-- Belfast Newsletter 5 January 1749
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Sunday last prayers for rain were offered up in all our churches. Monday
last, at 6 o'clock in the evening, ended the assizes at Waterford, for the
trial of the Levellers or White Boys, when Darby Browne, Patrick Browne,
Richard Power, David Ahearn, and Richard Henly, were found guilty of
treason, in burning the house of John Fowlue, at Monebue; and are to be
hanged and quartered on the 7th of July next. Maurice Keily, and Maurice
Sheehy, were found guilty of Burglary, to be hanged on the 10th of July.
David Crowley, Laurence Dowhigg, otherwise Drummer, John Hallaghan, Thomas
Kiely, and Richard Ahern, were found guilty of Felony, in cutting down
Doctor Kirby's trees in the night; each burned in the hand, and all to be
imprisoned for eight months, except Hallaghan, who is to be imprisoned for
six only.
-- Belfast Newsletter 2 July 1762
Captain Ahern to Miss Riordan dau of Capt. Riordan of the Sand Quay
[Cork].
-- Hibernian Chronicle 18 October 1770
-- Freemen's Journal 23-26 April 1774
A correspondent writes us word, which he says may be depended on for fact:
"That one Kenny, who was transported from the city goal, a few days ago,
expressed great concern at the fate of Ahern and Fitzmaurice, who were
hanged last Saturday, acknowledging, that he, in conjunction with one
McKensey and Timothy Fahy, were the persons who perpertrated the crime
for which they suffered death ; that McKensy and Fahy, soon after robbed
the stables of Mr. Barry, in Cove-lane and carried off two horses;
Mr. Barry pursued them to Dublin, where they were taken, and that the dark
lanthorn, pistols, and sword were then found with them, which were sworn
to be in the possession of the deceased men." Ahern and Fitzmaurice not
only solemnly denied their knowledge of the crime, but declared, at their
dying moments, that they were in Mallow at the time it was sworn they
committed the crime in Corke.
-- Belfast Newsletter 20-24 May 1774
Yesterday two of those deluded people called Whiteboys were under the
escort of a corporal and six privates of the 4th regiment, conducting to
our county gaol, under the warrant of Augustus Warren, Esq; when the party
was most violently attacked by above two thousand Whiteboys near the
Ovens, and was obliged to fire on them; they bravey defended themselves,
shot three of the delinquents dead, wounded seven, and safely lodged the
prisoners in our gaols.
-- Freemen's Journal 19-22 August 1786
Cork, August 21
On Sunday the 13th inst. as a corporal and six privates of the 4th
regiment of foot, were escorting Darby Ahern and Cornelius Coughlan, to
the gaol of this county, under the committal of Augustus Warren, Esq, on a
charge of their being White Boys [secret society], they were surrounded
near the Ovens, within six miles of this city, by many hundreds of
peasantry from the neighbouring parishes. They attempted to rescue the
prisoners, when the corporal of the party addressed the misguided
multitude in a speech of near ten minutes, and which would reflect honour
on one in a more elevated station in life -- he with amazing ability and
coolness expostulated on the dangerous tendency of the attempt --
earnestly entreated them to desist, and that it was not his intention, or
his wish to hurt one of them, and though many may escape, should they
provoke him to extremities, yet the hand of justice would overtake them
some time or other, and make them atone for so flagrant a violation of the
laws. He also fully explained his duty as a commander of the escort and in
the most pathetic manner painted the fatal consequences that must ensue if
their perserverance laid him under the necessity to fire among them.
The situation of the corporal and his party at this moment, was truly
alarming -- crowds were before and behind him on the road, and the insides
of the ditches were lined with people, armed with sticks and stones, who
resolved to rescue the prisoners, not minding what was told them, they
began the attack. The corporal immediately cut the strings of the
prisoners small cloaths, and declared if they moved but as he did, they
would be instantly shot, he then formed a circle, or hollow square with
his six men round the prisoners, and kept up a continual fire of one shot
at a time, moving on as well as his situation would permit him, and with
great difficulty got to the house of Major Dumass, at Coolroe, about two
miles from the place where the action commenced, and nearer Cork.
Unluckily the Major was from home, but Mrs. Dumass rendered the corporal
and his party every assistance, by letting them into the house to defend
themselves from the assailants, and kindly procured a trusty messenger to
carry a note from the corporal to Mr. Hawkes, the neighbouring Justice,
who instantly came, and by his spirited exertions, prevented any further
attack, until a company of men marched from this city, who safely
conducted the prisoners to gaol.
