Maj. McCalmont's Estate Duties

While reading old newspapers looking for particular information often other articles concerning Glenmore are found. Below are 13 short newspaper articles from 1830 to 1969 that were printed in local newspapers concerning various events or people of Glenmore. We are very fortunate that there are several newspapers that covered Glenmore particularly in the twentieth century and that most of the old newspapers are now available on line. Danny Dowling last week spoke of how much time he spent reading old newspapers in libraries. Danny said that he was such a familiar patron that the Waterford City library staff often went to lunch leaving Danny researching happily in the locked library.

Although much has been written concerning the Great Famine 1845-1850 there were other periods of hunger. According to the article below 1830 was a year of hunger for the poor of Glenmore. Although the following article states that women received charity without working on the High Road a few years later in 1836 when the New Line was being constructed Danny Dowling has stated that women and girls were employed in the building of the New Line. For the blog article outlining the early roads see, https://glenmore-history.com/glenmore-between-waterford-and-new-ross/ .

1830 PUBLIC DISTRESS—PARISH OF GLENMORE, COUNTY OF KILKENNY

The Rev. Mr. Foran, Catholic Curate, acknowledges with gratitude the receipt of the following donations for the relief of the poor inhabitants of that Parish:— Corporation of Waterford one ton of oatmeal, value £20; Lady Esmonde £5; Lord Duncannon £5; Sir J. Newport £3; Rev. Mr. Wallis, Rector, Rosbercon  £1, 1s; Mr. Wallis, Sir J. Newport’s, steward £1; Mr. A. Doyle, C. H. Waterford  10s.  The Rev. Mr. Foran, we are authorised to state, was treated in the kindest and most gentlemanly manner by the Gentlemen of the Corporation when he applied to them for their assistance. The charities of Lady Esmonde, during this time of general distress, have been almost unceasing, no day having passed which she did not relieve at least thirty poor people. The money contributed has been chiefly laid out by the Rev. Mr. Foran, in repairing the high road, and we have been assured by person who saw the work, that for the amount expended by the Rev. Gentleman, there has been more than twice as much work done as would be done county presentment. No man in that parish that was able to work would accept a shilling for charily, a pretty good proof that the poor Irish are not idlers or beggars when they can procure employment. It was only to the aged, infirm, and females who had none to labour for them, that any portion of the fund has been given in charity. (Waterford  Chronicle, Saturday, 7 August 1830)

1894 ACTION FOR THE PRICE OF BRICKS

Daniel Cody, of Carrigcloney. Kilkenny, farmer, sued John McCarthy, of Barrack-street. Waterford to recover £2-18s, balance due for the price of bricks sold within the last six years. Mr Dunford appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Allingham for defendant.  A decree was granted for the full amount claimed. (Waterford Standard, Saturday 7 April 1894)

[Danny Dowling has written extensively concerning the brick making industry that was conducted in Glenmore for over a century only ending in the early years of the twentieth century.]

1901 RINGVILLE HORSE RACES: A Horse Named Mrs. Kruger

These races came off on Sunday in Ringville lawn of twelve acres. They were witnessed by a large crowd of people, especially the fair sex. The runs were exciting between Mr. M Nolan’s De Wet (1st) Balllyvaring, manned by Master F Haughton, who showed the best attitude, and Mr. F Ryan’s, Mrs Kruger (0) Ringville, manned by Mr. N Murphy. Mr. J Walsh acted as starter, and Mr. John Lawlor as judge. Mrs. Kruger started well. After about forty perches she was overtaken, and De Wet won by one hundred yards. This race was tried twice, but not for the better. Mr Ryan’s splendid young horse, Passion Flower, came to the rescue. De Wet cannot be captured. Other races next Sunday. (New Ross Standard, 2 November 1901)

1902 Disused Quarry Case, Rathinure, Glenmore  

APPLICATION TO ENTER A QUARRY Patrick Forristal summoned Mary Kennedy in order to obtain a magistrates’ order to enter a quarry on her lands Rathnure. Mr Jones (L. Thornton and Son. solrs.) appeared for complainant, and Mr HD Keane, (solr., for the defendant. The complainant stated that he was a contractor for three labourers’ cottages, and the quarry on the defendant’s land was the most convenient from which to obtain the stones to build one of them. To Mr Keane—He believed it was more than 25 years since the quarry was used. Mr Keane said his client was willing to allow the complainant to take stone from the face of the quarry, but no place else. After a consolation between the parties settlement was arrived at, the complainant to take the stone from the face of the quarry on payment of £4.  (Waterford Standard, Saturday, 30 August 1902)

[Housing was just as big a problem in the twentieth century as it is now. Various schemes were enacted that enabled farm laborers to petition County Councils for a cottage to be built on the land of the farm where they worked.]

