A heartbreaking incident occurred in the Limerick region, near the borders of Kerry. According to a telegram, Hannah Kelly and her two young children, John and Mary, aged eleven and eight, respectively, were found dead in their Athea residence on Thursday. It seems that Hannah, in an attempt to keep… Read More
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Abbeyfeale Farmers Concerned About Proposed Water Standard in Butter
On Tuesday, despite the severe weather, a large calf market took place in Abbeyfeale, with buyers and sellers coming from various places such as Athea, Glin, Ballylongford, Brosna, Rockchapel, Tournafulla, Mountcollins, Duagh, Dublin, Carlow, and Mullingar. In the butter market, concerns about the proposed water standard set by Cork merchants… Read More
“Tenants of Goold Estate Gather for First Meeting under New Land Act in Limerick”
The tenants of the Goold Estate, one of the largest estates in West Limerick that encompasses the village of Athea, gathered for their first meeting since the enactment of the new Land Act. The meeting took place in the Athea schoolrooms and was attended exclusively by tenants, except for Mr… Read More
Assault Case on Goold Estate: Meeting of Tenants
Yesterday, a meeting of tenants was held at the Athea schoolrooms’ on the Goold Estate in West Limerick. The meeting was primarily composed of tenants, with the exception of Mr E. W. White, a solicitor from Belfast who represented friends holding large tracts of land on the estate. The purpose… Read More
United Irish League Abbeyfeale: Demands For Land Act And Laborers’ Rights
Abbeyfeale – The United Irish League held a meeting on Sunday, chaired by Reverend Father Casey, V.P., to discuss pressing issues concerning land rights and labourers’ conditions. Prominent figures such as P. Beoderick, T. O’Connor, S. Flynn, T.J. Keane, D. Keane, J. Hurnett, J. Lane, W. Murphy, D. O’Donnell, B.… Read More
Land And Labour: Significant Gathering At Athea With Pronouncement From Mr Davitt
Abbeyfeale, Monday. Yesterday, a momentous Labour demonstration took place in Athea, organized by the Land and Labour Association. Despite the inclement weather, a massive crowd assembled from various parts of West Limerick and North Kerry. The Abbeyfeale brass band accompanied the county Parliamentary members and J. O’Shee to the meeting.… Read More
Land Purchase Negotiations Met with Rent Proceedings on Goold Estate
Abbeyfeale, Thursday – Despite the adverse impact of a poor harvest, some tenants on the Goold Estate in Athea, Co. Limerick, who have been engaged in negotiations to purchase their holdings, have now found themselves facing rent proceedings. It is noteworthy that among those targeted by these actions are Mr… Read More
The Limerick Gaelic County Board
Abbeyfeale, Saturday. The need for restructuring the Limerick County Board with a stronger focus on Gaelic athletics seems to be gaining recognition. This recognition has grown beyond isolated complaints from a few neglected districts, highlighting the flawed practices employed in the administration of Gaelic affairs in the county. While the… Read More
Funeral of Mr John P. Broderick, Esteemed Solicitor, Draws Large Attendance
The funeral of Mr John P. Broderick, a highly regarded solicitor, was held on Saturday in Abbeyfeale. The evening before, his remains were respectfully transferred from his former residence, Feale View, to the parish church. A significant number of people from various parts of the district gathered to pay their… Read More
United Irish League West Limerick Executive Holds Significant Meeting
An important monthly meeting of the United Irish League West Limerick Executive was convened in Newcastle West on Wednesday, yielding productive outcomes. Reverend Father W. Casey, VR, All-l-e{l‘a-nle, presided as the president. The following delegates were in attendance: James Roche, Timothy Mulcahy, J. Flanagan, J. Clifford, John McDonnell, Thomas Hurley… Read More