The number of killed and wounded are not yet particularly known; reports
say nine killed, and thirty wounded, and we have great reason to believe
it may be true, as there were seventy-two shots discharged, and the
situation of the regulars obliged them to fire deliberatley and with
effect. The manoeuvres of our gallant corporal is truly praise-worthy; we
are happy to hear, that neither he or his little army suffered much in
this affray, except a few contortions from some of the stones, but no way
dangerous.
-- Belfast Newsletter 25-29 August 1786
A letter from Bruff, co. Limerick, dated December 19, says, "Last Saturday
a Coroner's inquest was held on the body of Patrick Brown, late of
Ballydahin, who on the 22nd of last month, received several wounds and
bruises on his head. A very respectable jury, after a minute investigation,
unanimously brought in a verdict of Wilful Murder against Patrick, John,
and Thomas Ahern, of Cammas, labourers; and John Ahern, of Ardanrech,
farmer. This is the third murder which has been committed with impunity,
within a few months, in this town and its neighborhood."
-- Belfast Newsletter 27-30 Dec. 1791
John Ahern, Stephen Myles, Richard Moreen, and John Clancy, all from the
neighbourhood of Cloyne, were on Tuesday covicted of conspiracy to murder
a soldier of the county Limerick Militia. They were sentenced to be hanged
on the 25th instant [of this month]. Yesterday Timothy Kavanagh was tried
and found guilty of firing a shot at Mr Wm. Martin, of Sunville, a short
time ago. He has not yet received sentence. Accounts pour in on us every
hour, of the devastation of the Savages of the West. Our last contained an
account of their attack on a house of Mr. Gillman's at Tonson's-Town, when
they threatened another visit; accordingly, on the night of Sunday, the
15th instant, in prosecution of their system of annoyance of this
Gentleman, they completed the entire demolition of the above mentioned
house. It is hoped the exhibition of one of their Officers on the gallows
of Dunmanway, on this day, will damp the ardor of these heroes. On the
16th, at night, they burnt three houses on the lands of Gurtnamuckla,
near Dunmanway.
-- Belfast Newsletter 24 April 1798
Yesterday, John Ahern, Stephen Miles, Richard Moreen, and John Clancy,
were executed at Gallows Green, pursuant to sentence passed on them last
Assizes. They acknowledged the crime for which they suffered and the
justice of their sentence. Timothy M'Carthy, who was executed last
Thursday, near Dunmanway, made the following declaration :- "I acknowledge
the justice of my sentence, and sincerely forgive my prosecutors, hoping
that my untimely end will be anawful warning to all deluded and
ill-disposed persons, and inspire them with horror for any infringement
of the laws, whereby they expose themselves to shame and infamy in this
life and to eternal punishment in the next." It is hoped that the
melancholoy fate of those unfortunate men, cut off in the flower of their
age, will produce the desired effect, and induce all persons to avoid bad
company and those horrid combinations, which bring certain ruin on
themselves and their families.
-- Belfast Newsletter 4 May 1798
The Anglo-Irish war was recalled in Cork last evening when the body of a
British soldier who was shot in 1921 was transferred, on board the
SS Kenmare, on the way to England for burial. It is not known where the
remains were exhumed but it is believed to have been from bogs between
counties Cork and Kerry.
The body is that of George Steer of the East Lancashire Regiment, a native
of Accrington. A guard of honour of Irish Free State troops handed the
remains over to a party of British military at the boat.
-- The Irish News 7 April 1927
John Keating for forging bank notes, to be publicly whipped from gate to
gate on Saturday next, and to be imprisoned twelve months. Bridget Nowlan,
for conspiring with said John Keating and others to cheat and defraud the
bankers of Cork, to be imprisoned 12 months. Cath. Hinchy, for stealing a
bundle of cloth, the property of John Reardon, burned in the hand and to
be imprisoned two calendar months. Catherine Ahern, for petty larceny, to
be privately whipped in gaol. Mary Murphy, for feloniously stealing a
cotton gown and several other articles of wearing apparel, the property of
Mary Roberts, to be transported for seven years. Thomas Crowley, for
uttering seditious expressions, fined one mark. Mary Guess, for petty
larceny, to be privately whipped in gaol.
-- Belfast Newsletter 9 September 1800
Charles Clutton 25, Charles Paul, aged 17, privates in 53d regiment
capitaly indicted for an offence committed in the common barrack room of a
detachment of the regiment at Weedon, about eight miles from this town on
a certain night in May last.
Paul, the younger criminal, and who seemed to have been betrayed to infamy
by the solicitations of Clutton, was admitted as an approver by the Crown,
and his statement, corroborated in many parts by the evidence of four
soldiers, placed the prisoner Clutton's guilt beyond all doubt. The jury
found Clutton Guilty of the capital felony.