1917 Sale of Mount Ida

£4,700 FOR A FARM—On the 7th inst. the freehold residential estate of 154 statute acres, the property   of Mr. Philip Conn, Mount Ida, near Glenmore, was put up for sale by public auction by Messrs. Thos. Walsh  and Son, auctioneers, Waterford ; poor- law valuation, £135.5s. It was purchased   by Mr. Wm. Forrestal, Ballyverneen for £4,700. Messrs. J. Thornton   and Son, solicitors, Waterford, had carriage of sale. (Enniscorothy Guardian, Saturday, 17 November 1917)

[For an interesting article on Mount Ida see Martin Forristal’s article at https://glenmore-history.com/mount-ida-2019/ .

1899 Cruelty Case Dismissed

Alleged Cruelty. Constable Breadon summoned a young fellow named Wm Condon, in the employment of Nicholas Gaffney, Glenmore, for working a donkey which had, a sore on its breast. The little fellow and his master pleaded that the donkey had not been gaulded when yoking in the morning. The case was dismissed. (New Ross Standard, Saturday, 7 January 1899)

1900 GLENMORE FLOOD

A short time ago the Glenmore villagers witnessed the greatest flood seen for years. Fortunately, not much damage resulted, save some carpenter’s tools and some fowl being washed away. It is very inconvenient to the villagers to be subjected to such dangerous floods. In fact, the bridge was liable at any moment to give way to the powerful stream. (Munster Express, 24 November 1900)

1921 FARM FIRE NEAR GLENMORE

A fire which caused considerable damage broke out during threshing operations in the haggard of Mr. Daniel Doolan, farmer, residing near The Pink Rock, half-way between New Ross and Glenmore. The drum and elevator of the machine were destroyed by the flames, which also enveloped some ricks of barley and oats and a quantity of straw and burned them. Practically all his corn was destroyed, with the exception of some oats that had been threshed before the fire started. The strenuous and sustained efforts of the men engaged at the threshing, along with Mr. Doolan, succeeded in saving a rick of hay from the flames. It is stated that the corn was insured. (Kilkenny Moderator, Saturday, 24 September 1921)

1937 EMIGRANT’S DEATH IN CHICAGO

Death in Chicago of Mrs. Walsh, wife of Mr. Jas. Walsh, both natives of Glenmore parish and members of highly respected families. (New Ross Standard, Friday, 31 December 1937)

[Unfortunately, newspapers in the past often failed to provide the first names of married women making it very difficult to identify women who died in large urban areas who were married to men with common names like James Walsh. If any reader can identify which Glenmore Walsh family Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh belonged please send it on.]

[UPDATE–23 March 2021, it is believed that the Walsh lady that died in Chicago, Illinois was Mary Walsh née Walsh of Rochestown, Glenmore. Her husband Nicholas Walsh was from Jamestown, Glenmore. Both obits may be found on the “W” family page.]

1950 Glenmore Junior Hurling Championship

Hurling Tie Ends in Brawl—The junior hurling championship tie between Glenmore and St. Leonar’s (Dunamaggin) at Mullinavat on Sunday last came to an abrupt ending in the second half, writes our South Kilkenny Correspondent. An altercation between the opposing players led to an encroachment by spectators resulting in a brawl which only ended after several players had been injured. At the time of the stoppage Glenmore were leading by nine points. (Kilkenny People, Saturday, 29 April 1950)

1953 GLENMORE LAND SOLD

Holding Purchased—Fourteen acres of land at Ballyveria, Glenmore owned by Mr. William Phelan, have been disposed of by public auction to Mr. Fitzgerald, Moulerstown, do., for the sum of £850. The sale was carried out by Messrs. P. N. O’Gorman, auctioneers and valuers, Rosbercon. (Munster Express, Friday, 27 February 1953)

1963 PLANE LANDS IN GLENMORE

Mr. Thomas Kelly of Roadstone Dublin, former Dublin County Engineer paid an unusual visit by aeroplane to his brother’s (Mr. J. Kelly) residence at Aylwardstown, Glenmore last weekend. The plane, a single engine four seater landed perfectly on the lawn at Aylwardstown House and later took off safely for its return flight to Dublin. (Kilkenny People, Friday, 26 April 1963, p. 8)

1969 ESTATE DUTY ON MAJOR McCALMONT’S ESTATE

Left Over Half-a-Milllon—Major Dermot Bingham McCalmont, former master of Kilkenny Hounds, of Mount Juliet, Thomastown who died in Salisbury, Rhodesia, last February, left £569,209, on which estate duty amounting to £414,426 was paid. (Munster Express, Friday 3 January 1969, p. 20)

[For decades Glenmore people followed the hunt. Often the Kilkenny Hounds ran through and near Glenmore with extensive reports of the hunts published in local newspapers. Although Major McCalmont left a substantial estate in 1968, the estate duty was approximately 72% of the value of the estate he left.]

Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh