Welcome to Donemana, Co Tyrone – Sincere Thanks to John Campbell for this PhotographUnless otherwise noted, the following News Articles are transcribed by Teena from the Derry Journal, Londonderry Sentinel, Londonderry Standard and the Tyrone Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 June 1763 -Married
29 May 1810 – Decree LIGHTON v. GALBRAITH<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pursuant to the Decree of his Majesty’s High Court of Chancery in Ireland, bearing the date of 3rd Feb. 1809I hereby require all persons having debtor incumbrances affecting the estates of Robert GALBRAITH late of Dunnymana, in the county of Tyrone, gent. deceased, to come in and prove the same before me, on or before Monday the 4th June next, otherwise they will be precluded the benefit said decree. – Dated 2nd May 1810 Edw. WESTBY<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 Jan. 1821 Married
26 Aug.1826 – Married
9 Oct. 1826 – Dreadful Occurrenc<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday week, a dreadful occurrence took place at Raspberry hill near Donemanagh. A farmer named ROSBOROUGH, had, on that night, what is called a ‘Churn’, that is, a merry-making which generally follows the conclusion of the harvest and at this Churn had been John CALLAGHAN, John RODGERS, and a number of others. In the course the evening CALLAGHAN, it appears, had evinced bad feelings towards RODGERS, calling him opprobrius names and telling him that all his ‘breed’ were thieves and robbers, This however, RODGERS did not resent, knowing that if he did, he would probably be killed. About twelve at night he left ROSBOROUGH’s and apprehending, it is supposed, he might be badly treated, asked CALLAGHAN’s wife and daughter to convey him part of the way. They did so and as they were proceeding, he said to them that, notwithstanding what had occurred, he would fight any of their family and insisted on going bark. The wife, as we have heard, caught him and entreated him not do so, but disengaging himself, he was met by John CALLAGHAN, armed, as report says, with a pair of tongs, by whom a violent blow was aimed at him. The consequence was melancholy indeed. RODGERS had his reaping-hook and with it he struck CALLAGHAN a fatal blow, immediately behind the ear. The point penetrated the skull. The unfortunate man never spoke afterwards, he lingered till Tuesday morning and expired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We understand RODGERS was soon afterwards almost killed himself by the deceased’s 2 sons, who lay in wait for him and altogether ignorant of what had happened to the father, beat him most dreadfully, they inflicted 7 cuts upon him, one of which nearly severed his arm from his body. We fear this deplorable affair originated in party spirit. The deceased was a Roman Catholic and RODGERS is Protestant. Mr. ELLIS, of this City, held an inquest on the body, but there being no surgeon present to ascertain if the wound was the cause of his death, the jury had not all the evidence they could have wished. The law makes no provision for the remuneration of professional men when they attend Inquests and had Mr. ELLIS employed one, the probability is, he must have paid for him, himself. He had no reason to expect the Grand jury would, as, from motives of economy, they greatly curtail the allowance to himself which the law authorises. The jury’s verdict was \u201cThat the deceased came by his death by a blow of a shearing-hook, inflicted on his head by John RODGERS.\u201d (Dublin Mercantile Advertiser and Weekly Price Current) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
18 October 1827 – Married
26 July 1828 \u2013Threats to a Witness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Thomas DONNELLAN, a respectable farmer in the County of Tyrone, was returning from the fair of Donemana, where he had been selling cattle, fell in with 2 men on horseback, who appeared to be waiting on his approach, on a lonely part of the road, about a mile from his own house. It was now about 6 o’clock the evening. Though, to his knowledge, he had never seen them before, they saluted him by name and one of them, a young man of respectable appearance, said to him, I saw you in Derry yesterday, but could not get opportunity of speaking to you. I understand you are the person who is to prove against the unfortunate devils who are in Omagh Gaol for stabbing the Policeman in that town, at the last Lent Assizes?\u201d He replied that was under security to attend. By whom were you bound?\u201d “Sir John Burgoyne.\u201d The other, an elderly man said, \u201cIt will not signify a G\u2014d d\u2014n and I advise you not to go forward and pulling out a quantity of bank notes continued “I will give you twenty pounds now and a similar sum after the assizes, if you will absent yourself and in the mean time, you may depend on being well taken care of.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He refused to comply, though they urged him much and finding him so firm, the young man was in the act of drawing a pistol from his breast to shoot him when the elderly man seized his arm and cautioned him to beware of such an act. DONNELLAN was greatly terrified and shouted murder, when the two galloped off in the direction of New Buildings. These facts have been sworn to before 2 Magistrates of the County of Tyrone. DONNELLAN has suffered severely for having been accidentally present when the Policeman was stabbed. He was examined before the grand jury of Tyrone and because he respected the sanctity of an oath, his windows were all destroyed and a bullock of his killed, before he returned from the assizes. This doubtless, savours of organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 May 1830 -Tragedy
15\nMay 1830 – Rabid Dogs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\nunderstand that great mischief has been done in the neighbourhood of\nDonnemanagh, by a rabid dog. That several pigs, horses and cows\nbitten by him, became mad and had to be killed. We have been\ninformed, too, on what we deem good authority, that a horse, in the\nparoxysm of the disorder, bit the thumb off a man and that, to avert\nthe dreadful consequences which might ensue, he instantly got a knife\nand first cut away such of the remaining flesh as he thought the\nsaliva might have come into contact with and then, thrust the stump\ninto the fire. This was resolution ! As events of the most\nheart-rending nature often occur from mad dogs, humanity naturally\nprompts to every possible precaution and therefore it is not too much\nto expect that the authorities in this City will exert the power they\nhave, to protect the citizens from the danger which may arise from\ndogs being permitted to run through the streets during the summer\nmonths. We have been requested to give this hint, and we have no\ndoubt it will be duly attended to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21 June 1830 – Insolvent Debtors at Omagh on Tues. 29th June<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(all names listed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wm. MILLER Derrygortreavey, farmer
15 April 1833 – drunkenness led to the death<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the course of these 10 days past, two persons lost their lives. One of them, of the name of ANDERSON was beat in a house in Bridge street, on Wednesday week and died a few days ago and the other was killed near Donemana, by a person of the name BROWN, who fled immediately to America. A coroner\u2019s inquest held on each, but we have not learned the particulars of either case. At all events it is true that 2 persons were killed and from all we have heard drunkenness led to the death of each.
