thomas Gibson John Walsh Joseph Brennan Garret Doherty Pat Scanlan James Comyn John Armstrong Pat McMahon Thomas Breen Thomas Moroney Richard O’Donnell William Hennessy James McMahon Mat Mescal John McMahon Pat O’Connor Thomas Kelly John McNamara Michael Foley Bartholomew Glynn Nicholas M Lillis Martin Mahony Richard Foley Andrew Madigan Michael Morrissey

1845 13 th November (CJ). At the police-office on Wednesday informants were ordered by T.P. Vokes, Esq against Thos. Mangan and Thomas O’Connor, for stealing four firkins of butter the property of Joseph Moody of Kilrush. The prisoners were arrested by Sergeant Reilly, having the butter for sale at the weigh-house, and are to be transmitted to Ennis goal.

1845 8 th December (CJ). Marriage in High Life. The Lady Georgina Toler, fourth surviving daughter of the Countess of Norbury, was on Tuesday married to Mr. I. Gordon Rebow, of Wivenhoe Park..... Her ladyship was attended by her noble brother, the Earl of Norbury, and the following members of the family circle:- The ladies Charlotte, Isabella and Emily Toler: Colonel and the Lady Grace Vandeleur and Miss Vandeleur: the Hon. Laurence and Lady Elizabeth Parsons, and Miss Parsons...... The Countess of Norbury subsequently gave a superb dejuener in celebration of the event, at her mansion in Belgrave Square, London......

1845 15 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) In Chancery. Francis Spaight, Plaintiff. James Paterson and Irwin Whitty Paterson and others, Defendants. Pursuant to a decree made in this cause and the supplemental cause of Spaight v Paterson and others bearing the date of 5 th day of June 1844, I will on Friday the 16 th day of January next at the hour of one o’clock in the afternoon, at my chambers on Inn’s Quay, in the City of Dublin, set up and sell by public cant, to the highest and fairest bidder, all that and those, that piece and plot of ground in the Town of Kilrush in the county of Clare, with the dwelling house and stores, and other buildings erected thereon, containing about one acre and an half, be the same more or less, as demised by the late Right Honourable John Ormsby Vandeleur, to said James Paterson, and also , all that and those , the piece on plots of ground, and premises, situate in said Town of Kilrush, as demised by Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq, to the said James Paterson and in the pleadings in this cause mentioned, or a competent part thereof, for the purpose in said decree mentioned. Dated this 14 th day of November 1845: E. Litton. The foregoing premises are worthy to attention of Merchants, Corn Factors &c. The stores and buildings are very extensive, and built at great expense and in the most permanent manner.

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Robert Wogan & Co., Solicitors for plaintiff, Office: 50 Camden Street, Dublin.

1845 23 rd December (LR). (Advertisement) Classical and Mathematical School 45 Catherine Street, Limerick James McCarthy TCD, Principal. -----

1845 29 th December (CJ). Registry of Freeholders --- Division of Kilrush. -- David Comyn --- Shopkeeper, Kilrush ---- £10.

1846 5 th January (CJ). Ennis Quarter Sessions: -- Synon Meehan stood indicted for having on the 19 th of July last at Kilrush taken away and embezzled £60 the property of Charles Wye Williams Esq, acting director to the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, the traverser being a clerk in his employment. John Behan – is a boatman remembered the 18 th July last: the prisoner called on him between three and four o’clock in the morning and said he was going to a schooner in Scattery Roads, with commands for Mr. O’Brien, and that he would give him 2s for bringing him there ----- he stated the prisoner told him he could not return to Kilrush as he gave O’Brien a blow the previous night which he believed killed him. --- They got to the brig where he paid £2 for passage to Liverpool.

1846 17 th January (LC). The Postmaster-ship of Kilrush is vacant by the death of Mr. William Brew.

Mr. Assistant Barrister Major, at Kilrush Quarter Sessions sentenced Michael Mangan, and Thomas Connors, for stealing butter, and Michael Mahon, for horse stealing, to 7 years transportation.

1846 20 th January (LR). Public Meeting at Kilrush. Food for the people. At a Meeting held this day in the Court House of Kilrush, and convened by requisition, numerously signed by the influential inhabitants of the town, composed of every variety of creed and politics, Col Vandeleur in the Chair. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Proposed by Doctor Foley, and seconded by Mr. Thos. Gibson: Resolved--- That it is the decided opinion of the meeting, that the failure of the potato crop in this parish has so far advanced as to preclude the possibility of hoping that the great majority of the residents in the town, depending on that source for food, will be able to supply themselves beyond the early part of Spring, unless means be resorted to for their relief. Proposed by Rev. Mr. Young, Rector of Kilrush, seconded by Richard Studdert, Esq. J.P.: Resolved--- That no gratuitous relief shall on any account be given, except to such as are unable to labour, and that all those be admitted to the Workhouse at the discretion of the Guardians. Proposed by Captain Studdert, R.N., J.P., seconded by Doctor Elliott: Resolved --- That remunerative employment be provided for such labourers as shall be considered by a committee (hereafter to be named) unable to purchase food.

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Proposed by Rev. Mr. Breen, R.C.C., Kilrush, seconded by Mat Kelly, Esq.: Resolved--- That we earnestly beg to impress on the Government the necessity of providing seed potatoes for the next spring, to be sold out at a moderate rate, as an effectual means of averting, for the future, the calamity which is now threatening us with such awful consequences. Proposed by the Very Rev. J. Kenny, P.P., Kilrush, seconded by F. N. Keane, Esq, J.P..: Resolved --- That an application be made to the Government to issue money on grant or loan, to execute such projected works within the Parish as may be approved of. Proposed by Rev. M. Meehan, R.C.C., Kilrush, seconded by Mr. Dowling.: Resolved--- That the following committee be appointed to draw up a memorial to the Government founded on the foregoing resolutions; -- Colonel Vandeleur, chairman, Very Rev. J. Kenny, Rev. Mr. Young, Captain Studdert, Doctor Foley, Rev. M. Meehan. And that our chairman be requested to present the memorial to his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, and use his powerful influence to have its prayer complied with ----

1846 23 rd March (CJ). (See also 15 th December 1845 above) (Advertisement) In Chancery. Francis Spaight, Plaintiff. James Paterson and Irwin Whitty Paterson and others, Defendants. Pursuant to a decree made in this cause and the supplemental cause of Spaight v Paterson and others bearing the date of 5 th day of June 1844, I will on Friday the 16 th day of January next at the hour of one o’clock in the afternoon, at my chambers on Inn’s Quay, in the City of Dublin, set up and sell by public cant, to the highest and fairest bidder, all that and those, that piece and plot of ground in the Town of Kilrush in the county of Clare, with the dwelling house and stores, and other buildings erected thereon, containing about one acre and an half, be the same more or less, as demised by the late Right Honourable John Ormsby Vandeleur, to said James Paterson, and also , all that and those , the piece on plots of ground, and premises, situate in said Town of Kilrush, as demised by Crofton Moore Vandeleur Esq, to the said James Paterson and in the pleadings in this cause mentioned, or a competent part thereof, for the purpose in said decree mentioned. Dated this 14 th day of November 1845: E. Litton.

The above sale is adjourned to Tuesday the 21 st April next at the hour and place above named. E. Litton. The foregoing premises are worthy to attention of Merchants, Corn Factors &c. The stores and buildings are very extensive, and built at great expense and in the most permanent manner. Robert Wogan & Co., Solicitors for plaintiff, Office: 50 Camden Street, Dublin.

1846 26 th March (CJ). County of Clare: District of Kilrush; A list of applications to be registered as freeholders at Kilrush Sessions. April 14 th 1846. -- Richard Foley, Shopkeeper, Frances Street, House at Frances Street, leaseholder £10.

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-- Charles McDonnell, carpenter, Kilrush, ------£20. -- William Scales, carpenter, Kilrush ------£10.

1846 9 th April (CJ). Mr. Vandeleur has sent a sum of £50 to the Kilrush Poor Relief Fund, and £600 for deepening the creek of the town, and making a quay wall, government advancing the same sum for this purpose.

1846 11 th April (CJ). Reward £308. Whereas on the morning of the 20 th of April last, about 11 o’clock in the forenoon a person unknown, and dressed in female attire went on the lands of Ballykett, in the parish of Kilrush, in the county of Clare and discharged a blunderbuss at Mr. Michael Brew, wounding him in different places. We the undersigned ----.

1846 11 th April (L & CE). Jeremiah Quinlan Esq, late of Kilrush Division, has been appointed Supervisor of Excise after having undergone an examination at the Chief Office, London.

1846 20 th April (L & CE). The following are the numbers of men employed in each of the townlands of the Baronies of Moyarta and Clonderlaw, Kilrush by the Relief Committee under the very excellent and active superintendence of Mr. P. O’Brien. Carradotia Hill 50, Behan’s contract Burrane 46, Ballycurraun Hill 60,Kilmurray Pound 36, Ballyartney Hill 46, Cullina Hill 56, New Road at Kilmurray 48, Carrowniska Road 66, Bleananchesive 104, Glenconaun and Liscormick 96, Paradise Lime-kiln 50, Redgate (Stacpoole’s) 46, Ballynagun Kilmihil 38, Dory Cussane and Kilmihil 86, Kilmihil to Clonakilla 76, Knockalough to Ballynagun 50, Doneil 46, Kilrush to Ferry Boat 76, Kilrush to Higgins 105, Kilrush to Cooraclare 36, Cooraclare to Cree Bridge 50, Clonina Hill 46, Cree to Ballynagun 50, Cree to Caherfenick 55, Clonrivan 60 , Moyarta 58------Total 1,622.

1846 27 th May (LC). To the Editor of the Limerick Chronicle, Kilrush May 23 rd 1846. Sir, -- having seen an article in a Limerick paper of the 20 th inst., taken from “ his special correspondent” when in alluding to this town, he draws a comparison between the subscription of Colonel Vandeleur and of the Rev. Mr. Kenny: in justice to Col. Vandeleur the correspondent should have alluded to £600 given by Col. Vandeleur towards the improvement of the Creek, and which with a like sum advanced by the Board of works, will enable large vessels to discharge and load cargoes quite convenient to the town. This work will give employment to 200 men for the entire summer. The correspondent is misinformed when he states—“Col. Vandeleur makes all his purchases in Dublin.” On the contrary, every article required for his house, is purchased here, and from Repealers! He spends nine months here out of the twelve, and while he is away his loss is much felt by all classes. As to the allusion about his becoming a Repealer is too ridiculous. I am, Sir, Respectfully, an Inhabitant of Kilrush.

1846 15 th July (L & CE). Soiree to Smith O’Brien in Kilrush. ---- Took place in a large store belonging to Mr. John Kelly, merchant situated at the

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1846 20 th July (CJ). Mr. Wm Smith O’Brien, in Kilrush. --- At an early hour everything was in preparation, and about three o’clock, the honourable gentleman entered the village in the carriage of Mr. Charles O’Connell --- where he was presented with an address by the Repealers, to which he responded. ----

1846 22 nd August (LC). (Advertisement) Limerick Lace, Manufactory. No. 22 Patrick Street. Leicester Graves, Lace Manufacturer, received her Majesty’s Royal Letter conveyed to the Manufacturer by the Right Hon. Lord Monteagle, from Sir Henry Wheatly, Keeper of the Privy Purse, expressing Her Majesty’s sense of his loyalty on the presentation of Limerick Lace, manufactured expressly for the Queen, which received her Majesty’s Royal favours. Obtained the Honorary Certificate at the exhibition of Irish Manufactures, at the Royal Dublin Society in the year 1841. Obtained the large silver medal for Limerick Lace at the Royal Dublin Society 1844. Obtained the medal and five sovereigns to the operatives, being the first prize at the exhibition of Irish Manufacture held at Limerick, by the Royal Agricultural Society, on Wednesday, August 12 th and 13 th 1846. Caution: - To prevent fraud, each article has the manufacturers name and address prefixed on a green label.

1846 8 th October (CJ). Indian corn meal is 2s-6d a stone at Kilrush. A vessel has arrived in the river with meal and biscuit, which is expected at the port every tide.

1846 28 th October (LC). Clare County Meeting. At a public meeting held at the Court house Ennis, on Saturday, the 24 th October, 1846 called by the Vice-Lieutenant, the following resolutions were agreed to: C. M. Vandeleur, Esq, in the chair. Moved by Augustus Stafford O’Brien, Esq, M.P.: seconded by Augustus Arthur, Esq, Glanomera. Resolved: -- that we hereby tender our most sincere sympathy with those who have suffered either in person or property from the recent outrages in this county, and express our firm conviction that the perpetrators of such outrages do their best to increase and to prolong the several calamities with which our country is at present visited. Moved by James Moloney, Kiltannon, Esq: seconded by John Singleton, Esq, Quinville Abbey. Resolved: -- that from our knowledge of our respective districts, we feel assured that these outrages are not the work either of the many or of the most destitute: but while we desire to hear testimony to the patience with which the poor have waited and have suffered, we at the same time warn the executive government, that it will be impossible for us to accomplish either our public duties or our private charities, if life and property are abandoned to the attacks of the lawless and the wicked. Moved by the Right Rev. Dr. Kennedy, seconded by Augustus Butler, Esq, of Ballyline. Resolved: -- that the relief committees be earnestly requested to lose not a moment in

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1846 19 th December (LC). Government have offered a reward of £25 for the apprehension of the writer of a Rockite letter, bearing the Kilrush post mark, dated 7 th inst., addressed to Michael Fitzmaurice, John McGrath, and Thomas Waters, pilots on the river Shannon, threatening their lives.

1847 8 th February (CJ). An inquest was held on Saturday last by J. Lucas Esq, coroner, on the body of Joseph J. Bell, master of the Edd schooner, who was found dead in his hammock on board said vessel on Friday morning about 9 o’clock at the Creek of Kilrush. Verdict died by the visitation of God. The steamer Alban arrived at Kilrush on Thursday last from Limerick, laden with Indian meal.

1847 10 th February (L & CE). (Advertisement) McAuliffe Auction. Bread Stuffs! Auction at Kilrush. McAuliffe has received instructions to sell by unreserved auction of Friday next At the Quay, Kilrush, The entire Cargo of the Castle of Troy consisting of about: 21 Tons Second Flour in Sacks, 16 do. Fine do do. 15 do Whole Meal in Bags, 3 do Indian Meal in Bags and Sacks. 3 do Oaten Meal in Sacks. Sale at one o’clock precisely. ------.

1847 17 th February (L & CE). (Advertisement) Wreck Auctions. James Marshall. Will sell by Unreserved Auction at Kilrush, on Friday, the 26 th February instant, for account of whom it may concern, the Wrecks of the Barque Ciro and the Brig Caroline both Copper and Copper-Fastened, and built of the best materials, with all their Standing and Running Rigging, Masts, Spars, Boats, Hemp and Chain Cables, Sheet Copper, Sails, &c &c. The Hulls will be sold on the Strand where they now lie, and the materials, &c, at Mr. Irwin Paterson’s store at Kilrush, where they will be arranged in convenient lots to suit purchasers. Terms, Cash—the purchasers to pay the commission of five per cent in addition to their buildings. ------

1847 13 th March (LC). Acknowledgment. The Captains of the Barque Ciro and Brig Caroline , anxious to express their feelings of thankfulness for the manner the auction of the wreck’s was arranged and conducted at Kilrush, are desirous to publish the following letter addressed to Irwin Paterson, Esq:--- Dear Sir, -- before leaving this country, we beg to express to you how perfectly and

477 fully satisfied we are, at the manner in which (as Agent) you managed the wrecks of our vessels the Ciro and Caroline and how much obliged we feel for all the trouble you have taken, and to which we impute the good return has been made out of these unfortunate transactions. Signed: Georgio Knohvich, Caroline . Giovanni Melotavich, Ciro.

1847 5 th April (CJ). A list of Applications to Register Freeholds at Kilrush Sessions, April 23 rd . ’47. 1. Benjamin Allender, victualler, Kilrush, dwelling house and premises at Kilrush, Moyarta Barony, freeholder, £10, re-registry. 2. Thomas Brew, gent, Dysart.....£20, re-registry. 3. John Burke, tailor, Kilrush....£10. 4. John Burrell, shopkeeper....£10. 5. Robert Holmes Borough, Esq., Cappa Lodge, same at Querrin, same, same, £50. 6. Timothy Culligan, farmer, Kilrush, same at Cappa, same, same, £20, re-registry. 7. Francis Corry, farmer, Carhungry, same.. Moloskey, Ibrickane Barony, leaseholder, £20. 8. Anthony Garry, shopkeeper, Kilrush....£10, re-registry. 9. William Keane, farmer....£20, re-registry. 10. Thomas Liddane, same at Tullig West ....£10, re-registry. 11. Alexander McMahon, shopkeeper, Kilrush...freeholder, £10, re-registry. 12. Edward McDonnell, shopkeeper.....£10. 13. Wm. McMahon, Esq., Cloonmore Lodge, same, land at Kilelahane....£50 re-registry. 14. Denis McTouhey, blacksmith, houses at tenements at Kilrush, same £20, 15. James Mescall, farmer, Milltarmon , Clonderlaw Barony, same, £10. 16. Patrick O’Brien, farmer, Kilelahane...£10, re-registry. 17. Michael O’Brien....£10. 18. Daniel O’Grady, Shorepark, ...Clonderlaw, same,£50. 19. John O’Brien, junior, Milltarmon...£10. 20. John O’Dwyer, gent, houses at Kilrush....£50, re-registry. 21. Michael Quinlivan, carpenter, same at Kilrush, £20, re-registry. 22. John FitzGerald Studdert, Esq, Kilrush, and land at Bunratty....£50, re-registry. 23. Thomas Studdert, Danganelly, same at Benvoran, and Cloonagarnane,...£50. 24. James Simmons, farmer Ballymacurtain, eight dwelling houses with appurtenances in the town of Kilrush...£20, re-registry. Wm. Keane, Clerk Peace, Co. Clare, 3 rd April, 1847,

1847 21 st April (L & CE). (Advertisement) Steam direct to Liverpool from Kilrush: The Splendid Steam Vessel Doris : Is intended to sail from Kilrush opportunity to those about immigrating to the States by the Liverpool Liners. There will be accommodation on board this vessel for over two hundred passengers, with a fair allowance of baggage, and every attention paid to the comfort of Cabin and Steerage Passengers. For further particulars apply to Charles McDonnell, Merchant, Kilrush: or Ryan Brothers, Ship Insurance and General Agents, 12 Shannon Street, Limerick.

1847 May (James T McGuane , Kilrush From Olden Times, Galway, 1984, page 78) Denis Behan. Has moved to his new concern, No. 1 Merchant’s Quay, where he is well supplied in his usual stock of Iron, coals, timber, etc. A well selected supply of Best Red and white clovers, Grass seeds, spring vetches, turnip and Garden seeds etc.

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He has also a splendid assortment of best Percussion and Flint Guns on sale at moderate prices.

Kilrush Magazine: Advertisements: (Taken from Kilrush Magazine 1847@ NLI.)

Carroll’s Law and Mercantile, Printing Office. 42 Frances Street, Kilrush . The proprietor in returning his grateful acknowledgements for the support he has received since his commencement in business, respectfully informs the Gentry, Merchants, Boards of Guardians, Relief Committees, Land Agents, Loan Funds, Attorneys, Petty Sessions’ Clerks, Shop-keepers and all others who may require printing, That Books, Pamphlets, Circulars. Shop-bills, hand-bills, Parcel-bills, And every description of Letter-press printing is executed in the neatest style.

Stop! And Read! Nothing so cheap in Munster!!. Periodical Depot. 37 Frances Street, Kilrush. Works selling for ready money Under London, Dublin of Limerick prices. Orders for religious or standard works Taken and promptly executed by, Michael W. Ryan.

Leeds and Manchester Warehouse. R & M Foley, 37 Frances Street, Kilrush. (Next door to the Provincial Bank) A constant supply of Woollens, Cotton Goods, Hats, etc. Parties doing business at the above house will please pay at the time of purchase. No second price.

Grocery Establishment. 78 Moore Street, Kilrush. Garrett Doherty, proprietor respectfully calls the public attention to a large stock of. Teas, Coffees, Sugars, wines &c &c. Which he has selected from the most extensive establishments in the Kingdom for cash, he is therefore enabled to sell st the lowest possible profit. Teas: Good Black Tea, Ditto Ordinary Congou, Best Black Tea. Coffees: Good Ordinary Jamaica, Ditto Java (Mixes), Best Mocha Imported. Garret Doherty is well supplied with prime old whiskey: Limerick, Cork, Dublin and Scottish Malt. XX Porter and Ale in wood and bottle. Country Dealers’ and Housekeepers’ orders punctually attended to.

John McNamara. Soda Waters, Lemonade and General Aerated Water Manufactory, Frances Street, Kilrush. The Aerated waters being prepared in silver cylinders with pipes of glass are quite free from the metallic or nauseous taste, invariably present where the manufacturing apparatus

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Vandeleur Arms. Hotel, 41 Frances Street, Kilrush: James Smith, Proprietor. Respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry and Commercial Travellers that the above establishment is fitted up in a superior manner. Gentlemen and families visiting Kilkee will find this a desirable home, as the greatest care is paid to well-aired beds and good attendance. The house is favoured with every requisite for the comfort of those who may honour us with their patronage.

Extensive Wholesale and Retail Leather Store, Moore Street, Kilrush. P. Scanlan has always on hand a large and varied stock of: Hides of the most superior finish from the foreign and home markets, Shoe-makers finding in the greatest variety, Irish and Sheffield Blades of the very best description, Cabinet makers and Carpenters’ tools of the best kind, Metal ware and cutlery: School Books in great variety with an extensive and varied stock too Numerous for insertion.

(James T McGuane , Kilrush From Olden Times, Galway, 1984, page 50) The Monastery, formerly a hotel, built by Mr. Paterson and had bathing facilities, as seen by Mary John Knott in her Journal “Two Months at Kilkee”, 1836. This building was afterwards the residence of Father Timothy Kelly, P.P., who donated it to the sisters of Mercy. The sisters established an Orphanage here in 1860. It was later the Christian Brothers residence and is now owned by Messrs. Glynn and Co.

1847 1 st May (L & CE). Religious Persecution. To the Editor of the Limerick and Clare Examiner, Kilrush, April 29 th 1847. Sir ------A Mrs. McGuire, a Dublin woman, has just been discarded from the house of the Lord of the Soil for refusing to join the family (Vandeleur) in prayer. Is this an honest and honourable course to pursue? Are we to be brought back to former scenes to which this locality is but too familiar? ------

1847 26 th May (LC). Richard S. Triphook, Esq, Commanding H. M. Revenue Cruiser, Hamilton. Kilrush, April 23 rd 1847. Dear Sir, Understanding that Her Majesty’s Revenue Cruiser, the Hamilton , under your command, is about to proceed to another station, we cannot permit her departure from the Shannon,(where she has been employed for so many years), without conveying to you our regret at the prospect of losing the society of an officer whose conduct ( whenever the conscientious discharge of your public duties permitted,) has won the regard and warmest wishes of, we believe, the entire community: and confidently hoping that your long and vigilant services,(upwards of nineteen years), on this station, may find in this change that promotion held forth as a reward to public merit and private worth. We remain, dear Sir, your sincere friends and well-wishers. Dunraven, Vere de Vere, Bart, Crofton M. Vandeleur, D.L., Henry S. Burton, D.L, Burton McNamara, Post Captain, R.N. & J.P., W. Monsell, D.L., William Howley, D.L, John

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Fitzgerald Studdert, Capt., R.N. & J.P. ----- Thomas Keane, J.P., J.L. Cox, Wm. C. Marrett, J.P., James Bannatyne, Francis Kennedy, Commander Erin-go-Bragh, Randal Borough, junr, ------.

1847 19 th June (LC). (Advertisement) Auction, at the Glebe House, Kilrush, James Marshall has received instructions from the Executrix of the late Rev. William Young, to sell by unreserved auction, on Tuesday, the 22 nd June, inst., at the Glebe, Kilrush, the following property: - Inside Doors: New Brussels Carpets ---- Tables----- Chairs----Eight-day-clock----Barometer— Outside Doors: Newly-Calved well-bred cow ---Light covered phaeton, for one or two horses, built by Quinlivan, in perfect repair: Dublin-built outside car in good order. ----plough--- rolling stone--- The above property is deserving of more than common attention, the furniture being very modern, and in nice order --- The steamer to Kilrush leaves the Quays at 7 o’clock on the morning of the 19 th inst., by which conveyance persons from Limerick will be in sufficient time for the auction.

1847 5 th July (CJ). The Brethren of the Kilrush Masonic Lodge No. 107, met on the 29 th June, to install officers for the ensuing six months, when Brother Richard Calcutt Esq, was installed Worshipful Master.

1847 19 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) Admiralty –Ireland. John Langan Promovent: The Schooner “Picton & Boston Packet” of Picton, Impugnant: Paterson and Dickenson, Intervenients: v same. By the Marshall of Her Majesty’s High Court of Admiralty, to be sold by auction under the decree pronounced in this cause on Friday the 27 th August, instant at the hour of 12 o’clock noon on board the said Impugnant vessel where she now lies at the Quay of Kilrush, county Clare, the schooner “Picton & Boston Packet” , with all her boat rigging, tackle, apparel and furniture. This vessel was built at Ship harbour, Province of Nova Scotia, in the year 1845 and is 83 tons per register: length 63 feet, breadth 16 feet and p feet depth in hold: is square sterned and carvel built, and is fully found, and can be sent to sea without delay. For inventory and further particulars, apply to Messrs. Anderson and Lee, Proctor Promovents and Intervenients, No. 1 Mountjoy Square, West: John J. Ha, Impugnant’s Proctor, No. 1 Sackville Street, Dublin. B. Purcell, Solicitor, Kilrush and To John McLaughlin, Deputy Marshall, No. 6, Cope Street, Dublin. The steamer leaves Limerick at 7 in the morning and Kilrush at 1 in the afternoon so that purchasers attending will have an opportunity of going and returning on the same

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day. McAuliffe Auctioneer, dated 13 th August 1847.

1847 28 th August (L & CE). Never was there such a take of herrings known as on Thursday night last at Kilrush, every boat was loaded with them to the gunwale: they were selling for 1s-6d per hundred to the huckster’s.

1847 10 th September (LR). Melancholy Shipwreck. Letters have been received in town this morning bringing the total loss of the Moy , of this port, with all hands. On the morning of Thursday last week, between the hours of four and five o’clock, within 12 miles of Thurso, on the coast of Scotland. The Moy was the property of our respected fellow citizen, David Bannatyne, Esq – was on her voyage from Archangel to Glasgow with a cargo of Russian oats, when she encountered the fearful; gale, the results of which we fully described in our last publication, the entire crew six in number, all perished, including the Captain O’Grady and his brother, the mate, both natives of Kilrush, sons of Lieutenant O’Grady, formerly of the county Limerick Militia. ----- The following are the names of the captain and crew.—J.V. O’Grady, captain, Kilrush: A. O’Grady, mate, Kilrush: M. Nolan, seaman, Kilrush: Thos. Mahony, do., Kilrush: Thomas Mahony, do., Clare: P. McNamara, do., Clare: Thos. Lahiff, sail-maker, Limerick.

1847 28 th September (LR). Kilrush Union. At a meeting of the Kilrush Board of Guardians, held at their meeting rooms, on Saturday the 13th inst. William Foley, Esq., M.D., in the chair. The following resolutions were put, and unanimously adopted:-- Proposed by Mr. Thomas Gibson, Kilrush, seconded by Mr. M. McNamara; -- Resolved: -- That our best thanks are due to Colonel Vandeleur, D.L., chairman of the Board of Guardians, of this Union, and of the Finance and Relief Committee, for his unceasing and indefatigable exertions to alleviate miseries of the poor, during the past awful season, as well as for his watchfulness in guarding against any wasteful expenditure of the funds procured for that purpose. Proposed by Francis N. Keane, Esq J.P., seconded by acclamation:-- Resolved: -- That it is with regret we feel ourselves called on to mark our disapprobation of the line of conduct generally, pursued by Captain Hill, the Inspecting Officer, of this district, who has from the commencement evinced an apparent unwillingness to co-operate with the General Relief Committee, and endeavoured on all occasions to render their position (already surrounded with difficulties) more disagreeable to themselves and more odious to the people. ------.

1847 20 th November (LC). (Advertisement) To Be Let, The old established grocery, tea, and wine warehouse, At Moore Street, Kilrush, situated in the most central part of the town. John Curtin, the Proprietor, who is retiring from business, would let the above house and concerns wherein the largest and most respectable trade has been carried on for the last twenty-four years of any similar establishment in any country town in Ireland. The customers of this house are of the highest respectability, and the incoming tenant would

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derive great advantage from their continued support and patronage. The concerns are in the best order, and not requiring one shilling outlay. There is a coach house and stable attached, also a nice garden. The stock in trade, which is of the first character to be found in the market, may be had at a valuation, if desired...... Application to be made to John Curtin, Kilrush.

1847 8 th December (L & CE). (Advertisement) Auction at the Kilrush Commercial House: James Marshall: Has been instructed by Mrs. Creagh (who is retiring from business) to Sell by strictly unreserved auction, at Kilrush, on Tuesday next, the 14 th December and two following days, all the extensive and valuable stock of the. Kilrush Commercial House, it consists of: Cloths, Cassimere’s, Tweeds, Vesting’s, Cords, Hats, Caps, Blankets, Quilts, Sheeting, Carpeting, Rugs, Tarpaulin, Gala Plaids, Cloaking’s, Shawls, in great variety, Flannels, Furs, Grass-bleach and Fancy Shirting’s, Boots and Shoes, Window Blinds, Readymade Shirts, Haberdashery, Perfumery, Brushes, Bonnets, Lace Goods, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Trimmings, &c, &c. Sale each day at 12 o’clock. The above stock is in perfect fresh condition, and is worthy the attention of Country Shop Keepers. It will be sold in Lots to convenience those in attendance. James Marshall -----.

1847 30 th December (CJ). An alphabetical list of applicants to register freeholds at Kilrush on January 14 th 1848.

William Brew, farmer, Leadmore, houses at Kilrush, ---- £50 Rev William Bennett Chester, Clk., Kilrush, United Vicarage of Killard and Kilmacduane, Moyarta and Ibrickane Baronies, ----- £50. Simon Campbell, farmer, Dromellihy, house at Kilrush. --- Leaseholder £20. Brew Cox Donovan, gentleman, Kilrush, lands at Clarefield, --- £20. Richard Hungerford Donavan, M.D., Kilrush, house in Frances Street, rent-charger £20. Thomas Elliott, M.D., -- freeholder £20...... Michael Kitson, Corn-dealer, Glin, Kilrush ---- £10. John Lyons, Sawyer, Kilrush, ---- £10. Pat Pender, farmer, Kilrush, house at Frances Street, --- £10.

1848 26 th January (LC). There were thirty-one prisoners sent from the sessions of Kilrush to Ennis jail – four were sentenced to transportation, for robbery.

1848 27 th January (CJ). The Souvenir of this port, arrived from Plymouth, has discharged into the Madagascar , store ship at Tarbert, a full cargo of bread stuffs from the victualing yard, Plymouth: and the Countess , from same port, this week discharged into the commissariat stores at Kilrush a similar cargo.

1848 29 th January (L & CE). ----- The Guardians of Kilrush have taken over for a Hospital a building that once was a slaughter house for pigs. It is still called “The Slaughter House” the designation is correct: it is an abattoir for men. ---

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1848 5 th February (LC). Yesterday morning Colonel Vandeleur, Lady Grace Vandeleur, and suite, left Kilrush House for their residence in Dublin, followed by prayers and deep regret of every person in that large neighbourhood. Even during his temporary absence it is asked what will the country do, for in truth Col. Vandeleur’s “days are spent in doing good”, and while he is thus employed in works of benevolence; Lady Grace is not less actively and usefully engaged. He has been advised by his physician and friends to leave home that he might enjoy some quiet and repose from his indefatigable labours on behalf of the poor.

On the 6 th April, Thomas Lucas, --- Kilrush (also added his name, son of John Lucas)

1848 30 th March (CJ). Captain Kennedy, Poor Law Inspector for the Kilrush Union, on Friday last, clothed 104 destitute children in the Kilmurray Ibrickane and Mullough schools---the free gift of the British Charitable Association......

1848 1st April (LC). (Advertisement) Lomas’s Hotel, Kilrush: Auction. Of Household Furniture, Feather Beds, Hair Mattresses, Plated Ware, Paintings,

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Engravings, Glass, China, Delph, Eight day Clock, Pianoforte, Cutlery, Kitchen Requisites, Bagatelle Table and Balls, Outside Car, Sett of Harness, Saddle and Bridle, quantity of Hay and Manure, &c., &c. McAuliffe. Has received instructions from Mr. Lomas to sell by unreserved Auction on Wednesday and Thursday, the 19 th and 20 th of April the entire furniture of, The Vandeleur Arms Hotel, Kilrush. Which is in good order, and comprises Sett of Dining Tables, 3 Sideboards, Pair of Plate Buckets, 2 Side Tables, 4 Centre Tables with falling leaves: 2 Round Tables, 2 Oval do., Bagatelle Table and Balls< Parlour Music Stool, Turkey, Brussels, and Kidderminster Carpets and Hearth Rugs: Metal and Brass Fenders, Fire Irons, 370 Oil Paintings, Engravings and Prints, 12 Branch Candlesticks, Table and Chamber do., Tea Urn, Dishes, Salvers, Rack, Book Case, 50 volumes of valuable Books, Secretary and Drawers, Sofas, Loungers, Sofa Beds, Easy Chairs, Dinner Ware, Morning and Evening China, a quantity of Glass, Table Cutlery, Chimney and Pier Glasses, Chimney Ornaments, Pair of Ironwood Pier Tables, Card Tables, Hall Lamp, Coffee and Work Tables, 8 Day Clock, a first-rate time keeper: &c., &c. The Bedrooms, 12 in number, are supplied with Mahogany, Deal, and Iron Bedsteads, Curtains and Paillasses, Prime Feather Beds, best Curled Hair Mattresses, Chests of Drawers, Wardrobes, House Presses, Dressing Glasses, Toilet Tables, Basin Stands, Services of Ware, Chamber Stands, Commodes, Night Chairs, Bedroom Carpets, Fenders and Fire Irons, Fire Guards, Blankets, Quilts, House Linen, Book Stands, large Kitchen Grate, 2 Digesters, Sett of Dish Covers, Turbot Pots, 2 Fountains with brass cocks: Jelly Stand, large Presses, 5 Tables, Dressers, Drainers, Coops, Knives and Forks, Shelving Boards, 3 Water Barrels, Outside Car, Sett of Harness, Oat Bin, Hay, Manure, Racks and Mangers, Bridle and Saddle, lot of Coppers, &c., &c. Sale each day at 12 o’clock precisely, McAuliffe, Auctioneer, 120 Georges Street, Limerick.

1848 5 th April (LC). Captain John Fitzgerald Studdert (1828) of Pella, near Kilrush, has been placed on the retired list of Captains, Royal Navy, on pay of 18s per diem.

1848 3 rd May (L & CE). (Advertisement) In Bankruptcy In the matter of Denis Behan a bankrupt:

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Auction at Kilrush: Of Hardware, bar iron, plaster of Paris, pots, skillets, griddles, ovens, kettles, reaping hooks, beams and scales, canvass, bath brick &c &c, also household furniture, 2 cows, 1 calf, an ass, and a jaunting car. McAuliffe. Will sell by unreserved auction, on Saturday next, the 6 th of May, at Frances Street, Kilrush, the following property, seized by order of the Court of Bankruptcy, in the matter of Denis Behan a Bankrupt, viz: -- A quantity of useful hardware, lots of bar iron, an assortment of metal pots, ovens, pans scales, bath bricks, casks of plaster of Paris, fenders and fire irons, &c &c. The household furniture consists of round centre table, mahogany chairs, lounger, carpets and hearth rugs, curtains and blinds, eight-day clock, breakfast table, ware, cutlery, double desk and secretary, candlesticks, work tables, chests of drawers, bedroom chairs, bedsteads, curtains and pelisses, hair mattresses, house presses, bedding, dressing tables, toilet glasses, basin-stands and ware, fenders and fire irons, window blinds, kitchen furniture, jaunting car, lot of timber and lumber, dresser, &c &c; also 2 good cows, 1 calf, and an ass. Sale precisely at Twelve o’clock, as all must be sold in one day. McAuliffe, Auctioneer, 120 George Street, Limerick. The Bankrupt’s Interest in several Houses, Stores, Two farms &c, will be sold by Public Auction, at a future day of which due notice will be given. Limerick, 3 rd May, 1848.

1848 29th July (LC). We have received a letter from Kilrush, stating that the expressions used by Commander Bradshaw, of H.M.S. Alban , to Captain Bingham, of the Garryowen were called fourth in consequence of the latter having abruptly said, when jocosely accosted by Commander Bradshaw. “What brought you there?” Also, that an officer of the Alban , who was standing on the quay at the time invited Capt. Bingham to bring to alongside their ship, and land the passengers from the Garryowen : had he done so no delay would have been experienced.

1848 2 nd August (LC). (Advertisement) Valuable Investment, To be let for such Terms as may be agree on, Or the interest sold, The Extensive Concerns at present occupied by J. W. Paterson, Esq, at the Creek of Kilrush, consisting of a large double Corn Store with Two Kilns, a Distillery and Mill, with a good Dwelling House, Out Offices, Garden, Field, and an extensive Quay. The Distillery and Mill, containing a twenty-horse power Steam Engine, are in perfect working order. For further particulars apply to Messrs. W. & T. Gabbett, 66 George’s Street, Limerick. The premises can be seen on application to J. W. Paterson, Esq, Kilrush.

1848 15 th August (LR). The “Father Murphy” Club in Kilrush, and the “Lord Clare” Club in Kilkee, have been dissolved. Charles, son of Captain Trousdell, of the Dover Castle and attached to the Celeste , of this port was drowned, near Quebec, last month.

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1848 4 th September (CJ). At Kilrush Petty Sessions on Monday, the magistrates put into force the Juvenile Offenders Act, and sentenced James O’Brien, less than 14 years of age, to 3 days imprisonment, and to be whipped, for stealing turf from a gentleman at Querrin. James Cunningham under 14 years, same sentence for stealing beans at Querrin.

1848 7 th September (CJ). Captain Kennedy received from the British Relief Association and the government the sum of £8,000 within the last three months, which he expended for the benefit of the poor of the Kilrush Union, in the best manner suited to their wants and necessities.

1848 15 th September (LR). Conspiracy at Kilrush. The town of Kilrush has been thrown into a state of great excitement for the last ten days, in consequence of information having been given to the authorities by three disreputable characters in that town, named Singleton, Curtin and McMahon, implicating two respectable inhabitants, Mr. Joseph Brennan and Mr. Michael Hassett, in a charge of conspiracy to procure the murder of Colonel Vandeleur.—On Monday last a public investigation was held in the courthouse when Mr. Collins, Solicitor, appeared on behalf of Mr. Brennan, to prefer a charge of perjury against the informers. Colonel Vandeleur and Mr. Little, R.M., who presided both stated that they never for a moment attached any weight to the information, and that having privately sifted the matter they were of opinion that the whole was a foul and infamous conspiracy concocted to ruin two respectable gentlemen.------

1848 14 th October (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush. To be let for a year, on such terms as may be agreed upon, the following Stores and other valuable Premises situate on Merchant’s Quay. STORE, recently occupied by the Commissariat,100 feet long by 24 wide, having four lofts, and kiln of new construction, with an office. All in perfect repair capable of holding 1,000 Barrels of oats. STORE, also lately held by the Commissariat, 100 feet long 22 wide, consisting of three lofts, and furnished with an excellent kiln, all in thorough repair: contains 500 barrels of oats. DWELLING HOUSE, lately occupied by Denis Behan, Merchant, consisting of Large Shop, Two Parlours, Dining and Drawing Rooms, Eight Bed Rooms, Garrets, and Two Kitchens, with Pumps &c, supplied with an extensive yard, with back entrance furnished with one hundred feet of wide shedding and out-offices, and suitable from situation and capacity for the Timber, Coal, Iron and Seed Trades. DWELLING HOUSE, adjoining the above, consisting of Shop, Parlour, Kitchen, Three Bed Rooms and a Yard. DWELLING HOUSE, lately occupied as a Hotel consisting of 2 Parlours, 2 Drawing Rooms, 6 Bed Rooms, Kitchen, Yard with Coach Houses, Stabling, Pumps &c. BAKE HOUSE, lately occupied by the Commissioners of Poor Laws. The above are in perfect repair and fit for immediate occupancy, centrally and conveniently situated for Business and private purposes, and eligible in every particular. The Stores are nearer the Shipping Quay than any others in Kilrush, at the same time within a few yards of the Grain Market. Apply to Uriah Plant, 2 Caroline Street, Cork: or to

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James Dillon, Melden Square, Solicitor, 14 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin: or to Bryan Purcell, Esq, Solicitor, Kilrush. (See also 25 th August 1849).

1848 4 th November (LC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union, Auxiliary Workhouses Wanted, For the accommodation of Able-Bodied Paupers. The Vice-Guardians of the above Union are desirous of renting some spacious buildings in different parts of the Union, as Auxiliary Workhouses. The persons having such to let, are requested to send in their proposals, specifying the terms and period for which they will dispose of them, which will be considered at a meeting of the Vice-Guardians, to be held on Saturday, the 11 th of November inst. By Order, John McDonnell, Clerk of the Union, Board Room, Nov 4.

1848 28 th November (LR). There are 80 men of the 47 th at present in Kilrush, who are reinforced by a sergeant and 28 rank and file, who left Limerick by steamer on Saturday. The sick at Kilrush return by steamer.

1848 8 th December (LR). The salary of Dr. O’Donnell, Medical Officer of the Kilrush Union, is raised to £100, the maximum. The salary of the master is likewise raised. The Energy at anchor at Scattery Roads was struck by lightning in the gale on Sunday last and a passenger was knocked down and stunned by the electric fluid. He lay apparently dead for over an hour. A seaman and a boy were slightly scorched but, providentially, no further injury was sustained.

1849 1 st January (CJ). To the Board of Guardians of the Ennis Union, Kilrush, December 30 th , 1848. Gentlemen, As a ratepayer of the Ennis Union, I beg to protest against the appointment of four Physicians, as advertised for in the last Clare Journal, the Board of Health having been misled into issuing the order by the representation of interested parties who suppressed the fact that there was ample funds in the hands of the County Hospital to support the establishment until the Spring Assizes—but the object of the application was to induce you to make the appointments under the Board of Health, by which you would saddle the Union with four hundred pounds for their salaries and the expenses of an hospital, independent of your control. ------Crofton M. Vandeleur.

1849 4 th January (CJ). In reference to Colonel Vandeleur’s letter to the Board of Guardians of the Ennis Union, published in your last, we are requested to state (on authority), that no communication has been made to the Board of Health, directly or indirectly, by the physicians to the County Fever Hospital, or by any of them, and that , of course, Colonel Vandeleur is mistaken in alleging that the Board has been misled by them or any of them, by the suppression of any fact, or by any representations which were never made. Registry of Freeholders: An alphabetical list of applicants to Register Freeholds at Kilrush Sessions, 20 th January. 1.-Thomas Keating, Kilrush, grocer, dwelling-houses in the village of Kilkee, Moyarta Barony, freeholder £20.

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3.-Mathias Meskile, Kilrush, grocer, tenements at Kilrush --- leaseholder £10 ----

1849 8 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Ennis Union: Four Physicians Wanted. The Board of Guardians of the above Union will, on Wednesday, the 10 th of January next, proceed to elect four physicians to the Fever Hospital, in this Town --

1849 3 rd February (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union. The Vice-Guardians of the above Union will on Saturday, the 10 th day of February next, receive tenders for the supplying the Workhouse with the following articles, to be delivered when required, free of expense: 100 pair of wooden shoes, for men in three sizes, Corn, per ton, Indian corn, per ton. Sealed tenders, addressed to the Vice-Guardians will be received up to the hour of 12 o’clock, on the above day. By Order, John McDonnell, Clerk of the Union, Board Room, 29 th January 1849.

1849 17 th March (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union. Notice to Builders & c. The Vice-Guardians of the above Union will on Sunday the 24 th inst. receive tenders for erecting: Sheds for old clothes In the bath room yards of the Workhouse. Plans to be seen on application to the Master. The Vice-Guardians will also, on the same day receive tenders for supplying the Workhouse with Flax Wheels. Sealed tenders, addressed to the Vice-Guardians, will be received by me up to the hour of 12 o’clock on Saturday the above day N.B. - A large quantity of old iron, & c., will be disposed of at a reasonable price. By Order, John McDonnell, Clerk of the Union, Board Room, February 12 th 1849.

1849 24 th March (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union. Notice to Builders & c. The Vice-Guardians of the above Union will, on Saturday, the 31 st of March, instant, receive tenders foe erecting a Wall of the following dimensions around the Auxiliary Workhouse, Leadmore, to be 10 feet high, to have 1½ feet Scotch coping on the top, and to be 1 foot 10 inches thick. They will also receive tenders on the same day for supplying the Workhouse for 5 months with best wool per stone. Sealed tenders, properly endorsed, will be received up to the hour of twelve o’clock, on the above named day. By Order, A McMahon, Board Room, March 19 th 1849.

1849 9 th April (CJ). Registry of Freeholders: Quarter Sessions to be held at Kilrush, on the 21 st of April, 1849. 1. - Michael Grady, Kilrush, freeholder situate at Kilrush ------£20 re-registry. ---

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1849 11 th April (L & CE). Kilrush Union--- Cholera Returns. Number in Hospital on Saturday, March 31 st : 1: admitted into hospital during the week, 19: total 20: Discharged cured 2: died 2: Remaining under treatment on Saturday the 7th , 16: A number of cases have been received into hospital on Sunday and Monday, both from the town and the union workhouse. Those coming from the latter place are of a more malignant type that those taken from the town and country. Thomas B. O’Donnell, Thomas Elliott: Medical Attendants.

1849 1 st May (LR). The Conference of St. Senanus’ Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Kilrush, thankfully acknowledge the receipt of £1-10s. From Mrs. Cornelius O’Brien, her liberal donation in aid of the funds. ----- acknowledge receipt of £1 per Very Rev. T. Kelly, P.P., and the second kind donation from Capt. Kennedy, P.L.I., in aid of their funds.

1849 2 nd May (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush. To be sold and immediate possession given, the splendid house, (Shop with Fixtures) and premises, situate at 41 Frances Street, Kilrush, now occupied by the owner, Thomas Honan. It is well situated for any business, and can be made a private residence, (being central in the town) three stories high, 20 feet in breath, running 70 feet to the rere, a spacious back house attached, with kitchen and several sleeping apartments, large store room &c., with a yard to rere, opening into John Street: in all: in all 150 feet well enclosed. A lease of 999 years, subject only to £1 per annum rent: free of all incumbrances. Application (if by letter, pre-paid) to Thomas Honan on the premises.

1849 7 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union: Schoolmaster Wanted ------Porter Wanted. ------.

1849 5 th June (LR). Thanks. The Conference of St, Senanus’ Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Kilrush ---- acknowledge receipt of £1 from W. Foley, Esq., M.D. his second kind donation, and 5s from E. Elliott, Esq., M.D. ---- £2 from James McCarthy, Esq, Examiner : £2 from J.R. Browne, Esq, Reporter : and £1 from Alderman Walnutt.

1849 16 th June (L & CE). Address to the Rev Mr. Meehan from the people of Kilrush. At a highly respectable meeting of the people of Kilrush, held in the Catholic Church, 6 th June 1849 the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Proposed by Mr. Edmond Foley, Seconded by Mr. James Quin. Resolved. - That Dr. William Foley does take the chair. Proposed by Mr. Charles McDonnell, seconded by Mr. Thomas Mahony. Resolved, - That Richard Foley do act as Secretary. Proposed by Dr. Michael Foley, seconded by Mr. Michael Kelly. Resolved.- That we cannot permit our dear friend Rev. Michael Meehan, whose faithful

490 ministry we have enjoyed for a period of twelve years, to separate from us without expressing our hearty congratulations at his promotion to Moyarta and Kilballyowen, as well as our entire approval of his piety and zeal in the cause of virtue and religion. Proposed by Mr. Michael Ryan seconded by Mr. Thomas Honan. Resolved. - That a committee be named to prepare an address, and a subscription list be opened, to afford his many admirers an opportunity of testifying substantially their regard for the Rev. Gentleman. Proposed by Mr. John Carroll, seconded by Mr. Batt Glynn. Resolved. - That Mr. James Quin, do act as treasurer. W, Foley. M. D. Chairman, R. Foley, Secretary. Proposed by Mr. Matt Kelly, seconded by Mr. Michael Meagher. Resolved.-That Dr. William Foley do leave the chair and that Lieut. G. S. O’Grady be called thereto. Proposed by Mr. James Chambers, carried by acclamation. Resolved. - That the marked thanks of this meeting be tendered to the former Chairman for his dignified conduct of the chair. Proposed by Mr. Michael Foley seconded by Mr. James Wallace. Resolved. - That those proceedings be published in the Limerick and Clare Examiner. G. S. O’Grady, Chairman, R. Foley, Secretary.

1849 4 th July (L & CE). (& LC 4 th August) (Advertisement) Kilrush Union. The Vice-Guardians of the above Union will, on Saturday the 21 st inst., receive tenders for supplying and erecting a Force Pump in the Auxiliary Workhouse, at Leadmore: also for sinking a Water Tank, on the same premises. Sealed tenders will be received by me up to the hour of 12 o’clock on the above named day. By Order, E. J. Kennedy, Clerk of the Union. N.B. - A large quantity of old metal to be disposed of at a reasonable price.

1849 25 th August (L & CE). (Advertisement) To be let for a year, on such terms as may be agreed upon, the following Stores and other valuable Premises situate on Merchant’s Quay. STORE, recently occupied by the William Blair, Esq.,100 feet long by 24 wide, having four lofts, and kiln of new construction, with an office. All in perfect repair capable of holding 1,000 Barrels of oats. STORE, at present occupied by Messrs Taylor and Carey, 100 feet long 22 wide, consisting of three lofts, and furnished with an excellent kiln, all in thorough repair: contains 500 barrels of oats. DWELLING HOUSE, lately occupied by Denis Behan, Merchant, consisting of Large Shop, Two Parlours, Dining and Drawing Rooms, Eight Bed Rooms, Garrets, and Two Kitchens, with Pumps &c, supplied with an extensive yard, with back entrance furnished with one hundred feet of wide shedding and out-offices, and suitable from situation and capacity for the Timber, Coal, Iron and Seed Trades. DWELLING HOUSE, lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Lomas, as a Hotel consisting of 3 Parlours, 3 Drawing Rooms and Bed Rooms, 2 Large Kitchens and Sleeping Apartments for Servants: Yard with Coach Houses, Stabling, Pumps &c. DWELLING HOUSE, adjoining the above, consisting of Shop, Parlour, Kitchen, Three Bed Rooms and a Yard. BAKE HOUSE, lately occupied by the Commissioners of Poor Laws.

