Roscommon Herald Articles (1-132) This is the first page of the collected Roscommon Herald Articles. I begin with an Irish Roots article I wrote describing the process of getting the articles from microfilm to the Internet. Irish Roots article Local newspapers: the hidden archive Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin Have you been researching so long that you are beginning to run out of resources, archives and even ideas? I had been researching my family history for some years and was coming to a standstill. Like many researchers I was having difficulty finding information on the members of my family (Cryan) who lived during the nineteenth century. The Cryan surname is historically concentrated around the north Co. Roscommon / south Co. Sligo area. My great great grandfather John Cryan taught in Croghan National School near Boyle, Co. Roscommon. I knew that he started work there in 1888 and that he died in 1905 so I decided to systematically read all the Roscommon Heralds between those years to see if I could glean any information about him or his family. Such work would probably not be considered by someone starting out in his or her family history research but in my case I had exhausted many different archives and now had the time to start on a bigger project. As I read the papers on microfilm in the National Library I noted all references to the surname, as I knew such information could become important at a later date if different Cryan families were linked up. This research has produced 132 articles. The whole process of bringing the articles from microfilm to the Internet is somewhat convoluted but worth explaining in some detail for those who might consider doing such work on their own names. I usually spend around 2 hours at a time in the National Library in Dublin looking through the microfilmed Roscommon Heralds. It takes me that amount of time to go through 6 months of the weekly newspaper. After taking note of all articles, obituaries, court cases, advertisements, drawings and photographs etc where the name Cryan or any variants (e.g. Crean and Crehan) are mentioned, I type up a list and post it to the Roscommon library. The references are then photocopied for me from the microfilm by the wonderful and helpful staff there. I then send the copies to volunteer typists from the Rootsweb.com Cryan mailing list who type the articles and email them back to me. This allows me to check them over and number them. I then put them on the Cryan mailing list (which has about 100 members). The emails are then saved to a file that I eventually put in an archive on my own website to be made available to neophytes. The articles range from the comic to the tragic. For example on 18 August 1889 in a report of the Boyle Petty Sessions the police charged Joseph Connolly and Batty Cryan of Breedogue, with "fighting on the public street on the fair day" in an article entitled A Row about "Poteen." This was Batty's version of the story: ""Well," he says, "you thief and you robber, are you going to pay me for the "poteen" whiskey you stole from me?" I never stole any "poteen" from him. He said he would take my life if I would not pay him for the "poteen" whiskey. He had a dreadful weapon of a stick in his hand. I struck him a nice little blow of a stick just to keep him quiet (laughter)." Similarly, serious events like a murder trial were reported with the same level of verisimilitude. In an article from 23 December, 1882 on the Connaught Winter Assizes entitled Charge Of Murder it was reported: "John Cryan, examined by Sergeant Robinson, said - I left the October fair of Boyle with James Cryan, Thomas and Winifred Cryan. After we had gone a short distance out of the town we saw some men on the road before us. When we came near to them a man named Toolan said he was about to be beaten on his brother-in-law's account. Toolan and a man named McGowan then had a squabble and the deceased came up just then. When he came up Thomas Kennedy struck him on the back of the head and knocked him down. Kennedy then said - "I gave him that, and long I watched for him". I did not see any blow struck but one, and after receiving that blow Hunt spoke a word. Winifred Cryan said to the prisoner "O Thomas, what is that you have done."" In the end, Thomas Kennedy was found guilty of manslaughter of Thomas Hunt and sentenced to five years penal servitude. While on the subject of death, the committed genealogist could come across an obituary of an ancestor with the following information at the end of the description of the funeral: "The chief mourners were - Mrs. M. Cryan (wife), P., J., M.J., B.T., and J. Cryan (sons), M., M.E., and A.E. Cryan (daughters), Mr. P. Cryan, Newtownforbes, and Mr. B. Cryan, Ballinamore (brothers); Mr. P. Kerins, Ballymote (uncle); Mr. J. Dennedy (nephew); M. Dennedy, Dublin (niece); J. Kerins, J. Davey, A. Flynn, J. Benson, J. Flanagan, P. Davey, A. Walsh, P. Cosgrove, B. Flynn (cousins). Rev. Canon Loftus officiated at the grave. - R.I.P." [from October 18 1902, Death And Funeral Of Mr. Michael Cryan, Ballymote (Co. Sligo)]. In one fell swoop we have sons, daughters, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a grand collection of townlands and new extended family names to research. On a lighter note, what was your ancestor like at, say, football? Sports hyperbole was no different in the 'noughties' of the twentieth century. The following is from the edition of 23 September 1901: "Football Boyle v Carrick-On-Shannon [...] The Carrick forwards made some good rushes, but the backs, Cryan and Cregg, seemed impenetrable. The latter appeared a bit off colour during the first quarter of an hour, but pulled up for it well subsequently, as he along with Cryan played a most determined and scientific game." Or, maybe your ancestor played an important part in a major local event and you never heard through the family grapevine? For example, on the 14 December 1901 a "Terrific Blaze in Boyle" was reported: "Big Premises Gutted. One of the most disastrous conflagrations ever witnessed in Boyle took place at an early hour on last Sunday morning, when the extensive business establishment of Mr. W. J. Sloan, one of the leading merchants in these parts, was completely gutted and destroyed. […] The following, in addition to those mentioned above, assisted at the work of quenching the fire - Sergeant Hadlock, Corporal Cryan, Privates Cryan […]." In fact, in this case, the event had not yet reached into the family mythology of Maureen McCourt Nantista of Huntington, NY who was delighted to read about her great-grandfather, Corporal Michael Cryan, in the above and other Roscommon Herald articles. While marriage notices were not so common then, when they were inserted they contained plenty of genealogical information. One such notice was published on 13 Sep1902 as follows: "Boyle Marriages Cryan and Devine - On September 2nd at St Francis Xavier's church, Gardiner St, Dublin, with Nuptial Mass, Mr. John Cryan, merchant of Bridge St, Boyle was married to Miss Eleanor, Mary (May) Devine, second eldest daughter of Mr. Fitzmaurice Devine, merchant, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev George J Coyle PP, Highwood, assisted by Very Rev Canon B R Coyne PP VF, Boyle, and the Very Rev Fr Conmee SJ." Politics also played an important part in the lives of the people at that time. The controversy surrounding Charles Stewart Parnell and his affair with Kitty O'Shea had local ripples. At a public meeting a row broke out which became the subject of a Crimes Act Court held at Carrick-on-Shannon and reported on 11 April 1891. According to Constable Irwin, Robert Cryan, a member of the County Council, was waving his hat and cheering for Parnell while Canon Hoare was trying to speak. The mention of Kitty's name was too much for some: "When Canon Hoare was speaking, some one on the platform said "Kitty O'Shea." Paddy McManus shouted " Not another word" and then in the din of the confusion set up again. He saw McDermott, Cryan, and the McManus's at the breaking up of the platform, and their conduct was bad. The priests then held the meeting in the chapel-yard, and the Drumshambo people brought down Parnell's banner, and placed it before the chapel door and commenced groaning, shouting and whistling." Robert Cryan was punished for his activism. A vote for his expulsion from the County Council "was seconded 'una voce' by eleven Nationalists and warmly endorsed by a ringing cheer from hundreds outside." Out of the 132 articles posted on the mailing list only 4 articles referred to my family directly. However, their significance made the long hours worthwhile. Both John Cryan, my great great grandfather, and his daughter Mary J. Cryan were members of the Boyle Teachers' Association which had regular meetings reported by The Roscommon Herald. One report of 24 October, 1896 noted John Cryan's retirement and another of 8 February, 1902 noted the death of one of his sons. The most significant of all was the discovery of a long obituary article about Mary J. Cryan published on 22 March, 1902 which reported that "her remains were interred in the family sepulchre at Eastersnow" cemetery. I had made many disappointing field trips over the years to the cemeteries around Croghan so you can imagine my delight with this discovery. The obituary also mentioned cousins with the names of Lowe and Eardley, which was also new information to me. The significance of old local newspapers for genealogical research lies not just in their range of local stories and events, e.g. obituaries and court cases, but also in the style of reporting which would not be entertained in local papers today. Court cases were reported verbatim so one could have the actual words of an ancestor in your collection and almost all the names of everyone who attended a meeting, funeral or public gathering were mentioned. You didn't have to do much for your 15 minutes of fame in those days. Indeed, the odd report on a political gathering would provide a good alternative to a local census. Similarly, drawings of the local people appeared on the front of most issues from the early 1880s to the 1900s. I have collected 17 drawings of Cryans and scanned them to my website. Photographs were rare enough but I have found a few of the local Cryans. The significance of such photographs and drawings lies in the possibility that they may be the only ones in existence of these people. A nice surprise if one turns out to be your great great grandfather! There were also advertisements for Cryan's pub in Boyle, a pub still carrying that name in the centre of the town. Ultimately, it would be ideal if the articles could be published in book form illustrated with the ads, drawings and photographs. Such a book, I believe would be unique in Irish genealogical research. While the market may appear to be small it would have universal appeal in that it would demonstrate the variety and style of material to be found in Irish local newspapers. The idea could be developed by setting up projects whereby the papers could be gleaned for references to all names and illustrations which would then be put on a website. The current local newspaper titles could be encouraged to invest in such work on their historical antecedents as a way of publicising their newspapers and encouraging others to see them as "newspapers of record". At least by then, we will have gone some way in making up for the disastrous losses of genealogical information which covered the nineteenth century.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 1 Thanks to Karen Mc Elrath for the typing 29 November 1890 Politics in Carrick
Roscommon Herald Articles No 2 Thanks to Karen Mc Elrath for the typing 18 August 1889 Boyle Petty Sessions. A Row about “Poteen.” The police charged Joseph Connolly and Batty Cryan of Breedogue, with fighting on the public street on the fair day. The defendants had cross-cases against each other. Mr McDermott appeared for Connolly and Mr McMorrow for Cryan. Cryan was sworn and said – I was in Mr Leyland’s in a little room off the shop. I went to the right, and Connolly came in, and sat on the left at another table. “Well,” he says, “you thief and you robber, are you going to pay me for the “poteen” whiskey you stole from me?” I never stole any “poteen” from him. He said he would take my life if I would not pay him for the “poteen” whiskey. He had a dreadful weapon of a stick in his hand. I struck him a nice little blow of a stick just to keep him quiet (laughter). Mr John Leyland ordered him out, and told him he was always a great annoyance in the shop. I went out, and told three policemen he was after me. They said that they were not on duty, but would tell me where there was a policeman on duty. I went down to Mr Phillip’s, and came back before the policeman. Connolly struck me on the arm with a stick. I had a little ashplant, and only I defended myself he would take my life. To Mr McDermott–I was sober; I admit I struck the first blow in the room. A boy named John Beirne deposed that he saw Joe Connolly hit Batty Cryan a “skelp” of a stick. He saw Cryan defend himself. Joe Connolly was examined and said he had some drink taken that day. After some little arguments in Leyland’s, Cryan struck him, and he came back and made a second attempt to strike him. To Mr McMorrow–I had a grudge against Cryan; I don’t like him to tell you honestly (laughter). Mr McMorrow–Is that because he appropriated your “poteen”? Mr Webb–He is not bound to answer (laughter). Pat Gara was examined, and admitted that Connolly began the argument and Cryan struck first. Mr Webb said in consideration of the provocation, they dismissed both cases.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 3 Thanks to Karen Mc Elrath for the typing 7 April 1888 Keash Branch (Co. Sligo) –At the meeting held on Sunday last, Mr Luke Hannon, V. P., occupied the chair. He said they all had reason to lament the sudden death of Andrew Cryan, the youngest member of their committee, who was snatched away so suddenly. Few amongst them had done more than he to serve the National cause. He joined the band at the age of sixteen years, and soon became the leading player. He was always ready at the shortest notice wherever the services of the band were required. He thought they could all congratulate themselves on the orderly way the funeral arrangements were carried out. It was a respectable sight to see. 100 of his brother Nationalists, all young men, wearing white and green scarves, marching in processional order, paying him their last tribute of respect by convoying his remains to their last resting place in Templevanny. The following resolution was passed by the committee: – ‘That we avail ourselves of this our earliest opportunity in expressing our sincere regret for the death of Andrew Cryan, one of our respected committee, that we tender to his sorrowing father, brothers and sisters our deep sympathy in their grief and trouble.’
Roscommon Herald Articles No 4 Thanks to Karen Mc Elrath for the typing 3 March 1888 The Morals of Boyle Workhouse The Sworn Inquiry On Monday last Capt, Sampson, Local Government Board Inspector, held a sworn inquiry in the boardroom of Boyle workhouse regarding the scandal connected with the birth of an illegitimate child by a woman named Anne Cryan, who has been an inmate for eleven years, and who alleged that the schoolmaster was the father. Dr. Stafford, J. P., Rev. C. O’Malley, P. P….and the following guardians, Messers P. Mullany, J. Lindsay of Candon and J. Mulrooney were present during the proceedings. Annie Cryan was sworn and said–I have been an inmate of Boyle workhouse for 11 years outside the 3rd April next, I have not been out of the house on any occasion for the last six years; I was confined of a child on the 1st February.; the father is Mr Conway, the schoolmaster; it occurred in May last; I am not certain about the time; it was about the first week. It occurred in the schoolroom in the afternoon about between 6 and 7 o’clock. It occurred twice but not on the same day. When was the first occasion? – In May; I could not give the date; there was about a week between. The second occurrence took place in the evening about the same hour. How did you get to the schoolroom? – He asked me up. I was in the hall after giving out the milk for the suppers. I was in the hall. He asked me would I go up to the schoolroom, that he wanted me. I went up. I did not know at that time the purpose he wanted me for. He said nothing but took a hold of me. I made no resistance. I came out to the infirm ward for old women that I belong to. I never told anyone until the baby was born. How did you get across from the infirm ward to the schoolroom? – Down the hall and out the halldoor. I got from the hall to the infirm ward, as the door was open. I did not see any person in the hall when I passed through. I used to measure out the milk for the suppers for the house. I got the milk in the store, which was open. This young gentleman (Mr Conway) was in charge of the store giving out the milk. I could no say where the Master was. If the Master is doing business in any other place, the schoolmaster takes the keys and takes charge of the store. He was in charge on these two nights. I never went to the hospital or to the body of the house with the milk; a little girl takes up the milk to the Master’s room. The doors from the infirm ward to the hall are locked during the day, but open at supper time. These things occurred after supper. How did you find the doors open when you came back? – Prayers were going on in the chapel. I did not attend them on those occasions. I never found the doors open at any other time, when I wanted to pass in and out of the hall. After the child was born, I told the Matron and Mrs French whose the child was. I had two other children. Where were the boys out of the schoolroom on these nights? – They were at prayers. Cross-examined by Mr MacDormot – I am the mother of two illegitimate children; a man named Davy near Ballymote was father of both of them. The eldest of children is 14 years, and is a servant to the Master; I never help her. I was five years a nurse in the hospital. I broke my foot it and the Medical officer did not put me out for being drunk. I’m sure the Master was in the house the night these things happened. He might be over here looking at his books. The schoolmaster never had much conversation with me. I told him before Christmas at the turfhouse I was so. He laughed it off in little laugh and he said he would see me again. He never saw me again and he knows himself that is the truth. He need not be bringing anyone in the house into it but himself. The Master was sick last June. I went up to the Master’s room for an order for the milk; but if I did his daughter was there. The Master was in bed, but was not I handed him the bill, but his daughter. It was Mr Conway sent me up with the order because it was I knew best, the milk I gave out. You need not be bringing the Master into it at all. Capt. Sampson (sharply) – Just answer the questions now. Cross-examination resumed – It is about five years ago since the Matron reported my having got drink in the Porter’s room. I did not go into prayers on these nights because I was not good enough to go there. Why did you not go that night? – Because he had me “drawn.” I did not take any supper in the hall as I was in the ward small. He spoke to me when I was giving out the milk before the ward supper; he told me he wanted me. I did not tell Honor McLaughlin I was bribed to xxx it on him. I do not care what she swears or what he swears he is the father of it. I told the Matron it occurred in the women’s yard. I did not want to be telling them everything. Capt. Sampson – Why did you tell them it occurred in the women’s yard? – I did not like to tell them anything until it came to the point here. Mr MacDermot – When she was making herself up for this inquiry, she knew she could not give a more private place than the schoolroom. Capt. Sampson – I want to see can she give any intelligible reason why she invented the yard, and then changed it to the schoolroom. It appears to me she cannot. The witness further stated – The prayers were not finished when I came back from the schoolroom. The doors are locked the minute prayers are over. I swear no extra supplies were sent to me to the hospital since the child was born. Mr MacDermot said he would not examine Mr Conway until he saw she had corroborative evidence. Capt. Sampson – The question of the paternity of the child is not of so much of importance as the question of how this irregularity occurred. Mr Mullany as a guardian asked if this was noticed by anyone or by the officers of the house. Capt. Sampson – We have not got to the officers of the house yet. Mr MacDermot – If this women can get no corroboration, I venture to say you would not believe her alone. Capt. Sampson – That is as regards the paternity of the child; but the actual fact remains the child was born in the house. Better get the schoolmaster now, and let him make his statement. Mr Edward Conway was then sworn. Cryan – You are taking that oath wrongfully. Mr Conway – It is entirely false I had communication with her. Cryan – Certainly. Capt. Sampson – Don’t interrupt. You were not interrupted. Mr Conway – I often had to speak to her and give her directions. I never made any appointment with her in the milk-store, or any place else. The first time I heard of any imputation of this sort was the morning the child was born; I was away at a wedding and came back that morning. I never spoke to her about the turfhouse about this. Cryan – Certainly you did. Capt. Sampson – You must hold your tongue or I will put you out of the room. Mr Conway – I always read the prayers when the Master is out or I have to take out the milk or give out the suppers for the house. If I had a friend in my room, I would ask Miss Sheorin to read the prayers. That seldom occurs. I was absent at home on the 8th May. The Master was absent two or three nights at the end of May, and I read the prayers. When the Mater is absent, after having given out the milk, I give out the oil, and take the keys of the front house, and lock them in the porter’s desk. Then I go to the Master's office, and enter up the hospital books for the day. Capt. Sampson – How is it you enter up the Master’s books? Mr Conway – I would do it to oblige him. There is no return kept of the days I would do the Master’s duty. I never go into the schoolroom after supper. There are always people moving about the hall. She could possibly go far without being remarked. Capt. Sampson – Have you any way of showing where you were on these particular nights in May? Witness – Three or four women in the house attended the rosary every night. I attended very regularly in times of special devotion. They won’t be able to prove to particular dates. I had a conversation in the presence of the Porter with the Master since this child was born. He suggested to me it was better for me to go and throw this woman a £1 and get out of it. I said she would never get any money from me. Capt. Sampson – Is that material? Mr MacDermot – I think it is. In reply to the Inspector, Dr Stafford said the first week in May would be correct. Miss Cunningham, the matron was sworn and said – The morning the child was born I asked when did it occur and she said in June in the women’s yard. I said I did not believe it could have occurred there, as there were so many people about. I said it did occur there after prayers and that it was the schoolmaster. I was speaking to Mrs French, and she said it could not have been June. This women then said it might have been May or June, and was not sure – that she was not well up in dates. I used to see her every day, and I did not notice her condition before this. Capt. Sampson – It seems extraordinary you did not notice a thing like that. Witness – Since this occurrence the women’s doors are always locked. As a matter of fact while the people were in at prayers, any person that liked could ramble about the house? I never met any of them rambling. But they could do it if they liked? - I suppose they could when the door was open. There was no roll call to see were the people at prayers. This women, was always in the hall giving out the milk. A great many of the hospital people come down to prayers. The inform people get there meals carried to them. You say the doors were left open during prayers, and if a woman stood behind she could go about the house of her own accord? – Yes, until the doors would be locked; that was always so before I came to the house. As a rule I always take curfew of the hall when the inmates are having their supper. I stand by the man giving out the meals. Sometimes I go into the chapel with the inmates, or I am about the place. After prayers the schoolmistress locks the women’s door. This woman sometimes brought messages to the Master’s room in the morning. He would send down for her and I would send her up, and the schoolmaster would do it in the same way when he would be doing the business. Seldom I give out the breakfasts. It seems an extraordinary thing that a woman with two illegitimate children in the house could wander about the house without being called to order? – She was a wardsmaid. Her proper position was in the infirm ward, she had no business to go to the Master’s room and there might have been a better selection as wardsmaid? – I never had any fault to find with her, she always behaved herself very well in the house; she was very clean, and that was the reason she was brought in to give out the milk. To Mr MacDermot – I never saw any intimacy between her and Mr Conway, or any man coming in or out of the house. Mrs French, hospital nurse, swore she was present when Cryan made the statement to Mrs Cunningham. The child was full-grown. Miss Cunningham explained that this woman was selected as a wardsmaid because she was best of her class. Capt. Sampson – It was not about her being a nurses I spoke, but about her being sent up to the Master’s room. A tall bold woman named Anne Purcell was called by Mr MacDermot an sworn. She said- I am 14 months an inmate here; I spent most of my time in the cookhouse, and slept here. About this time twelve months, before the bed bell rung, I saw Anne Cryan coming from the front house with the Master, and she appeared to be intoxicated with liquor. He let her out and locked the door. After being in the laundry he said, “Anne Cryan, ring the bell.” I said she was there. “Oh, Anne Purcell,” says he, “ring the bell.” I suppose Anne Cryan was always in his mind. About the 8th or 9th of May when the rosary was going on, I saw Anne Cryan talking with the Master in the schoolroom. Her daughter was standing there in the hall, and I said, “what is your mother doing there with the Master?” She said she wanted clothes from the Master, as they were going out. Mr Conway was there at the rosary with his children. Capt. Sampson – Was the Master under the influence of drink that night that he locked Anne Cryan outside the door? Witness – I could not say he was under the influence of drink, because I always saw him in the habit of having some drink taken. Capt. Sampson asked the Master did he want to ask her any questions. The Master said there were never greater falsehoods sworn. The woman was most vindictive because he checked her on several occasions. James Bruen was called as the next witness by Mr MacDermot, and said – I am porter to Messrs Kennedy who have a contract for supplying goods to the workhouse. On one occasion I saw the Mater and this woman in the milk-store. This woman was leaning over the churn, and he had his arms around her waist. I said to him “Mr Kennedy would be blaming me for delaying.” He said, “All right, James, I will be ready in a few minutes.” The Master said he would ask no questions. He wondered the man would presume to sit there, and swear what he did. An old woman named Honor McLaughlin , who is servant to Mr Conway, swore that a fortnight before this woman was confined, she said to her not to crush her, as she was near her confinement, and “of her opinion she would leave it on the schoolmaster, as she was bribed.” Cryan – Wasn’t it lucky I told that to a lunatic like you? Mr Philip O’Donnell, the porter, was next examine briefly as to the entries in his book. Capt. Sampson – I don’t think that evidence is important. I will now ask Father O’Malley, the chaplain. The Rev. O’Malley, P.P., V. F., was sworn and said he reported this matter to the guardians. From the evidence he heard to-day there was an irregularity with regard to closing the doors during prayer. Have you had to find fault with any of the officers as to their conduct or behaviour in the house as chaplain of the institution? - Yes, I had to find fault with the Master and with O’Donnell, the porter. What kind of misconduct to do you attribute to them? – Drunkenness. It was probably five months ago. I saw the Master and with O’Donnell, the porter. Did you see him doing his duty in the house drunk? - It was not long ago since I saw him worth a considerable quantity of drink taken but still he was doing his work. I saw the porter in his room very incapable from drink on one occasion. I think there should be a more strict supervision practised with regard to the attendance of the inmates at night and morning prayers. I can give no information regard to this affair; I often saw this women attending her religious duties. Mr Richard (House?) Master, was then sworn. He said it was the talk of the hose how this women deceived every one as to her condition. He swore that the statements of Purcell and Bruen were utterly false. His daughter was there on the three occasions this woman came to his room with the account of the milk. What Father O’Malley swore about him was correct. Have you any reason or excuse oaf any kind how this connection between this woman and any man took place in the house, putting the schoolmaster out of the question? – Every officer has his pass key, and it might be used improperly or not; no person can control that. Mr Hall tendered the daughter of Anne Cryan as writes, but the Inspector would not take her evidence as against her mother. Mr Conway appealed to Mr Odbert, the clerk, as to his character. The Inspector said he knows nothing about his conduct in the house. Cryan – Mr Hall is fairly belied. This terminated the inquiry, and the Local Government board will communicate the result to the guardians.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 5 Thanks to Karen Mc Elrath for the typing 14 April 1888 The Master and Porter Called on to Resign The following was read: - Local Government Board. Dublin, 6 April 1888. Sir – I am directed by the Local government Board for Ireland to inform the Board of Guardians of Boyle Union that they have received Capt. Sampson’s report of the inquiry, held by him into a charge of immorality preferred against the schoolmaster of the workhouse by an inmate named Anne Cryan, together with minutes of the evidence taken at the inquiry which are enclosed for the guardians’ information. Capt. Sampson in his report states as follows:-“Anne Cryan, the woman in question, is the mother of two illegitimate children and states the schoolmaster is the father of this child. It appears after the child was born, she stated both to the Matron and the hospital nurse that the connection only took place once in the women’s yard. On, however, their fixing the time and hour she gave, it would be broad daylight and almost impossible for it to occur in such a public place. She afterwards changed the time and place , and said it occurred twice in the schoolroom. She admits on oath that the statements she first made are false, and can offer no reason for having done so. From the evidence and the way in which she gave it, I feel certain she was not stating the truth and that her evidence cannot be relied on. Mrs McLoughlin , an old woman, swears she had a conversation with Anne Cryan before the child was born, and that Anne Cryan told her she would put it on the schoolmaster, and that she had been bribed to do so. Mr Conway, the schoolmaster, is a young man, of very good character, and he denies on oath all the statements made against him by Anne Cryan. Taking the previous character of this woman into consideration, as well as her acknowledgement that her first statements were false, and there being absolutely no corroboration, I think she has altogether failed to establish her charge. The fact, however, remains that the child was born in the house, the management of which does not appear to be in a satisfactory state.” The guardians will observe that although Anne Cryan has failed to prove her charge, there is evidence to show that the Master has been guilty of great neglect of duty, and that he not maintained proper discipline and classification in the establishment. It also appears that both himself and the Porter are addicted to habits of intemperance, and that at a recent occasion the Master was fined at Petty Sessions for drunkenness on the streets. Under these circumstances it is quite evidence that these officers are wholly unfit for their situations, and the Local government board request that the guardians will call upon them to send in their resignations at their next meeting. You are requested to return the minutes of evidence to this office when done with. – I am Sir your obedient servant, D. J. MacSheahan, Asst. Sec. The Master and Porter were called before the board and informed of the result by the chairman. The Master said it was usual for Boards of Guardians to ask the Local Government Board reconsider their decision. Mr O’Brien said he saw from the Herald report that there only one charge of intemperance proved against the porter. After some discussion Mr Cox proposed the following which was seconded by Mr Burns: – As our Master, Mr Hall is a very old officer of this union for over 25 years, and this being the first charge preferred against him, also our Porter Mr O’Donnell, whom the board are also satisfied has discharged his duties satisfactorily, we trust the Local Government Board will reconsider their decision, as these officers have promised they will be more attentive to their duties in future, and a repetition of this offence will not occur. Mr Lindsay proposed and Mr O’Rorke seconded that the matter be adjourned for the summoned Board on that day, fortnight. The voting was: – For the resolution – Messrs Powell, Burns, Cox, H. Lawrence – 4. For the adjournment – Messrs Priest, Mullany, O’Rorke, O’Brien, Flanagan, Lindsay, Chairman – 7. Mr S. Lawrence did not vote.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 6 29 April 1893 The Masters Report The master (Mr Cox) that he lodged to the credit of the Union during the week the sum of £23 made up as follows: - Pigs sold, less 2s luck-money, and care and feeding, 5s, £21 12 0d; Mr John Higgins, expenses in hospital, 12s; Ellen Kearne, do, £1 1s. There was a sum of £1 9s 2 due by a man named Martin Cryan, Edmundstown, for hospital expenses since November last. The master wrote since to him about it, but had since got no reply. The boys and girls were out for exercise during the week. After giving the clerk instructions as to Cryan's debt, The guardians adjourned.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 7 31 Oct 1896 p2 Boyle Petty Sessions John Cryan summoned Annie Beirne for the trespass of four cows on his meadow land on the 5th of October. He demanded trespass but got abuse instead. It was the one cow that trespassed four times and he only gave her up once. A decree for 1s with 2 s costs was granted.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 8 19 Dec 1896 p3 Boyle Board of Guardians - More work for the undertaker The constabulary of Keash reported that a dog belonging to Pat Burke of Knocklough had got rabid, and entering the house of Mary Cryan, of Lurgan, bit two dogs, which were destroyed. Burke's dog followed suit, and was certified rabid by Mr Watson V.S.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 9 15 May 1897 p2 Trespass James Beirne of Ardmoyle summoned T. Cryan for the trespass of a pig on the 27 April. He deposed that he gave the pig up to his sister, and demanded trespass. Cryan - He never gave the pig up to me, your worship Mr Bull - We give a decree for 6d and 2s costs.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 10 4th August 1889 Typed by Lauri Cryan Sad Death of a Young Carrick Man (From our correspondent) Patrick Cryan, the young man who three weeks ago, met with such a melancholy accident when passing the demesne of Mr Guy Lloyd, D.L. died on Wednesday evening at his parents' residence, Carrick. The deceased was suffering from concussion of the brain caused by the falling of a branch of a tree during the late storm, and was under the care of Dr. Kiernan, and was progressing favourably until he became convulsed and died rather suddenly. Much regret is felt at his premature death, as the deceased was a great favourite. On Friday his remains were interred in Kiltoghert.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 11 5th July 1890 Typed by Lauri Cryan Death of Master Luke Cryan (From our Correspondent) It would seem incredible, but yet it is a reality, that that jovial youth in his teens is now stilled in death. His ever beaming countenance and genial disposition had endeared him to his companions in Carrick-on-Shannon, where he spent the major portion of is brief span of life. After a short illness, he succumbed at his parent's residence, Carrowreagh, on Monday, June 23rd, at the age of 17 years. The deepest sympathy is felt for his afflicted relatives, and to his esteemed Father, John Cryan, Esq., P.L.G., we tender our condolence in his hour of affliction - R.I.P.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 12 8/4/1891 The Bogus Prosecution of the Drumshambo Rowdies in Carrick The secret alliance that exists between Parnell and Balfour was made clear to all men by the transactions in Carrick on Saturday last. The Drumshambo Rowdies who led the attack on the Nationalist meeting last February in Carrick, were put on their trial for riot in a Crimes Act court before Removables Paul and Preston. […] At the sitting of the Coercion Court, after some mysterious “colloguings” between the solicitors, it was announced that the Crown had withdrawn the prosecutions against R. J. Cryan, and James McDermott, jun., tailor, Carrick, and John McManus, rate collector, Drumshambo. […]
Roscommon Herald Articles No 13 19 April 1902 The Auxilliaries The next matter under consideration of the affiliation of Cloonloo and Carrowcrory auxiliaries with the Boyle Society. […] The experts of the Irish Agricultural Organization Society, Mr Horace Plunkett and Father Finlay, were in favour of the establishment of the auxiliaries. Mr Cryan said he had come there on behalf of the Carrowcrory auxiliary. He even advised the Carrowcrory shareholders not to come to this meeting as shareholders at all, although he believed they got notice to attend. He told them not to attend as it would cause friction. Chairman - That is a wrong opinion. Mr Cryan said from experience at the last meeting it would come to something like it. They came prepared to pay their own expenses, and if required would pay for their house and machinery. They only wanted co-operation. They were prepared to do their part if the Boyle Society did theirs. Mr McManamy - I think I can speak for the Cloonloo shareholders, and I say we are prepared to pay for our house and machinery. The chairman asked how may cows they could guarantee from Carrowcrory. Mr Cryan - Unfortunately I did not come exactly prepared. Chairman - Would you have 200? Mr Cryan - We could have 500 cows. We have 300 at the present time. Mr McManamy said he could endorse every word of what Mr Cryan had said with regard to the expense of getting up the house and machinery. He defied any man prove that their expenses will be £3 a week. […]
Roscommon Herald Articles No 14 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing January 30 1892 Cloonfinlough to the Front Mr Michael Carley, Cloonfinlough, processed Michael Cryan, of the same place, for trespass amounting to £6 regarding a disputed portion of bog. Mr McDonnell was for the plaintiff, and Mr Joseph Burke, B.L. defended. Mr Hanley, surveyor, produced the map, and gave evidence as to the survey. Here Mr McDonnell drew attention to Cryan, who looking daggers at the surveyor. Carley examined by Mr McDonnell - My father before me was using this piece of bog. I had it in tillage three years. Mr Holmes, the agent, told the bailiff to allow me till the cut-away. The third year all the "splits" were turn up. The Head Constable came out, and Cryan said it was he dug up "the spuds". The same year Cryan's son pulled up the stalks, and he was fined before the magistrates. They appealed, and it was not heard since. I lost about 30 cwt of potatoes. To Mr Burke - I am tenant to the landlord of that portion. I did not put that piece in the courts to have a fair rent fixed. I had the title of it, and Cryan never paid rent for it. I had the bog, in addition to my land. I put about a hundred ass loads of manure on that bog. I was put to jail a long time ago over a dispute regarding that bog. Cryan ("sotto voce") - And his father and his mother (laughter). Mr McDonnell - Mr Cryan won't deny that himself was in jail. It is the case of many a good man. Mr Burke interrupted. Mr McDonnell - Will you sit down, Mr Burke, you are like a man with a bee in your -- well, somewhere (laughter). Mr McDonnell said his throat was sore today, and he would not talk. Mr Burke sat down. Cold water was strong today. John Elwood, who was served with a subpoena did not appear. His Lordship fined Elwood £1. Jane Carley deposed in reply to Mr McDonnell, that she was in occupation of the place twenty three years. Mr Byrne, the bailiff, gave evidence in favour of Carley. To his Lordship - I know what those fools are fighting about. It is not worth their dinner. I gave permission to Carley from Mr Holmes to till part of this bog. Pat Barry deposed in reply to Mr McDonnell that the bog was worth twopence a year. Cryan never used this bog before Carley, and he had crops on it three years. His Lordship did not proceed further with the case.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 15 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing March 30 1895 The Old Woman and the Young Man Catherine Walsh summoned a respectable looking man named James Cryan for having assaulted her. Cryan had a cross-case against Catherine for a like reason. The parties live near Boyle on the Doon side. Catherine deposed that on last Monday week Cryan went into her garden and assaulted her by throwing her to the ground. They had words about hay, and after throwing her Cryan took the hay away. A brother of Cryan's came in at the end and beseeched them to make peace. Cryan - How often did you strike me with the stick? Catherine - Ah, about twenty times I believe (laughter). How often did you strike me with stones? Ah, go long out of that, you and the stones (laughter). Didn't you throw stones at me? - Sure an ould woman like me couldn't be a little boy like you (laughter). Mr Bull - Did you strike him with the stick? Catherine - I did. Mr Bull -Was that before or after he threw you? - After. Cryan - Did you know that I had that hay from your son? - No. Mr Bull said the court would be quite right in protecting the woman, but they could not allow her to strike a man with a stick. Mr Gillespie asked Catherine if she had any witnesses. Catherine - Ah, sorra witness. It was his brother came into the garden. Cryan - Her own cousin was there. John Cryan, brother of the defendant, deposed, amid comical ejaculations from Catherine, that when he and his brother went to take the hay, which they had authority to do, Catherine struck the defendant several times with a stick. Catherine - What are you going down there at all for? What claim have you? Defendant deposed that at the time plaintiff's son got married to his sister, he gave him authority to take the hay. He had a letter from her son to that defect. He (defendant) would not strike an old woman like the plaintiff. Mr Bull said that if they were satisfied that Cryan assaulted the woman in the first instance they would send him to jail - Catherine - He wants that (laughter). Mr Bull -For a month. But she assaulted first, and both cases were dismissed.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 16 30 March 1895 Transfer of License Mr John Cryan applied for the transfer of the license held by Mr F.R. Phillips, Bridge St, Boyle. Mr Gillespie explained that Mr Cryan had Mr McDermot, solicitor, employed but that gentleman was absent. Mr Michael Cunningham, T.C. said he had all the documents in connection with the sale of the house to Mr Cryan, which sale he as an auctioneer had executed. On Mr McDermot's return the assignment would be completed. Mr Bull - Is he in possession of the premises? Mr Cunningham - Virtually. He has paid the money. In reply to Mr Bull, Mr Cryan said he desired to carry on the spirit trade in Mr Phillips premises. Mr Bull - I was under the impression that you were taking Mr O'Connor's house. Mr Cunningham - No. Mahon's house. He expended a large sum of money on that place, but, of course, he will have to forego it. Mr Bull - Very well, the bench are unanimous in granting the license till the June Quarter Sessions. A few unimportant drunkenness cases having been disposed of, their worships rose.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 17 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing Saturday July 27, 1895 Alleged Abusing A Woman Mrs Bridget Cryan, the Crescent, summoned James Quinn, a neighbour, for using abusive language towards her. There was a cross-summons for a like offence. Plaintiff stated that Quinn gave her the height of scandal. He said he would walk on her, called her a rogue, and said her husband was a rotten soldier. She had to bring him up before for his conduct. Mr Bull - What is the cause of this? Quinn - It is all politics, sir (laughter). Plaintiff - I never spoke to him for the last three years, since I got him bound to the peace --- Quinn - You and your husband only summon at election times. I deny the charge. Mr Bull - Have you any questions to ask her? Quinn - I have (to plaintiff) - On your oath did you not say on the 18th that "the Parnellites" and the "big-headed man" (laughter) were landed? -On my oath I did not, and I can call a gentleman who witnessed your conduct. Mrs Ellen Doherty deposed to hearing Quinn say he would walk on Mrs Cryan, who never answered him. Quinn was always at her (witness) as well as Mrs Cryan. Quinn - Didn't this woman send you to abuse me? Witness - Never. Quinn - She did, and especially since the last General Election they would not allow a cart of turf turn up to my door. I never spoke to this woman or her husband by night and day since the last General Election. Mr Bull - She says you did more than abuse her. Quinn - Well, I did not. Martin Doherty was called for the plaintiff. He said he was passing by the scene of the row when Mrs Cryan called him to witness the affair. He only heard Mr Quinn say he would not be walked upon. Plaintiff said Mr Powell, of the bank, witnessed the defendant's conduct. Richard Fairbanks was also called in support of Mrs Cryan. He thought it was only an ordinary scolding match between the two (laughter). He heard Quinn call plaintiff a rogue. Plaintiff - On your oath did you hear me answering him? - I did. They were both abusing each other. The cross-case was then gone into. Quinn deposed that on the evening of the 18th - the nomination day for North Roscommon - Mrs Cryan and Mary Doherty came out and abused him. On the morning of that evening he was at the rent-office complaining that they would not allow a cart be brought to his door. She said --"the big-headed Orangeman is landed" (laughter) and "priest-hunter." Previous to that she sent her son, of something about five years, after him to call him the same thing. Mr Bull - How do you know whether she did or not? Quinn - I saw her telling him. She is trying to corrupt me and break my vote since the last General Election (a laugh). Mrs Cryan - He has a gun in the place, and he said he would blow my brains out. Corporal Cryan then ascended the table. Quinn - This man goes around the town with his pamphlets trying to induce people to vote for --- Mr Bull - Why would he not do that? He has a perfect right to do it. Corporal Cryan, not being present at the scene which gave rise to the summons was not present. Patrick Casey deposed to hearing Mr Quinn say he would not be tramped upon. He could not say that Mrs Cryan was speaking to him. Quinn - The object is - to get me bound to the peace, the way I would be disenfranchised (laughter). Mr Bull - Ah, that is nonsense. You both seem to have been abusing each other. So I dismiss the case. Go about your business (laughter). The other cases before the court were adjourned for the attendance of solicitors.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 18 Thanks to Judy for the typing April 11 1891 The prosecution of the Drumshambo rowdies in Carrick On last Friday a Crimes Act Court was held at Carrick-on-Shannon before Mr. Paul, R.M., and Capt. Preston, R.M., to dispose of the charge of riot against Paddy McManus, Corney McManus and John McManus of Drumshanbo and Robert J. Cryan and James McDermott, Jr. of Carrick, the ringleaders in the attack on the Nationalist meeting there on the 22ndFeb. last. Mr. Friery, solicitor, Dublin, appeared for John McManus, Mr. Slacke, solicitor for Paddy and Corny McManus and Mr. Bergin for Cryan and McDermott. Mr. Morphy, B.L., instructed by Mr. Croker, S.C.S., prosecuted. The prosecution was practically a farce, the police witnesses called being the men who managed to see nothing on the occasion. Sergeant Daniel O Mara of Carrick was the first witness. He saw Paddy McManus coming into town that day at the head of about 40 men with sticks. They were joined by about a 100 in Carrick, and paraded the town carrying a portrait of Parnell. They were cheering and above the din he heard Paddy McManus shouting they would put an end to Whiggery in Carrick. He saw the Ballinamore contingent coming, and the drumstick pulled from one of them. Father Donohoe led the Mohill people, and he saw a conflict with sticks and stone throwing. He could not say were Paddy and John McManus there then, but he saw them go towards the direction of the conflict. There were about 20 people on the platform, and Mr. Jasper Tully was amongst them. He saw Corny McManus shouting and groaning and winding a big stick over his head, and afterwards chasing a man into Mrs. Owen McDermotts. When Canon Hoare was speaking, some one on the platform said "Kitty O'Shea." Paddy McManus shouted " Not another word" and then in the din of the confusion set up again. He saw McDermott, Cryan, and the McManus's at the breaking up of the platform, and their conduct was bad. The priests then held the meeting in the chapel-yard, and the Drumshambo people brought down Parnell's banner, and placed it before the chapel door and commenced groaning, shouting and whistling. The Drumshambo people were not the only Parnellites. Mr. Bergin said the Carrick Parnellites could have swept the town if they wished. MR. FRIERY: Did you consider the reterence to Mrs. O'Shea by the seceders an insult to Mr. Parnell or his followers? WITNESS: Well, they took it as an insult. Constable Irwin proved that Robert Cryan was waving his hat and cheering for Parnell when Canon Hoare was trying to speak. There was a man named Hunt from Boyle very prominent there that day. Constable James Fitzgerald swore he saw the McManuss do nothing but cheer and shout. They cheered for Parnell. He saw an ordinary stick with Corny McManus. He did not see Cryan and McDermott do anything but cheer. To Mr. Paul I saw the Drumshanbo men strike the people. Constable Robert Shaw disposed that he saw the McManuss take part in scuffling at the platform. Constable George Richardson, Drumshanbo, in his evidence mentioned that he saw the three McManus's, of Drumshanbo, assisting in pulling down the platform. To Mr. Bergin---John McManus is a rate collector , and he gave us a seat. The defendants are all respectable. Constable David Noonan deposed that the man he saw handling Parnell's banner and carrying it with another in front of the chapel door was Pat Malone, of Drumshambo. Thomas Egan, a Parnellite, from Attirory near Carrick, was next examined; He got a black eye that day. Was it through friendship you were struck? - No Is your political opinion known in Carrick? I appeal to the Head Constable (great laughter) Cross examined by Mr. Bergin -I was on Mr. Parnells side that day. (laughter) To Mr. Slacke -I believe it was a McCarthyite who struck me.(laughter) Owen Hunt, Patrick Early, P.L.G., the Very Rev. Canon J. Hoare, P.P.V.F., Carrick-on-Shannon, Rev. F. Donohoe, P.P., Mohill; Jasper Tully, Boyle; Dr. Mulcahy, Coroner, Ballinamore having been called as Crown witnesses. The Court adjourned until Saturday week. Great indignation is felt at the action of the authorities in endeavouring to make prosecutors of the Priests. Father Donohoe's letter in the National Press today has caused great consternation in official quarters, and a copy of this paper has been impounded.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 19 Thanks to Judy for the typing 11th April 1891 Expulsion Of Parnellite Rowdies Mr. J. Mulligan, Co. Secretary, said as the business pertaining to championship was concluded; he wished to say a few words concerning one of their brother members, and it was no other individual than the saintly creature Mr. R.J.Q.W.T.R. Cryan, (laughter) the "honourable" representative of the Carrick-on-Shannon team who had created so much trouble and disunion in the country...the so called ringleader of the recent disgraceful scenes at Carrick. By his means their priests, whom they loved so well, had been warranted by Government authority because they would not appear before Balfour's court to prosecute the rowdies of Carrick and Drumshanbo. They had caused the disturbance at Carrick meeting while District-Inspector Rogers let Irishmen spill one another's blood. It was sought to put the Priests and their flocks at variance. It was misguided men like Cryan who were instrumental in that. Therefore, he now proposed the expulsion of Cryan from the County Council, because by having him amongst them it would be casting a slur and disgrace on them as Gaels and Nationalists. He did not want to be any way bitter towards a man to express his opinions whether Parnellite or Nationalist, but they could not tolerate a man through whose rowdyism their priests, perhaps, may be before many days lodged in Balfour's dungeons. Mr. Peter Mcguire seconded the expulsion of Cryan. CHAIRMAN: that is a resolution concerning politics, and I will not entertain it, it may cause disunion. MR.MULLIGAN: I beg your pardon, Mr. Chairman. You must entertain it. How well politics were, entertained at our last meeting, and there was no objection or disunion. HAIRMAN: Well, I was not chairman. MR.MULLIGAN: You should have attended. As long as the chairman has such quibbling I will resign and you can put Mr. Cryan in my place (no, no) I will never sit with a man like Cryan whose acts are the means of having the men of Mohill, perhaps, to part with their priests for some time (murmurs) The meeting declared strongly against Cryan , and Mr. Mulligan left the room followed by everyman present except the chair and the Cloone representative. Mr. Mulligan's followers again returned to the room when Mr. Michael Murphy, P.L.G., Capt. Fenagh St.Cailins, was moved to the chair. Mr. Mulligan again proposed the expulsion of Cryan which was seconded 'una voce' by eleven Nationalists and warmly endorsed by a ringing cheer from hundreds outside. The chairman Mr. Murphy, P.L.G., said he never had greater pleasure in putting a resolution to a meeting than the present one. The resolution was carried with great enthusiasm.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 20 Thanks to Judy for the typing Saturday, Sept 21 1895 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO QUARTER SESSIONS FOR CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICAN'S LICENSE TAKE NOTICE that it is my intention to apply at the next general Quarter Sessions, to be held at Boyle, in and for the Division of Boyle, and County of Roscommon, on the 18th day of October next, for a magistrate's certificate to entitle me to receive a Confirmation of the license to sell Beer, Cider, and Spirits, by retail at my dwelling house, situate at Bridge Street, Boyle, in the parish of Boyle, Barony of Boyle and County of Roscommon. Date this 11th day of Sep. 1895, JOHN CRYAN (applicant) P.C.P MacDermot, Solicitor for Applicant, Boyle To R.R. Fry, Esq., J.P; Major Murphy, J.P; W.H. Robinson, Esq.; Clerk of the Crown and Peace, Peace Office, Roscommon; and to C.H. Rafter, Esq., D.I.,R.I.C., Boyle
Roscommon Herald Articles No 21 Thanks to Judy for the typing 21 March 1891 NEWS IN BRIEF: Crimes act summonses have been served on the ringleaders of the Drumshanbo and Carrick rowdies who broke up the Carrick meeting. They are charged with riot and unlawful assembly, and the defendants are Paddy McManus, Corny McManus, John McManus, James McDermott, Drumshanbo, and Robert J. P. Q. Cryan. Paddy McManus is a most arrant coward, because when he was in Kilmainham for a couple of months as a suspect , he signed the most humiliating conditions to get out. A dose of the plank-bed was one of the things he never bargained for when he came out cheering the police and attacking the priests in Carrick. [...]
