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Glenmore in the News: April 1924
The local newspapers in April 1924, did not feature Glenmore significantly. However, there were a few interesting articles. For example, the Glenmore Hurling Team appealed their six month suspension to the County Board, and a Rochestown man was found not guilty of assaulting a young lady in Waterford at Lady Lane. There are also some general articles that were undoubtedly discussed locally and provide a real view of the era such as instructions on posting eggs.
Glenmore Auction
On the instructions of Laurence Kirwan an auction was advertised of a small holding at Ballynaraha, Glenmore containing 13 acres 1r. 16 p. or thereabouts, statute measure, held in fee simple subject to terminable annuity payable to the Irish Land Commission of £4 4s. The land was situated beside the main road, was described as well fenced, watered and drained and lies about mid-way between Waterford and New Ross. Tenders were received up to and ending Monday, 14th April 1924, by Dobbyn and M’Cody, Solicitors, Colbreck St., Waterford or John Murphy and Son, Auctioneers at 11 O’Connell St. (New Ross Standard, Fri. 4 April 1924, p. 8).
Economics
The Free State was experiencing inflation, unemployment and one of its first acts was to reduce the old age pension. The population were concerned.
It was reported that for the month of January 1924 official returns showed that Free State imports exceeded Free State exports by upwards of £1,000,000 (Waterford News & Star, Fri. 4 April 1924, p. 6.)
One positive feature for businesses and persons who had telephones was the local reduction of calling costs. From the first of April fees for local calls made from public call offices in Waterford City to Kilmacow, 2 d. instead of 3 d. For calls to Glenmore, Kilmeaden, Mooncoin and Tramore calls were reduced from 5 d. to 4 d. (Munster Express, Sat. 5 April 1924, p. 3).
The rumours surrounding the Ida House of Rosbercon were true. (See our post of 28 January 1924). The Sisters of the Holy Faith took over Ida House. It was understood that a new school would be built adjoining the premises. It was expected that the school would be opened for pupils in autumn of 1924 (New Ross Standard, Fri. 4 April 1924, p. 8).
Farming
The wholesale price of butter at Thomastown the first week of April 1924 was 2s. per lb., and eggs 10d. per dozen. It was also reported that there was a great scarcity of seed potatoes in Thomastown district, and some farmers and owners of plots experienced great difficulty in obtaining seed. The retail price of eating potatoes in Thomastown was 4d. per stone (Kilkenny People, Sat. 5 April 1924, p. 9).
It was also reported that there was a serious shortage of fodder—”not for many years before 1924 was there such a serious shortage of fodder for cattle. In many places haggards were almost empty of hay and turnips.” What made 1924 more serious was the “absence of grass owing to the weather of the previous six weeks” (New Ross Standard, Fri. 11 April 1924, p. 5.)
In an interesting article, the Post Office in April 1924 found it necessary to warn the public that eggs sent through the post should be well packed in rigid boxes with well fitting lids. “If the standard honeycomb egg box is not used, each egg should be wrapped in newspaper or other soft material and placed on end in the box, the vacant space being filled with newspaper or cotton waste. Parcels should be conspicuously marked ‘eggs’” (New Ross Standard, Fri. 11 April 1924, p. 5).
GAA County Kilkenny Board: The Glenmore Appeal
Glenmore HC appealed against a decision of the Southern Board suspending them for six months as a result of an objection by Ballyhale HC, arising out of their match in the semi-final. The Chairman of the County Board mentioned that on receipt of the southern secretary’s report of the meeting of the Southern Board the County Secretary was directed to inquire as to why the club was suspended. The reply from the Southern Secretary only affirmed that they had suspended themselves automatically by helping players who had played illegally in another county and the Southern Chairman confirmed the suspension.
The Southern Secretary produced the records of his board which showed that only the Glenmore hurling team that had played in the semi-final had been suspended. After a heated discussion the chairman of the County Board upheld the appeal on the ground, that the power of suspension of individual players, teams, or clubs was not within the province of the Southern Board, but was directly allotted to county committees…In the case in question if the Southern Board considered that any of the players or teams merited suspension their duty was to report the fact to the County Committee, whose duty it was to give effect to the decision. In the present case “suspension” had been confused with “disqualification” which is quite a different matter (Kilkenny People, Sat. 5 April 1924, p. 7).
The Munster Express also reported on the meeting and concluded that “the chairman upheld the [Glenmore] appeal on the grounds that the original objection [by Ballyhale] was not lodged in order.” Glenmore also applied for and were granted permission to take part in the Bunclody football league (Munster Express, Sat. 5 April 1924, p. 5).
The Police Blotter
Michael Rockett of Slieverue
Patrick Scanlon, a native of Kerry, was found guilty of larceny from the premises of Michael Rockett of Slieverue. He was sentenced to 9 months hard labour (Kilkenny People, Sat. 19 April 1924, p. 10).
James Walsh of Rochestown, Glenmore
James Walsh, farmer, residing at Rochestown, Co. Kilkenny, was indicted on the charge of assaulting and occasioning actual bodily harm to Miss Kate Ryan at Lady Lane Waterford, on the 23rd of February. The accused pleaded not guilty and a jury was sworn to tryp the issue. Mr. E. A. Ryan , State solicitor prosecuted and the accused was represented by Mr. Lennon, B.L., instructed by Mr Patrick R. Buggy, solicitor.
Miss Ryan, the allegedly injured lady, and the other witness for the prosecution repeated the evidence they gave at the City District Court last week. The jury retired and after a short absence returned to court with a verdict of not guilty. The defendant was discharged (Munster Express, Sat. 5 April 1924, p. 4). See our post of 14 April 2024 regarding the first court date.
Brothers Doolan, of Shanbogh
Shanbogh prisoners released—The Brothers Doolan, Shanbogh, who were at New Ross Court about 3 months ago were sent to Waterford Jail for twelve months in connection with the Aylward farm, have been released on giving the necessary undertaking and entering into security. (New Ross Standard, Fri. 4 April 1924, p. 8).