Mr. Justice Holroyd then passed upon him the awful sentence of the law,
giving him to understand that he must not expect any mercy in this world,
and conjuring him to profit of the short time which yet remained to him,
in preparing himself to appear before that Being, whose mercy, however
bountiful it might be, was equalled by his justice.
-- The Cork Morning Post, August 6, 1824
-- Cork Evening Post 21 November 1757
-- Limerick Chronicle 20 October 1849
The legislature of this island, as well as Antigua, are passing a law to
grant a bounty of 5 l. per head for each man, and as much for each gun,
of every French privateer which shall be taken within a certain distance
of those islands.
Extract of letter from St. Kit's, date Dec. 5, 1756
Capt. Grig, in the privateer brig, Johnson, of New York, has, in company
with Capt. Higgins, of Antigua, taken and brought into this port a large
ship from Marseilles, loaded with wine, soap, oil, brandy, and other
goods, supposed to be worth 10000 l. The ship mounts 24 guns, had 60 men,
and was bound to Martinico. She was under Spanish colors, and had a
Spanish captain and pass; but, by examining the the captains and officers,
the disguise is taken off, and I make no doubt both ship and cargo will be
condemned. The French fleet is momentarily expected, and admiral Frankland
is gone out with all the men of war to look for them, and has declared, If
the privateers will go up with him, he will attack the men of war, and
leave the merchantmen to the privateers, and that whatever they take shall
be their own, though the English men of war be in sight.
-- Belfast Newsletter 22 February 1757
-- Limerick Chronicle 24 April 1833
A great meeting for promoting the Carlow Indemnity Fund and the nomination
of Repeal Wardens for the Town and Parish of Mallow, was held Yesterday
(Sunday), in the Chapel Yard -- an immense multitude assembled on the
occasion. The Rev. Dr. Collins, was unanimously called to the chair, and
Mr. William Williams, was appointed Secretary, and the following
Resolutions were unanimously adopted :--
Proposed by the Rev. Justin M'Carthy -- Seconded by Robert J. O'Connell,
Esq. --
Resolved -- That impressed with the necessity of affording protection for
the free and unrestricted right of the Elective Franchise; and finding
that the honest Electors of Carlow have subjected themselves to
persecution, by their efforts to rescue the country from Tory domination,
we feel ourselves called upon forthwith to collect subscriptions to
preserve them from the tyranny of their heartless exterminators.
Proposed by Dr. Curtin -- Seconded by Mr. Robert Corbet --
Resolved -- That having observed the melancholy effects which have been
produced by the Clearance System, adopted by many of the Landed
Proprietors, we feel the necessity of a Legal Enactment, which, without
interfering with the Rights of Property, would secure to the tenant the
enjoyment of the advantages arising from his improvements, and to the
Landlord, a punctual payment of his rent.
Proposed by Mr. Wm. B. Williams -- Seconded by Mr. James Canty --
Resolved -- That experience having proved that the exercise of the power
of Legislation by a Foriegn Parliament, has disgraced our Country,
subverted its Liberties, and reduced it to the condition of a Tributary
Province, we feel it our bounden duty to Petition the Imperial Parliament,
for the restoration of that Legislature, of which we were unjustly deprived.
Proposed by Mr. Timothy Collins -- Seconded by Mr. John Fitzgerald --
Resolved -- That in accordance with the instructions of our illustrious
countryman, Daniel O'Connell, we recommend the following Gentlemen to act
as Repeal Wardens for the Town and Parish of Mallow, and that they be
empowered to prepare a petition for a Repeal of the Act of Union: Rev. D.
Collins, P.P., Rev. J. M'Carthy, Dr. Curtin, Mr. John Canty, Mr. Wm. B.
Williams, Mr. Jas. Roche, Mr. Robert O'Connell, John Moriarty.
Proposed by Anthony O'Connor, Esq. -- Seconded by Jas. Jones, Esq. --
Resolved -- That this Meeting cannot separate without recording their
sense of gratitude and unbounded confidence in Daniel O'Connell, the
victorious Leader of the Irish Liberal Party.
Moved by John Ahern, Esq., Seconded by Geo. O'Callaghan, Esq. --
Resolved -- That the thanks of this Meeting are hereby given to Thomas
Reynolds, Esq., not only for his efficient aid in the furtherance of the
Repeal question, but his steady devotion to the advancement of the
interests of Ireland.
The Rev. Mr. Collins was then moved from the Chair, and Dr. Curtin was
called thereto, when the thanks of the Meeting was given to the former
Rev. Chairman, amidst great cheering. Several Subscriptions were handed in
towards the Repeal Rent and Indemnity Fund.
