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CSO/RP/OR/1828/1

File of documents arising from a charge made against the constabulary and magistrates of Roscommon town that they refused to intervene in a riot at a public house. Includes letter from George Warburton, Dublin, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, returning the memorial of John Bligh and claiming that the letter was a forgery; adding that there is a system in place to injure and denigrate the constabulary. Also letter from John Bligh, Roscommon, to Lamb, claiming that the constabulary have been ordered not to interfere in riots in the town. Also related letter from TS Ireland, Chief Constable, Roscommon, to Warburton, reporting on a riot which occurred at the public house of John Hanon and the obstruction given to the police from Bernard Connor, a coroner and Bailiff of Roscommon; claiming that the publicans of his town use the constabulary to force their patrons to settle their bills. Also affidavit of the following constables, Edward Gildea, Edward Willis, Francis King and William Woods, Roscommon, providing an account of the affray at Hannon’s public house. Also affidavit of John O’Farrell, Roscommon, concerning the robbery of his [shop] and accusing Eliza Larkin of involvement. Also letters from Edward Mapother, Henry Hughes and [] Davis magistrates, refuting charges made against them by O’Connor and also stating that Bligh denied having ever written the letter attributed to him.

10 Dec 1827-5 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/2

Letter from Maj BC Browne, major in the 75th Regiment Company, Westport, [County Mayo], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that a soldier of his regiment was shot at while acting as sentry outside the National Bank in the town. Noting that Mr Clendining, magistrate is in possession of the slugs which narrowly missed the soldier.

14 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/3

File of documents concerning an attack on the home of Henry Shannon by a mob, near the town of Roscrea, [County Galway]. Includes letters from [?Robert] Burke, magistrate, Loughrea, to unidentified recipient, reporting on the outrage on Shannon at his home between Dalystown and Marble Hill by an armed mob; noting that the family are too afraid to return home. Also letter from [?John] McDonald, Chief Constable, Loughrea, to George Warburton, Inspector General, noting that the mob consisted of over 300 persons and reporting that they have arrested a man named Halloran, who is considered to have been a leader; discussing protection for the victims. Also letter from Warburton, Carrick on Shannon, [County Leitrim], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that a culprit has been arrested due to the zeal of McDonald.

13 Mar 1828-17 Mar 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/4

File of documents concerning the investigation and arrest of those responsible for an attack on the house and livestock of Rev Guvas Tinley, County Louth and Mr McGusty. Includes letters from Lennox Bigger, magistrate, Dundalk, [County Louth], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, forwarding copies of affidavits [extant] on the outrages and later reporting that many potential witnesses have quit the country; including affidavits of John Cunningham, Benjamin Holden, Michael Cunningham, Francis Connolly and Peter O’Heare; detailing accusations against Patrick McAliavy, Michael Morris, Michael Cassidy, Patrick Cunningham, Peter O’Heare and Owen McEntigart. Also letters from Arthur A Bernard, magistrate, Longfield, Forkhill, [?County Down], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, noting that 20 culprits have been arrested on the detailed evidence of an informer and that they are being held in Dundalk. Brief entitled ‘Spread of Ribbonism in the County of Louth’, providing details from the case and including legal opinion of Henry Joy, Temple Street, [Dublin] stating that the prisoners are not entitled to bail and recommending that the approvers be prevented from communicating. Also letter from Robert Hamilton, to Gregory, claiming that the illegal combination has been broken up as many of the accused have fled the country.

22 Apr 1828-29 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/5

Letter from Pierse George Banon, magistrate, Belmont, Cappoquin, [County Waterford], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, seeking legal opinion on whether bail should be granted in an unspecified outrage case and noting that the ‘spirit of Insubordination in this district is daily increasing’ as mobs destroy houses and property with impunity. [CSORP Register noting that the case concerns Villiers Stuart’s property]. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, noting that bail is permissible because the outrages were committed during the daytime.

17 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/6

Letter from James Battersby, Chief Constable, Carlow, to Maj Powell, Corkagh, Rathcoole, [County Dublin], reporting on an attack on the police at Leighlin Bridge, under the command of John Bergan, constable, during the fair in that town. Noting that a prisoner escaped from custody and Thomas Kilfoyle, sub constable was seriously wounded during the affray.

10 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/7

Letters from Walter Hussey Burgh, Charles P Coote and John D White, magistrates, Pallas Green Petty Sessions, County Limerick, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary and William Gregory, Under Secretary, concerning a faction fight at Ulla [Oola, County Limerick] which resulted in one individual receiving gun-shot wounds and discussing the availability of registered and unregistered firearms to the ringleaders of these factions. Seeking legal advice on the granting of bail to Michael Kerby who was charged with having a firearm during a riot and the legality of sending the constabulary to search for unregistered arms. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

21 May 1828-23 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/8

Letter from John Tuite, [Provost Elect of Bandon], Bandon, [County Cork], to [the Earl of Bandon], stating that the magistrates are convinced that no Orange processions will be attempted on the 1st of July and that the calling up of an additional police or military force would cause alarm. Also covering letter from [Francis Bernard, 1st Earl of] Bandon, Castle Bernard, [County Cork], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that the Orangemen have taken heed of Gregory’s letter but adding that there are always ‘infatuated persons’ ready to stir up party feelings at the expense of the public peace.

28 Jun 1828-29 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/9

Letter from Walter Hussey Burgh, Coonagh Petty Sessions, Pallasgrean, [Pallasgreen, County Limerick], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, concerning the granting of bail to individuals following an intended riot at Ulla. Noting that Michael Kerby has not been granted bail despite evidence that he did not fire a shot until after his house had been attacked by the opposite party. Also wishing to know if the magistrates can grant a warrant to constables to search for and confiscate arms.

9 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/10

Letter from William S Bernard, Provost of Bandon, Bandon, [County Cork], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that no Orange procession took place on the previous day. Noting that he and his fellow magistrates remained in the town until midnight and welcomed the assistance of a troop of dragoons sent from Ballincollig by Gen G Bingham. Adding that the party of soldiers from the 22nd Regiment which is stationed in the town is insufficient to control party feelings in the town.

2 Jul 1828

1828