Prisoners
The newspaper Sinn Fein (Sat. 12 April 1924, p. 2) published a list of Republican prisoners sentenced to long terms of penal servitude, or detailed without charge or trial in the gaols and camps of the Pro-Treaty authority. On the list is one Glenmore man who formerly had a death sentence but it was commuted to 20 years’ penal servitude; Sean Purcell of Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. Other local men include: Richard Egan of Curraghmore, Tullogher, (death sentence commuted to ten years’ penal servitude); James Doody of Grannyknock, Kilmacow (death sentence commuted to ten years’ penal servitude); Larry White of Luffany, Mooncoin (10 years’ penal servitude); James Walsh of Dangan, Kilmacow (death sentence commuted to 5 years’ penal servitude); Patrick Tyler of Smart’s Castle, Ferrybank (5 years’ penal servitude); John Comerford of Luffany, Mooncoin (5 years’ penal servitude); Mick O’Sullivan of Ferrybank (3 year’s penal servitude); James Roche of Ullid, Kilmacow (3 years’ penal servitude).
In the 1911 Census we could only locate one young John Purcell in Glenmore. He was the son of Edward Purcell (labourer, aged 48) and his wife Mary née Murphy (aged 45) of Weatherstown, Glenmore. The 1911 Census indicates that the couple were married for 24 years and 11 children were born to the couple, but only 9 were alive in 1911. Eight of the children were living at home, (1) Edward Purcell, aged 23; (2) Thomas Purcell, aged 21; (3) Johanna Purcell, aged 19 (bapt. 28 Jan. 1889 in Offaly); (4) William Purcell, aged 17; (5) James Purcell, aged 17; (6) Ellen Purcell, aged 15; (7) John Purcell, aged 9 and (8) Patrick Purcell (aged 3). The 1911 Census records that the entire family was born in Kilkenny, but the eldest children were baptized in Offaly, and it appears that John was baptized in Tipperary. If this is the correct John/Sean Purcell he was 22 in 1924.
Deaths
“At Ballydaw [Mullinavat] on Monday (one of the oldest inhabitants of South Kilkenny) died. Miss Mary Aylward (c. 1821-1924) had attained the remarkable age of 103. Up to some months ago she was able to be up and about and was in full possession of her faculties. Her brother who died about 14 years before was 96 when he died. Her sister who only died a short time ago had also reached an advanced age. The interment took place on Wednesday in Mullinavat” (Munster Express, 19 April 1924, p. 5). [Mary Aylward died on the 14th of April 1924 at her home, Norah Gahan was present when she died.]
Mr. John Kennedy (c. 1854-1924) farmer, Dunganstown, New Ross, died suddenly on Sat. morning. He went out to get the pony and trap ready for his sister who was going to town when he collapsed and died in a few minutes. The deceased, who was about 70 years of age, was held in great popular respect. His family took an active part in the land war, and one was a defender of “Foley’s Fort” and suffered imprisonments. The funeral was very large (New Ross Standard, Fri. 4 April 1924, p. 8).
[Danny Dowling (1927-2021) noted that before automobiles people from the Glenmore townlands along the Barrow often married people from townlands in Wexford across the Barrow such as Dunganstown. Also, due to the fact Glenmore was a dry parish, Glenmore residents often rowed across the river to enjoy a drink.]
Please send any corrections or additional information to glenmore.history@gmail.com. The featured drawing was from an advertisement for Easter “costumes” in 1924 that ranged from £2 2s. to £7.
Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh
From Danny’s Files: Mons. Paul Fitzgerald (1938-2006) of Knockbrack, Glenmore [updated]
For decades Danny Dowling (1927-2021) clipped and saved articles and obituaries of Glenmore people. One rather lengthy obituary found in Danny’s voluminous records was for Monsignor Paul Fitzgerald, a native of Knockbrack, Glenmore. The obituary was written by Bishop Laurence Forristal (1931-2018) a native of Thomastown who often visited Glenmore to visit the Forristal family grave in Kilivory. Bishop Forristal in addition to listing the positions and work performed by Monsignor Fitzgerald also provided a window into the daily lives of young priests in the mid-twentieth century. Bishop Forristal also recorded the touching fact that a bowl of clay from the Fitzgerald home in Knockbrack was among the symbols brought to the altar at the beginning of Monsignor Fitzgerald’s Requiem Mass.
Parents & Grandparents
Paul Fitzgerald (1938-2006) was the son of John Fitzgerald (1895-1970) and his wife, Ellen Vereker (c. 1905-1986) of Knockbrack, Glenmore. His parents were married at Glenmore on the 25th of November 1936 by the bride’s uncle Canon Richard Vereker (1871-1955) the Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s of Heywood, in the Diocese of Salford (near Manchester, England). The parents of the groom were Paul Fitzgerald and his wife, Johanna Freyne of Knockbrack, Glenmore. The parents of the bride were listed as John Vereker and his wife, Kate Delahunty of Davidstown, Glenmore.
[Update 14 May 2024] Thanks to Patty Brown who forwarded the information that John Fitzgerald was born on 18 November 1895 and his parents were married at Glenmore on 14 November 1883. His father Paul Fitzgerald (farmer) Knockbrack was the son of Michael Fitzgerald (deceased farmer). His mother, Johanna was the daughter of James Freyne (farmer) of Kilbride, Glenmore.
[Update 15 May 2024] A reader requested a family tree and we were able to go back another generation. Mons. Fitzgerald was related to several old Glenmore families stretching across Knockbrack, Rathinure, Davidstown, Aylwardstown and Kilbride.
Fitzgerald Siblings
In addition to Paul, there were four other children born to this union: (1) May Fitzgerald (married Henry Shefflin, of Ballyhale; (2) Josephine Fitzgerald (married John Shea of Haggard, Glenmore); (3) Sean Fitzgerald and (4) Michael Fitzgerald. The two Fitzgerald brothers farmed the family farm in Knockbrack. Neither brother married.
Illness & Death
Monsignor Fitzgerald died on the 28th of December 2006. For the last few years of his life he fought cancer. He was buried on New Year’s Day at St. Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown following mass at the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown. Bishop Forristal was the principal celebrant (Kilkenny People, Friday 5 Jan. 2007, p. 6).
The Obituary
The Kilkenny People (Friday 19 Jan. 2007, p. 12) published the obituary written by Bishop Forristal along with a photo of Monsignor Fitzgerald. The obituary is below.
