Tag: Abbeyfeale

Abbeyfeale, Tuesday – The residents of Abbeyfeale are expressing concern over the failure of the G.S.&W. Railway Company to construct a footbridge between the Limerick and Kerry platforms at Abbeyfeale station. Despite repeated appeals, it seems that the company has yet to take any action on this important safety measure.… Read More

The eagerly awaited final match of last year’s football championship between Abbeyfeale and the Limerick Commercial Clubs has been scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 6th in Limerick. Football enthusiasts and supporters from both teams are eagerly anticipating this exciting showdown. To facilitate the travel of fans, a special… Read More

On Tuesday evening, a gathering of enthusiastic supporters of the People’s Party (PP) convened at the Temperance Rooms to hear the views of a prominent figure in the community. Reverend Father, recently returned from the Limerick demonstration, shared his thoughts on the outcome of the event, addressing various topics of… Read More

On Tuesday, a meeting took place in Abbeyfeale between Reverend Father Casey, P. I., and several tenants from the Guillamore estate, specifically those residing in O’Grady, Ballybehy. The purpose of the meeting was to engage in discussions with Mr Langley Hunt, the estate’s agent from Limerick, in hopes of resolving… Read More

The proposed railway extension from Newmarket to Abbeyfeale, which would have provided a crucial connection to the G N and W Railway route for Cork, seems to have hit a standstill. With little hope of the railway project coming to fruition, there is now discussion about the potential introduction of… Read More

Despite the ongoing discussions and efforts to address emigration, the trend continues unabated. In the past week alone, approximately 20 individuals from the Abbeyfeale to Barnagh region have embarked on a journey to America. The decision to emigrate was largely influenced by the encouragement and support of friends and relatives… Read More

Abbeyfeale, Friday – The recent rain storm that swept through this region yesterday has shattered the hopes of farmers who were seeking an opportunity to salvage their crops, which have already suffered extensive damage over the past two months. Violent winds tore through the countryside, toppling hay stacks that were… Read More

The enduring discord between the tenants under the O’Grady estate and their landlord in the tranquil environs of Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, remains unresolved. Recently, a visit from Mr Langley Hunt has only further ignited the simmering tensions, as he sought to secure a full year’s rent and additional costs from… Read More

Abbeyfeale, Saturday – Mr James Woulfe Flanagan, a well-regarded RM (Resident Magistrate), is expected to make his long-awaited return to West Limerick. After being transferred to one of the midland counties several years ago, he will once again take up his magisterial functions in this district, much to the delight… Read More

The mission held in Abbeyfeale, initiated by the Redemptorist Fathers of Limerick, came to a close on Sunday night. The Very Rev. Father McNamara, Rev. Father McGuire, and Rev. Father Lynch, C.SS.R., had conducted the mission, which saw a massive turnout. Large crowds filled the church daily, attending special devotions… Read More

The mission at Abbeyfeale is an important event for the community. As a religious event, it aims to strengthen the faith of the people and deepen their spiritual connection with God. The mission is conducted by Reverend Father McGuire, who comes from Limerick, and is a member of the Redemptorist… Read More

A special meeting of the Abbeyfeale League was held yesterday, focusing on the critical issue of the Irish Parliamentary Fund. The town saw a large, enthusiastic crowd gather, bolstered by a band parade. Father Casey, P.P., presided over the meeting and was greeted with cheers from the attendees. He highlighted… Read More

Abbeyfeale experienced its worst floods in half a century due to the heavy, incessant rainfall on Sunday and Monday. Rivers Feale, Ooulagh, and Ooulaghaun swelled to unprecedented levels, causing mass destruction and severely disrupting daily life. Several houses near the railway were flooded, forcing the residents to evacuate – an… Read More

In the picturesque Rockchapel district of Abbeyfeale, a sombre event unfolded when a young gentleman by the name of John Leahy was discovered lifeless on the rugged expanse of Winter’s Mountain. The deceased, hailing from Ahane in Brosna, County Kerry, was the son of a local farmer. The distressing turn… Read More

The positive results of the Purchase Acts in the Abbeyfeale district of Co. Limerick have become all the more relevant in light of the varying opinions on the upcoming Land Purchase legislation. In a district where these acts have been widely exercised, the transformation of the tenants’ condition, now-turned-peasant proprietors,… Read More

Abbeyfeale, Tuesday – Yesterday, an arbitration court of inquiry, led by Mr Llewellyn L. Meyrick of Dublin, was held at the Courthouse. This marked the first such event in the area, aimed at estimating compensation for those affected by a new road construction at Port. Mr William Leahy, Crown Solicitor… Read More

Saturday, Abbeyfeale – Yesterday’s gale in West Limerick is being called the most violent ever experienced in the region, leaving a wide path of destruction in its wake. Houses were wrecked or unroofed, and shops and other buildings suffered significant damage. The storm left streets strewn with debris including fallen… Read More

A devastating accident occurred near Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, in which a woman and her two children, aged eleven and eight years, were found suffocated in a small cottage room. The room, measuring 5 feet square, was used as a bedroom by the family. To keep out the cold, the room’s… Read More

Abbeyfeale, Monday – With an unusually large number of attendees at the Temperance Rooms on Sunday night, the Temperance Movement in Abbeyfeale appears to be flourishing. It is believed that the recent heartfelt appeal made by Rev Father McNamara (C.S.B.R. Limerick) on behalf of the cause has had positive and… Read More

The town of Abbeyfeale, nestled in the picturesque region of Limerick, concluded its Defence Fund collection on St. Stephen’s Day with an outstanding achievement, amassing a total sum of £55 5s. This notable accomplishment was preceded by the town’s dutiful remittance of their annual contribution of £35 to the Parliamentary… Read More

Rev. Father Cassy, P.P, a long-time supporter of Gaelic physical exercises and football in Abbeyfeale, is striving to restore the local branch of the G.A.A. to its former glory. However, the departure of several key players to America and diminished confidence among remaining players has weakened the once strong club.… Read More

A Limerick correspondent reports that the police have begun taking active measures for the first time since the city was proclaimed under the Crimes Act. Two Clare men, Mr T. Linnane, chairman of the Ennis District Council, and Mr Joseph O’Sullivan from Corofin, were discharged from Limerick Gaol after completing… Read More

In the quiet lanes of Old Chapel Street, Abbeyfeale, a living legend thrives amidst the rich tapestry of history. At 102 years young, Mrs. Ellen Reidy stands as a remarkable centenarian, and her life unfolds as an epic tale of a bygone era. Mrs. Reidy’s journey through time offers a… Read More

In a remarkable turn of events, eight tenants who had endured two decades of displacement on the O’Grady estate in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, have finally returned to their ancestral lands. This uplifting saga, brought to light by the London Chronicle correspondent, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of… Read More

On a fateful Friday, a sombre incident unfolded at Knockbrack Quarry, marking one of the gravest railway accidents to scar the history of the Limerick Kerry line, under the management of the Great Southern and Western Railway. The headlines in the Limerick Chronicle might read, “A Day of Peril.” The… Read More