Roscommon Herald Articles No 22 Thanks to Judy for the typing 16th February 1895 HE FOUGHT AND RAN AWAY James Beirne, Kiltycreighton, summoned a young neighbour named Pat Cryan for having assaulted him on 1st inst. Plaintiff stated that he had been settling with the defendant's uncle about the service of cows, opposite Mr. Clarke's in the Black Lane, when the defendant approached them and said to the uncle "Have nothing to do with that man" whereupon he struck plaintiff on the forehead and ran away. Owen Shannon deposed to seeing the blow struck in the manner described by plaintiff. DEFENDANT: Did you see my uncle go between us and prevent him striking me when he made the rush at me? WITNESS: I did not. I was standing between you both. Michael Horan stated he only heard Beirne say he was struck by Cryan. Cryan had across-case against Beirne for assault. He stated Beirne was only offering his uncle 7s 6d for the service, instead of 16s. He was insisting on the uncle taking the small amount. When he ( Cryan) asked his uncle to come home Beirne said, "What has he got to do with you?" and rushed at him with a stick, aiming a blow at him , and nearly pushing him through Mr. Clarke's window. His uncle said to Beirne that it was a shame to strike the little boy. James Cryan and Michael Tooman gave evidence as to seeing young Cryan get the shove. John O'Rourke was sworn but he could not throw any light on the matter. The bench fined Cryan 5s and costs, and dismissed the cross-case against Beirne. CRYAN: Only for I struck him that night there was a danger of him killing me, because he is a fighting man (laughter) MR. BULL: You appear to be fighting man yourself (a laugh)
Roscommon Herald Articles No 23 Thanks to Ellen for the typing Saturday, Sept 12, 1891 Headline Ballinamore Notes (Co Leitrim) (From our Correspondent) EXCITING What will the Carrick-on- SCENES Shannon rowdy, Parnellites next turn their hand to? This week they appeared in the role of emergencymen. No more trusty fellows could be selected for this purpose (that two masons named Bob V.F.P.X.V.M.Z. Cryan, and a burly-looking fellow named Hayden, who accompanied him from Carrick. The latter's Christian name is either James or John, but lest I should make an unintentional mistake and inflict unnecessary pain on any Carrick person, I will attempt a little personal description of this Hayden. He is tall and dark complexioned with a wild black moustache and lantern jaws and a prominent set of teeth and lips which bear evidence of frequent contact with porter. These worthy tools of rowdy Paddy McManus were on Monday engaged near Newtowngore - a village about three miles from here - in levelling an evicted tenant's house under the superintendence of Cryan's father. The people of the locality, who were already incensed against them for the Carrick infamy, soon made the district a veritable frying pan for them with the result that these Carrick Parnellite crowbar brigade men soon flew. Surely Nemesis is dogging the footsteps of the plotters and actors of the Carrick outrage!
Roscommon Herald Articles No 24 Thanks to Ellen for the typing Saturday Oct. 1, 1892 ABUSIVE LANGUAGE AND ASSAULT Mr. Michael Cryan, Boyle, summoned Mrs Quinn, wife of James Quinn, carpenter, Ross Lane, for having used abusive language towards him, and also for assaulting his child. The plaintiff, who gave his evidence in a clear and intelligent manner, stated - At about five o'clock on Sunday evening my wife directed my attention to the defendant's scolding. I asked her what was the matter, and she told me that Quinn's wife had upset the child. She was attempting a second assault on the child when I ran to its assistance. Her children were giving us great trouble, so I went out to this woman and told her to control her children. "Go long" said she, "you black sweep; you lunatic." Mrs Quinn - I said you were like a lunatic. Corporal Cryan - There were witnesses a short distance off who heard this woman. I said to my wife - "Don't answer this woman. I'll take her before a magistrate." Her expressions were dreadful, and I have respectable witnesses to prove same. I told her I would not speak to her, but that I would bring her before a magistrate. "Speaking to you, you black sweep," she said. "Go long, you lunatic." Chairman - Then you want me to bind this woman to keep the peace? Mr. Cryan - Well no. I want to get along quietly, as I have always done. Chairman - This is a case of abusive language, and is more for the Town Court than this one. Mr. Quinn here began to tell a story. Chairman - You must ask questions. Mrs Quinn (to Mr. Cryan) - Didn't your wife abuse me? Mr. Cryan - I cannot answer that question. Defendant then admitted the use of abusive language. Mary Grehan corroborated plaintiff's statement. Chairman - I suppose it was all about the children? Mary Grehan - Well it was. Mrs Quinn called Mr. Cryan a sweep and a lunatic. Mrs. Quinn - I called him a lunatic because he looked like one when he came out in his shirt sleeves. James Quinn - She did not say he was one. She said he was like one (laughter). Chairman - It was as near a thing as she could say - a distinction without a difference (renewed laughter). Mrs Cryan was examined and stated that Mrs Quinn struck her child on the head, and then when she went to check her for it she called her a "ballad singer." Mr Quinn denied this statement. Chairman - I would recommend you to leave this man and his wife alone. This is a case of riotous and indecent behaviour. The case was dismissed. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Cryan had also a case against James Quinn. Mr Cryan - On yesterday evening my wife sent for me, and when I went to the house, I found her shaking. Quinn had been using very abusive language towards her. I said to Quinn - " On the word of a man, or as a man, should you make use of such language to this woman?" "Go long you b-----r" he said "I would knock the head off you." Mr Cryan went on to state the nature of the abuse towards himself and his wife by Quinn, and during the giving of his evidence was frequently interrupted by Quinn, who was eventually called to order. Mr Cryan - The abuse was so much that I went to Mr Gillespie, C.P.S., and got a warrant, which contained the evidence I am after giving. I am in dread of this man. Chairman - You are taking very strong measures. Quinn - It is a wonder a soldier like you would be afraid of me (laughter). Mr Cryan - If I met you in the discharge of a military duty you would know then, but (addressing the Bench) it would not become me nor would it be wise of me, to have any altercation with this man, as a civilian. Quinn denied the offence, and hurled at Mr Cryan counter charges at random. He said he threatened to strike Cryan when he said he would put him and his wife out of that place. Mr Cryan applied to make another statement. Chairman - Not now. Mr Cryan - Thank you. Michael Connor corroborated Mr Cryan's statement. James McGlynn also gave corroborative evidence, and said nothing could take place on the occasion without his knowledge. Chairman (to defendant) - I will put you under a rule of bail to keep the peace for twelve months, yourself in #10 and two securities in #5 each. Quinn - I think that according to the law he should be bound over, too. Mr Cryan - I did not make use of any abusive language whatever. Quinn - I appeal to the police if ever I broke the peace. Chairman - You appear to have lost your temper. In the cross against Mr Cryan the chairman said - " I refuse to put this man under a rule of bail."
Roscommon Herald Articles No 25 Thanks to Ellen for the typing 16 January 1892 DISPUTE BETWEEN GOSSOONS Michael Cryan summoned Michael Beirne for assaulting him on the road near the Kingsland post office. Beirne had a cross case against Cryan. Mr MacDermot appeared for Beirne. Cryan deposed that he was coming from Kingsland post office. There were three boys, Michael Cryan, John Morris, Peter Campbell on the road. Beirne asked him what was he listening to, and struck him with a stick. He went to Mrs Connaughton's to be washed and Beirne again followed him and cut his lip with a thump. To Mr MacDermot - Myself and my brothers are not on good terms with the Beirnes. We were summoned for trespassing on their lands. I went behind no hedge. I said to Beirne I would stand on the road as long as I liked. There was no bad language used by me. I did not ask Beirne to fight me, because I would not be able for him. I said I would spend two shillings on him for a summons. John Morris was sworn, and he denied that Beirne hit Cryan. Cryan was hit in the bushes. He heard the noise, and thought it was a bird. When they went to look through the bushes, Beirne told Cryan to kiss -----. Witness commenced to gesticulate with his hands. Capt. McTernan - Keep your hands quiet. Mr MacDermot - He is not in the bush now. Don't mind those antics or declaiming. Capt McTernan - I will give Cryan leave to cross-examine this witness, but he will not get much out of him. Mr MacDermot - And he is Cryan's witness. Capt McTernan - He is also your witness. Morris who is a young lad, again waved his hands. Capt McTernan - Keep your hands quiet. I wonder you did not use them on the occasion. After hearing more evidence, Capt McTernan dismissed the case without prejudice.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 26 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 14-2-1891 Leitrim County Committee On last Sunday a meeting of the above was held in Keshcarrigan for the purpose of drawing the first ties for the county championship. The following members attended: ‹Owen Gray, Gorvagh Brian Borus; Edward Mealia, Kiltubride Redmonds; Pat Flynn, Ballinamore Oughtrough Wolfe Tones; John Ward, Annaduff Parnellites; Francis Short, Cloone O’Connell’s; Pat Reynolds, Kiltubride Davitts; Hugh Reynolds, Mohill Faugh-a-Ballaghs; Robert Cryan, Carrick Emmets; J.J. Kelleher, Bornacoola Hugh O'Neills; John Flynn, Eslin Sarsfields; John Gray, Gorlettera Campaigners; John Reynolds, Co. Treasurer; and J.J. Mulligan, Co Secretary. As the chairman, Mr Murphy, was absent again, Mr Patt Flynn, Ballinamore, presided. The minutes of last meeting were read by the secretary, and as he was leaving the book before the chairman to sign, Mr Cryan, from Carrick, objected, and proposed that the resolution passed at last meeting in Mohill against Mr Parnell be rescinded, and resolution instead passed at this meeting in favour of him, which was seconded by Mr Ward, Annaduff. Mr Mulligan objected, and called on the chairman not to entertain it, as it was illegal to do so without giving notice, and if Mr Cryan wanted to do so, by all means let him give notice on today that the resolution against the fallen leader be rescinded at next meeting. Mr Cryan - No, it will divided on today. We came here to transact the business of the county, and it is our duty to rescind that uncalled-for resolution against Mr Parnell who did so much for the people. Mr Mulligan‹When you thought so much about Mr Parnell why did you Not come to the meeting in Mohill, and stand by him? Mr Cryan - We were not affiliated at that time. Mr Mulligan - Well, it seems you did not think much of him or you would pay 10s in order to gain the victory. Mr Cryan - It was a hole-and-corner meeting you held when you passed that resolution. Mr Mulligan - It's wrong. Each member whose club was affiliated got due notice, and I call on the members present if any one can say they did not get notice, and besides it appeared in the HERALD to give such men as you a chance to come forward. Mr Cryan again called on the chairman to put it to the meeting. Mr Flynn maintained that Mr Cryan was out of order in introducing the matter before the meeting. We came here to draw the first ties for the county championship and arrange for kicking off the ties, and not for discussing politics. When politics were introduced to be discussed relative to Mr Parnell's leadership at the last meeting, you, Mr Cryan put in no appearance., but now you come at the eleventh hour to upset what the Co Committee has done in the past. He has asked the chairman several times to put his motion before the meeting, and the chairperson explained to him very fairly his reason for not doing so, and still Mr Cryan wants to make one end of his tongue a liar of the other. Chairman‹Now, gentlemen, I would rather you, Mr Cryan, would not press on me to do so, and my reason is this because I believe in the course of a few days this difference that has risen in the ranks of the Irish Party will be settled, and it is our duty to keep silent until such time as they do so. For myself I am in favour of Mr Parnell, but for peace sake I would much rather keep silent at present, because it does not matter a pin what we do in the matter. It will be abler men that will settle this affair. I got notice from Mr Mulligan to attend the last meeting, but unfortunately could not, and if I had been there I would have given my vote for Mr Parnell. I don't deny it, and I wrote to Mr Mulligan to that effect, but it seems my note was not a vote. However, when things have happened as they did, I would much rather we would keep silent for the further. Mr Cryan - I press on you, Mr Chairman, to put my motion before the meeting and it will settle it at once. Mr Mulligan again objected, and called on the chairman not to entertain it. Chairman‹I will vacate my seat, and let some other chairman conduct the business. Mr Cryan - No, you will not; you are an independent chairman, and why not do your duty? Mr Flynn‹I propose that Mr Cryan is out of order for introducing the matter before the meeting. Mr Kelleher seconded Mr Flynn's proposition. Several members‹It is just the same. It is the same voting. Mr Flynn - No, for I know the reason Mr Cryan introduces the matter, because I cannot take part in the vote or my friend, Mr Kelleher, for we must leave while it is going on. According to my position I cannot take part, and if I was aware that such would be before the meeting, there would be a delegate in my place here, as there was on the last occasion. Mr Cryan - Oh, Mr Flynn, you will not boss us that way. The Gaels of Leitrim are not going to be voiced as they were at the last meeting. Here Mr Ward wheeled about in a tiger's rage ready to devour, and immediately turned his back to the meeting, and he addressing them. The sec. Called on Mr Ward to control his temper and manners too, and told him not to be impertinent, for he and Mr Cryan had disturbed the meeting, and seemingly came for that purpose. When Mr Ward got notice to attend he acted the coward. Mr Cryan pressed his motion. Mr Flynn told him he was a disturber, and a man like him was coming into their ranks at the eleventh hour, and raising disunion between members that worked together from the start of the association in friendship. They should not be divided by men like Mr Cryan, and if his strength was according to his ability such as it is, he would not call the Grand Old Man his cousin (great laughter). Mr Cryan‹I was in the ranks as soon as you, Mr Flynn. Mr Flynn‹Well, you were early so, for I think I was the first to put a start on the movement in Leitrim, and I always observed the rules and caused no disunion or discord among my brother Gaels. Mr Cryan again pressed on the chairman to put his motion before the meeting. Mr Mulligan proposed that the resolution passed in Mohill against the leadership be upheld. Mr John Reynolds, Co treasurer, seconded the proposition, and said it was uncalled for to see men like Mr Cryan or Mr Ward, that had not the pluck of Irishmen when called on at the special meeting, to come forward and give their opinions, but now they saw that they had an opportunity, which they would not if notice were given - of rescinding the resolution, but there would be as before two to one against the man that fell by his own acts. He always supported Mr Parnell’s views and his followers, and never kept a clenched fist against the calls of Nationality when those that are now supporting him were behind time. As the vote was going to be taken, Mr Flynn and Mr Kelleher had to leave, but thanks to the "Hugh O'Neills," they had a man to take the place of Mr Kelleher, if politics would be introduced. Mr Cryan called for all that loved Parnell to come to his side. Mr Mulligan called for all that loved faith and fatherland and a spotless leader to come on his side. For Mr Cryan's motion there voted - Ward, Gray, Campaigners, Short and Cryan. For Mulligan's ‹Reynolds, Gray, Brian Borus, Reynolds, Hugh O'Neills, and Mulligan. The chairman declined to give his vote although called on by the Parnellites. The anti-Parnellites cheered "Bravo, chairman, may your name for ever shine!" So Mr Cryan’s motion was blocked, and the Leitrim Gaels are still anti-Parnellites. Mr Mealia and Mr Reynolds, Kiltubride, did not vote, and Mr Hugh Reynolds, Mohill, said on account of his not voting before he would not vote now.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 27 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 8-2-1902 Boyle Teachers' Association The usual monthly meeting was held at the courthouse on Saturday 25th January. The following subscriptions were handed in:‹ Mr Gordon, 5s; Mrs Deacon, 3s; Mr O'Rourke, 2s.6d. Miss Martin, Messrs Barnes, McLoughlin, Beirne, Kenny, Cassidy, Nangle, McDermott, Graham, 1s.6d each. Mrs Boylan, and Mr Kenny paid 2s.6d each towards the O'Donnell fund since last acknowledgement. The nominations for C.E. for the year 1902 are ‹ Clarke, Central Secretary; Hegarty, President; Moore, Treasurer, and Nangle and McGettrick, Connaught representatives. The outgoing officers tendered their resignation and were re-elected. The following resolutions were passed‹ (1) - "That the meetings of this Association for the current year be held on the thirds Saturdays of April, July and October, and that no further intimation of date of meetings be given to members except notice in Class Journals; (2) - "That Mr J McDermott be admitted a member of the Association. (3) - That we deeply sympathise with Mr Cryan and family of Croghan, on the premature death of Mr John Cryan." - E.J. Kenny , P.J. Beirne, secs.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 28 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 24-11-1894 The Daring Robberies in Boyle An Adventurous Youth. - Returned for Trial Roscommon Herald, Saturday, November 24, 1894 (excerpts) On Wednesday, Mr R.G. Bull, R.M., sat in Boyle courthouse and held an investigation into the charges of robbery of a bicycle, bulgariously entering the house of Mr John Cahill, Elphin Street, Boyle, and taking there from a pair of boots, of entering in a similar manner the house of Mr James Candon, Bank Lane, Boyle, and stealing there from a sum of money, preferred against Thomas Lavin, Carricknahornia. .......................... Martin Cryan, publican and farmer, Carrowrea, Co Sligo, deposed to the body portion of the bicycle being left at his house by last witness. Sergeant Lynch took it away. Acting Sergeant Lynch, Keash, deposed‹On the 6th inst. I received information that a portion of a bicycle was at Cryan's house, whither I went and got a wheel and the body of the bicycle, including the chain, now produced. On the 8th inst. I obtained one wheel, saddle, pouch, handles and other parts from Patrick Henry, of Carrowcrory. On the 9th I received screws. On the 10th I received handles, brake, mudguard and pedal. I brought all to the police barrack and produce them now. ...................... Martin Cryan, Carrowrea, gave evidence as to Lavin going to his house at about 10.8 on Sunday morning, the 4th inst. That was about five Irish miles from Boyle. Lavin asked for a post-car. Witness said he could not supply one just then, but if he waited till after Mass he could supply him. Lavin waited till then and was supplied with a car. He gave him coppers to the amount of £2.9s or £2.12s, and witness gave him a half sovereign and the rest in silver in exchange.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 29 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 28-5-1898 SELLING DRINK TO A DRUNKEN MAN District Inspector Rafter charged Mr Michael Lydon, Chapel Street, Boyle, with supplying drink to a man who was under the influence, named Luke Hannon on the night of the 9th May. Hannon was summoned for being drunk. Mr MacDermot appeared for Mr Lydon. Constable Gibbons deposed that on the 9th May he was passing by Mr Lydon's public house when he noticed Hannon in the shop with a lot of other people. He was drunk at the time. Subsequently he saw him out of the street staggering about, and again after some time observed him going into Mr Lydon's shop. As he was passing he saw Hannon with a glass in his hand which contained some rum hot. He asked Mr Lydon why did he supply him with it, and he said he did not, and would not supply drink to any man in that state. Cross-examined by Mr MacDermot‹Do you know that Mr Lydon is one of the most respectable publicans in town? ‹Yes: he keeps a most respectable house. There was a woman in the shop who said she gave the rum to him, but subsequently an old man got up and said he gave it to him. When you saw him coming out on the street, why did you not arrest him? ‹It was discretionary with me. He was not incapable. Mr John Lydon deposed that it was fair day, and the shop was crowded, and he did not see the man. He supplied James Cryan and Pat Cryan with two halves of rum hot but did not see Hannon there until the constable pointed him out to him. Mr MacDermot‹Did you see Hannon with the glass? No: I saw the constable with the glass. It contained one of the two halves I served to the two men. James Cryan deposed he and Pat Cryan went into Mr Lydon's on the fair day to have a drink. They called for two halves of rum hot, and while they had the drink before them Phil Hannon came into the shop. Pat Cryan handed his glass to Hannon to have a drink, and he had it in his hand when the police came in and I took it from him. He had not taken anything out of it when the two policemen came in. Pat Cryan gave corroborative evidence. The bench dismissed the case.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 30 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 9 April 1898 A Hard Case The following was read:‹ "Gentlemen,‹I have received an application from the Master of the Workhouse stating that he was directed by your Board to apply to me for 14s for maintenance of my father, John Crann, from 23rd September to 6th December 1897. I beg to state that I am a very poor man, having to support my wife and five small children on six acres of poor, rushy land, and am greatly distressed this year owing to the failure of my potatoes. In fact I had none for the past two years, and only for the goodness of the shopkeepers of Boyle in giving me credit from time to time to support myself and my weak young family, themselves and myself would be another burden on the rate of the Union. I kept my father for nine years, and if he will come and live with me again, I will do my best to keep him, but I have not a shilling to pay the Board for his keep, and can't do so unless I starve my children. Hoping you will take my distressed condition into your kind consideration. ‹ I am, your obedient servant, Darby Crann. Clerk‹He is certainly very poor. Mr J Mullany‹Oh, Mr Priest will approve of it. Mr Priest ‹I suppose it will be a Union charge (laughter). Chairman‹Oh, it is a divisional charge now. Clerk‹It will be a Union charge next year. Mr Priest‹I got a hard trimming the last time. I must look up and cannot be too lenient (laughter). Chairman‹You my lose the one vote next time (laughter). Mr Priest‹A burned child dreads the fire (laughter). The matter dropped.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 31 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 14 May 1898 Licensing Case Mr CH Rafter D.I. Boyle, prosecuted Mr John Priest, Chapel Street, Boyle, for an offence against the Licensing Act. Constable WJ Higgins deposed in reply to Mr Rafter‹On the night of the 26th April I was on duty with Constable McGarry at about 11.35 p.m. Our attention was attracted to the licensed premises of Mr Priest. I saw light in the shop. We knocked and entered, and found Michael Horan and Edward Cryan sitting beside the kitchen fire. There were four glasses containing traces of liquor on the table beside them. Mr Jones‹Where do they live? Constable Higgins‹In Boyle. Mr Rafter‹Did you question Mr Priest? Constable Higgins‹I did and he said they were servants of his and he told me to do my best. He said they were putting on a lock for him. He invited them in for a drink. Mr Jones‹Did you see any sign of a lock? ‹I did not. Constable McGarry asked Cryan when did he become a tradesman as he was a schoolteacher formerly and Mr Priest replied that he was now trying to earn his living. Cross-examined‹I was listening about ten minutes before I went in. I did not hear any noise or sounds of drinking before I went in. We were not kept at the door an unreasonable time. I am stationed thirteen months in Boyle. Mr Priest's house is fairly conducted. I know Mr Priest is building a new house. I know these men are in his employment. Constable McGarry corroborated Constable Higgins' evidence. Mr John Priest deposed‹These men are in my employment. That night they were putting up a lock for me in the new house. They worked until a late hour. I brought them over to my house about half past nine o'clock, and asked them what would they have. Edward Cryan said he would love a glass of porter, and Michael Horan had some wine. I kept these men in conversation until the constables entered. I swear positively that I gave those men the drink myself. I did not make any attempt to conceal anything. Those two men are in my employment. Mr Rafter‹How do you account for the four glasses? Mr Priest‹It was other customers who where drinking, and left them on the table. Mr Rafter‹Did you tell the police these men were your servants? Mr Priest‹To the best of my opinion I told them they were in my employment. Michael Horan deposed‹I am a carpenter and working for Mr Priest. I am in receipt of [...] from week to week. I have the pledge against whiskey and porter. I took it from the nuns. Mr Jones‹What is the substance of your pledge? Horan‹I took it against intoxicating liquor. Mr Jones‹Do you call port wine intoxicating liquor? Horan‹Wine is not much harm. We had finished putting on the lock at half past nine o'clock. Mr Priest invited us into the kitchen. I did not order a drink of any kind or pay for any. Edward Cryan deposed‹I remember going into Mr Priest's house that evening. It was on Mr Priest's invitation. Mr Priest asked me what would I have and I said I would have a glass of porter. I did not pay for the drink. I paid for a drink for a man for a man named Regan. It was a pint of porter he took. After reviewing the evidence, the bench imposed a fine of [...]s and costs. .]
Roscommon Herald Articles No 32 Thanks to Ellen Herron for the typing 8/8/1896 He Juged [Judged] by Touch Michael Crean, Fairymount, near Castlerea, came to Boyle on Friday week last to attend the Fair on the following day. He took lodgings in Chapel Street and retired to rest somewhat earlier than the majority of dealing men. He threw his clothes somewhere, or anywhere, on the bedroom furniture and went comfortably to sleep. He slept soundly for several hours and then awoke to find that the room was crowded with an accession of cattle buyers who had come to the fair. This did not disconcert him, but he got up quickly, picked up a trousers from a pyramid of clothing piled on the floor in careless confusion. Having donned the trousers he sauntered out to judge if the weather for the fair was going to be fine. While outside he missed from his trousers' pocket 4 pounds, 2 shillings, which he had pinned there before retiring to bed. He immediately became excited, re-entered the house and made things lively for the inmates alleging that his money had been stolen. After venting his anger, he proceeded to the police station and made a complaint about the loss of his money. Sergeant Lennon and Acting-Sergeant Cowan proceeded to the lodgings, accompanied by Crean, who, on a light being produced, exclaimed that he had put on the wrong trousers. He relied on the touch of the texture in the dark and made a mistake. Of course his own trousers was where he left it, and his money perfectly safe.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 33 Thanks to Ellen Herron for the typing 15 August 1896 TRESPASSING ON AN EVICTED FARM Patrick Cryan, Ballinultha, was summoned by the Trustees of the Rockingham Estate for allowing cattle, his property, to trespass on an evicted arm adjoining his holding on the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th August. Patrick Rourke was examined and stated he was formerly tenant of the holding respecting which the complaint was made. He was evicted out of it, but had since been in occupation of it as a caretaker. Since he was evicted, the defendant's cattle have been trespassing on the holding almost every day. The defendant told him that he (witness) had no claim on the holding. On the dates mentioned, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th August, he found the defendant's cattle trespassing on the farm. Defendant - Did I not make new mearings? Rourke - You made them on your own land. Defendant - I made my fences but this man (Rourke) never made the slightest attempt to fence his land. For the past three years, he never put a stone upon the fence. Mr. Robinson - This man (the defendant) merely wants cheap grazing on the evicted farm. Defendant - We divided these mearings two years ago and I made mine. If he had made the fences, the cattle could not trespass. Mr. Robinson - I could now apply for an order to compel this man to make the fences. Mr. Bull announced that the defendant would have to pay a compensation, amounting in all to 26 shillings for the trespass of the cattle on the four days mentioned in the case.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 34 Thanks to Ellen Herron for the typing 17 Oct 1896 ASSAULT John Farrell of Knockalaghta, summoned John Cryan, Catherine Cryan and Pat Cryan, of same place for assaulting him on the 3rd of October. Mr. Scroope appeared for complainant. John Farrell deposed - On the 3rd of October, I was putting in hay for Mr. Cotton, at Knockalaghta. John Cryan came up to me. He had a hay fork in his hand. He made several attempts with it at me. I made for Paul Hanly's house. Mrs. Cryan caught a hold of me to hold me for her husband and son. They caught me going in the door; they would kill me only for Mr. Hanly, and Mrs. Cryan scraped my face. To Capt. McTernan - I do not know what was the cause of the row. Mr. Paul Hanly deposed - I remember the 3rd of October. Farrell rushed to my door. I was in the act of eating my dinner. There was a crowd outside. I separated them as well as I could. I could not recognise what they did to complainant, I was so excited. I did my best to "quell the riot." To Capt McTernan - I did not hear of any cause for the row. I heard they said the night before they would murder the complainant. Capt McTernan - Where do you bury your dead down there? (laughter) Pat Cryan (defendant) stated - My father told John Farrell to bring on the butts of hay, and not be giving them to Paul Hanly - that he wanted to head the "cocks" with them. He also called my mother a "pig" and a "trough." Capt McTernan - It is a row in a teacup. Pat Hanly deposed - I remember the day in question. There were three of us on a cart of "butts." I went up on the load with Farrell. Higgins was bringing the "butts" to Hanly. J. Cryan came on with a fork. He told Farrell to come down off the load. John Cryan struck the horse. Farrell would not come down. Mrs. Cryan came up. They chased Farrell. I heard Farrell call Mrs. Cryan a bag of dirt. Captain McTernan - It was a miserable wrangle to bring up. Each of the defendants is fined 2s and 5s costs.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 35 Thanks to Ellen Herron for the typing Oct 31 1896 A BRIDE AND HER FORTUNE Mary Cryan, Mullinabreena, Tubbercurry, sued John Grady, "Powellsboro,' for 16 pounds - 10 s, the value of a heifer, 5 pounds for a promissory note and 1 pound for interest. Mr. Godfrey Fetherston-haugh, B.L., appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Fitzgerald for the defendant. Mary Cryan swore to the debt being due, and in cross-examination by Mr. Fetherstone-haugh, said - Grady went to England after his marriage with my sister. I remained living in the house for five years with his wife. Grady helped to put a crop in the land the first year, and her father, of course, got his share of it. So did Grady, who stopped for eleven weeks in the house: His wife was her sister. The one year he came home, he got his share of the crop, but none for the other four. He sent home 1 pound the first year. He brought an ejectment against witness, who held possession till last July assizes. Her father had a cow and a heifer at the time, five years ago, which he sold. Mr. Fetherston-haugh said Grady got no consideration on his marriage into this small holding. These people repented for allowing their daughter to marry him. Mary Cryan was to give up all claims to the place on getting 5 pounds and a heifer, and Grady was to get it under the agreement produced. The Cryans, however, took possession, and kept him out for four years 'ei et armis' [?] until he got them ejected by a decree of the Judge of Assize. Grady said he married a daughter of John Cryan in 1892. There was an agreement on the occasion of the marriage by which he was to give to Mary Cryan the heifer in his possession and a note of land for 5 pounds. After setting the crop that year, he went to England and returned home on Christmas Eve. He remained there eleven weeks, but did not get a bit of the crop, having to support his wife and himself. He had to go back to England to support himself. It was only in last July he got into the land. After the marriage, he gave a two year old in-calf heifer to Mary Cryan, which she sent to graze. Witness never had the heifer since, for Mary Cryan sold her. The father-in-law is one and a half years dead. Mr. Fetherston-haugh said the agreement reserved a right of sustenance to the old man. His honor said 'prima facie' there was a case against Grady, but there was constructive satisfaction of the claim against him. Mr. Fitzgerald, pointing to a rather haggard matron of uncertain years, asked Grady did he marry this young lady here. Grady - Call her what you like (laughter). Fitzgerald - She is 20 years older than you? Grady - I suppose so. Fitzgerald - You married this snug little farm? Had you any money the year you were married? Grady - I had two good heifers. Fitzgerald -And you expected by marrying this respectable old lady - There she is there for anybody to look at (laughter). How long did you remain there? Grady - Eleven weeks. Fitzgerald - Quite enough for a honeymoon (laughter). Then you went away to England and returned on Christmas Eve? Grady - Yes. Fitzgerald - You stayed a short time then? Grady - I could not stay any longer. Fitzgerald - And eventually you brought an ejectment decree against your own wife, who had to go into the workhouse? Grady - She was only one night in the workhouse, and I am paying for a place for her now. Fitzgerald - Oh, but she is not living with you, you got the farm and your wife is nowhere. Grady - No matter, I have to pay for her. Fitzgerald - Did you give Mary Cryan the heifer? Grady - I did. Fitzgerald - Was it you bought the heifer? Grady - My father bought it with my money. Michael Grady swore he bought a heifer for his son, which Mary Cryan got three days after the son's marriage, and put out on Martin Mullany's land. The heifer was sold at Ballymote September fair by Mary Cryan and her father. His Lordship gave a decree for 5 pounds.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 36 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista for the typing 7 January 1899 An Assault Pat Cryan, Mohill, summoned Bryan Connolly, of the same place, with unlawfully assaulting and beating him. Connolly had a cross-case. Cryan deposed he was going down Mr. Reynolds’s gateway, and Connolly was in holds with an old man whom he did not know. He told him to let the old man go, and when he did Connolly struck him, and they knocked other [sic] down. Connolly afterwards followed him down to the yard, to where he was working, and struck him. To defendant – I did not ask you to fight when you came up. Pat Reynolds deposed about 6 p.m. on the evening of the 22nd, and they were both fighting with other. He thought to make them settle it, but it was no good. Defendant – You were there at the commencement? Witness – No, I was not. The cross-case was then gone into. Connolly was deposed, and swore that he was talking to the old man, and Cryan came up and asked him to fight, and he said he would not. He asked him down the yard, and when they went down, they struck other [sic] but Cryan struck him first. By the chairman – The old man is not here. John Cryan deposed that he was passing down the street, and he saw the two of them in the gateway, and they both got seconders, and he was second for Connolly. Chairman – Tell us about the fight. Connolly – When they went down the road, they made "a shake" at other [sic], and Reynolds made peace. Chairman – You will be each fined 5s., and costs.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 37 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista for the typing 16 December 1899 Assault Andrew Crann prosecuted Thomas Hever and Betty Dyer, Ballymote, for assaulting him. Crann desposed he was in Mr. Keenan’s public-house, and was standing at the counter, when Hever knocked him down with a box, and then Hever and Dyer dragged him out to the street, and both of them kicked him. Himself and Hever had some difference last July. Dyer – Did I not tell you that you were a foolish man to be following Hever? – You did not. Mr. Patrick Keenan deposed Hever and Dyer were in the room of the public-house having a drink, and Crann and some other men came into the shop. He refused to supply Crann with drink, for he knew after the row himself and Hever had at the sports, there would be some disturbance. As Crann was going out Hever struck him a box, and he (witness) shoved them all out. Dyer – Did you see me do anything? – You told him it was a shame for him to be raising a row in the shop. Michael Crann, brother of plaintiff, deposed that Dyer dragged the plaintiff out on the street, and both of the defendants kicked him. Hever – Did you not strike me outside the door? – I did not. Michael Price, for the defence, deposed he did not see Dyer strike Crann at all. Mr. Henn – Could he have struck him without your seeing him? – Well I could not say. Mr. Henn – Well, head-constable, what is the character of these men? Head-constable Macken said that since the 9th July there is a bad feeling between Crann and Hever. On that day Crann seriously assaulted Hever, since when the feeling between them is very bad. The three of them were regular pugilists (laughter). Mr. Henn – What is the record against Hever? – There is not much against Hever. He was up a couple of times for drunkenness. I could not give Dyer or Crann a good character. Mr. Henn – I would certainly stop this rowdyism in the town. Head-constable – As regards Hever and Crann. I am afraid there will be bad work between them yet. Mr. Henn said they would fine Dyer and Hever 10s. 6d. each. They would also have to enter into bail themselves in £5. and two sureties in £2 10s. each to keep the peace for six months, or in default go to jail for one month.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 38 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista for the typing 2 April 1898 The Election of Schoolmaster The clerk said that with reference to the election of schoolmaster on that day he thought some little illegality might arise regarding the powers of the old members of the Board to vote, and accordingly asked the opinion of the Local Government Board on the matter. This was the reply he received: – "Local Government Board, "Dublin, 19th March 1898 "Sir – I am directed by the Local Government Board for Ireland to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th instant, relative to the proposed appointment of a schoolmaster of the workhouse of Boyle Union, and in reply to your inquiry I am to state that the guardians of the present year will be entitled to act on the 26th instant unless you shall have previously made your return of the election of guardians for the ensuing year.– I am, sir, your obedient servant "THOS. A. MOONEY, Secretary" The election was then preceded with, and the applicants were: Michael Joseph McHugh, Knockvicar; John Rafferty, Battlefield, Ballymote; Peter McManamy, Carrowcrory; Edward Cryan, Keash; James Tansey, Gurteen; and Matthew Murphy. Each of the applicants were called before the Board and questioned as to their qualifications and abilities. Mr. Murphy said he had not a certificate of birth, but he was about 24 years of age. He was engaged teaching at a place called Annaghmore. Mr. Quinn – I think we can take it he is 24 years of age. Clerk – I will have to state his age on the query sheet. Mr. Clark thought they could accept him. Chairman – It is for the Board to say. Mr. Mullany – It is for the Board of National Education, and the Local Government Board afterwards. He was accepted. Mr. Rafferty stated he was for a number of years in the Training College, Waterford, and produced a recommendation from the Reverend Brother relative to his conduct and abilities whilst there. He also produced several certificates from educational departments, including mathematic [sic], science and art, drawing, etc. The chairman said Mr. Rafferty had very good qualifications. Mr. Whyte – Have you ever had a school? Mr. Rafferty – No; never, sir, except for acting for others when sick. Mr. Whyte – Why should a man not have a school with such qualifications as you? Mr. Rafferty – This part of the country is pretty fully stocked with teachers, sir. Mr. McManamy said he was 25 years of age, and was classed second of third class. He produced recommendations from Rev. Cannon Loftus, P.P., Ballymote; Rev. T. Morris, Naas; the Rev. Father Scully, Keash; and Rev. Father Connolly, Achill. Mr. Cryan said he did not know his age, but was a second class teacher. He produced testimonials from Rev. Cannon Kelly, Cootehall,; and Rev. Father Scully, Keash. Mr. Tansey said he was 23 years of age. Mr. McHugh stated he was 25 years of age, and was trained at Londonderry. He produced a recommendation from Rev. Cannon Kelly, Cootehall. After the candidates had retired, Mr. Whyte said he had great pleasure in proposing Mr. McHugh. He was seconded by Mr. Quinn. Mr. John Kelly (Lisballely) proposed Mr. Tansey, and he was seconded by Mr. Gardiner. Colonel Cooper proposed Mr. Rafferty, and he was seconded by Mr. McGettrick. Mr. McManamy was proposed by Mr. Clarke, and seconded by Mr. O’Brien. Mr. Grogan proposed Mr. Cryan, and he was seconded by Mr. Lynch. Mr. Murphy was not proposed or seconded, but eventually Mr. P. Mullany said he would propose him in order to put him in the running. He was seconded by Mr. Costello. The voting was then taken up and the following was the result of First Poll. For McHugh: - Messrs. Whyte, Mulhall, Fry, Cogan, Patterson, J. Mullany, Mulloy, H. Lawrence, Brady, McDermott, Lindsay, S. Lawrence, J. McDonagh, Murray, Higgins, Gillespie, McHugh, Quinn – 13. For Rafferty: - Messrs. Lloyd, chairman, Cooper, Crichton, C. Cox, Finan, T. A. Cox, Kelly (Ballinameen), P. Mullany, McGettrick – 10. For McManamy: - Messrs. Gardiner, Dolan, O’Brien, Sharkey, Clarke, Gray – 6. For Cryan: - The MacDermotroe, Messrs. Lynch, Grogan, McLoughlan, Priest – 5. For Murphy: - Mr. Costello – 1. For Tansey: - Mr. Kelly (Lisballely) – 1. Murphy, Tansey and Cryan then dropped out. Final Poll For McHugh: - Messrs. Whyte, Mulhall, The MacDermotroe, Fry, Cogan, Patterson, Lynch, Grogan, J. Mullany, Mulloy, H. Lawrence, Brady, McDermott, Lindsay, S. Lawrence, McDonagh, McLoughlan, Murray, Higgins, Gillespie, Priest, McHugh, Quinn – 23. For Rafferty: - Messrs. Lloyd, chairman, Cooper, Crichton, C. Cox, Finan, T. A. Cox, Kelly (Ballinameen); P. Mullany, McKettrick – 10. For McManamy: - Messrs. Gardiner, Dolan, Costelloe, O’Brien, Kelly, Sharkey (Lisballely); Clarke, Gray – 8. McHugh was then accordingly declared elected by a majority of 13 over Rafferty, and 15 over McManamy. He returned thanks to the Board, and said he would do all in his power to meet their requirements and give satisfaction. The Board then adjourned.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 39 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista for the typing 11 June 1898 An Appeal The first case was an appeal of Mr. John Priest, publican, Chapel Street, Boyle against a decision of the magistrates presiding at Boyle petty sessions for an alleged breach of the Licensing Act, in which he was fined 10s. In a second case on the same day, in which he was fined a £1, he also appealed. Mr. P. C. P. MacDermott appeared for Mr. Priest, and Mr. St. Geo. Robinson appeared for the Crown. Constable Higgins deposed in reply to Mr. Robinson – I am stationed in Boyle; I remember the 26th April. I was on duty that evening along with Constable McGarry about 11:35. Mr. Priest had a licensed public-house in Eaton’s Lane, Boyle. Whilst passing the house we observed light, and heard talking in the bar. We remained for some time at the door, and afterwards we knocked, and were admitted by the publican. We found two men seated at the kitchen fire – Michael Horan and Edward Cryan. Both those men belong to Boyle. There were four glass measures on the table beside them, one containing porter, and another containing some liquor resembling wine. I questioned Mr. Priest as to what brought those men there, and he said they were his servants. He also told me to do my best, and to test the case. Horan said he came there to put up a lock for Mr. Priest. Mr. Priest said they came there after 10 o’clock, and afterward he contradicted himself, and said they were there before 10 o’clock. Constable McGarry asked when had Mr. Cryan become a tradesman, as he was formerly a school teacher, and Cryan said he was Mr. Priest’s servant also, and he was putting up a lock along with Horan. It is a new house Mr. Priest is building, which is opposite the licensed premises, and on which they were putting on the lock. Mr. MacDermot – They say one story is good until another is told, and we will get to the other side to explain it. Mr. Priest told you to do your best, and test it. Constable Higgins – Yes. And you thought it was a very nice case to bring to the court? – No. You are aware that Mr. Priest is building one of those fine new houses on the other side of the street? – Yes. And there are several tradesmen working at it? – Two to my knowledge. Don’t you know that it takes more than two to build a house? Do you know that Cryan and Horan work there? – Yes. Can you say at what time they gave up working on that day? – No. Mr. Priest told you they were his servants, who were working late that day for him, and he brought them in and gave them a drink? – Yes. You saw one of them having porter? – No. Of course, you did not see him take it off his head. You saw one of them had port wine. He was having a more aristocratic drink than the other man, who had a glass of porter? – Yes. Now I see by a report of your evidence in the "Herald", you stated that you were thirteen months stationed in Boyle, and during that time Mr. Priest conducted his house well? – Yes. Constable McGarry gave corroborative evidence. Mr. John Priest deposed in reply to Mr. MacDermott – I have a public-house in Chapel Street. I am building a new house. Those two men are working for me. One of them is a teacher who is classed, but has no school. He is working for me as a carpenter. On this night they were working for me very late putting on a lock in the new house. I was anxious to get it finished, and that is the reason they worked so late. I am in the habit of asking them over to have a drink. Horan is kind of a teetotaller. He only drinks wine. The other man drinks porter. I did not get payment, or intend to get payment for the drink. It was between 9 and 10 o’clock when they gave over work. Cross-examined by Mr. Robinson. You are building a new house? – Yes. How many men do you have working there? – I have five. Do you bring them over every night? – Well, no; I do not. You make an exception in favour of Horan and Cryan? – I don’t bring them every night. You had Horan on your premises after hours on the 28th April, two nights after? – Yes. How long were they working for you on the 26th April? – They were working until some time between 9 and 10 o’clock. Did you think that as a publican you were keeping inside the licensing law by having those men on your premises at half-past 11? –Yes. You told the police they were your servants? – Yes. You said Horan was putting on a lock? – Yes. Did you explain to the police that the reason they were there was to take a treat from you? – If the police asked me, I would have told them. You did not think it necessary? – No. Did you lead the police to believe it was in your licensed house they were putting up the lock? – No. His Lordship – Now you seem to be a very respectable man, and on your oath how often had you those men in from time to time? – Well, I will swear positively I had Horan in after 10 o’clock two dozen times since I commenced building the house. Why did you give them those drinks? What are their wages? – Horan is earning 26s. a-week, and Cryan 23s. On your solemn oath do you make any reduction in their wages for those drinks? – On my oath I do not. Michael Horan deposed in reply to Mr. MacDermot – I am a carpenter working for Mr. Priest. I am working for him eight months. I remember the 26th April. I was working for him on that night until about half-past 9 putting on a lock. Cryan was along with me. After we had finished Mr. Priest asked us over, and brought us into the kitchen, and asked us what we would have. I don’t drink anything but wine, so he gave me a glass of Sedna wine. The other man had a glass of porter. I did not pay for the Sedna, nor was there any reduction in my wages for it. I was often in with Mr. Priest checking over timber accounts. Mr. Robinson – I suppose if you got a glass of this Sedna wine every time you went there you would not stir out of the place at all. – Possibly. More fool if you would (laughter). Edward Cryan gave corroborative evidence. His Lordship said he would hear the second case before he would give a decision. The hearing of the second appeal was then commenced. Constable Peter Dunne deposed in reply to Mr. Robinson – I was on duty with Constable Kelly on the night of the 28th April, about 11:30 p.m. I observed light in the shop of Mr. Priest, and I rapped at the door, and Mr. Priest admitted myself and Constable Kelly. I entered the shop and found Michael Horan standing at the counter, and a glass containing either whiskey or wine before him. The moment we entered, and before we had time to taste the liquor in the glass, he drank it up. I asked Mr. Priest why he had this man on the premises at that hour, and without answering me he went to the window and took down a book, and commenced to read the 54th section of the Licensing Act. I told him he had better take it up with the court, and read it to the magistrates (laughter). Cross-examined by Mr. MacDermot. He began to read the law for you? – Yes. You did not listen to the law but went out? – We went away. Did you see the liquor in the glass? – It occurred to my mind it was wine by the colour. Did you go and look at it? – No. He did not give us the opportunity. Are you a tetotaller [sic]? – Sometimes (laughter). Were you a tetotaller [sic] at that time? – Yes. Did you ever take any of this Sedna wine? – I may have. Horan drank it, and the other man began to read the law? – Yes. Constable Kelly gave corroborative evidence. Mr. Priest deposed in reply to Mr. MacDermot – On the night of the 28th April, Michael Horan was working at the new house, and I called him over to check a timber account of Mr. Sloan’s, as he has more experience of it than I have. While he was engaged in checking the account, I left down a glass of Sedna wine, and then the police rapped, and I admitted them. I did not get any payment for it. His Lordship – Don’t you see Mr. Priest what a mess you have got into? Michael Horan deposed that Mr. Priest asked him over to check a timber account of Mr. Sloan’s, and while they were engaged in going over it, the police came in. It was a glass of Sedna wine Mr. Priest gave him. Mr. MacDermot – Was it "fine old tawny" you got? – I could not say (laughter). Mr. Robinson – How often were you up for drunkenness? – I was up once. Mr. MacDermot – That is the reason he is a teetotaller now. His Lordship – On the whole I think it is an honest case, and I will reverse both decisions.