Paul Fitzgerald, Parish priest, Thomastown and vicar general of the Diocese of Ossory, died peacefully in St. Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown, on December 28. He was surrounded by his family and staff, who felt it an honour to be able to care for him in his final illness in the hospital where he had been chaplain for almost 20 years. Even though he was ill and quite weak, he insisted on being taken to the hospital chapel on Christmas Day to con-celebrate Mass and in the afternoon he made the short journey to his sister May’s home in Ballyhale where he spent a few hours with all the family. Deep down I’m sure he knew it was a farewell visit to those who meant so much to him.
Paul Fitzgerald was born on March 29, 1938 in Knockbrack, Glenmore. He was educated in Bigwood National School, De La Salle College, Waterford, and St. Kieran’s College where he was ordained on June 3, 1962. His first appointment was to the parish of Mooncoin (1962-1964). How often he spoke of his two years there and how happy he was.
At the request of Bishop Peter Birch, he undertook a two-year course in social administration in the University of Swansea. On his return to the diocese, he was appointed administrator of Ossory Social Services. Then a small fledgling organisation that would, under his leadership, and the enthusiastic commitment of the Sisters of Charity, Sisters of St. John of God, Social Workers and an army of volunteers, grew into a well organised programme of care for the poor and elderly that would in time have branches in several parishes throughout the diocese. Amond the kinds of services provided were meals-on-wheels for the elderly, home help services, care and counselling for families. The care of travelling people was a particular concern of Bishop Birch and soon the Social Services were providing preschool and play school activities for their children, organised in the main by volunteer teachers. So significant was the impact of the Ossory Social Services under his leadership that they were the subject of a number of television documentaries.
There were many other diocesan undertakings that Fr. Paul was involved with—social study weeks were held for several years, the foundation of Our Lady of Fair Love School, the SOS Workshops, the School of the Holy Spirit and the School of Social Education, the first of its kind in Ireland, for the training of people involved in residential child care in Ireland.
His work as administrator of the social services brought him into regular contact with officials from different government departments, among whom he was greatly respected and admired; this ensured that there was harmony between the statutory and voluntary organisations in the care of the poor, the aged and children with special needs.
Respect for the dignity of the person was central to all Fr. Paulie’s work: His life long friend Fr. Pat Duggan tells the following story: a down and out meets him at the door of the centre and asks, “Father will you give me a smoke?” And Fr. Paul puts his hand in his pocket and takes out a new packet of cigarettes, peels off the wrapping and removes four cigarettes and puts them I his own pocket and hands the rest to the man, who seems very grateful for them. Twenty minutes later the man is back looking for money.
But Fr. Paul patiently and diplomatically encouraged him down the avenue from where he came, showing a lot more patience than he sometimes showed at golf or at a hurling match.
In 1979, he was appointed to the parish of St. Canice’s, first as curate and later as administrator. In addition to his many pastoral duties he continued to lecture in social studies in the seminary in St. Kieran’s College and was deeply involved in many diocesan projects including the development of Seville Lodge as a diocesan centre for adult education.
In 1987, he was appointed parish priest of Thomastown, an appointment he was to hold for almost twenty years. He was very happy there and gave of himself generously in the service of his people. I thought his good friend and parish worker, Tom Walsh, put it very well in his own tribute to him at the end of the funeral Mass. He said: Fr. Paulie was a serious priest and serious about his priesthood—so true that was. All of us, his brother priests knew that from working closely with him over the years. His fidelity to his priesthood and his sincerity abut priestly ministry was at the centre of his life.
Speaking during the homily when his body was brought to the church, Bishop Forristal spoke of his own indebtedness to him over the years. As his bishop, I too have suffered a great loss and will miss him. In addition to being a dedicated priest, he was a wise adviser, who was always available—always generous—with his time and words of wisdom. My Predecessor, Bishop Peter Birch recognised this from an early age. He entrusted the administration of the then young Ossory Social Services to the then very young, Fr. Paul Fitzgerald, even before he was thirty years of age. He made a great success of it. Also, Bishop Birch appointed him one of his advisers on the appointments of priests in the diocese—a very responsible and sensitive task. He continued in that role when I came along in 1981. From the very beginning—particularly later, when he became vicar general in 1989—he was always helpful ad available. It was as if he realized that he should share whatever gifts or talents God gave him for the good of others.
In writing his obituary I can’t but refer to the open house that the presbytery in St. Canice’s was during the years that he, Fr. Pat Duggan and the late Fr. Jerry Joyce were living there. They were always so welcoming to us who were either seminarians or newly ordained at the time. The Sunday night card school was particularly enjoyable especially when the game got interrupted with heated discussions on either sport or politics or some issue of the day. Sad to think of that group, three have died—all at relatively young age—Fr. Donal Kelly, Fr. Jerry Joyce, and now Fr. Paul Fitzgerald. In faith we can but put our trust in God and pray that he will take them into his eternal love.
Fr. Paul was laid to rest on January 1, Feast of Mary, Mother of God, to whom he had great devotion. A bowl of clay from his home in Knockbrack was among the symbols that were brought to the altar at the beginning of Mass. At the end of Life’s journey the seeds of faith and his priestly vocation were being celebrated and the life long gratitude that he felt towards his parents, Ellen and John, and the good Christian home which he and his sisters, May and Josephine, and his brothers, Sean and Michael had there was being remembered.
In life he sought neither office, titles nor recognition, and when they came to him, he remained unchanged; he was essentially a very decent, highly principled modest man who strove very sincerely to be a faithful servant of God and I believe that is how he would wish to be remembered. May he rest in peace.
Memorial Tree
Shortly after Monsignor Fitzgerald’s death, a memorial tree was planted for him in Thomastown following a memorial Mass at the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, where he was parish priest for the previous 20 years. The mass was attended by his family, relatives and friends. A poem in memory of Monsignor Paul was composed by his close friend and schoolmate Joe Dunphy from Thomastown (Munster Express, Friday 9 February 2007, p. 28).
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Please see our post of 4 October 2020 regarding Fenian John Fitzgerald of Knockbrack, Glenmore.
The featured painting above is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary courtesy of the Spencer Collection, The New York Public Library. “Full-page miniature of the Assumption of the Virgin, with opening of text for vespers, initials, rubrics, flower design” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 12, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e952-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99
Please send any corrections, additional information or a better photo of Monsignor Fitzgerald to glenmore.history@gmail.com.
Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh
Photo of the Tom & Eliz. Gahan Family of Rochestown, Glenmore
Thanks to Martin Gahan of Ballinamona, Slieverue for sharing this lovely photo of his grandparents and their children.
For further information concerning Elizabeth Gahan née Forristal (1875-1929) and the Forristal family see our last post.
Please send any corrections, further information or photos to glenmore.history@gmail.com.
“For the Love of a Glenmore Girl” (1903)
While recently transcribing one of Danny Dowling’s (1927-2021) notebooks we came across several poems or verses recorded by Danny. Danny noted the editions and dates where the verses were published in The Nightingale. After a search we located a reference to The Nightingale in the National Library of Ireland’s Catalogue. It is described as a “weekly broadside of news, verse, etc.” published by Kellystown, Co. Wexford, and printed by J.J. Evoy. The National Library only holds one edition of The Nightingale, and this does not feature in Danny’s Notebook. We believe Danny must have read The Nightingale in the New Ross or Wexford libraries.
From the verses Danny recorded, it appears that at the turn of the twentieth century young men entertained themselves by making fun of their friends or foes. In the verses Danny recorded, the common theme is that young men were making fools of themselves over a girl seldom identified by name. The most prominent of the verses Danny recorded is “The Love of a Glenmore Girl,” appearing in the 24 October 1903 edition of The Nightingale (Vol. 34, No. 15). Danny noted the price of the publication was ½ d. (half a penny) and he found the verse in the “Co. Kilkenny Notes” section of the publication.
It is not known how long The Nightingale was published, but before radio or television it must have been something young people looked forward to reading each week.
“The Love of a Glenmore Girl” is below followed by the possible identification of persons named in the verse. Rather than recite other verses that Danny recorded from The Nightingale we have an extract where another Glenmore suitor was mentioned.
“The Love of a Glenmore Girl” (1903)
Come on now Mr. Editor,
I’m going to make a start,
I’m looking at a couple here,
Which nearly broke my heart.
Around the windows in the shed,
Each night I see them stray,
And one of them his Sunday trousers,
He’s wearing every day.
His name it tis D. B—n,
He came here from the Rower,
And I need not tell the dolly’s name,
It is well known before.
She said she loved him deeply,
And letters to him wrote,
And where they met to stand the set,
Was at the Ferryport.
But when he saw the sight of her,
His heart it leaped with joy,
But alas she did him pass along,
With a John Hill’s boy.
Poor Dick lamented sorely,
The day that he went there,
He raised his hands where he did stand,
And began to tear his hair.
I thought she loved him dearly,
But now I understand,
That everyday she does the Quay,
With Johnny—clap—hands.
Her name I’ll here not mention,
She is a charming maid,
A soaper in the laundry,
I think is her trade.
She’s known by every corner boy,
From John’s Street to the Square,
In Barrack Lane I heard them say,
Each night she travels there.
But now she’s home on furlough,
Theres others on her track,
D. Barron at the front door,
And T. Kelly at her back.
T. Kelly says he’ll gain her,
And Barron have no chance,
The other night I saw him kiss her,
At a threshing dance.
Each night he comes to see her,
And to the street he will jog,
And then he’s watching at the door,
Just like John Hearne’s dog.
So now Mr. Kelly I think its better you’d knock off,
And let D.B. go there and play ram-cat-faf.
And if you don’t o’r the railroad your car stick,
And then on Sunday you won’t have a penny in your fist.
Yours Truly, Dog Breath(?) Esq.
The Suitors
T. Kelly—In a notation on the page Danny wrote Graiguenakill. In the 1901 Census there was a Thomas Kelly (b.c. 1881) aged 20 years of age in Graiguenakill, Glenmore. Thomas Kelly in 1901 was working as a railway labourer. He lived with his widowed mother Catherine (aged 53) and his maternal uncle Michael Breen (aged 54). The railway was being built through Glenmore and Thomas Kelly probably came and went with the railway.
Dick Barron—in the 1901 census there were two Richard Barron’s in the Rower. The first candidate was a 19 year old farm labourer working for the 70 year-old widow, Bridget Carney at Ballyfolle Upper, the Rower, Kilkenny. The second candidate was an 18 year old son of John Barron (farmer aged 50) and his wife Ellen aged 45 of Kiltown, the Rower. The second candidate was still living at home in Kiltown in the 1911 census. The birth register reveals that candidate 2 was born on the 28th of February 1883.
John Hearne—The 1901 Census does not reflect a John Hearne in Glenmore. There are over a dozen John Hearne’s in Waterford including a 20 year old carpenter living on Barrack St. His father was a publican. In New Ross there were ten John Hearne’s in the 1901 census. It is unclear from the census who owned a dog that watched doors.
Excerpt from “The Big Blow-up in Newtown(?) Co. Kilkenny”
There’s another boy he’s a courtin stray,
His name I will give down,
His name it is Jack Heffernan,
And lives in Aylwardstown.
He was courting one Miss Orchard,
And that without a doubt,
Until by Richard Dehy,
He was finally done out.
The Aylwardstown, Glenmore Suitor
John Heffernan (1881-1951) was the eldest child of Michael Heffernan and his wife Bridget Heffernan née Kennedy (c. 1853-1947). According to the 1901 Census, John was 20 years old and was one of 11 children. According to a diary kept by James Aylward of Ballyhobuck, Glenmore (and recorded by Danny Dowling) John Heffernan of Aylwardstown married Mary Freney (c. 1880-1913) of Fahee, Kilmacow on 24 July 1907. “They sailed for America July 31st 1907.” Tragically, Mary died on 18 June 1913, aged 30 of T.B. See our H Surname Page for further information on the large Heffernan family.
For further information concerning the killing of Mary Heffernan née Freney’s father at Christmastime 1884, see our post of 12 December 2021.
For additional local verses see, Dick Claridge’s collection.
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Please send any and all corrections or additional information or local verses to glenmore.history@gmail.com.