The King v. BATES
7 Dec. 1833 \u2013 Ordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Thursday the 21st Nov, last, the Presbytery of Strabane ordained to the pastoral charge of the newly erected congregation of Donemana, the Rev, John MONTEITH, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Derry. The services of the day were commenced by the Rev. Mr. CROCKET of Killeater, Moderator of the Presbytery, who preached an excellent and impressive sermon. The next part of the service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. ARMOUR of Dungiven, who explained and defended Presbyterian ordination with much ability and, in a clear convincing manner, refuted those arguments which the advocates of episcopacy generally put forward in support of the exclusive right of Bishops to ordain. He then put the usual questions Mr. MONTEITH for the purpose of ascertaining the soundness of his religious views and in conjunction with his brethren of the Presbytery, proceeded to set him apart to the work of the Ministry, by prayer and the imposition of hands. The Rev. Mr. HEMPHILL of Badony, had been appointed to deliver the charge to the Minister and people, but being unable to attend, the duty devolved on Mr. ARMOUR and was discharged by him, much to his own credit and the edification of his auditors. The Rev. gentleman had evidently not anticipated the absence of Mr. HEMPHILL and, of course, spoke from the feelings of the moment but seldom have we heard a charge more replete with sound sense or one which pointed out, more luminously the solemn duties which the Minister and the people owed to each other in their new connection, with respect both to what was to be done and what was to be avoided.
15 Dec. 1835 Married
On the 20th of March Mr. ORR held an inquest on the body James KENNEDY at Tyboe, near Donemana. The Jury found that the said James KENNEDY came to his death, on the day 1st March 1837, in the townland of Tyboe, from the stroke of a stone on the frontal bone, above the right eye, which fractured his skull, of which he lingered until the 17th ult. and then died; that Thomas EAGAN threw said stone and that he was aided and assisted by Samuel RUTH and John EAGAN. From the evidence it appeared, that James KENNEDY (son to the deceased) and Thomas EAGAN had a dispute and were fighting; after the fighting was over the old man (the deceased) came down to where the men were, when was immediately thrown over a ditch by RUTH and after which, several stones were thrown at him. The coroner has issued his warrant for the apprehension of RUTH and EAGAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20 April 1838 – Fecundity Extraodinary
19 Aug 37 – Married
26 Dec. 1838 – Testimony of their regard David SMYTH ESQ. M. D. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will be seen from our advertising columns that on Thurs, 20th inst., the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of Donemana have presented Dr. SMYTH with a gold watch and a gig, in testimony of their regard of his medical skill and his moral worth. This young gentleman has been a very successful medical practitioner in that neighbourhood and his benevolent attention to the poor has gained him the esteem of all classes and sects. His good fortune seems to have kept pace with his deserts, for he has lately been appointed by the Lord Primate and Managing committee to the charge of the Fever Hospital and dispensary at Middletown, Co. Armagh. We are gratified to learn that his friends have not been unmindful of his past services and have bestowed on him a rich and well, merited testimonial of their approbation. The watch, we understand, was purchased from Mr. NEILL and the gig was built by Mr. FOY, both of this City. (Derry)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. SMYTH was afterward entertained at dinner in Mr. James DUNN’s Inn, Donemana, when a large and respectable assembly sat down to an excellent dinner. The chair was taken by the Rev. John MONTEITH. Several appropriate toasts and sentiments were given, which elicited sone eloquent speeches. The health of laird Caledon having been given from the chair, and received with every manifestation of respect, Dr, SMYTH rose and in happy strain of eulogium , spoke of his Lordship’s estimable qualities as a beneficent landlord and liberal patron of every useful institution in the neighborhood of his estates. Dr. SMYTH also alluded to the obligations which his Lordships tenantry owed to Henry PRENTICE Esq., the respected agent of the Caledon estates and concluded by congratulating the inhabitants of Tyrone in their connection with so truly patriotic an aristocracy as that which reflected so much honor upon the country. The evening was spent in the utmost harmony and the company separated highly pleased with the proceedings. The dinner was served in style which reflected the greatest credit on the good taste of Mr. DUNN, the purveyor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20 Sept. 1839 – Extraordinary Oats
1 May 1841 – Strabane Quarter Sessions;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charles and Matilda GORMLEY for stealing potatoes at Donemana- guilty Charles GORMLEY to be imprisoned 4 calendar months to hard labour and Matilda GORMLEY 3 weeks in bridewell.