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 40 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing October 16, 1897 Assault in a House These petty sessions were held on Thursday before F.B. Henn, Esq., R.M., and J. Hannon, Esq., J.P. Assault Michael Cran, Deroon, charged two men named James Tonroe and William Snee with assaulting him. Cran deposed he was in a house of a man named Pat Kerins, when Tonroe accused him of stealing turf, and assaulted him. Snee also assaulted him. Tonroe - I have a few people to prove this man's work. Snee - Did you follow me to the house? -- I did not. John Kerins deposed - I was in the house that night. There was a bit of a scuffle, but it was worth nothing. When Snee and Cran came in, they had some words, and were arguing with one another about turf, and they struck each other. To Mr. Henn - I was trying to make peace. To Snee - Cran was arguing also; he fell on a stool, but was not on the ground. To Cran - There was a sort of a scrape on your face; I also saw blood on it. Mr. Henn - Did you see any blood on him before the fight? -- I did not, sir. To Tonroe - They were rushing at one another. Snee - Did Cran call me names? Witness - He called you "Flat feet" (laughter). A boy named Patrick Grady next deposed that when Michael Cran came in to Kerins' James Tonroe got up, and struck him. They then sat down after the row for a few minutes until he went up and asked Snee was it he told him he stole the turf. Whatever Cran said to Snee they got in "holds," they separated again, but when Snee went to put a coal in his pipe, Cran struck him. To Mr. Henn - Snee struck first, and Tonroe went into the row, and struck Cran. To Tonroe - I did not see Cran come up and strike you. To Snee - Cran was saying nothing to you. John Francis Molony deposed - When Michl. Cran came into Kerins, James Tonroe asked him did he steal his turf. Cran said he did not, and Tonroe got up and struck him a box. They were jostling up and down the house, and John Kerins made peace between them. Cran next walked up to Snee, and asked him was it he told Tonroe that he stole his turf. They jostled about too, and when Cran got up they struck him, and Tonroe kicked him. Snee - Did he strike me first? - No; he did not. Did he call me out of my name? - He called you a "Blind scut" (laughter). Mr. Henn - What is a "scut"? (laughter) A small boy named John O'Brien was next called for the defence. Mr. Henn - Were you in the house this night? -- No. Mr. Henn - Well, go down so. Mr. Henn - We have evidence that you assaulted Cran, as his face was covered with blood, and the witnesses also prove it. Tonroe is fined 5s. and 2s. 6d. costs, and Snee 2s. 6d., and 2s. 6d. costs.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 41 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing Saturday, October 24, 1896 Boyle Teachers' Association The usual Quarterly Meeting was held on Saturday last, Mr. D. McLoughlin presiding. The following attended and paid their subscriptions after their names: Mr. Cassigy, 4s.; Messrs. D. McLoughin [sic], O'Rorke, Madden, Keany, 2s. each; Messrs. Barnes, Beirne, Kenny, Mullany, Watters, Casey, 1s. each. The following sent in their subscriptions: Mrs. Deacon, 2s.; Mr. Ludgate, 2s.; Misses Carolan, Condon, 2s. each; Misses Lane, Cryan, 1s.; Messrs. Garahan, Flynn, Cryan, 1s. each. The following resolutions were adopted unanimously: 1. "That we respectfully, but emphatically, request the Treasury to pay us the balance of £72,000, admittedly due to us under the Education Act of 1892, and, that we cannot accept a subsidy of £10,000, a year to the pension fund as an equivalent, inasmuch as the allocation of the money for this purpose benefits future teachers alone, at the expense of present teachers to whom the money is justly due." 2. "That in order to encourage self-culture and to reward a most deserving body of public servants, assistant teachers be paid the salary to which their classification entitles them." 3. "That in the interest of education the average required to entitle a school to the services of an assistant be reduced to 60 and 50 in male and female schools respectively." 4. "That we congratulate Mr. Cryan on his retirement from the Board's service, and hope he may be long spared to enjoy his well-merited pension." 5. "That we tender Mrs. McLoughlin our sincere congratulations on her recent marriage, and wish herself and her genial consort many happy years of wedded life." 6. "That we congratulate Mr. Beirne on his promotion to a principalship, and wish he may be very successful in his new sphere of duties." 7. "That Mr. Barnes be appointed treasurer of this association." 8. "That Messrs. Casey and Keany be admitted members." 9. "That this association clear with central funds for ten additional members." - F.J. Kenny, Sec.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 42 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing September 29, 1900 Ballymote Petty Sessions (Co. Sligo) An Old Case of Trespass These petty sessions were held on Thursday, before F. B. Henn, Esq., R.M., presiding; H. Shaw, Esq., J.P.; J. Hannon, Esq., J.P.; A. O'D. Cogan, Esq., J.P.; J. O'Brien, Esq., J.P.; C. Graham, Esq., J.P. Michael Gildea, senior, Ogham, summoned Catherine Cryan, same place, for the trespass of a cow in his aftergrass. Charles Gildea, son of plaintiff, proved the trespass, and also to giving up the cow to defendant's son, and demanding trespass. Mrs. Cryan said she wanted Gildea to divide the fence between them. Thomas Cryan deposed that when Gildea gave him the cow, he offered him whatever was the amount of the trespass. Mr. Henn - Did you offer him money? - No, sir. Mr. Henn - Well, you should have done that. Mrs. Cryan, in reply to Mr. Henn, swore the fence was never divided, but they used to make it in conjunction. Gildea said he divided the fence with the late husband for the defendant, and had six men at it, and three men every year since. If she made her portion of the fence as well as he made his, he was prepared to "swop" [sic] his part with her. The bench gave a decree for sixpence trespass and costs, and on the suggestion of Mr. O'Brien it was decided to refer the division of the mearing fence to Mr. Charles Graham, Knockalass.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 43 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing January 21, 1899 The Identity of a Heifer (Extracts) Pat Cryan sued Edward Wynne, Moygara, for £10, being the value of a heifer. Mr. MacCarthy appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Fenton defended. Mr. Fenton ordered the witnesses out of court during the hearing of the case. Pat Cryan deposed he sent two cattle to graze to Mr. William Baker, Redhill, Mullaghroe. The cattle he sent were yearlings. He also had conacre oats from Mr. Baker and the cattle were grazing each side of it. He laboured the land himself for the crop. He settled a gray heifer on the 1st May, and a yellow one on the 9th. It was about the yellow one he was suing for. There were several yellow cattle on the land, but his was a pale yellow. He had no difficulty in finding out his own heifer from the rest of the cattle, but from what he had heard, he was aware his yellow heifer was not on the farm. When he went to the place he met Pat Mulligan, Mr. Baker's servant. When he heard his heifer was not there, he went to Wynne's place on the 3rd November, and saw the heifer there. He spoke to Mrs. Wynne, and described the heifer to her. He also saw Wynne on that day, and he refused to give up the heifer. They afterwards went to the farm together, and on the way Wynne said - "If you had the first pull you would take that heifer." They afterwards went to the house of Mathew Mulligan, and he identified the animal that had been left on the farm as Wynne's. He would say his heifer was value [sic] for about £7 15s. or £8 on the day he saw her at Wynne's. He saw the heifer since, but she was gone back in condition. Cross-examined - Your heifer had a white tail? - Partly. Did you tell Miss Baker it had? -- I did. Mrs. Wynne told you her heifer had a wart on the eye, and you said "mine had also?" - I said it was a strange thing the animal had a wart on the eye, as mine had one. Did you know the heifer that was left on the farm? -- Yes. That heifer has a white tail? -- Yes. On your oath has this heifer a white tail? -- There is a certain amount of white on her tail. Didn't you tell Mr. Baker that your heifer had a white tail? -- No. Didn't you tell me a couple of minutes ago that you told Miss Baker you identified your heifer because it had a white tail? -- If I did, I said what was wrong. Didn't Wynne say to you when you told Miss Baker that his heifer had not a white tail, that he would give you the one with the white tail? -- No, he did not. Has your heifer a white tail? -- She has. Mr. MacCarthy - You say your heifer had a wart on the eye? -- Yes. Is there a wart on the eye of the animal that has been left on the farm? -- No. You say there was a star on the forehead of the heifer on the farm? -- Yes. And there is no star on your heifer? -- No. Roger Tansey deposed de [sic] had a year-and-a-half old on Mr. Baker's farm from last year. Wynne came to him when they were taking away the cattle in November, and said there were two strawberry heifers on the farm, and asked him did one of them belong to him. Wynne had a strawberry heifer there, but did not know the animal. To Mr. Fenton - It is about a yellow heifer this dispute arose, and not about a strawberry one. Mrs. Mary Anne Cryan, wife of plaintiff, deposed she knew the heifer, and saw her five or six times while on the farm. She always knew the heifer, and could pick her out from the rest of the cattle. At the time of the dispute she went down to Wynne's along with her husband and daughter, and identified the heifer when she saw her there. She saw the heifer that is still on Mr. Baker's farm. Witness was not cross-examined. Witness was then cross-examined. Kate Cryan deposed she knew the heifers her father sent to graze to Mr. Baker. While the cattle were there she was working at the oats, and always knew the cattle. She went to Wynne's along with her father and mother, and identified the heifer when she saw her. There was a mixture of white on the tail, and a small wart on the eyelid. Cross-examined - Every time you went on the farm did you see the heifer? -- I did. And examined her carefully? -- Yes. Had your heifer a white tail? -- All the tail was not white. Michael Mulligan deposed he lived in Moygara, which was only about a quarter of a mile from Redhill, where the cattle were. He knew Cryan had two heifers, and saw them while grazing. He went down to Wynne's house to see the heifer the dispute was about, and he would swear that was the same heifer that Cryan pointed out to him on the farm as his. Cross-examined - Will you swear the same heifer we have now is the same heifer you saw as a calf on Cryan's land? -- I will swear she is the same colour. Andrew Mulligan deposed he was herding for Mr. Baker last summer. He knew one of the heifers Cryan put on the land, and he said "she was very like Ned Cryan's red heifer." He did not know which of the yellow heifers is on the farm now. Pat Queenan deposed he was a neighbour of both parties, and brother-in-law of Pat Cryan. He knew the heifer and went to see her. When he saw her he said she was Pat Cryan's heifer. He suggested when he went to Wynne's to let out the two heifers and each of them would take their own road home. Wynne would not consent to that. Cross-examined - Before there was any dispute did you go to see the heifer? -- I did. Aren't the two heifers very like each other? -- They are not. Martin Dwyer deposed he had conacre oats on Mr. Baker's land quite close to where Cryan had his. Cryan showed him the heifer on the 5th June. He went to see the heifer at Wynne's on the 4th November. He would swear that that heifer was the same heifer that Cryan pointed out to him in June. Cross-examined - Do you swear who the heifer belongs to? -- No. John Cawley deposed he was uncle of Cryan, and knew the stock Cryan had. He saw this particular heifer on the 9th May, but did not see her since. He would say the heifer presently on the farm was not Cryan's. Edward Wynne, the defendant, deposed he knew the heifer, as he had reared the animal himself. She was on his own farm until he sent her to graze on Mr. Baker's farm. He saw the animal frequently. Before he sent her to graze, she had a wart on her right eye, and a yellow tail. There was no mark on her forehead. To his Lordship - There was no white on her tail that I could remark. Examination continued - Cryan and I went before Miss Baker about the matter. She told him to bring away his calf that was now on the land and to pay the grazing. She told him that Cryan told her the heifer had a white tail. The heifer on the land now has a white tail. The heifer I have now, I pointed her out to James Mulligan, the herd [sic]. I spoke to him about the wart, and suggested that a hair should be tried on it. Cross-examined - Which of the heifers is the best? -- I would say the one I have at home is the best. You had not conacre there. - No. And you had not the same reasons for visiting the farm as he had? -- No. There is a difference in the colour of the animals? -- There is. Is the heifer you have at home white from the bone of the tail down? -- she has a yellow tail. Is the tip of that heifer's tail white? -- There are some white hairs in it. It is not white, but there is a little mixture I think. Did you ask Roger Tansey to go with you to the farm? -- I did not. I asked the herd [sic] which of the gray calves was mine. Did you say to Cryan in going over to the farm - "If you took that heifer I would take the other one?" - No. Did Queenan suggest to you that the two heifers be put on the farm and let them out, to see what road they would take? -- He did, but I refused to do so. * When did you first speak about the wart? -- In July. Has the heifer now on the farm a wart? -- No. How much difference do you think in the value of the heifers? -- About 10s. Cross-examined -- I spoke to the herd, Mulligan, about the wart first. To His Lordship -- This wart was only about the size of a pea in July. I first noticed the wart in May. I would say my heifer is of a darker yellow colour than the other one. Mrs. Wynne deposed she knew the heifer, and it had a wart on its eye before it went to graze. Miss Hannah Baker deposed the two men ___ before her at Redhill House. She heard ___ about a white tail, but heard Cryan say something about white spots. She said it would be better for them, as neighbours, to settle the matter. James Mulligan, the herd on the farm, deposed he saw Wynne several times on the farm. Wynne asked him did he notice any wart on his heifer in July, before there was any dispute at all. Cross-examined - Did Wynne ask you about the grey heifers? -- He did. He did not know them, and asked you about them? -- He did. To His Lordship - I had 32 cattle under my charge. Wynne asked me about the wart, and he said it was not much larger than a pea. I said I had another animal with a wart. I tied a hair on it. I thought it was falling off. Wynne make a mistake about the grey heifer. Part of the tail of the heifer on Mr. Baker's farm is white. I never remarked a wart on the heifer presently on the farm. Pat Mulligan deposed Cryan came down and asked him where was his heifer and he told him she was in the bull paddock. Cryan saw some cattle belonging to Miss Baker and mistook one of them for his own. He told him it was not and he said no, that his heifer had a white spot on her tail. He brought him down to the paddock, and Cryan and the one there was not his heifer at all. He was there when Cryan brought his cattle there but he could not say is the one there now his. He could never detect any wart on the heifer's eye. Cryan ___ in reply to his lordship, stated that on the 24th June he had a conversation with Michael Mulligan about the wart. His Lordship - I could not doubt the evidence of the woman. I will give a decree for £8.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 44 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing October 27, 1900 Poaching Pat Cawley, Carrigeens Upper, prosecuted John Cairns, Knockadalteen, for trespass on the lands of Mary Cryan, of Carrigeens Upper, with dogs in pursuit of game, on the 6th October. Mr. Fitzgerald appeared for the Game Preservation Society to prosecute, and Mr. R. K. Tamplin defended. Cawley deposed that on the 6th October he saw the defendant, who is a labourer, with another man in Upper Carrigeens. He was on the lands of Mary Cryan with two greyhounds. The other person had a dog also. They ran away when they saw him, but he ran after them. The defendant had a hare and a rabbit under his arm, and threw them away when he saw him. Mr. Tamplin said he would plead guilty to the charge. His client would give a personal undertaking not to interfere with the lands in future, and not be the means of allowing his dogs to trespass there. He would ask the Bench to deal leniently with the case, as Cairns was a poor boy. Mr. Fitzgerald said if he were a very poor boy he did not see how he could afford to keep two greyhounds without intending to make profit by them. One point in his favour was that he never appeared in court before. Mr. Henn said the majority of the magistrates decided to fine him 7s. 6d. and costs, or in default, seven days imprisonment. He was sorry he could not agree with the decision of the magistrates, as he would be inclined to impose a heavier penalty.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 45 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing September 18, 1897 Telling What They Did T. Hennigan charged T. Cryan with assaulting him on the 16th July. Hennigan deposed - He came into the house and caught me by the neck, and tried to choke me. He also tore my neck with his nails. Defendant - Did you tell the mistress that I kicked the cow? Complainant - I did. Defendant - I only gave her a slap, and he went and told Mrs. Goulding that I kicked her. Hennigan had Cryan charged with assault - him on the 16th August, because he told Mrs. Goulding that Cryan drowned her dog. He took him by the shoulder and shook him, and threatened to cut the head off him with the scythe. Chairman - We will take a lenient view of the case, as this is your first time to be up here. You are fined 2s. 6d. and 2s. costs for the first offence and 2s. 6d. for the second.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 46 Thanks to Ellen Herron for the typing 26 August 1899 SUICIDE OF A CO. LONGFORD FARMER THE INQUEST AND VERDICT THE CORONER AND THE JURY On Thursday morning the news of a tragedy of some dire description reached Longford as having been enacted the previous day at Ballinalee, and our representative set forth immediately to investigate the matter. The details of the occurrence are sad, and of such a nature as happily very rarely occurs in Ireland. A man named John Crane, aged 45 years, a respectable farmer of independent means, residing at Soran, about a mile from the village of Ballinalee, committed suicide on Wednesday by cutting his throat. The act was a most determined one, as when Sergeant Tierney, who arrived on the scene some time after the occurrence, went to take the razor from the dead man’s hand, he found it clutched so firmly that it took considerable effort to remove it; and the unfortunate man’s head was severed almost completely from the body. The news of the affair spread like wildfire throughout the district, and in its circulation assumed various aspects tending to make it more gruesome still. Father Connolly, C.C., Ballinalee, was summoned, and proceeded to the place with all possible haste, but the man was dead before his arrival. On Thursday an inquest was held by Dr. M. D. Gray, Drumlish, coroner for North Longford, and the following jury – James Trapp (foreman), Michl Lee, James Archibald, John Gilnagh, sen.; Myles McGill, John Gilnagh, jun.; John Scanlan, Peter Maguire, Thomas Reynolds, John Reynolds, William McLoughlin and James McLoughlin. Joseph Cosgrove did not answer, and Edwd Coyle was excused. Coroner (to the jury) – Gentlemen, you will now have to view the body. It is a sad case, but not a difficult one to inquire into the cause and circumstances of the death of poor Crane. The jury then went out to another room to view the body, and on their return, John Gorman was first sworn as follows – I live in Kiltycrovagh, and I am a brother-in-law of the deceased. I was working with him at the time of his death. I was the first to see him after his death. It was about 11 o’clock on yesterday. I was over in the fields reaping on Wednesday morning, and his brother-in-law – his wife’s brother, was with me. His name is John Smyth. I came over about 10”30 o’clock in the morning from the field for a drink and I asked Mrs. Crane where was John, and she told me he was after digging some potatoes, and he came in along with her, and came up to the room and ‘threw’ himself on the bed. She told me then that he came down again, and was after walking out to the garden and she told me to go out and see if he was in the garden. I went into the garden and looked up and down both sides of the ditch and could not see him. I then came back to the cock of hay, and got him at the cock of hay. He was sitting up against the cock of hay, where the sergeant saw him later on. The life was only in him when I found him at the time. Coroner – How did you know the life was in him? Witness – Well I found him breathing. Coroner – Was it out on his throat he was breathing? Witness – I only found the “draw” on him. Continuing – He was lying back against the cock of hay and his throat was cut, and I thought I would be able to bring the priest before he would die, and I ran for the priest. I saw nothing in his hand at the time, but there was blood on his clothes. I saw his throat cut. I ran into the house first, and told his wife not to go into the garden till I and the priest would come back. I told her “he was all as one as dead” and I told her brother to come over and keep her from going into the garden. By what they tell me I consider he was dead before I was at Ned Coyle’s. I came back to the garden, and saw his head hanging down on his side. He was not then the same as I saw him at first, because when the life went out of him his head fell down. I then came in and got a towel and put it over him. I then saw a razor in his hand – in his right hand. I didn’t take the razor out of his hand. I didn’t go near him again though I was in the garden until the police came. The priest came before the police, and he said he was with the deceased some weeks before that. He pronounced Crane dead at the time. He was ailing for some time before that – he was complaining of a ‘beating’ on his heart. He was at the sea and when he came back, he complained of a pain in his head. He was attended by Dr. Mayne in Longford or Dr. Cochrane, I am not sure which, but he was with some doctor anyway. He was with the doctor a week before his death, and he have him a bottle, and told him to go back that day – that was the day of his death. I saw him that morning and I noticed nothing strange about him, and he was in his usual nature. I assisted to remove him into the house from the cock of hay, where he was found. Mary Crane, wife of the deceased was next sworn, and deposed – I saw my husband alive about 10 o’clock on Wednesday morning. He had been complaining for some time of his stomach, and later it turned to a “beating” on his heart. He went to the sea, and after he came back he complained of his head. He went on Wednesday week – the 16th August – to Dr. Cochrane in Longford. He was to go the day of his death again. Dr. Cochrane gave him a prescription and he got the medicine in Wilson’s Medical Hall. I did not notice anything peculiar about him on that morning, or since he went to the doctor; there was no change in him on the days previous to his death. He used to tell me from time to time that he was suffering, and I thought it was more imagination than real disease. He used to smoke a great deal, and used to drink a great deal of tea. They also said he was suffering from nervousness. Coroner – Did he not go to five or six doctors? Witness – He went to four. Coroner – Well, that was enough to kill him! Witness continuing – I was with him at the sea, and he always ate heartily there. We were back about two weeks from the sea, and he was as well from that time up to the time of his death. On Wednesday morning he went out and dug some potatoes for me, and I picked them. He came into the house then, and went up to the room, and rested a while on the bed, and walked out again, and that was the last of him I saw ‘till I saw him dead. When my brother-in-law came in for a drink I asked him, “Did you see John out there?” and he said he did not, so I told him see if he was out about the garden, while I was getting the drink for him. District Inspector Padwell, Granarl (who watched the proceedings on behalf of the Crown) – Why did you tell him to look for him? Mrs. Crane – I wanted him to come to Longford to the doctor. - What did he tell you when he came back? - He said John was nearly dead, and for me not to go into the garden till he came back. That is all. Sergeant John Tierney, Ballinalee, was next sworn, and deposed as follows: - This occurrence was reported to me at a quarter to one o’clock on yesterday by Tom Murphy, of Soran. I met him on the road, and heard that the man had cut his throat. Murphy told me that John Crane was after cutting his throat, and was dead. Constable Muldoon immediately came on here, and found him in the garden lying on his left side, and a razor case at his right side, and about a foot or two from his right hand, and his hat was on the ditch a few feet away. I told the people not to remove the body till I got the permission of the Coroner. I wired to the Coroner, and he gave permission to let the relatives remove the deceased into the house. I afterwards saw the body removed into the house. When I took the razor out of his hand, I took possession of it, and I had it here – it is covered with blood. Coroner – I don’t want it – it is a dangerous weapon! Sergeant Tierney – It is, sir. Coroner – I don’t know what you will do with it – I don’t suppose there are many of the relative would wish to keep it as an heirloom. Here some of the jurors began to chat in audible tones in the corner of the room on some engrossing subject, such as the weather, when the Coroner interposed – “That will do! You are terrible fellows on the jury to being to chat in this manner!” Dr. Maguire here started to write out the result of his examination of the body, and while so engaged, the Coroner, addressing Sergeant Tierney, said – “Who is that man who did not appear?” Sergeant Tierney – The man who served the summons is here, and he has just told me it was not served personally. Coroner – It is not necessary to serve it personally when it was served two hours previous to the inquest. Sergeant Tierney – Well the man was not at home – he was away at the forge, and they thought he would be back. Coroner – No matter – he should be here! Sergeant Tierney – I would respectfully ask you not to fine him, as he is a poor man. Coroner – It would be better to fine him, and make him jump at the tune of 2 pounds. Sergeant Tierney – He is a poor man. A Juror – He is a widow’s son, and his mother and other brother are away in Longford and there is no one at home but himself. Coroner – No matter. If every one of you could get off that way we would get no jury. The same juror – Well, he is a poor man. Coroner – He would be poorer when he would pay 2 pounds. I will let him off this time with a caution, but if we had only enough with him, we might be kept until another day to proceed with the inquest. Dr. Maguire then handed in his written statement as to what he found on examination of the body, and in it he said – “ I have this day examined the body of John Crane, who was apparently about 45 year of age. The body was fairly well nourished. On the neck I found an incised wound, which severed the windpipe and all the arteries. There were not other marks of violence. I am of the opinion that death was caused by haemorrhage, due to the bleeding from the wound on his neck, which was caused by some sharp instrument.” Coroner – Have any of the jurors any questions to ask? Several Jurors – No. Coroner – Well gentlemen, I suppose it is plain you will find a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. A Juror – Yes, we agree with that. Coroner – Will you add that the wound was self-inflicted while suffering from temporary insanity? Dr. Maguire – Yes, that would be necessary. Several jurors said they believed the deceased was temporarily insane when he committed the act, and the Coroner wrote out a verdict in accordance, which was signed by all the jurors, and the inquest terminated.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 47 Thanks to Ellen Herron for the typing 15 Sept 1900 A KEASH LICENSING CASE District Inspector Fitzsimmons prosecuted Mr. Martin Cryan, Keash, for a breach of the Sunday Closing Act, on Sunday 2nd September. Patrick Regan, Treanmacmurtagh, and Dominick Sheerin, Tully, were also summoned for being found on the premises on the occasion. Sergeant Conry deposed that on Sunday, 2nd September, he was on duty at 3:15 p.m. Before he entered the premises of Mr. Cryan, he saw Pat McDermott, Mr. Cryan’s servant, standing on the road in front of the house, looking in every direction. He was concealed, and McDermott could not see him. While McDermott was standing on the road he closed on him. As he approached, McDermott made a burst across the road in the direction of the public house. He called on him to stand, and asked him if there were any parties inside, and he said no, that Mr. Cryan was in bed. When going to the door he saw Patrick Regan and Dominick Sheerin at the bar through the window. He entered hurriedly, and met Sheerin rushing into the kitchen. Sheerin, when questioned as to his presence, said he came there for sweets, and Regan said he came for tobacco. As he entered he saw Mrs. Cryan take some glasses off the top rail of the counter, and put them on a lower rail. Constable Brennan gave corroborative evidence. Mrs. Margaret Cryan, the wife of the publican, deposed the two boys, Sheerin and Regan, came to the front door, and she asked them what did they want. Regan said he wanted tobacco, and Sheerin said he came for some groceries. They were in the house only a few minutes when the sergeant came in. They asked for no drink or got no drink. Regan gave evidence as to having come for tobacco, and Sheering as to having come for groceries. Mr. Fitzsimmons, D.I., said there was another case against Mr. Cryan for the same date, and perhaps they would hear all the cases together. Mr. Cryan was then prosecuted for supplying drink to Joseph Walsh, Greenane, and another man from Carrowkeel, on Sunday evening, 2nd September. Sergeant Conroy deposed that on the same evening he went, along with Constable Mulvey, to Cryan’s at about 9 o’clock. They concealed themselves close to the front door. At 9:30 Walsh came to the door and knocked. He heard a voice, which he knew was the publican’s inquire from the inside “who was there.” Walsh said he was a traveller, and was immediately admitted. About five minutes elapsed until the other man came up. He went to the front door, and went to push it in. Mrs. Cryan came and opened it, and bid him “good night” and allowed him in. He was only a few minutes inside when he came out accompanied by Walsh. Mr. Cryan came to the door, and stood outside for about two or three minutes, and the man who was along with Walsh asked Mr. Cryan for the loan of his horse to draw hay. Mr. Cryan said he would give him the horse, hands down. He saw Mrs. Cryan go in and draw some porter, which she handed in a gallon to her husband, across the counter. Mr. Cryan carried it out to the door and called Paddy (meaning the servant boy, Pat McDermott). “Here” said Mr. Cryan, “take that, and be careful.” He saw McDermott take the gallon to the road, and stand between Walsh and the other man. They got into a group, and as they (the police) jumped across the wall, the person who was holding the can of porter threw it up, and it fell on the hedge beside them. Walsh ran into the house, and he followed him, and when questioned, denied he was outside at all. He asked the other man why he was drinking porter on the road, and he said he was not drinking porter at all, or saw not drink. McDermott denied he took out the gallon at all. He (sergeant) showed the gallon to McDermot, and asked him was it his, and he said it was not. In reply to Mr. Tamplin, who defended, he said Walsh is a nephew to Mr. Cryan. Constable Mulvey gave corroborative evidence. Mr. Cryan was examined and deposed that Walsh is a relative of his, and is every day in his house. The men did not ask for drink that night, or he did not sent out any. He was in the habit of lending his horse to the other man, who, on this day asked him for the loan of the horse, which he gave him. He (Mr. Cryan) asked him to have a drink, but he refused to take it. No porter left his house that night. Similar evidence was given by Walsh and the other men. Mr. Tamplin having addressed the bench, Mr. Henn said as regards the first case, the magistrates had not the slightest doubt there was a breach of the law committed. Sergeant Conry, in reply to Mr. Henn, said there were two previous convictions against the house. Mr. Henn said that in the first case they would fine Mr. Cryan 1 pound and costs, and Regan and Sheering, who were found on the premises, would be finds 2s, 6d. each and costs. As regards the second case, they would fine Mr. Cryan 1 pound and costs, and order the conviction to be endorsed on the license. The two men who were there on the occasion would be fined 2s 6d. each and costs. He must say if he were trying the case himself he would endorse both convictions on the license.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 48 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing April 4, 1896 Boyle Quarter Sessions Damages for Seduction John Cryan, Culthacreighton, sued John M'Elroe for the sum of £20, damages for the seduction of his daughter, Catherine Cryan. Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. W. J. Robinson for the defendant. Catherine Cryan deposed that he seduced her on the 7th January, 1894, and she became a mother on the 7th October, 1894. She denied having ever been seduced by any other person. When she complained to him, he advised her to jump off a wall. John Cryan, the plaintiff, said the defendant was almost every day in his house - at least, four evenings in the week - after coming from Ballinameen with the post. He first heard about his seducing his daughter a few months before the child was born. He then spoke to him and asked him what he was going to do. M'Enroe said he did not know. He met him again shortly afterwards when coming to the market, and again he said he did not know what to do. Mrs. Cryan, mother of Catherine Cryan, said she asked him what he was going to do about it one day when coming to Boyle. He said that he knew what he was going to do, and that was what he would do. Her daughter told her that he said she should go in to the workhouse for twelve months, and that he would then pay her way to America. Several other witnesses were examined for the plaintiff. The defendant was called. He admitted seducing the girl, but disputed the time. He did not care whether a decree was granted against him or not; he would never pay a penny on it. He would resign his situation. Furthermore, if the decree were granted against him on the process, he would proceed against Cryan for defamation of character (laughter). His Honor said he was a dare-devil character, and, from the manner in which he gave his evidence, an impertinent one. He would grant a decree for £10 against him.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 49 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing July 4, 1896 Outdoor Relief in Breedogue The Local Government Board wrote forwarding a letter which they had received from John Higgins, Ballinvoher, Frenchpark, relative to the administration of outdoor relief in the Breedogue electoral division: -- "I must respectfully beg leave to write to you regarding the greatest imposition that has been used in the electoral division of Breedogue for the last three years by giving Pat Cryan Ballinvoher, money at the expense of the rate payers of the division. We beg to protest against such being allowed be the division, Pat Cryan holds 18 acres 1 rood 7 perches statute of the cheapest land on the estate. By the allowance of reduction he is getting, he is paying yearly only £3 15s 3d for all that of land. I have known Cryan this present year to get £5 10s from Edward Neary, money in hand for grazing on part of the grass. I have known him to get £2 10s for oats from Tom Murren, and before this in January £6 0s 9d for con-acre, both money in hand and on the 1st May he got £5 for young pigs Cryan also keeps an entire pig, and I calculate he makes £20 a year by that means. He has also a car, and his son and himself are earning 2s a day. Pat Cryan had got £3 8s some time before unaware of the ratepayers for his wife. She framed herself sick at the time, and kept so for a considerable time in hopes to be bringing the money off the division. Pat Cryan had at that time two stacks of corn in his haggard but he wanted to eat his neighbour's share before his own, and I say, gentlemen, he has a right to be make pay it back again. I hope, gentlemen you will caution the guardians of the Boyle workhouse to put a restraint to this, and also caution the relieving-officer not to give money to a landholder such as Pat Cryan. He has applied now at present for £3 to clothe his daughter, I suppose for America. I have known this girl could have earned £5 for the last 12 months at her service. I was present when she was offered £1 5s a quarter. She is at home with her idle mother during that time. Now they want the ratepayers of the division to give her demands, which we object to. I can state all this before the board of guardians in Boyle." R.O. Banahan was called before the board, and stated that, by the direction of Dr. Coen, Pat Cryan's wife received l2 14s in provisional relief about four years ago, after her confinement. Mr. Cox said that the sum of l1 was lately applied for by him, with the approval of a number of the ratepayers, of whom Higgins was one, to enable Cryan's daughter to emigrate to America. Higgins even wanted to make it 30s. Some John Higgins applied for relief some time ago, and he thought it extraordinary. He must have had little to do, to sit down and write such a tissue of statements. Relieving-officer Banahan said that the Cryans never got any relief but the £2 14s. The chairman made a note to this effect on Higgins' letter, and the discussion ceased.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 50 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing March 25, 1899 The Identity of a Grave Mary Kilmartin prosecuted Laurence McDermott, Ballinultha, for trespassing on a plot, her property, in a certain graveyard. Mary Kilmartin deposed the last member of her family who was buried in the plot was her brother, who died eight or nine years ago. This was the same grave in which McDermott buried his wife. She never gave him any permission to use the plot. Laurence McDermott applied for an adjournment for the attendance of a man named Hugh Rorke, but the case was proceeded with. James Cryan, Ballinultha, deposed he was one of the men that made the grave for Mrs. McDermott's remains. He could not prove that it was the same grave Mrs. Kilmartin complained of now. Mr. Jones - Did you point out to this man the place his wife is buried? Complainant - No. I did not, sir. Mr. Jones - Did you ask Cryan to go to the graveyard and show you the grave in which Larry McDermott buried his wife? Complainant - No, sir. Mr. Jones told her to bring Cryan with her to the graveyard, and get him to show here the grave he dug and in which Larry McDermott's wife was buried, and if she could prove that was the grave her family was buried, that was all they (the bench) required. The case was accordingly adjourned until next court day.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 51 Thanks to Leslie Poche for the typing December 18, 1897 Mullaghroe Petty Sessions (Co. Sligo) A Row Returning from Ballaghaderreen Assault Patrick Casey, Shroof [sic], charged James Flaherty (father), Bernard Flaherty (son), and John Cryan, of Clogher, with assaulting him on the 1st November. Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot, solicitor, Boyle, appeared for the defendants. Patrick Casey deposed - I was coming home from the fair of Ballaghaderreen, and when I was passing Thomas Casey's public house in Monasteredan those men attacked me. James Flaherty was the first one to knock me down, and while I was on the ground, John Cryan kicked me. Flaherty would life me up and knock me down against the road. Young Flaherty hit me, too. John Sharkey came to my relief, and took me away. Both Cryan and Flaherty kicked me while I was on the ground. To Mr. MacDermot - Sharkey is my brother-in-law. I was at the last fair of Ballaghaderreen. I had pigs at it. I did not go into the yard to look at Flaherty's pigs. We were friends up to that day. I did not assault him that morning, but we had a little difference. I had some drink taken, but I was able to walk. Monasteredan is about four miles from Ballaghaderreen. It is my road home, but it is not theirs. There is a public house there. They never said a word but knocked me down. I was in jail for an assault, but it was in the wrong. I was also in jail for assaulting a policeman. John Sharkey, a witness, deposed - About 6 o'clock on the night in question I came out on the road from my own house. At Tom Carey's public house I heard the sound of a scrimmage and the shuffling of feet. I went over, and I found Pat Casey on the broad of his back, and John Cryan kicking him and James Flaherty was striking him. I went over to make peace, and Flaherty took up a stone in his hand, and said he would scatter my brains if I did not go away. I took hold of Casey and lifted him up. I put my hand under his arm and brought him away four or five yards. He told me to let him out, and I said, "Casey, you will get killed here." He then threw off my arm and rushed back, and he said, "James Flaherty, you are duly a coward, and you are no man." Flaherty struck him again and knocked him down. I brought him away again, and Flaherty's son came up and struck him with his fist. To Mr. MacDermot - It was the noise of the scrimmage drew my attention. I took no drink that day. I did not even take as much as would go into a midge's eye. I am Casey's brother-in-law. Cryan and Flaherty go home by a different way. James Flaherty deposed in reply to Mr. MacDermot - I was at the fair of Ballaghaderreen. Cryan carried my pigs for me. I was to pay him. I did not sell the pigs, but I left them in Mrs. Mulligan's yard. I went into the yard to see the pigs, and I met Casey. He had drink taken. He began arguing with me, and I told him to go away. He caught hold of me by a handkerchief I had round my neck and knocked me down, and he kept choking me until I got black in the face. The handkerchief had to be cut with a knife for fear I would suffocate. There were men in the yard who kept him away. He is always drunk when he can get the chance. When I got home I was to pay Cryan for carrying the pigs, but he would not take any money. I brought him out to treat him at Casey's public house, and I met Casey then. I knew he was going to strike me after what happened in the morning. He ran up and struck me a blow which knocked me down. His brother-in-law tried to bring him away, and struck me again. Casey struck me several times. I did not see Cryan kicking him. That is all I know about it. To complainant - I did not strike you first. Chairman - Did you see Cryan kicking him? Defendant - I did not. Chairman - Do you swear it? Defendant - I won't swear it. Bernard Flaherty deposed - I did not see the beginning of this transaction. I was at the Ballagh fair. Casey knocked down my father in Mulligan's yard, and was choking him until he got black in the face. The handkerchief had to be cut off his neck. After we came from the fair my father brought Cryan in the public house to treat him. After they were gone I went out on the road, and I heard shouting. I went down, and I found Casey assaulting my father. I went over and I struck Casey. The two were striking each other with their fists. Chairman - How far is your house from where the row took place? Witness - About a quarter of a mile. Did you hear the row going on at that distance? -- I did, your worship. John Cryan deposed - When I went out to take the treat along with Flaherty, we found Casey standing in the middle of the road. The minute he saw us he made a blow at Flaherty, and knocked him down. The row commenced then. Casey flung a stick at me. John Sharkey brought him away, but he broke back four times. Flaherty was sober. I had some drink taken. That is all I know about it. Chairman - This is a very serious row, and it is a disgrace to the locality. There were three against one. You will have to go to jail for a month each with hard labour. Mr. MacDermot said it was all Casey's fault and it was he who commenced the row in Ballaghaderreen. Flaherty is a very respectable farmer. He read a letter from the MacDermot stating that Flaherty was a very respectable man. Chairman - Well, I will take a fine for the old man, and as there is not use in making fish of one and flesh of another, I will take a fine for Cryan also. They are both fined £1 each, and the case against Bernard Flaherty is dismissed.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 52 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista for the typing 29 January 1898 A Row On The Road From Boyle Patrick Dyer, Carrowcrory, charged Michael Cryan, of the same locality, with assaulting him on the 15th January. Dyer deposed – On last Saturday week, I was coming home from Boyle, and this boy was before me on the road. When he came out and struck me a blow of a stick on the head I afterwards got three blows of it. I could not swear who gave me the other three blows, as I was stunned at the first. I heard noise and saw three or four fellows going away. Cryan was the first that came up to me. I left Boyle that evening about 5 o’clock, and this occurred at 6:30. There was no one with me, and I had only two glasses of rum taken that day. I did not speak to him and he to me. The blood from my head is on my coat yet. I can show the cuts on my head yet. Cross-examined by the defendant – I used not to be [showing?] coming along the road in the evening. John Cryan, father of the defendant, deposed he was in Boyle that day and heard Dyer swear he had no drink taken. He left him in Boyle that evening after 5 o’clock, and he was then staggering backward and forward about the town. Dyer – When I saw you on the street that day, did I not shake hands with you? – You did. Michael [...] stated Cryan never struck Dyer. He was there, and saw a man on a cart, but could not say if it were Dyer. Cryan was along with him as were also James Cryan, Batty Brehony, Owen Brehony, and Roddy Cryan; they all left Pat Evans’s together. Mr. Henn – Do the police know anything about the case? Sergeant B[...] – I made inquiries about the matter, as Dyer’s son reported to the police. Mr. Henn said he would adjourn the case to enable the police to inquire further into the matter.
