Wednesday, October 22nd, 1845

Shocking Murder – Sligo
We are sorry to state that this county has been disgraced by a most diabolical murder, not connected, however with either party, religion or agrarian outrage. A man named M’Hugh, with his wife and her sister, were at Sligo market last Saturday, and after leaving the town, the husband directed the wife to return for some article which he said she had forgot to purchase. She returned to Sligo, and her sister wished to accompany her or to wait for her, but the husband in a most abusive manner told her to go on and they would overtake her. The unfortunate wife never reached her home alive. She was discovered on Monday morning in a potato field in Geevagh, near her residence, her body bruised in several places; and from the marks of a ligature round her neck, Dr. Burrowes is of opinion she died from strangulation. Mr. Meredith Thompson held an inquest on the body, and a verdict of murder was returned against the husband, who has absconded. We understand that the circumstantial evidence against the husband is strong.
"Sligo Journal"

The Potato Crops.
The greater part of the week has been wet – heavy and incessant rain, occurring at a most unfavourable period, the crops being fit for harvesting all round this neighbourhood.
"Sligo Journal"

Lord Palmerston arrived here on Thursday, to visit his property in this neighbourhood. We understand that he purposes remaining for a few days.
"Sligo Journal"

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