The featured drawing is courtesy of The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library. “The two suitors” The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1913. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/9410fddb-04ac-cc65-e040-e00a180623c3
Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh
Glenmore in the News: March 1924
Today, we feature articles about the Glenmore senior football team, the Glenmore junior hurling team, a marriage and local deaths, as well as an eclectic mix of articles that appeared in local newspapers in March 1924 and were undoubtedly discussed one hundred years ago. By all accounts the weather from January to March 1923 was poor and was blamed for the continuing spread of flu as well as poor fishing and farming prospects.
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks Seized
“Upon the arrival of the Saxonia in dock the New York Customs Authorities confiscated six little pots, especially brought from Ireland by Father Robinson of Wicklow, containing growing shamrock for wear on St. Patrick’s Day. The attitude of the authorities was most sympathetic, but they explained that they were compelled to seize the shamrock by virtue of a stringiest law forbidding the importation of vegetation with roots,” (New Ross Standard, Fri. 21 March 1924, p 2).
Fishing
Whether due to weather conditions or otherwise, the reported catches of salmon in the Barrow are not at all up to the average of previous years ((New Ross Standard, Fri.7 March 1924, p. 8).
W. Fleming, J. Gehegan, D. Kennedy and W. Carroll, four Ballindine cot fishermen, caught a salmon weighing 50 lbs. the other night. The salmon was brought from them by Mr. P. Bourke, Lough Street, Carrick-in-Suir (Waterford News & Star, Fri. 7 March 1924, p. 8).
A 42 pound salmon was caught in the Barrow near New Ross and another weighing 35 pounds was caught during the week. The fishing season was still poor. The price of salmon was 2s 3d per pound (New Ross Standard, Fri. 28 March 1924, p. 5).
Farm Prices
There was a scarcity of butter thought to be due to the weather conditions (New Ross Standard, Fri. 7 March 1924, p. 8).
Potatoes were scarce. The retail price in New Ross during the last week of March was up to 1s., 2d, per stone. At New Ross pig market on Monday fat pigs sold at 48s. to 53 s. per cwt., live weight (New Ross Standard, Fri. 28 March 1924, p. 5)..
Message in a Bottle
At Cove, near Passage East, a young girl named Mason found a bottle on the strand. In the bottle was a message written by one of the men who “went to their last resting place amidst the din of war, when the now famous Formby, with her sister ship the Coningbeg, was set to the bottom of the sea by a German torpedo.”
The ships sank in December 1917. The message in the bottle was written on a plain piece of white paper but had become almost undecipherable from the elements. “As far as the closest and most careful scrutiny of the message can show, the words written by the hand of a man in a moment of supreme crisis are as follows:
‘Oh, God have mercy on me, from Jack (or Jock) Burns…sinking now. …to Waterford…It is too bad. She never rounded…’ Here the message ends. The blanks in the sentences have evidently been caused by the action of time and water, or both, or mayhap in the excitement and stress of the sailor’s last moments his confusion of mind may have been responsible for the want of coherency in this the last message he could indite, and which he sealed in a bottle and cast to the care of the waves, with the hope of its ultimately reaching those who love and cherished him…” (Waterford News & Star, Fri. 7 March 1924, p. 8).
For further information on the sinking of the two ships see, Andrew Doherty’s, Tides and Tales article of 16 December 2016, “Remembering the S.S. Formby and S.S. Coningbeg.” For further information of the impact of the message in the bottle see, Waterford Treasures.
Flooding and Flu
Owing to the prevalence of the flu epidemic the Thomastown National Schools were closed for the first two weeks of March. There was much illness in both adults and children in January and February in the parish due to the flooding (The Kilkenny People, Sat. 22 March, 1924, p. 7).
Ford Motor Cars
Early in March an editorial in the Munster Express made a couple of predictions. “With the reduction in price in the Ford car, we may expect to hear soon that every farmer has got a car, and that the milk now carried by the horse or ass is whirled to the creamery by motor. A close shave will then be the order of the day and the humble pedestrian (who has to rely upon shanks’ mare) had better prepare to walk the fences” (Munster Express, Sat.1 March 1924, p. 6).
A week later, on Saturday the 8th of March, on Waterford’s market day, a “magnificent display of Ford cars” was provided by Mr. T.J. Sheridan, motor proprietor, The Quay. Shortly before one a fleet of cars, comprising the touring and commercial vehicle type, left the garage premises at the Quay, and headed by the famous Fordson tractors, were driven by the firm’s employees, through the streets of Waterford. The vehicles were heralded by the loud sounding “of the hooters” The parade was witnessed and admired by a large number of citizens and country folk. “It is yet another remarkable and practical demonstration of the progressive stride that have been made of late by this particular firm” (Waterford News & Star, Fri. 14 March 1924, p. 3).
1924 Spring Cleaning Advice
Although it was stated that mid-March was too early to think about sweeps, carpet-beating and paint cleaning housewives were told that there was much they could do to minimise the discomfort of spring cleaning. “For instance they can concentrate on timber rooms, chests, and cupboards in those parts where coal fires are not.” These items can be dusted, re-papered and re-arranged. “Mattresses too are best overhauled early in the season as when remaking is in question they are likely to be more quickly returned than later when upholstering departments are rushed with work. Bolsters and pillows no longer fresh can be given new cases, the feathers being well picked over and the necessary new ones added.” On dry days all mattresses and pillows should be given a sun bath, and as extra blankets can be dispensed with they should be cleaned or washed, ready for next winter’s use” (Waterford News & Star, Fri. 14 March 1924, p. 7).
Kilivory Cemetery of Glenmore
The No. 2 (Co. Kilkenny) District Council met in the Council’s Offices, John’s Hill, Waterford. J. Donovan, D.C. wrote to the Council that he had visited the Kilmakevogure Graveyard (also known as Kilivory) “and found the state of affairs there worse than he anticipated. All round the graveyard there was evidence of trespass by goats. The bark was pulled off the strubs, and he saw the clay on graves scooped out as if by fowl. He saw a number of trees, the barks of which had been deliberately hacked away. There was now only one uninjured tree in the graveyard.”
A committee was appointed to visit the graveyard and report. The committee was comprised of Messrs. Donvan, Ennett, Cororan and J. Flanagan engineer (Munster Express, Sat. 1 March 1924, p. 3).
Wedding & Deaths
Glenmore Wedding
The wedding of Mr. Richard Doherty, Coolnaleen, to Miss Fitzgerald of Knockbrack was announced in the Munster Express. (Sat. 1 March 1924, p. 5).
