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From: Dennis Ahern <>
Subject: Re: Excerpts from Irish newspapers
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 17:29:57 +0000 (UTC)


From The Cork Examiner, 28 October 1864 -

DEATH OF JEREMIAH H. O'CALLAGHAN, ESQ.
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WE regret to have to announce the death of this very popular and highly
esteemed gentleman, who died on Tuesday, the 25th inst., in the 47th
year of his age, after a protracted illness, which he bore with christian
fortitude and resignation. To those who remember the prominent
position which Mr. O'Callaghan occupied in connection with the turf-
-his untiring energy in promoting the success of field sport, and his
singular judgement in all matters relating thereto--it is unnecessary to
remark on the incalculable loss which his death will be sure to occasion,
not alone in the sporting circles of this county, but in many other parts
of the country likewise.
Twenty years ago there was no more popular name in the county than
that of the dashing, handsome young horseman from Mallow. Indeed,
the various successes of the late excellent sportsman and his celebrated
horse "Spencer" still furnish the subject of song and story around the
rural firesides of Orrery and Duhallow.
During the last few years his increasing infirmities rendered necessary
his withdrawal from the active arena of "the field," but still the ardour
of his interest in the noble amusement suffered no diminution.
In another sphere also, that of poor-law guardian, his zealous exertions
in behalf of the poor of the district won the respect and gratitude of
the poor.
The remains of the lamented gentleman were yesterday escorted by a
large assemblage from his late residence, Riverview, Kanturk, and
interred in the Chapel yard of the latter town, all the shops in which
were closed as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. May God
have mercy on his soul!

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