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CSO/RP/OR/1826/91

Letter from George WJ Drought, Limerick, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, giving an account of an inflammatory speech, ‘one of O’Connell’s most inflammatory Harangues’, delivered by Rev French, catholic Bishop of Galway at Saint Michael’s Church in Limerick at what was supposed to be a charity sermon in aid of two schools. Includes annotation from Richard Wellesley observing that the incident was ‘most censurable’.

5 Dec 1826-8 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/92

Letter from Francis Despard, Killaghy Castle, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that a soldier of the 53rd Regiment had his musket taken from him by a gang of three men outside Fethard, [County Tipperary].

27 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/93

Letters from [William Hare], Viscount Ennismore, Tralee, to William Gregory, Under Secretary and Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, complaining of disturbances in Tralee and the surrounding countryside during the elections; requesting that assistance be given to the high sheriff and that cavalry be used to escort freeholders on their way to vote; claiming that his freeholders have been attacked and that he and his family cannot leave their lodgings; blaming the supporters of Col Crosbie and John O’Connell; stating that six ringleaders were shot by the military following an attack on Lord Ventry’s freeholders. Including annotation from Richard Wellesley recommending that Maj Willcocks travel from Waterford to Tralee and seeing no objection to the stationing of a large force in the town.

26 Jun 1826-27 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/94

Letter form Eyre Evans, Ash Hill, Killmallock, [County Limerick], to unidentified recipient, noting that he has again arrested Sheedy and Walsh, who are accused of seriously injuring Edmund Fitzgibbon. Transcribing a certificate issued by Walter Raleigh, surgeon, Bruff, who is attending Fitzgibbon, who is suffering from a fractured skull which is endangering his life.

11 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/95

Letter from Eyre Evans, Ash Hill, Killmallock, [County Limerick], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary and William Gregory, Under Secretary, requesting permission to order the chief constable at Killmallock to search for unlicensed firearms as several houses have lately been attacked by individuals searching for arms. Includes copy of affidavit of John Murphy recounting how his house was attacked by a gang seeking arms during which his servant, William Hedderman, was beaten.

23 Nov 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/96

Letter from George Forster, Bailiff of Dundalk, Dundalk, [County Louth], to unidentified recipient, recommending that a larger force be stationed in the town for the duration of the forthcoming election. Warning that the normal force brought in from the out stations will not be sufficient to prevent bloodshed. Including annotation recommending that Maj Powell be consulted.

16 Jun [1826]

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/97

Letter from [John Maxwell-Barry, 5th Baron Farnham], Farnham, [County Cavan], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that tenants of Mr Saunderson were attacked by a mob of over 200 persons on their return from the election in Cavan and that one man has been shot dead. Noting the abominable conduct of the priests all during the election.

28 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/98

File of documents concerning evidence given against Edward Mullins and George Rowan following the shooting of Daniel Sullivan and Eugene alias Owen Sullivan and others by a detachment of the Rifle Brigade and police during the elections at Tralee. Includes letter from David Fitzgerald, Tralee, [County Kerry], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, transmitting sworn affidavits against both men. Also affidavit of John Moore, Maurice Langan, John Brick, Henry Barrett, Owen Cournane, Michael Counihan, James Fitzgerald, Robert Stephens, all of Tralee, providing eyewitness accounts of the incident and claiming that Rowan gave the order to fire on the crowd and was assisted by Mullins and John Hickson. Naming the other individuals who were shot or wounded. Includes similar affidavit from Mary Lehane alias Lynch, Murthy Sullivan, John Sullivan and Owen Cournane. Includes annotated reply noting that Mr Barrington has received instructions from the law officers to carry on prosecutions.

11 Jul 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/99

Letter from John Judkin Fitzgerald, Lisheen, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting the apprehension of Thomas Maher who is accused of murdering Edmund [Burke] and requesting a £3 reward be given to the individual who provided information leading to the arrest.

9 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/100

File of documents concerning the violent attack made on Edmund Fitzgibbon of Knightsgrove, [County Limerick] and subsequent dispute over the granting of bail to the accused, namely Timothy Sheedy, Michael Sheedy and John Walsh. Includes letters form Eyre Evans, Ash Hill, Killmallock, [County Limerick], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, seeking advice on the bailing or re-arresting of the accused and noting that a scarcity of magistrates is hindering his work. Also affidavit of Edmond Fitzgibbon, farmer, Knightsgrove, claiming that he was attacked by four men when attempting to enter the public house of Michael Sheedy, publican in Kilmallock, [County Limerick]. Also memorial of Cornelius Fitzgibbon, noting that those accused of attacking his brother, Edmund, have been bailed by Samuel Bennett, magistrate, despite advice to the contrary. Also annotation recommending that Evans examine the surgeon and then issue a warrant for the rearrest of the accused. Also copy of arrest and discharge orders signed by Evans and Bennett respectively. Also certificate from Eugene O’Callaghan, surgeon, concerning Fitzgibbon’s prospects of recovery.

21 Sep 1826-Nov 1826

1826