June 2021
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Lord Leitrim’s Hearse Attacked by Mob in Church Street, 1878
From the Irishman, 13 April 1878: “EXTRAORDINARY SCENE The remains of the late Earl of Leitrim arrived at St Michan’s Cemetery, Church Street, Dublin, about half-past two o’clock. When the remains came into Church-Street the hearse was surrounded by two… Continue reading
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Judge Gets the Boot on his First Day in Court, 1890
From the New Ross Standard, 18 January 1890: “Judge Hickson’s first experience of judicial life has been rather perilous, but he exhibited great nerve and self-possession. The practice of throwing slippers after a married couple on their wedding day ‘for… Continue reading
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Taken by the Fairies, 1840-1924
From the Freeman’s Journal, 2 February 1924: “At a Special Court in Tullamore, before Mr Flanagan PC, Esther Smith, no fixed address, was remanded in custody on a charge of obtaining £3 and goods by false pretences and threats from… Continue reading
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Singing for its Supper: The Choir of Christ Church Pays Homage to the Court of Exchequer, 1851
From the Belfast News-Letter, 1 December 1851: “In the Court of Exchequer, on Saturday week, the clergymen and choristers from Christ Church Cathedral appeared and performed their accustomed homage, by singing an anthem and saying prayers. At the entrance of… Continue reading