The Roscommon Herald Articles No. 53 Nov 29 1890 The Ballinultha Feud Again Hugh Rorke, of Ballinultha summoned his neighbour, Mrs Honoria Cryan, for the trespass of a bullock in his cabbage garden. He deposed that he gave up the bullock to Mrs Cryan’s son. On cross-examining by Mr McMorrow, solicitor, he denied that the bullock was only a few minutes trespassing, and he would have been there till morning only his daughter saw him going in. Mr McMorrow - You are a very troublesome fellow, and fond of giving trouble to these people with the law. Rorke (laughing) - Ha! Capt. Peel gave a decree for 6d and costs. Rorke’s son, James, summoned James Cryan for assaulting him on this occasion. He said that Cryan sat on the stile and challenged him to fight him, in his barn. He was willing to fight him where he was. Cryan then struck him. Capt. Peel - There is a cross case against you. Rorke - I was not served with the summons. I got it only a while ago. Mr Gillespie - Oh that does not matter, you are here now. Cross-examined by Mr McMorrow, Rorke said - The calf was in our cabbage when this happened. On this day I never threatened to pull him off the stile. I have my story told now. Did you try to strike him with stones? - When he took a loy, I took up two stones in my own defence, but I never fired. Did your brothers, John, Patrick and Farrell, go out to join in the attack on him? They are only young children ; they held me, and kept me from him. Mr McMorrow - Go down! You must have been like a raging lion when your own brothers had to hold you. Hugh Rorke, the complainant’s father, deposed that he saw the stream of blood coming down his son’s face when Cryan struck him. Mr McMorrow - You swear more than your son; he did not swear that. James Cryan was examined in this cross-case and said that Hugh Rorke would not allow him drive the bullock out on the gate of the field where he was trespassing. The Rorke family then ran out with stones in their hands and surrounded him, and he defended himself with a loy. Hugh Rorke gave the calf such a welting that he did not believe the calf would do any good. Young Rorke pointed to a mark he had got on his forehead. Cryan - On your oath was it I put that on you? Rorke - You renewed it. I got a blow of a flail thrashing but you renewed it (laughter). John Cryan was also examined, but gave his evidence in a very stupid way. Capt. Peel asked why did they not jump out the bullock where he jumped in. Mr McMorrow - He would want to be like Mr Nolan’s jumping cow to do that (laughter). James Cryan was fined 5s and costs, and the cross-case was dismissed. A case for trespass of goats against Hugh Rorke was adjourned for the production of his little son.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 54 Thanks to Karen McElrath for the typing 10 June 1893 “Mohill Board of Guardians” “Never Wanted Relief” Patrick Cryan, Furness, applied for relief on a plea of destitution. The guardians refused it on the grounds that the man was able to work and called him before the board to inform him of their decision. When he came in he appeared very mild, and when informed of the result of the guardians decision he became enraged and excitedly proclaimed that he never wanted the guardians’ relief and if he had to apply again he would not do so. They could hold it (laughter). He then departed. The guardians then adjourned. Date:
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 55 Thanks to Karen McElrath for the typing 22 March 1902 “Weekly Meeting of the Roscommon Board of Guardians” “Application” An inmate named Crean having five children with him in the house wrote asking permission to go out so as to secure employment. By keeping hem there it would be only an additional expense on the rates. Chairman – I believe he is a respectable man. If he was let out on pass for a while he might get a place. Mr McGreevy – I quite agree with you. He is a strong and healthy man, and willing to work outside. Clerk – I daresay you can give him a month. The following order was made – “ An inmate named Andrew Crean having five children with him in the house was allowed out for one month on pass to afford him an opportunity of obtaining a situation.”
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 56 Thanks to Karen McElrath for the typing. 7 May 1892 Kilmore Branch (Co. Roscommon) A meeting of this branch was held on Sunday, May 1st. the president, Mr John Flood, P. L. G., occupied the chair. Others present – Messrs Pat Beirne, Thomas Caslin, James Feeny, P. J. Connellan, sec., John Caslin, Jas Hanly, Pat Neary, Pat Carroll, Frank Murray, Thomas Healy, Pat Fitzsimons, John Conlon. After enrolling several new members, the Chairman gave some practical instructions with regard to registration. He pointed out how necessary it was to have the Franchise papers properly filled, and hoped every man favourable to the National cause, who is entitled to vote, will see and have his name on the register. Dominick Cryan, an evicted tenant, came before the meeting with a letter from our Parnellite neighbours, addressed to the chairman, asking us to sanction a grant of £2 out of the Evicted tenants’ Fund towards Dominick. This case was discussed some twelve months ago before, and as we from start to finish admitted the justice of Dominick's claim, and as our Parnellite neighbours were not able to meet us half way and relieve him out of the local funds, the committee unanimously agreed to sanction the grant. Other routine business was disposed of, and the meeting adjourned to Sunday, 15th inst, after Mass.– P. J. Connellan, hon. Sec.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 57 Thanks to Karen Mc Elrath for the typing. 22 August 1891 Frenchpark Petty Sessions The presiding magistrates at his court on Friday were – Capt McTernan, R. M., and the Hon. John French, J. P. Assault The Crown at the suit of district Inspector Feely prosecuted named Lowe for assaulting M. Beirne. Mr MacDermot, solicitor, appeared for the defence. Old Beirne deposed that his son, Malachi Beirne, who was assaulted, could not attend as he was at Strand-hill. He and his son were cleaning a bank on the 6th of June, James Lowe and John Lowe came and began to remove the turf. His son went to prevent them. James Lowe rushed at him and knocked him down. John Lowe struck him with a spade on the side of the head inflicting a deep wound from the effects of which he lay for some weeks. James Lowe caught him (witness) by the throat, and having thrown him kicked him in the face. Cross-examined by Mr MacDermot – I did not know whether the place where I was cutting was within Lowe’s boundary as both claimed it. Bridget Cryan was examined for the defence. She deposed that she saw the Lowes throwing Beirne’s turf back from where it was. Beirne came over with a slane in his hand. Lowe met him and caught hold of the slane. Four men then came on the scene, and from that she did not know who was striking. She saw a cut on Lowe’s breast afterwards [sic] as if from the wing of a slane. Patrick Lowe and Michael Cryan gave similar evidence. It was mentioned that the money which Beirne was to receive from Lowe was in bank. Capt. McTernan suggested that the case be adjourned for a fortnight. Mr MacDermot requested that no more petty evidence be taken. Capt. McTernan said if a settlement were not arrived at during the interval he would give his decision without further evidence.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 58 Thanks to Karen Mc Elrath for the typing. 16 July 1892 Boyle Petty Sessions The presiding magistrates at the court on Wednesday last were – R. G. Bull, R. M., and Capt McTernan, R. M. A Ballinultha Row Hugh Rorke, of Ballinultha, summoned his neighbour, James Cryan, for breaking down his fence and injuring his crops. There was also a cross-case. Mr MacDermot appeared for Rorke, and Mr Robinson for Cryan. Hugh Rorke deposed that on the 21st of April James Cryan threw his mearing on his crop. He also attempted to throw a stone on him 2 1D 2 cwt weight. Cryan threw stones on his (Rorke s) oats and potatoes. The mearing between them was divided eighty years ago. Cryan had no reason to interfere with it only for his bad temper. John Rorke, Pat Rorke and James Rorke gave corroborative evidence. Mrs Cryan deposed that the gate on her mearing wall was thrown by the Rorkes. Her husband always made up the fence. There was a wooden post put down as a pier, and Rorke took the whole thing away. The mearing was hers, and on a former occasion Rorke summoned her for sheep crossing it. Mr MacDermott [sic] – And take it for granted that it is your mearing, your son was not justified in throwing stones into the man’s crops. Mr Bull said Cryan should pay 5s fine, 10s compensation and costs. The cross-case was then gone into when it was shown that the Rorkes maliciously broke the capstone of the pier. Denis Loughna, Boyle, deposed that he was at the place. There was nothing injured but the capstone of the pier. The gate was a little injured. James Beirne deposed that half the gate was broken. To Mr MacDermot – I live nearly three miles from the place. I am a brother to Mrs Cryan. Mr MacDermot – She went far to get a witness. Your evidence will be taken for what it is worth. The Bench imposed a fine of five shillings, ten shillings compensation and costs. Assault Arising out of the above case, James Cryan summoned James Rorke for assaulting him on the 21st of April. Cryan deposed that when he was going to remove the capstone Rorke jumped on his hand, and assaulted him. Rorke followed him to his own door wanting him to fight, and he had nine others with him. To Mr MacDermot – I would have summoned him before this but my attorney was away. I was bound to the peace the last court day and fined. Several witnesses were examined for the defence. An old man named Rorke deposed that defendant did not put hand or foot on Cryan. Cryan would swear the “sowl” [sic] out of his body to get satisfaction (laughter). The case was dismissed.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 59 13-6-1896 Boyle Board of Guardians Assisted Emigration The Local Government Board approved of the grant to Ellen Cryan to assist her to emigrate.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 60 13-6-1896 Antics of Ball-Alley Birds Betty Mahady of the Ball-Alley summoned Mary Crane and her daughter for beating her with stones, kicking her, and generally maltreating her. She swore she could not go outside her own door without being called the vilest names in the inexhaustible dictionary of abuse. Head-constable Clarke gave the defendants a very bad character, and the magistrates ordered the Cranes to be removed from the vicinity for 14 days, and in order that they might not feel time hanging on their hands, they are to be employed picking oakum.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 61 22-10-1898 The Master’s Report The Master (Mr Cox) reported as follows - “A woman named Mrs Lenehan, a native of this Union, was transferred here from Ballinasloe asylum on yesterday. She intends to remain a few days, and will then leave for America, she having her passage paid and bank draft for £3 sent to her by her friends. The school boys were out for exercise three times, and the girls twice during the week. A man named Cryan applies for his two children. They are in the house sine the 12th of March, 1894. Their old clothes are worthless.” Mr Clarke - That is a man I know. Chairman - The man is perfectly right to take his children, and we have no right to keep them from him. Clerk - By an order of the Board you can give them, but not otherwise. Mr Stuart - Do you mean to say we have no power to give them to their parents? Clerk - Not until the Master discharges them. Mr Mullaney - The Board who should be willing to let them out. Is there any discussion about the clothes? Chairman - Would it not be better to let them go, and give them the clothes than keep them here? Mr Mullaney inquired where would they be charged to. The Master said they were from the Templevanny division. The clerk said they would be charged according to the collective number of days. Chairman - The doctor thinks it is better to let them go. It saves the rates even if you do pay a few shillings for clothes. Mr Lindsay - Let them go. Mr Clarke said there were other people who got clothes, and they were Union charges. Mr Stuart - This is practically a Union charge. Clerk - It is no such thing. Mr Stuart - Is it to go on Templevanny? Clerk - It is to gon [sic] the collective number of days. Mr Clarke suggested to allow them £2 for clothes. This was agreed to.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 62 9-5-1896 Keash (Co. Sligo) Davitt Band A special meeting, held for the purpose of re-organising the above band, took place on Sunday last, Mr P Duignan occupying the chair. The chairman said it was most essential to re-organise now that we had not many of the old band boys, that it was time to try and teach a new staff of young men who will remain in the country, and as there was no meeting of the band committee for a very considerable time it was the business of the meeting to appoint a new committee. M McGowan, A Donoher, J McGowan, M Cryan, J Walsh, James Soden, J Cullen, M Cryan, P Breheny, P Keaveny, J Boylan, P O’Connor, M Breheny, P Scanlon, Thomas Henry, and P Lydon were accordingly appointed. The chairman said as there was a very good committee of young men appointed he hoped each one would do his own part to help the object of the meeting. He also said it was now the business of the committee to appoint a president, a secretary and a treasurer. The chairman (P Duignan), JM Cryan, and Edward Crofton were unanimously elected. A subscription list was opened, and the sum of £1 6s handed to the treasurer. It was proposed and duly carried that circulars be got printed and sent to friends outside the parish to solicit their co-operation. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close. - J. M. Cryan, hon. sec.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 63 25-6-1898 Ballymote Petty Sessions (Co Sligo) Trespass Michael Crann, Carrowcashaely, summoned Mr George Boyers, of the same place, for the trespass of six head of cattle on his oats on the 3rd of June. There was a cross-case for the trespass of donkeys at various dates. Michael Crann, deposed he got the cattle and brought Mr Irvine, the appraiser, to see the damage, who damaged it at 10s. Mr Irvine said he would not give evidence until he was paid. Mr Boyers (to Crann) - You were not there at all. Did you see them there? Crann declined to answer the question, but called Pat Mallooney, who stated that he found the cattle in Crann’s oats and sent his boy over for Crann when he got them. Mr Duke - Whose land is the oats on? - On my land. Crann - I have it as only con acre from Mr Mallooney. Mr Boyers said Mallooney was Crann’s uncle. Mr Duke - Did you know whose cattle they were when you got them? Mallooney - I did not, sir. I took care of them until Crann came and he knew them and drove them to Mr Boyers house. Mr Boyers said he would look at the damage but he did not do so. Arthur S Irvine, the parish appraiser, deposed Crann came over for him on the 4th June and he went down to see the damage, and walked the place. He valued the damage as 10s the last time he was there. The case was adjourned for the production of further evidence.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 64 13 Sep 1902 News in Brief The numerous friends of Master T. Finn of Clooneen, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, will be glad to hear of his success at the recent Civil Service examination. Great credit is due to Master Finn as he attended Mr. Cryan’s Civil Service classes only for four months preceding the examination and was so fortunate to be so successful on his first attempt.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 65 13 Sep 1902 Boyle Marriages Cryan and Devine - On September 2nd at St Francis Xavier’s church, Gardiner St, Dublin, with Nuptial Mass, Mr. John Cryan, merchant of Bridge St, Boyle was married to Miss Eleanor, Mary (May) Devine, second eldest daughter of Mr. Fitzmaurice Devine, merchant, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev George J Coyle PP, Highwood, assisted by Very Rev Canon B R Coyne PP VF, Boyle, and the Very Rev Fr Conmee SJ.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 66 15 Nov 1902 Boyle Petty Sessions Bernard Cryan summoned his neighbour James Spellman, for the trespass of calves on his tillage on the 25th and 29th of September. Spellman had a cross-case against Cryan for the trespass of a goat on his land on the 5th of November. Major Murphy suggested that it would be far better for them repair their fences than fining them. Cryan protested that his fences were in excellent repair whilst Spellman vehemently alleged that they were down last Spring. Major Murphy said they would give a decree for 2s and costs against Spellman and remarked that the money they had paid would repair the fences if they had agreed to do so.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 67 17 Jan 1903 News in Brief There is a Mr Eugene Crean MP now perambulating Roscommon who is held at his true value in his native Cork. Last year when he stood as a Town Councillor he was left at the very bottom of the poll when he represented Queens County, the people got so tired of him that they hunted him and he had to try elsewhere and with all his frothy talk indoors he has shunned the risk of jail like the pestilence. He is a “Bounder” of the Hebrew gold variety who will never risk his skin in prison.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 68 21 Mar 1903 p6 Mohill Petty Sessions Alleged Larceny Luke Mc Keam summoned Patrick Cryan, Mary Cryan and Mary A Cryan for alleged larceny. Mr Corscadden - I appear for the defendants and I would ask your worships to let the case stand until this day fortnight. One of the defendants - Mrs Cryan - is very ill, and I was only informed of the matter last night by her husband. The case was accordingly adjourned.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 69 30 Nov 1901 News in Brief A very interesting little work entitled “Conversation” for the use of Irish students has been brought out by Rev. Bernard Crehan CC and by Mr B J Goff, Elphin. The work has been compiled by the Elphin branch of the Gaelic League and contains matter which must prove very interesting to the Gaelic Leaguers. It can be obtained for 2p.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 70 7 may p4 News in Brief On Friday evening of last week whilst a farmer named Thomas Cryan of Oakfield was proceeding to his home from Strokestown market he took suddenly ill and died a short time afterwards.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 71 29 Apr Died Cryan - On April 24th 1905 at his residence in Carrowcrory Michl Cryan. Aged 86. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family RIP.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 72 15 Jul 1905 Boyle Petty Sessions Disorderly Constable McGarry had James Cryan of Mullaghroe summoned for being drunk and disorderly. The constable said Cryans conduct was bad but he was a quiet man when sober. He resisted arrest and when a constable in plain clothes came to his assistance, Cryan knocked off his hat and broke it. He was fined 7s 6d.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 73 Typed by Pat Hunt 23 September 1901 Football Boyle v Carrick-On-Shannon Although Boyle and Carrick-On-Shannon have always been old opponents in the football arena, hardly ever allowing a season to pass without engaging in a couple of friendly encounters, still it was not until Sunday last they tried conclusions this year. The fact of its falling on St. Patrick's Day added greatly to the crowd in attendance, which was a very large one. The Carrick team arrived in Boyle about two o'clock, sometime after which both teams proceeded to the field convenient to the Railway Station, which kindly given for the occasion by Mr. Gordon, who is always prepared to offer every facility to the young men in the town in their efforts to promote healthy sport and amusement, he having for several months each year placed his splendid and valuable field at their disposal. Some time after three o'clock the teams took up their positions on the field as follows: Boyle-Keaveney (goal); Cregg and Cryan (full-backs);Burke, O'Keeffe and Turbett, (half-backs); Davitt, McEwan, Rice, Levingstone and Dooley (forwards).Carrick-On-Shannon - Graham (goal); H. O'Neill and H. Beirne (full backs); O. Moraghan, M, McGowan and P. Feely (half backs); J. Dunne, M. Moran, F. Tumelty, W. Beatty, and T. Padian (forwards). Boyle won the toss, and elected to play with the hill. There was a strong side-wind prevalent which was not of any material advantage to any side. Rice commenced operations bypassing to McEwan, who brought it along the wing, and for the first time succeeded in placing the leather in Carrick territory. Some interesting exchanges took place here, but Beirne saved by sending on strongly to Beatty. Play was now confined to midfield for some considerable time, until Burke got possession and neatly sent on to McEwan who transferred to Davitt. The latter had a rather heavy game to play on his wing as the wind in that particular exposed quarter of the field was extremely violent, and it taxed all his energies to keep the ball in play. Much delay was called here by the leather being sent out of play, a matter which was of very frequent occurrence for the major part of this half. Although Boyle were continually pressing, a splendid performance was setup by the Carrick backs, who kept their forwards pretty busy. Some of the forwards were also putting in good work, notably Beatty and Moran, both of whom were prominent for their side throughout. They played a good game, but lacked the shooting qualities of the home team. Dooley and Levingstone, after about twenty minutes' play, brought the ball down with a nice piece of work, and the Carrick goal was threatened on several occasions. This terminated in Boyle procuring a corner, which, however, did not result in a conversion to any score. For the remainder of the game Boyle certainly had the better of the play, some good shots being sent in by McEwan, Rice and Davitt, each of whom were unlucky in not scoring. The Carrick forwards made some good rushes, but the backs, Cryan and Cregg, seemed impenetrable. The latter appeared a bit off colour during the first quarter of an hour, but pulled up for it well subsequently, as he along with Cryan played a most determined and scientific game. Boyle were pressing hard when the whistle announcing half time was sounded. The play then stood- Boyle, nil; Carrick, nil. On resuming, Boyle set to work in a real fashion, and showed a great deal better judgment than in the previous half. Play was not long in progress until it was obvious to everyone that Boyle would score, despite the fact that they were fighting against the hill. After about ten minutes Dooley got possession from a pass from Burke and played along the right wing from almost the touch post of which he sent in a splendid shot which just crossed the bar. After kick out a good exposition of passing took place between both teams which, however, terminated in Davitt getting away, who sent on to Dooley. Dooley neatly centred to Levingstone, who shot a goal amid great enthusiasm. After this the visitors apparently lost heart, and for some time their custodian was kept busy, as the Boyle forwards were making regular target of their goal. McEwan, Davitt and Rice sent in some shots, but they were slightly erratic. After about fifteen minutes of the second half had elapsed a regular scrummage took place about fifteen yards from the Carrick goal, Davitt got away, but McGowan tackled and sent on to Tumulty. The latter had a clear field, but could not pass the backs. O'Keeffe now kicked on to Dooley who passed to McEwan. Here an opportunity presented itself which McEwan did not let pass, as he kicked another goal, which, however, for some reason was disallowed by the referee. Close on full time, Boyle worked with a vehemence, and shortly before the final whistle sounded, Levingstone shot a beautiful goal from a pass by Dooley. At full time the score stood:- Boyle – Two goals, and one disputed goal. Carrick - Nil. The visitors were entertained by the Boyle team, after which they left for home.
Typed by Pat Hunt 27 April 1901 With reference to the case of Mr Fitzsimmons D.I. against Mr. Martin Cryan, Keash, for an alleged breach of the Sunday Closing Act, which was adjourned from a previous court in consequence of the bench being divided. Mr Henn said that with regard to the constitution of the bench today he would not ask Mr Fitzsimmons to go on with it, as Mr. O'Brien and he were for convicting the last day, and Mr. Cryan and Mr. Hannon were for dismissing it. Mr. Fitzsimmons said having regard to the bench, he would not ask to go with the case as it would be very unfair to Mr. Cryan. Mr Henn said they would adjourn the case to the next court day, and ask Mr. Hawkboy C.P.S. to inform the magistrates in the district about the case, and request them to attend. The Court then adjourned.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 75 Typed by Pat Hunt 30 March 1901 Brothers Differ Thomas Crean v Martin Crean Mr. Nolan for plaintiff, and Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot, Boyle for defendant Mr Nolan said that this case was a civil bill on title. The plaintiff and the defendant are brothers and the lands are situated at Cloonfower. For a great number of years the parties, with their father, mother and sister lived on the holding. The plaintiff, on his marriage, resided in one part of the house, and the defendant, with his father and mother, resided in the other. The father died some years ago, and the mother and sister last year. The plaintiff was the only person in possession, and he paid half the rent. The plaintiff deposed that he lives at Cloonfower. His father died about 8 year ago since last June and his mother and sister died in August. There was nobody left in possession except plaintiff, his family, and his brother, the defendant. At the time of the plaintiff's marriage there was an agreement between him and his father, and plaintiff continued in possession of half the holding during the life time of his father and mother. The father, brother and sister continued living in the other half, and each paid half the rent equally, and the receipt was taken out in the father's name. Plaintiff's brother got married recently, and plaintiff demanded possession, but the brother refused to give up possession. Mr. Nolan read the agreement between plaintiff and his father. Continuing, plaintiff said he saw that agreement signed and it was signed by his father and Michael Broderick, a witness. Mr. McDermot Ð It is one of those agreements that is generally drawn up between blacksmiths or carpenters, and bears only a six penny stamp in it. His Lordship said he was afraid that agreement would not do. It was for £40, and should have a 10s stamp on it. Cross-examined by Mr. McDermot, the plaintiff said his father did not make a will. The defendant did not pay the rent and they always considered that that agreement should be acted upon. The defendant never got possession of the land. Plaintiff used to give his father half the rent, but there was only one receipt for it. William Broderick gave evidence as to seeing the agreement produced being made between Michael Crean and the other parties to it. Mr McDermot raised an objection to the agreement, but on the plaintiff's paying £10 in to the court, and 10s for stamps, His Honor allowed the case to go on. Martin Crean, the defendant, said that he is a brother of the plaintiff. Defendant knew nothing about the agreement (produced).Defendant was paying rent for the land 22 years. His father did not go to the rent office for 18 years, and defendant paid the rent for him. Defendant was not present at his brother's marriage, because he was married privately. Defendant first heard of that agreement when he himself was going to get married, on the 11th February last. On the 9th February he made arrangements to be married, and he spoke to his brother about it, because he did not want to be married without his brother knowing it. Defendant is paying the rent of this land. To His Lordship Defendant's father was the tenant. His Lordship I think it was a very hard case on this man. Plaintiff, recalled, and in reply to his Lordship, said his mother died in August last. Mr Nolan And he was entitled, my Lord, to the land on his mother's death. His Lordship I think I must give the decree, but I think it is a hard case on this man.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 76 Typed by Pat Hunt 23 mar 1901 Tobacco for the Inmates In accordance with his notice of motion, Mr Waters moved that the old men over sixty years of age in the house, and any old women who were so disposed, be allowed tobacco in the week. Mr Jinks inquired why had Mr Waters brought on this resolution. Mr Waters said two men had died in the house last year, who smoked rhubarb leaves and other substitutes when they could not obtain tobacco. It was only fair to allow those poor inmates this small privilege, and if other matters were looked into closely, it would be a good thing. Mr Cryan said that tobacco was a bad medicine for poor people. Mr Waters - If you were badly off for a smoke, you would sooner have it than your breakfast. Mr Cryan -I would sooner have my breakfast than a smoke. Mr Waters said that twenty years ago he smoked seven ounces of tobacco per week, but had given up the practice long ago. Mr Jinks said that he was in favour of Mr Waters' suggestion. The chairman remarked that the ratepayers should be remembered. Mr Cryan said there mark should be made when people got increases of £40a year. They got it without a word. Mr Keighron -Mr Cryan should withdraw that remark. Mr Cryan -We are guardians of the rich and not of the poor. Mr Waters' resolution was then put to the meeting, and declared unanimously carried. Dr Murray reported that there was a case of scarlatina in the female school. A girl named Kivlehan was suffering from it, and he was about to get her removed to the county fever hospital.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 77 Typed by Paul Cryan August 10, 1901 Boyle Creamery Carrowcrory Auxiliary. Mr. Cryan said at their last meeting it was decided that the Carrowcrory Committee come before them in proper form. Mr. Cryan then produced the minutes of the last meeting of the Carrowcrory Provisional Committee, from which it appeared that the meeting was held on Monday,5th August. Mr. John Cryan, J.P., presided and there was a large attendance of the Committee. After the accounts were audited and found satisfactory, it was decided to appoint a representative on the Boyle Society from each townland. It was proposed that Mr. Cryan and seconded by Mr. P. Gormley, that Mr. D. Crofton, C.C., be appointed, and it was passed unanimously. The following were also appointed - Mr. Gormley, who was proposed by Mr. Killoran and seconded by Mr. McGowan. Mr. Cryan who was proposed by Mr. P. Duignan and seconded by Mr. Lydon; Mr. P. Horan, who was proposed by Mr. McGowan and seconded by Mr. Gray, D.C., and Mr. O. Breheny, who was proposed by Mr. Lydon and seconded by Mr. P. Breheny. Mr. Cryan said he was informed by the Manager (Mr. Gleeson) that they were only entitled to three representatives. He asked if there was anything in the rules to debar them. Mr. Gleeson said according to the rules laid down by the Irish Agricultural Organisation Society, they were only entitled to three representatives. Mr. Cryan -Major Murphy told me we would be entitled to have one from each townland. Mr. McDonagh said they could be allowed one for each townland on the Provisional Committee, but not on the Central. Mr. Cryan - We have two from each townland on the Provisional Committee. Mr. McGoldrick said he had great pleasure in proposing that Messrs. D. Crofton, Patrick Gormeley and John Cryan be co-opted on the Central Committee as representatives of Carrowcrory auxiliary. Mr. McWilliams seconded the proposition, and it was passed unanimously. This was all the business before the meeting.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 78 Typed by Paul Cryan 20 July 1901 BALLINTUBBER PETTY SESSIONS Assault Thomas Cryan, Knockaligan, summoned James Brown, of Castlerehan, for assaulting him on 6th July. Complainant deposed - I was working in my own garden on 6th July. Defendant's children were going through my crop. I went to stop them; defendant and his son ran down to the mearing ditch. Defendant caught a hold of me and pulled me across the ditch, and he threw me down on the rocks. He got up on my chest, and 'pounded' me under him. He knocked the blood out of my eyes, and stirred the teeth in my head. I will have to go to the hospital with my stomach and side. To Mr. Harrel - There is no pathway through my crop. They want to pull down my ditch. Witness (to defendant) - I stopped your children on the pathway. I had no shovel. Defendant stated that complainant said he would wear the children's heads against the wall. When he saw the shovel with him, he went down to the children, and he made a blow of the shovel at me. I caught a hold of the shovel, and complainant came across the ditch with it. I did nothing to him. Here complainant gesticulated the treatment he received from the defendant. Defendant claimed there is a right-of-way always through complainant's land. Mr. Harrel – There seems to be a claim of right-of-way. I will adjourn the case to Castlerea on Saturday, and let the complainant have an independent witness to show if there is a right-of-way or not. In the meantime, the defendant is not to go there until the case is decided.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 79 Typed by Paul Cryan 29 June 1901 BALLYMOTE PETTY SESSIONS (CO. SLIGO) THE KEASH LICENSING CASE AGAIN ADJOURNED These petty sessions were held on Thursday before Messrs. F.B. Henn, R.M., presiding; W. Jones, R.M.;J.D. O'Brien, J.P. The Keash Case When the case of District Inspector Fitzsimons against Martin Cryan, Carrowreagh, for an alleged breach of the Licensing Act on the 17th March was called. Head Constable Beirne said in this case, the prosecutor and principal witnesses are absent on duty in the County Leitrim, and he would ask their worships to adjourn the cases until next court day. The District Inspector was absent, and the sergeant of the station, who is the principal witness, was also absent. In the cases against Pat Dyer and Michael Henry, who were summoned for being found on the premises on the occasion, application was also made to have them adjourned. Mr. Henn said the cases were hanging on since the 17thMarch. The cases were adjourned until next court day at the request of the complainant.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 80 Typed by Paul Cryan 8 June 1901 BOYLE NO. 2 DISTRICT MR. CRYAN RE-ELECTED A meeting of the Boyle No. 2 Council was then held, over which Mr. John Cryan presided. Mr. O'Dowd said he had great pleasure in proposing Mr. John Cryan as chairman of the No. 2 Council for the current year. He thought he had done his work very fairly in the past. Of course, on the death of their late chairman, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Cryan was co-opted, and during the time he was in office he had done his work very satisfactorily to the Council. Mr. O. Queenan seconded, and it was passed unanimously. Chairman - I thank you very much for the confidence you have placed in me, and I hope to give satisfaction. I hope some other gentleman present will be ready to take the position next year. Mr. Casey proposed and Mr. Gray seconded that Mr. O'Dowd be re-elected vice-chairman. It was passed unanimously. Mr. O'Dowd thanked them for the honour. During the short time he occupied the position of vice-chairman, it was not easy for him to attend, but for the future he would try and do his best, and attend as regularly as possible.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 81 Typed by Paul Cryan July 20, 1901 Mullaghroe Petty Sessions (Co. Sligo) A NEW R.M. PRESIDES These petty sessions were held on Thursday before Captain Crene, R.M., and Mr. Charles Graham, J.P. Trespass Mr. James Beirne, Tourane, sued Mrs. Mary McKeon, Moygarn, for trespass of cattle on his lands at various dates. Michael Mulligan, the herd, deposed that on 15th May he got four cattle belonging to the defendant on pasture land. On 20th May, seven sheep and eight lambs on con-acre potatoes. On the 24th May, two cattle on pasture land, and on the 26th May, three sheep and five lambs in con-acre potatoes. He gave the cattle up to the herd, and demanded trespass. Patrick McKeon, son of the defendant, cross-examined Mulligan, and asked him if the sheep were fettered. Mulligan said they were not, and were trespassing that morning and were not fettered. Capt. Crene - Do you admit they were in it? McKeon - Oh, yes. A decree for 4s. 5d.trespass was given, and costs. More Trespass Michael Mulligan, who proved the offences in the last cases, sued Mrs. McKeon for the trespass of 13 head of cattle on his heap of potatoes on the 8th May. A decree for6s. 6d. and costs was given. Bound to the Peace. Michael Towey, Clogher, summoned Dominick Sherlock, same place, for using threatening language towards him on the 10th June. Towey deposed that on the day in question Sherlock was shouting, and calling for him or his son to fight him. Sherlock said he would stand one round (laughter). He was at his work, and did not come next or near him. All he wanted is that Sherlock should pass his door and leave him and his family alone. Defendant called him all sorts of bad names. He(plaintiff) was the bailiff on the estate. Capt. Crene- I don't care what you are. Tell us what he said. Towey - He said if I came before him there would not be much of me left. Capt. Crene - Will you swear you are afraid he will do you bodily harm? Towey - I am afraid he will beat me if he gets me alone. Sherlock -Did you ever hear me insult you on the road? Towey - I heard you. You always insult me when you have drink taken. Capt. Crene said people would have to obey the law, and conduct themselves on the road. Defendant would have to find sureties, himself in £5, and two sureties of £2 10s. each, to be of good behaviour for six months, or in default go to jail for two months.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 82 Typed by Ellen Herron 22 November 1902 SLIGO UNION Attempt to change the day of meeting Big Change Proposed Mr. Jinks' notice of motion to change the days of meeting from Saturdays to Tuesdays was next before the meeting. In moving his notice of motion Mr. Jinks said judging from the number of guardians whom he saw present he anticipated what the result would be. At the outside he might say that for a moment he hoped the members from the Rural Districts would not think he was endeavouring to force the change down their throats. He would give his reasons for proposing the change, and it was for the members to vote. Members of the Board who live in Sligo had to attend at great inconvenience to themselves, as the meetings fall on Saturday, the market day. Formerly the meetings were held on Tuesdays, and when they were changed, the rural guardians anticipated at the time that they would be able to do their market business and attend the meetings of the Board. That now had been proved as unworkable, as the members were not able to transact the business of the Board and their private business. Then the meetings of the District Council clash with the meetings of the Guardians, as they are also held on Saturdays. On more occasions than one, although there are sixty-eight members in the Sligo Union, they had to adjourn in consequence of a quorum not turning up. Taking these circumstances into consideration he thought they should give a fair trial to Tuesday and see how it would work. In his opinion they could effect a savings of 200 pounds a year if this change was carried into effect (derisive laughter from the rural guardians). It was not a matter for laughter, as he could point out. The members rushed down to the room, on Saturday, and questions which should be discussed calmly and coolly were got through without proper time for debate. If this was as it should be, and if matters were properly considered, it would afford a big saving. Members were sent not to do market business but to do the business of the Board honestly and faithfully, and they should attend regularly. Mr. Cryan - There are too many of us in it I think(laughter). Mr. Jinks - As I said before, I don't want to force it down the throats of my country colleagues. Mr. Cryan - It is not the slightest use. Mr. Bree - Saturday is the day of meeting, and I don't see why you should change it (hear, hear). You attempted to do so before, and your proper course now should be to hand in a notice of motion to change the original resolution on the books. Mr. Jinks - In the days of the old Board the meetings were held on Tuesdays, and when the new Board came into office they were changed to Saturdays. Mr. Cryan - We will take no dictation from the old Board. Mr. Jinks continuing, said they had a chairman presently who was second to none in Ireland, and since he became chairman of the Board he attended in a manner which was worthy of the greatest praise. It was at great inconvenience to himself he attended, and therefore he thought the members of the Board should facilitate their worthy chairman in the transaction of his onerous duties. He had now laid his views before the members and all he would ask was to give a fair trial for twelve months to the change. Mr. M. Brennan said it would be a great hardship for the guardians from the rural district to attend on Tuesdays. They would not agree to the change. Mr. Cryan - All the talk in the world would not change it. The resolution is not seconded. Mr. Scanlan said he had great pleasure in seconding the motion. He had little or no interest in the matter, and it was absolutely no matter to him whether they were held on Tuesday or Saturday. As Mr. Jinks had said, there were a great many meetings held on Saturday. The County Infirmary, County Council and District Council had meetings on that day, and it was quite impossible for members who belong to all those bodies to attend to the different meetings. They could not rush from one place to another or transact the business in a proper way. Their duties were not transacted in a way that would be wished, and he thought there were very few members from the rural districts who knew anything about the management of the house. They should come down here and look after the business. Mr. Henry Brennan was understood to say that from the proceedings of the recent inquiry it would be better for some of those guardians who were in the habit of coming to this (illegible) and inspecting the interior arrangements (illegible) visiting. Mr. Jinks (excitedly) - I think Mr. Brennan should be asked to withdraw that observation. Mr. Brennan - I will not withdraw. I can prove my words. The chairman said he had failed to catch what Mr. Brennan said. Mr. Jinks and Mr. Brennan had said it was better for the members who had been in the habit of visiting the house to cease from visiting. Mr. Brennan - I said no such thing. Mr. Jinks - You made use of words to that effect. Mr. Waters here ventured to express the words which Mr. Brennan had made use of, and which were of an entirely different meaning. Mr. Waters, in supporting Mr. Jinks' notice of motion, said he was present when the meeting had to be abandoned when the necessary number of guardians constituting a quorum did not attend. On several occasions messengers were dispatched from the workhouse to his place on Saturday bringing him to the Board when there were only two members present. Guardians could not transact their market business and the business of the Board on the same day, and it would accommodate all if the meetings were held on Tuesday in future. Mr. Gethins - to suit Holborn-st publicans (laughter). Mr. Cryan spoke strongly against the proposition, and said it was practically unseating the country guardians if the change were carried out. Trains that united them on Saturday would not run on Tuesday, and altogether it would mean a big loss to the members from the rural districts if Mr. Jinks' motion were carried. Mr. Jinks said Mr. Gethins had no right to make use of any remarks regarding Holborn Street publicans. It was bad taste to introduce such matters. He was favoured with little of his custom. Mr. Waters - He should not make such a remark about Sligo publicans. Mr. Gethins - Mr. Chairman, before I proceed with the amendment I assure you that I will not take any notice of Mr. Waters' ramblings (laughter). Mr. Waters (majestically) - I spoke commonsense, man(loud laughter). Mr. Gethins - I have great pleasure in moving that Mr. Jinks' motion be rejected. Mr. Cryan seconded the proposition. Mr. Gethins said the members from the rural districts had no means of reaching Sligo except on Saturday. Mr. Waters here interjected some remark, the only word that could be heard being "humbug". Mr. Gethins - Don't be getting into a passion, my beauty (laughter). Mr. Waters (loftily) - I am not addressing you. Mr. Gilgar said they all knew it would greatly inconvenience the county guardians if the change were carried out. They all knew they had neither tramways nor railways to accommodate the members who lived near the Bridge of Bunduff and neighbourhood. The only accommodation they had was post-cars which ran on Saturdays. If the meetings were changed to Tuesdays, he thought they would have a good many resignations. A point had been raised about the meeting of the District Council being also on Saturdays, and therefore clashed with the meeting of the guardians. That could be met by holding the meeting of the District Council at 11 o'clock and then the members from the rural districts could attend the guardians' meeting at 12 o'clock. Mr. Bree - Poll the Board. Chairman - I will not until I hear all sides. Mr. Connolly said after the statement of feeling displayed by the country guardians, it would be idle for Mr. Jinks (to) proceed with his notice of motion. It would be better for him to withdraw his proposition, or else to adjourn it for five or six months. He had come prepared to vote for there solution, but from the difference of opinion he saw, it was better to withdraw the motion. The chairman said the matter should be carefully considered. Mr. Jinks motion was brought forward with his consent, and as the mover of the resolution said they did not want to rush the proposition down the throats of any of the members. The guardians from the rural districts could not possibly transact their market business and then rush down and endeavour to get through the business of the Board. For thirty years the meetings were held on Tuesday, and it suited all parties. A complaint had been made that the guardians could not conveniently reach Sligo on Tuesday, but as a matter of fact he saw them in town almost every day. An institution like that to which they had to attend, and which involved an expenditure of 12,000 pounds a year required careful supervision, and the questions which came before them should be well and carefully considered. Saturday on the whole was a bad day on which to hold the meeting, as he was frequently summoned to five meetings on that day - the District Council, County Council, County Infirmary, the Guardians and sometimes he attended the meetings of the Prison Board (laughter). Mr. Jinks at this state said he would withdraw his proposition but Mr. Gethins insisted on the matter being decided by a poll. A division was then taken, and the following guardians voted for Mr. Jinks' proposition - Messrs. Connolly, Jinks, Waters, Keighron, Ward, Collery, and Scanlan-7. Against - Messrs. McGarraghy, Hargadon, Foley, Gallagher, H. Brennan, Gilgar, Gethins, Logan Dennison, Flanagan, Branley, Cryan, Bree, M. Brennan, O'Gara, Harte, McGowan -17. Messrs. Kerr and Rooney did not vote. The amendment was carried, Mr. Jinks proposition to change the meetings to Tuesday being declared defeated amidst applause from the guardians from the rural districts. The Board then adjourned.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 83 Typed by Ellen Herron Saturday December 12, 1902 Threatening Language Patrick Joseph Brett, Aughadrunderg, charged Joseph Cryan, same place with using threatening language toward him on the 27th November. Mr. Gorscadden, solicitor, Ballinamore, appeared for the complainant. Complainant deposed that on the 27th November he and his brother were sorting potatoes. Defendant came out of his house and across to where they were working, and said he would stop a certain shore. Complainant made answer, " You, b_____, come out and fight me, "Witness said he wanted no fighting but he wanted to stop the threatening language. He said, "You _____,you are looking for law, but come out and fight me." He called his brother names also, and asked him to fight him. Complainant is afraid of defendant. He had no stick in his hand at this time. Witness had never any dispute with the defendant in his life. He had no stick in his hand. Defendant - I want this case adjourned to this day fortnight. I did not get the summons until six o'clock on Saturday evening. I want to prepare a defense. Mr. Gorscadden - He wants to make an application for an adjournment. This man is living altogether on what he earns day by day. He is away from work today and consequently he will get no wages for this day. He is working in Dromard at fairly good wages, and every day he is away he loses his wages. The man had lots of time since Saturday to employ a solicitor. Defendant - I want to get a witness, too. Chairman - I do not think there is sufficient reason for adjourning the case. We shall proceed with the case. To defendant - Have you any questions to ask? Defendant - I told you leave a shore in the drain, and when you got my back turned you filled my garden with water. Mr. Gorscadden - You are not asking him anything. Defendant - Did not I ask you down to look at it? Complainant - That has nothing to do with the threatening language; the local Government Board could deal with that. Peter Bohan deposed that he was near the parties on this day. He saw the defendant come out of his house and charge both the complainant and his brother to fight him. He took off his coat and vest. He heard him calling abusive names also. Defendant - Did I not walk up to you and ask you to come down and see what the case was about, and did you not tell me to go back again, and you would not have anything to do among us? Chairman - The question is about the use of threatening language. Defendant - I deny it altogether. Chairman - Let me speak - the complainant says he is afraid of the defendant, and he want him to be bound over to the peace. Mr. Gorscadden - Yes, that's what we want. Chairman - The bench have decided to bind the defendant over to keep the peace for 12 months, himself in 10 pounds and two sureties of 5 pounds each. Mr. Gorscadden - Thank you sir. Defendant - I suppose I will get time to get bail? Chairman - Yes, till the court is over.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 84 Typed by Ellen Herron 13 December 1902 CRYAN v. KING-HARMAN James Cryan
sought to have a fair rent fixed on his holding at Brogher, on the King-Harmon
estate; area,17 a, 3 r, .5p.; old rent, 5 pounds, poor law valuation, 6 pounds.
Mr. Thompson appeared for the landlord in all the King-Harman cases. Andrew
Cryan deposed he was son of the tenant James, who was unable to attend. His
father was living on the place all his life. There was no turf on the property,
and he had to go three miles for it. He made fences and open drains. He also
built a new, slated house and out-offices.
Typed by Ellen Herron Saturday April 25, 1903 BOYLE PETTY SESSIONS RUSHFIELD SANITARY PROSECUTION These petty
sessions were held on Wednesday before Mr. W. Jones, R.M., presiding; and Dr.
Frazer, J.P. SANITARY PROSECUTION The Boyle No. 1 Rural District Council
prosecuted Mr. James Cryan, road contractor, Ballinultha, for keeping his
contract road in Ross Lane, Boyle, in an unsanitary condition. Mr. H. MacDermot
(for Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot) appeared for the District Council, and Mr. W.J.
Robinson appeared for the defendant. Mr. MacDermot said this case was up the
last court day, and the defendant denied being contractor for the road. Mr.
Robinson - He did not deny it. You must give proper proof of it. Mr. MacDermot -
The proof is now here - I have the bond. Mr. Jones said they gave a conviction
against the defendant in a case where he allowed heaps of mud to accumulate on
the street. Mr. W. Odbert, Clerk to the District Council, produced the bond
certifying that Mr. Cryan was the contractor. Mr. Robinson - What is the
nuisance complained of? Mr. Odbert - The medical officer's report is there. Dr.
W. Hamilton deposed that on the 30th December last he reported to the Council
that the street from the Crescent to Ross Lane was in a filthy state, as manure
and other heaps of mud were on the street. He recommended in his report that the
manure be removed, and that the street be properly cleaned as soon as possible.
