Bedford Cross, Youghal ,Co. Cork and some Kerry claims for compensation following the civil war

The Bedford Cross Céilí Band

Photo and caption of the band from the Kerry CCE page;

Representing Kerry and Munster at this years Senior Ceili Band Competition in Sligo The Bedford Cross Céilí Band,  Munster Champions 2014. Best of luck to you all.

Bedford is an area on the outskirts of the heritage town of Listowel in Co. Kerry. From the 1950’s to the early 80’s house dances and sessions were common to the musical landscape of Bedford in both homes and the dancehall at Bedford Cross. It is here that local greats Danny and Jettie Neville , Jackie Leahy, the Mangan & Kennelly families, among others spearheaded the preservation of traditional music, song and dance. It is thus fitting that two generations on, the local musicians pay tribute to these musicians and carry forward the musical heritage of the area in the form of The Bedford Cross Céilí Band. In essence the band has been playing and competing together, in various line-ups since they were underage, as part of Listowel Comhaltas under the watchful eye of Alf Neville, but it was in 2013 the band reformed under the title ‘The Bedford Cross’. The band comprises a fantastic line-up of musicians featuring Katie Lucey, Joan Lane and Yvonne Buckley on fiddles, Aisling Neville and James Dillon on flutes, John Neville on accordion, Brian Scannell on banjo, Lorraine Horgan on concertina, Noel Clancy on drums and Lindsay Moynagh on piano. Enriched by the individual talent, the strong musicianship combined has resulted in a sweet and powerful overall sound, defining the Bedford Cross Céilí Band.

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Glad rags and nags in Saturday's Examiner

"Kristin McKenzie-Vass and Dawn O'Sullivan get ready ahead of a photoshoot to launch the annual Listowel Races in County Kerry while committee members David Fitzmaurice, Michael Hennegan and 

Eamonn Forde (sic) chat about the upcoming festival.

The Listowel Races will take place from Sunday 14th to Saturday 20th of September."

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Eric Luke's photograph of Rory Gallagher