According to the Glenmore Parish Records Richard Doherty of Coolnaleen, Glenmore married Bridget Fitzgerald of Knockbrack, Glenmore on the 27th of February 1924. Richard was the son of James Doherty (farmer) and Bridget was the daughter of Paul Fitzgerald (farmer). The couple were married by Fr. Patrick Freyne and the witnesses were John Doherty and Ellie Fitzgerald. For further information on the Doherty’s see our D family surname page. For further information on the Fitzgerald’s see our F family surname page.
Reported Deaths
Death of Hon. Granville Ponsonby (c. 1846-1924)
The same newspaper reported the death of the Hon. Granville Ponsonby (c. 1846-1924). He died in London, aged 78. He was the third son of the 7th Earl of Bessborough, and uncle of the then present peer. He was formerly Chief of Police in St. Lucia (Munster Express, Sat. 1 March 1924, p. 5). The Earl of Bessborough was one of the landlords of Glenmore.
Death of Miss May Walsh (c. 1911-1924) of Mullinavat
The 13 year old daughter of Ellen Walsh, née Mullins died in March 1924 at Mullinavat. Ellen Walsh née Mullins was a native of Flemingstown, Glenmore and the daughter of John Mullins. Miss May Walsh (c. 1911-1924) tragically died of T.B. after being ill for 3 months (Munster Express, Sat. 15 March 1924, p. 5 and death register).
Police Blotter
James Walsh, of Rochestown, Glenmore was prosecuted in the Waterford court for having on the 23rd of February 1923 unlawfully assault, beat, and inflicted a dangerous wound on Kate Ryan or Lady Lane, Waterford. The case was adjourned by Supt. Halligan because a number of Kate Ryan’s family had died and “all the parties were that day attending the funeral.” A cross summons was made by the defendant James Walsh against John Ryan (Munster Express, Sat. 1 March 1924, p. 4).
Patrick Scanlan was charged in the special court in Waterford for having on the 24th of October 1922, “at Slieveue, with others, armed with firearms, feloniously breaking and entered the premises of Mr. Michael Rockett, and did there and then rob a quantity of groceries etc, and the sum of £2 in cash” (Munster Express, Sat. 22 March 1924, p. 5).
Glenmore Sports
Glenmore Junior Hurling
On the last Sunday in February Glenmore played Ballyhale at Clogga in the semi-final of the Southern Division of the junior hurling championship. “The attendance was rather on the small side, due probably to the coldness of the day ad the rumours that had gained currency in the surrounding district that the fixture had been postponed.” In the preliminary rounds both teams had “good displays” and it was expected that Sunday would have been a good game.
Ballyhale lacked the services of their most prominent players, while Glenmore was at full strength. “The game was fairly evenly contested, and towards the end interest was livened p considerably when Ballyhale came along with a great dash and tried their utmost to draw level, and live to fight another day. However, the Glenmore defence held out, and the balance of five points which separated the teams one time about represents the run of play.”
“The backs on both teams gave a good display, but both sets of forwards missed many likely chances. For the winners Hanrahan (goal), Phelan, Rockett, Heffernan and Williams played well. While for Ballyhale, MacBride (goal), Dalton, Fitzgerald, Darmody, and Phelan were about the pick.”
Final Score
Glenmore—2 goals, 3 points
Ballyhale—1 goal, 2 points
The Teams
Glenmore—J. Murphy; P. Murphy; J. Fitzgerald; M. Coady; P. Coady; R. Duggan; P. Mullins; S. Heffernan; J. Hanrahan; J. Phelan; T. O’Neill; T. Williams; R. Rockett; J. Quinn; L. Phelan.
Ballyhale—J. McBride; J. Phelan; J. Fitzpatrick; G. Darmody; T. Dalton; W. Ryan; J. MacNamara; T. MacNamara; M. Kearns; R. Kennealy; T. Fitzgerald; W. Dalton; W. Sullivan; J. Roche; J. Phelan (Munster Express, Sat. 1 March 1924, p. 5).
Glenmore Appeal
The Glenmore junior hurling club appealed against the decision of the Southern Board in awarding the semi-final championship tie to Ballyhale. The matter was to be dealt with at the April meeting of the Kilkenny County Committee G.A.A. Also to be discussed was the continued ban on foreign games (Munster Express, Sat. 29 March 1924, p. 5).
Glenmore Senior Football
The finals of the 1923 senior championships in hurling and football were played at St. James Park, Kilkenny on Sunday the 23rd before a large crowd. Although it was wet in the morning there was no rain during the games. The pitch was in “splendid condition” (Munster Express, Sat. 29 March 1924, p. 4).
The football final was between Glenmore and Cloneen. “The boys from the Big Glen by their display, left no doubt in the minds of anybody present as to who’s who in football in Co, Kilkenny. The game was a disappointing one, however, as the Glenmore men had matters all their own way after the first ten minutes, and with the exception of two runs, the Cloneen men were hemmed in their own territory for practically the hour.”
The Scores
“For the winners the scores were: Connolly (3 goals); Fitzgerald, 5 points; Hanrahan, 1 point; Mullins, 1 point. At the long whistle, Glenmore were declared the winners on the score of 3 goals, 7 points to 2 points. Mr. R. Walsh, Chairman Kilkenny Co. Board, G.A.A., carried on the duties of referee in a creditable manner” (Munster Express, Sat. 29 March 1924, p. 4).
The Glenmore Team
Elsewhere in the paper the score was reported as 3 goals. 6 points to 2 points. “Glenmore, the southern opponents were undefeated in the Kilkenny Senior football championship since 1915, and to judge from their display on Sunday last they are likely to hold the honour for some time yet.” The Glenmore team was comprised of: A. Heffernan (goal); M. Cody (Captain); P. Cody; M. Cody; S. Heffernan; J. Doherty; P. Murphy P. Fitzgerald; J. Phelan; W. Irish, J. Hanrahan, J. Mullins, W. Hartley, P. Hartley and M. Connolly (Munster Express, Sat. 29 March 1924, p. 5).
