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CSO/RP/SC/1825/231

Letter from Daniel Mahony, [magistrate], Brigade Major of Cork, Kerry and Waterford yeomanry, Killarney, County Kerry, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting on the discovery of a cache of pikes and other weapons in the vicinity of Millstreet, County Cork. Refers to an article in a local newspaper and emphasises the need for a full investigation of the matter by [Captain Henry] Wallis [Wallace], magistrate, of Drishane Castle, near Millstreet, to prevent unhealthy speculation. Remarks he is not of opinion that a further insurrection is planned by the peasantry since the region is characterised by ‘a state of tranquillity’. Expresses a wish to dispense with the lawless men of the area through emigration but regrets it is those of good character who are deserting the neighbourhood for a new life overseas. Encloses copy extract from the ‘Cork Advertiser’ [or ‘Cork Constitution’] newspaper, dated 20 April 1825, in which it is reported that a former magistrate named Thomas P Flynn together with a few others uncovered ‘a number of Pikes, Swords and other destructive weapons’ hidden in a field about four miles from the town of Millstreet. Also second letter from Mahony to Gregory, calling attention to a paragraph in the 'Patriot' newspaper written by Miles Burke, parish priest of Clonmeen, County Cork. He remarks the piece by Burke exposes the falsehood of the former article ‘as a base attempt to impose upon the public’. Points to the dastardly role played by an individual named 'Leary' in the affair.

25 Apr 1825-29 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/232

Letter from Berry Norris, magistrate, Lurga, Mohill, County Leitrim, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, remarking upon the case of Catherine Corrin ‘a common Prostitute’ who is accused of theft. Requests to learn if he has acted within his power by having her sent ‘to prison as a vagrant’. Encloses copy statement from Corrin of Cloonmellon [Clonmellon], County Westmeath, in which she admits to having ‘no fixed residence or place of abode, nor any means of obtaining a livelihood except by Prostitution’. Read aloud to her by Denis Ferris [Faris] and sworn before Norris.

6 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/233

Petition of Edmund Molony, barrister, Woodlands, County Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking an investigation of the conduct of a number of military service men who resisted a legal ejectment on the lands of Cloonoony [Clonony] in King's County [County Offaly]. He explains on the 20th of April he went in company with Thomas Cuffe, under sheriff, to claim possession of the land but was violently opposed by a mob of about 200 men, composed in part of the labour force and militia under the command of Major Henry Peisley L’Estrange of Moystown. On the same day, he continues, a mob threw down a boundary wall at Clonony, located next to one of L’Estrange’s gatehouses. Also transcription of statement [recorded overleaf] from John Murphy, land steward to Edmund Molony, indicating he was present at the disruption over the attempted taking of the mill farm at Clonony. Affirms that amongst those putting up resistance were Mark Foy, Joseph Carroll and Samuel Moore, all of whom are non commissioned officers of the King's County militia, plus another two pensioners. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/224].

27 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/234

Letter from J McDonagh, chief constable of police, Thurles, County Tipperary, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting that Patrick Cormick, a principle suspect in an attack on the property of Mr Crowe, has been arrested and is detained pending trial. He observes the man whose evidence is required for the prosecution, John Drum [or Dunn], is at present in police custody also but a doubt remains as to his appearance in court on the day of the trial. In such circumstances, he seeks the direction of government over whether it is acceptable to detain Drum in prison.

1 Jun 1825-4 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/235

Letter from Archibald MacDougall, Belfast, County Antrim, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking to promote an application on behalf of his son for appointment to the police establishment of County Waterford. Indicates his son is an officer with the British militia but has not yet returned home being uncertain of the outcome of his application for a post in the constabulary, which has the support of George Augustus Chichester, 2nd Marquis of Donegall.

2 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/236

File of material relating to the application of David Talbot, police constable of County Tipperary, for clemency following his conviction for the murder of Mathew Holohan. Includes petition from Talbot, Clonmel, County Tipperary, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking the clemency of government over his conviction for the killing of Holohan. He admits while he fired the fatal gunshot at Holohan [during a police search at his father's house] he was unaware that the warrant issued by Captain Richard Millett, magistrate of County Tipperary, [Lismortagh], was without valid authority, Spring 1825. Also includes letter from William Johnson, judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Monasterevin, County Kildare, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, explaining the legal position under which Talbot was charged with the crime. He observes the order given by Millett was ‘very irregular’ but reserves particular criticism for Talbot who abused the power vested in him. Expresses opinion, however, in the circumstances some leniency might be shown to the offender but leaves the final determination with the Lord Lieutenant, 25 May 1825.

25 May 1825-27 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/237

Letter from Lieutenant Henry McManus, assistant military secretary, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing a letter from J Brander, captain of the 42nd regiment of foot, Doneraile, County Cork, reporting on several incidents of outrage in the immediate neighbourhood. He conveys on 27th of March a house belonging to John Cahill of Castletownroche, County Cork, was set ablaze causing the total destruction of the place and also destroying some items of furniture and poultry. He also reflects upon some incidents of house breaking and theft on Richard Foley, Thomas Foley, Michael Hartigan and Denis McCarthy, all in the vicinity of Doneraile. Observes the intent of the intruders was to obtain cash by threats; he states they arrived ‘pretending to be a Police, or Military Patrole [sic], their faces blackened, and armed with a Pistol, and stick’.

29 Mar 1825-31 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/238

Letter from Daniel Mahony, [police magistrate], Brigade Major of Cork, Kerry and Waterford yeomanry, Killarney, County Kerry, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, expressing appreciation for receipt of a copy of the constabulary acts. For additional information and to assist in making judgements on cases of staff superannuation, he further requests conveyance of the [54th and 55th acts of George III].

2 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/239

Letter from Daniel Mahony, [police magistrate], Brigade Major of Cork, Kerry and Waterford yeomanry, Killarney, County Kerry, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting his district at present is in a most calm state. Should the current climate of prosperity continue, he enthuses, ‘we shall, I am confident, be in a very flourishing state in this county’. He acknowledges, however, that ‘prejudice’ is an enduring legacy but hopes that the populace will come to accept the measures contained in the Unlawful Societies [Ireland] Act.

2 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/240

Letter from Thomas Mahon, magistrate, Ennis, County Clare, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting upon a complaint of assault and robbery by Andrew Reidy. Stresses he has personal doubts over the authenticity of Reidy’s statement but indicates he had the accused men brought in for trial before the assizes; they are at present, he notes, incarcerated in the county gaol. Encloses letter from Reidy, Ennis, to Francis Blackburne, KC and barrister, 10 Leinster Street, Dublin, alleging on the night of the 2nd of January as he travelled from the parish of Kilmally [Kilmaley] to Slieveloughone [Slievealoughaun], County Clare, he was ‘attacked & violently assaulted’ by Andrew [John] Dooghan, Michael Dooghan, Martin Dooghan, Edward Griffin and John Madigan. He accuses the party of stealing from him the sum of Stg£3 which was payable on a bank of Ireland note. Complains he reported the matter to Mahon but justice is inhibited by local influence.

16 Feb 1825-26 Feb 1825

1825