<<<<<<<<<< Historic Youghal During my recent visit to East Cork, I spent a very pleasant afternoon in the old walled town of Youghal. Youghal has carefully preserved many of its historic sites and in the protestant church, which is still in use are many really old and really interesting bits and pieces. Alms Houses – the 17th-century almshouses were constructed by Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork in 1602 for widows. Each tenant received two shillings a week, enough to sustain her. Around the same time (1612), Sir Richard Boyle built a hospital and a free school. For his efforts in colonising Munster, Sir Richard Boyle was granted the title and dignity Lord Boyle in 1616. When a poll tax of two shillings was introduced in 1697, those living by alms were exempt. St Mary's Collegiate Church in the town still contains many monuments, including the tomb of Richard Boyle himself. (Wikipaedia Boyle's tomb Boyle's family as depicted on his tomb Almshouse doors Baptismal font from 1850 Stone stairs to the lepers' gallery Unusual stained glass window with military rather than religious symbols I was struck by the aptness of this memorial in a month when 3 Irish lives had been lost in climbing accidents. At the gate of the church stands this house where Sir Walter Raleigh was staying when he smoked his first cigarette in Ireland. The story goes that a servant, seeing smoke rising from him, thought he was on fire and threw a bucket of water over him. Smoking still caught on though. <<<<<<< Famous Kanturk Horse Trainer has a bit of fun at Goodwood Michael Winters (right) and Tony Winters getting donkeys ready to start in Kanturk GAA Night At The Dogs, Picture taken at Goodwood, Kanturk by Janusz Trzesicki <<<<<< Claims for compensation for damage or loss during the civil war in Ireland Title Kate Griffin, shopkeeper, Listowel, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/128 Date Jan 1923-Jan 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Damage to premises and shop goods from rifle fire due to o ccupation by Irregular forces during an attack on the Free State barracks at Listowel. Extent 1 file Title John Whelan, Glenfield Camp, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/133 Date Dec 1922-Jan 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content One Edwards bicycle taken at Tralee by armed IRA  [Irish Republican Army] men on 2 August 1922. Extent 1 file Title Jeremiah Joseph O'Connor, Fossa, Killarney, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/139 Date Dec 1922-Jan 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Dwelling house known as 'Ardroe House' at Inch, County Kerry,  commandeered and used as training quarters and wrecked by  Irregular forces on various dates from September 1922 to \ January 1923; damage to dwelling house at Fossa by Republicans on 28 June to 15 September 1922. Title Michael O'Neill, merchant, Cahirciveen, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/145 Date Feb 1923-Feb 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Foodstuffs/provisions taken at Cahirciveen by IRA [Irish Republican Army] on various dates from May 1921 to 6 September 1922; foods taken from the SS 'Gaelic' at Kenmare by IRA on 6 September 1922. Title Denis Clifford, Mill Road, Killorglin, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/141 Date Dec 1922-Feb 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content One pig killed by bullets penetrating the sty during an attack  on National troops by Irregular forces at Killorglin on 27 September 1922. Title John Buckley, Caherlehillan, Kells, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/149 Date Jan 1923-Feb 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content One heifer taken away at Garrydine, County Kerry, by armed  men on 4 December 1922. Title Herbert L Muller, telegraphist, Valentia, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/155 Date Jan 1923-[?1926] Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content One bicycle and a double barrel shotgun taken at Loo Bridge,  County Kerry, by Irregular forces on 20 August 1921. Extent 1 file Title Sir John Fitzgerald, Glanlean, Valentia, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/157 Date Jan 1923-Jan 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Masonic Hall burned down at Knightstown, Valentia, County Kerry, by Irregular forces on 28 July 1922. Extent 1 file Title Patrick W O'Neill, Cahirciveen, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/166 Date Feb 1923-Dec 1926 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Foodstuffs/provisions commandeered at Cahirciveen by IRA [Irish Republican Army] on various dates from 10 October 1921  to 10 September 1922; bacon seized at Dingle, County Kerry, by IRA on transit from Tralee, County Kerry, on the motor boat 'Ocean Star' on 10 September 1922. Title Patrick Coffey, Castle Street, Tralee, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/171 Date Feb 1923-Dec 1926 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Windows broken due to a disturbance between Crown forces and civilians at 34 Upper Castle Street, Tralee on 21 January 1922. Title Roger Connor, labourer, executor for the late Johanna Sheahan,  Moybella North, Lisselton Cross, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/183 Date Jan 1923-Feb 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Dwelling house burned and destroyed at Moybella South, County Kerry, by armed men on 24 October 1921; file states that the owner of the house, Johanna Sheahan, was told to clear out the tenants who were a family named Quinlan before  it was set on fire. Title James J Galvin, William Street, Listowel, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/184 Date Jan 1923-Feb 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Lands and fences destroyed due to a conspiracy to boycott these lands at Deerpark, Lixnaw, County Kerry, from 9 April 1922 and on various other dates until 1 December 1922; file states that the destruction ended when General Murphy sent out National troops who arrested various parties. Title Mary Agnes Sheehy, Church Street, Listowel, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/185 Date Nov 1923-[?1926] Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Dwelling house and premises damaged at Church Street, Listowel on 2/3 March 1922; file states the property was occupied by an ex-soldier and family against whom an order for possession had been obtained; before the order was  executed the tenant caused the afore mentioned destruction; dwelling house and fixtures damaged at Carhooeragh, County Kerry on 25 March 1923; file states that the claimant is a shopkeeper and supporter of the government and used to supply the troops; notices were put up in Listowel threatening  those who supplied the National troops and on account of this  support the claimant's property was fired upon and damaged. Title Sarah Naylor and Nora Breen, Church Street, Listowel,  County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/186 Date Jan 1923-Feb 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Damage to millinery shop premises at Church Street, Listowel by unknown persons on 21 June 1922. Title Robert M Danaher, The Square, Listowel, County Kerry.  Reference FIN/COMP/2/8/188 Date Jan 1923-Jan 1927 Creator Department of Finance Scope and Content Damage to hotel, shop, dwelling house, at the Square, Listowel, during occupation by Irregular forces while attacking  National troops on 30 June 1922; lodging and food  commandeered by Irregular forces at the Square, Listowel, between 29 April and 3 August 1922.