COUNTY NEWS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 30, 23 July 1903, Page 9

COUNTY NEWS.

CAVAN.— A Reminder of the Penal Tirr.es At Gowna, County Cavan, on the feast of Corpus (.nristi, the foundation-stone of a new church was laid by the Most Rev. Dr. Hoare, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The stones for the new edifice are being taken from the Mass Rock close at hand, where, in the penal times, the people of the locality met felonioubly to worship God. During the work an interesting discovery has been made. Two mounds were brought to view, which, on 'being opened, were found to contain human remains. Bones were discernable, which, on being exposed to the air, crumbled to dust. The inference is evident, and, according to the parish priest, confirms a local tradition, viz , that the worshippers were surprised during the Holy Sacrifice and massacred and their bodies interred on the spot. CORK.— The Exhibition

On May 29, in delightful weather and under the most promising auspices, the new Cork Exhibition was opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Lord Dudley was presented with several addresses, and was received with cheers by large crowds. Amongst those who received the Lord Lieutenant at the Exhibition were the following :■— His Lordship the Mayor, the Most Rev. Dr. Callaghan (Bishop of Cork), Right Rev. Dr. Mea.de (Protestant Bishop of Cork), Sir John Chute Neligan (Recorder of Cork), Rev. Father Donnelly, C M. (Sunday's Well) Rev. Father Walshe (do ), Rev. P. J. Dowling (do.). Iri reply to the addresses presented by the executive committee of the Exhibition. Lord Dudley spoke of the hopeful outlook in Irish affairs, and, later on, in reply to the toast of his health, he dealt at length with the agricultural and industrial conditions prevailing in Ire-

land. Other speeches were delivered, and at the close of the function the Vice-Regal party returned to Boyle. DUBLIN Treasure Trove

■ The Lough Foyle Celtic ornaments recently declared treasure'/ trovje fhave been presented tlosihe Royal Irish Academy. Moore's Birthday - - It looks as if Moore's birthday, which was long allowed to pass unheeded in his native city, would in future be an annual event of some importance. This year it was celebrated by an excellent concert composed solely of the poet's Irish melodies. It was organised by the National Literary Society, and was attended by a large and appreciative gathering. Mr. J. J. Rossiter on the preceding evening delivered an • appreciation ' of Moore in the Boys' Brigade Hall. He referred to the fact that it was the custom to decry Moore and his poems, but they should remember the period in which they were written and the audiences to which they were addressed. Moore did a good and great work for his country— he was a missionary poet and his poems helped to break down the barriers of prejudice. KERRY.— Crimeless

County Court Judge Shaw just missed getting a pair of white gloves at Killarney Quarter Sessions. Addressing the Grand Jury, his Honor said he was very glad to say there was only one bill to go before them ; there were two bills which related to the same matter, but as far as his Honor could see, there would be only one investigation, both bills being against the same man. He was glad to hear that the state of the district was very satisfactory, as it had been indeed for a long time past. He had hardiy ever anything to say in Killarney, except that the district was peaceful and satisfactory, and his Honor hoped it would long be so. The Grand Jury found no bill in the case submitted to them. KING'S COUNTY.— Death of a Priest

On Saturday, May 30, the Yen. Archdeacon Phelan, P.P., Birr, passed to his eternal reward at the age of seventy-two, forty-five years of which were spent in the sp'-r'ecT'ministry. He made his early studies in Carlow 'oUege, and in due course entered Maynooth, where he vns ordained for the diocese of Killaloe in 1857. After v.-03 King in various parishes he was, at the death of Dean Dueler, appointed his successor. Archdeacon Phelan was sudily esteemed by all classes. He was a man of strik-ji-g personality. To quote the gifted author of 'My New Curate,' he was ' one of those strong, fearless, earnest priests whom Maynooth sent forth from its halls in the early sixtios, uho loved their people while they chastis- ;-; i^r ni iii; P a father, and were ready to defend them > \h Ihpir Mves and the outpouring of their blood against 'eirditary enemies. Intense i* faith, stainless $n life, spotless in reputation, they bad handed down to this generation the sacred heritage of the Faith pure and unsullied by a spirit of self-sacrifice and zeal worthy of their great cause.' vi \ V O. » amentable Accident

A lamentable accident -occurred near Ballina, by whi'h Dr. M. Lavin, J.P., medical officer of the Belmul]et Workhouse and Dispensary District, lost his life. It appears that the unfortunate gentleman was returning to Bel mullet v ith his hoise and trap, accompanied by his driver, a man named Malley. When about three miles outside the town of Crossmolina, the horse took fright and the driver lost control of the animal, with the result thjaifcf the trap was overturned, and* its two occupants thrown violently against a wall. Dr. Lavin sustained shocking injuries about the head, and the driver got his collar-bone broken. Soon after the accident they were removed to a neighboring house, where they were attended by Dr. Macaulay ,( Ballina), Dr. Macllale (Crossmolina), and Dr. Cleary (Ballycroy). From the commencement no hope of Dr. Lavin's recovery was entertained, it being found that the skull was completely smashed. The driver is making satisfactory progrebs.