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The above are in perfect repair and fit for immediate occupancy, centrally and conveniently situated for Business and private purposes, and eligible in every particular. The Stores are nearer the Shipping Quay than any others in Kilrush, at the same time within a few yards of the Grain Market. Apply to Uriah Plant, 2 Caroline Street, Cork: or to James Dillon, Melden Square, Solicitor, 14 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin, August 15. (See also 14 th October 1848).

1849 6 th September (CJ). Evictions in the Union of Kilrush: We some time since published an abstract of the number of evictions in the above Union, as stated in Captain Kennedy’s Report to the Poor Law Commissioners. In that abstract we gave the lists seriatim, as they occurred in the report, which, together with the fact that the same proprietors are differently described in different parts of the report, rendered it somewhat difficult to ascertain exactly the number evicted from each property. This defect we now remedy by comparing the names of the various proprietors with those of the townlands, so that by the following tabular statement it will be seen at a glance what number is stated by this report to have been evicted by the several proprietors respectively:

Proprietors’ Names Families evicted Number of or Houses levelled Individuals Colonel C. M. Vandeleur 154 936 Nicholas Westby, Esq. 181 974 The Messrs. Westropp. 124 694 The Messrs. Borough. 146 713 The Marquis Conyngham 79 420 John MacDonnell, Esq. Reps 94 521 of Mrs. Anne MacDonnell Charles Mahon, Esq. 38 207 The O’Gorman Mahon 26 151 Stacpoole’s, Minors 56 277 Sir. John Reid. 44 218 Thomas Crowe, Esq. 46 232 Henry Steward Burton, Esq. 71 384 William Henn, Esq. 19 129 William Coppinger, Esq 38 245 Marcus Keane, Esq. 14 66 Rep. Michael D’Alton, Esq. 28 157 John Singleton, Esq 31 163 William M. Reeves, Esq. 14 70 Miss A. F. Vandeleur. 15 99 William Casey, Esq. 24 140 Mrs. Lucinda Finnucane. 19 109 The Messrs. Boucher. 25 147 Captain Irwin. 13 54 Francis G. Morony, Esq. 14 117 Doctor Donovan. 38 185 Edward Morony, Esq. 28 128 Richard J. Stacpoole, Esq. 40 211

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1849 7 th September (LR). From our correspondent, Kilrush, September 6 th . In my last communication I promised to state how the unfortunate tenants recently evicted from the lands of Mr. John Westropp, in the parish of Killard, were situated since they had been deprived of their holdings, and consequently of every means of substance, unless what might be supplied through the agency of undistinguishing chance, or fortuitous benevolence. Upon enquiry I have ascertained that the Relieving Officer of the district has made provision for those of the tenantry entitled to it under the provisions of the poor law, whilst the rest, of course the majority, are left to roam as outcasts and murderers in the land of their fathers. If no other evil were to result to the nation from the exterminating system being pursued but that of multiplying poverty, and thus throwing the almost entire population on the rates for relief, it ought to be enough to render the plan now so generally adopted in this country, but particularly in western Clare, odious to even the landlord classes itself. -----

1849 12 th September (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union. Notice to Builders. The Vice-Guardians of the above Union, will on Saturday, 15 th instant receive tenders for erecting a Store and Mill-House, in the yard to the rere of the Infirmary of the Kilrush Union Workhouse. ------

1849 26 th September (LC). Kilrush Exports: Sun for Gloucester -- 710 qrs. oats, W. Blair.

1849 28 th September (LR). Catholic Church. St. Vincent de Paul Society Rooms, Kilrush, 24 th Sept. 1849. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Kilrush in conference assembled—“Resolved unanimously, that James R. Browne, Esq, Proprietor of the “Limerick Reporter” and James McCarthy, Esq, Proprietor of the Limerick and Clare Examiner, are justly entitled to the warmth thanks of the society, which they beg their acceptance of, for their noble, generous and prompt defence, in refutation of the unfounded attack made upon them in the columns of the Clare Journal. Signed on behalf of the Society: Michael Roughan, President. ----- Thankfully acknowledge the receipt of £1-10s towards the fund for the relief of the poor, from Thomas Boucher, Esq, M.D. ---

1849 12 th October (LR). Lord Arundel and Sir William Somerville both sailed down the Shannon from Limerick, with Capt. Bingham, of the Garryowen steamer, and returned with him: the former after visiting Kilrush Workhouse, Kilkee and the hovels of the destitute poor: Sir William also having inspected the Workhouse and inquired into the present state of the Union from Captain Kennedy, Poor Law Inspector.

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1849 24 th November (L & CE). Kilrush Union. The Board of Guardians, being desirous to increase Workhouse accommodation in the above Union, will, on Saturday, the 8 th day of December, 1849, receive tenders from parties willing to let their premises as Auxiliary Workhouses as convenient to the town as possible. Tenders to specify the length, breadth, and height of the Buildings: whether land is, to be attached, and if so what quantity: the tenure, and also the terms upon which agreement is proposed to be formed. By Order, E. J. Kennedy, Clerk of the Union, Board Room, 19 th November 1849.

1849 6 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) In Chancery: Patrick Scott and Honora Scott, otherwise O’Keeffe, his wife, Plaintiffs. Amelia O’Keeffe, widow, Hugh O’Keefe, Mary Carey and others, Defendants. To be let, for such term as may be agreed on, and either separately or together. All that and those, the site of the House and Premises, lately occupied by Nicholas McNamara Lillis: and also the House and Premises adjoining, lately occupied by Margaret O’Neill, situate at Frances Street, in the Town of Kilrush, and county of Clare. Proposals in writing stating the annual rent, the term of years, and the sum proposed to be expended in building and improvements, to be sent on or before the 10 th day of January next, to: Edward Mahony, of Farrihy , near Kilkee, in the county of Clare, Esq., the Receiver in this cause, or to Robert Potter, of No. 90, Stephen’s Green, in the City of Dublin, Solicitor. Dated this 23 rd day of November, 1849.

1849 7 th December (LR). Catholic Church. After many vigorous efforts, for the last eight years, the people of Kilrush have nearly succeeded in cancelling liabilities of over four thousand pounds, incurred in the erection of their splendid Church, whose walls and un-ceiled roof strongly appeal to charity and zeal for assistance. A sermon has been preached by the Rev. E. Barry, on Sunday, 25 th ult.; on which occasion a collection was made to liquidate the balance of debt, when £55-5s were the result. Very Rev. T. Kelly, P.P. and Committee gratefully acknowledge £1 each from Captain Kennedy, P.L.I., Dr. O’Donnell, and Rev. Michael Meehan, P.P., Carrigaholt, in furtherance of the above object.

1849 19 th December (LC). The Kilrush and Gort Unions have prohibited reporters from newspapers being present at their proceedings. We know not how the public may value this interdiction, but newspapers should feel delighted as they are often constraint to exhibit a vast deal of nonsense and bad feeling, when their space could be more profitably occupied.

A very fine view of Kilrush (connected with its distresses) appears in the London Illustrated News of Saturday.

To the editor of the Limerick Chronicle, Kilrush 17 th December, 1849. Sir, -- The most fearful misery reigns amongst us. The poor people who have been keeping soul and body together on “out-door relief” have been deprived of that for nearly three weeks, and in consequence, roving about our town, in the most dreadful distress. --- The

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Kilrush, have been handed two pounds by Captain Kennedy, P.L.I., for relief of their distress ---- gratefully acknowledge the receipt of £1 from Richard M. Lynch, Esq. P.L.I., together with 250 articles of flannel dress for males and females placed at his disposal by the truly good Count De Strzelecki, from funds liberally subscribed by our generous English brethren --- (Signed), on behalf of the Society, Michael Roughan, President.

1849 19 th December (L & CE). The Catastrophe in Kilrush. Minutes of evidence taken at the Coroner’s inquest, as to the drowning of 33 paupers while returning from the Kilrush Workhouse on the 13 th December 1849. Mr. Daniel O’Gorman, Relieving Officer for the Moyarta electoral division, was first sworn and examined by Mr. Francis O’Donnell, Coroner. I examined the 33 corpses drowned: known the entire of them: 29 of the number were applicants for relief, and attended at the workhouse on yesterday: on their return home they were drowned: I was not in the boat and can’t say how the accident occurred: some of them were on yesterday week at the workhouse, and were not attended to. ------Verdict: We find that Jonathan Brew (boatman) and thirty two others came by their deaths, on Wednesday, the 13 th December inst., by drowning, while crossing the ferry at Cammogue on their way home from the workhouse, through the mismanagement of the boatmen and passengers.

1849 31 st December (CJ). To the Editor of the Clare Journal . Cappa Lodge, December 27 th , 1849. Sir, having read in your Journal of the 17 th inst., an account of the late melancholy loss of life which occurred at the ferry of Cammogue, wherein it is stated that none of the magistrates of the district visited the spot. I beg leave to acquaint you, that immediately on being apprised of the accident, I hastened to the ferry, and remained there during the Coroner’s inquest, until a late hour... I am, Sir, Robert H. Borough, and J.P.

1850 16 th January (LC). There was a large market of native corn at Kilrush on Saturday last, which found rather a slow demand.

1850 19 th January (L & CE). The Kilrush Union Poor. The Very Rev. T. Kelly, P.P., gratefully acknowledges the receipt of £10 for the starving poor of Kilrush, from a highly distinguished and pious Roman Catholic, through the hands of the Right Rev. Dr. Kennedy.

The Society of St. Vincent of Paul, Kilrush, thankfully acknowledge the receipt of £10, from the Very Rev. T. Kelly, P.P., a further portion of monies sent him by benevolent individuals for the relief of the starving poor.

1850 4th February (CJ) & (LR) 5 th February. Kilrush Board of Guardians: Colonel Vandeleur in the Chair--- Captain Kennedy, P.L.I., was in attendance. --- Mr. Paterson, to whom the Union owes a sum of £800 for rye meal which he had

495 supplied the Vice Guardians, appeared before the Board, and strongly pressed his claim for at least some portion of the amount due. He complained that he had been unfairly treated by the Vice-Guardians, who had contracted for supplying Indian meal at the same time that his contract for Rye meal had been accepted: and yet he had received nothing but a mere trifle, out of his account. --- The only reason which he could conceive for this partial mode of dealing on the part of the Vice-Guardians was that he was not able to give such sumptuous entertainment to those gentlemen, as had been done by other parties. The Chairman remarked that however unfairly Mr. Paterson might have been dealt with, the Board had it not in their power just then to give him any portion of his bill, as it required all the funds they had received during the week to meet current expenses: so that either their debts must remain undischarged or the paupers be left without food. He would however, bear in mind Mr. Paterson’s claim, if any means could be found on meeting it.—

1850 23 rd February (LC). (Advertisement) County of Clare. In the matter of Denis Behan, a Bankrupt: To be sold by auction before the Commissioners of Bankrupt ----- Stores, Dwelling Houses, and Premises situate in the most advantageous posit ion in the rising town of Kilrush; No. 1.- All that and those a large Store, five stories high, measuring 100 feet in length, and 22 feet in breadth, lately in the possession of Mr. Blair, but at present unoccupied, capable of containing 9,000 barrels of oats. These stores were let to Mr. Blair for six months at the yearly rent of £60, and would now let for a similar sum. The building of this store cost £1,000, and formerly brought a rent of £80 per annum. This Lot will be set up subject to the entire head rent of £13-12s-6d. No. 2. - A large store, four storeys high, measuring 90 feet in length, and 18 feet in breadth. These stores, the erection of which cost £600, are let, temporarily, to Messrs. Taylor and Carey at the yearly rent of £30, but would bring a much higher rent if permanently let. This lot will be sold free from head rent. Observe. - Between these two stores there is a gateway leading to a large yard, which has been used for timber, deals, coals, or iron, and contains a range of roofed linings, 70 feet long, and this yard may be sold with lot No. 6, or separate, at the option of the purchasers of Lot 1 and 2. These stores are built, on the best site in the town of Kilrush, facing the bridge leading to the Steam-boat quay, and adjoining the quays for shipping and unshipping. No. 3. - Hotel and Premises in Frances Street, in the town of Kilrush, at present unlet, and were lately held by Mr. Lomas, who paid the yearly rent of £30 for same. The front of said house and premises is tastefully built with cut stone and brick, iron palisading outside, and contains two parlours, one private room, a pantry, and lumber room on the first floor: one drawing, and two rooms connected with folding doors, on the second: and four bed rooms on the third floor. There is also attached to said premises a spacious kitchen, a scullery, and four bed rooms above them: a coach house, stable for six horses, and yard, with a pump in good order. The building of this house and premises cost upwards of £900. This Lot will be sold free from head rent. No. 4. - House, Premises, and Yard lately occupied by Mr. Jackson, at £10 per year, and contains on first floor one parlour, Kitchen, and closet: one drawing room and bed- chamber on second floor, and three bed rooms on the third floor, with a yard in the rere.

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The building of this house cost £150, and will be sold free of head rent. No. 5. - House, Premises, and Yard, as held by Michael Grady, who carries on therein the business of a grocer and spirit dealer, at the yearly rent of £10: contains shop, kitchen, and closet on the first floor: on the second storey sitting room and on the third storey three bed rooms. The building of this house cost £150, and will be sold free of head rent. No. 6. - Dwelling House and Premises, lately occupied by the Bankrupt, and now unset. - the basement story contains a large shop and hall, a dining room, and large kitchen: second floor one drawing and five bed rooms, and the third floor three bed rooms and garret: and in the rere is a large yard, containing a scullery, dairy, pantry, and lumber house, with 70 feet of slated linneys, suited for the iron, timber, or coal trades. These premises cost in their erection upwards of £1,000, and would now bring 340 to £50 rent. This Lot will be sold free of head rent. No. 7. - Three small houses at rere, at present unlet, which, if let, would produce £2- 10s yearly each. One house contains two ovens suited for a public bakery, and will be sold free of rent. The Bankrupt expended a sum exceeding £4,000 in building and erecting the above premises, all of which have been lately built, and will be sold separately, or in one Lot to suit purchasers. Repeated applications have been made to the Assignee to take such premises, but pending the sale it was deemed prudent not to set same, so that the purchaser could select the most eligible tenant. The entire, if tenanted, would produce a clear well paid rental of £130 per annum. These premises are held by Bankrupt under a lease dated 22 nd January 1840, from Col. Crofton Moore Vandeleur, for a term of 999 years, at the yearly rent of £13-12s- 6d., with 1s, in the pound receiver’s fees. A statement of title (for the inspection of all parties intending to purchase) is posted in the Court of Bankruptcy, and all information can be obtained from Jeremiah Perry, Esq., No. 40, Lower Sackville Street: and Joseph Murphy, Esq, Limerick, Solicitor for the Provincial Bank, also Mortgagees, No. 62, Lower Gardiner Street, and of James Dillon Meldon, Agent to the Commission and Assignee, having the carriage of the sale, Chambers, 14 Upper Ormond Quay. Barry Collins, Register. John Littledale, Auctioneer.

1850 2 nd April (LR). Richard Bourke, Esq., Poor Law Inspector passed through this city on his return to Dublin, last night, after investigating the affairs of the unhappy Kilrush Union. --- Mr. Redington, Under Secretary, left town this morning for same place, and is expected to extend his tour to Kilkee. Mr. Loch, the intelligent member for Wick, has also proceeded to Kilrush.

1850 3 rd April (L & CE). (Advertisement) County Clare. Leasehold Interest to be sold. Mr. Brophy begs to announce that he is commissioned by the owner to Sell by Private Contract the Leasehold Interest in the Lands of Crossmore, situate near the Town of Kilrush, containing 210 acres of arable land and 208 acres of bog, held for an unexpired term of 28 years, subject to a head-rent of £28- The entire Lands are let to solvent tenants at abated rents amounting to £142. Leaving a nett profit rent of £114 per annum. For rentals and particulars apply to: Mr. Brophy, Estate Broker, Irish and British Agency Office, 38 Lower Ormond Quay,

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Kilrush Union. The Board of Guardians of the above Union will, on Saturday the 13 th instant, proceed to appoint a Schoolmistress for Leadmore, at a salary of £15 per annum, with apartment and rations. The person appointed must be intelligent, and competent to discharge the duties of Schoolmistress. Sealed tenders in the Applicants handwriting, accompanied by testimonials, will be received by me up to the hour of 12 o’clock, on the above-mentioned date. By Order, E, J, Kennedy, Clerk of the Union.

1850 25 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Contracts: The Board of superintendence of Ennis jail will receive proposals for: Making Sewers, From the Bridewells of Kilrush, Ennistymon, Killaloe, Tulla, and Sixmilebridge, pursuant to plans and specifications to be seen at the Jail. -----.

1850 13 th May (CJ). The Anti-Landlord Press. In a late number of the Freeman’s Journal there is a violent but unmeaning attack upon Col. Vandeleur of Kilrush, for having yielded to the entreaties of the ratepayers of that town, and exerted himself to prevent the ingress of large crowds of paupers from other parts of the country. It is surprising to find how certain portions of the press labour to misconstrue the best intentions and most judicious acts, when they happen to emanate from any of the landlord class. There is not a town in this part of the country in which an outcry has not been raised against the influx of paupers from the rural districts, and the inhabitants justly complain that they should have to pay for the support of those crowds which ought to be charged to the district from whence they were ejected. There is not one of these towns which would not feel most happy to have some active, influential person, like Col. Vandeleur, to espouse their cause and prevent their being ruined by an intolerable burden of pauperism. The assertion that these crowds have been evicted by Col. Vandeleur himself requires no confutation from us, as its fallacy is well known -----

1850 16 th May (CJ) To the Editor of the Clare Journal, Kilrush May 14 th 1850. Dear Sir, -- As I see you have noticed the attack made upon me by the Freeman’s Journal for attempting to save myself and the inhabitants of this town from the influx of strange paupers, I enclose you the memorial signed by the most respectable men of all creeds and parties, which was got up entirely independent of any struggle of mine, although in accordance with my views: as it cannot be supposed by even such humane men as the Editors of the Limerick Examiner and Freeman’s Journal that a proprietor would quietly submit to have the paupers of all the neighbouring electoral divisions shipped on him and his tenants without a struggle. – Believe me to be yours faithfully. Crofton M. Vandeleur. The Memorial of the Shopkeepers and other industrious residents of the town of Kilrush. Sir.—Your memorialists feeling the deep obligation they owe for the patronage and ready support you have always afforded to the industry and morality of the people, beg to tender you the sincere expression of their thanks and lasting gratitude. Strengthened by this conviction, they presume to lay before your honour the present

498 deplorable condition of the town, and trust your usual solitude for its peace and improvement will prompt you to remedy the evils that press heavily upon the energies of its people. They cannot but express their marked dissatisfaction, at beholding their town converted into a receptacle for the straggling beggars of the several parishes of the Union: and while they depreciate the justice of having this electoral division taxed for the support of these strangers, they bitterly complain of the annoyance the community has to contend with from the importunities and begging activities of such hordes. The streets are swarmed – the shop-doors are beset—property is rendered insecure – the industrious are interrupted in their legitimate pursuits, in short, a formal discouraging attack is put to the exertions of the peaceable and industrious members of society. Your memorialists respectfully solicit your attention to these? and trust you will be pleased to see them removed, either by forcing the Vagrant Act, or by any other means your wisdom suggest, and they shall as in duty bound for ever pray.

James Quinn D. Hynes Michael McGrath Pat O’Connor Michael Roughan Alexander McMahon Garret Doherty Martin Mahony William Hennessy Thomas Ahern Thomas Keatinge Mary Culligan John O’Dwyer John Behan Andrew Kelly Joseph McMahon Michael McInerney Thomas Moroney Thomas Gibson John Devers Pat Keating James Chambers John Flaherty Martin Daly Patrick Scanlan Mathias Mescall Charles McDonnell Michael Mescall William Peacock P. Hunt Benjamin Allender George Fitzgerald Francis Brew James Behan John Hanigan Thomas Mahony Denis Molony John Allen & c. & c.

1850 18 th May (L & CE). (Advertisement) Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! J. Patterson and Co., of Edinburgh, ------Principal Agents ---- Michael McGrath, Wine and Tea Merchant, Kilrush.

1850 21 st May (LR). The Kilrush Board of Guardians found it necessary to pass a resolution that any officer detected disposing of the rations allowed by the Board for their support will be punished by dismissal. In Kilrush Union there are between nine and ten thousand persons in receipt of out- door relief. The total number of paupers is thirteen thousand three hundred and forty seven. The sum of £200 was received last week in aid of the rates, from the Commissioners.

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1850 6 th July (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union. The Board of Guardians of the above Union will, on Saturday the 13 th of July next, proceed to appoint a Master, at a salary of £50 per annum, with Apartments and Rations. The person appointed must have a thorough knowledge of Workhouse accounts, and be intimately conversant with all the minutia of a large establishment and its several auxiliaries. Tenders, enclosing testimonials of character and competency, giving the names of two solvent Securities willing to join in a bond for £200 will be received by me up to 4 o’clock precisely, on the day previous. Candidates are requested to attend on the day of election. By Order, E. J. Kennelly, Clerk of the Union, Board Room, June 29 th 1850.

1850 28 th August (L & CE). (Advertisement) To be sold by Auction, without reserve, On Monday, 2 nd September, at Cappagh House, Kilrush, a quantity of Household Furniture, China, Glass &c The Property of Captain A. E. Kennedy,

Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, noon. McAuliffe, Auctioneer.

Cappa, Kilrush, Auction of. Household Furniture, Feather Beds, Hair Mattresses, Glass, China, Delph, Plated Ware, Books, Clock, Barometer, &c. McAuliffe, Has been honoured with instructions from Capt. Kennedy, P.L.I., to sell by positively unreserved auction, at his residence, Cappa, Kilrush, on Monday the 2 nd September, 1850, the entire of his household furniture, &c, which is in the best preservation, and consists of – Round and Square centre tables, Set of dining do., Pair of Loungers, Grecian sofa, Ottoman easy chairs, Card, Coffee and Work tables, Drawing room chairs, Chiffonier, Brussels and Kidderminster carpets, Hearth rugs, Fenders, Fire irons, Hassocks, Framed engravings and prints, Chimney Ornaments, Chimney Glass, Lustre, Sideboards, Plate buckets, Guardevins, Blinds, and Ornaments, Swiss Chairs, Set of Canterbury tables, Morning and evening sets of china, Handsome dinner service, Desert China, Table cutlery, Cut glass decanters, Tumblers, Rammers, Wines, Water carafes , Sugar bowls, Cream ewers, Liquor stand and glasses, Desert dishes, Plated salvers, Coasters, Toast rack, Card and chamber Candlesticks, Pair of branches, Handsome coffee sett, Solar lamp, Tea urn, 8 day clock (a first rate time keeper): Lobby transparencies, Stair carpeting and rods, State, Elliptic, German, and iron Bedsteads, with curtains and paillasses, Prime feather beds, Best curled hair mattresses, Blankets, Sheets, Counterpanes, Dressing tables, Basin stands, Toilet glasses, Commodes, Bidets, Towel airers, Mahogany wing wardrobe, Chest of drawers, Bookcase and Secretary, Pier glass, Painted presses, Chair bed, Sofa do., Bed-room chairs, Barometer, Kitchen tables, Drainers, Hen coop, Dresser. Settle bed, Dish covers, culinary requisites &c &c. Also a good milch cow, capital horse, outside car and harness. McAuliffe, Auctioneer, Broker and General Commission Merchant, 7 Thomas Street and 32 Cecil Street, August 28 th .

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1850 5 th September (CJ). Riot in Kilrush Workhouse. From our Kilrush Correspondent, Kilrush, September 4, 1850. Shortly after Colonel Vandeleur left the Board Room on yesterday, a riot took place in the workhouse. --- The Guardians had given orders to discharge about 25 able-bodied lads, who had on several occasions been reproved for insubordination, complaints were made from time to time that they were inciting the other boys to unite with them, the Guardians saw that it was necessary for the peace of the establishment to have the boys removed, especially as they were able to work. In accordance with these directions, Mr. Pollin, the Master, proceeded to carry out his instructions, when they resisted his authority, and immediately set upon him in a furious manner. Mr. Cox, Vice Chairman, who is always at his post went immediately to his assistance, and rendered all the aid he could. And but for the very speedy arrival of the police, both Mr. Cox and the Master would have been severely injured. Mr. Cox received a stroke of a stone under the ear which laid him prostate. Mr. Pollin received several cuts about the head and back ------.

1850 14 th September (L & CE). Shipwreck averted – Life and property saved. At half-past eight o’clock on Wednesday evening, Capt. Pascow, of Kilrush, reported to Captain Kennedy, of the Erin-go-Bragh steamer, that the brig Ocean Queen , laden with palm oil, had struck on a rock at Kilstiffin, near the mouth of the Shannon, and was then in a most critical and perilous position. --- It is universally admitted that but for the skill --- of Captain Kennedy, the vessel with her valuable cargo, must have been totally lost. ----

Kilrush Workhouse & c. The following testimonials are exceedingly creditable to the officers of the Workhouse:- Fever Hospital, September 10 th . As far as I am competent to give an opinion, I am glad to express it in favour of the state of this Hospital. The attention to cleanliness and ventilation is very striking: the appearance of the patients very satisfactory. I wish the convalescent wards were as favourably circumstanced in respect of cheerfulness, light and ventilation, as the sick wards. Moss King, Creswell, Dorset. Travelling for amusement. Parent House. I had great pleasure in visiting this house, which is kept with great cleanliness throughout: great order appears to be maintained in all the departments. I was particularly pleased with the state of the infirm wards—where every attention appears to be most scrupulously paid to the patients. Moss King. The Rev. Mr. King, accompanied by Mrs, King and the Misses King, visited every department of the Workhouse: in the kitchen they tasted the food which was in course of preparation for dinner for the inmates: they were shown the infirmary and infirm wards by Dr. O’Donnell and the Rev. Mr. Moran, C. C: the kindness of manner displayed by the Rev. Mr. Moran to the patients struck them forcibly. Parent House, September 11 th , 1850. We visited the Kilrush Workhouse this day, and have much pleasure in reporting that it appears to us to be conducted with the greatest system of propriety, and particularly as to cleanliness, which is remarkable. George Studdert, P.L.G., N. Dublin, Union. Thomas Spaight.

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Leadmore Auxiliary, September 12 th . I was much surprised to see such a number of human beings so well accommodated, as they appear to be in the houses connected with this establishment. It was particularly gratifying to observe that the greater number were employed, either in labour or instruction. The whole seems to be extremely well conducted, and with a staff of officers so very limited, I only wonder how they are enabled to keep order. This observation is made in consequence of knowing that such economy is not observed in other unions. George Studdert, P.L.G., N. Dublin Union, visited from 12 to 1 o’clock.

1850 15 th October (LR). The award made by the Kilrush magistrate on Tuesday in the case of the Ocean Queen , is generally pronounced totally inadequate to the services rendered by the Revenue Officers and Captain Kennedy, but for whose prompt exercise the ship with her cargo – the latter value for £6,000 – would have met inevitable destruction. The magistrate allowed the Erin-go-Bragh steamer £30: the crew of the Chance , revenue cutter £25: Captain Pasco, R.N. Inspecting Officer, £15: Captain Kennedy, Commander of the Erin , £10: Total £80.

1850 28 th October (CJ). The Kilrush Inquiry. We perceive that several of our contemporaries are quoting largely from the Report which was submitted to the House of Commons by Mr. Poulett Scrope, M.P., as Chairman of the Kilrush Committee of Inquiry. It should be borne in mind, however, that this Report was negated by the House as not containing the views of the majority of the Committee: particularly as another report had been drawn up by Sir Lucius O’Brien, Bart., M.P., one of the Committee, and which fully represented the views of the majority of the members. The House declined however, to receive either report: but the evidence taken before the Committee was submitted to the house and received.

1850 30 th November (L & CE). Kilrush Union. The Board of Guardians of the above Union will on Saturday the 7 th December next proceed to appoint an Assistant School-Mistress, at a salary of £10 per annum, with apartment and rations -----.

1850 28 th December (L & CE). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union. The Board of Guardians of the above Union will, on Saturday, 4 th January next, 1851, receive tenders from persons competent to build, Sheds, According, to plans and specifications to be seen at the Clerk’s Office, on Saturday, the 28 th inst., and under the superintendence of W. Whitestone, Esq. Terms. - Payment as the work progresses, on the certificate of Mr. Whitestone. The Sheds to be built on the northern side of the Workhouse grounds ----

1851 Thom’s Directory. Coast Guard Officers: Kilrush: Cheown, P., R.N. Chief Officer of the Station. Pasco, William M. Inspecting Commander. Smith, Michael. Civilian Commander of revenue cruiser, Chance.

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1851 26 th February (L & CE). Kilrush Union. The Guardians of the above Union will, at their meeting to be held on Saturday, 15 th of March next appoint a Master At a salary of £70 per annum, with apartment and rations. ------.

1851 12 th March (L & CE). (Advertisement) Wreck Auction. The Hull and all the Materials of the Copper-fastened Schooner “ ELLEN” Of Southampton. Burthen per Register 900? Tons, lately stranded on Beale Bar, will be sold by Public Auction, at Kilrush, on Tuesday the 18 th of March inst. (if not previously disposed of, by private contract) Also the Cargo saved from said vessel, consisting of about 1,300 barrels of oats, shipped at Tralee for Newhaven, and now lying in the Stores of Mr. J. W. Paterson, Kilrush. For further particulars and inventory of Ship’s Stores apply to: Mr. Paterson. Kilrush 1 st March 1851. Sale to commence at 3 o’clock, p.m.:- The Steamer leaves Limerick at 8 o’clock that evening.

1851 26 th March (L & CE). New Limerick Morning Paper. The Munster News and Provincial Advertiser. Francis Counihan, Proprietor and Editor, ------

1851 21 st June (L & CE). Kilrush Petty Sessions. The Emigrant Ship “Jane Watson”. This case was brought forward at the instance of Capt. Ellis, her Majesty’s Government Emigration Officer for the Port of Limerick, against Mr. Edmund Duffy, Shipbroker of Galway, for violation of the Passengers’ Act in having fraudulently obtained a clearance for the Jane Watson , from Galway without having her stored with the requisite provisions – in fact for having put on board flour, and oatmeal, of a quality unfit for human use, and of a poisonous nature. The vessel sailed from Galway on the 27 th ult., and having sprung a leak, put into Kilrush on the 30 th ult. --- Mr. Duffy was fined £100 with costs, half the fine to be given to the emigrants-

Captain Ellis v Watson. The defendant in this case was master of the Jane Watson and was proceeded against for recovery of penalties for having an excess of five passengers on board. --- -- Fined £25 with costs, being £5 for each passenger.

1852 12 th May (L & CE). To the Independent Electors of the county Clare. Gentlemen, As the time approaches when you will be called upon to exercise the privilege of electing the representatives for your county, I am induced by the many encouraging offers of support I have received to present myself as a candidate for your suffrages at the next General Election. Connected as I am with you by the strongest social ties, and a long residence amongst

503 you, I trust you will consider that I have always evinced, in the different relations in which we have been mutually placed, such interest in the welfare of all classes of your county, unbiased by party or prejudice, as will not entitle me to your confidence and support. Having ever, to the best of my ability, carried out the principles of Civil and Religious Liberty, I have no hesitation in saying that I shall be prepared to advocate such measures as will secure to all the free and unfettered exercise of their religion, and protection from every act of intolerance and oppression. I have practically adopted on my estate the custom of an equitable tenant right, and I shall ever give my assistance, consistent with the right of property, in affording to the tenant security for his outlay, and compensation for the fruits of his labour, and the improved value of his farm if arbitrally or capriciously deprived of it. It must be admitted that the agricultural interests of Ireland have been brought into a state of great depression by the removal of the Protection Duties on the produce of her soil, which has materially aggravated the distressed state of the labouring classes, and all others dependent upon land for their support – you shall, therefore, have my best exertions to obtain such compensation, as without unduly interfering with the present laws regulating the price of food, will ameliorate the condition of our agricultural population, by opening new sources of industry, and reducing the burdens affecting land, and especially that oppressive tax, the “Consolidated Annuities” recently imposed on us – the subject of which is now occupying the attention of the present Government, and will probably lead to its ultimate abandonment. I shall advocate any measures which will equally and fairly distribute the weight of taxation, by placing upon every species of income it’s just proportion of that weight which is now borne exclusively by the land. As my object in seeking for the honourable position of your representative arises from no self-interested views but from the earnest desire, honestly and independently, to fulfil the duties you may entrust to me, I would support that ministry and those measures only which conduce most to the improvement, peace, and prosperity of Ireland. Hoping shortly to have the honour of paying my respects individually to those electors whom I have not as yet had an opportunity of visiting, and trusting they will make every kind allowance for any apparent neglect or omission on my part. I have the honour to be your faithful servant, Crofton M. Vandeleur, London, May 4 th , 1852.

1852 24 th July (L & CE). Clare – Close of the Election. --- Gross Poll. Sir John Fitzgerald 1152 C O’Brien. 1141 Colonel Vandeleur 1139 Majority for Fitzgerald 13. For O’Brien 2. ----

1852 30 th December (CJ). Extract of a letter from Kilrush:-- “We have been visited here with a terrible gale, which has, I fear, done much mischief. It commenced blowing a gale at twelve o’clock on Friday night, the wind from the S.W., it lasted until 3 in the morning, when the wind chopped round to the N.W. There are several houses tumbled, others unroofed, with the windows demolished. The shore is strewed with pieces of timber, &c., the effects of the storm. There are several turf boats, on shore, some much damaged, others completely knocked to pieces. The Eliza , of Porthmadog, laden with feeding stuff, from Sligo to London, got on the rocks at

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Aylevarroo, on Christmas morning, she lost both masts.

1853 23 rd July (L & CE). Table Turning in Kilrush. The doings of Colonel Vandeleur’s party in Kilrush have recoiled upon themselves— and at the Petty Sessions court on Monday there were strange revelations disclosed—showing the extreme lengths resorted to by the bludgeon men of the very party who complained so loudly himself before a committee of the House of Commons of intimidation!. It appeared that on the night of the 30 th of June, a party of Colonel Vandeleur’s workmen attacked and broke into a house of a man named Patrick McMahon, who was known to be friendly to the Liberal candidate, smashed his windows with sticks and stones and attacked himself and his wife. ---- Wm. Brew, John Sullivan, Joseph Johnson and Thomas Cullinan were charged with the offence--- Colonel Vandeleur declined acting in the case ---.

1854 14 th January (L & CE). The Poor of Kilrush. The poor of Kilrush are at present in deep distress, and an effort is being made by the parish priest, the Rev. Mr. Kelly, to relieve them till the spring work brings some alleviation to their sufferings. It is hoped that a benevolent public, and particularly the proprietors and others immediately connected with the locality, will assist in this Christian work.

1854 18 th March (L & CE). Colonel and Lady Vandeleur have arrived at Paris from London, for a sojourn of 3 months.

1854 19 th April (L & CE). Marcus Keane, Esq. The judicial committee of the Privy Council have cancelled the purchase of Ballycorick estate, county of Clare, by this gentleman, on the ground that he abused his position as agent to the property by buying it, and also, that he got it under the value. In delivering judgment the Lord Chancellor said--- Nothing could be more at variance with the position in which Mr. Keane stood than the conduct he pursued. All the information that an agent got regarding an estate was as much the property of his employer as the money that came out of it and Mr. Keane had no right to withhold such information, if his employers wished to ask for it, and he in this instance mistook his position and the obligation imposed upon him.

1854 22 nd April (L & CE). Mr. Thomas Gibson, of Kilrush, embarked on board the Thetis , Captain Richmond, 62 young women from the Cashel Workhouse for Quebec, and providing them with all necessary bedding, cooking utensils and extra provisions, as agreed on by him with the Board of Guardians on the 6 th inst.

1854 31 st May (L & CE). Kilrush, May 20 th , 1854. The Jesuit mission in Kilrush has just closed. It has been (for the three months it lasted) the most extraordinary ceremony that I have ever had the good fortune to witness. Such crowds of earnest penitents as constantly besieged the confessionals from morning until night.—such zeal on part of the numerous staff of clergymen who kindly left their own parishes, and gave unremitting attention to the wants of our people – and such majesty of

505 expression and Apostolic dignity on the part of the Rev. missionaries were seldom equalled in the most favoured country. The little Parson of the town, feeling that his Church Establishment was in danger, hoped by a letter addressed to his “dear Catholic friends”- to whom, by the way, he forgot to give a single penny subscription, on a recent occasion when an effort was made to bring food within reach of the poor---for the ostensible purpose of teaching theology, but the real object of throwing discredit on the Blessed Virgin, who, I am told, he denies to be the Mother of God. This miserable epistle was sent by him into houses of the Catholics of the town, all of whom were railing with indignation at the insult – amongst those so treated was Doctor William Foley, who at once wrote an indignant reply—a printed copy of which is enclosed. As you may well judge, he laid the poor Parson flat. Not a word had he to say in reply. ---- The founder of our religion Jesus Christ himself, was all purity. -----the religion of the unfortunate Parson, has resulted from the holy Pope Clement the 7 th , having forbidden King Henry to divorce his virtuous Queen.--- The proud monarch --- manufactured the convenient religion called “Protestant” --- But to return to the fruit of the mission. The Catholics of Kilrush determined to perpetuate the glories of it, by establishing a Convent of Mercy here. – Our good shepherd Father Kelly set the example of good work, by giving the princely donation of £500. In a few minutes the sum swelled to £1,052. Everlasting glory to the good men, and true of Kilrush.

1854 3rd June (L & CE). Colonel and Lady Grace Vandeleur have left Paris for Baden Baden.

1855 Thom’s Directory. Officers of the Coast Guard. Kilrush: Austen, Herbert, Inspecting Commander. Browne, Francis, Commander of the revenue cruiser, Desmond.

Tarbert: Cheown, P., R.N. Chief Officer of the station.

1855 31 st May (CJ). Promotion: Ensign Alexander Campbell Paterson, Clare Militia, son of J. W. Paterson, Esq, Kilrush, promoted to a Lieutenant.....

1855 31 st July (LR). Death: At Kilrush on Saturday last Mr. William Reidy father of Mr. John Reidy of Kilrush.

1855 6 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors in Ireland. In the matter of Francis Nathaniel Keane, an Insolvent. The several Creditors of the said Insolvent are hereby informed that a Meeting will be held before the Chief Clerk, at his Office, No. 3 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin -- --for the purpose of examining the Assignee’s Accounts in this matter --- ascertaining the list of Creditors entitled to receive Dividends in this matter.----

1855 1 st September (LC). Kilrush Limited Liability Gas Company. A meeting of the inhabitants of Kilrush was held on Wednesday, convened by Colonel

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Vandeleur, for the purpose of considering the best means of lighting the town. One of the firm of Edmundson and Company of Capel Street, Dublin, on the invitation of Colonel Vandeleur attended and laid before the meeting an estimate of the costs.---

1855 14 th November (LC). Messrs. Edmundson of Capel Street, Dublin are constructing the Gas Works at Kilrush, which town will be lighted before Ennis.

1856 3 rd January (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilrush Union, to be sold, on the Workhouse Farm, A quantity of Mangles & Turnips, also a large quantity of the best fleece wool, which can be seen on any day at the Workhouse, on application to the master. -----.

1856 23 rd January (LC). From our Reporter ----- Kilrush. -- The town was to be (for the first time) lighted with gas. The signal for lighting was announced by a very handsomer star of gas lights blazing in front of the Market House. ---

1856 28 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice is hereby given, That Matthew Kelly, of Kilrush, in the county of Clare, Woollen Draper, hath by Indenture of assignment, bearing date the 15 th day of April 1856, and made, or expressed to be made, between the said Matthew Kelly of the first part, George Crowe and John Behan, of Lower Bridge Street, in the City of Dublin, Merchant, of the second part, and the several Creditors of the said Matthew Kelly, whose names are set forth in the schedule to said deed, of the third part, assigned into the said George Crowe and John Behan, all his the said Matthew Kelly’s Estate and Effects, in trust, for the equal benefit of such of the Creditors of said Matthew Kelly, as should execute the said Indenture, within two months from the date thereof. ------William Findlater, Solicitor for the said Trustees, 35 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin.

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1856 24 th May (LC). A large and influential meeting of the inhabitants and trades of Kilrush (Admiral Studdert in the chair) has been held this week for the purpose of establishing packets for the conveyance of goods to and from Limerick and Kilrush. The utmost unanimity prevailed. Shares to the amount of £500 were subscribed for, a committee formed, officers appointed and the Jessy purchased from Mr. Blair – and free use of the Mary Blair until the Jessy is completed.

1856 28 th May (LC). Captain Kennedy formerly Poor Law Inspector in Kilrush was enthusiastically received in Western Australia, of which colony he has been appointed governor.

1856 23 rd June (CJ). (Advertisement) To be sold, in the Town of Kilrush. Two Corn Stores and Kilns, of large dimensions, and in perfect working order. Also, the spacious dwelling house, yard, stables, and premises, formerly occupied by Mr. Samuel Lomas, as a hotel: and the commodious dwelling house, yard, stables, and premises adjoining. Situate in one of the most respectable and convenient parts of the town. These premises are held under, a lease for 999 years, subject to a low head rent. Applications for terms of sale, &c, to be made to John Frost, Solicitor, Ennis. Mr. George Grady, Merchant’s Quay, Kilrush, will show the premises.

1856 20 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Desirable Investment. To be sold, by Public Auction, two corn stores, two dwelling houses, with yards, --. John Charles Ryall has been instructed by Mrs Jones, of Douglas House, Cork, to set up and sell --- 30 th day of October inst, the following desirable property viz: Lot 1 – The large corn store and kiln fronting Merchant’s Quay --- lately built by Mr. Denis Behan, Merchant, 5 stories high, measuring in front 24 feet, and in depth from front to rere 106 feet. Lot 2 – The large corn store and kiln, standing immediately to the rere of Lot 1, four stories high, measuring in front 22 feet, and in depth from front to rere 97 feet. Lot 3 – The excellent shop and dwelling house, with back yard---two small dwelling houses, bake housed--- adjoining Store No. 1. Three stories high, measuring in front, 21 feet, from front to rere 203 feet, and in the rere 57 feet. Lot 4 – The spacious house lately occupied as a hotel, by Mr. Samuel Lomas, with back yard, coach house, and stables attached thereto, measuring in front 32 feet, in depth 190 feet, and in the rere 28½ feet. ----The stores are in perfect working order. Lot 3 was occupied by Mr. Dennis Behan as a shop, dwelling house and bakery concern. ----.

1857 19 th January (CJ). -- Sports at Kilrush House. To celebrate the majority of Hector S. Vandeleur. 1. Donkey Race, open to all Kilrush Donkeys. Every man to ride his neighbour’s donkey, and the last to win. Prize—A set of harness. 2. Foot Race, open to all on the demesne. 1 st prize – a pair of shoes: second a new hat. 3. Small Boys Race, not exceeding 5 feet, 1 st prize a jacket: second, a cap. 4. Sack Race, open to everyone that brings a sack. Fifty yards and back. 1 st prize 5s:

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Second, 2s-6d. 5. Pig Race with soaped tail: fifteen minutes and fair play to the pig, who will become the prize of the person holding him by the tail. 6. Flinging hundred weights, the best of three rounds. Prize—one pound of tobacco. 7. Walking the pole. Prize—a leg of mutton. 8. Donkey race, open to all who entered the first race except the winner. Prize-10s. Fireworks and balloon at six pm. precisely. The stewards will be known by blue and white ribbons. -----

1858 11 th January (CJ). Commercial Failure. With great regret we copy the following from a co-temporary. The failure of such a firm as that of Bannatyne and Son brings a large amount of suffering to those in their employment and such will be the case in this instance in several places in this town and county. The failure of this concern, which for half a century held a high character in the commercial world, has received very general sympathy amongst all classes. We sincerely hope the suspension may be removed before long, and working of the large concern be re- commenced:- The first mercantile failure in Limerick has been just announced- the suspension of an old and respectable firm, that of Mr. James Bannatyne and Son, with liabilities set down at £50,000. For forty years the head of the firm maintained for himself the highest reputation in the commercial world, and a general feeling of sympathy pervades all classes at the unexpected event. Some merchants here are stated to be losers by this suspension and others in Kilrush: but the particulars are not precisely known. The Bank of Ireland is set down st £18,000, others failures are sure to follow.—Saunders News-Letter.

1858 22 nd March (CJ). Coroner’s Inquest at Kilrush. Mr. O’Donnell, Coroner of the Kilrush District, concluded on Friday an investigation, which lasted for four days, into the cause of the death of a seaman named Thomas Dowling, of the ship Earl of Lonsdale , of Greenock, chartered for Demerara and back, and which vessel put into the Shannon in distress. ---The jury handed in the following verdict: - That George Brown, mate of the ship Earl of Lonsdale of Greenock, did make an assault. And that the said George Brown, mate, with his hands, hit the said Thomas Dowling, seaman, on board said ship, Earl of Lonsdale , on her voyage from Demerara to Greenock, which ship had to run into the River Shannon on her homeward passage ----and that the said George Brown, mate, by that striking and beating aforesaid, did, then and there give to him, the said Thomas Dowling, several blows on the head and face of him the said Thomas Dowling, of which said bruises, neglect, and curtailing him of the usual allowance of food given to the other sick men on board said ship, and exposing him to cold during, his sickness, in a dying state, at Scattery Roads, he the said Thomas Dowling, on the night of Friday the 5 th , or the morning of the 6 th March, inst, on board said ship –did die. The mate was committed for manslaughter.

1858 8 th April (CJ). Cess-payers, Moyarta. George Taylor, Kilrush: William Blair, Kilrush: John Kelly, Ballyerra: Samuel Burke, Thomastown: Irwin Paterson, Kilrush: John Cox, Clarefield: Patrick Kelly, Cloghaunbeg: William Brew, Leadmore: Francis Cox, Monmore: Thomas Liddane, Tullig: John Williams,

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Carnacalla: Michael Gibson, Moyarta: Michael Killeen, Caherfenick: Mathew Roughan, Donoughboy: Joshua Dowling, Ballyerra: Robert Crawley, Corbally: Thomas Collins, Shannanagh: Thomas Gibson, Kilrush.

1858 21 st October (CJ). Address of the parishioners of Kilrush, to the Rev. Patrick Moran. Rev. and Dear Father Moran, Deeply as we regret your removal from amongst us, after a long and zealous missionary career ---- the pleasure of congratulating you---to the Administrator-ship of Newmarket – your untiring zeal during the years of famine--- Accept the accompanying Purse of one hundred and twenty sovereigns as a small token--- The Rev, gentleman read the following reply.—

1858 13 th December (CJ). Third annual meeting of the Kilrush Gas Company. Dividend of five per cent., declared. Colonel C. M. Vandeleur in the chair. ---- We have given the present price of gas serious consideration, and find that it cannot at present be reduced. There are no towns of the size of ours in Ireland or Scotland, as far as we can learn, where it is sold cheaper, but several where it is much higher.

Gas receipts for the year £ 389-6-4 Public Lights 25-0-0 Meter Rent 27-6-8 £441-13-0 Gas Fittings £60-0-0 Disbursed (£46-0-0) Profit £14-0-0 Stock on hands £14-0-0 £28-0-0 For sale of waste lime £4-0-0 Total. £473-13-0 Working Expenses. 120 Tons of gas coal at £1-1s is £126-0-0 20 Tons of heating coal at £1 20-0-0 Manager’s Salary 50-0-0 Secretary’s Salary 30-0-0 Attendants 15-0-0 Lime 2-8-0 Total £243-8-0 Crofton M. Vandeleur, Chairman. Michael McDonnell, Secretary.

1859 28 th February (CJ). Kilrush Union: Clerk of Union. In consequence of the resignation of the present clerk (who has obtained a more lucrative appointment), the Board of Guardians of the above union will, at their meeting on Saturday, the 5 th proximo, proceed to elect a competent person to fill the office of Clerk of the Union, at a salary of £90 per annum. -----. Workhouse Matron---- Salary £20. ---- School Mistress ---- Salary £15. ---

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----Tenders for supplying the following: Best Port Wine: Tea: Loaf and Soft Sugar: Guinness Porter: Whole Black Pepper: Mustard: Arrow Root: Treacle: Irish Brown Soap: Salt: White and Brown Bread: Turf. Also for Cleansing the Workhouse Chimneys. ----

1859 28 th March (CJ). Kilrush New Board. The return of the new members has not been made as yet, in consequence of Mr. O’Dwyer having sent in a protest to the Commissioners against the nomination of Colonel Vandeleur in Mr. Thomas Chambers’ case. His quality or calling being omitted. ---

Colonel and Lady Vandeleur, and Miss Vandeleur, of Kilrush, have arrived in Dublin, and dined with the Lord Lieutenant on Thursday. ---

1859 18 th April (CJ). To the Electors of the county of Clare. ------In the county of Clare, we are certain, we need not go into the Colonel’s claims for thus aspiring to the honour of bring its representative. They are already well known. Descended from a family whose history has become traditional in the county, some of the members of which have graced the bench, and won the highest honours on the field of battle. So, that we may say, there are few families in this county, who have shed a greater lustre on its annals and history. For we shall find few events having for their object the welfare, the honour, and the interest of the county of Clare, that we do not find a Vandeleur blended with it. The Colonel, in his address, professes to stand on perfectly independent principles, and avows himself the advocate of civil and religious liberty and of equal rights and equal privileges for all men. On the subject of the relations between landlord and tenant few men are better qualified to form an opinion. An excellent landlord himself, he practically carries it out on his vast estates, and has ever proved himself a fostering landlord to an improving tenantry, by whom he is beloved. Of his conduct and character in the various duties as a country gentleman, which he has been called on to fulfil, we need not dilate. But few grand jurors are possessed of more practical knowledge of the fiscal concerns, or a better judge of the statistics of the county. For all the foregoing facts, we think it will be generally admitted, that the Colonel possesses very strong claims on the constituency of this his native county.—

1859 29 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) Court House, Kilrush. For one day only, on Tuesday Morning & Evening August 30 th . ---- Morning Performance, Half-past Two. Evening Eight. Doors open half an hour previous. HAMBUJER, the King of Wizards. -----

1859 5 th December (CJ). At the last Petty Sessions of Kilrush, the police charged Mr. B. Crowley, licensed publican, with having persons on his house at 20 minutes past 11, and at 12 o’clock on Saturday the 12 th instant. --- Mr. Michael Kenny, for the defence denied the right of police to demand admittance, without first swearing information, quoting the 3 rd and 4 th and 6 th and 7 th

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Hector Vandeleur Esq, Rifle Brigade, eldest son and heir of Col. Vandeleur M.P., is at present on a visit at Kilrush House.— Col. C. M. Vandeleur M.P., family and suite, arrived at Kilrush House, on Tuesday 28 th ult. We are happy to announce that the gallant and Hon. Member is in excellent health.