Mr. Robinson - By whose acts are those heaps of mud on the road? Dr. Hamilton -
I don't know. I should not think the contract put them there. You say the people
living in the houses in the street put them there? - Probably. Mr. Jones - Why
doesn't the contractor prosecute so? Mr. Robinson - Why doesn't the Sanitary
Authority prosecute? I am convinced that the law I enunciated on this day
fortnight was correct. There is not a shadow of doubt about it. Mr. Jones - A
doubt there never is in your case. (laughter) Mr. Robinson - They should
prosecute the proper people. The road contractor is not liable in any shape or
form. Sub-Sanitary officer McDonagh proved the service of the notice demanding
the abolition of the nuisance, on the contractor, which was handed up to the
Bench. Mr. Jones said the notice had not date, but he supposed Mr. Robinson
would not raise any point on that. Mr. Robinson - I will raise every point I
can. This is not a proper notice - "blank day of January". Mr. Odbert - In
filling these notices, I leave the place blank for the sub-sanitary officer to
put in the date when he serves them Mr. Jones - I should not have said anything
about it, but if they raise the point I will dismiss the case. Mr. Robinson - I
will raise the point. Mr. Jones - Is the place clean now? Mr. McDonagh - It is
not. Mr. MacDermot - On what day did you serve this? Mr. McDonagh - I cannot
exactly say. I forgot to fill in the date. Mr. Robinson - You are done. You have
got another know out this time (laughter). Mr. Jones - First the notice is not
dated, and secondly you do not know when you served it. Mr. MacDermot - If your
worship had not mentioned it - Mr. Robinson - I am very much obliged to him for
do so(laughter). Mr. MacDermot - Mr. Robinson will be raising points until some
road contractor puts all the stuff outside his door (laughter). Mr. Robinson
asked for a dismiss with costs. Mr. Odbert said on that day fortnight he brought
this case before the County Surveyor, and told him that the defendant denied he
was contractor. Mr. Mulvany said it was the duty of all contractors to remove
the refuse matter from the surface of the road. Mr. Robinson - I am not prepared
to accept Mr. Mulvany's law on the matter at all. He read out a great deal of
bad law at the meeting of the District Council. Mr. McDonagh now said that he
served the notice on the17th February, the same day as others (produced), which
were dated Mr. Jones - What has Cryan to say? Mr. Robinson - Cryan will not say
anything. Mr. Cryan was about addressing the bench. Mr. Robinson - Will you sit
down out of that (laughter). Mr. Jones - We will adjourn it. Mr. Robinson - You
cannot do that. I ask for a dismiss. Mr. Jones said when they came to a court of
justice they were bound to go according to the procedure of law, and if an
official serves a copy of a document, and says he does not know on what date he
served it, and that something was not dated, it was, therefore absolutely
useless. They would dismiss the case without prejudice. Roscommon Herald Articles (86-132)
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 86 Typed by Jill Devito 15 March 1902 Football BOYLE v. CASTLEREA On Sunday last, the long-expected and eagerly looked forward to match between the Boyle "Freebooters" and the Castlerea "Leos" took place in Boyle. More than ordinary interest was taken in the match, as the standing of both teams in football circles is something higher than is usually attained by provincial teams. Expectations and predictions that a close contest would be the inevitable result, and if the match did not end in a draw, the victors would have a very narrow margin to congratulate themselves on, were certainly justified, and rarely have we witnessed such an excellent exposition of the Association game as was seen at Sunday's match. A phenomenally large crowd watched the game, and seemed to take the deepest interest in its progress, and although their inclinations were as could only be expected, in favour of the home team, yet their conduct was above reproach, the victors being cheered as enthusiastically as if the victory fell to the lot of Boyle. The result of the game ended in a "mishap" for the "Freebooters," who were defeated by one goal--as flukey a goal as was ever scored. To a great extent the defeat, if it is one, can be accounted for owing to the absence of the captain (Dooley) through illness, who certainly has contributed in no small degree to the victories secured by the Boyle club during the season. The Castlerea team are as strong an eleven as played Boyle since the opening of the season, but although they played with vigour, yet, they lacked the dash, combination and scientific play of the "Freebooters," who on more than one occasion had the goal of the "Leos" in serious peril. play was evenly divided, if anything the home team having the best of it, the "Freebooters" practically forcing the game from the start. For the "Leos" McDermott, Flanagan and McDonagh were prominent. We refrain from singling out for special mention any member of the "Freebooters" as we could not very well do so, each member of the team played a magnificent game. Mr. S. O'Hara, Castlerea, acted as referee, and his decisions gave every satisfaction. The Game. Boyle won the choice of sides, and elected to play with a considerable breeze in their favour. For sometime there was nothing worth recording, each team seeming to test the other's strength. Eventually Rice got away, by a pass from Levingstone, but could not succeed in passing the splendid back line of Castlerea, although heroic efforts were made by the Boyle forwards to break through. Castlerea next threatened, but the pressure was relieved by Cryan and O'Keeffe. The play at this stage of Conaton, D. Cunningham, Cregg and A. O'Connor was especially noticeable. In midfield play was for a lengthy period confined, when Gibbons, from a pass sent on by M. Connor, made a dangerous swoop on the "Leos" goal, which it took the back line all their time to repel. Castlerea now took up the running, and made things hum, and decidedly unpleasant for the Boyle goal-keeper, who cleverly, however, saved his post. In warding off these attacks, Cregg, M. Connor and Cryan took a leading part. At this period there was a considerable number of penalties given by the referee, the fouls being evenly divided between both teams, and the play until the close of the first half was fast and furious. Several gallant attempts were made by the Boyle forwards and when the whistle blew for half time a dangerous attempt was being made at the "Leos" goal. On resuming, the Castlerea team set to work with a will, their forwards carrying all before them, and for sometime a short scrimmage took place, resulting in Castlerea placing a very easy goal to their credit. After the cheers subsided, considerable laughter was created in the crowd by a Castlerea man yelling at the top of his voice "That was done by a '67 man." Until the close the play can be summed up in a few words. The "Leos" goal was continually in danger, and it seemed on innumerable occasions that the game would result in a draw. However, the Castlerea team made a dogged resistance, until the whistle blew for full time, leaving the score:-- Castlerea 1 goal. Boyle Nil. The following are the teams:--Boyle--Goal--F. Cunningham. Full backs--J. O'Keefe and John Cryan. Half backs--M. Connor, R. Levingstone, B. Cregg (captain "pro tem"). Forwards--D. Cunningham, A. O'Connor, R. Rice, J. Gibbons, and J. Conaton. Castlerea:--Goal--E.J. McDermott. Full backs--H. Lenehan and McDonagh. Half backs--M. Flanagan, P. Hannelly, T. McDermott. Forwards--Cregg, Nolan, McDonnell, Callaghan, and Hawthorne. The Boyle "Freebooters" travel to Sligo on St. Patrick's Day to play the return match with the Sligo Temperance Football Club. The following is the team selected to represent the club:--Goal--M. Connor. Full backs--Cryan and Levingstone. Half backs--J. O'Keefe, A. O'Connor, and Cregg. Forwards--Moraghan, Rice, D. Cunningham, Gibbons, and J. Conaton.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 87 Typed by Jill Devito Saturday, June 14, 1902 Shocking Accident Near Boyle. Schoolmaster's Awful Death. Falls from a Car And Receives Fatal Injuries. Inquest and Verdict. On last Saturday evening a terrible accident occurred near Boyle, which resulted in the death of a schoolmaster named John Naylor. It appears the deceased came into Boyle on that day, and in the afternoon was returning home by car, and when some short distance outside the town, in some unaccountable manner, fell from the car, and coming heavily on his head, received shocking injuries. Medical aid was promptly summoned, and the injured man was conveyed in an unconscious condition to Boyle workhouse infirmary. No hopes were entertained for his recovery, and he died on Tuesday morning without having recovered consciousness. Deceased, who was a native of Longford, was teacher of Errona school, and although only this locality for a short time, was exceedingly popular with all who knew him. He came from Wicklow to Errona. The greatest sympathy is expressed with his bereaved wife and family in their awful affliction. On Wednesday an inquest was held in the Board-room of the Workhouse by Mr. J.J. Burke, J.P., Coroner, touching his death. The following gentlemen were sworn on the jury--Messrs. James Lindsay, foreman; Mchl. Drury, Michael Cunningham, Michael F. Tomkins, John Cryan, John Nolan, Matthew M'Manus, Robert Johnston, Patrick M'Nally, Joseph Dowd, John Leyland, James Ritchie, John Callaghan, Daniel Moore. After being sworn the jury retired to view the body. Mr. Henry Naylor identified the body as that of his brother, James Naylor, whom he last saw alive four years ago. Mr. Jarvis deposed he remembered Saturday last, and at about twenty minutes to two on that date he met deceased in Mr. Cryan's. Deceased asked him to have a drink, but he refused. Deceased then called him and asked him for a seat on the car and he gave it to him. They went upstairs and had a drink with Mr. Cryan. They came down again and deceased asked him to have a drink in the hotel, and he said "No." He afterwards went, and they had a drink, and after going out again, they went on the car for home. He also had Miss White on the car, but she was not on it when he fell off. They met the garden cart coming up, and Miss White got off the car and went back in the cart. In the meantime the deceased went asleep and fell off the car, and after deceased fell from the car, he (witness) got a boy to hold the pony until he would send for Dr. White, who came on the scene about twenty minutes after it happened. He (witness) asked was it better to send deceased to the hospital or to his own home, and Dr. White suggested that he be sent to the infirmary, where care would be taken of him. Mr. Lindsay (foreman)--Was there any stand or turning? Witness--No, sir; the car was not going on at what we call "full shot." Mr. Lindsay--Did you remark him in any way uncontrollable? Witness--The man was rather sleepy, and I noticed him falling off, and made an effort to grasp him, but all to no purpose. It was about 40 yards from Rev. Mr. Watson's. On a side car I had no power, and it never entered my mind that the man would have lost his seat on the car. If so I would have used precautions. Mr. Cunningham--He fell off his side, I suppose? Witness--There was no possibility of saving him. Of course had I thought that the man would not have been safe on the car, I would have tied him on it. I don't think he was so bad when I took him on as when he lost control of himself. Coroner--Where did this happen? Head Constable Gallagher--About a mile and a half outside the town, at Rev. Mr. Watson's. Mr. Cunningham--I think this is quite sufficient. Miss Margaret White deposed--I remember Saturday evening. I was on the car with Mr. Jarvis and the deceased. Nothing occurred during my being on the car. I was coming back again and didn't see the deceased man falling off the car. Mr. Cunningham--Miss White can throw no light on the subject. Mr. Lindsay (foreman)--There is no occasion to ask questions. Head Constable--We have another witness here. Dr. White deposed--I saw deceased immediately after the accident. I found he was suffering from a bad fracture at the base of the skull. I recommended him to be brought to the hospital, and he died on yesterday morning, not having recovered consciousness. Mr. Lindsay (foreman)--He was properly attended to here by the doctor. Coroner--You have been occupied here to find a verdict by what means John Naylor came by his death. In the first place you will have very little difficulty in finding that the death took place in this Union hospital yesterday. The medical evidence says it was brought on by a fall off the car on Saturday last in Drum, near Boyle. I don't want to occupy your time at very great length. You have to discharge your duty. Mr. Lindsay--This was accidentally. Mr. Cunningham--I would like to add that there is no blame attached to anybody. The jury returned the following verdict:--"That the said John Naylor's death was caused by fracture of the base of the skull, brought on by his having accidentally fallen off a car on the road in Drum on Saturday last, from the effects of which he lingered and died in the Boyle Union hospital, in the County of Roscommon, on the 18th day of June, 1902, and we hereby believe there is no blame attached to anybody." The following riders were added--"That we, the jury, hereby convey to Mrs. Naylor and her family our deep sympathy on the death of her husband from the accident which caused his death." "And that we recommend the case of the widow and orphans to the consideration of the Commissioners of National Education." Mr. Henry Naylor--I very sincerely thank you for your kindness. Coroner--It is a very sad accident, indeed. Mr. Lindsay (foreman)--Indeed it is a very sad affair, which I regret very much. Coroner--You have all agreed that this man's death was caused by a fall off the car? The jury agreed. Coroner--You are discharged now, gentlemen, and I am very thankful to you for your attendance. The proceedings then terminated.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 88 Thanks to Rosalie and friend SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1903 Dawnboy Union (Co. Cavan) APPLICATION FOR SURGICAL APPLIANCES REFUSED Medical and Surgical Appliances. Dr. Crean, Newtowngore, sent in a requisition for medical and surgical appliances. Clerk---All new tradesmen require new tools. Mr. Shannon---Has he applied already for appliances? Clerk---Yes. Mr. Shannon---You had a fair idea that there was a sufficient supply of appliances there? Clerk---Oh, that is not for me. There was a lot of very old appliances there. Mr. Shannon---Dr. McGovern, while he was there, got all the appliances that were necessary ,and I think it is really too bad when one doctor leaves a dispensary for the next doctor to requisition appliances so soon. Dr. Crean should furnish the Board with a list of all the appliances there. I certainly object to allowing him appliances until we get a full account of what was there when Dr. McGovern left. Clerk---I took an inventory of what was there when Dr. McGovern left, and when Dr. Crean came to the place I went there, but he was absent. Mr. Shannon---Had he any knowledge of your going there? Clerk---I told him the day before. Mr. Shannon---A dispensary doctor has no right to be absent from his dispensary. Clerk---He was absent when I went there, and I had no alternative, but to turn back. A Guardian---He might be away on a call. Mr. Shannon---If he was on a call, Mr. McGovern would be informed of it. Mr. Shannon---I object to any appliances being given until we see the list of appliances that were there in Dr. McGovern's time. Mr. Lynch---I quite agree with you, Mr. Shannon. Clerk---Medical appliances are a different thing from surgical appliances altogether. The former are frequently required, while the latter last for a long time. Dr. Crean's application was refused.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 89 Thanks to Rosalie and friend Saturday August 8, 1903 A Cregane Dispute Martin Cryan, Cregane, charged Michael Coen, of same locality, with trespass of cattle on various dates. Mr. E. J. M'Morrow, solicitor, Boyle, appeared for Cryan, and Mr. Dermot MacDermot for Coen. From the evidence it appeared that a river divided the holdings of the litigants, and in consequence of this there was trespass on more occasions than were desirable. After looking at the Land Commission map, Mr. Holmes said Coen was probably in the right. Mr. M'Morrow said there was a similar case tried at the Boyle Quarter Sessions some years ago, where a Mr. Judge, who had a farm on one side of the Boyle river, sued Captain Robertson, who was then the estate agent for the trespass of cattle. The magistrates dismissed the case on the grounds that Mr. Judge had no fence on his side of the river. There was a process brought, and the chairman of Quarter Sessions, with a similar result, but the Judge of As__ize reversed the decree. Mr. Holmes adjourned the case, in the hope that a settlement would be arrived at. The court then adjourned.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 90 Thanks to Rosalie and friend Saturday September 5,1903 BALLAGHADERREEN PETTY SESSIONS (CO. MAYO). A PECULIAR MEARING FENCE. "WANTS TO KEEP HIS CATTLE OUT." These petty sessions were held on Tuesday before Mr. W. Holmes, R.M._______W. Clark, J.P. CONT. PAGE 37 River as Moaring. Martin Cryan of Creggane, sued Michael Coleman, of the same place, for damages to a boundary fence. Mr. E. J. M_Morrow appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. H. MacDermot, LL.B., was for the defendant. Mr. M'Morrow said the case was adjourned from the last court to ascertain the position of a boundary fence. The litigants held land on the opposite sides of a stream. Coleman's case was that he, was entitled to the use of the whole of the stream, and that his client had no right to it. He (Mr. M'Morrow) applied to have the case adjourned to give an opportunity to his client of producing a map, and he wrote to the Registrar of Titles for a certified copy of the map, from which their worships would see that the red line on the map runs with the stream, showing distinctly that if the stream belonged to Coleman, as he alleges, it would not be in that position. Mr. Holmes---This is merely a case of trespass. Mr. M'Morrow explained that it was set up as a defense at the last court that his client would not allow a fence to be erected, which would have the effect of shutting out his client's cattle from the stream. Mr. Holmes said they would have to refer the case to the County Court Judge, as there was a question of title, involved. Cryan deposed that the stream or river runs between John Coleman's land and his own. He found five cattle belonging to Coleman on his land on the 23rd and 26th of July. He demanded trespass in the ordinary way. Cross-examined by Mr. MacDermot----Are you disputing about where the fence is to be? ---Yes. Mr. Holmes---Have you any fence on your land to prevent cattle coming in? ---We have a fence made from the road down until it meets the red line on the map. I suppose cattle came across the stream? ---Yes. Is there any thing on your land to prevent them coming in? ---No. Mr. Holmes--- Well, I will give you no trespass. Mr. M'Morrow said they had summoned several witnesses, and he expected before they would decide the case they would hear them. Mr. Holmes said he would give no trespass for cattle trespassing on plaintiff's land, as he had nothing to prevent them. Mr. M'Morrow said in cases like this the usual thing is for the people concerned to make half the fence. Mr. MacDermot said the point was purely a question of title, which he had no doubt his client could clearly establish. Mr. Holmes---It is merely a fight about the ownership of a stream. Mr. MacDermot---Yes. Mr. M'Morrow said his client had witnesses who hold land adjoining that half the stream belongs to both parties. Mr. Holmes said the court had not the smallest power to decide or even consider who the stream belongs to. Mr. M'Morrow asked the bench if they would, hold, irrespective of that question; if Coleman was responsible for the trespass of his cattle on his client's land. Mr. Holmes said he would not. Mr. MacDermot asked how could they if there was no fence to prevent the cattle trespassing? Mr. Holmes said they would mark the case "no jurisdiction," as a question of title was involved, which could be fought out at Quarter Sessions. Mr. M'Morrow---We will have to go to a higher court, Mr. Cryan.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 91 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista October 18 1902 OBITUARY – DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. MICHAEL CRYAN, BALLYMOTE (CO. SLIGO). It is with regret we record the rather sudden death of Mr. Michael Cryan, which took place at his residence, Ballymote, on the 3rd inst. The deceased was in failing health for some months past, but it was only on Thursday night, 2nd inst., he showed any signs of collapse, and he quietly passed away on Friday morning at 2 o'clock, during which period he received all the consolations of the Holy Catholic Church, of which he was a devout member, as well as the kind attentions of a loving wife and affectionate children. Deceased was one of the best known and most highly respected gentlemen in the neighbourhood and his sad end occasioned the keenest regret amongst all his acquaintances. He had reached the age of 54 years, and leaves a wife and family of ten to mourn his loss, and though their sorrow must be bitter, still it makes it somewhat easier borne to know that they have the cordial sympathy of every person who in life had the pleasure and privilege of the acquaintance of the deceased. On Saturday the remains were interred in the family burial ground in the old Abbey, Ballymote, and the cortege that followed the bier was, without exception, the largest and most respectable ever witnessed in the locality. The chief mourners were - Mrs. M. Cryan (wife), P., J., M.J., B.T., and J. Cryan (sons), M., M.E., and A.E. Cryan (daughters), Mr. P. Cryan, Newtownforbes, and Mr. B. Cryan, Ballinamore (brothers); Mr. P. Kerins, Ballymote (uncle); Mr. J. Dennedy (nephew); M. Dennedy, Dublin (niece); J. Kerins, J. Davey, A. Flynn, J. Benson, J. Flanagan, P. Davey, A. Walsh, P. Cosgrove, B. Flynn (cousins). Rev. Canon Loftus officiated at the grave. - R.I.P.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 92 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista January 18 1902 Boyle Race Committee AN APPEAL TO THE TOWN. A meeting of the Boyle Race Committee was held in the Royal Hotel, Boyle, on Saturday evening. Mr. E. S. Robinson, Master of the Rockingham Harriers, presided. The others present were: - Mr. J. McDrury, J.P.; Mr. P. O. Connor, Co.C.; Mr. J. Cox, Mr. J. Cryan. The chairman read correspondence from Mr. Brindly, Dublin, stating that although the 12th May had been announced as the date for the meeting, he would have to bring the matter before the stewards, as Kilbeggan had also secured that day previously. He also stated that the Inspector complained of the fences. The chairman said if it was a question between the two meetings Kilbeggan would have to go down. Mr. Cox said the 12th did not clash with any other fixture. Mr. McDrury said they had got their date, and should stick to it. If there were any of the meetings to be killed it should be Kilbeggan (laughter). The chairman said if they were to make the meeting a financial success they should have it on some day to suit the people of Boyle. Mr. Cryan - On a Tuesday. The chairman said no doubt every gentleman there worked hard for the success of the races last year, and as for himself, he never worked as hard, even in his own interests. He thought it should be put to the people of Boyle whether they want a race meeting or not. If they want a race meeting they will have to put their hands in their pockets much better than last year. He would suggest that some of them go around - he would not take money from them at present - and ask them what they are going to give. Mr. McDrury said there was nothing else for them to do, and if they found the people were backward in supporting it all they could do was let it drop. If they get a reasonable show from the townspeople they would do all they could. Mr. Cryan - Strokestown was better supported than us. They got £11 here. Mr. McDrury - And the first night out we only got £11. Mr. O'Connor - A go-ahead town with our electric light should not be put down by Strokestown. Mr. McDrury - They beat us by a few "strokes" (laughter). It was then decided that they call on the people on Tuesday to ascertain how they will support the meeting as its taking place will depend on the financial support guaranteed.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 93 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista 10 August 1901 BOYLE UNION At the meeting on Saturday, Mr. Michael Gray presided. The others present were: Messrs. J. Lindsay, John Cryan, J.P., T. Kelly, O. Queenan Keadue Pump The following was read. "Stonepark, Keadue "2nd August, 1901 "Mr. Chairman and gentlemen - I have been asked by several of the inhabitants of Keadue to report upon the condition of the pump, and to request the Board to put it in proper repair as soon as possible. This is necessary as the inhabitants have to draw water a quarter of a mile, not only for domestic purposes, but also for the cattle which creates an enormous amount of labour on them. I also beg to state that the pump is in this condition for the last month. - I am yours sincerely, "PATRICK TANSEY (D.C.)" Mr. Lindsay there was a letter before the Board from a plumber the last day, who lives in Carrick-on-Shannon, proposing to put the pump in repair. The plumber was passing through Keadue when some Councillor drew his attention to it. He is a Mr. Dunne, a very good man, and his price was very moderate. If the Board had the power to appoint him, they should do so. He (Mr. Lindsay) inquired if it were a district charge. The master said it was, and also read a tender from the man referred to by Mr. Lindsay, in which he stated he would put the pump in repair for the sum of £3, and supply all the necessary material, and also keep it in repair afterwards for any responsible length of time. Mr. Lindsay - He is willing to keep it in repair for twelve months or so afterwards. The master did not think the man would keep it in repair for such a length of time without payment. Chairman - Were there any tenders called for? Mr. Lindsay - No, but the pump is out of order, and several complaints were made about it. Mr. Cryan - I don't think it would be advisable to appoint anyone at the present time, as you have a very small Board. The chairman said if there was notice of motion given, it would be fortnight before they could get tenders. Mr. Queenan - The whole country is full of water now. Mr. Lindsay asked what sum they could allow without advertising. The master said £2. Mr. Lindsay - Well offer him £2 to repair it. Chairman - Of course, it is a very dry summer, and people are very badly off for water. Master- If Mr. Dunne accepts £2 and does it to the satisfaction of a committee of the two councillors, I think it is very fair. Mr. Cryan - But perhaps 5s would put the pump in order. There may be only a small thing wrong with it. Chairman - Is it legal to do this today? Mr. Cryan - Refer it to a future Board. The master said he thought it was too serious to cause any delay. Mr. Lindsay - Is there any person taking care of the pump? Master - No. Mr. Lindsay - I propose you allow him the sum of 2 to put the pump in repair, and that he keep it in order for six months. Master - Properly speaking, this is District Council business. Mr. Cryan - Well refer it to the District Council. It does not belong to this Board at all. Chairman - We would not like to see them without water, but at the same time, we have no power to deal with it today. The further consideration of the matter was adjourned.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 94 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista 10 August 1901 BOYLE CREAMERY A meeting of the Boyle Creamery Society was held on Wednesday, Mr. E. S. Robinson presided, and the others present were - Messrs. J. M'Williams, A. McElroy, J. Bruen, B. Spellman, J. Anderson, J. Cryan, J.P., E. Goldrick, T. Gallagher, A. Healy, P. M'Donagh, J. Walsh, T. M'Elligott. Mr. J. Quinn, secretary, and Mr. T. Gleeson, manager, were also present. Carrowcrory Auxiliary Mr. Cryan said at their last meeting it was decided that the Carrowcrory Committee come before them in proper form. Mr. Cryan then produced the minutes of the last meeting of the Carrowcrory Provisional Committee, from which it appeared that the meeting was held on Monday, 5th August. Mr. Cryan, J.P., presided and there was a large attendance of the Committee. After the accounts were audited and found satisfactory, it was decided to appoint a representative on the Boyle Society from each townland. It was proposed by Mr. Cryan, and seconded by Mr. P. Gormely, that Mr. D. Crofton, C.C., be appointed and it was passed unanimously. The following were also appointed - Mr. Gormely, who was proposed by Mr. Killoran and seconded by Mr. M'Gowan; Mr. Cryan who was proposed by Mr. P. Duignan and seconded by Mr. Lydon; Mr. P. Horan, who was proposed by Mr. M'Gowan and seconded by Mr. Gray, D.C., and Mr. O. Breheny, who was proposed by Mr. Lydon and seconded by Mr. P. Breheny. Mr. Cryan said that he was informed by the Manager (Mr. Gleeson) that they were only entitled to three representatives. He asked if there was anything in the rules to debar them. Mr. Gleeson said that according to the rules laid down by the Irish Agricultural Organization Society, they were only entitled to three representatives. Mr. Cryan - Major Murphy told me we would be entitled to have one from each townland. Mr. M'Donagh said that they could be allowed one for each townland on the Provisional Committee, but not on the Central. Mr. Cryan - We have two from each townland on the Provisional Committee. Mr. M'Goldrick said he had great pleasure in proposing that Messrs. D. Crofton, Patrick Gormely and John Cryan be co-opted on the Central Committee as representatives of the Carrowcrory auxiliary. Mr. M'Williams seconded the proposition, and it was passed unanimously. This was all the business before the meeting.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 95 Thanks to Maureen McCourt Nantista December 14 1901 Terrific Blaze in Boyle BIG PREMISES GUTTED - THE MAIN STREET THREATENED - FURNITURE BROUGHT TO THE STREET - GREAT LOSS OF PROPERTY. - DAMAGES ESTIMATED AT OVER £4,000. One of the most disastrous conflagrations ever witnessed in Boyle took place at an early hour on last Sunday morning, when the extensive business establishment of Mr. W. J. Sloan, one of the leading merchants in these parts, was completely gutted and destroyed. Mr. Sloan, who carries on a large grocery, hardware, etc., business, held two houses in Main-st. [sic], and it was in the principal one of these that the fire occurred. From the information which can be gleaned in connection with the regrettable occurrence, it appears the first person to notice the outbreak was Mrs. Sloan, who found the odour of the fire in her bed-room at about three o'clock in the morning. She, along with the rest of the family, resided in the house adjoining the business premises, which is practically part and parcel of the business establishment, and on feeling the smoke promptly went downstairs, fearing that something serious had occurred. On proceeding to the shop she found it filled with large volumes of smoke, and at once concluded the place was on fire. With the most commendable promptitude she gave the alarm, and inside the space of a very short time all the family were got out on to the street. But this was not got through without experiencing some difficulty, for suffice it to say that some narrow escapes were witnessed during this trying period. By this time the cry "fire" rang out through the town, and a large crowd hurried to the scene of the conflagration. The fire engine from the military barracks was called into requisition, and the expedite manner in which it arrived certainly reflected the greatest credit on the military, especially those in command, Color Sergeants M'Cawley and Johnston, both of whom got it under weigh [sic] with marvelous dexterity and quickness. Of the others, the first to arrive was Mr. Tully, M.P., who took charge of the civilians, and had two lines drawn up from the river, who fetched buckets of water. The morning being extremely dark, Mr. G. W. Tully, D.C., hastened to Mr. Hugh Stewart's electric lighting depot and awakened the staff, with the fortunate result that the street lamps were turned on immediately, and greater facilities offered to those engaged in the labourious working of fighting the flames. A great number of people were now on the scene, all the available military and police being called out, the latter under the command of District Commander T. L. M'Clelland, whilst a large number of civilians anxious to give every assistance were also present. Attention was first directed to the office of Mr. Sloan's shop where it is supposed the fire originated, and from which position emanated the greatest signals of danger. Colour-Sergeant M'Cawley had possession of the hose, which he used in blinding, sickening atmosphere, but despite all the efforts of himself and the police, military, and civilians, the flames had got the upper hand, and forged ahead from the back to the front of the premises. Seeing the futility of putting an end to the flame at the rere [sic] of the shop, the apparatus was removed to the front, where gallant attempts were made to check its spread, but all proved fruitless. In these attempts several daring deeds were performed, in which Mr. Sloan, junr., played no unimportant part in trying to save the property. The fire in the shop was assuming such alarming dimensions that it was now desirable to look to the safety of the surrounding buildings. Many willing hands were found here at work, those engaged being Messrs. G.W. Tully, W. Sloan, junior, T. Armstrong, H. McDonald, H. Lewis, J. O'Keefe, and Private Meenan, etc., etc. but despite their gallant efforts very little was saved. Several had narrow escapes, one of the number, T. Armstrong, being compelled to jump from the second floor on to the street, as the roof came in with a deafening crash. Several others received severe scorches, and some were badly burned about the hands. The men on the roof were, however, even in a more perilous position, and the number of volunteers to mount the large building, which is a considerable height, was highly praiseworthy. Two long ladders were procured from the workhouse and military barracks, and the roof quickly mounted by Mr. W. Conlon, Mr. T. M'Grath, Mr. Smith, Belfast, Mr. A. Hancock, London, Mr. R. Stewart, Mr. S. Black, and others. W. Conlon and T. M'Grath, with the assistance of others, and Henry Armstrong, succeeded in cutting the slates connecting it with the adjoining building, which is the property of Mr. Tully, M.P., and which was also severely damaged as a result of the fire. The fire by this time was spreading with great rapidity, and some of the inhabitants of Main-st.[sic] got their furniture and effects on to the street in anticipation of the worst taking place. A very plucky action was performed at the back of the premises, which should not go unnoticed. The shop was connected with a pipe from the oil store, and the necessity of cutting off this supply was apparent to everyone. Mr. S. Black and several others mounted the roof, and after great difficulty, and at much personal risk, succeeded in severing the connection with the oil shed and shop. In their endeavours to master the hard task, one of the number, H. White fell from the roof, but beyond a bad shaking was nothing the worse of the occurrence. Had this severance not been effectively done, the flames would have been even more voluminous than they were, although by the time they could have been seen for several miles around the town. The shop was a mass of flames, but, fortunately, the fire was being kept confined more or less. Of the members of the constabulary, Constable Weir, was most prominent, and worked for hours with the hose with the strength of an Hercules. He was ably assisted by Sergeants Sawyers and Diver, and Constables Wynne, Canon, Foley and Gibbons. The heat was so oppressive that a person could not go within an not inconsiderable distance of the fire, and so intense that the windows on the opposite side of the street were cracked, and the paint on the doors raised in large blisters. After several hours of heavy work the flames were got under control, but not until damages estimated at about £4,000 had been done. This loss, though considerable, would have been much more had it not been for the Herculean efforts of civilians, police, and military, and their meritorious work at the pumping stations and fire. All the stock had been demolished, while the premises presently are a complete wreck. The fire continued to smolder until Tuesday night. Although the premises have been insured, still the greatest sympathy is expressed with Mr. Sloan in the terrible blow which has fallen upon him. On Sunday evening a blaze again started in the body of the wrecked shop, but the fire engine turned out under Quarter Master Sergeant Barnes, Sergeant Major Staunton and Sergt. Shera, and was promptly extinguished. The following, in addition to those mentioned above, assisted at the work of quenching the fire - Sergeant Hadlock, Corporal Cryan, Privates Cryan, Bruen, Regan, and Byrne; Messrs. G. Kirkpatrick, Malachy Connolly, G. Taylor, J. Gillespie, J. Cahill, John Sheerin, R. Rice, P. Griffin, R. Flaherty, John Egan, J. Faulds, T. Connor, P. Brennan, J. Campbell, E. Keaveny, E. Cunningham, etc., etc. Mr. Sloan has decided to carry on his grocery and hardware business in the old "Herald" Office until Christmas, after which this business will be transferred to the furniture establishment in Main Street, and the latter department will be transferred to the old "Herald" Office. The wood, iron, oil, flour, meal and all the heavy materials are still in the yard of the burned premises, and these departments will be carried on there as usual.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 96 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 2 May 1903 Estreating Recognicances District Inspector Madden, charged Patrick Cryan and his sureties, Francis Reynolds and John Mahon, for that the said Cryan failed to appear when called upon according to the terms of the bail bonds signed by defendants. In the absence of Mr. Madden, Head Constable Lehane conducted the case. Mr.Corscadden, who defended, said the Head Constable had no use in proving the case, as the case was proved in court on a former occasion, when he (Mr.Corscadden) was present. He appeared on behalf of Frs. Reynolds, and he would ask the magistrates to let him off as light as possible, as they have perfect power to do. The worst thing is that a man like Mr. Reynolds - a most respectable man in Mohill - should be accountable for this man. Mr.Reynolds stood up for this man Cryan, and expected he would behave himself. It is very unfortunate that the man did not keep up to those expectations. Cryan himself is away. If Cryan were here he would understand their worships fining him very heavily. It is very hard lines that the two sureties should have to suffer this man, who happens to have left the country. Chairman - How much is bail ? Mr. Coleman, C.P.S. - £10. The magistrates retired, and after an absence of about ten minutes returned. The chairman said the magistrates had considered the case, and have decided on fining each of the defendants 5s. and Cryan 10s.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 97 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing May 16, 1903 O B I T U A R Y DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. MICHL CRYAN, CAR[R]OWREAGH, CARRICK -ON - SHANNON. Seldom has a death occurred in this part of the country which has excited such feelings of deep sorrow and widespread regret as that of Mr. Michael Cryan. The regret was not only felt by his friends and relatives, but by a very wide circle of acquaintances. The deceased young gentleman, who was most deservedly popular, and had only attained the age of 26 years, contracted a slight cold whilst attending the Boyle March fair, which gradually grew more serious, despite the fact that the best medical aid was called into requisition, as well as the untiring and tender care of loving parents and fond brothers and sisters. But all proved futile; God chose him as one of those pure, noble, and beautiful, for a higher calling. Death that cruel hand, claimed him on Thursday morning, the 7th inst., and fortified by the rites to the holy church, he peacefully breathed his last, surrounded by a grief stricken family. His kind, gentlemanly, unassuming character, combined with that purity and nobleness of heart, endeared him to all classes, and will remain in the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, as was exemplified by the expressions of deep sorrow and regret elicited by his death. He was the youngest son of Mr. John Cryan, Carrowreagh, who is well known and highly respected in Roscommon and adjoining counties. The funeral, which took place on Saturday evening to the family burial ground in Killumod, was the largest seen in the district for years, and was a fitting index of the respect and esteem in which deceased was held. The coffin which was of richly-polished oak, and handsomely mounted, was literally covered with beautiful wreaths. It bore the inscription: "Michael Cryan, died the 7th May 1903-aged 26 years - R.I.P." The chief mourners were - Messrs Martin, Patrick and Peter Cryan (brothers) Miss N. Cryan, Miss K. Cryan, Mrs. J.J. Nolan, Mrs. P. Morris, Mrs. M. Connellan, Mrs. M. Connellan, Mrs. L. Commons, Mrs. G. O'Connor (sisters) Mr. J.J. Nolan, Mr. M. Connellan, Mr. P. Morris, Mr. G. Commons (brothers-in-law) Mr. F. Morris, Mr. G. Morris, Mr. N. Morris, Mr. E. O'Connor, Mr. J. O'Connor, Master J. Cryan (nephews) Mr. Luke Cryan, Mr. Martin Carney, Mr. Peter Carney, Mr. John Carney (uncles) Mr. J. Cryan, Boyle, Mr. P.J. Carney, Mr. J.J. Carney, Mr. M. Carney, Elphin, Mr. P. Cryan, Bridgetown, Mr. P. Kielty, Mr. F. Kielty, Flagford, Mr. P. Cryan, Carrowreagh, Mr. P. Carney, Mr. J. Carney, Portobello; Mr. M. Carney, Mr. E. Carney, Mr. J. Carney, Creevolan, Mr. M. Moran, Mr. J. Carney, Corballa, Mr. P. O'Farrell, Leitrim, Mr. G. O'Reilly, Mr. E. O'Reilly, Longford. Mr. E. Carney, Strokestown; Mr. E. Stapleton, Hill Street. Mr. E. Bannon, Mr. J. Bannon, Clonfad; Mr. J. O'Beirne, Cartron; Mr. B. Duignan, Dromod; Mr. M. Connolly, Mr. R. Connolly, Strokestown - (cousins). The following sent wreaths - "With undying love and remembrance for our darling Michael," from his broken-hearted parents, brothers and sisters; "With deep sorrow for our darling brother Michael," from Mr. & Mrs. Connellan Elphin; "With deep sorrow and regret for our dearest brother Michael," from Mr. & Mrs. Moran, Doneraile; "In loving remembrance of our darling brother." From Mr. & Mrs. Commons, Breedogue; "In fond and loving remembrance of dearest Michael." from S.J. Cryan, Boyle; "To our dear uncle Michael." from May, Dolly, Josie and Walter Nolan; "In loving remembrance of dearest Uncle from Baby and Frank Morris; "In fond remembrance of our dear uncle." from Michael and Tom O'Connor; To our loving and fond uncle, Michael." from his sorrowing little nieces and nephews, May, Susie, Nora, Jack and Patrick Cryan. Amongst those at the funeral were - Rev. Father O'Brien, P.P., Croghan; Rev. Father M'Gowan, C.C. Drumlion; Dr. Delaney, Carrick-on-Shannon; Dr. Threlfall; do.; Mr. J. Barrett, J.P.; Mr. E. McDermott, do; Mr. P. Flynn, J.P. do.; Mr. D. Pettit, do.; Mr. J.J. Rodden, do.: Mr. P. Devany, do.: Mr. P. O'Dowd, do.; Mr. J.. Nabola, do.; Mr. K. Feely, do.; Mr. J. Murray. do.; Mr. J. J. Connellan, do.; Mr. J. Cryan, Boyle; Mr. Bertie O'Byrne, Lisadurn House; Mr. G. O'Reilly, Longford; Mr. P. Rodgers, Aughamore House; Mr. J. Lavin, Elphin; Mr. E. McDermott, do.; Mr. J. Dockery, do.; Mr. A. Kelly, C.P.S.; do.; Mr. J. Sharkey, do.; Mr. P. O'Dowd, do.; Mr. J. Scott, do.; Mr. P. McDermott, Oanbo; Mr. A. Collins, do.; Mr. P. Collins, do.; Mr. F. Collins, do.; Mr. E. Commons, Breedogue; Mr. N. Neary, do.; Mr. J. Neary, do.; Mr. P. Cryan, Carrowreagh; Mr. M. Fox. do.; Mr. E. O'Connor, Larchgrove; Messrs. P. and E. M'Kerman, do.; Mr. J. McDermott. Soulmount; Mr. P. O'Dowd. Clonfad; Mr. P. Morris, do.; Mr. F. Kielty, do.; Mr. J. O'Dowd; Bridgecartron; Mr. H. Kilgannon, Martry; Mr. P. Kellegher. Co, C., Cartron; Mr. C. Kellegher, do.; Mr. Mark McDermott, Machodille; Mr. J. Boyd, Cashel; Mr. G. Boyd, do.; Mr. M. Dowd, D.C. Ballyvilla; Mr. J. Boyd, do.; Mr. A. Collins, do.; Mr. J. Dowd, Knockroe; Mr. D. Boyd, Knockroe; Mr. D. Boyd, Springfield, Mr. C. Kellegher, do.; Messrs. G. and M. Devany, Killucan; Messrs. F. and G. Hayden, Fortland; Messrs G. M. and P. Goldrick, Drumlion; Messrs. M. and G. Feely, do.; Messrs. P.J. and M. McDermott, do.; Mr. P. Moran, do.; Mr. F. Haydon, do.; Mr. J. McGreevy, do.; Mr. E. Padden. D.C. do.; Mr. C. Horan, do.; Messrs. J.G. and M. Moran, do.; Messrs. G. and M. Dowd, do.; Mr. J. M'Greevy. Boher; Mr. G. Dowd, do.; etc., etc., Rev. Father O'Brien, assisted by Rev. Father M'Gowan, officiated at the graveside. May his soul rest in peace.