1869 - Death of Dean Michael Waldron, Parish Priest of Cong

Dean Michael Waldron (1774-1869), Parish Priest of Cong, was the brother of Fr Peter Waldron, Parish Priest of Annaghdown from 1859 until his death in 1877.

1861 - Death of Fr John Loftus, Parish Priest of Donaghpatrick & Kilcoona

Fr John Loftus was brother of Fr Thomas Loftus, Parish Priest of Annaghdown (d. 1839) and Rev. Dr Martin Loftus, D.D., Parish Priest of Dunmore and Chancellor of the Archdiocese (d. 1847).

Obituary from the Tuam Herald:

Death of Mrs. O'Rourke, Dunmore & Kilmaine, sister of Fr Thomas Keaveney, P.P., Annaghdown

Mrs Eleanor O'Rourke was sister of Fr Thomas Loftus, Parish Priest of Annaghdown, who died in 1858. Obituary:

1824 Death of Fr Raymond Hargadon, Parish Priest of Annaghdown

DIED

On the 16th instant, aged 70 years, the Reverend Raymond Hargadon, Parish Priest of Annadown. The bright assemblage of the many Christian virtues and estimable qualities which addressed the life and the apostles and integrity which invariably marked the character of this pious and exemplary Ecclesiastic, have rendered him the universal esteem and veneration. For 36 years that he resided in this parish, he was unremittingly devoted to the dearest interests of his flock, in performing with edifying fidelity and exactness the sacred functions and arduous duties of a good Pastor. His frugal habits as well as the singular kindness of the very respectable family in which he lived for many years, enabled him to be always attentive to the wants of his indigent parishioners. But his charity, his favourite and characteristic virtue, shone with increased lustre at the eve of his life. He has some years back established a school in the Parish Chapel, to the masters of which he bequeathed in-perpetuity the interest of 200l. for giving moral and religious instructions gratuitously to fifty of the most indigent and destitute children of the parish, and for giving chatechistical instructions to the youth in general on every Sunday both before and after Divine Service. When prevented by debility from visiting the abodes of distress during the last summer, he invited the poor and distributed in person among them upwards of 200l. In addition to these highly commendable instances of pure and disinterested charity, he bequeathed 40l. to the poor of his parish, 40l. to forward the interests of Catholic education, and 100l. to be applied to various charitable purposes. The inconsiderable residue of his effects he bequeathed to his poorer relatives.

The Connaught Journal, September 27, 1824

 

1821 Sale of Winterfield, Drumgriffin, Castlecreevy, Gortroe, Tonegurrane

HOUSES - - LANDS

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LANDS TO BE SOLD

TO be SOLD, in parcels, or together, the FEE and INHERITANCE of the following LANDS, part of the lands of THOMAS BUTLER, Esq. for the purpose of discharging family encumbrances:

IN THE COUNTY OF GALWAY--

No. 1. WINTERFIELD, containing 99 acres of excellent land, with a genteel slated house, offices, and garden, in the Parish of Annadown, and Barony of Clare, within 10 miles of the town of Galway, and 8 miles of Tuam, now held by Mr. WM. ROBINSON, under a lease made in 1790, for three lives, (one of which has dropped) at the yearly rent of £100; also

The TOLLS and CUSTOMS of the Fairs and Markets of DRUMGRIFFIN, in the said Parish. -These Tolls and Customs are included in the aforesaid lease. 

No. 2. CASTLECREEVY and GORTROE, containing 254 acres of profitable land, and 66 acres of bog, contiguous to the above mentioned lands, now held by RICHARD SILK, and others, under a lease made in 1811, for twenty-one years, at the yearly rent of £218 9s. 6d.

There is another small part of Castlecreevy let to REDMOND COMMINS for 21 years, from 1814, at £7 10s. per annum; and another small part of it is let to JOHN NEIL, for 37 years from 1790, at £1 per annum.

No. 3. TONEGURRANE, containing 153 acres of arable, pasture, and meadow land, and 173 acres of profitable bog, adjoining the above mentioned lands of Winterfield, now held by PATRICK MORRIS and others, under a lease made in 1803, for 22 years, at the yearly rent of £180 - This farm is on the banks of Lough Corib, and sends a large quantity of turf by water to Galway. 

It is to be observed, that all the lands in the three foregoing denominations are remarkably good wheat ground.

COUNTY OF THE TOWN OF GALWAY -

No. 4. POLNEROMA and TIVEGARRIFF, within one mile of the town, containing 121 acres of arable and pasture land, and 50 acres of spand, producing kelp weed, now held by PATRICK BURKE, Esq. of Danesfield, under a lease dated in 1799, for 31 years, at £150 per annum. - There is a thatched dwelling house, with a large slated office, on these lands, which are well enclosed.
Proposals, post paid, (and from principals only) are to be directed to Thomas Butler, Esq., No. 3, Renelagh, Dublin; or to Mr. Thomas Ruxton, West, Galway, and 64, Aungier-street, Dublin. -May 30, 1821.

The Freeman's Journal: Dublin, Monday, June 18, 1821.

1848 - Francis Blake sworn as High Sheriff

Francis Blake, Esq., Cregg Castle, was, on Monday last, sworn as High Sheriff for this county, for the present year. This gentleman's appointment will, we have no doubt, give general satisfaction, as he is deservedly esteemed and respected by all classes. Mr. Blake has nominated J.M. O'Hara, Esq., his under Sheriff, whose conduct in office for the past three years, elicited universal approbation.

Tuam Herald, February 26, 1848.

The High Sheriff
 We have sincere pleasure in informing the numerous friends of Francis Blake, Esq., of Cregg Castle, High Sheriff of this county, on the authority of his Medical attendant, Dr. Prendergast, of this town, that the esteemed gentleman is convalescent from fever, which he contracted in attending the late Assizes of Galway.