1859 12 th December (CJ). Grand Drawing in aid of the Kilrush Catholic Church. This interesting event came off on the 8 th instant, at the convent school house. The room was very much crowded by the young ladies and gentlemen of the town, who so cordially co-operated with their respective pastor, in pressing forward the sale of tickets, the result of which has been most satisfactory. The drawing, which was on the “Art Union principle” commenced soon after 12 o’clock, with the “Crucifixion” won by Mr. Curran: the “Clock” by Mr. Geoghegan: the “Card Case” by Pat McMahon: “Virgin and Child”, Mr. Michael Behan: “Bible”, Mr A Madigan: “Two Beautiful Pictures”, Miss Maria McMahon: “St. Joseph”, Miss Margaret McGrath: “Lamp”, Rev. P. Meehan: “Desk”, Miss Wynne of Cork. We were delighted to witness the great order that pervaded the large assemblage, and the entire satisfaction which all felt, both priests and people. The drawing, we understand, realised over £227. Kilrush Gazette.

1860 23 rd January (CJ). Insolvent Debtors, petitions to be heard, ------at Ennis, March 29. John Ferguson, late of Cappa, Kilrush, county of Clare, master mariner.

1860 8 th March (CJ). Bankrupts. George Henry Blackwell, of Kilrush, county Clare, Hardware Merchant and dealer, to surrender on Tuesday 13 th March, and on Thursday, the 8 th

1860 12 th April (CJ). Murder at Kilrush. We have to report a dreadful murder which took place at Kilrush on Saturday last. It appears that a man named Pat Mahony having come to the town in a boat along with some others on their way from Carrigaholt to Limerick, the boat was moored at the quay, and Mahony came into Kilrush, as the boatman intended to sail for Limerick on the following morning. During the evening, and up to eleven o’clock, at night, Mahony was seen in different public houses, in company with a man named Miles Hederman, from his own neighbourhood, Carrigaholt. As Mahony did not return on the 5 th inst, to his boat, his comrades sailed without him to Limerick. On the 6 th it was reported to the police, by his wife, that he was missing, and that he had £49 on his person when he left home. It appears Hederman, who is a poor man, knew Mahony had the money, and they were last seen drinking together at a public house, which together with his having £16 in his possession, supposed to belong to the deceased, he was arrested on suspicion, and search being instituted for the body of Mahony it was found in a pool of water, four feet deep, on the side of the road, about 400 yards from the quay. On examination of the body, several cuts and bruises were discovered on the head, and the money was gone, traces of blood were also discovered over the place.

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1860 26 th April (CJ). Cess Payers. Moyarta: -- Jonas Studdert, Dough: George Taylor, Kilrush: William Blair, Kilrush: Samuel Burke, Thomastown: Pat Roughan, Carrigaholt: Thomas Cox, Shannon view: Irwin Patterson, Kilrush: John Kelly, Ballyerra: John Cox, Clarefield: Edmond Mahony, Knocknagore: Michael Glynn, Kilrush: pat Healy, Moveen: Thomas Chambers, Kilrush: Michael Gibson, Moyarta: Pat McInerney, Furoor: Mat Roughan, Lislanihan: James Kelly, Creagh: Joshua Dowling, Ballyerra.

1860 28 th August (CJ). The rowing regatta to take place at Corbally, Limerick on Wednesday Evening, 29 th August, 1860. President: Colonel Vandeleur, M.P., D.L., Kilrush House, Commodore, Shannon Yacht Club. Committee: ---- Captain Pollard, R.N., Kilrush. ----

1861 31 st January (CJ). Burning of novels in Kilrush. The members of the “Kilrush Trades Literary Society” adopted the resolution of burning a large number of the popular novels of the day, which adorned the shelves of their library. The resolution was carried out soon after the Jesuit Missions closed in this town. Reynolds’ Works and the literary labours of G.P.R. James blazed together in vivid wreaths of flame. A general council was held, when the members unanimously agreed to destroy the ungodly demoralizing volumes in the most effectual manner. ------

1862 18 th August (CJ). Marriage: On the 29 th inst., by special licence, in the Church of Kilrush, Matthew Blundell, Esq., Officer of Inland Revenue, eldest son of Thomas Blundell, Esq., George Street, Limerick, to Kate, only daughter of Michael Williams, Esq., the Hotel, Kilrush.

1862 11 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let, with immediate possession, on lease for 21 years, Lisdeen, containing 78 acres --- Proposals will be received by the owner, Francis Coffee, Lozells Road, Birmingham, or his agent Augustus Warren, Kilrush.

1862 22 nd December (CJ). County of Clare, Division of Kilrush. To the Clerk of the peace for the county of Clare. Sir, You are hereby required to take notice that it is our intention at the next General Quarter Sessions, to be held at Kilrush, in and for said county, on the 9 th day of January 1863, to move that -----a petition be presented to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, praying that, by and with the advice of the Privy Council he may be pleased to order that, from thenceforth, the polling place for the Parishes of Kilfiddane, Killofin , Killadysart, and Kilchreest, all situated and being in the Barony of Clonderlaw, shall be Killadysart, and not Kilrush, as heretofore, and that at the proper time said parishes, may be formed into a separate polling district, to be called the half-barony of Clonderlaw, and that the list of voters shall be made out for said half-barony of Clonderlaw, in the same manner as if it were a district Barony in itself. Dated at Ennis, this 9 th day of December, 1862. Thomas Pilkington, Wm. C. Marrett, Justices. ------

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1863 2 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) In Bankruptcy: Charles McDonnell and Michael McDonnell, both of Kilrush, Merchants trading as Charles McDonnell and Son. --- All persons indebted to the said Bankrupts in any way whatsoever, or who have any of their estates or effects are not to pay or deliver same except to, Michael Murphy, Esq., No 33, Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin, the official assignee.---

1863 7 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilrush, Unreserved Auction. R. Pearson, has been instructed by Miss Brew, to sell as the entire of the household and other effects all of which are in excellent preservation and worthy the attention of parties furnishing, and also the interest in the dwelling house, 6 Frances Street, which is situated in the best and most desirable part of the town of Kilrush --- there are gardens to the rere, containing a quarter acre of land, and a fine spring well in the garden: the river flows at the foot of it. The whole is held under a lease of lives renewable for ever at a pepper corn fine. ---.

1863 9 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) In Bankruptcy. In the matter of Charles McDonnell and Michael McDonnell, To be sold by auction, in the town of Kilrush, on Thursday, the 10 th day of July, inst. - --- The following property of the Bankrupts’--- Lot No. 1. The interest of the bankrupt Charles, and his assignees of and in the farm and lands of Ballynote, with the farm-house, out-offices and kitchen garden, thereon, containing 21 acres 3 roods and 12 perches ---held by the bankrupt as yearly tenant under Colonel Vandeleur, at the yearly rent of £41-17s. Lot No. 2. Also of and in the farm and lands of Drimna – containing 4 acres, situated in the vicinity of said town ----rent of £5-15s-6d. Lot No. 3. The interest of said bankrupt, and his assignees in six dwellings houses, situate at Chapel Street, in the town of Kilrush, together with the large timber yard in the rere thereof, in the occupation of said bankrupt, Charles, and his under-tenants, under Colonel Vandeleur, as yearly tenant. Lot No. 4. Also the six-horse power, high pressure steam engine, with boiler, and pumps complete, as it stands, at Henry Street, in the town of Kilrush, which has been used some short time driving a saw mill. There are also three circular saws, driving belts and pulleys to be sold with this lot. Lot No. 5. A small grinding mill used for grinding, meal and flour, as it now stands, at the same place. Lot No. 6. The timber shed in which the above engine and mill have been worked, which has been erected about 2 years, and is constructed of the best yellow pine plank. ------.

1864 25 th January (CJ). The Courthouse of Kilrush. It appears that notwithstanding the alterations at present being made in the Kilrush Courthouse, it will not afford the accommodation that is absolutely required in such a public building. The jury-rooms are by no means capable of being made convenient for the purposes to which they will be devoted, and the accommodation for the court-keeper is also defective. It has been suggested by a contemporary that Colonel Vandeleur and the other magistrates of the district should meet a few of the grand jurors at the courthouse—have the present plans

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1864 4 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Sale in Kilrush. Charles McDonnell and Michael McDonnell, Bankrupts: Owners Exparte, Garrett Doherty, Petitioner. To be sold, by order of the Honourable Judge, Hargreaves, --- Lot 1. The plot of ground on the west side of the New Street—with the dwelling house thereon, measuring in front 34 feet, and from front to rere 120 feet: bounded on the east by the New Street, in front of the new Chapel: held under indenture of lease, bearing date 31 st October, 1843, from Colonel Crofton Moore Vandeleur, for the term of 31 years, and for the lives of Michael McDonnell, John McDonnell, and Thady Brew, concurrent with said term of years, subject to the yearly rent of £3-8s-0d at present set and used as a Police Barrack, and producing as net profit rent of £28-8s. Lot 2. The dwelling house, with the premises at the rere thereof, situate in Toler Street—measuring in front and rere 29 feet, and from front to rere 166 feet: bounded on the east by Toler Street, and on the south by Lot 1, and on the north by the Chapel yard: held under lease for the lives of Crofton Toler Vandeleur, Esq, John Ormsby Vandeleur, Esq, and Michael McDonnell, or, for the term of 31 years, from 1858, subject to the yearly rent of £2-18s-0d, sterling, and fees, at present in the possession of Michael McDonnell, and estimated to be of the yearly setting value of £40, and to produce a net yearly profit rent of £36-19s-0d --- The purchaser will be entitled to immediate possession of Lot No. 2. ---

1864 11 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) Kilrush House. Timber by auction. Mr. John Burke, will sell for Colonel Vandeleur, M.P., on the demesne on Tuesday, 19 th of April, 1864 --- a large quantity of Ash, Elm, and Fir of clean growth and good quality, suitable for cart-makers and agricultural purposes ----

1864 26 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Notice to be sold the fee-simple interest in that part of the Lands of Breaffa, known as the House Division, containing 159a 3r 2p, statute measure, situate within four miles of the town of Kilrush, and one mile of the village of Knock, in the Parish of Kilmurry McMahon, and Barony of Clonderlaw, and producing an annual rent of £121- 17s-6d, subject to the payment of £10 a year, to terminate after the demise of George Keane, now aged about 50 years and to £3-3s tithe rent charge. The ordnance valuation of this lot is £68-10s. Proposals for same will be received by me up to the 11 th day of June next, when the party making highest offer, will be declared the purchaser without any further reserve. James Behan, Moore Street, Kilrush, 18 th May, 1864.

1864 8 th September (CJ). (Advertisement) In Bankruptcy, in the matter of Michael McGrath, of Kilrush, a bankrupt. To be sold by public auction at the Market House, in four lots on Saturday the 24 th September 1864--. Lot 1. – a plot of ground--, next adjoining a house built by Michael McMahon, containing in front to the street 29 feet 2 inches, on which Sarah Conway built two

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dwelling houses, together with the ground to the rere thereof--- upon which two dwelling houses viz: Nos. 57 and 58 Frances Street, Kilrush, are built.---. Lot 2. --- 121a-2r-6p---situate in the parish of Killofin, Barony of Clonderlaw, were formerly held by Daniel Molony, deceased ---- (Note, Lot 2 will be sold subject to the approval of Lord Annaly, the landlord). Lot 3. A policy of insurances, dated 9 th February, 1853 -- £250--- on the life of Michael Molony (now in the seventy-ninth year of his age), -- yearly premium £11- 18s-7d- Lot 4. Another policy of insurance, dated 20 th of August, 1856 ---£200—on Michael McGrath, the bankrupt (now in the forty-fifth year of his age) – yearly premium £5-16s. --Further information –from – Matthew Kelly, Esq, Manager, National Bank. ---.

1865 16 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) In Bankruptcy. In the matter of Edmund Walsh, of Kilrush, Builder and Shopkeeper a Bankrupt. The judges of the Court of Bankruptcy and Insolvency will sit at the said Courts, Four Courts, Dublin, on Thursday, the 24 th day of January 1865 – for the surrender of the said Bankrupt Proof of Debts, and choice of an Assignee in this matter, of which all persons concerned are to take notice.------.

1865 6 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) In Bankruptcy. Michael McGrath, Kilrush, Grocer, a Bankrupt. --- To be sold, on Saturday, the 25 th March, 1865---- (See 8 th September 1864).

1865 23 rd March (CJ). (Advertisement) Large arrival of Spring Goods at the Munster House, Church Street, Ennis and 1 Market Square, Kilrush; Patrick O’Connor, Proprietor. -

1865 12 th June (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Landed Estate Court. In the matter of estate of William Spaight, owner and petitioner: To be sold by auction, at the Landed Estates Court, Dublin ---- Lot 1. The dwelling house, “Bonnie Doon” Lawn, Old Garden, New Garden, with Lodges at front, in Frances Street, and at back-gate, near county road (on map), situate at Frances Street, Kilrush, and held partly under fee-farm grant, and partly under lease for residue of a term of 999 years. Lot 2. A store and mill in Frances Street, Kilrush, held under fee-farm grant. Lot 3. House, Store, and Shops in Frances Street, Kilrush, held under lease for residue of a term of 999 years. Dated this 31 st day of May, 1865, C.E. Dobbs, Examiner.

Lot No. 1 consists of a very elegant and commodious dwelling house, lawn, old garden, new garden, with lodges at front, in Frances Street, and at back gate near county road, with stable and out-houses, and yard thereto attached. The house, &c, of “Bonnie Doon” is one of the most eligible residences in or near Kilrush, is particularly adapted for a merchant or professional man residing in the district or town of Kilrush, which is one of the most populous and thriving in the county Clare. There is daily communication between the town with Limerick, Foynes, and Ennis, the county town. The lot produces a net yearly profit rent of £40.

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Lot No. 2 comprises a store and mill in Frances Street, Kilrush, and is well adapted for the business of a miller and corn dealer. A large sum of money was expended on these premises by the former owner. There is also very valuable mill machinery, steam engine, and boilers attached. The lot produces a net yearly profit rent of £72. Lot No. 3 consists of houses, store and shops in Frances Street, Kilrush, with the stable yard in the rere thereof. The shops are situate in the best position for business in Kilrush, and the store over the shops in well adapted for general purposes of trade. The lot produces a net yearly profit rent of £110. ----- William Spaight, Esq, the owner, Derry Castle, Killaloe; ---- Mr. Matt Connell, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1866 27 th August (CJ). Colonel C. M. Vandeleur, M.P., left Kilrush House on Wednesday, for Valentia, to see the working of the Atlantic Cable. The gallant gentleman was accompanied by his eldest son Capt. Vandeleur, and proceeded in his yacht, Caroline.

1867 20 th May (CJ). (Advertisement) Square Cappa, Kilrush. P. MacCarthy & Son, are favoured with instructions from Commander Stone, R.N., (who is surrendering his late residence at Cappa) to sell by perfectly unreserved auction on Wednesday, 22 nd instant. As above, the entire of his furniture and effects, consisting in the Dining room, of--

1867 18 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) In the goods of Edmond P. Foley, late of Kilrush in the county of Clare. Deceased. ---- notice is hereby given to all creditors and persons having any claims or demands upon or against the estate of the said Edmond P. Foley (who died on the 22 nd day of October, 1866, and whose will was proved by Patrick Peter Foley, of Kilrush in the county of Clare, Esq, and Michael Foley (since deceased) of Kilrush in said county, Doctor of Medicine, the executors therein named, on the 22 nd January 1867, in the District Court of Probate, Limerick) are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their claims -----

1867 5 th August (CJ). (Advertisement) To be sold the interest in Ballyerra House and Farm. The House Division, held under lease. The adjoining lands held as tenants-at-will, all under Colonel Vandeleur, M.P., whose sanction to dispose of the interest is had. The house, offices, &c, are in excellent order suitable for a respectable family. A large sum has lately been expended in permanent improvements. The lands are chiefly meadow and grass—turbary attached, as also a well provided fruit and vegetable garden. This very desirable residence joins the important town of Kilrush. Immediate possession can be had. Early application to the owner. Mrs O’Gorman,

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Ballyerra House, Kilrush, who will close with a suitable tenant offering the value.

1867 7 th October (CJ). (Advertisement) Testimonial. I have to express my entire approval of the very satisfactory way in which Mr. Patrick Browne conducted the auction sale of my cattle, dairy utensils, farming implements, and household furniture, on the 27 th ult., at Ballyerra House. - -- Anne O’Gorman.

1868 6 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Testimonial. Moore Street, Kilrush, 11 th December, 1867. Mr. Patrick Browne, Ennis, conducted the auction sale of my household furniture, on the 9 th inst., in first-class style, realising prices beyond my expectations: and which I attribute to the ability, exertions, and agreeable manner manifested by him on the occasion. He settled the accounts in the most prompt and satisfactory way. I am convinced that his superior business manner in conducting auctions will ensure for him a most enlarged share of public parsonage. James Morrissey.

1868 13 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Auction of Timber. Patrick Browne, will sell for Colonel Vandeleur, M.P., on the demesne at Kilrush --- a large quantity of ash, oak, elm, and fir, of clean growth, and good quality, suitable for tradesmen and agricultural purposes. ----

To be sold by unreserved auction,--at John Street, Kilrush. A large collection of excellent household furniture, including mahogany tables, chairs -- - kitchen utensils – a great quantity of timber of different scantlings --- Patrick Browne, Auctioneer, Ennis.

1868 6 th August (CJ) . (Advertisement) Highly important auction sale of most valuable leasehold interest in house property. Executorship. In the matter of the estate of the late Mr. John O’Dwyer, of Kilrush. Patrick Browne has been favoured with instructions by the administrator in the estate of Mr. Richard O’Dwyer, to sell by strictly unreserved auction, on Wednesday, the 12 th August, 1868. In the Market House, Kilrush. The following valuable household property, situate in the town of Kilrush----. No. 1 Lot. The dwelling house and premises situate in Moore Street, Kilrush, at present in the occupancy of Mr. Garett Doherty, wholesale wine and spirit merchant. No. 2 Lot. The dwelling house and premises situate in Moore Street, Kilrush, at present in the occupancy of Mr. Thomas Redmond. No. 1 Lot is held under lease dated 1 st December, 1864, for the term of 999 years, from Colonel Vandeleur, M.P., at the annual rent of £4-16s and receiver’s fees, is in the occupancy of a solvent tenant (as tenant from year to year), at the annual rent of £30. A sum of ten pounds may, at least, be procured in addition to the present letting, as the house and premises occupy the best business position in the town of Kilrush with splendid commodious shops: ample storage and large gardens attached are in the best order, newly built, and not requiring one shilling outlay. The house is fit for the immediate reception of a respectable family. This lot will be sold subject to the Ground Rent recited above, and an annuity

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£10 to the widow of the late Mr. William O’Dwyer, for her life. She is at present about 55 years of age. No. 2 Lot is held under lease dated 1 st December 1864, for the term of 999 years, from Colonel Crofton Moore Vandeleur, M.P., at the annual rent of £2-10s and receiver’s fees – is in the occupation of a good tenant (as tenant from year to year), at the annual rent of £13-10s. This lot has lately received most desirable improvements, enhancing its value, and is in thorough and permanent repair. Its present low letting can easily have a considerable accession in the annual rent. A large garden is attached. The above premises are first-class business houses, and well worthy of the attention of capitalists. – P Browne, Auctioneer, College Road, Ennis.

1868 7 th September (CJ) . (Advertisement) Kilrush Races. Leadmore Steeple Chase Course, on Wednesday & Thursday 7 th and 8 th October. Stewards: Capt. Hector S. Vandeleur: R.W. C. Reeves, Esq: Major MacDonnell: Captain Francis Gore: F.N. Burton, Esq: Thomas Keane, Esq: F. B. O’Donnell, Esq, M.D.: Garrett Doherty, Esq: R. J. Hunter, Judge, 17 Adelaide Road, Dublin. Mr. Patrick Browne, Kilrush, Clerk of Course. ----.

1869 22 nd February (CJ). Death: .... in Liverpool on the 16 th inst., Edward Borough, Esq., M.D., eldest son of Randal W. Borough, Esq., P.L.G, and grandson of the late Captain Borough, R.M., Querrin House, Kilrush.....

1869 8 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) To be let. From the 10 th inst., for six months, (subject to redemption). The houses, stores, yards, and offices, at the Custom House Quays, Kilrush, as lately in the possession of Mrs Lydia Webb and Mrs. Eliza Studdert and their under tenants. Application to be made to Thomas Keane, Esq, Bindon Street, Ennis.

1869 11 th November (CJ) . (Advertisement) Kilrush, Important Sale of dairy cows, bullocks, heifers, sheep--- Patrick Browne has been favoured with instructions by a gentleman leaving Clare, to sell—by auction on Wednesday , the 17 th of November, 1869, at Kilrush, the following valuable property: 71 head of cattle, viz:----.

The Irish population in 1801 was 5,216,329 in 1869 it is 5,536271. There has been an annual decrease in it since 1845, when it was at its maximum height of 8,265,106 persons, and when O’Connell said that a nation of nine million is too large to be dragged at the tail of any other nation. Since that declaration there has been a decline in the population of nearly 3,000,000 and in material wealth of the country of the same average amount.

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1870 8 th February (CA). Fortunate Escape. Through the merciful interposition of Providence the people of this town have been spared the inexpressible anguish of witnessing a hecatomb of human life sacrificed at the old chapel of Kilrush, the ceiling of which fell in between Wednesday evening and Friday morning. The edifice in question has been used as a National School since the Sisters of Mercy were enabled to open their Convent school attached to that building. Most fortunately the casualty occurred at a time when the school was empty. ----- The debris which fell came down with such force that not only were the desks and seats smashed into small pieces – but the very flooring was likewise torn up and broken. --

1870 26 th February (CA) (Advertisement) Founded 1824. The Patriotic Assurance Company of Ireland------Thomas McInerney, Agent 50 Moore Street, Kilrush, 26 th February, 1870. M. McInerney & Son are as usual well supplied with the latest periodicals of the day.

Rare Opportunity. To be let fully furnished, Bonnie Doon House with stable, Coach House and Out- offices &c.....Application to be made to the owner, Mr. Thomas Slattery, Market Square....

1870 5 th March (CA). Births: On the 27 th ult., at Toler Street...wife of Augustine Fitzgerald Studdert, Esq., of a son. On the 27 th ult., at Cappagh, the wife of Capt. Leggett, H.M.S. Stag , of a son.

1870 2 nd April (CA). (Advertisements) To be Let, The Dwelling House No. 41, Frances Street, Kilrush (Within two doors of the National Bank) This house affords good accommodation, consisting of Drawing Room, Parlour, 8 Bedrooms and Kitchen, with an extensive rere leading to John Street, Application to Mr. Stephen Hennessy, who will give immediate possession. : Bargains! Bargains! Bargains! Clearance Sale of Winter Stock, at M. O’ Connor’s 1. Market Square, Kilrush, Commencing Saturday, 12th inst, ---

Important to Dairymen and Farmers, Churning made easy, a trial will convince. From one penny to 2d per pound may be gained in the making of Butter by the application and proper admixture of Tomlinson & Co’s Butter Powder. This valuable Powder can be had pure and genuine from the authorised agent. John Trilly, Moore Street, Kilrush. Sold in boxes from 6d upwards. Printed instructions and all particulars given.

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To the Editor of the Kilrush Gazette, Leadmore House, 4 th April 1870. Mr. Editor—I did not think it was necessary for me to consult the wishes or feelings of Messrs. Reeves, Borough of Blackhall as to the propriety of nominating a gentleman to serve as Guardian in the place of Mr. Patt O’Brien whose visits to the Boardroom were “few and far between”, particularly when those gents had not a perch of rated property in the Kilrush E. Division, and who should be silent as to the choice we thought proper to make. ---

Kilrush Union. (Advertisement) The Board of Guardians of the above Union will on Saturday, the 23 rd April, next receive and consider proposals from competent persons for Painting, required throughout the establishment (with or without materials) as the Board may decide--

1870 16 th April (CA). (Advertisement) Attractive Auction at Kilrush. Patrick Browne has been favoured with instructions by Mr. Slattery, who had set “Bonnie Doon House” to sell by strictly unreserved auction, at Kilrush, on Wednesday, 27 th April 1870. The entire stock of the very valuable Household Furniture and Effects. ----

1870 7 th May (CA). (Advertisement) To Be Sold on the First of June. The interest in a commodious two storey high Store, situated in the most central and business part of Kilrush, lately held by Mr. Denis Mulvihill, and at present in the occupation of Mr. Smithwick, Kilkenny. The store measures over 18 feet in front and above 200 feet from front to rere. The premises are held under a lease of three lives or 31 years. Ground Rent £1-16s per annum. Annual rent paid by Mr. Smithwick £9. The premises may be easily raised another storey, at a trifling cost and converted into a shop and dwelling house. The premises will be sold on the first of June, if not disposed of sooner by private sale .Applications to be made to Messrs. James McInerney or Owen Doyle, Henry Street, Kilrush.

1870 18 th June (CA). (Advertisement) Important Auction Sale at Kilrush. Of valuable leasehold interest in two comfortable dwellings houses at Pella, and excellent household furniture. Patrick Browne has been favoured with instructions by Captain Purtill, to sell by unreserved auction at Pella, Kilrush, on Wednesday, 29 th June, 1870. At 12 o’clock noon. The Interest in the lease of two comfortable dwelling houses, situate at Pella, in the town of Kilrush, and held under lease made in 1864, for a term of 21 years, at the nominal head-rent of £1 per year. The houses are at present in the owner’s possession, but have been paying a yearly rent of £15 and are now in good repair. -----

1870 3 rd September (CA). (Advertisement) Now Open, The New Woollen, Linen and General Drapery Warehouse. 4 and 5, Market Square, Kilrush, Thomas McInerney, Proprietor. ------.

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1870 8 th October (CA). (Advertisement) To be let, on the first day of November next, the house No. 58, Moore Street, Kilrush, now occupied by Mr. Patrick Keatinge, Grocer. ---- A large grocery trade has been carried on in it for the last twenty years. Apply to D.S. Bulger, Kilrush.

1870 15th October (CA). (Advertisement) Timber, Deal and Slate Yard, Kilrush A. Morrissy & Sons. ------

1870 5 th November (CA). (Advertisement) Drapery and Millinery Warerooms, 56 & 57, Frances St, Kilrush. Mrs. S. McMahon. ------

1870 12 th November (CA). (Advertisement) Go and See! Go and See at William Peacocke’s 84, 85, and 86, Moore Street, Kilrush, the immense and well assorted stock of new Drapery Goods, from various manufacturing districts of Ireland, England Scotland and Paris ------Boots and Shoes of every description, cutlery & c. Great Variety of Iron Bedsteads. A trial respectfully solicited.

1870 31 st December (CA). The average daily attendance of pupils at the Kilrush National School for the current year is 207: and the school accommodation, so much needed, can be estimated when the names of over 400 distinct pupils have appeared on the books of this school for the year just closing.

1871 14 th January (CA). (Advertisement) Fish ! Fish ! Fish ! John C. Mahony has just received direct from the fisheries. Ex “ Elisa ” 50,000 of well cured mackerel, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms. Application to be made on board ship now discharging at Merchants’ Quay, Or at his stores 21, Market Square, Kilrush.

1871 21 st January (CA). The Late Gale. Several vessels that were moored in the port of Kilrush on Sunday night were more or less injured by the gale which blew a hurricane from S.W. Slates and chimney tiles were plentifully scattered about the streets, and a good many haggards suffered in consequence of the storm.

1871 4 th March (CA). (Advertisement) Kilrush Co. Clare: Important Auction, Of a very valuable house in lease of 99 years at Kilrush—on Wednesday 8 th March -- The very elegant and commodious dwelling house now in the occupation of John F. Counihan, Esq, M.D., and situate next door to the Provincial Bank, Frances Street, Kilrush. --- held under lease of 99 years –is let at £20 yearly to present occupant-----.

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1871 18 th March (CA). (Advertisement) Home Rule and an Irish Parliament --- Stephen Hennessy is one of the candidates selected by his fellow townsmen to represent the Electoral Division of Kilrush as Guardian. Electors where you can vote him a plumper. You all know him: he is no stranger: he is a man for the people. He is a Kilrush man and consequently should represent his native town. When no other Kilrush man is in the field ----

1871 1 st April (CA). Dreadful Fire and loss of life in Kilrush. On Sunday night a most alarming fire broke out in the house of Mr. John Stephens, Grocery and Bakery Establishment, Moore Street in this town. --- Their old nurse (Susan O’Loghlen) with maternal care wrapped Mrs. Stephens’ baby in a blanket, and so flung it out of the back window, but also in striving to make good her own retreat, she fell prey to the devouring element. ---- Mr Hannan’s pawn shop? On the east side and Mr. John Byrne’s store on the west side were in imminent danger ------Among those active in rescuing as much property as it were possible, when danger was most apparent were Messrs. G. Doherty and his staff, D.S. Bulger, John Bowler, Stephen Hennessy, Thomas McInerney, Michael Fitzgerald, John O’Dwyer, Messrs. Peacocke, with his staff of assistants, Andrew Madigan, George Taylor, Jeremiah Dowling, John Walsh, Constables Alloway, Linnane and Flannery, Messrs R, Sheehy, Forde, and P. Pender ------A willing hand was lent by numbers of men to work the engine when it arrived. And certainly there was no time lost from the moment the alarm was given to Colonel Vandeleur’s land steward, Mr. T. T. Taylor, until it was in front of the blazing building.---

1871 8 th April (CA). To the Editor of the Clare Advertiser, Moore Street, Kilrush. April 5 th 1871. Dear Sir, --- allow me to tender my thanks to those kind friends who actively aided those persons that became sufferers by the late --- fire in Moore Street---. --- Messrs .John Walsh, jun., Messrs Lynch, drapers: Nolan, draper at Mrs O’Connor’s: J. G. Bowler, Rick Sheehy, Alexander Peacocke, Charles Smith, John Watson, Richard Walsh, John Carmody, John Moroney & c.. --- I am Sir Your Obedient Servant, Jeremiah Hannan.

1871 15 th April (CA). (Advertisement) To be sold. The entire of the Drapery Stock amounting to £140-17s-8d, also the Book Accounts amounting to £112-6s-9d, together with the interest in the shop known as The Irish Woollen Hall, corner of Henry Street and Market Square, Kilrush -- Stock premises &c will be shown on application to Mr. Sinon Boland, Market Square, Kilrush. ---

1871 22 nd April (CA). (Advertisement) Important Auction, of a very valuable house in lease of 87 years at Kilrush. Patrick Browne has been favoured with instructions by William Hunt, Esq., to sell by auction at Kilrush on Thursday 27th April 1871.at one o’clock. The very excellent and commodious dwelling house situate number 33 Frances Street, Kilrush. –held under lease of 87 years 68 of which are unexpired, had been set at £24 yearly. The extensive premises with yard, garden, coach-house and

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stable, are only subject to £3 per year------.

1871 6 th May (CA). (Advertisement) Auction at Kilrush. Patrick Browne has received instructions from the representatives of the late Mr. Mathew Scanlan, to sell by public auction, at one o’clock, on Thursday 1 st June 1871. At the Market House, Kilrush. The following household property, situate at Kilrush, viz:- The house, 60 Moore Street, occupied by Mr. John Armstrong, Draper, at £25 per year, as tenant under a lease dated August, 1863, for 21 years. The house at 59 Moore Street, occupied by Mrs. Hill at £14 per year, as tenant from year to year. Both those houses adjoin each other, and are held from Colonel Vandeleur, M.P., under lease, dated the 9 th of April 1841, for 99 years, at £5-14s per year, and are situated in the very position for business in the town. The two houses No. 4 and 5 High Street occupied by Daniel Sullivan and Margaret Shaloo as weekly tenants, subject to £2-12s per year. The two houses No. 3 and 4 Burton Street, occupied by John Boland and Corny Honan as weekly tenants, subject to £2-0s-8d per year. Six houses in the Glin:-- No. 9 occupied by Daniel McCarthy, No. 10 occupied by Stephen Howard, No. 12 occupied by William O’Neill, No. 13 occupied by Eliza Hanly No. 14 occupied by Denis Gorman, No. 15 occupied by Michael Casey, As weekly tenants subject to £1-19s per year. The three houses in Tan Yard Lane: No. 5 occupied by Mary Kelly, No. 12 occupied by John McInerney, No. 13 occupied by Denis Connell, As weekly tenants. No head rent payable out of those three houses. Also in Tan Yard Lane the Old Mill House and the house next to it, both unoccupied.

1871 3rd June (CA). (Advertisement) To be sold. The interest of the house and back ground in Moore Street, Kilrush, in which Mr. Michael McInerney, shopkeeper, lives who now pays a yearly rent of £32-10s, and is subject to a yearly ground rent of three pounds sixteen shillings. There is a lease of 999 years of said house and back ground. Applications to be made to the owner, Matt Connell, Emigration Agent, Kilrush.

1871 8 th July (CA). (Advertisement) Kilrush Boat Club Notice: Wanted for the above club, two rowing pleasure boats, not less than 16 feet in length each, also a punt (clinker built). Proposals with full description &c. to be addressed to Augustus Warren, Broom Hill, Kilrush.

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1871 26 th August (CA). (Advertisement) P. F. O’Brien, Family Grocer. 59 Frances Street, Kilrush. -----

1871 7 th October (CA). (Advertisement) To be sold by Auction, on Monday the 9 th of October, 1871, By order of the High Court of Chancery, at Fort House, Kilrush. The effects of the late Richard Studdert, Esq, J.P., consisting of some household furniture, books, a few ounces of silver plate. ------.

1871 11 th November (CA). (Advertisement) English and Scottish Law Life Assurance Association 41 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin. ----- Agent at Kilrush: Mr. Garrett Doherty, Merchant.

1871 25 th November (CA). Inquest. On Monday, F.O’Donnell, Esq., Coroner, held an inquest on the body of Margaret Waters, wife of a Coast Guard stationed at Cappa......

1871 2 nd December (CA) . (Advertisement) Kitchen Ranges, Parlour and Bedroom Stoves, Farm and Laundry Boilers. R & M Foley, Kilrush, agents to Messrs. Smith and Wellstood, of Glasgow, can supply those articles at manufacturers prices delivered at Kilrush carriage free. The following extracts from letters of approval from persons who have used the ranges will show the high estimation in which they are held. John Egan, Henry Street,---- M. Foley, Doneil ----Michael P. Foley, M.D.---James Smith, Vandeleur Arms--- James Shannon, Lahinch.--- Michael Glynn, Frances Street,-- Richard Goold, Clk, Kilkee----Jeremiah Dowling, Kilrush.--- Robert H. Borough, J.P., Cappa, Kilrush---- Sophia Seward, Kilkee.--- A. Morrissy & Sons, Henry Street, Kilrush.--- John Sullivan, Henry Street, Kilrush.

1871 30 th December (CA). (Advertisement) Kilrush county Clare, Important and Unreserved Auction Sale. Of very excellent walnut and mahogany household furniture, china, glass, Delph, cutlery, &c. Pony, Jaunting Car, &c &c. P. Browne has been favoured with instructions by John Moloney, Esq, who is leaving Kilrush on promotion, to sell by strictly unreserved auction, at his residence, Kelvin Grove, on Tuesday, 2 nd January, 1872, the following valuable property ----

1872 20 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) Testimonials of Good Porter. Grocery Establishment, 59 Frances Street, Kilrush, Jan. 6 th 1872. Dear Sir, I feel pleasure in stating that the porter which I have got from you, belonging to the City of Dublin Brewing Company, has given me very great satisfaction. Yours truly, P. F. O’Brien -----John Stephenson ---- John Brew-- Mr. M. S. Gibson, Agent, Kilrush. -----

1872 27 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) W & A Gilbey, Wine Importers and Distillers. ----

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Their Agent, J McNamara, Mineral Water Manufactory, 41 Frances Street, and Shamrock Brewery, Kilrush.

1872 16 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) Extensive and Highly Attractive Sale of Superior, Sheffield Cutlery and Electro-plated Ware----- on Wednesday 20 th and Thursday 21 st inst., at the Market House. -----

Frances Street, Kilrush, attractive & unreserved auction sale of Excellent walnut and mahogany household furniture ---- P. Browne has been favoured with instructions by Mrs. O’Gorman. -----

1872 30 th March (CA) . Rules of the Burial Society of Kilrush Trades’ Association. Rule 1. That from and after the 17 th March 1872, a society of the various trades of the town, be formed, to be hereafter called “The Burial Society of the Kilrush Trades’ Association”. Rule 2. That the above-named Burial Society be formed on the basis, and after a similar manner to that adopted by the “Kilrush Trades Association Library and Reading Room” Committee. Rule 3. That the words “Burial Society” shall mean the full title, as in Rule 1, and that the Committee and Officers of the Association, President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretaries, be elected annually from the general body of the Association –as in Rule 2 of the Library regulations. Rule 4. That all members of the Society be got versed by the rules and bye-laws adopted at a general meeting ----- Rule 5. That the Society having for its object the respectable interment of any of its members who die in benefit with the Society, or of the near akin of a member (i.e.) the wife, child, or parents of a member such subscribing member shall at time of decease be entitled to such sum or sums of money as the Committee of the Society shall determine. Rule 6. That a sum of £4 be allotted to defray the cost of coffin, hearse, and funeral expenses of any member dying in benefit. That no member shall be deemed to be in benefit with the Society unless he shall have first paid to the fund of the Society all dues, subscriptions, and entrance money, as laid down in the bye-laws. The provisions be made as far as possible to have a clergyman attend on such member in his sickness and at his interment, and that a portion of the benefit money be allocated if necessary to meet such requirements. Rule 7. Should a deceased member or a near relative of a member be deemed accessary to his or her own death, such claim to benefit will be considered invalid. Rule 8. All such claims as contained in Rule 7 shall be determined and be governed by a majority of the Committee and their officers. Rule 9. That all members of the Society shall attend the obsequies of a member, or near relative of a member, in a clean respectful manner, and shall at all times observe and encourage sobriety and temperance in accordance with the rules of the Association.

1872 30 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) To Be Let. From the first of May next, and possession given, a large House and Shop in Kilrush, with a spacious yard and back houses attached. No outlay necessary. Apply to G. Doherty, Moore Street. ----- To Be Let.

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The house 82 Frances Street, lately occupied by Mrs. O’Gorman. Apply to Mr. D. S. Bulger.

1872 6 th April (CA) . (Advertisement) Market House, Kilrush, Attractive and Unreserved Auction Sale. Of very excellent Walnut and Mahogany household furniture ---- P. Browne has been favoured with instructions by a Lady leaving Kilrush ---

1872 13 th April (CA). Advertisement) To be sold: A Pew in the South Gallery, middle tier, in the Kilrush Catholic Church. Application ....Mrs. Walsh, Market Square, Kilrush.

1872 20 th April (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold In her yard in Chapel Lane, a large quantity of prime upland hay, the property of Mrs. O’Grady, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1872 4 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) Kilrush, Auction, One Day’s Sale, by Unreserved Auction at Frances Street, Kilrush, on Monday, May 13 th inst. John Bernal has been instructed by W. E. Burdge, Esq, who is leaving Kilrush, to sell the entire of his nicely selected and well preserved household furniture ------

1872 11 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) Important Auction Sale of Most Valuable Property, Containing 608 acres, 1 rood and 6 perches, statute measure, Patrick Browne Has been favoured with instructions from Patrick P. Foley, Esq, to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Jail Street, Ennis. --- The above lands are held by Parliamentary Title under Sale and Purchase from the Landed Estates Court, and are subject only to fifteen shillings a year Tithe Rent Charge. --- Cooloorata is within a few miles of Tubber Railway Station, on the Ennis and Athenry Railway. --- Further particulars can be ascertained from the owner, Patrick P. Foley, Esq, Kilrush –

1872 25 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) A House to Let, On Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush, at a low and suitable rent in every way for the residence of a gentleman. Apply for particulars to Mrs. N. Foley, Killadysart Cottage, or to James Scanlan, Moore Street, Kilrush, who shall show the house.

1872 8 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) To be let, Or the interest sold, in a suitable Store in Henry Street, Kilrush, and the best part of the town. Proposals will be received by G. Doherty.

Woollen Warehouse. 13, 14, 15, and 16, Moore Street, Kilrush. D. S. Bulger, begs to announce the

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arrival of a large supply of summer goods ------

1872 22 nd June (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, An excellent dwelling house in good repair, situate in Frances Street, Kilrush. A lease of 999 years. Application to be made to the owner, John O’Loghlen, on the premises, who will close with a tenant, and give possession when the value is offered.

1872 29 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold or Let, on such terms as may be agreed on, in one or more divisions, part of the Lands of Cappa, adjoining Fort House, Kilrush. The residence of Captain Richard Massy Studdert, and in his occupation, held for the residue of a term of 31 years and two lives concurrent. The lives are the Prince of Wales and Capt. Richard Massy Studdert. The lands are within a quarter of a mile of Kilrush and contain 5a-0r-38p. Plantation measure, nearly all of which is in meadow, and which would be sold on the lands on Tuesday, 2 nd July, 1872 ----- Apply to the Rev. John Delmege, 37 Pembroke Road, Dublin: Or to Edward Hartigan, Esq, Solicitor, Chambers, 34 Kildare Street, Dublin.

1872 6 th July (CA) . (Advertisement) A rare Chance! to be sold by public auction, Patrick Browne has received instructions from Mr. Bryan MacMahon, to sell by public auction, at Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush, on Tuesday, the 23 rd day of July. The superior fast-sailing boat, Bridget about 50 tons burthen. She is after undergoing repairs of such a character so extensive as to render her comparatively new. The Hull and Spars are complete. The above valuable boat is remarkable for fast sailing, and carries a large burthen. She is well adapted for a spar deck for goods, and traffic requiring safe keeping, between Limerick and Kilrush (a most lucrative speculation). She is of light draught, and therefore suitable for any harbour on the Shannon. Her strength, durability, and fast sailing qualities render her an investment not to be disregarded.—

1872 13 th July (CA). (Advertisement) Public Auction... .. Instructions from Mr. Bryan MacMahon to sell at Merchants’ Quay, the superior fast sailing boat Bridget about 50 tons burthen......

1872 8 th August (CA) . (Advertisement) Important Auction Sale, of very valuable, House, Out-Office, and Leasehold Interest, situate in Toler Street, Kilrush. P. Browne has received instructions from John MacDonnell, Esq, J.P., to sell by auction, at the house and premises, Kilrush on Monday, the 2 nd day of September 1872, at the hour of one o’clock, the magnificent house and premises in Toler Street, Kilrush, and now occupied by A. Studdert, Esq. --- The house contains parlour, drawing room with folding doors, six bedrooms, bath room, pantry, large kitchen, water closet & c. The premises attached are very extensive, including large yard, coach house, stabling, turf house with entrance at rear.

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The house is at present in all its apartments in the best state of repair, cleanliness and order. It has been erected within the past 12 years, regardless of expense, with great architectural style and design, and of the most substantial and premier materials. It is contiguous to the Catholic Church and Convent. It had been let to Capt. Pollard, R.N., at the yearly rent of £40. ----

1872 17 th August (CA). Death: On the 13 th inst., at Cappa, Robiena, only daughter of Capt. Blue, Vandeleur , steamer.

1872 14 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) Cheap Tea, Wine and Grocery Establishment, 31 Market Square, Kilrush, Thomas Shannon ------Remember 31 Market Square, next door to Mr. Thomas Roughan’s.

1872 30 th November (CA) . (Advertisement) Thomas Gibson, Begs to inform the public that he has opened the large store in Henry Street, Kilrush. Formerly occupied by Mr. John Walsh, in the butter trade, for the sale of, Flour, Meal, Bran, Pollard, &c also best stoved and provision salt, which he will dispose of at the lowest possible prices. Offices: 58 Moore Street, and 3 Henry Street.

1872 21 st December (CA) . (Advertisement) Auction Sale. Dairy cows, yearlings, calves, hay, jaunting cars and Croydon, harness, cars, farming implements, dairy utensils, modern and splendid household furniture, & c. Patrick Browne has been favoured with instructions by the representatives of the late Mrs. Hennessy, Kilrush, to sell by unreserved auction, on Friday, 27 th December, 1872, at Frances Street, Kilrush

1873 4 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) Emigration to Queensland, Australia. Queensland, Government Offices, 32, Charing Cross, London. Owing to the great demands in the colony for labour, the Agent-General will grant, under the New Immigration Act---- Free Passages, to Agricultural Labourers, married and single, and to female domestic servants, without undertaking to repay the cost of passage: and assisted passages, to mechanics and other eligible persons, at lower rates than the cost of passages to Canada or the United States. £20 Land Order Warrants, per adult, issued to persons paying their own full passages to the Colony---. Appointed Agents for Kilrush: R & M Foley, 37 Frances Street.

1873 11 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) Andrew Ryan, Moore Street, Kilrush, Has just received a large quantity of Hops & Malt, which he will dispose of at his Store on the following terms viz: Hops 1s-6d per llb: Malt 3s-8d per stone. Proprietors of bakeries will find it their advantage to purchase at Andrew Ryan’s

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Establishment, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1873 1 st February (CA) . (Advertisement) The Rev W. H. Wolseley has kindly consented to exhibit for the benefit of the poor of Kilrush, on Wednesday evening next, in the Market House, his interesting and beautiful series of dissolving views. Illustrating the West Coast of Clare, and many other subjects both serious and comic. Exhibition to commence at 8 o’clock. Tickets of admission one shilling. (A few reserved seats at 2s each).

1873 1st March (CA) . (Advertisement) To Be Let, and immediate possession given, the house in Moore Street, next door to Mr. John Culligan, as lately in the possession of Miss Chambers, with or without a lease. This house is very centrally situated for a general commercial trade. A lease of 31 years or longer if required will be given and any further information by the agent. Mr. Charles Keane, Killofin House, Labasheeda.

A boatman named John Sullivan from this town was accidently drowned by the submerging of his boat in a heavy swell, off Tarbert Race, on Sunday last. His remains have not been found yet. The deceased was esteemed as a quiet obliging neighbour, and had lately joined the Kilrush Total Abstinence Society.

1873 8 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) At present occupied by Mr. Murphy, brewer and situate between Messrs. James Carmody and James Comyn’s, Henry Street, lot 30 x about 200 feet: would make one large shop or two nice smaller ones. Apply to Thomas Roughan, Kilrush.

1873 15 th March (CA) . (Advertisements) To be Let, on such terms as may be agreed upon, or the interest in the lease sold, that part of the Lands of Cappagh, adjoining the town of Kilrush, lately in the occupancy of Mr. John Mahony, consisting of five acres and thirty eight perches – Ireland to America, In less than eight days. All intending passengers to America this season should cross by the Belfast-built Steamers of the White Star Line. Carrying the mails of the United States Government. Republic, Celtic, Adriatic, Britannic, Baltic, Oceanic, Atlantic, Germanic. Sail from Liverpool every Thursday, and from Queenstown every Friday, the Irish Line, affords very superior accommodation. Three well cooked, meals every day: Medical attendance free: carry steerage stewardess. Fare £6-6s-0d. Railway tickets issued to every inland town in the United States and Canada, passengers being sent on by special train on arrival in New York. The steamers have made the quickest outward and homeward passages on record. For freight and passage apply to: Michael Studdert Gibson, at the company office, Kilrush.

1873 29 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) Cork Cutting, and Aerated Water manufactory, Henry Street, Kilrush. T. C. O’Mahony. ---- Lemonade and Soda Water ---

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1873 31 st May (CA) . (Advertisement) Public Notice. It is hereby given that the Coopers of Kilrush have agreed to make firkins of the best materials at the ordinary prices and sizes namely: 3 qrs.4 and 3 qrs 6: said firkins not to exceed 14lbs tare, and to be branded with the Kilrush Trade mark. Further Notice is hereby given to the farmers that the Butter Buyers attending the Kilrush Market have agreed to support local trade, and from and after the 28 th May, 1873, will not in future countenance ant other firkins in the Kilrush Market save those bearing the Kilrush Brand. Michael Custy, Michael O’Connor, Peter McMahon, John Scales. Cornelius McDonnell, John O’Neil, Patrick McMahon, Thomas Waters, William Waters, John Waters, Joseph O’Brien, Mullagh, Patrick Waters, Patrick O’Neil.

Farmers, take notice that we the undersigned Butter Buyers of Kilrush do hereby give notice to the farmers of the surrounding district that we are fully determined not to buy any firkin of butter that has not the Kilrush trade mark on it. This resolution will be fully put in force on the 28 th day of May next, giving an opportunity of disposing of the firkins they have now on hands. Kilrush Buyers: James Carmody & Son, John Egan, jun., Martin Carmody, Michael Walsh, John Walsh, John Moody, Rickard Walsh, John Glynn. Limerick Buyers: Thomas McKnight, Denis Dwyer, James Howard, James Hartigan, Edmond Slattery, Bryan Hanrahan, James Howard, senior.

1873 28 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) Licensed House, to Let. The old-established house No 31, Market Square, Kilrush (lately in the possession of Mr. Thomas Shannon). The license is paid up to next October, The house, which is in the best and most central part of the town, comprises drawing room, parlour and two bed rooms, spacious shop (with new front), bottling store, yard and kitchen. There is a new and improved “American Cooking Stove” setup, which the incoming tenant can have the use of. To any requiring the above, the premises affords a favourable opportunity, immediate possession will be given. Apply to William Brew, Moore Street, Kilrush, or to T. Ryan, 31, William Street, Limerick.

1873 5 th July (CA) . (Advertisement) To Be Sold. A front pew, next the Blessed Virgin’s Altar, in the South Gallery of the Kilrush Catholic Church. For particulars apply at the Clare Advertising Office.

Ballynote Kilrush, Auction of twenty acres of meadowing --- instructions from John Donnelly, Esq, to sell by public auction on the farm of Ballynote, on Thursday, the 8 th July 20 acres of the most superior meadowing to be cut and taken off the lands on or before 12 th August, 1873, as the farm will then be grazed. One pound deposit to be paid as each lot is sold, the balance to be paid on or before 9th August 1873-----.

1873 2 nd August (CA) . (Advertisement) To be Let, the spacious house and garden, Bonnie Doon, Frances Street, Kilrush. A tastefully laid out lawn in front of the house, a well-stocked fruit

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and kitchen garden attached, stable and coach house, and several commodious out- houses. --- Apply to the owner Mr. Thomas Slattery. Market Square. ---- There is an avenue leading to the house, and porter’s lodges with entrance from the rere, all of which can be disposed of.

1873 19 th August (CA) . (Advertisement) New Discovery, Boot and Shoe Blacking, & c. The undersigned will be ready early next week to sell Blacking made from Sea Moss Farine, & c., which is conceded to be the best ever yet offered to the public.-- John Howard, Market Square, Kilrush.