-- Cork Examiner 6 September 1841
Go raibh maith agat for your articles. They are being placed in my history
folder along with Cathy's excellent newspaper articles.
Slan go foill,
Margaret (Mairead)
Same Day Mary Nugent otherwise Higgins for insulting and Mobbing
Mr. George Tyndall, -- And Edward and Esther Hyland for assaulting and
wounding Redmond Caffry, were all committed to Newgate by the sitting
justice.
-- Belfast Newsletter 21 June 1754
On Monday last an Inquest was held by Thomas Walsh, Esq. Coroner at Gort,
on the body of a woman named Bridget Higgins. It appeared in evidence that
she and her husband parted about 15 years ago since which period she has
supported herself by hawking goods through the country for sale, but the
danger of starvation of late took possession of her mind, and fearing that
she could not procure the common necessaries of life, in a fit of despair
it is supposed, she hanged herself. The jury returned a verdict of
"Temporary Insanity."
-- The Connaught Journal 6 February 1840
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William Callaway, ship carpenter, John Dineen, ship carpenter, John
Potter, ship carpenter, Sylvester Twomey, ship carpenter, J. Hegarty,
ship carpenter, J. Ahern, house carpenter, and Patrick Hallaran,
shoemaker, natives of Passage West, arrested between Passage West and
Rochestown the previous night while drilling.
-- Cork Examiner 7 March 1867
Just thought I would ask.
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> Fenian Suspects Arrested
>
>.........Daniel Ahern........
Sir
Are you saying that you are related to this evil terrorist?
If so, I demand that you publicly renounce the IRA, it's methods and it's
goals forthwith. There is no place on this forum for an apologist for
terrorism. A crime is a crime is a crime, as Margaret Thatcher said at the
time of the IRA hunger-suicides.
Yours, etc
CRISPIN GAYLORD, BARONET
Padraig+
"Sir Crispin Gaylord" <sir_crisp...@yahoo.co.uk>
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Paddy - the only useful contribution Sir Crispin has made was putting away
his keyboard when last challenged in the newsgroup.
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Micheál O'Caináin
Do not reply to this address. Post to group.
He came on the scene about Nov. 2000 and all his responses
have been controversial with, I believe, the psychological
need al to irritate and enflame those willing to be sucked
in to his demented mind set.
To respond to him is to invite more ignorant comments -
just ignore his replies and maybe he'll will retire his
keyboard again - at least, for a short while, hopefully much
longer.
Padraig+
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Rgds
Head Constable John Ahearn, one of the most efficient and vigilant
officers in this district, has rescued another juvenile wanderer from vice
and wickedness in the form of Martin Horrigan, aged about 7 years, who had
no guardian or protector. This is the illegitimate child of old "Shawneen
Sugarstick" or John Horrigan, Abbeyside, a dealer in old iron for many
years in the Square of Dungarvan. The old fellow emigrated to America some
twelve or fourteen months ago, having at the time not less than £80. The
cause of his exit being to avoid the maintenance of his would be wives, on
whom he spent some pounds previous to his departure for the land of the
Stars and Strips, where he succumbed to the iron grasp of death. Previous
to his departure he had given 1s 6d to a Daniel Keleher of Abbeyside to
look after the boy. Keleher had come before the court saying he could no
longer afford to keep the boy.
Chairman (Sir John Nugent Humble) to Keleher — "You ought to keep him some
time longer."
Keleher — "Your worship I won't give him a bit after this day. I could not
afford it."
Chairman — "Which would you be better pleased to be with - your mother or
with Keleher."
Child — "I'd rather be with this man and his wife, because I get enough to
eat from them."
Chairman — "If that child lives he may be a great man. He has a splendid
forehead, one of the finest I ever saw on a child."
After some further remarks the certificate was signed for his transfer to
Cappoquin Industrial School.
-- Unknown Waterford paper May 1873
this morning on the Sand Quay, Miss Anne Ahern.
-- Hibernian Chronicle 11 January 1770
> Just try to ignore this useless controversial ass-....
> who has, in my memory, made NO useful contributions to this
> forum.
Sir
Poppycock. I opened our estate records to public consultation only a few
weeks ago.
Familiarise yourself with the facts Paddy.
> Well, Mihaul, he is just showing his ignorance of Irish
> Historical facts surrounding the Fenian uprising of 1867.
Dear Paddy
The genealogy of the modern IRA as updated from my Sandhurst and Thiepval
Barracks days is as follows. Perhaps as a terrorist sympathiser you have
the inside track on this?
United Irishmen - 1798
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Young Ireland - 1848
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Irish Republican Brotherhood (Fenians) - 1867 and 1916
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Irish Republican Army - 1919 to 1921
|__________________________________Irish Free State Army
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Irish Republican Army - 1921 to early 1970's
|__________________________________Official IRA (multiple splits
thereafter)
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Provisional IRA - early 1970's to date
|__________________________________Continuity IRA - 1980's to date
|__________________________________Real IRA - 1990's to date
Vicious criminal terrorists, every man-jack of them. Don't you agree Paddy?
this day near North Gate, Mr. Edward Ahern, grocer.
-- Hibernian Chronicle 23 December 1776
DIED -- Last Wednesday the Rev. Timothy Aghern, a clergyman of the Church
of Rome.
-- Hibernian Chronicle 14 August 1777
DIED -- Saturday, Mr. Robert Ahern, cooper. His death was occasioned by
bruises he received from falling over the Drawbridge - quays on Wednesday
night last.
-- Hibernian Chronicle 1 December 1777
Died -- Last Tuesday evening at his house in Cat Lane, in an advanced age,
Mr. Garrett Ahern, an eminent nursery and seedsman, a sincere friend, a
tender exemplarary parent and a man of the strictest probity, most
cordially regretted by a numerous acquaintance, more particularly the
poor, by whom his loss is severely felt.
-- Hibernian Chronicle 18 June 1778
-- Hibernian Chronicle 30 April 1795
:-)
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WILKIE - WELCH - At St. Paul's Church, Cork,
March 23rd 1867, by Rev. A. Waring, Alexander W.
Wilkie, Academy street, to Catherine Baxter,
daughter of Joseph Welch, Cork.
-- Cork Examiner 23 March 1917
DIED -- Last week at Carrigeen near Doneraile, John Ahern, farmer,
aged 111 years. He was in perfect health until a few days before his
death, and used to walk a quarter of a mile every Sunday and Holyday
to Mass. -- At Ballinree, in the same parish, James Stuart, a farmer,
aged upwards of 102 years. A singular instance happening in one
week, and in the same parish, of the death of two such ancient
persons.
-- Hibernian Chronicle 18 December 1797
Died yesterday in Cat Lane Mr. James Ahern, gardner
and seedsman. [An advertisement in the Hibernian Chronicle of
13 December 1794 lists "James Ahern, nursery and seedsman,
successor to his late brother, Garrett ..."]
-- Hibernian Chronicle 30 September 1799
DIED -- On Sunday morning last, Mrs. Ahern,
wife of Mr. Thomas Ahern, New Bridge street,
universally regretted.
-- Cork Mercantile Chronicle 4 April 1808
Killed in action in France last month. He was son of Coroner Dr.
Higgins, Stradbally, Queen's County, and grandson of the Irish patriot
poet, the late Mr. T. D. Sullivan. Before joining the army Lieut. Higgins
was a clerk in the Munster and Leinster Bank, Skibbereen. His engagement
to Miss V. O'Shea, North street, Skibbereen, was announced a few months
before his death.
-- Cork Examiner 11 May 1917
[Killed 31 March 1917 near Pas de Calais, age 26, son of Thomas F. and
Josephine (Sullivan) Higgins, of Woodlands Stradbally, Queen's Co.]
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-- Cork Mercantile Chronicle 9 November 1812
-- Cork Mercantile Chronicle 30 July 1817
Yesterday evening (Thursday) a labourer named Denis Crowley had a narrow
escape from drowning in Kinsale. It appears he had some drink taken, and
the day being rather warm he divested himself of his clothes on the Long
quay slip, about three o'clock in the afternoon, and went and swam towards
Scilly. He is a poor swimmer, and the place being very public he was seen
in the water by numbers of people who soon found out from his antics that
he was unable to swim well and that inevitably he would be drowned if
assistance would not be rendered to him. A fisherman named Warren,
belonging to Scilly proceeded in a boat, and Head-constable Hobson and
Constables Leary and Baggs in another boat to the spot where the man was,
and after some difficulty succeeded in hauling him on board the boat in an
exhausted condition. His clothes being procured, he dressed himself and
was taken to the constabulary barracks, but was immediately liberated, and
will have to answer at a future date for his action on this occasion.
-- The Cork Examiner, 23 June 1899
DIED -- Yesterday morning at his house in Broad
Lane, Mr. John Ahern.
-- Cork Mercantile Chronicle 15 October 1817
DIED -- Yesterday morning, Mr. Charles Ahern, youngest
son of the late Mr. John Ahern, of Broad-lane.