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 98 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 29 August 1903 BOYLE PETTY SESSIONS REMINISCENCES OF CARRICK REGATTA. ROW STARTS IN CARRICK AND WINDS UP IN BOYLE. TWO YOUNG MEN BOUND TO THE PEACE. A HINT TO LEAVE SLIGO ROAD. INTERESTING LICENSING PROSECUTION. R.M. AND SOLICITOR ON THE SUNDAY CLOSING ACT. SOME LIVELY EXCHANGES. These petty sessions were held on Wednesday, before Mr. W. Jones. R.M. (presiding) and Major J.F. Murphy, J.P., WANDERING ANIMALS; Constable Cannon summoned Mr. A. Poynton for allowing two cows and a horse to wander on a public road at Breandrum and he was fined 1s. and costs. ASSAULT. District Inspector T.L. McClelland charged two respectable young fellows named Thomas Higgins, who lives at Carramore, and Wm. Higgins who resides at Erris, with assaulting Henry Baker, Junior and Michael Duffy, at Warren, on the night of the 3rd August. There were cross-cases by the two defendants in the Crown case against Baker and Duffy for assault. Mr. P. C.P. MacDermot appeared for Thomas and William Higgins and Mr. W.J. Higgins was for Baker in the case against him for alleged assault. Head Constable Gallagher was first examined, and deposed that Baker and Duffy declined to prosecute. Mr. McClelland - Both declined to prosecute and we then took up the case. Mr. MacDermot asked that Duffy be put out of court while Baker was being examined. Mr. McClelland - Well, put them all out so. Mr. MacDermot - There are no witnesses for this side except the defendants, and they are entitled to be here. They have a cross-case, and I would ask you to hear it before giving your decision. The witnesses were then ordered out of court. Henry Baker (junior) deposed that on the 3rd of August, at about 9 o'clock at night he was sitting in Mr. Webb's cart going home. At Warren Tom Higgins and William Higgins came over from the roadside and pulled him out of the cart, knocked him down and kicked him. He had to get two stitches in his head. Mr. Jones - Why did they assault you ? - Tom Higgins left his own side of the road to beat me. Had you any dispute before ? They followed me through the town that evening. For what ? - I could not say. Oh, you can say? - I cannot tell you. Mr. McClelland - What was the cause of the row? - I cannot say. Mr. Jones - People don't do that without some motive. Why should they follow you more than anyone else? - Tom struck me in the town before that. Mr. Jones - You ought to be well able for that fellow anyway. Baker - He came across the road and young Duffy ran away. Mr. Jones - What did he strike you with ? - He knocked me down with a box, and then he kicked me. Cross-examined by Mr. MacDermot - your father is a herd on the Plains ? - Yes. Mr. Jones - are the defendants not brothers? Mr. MacDonald - No sir (To Baker) - You are Herds, and live near each other? - Yes. Unfortunately, for yourself you have been convicted here several times ? I have not been up here these couple of years. How many convictions were against you up to that time? - only one for being drunk. Head Constable Gallagher - I am four years here, and in justice to Baker it is only fair to say he has only been up once, and that was for obstruction on the footpath. Mr. MacDermot - Were you ever up for assault? Baker - No sir. At the time you were summoned for obstructing the thoroughfare was William Higgins standing on the footpath with you ? - Yes Do you know that the Head Constable warned him not to keep your company? - I know nothing about it. Since that time this boy is not as friendly with you as he used to be ? - No. You don't like that I suppose? Mr. Jones - Did the Head Constable warn him? Baker - not that I know. Mr. MacDermott - I will prove it. The Head Constable does not dispute it. Head Constable Gallagher - I may have cautioned him against standing on the footpath, but with regard to keeping Baker's company that did not occur. Mr. MacDermot - Since that time you and Higgins are not friendly ? - No. On this day you were all at Carrick Regatta ? - We were. Were you under the influence of drink? - I had some taken. You admit you were not friendly with both of them for some time? - Yes. Did you meet them on their way to the Railway Station at Carrick that night? - They were before me on the road. Did you assault any of them on the way to Carrick Station ? - No. Did you come up with them? - I overtook them. What did you say to them ? - I said nothing to them. Were you pretty drunk? - I was, but I was able to take care of myself Did you meet them at Mr. Cryan's corner when you came to this town ? - Yes. Tom Higgins followed me into Mr. Cryan's. What occurred in Mr. Cryan's? – He caught hold of me and pulled my tie off. Did you say anything to him? - No, sir. They went out the road before you ? - They did. And you went after them ? - Yes. Didn't you turn up to go home at Mr. Dickie's? - Yes. Where about did this occur? Weren't they sitting on the wall there, and do you swear they attacked you on the roadside without any reason what ever? - They did, and stopped Mr. Webb's jennet on the road. Michael Duffy deposed he is in the employment of Mr. Webb, and on the night of the 3rd he went to the Railway Station for luggage. He went down to Mr. Cryan's and got some things. Willie Higgins and Tom came up the street and Tom said that is "Fealy's jennet". Mr. Jones - Who is Feely? - He is a Herd for Mr. Webb. They walked out the road and when I got the things out of Mr. Cryan's I was going home, and the opposite Mr. Dickie's - Mr. McClelland - Where did you come across Baker? - At Mr. Cryan's. And did you give him a seat on the cart? - I did. When we got as far as Mr. Dickie's Tom Higgins ran out and caught me by the two arms. I gave a kick to the Jennet and she started to gallop. Tom caught the rains, and tried to hold me in the reins. He turned the jennet for Boyle, and I jumped off the cart, and went five or six yards above them off the road. Henry Baker was leaping off the cart when Tom Higgins gave him a shove and knocked him down. Willie ran back from the wall and gave him a kick on head. Mr. McClelland - was he cut? - He was sir. Mr. Jones what did you do ? - I did nothing, but went eight or nine yards above them and stood there. What did they do then? - They kicked Baker for about five minutes. Henry Baker said "Hold on, boys, don't kick." They were kicking him, and he got out of it. They came up a piece of the road to where we were standing, and ran down the hill and up Mr. Dickie's lane. I went down for the jennet and cart and went home. Cross-examined by Mr. MacDermot -- did you see the two of them kick him? yes. What was the commencement of this ? - I don't know. Was Baker drunk? - He was not too drunk. Had you any drink taken? - No I don't drink at all. Mr. Jones - Did you see any row going on in Mr. Cryan's ? - No sir. Head Constable Gallagher - Whatever occurred in Cryan's, I inquired about it, and it did not last a minute. Mr. MacDermot - Did Baker try or do anything to them? Duffy - Nothing that I know of. He did nothing to them while I was on the cart with them. Do you mean to say he said or did nothing to them? - Not a word sir. Mrs. Mary Clancy, Erris, deposed that was the night of the 3rd she was returning home at about nine o'clock and when she came past Mr. Dickie's she saw William and Tom Higgins sitting on the wall. She was up the road when Henry Baker overtook her: he was then all blood. Mr. McClelland - Did you hear anything? - I heard noise before Henry Baker overtook me. Mr. Jones - Did you look back when you heard the noise? - I did, and could see nothing only Henry Baker covered with blood. Did you see anyone follow him? - I saw these two boys. Where was the other hero? - Duffy was also there. The two were running away, and I brought Baker to my house, and told him to get his head dressed. About ten o'clock Tom Higgins came to my house shouting for Baker to come out, and he would twist the head off him. Mr. Jones - Was William with him? - He was, but said nothing. Cross-examined by Mr. McDermot - Tom Higgins's people and you are not on good terms - they had you up for trespass? We are not on good terms. They never had me up for trespass, but they had my brother. THE CROSS-CASES. The cross-cases were next gone into. Thomas Higgins deposed he was at Carrick Regatta on that day. When Willie Higgins and he were going to the Railway Station from Carrick, Baker struck Willie Higgins and knocked him down. He struck him (Thomas) coming from Boyle Station and left a mark on him. They went into Mr. Cryan's public house and were having a drink when Baker struck him again. The shop assistant put Baker out. They went out the road, and Baker ---- Mr. Jones - have you any independent witness to prove Baker struck you coming from the train? - No; Mr. Cryan's shop-boy put us out. Mr. MacDermot - Of course Baker is Mr. Cryan's herd, and the shop assistant would not like to put him out. Thomas Higgins, continuing, said Baker came after them shouting, and when getting off the cart fell. When he got up he struck William Higgins, and they got in holds and fell. He never touched Baker or the jennet or cart. Mr. MacDermot - What attracted your attention when the cart came up? - He came up shouting, and said he did not care for any Higgins that ever walked the road. He got off the cart, fell and struck Willie Higgins. Duffy ran away and started to throw stones at us. He never struck or kicked Baker, and did not see Willie Higgins strike him. Mr. MacDermot - You and Baker are not on friendly terms? - I was not in his company for twelve months. It was on account of William Higgins not being great with him that I did not mix with him. Cross-examined by Mr. Robinson - Were you very drunk? - I was not drunk at all. Mrs. Clancy, re-called by Mr. Jones, said Baker was not shouting on the cart. Thomas Higgins on further cross-examination by Mr. Robinson, said he had six or seven bottles of stout in Carrick. Mr. Robinson - Had you no whiskey? - No. Had the other Higgins any? - It was all porter he had. What was the cause of the row at Carrick? - I can't say. Was there anyone with Baker to the station - A boy names Lee was along with him. Was Lee on the lee-side of Baker when you alleged he assaulted him Higgins? (Laughter) Why isn't Lee here? --I don't know. Mr. Jones asked the Head Constable to send down to Mr. Cryan's for the assistant. Head Constable Gallagher - I was in with the assistant, and he said Baker was in the shop first, and, the whole thing didn't last a minute. The assistant was sent for. Mr. Robinson - Will you swear the scarf was not torn off his neck ? Thomas Higgins - I didn't see the scarf torn off his neck. You were put out ? - We were. Why were you put out ? - Because Baker was rowing with us. Do you expect the bench to believe you when you give-that answer. What were you put out of the shop for ? - Well, I suppose for rowing. Were you put out because you were very drunk? - No; I was not drunk. What made you sit on the side of the road ? - We did not sit on the side of the road at all: we were walking. So what young Duffy and what that respectable woman swears is untrue ? - Yes. What stopped the cart ? Some of themselves stopped the cart. What did Duffy do to you ? - He threw stones at me. Mr. William Mullarkey, assistant in Mr. Cryan's establishment, was then called. Mr. Jones - Without anybody asking you a question or suggesting anything, tell us what happened in the shop. Mr. Mullarkey - Baker came in after coming from the station, and Tom Higgins came in after him and struck him. They then struck each other a few times, and I separated them and put out these chaps, and Baker stopped inside, so I did not see any more. Mr. Jones - Did you see Baker's tie pulled off. ? - I did not, sir. Did you put out this man (Thomas Higgins) or did he go out himself ? - I got the boy out. Was the other Higgins with him ? - He was. Did he do anything ? - No, sir. Was Thomas Higgins drunk or sober ? - I could not say he was drunk. Was Baker sober ? - He was about half drunk. Mr. MacDermot - Did you give them any drink ? - No, sir. You would not say either of these boys was drunk ? - No. Did you remark any signs of drink ? - Not very remarkable. Could you say who hit first ? - Higgins did. What occurred before he hit him ? - There was no argument previously. Are you able to say who was in first? - Baker was not long in before Higgins. I should say about five or ten minutes. You were busy, of course, in the shop ? - Yes, I was. When was your attention attracted first to Higgins ? - Simply at the start of the row. What was the first thing said or done ? - I could not exactly say. Can you honestly say that Higgins hit Baker first ? - - Yes. Mr. Jones - How long after you got this boy out did Baker remain in the shop? - Only about five or ten minutes. I told him to be going home. The case of William Higgins against Baker and Duffy was next taken up. William Higgins said he was with Thomas Higgins at the Regatta, and when they were going to the station at Carrick, Baker came up to them and asked them if any of them wanted a fight. He said "No" and Baker struck him and knocked him down. He got up and walked to the Railway Station. That night when they got out of the train at Boyle, Baker followed them and struck Tom Higgins under the left eye, and raised a lump on it. When they came down the street they went into Mr. Cryan's, and Baker followed them in and struck Tom Higgins again. Both had holds and Mr. Cryan's boy got between them and told them to out. They went out. Mr. MacDermot - What part of the shop did you go into ? - The Bar. Was Baker there when you went in ? - I could not say. They are in two divisions in the Bar? - There are. And which division were you in ? - The lower part. We were going home, and Baker began shouting for any Higgins on the road and when he got up to us he jumped off the cart and fell. When I got up he made a rush at me and knocked down. He started With Tom Higgins, and afterwards they both got in holds and fell. Young Duffy threw stones at them and he and Tom Higgins ran behind Mr. Diukie's [sic] and they had to stop there for half an hour. Cross-examined by Mr. Robinson - when did you and Mr. Higgins take out a cross 'summons? - On Friday night. And when were you served with the summons by the Crown? - On Wednesday. Mr. MacDermot - it occurred on the 3rd August, and I find that the summons was not issued until the 18th August. Of course there would be nothing about this only that the Crown took it up. Mr. McClelland - We gave them the opportunity of prosecuting. Mr. MacDermot - Oh, I am not complaining of your delay at all. Mr. Robinson - Did you not intend to summon Baker until you got the Crown summons? William Higgins - No, sir. Major Murphy - That is natural. Mr. Robinson - Had you much drink at Carrick ? William Higgins - About, six or seven bottles of stout. Mr. Mr. Jones (to the Head Constable) - Did you see Baker ? Head Constable Gallagher - He had an ugly cut on his head, and I told him to get it dressed that night. He got two stitches in it the next day. Mr. MacDermot said of course it was very hard to know the truth in the case. but they could not miss the point that Baker would not prosecute himself. which went to show that he must have thought he was culpable in some way. Mr. Jones - He might have a reason to fear them. Mr. MacDermot - is it that big fellow? He has a brother, too, as big as himself. Mr. Jones - Have these boys ever been prosecuted before? Mr. Gillespie, C.P.S. said they were very respectable boys. Mr. Jones - Has the man quite recovered? Head Constable Gallagher - Oh, yes. He was moving about the whole time, but not working for a couple of days. Mr. Jones - How long was he off work? Baker - I was a week, Sir. Mr. Jones said it was simply their character that saved the two boys, Thomas and William Higgins, from going to jail, as it was essentially a case for sending to jail where fellows lay in ambush and waylaid-a-man like that. It, however was a continuous dispute, and there was drink in question. Owing to their respectability, he did not like sending young fellows to jail, but they would fine Thomas £l, and fine the other 10s, and put both under a rule of bail for twelve months, themselves in £10, and two sureties of £5 each. If any of them came before him for assault or waylaying he would send them to jail. He must say he was very sorry to hear such evidence given in a court. There was direct perjury and it was very easy to see who were the perjurers.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 99 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 6 June 1903 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Mr. John Cryan was unanimously moved to the temporary chair. Chairman - You are all aware of the reason for which this meeting has been summoned. Your first business is to elect a chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Boylan - I have much pleasure in proposing Mr. Cryan for the position of chairman. Mr. Shiel seconded the proposition. Mr. Cryan was an excellent chairman, and had attended their meetings when required. Mr. Casey - It should be unanimous, as he is the right man in the right place. There was no other candidate proposed, and Mr. Cryan returned thanks for the members electing him to the position. He did not intend to go forward, but circumstances altered cases. Mr. Mullany said Mr. Cryan should be an addition to their body, as he had such experience at the County Council.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 100 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 25 May 1901 MR. CRYAN'S CASE With reference to the case of Mr. Fitzsimons, D.I., against Mr. Martin Cryan. Keash, for an alleged breach of the Sunday Closing Act, which was adjourned from a previous court in consequence of the bench being divided. Mr. Henn said having regard to the constitution of the bench to-day, he would not ask Mr. Fitzsimmons to goon with it, as Mr. O'Brien and he were for convicting the last day , and Mr. Cryan and Mr. Hannon were for dismissing it. Mr. Fitzsimmons said having regard to the bench, he would not ask to go on with the case, as it would be very unfair to Mr. Cryan. Mr. Henn said they would adjourn the case to the next court day, and ask Mr. Hawksby, C.P.S., to inform the magistrates in the district about the case, and request them to attend. The court then adjourned
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 101 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 30 March 1901 UNITED IRISH LEAGUE. KEASH BRANCH (CO. SLIGO) At the meeting of this branch on Sunday last, Mr. P. Duignan, V.P. presided. The committee decided to send a list of subscribers to the Parliamentary Fund to the "Herald " and the "Sligo Champion." The secretary said he would do so. He had the lists ready to send. They were aware that he sent £7 to the credit of J.E. Redmond , M.P. The following is the list of subscribers to the Parliamentary Fund: - Rev. P. Stacy, P.P. 10s.; a friend, 10s; J.M. Cryan, 2s.6d.;2s. each - M. Gray, D.C.; M. Cryan, Mathew Lavin, Joe Conry, D. Crofton, Co.C.; J. McDermott, P. Horan, T. Flynn. A friend 1s. each - J. Trimble, P. Breheny. T. Plunkett, J. Mullen, J. Kelly, T. Conlon, J. Flynn, P. Morrison, M. Henry, A. McGowran, J. Killbran, P. Flynn, J. Taheny, T. M'Garry, P. Keelty, J. Benson, P. Lydon, L. Reagan, J. Lavin, J. Doyle, J. Sheeran. D. Cosgrove, J. O'Connor, J. McGettrick, A. Keelty, L. Hannen, M. Lavin, F. Dyer, P. Tansey, M. Keelty, P. Gormley, T. Mahony, M. Cryan, M. Keneveny, J. Breheny, A. Keelty, M. O'Connor, L. Conry, M. Clarke, M. Leonard, E. Crofton, R. O'Connor, T. Harry, A. Hannon, J. O'Kane, P. Keaveny, J. McDonagh, J. Scanlon, P. Breheny, T. Lavin, P. Balentine D. Cosgrove, P. Langton, J. Brady, J. Cryan, M. Healy, D.C.; J. Goulden, P. Kelly, J. McGowan, P. McGowan, Gp. Horan, J. Cryan, M. Brennan, M. McGowan, L. Queenan, P. Snee, J. Soden, M. Cryan, P. Cryan, B. Scanlon, P. McDonagh, B. Taheny, J. Cosgrove, P. Dyer, B. Tahony, J. Flynn, Buoye, M. Brennan, T. Clarke, J. O'Brien, J. Cullen, A. Donoher, C. Morrisroe, P. Dyer, P. Reagan, M. Morrison, M. Morrison, J. Scanlon, M. Gaffney, M. Keaveney, T. Kelly, J. Cullen, Mr. O’Callaghan, Fitz. Devine, J. Scanlon, J. Breheny, D.C.; M. Keelty, M. Breheny, J. Casey, J. Conlon, P. Henry, T. Coleman, T. Lavin, Mrs. Garvin, J. Harte, J. Cryan, P. Benson, E. Tahony, J. Cryan. M. Dyer, J. Ward, J. Keelty, T. McLoughlin, J. Shorte, M. Kenny, M. Cawley, J. Gallagher, P. Kenny, E. Keelty, P. Burns, J. Boylan, P. Duffy, M. Dyer, J. Tahony, Mathew Breheny;6s. each L. Connor, T. Nangle, Mrs. Culen, R. Fagan, M. McCormack, Mrs. Fitzwilliams, P. Cryan M. Langton.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 102 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 8 March 1902 OBITUARY DEATH OF MRS. CATHERINE CRYAN. BRIDGETOWN, CARRICK-ON-SHANON. A member of one of the most respected families in the counties of Roscommon and Leitrim passed away on last Saturday, in the person of Mrs. Catherine Cryan, of Bridgetown, Carrick-on-Shannon. Mrs. Cryan had been unwell for about a fortnight, and although very slight hopes were held out as to her recovery in the later stages of her illness, still the sad tidings of her death occasioned the deepest sorrow - sorrow that was not only felt in the immediate neighbourhood in which she lived, and was so universally beloved, but throughout Roscommon and Leitrim, in which counties her family have for years been so well known, and so deservedly popular. She had reached the age of 68 years, and during her long and honourable allotted span she, with her characteristic, ladylike and gentlemotherly qualities, earned these effusions of popular esteem, which none can elicit but those who during life have associated with their acts such desirable essentials as charitableness, geniality, probity and affability. That she possessed all these splendid traits was quite plain to all who knew her, if their keen and sincere regret, mingled with eulogistic reference can be taken as any indication of character. A Lady whose considerations were always most profuse to those who, through poverty, have always a call upon the charitable, she extended that hand of encouragement and alleviation to the poor, who will now mourn her loss, and who, by her death, have lost a friend, whose memory must indelibly remain implanted in their hearts. She was at all time imbued with those gentle, amiable and lovable propensities that go to constitute the ideal lady, the kind mother, the hospitable neighbour and generous friend. She was mother of our respected and popular townsman, Mr. John Cryan, with whom, as well as the other members of the family; the greatest sympathy is expressed in their irreparable loss and deep affliction. The remains were removed to Drumlion Catholic Church on Sunday and Solemn Requiem Mass was offered for the repose of her soul at 11 o'clock on Monday, the celebrant being rev. Father Lynch, C.C., Boyle; deacon, Rev. Father Crehan, C.C.; Elphin; sub-deacon - Rev. Father Humphries, C.C., Boyle; Master of ceremonies - Rev. Father O'Brien, P.P. Croghan. In the choir were - Very Rev. Canon Coyne, P.P. Boyle; Very Rev. Cannon Mannion, P.P. Elphin; Rev. Father Foley, P.P. Ballinameen; Rev. Father Cummins, C.C. Drumlion, and Rev. Father Gallagher, C.C. Breedogue. The funeral, which was the largest seen in these parts for years, took place immediately afterwards, and showed by its dimensions the esteem in which deceased was held. The chief mourners were - Mr. Patrick Cryan and Mr. John Cryan (sons); Miss Kate Cryan, Miss S. J. Cryan, Mrs. B. Fallon (daughters); Mr. Peter Carney, Mr. John Carney, Mr. Martin Carney (brothers); Mr. P. J. Carney, Mr. Peter Cryan, Mr. Patrick Cryan, Mr. M. Cryan, Mr. Michael Cryan, Mr. Patrick Kielty, Mr. Peter Carney, Creevolan; Mr. M. Carney, Corballa; Mr. M. Carney, Corballa (nephews); Miss Carney, Creevolan; Miss Moran Corballa; Miss Carney, Portobello; Mrs. M'Greevy, Mrs. Egan (nieces); Mr. M. O'Dowd, Mr. P. O'Dowd, Mr. P. Carney (cousins); Mr. Michl. Fallon (son-in-law). Amongst those present at the funeral were - Rev. Father O'Brien, P.P. Croghan; Rev. Father Cummins, C.C. Drumlion; Dr. Kieran Delany, Carrick-on-Shannon; Mr. H. Slonne, do. ; Mr. McInery, Inland Revenue Officer, do.; Mr. M. J. Barrett, J.P. do.; Mr. T. M'Dermott, Co. C. do.; Mr. Pettit, do.; Mr. B. J. Rogers, Aughamore, Elphin; Mr. J. Rogers, do.; Mr. J.J. Murray, National Bank, Boyle; Mr. John Cox, do.; Mr. M. Cunningham, D.C., do.; Mr. P. O'Connor, Co.C., do.; Mr. Ernest Cunningham, do; Mr. P. Bealin, do; Mr. J. Griffin, do.; Mr. J. Lavin, Elphin; Mr. A. Kelly, C.P.S., do.; Mr. Callaghan, do.; Mr. Conlon, do.; Mr. W. J. Kilgallon, Martry, do.; Mr. John Dockerry, do.; Mr. J. McDermott, Solemount. Mr. G. R. Acheson, Rushill, Mr. Sharkey, Elphin; Mr. E. M'Dermott, do.; P. O'Dowd, D.C., Elphin; J. O'Dowd, N.T. Breedogue; M. Conkin, do.; P. Conlon do.; Timothy O'Beirne, Lescarrow, John O'Dowd, Cullmore; P. Fitzmaurice, Cuilmore; Mr. Patrick Morris, Clonfad; Mr. Luke Cryan, Carrowreagh; Mr. P. Cryan, do.; Messrs. T. Goldrick, P. Goldrick, Drumlion; M. Fox ,Carrowreagh; E. Padin, D.C. Drumlion; Messrs. M'Greevy, Drumlion; Mr. Hayden, do.; Messrs. Hayden, Fortland; Mr. J. O'Dowd, Clonfad; P. O'Dowd, Cloonfad.; Mr. J. Boyd, Cashel; Mr. M. Boyd, do.; Mr. J. J. Connellan, Carrick-on-Shannon; Mr. P. Kellagher, Co.C., Cartron; Mr. E. Kellagher, do; Mr. P. McDermott, Cashel; Mr. J. McDermott, do; Mr. McNabola, Carrick-on-Shannon; Mr. A. Little, Boyle; etc., - R.I.P. A beautiful wreath bearing the following inscription was placed on the coffin, "In loving memory and affectionate remembrance of our dear mother," from her sorrowing family.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 103 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 27 Apr 1901 BOYLE RACE COMMITTEE At the meeting of this body on Tuesday last, Mr. Edgar S. Robinson, Chairman, presided. The other members present with Messrs. J. MacDrury. C.T.C. M. Cunningham, Hon. Sec. John Cox, G. W. Tally, Peter Griffin, T. J. Devine, Patrick O'Connor, C.C., M. J. Egan, John Cryan, and J. Cahill. FINANCIAL. The chairman said that they had obtained subscriptions to the amount of £9.9s.6d., less expenses, in Carrick and the year before they could only get 10s. in it. In Ballaghaderrea, they got in actual cash, £9.1s., and from this quarter they were promised additional subscriptions which would bring the amount up £11.9s.After a short discussion, he decided to send Mr. Brindley the amount of the stakes, the chairman stating that they had something about £100 on hands. ARRANGEMENTS. Mr. McDrury inquired if the committee had any power to make the "bookies" who were stationed outside the enclosure pay for their stand. Mr. Cunningham - you have no power over them. Mr. O'Conner thought they should be made to pay, Mr. McDrury said these men came down from Dublin to make a pile of money, and they should be made. Mr. Griffin was of opinion that the outside bookmakers were interfered with, the other bookmakers would leave in a body as they did on a former occasion. Mr. O'Connor said he heard that some of the best of the bookmakers remained outside the stand. Mr. Griffin said where the bookmakers inside the enclosure would be accepting bets of £10. and £20. the outside would only be dealing in as many shillings. Mr. McDrury said the races were run off at racing speed on the last occasion, and same thing should be done to remedy this. Mr. Cox --- A great many have to run away to catch the evening train. Mr. Drury --- Have we any power to change the hours? The chairman thought the matter rested in the hands of the committee. Mr. Cryan was of opinion the first race should not take place until about half past one. Mr. Cunningham said this would be all right if the officials would not have to attend another meeting on the following day. Mr. Cunningham then drew up the list of hours at which the races could be run off, the last to take place at4.10 p.m. Mr. Cryan --- That would be rather early. Mr. Cahill said the races were run to suit the officials and not the public. Mr. Devine --- Arranging the races, so as they cannot catch the 5 o'clock train. Mr. Cunningham --- They will catch it all the same. If they have a meeting to attend the following day they won't wait beyond the 5 o'clock. If you don't strive to accommodate them it will be another matter. Mr. Egan said the officials waited for the late train at the Sligo races. Mr. Griffin --- They had to, as they had to drive three or four miles. Mr. O'Connor suggested that Mr. Brindley be written to stating it was the wish of the committee that the last race be run off at 5 o'clock. Mr. Griffin --- If you arrange to have the first race about 2 o'clock. Mr. Brindley can leave on the 9.20a.m. train in the morning from Broadstone instead of the 7 o'clock. Mr. Cryan thought Mr. Brindley usually inspected the course before the races. Mr. Griffin said he would have plenty of time to inspect it by arriving on the 1 o'clock train. After a desultory discussion, the chairman said he would acquaint Mr. Brindley that it was the wish of the committee to have the last race about 5 o'clock. Mr. Tully --- And if the first race is fixed say at1.40 p.m. it will give the Carrick people a chance of coming. Mr. Cunningham --- And Mr. Brindley can arrange the intermediate races as he likes. Mr. Tully --- And you will make the races more popular by having the last race at a later hour than last year. You should also ask the Railway Company to run a special from Longford. Mr. Cunningham also suggested that the Railway Company be asked to run specials from Sligo and Ballaghaderreen.. The chairman said he would write to the Company on the matter. THE GRAND STAND. The committee next proceeded to consider tenders for the erection of a Grand Stand. Mr. Cunningham showed the members a plan of the proposed Stand. It would be considerably larger than last year and there would also be three stairs in front. Last year there was only one, and it was found to be totally inadequate. Mr. S. Black, Boyle, tendered to erect the Grand Stand in accordance with specification, together with additional 90 foot railing, at £34.10s. Mr. McDerry --- What did he charge last year? Chairman --- I think he charged £29.10s. Mr. McDrury --- There must be a great deal in that additional rail. Mr. James Quinn, The Crescent, tendered to erect the stand at £35. The chairman explained that if any accident happened owing to a break down of the Stand the committee would be responsible. Mr. O'Connor --- There was considerable anxiety about the safety of the Stand last year. Mr. McDrury said there were some people raising the cry of "wolf". Mr. O'Connor --- There was a great deal in the wolf. I had the misfortune to be under the Grand Stand last year, and I was not very easy in my mind. Chairman: You won't be there this time (laughter). Mr. O'Connor --- I hope not. Mr. Cryan said the contractor should leave the work completed at least three days before the races, and not finishing it the night before the races. Mr. Griffin --- Fine him £1 for every day he is behind time. Mr. O'Connor said the contractor made over £20 on the erection of the Stand last year. Mr. Cunningham said if the committee were to employ men to put it up, it would cost £50. The chairman said he heard Mr. Black did not clear £2.on the transaction last year. A few of the committee said the contractor should be responsible for the safety of the Stand up to the morning of the races. Mr. Egan --- That is all right. He puts a man there at night with a gun (laughter). Mr. O'Connor --- It is not for the sake of the Stand but the timber. Mr. Griffin said timber was a good deal dearer last year than this year. On Mr. O'Connor's suggestion, it was decided to appoint the following committee to inspect the Stand after its erection: Messrs Cunningham, Robinson, and McDrury. Mr. O'Connor --- When Mr. McDrury is there the standing orders will be put in force (laughter). Mr. S. Black was brought before the meeting and Mr. Cunningham said the committee had decided not to include in his contract the additional 90 feet of railing. The committee wished to know would he accept £32? Mr. O'Connor --- A few members of the committee think £30 sufficient. Mr. Black said the railing consisted only of a few posts. He knew what the contract cost him last year, and would not accept the offer. He did not begrudge the job to anyone. Mr. Egan thought Mr. Black should throw off 10s. as a subscription. He should start off on the level money. Mr. Cunningham said the enclosure would be a great deal bigger than last year. Ultimately Mr. Black decided to accept £33. and said he would have the work completed on Monday, 13th May. He would also be responsible for the safety of the Stand up to morning of the races. Mr. Egan --- He has backed the first winner (laughter).
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 104 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 1 June 1901 THE PRESENTATION BROTHERS SCHOOL, BOYLE. ANNUAL SPORTS ON WHIT-MONDAY. The morning of Whit-Monday opened threatening, and there was every indication of a downpour until about mid-day, when the weather turned out beautifully, and splendid sunshine favoured the remainder of the day. The day will be remembered for some time to come by the boys attending the Presentation Brothers' Schools in Boyle, for on that day the good Brothers gave them their annual outing and sports. The place selected this year was the Drill Field, convenient to the town, which was kindly placed at their disposal by Mr. John Cryan. A move was made for the field about 12 o'clock, the Brass and Reed Band of the Catholic Association playing the elder boys whilst the infants were conveyed in waggonettes to the area of operations. During the progress of the programme, the Band also discoursed a charming selection of music, which materially contributed to the success and enjoyment of the afternoon. As regards the details, they were got through with clock-work regularity, a commendable proceeding, for which Brothers Luke and Benedict, who were allotted this position, were mainly responsible. The events were very evenly contested, close finishes being the order of the day. This spoke eloquently of the handicapping of Brother Wenceslaus and Mr. P. Bealin. Brother Fenton had charge of the refreshments, and extended hospitality of a lavish scale to all. During the evening the boys were treated to a sumptuous luncheon, and if their happy smiling faces were to be taken as an index of the pleasure they felt, the extent of their enjoyment must be unlimited. The Brothers were indefatigable in looking after the comforts of all, and are deserving of the highest praise for the enjoyable day they provided for the boys. The hon. sec., Master Eric Cunningham and Master J. Cryan, also worked hard for the success of the meeting. Amongst the large crowd present were --- Very Rev. Canon Coyne, P.P.; Rev. Father Humphries, C.C.; Rev. Father Lynch, C.C. and Rev. Father Kelly, C.C. Details:- 50 Yards Infants' Race ---First Heat---P. Grady, 1;John Daly, 2. Second Heat---John Walace, 1; John Feely, 2. Final---Patrick Grady, 1; John Walace, 2; Thomas Turbett, 3. 100 Yards. First Class Boys--- First heat--- John Beirne, 1; James Doherty, 2. Second heat--- Tom Callery, 1; Joseph Stanford, 2.Final --- Tom Callery, 1; James Doherty, 2. 100 Yards, Second Class Boys --- First heat ---Patrick Maxwell, 1; Patrick Linskey, 2. Second heat --- Tom Linskey, 1; Patrick Higgins, 2. Third heat --- John Christie, 1; Francis McMorrough, 2. Final --- P. Higgins, 1; P. Linskey,2. Three-legged Race---First heat --- Michael Staunton and Patrick Cryan, 1; Patrick McManus and Joseph Higgins, 2. Second heat --- John Cryan and Francis Egan, 1; George Leyland and James McGowan. 2. Final --- J. Cryan and F. Egan, 1; M. Staunton and P. Cryan, 2. 200 Yards. Third Class Boys --- First Heat ---Patrick Dodd. 1; Henry King, 2. Second heat --- Michael Higgins, 1; James Casey, 2.Final --- M. Higgins, 1; J. Casey, 2. 200 Yards Fourth Class Boys --- First Heat --- Michael Grady, 1; John Spellman. 2. Second heat --- Patrick Stanford. 1; John Reynolds, 2. Third heat --- Patrick Brennan, 1; Peter Cryan, 2. Final --- John Reynolds, 1; Michael Grady.2. 150 Yards. Fifth Class Boys --- Final --- Joseph Kane. 1; Patrick Killelea, 2. 220 Yards Fifth Class Boys --- First heat --- Francis Egan, 1; Joseph Kilmartin, 2.Second heat --- Terence McCormack. 1; Thomas Redican , 2. Final --- J. Kilmartin, 1; F. Egan, 2. Donkey Race --- Michael Feely's "Green Lad!" 1; Hubert Heran's "Mogeelore", 2. There were several starters. "Green Lad" won comfortably by five lengths. Obstacle Race --- Final --- George Leyland, 1; Fred Heran, 2. 220 Yards, Sixth Class Boys --- First heat ---M. Roddy, 1; James Dowd, 2. Second heat --- J. Cryan, 1; A. Leyland, 2. Final --- J. Dowd, 1; M. Reddy, 2. 440 Yards. for past and present pupils --- Bernard Cregg, 1; Davitt Cunningham, 2. A football match between the Presentations and Celtics concluded a most varied and well-contested programme. The Presentations wore green and the Celtics, red, the former, after a most exciting and scientific exposition of the manly game, being declared the winners by two goals to nil. The following were the teams:--- Presentations --- M. Leonard (goal), R. Livingstone and P. Fitzpatrick (full backs) F. Egan, J. McDonagh, and J. Rice (half backs), H. Heran, J. Fitzpatrick, E. Cunningham, J. Dowd, J. Cryan (forwards). Celtics --- P. Dowd (goal), P. Bealin and B. Cregg (full backs), R. Rice, J. Higgins, A. Leyland (half backs), F. Heran, T. McGrath, D. Cunningham, J. Higgins and J. Cox (forwards).
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 105 Thanks to Paul Cryan for the typing 24 October 1903 Ownership of a Stream Martin Cryan of Creggane, sued Michael Coleman, of the same place, for damages for trespass of cattle on his land. There was also a title case as to the ownership of a stream which divides the holding, which was decided in favour of Coleman without going into the case, owing to some necessary documents not being in court, which, however, could not be produced. Mr. E.J. McMorrow appeared for Cryan and Mr. H. MacDermot was for Coleman. Cryan deposed to Coleman's cattle trespassing on his land. He went over to the field where Coleman was working and told him to put out the cow, but he said he would not, and let her eat away. He held he was entitled to half the stream which divided his holding from Coleman's. Mr. H. MacDermot - Did the cattle do any damage only to come in on your land? - They did not. Is there any fence on this side? - There is no fence to keep out cattle. Did he ever make up the fence on your side with you? - He did not. Didn't the cattle come in because you would not keep up that? - I broke it down, when he broke down the fence on my side of the river. Thomas Harrington deposed to seeing Coleman's cattle trespassing on Cryan's land. In reply to Mr. MacDermot, he said he was aware Cryan broke down the fence purposely. That was the most likely place the cattle got in on the land. John Drury deposed he knows the opening in the fence since 1853. There was no fence there but the river, which is a good fence. In answer to Mr. MacDermot, he said for the last twenty years there was no fence on Coleman's side of the river. Coleman, the defendant, deposed to his recollection there never was the vestige of a fence on his side of the stream. He actually made up the fence on Cryan's side of the stream with Cryan, which was the mearing fence. To His Lordship - It was where Cryan broke the fence that the cattle got in. Mr. McMorrow - Was that breach always there to allow Cryan's cattle down to the stream? - No. His Lordship dismissed the trespass case.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 106 Thanks to Paul Cryan for the typing November 7 1903 Cryan v Same Mrs. Honoria Cryan applied to have a fair rent fixed on her holding at Ballinultha, the area of which is 41a, 2r, 12p; rent, £11; poor law valuation, £3 15d. Mr. McMorrow appeared for the tenant. James Cryan, son of the tenant deposed that his mother has the building 50 years. The holding is in six different parts, and some of it is a mile from the house. He has to trespass on other people's lands to get to some of it. The dwelling house is situated on a little patch separated from the rest of the holding. The rent was raised at one time from £10 10s to £14 11s. He claimed five acres reclamation and 150 perches stone walls. He built a slated granary. Mr. MacDermot, for the tenant, valued at £8 13s 6d gross and £6 18s 6d net. In reply to Mr. Goddard, he said he did not allow anything for proximity to Boyle. Mr. Goddard - Would it be a benefit to him to be near the creamery. Mr. MacDermot - Well, I don't see what benefit it is when they are only giving 3d and 3.5d a gallon for milk. Mr. Doolin, for the landlord, valued at £10 12s 6d gross and £10 0s 6d net.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 107 Thanks to Paul Cryan for the typing 2 Sept. 1905 Mullaghroe Petty Sessions (Co. Sligo) TRESPASS CASE FROM CLOGHER
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 108 Thanks to Paul Cryan for the typing 29 April 1905 DEATH OF MR. MICHAEL CRYAN CARROWCRORY (CO. SLIGO). [burial ground at Templevanny] We regret to announce the death of Mr. Michael Cryan, which took place at his residence, Carrowcrory, on Monday, at the good old age of 86 years. Deceased, who was father of Mr. John M. Cryan, the respected and popular chairman of Boyle No. 2 District Council, was held in the highest terms of esteem by all who knew him. An old gentleman, who possessed all those desirable traits, which earned for him such unequivocal admiration, his death has been the subject of regret to all acquainted with his family. The funeral took place on Wednesday to the family burial ground at Templevanny and its exceedingly large dimensions was a fitting demonstration of sympathy for the family of one who during life had carried such respect. The chief mourners were:- Mr. John M. Cryan, J.P. (son); Mrs. Taheny and Mrs. Killelea (daughters); Mr. P. Keighron, N.T.; Mr. J. Cryan, Mr. P. Cryan, Tully, Mr. M. Cryan, do (nephews); Mr. Taheny and Mr. Killelea (sons-in-law), Mr. B. Horan (brother-in-law). Amongst those present were:-Rev D. O'Grady, P.P.; Father McKeon, C.C.; R. Gorman, Templevanny; J. Clarke, D.C., Boyle; T.J. Devine, T.C., do; J. Martin, do; James Coleman, do; J. Higgins, do; P. Beirne, J. Cox, Master of Workhouse, do; M. Gavagan, P. Candon, do; J.J. Coleman, D.C.; J. Hannon, J.P., Ballymote; M. Hannon, D.C., do; H. Markey, do; J. Walsh, do; L. Hannon, Keash; J. Breheny, P. Kane, Tree; J. Coleman, Knockarush; J. Duffy, D.C.; T. McDonagh, D.C.; P. Curley, D.C.; J. Coghlan, H. McDermott-roe, Ballinafad; C. Morrisroe, Omar; P. Duignan, Derrynaskeagh; P. Gormley, do; J. McCabe, Carrowcrory; J. Barnes, N.T., do; J. Conry, do; M. Lydon, Boyle; P. Clarke, Broher; E. Crofton, J. Stenson, Gurteen; P. Horan, Smutterna; T. Candon, Parkmore; Mr. Beatty and Son, Keash, etc., etc.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 109 Thanks to Margaret Cryan for the typing 23 April 1904 The Exhibition Question The committee of the proposed Exhibition of Irish arts, industries, manufactures, and resources wrote stating a public meeting which they trusted would be thoroughly representative of the nation, called to take steps to promulgate the idea of holding an Exhibition in Dublin on similar lines to that held in 1882, but on a much more extensive scale, would be held in the Rotunda Round Room, Mansion House, on Wednesday, April 20th at 8 p.m. Mr Cunningham thought the best course would be to mark this communication "read". It might interfere with the proposed International Exhibition. Mr Devine thought no benefit would be derived from an Exhibition except it was Inter-nation. Mr McDermott --- There is a great deal of nonsense going on about the very same thing. Mr Cryan --- Confined to Ireland, it would be a very poor show. Mr Devine said by having an International Exhibition, Irishmen could see the produce of other countries and get much valuable information. It was decided to mark the communication "read". National Convention >From the office of the United Irish League a circular was received to the effect that the National Convention of delegates would be held in the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin on Thursday 21st April. Delegates would be able to avail of the cheap trains coming to Dublin on the previous day in connection with the Spring Cattle Show. Two credential cards were enclosed and a wish was expressed for delegates to attend. Mr Devine --- We are supposed to send two delegates Mr Cryan said the names of the delegates should have been sent before the 16th April to ensure that their names would appear in the Press. Clerk --- It is not much matter whether they appear or not (laughter) Mr McDermott --- Appoint two now, and their names will go before the public. Chairman --- I think you were appointed before Mr McDermott and you did not go (laughter) Mr McDermott --- I will go It was decided to appoint Messrs. Cryan and McDermott as delegates to represent the Commissioners at the Convention.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 110 Thanks to Margaret Cryan for the typing 21 October 1905 The suspended Porter Costello, the suspended Porter, made an application to the Board to have a cheque made out for the finance day, but not to be given him until the decision "re" the inquiry has been received from the Local Government Board. Mr Jinks said it would not be any harm to instruct their clerk to make out a cheque for him, and if the report came down favourable, he would get his money, otherwise the cheque would be cancelled. They should all admit he was not a man of a big banking account. Mr Cryan said according to what he had read, no charge could be proven against him. Mr Jinks -- If he were discharged tomorrow the cheque would cost you nothing. Mr Hargadon -- You ought to consider a man like him, who has a good many children, and they should also consider his long and faithful service. Mr Cryan -- The Local Government Board should not delay their decision on the subject. Mr Hargadon -- Better not press the Local Government Board. Mr Cryan -- What are they any more than us? They are always scrutinising us, and we have no leave to scrutinise their actions. The Milk Mr Cryan proposed -- "That the Board were of opinion that the fine imposed on Contractor Kelly, for deficiency in degrees of cream, was not a just one, for two reasons. Firstly, the sample was taken in the hot weather, and secondly, the lactometer had been proven by experts to be useless. Therefore they requested that the fine be remitted." Mr Ward agreed. The master did not recognise the test for two months of the year. A Guardian said the fines should be kept over the contractors head, in order to insure good milk for the poor people. Mr Ward said a man was entitled to the benefit of the doubt. From what he had heard, the standard was not a correct one. Mr Moran said if the standard was incorrect in the hot weather, it was also incorrect in the cold weather. The following order was made: -- "The Board are of opinion that the lactometer is not a reliable test in the hot weather, find we, therefore, ask the Local Government Board to remit the fine imposed on all milk contractors."