1873 20 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) The Kilrush Curates’ Collection. The Curates of Kilrush thankfully acknowledge the following contributions to their annual collection. --- Jeremiah Dowling £1, Pat Carey, Henry St 7/6: James O’Flanagan 6/0: John O’Dea, Cappa 5/0: Sinon Moloney, Henry Street 5/0: Martin McMahon, Moyadda, 5/0: Sinon Hamilton 4/6: The following subscribed 4s each:- Sinon Carey, Carnacalla: Michael Carey, ditto: Thomas Madigan, Jun, ditto: James Shannon, ditto: Patt Madigan, Monmore: John O’Brien, Carnanes: Mrs Comyn, Cappa: Mrs Burke, Norway: John O’Brien, Henry Street: David Comyn, ditto: James Shea, ditto: Pat Keane, ditto: Martin Scanlan, Michael O’Brien, Glin: Michael Keane: John Connell, carpenter: James Madigan, Ballynote: Eliza Reid: John Carey, Moore Street: David Fitzgerald: James Fitzgibbon: Charles Carrig: Mrs Brew, Ballykett: James Considine, ditto: Miss O’Leary: Michael Hassett, Moyne: Michael McInerney, Dysart: Richard Enright: Felix Brennan, Scattery: Thomas Enright, Vandeleur Road: Thomas Mahony, Carnacalla. The following subscribed 3s-6d each: James McInerney: Richard Daly, Cappa: Thomas Connors, Monmore: John O’Brien, ditto: John Cusack: Bryan McMahon, Leadmore: Michael Murphy: Arthur Maguire, Ballykett: John Considine, Norway: Michael O’Brien, Moyadda. The following subscribed 3s each: James Mahony, Pound Street: James Walton, High Street: John Mulqueen: Mrs Henchy: John Egan, senior: Pat O’Dea, Vandeleur Road: Charles Howe: Connor McDermott: John Cussen: Michael Hassett, Moyne: Tom Birmingham: Tom Coughlan: Edmond Keane: Michael Shea, Breaghva: Michael McInerney, Dysart: Patt Kelly, Moore Street: Martin Mulqueen. Leadmore--- Tom Burke and John O’Neill. Monmore --- Tom O’Dea, Michael Crotty, Tom Carey, John McNamara. Carnacalla--- Thomas McNamara and Michael MacMahon. The following subscribed 2s -6d each: Patt Trousdell, Vandeleur Road: Thos Keatinge, William Downes, Thomas Enright, Bridget Cox, Mrs McCloskey, Mrs Meade, Mrs Fitzgerald, Eliza Molony, Bridget Dunleavy, Margaret Keane, Miss Chambers, Kate Conway, John Grogan (at Kilrush House), Mr. Tracey, gardener ditto: Jeremiah Hehir, Scattery: John McNamara, Ballykett: Mrs Madigan, Pat Cullinan, Pat Casey. Widow Keane, Widow Cusack, Pat Meehan, Michael Crotty, Simon Purtill. Cappa-- Michael O’Dea, Michael McMahon, Mrs. Malcolm and Francis Byrnes. Pound Street—Pat Hayes and Denis McMahon. Gower--- Murty McMahon, Denis Considine, Sinon Flaherty, Pat Meehan and

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Michael Crotty. Moore Street--- John Trousdell, Mrs Taylor, Carrol Daly, Mr. O’Leary, Michael Scanlan, Miss McMahon, Garrett Nash, Miss Crowe, David Nolan, Mrs Hannan, Mrs. Haslett, John Scales, Michael Devers, Mrs. Boland, Joseph Finucane, Martin McDonnell, Michael Custy? Henry Street--- Tom Hayes, Patt Higgins, David Burke, Daniel Gorman, Mrs. Moody, Patt Troy, Mrs Culligan? Glin--- Peter McMahon, James Curtin, Michael Galvin? Connor O’Dea, Connor McDonnell, Norrie Gormly, Galvin, Martin Nolan. Burton Street--- Mrs. Coughlan, Michael Considine. ------Carnacalla ---Higgins (Andrew), John Higgins (Patt) ----- Carnanes ---Bryan Sweeney, Patt Madigan. Norway--- James McGrath, John Burke, John Considine. Monmore—William Haugh and John Keane. Moyadda—Sinon Lillis, Michael Harvey, Mrs. P. O’Dea. John O’Brien. Derha--- Honor Crehan and Tom Cunningham. The following subscribed 2s each: Pat Keane, Kilcarroll: Pat Lyons, Widow Hanley, Sinon Purcell, Daniel Hickey, Tom Keane, Peter Boyle, John Kelly, Michael Crowley, James Flanagan, Dysart: ? McGrane, Daniel Coolly, John O’Dea, Tom Hynes, William Martin, Widow Burke, Miss Kent, Patt Pender, Widow Martin, Mrs Brew, Mrs Brew, Mrs Connell, Tom Kenny, Miss Walsh, Michael Cunningham, Tom Hederman, Mrs Gormly, John Kelly, Denis Coughlan, Denis Culligan, Michael Molony, Mrs. Shannon, Ned Clancy, Patt Henchy, Patt Fahy, Tom Coffey, Patt Hamill, Pat Reidy, John Burke, Patt Houlihan, James Connell, John Mahony. Monmore--- Patt Keane, William Lardner, John McInerney and Patt Hamill. Pound Street--- Pat O’Brien, Pat Davoren, Sinon Scanlan, Pat Sweeny, Pat Haugh. Gower—Austin Neenan and Austin McInerney. The following subscribed 1s-6d each: Patt Hennessy, James Boland and Owen Lahiff. The following subscribed 1s each: Mrs. Mary Murray, servant: Michael Brann, James Crotty, Michael Connery, Michael Stephens, Tom Sweeny, Tom Glynn, James Shea, Michael Sullivan, Patt Neenan, John Twist, Mary Madigan, James Monsell, John Hehir, John Sullivan, Mary McGrath, Kate Hennessy, Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Morony, Mrs O’Brien, Daniel Shea, Martin Kelly, Patt O’Brien, William Hennessy, John Fahy, John Enright, Patt McMahon, Kate Mara, Michael Doyle, Mary Madigan. ------.

1873 27 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) The Kilrush Congregated Trades’ Benevolent Society. At a meeting held in Kilrush of the Trades of the Town, on the 25 th August 1873, it was unanimously agreed upon to form a Benevolent Society, the sole object of which is to aid the members in cases of sickness, accident, or death, and that this Society shall be henceforth known as the Kilrush Congregated Trades’ Benevolent Society. That all members on joining this society shall pay 2s-6d entrance and 3d per week, or 1s monthly. That each of the members will be entitled to receive the following benefit in case of sickness, accident, or death, after being twelve months a member, and his

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subscription paid, provided such member is not the cause of his own sickness. In the case of sickness; For the first four weeks’ illness---- 10s per week And during the succeeding time of his illness --- 5s per week Burial Expenses. On the death of a member in benefit allowed --£4 On the death of a members’ wife ------£3 On the death of a members’ child ------£1. At a meeting by the above society--- twenty four members present – Dr. Harry Molony of Kilrush was proposed, seconded, and unanimously elected Medical Officer to the Society. ------John O’Connell, Secretary.

1873 4 th October (CA) . (Advertisement) Kelvin Grove House, Kilrush. Attractive and very select Auction sale, of modern furniture --- instructions from S. Cusack, Esq to sell by strictly unreserved sale at Kelvin Grove, Kilrush, on Thursday, 9 th October, 1873 ----

1873 22 nd November (CA) . We have much pleasure in announcing that Messrs. Morrissy of Henry Street, Builders, have this week completed the erection of the new National School of Kilrush, which reflects the highest credit on their architectural skill for the eminently durable and splendid style in which the building has been finished: and we are quite sure that the thoughtful, considerate landlord of the town, Colonel Vandeleur, M.P., will be gratified to see this fine building now ready for the hundreds of children attending those excellent Schools, so admirably conducted by the efficient, learned, and painstaking teacher Mr, Trousdell, for whom the townspeople have reason to entertain the most grateful and friendly obligations. It must be a boon to the children and the teacher to be transferred to those spacious airy and well ventilated apartments, particularly at the commencement of this trying season.

Notice, in the goods of Simon O’Donnell, late of Shannon View, near Kilrush, in the county of Clare, Esquire, Deceased. --- All persons claiming to be creditors---- deceased who died on the 8 th day of March 1873 --- to furnish particulars to Francis O’Donnell of Kilkee, Executor. –.

Death: At his residence Kilrush.....Mr. John Gibson, Grocer, Moore Street and subsequently residing with Mr. S. McMahon, Frances Street, Kilrush...in his 52 nd year....interred in the family vault at Kilballyowen.....

1874 5 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) Wanted. An engagement, a housekeeper, companion, or nurse, to one child. Address: A.M.S. Frances Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

1874 26 th January (CJ). (Advertisement) To the electors of the county of Clare. Gentlemen, On behalf of Colonel Vandeleur, I beg to state that he will again solicit your votes at the approaching General Election. He is at present in Egypt. ------I have the honour to be your obedient servant R. W. C. Reeves, Bessborough. ---.

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1874 11 th June (CJ) . (Advertisement) Town Hall Ennis.— Verdi’s Il Trovatore on Friday Evening…. Monday, Market Hall, Kilrush.

1874 6 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors, in the goods of Robert Keane, Solicitor, Late of 29, North Frederick Street, in the city of Dublin. -- that all persons claiming to be creditors--- of the said Robert Keane, who died on the 19 th day of December, 1873, ----- to furnish particulars thereof in writing to Marcus Keane, 83 Harcourt Street, Dublin, or to Bindon Scott, 7 Dawson Street, Dublin, Esquires who are executors of the said deceased ----- John J. Tweedy, Solicitor for said executors, 29 North Frederick Street, Dublin.

1874 9 th July (CJ). (Advertisement) County of Clare Election February, 1874.

Colonel C. M. Vandeleur’s third of Sheriff’s expenses £156-10-0 Fee to one Conducting Agent 92- 6-2 40 Booth Inspectors and Personation Agents 210-3-0 Printing and Publishing Addresses, Placards, Stationery, Postage &c. 149-3-0 Posting Bills 19-6-0 Canvassing Agents through the county 12-0-0 Car hire in all Polling Districts 211-9-0 Copies of Registries 4-19-0 Stamped Cheques 0-12-6 Total. £ 858-8-8

Vouchers may be seen at the Rent Office, Ennis. F. N. Keane, Election expenses agent to Colonel Vandeleur. Richard Studdert. Sheriff.

1875 5 th July (CJ). Anne Frances Vandeleur, late of Rutland Square—to the Rector of the Parish of Kilrush – the sum of £1,000--- in Government stock –to supply the dividends and annual produce thereof in clothing twenty poor widows in the Town and neighbourhood of Kilrush----.

1876 3 rd January (CJ) . (Advertisement) West Clare Tenant League. The future meetings of the above, society will be held on the first Wednesday, in each month at Captain Martin’s, Frances Street, Kilrush---- Daniel Breen, Hon. Secretary.

1876 24 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) In Chancery, in the matter of the estate of Burton Brew, late of Newtown, in the county of Clare, deceased. William Brew and Susan Brew, Plaintiffs. Andrew Brew defendant. --- It is ordered that John J. Bradley of Kilrush---the sequestrator therein named be at liberty to let –the lands of the defendant known as the lands of Newtown in the

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1876 16 th March (CJ). (Advertisement) The Kilrush St. Patrick Ball. --will be held in the Market House, Rooms, on Friday, 24 th March. Doors open at eight o’clock, the ball to commence at 9. Brass and String band will be in attendance.

1876 27 th April (CJ). (Advertisement) The Kilrush Machine Printing, Establishment. (Established 1 st January 1875). Proprietress C. C. Boyle. ---.

1876 16 th November (CJ) . (Advertisement) Important Monthly Sale by Auction--- of 65 head of cattle, and horses- --- At Mr. Richard O’Dwyer’s Yard, and Livery Stables, Henry Street, Kilrush. ---

1877 19 th February (CJ) . (Advertisement) Public Auction. --- Of Woollen and Premises, at Leadmore, Kilrush.-

1877 26 th February (CJ) . (Advertisement) Pella House, Kilrush, sale by auction of modern useful furniture. --Has been instructed by A.C. Thornhill, Esq, who is about changing his residence.-

1877 22 nd November (CJ). The Kilrush Congregated Trades Benevolent Society of Kilrush are to hold a ball upon St. Stephen’s night. The band of the Temperance Society will attend.

1877 20 th December (CJ). Nicholas S. O’Gorman, Esq, Kilrush has been appointed High Sheriff of the county for the year 1878-9. He has appointed M.S. Brew, Esq, Ballyerra, Kilrush, Sub-sheriff, and D.R. Hilliard, Esq, Solicitor, Kilrush, Returning Officer.

1878 11 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Grand Millinery and Drapery Warerooms. Mrs Stephen McMahon, who for many years conducted the Millinery Business, In 57 Frances Street, Kilrush. Has adjourned the Great Clearance Sale – with the intention of disposing of her good will and interest in her old established house and Millinery Warerooms ------. Proposals in writing for the above will be accepted up to Wednesday 24 th ? February…

1878 10 th June (CJ). Kilrush Dispensary. At an ordinary meeting of the Committee of management of the above dispensary district, held at the Dispensary House, Kilrush, on Thursday, 8 th inst., there were present. Michael S. Brew, (vice-chairman): Garett Doherty, Wm. J. Brew, J.P., M. Glynn, J.P., R. M. Studdert, J.P., Stephen Hennessy, Thomas Sheedy, A. Warren, and M. O’Brien, Esqrs. Just as the proceedings were commenced Dr. Counihan requested as Mr. M.S. Gibson who occupied a seat at the Board, was not a member that he would be asked to retire.

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The Chairman – I believe there is not a gentleman here who will object to Mr. Gibson being present. Dr. Counihan – But he comes here to annoy me by being privileged to be present. ----

1878 5 th August (CJ). Kilrush Intelligence. Recently Mr. John McNamara, baker, of this town, swam from the Revenue Pier at Cappa, to Scattery Island in one hour and ten minutes.----

Tourists are every day passing in hundreds through Kilrush on their way to Kilkee. On Saturday evening last there was hardly a sufficiency of cars at the Steam Boat Quay to accommodate the numbers of passengers which arrived by the “ Vandeleur” steamer. ----

The St. Senan’s Total Abstinence Society and band visited the Island of Scattery on Sunday last, accompanied by a large concourse of people. They were met on the island by a great number who came in open boats from the county Kerry, and after spending a very pleasant day on the island in visiting the old ruins, churches, battery and St. Sinon’s Bed: they returned in the evening well pleased with their trip. The band played a splendid selection of airs throughout the day. ----

The lucrative and enterprising branch of industry the kelp trade, has again been revived by our worthy fellow townsman, Mr. John Egan, jun. For some time past the retirement of the great chemical merchants, the Messrs Paterson’s of Glasgow, threw a gloom over the spirits of the hardy and industrious fishermen and kelp makers of the coast of Clare, the kelp trade being their principal support, as thousands of pounds were annually expended in its manufacture. Since the retirement of this Gentleman, some eighteen months ago, there has been very little done in the trade ---.

1879 24 th February (CJ). (Advertisement) Wreck Auction, of the Dutch Schooner “Vooruit”. With the cargo of 115 tons of Irish ash timber, chains ---- in the River Fergus 2 miles from Clarecastle. -----.

1879 19 th May (CJ) . (Advertisement) In the Court of Bankruptcy in Ireland, in the matter of Stephen Hennessy, of Kilrush, in the county of Clare, Draper, a Bankrupt. A public sitting will be held ------our Courts, Dublin. A creditor may prove his debt in the prescribed manner -----.

1879 12 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Apprentices, wanted to the Millinery and Sales, apply at Cunningham’s Millinery Ware-Rooms, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1879 19 th June (KH). (Advertisement) To be sold, a second hand Fly Car, the property of a country gentleman and may be seen at Mr. Michael Enright’s, Carpenter, Henry Street, Kilrush.

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1879 26 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Prime new American Bacon, direct from the importers at 28s per cwt. And upwards – the cheapest and best yet offered to the public--- Andrew Ryan, Market Square, Kilrush. ----

1879 17 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to the public, Lower Shannon, regular weekly sailings between Limerick and Kilrush. The new trading decked boat, Victoria, of Kilrush, Michael Scanlan, master. Will leave Kilrush on Tuesdays, and Limerick on Saturdays, (wind and weather permitting) conveying general merchandize. Freight three shillings per ton delivered, and return empties free. Ant further information can be obtained from the master on board, or at the office, No. 3 Henry Street, Kilrush. Limerick Loading Berth – South Side Floating Dock. Kilrush --Merchants’ Quay.

1879 21 st August (KH). (Advertisement) Notice of Removal, John Ronan, Carpenter and Joiner, begs to acquaint his numerous and the public that he has removed from Henry Street to Vandeleur Street, Kilrush, where he is prepared to execute all orders in House Building and House Repairs. At moderate prices. J.R., intends to keep in future on hands a quantity of readymade furniture of almost every description. Coffins always on hands.

On Friday last a young man named Tom Scanlan, belonging to Cappa, was drowned near Tarbert and has not been found up to the present.

1879 28 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to the Public. The public are hereby cautioned against purchasing, or in any way interfering with the House and Premises in Henry Street, Kilrush, advertised to be sold by Bridget Comyn, in the “Clare Advertiser” of the 23 rd instant, inasmuch as said House and Premises were purchased by said Bridget Comyn with monies of her late husband, Davis Comyn, deceased, and the undersigned being the children of said David Comyn, have an interest in said House and Premises, and object to said sale which the said Bridget Comyn seeks to effect without their knowledge or consent, and any person purchasing said House and Premises will be accountable to the undersigned for the losses they may sustain by reason of said sale, and also for the portion of the purchase money to which the undersigned, as the children of the said David Comyn, are entitled. Dated this 27 th day of August, 1879, Signed: Patrick Comyn, Margaret Comyn, David Comyn.

1879 4 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Important announcement M. Leehane, 44 Moore Street, begs to acquaint ---- that she has secured the services of First Class Dressmaker, of long experience and ability--- Ladies can now have their dresses made in the newest style, on the shortest notice, and for modest prices. Wanted four apprentices to the Millinery and Dressmaking, Please not the address: M. Leehane, 44 Moore Street, Kilrush.

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To the Public, if you want to save money call and see the stock of Woollen Goods, Tweeds, Cloths, Cords, Pilots, &c.----at Michael Carey’s , Drapery Establishment, Market Square, Kilrush. ----- Michael Carey, Tailor, Market Square, Kilrush.

1879 9 th October (KH). (Advertisement) For Sale, at Andrew Ryan’s, Market Square, Kilrush, Best Smoked Hams, at 6d per lb.

1879 6 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Coal! Coal! ----- Michael S. Gibson, No. 3 Henry Street. ----

1879 27 th November (CJ). (Advertisement) Chancery Division, Land Judges, General Notice to Claimants. In the matter of the estate of the Right Honourable Georgina Frederica, Viscountess Frankford De Montmorency, and the Honourable Raymond Harvey De Montmorency, owners. Ex-parte. Marcus Keane, Petitioner. The court having ordered the sale of the lands of Moynoe otherwise, Ballyneagh, containing 741a-3r-31p – in the Barony of Upper Tulla --- held under lease dated -- day of September 1872, from the Bishop of Killaloe, for the term of 21 years. ---. The lands of Tullig West , and the lands of--- otherwise Killinny, containing 540a- 2r- 25p ----- in the Barony of Moyarta—held under fee farm grant dated 27 th September 1723, all parties objecting to the sale of said lands are hereby required to take notice of such order ----

1879 27 th November (KH). Death: Murphy, at Henry Street....on the 19 th instant, the beloved child of Mr. John Murphy.

1879 18 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Harness Making Establishment, Burton Street, Kilrush. Joseph Garry begs to announce to the public that in the above trade everything entrusted to his care will be executed with neatness and dispatch. Harness for the coach and gig, martingales single and double bridles always on hands. Most workmen employed for this purpose. W. MacNamara, Watch and Clock Maker, Henry Street, Kilrush. Begs to acquaint the public that he is prepared to give general satisfaction in the repairs of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery.

1880 15 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Champion Potatoes, Jas. Dunleavy, begs leave to inform the public that he is supplied from Scotland with Champion Potatoes. Pure and free from mixture, he refers those who require them this year to the parties he supplied last year namely: Charles Martin, Daniel Breen, John Chambers, Thomas and Charles Callinan, who will bear evidence to their quality and goodness.

1880 29 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Farm to let, from 25 th March, to be let on lease for such term as may be agreed

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on part of the lands of Breaghva (situate within 4 miles of Kilrush and 1 of Knock) containing 60a 3r, and 30p. Irish Plantation measure. The farm is all in grass, in first class condition, having a good residence & office. For further particulars apply to the owner. Richard B. Silles, Newtown House, Kilrush.

1880 12 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Miss Lynch, organist, begs to announce that she is ready to receive pupils for instruction in the piano, singing German and French. Ladies desirous of learning wax flower-making can have lessons also at a moderate charge. Terms &c, on application to Miss Lynch, 45 Frances Street, Kilrush.

1880 4 th March (KH). Dr. Madigan has opened a Surgery and Drug Store in Frances Street.

R.W.C. Reeves Esq., D.L. has given Father Crowe £15 for the relief of the poor.

To Capt. H. S. Vandeleur D.L. You are welcome, honoured sir – you are, And fitting for the calling, Though not an “M.P.” yet – a Star Of human nature’s forming. Shoan O’Driscoll. 4 th March 1880.

1880 18 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Important to Farmers! Jas. Dunleavy, Kilrush has for sale at Leadmore Quay, Kilrush, several tons of prime upland Limerick Hay. Parties requiring the same are requested to call at once.

Clare county Election 1880. To the electors of the county of Clare. Encouraged by the votes of 1,530 electors at the late election, Hector S. Vandeleur has determined to solicit a renewal of their support and influence at the approaching one, when he hopes by their aid and that of his friends to be placed in the proud position of representing them in Parliament. Mr. Vandeleur’s address will be issued in a few days. John Cullinan, Conducting Agent, Water Ville, Ennis, 15 th March, 1880.

Market House, Kilrush, 18 th March, 1880. Kilrush Dramatic Club, on this evening, will be produced that beautiful melodrama, the Colleen Bawn, on the banks of the Shannon. Characters by members of the company. Mr. Michael Egan, Henry Street, has kindly consented to play the part of “Danny Mann”. Manager --- Mr. Patrick Redmond. Front seats 2s. second seats 1s., Gallery 6d. Doors open at 7.30. Performance at 8 o’clock. Strict order observed.

1881 1 st January (CA) . (Advertisement) Scotch Herrings, sold wholesale at Jerome Gill’s extensive and varied Establishment, Moore Street, Kilrush. (Opposite the Court House) --- J Gill offers the highest price for raw hides, and feathers at his General Marine Stores in High Street. Missals and Altar ornaments in great profusion and sold wholesale to the trade

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1, High Street.

M. S. Gibson, coal and salt merchant, Has removed from No. 3 Henry Street, Kilrush, to No. 1 Merchants Quay. ----

1881 10 th January (CJ). .. Appointed and who are in office to serve Processes within the county of Clare: - Joseph Garry, Kilrush: Hugh Jackson, Kilrush...

1881 15 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) Schooner for Sale, the schooner Johnstone & Elizabeth of Padstow, 54 tons register, carries 125 tons dead weight, will be sold by public auction at the, Patent Slip, Kilrush, at one o’clock, on Monday the 31 st January. --- Also small boat and oars belonging to the ship— Martin Mahony, Auctioneer, Market Square, Kilrush. Purchasers wishing to see the vessel to apply to Mr. John Boland, who has instructions to sell the vessel by Public Auction from Captain Joseph Hicks.

Luke O’Brien, Moore Street, Kilrush. Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has received direct from Glasgow a large quantity of prime Champion Potatoes, fit for seed or table use-----

1881 22 nd January (CA) . (Advertisement) House to let, the spacious house and premises, 57 Moore Street, Kilrush, (next Mr. Gibson’s Emigration Office) --- Apply to Michael Lynch, Draper, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1881 26 th February (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, by Public Auction, on Thursday 3 rd March, 1881, On the Demesne of Colonel Vandeleur, a large quantity of Forest Timber, Suitable for tradesmen and farming purposes consisting of Ash, Oak, Elm, Beach, Scotch Spruce, Larch and Silver Fir, --- Martin Mahony, Auctioneer, Market Square. ---

1881 3 rd March (CJ). Kilrush and Kilkee Tramway. A meeting was held at Kilrush..., for the purpose of making the necessary inquiry for the construction of the above tramway. Robert Vere O’Brien, Chairman. Others present—Mr. Barrington, C.E., (Public Works): Ben Cox, J.P.: M.S. Brew, Thomas Gibson, J.S. O’Donnell, P. Considine, C.E.: T. C. O’Mahony, J. Byrnes, D.S. Bulger, T. S. Brew, B.L.: and Michael Glynn, J.P., &c... Mr. Barrington said, the object of this meeting was to lay a steam tramway from this town and Kilkee, each carriage to take forty-two passengers and to go at the rate of six miles an hour...... The plans and specifications will be laid before the Grand Jury at the next assizes.

1881 12 th March (CA) . Death. March 10 th , at the residence of her husband --- Margaret – wife of Thomas Slattery, Esq, Bonnie Doon, Kilrush.----

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1881 12 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) Champions! Champions! Large arrivals weekly of pure Scotch Champion Potatoes--- will be sold by the owner at his Stores, John Street---- Michael Mescall, 20 Market Square, Kilrush.

1881 19 th March (CA) . To the Editor of the Clare Advertiser, Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush. My Dear Sir – From the kind interest you have displayed in the matter of the extension of the graveyard of Shanakyle --- Young Mr. Vandeleur --- went to the ground with his agent Mr. Keane, Mr. Land, Manager of the Provincial Bank, and Mr. Godfrey Taylor, and staked out a plot about equal in extent to the present yard ----- In conclusion I am happy to be able to state, that Mr. Vandeleur’s manner has been most gracious and kind in the matter, a sure presage, I take it, of the cordial relations existing between him and his numerous tenantry. I am, My dear Sir, Faithfully Yours, Michael Glynn.

1881 23 rd April (CA) . (Advertisement) Notice to the Public. M.A. Hickey and M. Earls, Wholesale and Retail Traders, late of Market Square, Kilrush, respectfully intimate to their numerous friends and patrons in Kilrush and the surrounding country generally, that they have for the present ceased business in Kilrush, in consequence of having opened an extensive establishment, in Main Street, corner of Market Cross, Charleville, county Cork. After eleven years in Kilrush, six years and two months of which they resided in Market Square, they have to return their sincere and grateful thanks to the inhabitants of both town and country for the kind patronage they received from them during their long business intercourse. Subscribers also wish to state that during their occupancy in Market Square they have paid to Mr. John Grogan, as the agent of the house, all rent up to the 1 st of April, 1881, amounting to £111, together with half rates and taxes, though occupying the house as monthly tenants only . In conclusion they beg to state that their accounts have been settled and paid up in Kilrush, and that they have left no debt unpaid in the wholesale houses or Commercial Travellers with whom they traded. Signed, Mary Ann Hickey, Mary Earls.

1881 28 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) Notice of Applicant for Excise License. Sirs—Take notice the I, Michael Mulqueen, of Moore Street, Kilrush, do intend to apply to the Justices at the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in Kilrush, in the county of Clare, for an order to entitle me to an excise license for the sale of spirits, beer, and cider by retail, and that the house in which I desire to be licenses is situate at No.70 Moore Street, Kilrush, in the parish of Kilrush, and Barony of Moyarta, in said county. And I propose as my sureties Sinon Mulqueen, of Duneil and Matthew Mulqueen, of Molougha, both in the county of Clare, farmers. Signed Michael Mulqueen.

Notice of Applicant for Excise License. ----- Bryan Dwyer --- situate at Kilrush – sureties Andrew Madigan of Kilrush, and Michael Mescall of Kilrush ---

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1881 18 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, by Public Auction, on Friday the 24 th inst., at one o’clock, At the residence of the late Miss Jackson, In Frances Street, a valuable quantity of household furniture, consisting of valuable piano-----

To be Let, In Toler Street, the house lately in the occupation of Sub- Inspector Gilmore. Apply to John Culligan, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1881 25 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) The Lower Shannon Steamship Co. Tenders are invited for the repairs of the house and company’s coal yard, Near Cappa Quay, and an addition to be built thereto, particulars of which will be given, also copy of specification by Mr. H. G. Supple, Cappa Quay. Tenders to be sent in not later than Tuesday, the 26 th inst. to Mr. Supple, Kilrush, or Captain King, Limerick. Cappa Quay, 24 th June, 1881.

1881 11 th July (CJ). Major Kelly Kenny and his tenants--- On Wednesday last, Matt Kelly, J.P., agent to the above, attended at Kilrush, for the purpose of collecting his rent. The tenants tendered him the rent at “Griffith’s Valuation” which he declined to accept...... The tenants left in a body, and kept the “gold” in their pockets.

Mr. Reeves and his tenants---R.W. C. Reeves, Esq., D.L., has in addition to what has already appeared in the Clare Journal, stocked the lands of six of his tenants. Mr. Reeves is now the chief topic of conversation throughout Clare......

1881 14 th July (CJ). Death: At his residence, Hector Street, Kilrush, on Monday last, Mr. Patrick Kelly, Merchant, aged 80 years.

1881 16 th July (CA) . (Advertisement) Presbyterian Church, Kilrush, on Sabbath, July 17 th , Sermons will be preached by the Rev. Wm. Sorsby. And the usual yearly collections made on behalf of the congregational funds. Service to begin at 12 noon, and at 7 evening. Your attendance is requested.

Kilrush Parish Church, the Select Vestry will, at their next meeting, receive tenders for the altering of the church. Plan and specification to be had from Mr. J. J. Naylor, Vandeleur National School. Tenders must be in the Chairman’s hands on or before the 20 th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Signed: Wm. H. Wolseley, Chairman of the Vestry.

1881 13 th August (CA) . (Advertisement) A Card, Doctor McDonnell, Surgeon and Accoucheur, Over 40 years’ experience in this and foreign countries. Residence, 72 Moore Street, Kilrush. -----.

1881 10 th September (CA) . A Tannery in Kilrush.

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There was a time within the memory of living men when good Irish leather was tanned by the Messrs. Scanlan on the heights of the old Pig Market in the town. Time was— when bricks were made at Monmore. Was there not good Pottery or clay ware made at Tarbert in Kerry, within a few miles of the shockingly neglected creek of Kilrush. Lace workers too, plied their nimble fingers thirty years ago in the house known as the Manse, where the Presbyterian Minister, Rev. Mr. Sorsby now resides. And there are many still living who remember a number of weavers and ship-builders to be busily engaged at their respective callings in Kilrush. We advert to those matters as we are so closely approaching the great centenary of Ireland’s modern achievement – when brave men of the north nobly stood together in the Church of Dungannon to pronounce a nation’s rights—and proclaim a nation’s freedom in the memorable year of ’82.

1881 10 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) House to let, a good business house situate in Vandeleur Street, is to be let. Application to be made to the owner, John Ronan, Vandeleur Street.

1881 14 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) House to be Sold, with a lease of lives renewable for ever, situate in the best business part of the town of Kilrush. The house, premises, and extensive rere of the first-rate business establishment is now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald, Merchant, Market Square, Kilrush. Application to be made to the owner. Mr. John Stapleton, Kilkee, or to Mr. Joseph Kett, Kilrush. ----

Notice of Applicant for a Transfer of Excise License. --- I, Matilda McNamara --- from the name of John McNamara to my own, and the in which I desire to be licenses in situate at Frances Street, Kilrush.--- sureties, Patrick Carey and Michael Hassett, both of Frances Street, Kilrush.----

1881 8 th October (CA) . (Advertisement) Irish Manufacture, M. Lynch & Co., Direct attention to their stock of Irish Tweeds, Friezes, Flannels, Linens, Poplins, Hosiery, &c. Moore Street, Kilrush.

1881 12 th November (CA) . (Advertisement) Most Important Auction at Pella, Kilrush. -- Daniel Breen --- with instructions from John Creagh Esq, in consequence of his promotion to the Manager-ship of the Provincial Bank at Listowel , to sell by unreserved auction at Pella, his out-door stock and splendid household furniture at 12 o’clock sharp on Monday , 21 st November.--- The stock consists of -6 prime in-calf cows: two horse carts and tackling: ----- Drawing Room--- Brilliant toned Grand Square Pianoforte, lounger, easy chair ----.

1881 19 th November (CA) . Kilrush House, Kilrush, Nov. 16 th , 1881. Gentlemen—I thank you most sincerely on behalf of myself and family for the kind, warm-hearted memorial and unanimous expressions of sympathy and condolence on the sad loss of my father ----Believe me, yours sincerely, Hector S. Vandeleur. To The Kilrush Board of Guardians. ----

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1881 17 th December (CA) . (Advertisement) Wreck Sale, by Public Auction, for all whom it may concern. The schooner “ Anna Bell ” of Bristol, burthen per register 153 tons, now stranded at Boland’s Bay, Cappa, near Kilrush, will be sold at 12 o’clock noon, on Tuesday, 20 th inst. The above vessel will be put up for sale, with all materials, as shall be seen on day of sale, and if not disposed of as above will immediately be sold in lots. Terms cash. The purchasers to pay five per cent in addition to the bidding.

Notice, Miss O’Driscoll, Frances Street, Kilrush, respectfully requests her customers to pay up, before the 15 th of January next 1882, all debts due, by them to her and which are now outstanding for a number of years—as after that date, if this notice be not complied with, Miss O’Driscoll will place in the hands of her solicitors, her books of account for collection.

1882 7 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) Fresh Mackerel and Salted Mackerel, In any quantities that can be supplied will be purchased at the new, Fish Stores, Kelvin Grove, Kilrush. ---- Mr. Synan McAuliffe, proprietor. A word to the farmers, you should have decent ware in Your houses at the Christmas holidays, when, for cash you can buy cheap, Delf, China, and Earthenware ----at Mr. and Mrs. Curran’s, Establishment, Market Square, Kilrush. ---- Farmers and others can have on the easiest terms, Excellent Breakfasts and Dinners.

1882 14 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) John Clancy, Moore Street, Kilrush, is Now selling Blarney Tweeds, Hill & Hughes Friezes, -----.

1882 18 th February (CA) . (Advertisement) Important Auction, D. Breen, has received instructions from Mrs. Catherine Walsh, Moore Street, Kilrush To sell by auction at her residence the interest in her dwelling and the house adjoining (Both her property), with furniture ----.

1882 25 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) Grocery and General, Warehouse, just opened, next door to, Mr. Peacocke’s in (32) Moore Street, Kilrush. Daniel Breen desires to call the attention of his friends and the public to his establishment, which will be well stocked with groceries ---- whiskey, wines ---- boots and shoes --- hardware ---.

1882 29 th April (CA) . (Advertisement) House Property for Sale, to be sold by public auction, On a day yet to be named (if not by private sale in the meantime) the interest in Two houses and a forge situate at High Street, Kilrush, occupied by the family of Mr. James Walton, blacksmith. ------.

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possession. Apply to John C. Mahony, 21 Market Square, Kilrush.

1882 6 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) New Commercial Hotel, 47, Frances Street, Kilrush, the proprietor, John Grogan, having opened, the above cheap and commodious hotel, on truly Commercial principles, desires to inform his friends and the public, that he has also laid in a choice and well selected stock of Teas, Sugars, Wines, Whiskey,---- Breakfasts, Dinners, and Luncheons on the shortest notice.

1882 13 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) Removal, William Parkinson, having removed from Frances Street, To Henry Street, Kilrush --- he has opened a most extensive concern opposite to Mr. T. C. O’Mahony’s warehouse ---- remember 17 Henry Street. ----.

1882 13 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) Read this, among the pleasurable surprises we have experienced of late We desire to note one which is sure to afford considerable satisfaction in the town and vicinity. We allude to a brand new Bagatelle Table erected in a large newly-constructed room in Mr. James Mitchell’s, Grocery Establishment, next Mr. Glynn’s Steam Flour Mills, Merchants Quay. There is a private entrance by the Hall door, which is swung on patent hinges, so that the cue can have the open sesame like Ali Baba who discovered the treasure of the forty thieves. Push the door and it closes after you. But speaking of the Bagatelle Table, it is a nonpareil. It is none of your “hand-me-downs” but a really beautiful and artistically executed brand new one from G. Edwards’ Establishment, Kingsland Road, Mintern Street, London. ---- Mr. Mitchell has also on sale, as usual, --- Matterson’s genuine Limerick hams, sided, middles, and heads, sausages, puddings, etc., about which—trial is proof.

1882 27 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) To be let, at Kilrush, Co. Clare--- a Corn Store, on Merchants’ Quay, Containing 5 extensive Lofts and Kiln, with a suitable office and accommodation for Clerk with high walled in yard and garden, over 200 feet in depth and 55 feet frontage. The yard contains saw pit and pump. The above splendid premises are only a few feet from the water’s edge, affording every facility for loading and unloading cargoes, and would be admirably suited for saw Mills or a fish curing concern, as there is ample accommodation for the erection of an Ice House, etc., Apply to, M. Foley.

1882 10 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) Patrick D. Kelly, M.R.C.V.S., can be consulted daily on the disease of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and all domestic animals at, Mr. O’Dwyer’s Yard, Henry Street.

1882 1 st July (CA) . (Advertisement) A rare Chance, Home Industry!, most important to Merchants and Traders, the large and fast sailing boat, Mary Blair, 70 tons burthen, will run on the Shannon from this date between Kilrush and Limerick for General Traffic (in goods) --- Orders and information of freights to be obtained of John McMahon, Custom

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1882 9 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) Important Public Auction, D. Breen has been favoured with instructions, from Miss Chambers, Frances Street, Kilrush, to sell be unreserved public auction at her house---- all her household furniture ----.

1882 16 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) Miss M. A. Hickey, Market Square, Kilrush, has resumed business. She offers for sale, Meat, Teas, Sugars, Sweets, & Cakes. Best Lamp Oil. 20 per cent cheaper than any house in the trade.

1882 14 th October (CA) . (Advertisement) Shin Fain! Shin Fain! Stephen McMahon’s Grocery Establishment, Frances Street. Maids, Wives, Widows and housekeepers of every degree, of the best description – Richly flavoured—can bear in mind--- Teas; be had on the lowest terms at the old Established Tea warehouse, 57 Frances Street.

1882 11 th November (CA) . (Advertisement) Important Auction, Daniel Breen has been favoured with instructions From Mr. Peter Mahony, to sell by Public Auction at the Market House, Kilrush, ---the interest in his dwelling house and premises, No. 67 & 68, Moore Street, Kilrush, held at nominal rent with lease forever. This house is only two doors from the Market Square ---- It has been recently built and fitted with all the requisites for a general business. It has a spacious shop with double windows, a kitchen and 5 large well-lit rooms, also large yard and back premises.----.

1882 24 th December (CA) . (Advertisement) Good News! Here Money into the farmer’s pocket. Kilrush Pig Fair, Farmers are hereby informed that a pig fair will be held monthly, On the first Wednesday in every month, at Kilrush, and the first pig fair will be held on Wednesday, 3 rd January 1883. Farmers are assured of obtaining the highest prices as the Limerick Merchants have most central and convenient for shipment. Instructions have been given to the managers of the steam boat company to afford every facility for the removal of pigs from Kilrush Fair.

1883 27 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) Valuable Sale of Leasehold House Property, to be sold by Public Auction, at the County Court House, Kilrush. ---Instructions from John Healy Esq, of Manus to sell the following:- The houses and premises in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Gibson, situate in Main Street.--- south side of Main Street ---contains 33 feet in front and 200 feet in length- --lease dated 1 st May 1808, whereby the Right Hon. John Ormsby Vandeleur, demised the Rev. Terence O’Shaughnessy, the aforesaid premises for three lives renewable for ever at a pepper corn fine, at the yearly rent of £6-12s --- The said premises are let to the aforesaid tenant from year to year, at a yearly rent of £20, clear overhead rent, rates

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1883 3 rd February (CA) . (Advertisement) Notice to Contractors. Mr. Michael Glynn, of Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush is prepared to receive tenders for the erection of a Woollen Factory, on a sit adjoining his present Mill. ----

1883 3 rd February (CA). Marriage: John Adam Ditmar, Esq, Jersey City, America, to Mary Anne, daughter of John Egan, Esq, General Merchant, Kilrush.

1883 17 th February (CA). To the Editor of the Clare Advertiser, Dear Sir, The week before last I requested space in your valuable journal to show, in the interest of the public “how the money does” in the exorbitant charges of the Lower Shannon Steam Co., and enclosed you freight notes, in confirmation of the facts .------

1883 10 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, in Kilrush, the interest in the valuable Licensed Grocery Establishment, No. 73. Moore Street. — The present occupant is retiring from business---

1883 7 th April (CA) . Cappa Barracks. Captain Orpen, Royal Engineers, has been staying at the Vandeleur Arms Hotel, with the Royal Engineer Surveyor, P.W. Ryan, Esq. the latter gentleman has been on a tour of inspection to the forts on the Shannon, including the military barracks at Miltown Malbay. The former gallant gentleman has ordered a new force pump of great power to be erected at the Cappa Barracks.

1883 5 th May (CA) . (Advertisement) Mrs. Curran, Market Square, Kilrush (Next door to Mr. Bryan Dwyer) Begs to acquaint her friends that she has opened a Grocery Establishment in the above concerns where family groceries of the best description will be sold at the lowest shade of profit.

P.S. John Curran, Harness Maker, has transferred his business concern from the Market Square to Burton Street, next door to Martin Daly’s house.

Auction, --- has received instructions from D.S. Bulger, to sell without reserve his entire stock of Drapery Goods by Auction, on Thursday, May 8 th , 1883. ---

1883 26 th May (CA). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. .... Jane Curran....Market Square....sureties Simon O’Donnell of Tullycrine and William Pilkington, of Auhage......

1883 16 th June (CA) . (Advertisement) To be Let, The commodious premises situate at 74 Moore Street,

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Kilrush. Formerly occupied by Miss Hynes in the Grocery Department, and well situated for any class of business, with extensive out-houses and rere extending to Burton Street. The above well-established concerns had a spirit license paid up to October, 1883, which may be renewed. Applications may be made to Mr. Peter Pender, Kilrush or to the owner Mr. John Donnelly, Omagh.—

1883 7 th July (CA) . (Advertisement) Wool, the public are informed that Wool Carding, of the best description can now be done at the Kilrush Woollen Factory, Michael Glynn.

1883 17 th August (CA) . (Advertisement) Luncheons, W. Parkinson, beg to inform his numerous friends and the public, that he is constantly supplied with a large variety of the choicest Confectionary, at his establishment, in Henry Street. Parties coming to town will find this house to be most centrally situated, and convenient for taking refreshment in. Luncheon always ready ----.

1883 25 th August (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, the long well established house, No. 37, Frances Street, Kilrush. The corner house, with double front, next to the Provincial Bank. Where for a series of years the drapery business has been extensively and successfully carried on by R. and M. Foley. Applicants to be made to M. Foley at the premises.

1883 1 st September (CA) . (Advertisement) Best Orrell Coals, now discharging ex “ Emma and Esther ”, a cargo of best four feet Orrell coal, which for durability, cleanliness, and economy, cannot be surpassed. Apply to John C. Mahony, 21 Market Square, Kilrush. ----

Kilrush Races, 14 th and 15 th September. If you want to be well and fashionably dressed for the Races go to, Michael Lynch & Co., 69 and 70 Moore Street, Kilrush, the cheapest house in town.---

1883 22 nd September (CA) . (Advertisement) Coals, Hardware, etc. --- fully assorted stock of Bars, Sheets, Hoops, Rods, Steel etc., --every description of rain water goods in stock ---- Hardware --- Ammunition ---Guns.---- Andrew Madigan, Kilrush.

1883 27 th October (CA) . (Advertisement) Luncheons, Hot Soups Daily and Poulnasherry Oysters, To be had at Mrs. Grogan’s, 47, Frances Street, Kilrush.

A desirable investment, to be sold, two dwelling houses in Frances Street, also Two dwelling houses in Hector Street, Kilrush, are at present occupied by solvent tenants, All information to be had from. Thomas McInerney, Market Square, Kilrush.

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1883 22 nd December (CA) . (Advertisement) Important to farmer’s wives and daughters, notice wool carding of the finest description can now be executed at the new Woollen and Spinning Mills, High Street, Kilrush. By the most improved machinery, with the finest and purest oil (specially known to the proprietor) promptly and with dispatch, which for style and finish will be found second to none and superior to many mills in the province. Trial is Proof, Judge for Yourselves. And apply to John C. Mahony, Kilrush Steam and Saw Mills.

1884 12 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) Public Auction, to be sold on Tuesday, 22 nd January, 1884, the Schooner, Eliza of Rochester, at Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush. Where she is now lying, after having discharged her cargo of coal chartered from Glasgow by Michael Glynn, Esq., J.P. The Eliza is about 110 tons burthen, copper-fastened, and when undergoing repairs about twelve months past, --- found to be sound. ------

House property in Kilrush. For sale that house in Moore Street, lately occupied by Miss Ellen Hynes held by, and for 999 years? Subject to the yearly rent of £4 -3s, also two shares in Gas Company. Apply to Patrick Hennessy or John Donnelly, Mullaghmore, Omagh, or Peter Pender, Kilrush.

1884 16 th February (CA) . (Advertisement) Christian Brothers Schools, Kilrush, The annual collection in aid of the above schools will be held in the Parish Church, and a sermon preached by the Rev. Denis Kelly, Professor of the Diocesan College, on Sunday, 24 th February, ’84. A collection will be made at each of the Masses.

1884 26 th April (CA) . (Advertisement) Notice, M. Glynn, begs to inform the public that his Factory, is now ready for the Carding of Wool, ----- Tweeds, Frieze, and Blankets ---- wool is also taken for the manufacture of blankets. 12 th April 1884.

1884 3 rd May (CA) . (Advertisement) Irish Farmers, the Dunlin & Wicklow Manure Co., ---- Agents for Kilrush----- M. Foley & Son.

1884 5 th July (CA) . (Advertisement) For Sale, Ten Shares in the Kilrush Gas Company, Apply to, Thomas Kelly, sol., Kilrush.

1884 12 th July (CA) . (Advertisement) The Presbyterian Church, Kilrush, the annual sermons, will be preached in the above Church on Sabbath, July 20th, by Rev. Wm. Sorsby, Service to commence at 12 o’clock noon and at 6 o’clock evening, after Which service the usual collections in aid of the funds of the congregation. Will be made. Give and it shall be given.

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1884 16 th August (CA) . (Advertisement) Notice, Mr. Keane will attend in his office, Moore Street, Kilrush, on Monday next the 18 th instant. and remain there each day between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. until the 28 th instant. To receive Mr. Vandeleur’s Rents. Any tenant not paying his rent and arrears during that time will be proceeded against for its recovery. Rent Office, Moore Street, Kilrush. August 11 th 1884.

1884 23 rd August (CA) . (Advertisement) Cheap Sale --- Cheap Sale. At William Peacocke, 33 and 34, Moore Street, Kilrush ---- Summer Stock Greatly Reduced Prices ---.

1884 6 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) In the Court of Bankruptcy in Ireland. In the matter of Timothy Molony, of Kilrush, in the county of Clare, Grocer, Flour and Leather Dealer. A Bankrupt . To be sold by public auction at the Court House, Kilrush ------about 14 acres 1 rood and 25 perches of land of Ballymacurtain situate near Kilrush – held as tenant from year to year under Hector Steward Vandeleur Esquire at the yearly rent of £32-0-0, payable half- yearly--- There is a nice house or cottage in the lands with excellent offices attached.

1884 27 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) House & Extensive Rere, to be let, the house and extensive premises with out-offices and large rere in Moore Street, lately held by Mr. Joseph Finucane. Apply to the owner, James Finucane, Clooneylissane, Kilrush.

1884 1 st November (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, the interest in the premises, 4 and 5 Market Square, Kilrush, Immediate possession given, apply to Thomas McInerney, Moore St.

1884 22 nd November (CA) . (Advertisement) Wanted, by the Rev. Canon Wolseley an out-door servant. He must be a good groom and driver, and have some knowledge of gardening. None but a strictly sober man need apply.

1884 29 th November (CA) . (Advertisement) Now Open, the new Grocery, Tea, Wine and Provision Warehouse, 72, Moore Street, Kilrush. ---- John Slattery. ---

Retiring from Business, Wm. Peacocke & Son, who are retiring from Business and having given notice of the surrender of the premises on or before The 25 th March next, have determined with a view to effect a complete clearance, to offer their entire stock of General Drapery, Furniture, Jewellery and Hardware Stock, at immensely reduced prices------.

1884 20 th December (CA) . (Advertisement) Cheap Bread, 4lb. loaf 5d at the New Bakery Office, Henry Street, Kilrush. John Cahill, agent for Sir John Arnott. Sale begins 22 nd December.

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C.C., invites tenders to carry out the necessary alterations and improvements In their house – plan and specification – can be seen at the Presbytery, Frances Street, Kilrush.

Clearance Sale, at Miss O’Leary’s, Market Square, Kilrush, Consisting of first class Leeds and Bradford Tweeds, for gentlemen’s wear: also a large and special supply of Mr. Glynn’s very superior super excellent Tweeds, of genuine home-made manufacture. ----

1885 24 th January (CA) . (Advertisement) To be Sold, the interest in the premises, 4 & 5, Market Square, Kilrush. Immediate possession will be given, Apply to Thomas McInerney, Moore Street.

1885 21 st February (CA) . (Advertisement) To the Inhabitants of Kilrush, Important Notice, The Masters of the two Traffic Boats, Mary Blair and Hopewell. Having now agreed to meet in a more particular and efficient manner than heretofore, the interests of the Trades of Kilrush by the quicker dispatch and transit of their goods. Agree to place one of the boats, each succeeding week without interruption at Limerick, so that all goods on arrival there may be forwarded without delay on those terms. -----

1885 7 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) Kilrush House, Kilrush, highly important and unreserved sale by auction, of upwards of 170 head of cattle and sheep, and a large assortment of farming implements, besides the dairy utensils, to be held on, Thursday, 19 th March, at half past twelve o’clock. M. Hartigan, has been favoured with instructions from Hector Stewart Vandeleur Esq, to sell ---- cattle comprising:-- 50 head of 2½ year old bullocks and heifers, dairy cows and in-calf heifers, yearlings, strippers. & c... Sheep: -- 110 head of prime breeding ewes, wethers, lambs, &c. -- 1 promising four year old colt. 1 three year old filly, with substance and action. The agricultural implements include: - tumbling carts, drays, ploughs, scuffiers, harrows, weighing machines, ----- Carriage, Brake, 3 side cars, 6 sets of single and double harness ----- Dairy: - churn barrel, keelers, tubs, tankards, & c. ---

1885 14 th March (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold by public auction, on Tuesday 31 st March 1885. At the Custom House Quay, Kilrush, Jessie packet. 80 tons burthen, as she now lies at above quay, well found with sails, running gear anchors, chains, &c. This splendid packet has been well known for many years past, in the general goods trade between Limerick and Kilrush. --- Private offers will be received – by Garret Doherty Esq, Moore Street, Kilrush of John C. Mahony, 21 Market Square, Kilrush.

Imported seed potatoes, direct from Scotland, ex steamship Arranmore, The famed Forfarshire Champions---- For terms and prices—apply to, William Brew.

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1885 19 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) Important Auction, of household goods, Patrick Considine, C. E., has been favoured with instructions from Mrs. T. Chambers, Frances Street, Kilrush, to sell by public auction on Wednesday, October 7, 1885, her entire lot of most valuable household furniture : Drawing Room, Parlour, & Dining Room, chairs, easy chairs ------Five First-Class Highly Bred Milch Cows. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock noon. Cows will be sold at 2 o’clock sharp. ---

Important Auction, of household furniture, Patrick Considine, has been favoured with instructions from the representatives of the late Mrs Captain White, to sell by auction at the Square, Cappa, Kilrush, on Wednesday, 21 st September, 1885 ---

1885 26 th September (CA) . (Advertisement) Notice of Application for an Excise License for the sale of spirits, &c. -- Henry O’Brien of Kilrush, shopkeeper ---- said premises or house being situate at Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush –sureties David Lillis of Lackyle, and Sinon Honan of Lackyle, both in the county of Clare.