-- The Constitution (Cork Morning Post) 20 February 1824
DIED -- Yesterday morning at Cove, Mr. John Ahern, Revenue
boatman. He was a zealous and trustworthy officer, and in
every sense of the word, a truly honest man. He has left a
wife and eight young children to deplore his loss.
-- The Constitution (Cork Advertiser) 25 January 1827
The great work performed by the Catholic priests with the armies in the
field of battle, their wonderful devotion to duty, and the sangfroid with
which they are ever ready to face the greatest personal dangers in order
to bring the consolation of religion to the seriously wounded or dying
Catholic soldier, has won the admiration of all, and has been spoken of in
terms of the highest praise by all those who have seen the Catholic priest
go along places swept by shot and shell to reach the side of some mortally
wounded Catholic soldier, to whom he may be privileged to minister the
last rites of his religion before he is called before his Creator and
Redeemer. Their wonderful bravery and courage have been rewarded by
bestowal of decorations from the Government, and one of the latest to be
so decorated is a County Cork priest, Rev. Father D. Aherne, C.S.S.R.,
upon whom the D.S.O. has been conferred.
Father Aherne was born near Fermoy, and was educated at St. Colman's
College, Fermoy, whence he proceeded to the Irish College, Rome, to
continue his ecclesiastical studies and, then going to Paris, where he
finished his theological course and was ordained by Most Rev. Dr.
Browne for his native diocese of Cloyne. Having laboured zealously for
some years as a secular priest he joined the Redemptorist Order, and as a
member of this distinguished Order he conducted with great success
numerous missions in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. When the war
broke out he was one of the first chaplains to accompany the soldiers to
France, where he has been through most of the battles which have been
fought, and where his great bravery and devotion to duty have been
recognized by all. He was mentioned frequently in dispatches, was raised
to the rank of Major, and last week was awarded the D.S.O.
He is most popular with all ranks, officers and men looking upon him with
admiration because of his great zeal for souls and his utter disregard for
personal risks, however great, in the execution of his duty to the
Catholic soldiers. Some years ago the English as well as the Irish and
Scotch papers, spoke of his great heroism on the occasion of his going
down a mine in Scotland (while giving a mission there) in a big pit
disaster, to minister to Catholics. Father Aherne is a great lover of his
native land, and was an intimate friend of the late Major Willie Redmond,
M.P., and although of middle age, his ambition is to join the self-
sacrificing priests who are seeking souls for God in China (Maynooth
Mission). Father Aherne, who is a real Irish and saintly priest, a true
son of St. Alphonsus, is to be heartily congratulated, and his many
friends trust that he shall have his ambitions realised, and that he shall
be long spared to work with his great missionary zeal for the salvation of
souls and the teachings of the Catholic Church, of which he is such a
devoted and noble son.
-- Cork Examiner 22 June 1917
On Thursday, May 1st, at the residence of his brother,
Mr. John Ahern, Dominick street, Cork, the Rev. Edward
[tombstone says Edmond] Ahern, R. C. C. [Roman Catholic
Curate] Imogeela.
-- Cork Examiner 2 May 1856
-- The Cork Examiner 28 February 1885
AHERN -- On the 16th inst., at the South Infirmary, the
result of an accident, John Ahern, late Fountainstown. Deeply
regretted. R.I.P. Funeral from St. Finbarr's, Dunbar street, at
10.30 on to-morrow (Sunday) for Tracton Abbey.
AHERN -- On the 16th inst., at his residence, Park,
Passage West, Matthew, eldest son of the late John Ahern,
Fountainstown, aged 35 years. Deeply and deservedly
regretted. Funeral will leave the R. C. Church on Sunday
at 1 o'clock for Tracton Abbey. R.I.P.
-- The Cork Examiner 17 June 1899
AHERN -- On the 26th inst. at his residence, 3 Grattan
street, after a long illness, James, youngest son of Michael
Aherne [sic]. R.I.P. Funeral on Friday at 3 o'clock for Douglas.
-- The Cork Examiner 27 July 1899
AHERN -- At his residence, Dromatimore, Aghabulloge on
the 18th inst., John Ahern, aged 76 years. R.I.P. Funeral
from R. C. Church, Aghabulloge, at one o'clock for Donoghmore
on Saturday.
-- The Cork Examiner 19 June 1903
AHERN -- At Glenmire House, Knockraha, Mary, second daughter
of William Ahern, Funeral today (Tuesday), at two o'clock for
Kilquane.
-- The Cork Examiner 4 August 1903
AHERN -- On July 24th, at 54 Green street, Ellen Ahern, beloved
wife of Timothy Ahern. Funeral took place on Tuesday for
Douglas. American papers please copy.