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 111 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 2 July 1904 Coal Contract The following tenders were received for the supply of best Scotch coal for the Institution: R and J. W. Hunter, Sligo at 14s 3d per ton; Harper Campbell Ltd., at 13s 3d per ton and P.J. Flanagan, Sligo at 14s. The tender of Harper Campbell was accepted. Mr Jinks‹ Are we going to get away, or ask no tenders for Irish coal? Chairman‹ You must accept this contract in accordance with your advertisement. I think the coal you refer to was not giving satisfaction. Mayor‹ In the Asylum they mix it with English coal. Mr Cryan said there were men going about the different countries, telling the firemen of the different institutions to say Irish coal was no good (laughter). Mr Brennan‹ There is a good deal in that. Chairman‹ There is one thing about the Irish coal, and that is its carriage. However, when we get a cart of coal delivered here at 13s 3d, it is very cheap.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 112 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 12 August 1905 Sudden Death On Tuesday the death of a respectable old man named Michael Cryan, aged 62 years, of Dockloonagh, took place rather suddenly. He was conveying milk to a local creamery when he suddenly took ill, and died a short time after the attack. In his last moments he was consoled by the rites of the Catholic Church. It is stated that he had previously been treated for cardiac disease, and it is believed that this affliction was the cause of his death. Being a respectable, inoffensive old man, much sympathy is expressed at his death.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 113 Thanks to Pat Hunt for the typing 14 October 1905 Boyle Election Petitions The Michael Moraghan Fiasco […] Mr James Oates Mr James Oates, one of the petitioners, was next examined by Mr Moriarty. Mr Moriarty (to Mr Oates) ‹ You are a voter entitled to vote at the election in […] Do you know Batty McManus? ‹ I do. Do you know Pat Conlon? ‹ I do. Did you go with McManus, Conlon and […] into Cryan's shop on 6th June? ‹ Yes. When I went into Mr Cryan's, Mr Cryan was at the grocer's side of the shop. What directions did you get? ‹ I was told to vote for Mr Devine. What directions did he give to Keville? ‹ To give a drink. What drink did Keville supply you with? ‹ Five pints of porter and a half of whiskey for the six of us. I cannot tell who the others were, exclusive of McManus and Conlon. Tell his Lordship what Cryan said about voting for Devine? ‹ He told us to vote solid for Devine before we got the drink. Did any of you say anything to Devine as to what you would do? ‹ No. Did you drink up all the drinks? ‹ We did (laughter). Is Cryan a connection or relation of Devine's? ‹ Mr Cryan is married to a first cousin of Mr Devine's from Ballyfarnon. Had you seen Cryan canvassing with Devine? ‹ I had. Where had you seen him? ‹ At the Town Clock. Was Devine present? ‹ He was. Had you seen Cryan canvassing with Devine? ‹ I had. When ? ‹ On the day of the poll. Were you assaulted at this election? ‹ I was, by a man named Dowd. Was it Joe Dowd? ‹ No; Tom Dowd, of the Spa. He told me he would smash my face. Did he say why? ‹ Because I voted for Tully? Commissioner ‹ Was it after the election? ‹ Yes. There was something about "scollops"? ‹ Yes. What about the "scollops"? ‹ I was short some "scollops" and I went to Mullaney's land for a few, as I was thatching. That has nothing to do with this case. Do you know John Leo? ‹ Yes Where does he live? ‹ The Deerpark. What part was he taking in the election? ‹ A very heavy part. On whose behalf? ‹ Devine's. What was he doing? ‹Going about canvassing. Did Devine see him? ‹ He did. Was he bringing voters? ‹ He was. To Devine's house? ‹ Yes. How do you know they were voters? ‹ I know everyone around the country. In your evidence you said you saw Leo bringing voters into Devine's public house? ‹ Yes, about 12 o'clock. Did you see people brought into any other house? ‹ I could not say whether they went into Drury's or not. After leaving Cryan's shop where did you see him again? ‹ I saw him on the Crescent, opposite the polling booth. What was he doing there? ‹ He was with Devine, Cunningham, Egan and Dowd. Was this after he had treated you, McManus, Conlon and others to a drink? ‹ Yes. Cross-examined by Mr M'Dermott ‹ You are one of the petitioners in this case? ‹ Yes. You are an admirer of Mr Tully? ‹ I am not an admirer or his. Has Mr Tully and you always been great friends? ‹ We have. And in these various elections which have taken place, you have always been his supporter? ‹ Yes, but not on that day. But on any day were you a supporter? ‹ I was. That would be well known in Boyle? ‹ It would. You are marked out in Boyle as being one of Mr Tully's crowd? ‹ No. Are you known as his supporter? ‹ I was. You are marked out in Boyle as being one of Mr Tully's crowd? ‹ No. Are you known as his supporter? ‹ Yes; I am none [sic] of his crowd. Has he a crowd? ‹ He has no crowd. You got into some trouble some time ago, and you were actually summoned for theft? ‹ No. Do you mean that? ‹ I only made a mistake. Were you not summoned for making a mistake? ‹ I was. Was not it for stealing sally rods? ‹ I would not make it out as stealing. The magistrate took a wrong view of it. Mr Moriarty ‹ You were fined 2d? Mr M'Dermott ‹ I never knew of such a fine in the Courts. How much were you fined? ‹ Two shillings. That was 2s costs and 5s fine? ‹ I forgot the 5s. You say you were well known as one of Mr Tully's supporters, and on the date of the election, 6th June, how did you spend your day? ‹ I spent it in town. You are a "brogue" maker? ‹ I am no such thing; "brogue" makers have died out. You are a survivor of the fittest. What are you by profession? ‹ A shoemaker. Did you make any shoes on 6th June? ‹ No. What were you doing? ‹ Rambling around the town. Looking after Mr Tully's interest? ‹ No. Were you not a supporter of his? ‹ I was a supporter of Mr Drury's. You were not supporting Mr Tully in this election? ‹ I would not like to see anything wrong. Were you a supporter of Tully? ‹ I was in a way. And didn't people know you were a supporter in a way? ‹ Well, they might. What brought you into Mr Cryan's? ‹ The boy said there was a drink in it, and I went in with Batty Mac and Pat Conlon. And Mr Cryan was delighted to see one of Mr Tully's supporters? ‹ He did not know whether I was a supporter or not. I was not supporting Mr Tully on that day; it was Mr McDrury. Then you were in the enemy's camp? ‹ Yes. And the people of Boyle knew it? ‹ Yes. And Mr Cryan who was in the other camp, was he pleased to see you coming with voters into his house? ‹ He must be pleased when he gave me the drink. You tell his Lordship that Mr Cryan knew you were in the opposite camp, and proceeded to give you drink, his boy in the first instance having refused it? ‹ Yes. When did you first tell Mr Tully about the drink you have got? ‹ I could not tell you the day. You are like the other petitioners who came up. After the election did you go straight away to Tully and say, "I want to tell you about the drink I had in Cryan's"? ‹ I did not speak to him at all. After the election was over did you go and tell Mr Tully about the drink? ‹ I told Mr Priest. When did you tell Mr Priest? ‹ Three weeks after the election. After three weeks what put it in you head to go to Mr Priest? ‹ I thought it was fair and just that I should do it. Do you tell his Lordship that during these twenty-one long nights, and twenty-one long days it never struck you to interview this charming gentleman, Mr Priest? ‹ I thought it a proper thing to do. Why didn't you do it during the twenty-one days? ‹ It occurred to my mind all that time. Did it occur to your mind the day after the election? ‹ It did. Did you see Priest then? ‹ No. Why did you go twenty-one days after? ‹ I thought it was fair and right. On that particular day, three weeks after the election, what made you say, "I will go to see Priest"? Are you troubled with a conscience? ‹ No. You have no conscience? ‹ I have. Did your conscience at the end of three weeks begin to prick you? Your conscience accused you of having taken the drink, and you thought the proper priest to go to was Mr Priest? Was it because he is called Priest that you went to him? ‹ No. I thought he was the proper man to tell it to. Why did you think that Mr Priest was the proper man to confess your sins to? ‹ I thought it was right and fair to tell it. Did you meet him during the three weeks? ‹ I saw him in his own home. During all this, did it ever occur to you to make this confession? ‹ It did. Why did you keep it back? You were with him, met him, and still you refrained. Why didn't you tell him? ‹ Things did not crop up at the time. During the three weeks it was on your conscience? ‹ It was. […] For three weeks? ‹ My conscience was all the same. Always pricking. What cropped up that made you tell him? ‹ News. What was the news that made your conscience develop, and that you cleared yourself of this sin? ‹ I heard it was an unjust thing that people should get bribery. Who told you that? ‹ I cannot tell you. Who roused your conscience? ‹ My conscience told me. Didn't your conscience tell you immediately after you had the drink, or when you had a headache next morning? ‹ I am telling the truth. Did Mr Priest tell you to go to Tully? ‹ Yes. Mr Wm. Odbert, ex-clerk Boyle Union, was next examined. […]
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 114 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 24th February, 1883 BOYLE BOROUGH COURT The presiding magistrate at this court on Wednesday last were Francis Armstrong, Esq, J.P. , in the chair, and Col. H. Taafe Ferrall. INTIMIDATING A CROWN WITNESS. Mrs. Cryan, of Ballinultha, summoned Mrs. Kennedy, of same place, for using abusive and threatening language towards her. The complaint was one of the principal witnesses against the defendant's son, who was convicted of the manslaughter of Hunt at the last Sligo Assizes. Head-constable Muleady - This case was brought before the Court the last day, and Mr. Mayne adjourned it for the purpose of seeing how Mrs. Kennedy would conduct herself in the meantime. Mrs. Cryan and her brother-in-law were witnesses in the Hunt's case and young Kennedy is in prison, and they have got some annoyance. Mr. Armstrong - Has there been any complaint since the case was adjourned ? Mrs. Cryan - No! except on Sunday she put the "Cross of Christ" on her face when she saw me. Mr. Armstrong - That did not hurt you. Did she molest you in any way? Mrs. Cryan - No, sir. Mr. Armstrong - I did not hear this case before, but was this woman assaulted ? Head-constable Muleady - No, sir! she was not, but owing to the peculiar nature of the case Mr. Mayne let it stand for a fortnight to prevent a repetition of her conduct. Mr. Armstrong (to Mrs. Kennedy) - - You are cautioned now not to repeat this abusive language, and if you do this again this case will be on the books. Head-constable Muleady - If she does, she will be brought up under the Crimes Act. A young woman named Catherine Dyer was sued 2s.6d. for being drunk on the 25th ult.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 115 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 7th October, 1905 THE LATE MR. THOMAS CRYAN, TEACHER, TOWNAGHBRACK, N.S. BALLAGHADERREEN. "Let Knowledge grow from more to more , But more of reverence in us dwell; That mind and soul, according well, May make one music as before, But vaster." So sings the late poet Laureate, in his immortal "In Memoriam," and such was the lofty and noble ideal of the above mentioned. Born on the shores of Laugh Gara, about five miles from Ballaghaderreen, of parents poor but upright and self-respecting, characters so distinctive of our better Irish peasantry, young Cryan at an early age developed characteristics quite above the average young lads of Coolavin. The death of his father brought a crash of ruin on the hard working mother. The good "Soggarth Aroon" of the parish now the Most Rev. Cannon O'Hara, P.P. Kilmovee, quickly saw that the son of the widow was possessed of no mean talents, and to comfort and tide the weak family over their difficulties appointed "Tom" assistant in Cross N.S. Shortly afterwards he was appointed to Coolavin N.S. and finally got the principalship in Townaghbrack N.S. His subsequent brilliant career as a teacher amply justified the good priest's opinion of the poor widows son. In quick time he attained the highest rank as teacher under the National Board; won the Carlisle and Blake Premium and turned out in quick succession a number of pupils, who greatly distinguished themselves and their teacher in various pursuits. His restless energy did not end, he established a science and art classes, the number and quality of his success was phenomenal. The class quickly became first in Connaught, notwithstanding various drawbacks he had to contend with was a poor and congested locality. His one attaining the requisite ages, were the best Catholic Colleges, and distinguished themselves at the int... examinations, carrying off Exhibit prizes galore, and proving that we are only beginning to see the inseparation between Primary and Secondary. Such in brief is an outline of his world. Shall we say of his character as a man friend and companion? Words are meaningless, and when not arest that happy knack which character ....quence, are wanting in something when applied to the death of such. If every word were a rose, kissed by the sun by the sun in June, breathing an im...... fragance, and that I could a ran.....and select the choicest, and place on the grave, they might suitably express feelings for :- "A life that all the muses decked With gifts of grace that might All-comprehensive tenderness, All-subtilising intellect." Mr. Cryan was a man deeply and .....loved by those who knew him......As a teacher , as a business man, a husband, as a father, there was no-one better than he. He did his duty following his conscience; he had no wish save to .......Let inspectors come and go, praise his work, he followed his own ....unfaltering courage. He was ge....patient with the little ones committed to his care. He loved nature, and ...ado....great Creator's works, not through .....because he loved. If there were a life to come, he would still love right... and if there were no hell he would hate sin and hypocrisy. He had .... that responded to every call for help. His friendship was truthful, sincere and never doubting. There was nothing suspicious in his nature. He hated no man, spread no ill-tale; he had the sacredness of an honourable rep.....would rather be wronged than be t.....of a wrong. He was fifty-four years of age. He is survived by his wife and the children----Amy, Tommy, Berty. We send them our deepest sympathy. "I care not in these fading days, To raise a cry that last not long?...... And round thee with the breeze, To stir a little dust of praise."
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 116 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 14th November, 1903 DEFERRED PAYMENTS The pay sheet was then read over and in a sum of £112 odd deferred from Owen Pettit for a road in the Knockruah District the co […] protested against the action of the County Surveyor, and said there was no better road within forty miles of Boyle. He had lost over £70 on it, and to show it was in good repair, he would get the best car in Boyle for Mr. Mulvany if he came out now and inspected it. Mr. Mulvany said this contractor was to have out 280 tons of stones on the road, but up to the 4th November he had only out 63 tones. He could not ask the Council to recommend payment for any man who had not half the quantity delivered. The matter was passed over. Mr. Cryan, contractor for the repair of several of the lanes in Boyle, also complained of a sum being stopped from him. It was impossible to keep the place in repair, when the inhabitants of these places have no back promises, and were continually carting out manure, ashes etc., Mr. Mulvany advised Mr. Cryan to proceed against some of the parties for the present defective condition of the place, and the proceedings terminated.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 117 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 25th June 1904 THREATENING LANGUAGE Thomas Cryan, Clogher, steward on Coolavin estate, summoned Thomas Cryan (John) of same name, for threatening language and to recover the amount of 13s.6d. lent cash and sought to have defendant bound to the peace .There was a cross case for threatening to shoot, and for the wages due to defendant . Mr. MacDermot appeared for the complainant. Complainant, in reply to Mr. MacDermot complained to the steward on the Coolavin Estate. He came in contact with the man in the course of his duties, gives him work and let him […]. There was a dispute some time ago about measurement and ill feeling exists since. On 6th.May complainant was on his usual rounds, when he met the defendant. They had some hot words, and defendant drew a bottle of whiskey from his pocket and swore by --- [sic] he'd dash out his brains on the road. Mr. Kilbride ------That frightened you entirely (laughter)? -----yes. Defendant took a handful of silver from his pocket and dared me to take my half crown. He came to my house on five occasions when he was drunk. He is a persecution to my wife and children. Defendant-----Didn't I demand wages from you that evening? --- No. Mr. Kilbride (to complainant) do you owe him anything? ----No. Mrs. Honoria Cryan , wife of complainant corroborated. The cross-case was then taken up. Cryan (the defendant) deposed that this man threatened to shoot him, and defendant said, "Oh, begorra, maybe you wouldn't (laughter). I asked him to give me the money due to me. Mr. Kilbride --- is it not true that he paid you the sum of 13s. 6d. for 3 days ? ----No. Complainant produced a book showing that the amount was paid. Defendant-----That I may die before I go home if you did (laughter) Mr. Kilbride ---- Did you borrow 2s.6d. from this man? ---No. Complainant-----Why did you take out a handful of silver and dare me to take my half-crown? ----I did not. Complainant -----I declare you did. Defendant ---I declare you didn't (loud laughter). Mr. McDermott --- Were you ever summoned for beating your father? ----I might be (laughter). Will you deny beating him? --- I wont deny it (laughter) but I'm not going to tell on myself (loud laughter). Mr. Kilbride said he believed the sum of 13s. 6d. was paid to the defendant, as Mr. Cryan's book seems to be well kept, and the case of Thos. Cryan (John) against Thos Cryan for the wages would be dismissed also the case of threatening to shoot. He would be bound to keep the peace for twelve months himself in £10 and two sureties of £5 each. The Bench also gave a decree for 2s 6d. and 3s costs.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 118 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 8th October 1904 THE SALARIES: The clerk read the following:- Local Government Board. "Dublin, 30th September,1904. "Sir---I am directed by the local Government for Ireland to state that they have had before them minutes of proceedings of the Board of Guardians of Boyle Union on the 10th inst. when the Guardians had under consideration the report of the committee appointed to deal with the circular letter of the local government Board of the 8th ult. relative to increases in the salaries of Union officers and in reference and thereto I am to state the Board considered it advisable to leave to each Board of Guardians the matter of fixing a scale of salaries for their own officers and that the scale was suggested as a means of insuring that increases of salaries should be granted in a regular way, and without being influenced by personal considerations, except of course the question as to whether the others discharged their duties satisfactorily. It was not contemplated that a scale should be formulated binding on a number of Unions schemes which would present considerable difficulties. The Board would, however be very pleased to supply any information in their power which the Guardians consider would be serviceable in framing the proposed scale for the requirements of the Boyle Union, the guardians might, therefore, taking into consideration the salaries paid to the several officers in the Union proceed to frame a scale which would fulfil the requirements mentioned above. The Board would prefer to wait the completion of such a scale before sanctioning any increases of salaries to Union Officers but they would be prepared then to allow the increase which the Guardians now propose to grant to certain officers to antedate from the time they were voted by the guardians. I am sir, your obedient servant. A.R. BARLAS, Assistant sec., The Clerk, Boyle Union. Clerk-----Well gentlemen, what will you do with this letter? Mr. Travers-----We are a very small board to go into that matter today, and I suggest it be adjourned for a month or summon a board in the meantime. That would be the best way to do business. Chairman-----You are perfectly right, this is a very small board to deal with a matter of that kind. The increases are neither granted nor rejected yet. Mr. Travers--- is it left in the hands of the guardians. Mr. Cryan-----I do not see why you should adjourn it. It is only ordinary business. and we meet to transact it every Saturday. Mr. Travers said it was too grave a matter to deal with that today. Chairman-----What do you say Mr. Odbert? Clerk----It is for the board, and not for me. Mr. Travers----Adjourn it. Chairman---- It is a question for a full board to consider. Mr. Keenan-----There should be a summoned board to consider it. Mr. Cryan----What do you want with a summoned board? Mr. Travers----To consider that matter. What we have done is not sanctioned by the local Government Board. It is still in the hands of the Board. Mr. Cryan said he was in favour of dealing with every question as it came before the meeting. Clerk----- you will have to summon a Board to do the salaries. Mr. Cryan----Probably. I will be in Sligo next on next Saturday at the meeting of the Proposal Committee. Chairman-----How long will I adjourn it for ? Mr. Cryan ----The country people say we are always doing things by halves. Mr. Travers----When every guardian gets notice on this subject, they will attend . Chairman----If you deal with it now, other guardians will say "What right had your small Board to go into such an important matter as that? Mr. Travers----There will a meeting of the Rural District Council on next Saturday and it would be a suitable day. Chairman---Send out notices for this day week. Mr. Mullany----Give a fortnight's notice. It would not be sufficient to give only weeks notice. According to the Local Government Act, you must give fourteen days notice. Clerk---- It is not my doing. Mr. Mullany----It will still be an illegal procedure if you do not give the legal time and notice. Clerk-----Any letter from the local Government Board can be considered on the day it comes in. Mr. Mullany---This is a very important matter, and it is better to give plenty of time to it. Chairman-----How long do you suggest Mr. Mullany? Mr. Mullany----Say a month. Mr. Travers----Hit on the proper time. Mr. Mullany----Give every man time to make up his mind what he will do. We will leave it deal with the circular relative to the increasing of Union Officers salaries. Mr. Travers----- They will either be increased or decreased when the scale is fixed. Chairman------This day week will be meeting day for No:1 Council. Mr. Mullany----That wont do, there is always too much business to be done at District Council Meetings. It is very important and it is better give it time. If you give a month's notice you will have no cranks like myself complaining (laughter). Master---- As far as I am concerned I do not want to go any further with it. Boyle Union have the lowest average cost in Ireland, being only 6s.... per head. He had nothing to say to the Guardians, but the Local Government Board treated him badly. Mr. Mullany----The mistake was to put in many officers together. Every member of the Board knows they are most deserving officers, but each officer should be taken separately. Mr. Travers----- It should be considered in another way. Mr. Mullany------A Journey for a month, the Board to be summoned to consider it and that would settle it. Mr. Cryan----They are very deserving officers, but a general increase did not look well. Chairman----It is the local Government Board Office they must blame. It was unanimously agreed to summon a Board to consider the circular of that day month. Mr. Pete Lenaghan stated that in consequence of the letter from the local Government Board he would withdraw his notice of motion relative to the increasing of the officers salary.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 119 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 18th February,1882 BOYLE BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE SEED RATE […] Clerk - This letter is in the handwriting of a lady, and I have a letter from John Mulloy stating he is not security at all and, and threatening proceedings against me. I don’t say it is the Ballyfermoyle man, but a John Mulloy is security, whoever he is. The Clerk then read a copy of the reply which the Local Government Board sent to Messrs Mulloy and Walsh, stating that it is the duty of the rate collectors to use every means in their power to collect the Seed Rate as made and assessed by the Board of Guardians, and that the Local Government Board cannot interfere. Clerk - I suppose the board will mark their letter "read". Mr. Mulhall - It is a very serious charge they make. Clerk - There is no foundation for it. I am happy to say that we have not an individual who has denied, to my own knowledge getting the seed rate assessed with. Mr. Mulhall - The gentlemen who wrote that letter made a very serious charge. Chairman - I don’t take it to myself for one . The Clerk read the letter he received from Mr. John Mulloy, of Ballyfermoyle, denying that he was the surety. The signatures to the two letters were not the same. He was looking over the bond, and he found the residence was given as Cornacartha. Mr. Burns - I am guardian for that division, and there is no such man living in that townland. After a pause, the Clerk said Cryanstown was the place this John Mulloy lived in. Mr. Patterson said there was such a man as John Mulloy of Cryanstown. The letters were marked "read".
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 120 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 4th November,1882 THE HOMICIDE OF THOMAS HUNT On last Wednesday an investigation was held in the Boyle Courthouse, at the termination of the Petty Sessions business, into the homicide of the small farmer, Thomas Hunt, at Mockmoyne on the 2nd of October last. Mr. Hackett, who was chairman at the Petty Sessions, occupied the chair in the magistrate's room, and the representative of the journal having applied that the Press should be admitted, Mr. Hackett said he saw no objection to the proceedings being published. Major Robertson and Mr. Mayne, R.M., who were the other magistrates present, then left the room and consulted together for some time in an adjoining apartment. After a short interval the Head Constable asked Mr. Hackett, the Petty Sessions Clerk, and solicitors engaged in the cases, to walk into the second room. Major Robertson moved Mr. Mayne to the chair, and an application being made to have the Press admitted Major Robertson refused it. Mr. Hackett then left the place and declined to identify himself any further with the proceedings. Mr. Randal Peyton, Crown Prosecutor, conducted the case for the authorities, and Mr. Farrell McDonnell, solicitor, Roscommon, and another legal gentleman, defended the accused parties. Informations in the case have been lodged against Thomas Kennedy, John Kennedy, James Cryan, Thomas Cryan and John Cryan of Ballinultha. Thomas Kennedy and James Cryan were brought up in custody from Roscommon Jail where they had been detained on remand and the others surrendered to bail. The inquiry lasted over three hours and it is understood that important evidence was tendered by the Cryans. The magistrates decided to admit all the accused to bail except Thomas Kennedy, who was remanded to Roscommon Jail, and the investigation was adjourned until Tuesday.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 121 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 23rd December,1882 CONNAUGHT WINTER ASSIZES Sligo, Monday. CHARGE OF MURDER. Thomas Kennedy was indicted for the murder of Thomas Hunt, on the 2nd October last. He pleaded "Not guilty," and was defended by Mr. Kelly, instructed by Mr. Walsh of Sligo. Sergeant Robinson and The MacDermott, Q.C. (instructed by Mr. Randal Peyton), prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. A special jury tried the case. Andrew McElroy examined by Sergeant Robinson, said - I live within three miles of Boyle county Roscommon. On the 2nd October last I was in Boyle, and I left the town a little after nine o'clock at night. I was accompanied homeward by Nicholas Carty and Michael O'Gara. As we went towards Mockmoyne I heard a noise on the road, and when we came near to the residence of Mr. Hopkins we saw a crowd before us. We then met three men - Thomas Kennedy (the prisoner's brother), and a man named Brennan - and shortly after we passed them we came to a place where there was a man lying on the road. That was about fifteen yards further on beyond the place where we met Brennan and the Kennedys. When we came up to the man we struck matches and we saw that he was Thomas Hunt. In my opinion he was dead then. Before we came up to him I heard a sound like that which would be caused by blows of a stick. I heard the sound twice, The only other people I saw on the road then, in addition to the three men we met were men before going home from the fair. The three men were stooped when I saw them first, and appeared to be looking for something the roadside. Carty asked the Kennedys and Brennan if they knew the man who was lying on the road, and the prisoner's brother said "no". Cross examined by Mr. Kelly - That answer was given before the matches were lighted. A great number of people were charged with this offence. A man named McElroy, a cousin of my own, was charged with it. Nicholas Carty, examined by The MacDermott, Q.C., said - I was with the last witness leaving the fair of Boyle on the night of the 2nd October last. When we came near to the place where Hunt was lying on the road we met the Kennedys and Brennan, and some one of the three said he did not know the man who was lying. McElroy said "it was not the place to leave a man lying on the road," O'Gara lighted a match, and it was then seen that there was blood on Hunt's left nostril, and he appeared to be dead. Cross-examined by Mr. Kelly - I think there was a fourth man along with the Kennedys and Brennan. John Cryan , examined by Sergeant Robinson, said - I left the October fair of Boyle with James Cryan, Thomas and Winifred Cryan. After we had gone a short distance out of the town we saw some men on the road before us. When we came near to them a man named Toolan said he was about to be beaten on his brother-in-law's account. Toolan and a man named McGowan then had a squabble and the deceased came up just then. When he came up Thomas Kennedy struck him on the back of the head and knocked him down. Kennedy then said - "I gave him that, and long I watched for him ". I did not see any blow struck but one, and after receiving that blow Hunt spoke a word. Winifred Cryan said to the prisoner "O Thomas, what is that you have done." Cross-examined by Mr. Kelly - I was myself charged with this offence, and my brother was arrested and in gaol at the time I gave this information. Thomas Cryan said - Thomas Kennedy raised his hand, and gave Hunt a slight tip first, and Hunt turned round and said, "I am struck. Kennedy struck him again on the back of the head, and he fell; and Kennedy then turned round, and either said, "I had it in for him," or "I watched him." Cross-examined by Mr. Kelly - I was arrested, but admitted to bail for this offence. To the MacDermott, Q.C. - The Kennedys said they would shoot me, or I would be shot, if I did not keep quiet. Winifred Cryan said - I am the prisoner's first cousin. On the night of the 2nd October, when I was going home with my husband and others from the fair of Boyle, I saw a crowd of people on the road at Mockmoyne. Two men, named Toolan and McGowan, had been fighting , and when the row was going on, Thomas Kennedy aimed a blow at Hunt, the deceased, and when Hunt was "settling" himself on his feet again, Kennedy gave him a second blow, and knocked him down. Kennedy then leaped back on the road and said, "I gave him that." John Kennedy asked the prisoner, when he leaped back on the road, if anyone had attempted to strike him. Nobody went to his assistance. Cross examined by Mr. Kelly - I saw the deceased taking hold of James Cryan's throat in Back-lane, in the town of Boyle about four o'clock in the afternoon of the fair day. James Cryan did not say then that he would have satisfaction. James Cryan stated that when he met Thomas Hunt in Boyle fair he asked him for money he owed him. Hunt said he had none to give him, and witness said he would process or summon him to petty sessions to recover the amount. Hunt caught him by the necktie but witness did not threaten him then; neither did he strike him at a later period during the evening or night. Dr. O'Farrell described the wounds inflicted on the deceased. There was a punctured wound on the back of his head, and opposite that wound there was a bruise running from the bridge of his to his right eyebrow causing a fissure in the bone, and opposite this wound on the temple there was a clot of blood on the brain. The wound on the back of the head was the one (in the doctor's opinion) that caused death. It was punctured, and appeared to have been made with a sharp stone or pointed instrument. This closed the evidence for the Crown, and Mr. Kelly addressed the jury on behalf of the prisoner. He submitted that the fatal quarrel on the road was the outcome of the row which was commenced between Hunt and James Cryan in the town of Boyle, when Cryan, as would be proved threatened, if he did not get money, he would have blood before going home. In the case of James Cryan, they had it proved that Hunt owed him money; that Hunt assaulted him in Boyle; and they would have testimony to satisfy them that Cryan threatened to be avenged. Thomas Keane, examined for the defence, said - I was present in Boyle when James Cryan asked the deceased, Thomas Hunt, for some money which he owed him. Hunt replied that he had none to give him, and Cryan said, "If you don't give me money, I'll have blood before I go home." Cross-examined by Sergeant Robinson - There was a big investigation held in the town of Boyle after this occurrence, and I made no information. There was nothing said by Cryan after he asked for the money about a summons or process. The conversation took place not in Back-lane, but in Bridge Street. Mr. Justice Lawson - in Bridge-street, did you say? - Yes. Was Winifred Cryan there? - No. Mr. Justice Lawson - Well, I believe you were not there at all. Mr. John McKeon said he was with the Kennedys on this night. When they came within a short distance of where a row was going on, on the road, John Kennedy left his brother, (the prisoner) behind him with witness, and he went to see if he would know any of the parties. When John came back again, witness went home, and the Kennedys remained behind. John Kennedy said - On the night of the 2nd October I accompanied my brother home from Boyle fair. The Cryans passed us on the road, and joined a party before us. Shortly afterwards I noticed that the parties before us appeared to be striking each other. I heard a voice saying - "Let him out." I told my brother to stop with McKeon until I would see if I knew any of the parties. I went on towards the crowd; and a stone was thrown up beside me. I called "Which of you is pegging the stones?" and I got no answer. I went up to within four yards of the men, and I saw Thomas Hunt standing along with the Cryans. I saw him get a blow which knocked him into middle of the road, and I then turned back to my brother, and told him that I had seen a man knocked down. Before turning back, however, I had seen Michael McGowan going across the road and giving Thomas Hunt (who had been knocked down) a kick where he lay. Sergeant Robinson - There is not one word of this in the printed statement of the witness. Witness - If necessary I can tell who knocked Thomas Hunt down. Mr. Kelly - Well, who did it? Witness - I was threatened up to this, but I won't be threatened any longer. James Cryan is the man who knocked him down. Mr. Justice Lawson - You have relieved your conscience now. Witness - Thomas Cryan threatened me. When I went to his house for boots he said "If you hold your tongue, nothing can be done; but, if you open your mouth, I'll shoot you." Cross-examined by Sergeant Robinson - Your brother was not afraid to go up to the crowd? He was afraid myself. I can't answer why one coward went on and left two cowards behind. Did you know it was Hunt who was struck when you saw him down? -Yes, I did. Did you ever swear "I did not know it was Hunt until Carty and McElroy came up?" - I don't know that I did. Did you ever swear this, "I can't say Hunt was struck more than once; I can't say that it was the Cryan who knocked him down , I was threatened that I would be shot. Mr. Justice Lawson said he had read the information made by the witness, and in it he had not said a word about the presence of McKeon on this night. The evidence having concluded, Mr. Kelly again addressed the jury for the prisoner, and Sergeant Robinson replied, pointing out the salient points of the Crown case, and the one reliable and inconsistent character of the evidence tendered on behalf of the accused. There were some circumstances in the case which reduced the case to manslaughter; and if the jury agreed in that view, the Crown would be satisfied. Mr. Justice Lawson in charging the jury, said it would be very desirable if an example could be made of some of the witnesses, by prosecuting them for perjury. The Jury found the prisoner guilty of manslaughter. Thomas Kennedy found guilty of manslaughter of Thomas Hunt, was sentenced to five years penal servitude. Owen Dodd pleaded "Guilty" to an indictment charging him with having stolen a quantity of wool, the property of Mr. James Ward, of Kingsland, Boyle. He was sentenced to six months' imprisonment.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 122 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 16th July,1904 A. BOYLE. T.C. Mr. John Cryan, T.C. Vice Regal Bar, Boyle, Appealed against the decision of the court below dismissing a claim for £10 for the malicious killing of a ram, applicant's property at Langnamuddagh near Boyle. Mr. P.G.P. MacDermot ---That case has been withdrawn. Lord Chief Baron --- Do you want costs? Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot --- No costs, my lord. Lord Chief Baron --- You want an order and costs? Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot---- Affirmed no to costs. The Lord Chief Baron affirmed the damage and allow no costs.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 123 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 25th January, 1905 BIG CARROWREAGH MALICIOUS INJURY CASE. Malicious Injury: Pat Cryan, Carrowreagh, near Killucan, sought to recover £50 compensation for a quantity of hay, his property, being maliciously burned on the 26th September. Mr. M. McKeon, solicitor, appeared for the applicant, and Mr. P.O.P. MacDermot for the Carrick No. 2. District Council. Patrick Cryan, in reply to Mr. McKeon deposed he was the applicant, and had lands at Carrowreagh. He farmed about 70 acres of land, and he remembered the 26th September, the evening before the stack was burned. This hay he was seeking compensation for was away from his home in a field. On the morning of the 27th at about eight o’clock Mrs. Calery came and told him about the burning. When he went down the hay was burnt in a few feet from top to bottom, and it was all ablaze. The Morning was fine and he did his best to save it. There was a fence around the hay, barbed wire etc., and one portion of that was broken down. The act must have been malicious, and more than one person must have committed the act, owing to the extent of the destruction. He was and there were fourteen tons of hay consumed and if was worth 3s.6d. a cwt where it was, and it was also the last wisp of hay he ever saved. To Mr. McDermot --- I am afraid I have not claimed enough, and in consequence of the burning of this hay, I could not sell some of my bullocks. Can you show any malice of any sort against you? I don’t think so. Had you a word with any of your neighbours ? I may have. It shows you I have enemies. Mr. Brennan, the District Councellor, a good neighbour, who is to give evidence ? He is a fine neighbour to come up and go against me. As District Councellor, should he let you get a false claim? ---- I have no false claim. A District Councellor should let you get £50 for the hay that we say that went on fire itself. Cryan said he let matter go for too long as a mare that was worth £50, a few years ago had her knee cut clean through, and about three years ago four men came to the door and said they would burn the house under him. Then they drove out three of his horses and cut the knee out of one of them. Mr. Watson, V.H. could bear him out in his statement. Mr. MacDermot --- Have you him here ----No Serjeant MacElroy deposed he heard of the burning about two o'clock in the evening of the 27th , and on examining of the scene of the occurrence he saw a hanged cock of the saved hay? Judging from the appearance of the hay he thought there would be about ten tons originally in the cock of which there were eight tons destroyed and two saved. The hay smelled very strongly of smoke. To his Lordship. I am a judge of hay and it appeared to be [...] By Mr. Mckeon, I cannot say if the hay went on fire itself. To Mr. McDermot, I cannot say if the fence was broken down by the people trying to save the hay. Cryan is a popular man in the district. Owen Travers, in reply to Mr. Mckeon deposed to endevouring to save his hay. There should be at least ten tons of hay in the cock. To Mr. MacDermot ----- I don’t say what was the quality of the hay. Mr. James Brennan Q.C. deposed that he and Cryan were good neighbours and there was not the slightest ill feeling against him in the locality. He did not hear of any of the outrages Cryan complained of , but he knew of a foal of his was killed once by lightening . Witness and the neighbours helped to put out the fire. Altogether there would be about seven and [sic] eight tons of hay in the cock. The hay was of bad quality. To Mr. McKeon----I saw a good deal later hay bought at the Carrick market for 16d a cwt. It is not because when there is a glut of it in the market they sell it at any price before they bring it home ? No. Mr. McDermot said there was no evidence to show that the act was malicious and the ratepayers were not an Insurance Company, and compelled to pay for every accident that occurred. Mr. McKeon submitted that the act was wanton, and the lads were clear on that point and pointed to malice . No-one could come to that conclusion on the evidence, that the burning was a result of an accident. His Lordship said his mind was not altogether free from doubt on the matter. As a juror, he came to the opinion that the hay must have been deliberately and maliciously set on fire. He agreed that what Mr. Brennan said, that the hay could not have gone on fire, except struck by lightening. Mr. Brennan had only done his duty to the ratepayers in coming forward and giving his evidence, and he had given the court much assistance. He would allow £15 compensation, to be levied off the Carrick on Shannon No.3.Rural District, and allow costs and expenses.
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 124 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 28th October,1905 A CLOGHER CASE. COUNTY COUNCELLOR CHARGED WITH ASSAULT. Charles O'Donnell, school teacher, Clogher, Co. Sligo, brought an action for £50 damages for assault and battery, against Mr. Patrick Higgins, County Councellor, Edmondstown on the 1st August, 1905. and for loan and damages sustained and medical fees paid to the plaintiff in consequence of said assault and battery. The following were sworn to try the case :- Messrs. James Mullany, Ballymount,{........}Thomas Collins, Patrick Conrean, John Moran, Peter Conlon, John Colins. Thomas Cryan , Clogher, brought a similar action against Patrick Higgins, Maheraboy: Mathew Hunt, Toberbraken, and Henry Hunt, do. Mr. H. MacDermot, B.L. (instructed by Mr. D. MacDermot) appeared for Higgins and the Hunts, and Mr. F. J. McMorrow appeared for O'Donnell. Both cases were tried together. Mr. McMorrow, in opening the case for O'Donnell and Cryan , said he represented two men in that action . The first and the most important was a Mr. Charles O'Donnell a teacher in the Presbyterian school at a place called Clogher, a short distance from the town of Ballaaghadreen, and the other plaintiff was a Mr. Thomas Cryan , farmer who lived partly by his labour. Charles O'Donnell said, said in reply to Mr. McMorrow, that as he came towards Mr. Higgins , Mathew Hunt and Mr. Higgins were there. He bade good evening to the two men, and Mr. Higgins stepped out on the road and said in angry tone. "What about that machine?" and witness said he put a new bottom in the machine and he wanted to be compensated. Cryan said he had given him a [tube?]. Higgins snatched a whip from Cryan and Cryan took the whip back again. Witness asked Mr. Higgins what was the meaning of this conduct, and I said , "Keep off you scoundrel." He got a slight lash of the whip from Higgins, and he drew his stick. They came to To......Bridge, and as soon as the cart passed, Higgins grasped at the stick and said, "Now Harry ," meaning Henry Hunt . Hunt then went for Cryan. Higgins then grappled with the witness , and punched him on the chest with his knees. Consequently his watch was broken . Witness asked Higgins what he had against him, and he said he had nothing against him , and he said he warned him not to go with "that kid" Subsequently Higgins have him a blow of a stick. In consequence of the advice Cryan and himself got from the police, they went to Dr. McDermott, who examined Cryan particularly . Cryan examined by Mr. Hal MacDermott----- I would give my friend, Cryan a character . In his opinion he should say Cryan is not of good character. Witness was a man of good character, and taught at the Presbyterian National School. Prior to that he was teaching in the Roman Catholic school at Kilmovee. Under what circumstances were your services dispensed with?---- A conspiracy was got up against me. What was the nature of the conspiracy ? The conspiracy was to have revenge upon me on account ----- What did the people accuse you of ? ---- Criminally assaulting a woman . Were you called before the National Board of Education ----- The [inspector?] investigated it. After that how long did you remain in the school ? --- About a fortnight. After your services had been dispensed with did you consider it necessary to have your religion changed ? That is a matter for myself. What religion are you now ? --- A Presbyterian. How long after you became a Presbyterian and your services dispensed with at Kilmovee school, did you become attached to the Presbyterian school at Clogher ? ----- Nearly four years. Did it take nearly four years to whitewash you to suit the Presbyterian Body ? ----- No. What were you doing during the four years, loafing? --- No. sir. To his Lordship ----- This inquiry which Mr. Hal MacDermot had made so much about was an unsworn inquiry. Mr. Hal MacDermot ---- Was it because you were dismissed from the Catholic school you became a Presbyterian? ---- I refuse to answer. His Lordship ----- Better take the answer as he gives it. Mr. Hal MacDermot --- I will test this witness. Mr. McMorrow --- it is the first time I have a question of religion being made a question of character. Mr. Hal MacDermot ---- You have a lot of things to learn yet. Mr. MacMorrow ---- I do not want to learn any religion from you. I can tell you that I have not learned to be an Atheist yet. The witness, continuing , said the people of Ballaghdereen were good enough to elect Mr. Higgins and he believed his letter of congratulation was amongst the first he received. Mr. McMorrow --- There was no petition. In reply to Mr. McMorrow, witness said after his dismissal he would not be allowed the representation of a solicitor. He had to satisfy his present employer that he was of good moral character before he was appointed to the Clogher school. Cryan deposed he was driving cars for Mr. Clarkes supporters at the last election. As he was driving by Mr. Higgin's house arising out of an argument Higgins snatched the whip from witness. Pat Higgins caught O'Donnell by the wrist. For eight days he was unable to much work, owing to the effects of the attack. Witness was not the possessor of a knife on that occasion. Cross-examined ---- what do you think of yourself ? ---- Faith I am middling (laughter). You know the town of Ballaghaderreen, and like myself you know the courthouse there ?----Yes. Mr. MacDermott related the charges against the witness at the Ballaghaderreen court. By Mr. MacDermott ---- I was convicted at Mullaghroe on several occasions for assault, but one of the assault was on a cousin of mine. I don’t remember assaulting Michael Cryan or being convicted of it. Mr. McMorrow --- He may not be guilty of them all. Mr. H. McDermott, he was not guilty of [couple?], but unfortunately he was convicted (laughter). Witness further cross-examined, stated he was convicted of assault on his brother, and added "maybe he wanted it " Mr. MacDermott ---- And perhaps Higgins and Hunt wanted it too. On October the 16th did you assault Catherine Golden ? ---- I don’t know. Do you know a lady called Catherine Golden ? ----No. His Lordship ---- Do you know a woman called Catherine Golden ? Cryan ----I do (laughter). Mr. MacDermott ---- Were you convicted of assaulting Catherine Golden ? ---- She proved it anyway. Do you remember smashing a window of Pat Stenson's and being convicted of it ? ---- It all happened on > the same night, and I had the misfortune to fall through the window. Were you bound to the peace for threatening Thomas Cryan? ----Yes. And after all these convictions, would I be using strong language if I called you a blackguard? --- I don’t know. Would you place any reliance on the evidence of a man who was convicted eleven times for assault on men and women ? ---- I don’t know. Witness said he had two bottles of porter and he got a drink from the Presbyterian teacher and another from a policeman to whom he brought turf. To Mr. McMorrow ---- I think it was all the drink I had, but I had two more, four bottles in all. (laughter). Mr. MacDermott ---- Two more ? Cryan --- It is hard to remember things like that (Laughter). Mrs. Cryan gave evidence of a similar nature. Her husband was not such a bad sort as was described , as when he got a drink he lay down , and when he was half drunk he was quarrelsome enough (laughter). Michael O'Donnell, a son of Charles O'Donnell , deposed that Higgins came up to his father that night and asked him why he had not returned home the spraying machine, and then the row started. He saw the father knocked down and the two Hunts making at Cryan. To Mr. MacDermott ----I am in the sixth class, second stage, and I often learn pieces off by heart, but I did not learn off the story I have told you. My father said I would have to give evidence of what I saw. Michael McDonnell gave evidence as to witnessing the assault. He heard Mrs. Cryan shouting that Mr. Higgins had Mr. O’Donnell almost killed with the stick and that the Hunts were attacking her Husband. Afterwards he saw Higgins and the Hunts run down the lane. To Mr. MacDermott ---- I was not glad to be dragged into this case, but Hunt and I are not on speaking terms, and for years had litigation. Dr. H. McDermott, Ballaghadreen, deposed to examining Cryan and O'Donnell on the night of the occurrence. Cryan was suffering from the wound on the crown on his head and lacerated wounds on the left cheek and nose. He was also wounded elsewhere. O'Donnell had a wound on the angle of his right eye, which was nasty looking and jagged. The witness was not cross-examined. Mr. P. Higgins deposed he was County Councellor for the Ballaghaderreen division. On the night in question he met O'Donnell as they were always friends, and shook hands. After a while he asked O'Donnell to return him his spraying machine which he lent him in the month of June. O'Donnell said it was too late to spray now. Witness told what was good to loan was good to return , and Cryan then interfered, and witness told him to leave off. O'Donnell then jumped off the cart and hit him with a stick on the arm and knocked the head off it. Witness wrenched the stick from O'Donnell and Cryan then came on with a stone in his hand, and witness asked Hunt not to allow Cryan to come on. The scuttle then ended, but witness then went after the Hunts to protect them, knowing the character of the men who attacked them. After a time he caught up to the Hunts and O'Donnell then came on and caught hi around the waist, and they both fell. Cryan then went towards the Hunts with a knife and a stone in his hand, but witness could not say what happened afterwards, as they separated again. Witness went into Mrs. Hunts place for safety. Cryan threw a stone at them as they were going up the avenue. To Mr. McMorrow ----- I was brought up at the Ballaghaderreen Petty Sessions for attacking a man named Hara but the case was dismissed. I know Cryan was driving carts for Mr. Clarke during the election, but I had no ill will towards him for it. Mr. M. Hunt gave evidence of a corroborative nature. He deposed as to Cryan stabbing him with a knife. Mr. MacDermot, in addressing the jury for his clients, said there was an apology owing them, because their time was taken up with a case of the most trivial character. Now Cryan was an old practitioner at the court, and could the jury believe a man with his record, a question of religion was introduced, but he did not care whether a man was a Mohammedan, Catholic, Presbyterian or Protestant, a man could have his beliefs and he a man of integrity and honesty. He would anyhow have nothing to do with a man who started life as a teacher in a Catholic school, and brought before the Board --- his paymasters, and convicted by them on a charge and dismissed from the school. Because he was dismissed he changed his religion. O'Donnell had tried to insinuate that he was unfairly treated by Cannon O'Hara, a clergyman who was known to every Catholic and Protestant as an upright and good priest. They had next to consider the evidence of Cryan, the breath of his whose nostrils was a row and who since '93 was consistently bound to the peace, not only for assaulting his fellow man, but also the women of his locality. Mr. McMorrow said that after the eloquent of Mr. McDermott, it became his duty to give the prosaic details of this assault to the jury, and to take away from the case the sentimental matters Mr. MacDermott graced it with. It did not follow that if a man happened to be in court on a few occasions, that he should be assaulted, and not get compensation for it. Mr. MacDermott had thought well to dwell strongly upon a certain matter, which he submitted was entirely foreign to the case. It was not fair to introduce the religious element in to the case, as a man was perfectly entitled to exercise his judgment and change his religion if he thought fit, and that was not disgrace. A Protestant had a right to become a convert to Catholicity, and vice versa, and now this old story had been raked up, but it should not influence the jury. Because a man had acted as O'Donnell had done to exercise his judgment, if he thought he was unfairly treated, it was endeavoured now to end a stigma on him, but it should not weigh with the jury when investigating the facts of the case, and nature of the assault. Mr. O'Donnell through the death of a witness, had a chance of re-opening the case, and proving that he was wronged. All sides of a story should be heard, and the truth could then be got at, and because a wreath of sentiment was sought to be woven about the case, the jury should not be run away with it. His Lordship, in reviewing the evidence, said Mr. McMorrow in an extremely able and admirable for his clients had very properly referred to the question of the religious element in the case, and he thoroughly agreed with his remarks. A Protestant was perfectly entitled to change his religion, as well as a Catholic, and it was a pity council was instructed to refer to it . Mr. Hal McDermott said he was not instructed to say so, and he took full responsibility. His Lordship said it did not follow that because a man had changed his religion, he could not go into a court to get justice. This was a land of liberty and freedom, and he hoped it would continue so; therefore, because O'Donnell had thought it fit to change his religion, it should not be flung in his teeth. It was a pity this story about O'Donnell in connection with a woman was raked up, and he thought, as he said before, it should be left out. He had met a great many people in his time, who left their Church because they thought they had received wrong treatment ----- men who were Protestants becoming Catholic, and the reverse, and he always found them to be decent and respectable as [put?] foot to ground. Mr. O'Donnell was a teacher of a Presbyterian school and he would not be there except he was deserving, and Presbyterians were very careful about the manner in which their children were brought up. His Lordship then dealt fully with the facts of the case, and concluded by asking the jury to do justice between man and man. The jury then retired and after a short absence returned into court, stating they had found a verdict in favour of the defendants Higgins and the Hunts, and granted costs to them.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 125 November 17 1883 A charge of intimidation entered by Mrs. Cryan of Ballinultha against Sarah Kennedy was marked withdrawn as the parties were relatives and had settled the matter.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 126 March 8 1884 Sudden death On Wednesday morning a plasterer named Michael Cryan residing at Sheegora, near Boyle, who had been in his usual good health on the previous day, was found dead in his bed.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 127 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing December 20th, 1890 KEASH EMMETS' v BALLINAFAD, GAELS, (CO. SLIGO) A closely-contested match between these teams was played on Sunday, the 14th inst., on the ground of the former, Mr. Michael Cryan, with his usual generosity, placed a field at their disposal. The day being most propitious a great number of spectators assembled to witness the sport. Rev. P. Conlon, C.C. Keash, acted as referee, his decisions throughout the play being received with mutual satisfaction by both parties. As the teams lined up they presented a fine body of Gaels as could be seen; the Ballinafad then wearing green and yellow jerseys, and the Emmets sporting their patron's uniform of green faced with white and gold. The Ballinafads having won the toss, took advantage of the hill - wind there being none. On the ball being thrown in there was good centre play indulged in for some time, till the Emmets' getting off with the ball rushed to score, but after an exciting tussle sent it behind. After kick from goal the Emmets still kept the ball in their opponents territory, putting it behind again several times. The ball was then well played for some minutes, when the Emmets again rushed to score. Michl Gowan sent the ball whizzing to the goal till stopped by Downes, the goal-keeper, it being immediately sent behind. After kick-out again the Ballinafad captain, Madden, ably assisted by Dyer and Kennedy made bold rushes into their opponents ground, but the O'Connors and Thrumble intercepting their advances always, returned the ball with cool long kicks from behind. The play afterwards became extremely exciting, men being sent tumbling over each other in quick succession, during which each captain proved to be a host in himself. The intensity of the play was kept up till call of half-time, when there was nothing scored on either side. Second half-time commenced with more good play on neutral ground, the Ballinafads making an attempt to score, and but for the dexterity of an Emmet had a point gained. Dyer and Cryan now sent the ball down to the captain, Walsh, who would have scored several times but for the energetic defending of Dowd and Casey. In one of the rushes Crofton although hemmed in by several opponents, scored a goal for the Emmets. Several vigorous rushes by both sides, skilful play, and fine kicking characterised the rest of the play till full time. The Emmet goal-keeper did not get even a single kick at the ball during the whole play. Time now being now called, the referee announced the scoring:--- Emmets, one goal; Ballinafads, nil. And then remarked that they (the Emmets) could not but admire the pluck and manliness with which the Ballinafad Gaels distinguished themselves throughout the play. The loud cheers from the assembled multitudes testifying how they endorsed his statement. Of O'Dowd's conduct on the field our rev. president afterwards spoke in laudatory terms. Meanwhile the following resolution was passed on the field, where were assembled the Gaels of two parishes with hundreds of sympathisers :- "Resolved - That we join in the demand for the retirement of Mr. Parnell who having outraged morality and deliberately deceived his colleagues for years, now sets himself at the head of a faction who were elected to sit, act and vote with the majority of the Irish Parliamentary Party. Away with the pledge-breakers, those quondam pledge-makers." T. Garvin, Sec.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 128 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 19th October,1895. TRANSFERS: Mr. John Cryan, Boyle, was granted a confirmation of transfer [of licence]. Mr. McDermot was for applicant.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 129 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing June 18th, 1889 KNOCKARUSH ROUND TOWERS - V - COOTEHALL WOLFE TONES This was the fiercest match yet played. In justice to the Wolfe Tones it must be said they laboured under a good many disadvantages. Some of their best players have emigrated, and those who took their places were of smaller physique than their powerful opponents. Knockarush won the toss, and took the hill and wind, but Cootehall got away first with the ball, and sent it over the goal line. The Knockarush goal-keeper having kicked off, the play was even for a few minutes, but the Round Towers steadily forced the ball down on their opponents. The Wolfe Tones made a gallant dash and got the ball to the opposite side of the field, but Knockarush again brought it back, and looked like scoring when a Wolfe Tone kicked behind. The free kick for Knockarush was taken by Cox who failed to make anything of it. The ball was forced down to the goal-line and a Wolf Tone having picked it up, an angry scrimmage took place, which the referee found some difficulty in calming. The Wolfe Tone goalkeeper having kicked off, Knockarush again pressed their opponents, and Pat Morris, who was supported by his brother and Regan made a point. After twenty minutes' play, Knockarush added a second point. With coolness and judgment it looked as if the players could easily have made goals. Still pressing on their opponents, Knockarush went perilously near adding another point, but the Cootehall backs, especially young O'Hara, splendidly saved disaster, The Wolfe Tones made another plucky dash, and carried the ball up the field, but Knockarush brought it back , and some fierce scrimmages took place in front of the goal and around the point post. The referee put out a Knockarush player for tripping. At half-time the score stood - Knockarush: two points to nil. At change of sides, the Wolfe Tones pressed into the Knockarush ground, and kept the ball there during the second half-hour. The Round Towers played a defensive game, lining up three deep in front of their goal and points. A fierce scrimmage took place near the Knockarush goal in which one of the jerseys of the Wolfe Tones was torn, and the ball having been driven behind the referee, allowed a free kick. Cryan took the kick, and scored a point. The Round Towers adopted tactics of delay, and for kicking the ball outside the touch lines, they were frequently hooted by the spectators. In the final scrimmage the ball was sent flying for their point posts, but was caught by one of the Round-Towers. A fierce tussle followed, the men on both sides swarming up, and finally all went over the goal-line a few yards from the point-posts. At call of time, the score stood - Knockarush two points; Cootehall: one point. The Wolfe Tones entered an objection, that two members of another club played with Knockarush. They also claimed a goal and a point which did not come under the observation of the referee, or of any uninterested spectators. The following teams are:- KNOCKARUSH: - Pat Morris, E. Beirne, P. Tansey, James Connor, J. Cox, Michael Sharkey, Tim Killelea, J. Reagan, Pat Killelea, M. Connors, Michl Killelea, J. Beirne, C. Cox, James Killelea, J. Kielty, James Tansey, Pat Killelea, Tom Killelea, James Egan, John Morris (Captain) J. Nicholson (Goalkeeper), Goal umpires - B. Queenan, B. McDonagh: Field umpires - John Roche, Luke Mullany. COOTEHALL: - P. Cryan (captain) Joe O'Hara (goalkeeper) M. Foley, Wm. Malone, Michl Forey, B. Kelly, Wm. O'Hara, P. Appleby, Pat Boland, L. Morahan, Michl Maxwell, Michael Kelly, W. Appleby, Pat O'Hara, Connor Tansey, J. Meehan, Michael Lynch, Wm. O'Hara, John Boland, John Judge, F. Brehany, Goal umpires - F. Bambrick, P. Moran; field umpires - J. Forby, J. Kelly.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 130 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing April 20th, 1889 THE LABOURER'S COTTAGES: The Board to up the consideration of tenders for the erection of five cottages, when the following were received:- […] John Cryan, of Carrick, tendered to build two in Dangan Nugent, and two in Knocknagowna, for £266, and gave as his sureties Messrs. George McCann and Pat Costello, of Correen. […] Mr. Cryan's tender for four cottages was accepted. […]
Roscommon Herald Articles No 131 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 14th October, 1905 Election of Petty Session Clerk for Ballyfarnon and Keadue A Correspondent writes:- At the Keadue Petty Sessions held on Friday held on Friday the 6th inst., the magistrates presiding proceeded to elect a Clerk at a salary of £66 per annum, in the room of Mr. Bushell, resigned. It may be remembered that on a former occasion the election resulted in a tie between Sargeant L. Callan, R.I.C., Geevagh, and Mr. Bernard McManus, Arigna, each candidate securing 3 votes. On the present occasion the struggle was renewed between the same two candidates, all others having withdrawn from the contest. The magistrates in attendance were :- the Earl of Kingston, Geo Krogh Esq., J.P. The MacDermotroe, Dr. John Rogers, Mr. Kilbride, R.M. Dr. J.H. Redden, Mr. J. Keaveny, Mr. J. Cryan, J.P. Keash, Co. Sligo. Sergeant Callan handed testimonials, but the R.M. declined to read them. The Sergeant then objected to Mr. Cryan's adjudicating , as he was not a Justice of the county , but the chairman interrupted him , and would not allow him to speak, and proceeded to poll the magistrates. There voted for Sergt. Callan - the Earl of Kingston. Dr. Rogers the MacDermotroe, and Mr. Keogh - 4. For Mr. MacManus - Mr. J. Keaveny, Dr. Roden and Mr. Kilbride - 3. When he had exhausted the names on the official list he entered Mr. Cryan's name, who also voted for Mr. McManus, thereby creating a tie. Sergeant Callan again attempted to object but was told by the chairman to send his objection to where ever he liked, and declared nobody elected. The hostility of the R.M. towards the Sergeant was very marked on the occasion, and his determination to have the secretary of the U.I.L. elected was very much criticized by the law-abiding inhabitants present. Mr. Cryan is a J.P. by virtue of his office as Chairman of Boyle No.2. District Council for that portion of the County Sligo in which his district is, and is not a Justice for any part of the County Roscommon. It is understood more will be heard about the elections, owing to the illegal action of some of the magistrates present, and the part played by some of the supporters of one of the candidates. It is expected that this case may figure in the Superior Court.