-- James McKevitt --- the house – is situate at Henry Street –sureties Thomas Tubridy of Moyasta and Thomas Taylor of Moyasta. ---

-- John Slattery –the house – is situate at Moore Street –sureties Daniel Grogan of Derha, and Thomas Slattery, of Kilrush. ---

1885 3 rd October (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, 14, 15, and 16 Moore Street, Kilrush, subject to the low head rent of nine pounds per year. 13, 14 and 15, are fitted up in the best manner for the Drapery business, and 16 in the most comfortable manner as a private residence with bathroom and W.C. There are extensive out-houses, stabling for 5 horses, and 5 cows: Large coach house, splendid gardens, hay shed, to contain over twenty tons of hay. If not sold in one lot will be sold separately. Application to be made to: Mr. D. S. Bulger, Stock Broker, 27 Dame Street, Dublin.—

1885 17 th October (CA) . (Advertisement) To be sold, in the Market Square, Kilrush. A splendid dwelling house, well adapted for any line of business, at present in the occupation of the Messrs. Russell, of Limerick. Satisfactory references of all particulars can be ascertained on application to Patrick Hassett, Tullaher, Moyasta Post Office, county Clare.

1885 14 th November (CA) . (Advertisement) To be let, a commodious dwelling house, lately occupied by the late Mr. Michael Mescall, Frances Street, Kilrush, very suitable for the grocery business, or for hardware, or draper, & c, &c. --- Application to be made to the owner. Miss B. Mescall. Market Square, Kilrush. --- There are back entrances to the above concerns which very much enhances --- besides a large suite of rooms and stores.

1886 22 nd February (CJ). (Advertisement) In the Court of Bankruptcy Ireland: John Moroney, of Moore Street, Kilrush, Boot and Shoe Dealer,

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1886 6 th May (CJ). Advertisement) Charitable Requests. In the goods of William Foley, late of Kilrush... Medical Doctor: deceased. ... one hundred pounds to the Christian Brothers in Kilrush, for the benefit of their Order. Two hundred pounds at the rate of twenty pounds a year to be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kilrush for distribution amongst the poor of the town and parish of Kilrush and fifty pounds to the Rev. Bartholomew Scanlan to say masses for the repose of the souls of the said William Foley and his wife, children and members of his family.....

1886 20 th December (CJ). The Vandeleur Estate, Kilrush, Saturday night. Owing to a communication received from Captain Vandeleur, D.L., today, and conveyed to Mr. Cox, M.P., to the effect that a compromise was sought with the tenantry in their resolve to adopt the “Plan of Campaign”, the members of the Irish Party now in Kilrush, viz, Messrs Cox, Jordan, and Kenny, M.P’s, determined to hold an adjourned meeting this evening with the tenantry, on this estate, in Mr. Morrissy’s yard, expecting that by this time Captain Vandeleur would have finally made up his mind to accept the tenant’s offer of twenty five per cent reductions on the judicial rents, but though the agent, Mr. Studdert, paid frequent visits to the Very Rev. Dr. Dinan, P.P., V.G., the landlord’s definite reply was not obtained at the hour of the meeting.------..

1886 28 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) Board of Public Works. The Shannon Act, 1883.--. Pier at Cappa, Kilrush, in the county of Clare. Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland ----- whereby it is directed that the above named Pier shall become the public property of the Kilrush Town Commissioners, as, the Pier Authority -----.

1887 28 th July (CJ). The Vandeleur Estate, Kilrush, Wednesday night. There is much satisfaction expressed today by the Vandeleur tenantry regarding the prospects of a settlement with their landlord. Over two hundred of these tenants have joined the plan of campaign, of whom about a hundred were to be evicted. Through the Very Rev. Dr. Dinan of Kilrush, the difference between the landlord and his tenants is likely to be peaceably settled, the proposed abatements being 30 per cent all round. The only question now arising is as to county cess and taxes. The agent has today noticed the tenants to meet him this day week here.

The burning of houses near Kilrush. Kilrush, Monday. Two arrests have been made near Kilrush this evening in connecting with the burning of Williams’s houses and out offices at Carnacalla, charged with the offence. ---- Mr. Williams and his wife who were evicted out of this holding the day after the burning by Brew. Mrs. Williams has acknowledged that the burning was accidentally caused by the overturning of a lamp by her on the eve of their eviction, when looking for the fowl and other effects being then removed, and that some straw took fire causing the burning of the houses.----. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were brought before Captain Walsh, Resident Magistrate, and were remanded for eight days. The prisoners, who are very respectable, were sent to Limerick

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Jail, this evening by steamer from Kilrush.

Threatened Strike in Limerick. At the meeting of the Limerick Harbour Board today it was reported that the dock labourers were threatening to strike, consequent on the owners and captains of vessels using steam to work the winches employed in the discharging of vessels.----.

1887 29 th December (CJ). (Advertisement) Irish Land Commission. The Reductions of Judicial Rents. ----- The Clare Percentages: -- Kilrush: 1881 Abatement of 13 per cent. 1882 ,, 15 ,, 1883 ,, 16¼ ,, 1884 ,, 12½ ,, 1885 , 5 ,, ------.

1888 23 rd July (CJ). The Kilrush Evictions. On Friday morning the eviction force started from Kilrush House to turn out Michael Connell of Carhuedota. The area of the holding is 40 acres (Irish) ----- Messrs. T. W. Russell, Jeremiah Jordan, and David Sheehy, M.P.’s were again present during the day, as also Mr. Arthur Patton, B.L., and another gentleman connected with the Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. The other visitors included Mr. Rynish, from Liverpool, and some English ladies: also Major O’Shaughnessy, of the American Army, New York. ----.

1889 4 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Established Half a Century. E. Walsh, Tea, Wine, and Spirit Warehouse, Moore Street, Kilrush. -- Hennessy’s Brandy, John Jameson’s 5 and 6 years old malt ----

Andrew Ryan’s Teas! --- Market Square & Henry Street, Kilrush. Stores in John Street.2

Important to Merchants and Traders of Kilrush, Kilkee and adjacent Districts, there is now plying between Kilrush & Limerick, and back, weekly the fast packet boat, Hopewell. ---- Moderate charges Patrick Shannon, Captain and owner.

House to let, at Cappa, at moderate rent, a fine, commodious, and well- arranged house, suitable for a private family, excellent accommodation. Apply to Mrs B. Boland, Family Grocer, Cappa.

1889 18 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Summer Goods, novelties in Dresses, novelties in Costumes, novelties in Millinery, novelties in Mantles. Large stock of Irish Tweeds, Laces, Ties, Scarfs, Hats, and Caps &c. M. O’Connor and Company, the noted cheap one-price House, 1, Market Square, Kilrush.

1889 4 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Valuable Farm for Sale at Ballynote.

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Mr. P. Considine has been favoured with instructions from Mrs. B. Boland of Cappa, to sell by public auction at the Court House, Kilrush on Wednesday, 24 th July 1889, at 2 o’clock, her interest in the farm at Ballynote West, containing 25 acres statute measure or thereabouts. ----

1889 3 rd August (KH). Kilrush Petty Sessions Court. ---- At the suit of Mr. Sinan McAuliffe, Michael Melican of Scattery Island was summoned for malicious injury and damage £1: the plaintiff did not appear and the case was dismissed with 5s costs. Mr. Hilliard appeared for Melican.

1889 7 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Monster Meeting is to be held in Kilrush – on Sunday, the 8 th of September. Several Members of Parliament and members of the English deputation, who are about to visit Ireland, will attend and address the meeting. The meeting is convened for the purpose of Protesting against the False and Calumnious Language used by Colonel Turner and Balfour – the former having alluded to our esteemed and beloved Vicar General, and his Priests as “Old Dinan and his Villainous Priests” And the latter in the House of Commons, when endorsing such language, said--- “That There were Priests in Clare who were no credit to their Cloth” God Save Ireland. (Meeting was postponed to Tuesday 17 th September)

1889 5 th October (KH). Death: At Chapel Street, on the 30 th ult., infant daughter of Mr. J. M. Nagle...

1889 16 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Very Important Sale! P. Considine has been instructed by the executors of the late Very Rev. Dr. Dinan, P.P., and V.G., Kilrush, to sell by Public Auction, at the Parochial House, Toler Street, Kilrush, on Friday, 29 th November, ’89, a superior lot of household furniture:------.

1889 16 th November (KH). Hannan’s Boot Factory. We are glad to see, that the Guardians of the Kilrush Union have given a large order for Boots and Shoes to our enterprising and justly respected fellow townsman, Mr. Jeremiah Hannan, Moore Street, who is giving vast employment in his Boot Factory at Moore Street. The Guardians of Kildysart have given similar order to Mr. Hannan.

1890 22 nd February (KH). (Advertisement) Excise License. .. Mary Maholm of Cappa.....sureties James Martin of Kilrush and Michael O’Dea of Cappa....

1890 8 th March (KH). (Advertisement) A Valuable farm for sale. To be sold at Ballynote West, near the Town of Kilrush, a fine farm of land in the occupation of John Cusack, containing 18 Irish acres at a moderate rent. This farm is well sheltered and watered, and has an extensive strand attached. There is a very comfortable dwelling house on the holding, with suitable out houses and all other

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conveniences, and immediate possession will be given. For terms and further particulars apply to the owner, John Cusack, Ballynote.

1890 5 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Teeth, Kilrush Dental Notice. Mr. W. Bradshaw, Dental Surgeon (From Dublin and Limerick) has made arrangements, to visit Kilrush, every alternate week commencing May. Parties wishing to make appointments should address all communications to 6, William Street, Limerick.

Very Important Sale of Household Furniture. P. Considine, Has been instructed by Oriel Goodison, Esq, National Bank, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence, Toler Street, Kilrush, on Monday the 7 th April, 1890 at 12 o’clock, noon, a very s uperior lot of Household Furniture, viz; ----

1890 19 th April (KH). Constabulary Changes. Head Constable Kennedy, for over four years in Kilrush, has been transferred to Callan, Co. Kilkenny. No tears are shed. He is replaced by Head Constable, Keaveney, of Callan.

1890 5 th July (KH). A Disgraceful Nuisance. To the Editor of the Kilrush Herald, Kilrush 3 rd July, 1890. Sir, -- Through your fearless journal, I beg to draw attention to a shameful and most disgraceful nuisance that for a long time is allowed to exist in the very centre of the town, and yet no attempt has been made to check it by any of our useful and distinguished public bodies!. I allude to the outrageous state of things permitted – almost licensed—in the Burnt House Lane, leading from Frances Street into John Street, for scenes and acts witnessed there—especially on market days—are, indeed, scandalous in the extreme. Men, women, and children, passing in Frances Street and John Street feel disgusted, and complain of the very indecent exposures that take place there every hour of the day. Even men have to turn back and go around by Market Square very often sooner that pass through this lane. Of course country people cannot be blamed much – they must go somewhere – but such a public thoroughfare is no place for the indecencies that daily take place there. I don’t know who is to blame for it, but morality alone demands that something ought to be done to stop this intolerable nuisance. Along arches and gateways, the same state of things prevails in this town. Some time ago I saw it reported in the Herald where at a meeting of our Town Commissioners – heavens spare those 12 worthy gentlemen to us --- Mr. Lynch, T.C. made some efforts to have a couple of public urinals erected in the town, but beyond the “flash” at the council board, that was all that came out of it!. The Commissioners, I believe, collect annually about £120, and, I ask, could a portion of that sum be better expended – even on sanitary grounds – than in erecting two urinals conveniently situated. But in Kilrush we are nothing but “all talk” as truthfully stated editorially by you last week. They can grumble and complain of the progress and growing prosperity of places less favourably situated, but in Kilrush—and I am sorry to say it – your people have no capacity, as they seem unable to do anything to advance their own town. I beg to thank you anticipation for the insertion of this letter, and remain, Yours Faithfully, A subscriber.

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1890 26 th July (KH). The Kilrush Gas Company – Voluntary Winding Up of said Company. At a Special Meeting of the Directors and Shareholders of said Company, held in the Market House, Kilrush, in the county of Clare, on the 26 th day of June last, John C. Mahony, Esq, J.P., in the chair. And also at a special meeting of said Directors and Shareholders held this day in said Market House, the said John C. Mahony in the chair, it was proved to the satisfaction of said Directors and Shareholders that said Gas Company cannot by reason of its liabilities continue its business and that it is advisable to wind up same.------.

Kilrush Boat Club, Scratch Races, will be held in the Creek on the evening of Friday, 1 st of August, 1890. Judge--- W. J. Glynn, Esq, J.P.: Starter—W. J. Brew, Esq. ---- Pig and Greased Pole----.

1890 2 nd August (KH). Mr. John Madigan (of the Firm of A. Madigan & Son, Market Square) has just returned to his residence, Marine View House, Cappa, from Dublin.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Studdert Gibson, who had been staying on a short visit with Mr. Thomas Gibson at Island View, have left for Dromquin House.

1890 16 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Kilrush, to be sold by Auction on Wednesday, 20 th day of August, 1890, at 12 o’clock, noon at the Market House, Kilrush. The business house & premises, No. 48 Frances Street, Kilrush, (formerly occupied by Mr. Michael Morrissy) at present let to Mr. Dl. O’Meara, at £16 -0-0 per annum------the premises are situate in the best position in Kilrush --- the house in three storeys , and contains parlour, 6 bedrooms, Kitchen and commodious shop. Apply P. Considine, Auctioneer.

Sale by Auction, The Kilrush Gas Company – the liquidator will put up for sale by public auction, on Saturday, 6 th day of September, next at the Market House – all the estate, right, title and interest of said Company, together with the plant, machinery and pipes and all other fixtures and fittings ---- Apply to, P. Considine of Kilrush, Liquidator and Auctioneer ----

1890 23 rd August (KH). Very Rev. Dr. White, P.P. & V.G., is making arrangements for the erection of a Chapel at Monmore Cross, a want sadly felt for years.

The Rev. M. Carey, Adm., Ennis, has been staying during the past three weeks at the residence of his much respected sister, Mrs B. Boland, Cappa.

Mrs. W. J. Brew has returned to her residence, Leadmore House, from Miltown Malbay.

At the Auction on Wednesday, Mr. Daniel O’Meara purchased his house for £205, Mr. Considine, C.E., was the Auctioneer. (See 16 th August above).

1890 30 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Great Cheap Sale!, of Summer Boots and Shoes!, commencing on

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Wednesday, 13 th September at the West Clare Boot & Shoe, Warehouse, 52 Moore Street, Kilrush. P. O’Connell ----.

1890 27 th September (KH). We are glad to learn that Mr. Godfrey Taylor has been appointed Toll Collector of the Merchants’ Quay and Docks, which was rendered vacant by the death of his brother, Mr. Theobald Taylor.

1890 11 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Lower Shannon Steamship Company. Steamers: Vandeleur, Mermaid, Erin, Ross , &c. Passenger Fares...

Limerick Cabin Deck To Kildysart 2s-6d 1s-6d To Redgap 3s-0d 2s-0d To Glin 3s-6d 2s-4d To Tarbert 3s-6d 2s-4d To Kilrush 4s-0d 3s-6d Kildysart To Redgap 1s-0d 0s-6d To Glin 1s-0d 0s-6d Kilrush To Tarbert 1s-2d 0s-8d To Glin 1s-6d 1s-0d Return Fares.... Limerick 2s-6d To Kildysart To Kilrush 6s-0d 3s-6d Kildysart To Tarbert 5s-0d 3s-6d ......

1890 18 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Requirements of the Season, I have just received my supply of lamps and lanterns, for the present season, and would invite an inspection. Prices moderate, and extremely good value. Lamps, Shades, Globes, Wicks, Chimneys &c. Also a well selected stock of Breach and Muzzle-loading guns, gunpowder, cartridges, caps &c. A large stock of Household Furniture! Iron bedsteads, knitting, wools, cutlery, and general hardware always on hands. M. O’Sullivan, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1890 25 th October (KH). (Advertisement) In the matter of a proposed Provisional Order, to enable the Kilrush Town Commissioners to purchase the Works, of the Kilrush Gas Company Limited, and to carry on the business of a Gas Company, and to open Streets and thoroughfares for the purpose of laying down and repairing main pipes and all other pipes connected therewith, and for all purposes incidental to carrying on a Gas Company. And in the matter of Sec. 80 of the Public Health (Ireland) Act 1878, and of the Gas and Water works Facilities Act 1870, and Gas and Water Works Facilities Act 1870 amended Act

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1873. The object of the intended application for a Provisional Order to the Local Government Board, is to enable the Kilrush Town Commissioners to purchase the Plant, Stock, works and Goodwill of the Kilrush Gas Company Limited for the sum of £487-10 and to carry on the -----.

1890 8th November (KH). Births: Galvin—at Vandeleur Street....wife of Thos. of a son. O’Dea—at Vandeleur Street...wife of Cornelius, of a son.

1890 29 th November (KH). (Advertisement) P. Considine, C. E., Surveyor, Appraiser, and Auctioneer. Agent: -- Lancaster & Yorkshire Accident Insurance Company. Also Agent: -- Phoenix Fire Insurance Company. Frances Street, Kilrush. 25 th November 1890.

1890 6 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Tenders, The Kilrush Town Commissioners will at their next meeting receive tenders for the erection of a Urinal, in the Market Square. For plans and specifications apply to John O’Mahony, Chairman Town Commissioners, Kilrush. Tenders to be addressed to the Town Clerk. John Murphy, December 4 th 1890.

1890 13 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Auction! of Household Furniture, at Toler Street, Kilrush. P. Considine, has been favoured with instructions from Leonard Dunning Esq, D.I., R. I.C., to sell by public auction on the premises Toler Street, Kilrush, on Friday 19th December 1890, at 12 o’clock noon, a valuable lot of household furniture consisting of ----- .

1890 20 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Market House, Kilrush, (given for the occasion by kind permission of H. G. Studdert, Esq, J.P.) The Charming Melodrama. Mistletoe Bough. Will be performed by the Kilrush Amateur Dramatic Company, on Thursday and Friday, January 9 th & 10 th 1891. Bills will be issued immediately.

1890 20 th December (KH). Evicted the week before Christmas! On Thursday Mr. Patt Keane, Henry Street, and his family, were evicted by the deputy sheriff. The landlord is Mrs. Comyns, Henry Street. We are informed that Keane owed but £12, one year’s rent and had been in the house over 16 years. Where is the House League now?

1891 3 rd January (KH). Kilrush Ladies Clothing Society. President: Miss Fetherston, Vice-President: Mrs O’Dwyer, Secretaries: Mabel O’Ryan, Agnes Culligan, Emilie Foley, Treasurer: Katie O’Dea. A meeting of the above Society was held on Monday, December 15 th . A very large number of the ladies were present, and the Very Rev. Dr. White, P.P. & V.G., made a short impressive speech, urging the members to unite in their efforts to relieve the distress and poverty that prevail in the poorer parts of the town. Rules: 1. Members to pay 5s annually and to be entitled to recommend persons for relief.

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2. Active members to make one garment every week for which materials shall be given them. 3. Acting members to meet on Thursdays at 12 o’clock in the room appointed. -----.

1891 10 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Sun Fire Office. Established 1710--- --For further information apply to Messrs. M. Scanlan & Sons, Agents at Kilrush.

1891 7 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Artificial Teeth, Kilrush Special Dental Service, Mr. W. Bradshaw, Dental Surgeon at Mrs Grogan’s 47 Frances Street. ----

1891 20 th June (KH). Correspondence, Dangerous Sewers. To the Editor of the Kilrush Herald, Market Square, 18 th June, 1891. Dear Sir, would it be too much trouble to ask the sanitary authority of Kilrush to scatter some slaked lime around the sewer traps of the town, at least a couple of times a week, during this hot weather. Passing some of them one gets nearly knocked down, and the smells issuing from them is sufficient to cause typhoid fever and maybe it’s the sewers that are causing it. It is to be hoped that these sanitary gentlemen will not take this with the same carelessness as that which characterised their great energies!!! When sending forward samples of the water of all the pumps of the town for analysis six months ago and up to the present we don’t know whether the water we are drinking is pure or polluted. Thanking you sir, for the insertion of this letter I beg to remain, Yours Faithfully, Public Health.

1891 22 nd August (KH). (Advertisement) First Arrival: the Elizabeth , 159 tons Portland cement. --- Second Arrival: the Windsor Slates. ---- Third Arrival: the Ellen , Oak Staves. --- Fourth Arrival: the Rothsay, Orrell Coal. ---- Fifth Arrival: the Torrham, Spruce Deals. ------Garret Doherty, Toler Street, Deal Yard.

1891 5 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Auction of Shop Goods, and Household Furniture in Moore Street, Kilrush. P. Considine has received instructions from P. Kelly, Grocer, Moore Street, Kilrush, to sell by Public Auction on Thursday, 10 th Sept. 1891, at 12 o’clock, a valuable lot of shop goods, consisting of Teas, Wines, Brandy, Rum, whiskey &c. Also a lot of Household Furniture: some Feather Beds and Bedsteads. -----

1891 26 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Auctioneers’ Notices. Patrick Carey, Frances Street, Kilrush, having obtained an auctioneer’s license---- W. Morrissy, Auctioneer and Builder, Henry Street, Kilrush. Mr. J. J. Bradley, 74 Moore Street, Kilrush. Thomas Sheedy, Auctioneer & Valuator.

58 Moore Street, Kilrush. R. J. Keating, Has much pleasure in announcing that he has re-opened the above old established licensed premises with a large and carefully selected stock of teas, wines, brandies,

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whiskies &c. In the grocery department will be found everything suitable for a first class family trade including the celebrated Assam Tea at 1s-8d per llb. ------R. J. Keating, Tea, wine and Spirit Merchant, 58 Moore Street, Kilrush.

1891 24 th October (KH). The Most Revd. Dr. McRedmond, Lord Bishop of Killaloe, will consecrate the High Alter at Kilrush on Saturday October 31 st . On Sunday, feast of All Saints, Pontifical High Mass, will be sung at 11 o’clock, after which the Most Revd. Dr. McCormack, Lord Bishop of Galway, will preach in aid of the fund to pay off the balance still due for the erection of the beautiful Marble Altar. “I have loved Oh Lord, the beauty of Thy House, and the place where Thy Glory dwelleth” ---.

1892 5 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Publicans’ Licenses. ----- Michael O’Dea, ---- Vandeleur Street --- Michael Crotty, ---- Henry Street---- John Downes, --- Henry Street----

1892 16 th April (KH). (Advertisement) In the High Court of Justice in Ireland, Chancery Division-- -- Thomas James Furlong, Trustee for sale under the Will of Eliza Sophia Donovan, deceased – owner and petitioner ------to be sold by public auction, in three lots—at the Courthouse, Kilrush--- Part of the lands of Clarefield and lot of ground, in the town of Kilrush, with the dwelling houses and premises thereon, known as Nos. 24,25,26,27 and 28 Frances Street, Kilrush. -----

To be let, from the May 1 st , the Store, in Market Square. Apply to Mr. Hollingsworth, Discount Bank.

1892 30 th April (KH). We are glad to learn that Mrs. Foley, Market Square, Kilrush, has opened an extensive furniture store.

1892 14 th May (KH). Sale of the Donovan property. As we anticipated, and announced – the Donovan property in Kilrush has been successfully sold--- The houses in Lower Frances Street, were sold by proposals in two lots, realising over £800, the purchasers being Mr. Michael O’Meara of Frances Street, and Mrs. T. Mahony, who resides in the house occupied by the late Doctor and Mrs Donovan.--

1892 14 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Mortgages Sale of Houses and Premises, situate in Moore Street, and Market Square, the estate of Thomas C. O’Mahony, producing an estimated profit rent of £56-4s-6d. --- By auction on Wednesday, the 25 th May, 1892 at 12 o’clock noon, in the Courthouse, Kilrush, in three lots. Lot 1:--The dwelling houses nos. 52 & 53 Moore Street, with the two Back Houses and other premises adjoining containing in front and rere 26 feet, and from front to rere 204 feet, held under lease bearing date the 20 th December 1856 for 999

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years, at the yearly rent of £5-4s, with one shilling in the pound Receiver’s fees, payable half-yearly on the 25 th March and 29 th September. No. 52 is let to Joseph McGarry as a yearly tenant at the yearly rent of £13, and No. 53 is let to P. O’Connell at the yearly rent of £15, leaving a well secured profit rent of £22-16s. Lot 2:- Plot of ground containing in front 12 feet 6 inches and from front to rere 40 feet, with the house and premises thereon, No. 25 Market Square with the appurtenances, held under lease bearing date the 31st January 1856, at the yearly rent of £2-17s-8d, payable half-yearly on the 1 st May and 1 st November, and let to John and Thomas Waters as tenants from year to year, at the yearly rent of £15, payable half-yearly 1 st May and 1 st Nov., leaving a well secured profit rent of £12-2s-4d. Lot 3:- Two houses and premises Nos. 54 & 55 Moore Street, formerly called Market Square, with the appurtenances, held under Fee Farm Grant, bearing date the 20 th march, 1874, containing 40 feet in front and 200 feet in length, at yearly rent of £7-7s-9d, payable half-yearly on every 25 th March and 29 th September. No. 54 has been lately occupied by the owner, T. C. O’Mahony, the estimated letting value of which is £25: and immediate possession will be given to the purchaser. No. 55 is held by the representative of John Moroney under a lease forever dated 8 th December 1874, at the yearly rent of £3-13s-10½d. The tenants pay the taxes on their different holdings The premises are situated in the most prominent business thoroughfare of their town of Kilrush, and are in excellent condition------.

1892 23 rd July (KH). (Advertisement) To be sold. about 16 acres of prime upland meadowing, in lots to suit purchasers. Also a mowing-machine (by Woods) in perfect working order, and alight running Phaeton nearly new, in use only for short time, cushions, &c., complete. Apply to. W. J. Brew, Belvue.

1892 23 rd July (KH). Kilrush Cycle Club. We are glad to see that a Cycle Club has been established in Kilrush, which promises to be a great success. Several gentlemen have already joined, and their preliminary tournaments every evening are very interesting. Mr. C. Bourke has now opened a very attractive Bicycle Depot up Henry Street, and we understand that arrangements are a foot for a challenge Cup Race at an early date. We wish the K.C.C. all the “wheeling” success possible.

1892 5 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Auction of modern House Furniture, and outdoor effects, at Frances Street, Kilrush, on Monday, November 21 st 1892, at 12 o’clock noon. Subscriber has received instructions from Mrs. Thomas Mahony, Frances Street, who is leaving town, to offer for sale by public auction, the entire household

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furniture of her residence, consisting of Drawing Room, Parlour ----.

1892 3 rd December (KH). Dangerous condition of the flagging on the streets. To the Editor of the Kilrush Herald, Dear Sir, - I saw by the “Herald” where the Town Commissioners have obtained over £100 worth of presentments for improving the town. I hope the money will not be spent like the £60 for the last “job”. The flagging in several streets is in a most disgraceful and dangerous state. Yesterday I saw several people nearly break their necks in Henry Street. In other streets they are even worse. I hope the new “job” will be under some competent supervision. Your obedient servant, Flag-Walker, 2 nd December, 1892.

1893 7 th January (KH). (Advertisement) To be Let, Immediate possession given, the residence of Mrs. Mahony, Frances Street, with out-offices, coach house and stabling. The dwelling is in good order and fit for immediate tenancy --- William Morrissey, Auctioneer ---

1893 28 th January (KH). (Advertisement) New Drapery House. Mr. Bryan Sheedy (late of Dublin) has opened a Drapery and Millinery Establishment in Market Square, Kilrush. The Millinery will be carried on under the experienced superintendence of Mrs. Sheedy. Leadmore House. Mr. P. Carey, auctioneer, Kilrush has been instructed to sell by unreserved sale the above picturesque residence and large farm attached on the 8 th February. Mr. Carey has also a most desirable farm at Ballynote for sale.

1893 18 th February (KH). (Advertisement) House Property, Henry Street, by Public Auction! At Morrissey’s Auction Mart, Henry Street, Kilrush, (opposite Fair Green), on Saturday, March 4 th 1893, at 1 o’clock. William Morrissey, has received instructions to offer for sale, the dwelling house at end of Henry Street, now occupied by Mr. John Campbell, and is held by him with the out-house and small yard, as held by Mr. James Haugh. Rent as paid by Mr. Campbell for dwelling house per annum £15-0-0 Less Ground, Rates, & Taxes, £2-0-0 Rent Profit. £13-0-0. These premises are in good habitable order, are situated in the best business locality of Kilrush, adjacent to the Fair Green, where large monthly markets are held, and also several fairs through the year, and are held under a lease for 999 years at the low rent charges as shown above. -----.

1893 15 th April (KH). Up again go the shafts. There is no need to point out in this brief notice today, that we have always considered, that with the opening of Railway Communications with Kilrush—a town possessing such unequalled natural facilities—that it would tend to promote New Industries in our midst. There has been ample evidence of this already to sustain the statement: and this week we learn with such pleasure, that the pre-eminently enterprising firm of Messrs. G.

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Doherty & Son, Merchants of this town. Have all their arrangements and contracts completed for the erection of New Steam Saw Mills in connection with their extensive Timber Yards in Toler Street. We hope to see many more of such factories and shafts going up -----.

1893 21 st October (KH). The letter was marked “read”: Cholera Precautions. Dr. John F. Counihan, Medical Officer of Health, reported that on the 12 th inst., he visited and inspected the S.S. Heathmore from Ibrailla a port on the Danube, and found that considerable sickness had existed during the voyage. The captain stated that two cases of diarrhoea occurred before reaching Malta. All the crew were however at their duty, but only since the day before. He detained the vessel 24 hours and again visited her on the 13 th and having carefully examined the crew and satisfied himself that no sickness remained on board and that the sanitary requirements ordered by him were carried out allowed her to proceed on her voyage. The report was approved of.

1893 21 st October (KH). (Advertisement) Drapery.—Best & Cheapest House in the trade for best Black and Blue Cloths, Irish Friezes, Blarney Tweeds, Shawls, Blankets, Dresses, Fancy Goods &c. &c. P. Cullinan, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1893 9 th December (KH). The weight of bread in Kilrush. This week we have caused to be weighed the two-penny loaf, bought at the four bakery establishments in the town. We may mention that the best flour is now sold at 1s-3d per stone: and the weight of the smallest of these four loaves is just the same as when the flour was 2s-6d per stone! At the present low price of flour, the public are, certainly, entitled to a much larger loaf. At another time we shall try the weight of the other loaves—bid and small – and publish the result. These loaves were weighed on one of Avery’s patent scales at Mr. A. Madigan & Son’s Establishment, Market Square. Lbs. Ozs. Mr. Michael Kelly ---- 1 8½ Mr. A. Ryan. --- 1 6½ Messrs. J. N. Russell & Sons. 1 5½ Miss B, Brew -- 1 2.

1893 9 th December (KH). (Advertisement) For Home Industry, Printing! Every description of Letter Printing—Kilrush Herald Office, John Street, Kilrush.

1893 16 th December (KH). (Advertisement) At Browne’s, 63 & 64 Moore Street, Kilrush, for beautiful flavoured gold-tipped tea, without the deleterious chemicals so prevalent in cheap packet teas.

1893 23 rd December (KH). Round the Shops. O’Connor & Co. The windows of this establishment in Market Square, are dressed in a most artistic manner, with novelties suitable for Christmas presents, temptingly arranged---- - M. Foley & Co. As usual this establishment contains a large supply of Tweeds, in the

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1894 6 th January (KH). Kilrush Young Men’s Club. We are requested to announce that the members of the above club intend holding a grand Subscription Ball in the Market House, on Saturday night, 13 th of January. Messrs Patrick Molony, James Clancy, John Morrissey, Michael Crowe, H. Keller, and P.M. Boyle, have been entrusted by the society with the carrying out of the affair -----. Good music, a good floor, and a good supper will be provided by the above mentioned executive----.

1894 27 th January (KH) . (Advertisement) Great Reductions, in the price of xx porter, James Kelly, Henry Street, Kilrush. ---- Half Barrels ---£1-1s-2d, Quarter Barrels--- 11s-2d. ---.

1894 10 th February (KH). Recent successful auctions. That energetic auctioneer and valuator Mr. William Morrissy, Henry Street, was as usual, highly successful in his auction sales, held at his mart on Monday and Tuesday last, of Ironmongery and other goods, which were damaged, by the recent fire on the premises of A. Madigan & Son, Market Square, which he disposed of at very remunerative prices. The household furniture and other effects belonging to the late Rev. Patrick Brennan, Carrigaholt, were also successfully sold at a recent date by Mr. Patrick Carey, auctioneer, Frances Street. ---

The Allan Liner, Corean, in the Kilrush Harbour disabled since Friday week, sailed on yesterday morning for New York.

1894 10 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Application for Excise License. ----- Patrick McNamara, Moore Street, Kilrush --- sureties, Patrick Green of Tarmon, - --John McNamara of Ballykett. ----

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1894 19 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Application for Excise License. --- Thomas Learhinan, Market Square, Kilrush--- sureties, James Kelly and Michael Hastings, both of Kilrush. ----

1894 14 th July (KH). Boots for the Million. Messrs. J. McGarry & Sons have just opened a Boot Store in East Market Square, Kilrush, where they offer first class goods at prices hitherto unknown in Kilrush. Messrs. McGarry offer their goods to the public as Home Manufacture, and prove their sincerity in the movement for fostering Home Industries, by getting their Printing done in Kilrush.

1894 1 st September (KH). (Advertisement) Important sale at Kilrush of valuable leasehold property, by the administrator of the late Ellen Hynes, to be sold by Public Auction, at the Courthouse, Kilrush, on Saturday the 8 th September next, at the hour of two o’clock, pm. The House and Premises in Frances Street, Kilrush, known as the Vandeleur Arms Hotel, with the yard and stabling in John Street, held in connection therewith. The entire premises are held under a Lease dated the 1 st of April, 1841, made by Crofton Moore Vandeleur, to Dennis Hynes, for 999 years, at the yearly rent of £5-2s. The present tenant of the premises (Mrs. Smith) holds a Lease for 31 years from the 31 st of October 1881, at yearly rent of £35, less proportion of taxes -----.

1894 15 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Application for Excise License. -- Eliza Reid, Frances Kilrush ----securities Michael Hastings and John Clancy, both of Henry Street-----.

1894 22 nd September (KH). Stop Press, Victory for Home Manufacture. At the meeting of the Kilrush Board of Guardians today Mr. Glynn’s Tender for Bread –from Home Manufactured Flour—was accepted, and was a halfpenny under Mr. A. Ryan’s tender for bread made from foreign flour, in the 4lb loaf---- Victory thus scored for home manufacture instead of foreign stuffs.

1894 22nd September (KH). (Advertisement) Application for Excise License. -- Ellen Walsh, John Street, Kilrush –sureties Thomas Learhinan of Market Square, and William Sexton of Henry Street both of Kilrush.----

1894 17 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Great Bargains in Sewing machines! P. Dold, Watchmaker &c, 57 Moore Street, Kilrush. Begs to inform his numerous patrons and the public that he can now supply them with the well-known Bradbury Machine: also the celebrated White Machine, on the Monthly System, or liberal discount, for cash. Good machines for family use from £2-10s! All kind of sewing machines, watches, clocks &c repaired on the premises. Oil, needles &c in stock. A large selection of the following goods always on hands by the best makers, watches, clocks, musical instruments of all kinds, eye-glasses, spectacles &c. Being

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competent to execute all repairs in the foregoing, the public will find it to their advantage to purchase at, 57 Moore Street, Kilrush.

1894 15 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Ride a Wincycle, and win everything--- Dunlop pneumatic, cushion or other tyres ---- Agent at Kilrush: P. Dold, 57 Moore Street.

1894 22 nd December (KH). (Advertisement) Personal Accidents (General and Railway) Plate Glass --- Accident Insurance Company, ---London. ----Agent for Clare: P.J. Boyle, Kilrush Herald Office.

Application for Excise License. -- Maryanne Comerford, Henry Street, --- sureties Michael Killeen and John Downes, farmers, both of Doonbeg. ----

--- John O’Dea, Moore Street, Kilrush --- securities Jeremiah Hannan and John Bradley, both of Kilrush, shopkeepers.

1895 9 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Application for an Excise License. -- Michael Clancy, Market Square, --- sureties Michael Clancy of Killard, and Martin Roche of Killard –county Clare.

1895 2 nd June (KH). (Advertisement) To be let. The beautiful two-storeyed house at Cappa Height, completely furnished, and suitable for a gentleman’s private residence. There is an acre of land attached. This house is most picturesquely situated, and embraces a delightful view of the Kilrush Harbour, the Islands, and the Shannon to its estuary. Rent moderate, Apply to: Mrs. M. Poole, Cappa.

1895 15 th June (KH) . (Advertisement) Notice. The Coach House and Stable at the rere of the Club in Toler Street to be let monthly. Application to be made in writing to the undersigned, on or before Saturday, the 22 nd June, instant. Tenders in writing will be also received, up to same date, for White-washing, Painting, Papering, and executing repairs, in the Club, the details of which will be given on application to the Treasurer, Mr. J. S. Dowling. T. Kelly, Hon. Sec.

Important Sale of House Property –at Morrissy’s Auction Mart, opposite Fair Green, --- Licensed Premised, as lately occupied by James Haugh, Henry Street, and also the adjoining house as lately occupied by a tenant.--- --consist of substantially built three-storey house--- lease dated 18 th March 1878, for a term of 999 years at the low yearly rent of £5 –

1895 14 th September (KH). (Advertisement) License Applications; Frances Kelly, Henry Street –sureties John Clancy and James Doohan both of Kilrush. Richard O’Dwyer, Henry Street—sureties John Clancy and James Doohan ---

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James P. Clancy, Henry Street –sureties Patrick Keane and James Clancy – Kilrush. Maryanne Comerford, Henry St .sureties John Downes & Michael Killeen –Doonbeg ------.

1895 21 st September (KH). (Advertisement) License Application. John O’Dea, Ennis Road, Kilrush – sureties James O’Dea and Michael O’Dea both of Tullabrack.

James McNamara, Frances Street,--sureties Patrick Carey, Frances Street and Peter Dold of Moore Street, Kilrush, ---.

Michael Clancy, Market Square –sureties John Clancy and Mortimer Roche—Killard.

1895 9 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Most Desirable Farm for sale. The tenant’s interest in the farm at Ballynote, containing 24 acres, Irish plantation measure, at the yearly rent of £44 --- Proposals will be received up to the 1 st December next by W. J. Brew, Belvue, Cappa, Kilrush, or by Michael Studdert, Dromellihy House, Cooraclare.

1895 16 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Baronial Sessions. Mr. Hector S. Vandeleur, D.L., presided at the annual Presentment Sessions for the Barony of Moyarta at the Court-house, Kilrush on Tuesday, with a full bench of magistrates, and associated cess-payers. A sum of £44 was awarded for the erection of a sea wall at Scattery Island, from the Quay to the New School House. John Kelly and John McMahon, of Leadmore were awarded £25, and £15, respectively, for injuries to their boats on the night previous to the last Regatta at Kilrush...... By 1 to 3 Mr. O’Dwyer was successful in getting a presentment for flagging the pathway from Doyle’s pump to Convent Cross. More power to the new Chairman.

1895 14 th December (KH). (Advertisement) To Builders and Carpenters. Tenders are invited up to the 16 th instant, for supplying and fixing, New Windows Frames, Sashes &c, In Kilrush House, for Hector S. Vandeleur, Esq, D.L., in accordance with the specification to be seen at Mr. Murphy’s (Stewards Office, Kilrush House): and also at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. O’Connor, C.E., M.S.A. Architect, Ennis, 5th Dec 1895.

1896 25 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Kilrush, valuable Business Premises for Sale.— -- Old Established Hardware and Drapery Establishment in Market Square, Kilrush, Together with the stock-in–trade therein, known for years under the title of M. Foley and Son. The premises comprise the shop, stores and dwelling house, and are most extensive, and occupy the best business site in Kilrush. They are held for the residue of a term of 99 years, from year 1858 at the yearly rent of £5-5s-4d. The business was established so far back as the year 1812 by the late Mr. Peter Foley and has been continued by his family with the greatest success ever since, and a safe and extensive

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connection, with the surrounding districts established. It is now offered for sale in compliance with the terms of a will of a former owner. For further particulars apply to: M. Foley & Son, Market Square, Kilrush.

1896 21 st March (KH). (Advertisement) To Plasterers. Tenders are invited up to the 23 rd instant, for ornamental cement plastering at Kilrush House, for Hector S. Vandeleur, Esq, D.L., in accordance with plan and specification to be seen with Mr. E. J. Murphy (Steward’s Office), ------.

Great Clearance Sale, 25 th March, 1896, Retiring from business, John S. Carroll, has been favoured with instructions from Mrs. M. Foley, to sell by public auction, at her well-known establishment, Market Square, Kilrush: her entire shop goods, consisting of Hardware, Furniture and General Drapery -----

1896 28 th March (KH) . (Advertisement) Photography. Stuart Leslie Dex, artist in photography at Mr. Philpott’s, Market Square, Kilrush. Photos taken daily from 10 am to 6 pm. On Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Artistic Photographs at Moderate Prices.

1896 4 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Denis Troy is now open, at No. 2 Market Square, Kilrush. (Late Mrs M. Foley). For the sale of Hardware, Seed, Manures, Drapery, Boots and shoes. Cheapest and best house1 for freshest seeds and Goulding’s manures.

1896 25 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Estate of Hector S. Vandeleur, Esq, D. L., a number of sitting or hatching hens, immediately required. Apply to steward, or gamekeeper, Kilrush House. ---.

1896 2 nd May (KH). An absconding bankrupt. Court of Bankruptcy, Dublin. -- James Walsh.—the bankrupt, who carried on hardware business in Vandeleur Street, Kilrush, has absconded. His wife was examined on Wednesday by Dr. Houston, Q.C.—and stated that her husband went away last Thursday fortnight. She did not know any reason why he had gone away ----.

1896 9 th May (KH). Notice. Removal of Wrecks Act. --- Notice is hereby given, that the Kilrush (Cappa) harbour authority will, on the 23 rd day of May, inst., take possession of and raise, remove or destroy, the brig “Nicholas” , which is at present a wreck, and stranded close to Cappa Pier, Kilrush, in the county of Clare ----- To T. McCarthy O’Connor, Tarbert Island, Co. Kerry: and Robert Twyford, Limerick: and to all others concerned.

1896 23 rd May (KH). The new Provincial bank in Upper Frances Street, of this town, has now been finished, and is a magnificent building.

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Death of Mrs. McElligott.. of Burntwood House, Listowel. ... she was younger daughter of Mr. Garrett Doherty, Wholesale Wine Merchant, Moore Street, Kilrush

1896 15 th August (KH). The Port of Kilrush (week ending 15 th August, 1896.) Inwards: Leven , to Messrs. M. Glynn & Sons, general cargo. S.S. Kenilworth , to Messrs. M. Glynn & Sons, salt for Fishery Co. S. Yacht Surf , Mr Cleeve, Limerick, on a cruising tour. S.S. Eglantine , to Messrs. M. Glynn & Son, general cargo. Barquentine Sovereign , to Mr. John C. Mahony, wood goods, St. John’s. Schooner Jessie , to Messrs A. Madigan and Son, coals, Liverpool. Schooner Hope, to Messrs. M. Glynn & Sons, coals, Garston. Brigantine Ellen , to South Clare Railway, coals, Swansea. Brigantine Java , to West Clare Railway, coals, Swansea. Ketch North Sea , to Messrs. M. Glynn & Sons, coals, Garston. Ketch R. Passmore, to Messrs. G. Doherty & Son, cement and wood goods, London. Smack Frances , to J.N. Russell & Sons, breadstuffs, Limerick. ----

1896 12 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Grand Opening of the New Drapery, Warehouse, Moore Street, Kilrush. P. Duggan begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that having returned from the Markets with the largest variety of the newest Season’s Goods, which he will offer at prices that have not been experienced in Kilrush hitherto.-----

1896 17 th December (KH). (Advertisement) In the Court of Bankruptcy in Ireland, John Madigan, of Market Square, Kilrush, in the county of Clare (Trading as Andrew Madigan) was on the 11 th day of December 1896 adjudged Bankrupt. ------All persons having in their possession any property of the bankrupt must deliver it, and all debts due to the bankrupt must be paid to Alexander Knox McIntyre, Esq, Official Assignee ----.

1896 24 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Phoenix, Porter Brewery Co., James’s St. & Watling St., Dublin. The largest brewers in Dublin but one. Brewers from Malt and Hops only. Agent in Kilrush --- I. Harwood.

1896 31 st December (KH). (Advertisement) Daniel Madigan begs to announce that he has opened his, Tea, Wine & Whisky Establishment, Henry Street, Kilrush. -----.

1897 4 th March (KH). Mr. M. Hanrahan, Provision Merchant, Henry Street, has been appointed Agent for West Clare by Messrs. Shaw & Sons, of Limerick, to receive and forward pigs to them from this district. From his great experience no better man could be appointed for that position.

1897 18 th March (KH). “Danger”.—your letter to hand in regard to the “most dangerous condition of the

571 burnt store at the Custom House”. It is culpable act of the Town Board not to have these walls long since dragged down. There is a great institution with 200 children adjacent, the safety of whose lives ought to be considered.

1897 1 st April (KH). The No. 1 National School. The Rev. Daniel Garry, C.C., and the Rev. Father Slattery, C.C., visited the Kilrush No. 1 National School, located in an old tumble-down store at Leadmore!!, on Tuesday, and felt most pleased with the tone, and proficiency of the pupils of this excellent school—though labouring under the most extraordinary disadvantages—and about which the parents of the children attending it have been justly complaining. The annual examination for Results will be held, we learn, on the 26 th and 27 th of April. There are 190 boys to be examined by the Inspector.

The Burnt Stores at Leadmore. We desire to direct the attention of the Town Commissioners to the grave danger to the safety to the lives of the pupils attending the National School at Leadmore caused by the already tottering walls of the burnt stores which lie adjacent to the institution. The boys have twice daily to pass this concern, and it is a most serious matter that they should be exposed to such a serious risk. The Council has power to compel the owner of the burnt stores to tear down the walls and we trust that they will without further delay exercise their right in this respect. ---

1897 29 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Saunders’ Boots, save your money by buying your boots and shoes from J. Saunders, Moore Street, Kilrush. The cheapest house in the trade, in West Clare. Saunders is A 1 in the Boot Trade, ---

1897 26 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Auction, important sale of the beautiful residence of the late Glanville Elliott, Esq, Moore Street,---- Descriptive particulars: This aristocratic house and fine fruit garden is situate in Frances Street, Kilrush, containing drawing room, dining room, 5 bedrooms-----.

1897 25 th November (KH) . (Advertisement) Furnished House. To be Let, The Residence of the late Mrs. Wm. Peacocke, Frances Street, Kilrush. Apply to: John Hollingsworth.

1898 12 th January (KH). Knocking down the Old Distillery. Dear Sir--- Some time ago portion of this Distillery fell down and nearly hurt some men and the Town Commissioners wisely required the owner to knock it down. Eight men

572 with a ship’s yard for a battering ram are now hard at work: shortly the roofless walls will be laid low......

1898 27 th January (KH). (Advertisement) House to Let. The house, 59 Moore Street, Kilrush, (one door from the Post Office), in splendid repair. For further particulars apply to: P. Dold, Jeweller, Kilrush.

1898 10 th February (KH). Dr. Randal Counihan has taken up his residence in upper Frances Street, in the house recently occupied by Dr. John Foley.

1898 24 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Wanted Servants. Cook House and Parlour Maid. Testimonials as to character and competence will be required. Apply at Provincial Bank, Kilrush, Kilrush, 16 th February, 1898.

1898 17 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Estate of Hector S. Vandeleur. Wanted. To be let from 25 th March inst., the Limekilns, Kilrush, and premises attached. Proposals for same in writing will be received by Hallam G. Studdert, Hazlewood, Quin, on or up to 24 th inst.

1898 24 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Notice: At John Ronan, Vandeleur Street, Kilrush. You will get Hardware of almost every description! Locks from a 1d up: bolts and nuts, patent steel nails, cut bails, wire nails, hinges, in great variety, brass and iron cutlery from 1d: grates and mantels, rainwater goods, spades, shovels, forks, rakes &c for farm use, ropes, twines, chains.---- Groceries, and a large selection of Household requisites. Furniture and all sorts of carpentry and joiner’s work.— Building Contracts and Repairs at most Reasonable Terms----.

1898 7 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Estate of Major Hickman, D.L., Notice of sale, Mr, John S. Carroll, has been favoured with instructions from Hallam G. Studdert, Esq, J.P., to sell by Public Auction, at the Market House, Kilrush, on Saturday, 16 th March 1898, at the hour of 2 o’clock, pm. The Interest in the lands of Rehy East, for some years in the occupation of the Landlord, who now only disposes of them in consequence of their distance from his residence The lands which are well-known in fattening qualities, consist of 306a-2r-18p statute measure or thereabouts-----

1898 21 st April (KH). (Advertisement) To be let, At Cappa, near Kilrush, a neat cottage containing 5 rooms, a kitchen, 2 sitting rooms --- coach-house, stables – There is also an acre and a-half of prime land attached--- Apply to Mrs. M. Poole, Cappa, Kilrush.

1898 12 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Notice of applicant for excise license. -- Margaret Mulqueen --- Moore Street – sureties Denis Madigan and Michael Madigan, both of Ballynote.---

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1898 9 th June (KH). (Advertisement) What you want for your money is Sterling Value! You will get it at Troy’s, 2 Market Square, Kilrush. All goods are supplied at lowest cash prices. The Hardware department---- Smiths’ Coal and Iron. ---- Wholesale and Retail warehouse, 2 Market Square, Kilrush.

1898 16 th June (KH) . (Advertisement) Sun Insurance Office, founded 1710---- for particulars apply to: Patk. Ward, National Bank, Agent at Kilrush.

1898 23 rd June (KH) . Port News: The Elizabeth Anne leaves Cappa Pier this week for Glasgow with a cargo of Kelp. Captain Nicholls, the genial master of the ship, carries with him best wishes for favouring winds and prosperous voyages. His return to the Port of Kilrush, where he is such a favourite, will be looked forward to with pleasure.

Bathing: There is a movement on foot amongst some of the people of the town to improve and level the “Rock” at Belvue, and deepen the strand adjoining it. This action deserves the support of the bathing community, as it is a standing reproach that out of all the bathing places in the vicinity of the town, not one of them has ever in any way been improved as in Kilkee, or other places. As it will entail expense in carrying out this needed improvement, subscriptions for the project will be received by Mr. F. J. O’Doherty, J.P., Mr. P. Ward, MNB, Mr. L. O’Brien, CTC, Mr. B. Culligan, Mr. M.J. Carmody, PLG, Mr. M. O’Shea. Subscriptions will be acknowledged in this paper.

