Remembering our Past ... Drogheda Independent 1884-current - 29-03-1902

Drogheda Independent 1884-current, 29.03.1902, page 4

ST. MARGARET'S BRANCH U I L COLLECTION FOR IRISH LANGUAGE FUND.

To the editor Drogheda Independent.

Dear sir

Will you please publish the following details of the St. Margaret'8 Branch U I L collection for the Irish Language Fund.

The names of two of the collectors appointed, Messrs John Geraghty and James Smith, were accidentally omitted from the previous list I sent you.

As the account shows they have both been most energetic and successful. Handed in the first night first night 15s 6d; collected by Michael McDonnell, junr, 12s; by John Geragty, 118 6d ; by James Smith, 10s; by James Connor, 9s 6d ; by Thomas Kettle, 98. Total amount, $3 78 Gd, which I have handed to tho treasurer.

Yours faithfully,

Thomas M. Kettle, hon sec.

ST. MARGARETS BRANCH.

The usual meeting of this branch was held on Monday, 24th inst. Mr Michael Dunne, D C, in the chair. The collection for the language Fund was closed, the amount collected being £3 7s 6d. It was decided to bold a public meeting at St. Margaret's, on Sunday, April 13th, to consider the selection of candidate8 for Kilsallaghan and St. Margaret's at the forthcoming Local Government Elections.

by Administrator

Remembering our Past ... United Irish League - St Margarets Branch - 08-03-1902

The usual monthly meeting was held on Monday 3rd. Mr Michael Dunne, D C in the chair. A resolution was adopted drawing the attention of the standing committee to the unorganised condition of County Dublin, and requesting them it forward more rapidly in view of -the approaching local Government Elections.

A committee consisting of Messrs Dunne, DC; John Tyrrell, Michael M'Donnell, W. Reilly, J Reilly, J Connor, P Connor, P M'Kenna, J Butterly, Wm 'Fagan, F Gill, and T M Kettle was appointed to make a collection for the Language fund, and a good sum was at once  handed in.

The other business was of a routing and local character.

by Administrator