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Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh
Glenmore in the News: February 1924
In February 1924, the Irish Civil War was over, but the new Free State was struggling with unemployment, crime, inflation, lack of housing, prisoners, flu and finding the money to rebuild damaged or destroyed infrastructure. Only three direct Glenmore articles were located in local newspapers published in February 1924. Two were obituaries and the other concerned a Glenmore dance. Below is a sample of articles that were published in local newspapers that undoubtedly were discussed in Glenmore 100 years ago.
Criminality
The New Ross Standard editor wrote a long editorial concerning criminality with the wanton destruction of public property, looting, and robberies. Below is an excerpt from his editorial.
“The newspapers report daily murders and robberies and other incidents of a disgraceful nature having no connection with politics. It was our claim in the old days of agitation for national autonomy for Ireland, that under a home government we would not need so many police or peace guardians as under British rule, but …there is evidence that we must have even a larger police force for the maintenance of law and order than we had before…There seems to be a spirit of mischief in the air…we seem to have a penchant for destruction in Ireland…We are past masters of at pulling down, but we do little in the way of building up” (New Ross Standard, Fri. 29 Feb. 1924, p. 4).
Balancing the Books
At the February meeting of the New Ross Urban Council, members were exercised at the Government’s cutting of the old age pension. The Chairman stated, “It is a disgrace to a Government to take off a shilling a week. The English Government whom we criticised gives 10s. a week and our own men took off a shilling. I say it is a scandal.” Mr. D. Murphy, observed, “They seem to practise economy only on the poor class. There is no economy in their own departments.” Mr Hand opined,” There will be a general election soon and they will be kicked out of office.” A unanimous resolution was passed protesting against the action of the Government in cutting the old age pension and suggested that the Government cut their own wages first (New Ross Standard, Fri. 15 Feb., 1924, p. 6).
Within a week it was announced that the anticipated cuts to pay for the Civic Guards and Dublin Metropolitan Police would commence March 1st. The cut reduced the salary of rank and file police by 10 shillings per week and the higher grades of officers would have a corresponding reduction also (New Ross Standard, Fri. 22 Feb. 1924, p. 4).
War Claims
Claims for destruction of property during the irregular campaign [Civil War] were adjudicating at the Quarter Sessions in Kilkenny in February 1924. The principal claimant in South Kilkenny was Lord Bessborough for the burning of his mansion, the courthouse and other valuable property he owned. (Munster Express (Fri. 29 Feb. 1924, p. 5). One of his properties damaged was the Glenmore Barracks, but this occurred in the War of Independence and he received an award in 1920. See our post of 11 April 202o regarding the burning of the barracks and our post of 26 Sept. 2021 for the re-building after the Civil War.
Prisoners
There were about 1200 prisoners still on the Curragh, 700 in Harepark and 500 in Tintown No. 2. The flu was reported as being prevalent in the camps with many prisoners being removed to hospital. It was believed that the camps would be shortly cleared and the prisoners either released or transferred to Harepark (Munster Express, Fri. 2 Feb. 1924, p. 5)
Industrial Strife
Proposed wage cuts were not limited to public service employees and the pensioners. At the end of February, a lockout took place in Waterford. Ten prominent drapery firms shut down. For our international readers these were clothing shops or businesses. The firms proposed to reduce the salaries of their employees by 12.5%. Immediately 7.5% would be cut and the remaining 5% on 1 August. Most of the employees were drapery employees and members of the Distribution Workers’ Union.
Between 80 to 90 of the drapers’ assistants left the Distributive Worker’s Union and joined the Allied & Clerical Worker’s Union. By a three to one vote the Allied & Clerical Workers rejected outright the proposed pay cuts. The employers reacted by shutting their doors and putting 200 to 250 people out of work. The firms shut included Robertson, Ledlie & Co.; Hearne & Co.; J. Carroll & Co.; Phelan Bros. George’s St.; Edward Deevy & Co.; J.J. Phelan, Gladstone St. etc. Smaller drapery establishments around Waterford City were not affected by the dispute (Munster Express (Fri. 29 Feb. 1924, p. 5).
Influenza Epidemic
While the flu was spreading quickly through the prison camps, it was also reported that the New Ross Union Hospital “was practically filled with patients, principally from the country districts; many of whom were ill from the flu” (New Ross Standard, Fri. 1 Feb. 1924, p. 5). It was reported in Waterford that, “a mild form of the flu has struck down many persons throughout the South Kilkenny districts. Happily, there were no fatal results reported” (Munster Express, 9 Feb. 924, p. 4).
Out of Quarantine
As we reported last month a childhood disease postponed the society wedding of the year when the bride contracted chicken pox. “Captain Lord Arthur Butler, M.C. 17th Lancers, son of the Marquess and Marchioness of Ormond, was married on Saturday at the Summerhill parish church, Ascot, to Miss Jessie Carlos Clark, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chares Carlos Clarke of Woodlands, Summerhill. The wedding was postponed on 3 January due to the bride falling ill” (The Kilkenny People, Sat. 2 Feb. 1924, p. 6).
Glenmore Obituaries
KEEGAN
William Keegan was the first stationmaster at the Alywardstown, Glenmore railway station. His widow died in February 1924. See our post of 29 July 2020 and our post of 15 Feb. 2020, regarding her son Lt. Michael Keegan.
“Mrs. Sarah Keegan—The death occurred on the 9th, at Bray, of Mrs. Sarah Keegan, relict of the late Mr. William Keegan, stationmaster, Aylwardstown, and previously at Rathgarogue, Co. Wexford. The deceased having passed away fortified by the rites of the Catholic Church. She was held in great esteem and belonged to a very respectable family. One of her sons fills a position in the offices of the D. and S.E. Railway, at Bray, and another in the air force, and is stationed presently in Palestine. The remains were brought to Rathgarogue and interred with those of her husband. The chief mourner was Mr. Wm. Keegan (son). R.I.P.” (New Ross Standard, Fri. 15 Feb.1924, p.1).
GAHAN
The second Glenmore obituary was for Mrs. Brigid Gahan née Doherty (c. 1846-1924), of Newtown, Glenmore. See our post of 19 March 2023 for further information on the Gahan’s of Newtown.