Roscommon Herald Articles No 132 Thanks to Veronica Cryan for the typing 25th January,1905 A BALLYBANE SUIT Darby Crann, Liam Boyle sued John Crann of same place for £25 for damages sustained by the plaintiff for defendant encroaching on plaintiff's Land , during the partition of a farm. Mr. D. MacDermot appeared for plaintiff and Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot defended. Mr. P. MacDermot suggested that the case be left to a third surveyor, as it was a question of measurement. It was decided to go on with the case. Mr. Farrel Cauley, in reply to Mr. D. MacDermot deposed he remembered the suit between Crann and Crann, and he made the partition Quarter Sessions he showed his maps which satisfied all parties. He lockspitted every fence that was to be made, and both men agreed to it . Afterwards he heard a complaint and Mr. Dickie an he went to the place, and they found a certain discrepancy in the fences. John grabbed two feet of Darby's land, and witness told him he had no right to do it. Mr. Dickie afterwards made a survey of the place, and there was only a difference of six perches between his measurement and Mr. Dickie's, which he called an extraordinary coincidence (laughter). Witness told John was a fool for bringing all these witnesses to court for several days for two feet of land. It was only putting the unfortunate man to expense, and witness did not care one way or another, although he was not paid as yet. Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot --- Never fear you'll take care of that. Witness was examined at length by Mr. P.C.P. MacDermot as to the maps of Mr. Dickie and his own. All parties were fighting well and should be made pay. One would think it was a beauty they had, coming in here every day. Mr. P. MacDermot --- They have a luxury when they have you. (laughter). Mr. Dickie discovered the error on the ground with Mr. Cauley when the land was partitioned. John was short six perches less than he should have, and according to that John did not encroach. To Mr. D. MacDermot .... I don know if John Crann put down his fence in accordance with the instructions of Mr. Cauley. John Crann, the defendant in the case, deposed Mr. Cauley turned a sod with a joy, and witness proceeded to make the fence on the 2nd February of last year. Plaintiff and he would not make the fence the way witness was making them , and he would not put a log in the ground. Witness had the fence made on the 11th March, in accordance with Mr. Cauley's directions. Afterwards when Mr. Cauley came to him the latter end of February, he told him not to go so far about a foot, and he agreed afterwards in accordance with this direction. By Mr. D. MacDermot ---Mr. Cauley did not ask to stop, and I only followed what he told me. Owen Grehan deposed he worked at the fences with John Crann. He was sure they did not go in on Darby Crann's land. Michael Nicholson gave corroborate evidence. John Crann did not go inside what Mr. Cauley marked. His Lordship complimented Mr. Cauley on the manner in which he made his award, and he dismissed the case on the merits. He allowed Mr. Cauley £5, half to be paid by Darby Crann and the other half by John. Darby---Cauley must go out again on the lands (laughter). Ultimately Darby was prevailed on to act as was suggested, and the case ended.
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Herald
The following notes are all the Cryan and variant references culled from microfilmed Roscommon Heralds in the National Library in Dublin. The references containing more than a brief mention have been copied, typed up and numbered and are saved in separate files. It would be recommended to do keyword searches here first before searching the Roscommon Herald articles themselves as this list contains all references no matter how brief. m. = brief mention of surname art. = article
containing story of person with surname
Roscommon Herald 1882 4 feb 1882
drumlion
sustentation fund
peter john luke and widow cryan
m.
18 feb 1882 p4
Boyle Board of Guardians
The seed rate
Cryanstown
Roscommon Herald Articles No. 119
art
25 feb 1882
keash
sustentation fund
derrygoola- mathew pat patrick
broher -tom pat dominick james
carrowcrory - john j. j. mathew
derrynasheagh -p. mathew
templevanny - dan pat
carrowre.... - martin martin snr
drumnagranshee- john
all cryans above
m.
20 may 1882 Boyle presentment Sessions John Cryan Cesspayer m also ladies league corrykenroe miss kate cryan m
3 jun 1882 shepherds demonstration at ballinagar owen cryan m
4 nov 1882p3 the homicide of Thomas hunt cryans of ballinultha art
18 nov 1882 derrygoolah tenants Mathew and pat cryan m
23 dec 1882 connaught winter assizes charge of murder [Thomas kennedy] witnesses cryans of ballinultagh art
fin
Roscommon Herald 1883 24 feb 1883 Boyle borough court intimidating a crown witness mrs cryan of ballinultagh art
7 apr 1883 p3 5th col Boyle Petty Sessions assault case Mich Cryan art
jun 30 [29] p4 1883 clothes for fever patients pat cryan art
aug 25 1883 p2 Presentment sessions Barony of Boyle john cryan carrowrea m
sep 15 1883 p3 carrick on shannon union the carrick pumps john cryan art
nov 17 1883 A charge of intimidation cited by Mrs Cryan Ballinultha against Sarah Kennedy was marked withdrawn as the parties were relatives and had settled the matter. Roscommon Herald Articles No 125
dec 8 1883 The Croghan Subscription to Parnell Testimonial L Cryan m fin 1883
Roscommon Herald 1884 Roscommon Herald Articles No 126 Sudden death On Wednesday morning a plasterer named Michael Cryan residing at Sheegora, near Boyle, who had been in his usual good health on the previous day, was found dead in his bed
3 may 1884 p3 horrible outrage john cryan art (ass)
no more refs for 1884 fin
Roscommon Herald 1885 start mar 21 1885
Roscommon Herald 1886
Roscommon Herald 1887
Roscommon Herald 1888 Jan 14 Keash Branch of the Irish National League (BINL) Treasurer- J.M. Cryan
Feb 11 Keash Branch of the Irish National League (BINL) Treasurer- J.M. Cryan
Feb 18 Croghan BINL Pat Cryan elected to committee
Feb 25 Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
Mar 3 Subcommittee in Boyle Daniel Cryan Patrick Cryan James Cryan mentioned for old rent/ new judicial rent amounts
Birth of illegitimate child to Anne Cryan, inmate of Boyle Workhouse for 11 years accuses Schoolmaster Mr E.Conway of being father - long verbatim courtcase.
Keash BINL J.M. Cryan called to take chair.
Mar 24 Drumlion BINL Luke Cryan
Apr 7 "The Coercion Act Regime in Carrick" Summons served upon Robert Cryan, Mason.
Keash BINL Obit of Andrew Cryan (buried in Templevanny)
Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
Apr 14 Boyle Board of Guardians Verdict re: Anne Cryan Failed to prove her charge - Conway showed neglect of duty.
Croghan BINL Conway resigns from Boyle Workhouse.
Coercion Prosecutions Extraordinary evidence Defendant Robert Cryan RE: INL procession Long verbatim court report
Apr 21 Drumlion BINL Luke Cryan
May 5 Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
May 19 Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
May 26 "Release of Mr. D. Cassidy C-ON-S." Robert Cryan
"The Boyle Magistrates" Constable Cryan
Jun 9 Drumlion BINL Luke Cryan
Jun 30 "Great Nationalist Demo at Boyle" Keash BINL - J. Cryan
Jul 7 Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
Aug 4 "Sad Death of Young Carrick Man" Obit of Pat Cryan - buried in Kiltoghert
Aug 11 + 25,Sep 8,Oct 27 Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
Aug 18 Batty Cryan of Breedogue whacked Joseph Connolly for stealing poteen whiskey Boyle Petty Sessions Short verbatim report
0ct 27 Corrigeenroe BINL Bryan Cryan
Nov 10 O'Kelly testimonial subs James Cryan P. Cryan
Dec 22 O'Kelly testimonial subs Drumlion BINL Peter Cryan Pat Cryan
Roscommon Herald 1889 1889 Jan 12 Keash BINL P.Cryan
Jan 19 Croghan BINL Killapogue James Cryan (also large list of Croghan inhabitants)
Knockroe Lower Pat Cryan
Jan 26 Carigeenroe BINL Bryan Cryan
Feb 2 Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
Feb 23 Carrick-on-Shannon Meeting to the Board John Cryan Ref to “Teachers”
Apr 13 Drumlion BINL Luke Cryan
May 4 Carrick-on-Shannon Union “Labourers Cottages” John Cryan
May 11 Keash BINL J. Cryan Occupied the chair
May 18 Carrick-on-Shannon Union “Labourers Cottages” John Cryan Building contractor? (finishing Jamestown School)
INL Sligo organising Committee J. Cryan - Keash
June 1 Keash BINL J. Cryan
Croghan BINL Pat Cryan
Apr 20 John Cryan of Carrick tendered to build 4 cottages Cos union s.a. May 4
June 15 Roscommon county champ P. Cryan Capt of Cootehall Team
Jul 13 J M Cryan Keash BINL
Croghan Knockroe Pat Cryan
South Sligo organising committee Keash /dom k cryan
July 20 COS tournament Final ties goal umpire R J Cryan
Aug 3 John Cryan COS union
Aug 17 COS annual regatta R. Cryan J. Cryan jnr
Keash BINL J m Crayn
Aug 31 Keash P Cryan
Sep 28 John Cryan COS union board
Keash J M Cryan Co Sligo
Oct 5 Cootehall regatta and athletic sports One mile foot race Peter Cryan
Oct 12 Ros. Co. Championships Field Umpires Cryan
Nov 2 Ad for Brazen Head
Roscommon Herald 1890 Jan 11 COS J Cryan Builder
Boyle BINL James Cryan John Cryan Donations
Feb 8 BINL Full page of names
Drumlion BINL John Cryan Patrick Cryan Luke Cryan
Apr 19 COS union John Cryan Builder
May 10 1890 Keash Gaels J. Cryan
May 17 1890 p2 Land commissioners in Boyle Chairman Mr M. T. Crean
May 24 1890 Carrick on Shannon Union John Cryan £20 granted for labourers cottages
June 14 1890 NLB Boyle Pat Cryan
July 5 1890 p2 Death of Master Luke Cryan Carrowreagh age 23 Father John Cryan Esq PLG
July 12 1890 p5 Croghan INL Tenants Defence Ass. Contributors Pat Cryan Knockroe (reads like census of area)
Aug 23 1890 p4 Presentment Sessions John Cryan Carrareagh Barony of Boyle Cesspayors
Sep 27 1890 Drumlion Branch Tully Testimonial Fund Donors John Cryan 5s Peter Cryan 2s
Oct 25 1890 p4 Bazaar in Carrick on Shannon Wed Night Concert "Freaks and Follies" R. J. Cryan plays one of the characters
Nov 29 1890 p1 6th col "The old Balinultha feud was revived at the Boyle Petty Sessions on Wed. The Rorkes and the Cryans fighting with varying luck in cases and cross-cases." P2 Boyle Petty Sessions court case (Verbatim report about bullock going into cabbage patch and ensuing fight) Star players Honoria Cryan, James Cryan and John Cryan (with supporting cast from Rorke family).
P5 Politics in Carrick R. J. Cryan complaining about shopkeepers refusing to join National Movement
Dec 13 1890 p3 Politics in Carrick R. J. Cryan involved in forming new Branch of National League
Dec 20 1890 p2 Keash Emmets v. Ballinafad Gaels (Co Sligo) Mr Michael Cryan placed field at their disposal. (a Cryan also one to the players)
Roscommon Herald 1891 Feb 14 1891 p2 Leitrim County Committee Robert Cryan (Long article re: Carrick branch of National League)
21 Mar p1 Robert JPQ Cryan broke up Carrick meeting P2 Keash Emetts JM Cryan VP GAA
11 Apr p2 Keash Nat Federation JM Cryan P Cryan P2 6th col Expulsion of Parnellite Bowdies RJQ Cryan Long article P4 6th col Prosecution of Drumshambo Rowdies in Carrick RJ Cryan Long article
18 Apr 1st col P5 Bogus Prosecution RJ Cryan Court Case prosecution withdrawn
30 May 1891 p1 News in Brief Robert J Cryan Parnellite rowdy m.
Jul 25 p1 News in Brief JPQX Cryan m.
p4 List of Parnellites Irish Nat. League Branches Carrick on Shannon JR Crayn M.
1 Aug 1891 p2 VPJM Cryan Treasurer P Cryan Keash Nat Fed Branch P2 Annaduff Branch RSTW Cryan m.
22 Aug p2 Nat Fed Branch Castlerea Thos Crean (ex-suspect) Martin Crean m.
22 Aug p5 Frenchpark Petty Sessions Bridget Cryan Michael Cryan Fight over turf Report.
12 Sep p1 Ballinamore notes Bob Cryan Article with 'exciting scenes'
14 Nov Thomas Crean Castlerea Branch of the Federation M
19 Dec Keash Emmetts JM Cryan VP M Cryan Treasurer J Cryan M
Roscommon Herald 1892 16 Jan p5 Boyle Petty Sessions Dispute Between Gossoons Michael Cryan Art
23 Jan Killappogue graveyard
30 Jan p3 Michael Cryan Strokestown Quarter Sessions Cloonfinlough to the front Case re bog Art
7 May p2 National Federation Branches Kilmore Branch Dominick Cryan Evicted tenant Art
P5 Death of Bernard Mulvihill Michael and Willie Cryan M
[4 Jun sunlight soap ad]
16 Jul p5 Boyle Petty Sessions A Ballinulta Row James Cryan Art
3 Sep p5 Death of Mrs Tully Boyle Corporal Cryan M
1 Oct p1 Boyle Petty Sessions Abusive Language and Assault Michael Cryan Art
19 Nov Sub Land Commission in Boyle -Decisions King Harman Estate Patrick Cryan m.
End of 1892 refs
Roscommon Herald 1893 14 Jan Subcommission at Tobercurry LordNobury Landlord John Cryan m
[p3 Quadrille Party]
21 Jan Death of P Mc Keon Corp. Cryan m
28 Jan Boyle Teacher Association Miss Cryan art
4 Feb [Cramers Great Musical Depot] ad
18 Feb Carrick on Shannon Notes Sanitary John Cryan m
29 Apr Boyle Teacher Association p1 Miss Cryan m
p8 Boyle Board of Guardians Masters Report Martin Cryan art
10 Jun Mohill Board of Guardians p5 Never Wanted Relief Patrick Cryan of Furness Art
15 Jul Carrick on Shannon Union Rough Casting John Cryan of Cortuber m [s.a. 12 Aug p2 m.]
5 Aug p2 Boyle Teachers Reunion Mesdames Cryan (2) m
Finished 1893 refs
Roscommon Herald 1894 28 July p1 Boyle Teachers Association Cryan m.
18 Aug p3 [National Language and Literature of Ireland- Gaelic Journal] art
6 Oct p2 Keash Branch JM Cryan m.
24 Nov p4 Daring Robberies in Boyle Martin Cryan Publican and Farmer Carrowrea Co. Sligo art
1 Dec [First Drawn illustration to a story - cottages]
15 Dec p1 Connaught Winter Assizes Boyle Burglary Case Martin Cryan art
22 Dec p2 Great Nationalist Meeting J Cryan Boyle m.
p4 Concert in aid of poor J Cryan (at Flannery's) m
1894 finished
Roscommon Herald 1895 9 Feb p5 Eastersnow g/y art
16 Feb p2 Boyle Petty Sessions He Fought and Ran Away James Cryan art
3 Mar Nat Meeting Deerpark Boyle Ballinultha James Cryan m
30 Mar Boyle Petty Sessions p2 The Old Woman and the Young Man art Transfer of License John Cryan art
6 April [Year on top of page 1893!] p4 Ad for John Cryan's Pub on Bridge St Boyle art
4 May p2 Meeting in Boyle The license Trade John Cryan m
6 Jul [first Supplement]
27 Jul Boyle School Teachers Association p5 Mr Cryan and Miss Cryan art also Boyle Petty Sessions Alleged Abusing a Woman Bridget Cryan Corp Cryan art
7 Sep p4 New large ad for John Cryans pub art
21 Sep p5 Licensing Notices Application by John Cryan for License art
19 Oct p5 Boyle Quarter Sessions Transfers John Cryan art
9 Nov p1 Boyle Teachers Association Miss Cryan and Mr Cryan art
16 Nov p5 [Boyle Board of Guardians- Eastersnow Church - Woman living in church] art
28 Dec p1 Mr John Cryan xmas ad for pub art
1895 finished
Roscommon Herald 1896 1 feb p2 Boyle Teachers Association Cryan and Cryan (Pension Scheme) m.
4 Apr P2/3 6th col bottom Damages for Seduction John Cryan -Culthacreighton Daughter Catherine Cryan Art.
2 May p3 Keash co sligo Davitt Band - Article by J M Cryan art.
13 Jun p1 Antics of Ball Alley Birds Mary Crane art ALSO p2 3rd col Assisted Emigration Ellen Cryan -small article Art
4 Jul p2 Keash BINL P. Cryan m.
ALSO Boyle Board of Guardians Outdoor relief in Breedogue Pat Cryan Balinvoher art.
25 Jul p1 National Teachers Association Boyle Cryan and Cryan m.
1 Aug p5 2nd col Annaduff cottage Cryan contractor m.
8 aug p1 6th col He Judged by Touch Michael Crean art.
10 aug p5 3rd col Trespassing on an Evicted Farm Patrick Cryan [vs rourkes] Ballinultha art.
oct 3 1896 p3 Eastersnow Cemetery Bull knocked wall
17 oct 1896 p3 Balintober Petty Sessions Assault John, Pat Catherine Cryan art also Boyle Quarter Sessions An Elphin assault case Jury member Peter Cryan, Carrowreagh m
24 oct 1896 p1 Boyle Teachers Ass. John Cryan's retirement art
31 oct 1896 p2 Boyle Petty Sessions John Cryan summoned Annie Beirne for the trespass of four cows
p3 Ballymote to Sligo Quarter Sessions A bride and her fortune Mary, John Cryan art
19 dec 1896 p3 Boyle Board of Guardians More work for the undertaker
p4 A1 at Cryans [ad] John Cryan
26 dec 1896 p5 Xmas shopping in Boyle John Cryan
End 1896 refs
Roscommon Herald 1897 2 jan 1897 p4 The grand restaurant first foto
30 jan 1897 p1 BTA Miss Cryan m
1 May 1897 p1 Desecration of graves in Mohill art
p5 Death of B. Judge daughter of Patrick Judge Merchant of Boyle
8 May 1897 Funeral of Judge with John Cryan of Keash
15 May 1897 p2 Trespass James Beirne of Ardmoyle summoned T. Cryan for the trespass of a pig
22 May 1897 p2 Serious assault near Mullaghroe Pat Cryan m
29 May 1897 p1 Boyle Race Meeting abandoned Mr Cryan [refunded money] m
10 Jul 1897 p1 Obit of Pat O’Rourke of Ballinultha
4 Sep 1897 p4 note re illustrations from now on First illustration of face
18 Sep 1897 p5 Mullaghroe Petty Sessions Telling what they did T. Cryan art
16 Oct 1897 p4 Assault Michael Cryan art
18 Dec 1897 Mullaghroe Petty Sessions Assault John Cryan art end 1897 refs
Roscommon Herald 1898 29 Jan 1898 p4 Ballymote Petty Sessions A row on the road from Boyle John Cryan / Michael Cryan Roddy Cryan / Batty Breheny / Owen Breheny art
5 Feb 1898 p2 Boyle Teachers Ass. Miss Cryan [Treasurer] m
5 Mar 1898 Ballymote Creamery New Shareholders Mrs Cryan - Carrigeens m
2 Apr 1898 p9 Boyle Board of Guardians Election of School Master Edward Cryan of Keash art
9 Apr 1898 p3 Boyle Board of Guardians A hard case Darby and John Crann art
7 May1898 p1 Tenancy on Rockingham Estate John Cryan Carrowcrory Pat Cryan Tulla m
14 May 1898 p5 Licensing Case Boyle Petty Sessions Edward Cryan art
28 May 1898 p5 Boyle Petty Sessions Selling Drink to a Drunken Man Pat Cryan James Cryan art
11 June 1898 p2 Boyle Quarter Sessions An Appeal Edward Cryan art
25 Jun 1898
p5
Michael
Crann - Carrow cashaely
15 oct [Madame Edgeworth]
22 oct p8 [First Cinematograph Living Pictures in Courthouse] p9 4th col The masters report A man named cryan … art
12 Nov p2 Constable Crane m.
26 nov p2 suicide case Jurors John Cryan James Cryan and James Cryan [Ballinultha] m.
24 Dec p2 Death of canon Nangle Croghan art
31 Dec p2 [obit and genealogy of Charles Owen O Connor] art
finished 1898 refs
Roscommon Herald 1899 21 Jan p3 Ballymotte Quarter Sessions The Identity of a Heifer Pat Cryan art.
11 Feb p9 Ballymote Creamery Winnifred Cryan, Ardnaglass, and Martin Cryan, Carrowrea, were admitted members of the society.
25 Mar p5 Boyle Petty Sessions Identity of a grave James Cryan Ballinultha art.
1Apr p4 News in Brief [New organ in Ardcarne church] art
8 April p3 [Great Meeting in Croghan] art
22 Apr Boyle No2 District Council [Sligo Portion] John Cryan elected vice chairman m.
20 May p1 [The Irish Language - Ballaghdereen Notes]
1 Jul p3 Mohill Petty Sessions Co Leitrim An Assault Pat Cryan Mohill art.
22 Jul p1 [Death of Bartley Judge of the Green Boyle - Assylin]
26 Aug p2 Suicide of Co Longford Farmer John Crane Art.
16 sep p5 [Drurys in Ireland] art
4 nov p1 The Ball Ballaghdereen Mr and Misses Cryan m
25 nov p3 Teachers meetings T. Cryan Chairman of Ballaghdereen Teachers Association m.
16 Dec p8 Ballymote Petty Sessions Sligo Assault Andrew and Michael Crann art.
Finished 1899 refs
Roscommon Herald 1900 3 Feb p8 Boyle Teachers As. Cryan m.
17 feb [lighting of Boyle]
3 mar p3 Messrs John Cryan Boyle and John Gavican, Mockmoyne were admitted shareholders Boyle Creamery m.
28 Apr p9 UIL [Splendid demo at Croghan] art
18 aug p1 [Motor cars in Boyle] art p3 [obit James Beirne Warren Boyle] art
25 aug News in Brief All arrangements are now complete for the holding of the Boyle Athletic and Cycling Sports which take place on Sunday in the Drill Field which has been kindly given for the occasion by Mr John Cryan. see also p5 report of event m.
1 sep Summer Hill College Sligo Honors List Edward Crean Pass in Latin French English Arithmetic Euclid m. also News in Brief Miss Amy Cryan, daughter of Mr Cryan the respected teacher of Townybrack National School Ballaghdereen, has taken second place in all Ireland in the Middle Grade Intermediate Examination. m.
15 Sep p5 Ballymote Petty Sessions Sligo A Keash Licensing Case Martin Cryan and Margaret Cryan art.
29 sep p1 Boyle Creamery James Cryan m. also p4 Ballymote Petty Sessions Sligo Old Case of Trespass Catherine Cryan art
6 oct News in Brief [Marriage of Constance Gore Booth]
27 oct [Boyle Qtr Sess- An Estersnow case- Beirne] art
27 oct Ballymote Petty Sessions Sligo Poaching Mary Cryan art
3 nov p1 [Croghan great october fair] art
17 nov 1900 Dromod Petty Sessions [fr hourican, drumsna]
24 Nov 1900 [p1 the gaelic league, croghan creamery cartoon, p3 extraordinary scene at croghan creamery]
24 nov 1900 [croghan petty sessions An Eastersnow case Martin Beirne art]
1 Dec 1900 p1 1st col [Longford notes Gaelic League and gaelic notes, art]
8 dec 1900 [p1 Gaelic notes art] also [obit p3 p. houtican] also [Hyde and mcAleese art]
15 dec 1900 News in Brief [hyde's play and lecture] also [castlerea district news: gaelic revival in castlrea]
22 dec 1900 [gaelic notes: irish in school art] [hyde [war items page] 7the col art]
Fin 1900 refs
Roscommon Herald Articles 1901 23 mar 1901 Tobacco for the Inmates Mr cryan
12 jan 1901 [p1 cartoon re irish lang]
26 jan 1901 p1 [gaelic notes: bilingual education art]
2 feb1901 Labourers act inq Intro and Creeve LAST PAGE small art
9 feb 1901 p11 [Longford town comis: Renaming the streets] art
2 mar 1901 p1 [cartoon re renaming the streets in Irish]
9 mar 1901 [longford town commissioners The Irish Revival-streetnames art] also[obit malachy coleman]
16 mar 1901 [news in brief - no's of people who speak Irish]
23 mar 1901 football boyle vs c o s cryan on team art also sligo union tobacco for inmates hugh cryan art also [ad for lecture by hyde last page]
30 mar 1901 [the gaelic revival: hydes lecture in ballaghdereen, p2 long art] also p3 castlerea petty sessions Brothers differ thos vs martin crean art also UIL Keash branch co sligo full of cryans art
6 apr 1901 [Croghan branch pat eardly, m]
27 apr 1901 p2 Boyle race committee cryan art also Ballymote petty sessions Mr Cryans case art
25 may 1901 p1 [irish on cart, cartoon] also Ballymote petty sessions the Keash case martin cryan art
1 june 1901 p2 [voice photography: graphophone, art] also Presentation Brothers Schools Boyle Annual sports day on Whit Monday John Cryan art
8 jun 1901 p7 Boyle no 2 district Mr Cryan re elected art
22 jun 1901 p3 [electric light] art
29 Jun 1901 Ballymote petty sessions The Keash case E. Cryan art
20 Jul 1901 p3 Ballymote petty sessions assault thomas cryan, knockaligan art Mullaghroe Petty sessions Captain Crene RM [Crean, Crane, Crene] M.
3 Aug 1901 Cartoon of Crane RM [Crean, Crane, Crene]
10 Aug 1901 p3 Boyle Union Keadue Pump J Cryan art also Boyle Creamery Carrowcrory Auxilliary J Cryan art
12 oct 1901 [Electric lighting of boyle, also in article- First photo portraits] also News in Brief Captain Crean RM [Crean, Crane, Crene] "Captain Crean RM who was so conspicuous during the disturbances in Bally mote has been transferred to Tralee"
9 nov 1901 Death of Luke Beirne Ballinameen 4th last page
30 Nov 1901 Voice Photography parties! ad
30 Nov 1901 News in Brief A very interesting little work entitled “Conversation” for the use of Irish students has been brought out by Rev. Bernard Crehan CC 14 Dec 1901 p4 Terrific Blaze in Boyle Corporal Cryan and Private Cryan art
fin 1901 notes
Roscommon Herald 1902 4 Jan UIL Keash JM Cryan JP
Boyle Union John Cryan JP m.
Football Boyle Freebooters Jack Cryan M.
11 Jan (Strokestown Petty Sessions man bound to the peace for speaking Irish)
Jan 18
Boyle Race Committee Appeal to the town J Cryan Art
8 Feb p4 Boyle Teachers Association "(3) That we deeply sympathise with Mr Cryan and family of Croghan on the premature death of John Cryan" EJ Kenny and PJ Beirne, secs
15 mar Boyle v Castlerea John Cryan Art
(P2 Ballaghdereen Coleman-creamery)
Boyle Union J Cryan jp
Supplement to Herald Funeral of Henrietta Fry With MR J Cryan and P Beirne NT Croghan m
22 mar p2 Obituary Death of Miss Mary J Cryan Croghan Female School art
Supplement to Herald Roscommon Union Application of inmate Andrew Crean 5 children art
April 5 (Erin the tear … Lessons in Irish)
(Supplement to Herald Death of centenarian Ellen Egan 113 b.1789)
19 apr (Gaelic notes-Sinn Fein Hybrids re: Irish language)
Death of EC Robinson? J Cryan m.
Boyle Creamery J Cryan Art
26 Apr News in Brief Mr John Cryan, Chairman of Boyle No 2 District Council purchased a well bred bull at the Dublin Cattle Show for £40 from the representatives of the Rev. Mr Smith, Oaklands, Boyle.
Boyle Race Meeting John Cryan M
Lime for Sale at Cryans Kilns (Lately Judges) Ad.
8 Mar Obituary Mrs Catherine Cryan Bridgetown Carrick-on-Sshannon Pat and John [sons] Kate, S.J. and B. Fallon [daughters] art.
3 May The Elections Boyle no 2 Templevanny John M Cryan Carrowcrory m.
14 Jun Shocking Accident near Boyle Mr Cryan’s [death of John Naylor] art.
13 Sep 1902 News in Brief The numerous friends of Master T. Finn of Clooneen, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, will be glad to hear of his success at the recent Civil Service examination. Great credit is due to Master Finn as he attended Mr. Cryan’s Civil Service classes only for four months preceding the examination and was so fortunate to be so successful on his first attempt.
13 Sep1902 Boyle Marriages Cryan and Devine - On September 2nd at St Francis Xavier’s church, Gardiner St, Dublin, with Nuptial Mass, Mr. John Cryan, merchant of Bridge St, Boyle was married to Miss Eleanor, Mary (May) Devine, second eldest daughter of Mr. Fitzmaurice Devine, merchant, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev George J Coyle PP, Highwood, assisted by Very Rev Canon B R Coyne PP VF, Boyle, and the Very Rev Fr Conmee SJ.
18 Oct 1902 Obituary Michael Cryan Ballymote Co Sligo art.
25 oct 1902 [page 1 A Strange Language] art
15 Nov 1902 Boyle Petty Sessions Bernard Cryan summoned his neighbour James Spellman,
22 nov 1902 p10 Sligo Union Big Change Proposed Hugh Cryan art
13 dec 1902 page 1[The Growth of the Gaelic League] cartoon
13 dec 1902 Mohill Petty Sessions Threatening Language Joseph Cryan Aughadrumbeg art
13 dec 1902 p8 Boyle Sub Land Commission Cryan v King - Harman James Cryan and son Andrew Cryan art
20 dec 1902 p1 [the Anti-Gaelic Irish] cartoon
fin 1902 refs
Roscommon Herald 1903 17 jan 1903 News in Brief There is a Mr Eugene Crean MP now perambulating Roscommon
21 mar 1903 p3 St Patricks Day in Ballaghdereen ar
21 mar 1903 p6 Mohill Petty Sessions Alleged Larceny Luke Mc Keam summoned Patrick Cryan , Mary Cryan and Mary A Cryan for alleged larceny.
18 apr 1903 p3 [Castlerea man reminiscences - history of castlerea - ] art
25 apr 1903 p6 Boyle Petty Sessions Sanitary Prosecutors James Cryan , Ballinultha art
2 may 1903 Mohill Petty Sessions (Co Leitrim) Entreating Recognizances Patrick Cryan art
9 may 1903 p6 Bawnboy Union (Co Cavan) Medical and Surgical Appliances Dr Crean Newtowngore art
16 may 1903 Obituary [same page as Boyle Petty Sessions] Michael Cryan , Carrowreagh, Carrick on Shannon art
6 jun 1903 p6 Mr Cryan Re-elected Chairman art
13 Jun p8 List of all Applications [ad] John M Cryan art
27 June p1 A Silent Member [drawing] Councillor Cryan JP at Ballinafad Court art
27 June p3 Boyle Union J Cryan JP m
27 June Ballinafad Petty Sessions (Co Sligo) J M Cryan JP m
18 July p5 Bawnboy Union Dr Crean m
8 aug p6 Ballaghdereen Petty Sessions (Co Mayo) A Cregane Dispute Martin Cryan art
29 aug p5 Boyle Petty Sessions Assault [in Cryan’s Pub] The Cross Cases art
5 sep p6 Ballaghdereen Petty Sessions (Co Mayo) River as Mearing Cregane Martin Cryan art
10 oct p5 Ballymote petty sessions (co sligo) Rates Mr Joseph Devine, poor rate collector sued Cecily Cryan, Derrygolagh, for 3s 9 1/2 d poor rates. A decree for the amount was given.
24 oct 1903 p1 The King-Harmon Tenants V Rev Canon Lowry J M Cryan art
also p6 Boyle Quarter Sessions Thursday Ownership of a Stream Martin Cryan of Cregane art
7 nov p7 Subland Commission Court in Boyle 5th col Cryan vs same James and Honoria Cryan art
14 nov p2 [Marriage of Coothall lady in Manchester Catherine Judge daughter of mr and mrs Judge] art
also p3 Boyle No 1 District 3rd col Deferred Payments Mr Cryan art
fin 1903 refs
Roscommon Herald 1904 27 feb Dr Crean Bawnboy Union Co Cavan m
23 apr p2 Boyle Town Commissioners 1 The Exhibition Question 2 National Convention art
7 may p4 News in Brief On Friday evening of last week whilst a farmer named Thomas Cryan of Oakfield was proceeding to his home from Strokestown market he took suddenly ill and died a short time afterwards.
18 jun p1 [Soldiers and Irish language] art
25 jun p6 Mullaghroe Petty Sessions Co Sligo Threatening Language Thomas Cryan and wife Hanoria Steward on Coolavin Estate art
2 jul p8 Sligo Union H Cryan Coal contract art
16 jul p3 Roscommon Assizes A Boyle TC Mr John Cryan TC ART
20 aug [Clippings for the papers Waterford Disinterred for a kiss] art
8 oct p2 Boyle Union The Salaries J Cryan art
oct 29 p1 cartoon Ballinamore Quarter Sessions Hugh Creegan Cloone
12 nov p3 Late Canon Nangle Croghan art
10 dec p1 cartoon Mr Gibbons Roscommon town
Fin 1904 refs
Roscommon Herald 1905 1905 25 jan Boyle Quarter Sessions 3rd col
Malicious injury Pat Cryan Carrowreagh art also 6th col
A
Ballybane Suit Darby Crann art
11 feb Presentation Brothers Schools Children in School Choir Peter and Eugene Cryan m
18 feb News in Brief page Cartoon and Story of Dr Hyde art
15 apr Ballinamore Quarter Sessions Wednesday Creegan vs Clements
art
29 apr Died Cryan - On April 24th 1905 at his residence in Carrowcrory Michl Cryan. Aged 86. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family RIP.
Also Obituary Same page as Clippings form the Papers
Death of
Mr M Cryan father of JM Cryan JP chairman of Boyle No2 Council art
May 6 Boyle No 1 District Nominations Ballyfarnon Denis Cryan m
3 jun Boyle Quarter Sessions MONDAY Alleged tresspass Peter Cryan Bailiff on Mrs Caddells Estate m also News in Brief Co Sligo JM Cryan chairman re elected for the 5 th time m
24 jun p1 cartoon Pat Breheny]
15 Jul Boyle Petty Sessions
Disorderly for being drunk and disorderly.
5 aug [Clippings Act of Vandalism Clonmacnoise art]
12 aug News in Brief page last col
Sudden
Death Michael Cryan Dockloonagh art
2 sep Ballaghdereen Petty Sessions
Series
of Assaults 1st col art next page Mullaghroe Petty Sessions
Row
About a Pass Thomas Cryan Clogher art
9 sep p1 hugh Cryan drawing
30 sep 1905 [News in Brief page last col Irish names on carts art]
7 oct 1905 9th col News in Brief page obituary
Thomas
Cryan Townaghbrack NS Ballaghdereen art
14 oct News in Brief page Elections of Petty Sessions Clerk JM Cryan JP ART also Boyle Elections Petitions Mr Jones Oates AND Mr Cryan articles
21 oct 1905 Clippings page Sligo Union The Suspended Porter and The Milk H Cryan art
28 oct 1905 p1 convicted 11 Cryan drawing also Clippings page Boyle Quarter Sessions A Clogher Case Thomas Cryan art [ends at Tarmonbarry case]
[11 nov 1905 p2 Strokestown Petty Sessions Irish Names on CARTS ART]
[18 nov 1905 Roosky Petty Sessions THe Irish Language art]
Roscommon Herald 1906
Roscommon Herald 1907
Roscommon Herald 1908 21 mar 1908 Johnny Cryan drawing
20 jun 1908 John Cryan JP drawing
25 jul 1908 John Cryan Boyle drawing
25 jul 1908 pat early drawing
26 sep 1908 John Cryan drawing
14 nov 1908 Peter Cryan Bailiff Caddell Est drawing
Roscommon Herald 1909 2 oct 1909 James Cryan Ballinamore drawing
6 nov 1909 Luke Cryan Caddell Est drawing
13 nov 1909 Darby Crann Leam drawing
25 dec 1909 Martin Cryan Caddell Est drawing
Roscommon Herald 1910 15 oct 1910 Peter Cryan Bailiff Caddell Est drawing
Roscommon Herald 1911
Roscommon Herald 1912 21 sep 1912 Peter Cryan sub agent Caddell Est drawing
28 sep 1912 Bally mote court John Cryan Derrygoola drawing
P Cryan Ballymote drawing
Roscommon Herald 1913 11jan 1913
Cassidys Castle foto
Bog hovel
18 jan 1913
carolans chair
foto
25 Jan 1913
Martin cryan cregganee
drawing
boyle quarter sessions plaitaiff
3 may 1913
foto
trustees john cryan
bad quality
2 aug 1913
fotos no 6
john cryan jp
carrowcrory
good qual
18 aug 1913
John coleman
owner of prop in ballaghdereen
p1
drawing
Roscommon Herald 1914
Roscommon Herald 1915 22 may 1915 p1
foto
ok qual
co leitrim football team
j cryan
6 nov 1915 p1
a call to 50000 irishmen
Roscommon Herald 1916 images checked
Fashions of Today Page
Keash man arrested
Thos Wm Cryan
carrowcrory
art
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