1898 11 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) High-Class Tailoring! Gentlemen’s suits made in the newest styles, square shoulders, at M. Redmond’s, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1898 20 th October (KH) . (Advertisement) In the High Court of Justice in Ireland, Chancery Division –Master of the Rolls. In the matter of the Estate of William Foley, deceased. Joseph K Healy versus Rev Bartholomew Scanlan P.P., and others. Post Office Premises, important sale by public auction of House and Premises. Wherein the Post Office business has been carried on for over 40 years situate in Moore Street, in the Town of Kilrush – to be sold by public auction—on Thursday, 20 th October, 1898—at the Market House---- The premises consist of Shop used as Post Office, Dwelling House and back- house, commanding a leading position, situate on the south side of Moore Street, in the Town of Kilrush, wherein the Post Office business has been carried on for over 40 years, held under a lease dater 8 th February 1842, for an unexpired term of about 60 years subject to a yearly Ground Rent of £5-8s. The premises are at present in the occupation of Margaret Walsh, Post Mistress, Kilrush, as tenant from year to year, under an agreement dated 28 th day of August 1897, at the yearly rent of £40, payable quarterly under which agreement the tenant has covenanted to expend in repairs upon the premises the sum of £21-10s. The premises will be sold subject to said tenure. For further particulars apply to; The Auctioneer Patrick Carey, Kilrush, Thomas Lynch, Solicitor, Ennis, Thomas Kelly, Solicitor, Kilrush, and 1 Capel Street, Dublin. -----

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1898 27 th October (KH). Important Sales by Auction. The extensive premises situate in Moore Street, Kilrush, wherein the Post Office business has been carried on for over 40 years, were on Thursday last put up for sale by Mr. Patrick Carey, Auctioneer. Mr. Richard Walsh’s offer of £430 was the highest. The judge of the Chancery Court has to ratify the sale. ---- (The Post Office was still for sale in June 1900)

1898 15 th December (KH) . (Advertisement) Excise License Notice . (Magistrates Certificate) -- Margaret Cullinan ---- No. 26 Market Square, Kilrush. ----

1899 16 th February (KH) . (Advertisement) C. D. Bourke, Coach Builder and Cycle Agent. Wishes to inform his friends and the Cycling public that his New Depot (opposite the National Bank), in Frances Street is now complete and being appointed agent to a large number of the most celebrated Cycle manufactures in the Kingdom and the United States he is now prepared to receive orders and supply either Ladies and Gentlemen with first grade Cycles from any of the under-mentioned Firms, viz: The world renowned Raleigh’s, The Humber, Centaur Cycles, Royal Enfield, Royal Riley’s-----,

1899 2 nd March (KH). Petty Sessions. At the suit of Denis Madigan of Ballynote several respectable boys belonging to the town were summoned for trespass, malicious injuries, threatening language etc., at the corcasses, Islevaroo, on Sunday, 29 th January. There was counter causes and threatened actions for slander. After some hearing the cases were dismissed with a caution to the athletes not to look crooked at the corcasses in future. ---

Mr. O’Ryan, the Manager of the Provincial Bank, has made his position pretty clear with the new Town Council. Plainly put, it is “Pay your debt to us, and we have no hold of you”. ----- For, as Mr. Dowling, said at a recent meeting “if you pay off the Provincial bank with a new loan that will mean at £132 annually --- Principal and interest--- on the people of Kilrush”. That would be a blue pill for the electors to swallow.

1899 20 th April (KH). (Advertisement) In the High Court of Justice in Ireland, -- in the matter of John Madigan, of Market Square, Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ironmonger (Trading as Andrew Madigan). A Bankrupt. A public sitting will be held before the Chief Registrar, ---- A creditor may prove his debt at the sitting, or send his affidavit of debt ----

1899 11 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Licenses. ...Ellen Daly, Cappa ....lately occupied by Richard Daly, Cappa.....

... Ellen Boland, Frances St, Kilrush....house lately occupied by Mrs. Bridget Murray, Cappa......

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1899 1 st June (KH). (Advertisement) There is no better pipe than the clay. White’s absorbent pipe, over 555,000 sold in 1898. Guarantees smoke free from all foulness and impurity. ---- All shapes, straight or bent, Price 6d, in neat case, 1s, straight & bent. Companion case, 2s. Postage extra. J. Galvin, Wholesale and Retail Fancy Tobacconist, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1899 8 th June (KH). Death of Mrs. Finucane. It is will sincerest regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Bridget Finucane, Moore Street, Kilrush, the beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Finucane, Wine Merchant, and mother of Dr. T. Finucane, Frances Street ---- aged 45 years --- Funeral – to Burrane Cemetery.

Hair Dressing. The proprietor begs to notify the public that the old established Hair Dressing Saloon. 41 Moore Street is now open under management of the owner, and every satisfaction is guaranteed. A first-class tradesman has been employed. Singeing and shampooing a speciality. Razors carefully ground and set. All classes of cutlery put in working order. Gentlemen’s Toilet Appliances stocked. N.B.—Out-door calls promptly attended to.

1899 9 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Kilrush Pier. Provisional Order. Power to Hector S. Vandeleur, Esq, to construct a Pier or Quay, and other works, to alter existing and to levy tolls, rates, duties and charges, to make, alter and rescind Bye-Laws, and impose penalties for breach thereof, and for other purposes.---- To authorise and empower the promoter to make maintain and regulate the following works or some of them viz: 1) A pier or quay to commence by a junction with the south-west end of the existing Quay, known as Merchant’s Quay in the Town of Kilrush, extending therefrom for a distance of 360 feet or thereabouts, in a south-west direction over the foreshore and bed of Kilrush Creek of Harbour, and terminating at a point in said creek or harbour 360 feet or thereabouts from end of present Pier or Quay 2) To connect new Pier or Quay with present Custom House Quay at south-west ends. ------.

1899 1 st December (KH). A New Bar in Market Square. Mt. T. Donnellan (late of Dublin) has opened a new Bar in Market Square, the premises lately occupied by Mr. T. Learhinan. – The proprietor is bringing his metropolitan experience to bear in the running of a tasty and first-class bar. ---- ((Advertisement): Note Address: Corner of Market Square and Henry Street)

Application for a transfer of an excise license. -- Thomas Donnellan--- Market Square, Kilrush-----lately held by Thomas Learhinan-

1900 30 th March (KH). Ancestral Home of the Vandeleur Family. It is just three years since Kilrush House, the ancestral home of the Vandeleur family was burnt down – the residence of the most influential and proudest family in the county of

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Clare – it was even stated more than once – that Kilrush House would be re-built. ---- If the reports be true ---that Mr. Vandeleur had purchased Cahircon House, with its demesne and deer park ---.

1900 1 st June (KH). (Advertisement) James Galvin, the Popular Bar, --- all the leading drinks to be had in an up-to-date-bar, -- also fancy tobaccos, pipes, cigars, and cigarettes: Try our Galvinised Mixture. James Galvin, Proprietor, Henry Street, Kilrush.

1900 7 th December (KH) . (Advertisement) Grand Concert will be held in the Court House, Kilrush, Friday Evening, 7 th December 1900. The Elite of the Musical talent of Kilrush and neighbourhood—Vocal and Instrumental have kindly promised their much appreciated assistance, Doors open at 7.30 o’clock. Concert to commence at 8 sharp. Reserved seats (Ltd) –3s. Second seats---2s. Gallery –1s.

1900 14 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Application for an excise license. -- Bartholomew Crowley of Breaffa – premises is situate --No. 47 Frances Street.

1901 1 st February (KH). (Advertisement) Now Open! Now Open! The Liquor Bar, in John Street, Kilrush. Richard Haren, begs to announce to his many friends in West Clare that he has opened a high-class bar and grocery, establishment, in John Street, Kilrush. -----.

1901 15 th February (KH). (Advertisement) In the High Court of Justice in Ireland. Advertisement for Creditors and Incumbrances. --- In the matter of the Estate of Glanville Elliott, deceased. The Representative Church Body, Plaintiffs. John Hollingsworth, Defendant, ----

1901 24 th May (KH). The Census for Kilrush; Population gone up by a thousand, the following are the return of the recent census: Town of Kilrush: 1901 --- 4,180 Population 1891 --- 3,159 + 1,021 Increase.

1901 21 st June (KH). (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors, in the goods of Ellen Boland, late of Cappa, Kilrush, in the county of Clare, deceased.--- Notice of particulars should be given to:-- Hilliard & Byrne, Solicitors for Administrator, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1901 19 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Important Auction of High Class Furniture and other effects. -- has been favoured with instructions by James O’Ryan, Esq, late Manager of the Provincial Bank, Kilrush, to offer for sale a valuable lot of elegant furniture --- P. Carey Auctioneer. 1901 8 th November (KH). (Advertisement) House Property to be sold, by private treaty. Two Houses in Henry Street, Kilrush, tenanted by Mr. Slattery and Miss Collins, either separately or together. For particulars apply: F. Spaight & Sons, Limited,

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1901 8th November (KH). We are glad to see that the new Temperance Hall will be soon completed, and is now receiving the finishing touches from the Contractor, Mr. Ronan, Vandeleur Street.----.

1901 22 nd November (KH). The Post Office has undergone a great change since the premises have been bought by Mr. John C. Mahony, J.P. As soon as the purchase was legally effected, the purchaser and the Postal authorities having consulted and settled as to rental and other details, the Postal authorities through their Surveyor (Mr. Harkness and his assistant Mr. Kelly) took the premises in hands to have same fitted up in a manner creditable and suitable as a Crown Office. – The works were entrusted to Mr. Wm. Morrissy, Contractor, ----- The entire Postal premises are lighted with Gas, and the Post Office is now up-to-date in Kilrush. ----

1902 21 st February (KH). A Funeral without a corpse. An extraordinary occurrence took place at Kilrush on Monday which created quite a sensation. A woman named O’Brien died in the workhouse. When the funeral left for interment at Shanakyle Cemetery, and proceeded about half-a-mile, those carrying the coffin doubted whether there was a corpse in it at all. They were going to open it when a messenger came shouting after the funeral to come back as the dead woman was not in the coffin. It was an empty coffin that had been given to the funeral.

1902 7 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Drapery. Wanted two respectable boys as indoor apprentices to the General Drapery. Apply to Mrs. Jane Lynch, 75 Moore Street, Kilrush.

1902 20 th June (KH). Kilrush Social Cycling Club. Picturesque Islevaroo --- was Sunday afternoon the venue—for the opening fixture of the season of the Kilrush Social Cycling Club. These consisted of two road races for substantial prizes.--- The first event on the card was a six mile run --- four competitors: Dan Ryan: Willie McInerney: J. Meaney, and T, Reidy. ---- Ryan was first, Reidy second, McInerney a good third. Meaney came to grief. -----.

1902 5 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Dwelling House, Shop and Premises for Sale. To be sold by public auction at the Court House. Kilrush—pursuant to a decree of his Honor, the County Court Judge --- made in the cause of Johanna Wills Plaintiff. Maria Murray and Edward Murray, Defendants. The dwelling house, shop and premises with the shop fixtures and fittings formerly in the occupation of Mrs. Bedelia Murray, widow, deceased, and lately in the occupation of Miss Ellen Boland, deceased, situated at Cappa about one mile from the town of Kilrush --- held from H.S. Vandeleur, Esq, Lord Lieutenant of the county of Clare, under a premise of a lease for 99 years at the yearly rent of £10 -----.

1902 19 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Ballynote House and Farm. About one mile from Kilrush, to be sold for £450.

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Mrs. Peacocke, Tubbermore House, Dalkey, Dublin.

1902 10 th October (KH). Peace Destroying Machine Music. That monstrosity styled an organ, attached to a vulgar show in the Market Square, has for the past fortnight made the residents sick unto death and general complaints were heard of the nuisance. The grinding, scratching and tearing noises which it emits when in motion are soul torturing and make the night hideous, Of course music, melody or shape in the pieces embraced in the repertoire is out of the question where that fiendish instrument is concerned, the sole aim of the manipulator, an athletic young fellow in shirt sleeves, being to make a terrible dim. That he succeeds in his design few deny, and as a tribute to his prowess we must record that the writer heard with painful distinctness one evening its discordant strains at Islevaroo, or two miles and a half distant from the machine. But it is scandalous that the Urban Council for the sake of a few pence in tolls will permit these intolerable nuisances from time to time.

1902 10 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to the Public, to be sold by private treaty. The Goodwill of Licensed Premises at Henry Street, Kilrush. Most central position. In the best business thoroughfare in Kilrush. Apply to: Anne Crowe, or P. Carey, Auctioneer.

1902 24 th October (KH). Death and Funeral of Mr. G. O’Doherty. Kilrush. -- The demise of one of the oldest and leading citizens of Kilrush, in the person of Mr. Garrett O’Doherty, Moore Street. --- As is well-known the deceased engaged in the wholesale trade, and for long years occupied a principal commercial position in the town. He was also the founder of the local firm of G. O’Doherty & Son, whose Steam Saw Mills, and timber and building material yards have now developed into the largest concerns of their kind in the county.----

1902 5 th December (KH). (Advertisement) J. Culligan and Company, Kilrush, beg to draw Public Attention to their large stock of Tweeds, Friezes, Serge’s, Blankets and Flannels. Also a first class assortment of Ladies Dress Material, We are sole agents for the celebrated A. R. Corsets, which we stock from 2s to 15s.—

1903 2 nd January (KH). (Advertisement) Concert in aid of the Christian Brothers Schools, Will be held in the Courthouse, Kilrush, on Friday the 2 nd January 1903, --- Reserved seats 3s: Second seats 2s: Gallery 1s.--.

1903 23 rd January (KH) . (Advertisements) Kilrush Municipal Elections. The following is the result: O’Doherty (outgoing) 334 Crotty do. 294 O’Dwyer do. 287 Carroll do. 282 O’Meara do. 248

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Mahony do. 229 Hennessy do. 190 Griffin do. 110. The first four-named were declared elected.—

Take Notice. That the Lands comprising the demesne of Kilrush are poisoned for the preservation of game and the destruction of vermin. By order of, H.S. Vandeleur, Esq, H.M.L.

Seeds and Manures, ------Turnip & Mangel Seeds, Grass & Clover Seeds, &c, &c. --- Denis Troy, 2 Market Square, Kilrush.

Xmas Presents, -- a large and well selected stock of wedding rings and wedding presents. Please note address: P. Dold. Watchmaker and Jeweller, Kilrush. Established 25 years.

1903 6 th March (KH). Storm damage, alarming damage everywhere, damage in the town, a harvest for Slaters. ‘Tis an ill wind that blows nobody good. A storm of unusually violent intensity blowing from the South-west passed over West Clare on last Thursday night, causing terrible destruction to property. In town scarcely a house escaped unscathed, roofs were ripped up, chimney shafts dislodged, and windows blown to atoms. The Workhouse and other public buildings on elevated positions were damaged to a serious extent. The vessels in the harbour although in considerable danger escaped a threatened destruction: but an outward bound three master named “ Martin Gust ” drifted from the Scattery roadstead and went ashore, the crew all safe. Her position is extremely critical as a large hole has been torn in her quarter by the rocks when the craft took the ground. The Stake Weirs in the Lower Shannon lately erected have been destroyed, and poles and nets scattered all over the sea.

1903 10 th July (KH) . (Advertisement) The Shannon Steam Saw Mills, shipments, we beg to announce that the following shipments of building materials, have been imported by us this year and stocked in our various yards. 1. The Gratitude : 150 tons of the celebrated “Nine Elms” brand of Portland cement. 2. The Java : 200 tons of best 4 feet screened Wigan House Coals. 3. The Cambria : 150 tons of first quality Slates – 24x14 and 24x12. 4. The Ellen : 250 tons best 4 feet screened Wigan House Coals. 5. The Java : 200 tons of Bridgewater patent bricks, solid and perforated. 6. The Hilda : 200 tons of Francis & Co., “Nine Elms” cement. 8. The Janet & Anne : 150 tons of best Basic Slag & coal. 9. The Zemach : 1,000 tons of spruce deals: the usual lengths, sizes and quality. This is the largest cargo of timber ever landed in Kilrush.

1903 17 th July (KH) . (Advertisement) Look Out, for the Kilrush Sports, G.A.A. & I.C.A. Laws, 3 rd Annual Meeting, under the auspices of the Kilrush Social Cycling Club, will be held at the Cricket Field, by kind permission of the Right Hon. H.S. Vandeleur, H.M.L. on

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Sunday, 2 nd of August, commencing at 1 p.m. sharp.—Michael O’Shea, Ho. Sec.

1903 14 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Kilrush Harbour Board. – Tenders The Kilrush Harbour Board – receive tenders from competent persons to act as Clerk of Works, at the construction of a Boat Slip, at Cappa – John Murphy, Town Clerk.

1903 4 th September (KH). Mr. John Ronan, the enterprising contractor of Vandeleur Street, has just commenced the Harbour Pier extension works at Cappa.

1903 23 rd October (KH) . (Advertisement) The New Land Act, you want to buy cheap call to P. M. Redmond, Merchant Tailor, Frances Street, Kilrush ---- (Next door to the Kilrush Medical Hall).

1903 13 th November (KH). (Advertisement) County Committee of Technical Instruction: Kilrush Technical Instruction Classes: Domestic Economy: classes in Cookery, Laundry and Needlework are now open at the Kilrush Convent Technical School. To secure place immediate application should be made. Full particulars can be had on application at the school. Manual Instruction: Evening classes in Wood Work for young men will be opened at the Kilrush Manual Room, on the 3 rd November 1903. To ensure places early application should be made at the School, or at the Christian Brothers Monastery.

1903 25 th December (KH). The Vandeleur Estate: The Bad Harvest. A deputation of the tenant’s wait of the agent, Mr. Studdert says he has no authority to grant abatements. A memorial to the Landlord. --- after a long discussion all round it was agreed to ask 20 percent on judicial rents, and with this view the deputation proceeded to the rent office accompanied by the Rev. Chairman (Father Clancy, P.P., Killimer) , Mr. H.R. Glynn --- --. Mr. Studdert said they timed their demand to the eleventh hour. His instruction was to collect the rents due on the Estate: and had no authority to give any abatements. ----- A subsequent meeting of the tenants, Father Clancy in the Chair, it was unanimously resolved to forward the following memorial to the landlord-----.

1904 1 st January (KH). (Advertisements) Coals! Coals! ----- M. Glynn & Son.

Kilrush and Limerick Packet Service. ` The Packet Hopewell has now a weekly service--- P. Shannon, Master and Owner.

Sun Insurance Office --- Patrick Ward, National Bank, Agent at Kilrush.

Lames Galvin’s The Popular Bar ---- Henry Street, Kilrush.

Furniture. Bedsteads. --- John Ronan’s, Kilrush.

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Flours, best white bran, ---- A. Ryan, Kilrush.

P. Dold’s, Watchmaker &c, Moore Street, Kilrush.

The Shannon Steam Saw Mills--- G. O’Doherty & Son. Toler St., Kilrush.

Pierce Cycles, made in Ireland --- Agent, Denis Troy, Market Sq., Kilrush

Manures and Seeds----- Denis Troy, Ironmonger, 2 Market Sq., Kilrush.

P. M. Redmond—Merchant tailor, Frances Street, Kilrush. (Next door to Kilrush Medical Hall).

1904 15 th April (KH). Mr. Thos. Kelly, Solicitor, and Mrs, Kelly, have taken up their residence at the picturesque seaside seat Belvue House, Cappa.

1904 24th June (KH). A Terrific Fire, In John Street, Kilrush. Big conflagration! Great Loss of Property. Mr. A. Ryan’s Grain Mill and Store Burnt down.

1904 12 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Kilrush Races – on the 12 th of August 1904 over Ballynote Course.

1904 16 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Messrs. Duffy and Aitken. Artificial Teeth Inserted. ---- Kilrush: At Mrs. McInerney, every Friday – hours –till 3.

1904 28 th October (KH) . (Advertisement) George C. Marshall, 4 Baker Place, Limerick, Certified Tuner. ---- Tuning and Repairing of Pianos ---- Orders received at Mrs. Mollison’s, Frances St.

1904 23 rd December (KH). (Advertisement) Licence Notice. .. Bridget Brew...from the late Kate McKevitt...in Henry Street, Kilrush....

1905 3 rd February (KH) . (Advertisement) New Style of Gramophone--- entertain your friends with the latest songs, in your own home, on the Gramophone.—D. Ryan. The Square, Kilrush.

1905 21 st July (KH) . (Advertisement) Town of Kilrush, Upper Henry Street. Two 3 –Storey Dwelling Houses. Lease 995 years from 25 th of March, 1886. Ground Rent £7-12s-0d, a year, less half poor rate. Let as follows: Miss Collins, quarterly tenant, less taxes. £16-0-0 Reps. John Slattery, half yearly tenant, less taxes. £16-0-0 £32-0-0 Deduct Head Rent £7-12-0 Gross Profit Rent £24-8-0. Valuations of the two £16-10s

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Will be sold by private treaty, selling price £210. ---.

1905 13 th October (KH). (Advertisements) Winter Grazing to Let at Carradotia. To be let immediately in grazing --- for particulars apply to the owner Mr. John Curran, Cappa House, Kilrush.

Opening Announcement New Drapery Warehouse! In Market Square, Kilrush wishes to inform his friends and the public that he has opened at the above ---- and preference will be given to goods of Irish Manufacture. -- John O’Shea, The Irish House, Market Square, Kilrush.

1906 27 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Royal Insurance Company. Fire and Life. Capital-- £13,062,125. Agent: H. R. Glynn.

1906 4 th May (KH) . (Advertisement) Lillis Brothers. ---- Drapery Goods---- Market Square, Kilrush.

1906 11 th May (KH). The ‘Frisco Disaster. Kilrush people receive good news from their relatives and friends. -- Mrs. McInerney, Frances Street, had a letter from her husband, Mr. Thomas McInerney, announcing the escape of himself and son, Mr. J.P. McInerney. -- Mrs M. Tuite Scanlan, River View, Cappa, was mailed by her sons, Mr. John T. Scanlan and Mr. Patk Scanlan, assuring her of their escape. -- Mr. Andrew Ryan, of Market Square, had the happy tidings by cablegram from his two sons of the safety of themselves, their uncle and his family, and of the Misses Lorigan. -- Mrs. Ryan, senr. Henry Street was notified by her daughters that selves and family were all well. -- Mrs O’Connell, Pound Street, has received a letter, from her daughter, Miss M.A. O’Connell, who resided in the ill-fated city.

1906 1 st June (KH) . (Advertisement) Your New Suit. P. M. Redmond, Merchant Tailor, Moore Street, Kilrush. ------.

1906 20 th July (KH) . (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors. In the goods of Mary Hassett, late of Frances Street, Kilrush, Shopkeeper, deceased.--.

1906 10 th August (KH). Mr. F. T. Scanlan, of the Post Office, Kilmallock, is spending his holidays with his mother, Mrs. Scanlan, Shannon View, Cappa.

1907 1 st February (KH). (Advertisement) A Grand Charity Ball. In aid of the poor---- Market House--- Revd. Canon McInerney has kindly consented to act as Patron, Mrs Dowling, Mrs

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Moynihan, Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Supple will act as Matrons.---- Gents Tickets – 5/- Ladies Tickets –2/6 from Miss B. Culligan, Frances Street. --- N.B. Owing to the size of the room the sale of tickets will be limited to 50 couples.

1907 1 st March (KH). The Kilrush Urban Council..... A Writ of Certiorari... The Town Clerk laid on the table an Absolute Order issued forth of the King’s Bench Division, directed by writ of Certiorari, quashing the Town Rate. Chairman: It was illegal because only five councillors signed the making of the rate instead of six......

A Dangerous Building. A complaint was made of the dangerous condition of the house known as Mary’s View, at the junction of Market Square and Moore Street ... The owner is a Limerick man....

1907 22 nd March (KH) . (Advertisement) License Notice. -- I, William Heffernan, of Moore Street, Kilrush – apply – for a seven-day license— house in Moore Street, in which Michael Mulqueen formerly carried on the licensing business, and in which I now carry on same.----

1907 10 th May (KH) . (Advertisement) When you want your summer suit call to M.P. McInerney, for tailoring ---- Frances Street, Kilrush.

1907 16 th August (KH). “Mary’s View”. At the meeting on Monday evening... The Clerk read letters from Mr. Nash’s office, Limerick, relative to the action of the Council on the dangerous state of “Mary’s View”, the hundred years old corner house pf Market Square and Moore Street. Those complaints and correspondence have been in progress since the commencement of the year. In the last solicitor’s letter for the owners it was stated that owing to the absence from home of a solicitor in Dublin, representing the owner wishing to sell the place, the delay was unavoidable. Mr. Thomas Finucane, one of the tenants, was before the board, and complained of the danger of the house..... Owing to the hoarding too, in the front, it was hard to do business in the place.

1907 6 th September (KH) . (Advertisement) Houses to Let. -- House, Nos. 33 and 34 Moore Street, Kilrush, lately used by us as a drapery establishment. --- Apply to: J. S. Dowling, Kilrush.

1907 20 th September (KH). “Mary’s View”. At the adjourned meeting of the Town Council last evening, the clerk read a letter from Messrs James Nash and Sons, Solicitors, Limerick, stating that Mary’s View had been purchased by Mr. J. C. Mahony, Kilrush, Chairman. (Mt Ryan): I told ye “my uncle” did it.

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1907 27 th September (KH). .... after some further banter it was decided to serve notice forthwith on Mr. J. C. Mahony, who is a member of the Council, to take down the premises forthwith or to put it in proper repair and not have it a menace to the public, and a terrible danger to those in the immediate vicinity.

1907 29 th December (KH) . (Advertisement) License Notice. --- I, John Cunningham, of Frances Street, Kilrush – apply for a seven-day license --- the said application being by way of transfer from John Grogan, heretofore licensed in respect of said premises. ---.

--- I, Mary Quealy, of Frances Street, Kilrush --- apply for a certificate ---- in the house in which Mrs. Margaret Browne carried on the licensed business, and in which I now carry on same ---- said application being by way of transfer from the said Margaret Browne to me.

1908 3 rd January (KH) . At the Kilrush Workhouse. The poor inmates at the Workhouse were treated to an excellent breakfast – currant loaves, bread, butter and tea, and at two o’clock to a sumptuous dinner of potatoes, plenty of Irish bacon, and lots of vegetables. The good Sisters of Mercy at the Institution, the Master, Matron and the other officers exerting themselves to the utmost extent to make the inmates as happy as possible, and for the day, at least, to try and forget their lowly lot.

1908 24 th January (KH). The “ Leon ” Wreckage. £600 worth gone. At the Kilrush Petty Sessions on Monday--- Patrick King, of Quilty, was prosecuted by District Inspector McNally, for being in possession of portion of the cables and ropes from the wreckage of the Leon X111, and offering same for sale to Mrs. Gill, Marine Dealer, of Moore Street, about 14 th December. Mrs Gill refused to buy the stuff and it has remained in her store since. ----.

1908 7 th February (KH). Life Saving Apparatus for the West Clare Coast. Station in Kilrush. ---- The authorities in London have decided to make Kilrush the station for the Life-saving Apparatus -----. The gear which includes a specially constructed waggon, made to run on the South and West Railway, will we believe arrive immediately from London, as well as a 7 pounder gun. Negotiations are almost completed with Messrs. Glynn & Son for the acquisition of a site for the Rocket House. ----.

1908 19 th June (KH) . (Advertisement) To be let. Ivy Cottage, Cappa, with garden attached. Apply to – J. S. Dowling, Kilrush.

1908 2 nd August (KH). The Vandeleur Estate. Tenant’s terms agreed to. We understand Mr. Vandeleur has agreed to the terms offered by his Clare tenants for the purchase of their holdings, so that the negotiations may now be regarded as practically complete.

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1908 6 th November (KH). Clare Estates Sold. Estates changing ownership. It is stated that there are a good many on the Vandeleur Estate that have not yet signed the purchase agreements for the ownership of their holdings, although Mr. R.R. Studdert, J.P., the estate agent and staff, attended the Rent Office at Kilrush on Sunday for that purpose. However it is stated that fully three-fourths have signed. ---.

The Kilrush Waterworks. It would seem that some unaccountable bull has taken place in connection with a Waterworks scheme for the town of Kilrush. Much enthusiasm existed throughout the place in its favour a few months ago, when despite a foolish and narrow-minded opposition, plebiscite of the inhabitants decided for the project by an overwhelming majority...... We do earnestly hope it is not to share the fate of other flash-in-the-pan schemes for the advancement of Kilrush, which heralded in at their birth by a great flourish of trumpets soon flickered out and died....

1908 18 th December (KH) . (Advertisement) Basic Slag, Basic Slag. We beg to inform the public that we have just discharged from the ss Yorkshire , the largest cargo of Scotch Basic Slag ever imported into Co. Clare.------. M. Glynn & Sons, Kilrush.

In Memoriam. Pelissier.—In sweet remembrance of our beloved and loving Grace, who passed peacefully away Dec. 17 th 1907, late of 29 St. Thomas’ Mansions, Westminster, S.W., elder daughter of the late James Pelissier, sadly missed by her sorrowing mother, Jemima Supple, and her affectionate sister, Bessie Pelissier, Bleak House, Kilrush.—

1909 8 th January (KH) . (Advertisement) County Clare Joint Technical Instruction Committee. Opening of Classes in Cookery and Laundry at Kilrush, on Monday, 11 th Jan., 1909. On the above date Miss K. Horan, Domestic Economy Instructress, --- will open classes in domestic economy in Kilrush for the servants and housekeepers of the town for a course of six weeks. There will be one class held each day—from five to seven p.m. Lectures in Laundry will be given on Friday each week. ----.

1909 15 th January (KH) . (Advertisement) St. Senanus Temperance Society, a great Cinematograph Entertainment, preceded by an Irish Concert and step dancing will be held in the Court-House, Kilrush, on Sunday & Monday nights.---- Up-to-date pictures varied each night, for the purpose of raising funds to re-establish the Kilrush Brass Band. The following are some of the pictures to be shown viz: The Eucharistic Procession, Irish Language Procession, Grand National Race, 1908., with comic and other pictures.----

1909 5 th February (KH) . (Advertisement) Sun Fire Office. Founded 1710. -----. For particulars apply to. Mr. E. G. Burke, National Bank, Kilrush. ---.

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1909 30 th April (KH) . The Clare Railways. Fast Train to Kilkee. Letter from Mr. Glynn, Leadmore House, Kilrush Co. Clare, 26 th April 1909. The Editor Kilrush Herald, Sir, Just a line to say the West Clare Railway Directors, at a meeting in Dublin last week, agreed to run the 3-15 p.m. train from Ennis as a Fast Passenger Train for the summer months. This train will do the journey in two hours and fifteen minutes, and as it will run in connection with a fast passenger train from Dublin to Ennis, we hope it will be availed of largely by tourists and others. Your obedient servant. Henry R. Glynn.

1909 6 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Auction to be sold in one lot, highly important and attractive sale of four beautiful houses at Frances Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare. J. J. Bradley – has been favoured with instructions from the representatives of Thomas Kennedy Gould, Esq, deceased to sell by public auction, at the Market House, on Thursday, 26 th August, ’09.----. These houses were lately repaired at a large outlay and are now in good repair, not requiring one penny for any repairs for years to come. The sanitary arrangements are perfect, and the houses are let to solvent good tenants. They are held under lease with other premises for 999 years, dated the 20 th February, 1820, at the small yearly rent of £82-16s-6½d: Poor Law Valuation £85-10s.------.

1909 24 th September (KH) . (Advertisement) Co. Clare Joint Technical Instruction Committee. Opening of Classes in Book-Keeping, Commercial Correspondence, Business Methods, &c. at Kilrush National School, on Monday, 4 th October, 1909. On above date Mr. P. J. Webb, Commercial Instructor--- will open classes in Commercial subjects at Kilrush. Class will be held on Monday and Tuesday each week. There will be two classes held each day, the first from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the second from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. ---

1910 11 th March (KH) The destruction of Wilson’s Wood. The felling of tree. Urban Council ask the Landlord to re-plant. ---- Proposed by John O’Dwyer, seconded by John Keatinge, and unanimously adopted: “That we, the urban Council of Kilrush—respectfully ask Captain Alexander M. Vandeleur to replant what was known as Wilson’s Wood, recently felled to the ground. That we desire to point out that the Roadways adjoining this beautiful wood were favourite walks of the people of Kilrush during the summer season, principally owing to the protection afforded from the sun’s rays by the beautiful foliage of the trees which extended out over those roadways, while the wood itself was a regular bower for the people’s children to roam through when accompanied their parents in such walks”. ---.

1910 18 th March (KH) (Advertisement) Business Premises in the town of Kilrush. Morgan MacNamara, Auctioneer, has received instructions from the executors of the late Mr. William J. Brew, to sell by Public Auction at the Market House, Kilrush, on Wednesday 23 rd March, 1910, the Interest and Goodwill in the premises described as follows:

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Premises No. 1. Lot 1: One house in Moore Street, Kilrush, until lately in the occupation of William Heffernan, as a Licensed Premises, at the yearly rent of £18, containing a large business shop with fixtures, dining room and kitchen, also a flagged yard and cow shed. On the second there is a drawing room and four airy bedrooms, pantry and servants apartments. This is a two-storey house in good repair, at present vacant and requires no outlay. Lot 1a: One house in Moore Street, Kilrush, in the occupation of Francis Mangan, who carried on an extensive business as Victualler and contains Victualler’s Shop, dining room, kitchen, with yard at the rere, and on second floor a drawing room and four airy bedrooms. This house is in good repair and in the occupation of a desirable tenant who pays a yearly rent of £14. Premises No. 2. Lot 2: One house in the Market Square, Kilrush, in the occupation of Miss Ryan, who carries on an extensive business as Confectioner, and is a desirable tenant at the yearly rent of £9-10s-6d. The house contains, Shop, dining room, three bedrooms, and a small yard, and is in good repair.

1910 1 st April (KH) . (Advertisement) To be let. To the 1 st March 1911, the grazing of part of the lands of Ballyerra, containing over 3 Irish acres. Also about a rood of tillage ground at the rere of Grace Street. For particulars apply to: Miss Russell, Grace Street, Kilrush.

1910 13 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Now Open. J. P. Hughes’, Hair-dressing-Saloon, Moore Street, Kilrush.--- begs to tender his sincere thanks to his customers, and inform them that he has now opened a first-class hair dressing saloon, at the above address, where both his old and all new customers shall be sure of first class work. Customers supplied with their own toilet set if preferred.

1910 12 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Dentistry. ---- James Duffy, Cecil St., Limerick --- also attends at Quinn’s, Frances Street, Wednesday and Friday.

1910 19 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Separate Building known as Kilrush Methodist Chapel. Situate in Burton Street, Kilrush, in the Parish of Kilrush, county of Clare, and District of Kilrush, having been disused as a place of religious worship, the Registry thereof for Marriages has been duly cancelled, pursuant to The Act 7 and * Vic. Cap. 81. Witness my hand this 5 th day of August, ’10. Thomas Jones Blackhall. Register of Marriages for the District of Kilrush.

1910 26 th August (KH) . (Advertisement)

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Kilrush Annual Races. (Two days) —22 nd & 23 rd September.

1910 30 th September (KH). (Advertisement) The Hibernian Fire & General Insurance Co. Limited. --- Agent in Kilrush: -- D. Ryan, The Square, Kilrush.

1910 11 th November (KH) . Mr. Thos. Roughan, Cappagh, has been promoted to the management of the Waterford Steamship Company at Kilrush in room of the late Mr. H. G. Supple. The new District manager is a highly popular official. He was a member of the Clare County Council for its first session.

1911 20 th January (KH) (Advertisement) To be sold. Miss Louisa Russell, of Mount Kennett Ironworks, Limerick, who has the kind permission of Captain Vandeleur, to sell her interest in the lands mentioned below, will receive offers for same (in writing) at above address, up to the 4 th February, 1911. Kilrush or Woodfields. Contains about three acres. Poor Law Valuation £4-10s: rent, £6.15s. Leadmore. Part of Leadmore. Poor Law Valuation £1, is outside the Urban District.

1911 31 st March (KH) . (Advertisement) Auction of a valuable house & premises, in the Market Square.- J.S. Carroll, has received instructions from Henry R. Glynn, Kilrush, to sell--- The house and premises for sale consists of a large shop on the ground floor, with sitting room and several bedrooms on the upper floors. There is also a large yard, out- offices and back ground attached. Andrew Madigan, deceased, formerly carried on a large and lucrative general hardware business in this house. ----.

1911 2 nd June (KH). (Advertisement) In The High Court of Justice in Ireland. --- Thomas Callanan and Mathew Callanan, trading as Callanan Brothers, of Moore Street, Kilrush, in the county of Clare, Merchants, were on the 26 th of May, 1911, adjudged bankrupts. ------.

1911 28 th July (KH) . (Advertisement) Recreation Ground for Kilrush. Cricket Field acquired by Trustees. Sharp criticism by the Urban Council. Agitation for municipal ownership. In connection with the agitation to secure the fifty-acre cricket field on the Vandeleur demesne from its present owners the Estate Commissioners, for the use and benefit of the town as a municipal undertaking, a special meeting of the Urban Council ------.

1911 1 st September (KH) (Advertisement) House Property for sale, -- valuable premises in Frances Street, Kilrush.

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--- Rental is as follows: £ s d. J. J. Bradley, Yearly rent. 16-0-0. Mrs. Michael Carey do. 14-10-0 Mrs. Patk. Carey do. 13-0-0. Workingmen’s Club do. 18-16-0 John D. Blake do. 5-0-0 John O’Shea do. 3-0-0.

The premises will be sold in one or several lots------.

1911 8 th September (KH) . (Advertisement) Kilrush Annual Flat Races. To be held at the Cricket Field, September 21 st & 22 nd , 1911. ----.

1911 15 th September (KH) . (Advertisement) Auction of high class furniture. -- has been instructed by the executors of the late Rev. Canon Hyde, M.A., to sell, by auction, at the Vicarage, Kilrush, on Tuesday, Sept, 26 th , 1911. (Canon Hyde is buried in Church of Ireland, graveyard, Kilrush).

1911 22 nd December (KH) . (Advertisement) County Clare Joint Technical Instruction Committee. Opening of Classes in Manual Woodwork, at Kilrush (Rent Office) ------.

1912 5 th January (KH). A progressive move. The National Telephone Company, now absorbed by the Post Office authorities, have extended their ramifications to Kilrush. Messrs. M. Glynn & Sons and the Shannon Steamship Company Ltd, have linked up throughout.

1912 9 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Post Office Telegraph. ------. Notice is hereby given, that His Majesty’s Postmaster-General having obtained the consent in that behalf of the body having the control of the public road between Kilrush and Cappagh Coast Guard Station, intends to place a Telegraph over and along the said public road and for the purpose to erect and maintain posts in and upon the said public road under the powers conferred on him by the Telegraph Acts.--.

1912 22 nd March (KH) . (Advertisement) Important to the public: Photography, Books and Rubber Stamps. ------Thomas Hynes, The Square, Kilrush.

1912 20 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. ... Mary Jane Blue.. transfer from my mother Mrs. Anne Haslett ... Moore Street....

1912 11 th October (KH) . (Advertisement) Technical School, Convent of Mercy, Kilrush. Cookery and Laundry, Classes will open on Monday 14 th October, 1912.

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On the above date Miss K. Horan, Domestic Economy Instructress under the County Committee of Technical Instruction, will open Classes in Domestic Economy in Kilrush for a course of nine weeks.----

1912 20 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Christian Brothers Concert. ---- Will be held in the Court House, Kilrush, on Tuesday night, 7 th January, 1913. In aid of the above---under the patronage of the Very Rev.Canon McInerney, P.P., V.G. ----.

1913 14 th February (KH) . (Advertisement) To be let. For such term as may be agreed upon the dwelling house, shop and spacious warerooms, No. 1 Moore Street, known as Mary’s View, Kilrush, apply to Thomas Joseph Mahony, the Square, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

1913 21 st March (KH) . (Advertisement) Industrial Exhibition, will be held at the Show Grounds, Kilrush, On the 28 th and 29 th June, 1913. Patron—His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Fogarty, Bishop of Killaloe. ---

1913 20 th June (KH) . (Advertisement) Comfortable Rooms to let, furnished and unfurnished at Frances Street, Apply 27 Frances Street.

1913 18 th July (KH) . (Advertisement) County Clare Agricultural Show – held on Friday 15 th August, 1913. --- Entries close on 2 nd August. ----.

Apprentice wanted. Apprentice wanted to the Boot and Shoe trade, apply to H. J. Cahill, The Square, Kilrush ---- My boots took first prize at the West Clare Industrial Exhibition.—

1913 5 th September (KH) . (Advertisement) Grazing to let. The Kilrush Urban Council will--- receive applications---for the grazing of the Cricket Field (horses excepts) ----

1913 26 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Publican’s Licence. .. Christopher Bolger... transfer from my wife Margaret Bolger... Market Square, Kilrush...

1913 19 th December (KH) . (Advertisement) Dental Surgery and Laboratories of Chas Th Koonz. Doctor of dental surgery (U.S.A) at Frances Street, Kilrush (a few doors from Williams’ Hotel) are open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All modern dentistry executed by himself. Artificial teeth of every description, also bridge and crown work, etc. Teeth filled in gold and any other materials. Extraction of teeth with anaesthetics.

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Highest Testimonials. Attends every day at above address.

1914 20 th January (KH). (Advertisement) To Let. Large stable in a convenient part of Frances Street. Apply to: Thomas Kelly and Co., Solicitors, Kilrush.

1914 2 nd February (KH). Kilrush Appeal Cases. Scales v Vandeleur. ... The appeal was taken on behalf of the plaintiff, Mary Scales, of Moore Street, Kilrush. She sought to set aside an order of the King’s Bench Division whereby her motion for an order to set aside a verdict and judgment found for the defendant at the Limerick Assizes.... The defendant in the suit was Alexander Moore Vandeleur, of Cahircon, Co. Clare, and the claim made by the plaintiff was for £500 damages on the grounds of alleged negligence in connection with the repair of a house in Moore Street, Kilrush. It was contended that the premises should have been kept in order by the defendant, but he allowed them to become so ruinous and dilapidated that they fell. In doing so they injured and tore down the plaintiff’s adjoining house and premises. Plaintiff claimed that she was entitled to have her house supported by the defendant’s adjoining house. The plaintiff sued as administratrix of John scales, deceased.... The Court unanimously affirmed the order of the King’s Bench Division, and dismissed the appeal with costs.

1914 6 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Wanted, Required at Kilrush, Premises close to Quays suitable for coal yard and storage of feeding and mill stuffs, manure, etc. State particulars as to size and shedding accommodation, with rent, etc. to Coals, c/o A. J. Eakins, Stationer, Limerick.

1914 13 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Grand Concert entertainment, Court House, Kilrush On St Patrick’s Night, 17 th March. ----.

1914 15 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Sale by public auction farm of land, with dwelling house and out- houses. county of Clare. Division of Kilrush. Equity Sale. Sinon Meaney, deceased: Michael Meaney, plaintiff: Catherine O’Shea, Defendant. --- Lands of Carradotia ---- 10 acres, I rood and 35 perches. ----.

1914 31 st July (KH). (Advertisement) High Class, Dentistry (American). Ennis Dental Institute, 20 O’Connell Street, Ennis. Messrs Burke --- beg to notify the public --- now attending every day at Mr. Mungovan’s, The Square, Kilrush.

1914 18 th September (KH). (Advertisement) In the goods of Margaret McAllen, of Scattery Island, deceased. All persons claiming to be creditors of the above deceased will please send full particulars of their claim to the undersigned. Edward Counihan, Solicitor, Frances Street, Kilrush.

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1914 25 th September (KH). (Advertisement) War Prices. Extraordinary demand for Horses. The Kilrush annual Horse Fair will be held on Saturday 10 th October, 1914.

1915 5 th March (KH). (Advertisement) 4 Questions to the women of Ireland. 1. You have read what the Germans have done in Belgium. Have you thought what they would do if they invaded Ireland? 2. Do you realise that the Safety of your Homes and Children, and the Sanctity of your Churches depend on our defeating the Germans in Belgium? 3. Do you realise that the one word “Go” from you may send another man to fight for Ireland? 4. When the War is over and your husband or your son is asked, “What did you do in the great War” --- is he to hang his head because you would not let him go? -----.

Is Ireland to Share Belgium’s fate? Read what the Germans have done to the Churches, Priests, Women and Children of Belgium. Extracts from the Belgium Government official report. 1. “Everywhere there is ruin and devastation ---- 2. --- the Germans maltreated women and children---- 3. The sacred vessels which had not been put in safety did not escape profanation. ----.

1915 12 th March (KH ). (Advertisement) Men of Ireland. The sanctity of your Churches, the safety of your homes, the honour of your women can only be secured by defeating the Germans in Belgium.

1915 30 th April (KH). Death of Mr. William DeCourcy, of the National Bank, Limerick, brother-in-law of Mr. Henry R. Glynn, D.L., of Leadmore House.

Honoured Visitors, Mr. M. J. Walsh, Warrant Officer in the Royal Navy, had been staying with his wife last week on a short visit to his mother-in-law—Mrs. Wm. Poole, of Cappa: and Mr. Chris Bolger, of the Royal Engineers, who had been home on a short visit to his wife—Mrs. C. Bolger, of the Square, Kilrush......

1915 18 th June (KH). (Advertisement) School of Telegraphy. Don’t miss the opportunity now is your time! Lucrative appointments available for Telegraph Operators in the different branches of Telegraph Services after a short period of training. Expert Tuition. Fees Moderate. Young men aged 16 to 24 required immediately. For full particulars apply to: The Principal. Western Training School of Telegraphy, Kilrush.

1915 6 th August (KH). Death of Mr. Michael O’Brien, Carnanes, Kilrush....

1915 29 th October (KH). (Advertisement) The King’s Message. Appeal for more men. Buckingham Palace.

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To my people, at this grave moment in the struggle between my people and a highly organised enemy who has transgressed the Laws of Nations and changed the ordinance that binds civilised Europe together, I appeal to you. ----.

1916 21 st January (KH). Five sons in the Army and Navy. --- Madam. --- I have the honour to inform you that the King has heard with much interest that you have at the present moment five sons serving in the Army and Navy. ------Mrs. Devers, Burton Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

1916 4 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Grand Cinematograph Entertainment. In aid of the Clare Prisoners of War, will be held in the Court House, Kilrush, On Sunday Evg., Feb. 6 th and also on Monday, February, 7 th at 8 p.m. Best pictures ever seen in Kilrush. Latest War scenes and all the newest films. Admission—2s, 1s, and 6d. Doors open at 7.30.

1916 11 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Kilrush Cattle Market. The new Cattle Market will be held on Tuesday, 22 nd February 1916. ---- By order, M. J. Murphy, Clerk of the Council.

1916 25 th February (KH). (Advertisement) Notice: The lands of Cappagh, Ballynote, and Clooneylissane are strictly poisoned, for the protection of sheep --- Thomas Slattery.

Notice: --my lands at Ballynote West, and Cappa, have been strictly poisoned ---- Joseph Finucane.

Excise Licence. ... Mary Davidica Fitzgerald... Moore Street... transfer from the late Mrs. Mary Jane Blue....

1916 24 th March (KH). Death: Mr. John Crowley, D.C....at Carnanes...aged 72 years...chief mourners Mrs. Crowley (wife): Mrs O’Brien and Mrs. Madigan (daughters): John, Sinon, and Pat (sons): Thos Madigan (son-in-law): Thomas and William Crowley (brothers): Mrs Killeen and Mrs. Morrissey, Vandeleur Street (sisters)....

1916 12 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Public Notice. Estate of Michael S. Brews, Esq, Ballyerra House, Kilrush, deceased. --- Claims against the estate—furnish particulars --- Miss Brews. ---.

1916 19 th May (KH). (Advertisement) For sale, valuable leasehold property and lands at Kilrush. -- Alfred J. Sexton has been instructed by the administrator of the estate of the late Mary Gill, deceased, to sell by public auction, at the Market House, Kilrush. ---.

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yearly rent of £9. Poor Law Valuation £25. Lot 2. The dwelling house and premises situate in Moore Street, held under a yearly tenancy and now occupied by Mrs. McNamara paying 3s-6d weekly. Poor Law Valuation £3-15s subject to a head rent of £1-12s. Lot 3. The dwelling house now occupied by Miss Maggie Behan at £5 yearly.--. Lot 4. The house and premises at Chapel Street. --- Lot 5. The house used as a store and yard held under yearly tenancy at £3-12s-6d.-- Lot 6. The yard used for the storage of old iron situate in Chapel Street, ----. Lot 7. The house and premises in the occupation of Mrs. John Walsh who holds same in trust for the Estate subject to a head rent of £1-5s, held under yearly tenancy. Lot 8. The house in Chapel Street, together with a garden adjoining. ----. Lot 9. The store in High Street, now in the occupation of Dr. Tubridy ---. Lot 10. A house in the Glen, Kilrush. --- Lot 11. A house in Crag Lane ----. Lot 12. A house in Pound Street ---. Lot 13. A house at High Street. --- Lot 14. The land at Ballyerra, adjoining Kilrush, containing 6 acres, 2 roods, and 2 perches, statute measure.--- Private bids will be received by the auctioneer up to the morning of sale. ---.

1916 2 nd June (KH). Advertisements Sun Fire Office. ------. Mr. M. A. Hennessy, National Bank, agent at Kilrush.

E. O’Driscoll & Co. Begs to notify the public that the business carried on at Frances Street, Kilrush Known as O’Driscoll’s will be carried on under the above style. A large assortment of ladies’ drapery and hosiery goods ---- at pre-war prices.

1916 9 th June (KH). Efficiency: The Western: Telegraph College: Kilrush. All our pupils have obtained lucrative positions in the Marconi Wireless Telegraph, Co. Ltd and in the Royal Navy. Expert Tuition by fully qualified staff. Fees moderate. Young men who are anxious to join should immediately apply for prospectus (ages 15 to 25 years) to the Principal: J. O’Sullivan.

1916 7 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Efficiency! The Western Telegraph College, Kilrush. All our pupils have obtained lucrative positions in the Merchant Wireless Telegraph Co. Ltd., and in the Royal Navy. ---- J. O’Sullivan.

1916 22 nd July (KH). (Advertisement) Grand Operetta, entitled “Eithne – The Princess of Poulnadaree” By the children of the convent school in the Court House, Kilrush. On Wednesday, August 2 nd , 1916. Scenes laid in Kilrush and Killimer Parishes. ----.

1916 11 th August (KH). (Advertisement) Drapery Premises for sale. The undersigned has received instructions from Kyran Meagher, Esq, the vendor to put up for sale by public auction (on the premises), on Thursday, 17 th August, 1916.

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No 1. Vendor’s Estate, and interest in the house, garden and premises situate in Frances Street, Kilrush, in which the late Miss O’Driscoll. Miss McIntyre, and vendor, under the style of E. O’Driscoll and Co, carried on a successful drapery business held as yearly tenant at the yearly rent of £20.------. No 2. All the drapery goods, stock-in-trade, and furniture, to be sold in lots as set out by the auctioneer. ---.