MRS. GAHAN, GLENMORE—The death took place on the 30th of Mrs. Brigid Gahan, Newtown, Glenmore. The deceased lady had reached a good age, and had been ailing for some months. Thoroughly resigned to the will of her Creator she peacefully passed away after receiving the last rites of the Catholic Church. She belonged to a very respectable and popular family and was held in great esteem in the district. The funeral at Glenmore after Office and High Mass was of huge dimensions and testified to the great popularity of the deceased and her family. There was a large attendance of priests at the Office and High Mass. R.I.P. (New Ross Standard, Fri. 8 Feb. 1924, p. 8).
The death register (No. 262) provides that Brigid Gahan, a farmer’s widow, died at Newtown, Glenmore aged 78, on the 28th of Jan. 1924. Her son Patrick Gahan was present at her death. Strangely the next death recorded (No. 263) is Bridget Gahan of Weatherstown, Glenmore, who died 6 Sept. 1923, aged 66. Her nephew, James Roche, was present when she died. Her death was recorded on the 16th of Feb. 1924.
Tullogher Obituary
Death of Well-Known Public Man—The death occurred at the end of last week of Mr. Andrew Walsh, Glenballyvalley, Tullogher, who was for a number of years a member of New Ross Board of Guardians and Ida District Council. Deceased was held in great esteem by his colleagues on these boards and by the general public. He contracted a cold which developed into pneumonia. His death has occasioned the deepest public regret. The funeral was of huge dimensions (New Ross Standard, Fri. 15 Feb., 1924, p. 5.)
Fishing & Farming
On the 8th of February it was reported that salmon fishing was poor on the Barrow. Prices opened at 3s. per pound at New Ross (New Ross Standard, Fri. 8 Feb. 1924, p. 7). The following week fishing on the Barrow and Nore was poor. However, “whilst the number of catches was small, the sizes of the fish were good, a number being 30 lbs. each. The price about 2s. 10d. per lb. (New Ross Standard, Fri. 15 Feb., 1924, p. 5).
There was a considerable increase in the number of rabbits plaguing Irish farms, and there was a keen demand for Irish rabbits in the British markets. Prices ranged up to 1s. 3d per rabbit with the highest prices paid for those shipped in fresh conditions (Munster Express, Sat. 23 Feb. 1924, p. 4). See our post of 27 Dec. 2020 regarding Glenmore rabbit trapping.
Due to ongoing robberies, “the banks in New Ross were guarded by military on Saturday and fair day. There was a big supply of fat pigs at New Ross fair Monday. Top prices were 47s. and 48s., average 46s. per cwt (i.e. 51 kilos) (New Ross Standard, Fri. 15 Feb., 1924, p. 5).
Entertainment
“Dr. Frank Powell, the famous entertainer and well known visitor to South Kilkenny was fined £50 at the New Ross District Court, “remitted to £12 10s., under the Amusement Tax Act, in respect of two tickets” (Munster Express, Sat. 9 Feb. 1924, p. 4). The Amazing Dr. Powell (c. 1861-1939) is buried in Glenmore. For details concerning his interesting life see our post of 11 April 2021 and his more famous son-in-law Edward Fossett.
Football Excitement
Many people enjoy being entertained by a good football match, but in February 1924 two sudden deaths were attributed to football excitement.
“Towards the close of the Scottish Cup tied football match between Falkirk and East Fife, played at Edinburgh, on Saturday, William Nicol, manager of Falkirk team, dropped dead from excitement. Another sudden death, due to football excitement was reported from Ayr, where a man named Thomas Kelly collapsed while watching the Cup tied match between Ayr and Kilmarnock. He died from hear failure shortly after reaching hospital” (New Ross Standard, Fri. 15 Feb., 1924, p. 6).
First Wireless in New Ross
For our international readers wireless sets were radios. In February 1924, it was reported that “quite a number of people in New Ross are preparing to get in wireless sets. Some of the clubs are, contemplating the installation of sets. Mr. Daniels, dentist, who is the first in town to get in a set got in touch with London, Cardiff, and other places and the reproductions (sic) were perfect.”
To help local people use the new technology, “in the Technical School a wireless set is being installed and when completed a series of lectures and demonstrations will be given. This will be welcomed by people interested and especially by those thinking of installing a set” (New Ross Standard (Fri. 29 Feb. 1924, p. 5).
The Dance Craze
Waterford
The Munster Express noted in early February that a dance craze had swept the area. In town or country where ever a “passable floor” was found, it was “subjected to the demands of fox trotters and the like.” It was also noted that there were “an unusual number of all night dances and Cinderellas” being held in Waterford. “Many feet are feeling ticklish in anticipation of trying the light fantastic on the new floor of the Town Hall. This latter is expected to be ready in a few weeks’ time (Munster Express, Fri. 2 Feb. 1924, p. 5).
Glenmore
“A successful dance was held at Glenmore on Sunday night, the 19th, in aid of the IRPD Fund. Upwards of 130 couples were present. The music was provided by a band of local instrumentalists under the direction of Mr. T. Sullivan. The dance was considered the most successful and the best attended held in Glenmore for many years. Mr. J. Hartley acted as MC” (Munster Express Fri. 2 Feb. 1924, p. 5).
New Ross
However, not everyone was happy with the dance craze. One person identified as PP sent a letter to the New Ross Standard (Fri. 1 Feb. 1924, p. 4) blaming the lack of supervision at modern public dances for the decline of Christian modesty with deplorable consequences. He also blamed the increase of personal debt on this expensive past time.
PP stated that it was “…high time to cry halt to the dancing campaign which has been running riot in town and country for the past month. In olden days when the moral law was regarded with a reverence which has unhappily ceased to be fashionable, public dances were never tolerated except under careful supervision. It was sometimes difficult enough, even with supervision, to confine certain individuals within the bounds of Christian modesty, especially when liquor was lavishly and indiscriminately supplied to the assembled guests.”
“Today the Christian practice of supervision is regarded as too old fashioned for an enlightened age and hence we need not be surprised to learn that the absence of this desirable precaution has resulted sometimes in sad and deplorable consequences. Another point associated with these expensive entertainments is especially pertinent at the present time. ..It is an open secret that traders and shopkeepers never experienced so much difficulty in collecting debts as at the present time…”
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The featured photo above is courtesy of the Freeman’s Journal (29 Feb. 1924, p. 10) and depicts an unemployment protest held in Dublin.
Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh