Wednesday,
October 22nd, 1845
FROM OUR BANAGHER CORRESPONDANT
I regret to inform you that the potato crops in this neighbourhood have suffered extensively. Few fields, if any have escaped, and the disease is daily spreading – a deplorable prospect, this, for the poor.
FROM OUR BANAGHER CORRESPONDANT
I regret to inform you that the potato crops in this neighbourhood have suffered extensively. Few fields, if any have escaped, and the disease is daily spreading – a deplorable prospect, this, for the poor.
The
Lord Bishop of Killaloe, is this day, holding a confirmation at the Cathedral
of Clonfert. The visitation of the clergy and the consecration of the new church
at Ballinasloe, takes place tomorrow.
Lord
Dunally passed through this town en route to Garbally, on a visit to the Earl
of Clancarty.
Assizes Reports - Oct 22nd, 1845
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