21 Oct. 1842 Fatal Accident<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A\nfew days ago a young lad, a servant to a farmer of the name of KEYS,\nliving in Raspberry Hill, a part of Bond’s Glen, while driving a\nhorse and stone, crushing flax, he stumbled and fell, the horse going\non, the stone entered on his body at the hip, and passing over the\nhead, crushing it dreadfully, caused immediate death. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
27 Dec. 1842 – Mildness of the Season Clemency of the Weather – Ripe Strawberries
21 Feb. 1843 – Dreadful Accident and Landlord Munificence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the night of the 13th ult., while the storm was at its height, the offices of a small farmer, named John THOMPSON of Moneycannon near Donemana, were discovered to be on fire, and together with his entire stock, consisting of a horse and 5 head of cows, were completely consumed. The utmost exertions, aided by the direction of the wind, succeeded in saving his dwelling-house, which stood under the same roof. This poor man, who has a numerous and helpless family, was thus reduced to a deplorable condition <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The generous and kind-hearted landlord of the property Leslie OGILBY Esq., of Dungiven, on hearing of the above occurrence and also that THOMPSON was an industrious and deserving tenant, represented to him by his active agent, Samuel LYLE Esq., Oaks, immediately directed that the sum of ten pounds, a full years rent of his holding, should be laid out in the purchase of stock for him. And through Mr. LYLE’s influence THOMPSON\u2019s father and father-in-law, both living the same on the same estate, have each given him a good young cow. Mr. LYLE is, with what remains of the ten pounds after buying a fitting horse, to make up the price of a 3rd cow, by this praise-worthy benevolence and interference, this poor family, who, but a few days ago were in a state bordering despair and want, are placed in circumstances as fully as encouraging, to proceed in the cultivating their farm as they were before the accident. THOMPSON has also a house newly roofed with timber received from the same humane landlord which will, for the present, supply the place of the one which was burned The above is a practical proof that we have landlords in Ireland who need not to be told that property has its duties, as well its privileges. The accident is supposed to have arisen from taking out coal instead of using a lanthorn, a very dangerous practice, but one too common among this class when going out to their cattle.
12 Sept.1843 – Templemoyle Agricultural Seminary
20 Oct. 1843 \u2013 Reward
Jane MARSHALL examined by Mr. PEEBLES – l know the prisoners; I saw them the 18th May, in a garden, sowing potatoes; it was the small garden; Mrs. LEIGHTON used to occupy it; A year and half ago I came there; I knew it before, these 8 years; Mrs. LEIGHTON occupied it; John MELAGHT occupied it before the 18th May; he gave it up; William and James BOND occupied it after that; they came and set potatoes there; I told my mistress, Mrs. LEIGHTON; she told me to tell them to go away, for they had no authority there; they told me to tell her they had more authority than she.
28 Sept. 1844 – Malicious Burning Donagheady<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early on the morning of the 1st instant, the office houses of Mr. Geo. AICKEN of the townland of Leitrim, parish of Donagheady, Co. Tyrone, were maliciously set fire to by some persons as yet unknown. The office houses were 5 in number; a stable, a potato house, 2 cow-houses and a barn. In the stable were 2 farm horses, in the barn the produce of 2\u00bd acres of flax and the cow house 3 milch cows, with poultry, farming implements, &.c. The whole of these buildings, with all live stock and other property which they contained, were utterly consumed and in striving to save the dwelling-house, all the furniture was either injured or destroyed, nothing having been left whole but the slated roof, but for which the entire premises would have been ruined. In striving to save his horses, Mr. AICKEN was so much injured that he even yet lies in great danger of his life. Up to this time, notwithstanding the praiseworthy exertions of the Magistrates and constabulary of Donemana, the perpetrators of this diabolical act are hitherto undetected Mr. AICKEN loss in property alone, not speak of his personal injuries, will amount to nearly \u00a3150; but as he is under an indulgent landlord, we trust that some effort will be made, should recover his health, to enable him to recover his property also<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 May 1845 – Married
6 Feb. 1845 – A Gay Deceiver
16 Aug 45 – Married at Donemana Meeting House by the Rev. Mr. Monteith, on Monday the 4th inst. Mr. Samuel JACK of Ballycolman near Strabane to Margaret, daughter of Mr. ROSBORROW of Raspberry Hill near Donemana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 Sept. 1845 – Died
17 April 1846 – Address and presentation to Wm. BAIRD Esq. surgeon, Donagheady dispensary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At a meeting of the subcribers to a tribute of esteem to Doctor BAIRD held this day in the petty sessions room, Donemana agreeably to public notice Joseph M’CREA Esq. in the Chair, Joseph BOGLE Esq. Secretary. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted – Proposed by Robert M’CLEERY Esq. and seconded by Joseph M’CREA Esq. Eden
Resolved – That at a time when the management of the medical charitable Institutions has been publicly assailed (and in general, we have reason to believe justifiably so) we feel much pleasure in bearing our united testimony to the Parish of Donagheady being an exeption to the charges of Franklin as respects of the obtaining a subscriptions for such Institutions, the undue influence which is exercised in the appointment of unqualified medical gentlemen to supervise the same and in thus recording our full and unqualified approbation of the official services of Doctor BAIRD and our esteem of him as a worthy member of society and our thanks to the annual supporters of the Institution. (Signed by) Joseph M’CREA Chairman, Joseph BOGLE Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agreeably to the above resolutions, the committee appointed to make the presentation to Doctor BAIRD together with a number of contributors, assembled at BROWN’s Inn, Donemana on the afternoon of Monday, 6th inst. and presented to the Doctor BAIRD a splendid horse, gig and appendages, procured by the voluntary contributions of the Parishioners who are not subscribers to the dispensary funds, with the following address and after having spent a very pleasant evening, which was enlivened by appropriate speeches from the Doctor, the committee and the contributors, who were in attendance, separated, much pleased with having had an opportunity of paying such a well-merited compliment to Dr. BAIRD and we are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. BROWN for their hospitality and the superior accommodation provided by them on the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address
19 Sep 46 – Married On the 17th inst., in Donemana Church by the Rev. H. Colthurst, Mr. Barre B. HYNDMAN of this City, to Jane, daughter of the late Samuel LIGHTON Esq., of that place.
