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CSO/RP/OR/1826/291

List of documents sent to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, relating to charges brought against the police by [Howe Peter Browne, 2nd] Marquess of Sligo. Documents include minutes of an inquiry held at Castlebar, [County Mayo] and letters from Maj Warburton, Mr Lewis and Lord Mayo. [Documents not extant]

[Jul] 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/292

Letter from Edward Wilson, Thurles, [County Tipperary], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on a two day riot which took place at the fair at Borrisoleigh, [County Tipperary] between two factions called the ‘Magpies’ and the ‘Black Hens’ and adding that some of the most active participants have been placed in Templemore Bridewell. Adding that the priest of the parish has attempted to dissuade those involved but to no avail.

11 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/293

Letter from George Warburton, Roscommon, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that he attended a meeting of magistrates to receive nominations for candidates to the police constabulary of County Roscommon; stating that some fine men were the sons of men now in the police force. Includes annotation from Richard Wellesley, ordering the appointments to be completed immediately.

14 May 1827

1827

CSO/RP/OR/1826/294

Letter from M Singleton, Chief Constable, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to Richard Willcocks, Inspector General of Police, reporting that a party of five armed men robbed individuals returning from Clonmel market at a place named Barn. Adding that a man named Thomas Leamy of Cahir has been arrested in possession of stolen firearms by Constables Hill and Matthew. Also covering letter from Willcocks, Palmerston, [County Dublin], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

8 Sep 1826-9 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/295

Letters from Lieut James Gibson, Aavilla [Aghavila], Carrigallen yeomanry, Carrigallen, [County Leitrim], to Brig Maj John Semple, Belturbet, [County Cavan], warning that large crowds of individuals have frequently gathered at Ahavass [Aghavas] to perform military drills and allegedly with the intention of preventing Orangemen from marching; claiming that an incident was prevented through the intercession of Edward Hare on the catholic side and Archdeacon Agar and Rev McCreight on the protestant side; reporting an arson attack on the houses of James Monaghan and William Campbell. Also covering letter from Semple, Belturbet, to William Gregory, Under Secretary. Also letters from William G Tracy, Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj George Warburton, enclosing affidavits of John Mitchell of Drumgunna and Owen Daly of Corduff stating that they witnessed large bodies of men performing military drills but claiming that the evidence of the men is weak; acknowledging that a number of protestants have been assaulted without provocation in the area and that protestant traders are being shunned by their catholic customers; suggesting however that Gibson is exaggerating the situation in order to get himself placed on permanent duty. Also letters from Warburton, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, agreeing that Gibson’s reports are coloured for reasons suggested by Tracy.

27 Jul 1826-7 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/296

Letter from Edward Wilson, Thurles, [County Tipperary], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, seeking police protection and a support for Joseph McCarthy, weaver and his wife who was intimidated and beaten by a gang who broke into his house; adding that it is very rare for individuals to offer to testify in such cases, as McCarthy has agreed to do; reporting on the state of the crops.

6 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/297

Letters from Richard Willcocks, Inspector General of Police, Cashel, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, concerning an augmentation of police constables to be raised in County Tipperary as ordered in a proclamation issued by the Lord Lieutenant. Noting that the majority of the magistrates assembled at Clonmel agreed to leave the appointments to the care of Willcocks. Adding that Sir John Fitzgerald, James Roe, James Scully and Richard Sadlier at first opposed the measure. Wishing to know if the recruits are to be included in a parliamentary return.

13 May 1827-17 May 1827

1827

CSO/RP/OR/1826/298

Letter from JS West, magistrate, Ballymote, County Sligo, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, concerning the interception of provisions on the way to market; noting that he has declined granting bail to Long and Conlan but has allowed bail to Higgins as his role in the incident was not as prominent. Includes annotation from JS Townsend giving his legal opinion that intercepting provisions on their way to market is not felonious and that magistrate is in error.

5 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/299

Copy of letter from Col C Nicol, 66th Regiment, Birr, [Parsonstown, Kings County or County Offaly], to the Military Secretary, reporting that he received instructions from Lord Ross, magistrate to bring a detachment of men to Parsonstown [Birr] to preserve the peace amongst the catholics there; noting that a disturbance has arisen between the supporters of Rev Crotty and those who support Rev Patrick Kennedy who has been appointed parish priest of that parish. Also covering letter from Col A Wedderburn, Military Secretary, Royal Hospital, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

9 Sep 1826-10 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/300

Letters from TS Ireland, Chief Constable, Roscommon, to Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of Police, reporting that John Byrn [Byrne] of Rock Lodge, Ballinasloe, [County Galway] was murdered during an attack on his house by an armed gang from Roscommon who appeared to be only interested in stealing serviceable firearms. Noting that a bag of money was left untouched and that one of the gang was heard to express his regret that Byrn had offered resistance. Also covering letter from Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

21 Sep 1826-22 Sep 1826

1826