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We regret to have to announce the death of J. H. Workman, Esq. Barrister, which took place in Dublin, on the evening of Wednesday, of fever, which he took at the Assizes.
Tuam Herald, April 22, 1848

1844 - Assault, Galway Summer Assizes

GALWAY SUMMER ASSIZES

CROWN COURT - BEFORE BARON LEFROY

ASSAULT SO AS TO ENDANGER LIFE

William Burke, sen., Thomas Burke, Thomas Shaughnessy, and William Burke, jun., were indicted for an assault on Thomas Casey, near Headford, on the 9th of April last.

Thomas Casey being sworn stated, that he remembered the 9th of April last, and saw the prisoners who are his neighbours on the morning of that day, and he lives opposite them; Thomas Burke came up and asked what made you beat my brother yesterday, and then struck him with a stick on the head; Wm. Burke, jun., then came up and also struck him with a stick above the eye; William Burke, sen., struck him with a stick above the eye; William Burke, sen., struck him with a stone on the back of the head, and Thomas Shaughnessy flung a stone which struck him on top of the head; William Burke, sen., again struck him with a stone over the eyebrow which knocked him down; Drs. Little and Donelan attended him; he is not well even since; it was for beating their brother the day beofre they said they beat him.

Cross-examined by Mr. Concannon - The four prisoners struck him; was going early in the morning to his boat on the lake for turf with a basket on his back; a great many were there when he was beaten; John Lally was by, he was his partner in the boat; Michael Casey, Pat Connelly, and a great many others were present; on his oath there was no fight until they beat him; when he was thrown down, he did not know what happened after, or who brought him home; before thrown down stones were flung at him; there were none at the time flung at the prisoners; his father and sisters were by; did not see his friends interfere, though struck so often, but they could have done so unknown to him; when the prisoners followed him back the road, his own friends got after them seeing them with sticks; he did not beat their brother the day before; heard his friends did but does not know it and is himself indicted for it.

Michael Casey sworn stated, he is brother to the last witness, and is indicted for an assault on the prisoners; he then detailed the circumstances which his brother swore to; was within ten yards of him when beaten; Shaughnessy is step-brother to the Burkes, and William Burke, sen, in uncle to the other two; the blow that old Burke gave his brother was the one that knocked him down; the next that followed was given by Shaughnessy; witness then went up to his brother, but was obliged with his father to run away as two followed them pelting them with stones; he left his brother in the hands of his mother and sister.

Cross-examined - His brother was beaten about 150 yards from his own house; saw only two strike him with stones, when he saw the prisoners follow him with sticks, he followed them as he suspected they were going to beat him; there were not many present when the two first stones struck his brother; when he thought his brother was killed, he then threw stones himself, but not until his brother was knocked down; is not certain whether his sister or any other of his friends were by when his brother was first struck, and they did not interfere until he was knocked down; the knock down blow was by old Burke with a stone; did not interfere himself for he was afraid of them until he got Burke back when he beat him; there was a fight the day before.

John Lally sworn - Was a partner in a boat with Casey, and was present when he was beaten; Tom Burke asked him would be fight and give him satisfaction for the fight of yesterday; Casey said he would not, that he did not want to fight until night - (great laughter) - that means not not fight at all; witness defended him from some blows, and saw him struck by the prisoners and knocked down with three or four blows.

Cross-examined - Himself and another man were the first up; there was a regular fight, after which he was struck with a stick; there could have been no blow struck with a stick; and there was not one until Burke gave it to first witness.

Mary Casey sworn - Is mother to Tom Casey, the first witness, and remembers the day he was beaten; when she heard of it she came out on the toad, and when within 20 or 30 yards, saw Wm. Burke, jun., strike him with a stick; does not know who flung stones, for she could not look here and there; saw no more blows of a stick given him but stones; he was not down but staggering, when Burke struck him; he got insensible, and the blood from his head formed in a pool about him, and covered her shoes; he is ill sixteen weeks; he had two Doctors visiting, and one attending him

Cross-examined - Saw a great number of stones thrown on both sides, but not the persons who threw them; there were none thrown until he was beaten and knocked down.

Dr. William Little being sworn, stated that having gone to attend another person near Casey's, he was requested to come and see him the day after the beating; saw two or three wounds on his head, and one on his moth; the wounds were severe; not very, but he would not certify for a man's life having a wound on the head, for the smallest might be attended with dangerous consequences; he did, not however, think him at any time in danger of his life.

Dr. Charles Donelan being sworn, stated he was attending Casey several times from early April, until the time he got partly well, which was about two months; for about three weeks he considered his life in danger; he is not perfectly well yet; is Dispensary Doctor of the district.

Cross-examined - He was called on by Mr. Blake of Cregg; Dr. Little went there a day or two before him, and had Casey bled; he certainly apprehended immediate danger, for he seemed as if labouring under some affection of the brain; there is a hole in his head yet, and as if the skull was depressed.

Mr. Concannon said he had a certificate from Dr. Hunt to the effect that Casey had not been in danger, but as Dr. Hunt was not present, he would not tender it. He then addressed the Jury and called-

Joseph French, Esq., who being sworn, stated that the prosecutors and the Burkes are his tenants; he never the knew the Burkes and Shaughnessys to quarrel before, but he was not so with the Caseys; is not landlord, but is the same as his brother.

The Judge then charged the Jury, who returned a verdict of not guilty of assault for endangering life, but guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm, and in consequence of the excellent character the prisoners received, strongly recommended them to mercy.

His Lordship said he would pay every attention to the recommendation.

Galway Vindicator, and Connaught Advertiser, 7 August 1844.