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WEST and SOUTH CLARE

NEWSPAPER NOTES FROM

c 1800 to 1950

Senan Scanlan 2016. .

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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.

Contact: [email protected] Senan Scanlan

2016.

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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.

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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.

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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 25th instant...... 1802 19


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 6th

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 7th

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.

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1804 20th

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 19th

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 23rd 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 11th).

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 1st 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 23rd).

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


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 21st 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

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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 26th

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 29th

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 28th

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.,

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1810 3rd

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 2nd

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 28th

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


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,

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1812 20th

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 24th

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


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 9th

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 1st 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

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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 15th

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.

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1817 18th

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 (1st 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. ?

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1819 14th

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


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


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


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...

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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 19th

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


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.......

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1821 19th

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 12th

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 40th 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.

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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 7th 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: Receiving 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 6th 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 3rd 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.

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1824 23rd

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 7

th 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


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 28th

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 20th

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.

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28th

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 6th 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...........

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1827 19th

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 36th 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 21st 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

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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

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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


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 29th

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.

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1829 31st 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 26th 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 16th

November (CJ).

Marriage: At Killard, Mr. George Blackall, aged 78, to Miss Fanny Hall, aged 17.

1830 4th

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 2nd 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 20th 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 12th 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


To be set, from the first day of May instant, for such term as may be

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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 3rd

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 10th

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


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

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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 12th 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 25th

August (CJ).

Lieut. Gifford and 20 men of the 5th 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,

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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 24th

January (CJ).

Death: At Miltown Malbay, Mrs. Cripps, wife of Joseph Cripps, Esq., Alderman of Limerick. 1833 28


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 18th

July (CJ).

Death: At Lahinch, on Tuesday evening..... Francis Whitestone, Esq. 1833 8

th August (CJ).

Ennistymon Petty Sessions.

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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 27th 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 27th 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,

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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 6th

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


Ennistymon Free School. On Sunday, 17th 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


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

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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 25th

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


Admiralty...to be sold by auction, on Monday, the 10th 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.......

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1836 21st 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


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 4th

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.....

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1838 16th

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 5th

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 8th Second day... August 9th Third day... August 10th 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 8th instant, the lady of Richard Calcutt, Esq., of a son.

1838 6th

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, 25th October last. A man

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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 27th 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.

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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

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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 9th

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 13th

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 18th

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 12th 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...

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1841 7th

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 25th

January (CJ).

Birth: At Ennistymon, on the 23rd inst., the lady of Richard Calcutt, Esq., of a daughter.

1841 22nd

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 1st 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 9th

September (CJ).

Death: In Lahinch, Mr. James Atkinson, of Annabeg, county Tipperary.

1841 15th

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

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

1842 12th

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 84th year of his age, Captain J, M, McNamara, late Royal Marines. 1842 9


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 23rd 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

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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

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