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CSO/RP/OR/1828/691

Letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that a meeting took place at the Turlough of Ballinafad, near Strokestown, [County Roscommon] for the purpose of drilling. Stating that only one fire arm was spotted at the incident in Ballinamore, [County Leitrim] but that many people were armed with pikes and pitchforks.

16 Aug 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/692

Letter from J Welsh, assistant brigade major, Monaghan, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting on his inspection of the 2nd Division of Yeomanry in Fermanagh and Monaghan; noting that there was considerable concern amongst the men over rumours that they were to be dissolved; reporting that an Orange March through Monaghan passed without incident.

29 Aug 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/693

Letter from Lieut Col [Earl of] Wiltshire, Military Secretary, Royal Hospital Dublin, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, transmitting on behalf of Sir John Byng, abstracts of reports of outrages submitted by officers throughout Ireland, mainly the assembly of large crowds, arson attacks and the rescue of prisoners which required the attendance of the military. Includes brief reports of outrages which occurred in Golden, Ballygoon, Borrisoleigh, Buttevant and Killaloe. Noting the name, rank and regiment of the officer submitting the report.

30 Aug 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/694

Letter from Edward Wilson, Chief Magistrate of Police, Thurles, County Tipperary, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting on the large processions, consisting of thousands of individuals in County Tipperary, in military order, wearing green and carrying green flags and crosses. Adding that some of the most notorious characters were amongst the crowd. Identifying those who addressed the crowds and observing that one priest addressed them in Irish.

2 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/695

Letter from William Channer, Chief Constable, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to Maj Warburton, reporting on celebratory bonfires and illumination of houses in his town in support of the liberation of Eneas McDonnell [of the Catholic Association], adding that during a march the windows of protestants were broken and that the military were called out by Mr McDonough. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary.

8 Sep 1828-10 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/696

Letter from William S Tracy, Chief Constable, Ballinamore, County Leitrim, to Maj Warburton, reporting that over 400 men voluntarily cut the corn of William Eden Lees following his testimony in support of the persons tried for illegal assembly; adding that the men marched in order carrying sickles and also cut the corn for their priest. Noting that they stopped to cheer in support of Sharpley, a catholic shopkeeper but ‘hissed and hooted’ at George Peyton, magistrate; adding that Col Beresford regarded the display as ‘savage’. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary.

9 Sep 1828-11 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/697

Copy of notice from John Burke, Tintrim, [county Galway or Clare], requesting that none of his catholic friends and neighbours attend the meeting at Nenagh, [County Tipperary] and warning that he will not provide a character [reference] for anyone who does. Also covering letter from J Magrath, Whitegate, [County Clare], to Thomas Williams, noting that Burke is a magistrate and that it is feared that a huge meeting has been planned and those who refuse to attend have been threatened. Also covering letter from Thomas Williams, Chief Constable, Woodford, [County Galway], to Maj Warburton, claiming that the minds of the catholics of Clonrush have been inflamed following the address given to them by their bishop at a confirmation; warning that a large march, similar to those in Clare and Tipperary, has been planned for his town. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Inspector General, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, seeking advice and noting that he has secured some of the side arms of the constabulary for safety.

27 Sep 1828-28 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/698

Letter from J Welsh, assistant brigade major, Monaghan, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting on his inspection of the 3rd Division of Yeomanry in County Fermanagh. Noting that the visit of [John] Lawless has inflamed party spirit and that his attendance in [Monaghan] could have had serious consequences but for the prompt actions of Mr Hamilton, magistrate.

27 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/699

Copy of notice announcing a meeting at John Stevenson’s inn to form the ‘First Bangor Branch of the Ulster Brunswick Constitutional Club’. Also handwritten copy of the resolutions agreed to at the meeting. Also printed letter from the ‘Belfast News Letter’ entitled ‘The Agitator at Ballibay’ concerning the activities of John Lawless on his ‘Mission to the North’. Also covering letters from Robert Ward, Bangor, [County Down], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, forwarding documents and an account of a meeting, noting that the participants ‘appear to be harmless people, some Pensioners, and yeomanry holding the Kings Arms’; adding that it is not proper for military men to be members of these clubs; observing that a magistrate of the neighbourhood is responsible for the posting of the notices and adding that he suspects him to be a ‘Volunteer Agent for the Bishop and the Clergy of the Established Church’ in the diocese.

29 Sep 1828-30 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/700

Letter from James Willington, magistrate, Castle Willington, [County Tipperary], addressed to ‘My Lord’, reporting on a procession of several thousand county people wearing green ribbons in Cloghjordan [Cloughjordan], which disrupted the protestant church service. Requesting that a large force be sent to his area to prevent bloodshed.

28 Sep 1828

1828