23 May 1848 – Glendermott Presbytery Appeal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A man named John CARBERRY, a Roman Catholic, from Donemana, appeared in support of an appeal against the decision of the Glendermott Presbytery, with reference to certain charges brought by him against the Rev. D. J. WALKER of Donemana. The appellant charged Mr. WALKER with perjury, as having described himself at one time, as the bona fide proprietor of certain promises and at another time as the proprietor in trust. It appeared that Mr. WALKER had appeared before the session of Donemana congregation to answer to this charge and that the session had not found him guilty of perjury, but had found that there was a discrepancy in his statements, which they deemed worthy of censure. Mr. WALKER appealed to the Presbytery against the decision of the session and on the case being heard, the Presbytery reversed the decision. The synod having heard the case fully, confirmed the decision of the presbytery, acquitting Mr. WALKER, both of the alleged discrepancy and of perjury.
5 August 1848 – Threatening Notices and Malicious Burningth<\/sup>, a cow-house on the same premises was discovered to be on fire, but was extinguished by the exertions of the neighbours, without any serious injury being effected. On the night of the 17th or morning of the 18th, a notice was left in a lane leading the dwelling-house and 2 notices were left on the morning of the 20th, threatening the life of the person living on the premises. An investigation into the circumstances took place at the petty sessions at Donemana, when a search warrant was issued to Sergeant PRICE the police constable stationed there, who proceeded to the premises, where he found some paper corresponding with that on which the notices were written. A private investigation took place Saturday and the papers found were forwarded to the government. (Coleraine Chronicle)What an advantage to the country if all the proprietors paid the same attention to their estates as Mr. OGILBY? How few of our population would require to seek employment in other countries, if all our waste lands were dealt with in this way? and how little of the resources of the people would be wasted in supporting the able-bodied pauper in unproductive idleness, or in importing from other countries the food which could easily be raised at home? How much would it add to the peace and prosperity of the country, if our idle population, instead of using the pike or the musket, were taught to handle the spade and the crowbar?
Con O’DONNELL for having on 27th Jan. last, at Donemana, stolen a horse the value 10\u00a3, the properly of Patrick CANNON, also for having same in his possession.
2 Aug 50 – Married on the 30th ult., in the Presbyterian Church, Donemana by the Rev. John Monteith, Mr. James CRAIG of Liscleen to Lavinia, youngest daughter of Mr. John WALKER of Tyrconnelly county Tyrone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23 Jan. 1851 – Investigation at Donemana<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Friday last, the 17th inst., R. D. COULSON Esq. R.M. and the local magistrates of the bench at Donemana, were occupied for a considerable time in investigating charges preferred against Constable PRICE, by an individual named Francis M’CARBARAY, who resides in the vicinity of Donemana.
5\nFeb. 1851 Rejoicing at Donemana (more on this in the next article)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On\nthe occasion of the marriage of Mr. OGILBY of Liscleen to the\nbeautiful and accomplished daughter of the Hon. and Rev. Charles\nDOUGLAS, the tenants of these gentlemen were invited to, and most\nsumptuously entertained, at Donemana on Thursday last, the day fixed\nfor the interesting ceremony. After the marriage was over the tenants\nof Rector DOUGLAS and those of Mr. OGILBY, in the townland of\nTirkernahan, adjoining Donemana, assembled at Mr. James BROWN’s,\nwhere a most substantial dinner had been prepared for them, by the\norder of their landlord. Mr. Andrew FERGUSON, a tenant of Rector\nDOUGLAS presided on the occasion.