-- The Cork Examiner 28 July 1910
On June 18th, at his residence, Newcastle, Grenagh, of
pneumonia, to the inexpressible grief of his wife and a
large circle of friends, Andrew Ahern, eldest son of Andrew
Ahern, aged 47 years. R.I.P. Funeral at 2 o'clock on to-morrow
(Tuesday) for Garrycloyne.
-- The Cork Examiner 19 June 1911
At his residence, 30 Harbour Row, Queenstown [Cobh], Michael Ahern, at an
advanced age. R.I.P. Funeral on this day (Wednesday) from the Cathedral
[St. Colman's] at 3.30 p.m. for Old Church Graveyard. American papers
please copy.
-- The Cork Examiner 21 June 1911
-- Corke Journal 19 August 1762
Mr. Croker at Quarter Town, near Mallow, can give
information if required.
-- The Cork Evening Post, 15 May 1788
Whoever apprehends the said deserter, and lodges him in any of his
Majesty's gaols or guard houses in this kingdom, shall receive ten guineas
reward by applying to the Commanding Officer of said Regiment, at Bandon,
or whoever will give information to said Commanding Officer, or any other
Officer, so that upon said information he may be apprehended, shall have
the above reward, and their names kept a profound secret. August 9
-- Hibernian Chronicle (Cork) 13 August 1781
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-- Cork Advertiser and Commercial Register, 5 July 1814
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Lamplighter P. Gallagher, of Tullamore, going his rounds at 11.40 p.m. on
Monday, discovered the body of a newly-born male child, in a brown paper
bag, also containing sawdust, in the fair ground. The parentage of the
child is unkown to the police, who are making inquiries. At an inquest
held by Coroner Conway on the remains, in the workhouse, on Tuesday
afternoon, Doctors Moorhead and Barry, who had made a post-mortem, gave
evidence that no mark of vilence was on the body; and that death was due
to exposure. The jury, of which Mr. T. English was foreman, found
accordingly against some person or persons unknown. Head-const. Stewart,
Sergt. Cronin, and Const. McGoldrick were present.
-- King's County (Offaly) Chronicle, 6 April 1916
Tuesday.-- Before Major Bredin, Capt. Drought, and Mr. C. F. Allen.
Const. English had James Murphy summoned for an unlighted vehicle. The
case was dismissed with a caution. The same complainant had fines imposed
on the following:-- J. McRedmond, no light, 2s 6d.; J. Bergin, no light,
5s.; J. Bergin, negligent driving, 5s.; Daniel Carry, no light, 2s.
April 4, after a long illness, Mr. Edward Cordial, stonemason,
Chapel St., Birr. Deeply regretted.
April 2, at his residence, Shamrock Lodge, Dalkey, John Lamb,
son of the late Wm. Smallman, Roscrea.
April 3, at her residence, Clonbullogue, Tullamore, Elizabeth Jane,
wife of David Finnamore, and daughter of the late George Cobbe.
The King has approved of the award of the D.C.M. to
Sergt. J. Tierney, 7th Batt. Leinster Regiment.
Mr. L. J. Fitzpatrick is at present attached to the Birr
Branch of the Hibernian Bank for duty.
Mr. B. C. Molloy, ex-M.P. South King's County, who has been
seriously ill in London, is improving.
Rev. R. F. Rainsford, Rector of Shinrone, preached the Lenten
sermon in the Roscrea Parish Church this Wednesday.
The Birr Guardians, on Saturday, accepted the tender of
Messrs. Tedcastle, McCormick and Co., for best coal at
42s. per ton.
The Kinnitty magistrates on Tuesday passed a vote of sympathy
with Mrs. Egan on the death of their late brother justice,
Mr. Patrick Egan.
In aid of the Zenana Missionary Society, Miss Lee will deliver
addresses in the Lecture Room, Roscrea, on this Friday, 7th April
at three o'clock and eight o'clock.
Corporal W. J. Bradfield and Privates P. Morgan, H. Maxwell,
C. Shea, E. Buckley, C. Barry and T. Foley, all of the 6th Batt.
Leinsters, are prisoners of war in Bulgaria.
LOCAL ITEMS
At the monthly meeting of the Birr Y.M.S., Rev. J. O'Meara, C.C.,
presiding, a vote of sympathy was passed with Mr. William Cleary,
Bridge Street, on the death of his son, William.
At the monthly meeting of the Birr A.O.H. on Monday last, a vote
of sympathy was passed to Messrs. John and James Hickey on the
death of their father. The proposer and seconder were
Mr. W. F. Meara, president, and Mr. W. Lowry, vice-president.
