Newspaper Extracts (Submitted by Padraig Doddy

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July 31st 1792 Dublin Evening Post Stolen

Off the lands of Roadstown in the county of Sligo on Friday night 20th inst a black bald-faced mare about fourteen and one-half hands high, with a switched tail, and a long mane, some white in for and hindfoot, and a white spot about the breadth of a card on her belly. She was in good condition and steps well.

Whoever gives intelligence of her so as to be found, shall receive a one guinea reward, and for the thief and mare by prosecuting him to conviction, five guineas which will be paid by Mr Roger Gunning at Roadstown, or Mr. Michael Phillips, 20 Arran Quay, Dublin.

July 28th 1792

Death and Funeral of Miss B. Scanlon of Ballymote (May 28th 1908 Obituary Sligo Champion)

The following is an obituary notice from the Sligo Champion 1908. Some of the mourners were well known and influential Ballymote residents. John Francis (J.F.) Cunningham F.R.G.S F.Z.S Barrister at Law and Colonial Secretary for British West Africa, was born in Moyrush, Bunninadden, in 1859. His brother Patrick lived in Ballymote in the 1930s and was known as Pat Jack. J.F. was a correspondent for the Sligo Champion.

The death took place at Ballymote on Thursday last of Miss B. Scanlan, eldest daughter of Mr Francis Scanlan. Deceased who had just reached 19 years, was educated at St. Mary’s University College, Dublin, and the Convent School, Ballymote, at which latter institution she had won the unique honour of being the most distinguished pupil of her year. She was niece to Mr James F. Cunningham, Secretary of the Uganda Protectorate, and sister of Mr John P. Scanlan, of the Catholic University School of Medicine, Dublin. She was stricken down with her fatal illness a few months ago and despite all that eminent medical skill could do she was called to her reward on Thursday. Drs Gilmartin, O’Callaghan, and Frazer looked after her temporal interests; and the venerable Archdeacon Loftus, Frs. T. and D. Gallagher and the Sisters of Mercy, attended to her spiritual welfare. The news of her demise cast a gloom over Ballymote and the surrounding country; for she was universally beloved on account of her quiet unassuming nature.

The funeral, which was a large and representative one, was headed by the Children of Mary, in charge of Mrs Kelly, N T; Miss K. Dockry, and Mrs Boland. Fr T Gallagher officiated at the graveside. Wreaths were sent from Sisters of Mercy, “In Loving Memory”; “Her Sorrowful Comrades”, Convent School; “In Grateful Remembrance”, Annie and Winnie Healy; “In Fond Remembrance”, A Dear Friend; also, by the Misses O’Dowd (cousins) and Miss J Scanlan. The chief mourners were – Maria Scanlan (mother), F Scanlan (father), John P (brother), Kathleen (sister), PJ Cunningham (uncle) Martin Cunningham and J McKeown (cousins), Mrs Frizzelle (aunt), Cecelia and Wm Keenan (cousins). The public included – Mr J Hannon, JP, CC; M Hannon DC; J Gilmartin DC; Dr Gilmartin; Mr B Scanlan NT; Mr JJ Cooke (creamery); Miss Kilcoyne NT; Mr Morrison, Mr Joe Healy, Messrs F Dyer, J Cawley, MP Burke, J Walshe, J McGuinness, P Cryan, J Cryan, and T Davey, etc. To her bereaved relatives we offer our heartfelt sympathy. RIP