Thursday\nthe 30th January, will long be a memorable day in the neighbourhood\nof Liscleen and Donemana. On that day, as we formerly announced, the\nnuptials of William OGILBY Esq. of Liscleen House, with Miss DOUGLAS,\nthe beautiful, amiable and accomplished daughter of the Hon. and Rev.\nCharles DOUGLAS of Earlsgift, were celebrated in the parish church of\nDonagheady, by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Derry and Raphoe and\nthe united tenantry of Mr. OGILBY and DOUGLAS, to the number of 205,\nwith their wives, celebrated the auspicious event dining together in\nhonour of a union which has given universal satisfaction and to which\nthey look forward to with the most pleasing anticipations. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After waiting to see the bride and bridegroom drive off to the honeymoon at Baronscourt, the company sat down at 4 o’clock, to a most plentiful and excellent dinner, consisting of roast and boiled beef, mutton, poultry and vegetables, provided by Messrs. James DUNN and James BROWN of Donemana and served in a style which would have done credit to the most experienced caterers. The respectable appearance and orderly behaviour of so large an assembly was highly creditable, whilst the harmony and good feeling which universally prevailed and the shrewdness, good sense and good humour which distinguished the numerous speeches which were made on the occasion, did honour alike to the taste and judgment of the company Ogilby\u2019s Tirkernahan tenants and those Mr. DOUGLAS dined at Donemana and of their merry meeting notice has already appeared.The tenants of the Altnacree estate dined at Liscleen and the following is brief report of their proceedings The tables were laid out in the large barn Liscleen and were presided over by Mr. James CRAIG, supported by Messrs. David and John WALKER, Alexander and John EATON, Hugh ROSBOROUGH, William KENNEDY, William ROGERS, Patrick LOGUE and Denis REGAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 Apr 1851 married on the 12th February by the Rev. John Greer A.M., Rector of Belleville and Rural Dean, John HASLETT Esq., surveyor to Frances, youngest daughter of Andrew WOODS Esq. of Ardeane, near Donemana, Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 Aug. 1851 – North-West Farming Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the annual show of The North-West Farming Society was held yesterday, in Londonderry city<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– for Leicester Sheep, in the Class D section 3
The subscriber begs leave to state that in consequence of the increased employment given to Shirt Makers, in and around Derry, that he will open new Shirt-making Establishments at or near Claudy, Donemana, NewtownLimavady and Moville and will require at each place, a young women who is capable of giving out and taking in the work and also a young man, from 16 to 20 years of age, as clerk.
8 Jan. 1852 – died
We refrain for the present, from mentioning the names of the parties but should the agent have the temerity to brave public opinion and carry his vindictive feeling into execution, we will feel it to be our duty to publish the whole of the particulars.
29 May 1856 – Fabricated Marriage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have received a communication from an authentic quarter, stating that the recently published announcement of a marriage between Mr. David CRAIG, of Binelly and a lady resident in Donemana, is a fabrication, no such marriage having taken place. We regret the imposition that has been practised and if we discover the author, as we expect to do, he will find his joke a rather serious matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 Aug 1856 – Supressing Illicite Distillation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Active Exertions of the Constabluary in Supressing illicite Distillation
Freehold lands for sale to be sold all that and those in the townland of South Cleggan Tyrkell in the Parish of Donagheady, Barony of Strabane and Co. Tyrone, containing. by the Ordnance Survey of Ireland, 330 acres, 3 roods, and 9 perches or thereabouts, held by deed for ever, at the present yearly rent of \u00a329 10s. 9d and producing the net yearly profit rent of \u00a352 13s. 9d. The lands are at present set to 7 respectable tenants and are situated within about 12 Miles of Londonderry, 8 of Strabane and 2 of Donemana, in a most peaceable and improving neighbourhood.
19 Jun. 1857 – Valuable Farm for Sale to be sold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A farm of land in the townland of Altrest containing about 39 acres of excellent arable land, with a very good slated dwelling-house and suitable offices thereon. Held part in fee and part in perpetuity. Subject to the small yearly rent of \u00a39. There is also a good flax mill on the farm, withsufficient water power. This farm is in a high state of cultivation and is situate in the Parish of Donagheady and Co. Tyrone, about 6 miles from Londonderry, 5 miles from Strabane and 2 miles from Donemana.
14\nMay 1859 – married
20\nAug. 1859 – Awful Casualty at Donemana
Too much praise cannot be given the inhabitants of Donemana for the manner in which they acted during this trying time, but more particularly to Constable M’CARBRY and the men under his command and also Mr. John O’NEILL, N.T., Killens and Mr. BROWN, hotel-keeper, Donemana. An inquest was held before the coroner and several witnesses were examined. Mr. John O’NEILL gave evidence of having experienced the smell of fire and after in vain endeavouring to awaken the inmates, ran to the police barrack, where Sub-Constable O’NEILL was the first to answer him. The rest of the party then went to the fire. The witness stated that Sub-Constable O’NEILL acted with the greatest courage throughout the affair and that he several times risked his own life to save the lives of the inmates. Other witnesses were examined, including Mrs. DONAGHY who was nearly frantic for the loss of her daughter, about 7 years of age. It was stated that no candle had been stuck up near any bed, but it transpired that DONAGHY was in the habit of burning the refuse of flax which he kept under the bed of the deceased and that his wife had cautioned him of the danger of that course. The jury found that the deceased had come by her death from suffocation of the burning of the refuse of flax under the bed in which she slept. (The Advocate or, the Irish Industrial Journal)
14 Feb. 1861 – Donagheady and Leckpatrick Farming Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This society, recently instituted, was publicly inaugurated with great ‘eclat’ on Monday last, upon which day it held its first ploughing match with success far beyond what had been anticipated by the most sanguine of its members. The rich and fertile district of country embraced within its limits and the well known agricultural skill of the highly respected farmers resident therein, made it a matter of surprise that such a society had not long since been organized in that locality and the society having now been formed, if the spirit with which its operations commenced be only sustained, it bids fair soon to outstrip other societies of long standing. The ploughing match, which was held at Donemana, excited the most intense interest throughout the entire parish and a vast concourse of people from all quarters assembled to witness the contest, which was appointed to take place in a field belonging to Mr. David CRAIG, Binnelly. There were 33 ploughs entered to compete and notwithstanding the hard frost which had prevailed for 2 days previously and which very materially interfered with the ploughing, 30 of those entered engaged in the match. On account of the large number competing, it was thought advisable to secure a second field and accordingly one was obtained from Charles SEATON Esq. of Black Park, president of the society.In the latter field the competition in the ‘farmers class’ took place, while that in the ‘gentleman\u2019s class’ took place in Mr. CRAIG’s field. The two fields are situated in commanding positions on opposite hills with a picturesque valley and river between them and as the many hundreds of spectators of both sexes, were constantly moving from one field to the other, the place presented more the appearance of a fair than anything else. In fact the day was observed as a holiday, all business having been forgotten in the excitement indulged in. Many of the visitors to Mr. CRAIG’s field were hospitably entertained at his residence, adjoining. The money prixes amounted to \u00a38 and the following implements were competed for by the farmers viz;
Gentlemen’s Class
The Chairman next proposed a toast to the health of the Judges, to whom he said they were all very much indebted. The toast was received with cheers.