The death took place in Roscrea hospital, on Sunday last, of
Mary Feehan, the old woman who met with a sever burning accident
recently while minding another old woman, Anne Corr, at Moneygall.
At the monthly meeting of the Birr A.O.H. on Monday last, a vote
of sympathy was passed to Messrs. John and James Hickey on the
death of their father. The proposer and seconder were Mr. W. F.
Meara, president, and Mr. W. Lowry, vice-president.
A springer presented by Mr. W. K. Marshall, D.L., was raffled and
won by Lady Wilson, Sharavogue, making [pounds]35. A filly, also
presented by him, was won by Mr. Kavanagh, Johnstown, making
[pounds]11. In this way [pounds]46 has been sent to the Kilkenny
branches of the Red Cross.
Mr. H. C. Cronhelm, who has been employed for three years in the
office of Messrs. R. F. Barry and Sons, solicitors, left Birr on
Tuesday. During his stay in the Model Town he was extremely
popular, and he leaves Birr with the good wishes of a large
host of friends.
Mr. P. Terry, Excise Officer, left Birr on Monday morning for a
week's holidays, which he is spending at Carrick-on-Suir. He met
with a cycling accident some weeks ago while visiting Old Age
Pensioners in the mountainous parts of his district, and still
feels the effects of the injuries sustained by him.
-- Cork Weekly Examiner 19 January 1946
Mr. Richard Ahearn, father of the deceased was a popular member of the
Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who fought right through the Boer War, and who for
some years past was the staff of the Newbridge Post Office. When the
present war started Mr. Ahearn immediately volunteered for active service,
and was soon at the front with his old corps, the lst Dublins. He was very
anxious to meet his son, who was in the fighting line, and although both
were in Alexandria for some hours at the same time, in their different
companies, they did not meet, neither did they while in fighting line
afterwards.
In a letter to his mother from the convalescent hospital, Port Said, on
the 25th June, Drummer Ahearn said he had been wounded in the foot on the
18th June, but was going on splendidly,
"So I think I have escaped very lucky, as I think I am one of the
last of he old 1st battalion to leave the trenches. It is terrible
the cutting up that battalion has got - in fact, the whole Division.
Each time there has been anything on the mat we have been there,
so I think it is very near time that they gave us a rest, but
there is no such thing. There is no rest or playing football, as
there is on the other side. It is a break to get away for a few
days after being two months 'on the go' day and night. I have been
expecting one every day as I should like to know if my father is
on his way out, as I have not heard of him. I suppose "Titch" is
getting on tiptop. Is he gone to Belfast yet? I wrote him a
postcard to the Curragh , but I suppose it will be forwarded to
him, - Your Loving Son, Rodney.
In a War Officer communication, dated 20th July, Mrs. Ahearn, mother, who
resides at Newbridge, received a document from the Infantry Record Office,
Island Bridge, to the effect that Drummer Rodney Ahearn, Royal Dublin
Fusiliers, was wounded in action and admitted to the Government Hospital
at Port said. A further communications was received a notification of
the death of Drummer Ahearn from the war office, expressing regret, the
cause of death being stated as "died from wounds". It afterwards
transpired that the information was only too correct.
Drummer Rodney Ahearn was a great favourite with all who knew him, and
much sympathy goes out to his mother at Newbridge, as well as to his
father, who is at fighting in the trenches, both of whom are very well
known in Naas.
-- Kildare Observer 4 September 1915
http://kildare.ie/hospitality/historyandheritage/AthyHeritage/index.htm
Athy Heritage Centre
-- Cork Evening Echo 5 February 1946
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-- Cork Evening Echo 5 February 1946
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-- Cork Evening Echo 9 February 1946
-- Cork Weekly Examiner 9 February 1946
-- Cork Weekly Examiner 16 February 1946
-- Cork Weekly Examiner 23 February 1946
-- The Cork Examiner 20 November 1916
-- The Cork Examiner 10 February 1917
AHERN (Carhue, Bandon): On August 30, 2001, peacefully, in the tender and
loving care of matron, nurses and staff of Bandon Community Hospital,
HANNAH, beloved wife of the late Daniel and dear mother of Denis. Deeply
regretted by her loving son, daughter-in-law Joan, granddaughters Rosemarie
and Theresa, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP.
Lying in repose at Gabriel and O'Donovan's Funeral Home, Bandon. Removal
on this (Friday) evening at 8pm to St Patrick's Church, Bandon. Requiem
Mass on tomorrow (Saturday) at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the
adjoining cemetery.
-- The Irish Examiner 31 August 2001