1916 1 st September (KH). (Advertisement) Notice. Owing to repairs being carried out at the Gasworks. The Gas supply will be off, until further notice (By order). S. Roughan, Secretary.

1916 22 nd September (KH). Death of Mr. J. O’Sullivan. -- The successful principal of the Western Telegraph College in Kilrush. --- Age 24 – established the school over a year ago in the town --- interred in Ballylongford. -- (son of Mr. D. O’Sullivan, J.P., Ballylongford, Co. Kerry).

1916 17 th November (KH). (Advertisement) The Irish Brigade. Recruits Wanted. For the Royal Munster Fusiliers ---- Join with Major Larry Roche who will attend at Kilrush from Friday, the 8 th December, to Monday, 11 th December.

1916 15 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Notice of Charitable Bequests, in the goods of Thomas Allender, late of Ballymacurtain, in the County of Clare (Yeoman), deceased. – left the following charitable bequests, viz: To the Superioress of the Magdalen Asylum, Donnybrook, the sum of £40 ---. To the Rev. Father Gray, of Falkenham, the sum of £10. ---. To the Very Rev. Canon McInerney, Kilrush, the sum of £20. --- Reduction of debt. To the said Very Rev. Canon McInerney £40 –erection of Stations of the Cross.--. To the Superioress of the Convent of Mercy, Kilrush, £20. ----. ---- To the said Very Rev. Canon Glynn, Kilkee the sum of £15 for the fishermen in the Blocks, Eastern, Kilkee.------Executors Daniel Chambers, of Henry Street, Kilrush, Michael Garry, of Ballymacurtain, and John Burke, of Henry Street, Kilrush.

1917 12 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Leadmore, Kilrush--- sale by auction, for the executors of the late H. R. Glynn, D.L., of dairy cows, in-calf heifers ----Tuesday, January 23 rd .

1917 26 th January (KH). (Advertisement) To be sold, the house, shop and premises, now in the occupation of Mrs. Donnellan, in Moore Street, Kilrush, suitable for a good business, and is in a good centre in the town—in the middle of a leading street of business. Apply to: Mr. W. A. Peacocke, Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

1917 23 rd February (KH). (Advertisement) Public Notice, Letterpress Printing, executed neatly and cheaply at the Kilrush Herald Printing Office, John Street, Kilrush.

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Why send the money out of the town when you can get as good and honest value at home? Whatever is earned for printing in Kilrush remains in it. A penny sent away never returns to Kilrush. Be consistent and don’t treat all the talk about supporting local industries as so much rubbish. Some people want all the local support for themselves yet when they have the leaving out of a shilling—away it goes. This is not honest. Turn over a new leaf and support the Kilrush Printing Office, John Street, Kilrush.

1917 30 th May (MN). Kilrush Christian Brothers. At the meeting of the Kilrush Urban Council in reference to the Council’s resolution to have the Department of Agricultural restore the privilege extended to the Christian Brothers of Kilrush in the grazing of their cow on the Demesne lands, as allowed them always by the Vandeleur family. A letter was read from the latter body, stating that with regret that they could not accede to the Council’s wishes.

1917 7 th September (KH). (Advertisement) West Clare Railway. --A public auction at the Kilrush Railway Station --- Quantity of Lime, said to be 70 barrels, be it more or less. --- J.J. Bradley, Auctioneer, Kilrush, 5 th August, 1917.

1917 12 th October (KH). (Advertisement) Funeral of Mr. Michael Walsh, Naval Officer. ---Warrant Officer, Royal Navy – residence at Cappa --- interment taking place in Scattery. ---. The chief mourners were: Mrs. B. Walsh, wife: Mrs. Walsh, senior, mother: Capt. J. Walsh, R.N.V.R., brother: Mrs. M. O’Shea, Mrs. Frances (Clonmel), Miss. Walsh, sisters: James Martin, uncle: Mrs. McMahon (Limerick), aunt: Michael O’Shea, solicitor, brother-in-law: Mrs. M. Poole Mother-in-law: Mrs. Grace Power, Miss Poole, sisters-in-law: Willie Poole, brother-in-law: Mary, Jennie, and Bridie O’Shea, nieces: Patrick O’Shea, nephew: Miss Martin, Miss McMahon, Limerick: Mrs Finucane, and Mrs Galvin cousins.-----

1917 30 th November (KH). (Advertisement) Kilrush Forestry Centre. Sale of Standing Timber. A number of trees comprising Scots Fir, Spruce, Oak, Maritime Pine, etc.--.

1917 14 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Important Notice to farmers; Grinding! Farmers can have their corn ground daily until further notice at our Mills. M. Glynn and Sons, Kilrush.

Waste Paper. News: Bros: Ltd: Cork. Are buying all sorts of waste paper and ledgers through the local agent for Clare, Mr. P. J. Walsh, Vandeleur Street, Kilrush. Best prices paid, sacks supplied.

1917 21 st December (KH). (Advertisement) Excise Licence. .... Ellen Carey, of Cappa, Kilrush...transfer from Bridget Boland.

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1918 4 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Our Advertising Rates; Apologies—1s. per line Parliamentary Notices—1s. per line Election Notices, Legal Advertisements, Court Auction Advertisements –6d per line Municipal and other Public Bodies Announcements—6d. per line Other Official Notices—6d per line Ordinary Trade Announcements—1s per inch Auction Advertisements –1s per inch Licensing Notices, 2s-6d. per insertion Subscription Lists--£1 per column Long Reports of funerals—10s Births, Marriages and Deaths, 2s-6d. per insertion. Lengthened Obituary Notices must be paid for at the rate of 5s. Where an account is not already open prepayment of short advertisements is requested Government Advertisements –1s per inch Trade Advertisements—6d per inch for 13 insertions. Special terms for longer series

1918 1 st February (KH). (Advertisement) Public Notice. Vandeleur Estate. Notice is hereby given that by Crown Grant dated the 10 th February, 1917--- Seaweed, Sand and Gravel Rights were granted on the Foreshore of the above Estate exclusively for the benefit of tenants on the Estate, and as set forth in said Grant. And notice is hereby given that any other person raking any of said Sand, Seaweed or Gravel, or found on said Foreshore or in any way interfering with said Rights, will be proceeded against in the High Court without any further or other notice. Dated this 14 th day of January, 1918. Signed on behalf of a committee of said tenants. Edward Counihan, Solicitor, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

1918 8 th February (KH). Marriage: ...Patrick, youngest son of Mr. P. Ryan, of Ferry Lodge, Kilrush to Bridget, second daughter of Mr. Michael Corry, of Dunmore.

1918 15 th February (KH). (Advertisement) At Home from the Front. Mr. Chris Bolger, of the Royal Engineers, is home for a short leave with his wife, Mrs. Bolger, of the Square, Kilrush. -----.

Death of Mr. Miko Daly, R.N.R. --- Communicated with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Daly, John Street, Kilrush, that their son Michael F. Daly, R.N.R., H.M. Trawler Romilly was killed on the 10 th instant. As the result of a collision in which his ship was involved. ----.

1918 22 nd February (KH). Kilrush..... Old Town. About 150 years ago or more, Chapel Street was the Frances Street of today in trade, commerce and prosperity. As in foreign centres, it had its artery in a long street with houses on both sides and which extended to the Kilkee Cross. It does not need Archaeological

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Research to sustain these facts—the traces of walls and streets can still be found all along the way past the Fair Green to the Workhouse grounds, Broomhill and Westwards. East of Chapel Street centre another street ran towards Mount Vana and Ballykett Bridge – a historic spot, too: whilst west of Kelvin Grove, or an extention of the Leadmore village, or hamlet, or whatever you choose to call this picturesque little place, was a flourishing fishing village in the breakwater of the Creek opposite the premises of the Boat Club on the other bank. Traces of houses--apart from tradition—can be found around the residence of the late Mr. Pat. Mara, of Leadmore. ...

1918 1 st March (KH). (Advertisement) Fowl Wanted. I beg to give public notice that I am prepared to buy all classes of Fowl and Pay Big Prices. Hens, Cocks, Ducks, Geese and Turkeys –heavy-weight—paid for accordingly. Also eggs for which highest prices will be paid. Jack Cohen, Moore Street, Kilrush. Four doors from the Post Office.

1918 19 th April (KH). (Advertisement) In the Goods of James Clancy, late of Ennis Road, Kilrush, in the County of Clare, Merchant, deceased. Notice –the following sums for charitable requests viz:-- £20 to the Priests of Kilrush--- for masses for the repose of his soul. --- £5 to the Christian Brothers, Kilrush. £5 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Kilrush conference. £5 to the Superioress – Convent.—clothing for the poor children. ---. Edward Counihan, Solicitor for the executors, James P. Clancy, Sinon Clancy, and Patrick Shannon, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

1918 10 th May (KH). (Advertisement) Important Auction. The National Bank, Plaintiff, James Doohen, defendant. At the Court House, Kilrush, on Tuesday, 21 st day of May, 1918. The dwelling and premises with the yard and garden at the rere thereof in Moore Street, Kilrush, measuring in front 25 feet 6 inches and in the garret or third floor measuring 33 feet, and in depth from front to rere 102 feet or thereabouts, held under a lease for lives, renewable for ever, dated the 7 th November, 1832, subject to the yearly rent of £6-1s-10d. One of said houses is in the occupation of James Doohen, and the other is let to Mary Downes at the monthly rent of £1. Messrs. Thomas Kelly & Co., Solicitors having carriage of sale, Kilrush. Thomas Lillis, Auctioneer and Valuer, Market Square, Kilrush.

1918 21 st June (KH). Death: Of Mrs. Bridget Crowley...wife of the late Mr. John Crowley, D. C.....

1918 28 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Now showing a splendid range of writing pads and compendiums marked at lowest cash prices. We have just received a large assortment of Novels, by the best authors -- -- Please give us a call. Walsh Bros., Newsagents, Booksellers and Stationers, Vandeleur Street, Kilrush.

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1918 12 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Auction of Meadowing.—Kilrush Urban District Council to sell by public auction at the Cricket Field, Kilrush ---twenty acres of prime heavy upland meadowing in lots to suit purchasers.—J. J. Bradley, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1918 20 th September (KH). (Advertisement) Notice to Fishermen. Another thousand men and boys are wanted for the Trawler section of the Navy. Men: Age 18 to 50. Pay. 25s-8d per week, all found with 11s-8d per week extra food allowance when afloat. Kit—free including special winter clothing. Separation allowance—according to Admiralty Scale to dependents. Boys: Respectable Boys are also required as Signallers, Deck-boys, Boy cooks ---.

1918 11th October (KH). (Advertisement) Basic Slag. Large consignments now arriving. Enquiries solicited. A, Ryan & Son.

1919 10 th January (KH). (Advertisement) In the matter of the Estate of Bartholomew Culligan, John Culligan, a minor, by Margaret Culligan, his mother and statutory guardian, and the said Margaret Culligan, administratrix of John Culligan, deceased. Owner or Owners. The Provincial Bank of Ireland, Limited. Petitioners. To be sold by public auction in four lots – at the Court House, Kilrush, on Wednesday, 15 th day of January, 1919. Lot 1. Premises in Market Square and Henry Street—held under lease dated 17 th October, 1882, for 999 years from 29 th September, 1882, at the yearly rent of £5- 10s-0d, with 1s in the £ receivers fees. Lot 2. Dwelling house in Frances Street, Kilrush, held with other premises not for sale under lease dated 23 rd of January, 1840, subject to the rent of £6-18s-0d, but with such liability to and with such indemnity against same as is contained in Deed of 16 th May, 1871, for 99 years from 25 th March 1889. Lot 3. House in Frances Street, Kilrush, held under lease dated 29 th of February, 1840, for the term of 999 years from 25 th of March 1889 at the yearly rent of £3-8s-4d, with 1s in the £ receivers fees. Lot 4. Premises on the West side of Toler Street, Kilrush, held under lease dated 18 th of August, 1910, for the term of 99 years.----.

1919 21 st January (KH). Steamship Eupion. A meeting -- of the subscribers to the fund for erecting a Memorial Headstone at the grave of the three sailors who lost their lives owing to the sinking of the above vessel will be held on Thursday, 30 th January, in the Parochial Rooms (adjacent to the grave) at the hour of 4 p.m. S. C. Armstrong. J. J. Bradley.

1919 18 th April (KH). (Advertisement) Smith and Pearson’s. Hay Sheds. The Board of Works are again granting Loans for Hay Barns. Terms and prices on application. M. J. Costello, C.E. Ballykett, Kilrush. Order Yours Now!

1919 6 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Wool! I will buy wool at Kilrush on Mondays, Wednesdays, and

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Saturdays, and will pay maximum prices. Thos. Slattery, Market Square, Kilrush.

1919 8 th July (KH). (Advertisement) A Public Meeting at the Market House, Kilrush on 22nd July 1919 for the purpose of forming a Development Association-----.

A Public Meeting at the Market House, Kilrush on 22 nd July 1919 to consider the best and most economic means of Lighting the Town for the future.---.

1919 25 th July (KH). (Advertisement) Walsh Brothers, Vandeleur Street, Kilrush. Detailed below are a few examples from our stock of the keen prices which we are offering: Fine No. 1 Tea, 2s-8d per lb. Extra Choice Tea, 3s-6d per lb. Best Tea, 3s-9d per lb. China Tea, 3s-9d per lb ( 2d per lb off 3lbs & upwards) Take-Me Matches. 2½ per box. 1 lb Tin John West’s Salmon, 1s-8d. Keiller’s Jams and Marmalades, 1lb 1s, 2lb 1s-10d. Golden Syrup, 9d per tin. Treacle, 7d per tin. Jellies, 9d and 5d per packet. Please give us a call. Walsh Brothers.

1919 1 st August (KH). (Advertisement) Homepride Self-raising Flour. Manufactured in the model Homepride mills from the world’s choicest wheat’s by exclusive patented process. Nicely packed in 3lb, bags. Sold at 1s each. Try a sample bag today. You will be delighted at the quality. A. Ryan & Son, Flour and General Merchants, Kilrush.

1920 3 rd January (CC), Kilrush Union. The Guardians of the above Union will..... Consider tenders..... Eight Chests of Black Tea at a fixed price of 2/8 per lb......

Application for Compensation for Criminal Injuries. Take notice that at the Quarter Sessions to be held in Kilrush, on the 12 th day of January, 1920, applications for compensation for criminal injuries will be made on behalf of the Inspector General of Royal Irish Constabulary in respect of the injury and destruction of Cooraclare R.I.C. Barrack at Kilmacduane, for the sums of £75 and £3,000 respectively and on behalf of said Inspector General and the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland in respect of the destruction of the R.I.C. Huts or Protection Posts situate at Quilty for the sum of £1,200, situate respectively at Kilmacduane and Quilty, both in the county of Clare......

1920 21 st January (MN). Kilrush Council Elections. East Ward: Thomas Nagle, J.P.: Thomas Ryan, William Copley, George Brew, Thomas Mahony, William Carmody, J.P. West Ward: Michael Brazil, Patrick Shannon, Joe P Hughes, Thomas Lillis, Batt Culligan, J. P.: Michael Crotty.

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1921 7 th January (KH). (Advertisements) Messrs. Batt Culligan & Company. Kilrush Draw public attention to their large stock of, Tweeds, Friezes, Serge’s, Blankets, and Flannels. Also a first-class assortment of Ladies Dress material. ------.

Why suffer from, Chest-cold, Rheumatism, Pains in the Joints, Sciatica, Weak or Lame Back, etc. when you can get rid of them so easily by using: Clarks King of Pain, which is a penetrating pain-killing liniment and goes straight as an arrow to its mark, and reaches the exact spot where the trouble is, and drives it away. There is nothing in the world to equal it. No home should be without a bottle. It supersedes all embrocations, as it removes aches and pains like magic. In bottles 1s - 1½d and 2s-9d. Sold by: M. J. Howard, Ph. Ch., M.P.S.I., Howards Medical Hall, the Square, Kilrush.

Hay Wanted. A Large quantity of Hay, required by M. Sheehan & Son, to their hay store, Leadmore, Kilrush. Top Prices Paid, for terms apply to: Mr. John Walshe, Chapel Street, Kilrush.

1921 14 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Sun Insurance Office. The oldest Insurance Office, in the world. Fire, Accident, Burglary, Etc., ------. Mr. M. A. Hennessy, National Bank, Agent at Kilrush.

1921 11 th March (KH). (Advertisement) Next of Kin Wanted. Carey: Mary Jane Carey, deceased, latterly of Bowling Green Hotel, Lygon Street, Carlton, in the City of Melbourne ...but formerly of the Sunbeam Hotel, Swanston Street, Melbourne... Licensed Victualler.... believed to have been born at Kilrush, county Clare, about 70 years ago, and whose parents were Martin Francis Carey, and Bridget Carey (maiden name Bridget McInerney)......

1921 15 th April (KH). Marriage: Healey and Saunders, at St. Joseph’s R.C., Church, Limerick, ...Willie (Accountant National Bank, Balla, Co. Mayo) son of the late Dr. J. F. Healey and Mrs. Healey, Berry Lodge, Miltown-Malbay ... to Marie? daughter of John and Mrs. Saunders, Moore Street, Kilrush......

1921 24 th June (KH). (Advertisement) Next of Kin Wanted. O’Donnell & O’Sullivan. Wanted relatives of Patrick O’Donnell, or his wife Mary O’Sullivan. They had a daughter named Norah who went to U.S.A., 25 or 30 years ago. Supposed to come from Kilrush district....

1921 28th July (KH) . (Advertisement) Xmas now in full swing, at Walsh Bros. Stores. Come and see our large stock of: Teas, Sugars, Jams, Marmalades, Currants, Raisins, Biscuits, Cakes, Oranges, Apples, Grapes, Sweets & Chocolates &c.

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Jameson’s, Powers & Scotch Whiskey, Hennessy’s Brandy, Sandeman’s Port, &c. Sold at lowest prices for cash, prompt and intelligent service awaits you: Walsh Brothers, Vandeleur Street, Kilrush.

1921 26 th August (KH) . (Advertisement) Important to farmers, the celebrated Diana, Alma, and Apollo, Cream Separators. Also Diana Butter Churns can now be had at reduced prices from: Costello’s Sales Agency, Ballykett, Kilrush.

Overland, Reduction in Prices, effective May 2 nd 1921. The famous Overland Touring Car reduced from £495 to £395. A reduction of £100. -- All are completely equipped including electric starter and lighting set. ---- The Economy Car, General Motor Supply Company, Kilrush. Telegrams “Motors Kilrush”.

Kilrush Markets. Potatoes 1s-6d per stone Butter 2s-2d per lb. Eggs 3s per dozen Cabbage 5d per head Fresh herrings 1s-6d per dozen. Apples 4s per hundred Cabbage plants 2s do. do. Horse Creels of turf 6s Jennet loads 4s Donkey creels 3s

1921 16 th December (KH). (Advertisement) Milk Profiteers. The public are requested not to pay more than 5d per quart, for milk during the winter months. Dealers in order to sell at the above price not to pay more than 4d. If the milk producers do not sell at the above price refuse to buy their milk and it will soon bring them to their senses. By Order. Kilrush Urban Council.

1921 30 th December (KH). Marriage... John, son of William and Mrs Bessie Rowe, Walnut Tree Hotel, East Peckham, Kent, to Mary eldest daughter of Michael and Mrs. Pryall, Cappa, Kilrush.

Death... At Norwich, on the 20 th of December, 1921. Violet Anna Honoria wife of Robert Barrett, “Eastern Daily Press”, and daughter of the late John Mescall, Cappa, Kilrush.....

1922 6 th January (KH). (Advertisement) Sun Insurance Office. ---Mr. G. H. Hilliard, National Bank, agent at Kilrush.

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Shannon Express Co. Ltd. New Service, between Limerick – Kilrush, and Limerick, Glin, Tarbert, Ballylongford. Boat will load at Limerick Docks every Wednesday. Goods for Kilrush and district including Kilkee, Kilmihil, Doonbeg, Miltown Malbay, Mullagh etc. Kindly instruct senders to consign by Shannon Express Co. -- A. Ryan & Son, Kilrush. Telegram “Ryan Kilrush”.

Auction of 3 Farms of Land. Cattle, Horses, Cars, Motor car, Harness, Hay Machinery Etc. Thomas Lillis, Auctioneer has received instructions from Mr. Matthew Blundell, Frances Street, Kilrush, to sell by Public Auction. On Monday, Jan 9 th 1922. -- Situated at Cappagh, Grace Street, and Ballyerra -----.

1922 17 th March (KH) . (Advertisement) A Grand Irish Concert, will be held at the Court House, Kilrush, On St. Patrick’s Night, 1922. Also a lecture by Very Rev. Canon O’Kennedy --- To be followed by an amusing sketch entitled Uncle Pat, by local artistes -----...

Excise License. .. Matthew F. Blundell, of Kilrush...transfer....from the late Michael Williams...William’s Hotel, Kilrush....

1922 19 th May (KH) . (Advertisement) For sale by Public Auction, valuable premises...... Kilrush. Mr. Thomas Lillis, auctioneer, has received instructions from Sydney R. Christie-Miller, Charles G. Kekewich , and Arthur William Foster, Trustees of the Vandeleur Estate to sell by Public Auction, on Wednesday, May 24 th 1922, at the hour of 3 o’clock (old time) at the Court House, Kilrush. The following valuable premises. The site of the Market House, Kilrush, together with all the stones and building material thereon. This valuable plot of building ground is held in Fee Simple and contains 2,305? Square feet and is situated in Market Square in the centre of the town of Kilrush. With this plot are included such rights and privileges (if any) as the Vendors are now possessed of in and over the paved space in front and surrounding the site of the said Market House, and also the remains of the weigh bridge at the north of the said Market House. The premises known as Paupers Quay, Kilrush, with the lands extending from the face of the said Quay to Custom Road, Kilrush, and all walls--- remains of buildings, and all stones and building material.-----.

1922 30 th June (KH) . (Advertisement) A Grand Concert. The above will be held at the Palace Theatre, Kilrush, on Tuesday Night, July 4 th . A splendid array of talent has been secured and patrons can be certain of enjoying a rare musical treat. ----- Prices – 3s --- 2s and 1s.

Gramophone for sale. In perfect order ---- Apply to Patrick Shannon, Stewart Street, Kilrush.

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1923 6 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Christmas Display. Ideal Yuletide Gifts. ------. N. O’Dwyer, 11 Market Square, Kilrush.

1923 13 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Wedding Presents. ------. N. O’Dwyer, 11 Market Square, Kilrush.

Kilrush Palace Theatre. Boxing contests. At the Kilrush Palace Theatre on Monday night some interesting contests took place. J. Garrihy, of Ennis, defeated Joe Cullinan, Kilrush, in a three-round contest: Hugh Moody, Kilrush, defeated J.J. Mahony, Ennis, in a six-round contest. A three-round contest between J. Moynihan, Ennis, and P. Scanlan, Kilrush, resulted in a draw..... Mr. T. J. Tubridy, acted as referee, it is expected that this is only the forerunner of many fights to come.

1923 10 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Public Notice. Housing for the working classes acts. Kilrush Urban District Council. Advertisement for Contractors. Above Council invite tenders for the building of six cottages, in one block at the Fair Green, Kilrush, in accordance with plans and specification to be seen at office of architect Mr. P. Tubridy, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1923 17 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Wedding Rings. There is no joy like home joy: There is no comfort like home comfort. Secure both with O’Sullivans Wedding Rings. We hold a high standard of quality In the following goods: cutlery, hair brushes, frames, dressing cases------. Michael O’Sullivan, 49 and 50 Moore Street, Kilrush.

Highly Important Auction. -- for Miss Bridget Carmody, who is retiring from business, all that and those, her dwelling house, shop, and premises at Frances Street, Kilrush, in which she has for many years past carried on the bakery, flour, meal, and general grocery business------The Premises consist of a two storey dwelling house and shop, containing on the ground floor large shop fully furnished, with large flour and meal store attached.---

1923 24 th February (CC). (Advertisement) XXX Superphosphate 35 per cent. Special terms for quantities. Delivery ex steamer on arrival. Further particulars from --- A. Ryan & Son, Kilrush.

West Clare Surrenders! To the prices for following: Seeds, Manures, Agricultural Implements-----. --- Large stocks to select from, Brews, Kilrush.

1923 7 th April (SR). Death of Mr. Patrick Ryan, Carnacalla, Kilrush. ....took place in Dublin...... at the early age of 30 years...... The deceased was younger son of Mr. Patrick Ryan and brother of Rev. Peter Ryan, C.C., Cooraclare.....

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1923 9 th June (SR). The Bishop at Kilrush. Triennial Visitation. Most Rev. Dr. Fogerty, Lord Bishop of Killaloe, paid his triennial visitation to Kilrush and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to over 300 children...... and paid a high tribute of praise to Very Rev. Dean McInerney, their esteemed pastor, on the great improvements he had carried out within the past few years in their fine Church, including the marble railings, the gift of Mr. Thomas Mahony, and of the gift of £200 by Dr. Counihan’s family, and also of £100 by another donor. The Dean had also made different improvements around the Church, including the installation of electric light......

1923 11 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Bricks. Cargo of Bridgwater building bricks arrived, consisting of 25,000 perforated bricks, 20,000 solids, 10,000 oven. For prices apply—G. O’Doherty & Son, Timber Merchants.

1923 1 st September (CC). (Advertisement) Timber. Canadian Spruce Deals.— --- G. O’Doherty & Son, Timber Importers, Kilrush.

1923 15 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Support Home Industry, buy Glynn’s Flour, which is the best, Is genuine Irish manufacture and help to give employment in the only Flour Mill in Co. Clare.

Kilrush Gas Works for sale, by private treaty. The Kilrush Urban Council having shut down their Gas Works are desirous of selling same as a going concern -----.

1923 17 th November (SR). Kilrush District Court. Burning of Coastguard Station Recalled. The State at the prosecution of Supt. Cronin, prosecuted a respectable farmer named John Connell, of Moyne, near Kilrush, for having unlawfully in his possession two piers of gates which were alleged to have been taken from the Coastguard Station at Kilrush after it had been burned...... Chairman—we all know what happened in those times. There is no evidence produced to prove that these are the piers removed from the Coastguard station. Mr. Connell, examined, fully cleared himself of the charge, in which he was supported by his daughter......

1924 5 th January (CC). (Advertisement) To all farmers with high valuations on land. All farmers with excessive valuations on land are requested to attend the Temperance Hall, Kilrush on Saturday the 19 th January at 12.30 p.m.

1924 19 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Sporting Shot Guns and Ammunition. Can be had at O’Sullivan’s Kilrush . Shot Guns-- £4-10s to £11-11s. The famous B.S.A. Guns are known the world over. Call and see my stock before purchasing.

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Michael O’Sullivan, Gun, Rifle and Ammunition Merchant, 49 & 50 Moore Street, Kilrush.

1924 26 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Direct from Germany. Horn model Gramophone Cabinet, Real Oak, Solid Make – Repairs to all makes--- P. Dold & Sons, Direct Importers, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1924 23 rd February (CC). (Advertisement) Lucky Wedding Rings. Solid 9ct. Gold Rings from 16/6 each. 18ct. Gold Rings 25/- each. P. Dold & Sons, Kilrush.

1924 29 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Mrs. Barry, 18 Moore Street, Kilrush. Has just returned from London and is now showing smart costumes, frocks, wool suits, millinery, jumpers, etc. at very moderate prices.

1924 5 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Upper Henry Street. Highly important auction, of valuable leasehold premises. Grocery, Flour and Meal Trade --- instructions from Mrs. Kate O’Dea, to sell --- her right, title and interest in the following very valuable property situate at Upper Henry Street, Kilrush, and Pound Street, Kilrush held under lease for 999 years from 26 March 1875.--- Messrs. M. O’Shea & Co., Solr., Kilrush.---.

1924 17 th May (SR). (Advertisement) Drapery Goods. Mrs Barry, 18 Moore Street, Kilrush.....

Important Notice. Sale of House Property in Kilrush. The business premises advertised for public auction on Saturday 17 th May, belonging to Mr. Jn. Saunders, Moore St., Kilrush, is the house lately occupied by Mr. Matthew Duggan, being next door to Mr. Saunders’ own premises. Several evil-minded persons have been malignant enough to try and create the impression that Mr. Saunders is disposing of his own business house, which, of course, is a deliberate and libellous falsehood.

1924 27 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Sporting Guns and Ammunition. Single and double barrel guns, cartridges of the highest grades, at keenest prices to be had at George Brews, Henry Street, Kilrush.

1924 22 nd November (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Urban District Committee. Four beautiful cottages for sale --- receive and consider applications for the purchase of four new substantially built cottages, with nice garden attached at the Fair Green, Kilrush, at a purchase price of not less than £350 ---- .

1924 29 th November (SR). Death of well-known Clare doctor in London.... Dr. Joseph A. Mescall, third son of the late Michael Mescall, merchant, The Square,

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Kilrush, and brother of Mr. B. C. Mescall, Golf Links Hotel, Kilkee......

1925 24 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Wedding Rings. Young man now is the proper time to “Pop” and get “Tied Up” to some fair maiden who would leave her home for you. Where to marry. In the Church. When to marry. That’s the Lady’s Business. Whom to marry That’s your Business. Where to buy the ring. That’s my Business. ------Michael O’Sullivan’s, 49 and 50 Moore Street, Kilrush.

1925 31 st January (CC). (Advertisement) Gives Rest at Night. Clarke’s Electric Cough Cure. The never-failing remedy for coughs, colds. ----- Howard’s Medical Hall, Kilrush.

1925 23 rd May (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Valuable Lands. Mr. Thomas Lillis, Auctioneer and Valuer, Kilrush has been instructed by Mr. George M. Brew, of Clooneylissane, Kilrush – to offer for sale by public auction on the lands on Thursday, the 28 th day of May, 1925 – his Right, Title and Interest in and to part of the lands of Clooneylissane, containing 54 acres 1 rood 1 perch – the lands are first quality --- convenient to the Town of Kilrush----

Auction of a very desirable residence. Wm. T. O’Brien, Auctioneer, has received instructions from John Lynch Esq, of Moore Street, Kilrush, to sell by public auction all his interest in his valuable dwelling house at Frances Street, Kilrush, on Friday, the 5 th day of June, 1925--- The residence is situate in one of the principal streets in the Town of Kilrush and beside Williams’ Hotel. It is a three storey dwelling ---

1925 30 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Apology. I, Denis R. Slattery, hereby apologise to Mr. Nicholas Toppin, victualler, Moore Street, Kilrush. ----

1925 11 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Frances Street, Kilrush. Important Auction. Thomas Lillis, has received instructions from Miss Catherine Carey to sell by public auction--- valuable dwelling house, yard and garden, situate at Frances Street--- Accommodation—parlour and kitchen downstairs, four bedrooms upstairs, with yard and garden. ----

1925 18 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Hibernian Club, Kilrush. A monster Whist Drive, and Dance under the auspices of the above, will be held in the spacious Hall of the Club (or if weather permits the Drive will be held on the Lawn) on Wednesday, July 22 nd , at 8.30 p.m. (Summer Time). 1st Prize --- A Holiday value £10.

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2nd Prize--- A Holiday value £5. 3rd Prize --- A Holiday value £3. Tea served free after the Drive. Music by the celebrated Hibernian Band. Tickets 5/- each, to be had from Hon. Sec., A.J. McNally, or any other member of the Club. M.C.—Mr. M. Barry. The usual rules will be observed. ---.

1926 20 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Shipping Agency. Sole Licensed Agent for Cunard, White Star, and United States Lines ---- Note Address--- John Lillis, Draper, Frances Street, Kilrush.

1926 27 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Now Open! At Vandeleur Street, Kilrush, an up-to date, Drapery & Millinery Establishment. Quality & Price Right. P. J. Clancy, proprietor.

1926 23 rd October (CC). (Advertisement) Boots and Shoes! If you have not yet purchased your Winter Footwear, we solicit your inspections of our Stocks of Boots and Shoes. All Brands in Men’s Strong and Light Footwear. --- Special terms for opening customers, note address: McMahon’s Lower Moore Street, Kilrush.

1926 25 th December (CC). Power from Turf. Important experiment by a Clare Firm. The recent shortage of coal coupled with its high price has led Messrs. M. Glynn & Sons, flour and meal millers, Kilrush, Co. Clare, to experiment with turf as a substitute for coal in raising steam for power at their mill.--- “In a given number of working hours we burned 72 tons of continental coal, and in a similar period, during which we ground an equal quantity of grain, we burned 7 tons of coal and 128 tons of turf. We were thus enabled to save approximately 65 tons of coal by using 128 tons of turf. The test was made on an ordinary Lancashire boiler, 28’ x 7’ 9’’, having two flues 3ft. in diameter with a grate area of 36 square feet. No change was made in order to use the turf, and the boiler continued to work on a natural draught through a shaft 90ft. high by 3ft. internal diameter at top.” “The above figures represent the fuel consumed in banking fires and in raising steam” “There is practically no smoke from the turf, and very little ash to be removed, and the fires do not require cleaning no matter how long the boiler is at work ----“

1927 5 th March (CC). (Advertisement) High-Grade Basic Slag--- Being direct importers, we are in a position to sell at Rock-Bottom Prices!!. ---- A. Ryan & Son, Import Merchants & Millers. ---.

1927 12 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Eat Home-Made Brown Bread. Glynn’s Brown Flour. Guaranteed to be Pure Wheat-meal supplied through your own grocer in 56lb cotton bags. M. Glynn & Sons, Kilrush. Only flour mills in Co. Clare.

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1927 26 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Cement. We are due on the 28 th inst., S.S. Mungret with 4,000 sacks of Nine Elms Cement. O’ Doherty & Son, Kilrush.

Hibernian Club, Kilrush. Preliminary Notice. Dance, Easter Monday Night. Usual Invitations. George Brew. M. Hanrahan. Hon. Secs.

1927 14 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Sale of dwelling-house. At Vandeleur Street, Kilrush --- for Mr. Patrick Crowley – Messrs. M. O’Shea & CO., Solrs. Matthew Lyons, Auctioneer, Kilrush.

Land and House Property. Three houses, suitable for business, or easily convertible into good private residences in principal business portion of Kilrush. Also four compact farms with dwelling-house, etc., convenient to the Town of Kilrush. ----

1927 30 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Regatta. (Under the auspices of the Kilrush Boat Club) Cappa, on Sunday, August 28 th . Commencing at 4 p.m. (new time)— Boat Racing. ----- Swimming. ---- Diving----. Entrance and Entry Fees must be handed to M. D. Glynn before 2 p.m. on day of race. General Entry 2/6. ---

1927 20 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Good-class Furniture, at Moore Street, Kilrush. Thomas Lillis—has received instructions from Miss K. Fitzgerald to sell – a valuable collection of furniture, including 1 piano and stool, 1 dining room table----

1927 27 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Some of Considine’s Confectionery will be on sale very shortly: Genoa Slab Cakes – Rock Cakes – Cherry—Gateaux – Vanilla buns.— Considine’s Confectioners & Bakers, Kilrush.

1927 5 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Avoid Indigestion! There is nothing that ruins the health quicker than eating poor quality bread---- We therefore made arrangements for supplies of Thompson’s Bread, to be always available for you. Try it to-day: You’ll never change again. Fleming’s, Kilrush.

1928 28 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Prescriptions, carefully and accurately compounded with purest drugs. Note Address; - Michael J. Howard, M.P.S.I., Prescription Chemist, Kilrush.

1928 18 th February (CC). Kilrush Hospital and Nursery. “The roof of the coal store has at last fallen in, and one has to wade through two feet

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of water to get out coal. The roof of the maids’ dormitory is like a sieve: The Convent and Hospital roof is not much better. I fear the building cannot be used much longer as a Hospital”. Sister M. Benignus, matron of the Co. Nursery, writes:- “A window has been blown in recently in the waiting mothers’ ward. It cannot be repaired, as the carpenter says the wood is dozed. The services of a plasterer are required very urgently to fit up the ward for women and babies. The rain is coming down, and the roof leakages are past description. Can anything be done immediately to rectify an extreme situation” ----.

1928 18 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Clearance Sale. MacMahon’s Boot & Shoe Warehouse. Lower Moore Street, Kilrush. ------Note Address.--.

1928 10 th March (SR). Death: Mr. Thomas Moroney, Cappa, Kilrush, on February 13 th ..... The chief mourners were--- Mrs. Moroney (widow), Mrs. Garlinge and Miss Nellie Moroney (daughters), Michael Moroney (son), Martin, Jack and Peter Moroney (brothers), William Garlinge (son-in-law): Mass cards were sent from Mrs Poole and daughter, Mrs. Walsh and Mollie, Mrs. Weir and family, Mrs McAuliffe and family, and Miss Burke.

1928 28 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Important to Farmers!! I am now prepared to Erect Hay Barns, under the Government Board of Works Long- term Loans Plan ---- Barn to have wood roof, --- Farmers intending to erect Barns, please apply for quotations, plan and specifications to: George Brew, General Merchant and Contractor, Kilrush. ---.

Hay Barns! Notice to Farmers! Please note that we are now prepared to accept contracts for the erection of Hay Barns under the Board of works Loan----- For quotations and specifications, apply to-- - D. O’Shea & Co., Merchants & Contractors, Kilrush.

1928 19 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Furniture. We have now opened our new furniture store in Frances Street. ----- D. O’Shea & Co. Frances Street, Kilrush. Now Open. A High-class Drapery Establishment in Market Square, Kilrush. ---- Patrick Bourke, Market Square, Kilrush. Draper and Outfitter.

1928 4th August (CC). (Advertisement) John O’Shea’s, Great Annual Summer Sale. Commences on next Saturday and will continue for three weeks. ---- The Irish House, Market Square, Kilrush.

1928 10 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of dwelling-house, at Merchant’s Quay, Kilrush. -- has received instructions from Mrs. Killeen, of Leadmore, to sell—her valuable 2- storey, new slated dwelling house, containing 4 bedrooms----

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Auction of valuable store and stable, at John Street, Kilrush. -- has received instructions from Mr. John Lynch, Moore Street, Kilrush, to sell ---his valuable store and stable, with large yard, at John Street, Kilrush----

1929 16 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Connrad Na Gaedilge, Feiseanna, 1929. Feis Seanáin, Kilrush, June 8 & 9, Syllabus from--- Séamus Ó’Maoileóin--- Christian Brothers’ Schools, Kilrush---.

1929 13 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Auction—Newly-built two-storey slated dwelling-house. ---Has received instructions from Kilrush UDC to sell – a valuable – slated house, facing the Kilkee Road, on the Fair Green, Kilrush, being House No. 11----.

-- has received instructions from Mr. John McInerney, Burton Street,-- to sell his valuable farm at Wood Road, Kilrush – contains 9 acres 2 roods ---.

1929 1 st June (CC). (Advertisement) Have your prescription compounded by. J. A. Doyle, Ph.C. M.P.S.I. The Pharmacy: Kilrush. ----

1929 6 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Auction—Old Established and First Class Hotel. --received instructions from Miss Catherine Fitzgerald, of Bermuda, to sell—at Frances Street, Kilrush, known as Vandeleur Arms, Hotel. This hotel is in existence for upwards of 50 years --- situated in the centre of Frances Street, between the National and Provincial Banks. And only a few minutes’ walk from the Railway Station-----.

-- Received instructions from Thomas J. Mahony, Esq, Kilrush –to sell two valuable dwelling houses. Lot 1. A three storey – at Market Square, recently occupied by P.F. Tubridy, Esq, M.R.C.V.S. --- Lot 2. A three storey—at Frances Street, next Williams’ Hotel recently occupied by M. Counihan, Esq., Dentist, Bch.,----

1929 10 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Come to us for “Kodak” Service.—---. Michael J. Howard, M.P.S.I., Chemist, Kilrush and Kilkee.

1929 31 st August (CC). (Advertisement) Buy Glynn’s Flour and support Clare Industry.

Public Abattoir. Tenders Wanted, Kilrush UDC – receive tenders for the conversion of the old Retort House and Coal Store at the Gas Works premises into a public abattoir ----.

1929 19 th October (CC). Reduction of Licenses. Inspector P. Hall objected to the renewal of four licenses in the area—those of

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Mortimer Tubridy, Frances St: Peter J. Crotty, Moore St: Susan Carroll, Frances St: and Wm. Poole, Cappa: ----

1929 9 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of High-Class Business Premises.— -- has received from Dr. J. T. Coughlin to sell --- his valuable dwelling house and shop, situate in Market Square--- and the late Mr. Luke O’Brien carried on a very extensive Flour, Meal and Grocery Business--- It is held from Miss Emily Mahony at the small rent of £4-0-4: Poor Law Valuation, £10.

1929 30 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Auction--- at Frances Street. --Has received instructions from the Representatives of the late Mrs. M. Considine to the house--- which contains three storeys, are situated on the Northern side of Frances Street ---separate rear entrance from John Street ----.

1930 1 st March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction—of High-Class Furniture, China, Ware, Glass--- At the Connolly Hall, Moore Street, Kilrush (moved there for convenience of sale) J. J. Corry has been favoured with instructions to sell the above----.

1930 22 nd March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction--- New two-storey slated dwelling house. Situate at the Fair Green.—this house was recently built by the Kilrush UDC---.

1930 19 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Certificate for Publican’s License. James Quinn, applicant – license for No. 7 Frances Street. ---

1930 17 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Dwelling House with Shop. -- received instruction from the representatives of the late Miss Ellen Carey to sell situate at Cappa—as this is a large house it could easily be converted into 2 smaller houses at very little expense. This is an ideally situated house and commands an extensive view of the River Shannon. Good boating, bathing and fishing. ---

1930 31 st May (CC). (Advertisement) For sale two new dwelling houses -- in the Fair Green, Kilrush. -- has received instructions from Michael Morrissey, Esq, to sell the above. One house is tenanted at a weekly rent of 12/6 per week, and the other is unoccupied. -

1930 19 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Sale of dwelling house at Moore Street, Kilrush. Has received instructions from Mr. Ml. O’Brien, Moore Street, to sell – his valuable house and shop with two large front windows, 2 counters, shop shelved all round.. ---

1930 2 nd August (CC). (Advertisement) A certificate – transfer and confirmation – of publican’s license. Thomas O’Dea – at my house situate at Henry Street, Kilrush – held by my father

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Michael O’Dea, for same premises. ----

Michael J. Carmody – at my house situate at Henry Street, Kilrush – held by my father Michael J. Carmody, for same premises.--

Michael Ryan – at my house situate in Market Square, Kilrush – held by my father Thomas Ryan, for same premises---

1930 9 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Auction—Three Storey Dwelling House and Shop. -- Has received instructions from Dr. Thomas Daly, Frances Street, Kilrush (who has purchased other premises) – to sell his valuable dwelling house and shop – situate at the Junction of Market Square and Frances Street, beside the Martyr’s Monument.--.

1930 13 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Ballynote West. Attractive Sale of a Handy Farm. -- Instructions from Messrs. John and Henry Finnucane, Kilrush – to sell – part of their holding at Ballynote West, containing 13a. 2r. 15p. ---.

1931 3 rd January (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Urban District Council. Vaccination Acts, 1858-1859. Legal Proceedings against Parents. Final Notice. The above Council--- hereby give notice that legal proceedings will be instituted against parents, or guardians, of every child who is over three months of age and not successfully vaccinated on or before 21st January 1931. Vaccination is performed gratis by Dispensary Medical Officers at the Dispensaries on Dispensary Days and during Dispensary Hours. Bu Order: M. J. Murphy, Town Clerk.

1931 10 th January (CC). (Advertisement) John O’Shea, Great Annual Winter Sale. Commences on Saturday Morning, January 10 th , at 9 o’clock. --- John O’Shea, Market Square, Kilrush.

Pat O’Shea’s sale starts Thursday this week. ---- Pat O’Shea, 1, Market Square, Kilrush.

1931 14 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Grass Land Management. The only means by which farmers can combat the present Agricultural depression is by making the land more productive. ----- D. O’Shea & Co., Frances Street, Kilrush.

If you want genuine tailor-made suits. Call at P. M. Redmond, Merchant Tailor, 34 Moore Street, Kilrush. Tweed suits, material, trimmings and making. ----- £2/5/- Guaranteed serge suits ------£3/5/- Ladies’ tailor-made winter coats, lined through with Italian ----£2/5/-

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The above Board will, on Thursday 26 th February, 1931, consider tenders received (through post) not later than 10 o’clock a.m. on that date, for supplying at County Home, Co. Hospital, Kilrush Hospital, and Kilrush Nursery and the District Hospitals of Ennistymon and Scariff, from the 1 st April 1931, to 30 th September, 1931, carriage free, such quantities of the following as may be required viz. - Best beef, at per lb: best mutton – best bacon---

Important Auction of Residential Holdings, at Ballynote. Thomas Lillis – has received instructions from Mr. Pat Madigan, Ballynote, to sell by Auction – his valuable farm at Ballynote, containing 37a. 0r. 0p. held from the Irish Land Commission at the small half-yearly annuity of £6/8/1: Poor Law Valuation, £21/15/- This farm is situate at both sides of the main road at Ballynote, and it contains the best grazing, meadow and tillage lands in the Parish of Kilrush. There are two valuable quarries on this farm situated on the roadside, and the vendor has sold a large quantity of stones and gravel out of them. ----

1931 7 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Palace Theatre Kilrush. Now Showing, 4 th , 5 th & 6 th March at 8 o’clock. Matinee- Fri- 6th March, at 4 o’c. “Rio Rita” ----- Sunday and Monday, March 8 th and 9 th at 8 o’clock. The all-talking, singing and dancing production “Broadway Scandals”---- “Broadway Scandals” provides just the kind of entertainment you will thoroughly enjoy. Wonderful Dresses, Bright Songs, Lively Dances. Supported by usual Comedies, etc.

1931 21 st March (CC). (Advertisement) Garda Siochana – District of Kilrush. 2nd Annual Dance will be held at Hibernian Hall, Kilrush, on Easter Sunday night. -- Pat Crowley’s Leading Munster Band, Cork (6 performers) Catering by Messrs. Lynch, Moore Street, in Vandeleur Arms Hotel, opposite Ballroom. Supper and Running Buffet. ---

1931 8 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Certificate of Transfer – of Publican’s Licence -- From Mary O’Brien, Moore Street to Bridget Barrett, Moore Street, same premises. ----

Glin Street, Kilrush—sale of business. Barrett Bros. have received instructions from Thos. Liddane, Esq, to sell ---the above premises situate in Glin St., Kilrush. --- This house has done an excellent business—

1931 12 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Maybe it’s eyestrain from sewing that tires you out. --- Let us help you give your eyes the very best. --- P. Dold & Sons, Jewellers and Opticians, Kilrush. Peter Dold, Junr. F.B. O.A., Qualified Ophthalmic Optician, in attendance daily.

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1931 19 th December (CC). (Advertisement) To-day’s Problem: How can you make your Pound go farthest? Our suggestion--. Buy your Boots and Shoes for every member of the family at the right prices and also ensure quality and durability. McMahon’s 59, Shanahan Street, Kilrush. (Convenient to the Market Square).

1932 9 th January (SR). Kilrush Urban Council..... Sympathy...a vote of condolence to his Lordship.....on the demise of two of his priests: Very Rev. Canon Hannon, P.P., Miltown Malbay and the Rev. John Scanlan, P.P., Doora..... Canon Hannon administered his sacred duties in Kilrush for many years. He was the Director of the Women’s Branch of the Holy Family Confraternity, and was appointed President at the opening of the new Temperance Hall in Kilrush. He was a life-long nationalist, and was president of the Kilrush branch United Irish League......

1932 23 rd January (SR). The late Dean McInerney. Proposed memorial in Kilrush. At a meeting of the Kilrush Church Committee, Mr. Thomas Nagle, P.C., Chairman of the Urban Council, presiding, the treasurer reported that they had £300 now in funds...... It was unanimously decided to have a stained glass window put at the back of the High Altar as a memorial to the Dean’s memory at St. Senan’s Catholic Church.

Fatal Air Crash. Kilrush Officer the Victim.....in Cairo, of Flight Lieut. O’Doherty, of Kilrush..... The deceased was son of Mr. F. J. O’Doherty, the proprietor of the firm of O’Doherty and Son. It is only a few months since Mr. O’Doherty’s wife died. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Hilliard, Solr. The deceased Lieutenant was born in 1902 educated at Shrewsbury School, England, where he distinguished himself in athletics: was commissioned in the Royal Air Force in 1921, ......

1932 20 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Highest Prices Paid for Old Gold and Sovereigns. P. Dold & Sons, Kilrush.

1932 26 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of a dwelling house and shop, large garden and small field. At Grace Street, Kilrush. ----- instructions from the representatives of the late Katie Downes – to sell valuable property consisting of dwelling house and shop (2 separate entrances) and large garden ay the rere, together with a small field containing 2 acres 2 roods and 20 perches. These premises are situate at Grace Street, at the entrance to the town, and there was a very large business carried on there by the former owner -..

1932 26 th March (SR). (Advertisement) Barrett Bros. Auctions.... County Nursery, Kilrush, County Clare Board of Health. Disposal sale of furniture and effects...... To sell by public auction at the Nursery.....800 loads of well saved turf, a large number of chairs, tables, beds and bedding, children’s cots and several articles, which can be seen on inspection......

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1932 4 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of valuable store, at John Street, Kilrush. -- Has received instructions from Mr. John Lynch – to sell his valuable store at John Street---- and is very spacious, most suitable for a store for hardware business, with a very large loft overhead. ---.

1932 25 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Henry Street, Sale of spirit grocery and provision business. -- Instructions from Miss Margaret Murphy, to sell the above valuable business. -- The premises are held under a yearly tenancy from Miss Margaret McDonnell, of Moyne, Kilrush--- the accommodation—consists of bar, taproom and kitchen, a drawing room and 4 large bedrooms. At rere is a nice garden with glasshouse. -- The premises are six-day licenses, and vendor and her parents carried on a lucrative business for the past 50 years---- Barrett Bros. M.I.A.A.

-- From Richard Walsh, to Mary Walsh, Moore Street. ----.

1932 25 th June (SR). Concrete for streets of Kilrush. At the meeting of the Clare Co. Council on Thursday last nine tenders were received for the concreting of Frances St., Kilrush. The tender of Messrs J. J. Buttimer and Co., Tralee, for £2,889-14-9d, being the lowest submitted was accepted......

1932 10 th December (CC). (Advertisement) For Sale. Killaloe Slate, Ton Slate, Cattle Mangers, Flagging, Pitch Pine Roofing, etc. For further particulars apply to: T. Devers, Burton Street, Kilrush.

1933 7 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Sale. ---- Patrick O’Shea, 1 Martyrs’ Square, Kilrush.

1933 14 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Annual Spring Sale--- John Lillis, Kilrush.

1933 28 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Caretaker required for Co. Nursery, Kilrush. The Board --- will consider applications –for the Caretaking of the County Nursery, Kilrush. The person appointed will not be paid any remuneration for his services but will be allowed the free use of the premises occupied by the former caretaker. ----.

Shannon Lawn Tennis Club, Kilrush. Fourth annual dance will be held at the Town Hall, Kilrush, on Wednesday, 8 th February. Music by Miss V. Clarke Barry and her band, Dublin. Catering by the Ladies’ Committee. Ladies 7s-6d: Gents 10s.