21 Mar. 1861 – Extraordinary Fecundity
6\nApril 1861 – College Honours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the recent examinations at Queen’s College, Belfast, Mr. Robert DONNEL of Dunamanagh, Co. Tyrone, obtained a special prize of \u00a325. This prize is open all students who have been at least 3 years in connection with any Queen’s Colleges Belfast, Cork and Galway. Mr. DONNELL also obtained the class prize in Civil Law, at the close of the law lectures. Special prize examination prizemen – 1st – Alexander HAMILTON, A.B.; 2nd – Robert DONNELL, A.B. (Coleraine Chronicle)
Farmer’s class
8 Mar. 1862 – Tyrone assizes Omagh before Judge CHRISTIANnd<\/sup> next notice)8\nSept. 1862 -Cure for Cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has been lately discovered, that Sorrell, commonly called “Cuckoo’s Sorrell” which was generally considered to be a useless plant, possesses wonderful properties for the cure of the fearful disease of cancer. In 2 cases to which the herb was applied in the neighbourhood of Donemana, about 18 months ago, it exhibited such beneficial results, that after 13 or 14 applications, the affected parts were completely restored to their previous healthy condition. And in Canada where a friend of one of the persons alluded to went to reside, and who took a quantity over when emigrating, the “Sorrell” gave, in several instances there, the most undeniable proofs of being an invaluable remedy for cancer of all kinds, so much so, than an order reached a person living convenient to Donemana a few weeks ago, to send as much “Cuckoo’s Sorrell” to Canada as could be procured. The plant being indignious to the soil of Ireland, there need be no fear of a scanty supply being had in the proper season.
31\nOct. 1862 Strabane Union Farming Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n
winner\nof the Royal Agricultural Society’s 2nd class medal for best\ncultivated root crop, not less than 5 statute acres – Mr. James\nBROWN, Donemana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14 Nov. 1862 – Rev. James Smyth FRANKS
14\nNov. 1862 – Rev. James Smyth FRANKS
26\nNov. 1862 – died
14 Jan. 1863 – to be sold
28 Jan. 1863 – Donagheady and Leckpatrick Farming Societ<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The annual ploughing match of this promising society was held on Thursday last in a field on the property of Captain BAIRD R.N., who fully sustained the character of a fine old Irish gentleman, by exercising a seasonable and liberal hospitality to the numerous visitors to the field where the contest took place. Twenty-one ploughs entered, but only 20 started at the appointed hour. They finished their work in good style about 3 o’clock. The turn out was most creditable to the district. The judges were Messrs. John HATRICK, John WILLS, and Alex. M’NEILL.
Gentlemen’s Class
12 Jan. 1864 Londonderry Union
The usual annual ploughing-match, held in connection with this prosperous society, came off on Thursday at Donemana, in a field on the property of David CRAIG Esq. who kindly entertained those visiting the spot. There was an exceedingly large attendance of those interested in the match, in fact, the district turned out bodily and congregated at the scene of the contest. The ground was in pretty fair condition and the manner in which the soil was turned up was a matter of general remark. The number of ploughs entered was 21 and the judges on this occasion were the Messrs. George CRAIG, Dorrington BOYLE and Henry THOMPSON.
Gentlemen’s Class
This society held its annnal ploughing match yesterday at Donemana, in a field belonging to Mr. James WALKER, of Tirconnelly, which is distant from Donemana about a mile and a half. The day was fine for this season of the year and this fact was conducive to a very large number of visitors to the field. At about 12 o’clock some 20 ploughs entered on their duties, which they executed in a remarkably good style. To take the general opinion, considering that the society is, but a young one, the work performed by the several competitors was highly creditable. No scarcity of refreshments was experienced by those who considered themselves interested in the day’s proceedings and it is only justice to say that Mr. WALKER, the donor of the field, exhibited that hospitality for which the farmers of the district are remarkable. The judges on this occasion were Messrs. Henry THOMPSON of Aughtagh, John MAGUIRE, Aughtagh and Wm. CANNING of Ervey.
Gentlemen’s Class
J.\nA. STEVENSON Solicitor, Londonderry
Henry\nMULHOLLAND was indicted for having, at Donemana, on 27th October\nlast, feloniously received money, the property of John COLHOUN. The\nprisoner pleaded not guilty and was defended by Mr. William IRVINE,\nadvised by Mr. DICKIE
5 Jan. 1867 \u2013 Wanted
About 6 o’clock on Saturday evening, a car-driver, named Henry DUGAN, left Simms\u2019 Hotel, Strabane, with a car, in which were Captain STEWART and Montgomery SINCLAIR Esq., whom he drove to Holyhill, the residence of the latter, about 3 miles from Strabane. He left Holyhill about 7 o\u2019clock, to return to Strabane and was not heard of until Sunday, when a farmer observed a horse with car-harness on him, in a field in the townland of Bailee. Seeing a car upended on the road, near the same place, he proceeded in the direction and found the lifeless body of Henry DUGAN in the snow. It would appear that the unfortunate man, finding it impossible to proceed with the car through the snow, had unyoked the horse for the purpose of taking him home without the car and had become overpowered by the excessive cold while doing so. From the position in which he was found, the top of a heap stones, it is supposed that he had been attempting to get up on the back of the horse and that the animal had left him and got home to Mr. SIMMS’ stable.
A man named John WILSON, a person in the employment of Montgomery SINCLAIR Esq., of Hollyhill, has also lost his life. He had been purchasing some goods at the shop of Mr. GRAHAM, Strabane, on Saturday evening and left the town to return home. Anxiety having been felt for his safety by several of his friends and neighbours, a search was instituted on Saturday night, which, however, proved fruitless. He was discovered on Sunday morning buried in the snow and quite dead, at the foot of Strabane Glen. Dr. HAMILTON held an inquest on the body, when a verdict of “perished in the snow\u201d was returned. The third death is that of a lad named Edward LOUGHLIN, about 13 years of age. Saturday evening, he was sent by bis parents, who reside near Donemana, to a grocer\u2019s shop at a considerable distance from their house. Not returning in time, a search was made for him, but without effect, till, Sunday morning, his body was found, buried in a snow wreath, the depth of nearly 7 feet, in the townland of Ballaghlaird. (Northern Standard)
On Wednesday, a bull belonging Mr. John HALL of Gorticioss, which had been sent to Derry for sale, became infuriated on the road leading from the new bridge to Foyle Street, Derry, and broke away from the boy who had charge of him by a rope. The bull then ran furiously through Foyle Street, throwing down an elderly woman named Ellen DEVENEY who belongs to Tullyard near Donemana, injuring her considerably and breaking one of his horns against a wall near the old gas works. Constable LOCKHART, with Borough Constable Hugh WILSON and several others, made an attempt to capture the furious animal. Constable LOCKHART seized the bull by the tail, thinking to stab him with his sword, when the animal suddenly turned round to attack him and the constable ran into a door for safety, while the bull ran into the office door of Mr. LECKY, provision merchant, where he remained for a short time. In turning to get out, the animal fell, when Constable LOCKHART, seizing the opportunity, plunged his sword into him to the hilt. Almost at the same time a young man from one of the adjoining stores cut the animal’s ham-strings with a large knife to prevent him getting up. He was immediately after bled to death as he lay on the public street. The woman DEVENEY was carried into the house of Mr. M’LOUGHLIN.
27 Mar. 1867 – City of Londonderry Assizes – The late Derry Robberies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andw. M’KANE and John M’KANE, of Tybo near Donemana, were then put forward and charged with having in their possession divers goods, the property of Mr. James DUNCAN and Mr William ANDREWS, watchmakers and jewellers, in the city of Londonderry, knowing same to be stolen. The prisoners were defended by Mr. IRWIN, who instructed them to plead guilty. John M’KANE sr. and John M’KANE jr., were then put forward and charged with having in their possession at Tybo, several articles of wearing apparel &c. knowing same to be stolen. W. Geo. MORRIN and Sub-constable Thomas O’DONNELL were examined in support of the charge. His Lordship said there was no evidence against John M’KANE Sr. to his having stolen the goods. The jury found accordingly. The court then sentenced the two sons of the elder prisoner, who had pleaded guilty, to 5 years penal servitude.
This match was played on the Donemana ground on Thursday last, and resulted victory for the former. On the side the Nine Mr. Charles THOMAS headed the score, with a well gained 23 and 21, comprising 2 fine drives for 4-6 threes, 8 twos, &c. Mr. J. THOMAS added 7 and 15 in true style, including a splendid drive for four.
25\nJan. 1868 – died
10 Jun. 1868 – died
2 Jan. 1869 Extraordinary Birth of Twins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most extraordinary occurrences of giving birth to two children that has come under my notice, occurred in the neighbourhood of Donemana during the past week. The following are the particulars: a poor woman, named Anne JOHNSTONE, who states she is from Irvinestown, while travelling as a vagrant, was suddenly taken in the pains of labour, On Tuesday last, she got shelter in a house in Cullan, (Cullion) until she gave birth to one child. But immediately afterwards the poor woman and her newly born infant were obliged to lie for two days behind a ditch, exposed to all the inclemency of a December day. After having spent a few days there she succeeded in making her way to Ballaghlare, where she was permitted to reside under the roof of a poor man named FOX. On Sunday she again got ill and to the astonishment of all, gave birth to a second child. Both children are females. Dr. BAIRD, of Donemana, has attended the woman and children and done everything for their comfort. Though the children are delicate, they are still living. The mother, too, is in a dangerous state. She is there without clothing to cover herself or her infants and depending for food on what charitable neighbours supply. (Liverpool Daily Post)
John QUINN, aged 30, described as a labourer and Anne M’GILLIGAN, aged 23, described a servant, were brought up in custody by sub-constable LYTLE, of the detective force, charged with stealing the sum of \u00a323 from John HUTCHINSON of Donemana, in the County of Tyrone. The case was one of elopement. Sub-constable LYTLE of the Belfast detective force, received a telegram Monday containing a description of the pair and arrested them the same evening on board the Glasgow steamer. They had purchased third-class tickets and were bound for the ‘ land o’ cakes.”