1933 28 th January (SR). Failure to admit the Guards. Licensing Case Dismissed.

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.... Ml. Ryan, publican, Market Square, Kilrush, was summoned for failing to admit the Guards when on duty on 25 th December...... They entered the bar, which they noticed was wet. There was fresh froth in some of the glasses, and there was some stout in others. Defendant said that the froth was on the glasses from the previous day, and when witness questioned this statement, the defendant said: “The stout we sell here the froth would keep on it for a week”......

.... John O’Dea, Vandeleur St., Kilrush was summoned for a breach of the Licensing Act.... Guard Riordan said that on Xmas night he was on duty and visited the licensed premises of the defendant. He knocked at the door and was admitted immediately without being asked who was there, by the defendant, who said he had a little dance on and had some friends in. There was a crowd of men in the tap room attached to the bar, deinking some of whom gave wrong names. There were more in the kitchen, and a dance going on. Justice--- A dance on licensed premises. Witness said it was in the kitchen the dance was. Justice—had the defendant his dancing shoes on? (Laughter)......

1933 25 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Save duty by buying, Dublin-made Coats and Gowns. ---- Reidy’s The Henry St. Millinery, Mantle and General Drapery Warehouse, Kilrush.

1933 25 th February (SR). Christmas Day incident in Kilrush. Two visits by the Guards to “Williams” Hotel, Kilrush on Christmas Day....when Daniel Ryan, proprietor of the hotel, was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act on the 25 th of December at 10.25 p.m. and also 11.50 p.m., on same date. Michael Carmody, Henry Street, Kilrush, John McGarry, do., John Mangan, Moore St., John J. Dillon, do., John Soffe, do., and Thomas McInerney, Leadmore, do., were summoned...... and John Thos. Coughlan, Frances Street, Kilrush and George Odbert, Moore St., do, were summoned.....

1933 11 th March (SR). Two men in bedroom. Publican’s Licence endorsed..... Mary Sheehan, publican, Vandeleur St., Kilrush, was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act on the night of 24 th Feb. Wm. Moody, Vandeleur St., Kilrush and Thomas Higgins, Carnacalla, do., were charged with being on the premises......

1933 25 th March CC). (Advertisement) P. Carey & Son, Merchant Tailors, Moore Street, Kilrush. Beg to announce to their numerous clients and to the general public that they have opened new premises, at Upper Henry Street, Kilrush----.

1933 29 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Lawn Tennis Club. Annual Dance, Wednesday , 2 nd August. At the Boat Club, Kilrush. Miss Clarke-Barry’s Band. --- N.G. Glynn. Hon. Sec.

1933 19 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Hibernian Club, Kilrush. Annual Summer Dance will be held at the

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above hall --- Music by Carrons’ Salon Orchestra (personally conducted by Mr. Tom Carron) --- Ladies 5s: Gents 7s-6d. (Including supper and tax).

1933 26 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Christian Brothers’ Secondary School. Kilrush. 100 per cent, Success in all examinations Results. Preparatory Scholarships: -- John Lillis: Brian Coyle. Leaving Certificate: - Donal M. Ryan (Hons.), Dathy J. Hickey (Pass) John O’Donovan (Hons.) John Mac Donnell (Pass). ------. New Pupils should apply at once.

1933 23 rd September (CC). (Advertisement) Christian Brothers’ Secondary School, Kilrush. ---- Intermediate Certificate: Patrick Maguire, Joseph Lernihan, Patrick O’Brien, Patrick O’Shea, John Cahill, Seamus Leyden, John Considine, Patrick Darcy, John Irving –all honours: John O’Reilly, Thomas MacGrath, Patrick Collins – (Pass) ----.

1933 21 st October (CC) (Advertisement) Opening Announcement. M. Keating, Ballykett, desires to inform the general public that it is his intention to open a first-class Beef and Mutton Stall, at Henry Street, Kilrush on 21 st October, 1933. All orders will receive personal attention “Eat the Best”. All meat direct from our farm.

1933 18 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Post Your Commissions to D. Kelly, Commission Agent, Kilrush. Phone, Kilrush 3. Price List, Manchester November Handicap. ---.

1934 24 th February (SR). To be demolished. The Clare Board of Health on Monday applied to the Minister for Local Government for sanction for the sale of the old workhouse buildings at Kilrush. The Board in view of the fact that the new Technical School in Kilrush will be erected in the vicinity of the old workhouse propose to take steps to have it demolished.

1934 25 th August (CC). (Advertisement) The West Awake. Splendid results 1934 Kilrush Convent Secondary School. Class A. Christian Doctrine—Excellent. Leaving Certificate Honours—All. Mary Gavin, Irene Flynn, Ena Nolan, Bessie Fitzpatrick. ------.

1934 29 th September (CC). Photograph: Turf being delivered to Glynn’s Mills.

Photograph: Cappa Quay: SS Corona loading flour and butter, SS Vestmanrod discharging Polish Coal, MV EDJ . Loading coal over side.

1934 29 th December (SR). Hockey Match in Kilrush. At Pella hockey grounds a fairly large crowd assembled to witness a splendid hockey

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1935 12 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Great Clearance Sale---- of Coats, Frocks, Jumper-Suits, Hat, etc., at Mrs. Barry’s Salesrooms, 18, Moore Street, Kilrush.

Bourke’s Winter Sale…. All Good reduced... great bargains in Ladies’, Gents and Children’s Wear. See Windows. P. Bourke, the Square, Kilrush.

1935 19 th January (CC) (Advertisement) Madigan’s. Great Winter Sale, of Drapery Goods…… Denis Madigan, Henry St., Kilrush.

1935 23 rd February (CC). (Advertisement) To Be First. Buy “Firsts” --- Eat “Firsts” M. Glynn & Sons. Kilrush.

1935 20 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Palace Theatre, Kilrush. Easter Tuesday and Wednesday…. The Shannon Players present. “Nothing in His Life”. A thrilling play dealing with the Black And Tans, in which Wrecking’s, Ambushes, Shootings, Burnings and Death follow one another as they did in those never-to-be-forgotten days in 1921….Don’s miss this thriller!

1935 31 st August (CC). (Advertisement) Christian Brothers’ Secondary School, Kilrush. Leaving Certificate 4 Honours. 1 Pass. John Considine, John O’Reilly, John Irving, Joseph Lernihan, Patrick Flanagan. Intermediate Certificate 7 honours 2 passes. Thomas McInerney, Francis Tubridy, Michael Kelleher, Thomas Bulger, Matthew Downes, Michael Murphy, Dermot Gibson, Patrick Gibson, Walter Lynch. Matriculation four qualified. Civil Service Appointment. Patrick O’Shea. Intermediate Scholarship, 1934 (Value £40). Patrick Darcy. First Place in Intermediate Certificate in Science, 1934. Patrick Darcy. Prospective new students should now apply.

1935 14 th September (CC). (Advertisement) G. O’Doherty & Son, Kilrush. Timber, Coal, Cement and all building materials. SS Gorsefield due this week with 700 tons of best British House Coal. SS Clonlara due this week with 6,000 bags of C.B.R. Portland cement.

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1935 21 st September (CC). (Advertisement) George Brew, wishes to announce to the public that he will open a High-Class Wholesale and Retail, Pork Butcher’s Business at 28 Henry Street, Kilrush, under an experienced manager (late of Heffner’s , Dublin). The latest Hobart Electric Machinery Installed……. George Brew, Kilrush.

1935 30 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Miss Eileen Pyne, Ladies’ and Children’s Hairdresser and Beauty Specialist. (Holding Diploma from Morris School, London, 1935) wishes to announce that she has opened a High-Class Hairdressing and Beauty Saloon, at Frances Street, Kilrush…….

1935 14 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Statutory Notice to Creditors. In the Goods of: Elizabeth Denihan, late of Market Square, Kilrush, in the county of Clare. Married woman and publican deceased --- Mrs Nancy McMahon, the administratrix ….

1935 21 st December (CC). (Advertisement) J. H. Knight, Moore Street, Kilrush. (Opposite Post Office) For all classes of repairs to, watches, clocks, spectacles and jewellery, come to John H. Knight, Practical Watchmaker and Qualified Nautical Optician. (Formerly of Dublin and Limerick). Promptness and Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Important Notice. We beg to announce to our friends and the public that we are to transfer business from our Moore Street, premises (to be retained for manufacturing purposes) to our new and spacious premises at the Square (opposite Monument). A large and up-to-date Restaurant is to be opened in connection with our well-known Bakery and Confectionery. Dinners, Teas and Luncheons served on short notice and at moderate prices. Rush’s Bakery, Confectionery & Café, Kilrush.

1936 4 th January (CC) (Advertisement) Skin Troubles, are quickly cured by Chin—O---So, Skin Ointment, For Rashes, Itchy Patches, Eczema, Rough Skin, Burns, Piles, Ulcers, Sore Feet, Sunburn, etc. Sold by the following chemists at 1/3 and 3/----- J. A. Doyle, Kilrush:

Lexo, the perfect hair restorer and dandruff remover. An excellent dressing for the hair, the unequalled lotion for beautifying and restoring colour, invigorating growth, it stimulates the roots, and, as a dressing kit renders a soft, silky and glossy appearance to the hair. Sold in bottles at 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6 (Post Free) Supplies can be had from: Michael J. Howard, M.P.S.I The Prescription Chemist. Medical Hall, The Square, Kilrush.

1936 11 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Annual Winter Sale----- See our Windows for Bargains, in Blankets, Quilts and Household Linens. --- Joseph O’Brien, 4-5 Market Square, Kilrush.

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1936 28 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Beat the Warble Fly, by using “Paragad”. Approved by the Minister for Agriculture, Irish Free State. Mixed with cold water. --- Sold by, D. O’Shea & Co. Hardware Merchants, Kilrush.

1936 4 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Town Hall, Kilrush. Grand Easter Holiday, Dance, on Easter Sunday Night. Dancing – 10 to 3. ---- Gents 2/6, Ladies 2/ (Including Tax)…….

1936 2 nd May (CC). (Advertisement) At the Kilrush Stud. “Evening Mail” ------“Silver Dote” ---Thomas Reidy, Kilrush.

1936 13 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Seven Holdings of Accommodation Land,...... in and near the Town of Kilrush....instructions from T. J. Mahony, Esq., of 21 Market Square, Kilrush to sell.... Lot 1: The field known as Galvin’s Field, formerly as O’Donnell’s situate at the western side of High Street and the east side of Henry Street, and contains about 3 acres 1 rood and 17 perches..... Lot 2: Part of the lands of Cappagh known as Studdert’s Field, containing 8 acres 2 roods and 27 perches...situate from the Fort Road to the river, well-watered..... Lot 3: Part of the lands of Cappagh known as Bingham’s Field, containing 6 acres 2 roods 10 perches, ..... It is situate at the west side bounding the lands of Mr. Joseph Kett..... Lot 4: Part of the lands of Cappagh known as Fort containing about 4 acres ...There is a good slated house and out-houses....within a few minutes’ walk of the Town of Kilrush. Lot 5: Part of the lands of Cappagh known as Bolger’s Field, containing about 7 acres 2 roods 10 perches.... This holding is situate at the cross opposite Cosy Cottage, and is now in meadowing, well known to be one of the best fields in Clare. Lot 6: Part of the lands of Leadmore East, containing about 13 acres, statute measure. This holding was formerly held under a yearly tenancy and now held from the Irish Land Commission subject to the payment of the revised annual sum of £8/16/6. This holding is all in meadowing.... Lot 7: Part of the lands of Drimna locally known as the Well Field, containing 4 acres 3 roods and 29 perches.....and has a good potential value as building ground.

The Auctioneer wishes to state for the information of the probable purchasers that the vendor’s father, the late Mr. John C. Mahony, J.P., farmed those lands for over 50 years.....

1936 11 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Henry Street, Kilrush. Important auction of valuable Licensed Premises -- -- instruction from the executors of the late Mrs. Delia Crowley to sell by auction on the premises, on Thursday, 21 st July, 1936 – the valuable licensed dwelling house, in which the late Mrs. Delia Crowley carried on a licensing and general grocery business. The premises are held from the Vandeleur Estate under lease, subject to the yearly ground rent of £1/6/4 --- They are situate in the centre of Henry Street, the busiest thoroughfare in the Town of Kilrush……. M. Killeen & Co., Solicitor…… George Brew, Auctioneer & Valuer, Kilrush.

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1936 21 st November (CC). (Advertisement) Brew’s Great Christmas Sale…….. Large selection of floor coverings ranges, grates, slate mantels, tiles, tiled kerbs. All at keen prices…. District Agent for Calor Gas. George Brew, Hardware Merchant and General House Furnisher, Kilrush.

1937 9 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Sale! Sale! Sale! Great Winter Sale commencing 8 th January. Startling bargains in all departments No Credit during Sale. Joseph O’Brien, 5 Market Square, Kilrush.

1937 20 th February (CC). (Advertisement) F. Devitt, 38, 39 & 40 Moore St., Kilrush --- he is now clearing out a very large stock of Drapery, Boots and Shoes, at much less than makers’ prices to-day. Must be cleared to make room for new goods.

1937 8 th May (CC). (Advertisement) A dream comes true. I dreamt last night that in Kilrush Town I met Tim Kelly pacing up and down His face was alright with joy When I stopped to hear him cry--- “I’ve drawn the Lucky Horse again!” Extention of time obtained for selling Tickets up to May 12 th The winning ticket may be in the last book. Tim Kelly, 47 Henry Street, Kilrush.

1937 7 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Certificate of transfer and confirmation of a publican’s licence. Lucy Comerford, of Henry Street, Kilrush …. To obtain a transfer... in the house in which my sister, Mary Anne Comerford, carried on the licensing business and in which I now carry on same, said premises being situate in Henry Street…….

Michael Donnellan … to entitle him to receive an Excise Licence …to be consumed on the premises situate at Moore Street…said application being by way of transfer --- from his sister, Ellen Dillon, heretofore licensed in respect of said premises whose interest of said premises is now duly vested in him….

John J. Grogan, of Henry Street… do intend to apply…. . To obtain a transfer … in the house in which John Crowley carried on the licensing business and in which I now carry on same, said premises being situate in Henry Street……

1937 28 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Slates, Timber, and Steel Girders. At Old Workhouse Grounds, Kilrush. … Thomas Lillis, Auctioneer and Valuer….

1937 2 nd October (CC). (Advertisement) Latest Styles in Ladies Hairdressing, Beauty Culture.

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Permanent waving, whole head... 15/- & 17/6. Genuine Eugene wave... 25/- Assuring you of a cordial welcome at the Omega Salon, Kilrush. Opposite Dold’s Jewellers.

1938 1 st January (CC) (Advertisement) Ladies! Lexo your hair ….. Howard, the Chemist, Kilrush.

Overcome Eyestrain. By having your eyes tested by a fully qualified optician….. P. Dold & Sons, Kilrush. Qualified Ophthalmic Opticians. Peter Dold, Junior, F.B.O.A.

1938 8 th January (CC). (Advertisement) John O’Shea’s. Great Winter Sale….. John O’Shea, The Irish House, Market Square, Kilrush.

1938 5 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Vandeleur Street, Kilrush. Auction of Dwelling House & Business Premises. George Brew & Co., have received instructions from the executrix of the late Patrick Eustace, Merchant Tailor, Kilrush, deceased to sell by public auction---- the premises situate at Vandeleur Street…..

1938 12 th February (CC). Kilrush Technical School. Completed at a cost of £5,000……

1938 19 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Radio Stores. Frances Street, Kilrush. Latest in radio……. Kilrush Radio Stores, Frances Street, Kilrush. (Over O’Dea’s Garage).

1938 7 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Cappagh Road, sale …of valuable division of land. Geo. Brew, auctioneer, has received instructions from the Shannon Lawn Tennis Club to sell … part of the lands of Cappagh, containing 1 acre, 3 roods and 12 perches--- After the sale the following will be sold: 3 doz. Oak paling posts…wire netting… galvanised fence….iron uprights…wooden pavilion… mower with grass box…2 new tennis nets…2 lawn rollers….

1938 14 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Valuable three-storey, licensed premises At the Square, Kilrush. (Known as “Fitzgerald’s”) Thomas Lillis, auctioneer has received instructions from Mrs. Nancy McMahon to sell by public auction…. at the Square, Kilrush… her valuable Licensed premises, dwelling house and shop….. Best position for business in Kilrush, beside the New Town Hall in the Square, where 52 weekly markets, 12 cattle fairs and 12 monthly pig fairs are held……

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1938 21 st May (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of two-storey slated dwelling house, at Frances Street. Thomas Lillis…. Instructions from the representatives of the late Helena Kelly to sell…. Her valuable dwelling house containing 3 rooms and kitchen with large garden….

1938 20 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of high-class three-storey slated dwelling house. At Frances Street, Kilrush … instructions from Mrs. O’Carroll, Frances Street to sell her valuable dwelling house, containing dining room, kitchen, scullery, on the ground floor, on the second floor, drawing room, studio, visitor’s room, lavatory and bathroom: on the third floor, three good bedrooms and two large servants’ rooms. There is a large yard, garden and garage at the rere entrance from John Street. The dwelling house is situated beside the National Bank at Frances Street and is well known to be the best house in Kilrush…..

1938 3 rd September (CC). (Advertisement) Auction two-storey, Licensed Premises, at Moore Street, Kilrush. Thomas Lillis… instructions from Mr. John Casey, Moore Street, Kilrush to sell… His valuable licensed premises…… This business premises is situate only a few yards from the corner of Market Square….

1938 29 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Dwelling House… Thomas Lillis… instructions from the executor of the late Bridget O’Dea, of Toler Street, to sell … her valuable dwelling house containing drawing room, dining room, bath room, kitchen and attic on the first floor, and three large bedrooms on the second floor….. This dwelling house is in first-class condition, only recently done up, papered, painted. Electric Light, sewerage and water laid on. Yard, garden and shed to rere, with rere entrance….

1938 5 th November (CC). (Advertisement) “Kilrush Calling” Bd. (1933). Weight, 78 lbs. Mutton Cutlet x Duty Free. The leading track and coursing sire. Bitches at owner’s risk. F. Tubridy, Kilrush.

1939 4 th March (CC). West Clare Creamery. Largest Producers in Europe. During the year 1938, the West Clare Creamery at Kilrush dealt with 4,727,585 gallons of milk: paid their suppliers £106,000: and produced 18,293 cwts. of butter. The Central Creamery at Kilrush has 15 auxiliaries or separating stations situated as follows: Cooraclare, Derrylough, Labasheeda, Kilmihil, Power’s Cross, Annageragh, Kilmurry McMahon, Cranny, Kilbaha, Bella Cross, Doonaha, Kildysart, Lissycasey, Clondegad, Blackweir. .... It may not be generally known that it can now boast of being the largest manufacturer of creamery butter in Europe.....

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1939 18 th March (CC). Killed in Palestine. General sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Dowling, Cappagh House, Kilrush, on the tragic death of their fourth eldest son, John Patrick Dowling, who was shot in an ambush in Palestine on March 1 st …… The late Mr. Dowling joined the Palestine Police in 1936.

1939 25 th March (CC). (Advertisement) Sale by private treaty of valuable business premises at the Square, Kilrush. Thomas Lillis, auctioneer has received instructions from the owner to sell by private treaty a first-class business premises in which a large and extensive fancy, stationery and tobacco business has been carried on for the past 20 years. The premises has been newly done up. Plate glass window, double counters and all new shelving. It is most centrally situated for any class of business and is held free of rent for ever. P.L.V., £9/10/- ….

1939 10 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of small farm of land at Cappa, Kilrush. … Instructions from Mr. Patrick O’Brien, to sell by public auction on the lands at Cappa …. His valuable farm with dwelling houses thereon, containing 6 acres 0 roods 30 perches held from the Irish land Commission…… This farm is situate on the main road to Cappa opposite Bleak House and is first-class grazing land with valuable foreshore rights. There are two houses on the land let to two tenants at 4/- weekly.

Tenders are invited for the repairs etc., to sheds on Cappa Pier…….

1939 15 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Moore Street, Kilrush. Attractive sale of well-established, valuable, up-to-date, Licensed Premises. George Brew has received instructions from the executor of the late Mrs. Dillon to offer for sale by public auction the licensed premises, situate as above. The premises are centrally situated next door to Post Office, in the centre of Moore Street, and where an extensive licensed business was carried on……

1940 17 th February (CC). The late Brother Dolan...... The Chairman also moved a vote of sympathy to the Christian Brothers and the relatives of the late Brother Dolan, Superior of the Christian Brothers in Ennistymon. He said that the late Brother Dolan was for many years Superior in Kilrush, and was remembered by the people of the townland district for his kindly personality..... When the Golden Jubilee of the Kilrush Christian Brothers was celebrated in 1921, he commemorated the event by carrying out many improvements in the way of furnishing and equipping the school much to the advantage of the pupils......

1940 2 nd March (CC). (Advertisement) Frances Street, Kilrush. Sale of attractive premises... The dwelling house and premises at Frances Street, Kilrush, known as the “Hibernian Club”. Held under fee farm grant—abated rent £3/6/9: The premises are three storeys in perfect repair suitable for residence or residential

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business. Large modern dance hall on ground floor……

1940 1 st June (CC). (Advertisement) Important sale of licensed premises and valuable portion of land. Barrett Bros. have received instructions from the administrator Timothy Kelly, Esq., to sell …. His right, title and interest in the valuable licensed premises lately owned by Ellen Kelly deceased: situate at 44 Henry Street, Kilrush….. Those premises known as lot 1 have an accommodation of four rooms, kitchen, shop and yard attached: are in a very busy centre and have done a large volume of business over a long period of years….. Lot 2 is a very valuable parcel of land having a splendid vegetable garden with a separate entrance, situate at Drimna adjoining the town: has an area of 5½ acres….

1940 5 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush, Co. Clare. For sale by private treaty at Burton Street, Kilrush, a compact dwelling: contains parlour, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, with a nice garden at rere…. The premises are at present tenanted at the rate of 6/- per week….

1940 19 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Preliminary Notice. Valuable building sale. Thomas Lillis… has received instructions from the Kilrush Urban Council to sell by public auction the building known as the Kilrush Bridewell, which has 150 feet of a frontage, and 120 feet front to rere…..

1940 16 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Haircutting, Shaving, Shampooing, Scalp Massage. Hear! Hear! Gentlemen! If it’s a question of Hair. Eileen Pyne solves the problem by extending her business and on Saturday, 16 th Nov. Will have in attendance a First-Class Gentlemen’s Hairdresser. (Late of T.L.Ferguson & Boni, Cork). The efficiency courtesy and expert attention which have built up her present business are guaranteed to gentlemen clients favouring her with their patronage. Eileen Pyne, Shanahan Street, Kilrush. Children specially catered for.

1940 7 th December (CC). (Advertisement) T. Kelly….. Again. Have you yet purchased your ticket for the Red Cross ‘chase? If not why not? Buy from me or join one of my lucky syndicates--- Frances Street Syndicate, Curry Street Syndicate, Cappa Syndicate, Bankers’ Syndicate, Shannon Syndicate, Cash Syndicate, Power Syndicate, Ladies’ Syndicate, have already drawn horses and won large cash prizes. Could you do with one? If so, come in now and it may be your turn next. Tickets and Syndicate, 5/-, Shares 2/6 and 1/-. Write or call to: T. Kelly, 5 Crawford Street, Kilrush.

1940 21 st December (CC). (Advertisement) Wise People Buy their Boots and Shoes from D. Chambers, Hardware House. Kilrush.

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1941 18 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush L.S.F. Dance. Will be held at the Town Hall, on Sunday Night, 19th Jan. Music: - Joe McAuliffe’s Band. Dancing – 10 to 3. Admission –2s—6d.each. The three forces will be there—Military, Naval and L.S.F.

1941 25 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Seed Wheat, farmers please note! Now in stock: Square Head Master, Red Marvel and Diamante Seed Wheat. Purity and germination guaranteed. Loans arranged for farmers with Department of Agriculture for the purchase of Root Cutters, Spring Tooth Harrows, Swing and Wheel Ploughs. Seed Barley at half-price through County Committee Subsidy Scheme. George Brew, General Hardware Merchant, Kilrush.

1941 3 rd May (CC) (Advertisement) Lime! Lime! Lime! Best lump lime (freshly burnt) second to none for Lime-washing and Colouring Wholesale and Retail from P. Blunnie & Son, The Saw Mills, Kilrush. Suppliers under the Lime Subsidy Scheme, 1941-42.

1941 20 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Christian Brothers’ Schools, Kilrush. Leaving Certificate Results, 1941. Seven Honours—Two Passes. Michael Tubridy (Honours) Michael Reidy (Honours) Patrick O’Shea (Honours) Matthew Crowe (Honours) Patrick Roughan (Honours) Donal Irving (Pass) Vincent Cusack (Honours) Sean Reynolds (Pass) Peadar Devine (Honours).

Convent Secondary School, Kilrush…Leaving Certificate. Miss Patricia Lillis (Hons) Miss Pauline Nugent (Hons) Miss Nancy Walshe (Hons) Miss Eileen O’Shea (Hons) Miss Mary O’Shea (Hons) Miss Nuala O’Reilly (Hons) Miss Mary Williams (Hons) Miss Nora Keane (Hons) Miss Vera Conway (Hons) Miss Delia Culligan (Hons) Miss Eileen Callinan (Hons) Miss Kitty Tubridy (Pass)…….

Death: Mrs. Anne Daly, Cappa, Kilrush....being the daughter of the late Stephen and Mrs. Grogan, Gower, and grand-daughter of the late Daniel Grogan, of Derha House, Kilrush...... deceased had only reached the age of 40 years....the remains were borne ...on the shoulders of the Irish Marine under the guidance of Officers P. Heston and R Young....the chief mourners were: Thomas Daly (husband): Daniel and Ml. Grogan (brothers): Raphael, Clair, Ruth and Mary Grogan (nieces): Paddy, Miko and Dan (nephews): Mrs. D. Grogan, Mrs Smyth, Mrs. Tubridy and Mrs. Nash (sisters-in-law): Paddy, Jack, Joe and Frank Daly (brothers-in-law): Mary E. Grogan, Mrs. Finucane, Mrs S. Grogan and Mrs. B. Grogan (aunts): Jeremiah Grogan, Derha, and Wm. Grogan, Ballykett (uncles): Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs O’Shea, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. O’Connell, May Dillon, Nancy Grogan, Mrs. S. Keating, Mrs. P. Sheedy, Sonny, Dan, Jerry, P.J., Willie and Dan Grogan, Tullycrine (cousins).

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1941 15 th November (CC) (Advertisement) Wanted at Kilrush. A building site (55ft. x 130ft.). Box No. 505. This office.

1942 3 rd January (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Golf Club. Annual Dance at Hibernian Club, Kilrush. ---Tuesday Night, 6 th January. Dancing –10 to 4. Special engagement of Sheila Dunne’s Dublin Dance Band. Catering by Ladies Committee. Ladies 5/- Gents 6/-. (Including tax and supper)

1942 24 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Clooneylissane, Kilrush, Two valuable farms ...sale...... Executors of the late Mr. John Finucane.... Lot 1. Farm containing 41 acres 0 roods 18 perches...... Lot 2. Farm containing about 14 acres......

1942 21 st February (CC). (Advertisement) Preliminary Notice to Creditors. Daniel Chambers, late of Henry Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare. Hardware Merchant, Deceased. All persons…… who died on the 9 th day of January 1942…..

1942 21 st March (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of 1,000 poles firewood & timber at, Kilrush Forestry Station on Thursday 26 th March at 1 p.m. Thomas Lillis, Auctioneer and Valuer, Kilrush.

1942 25 th July (CC). (Advertisement) … Certificate of transfer and confirmation of publican’s license. …. To receive an ordinary license to sell… by retail... the premises situate at Henry Street, Kilrush …. .. Transfer of the license hereto fore held by Hugh Moody for same premises, whose interest in said premises is now duly vested in me. Applicant John Doyle….

1942 29 th August (CC). (Advertisement) 10,000 wanted to attend Kilrush Carnival. August 27th to 30 th . (In aid of the Security Force Benevolent Fund). Come and enjoy the fun of the fair every evening at the Market Square…..Come and see the Umbrella Man in his famous death-defying jump from Paterson’s Store!

1942 24 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Rape Park, Kilrush, Co. Clare. Important Sale of Compact Holding, Preliminary Notice. Barrett Bros., have received instructions from the administrator Timothy Kelly, Esq., to sell by public auction his right, title and interest in his valuable compact holding known as Rape Park, one mile or so from Town of Kilrush, containing 11 acres, I rood, 34 perches……

1943 6 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Two-Storey Dwelling House and Furniture at, High Street, Kilrush. Thomas Lillis …. Instructions from the executors of the late Mrs

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Bonfield, High Street, Kilrush, to sell by public auction…two-storey slated dwelling- house, containing sitting-room, 3 bedrooms and large kitchen and yard. Free of rent forever: P.L.V. £3......

1943 27 th March (CC). Obituary: Death of Mr. Peter Dold, Kilrush....late of Moore Street...at the home of his daughter, Mrs. May Wheedle, Mallow.... The chief mourners were: -- Peter and Francis Dold (sons): Miss Delia Dold and Mrs May Wheedle (daughters): Mr. George Wheedle (son-in-law): Mrs Katty Dold and Mrs. Moira Dold (daughters-in-law):

1943 22 nd May (CC). (Advertisement) Frances Street, Kilrush. Sale of High-Class Licensed Premises and residence. George Brew….instructions from Miss Mary Quealy, who is retiring from business, to sell by public auction…. Her very valuable high-class Bar, Licensed Premises and Dwelling house with out-offices and garden at rere, consisting of following: Shop and Bar, frontage 17 feet wide by 35 feet long, with snug attached: shelves and shop fittings…… The Yard at rere, with adjoining walls, is laid throughout in concrete, and comprises toilet, turf and coal shed, and large bottling store. Garden with fruit trees, and rere entrance from John Street…..

1943 2 nd October (CC). (Advertisement) Ballynote. (One mile from Kilrush) Important Auction of Valuable Farm of Land with thatched dwelling-house and outhouses. Thomas Lillis…. Instructions from Mrs Pat Madigan, of Ballynote to sell … a valuable farm containing 35 a 1r 39p of best arable land. There are two very valuable quarries going with the farm (pencil and stone) from which vendor gets a substantial sum of money, close on £100 yearly, for gravel and stone taken by the Co. Council and others. The lands are all arable and are situate at both sides of the main road at Ballynote, well-watered, fenced and sheltered..... There are two acres of high turbary at Monmore going with the farm….

1943 6 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Clare Co. Library. Kilrush Branch. The Kilrush Branch of the County Library will re-open at new premises (late O’Dwyer’s, Market Square) on Friday, 5 th November, 1943, at 7 p.m. Hours of opening will be as follows: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7 to 9. Except Bank Holidays. Borrowers who retained books during the closed period are requested to return them without delay. Dermot Foley, Co. Liberian.

Your Health is Vital. Insure against winter colds by taking Pure Cod Liver Oil. .. Kilrush Medical Hall Limited, 45 Frances Street, Kilrush.

1944 29 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Telephone: Kilrush 8. G. O’Doherty & Son, Asbestos & Cement Distributors, Kilrush.

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Large stocks of 3” Corrugated Asbestos Sheets in all lengths......

Special Offer. Tin Basins, Tin Cans, Milk Pans, Strainers, Sieves, English Enamel Ware.... Michael Donnellan, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1944 19 th February (CC). (Advertisement) .. Auction, Very Valuable Farm, with two-storey slated dwelling house and extensive out-offices. Thomas Lillis.... received instructions from Mr. Joshua S Dowling, Cappa House, Kilrush ... to sell on the lands at Ballyerra, Kilrush, his valuable farm, containing 82 acres... the farm is situate within a half-mile of Kilrush, Creamery, Church and Schools......

Auction of valuable farm, with new slated dwelling-house... At Ballymacurtain, Kilrush, for the Reps., of the late Mr. Anthony McGarry.....

.. Auction of 2-storey Dwelling-House, and high class furniture At Merchants’ Quay, Kilrush. For the Reps. of the late Mrs. McMahon.....

1944 8 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Notice. Owing to an outbreak of fire in my Bakery Premises on Sunday morning 2 nd inst., I wish to apologise to my numerous friends and customers in general for any inconvenience delay etc., in bread supply and delivery...... I wish to thank Sergt. Lawlor and the Civic Guards, the L.S.F., Fire Section, neighbours and friends who assisted in any way in controlling the fire. M. J. Flynn, Moore Street, Kilrush.

1944 13 th May (CC). (Advertisement) .. Auction of two 3-storey slated dwelling houses, At Moore Street, Kilrush.... instructions from Mrs. Margaret Clohessy, Moore Street, Kilrush, to sell by public auction on the premises.... Lot 1. Contains shop and kitchen, 4 bedrooms.... rere entrance, Back Road. Lot 2. Contains sitting-room, dining-room, 3 bedrooms...rere entrance, Back Road. Both houses are held together from the Vandeleur Estate at the reduced rent of £1/16/- Lot 2 is let at £21 yearly. Clear possession will be given of Lot 1.

1944 24 th June (CC). (Advertisement) Flynn’s bakery, Moore Street, Kilrush. I wish to inform all my customers and friends that our Bakery is now working to full capacity again with vast improvements in quality and variety...... Eat Flynn’s Quality Bread. Best in Kilrush. Clare’s Finest. Proprietor: M. J. Flynn.

1944 9 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Sale of Valuable Holding, at Leadmore, Kilrush. ... Instructions from Mr. Martin Moroney, to sell... his valuable farm at Leadmore, Kilrush, containing 13a. 2r. 0p. S.M.....

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1945 31 st March (CC). (Advertisement) Hibernian Hall..... Auction of Household Furniture and Effects. ... Instructions from the Representatives of the late Rev. Canon King, to offer for sale ... a valuable selection of household furniture..... Coil Barbed wire: Motor Car, 1939 Morris 10, perfect running order.... entrance charge of 1/-...

1945 19 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Farm for Sale. For Mrs. Maria Clancy, at Leadmore, Kilrush, containing 5 acres and 11 perches...

1945 7 th July (CC). (Advertisement) .. Auction House and Premises at Frances Street, Kilrush. .... Instructions from Mr. William Chambers to sell the premises comprise: Ground floor—Hall, sitting-room, dining-room, kitchen and scullery with sink. h. and c. water laid on, and breakfast room. The First floor--- contains drawing- room, dining-room, 2 bedrooms and bath-room. The Second floor—contains five bedrooms. At the rere of the premises there is a large yard with a garage containing inspection pit, and a large loft over garage suitable for storing turf and a large garden with turf shed and coal house. Rere entrance at John Street..... Edward M. Kirk, Kilrush, Co. Clare, Solicitor....

1945 11 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Kilrush Races will be held on Thursday & Friday, 6 th & 7 th Sept. £146 in Stakes Five races each day (Open, Farmers’ and Pony Races) Admission to course...1/- Children... 6d. Official Race Dances at Town Hall each night. Two leading bands engaged.

1945 3 rd November (CC). (Advertisement) Cappagh Kilrush, Important Sale of... Residential Holding. George Brew & Co. have received instructions from Mrs. E. Counihan to offer for sale... her valuable residential holding made up of the following divisions:-- Division 1. – Part of the lands of Cappagh, containing 8a 2r 27p, held in fee- simple, subject to a revised annual sum of £4-6-2 payable to the Land Commission...... Division 2. -- Part of the lands of Cappagh, containing 6a 2r 10p. held in fee- simple. Division 3.—Part of the lands of Cappagh, with a modern slated residence and out- offices thereon, known as “Fort House”, containing 4 acres held in fee-simple... Division 4.—Part of the lands of Cappagh, containing 7a 2r 10p held in fee- simple... The holding is within one mile of the town of Kilrush, and consists of excellent land.... the residence is of cottage style, slated with southerly aspect....

Pan-American World Airways. Prospective passengers apply to John Lillis, Kilrush.

1945 22 nd December (CC). (Advertisement) Parknamona, Kilrush... Auction of... Division of Land. G. Brew & Co., Kilrush, have been favoured with instructions from Mr. William Chambers, of Moore Street, Kilrush, to sell... at the Hibernian Hall, his valuable

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division of land situate as above. The land is situated at Parknamona, within one mile of Kilrush on the main Labasheeda Road.... Area, 7½ acres statute measure. Rent payable to the Land Commission. £2-5s-4d, per annum......

1946 19 th January (CC). (Advertisement) Valuable Licensed Premises for sale at Moore Street, Kilrush. Containing large shop and bar, parlour, 4 bedrooms, kitchen, wine cellar, yard and fruit garden.....

1946 23 rd March (CC). (Advertisement) Leadmore West, Kilrush... 3 valuable divisions of land. The property of George C. Glynn, Esq... At the Hibernian Hall..... Division One: The field at Leadmore West, known as The Strand Field containing 4a 1r 0p... held in fee simple... Division Two: Three fields at Leadmore West, to the north of the Shanakyle Road, containing 9a 3r 0p.... Division Three: One field at Pella Road, containing 5 acres....

1946 25 th May (CC). (Advertisement) West Clare Railway, Proposed conversion to broad gauge. A Collection to promote the above purpose will be held at all church gates in north and west Clare, on Sunday 25 th May, 1946...... Subscribe generously, and thus prove that you demand a railway service as good as your neighbouring counties.

1946 8 th June (CC). (Advertisement) For Sale at the Cloosawn Kennels, Kilrush. The entire litter of high-class greyhound pups... Apply Gerard Tubridy, Kilrush.

1946 7th September (CC). (Advertisement) Cappa, Kilrush, sale of valuable House and Premises. George Brew & Co. has received instructions from the owner to sell ... Bleak House. Ground Floor--- Dining-room, sitting-room, with large hall, glass porch at entrance: kitchen, larder and pantry. Second Floor--- Three large bedrooms. At the rere of the house there is a large garden, one acre, surrounded by a high stone built wall... Out-offices--- Two, turf sheds, cowshed and fowl house.....

1946 7 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Auction...Valuable Business Premises, at Moore Street, Kilrush. ...instructions from Mr. Michael O’Brien to sell ... his valuable dwelling house and shop at Moore Street... containing spacious shop with two large front windows: 2 kitchens, cellar, yard with shed and back entrance, with large yard and garden opening out into Back Road. There is a good dining room and sitting room, 4 large bedrooms, all in perfect condition and repair.

Ladies’ Hairdressing. The latest styles in ladies’ and children’s

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hairdressing. * All Eugene Equipment*. Special prices reduced for Christmas trade. So book now at The Omega Saloon (Opposite Dold’s Jewellers) Miss Mary Gallagher, 67 Moore St., Kilrush.

Radio. Ferranti, Philips, Pye, Ultra, Bush, H.M.V., Strad, Mullard, etc. “Master” motor car radios (6 and 12 Volt) and aerials. 6 and 12 volt motor car batteries...... Philips pocket dynamos...constant light without batteries ...15/- Now in stock—imported pint glasses, also half-pint and whiskey glasses. .... Michael Donnellan, Moore Street, Kilrush. Telephone: No. 24.

1947 22 nd March (CC). (Advertisement) Moore Street, Kilrush. Sale... House and Premises. G. Brew & Co., M.I.A.A., have received instructions from the owner to sell by private treaty, the Post Office, Kilrush, situate as above. The premises comprise a three-storey dwelling, in perfect repair ... total frontage, 44 feet: depth of building, with garden at rere, 156 feet. The premises consist of two houses, in which there are 18 rooms, apart from the main Post Office, and a ladies’ room on first floor. There are four toilets....

1947 5 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of dwelling house and shop. At Moore Street, Kilrush. .... Instructions from Mr. William Nash, to sell... his dwelling house and shop... The premises are situate at Moore Street at the corner of Stewart Street and Moore Street...

1947 12 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Henry Street, Kilrush. Auction... Business Premises. ...Instructions from the Reps. of the late Mrs Anne Connellan to offer for sale... her valuable business premises.... The premises are situate at Henry Street, ... Adjacent to West Clare Central Creamery... the late Mrs. Connellan carried on a most successful business...

1947 17 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Auction... Dwelling House, at St. Joseph’s Terrace, Kilrush. Instructions from the Reps. of the late Patrick McDonnell to sell ... a new two- storey dwelling house...

1947 24 th April (CC). (Advertisement) The Greyhound and Sports Bar. Frances Street, Kilrush. Re-opened under new management. Charles F. Martin desires to inform his friends and the general public that he has acquired the interest in these old established and well-known licensed premises. The entire premises have been thoroughly renovated and an ample stock of wines, liqueurs, etc., laid in. Absolute satisfaction and comfort guaranteed.

1947 13 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Sale... property of Miss O’Meara, Frances Street, Kilrush. The premises are ideally situated and are in perfect repair and condition. The dwelling house occupied by Miss O’Meara, is a magnificent house. It is one of the finest houses

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in Kilrush, with out-houses, large garden and orchard attached...

1947 11 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Mrs. Paul Keating. Wishes to announce to her friends and the general public that she has now opened General Drapery Business, at 56 Moore Street, Kilrush.

1947 25 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Hairdressing. Mr. Jack Spring. Wishes to announce... he has now opened a first-class gents’ hairdressing saloon At Burton Street, Kilrush. (Opposite Power’s Commission Office)..... J. Spring, Gents’ Hairdresser, Ennis and Kilrush.

1947 8 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Now Open at Moore Street, Kilrush. (Opposite Post Office) Gents’ Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon. P O’Loughlin (late of Belfast and Bundoran), Hairdresser. City Style—City Service. For your patronage we thank you. M.J. Flynn. Prop.

Valuable Business Premises. .. Instructions from the owner... to sell.... the premises consist of two separate shops with separate front entrances. Two-storey, in good repair. Total frontage 24 feet, and extending to rere, 126 feet. At rere of each house there is a small yard with garden extension. At rere of one of the premises there is a two-storey building... measuring 33 feet. 9 ins., by 18 feet:

1947 15 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Auction... Two-storey Dwelling House at Chapel Street, Kilrush. ... Instructions from Mr. Frank Finucane to sell... his valuable dwelling house... Has a frontage of 33 feet and a depth of 50 feet, and with yard and garden take in 150 feet from front to rere.... There is a rere entrance from a back street by a double gate...

Auction of a nice field... at Cappa, Kilrush. .. Instructions from Mr. Thomas Daly to sell by public auction ... a valuable field containing 2a. 0r. 22p, with new galvanised shed thereon... This field is situate at the rere of the house fronting Cappa Pier....

1948 31 st January (CC). (Advertisement) Frances Street, Kilrush... Auction of Valuable Dwelling House. ... Instructions from Mr. Patrick Keating, Ennis Road, Kilrush to offer for sale... his valuable dwelling house... The house is situate on the South side of Frances Street... At rere there is a large garden approximately 100 yards long......

1948 1 st May (CC). (Advertisement) St. Joseph’s Terrace, Kilrush. Auction of valuable residence. ... Instructions from Mrs. Mary Cunningham to sell ... on the premises....

1948 15 th May (CC). (Advertisement) Bonny-Doon House, Kilrush. Auction of High-Class Furniture. Two traps, wheels, etc.

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... Instructions from J. Culligan, Esq, Kilrush to sell....

1948 22 nd May (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of New Bungalow at High Street, Kilrush .. Instructions from Mr. Patrick Hickey to sell....his valuable bungalow containing Four bedrooms... one acre of garden at rere.....

Auction of Large Store, Garage and Yard, at Burton Street, Kilrush. .. Instructions from Mr. Patrick Hickey to sell... his valuable store and garage, and large yard at rere..... It is held from the Vandeleur Estate at the small rent of about 10/-

1948 11 th September (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of four Two-Storey dwelling Houses, at O’Gorman Street. ... Instructions from Mr. E. O’Dea to sell ...four valuable dwelling houses built only a short time ... There are three of these houses let to very good tenants and the other is vacant.....

1948 9 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of valuable farm of land, at Ballynote. ... Instructions from Mr. Patk. Galvin to sell... his valuable outside farm at Ballynote, containing 31a 1r 7p..... The farm is situate on the main road at Ballynote, one mile to the south of Kilrush....

1948 23 rd October (CC). (Advertisement) Leadmore, Kilrush, Co. Clare. Attractive sale of small holding.... instructions from Martin Moroney, Esq., to sell... his valuable holding containing in all 5a 0r 32p. (S.M.)... The location is most attractive from the scenic point of view, with southerly aspect, facing the Shannon, Scattery Island and Kerry Hills, with road frontage of 170 yards....

1948 20 th November (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of valuable Store, at John Street, Kilrush. .. Instructions from Mr. P. Mescall to sell ... his valuable store at John Street, length (front to rere) 110 ft.: width, 25 ft. This store is in perfect condition. New Roof and very fine loft overhead. Floors are all flagged....

Auction of small farm, with cottage and out-offices, At Ballynote, ½-mile from Kilrush. .. Instructions from Mr. John Chambers, to sell ...on the lands, at Ballynote Cottage...a small farm containing five acres with a good slated cottage and out-offices thereon....

1948 11 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Henry Street, Kilrush, auction of two freehold business premises. ...instructions from Mr. Patrick Keating, of Ennis Road, Kilrush, to sell...his valuable business premises..... House No. 1. -- Comprises, ground floor, shop and kitchen: second floor, four large rooms and toilet.... House No. 2.—Comprises, ground floor, shop & kitchenette on Street front: at rere,

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two-storey dwelling comprising, ground floor, kitchen and breakfast room: second Floor, two large rooms with toilet....

1948 25 th December (CC). Vandeleur Property. Urban Council’s Move to Purchase There is a possibility that, in the near future, a number of houses on the Vandeleur Estate in the Town of Kilrush may become the property of the Kilrush Urban Council. Some time ago, the Council discussed the possibility of acquiring the property.... in any unlet sites in Pound Street, Hector Street and Crofton Street on reasonable terms....

1949 19 th February (CC). (Advertisement) Cappa, Kilrush... sale of compact holding. .. Instructions from Michael Donnellan, Esq, to sell... 7 acres 2 rood 10 perches... .. The Lands, with a southerly aspect, are of best quality, one-quarter mile from town of Kilrush, 350 yards road frontage....

1949 9 th April (CC). (Advertisement) To Let— Watch-room at Cappa (Kilrush) Lower Coastguard Station. .. The Commissioners of Public Works invite offers for a letting on a yearly tenancy of the above premises which comprise three apartments on the first floor and a W.C. on the ground floor....

1949 21 st May (CC). (Advertisement) Cycling at Kilrush. B. J. Donnelly Cup... a road race will be held at Kilrush for the above cup... from Kilrush to Kilkee and back... Entries to: M. Crotty, Square, Kilrush.

1949 27 th August (CC). (Advertisement) Vandeleur Street, Kilrush... auction of valuable dwelling-house. .. Instructions from Miss Cecily O’Donnell to sell...

1949 3 rd September (CC). (Advertisement) West Clare Creameries, Kilrush. Manufacturers of Choicest Sweet Cream Butter...

Buy the best for less, and save pounds, shillings and pence... D. J. Twomey the house for value, Henry Street, Kilrush.

Famous for over 60 years for Hand-Made Boots... For farmers and sportsmen... J. Saunders & Sons, Kilrush. James Kelly. Wholesale and retail beer and spirit license.... Hardware... Delph... 14 Henry Street, Kilrush.

Before and after the show, call to: Charles Clancy, the Square, Kilrush, for your Hardware and Provisions, Seeds... Incubators & Hovers. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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Barrett Bros. Auctioneers and Valuers...... Satisfaction Guaranteed. Ennis and Kilrush.

M. MacMahon, boot and shoe warehouse. 59 Frances Street, Kilrush....Dunlop’s first grade Wellingtons.

Flynn’s Bakery, 47-48 Moore Street, Kilrush. For Bread, Confectionery, Fruit, Groceries... Eat the best... Flynn’s Bread.

1949 1 st October (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of Private Dwelling-House. At St. Senan’s Street, Kilrush ...instructions from the Reps. of the late Kate O’Dea... This dwelling-house is situate in a good residential part of the town....

1949 8 th October (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of valuable dwelling-house at High Street, Kilrush. ...instructions from Mrs. Cushen to sell ... is held from the Reps. of the Vandeleur Estate at the small adjusted rent of 12/6: P.L.V., £3.

1949 17 th December (CC). (Advertisement) Radios—1950. Murphy, Pye, H.M.V., Philips, Ekco, Bush, Pilot, Cossor, etc. .. Battery Models from... £12-19-6 Mains Models from £13-10-0, P. J. Murtagh, Henry Street, Kilrush. Phone: Kilrush 60.

Auction of spacious shop & dwelling-house... .. The premises are situate at Moore Street, nearly opposite the Post Office... Ground Floor.... Second Floor.... Third top Floor.....

1950 8 th April (CC). (Advertisement) Frances Street, Kilrush. .. Instructions from Mrs. Mary Hanrahan...her interest in her valuable premises at Frances Street, Kilrush.... Large fruit and vegetable garden at rere with enclosed fowl run, fuel and turf sheds....

1950 8 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Toler Street, Kilrush. Detached two-storey residence. ...instructions from John Culligan Esq... To sell his superior non-basement residence on its own grounds with railed-in flower garden in front... situate opposite the Catholic Church and convenient to Christian Brothers and Convent Schools....

1950 15 th July (CC). (Advertisement) Auction of new three-storey dwelling house, At Upper Henry Street, Kilrush... Most centrally situated at the junction of Henry Street and Kilkee Road. ...Side-gate entrance to back of the premises.

1950 22 nd July (CC). (Advertisement) Moore Street, Kilrush. .. Auction of a valuable dwelling-house. .. Instructions from... Mrs. M. A. Murphy, “Sunnyside”, Kilrush, to sell, her right, title

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and interest, in her very valuable dwelling-house, situate as above....

1950 23 rd September (CC). (Advertisement) Cosy Cottage, Kilrush, Co. Clare. Auction of... Residential holding, including stock, machinery, farm implements, etc. .. Instructions from Mrs. McNamara to sell her very valuable farm at Feagrogue, Kilrush, known as Cosy Cottage, containing 50 acres ...with plot of turbary ....

1950 7 th October (CC). (Advertisement) John Street, Kilrush... Auction of Licensed Premises...... instructions from Mr. Jas. Considine, John St., and Kilrush (who is retiring from business)... to sell his valuable licensed house... within fifty yards of the Market Square...

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CA= Clare Advertiser CC= Clare Champion CJ= Clare Journal KH= Kilrush Herald. LR= Limerick Reporter L & CE= Limerick & Clare Examiner LC= Limerick Chronicle MN= Munster News. SNL=Saunders’s News Letter. LG =Limerick Gazette. LEP=Limerick Evening Post. SR=Saturday Record.

Irish Newspaper Archives:

II= Irish Independent. IE= Irish Examiner SI= Sunday Independent FJ=Freemans Journal LL= Limerick Leader IP= Irish Press NG= Nenagh Guardian. BL=Belfast Newsletter. KE = Kerry Examiner TH= Tuam Herald LE= Leinster Express KS= Kerry Sentinel SS= Southern Star KO=Kildare Observer KEP=Kerry Evening Post N=Nation KWR=Kerry Weekly Reporter CT=Connacht Tribune TM = Tralee Mercury. FLJ=Finns Leinster Journal

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