Mary JACK of Rouskey charged Thomas LINDSAY of same place, with permitting 2 horses, his property, to trespass on a field of corn, the property of complainant. He was ordered to pay 2s and costs.
30\nNov. 1869 – A marriage deferred in Co. Londonderry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nthe Donemana petty sessions some days ago, John DOHERTY of Gortaleck\nand Chas. GALLAGHER of Benown, were charged by Constable HOOKE with\nfighting on the street. GALLAGHER said that on the day in question,\nhe came into Donemana for the purpose of getting a car to take him to\nStrabane, where he was to be married. He met with DOHERTY and they\ntook some drink, which elated them so much that they began to fight,\nwhen the sergeant put in an appearance and, instead of leading to the\naltar his lovely bride, GALLAGHER was himself led off to the\nblack-hole and had not since entered on a hymeneal ground. In\nconsequence of his great affliction, he was let off with a fine of\n1s. and costs. DOHERTY was mulcted in a similar sum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 Jan. 1870 Married
21 Sept. 1870 Donemana Monthly Petty Sessions were held on Friday, the 16th before;
23 Sept. 1870 died Sept. 18th at Aughtermoy, near Donemana, Wm. BAIRD Esq., M.D. for forty years medical officer of the Donemana Dispensary District, aged 60 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 Jan. 1871 birth
7 Feb 1872 died
7 Feb.1872 Donemana Land Occupier’s Association
16 Dec. 1872 married<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DUNN –\nLOVE – December 12th in Second Donagheady Presbyterian Church by Rev.\nJohn Love, Glenelly, cousin of the bride, Mr. Andrew DUNN\nGlenagourland, Donemana, to Bella, eldest daughter Mr. James LOVE\nArdmore<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15 Feb. 1873 Married<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feb.\n13th in the Presbyterian Church, Donemana, by the Rev. John Monteith,\nHumphrey BABINGTON merchant, Londonderry, second son of the late\nMarcus Hill BABINGTON to Elisabeth Jane, eldest daughter of James\nROSBOROUGH Raspberry Hill, Bond’s Glen, Donemana<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22 Mar. 1873 Record Court
The jury found for the plaintiff – damages \u00a3108 and including the amount lodged in court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
31\nMar. 1873 Derry Police Court
20\nMay 1873 Supposed Malicious Burning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old\nestablished public-house in the townland of Ballylaw, on Donemana\nroad, was found to be on fire on the night of the 14th inst. The\nneighbours turned out and in short time it was extinguished, but not\nbefore damage was done. From the circumstances, it is believed that\nthe fire was originated maliciously. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15 Nov 1884 – died On the 2nd inst., at his residence, Avondale Cottage, Scotchmer Street, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, John, youngest son of the late James Dunn, of Donemana, Co. Tyrone Ireland aged 40 late brother of the Masonic Lodge St John Cumberclaudy, Co. Derry, Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 Oct 1899 \u2013 Council Meeting <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nthe District Council quarterly meeting Mr. W. G. WEBB proposed and\nMr. HONE seconded, that a pipe, 18 in. square and 22 ft. long, with\nstone grating and make 40 feet of a channel on the road from Derry to\nDonemana, on Mr. Wm. DOHERTY\u2019s contract, between the roads on the\nDerry and Claudy rd., west Drumaboe bridge and the north cross roads\nWarbleshinney between Mr. ADAM’s cottier houses and 1st Glendermott\nMeetinghouse gate, in the townland of Altnagelvin. Cost not to exceed\n\u00a35. The motion was unanimously passed. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2<\/strong>3 Jan. 1904 – MarriedWitness – Yes, I did
Witness – l never did anything of the kind.
Defendant – I was what they call in our part of the country courting her. I also kept company with another girl, who is since married.
Witness – Occasionally I would be with any one I fell in with. (Laughter)
11 Jan. 1908 – Strabane Quarter sessions
21 Sept.1908 – Strabane Revision Sessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
continued on Friday before Mr. M’GONIGAL B.L., Assistant Revising Barrister. The Nationalists were represented Mr. H. T. GALLAGHER assisted Mr. John TOORISH and the Unionists by Mr. Thos. ELLIOTT assisted by Mr. Thomas RIDDALL (registration agent).
The Nationalists also objected to Thos. LOWRY, Cullion, on the same grounds. LOWRY was asked by the Revising Barrister if had ever voted in America. “Not that I remember,\u201d was the answer.
Witness – No. I was in Canada 5 years and may have voted there, but I was only a few hours in the States.\u201d’Donemana, County Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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