Linda, Here are 3 references to the Sisters of Mercy from the Pettigrew & Oulton Dublin Almanac 1845 ST. MARY'S ASYLUM, DRUMCONDRA-ROAD, Under the Patronage of the Most Rev. Doctor Murray, Very Rev. Dean Meyler, V.G. and Very Rev. Doctor Yore, V.G. Guardian, Rev. John Smith, Exchange-street. This meritorious Institution, which at present entirely provides for more than forty poor Peniien,t Females, was fonnded in 1833, on principles of strict discipline. From its commencement more tbqa ISO of the most miserahle of human beings (unfortunate fallen females) have been rescued from ^n, scandal, and degradation, and placed in this retreat of repentance, retirement, and peace. Some, after giving proof of their sincere conversion, have again, like the prodigal child, returned to their father's house; others, dreading their own weakness, and the many dangers of a world that once flattered and then deceived them, have resolved never to leave this, their happy abode. Here, then, the charitable and humane Christian can directly co-operate with our Divine Redeemer, by theii contributions, who came not to call the just, bat sinners, to repentance. Donations thankfully received by the Most Rev. Dr. Murray, (patron) the Rev. Dean Meyler, v.a. the Very Rev. Dr. Yore. V.G. the Roman Catholic Clergymen of the City, by the Sisters of Mercy, Baggot-street Convent, (under whose special care the Penitents are instructed at the Asylum) and the Rer. John Smith (guardian,) Exchange-street. N.B.This Institution has a depository, 23 Essex-quay and Lower Exchange-street, which is wpplied with foreign, theological, and moral -works, crucifixes, altar charts, missals, breviaries, dinrnius, beads, medals, prints, paintings, <fcc. which are sold at a small profit for the benefit of the poor Penitents. Orders for Lanndry and Needle Works, (post paid) directed to the Matron at the Asylum, or to Maria Finley, at the Depository, attended to. and SISTERS OF MERCY, (Baggot-street.) Superioress, Mrs. Delany Sisterhood,Thirty-six. Chaplain, Rev. Mr. O'Carrpll [There is another house of this Order at Booterstown.] There are, besides those above named, three other religions houses near Dublin, viz.one of St. Clare, at Harold's-cross; one of Dominicans, at Cabra; and one in Lpwer Mount street. and BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. 337 INSTITUTION OF MERCY, BAGGOT-STREET, FOUNDED 24TH OF SEPTEMBER, 1827, For the education of Poor Girls, Visitation of the Sick, and Protection of Distressed Young fVomen of Good Character. In this Institution from Fifty-five to sixty young women are protected, maintained, and instructed, till placed in suitable situations; very many respectable persons are always amongst the number. Those who cannot be lodged in the house, are assisted as much as means will admit, until employment is obtained for them. Six hundred servants engaged from the establishment within the last year, prove its utility, especially to the inhabitants of Dublin. In the Poor School from three hundred and sixty to four hundred children receive a religious and useful education, while the most destitute are assisted with clothing. There are, however, other claimants on the Institute, whose wants the Sisters of Mercy find it very difficult to supplythe sick poor, who are visited in the damp cellars and unwholesome lanes of the city; none but an eye witness could have the most distant conception of the wretchedness that seeks refuge there. Branches of this Institute are spreading through Ireland; and similar establishments in different parts of England. A Public Laundry attached to the House of Mercy will be found a great convenience to persons stopping at hotels in the neighbourhood. >From the construction of the drying-rooms, clothes can be quickly got up and well aired, under the direction of a perfect laundress. Gail --- Linda Dolan <linmd@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Can anyone tell me if there is a Sisters of Mercy > convent near Dublin > and in or near Newbridge? > > thanks very much, > > Linda Dolan > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to IRL-DUBLIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message >
Is Newbridge very far from Dublin? Are there churches by name connected to these convents? Im trying to track an ancestor. She talked about having a burial shroud made by the Sisters of Mercy near Newbridge back in the mid 1800's Im guessing about 1850-1860 time frame. She lived a long time and actually migrated in 1890 to the US and brought that shroud with her. They did a news article on her back in 1904 when she was 106 and the oldest resident of the county here in Pennsylvania. Thanks for your time, Linda At 12:49 PM 9/3/2007, you wrote: >Linda, > >Here are 3 references to the Sisters of Mercy from the >Pettigrew & Oulton Dublin Almanac 1845 > >ST. MARY'S ASYLUM, DRUMCONDRA-ROAD, >Under the Patronage of the Most Rev. Doctor Murray, >Very Rev. Dean Meyler, V.G. and >Very Rev. Doctor Yore, V.G. >Guardian, Rev. John Smith, Exchange-street. >This meritorious Institution, which at present >entirely provides for more than forty poor Peniien,t >Females, was fonnded in 1833, on principles of strict >discipline. From its commencement more tbqa >ISO of the most miserahle of human beings (unfortunate >fallen females) have been rescued from ^n, >scandal, and degradation, and placed in this retreat >of repentance, retirement, and peace. Some, >after giving proof of their sincere conversion, have >again, like the prodigal child, returned to their >father's house; others, dreading their own weakness, >and the many dangers of a world that once >flattered and then deceived them, have resolved never >to leave this, their happy abode. Here, then, >the charitable and humane Christian can directly >co-operate with our Divine Redeemer, by theii >contributions, who came not to call the just, bat >sinners, to repentance. >Donations thankfully received by the Most Rev. Dr. >Murray, (patron) the Rev. Dean Meyler, v.a. >the Very Rev. Dr. Yore. V.G. the Roman Catholic >Clergymen of the City, by the Sisters of Mercy, >Baggot-street Convent, (under whose special care the >Penitents are instructed at the Asylum) and the >Rer. John Smith (guardian,) Exchange-street. >N.B.This Institution has a depository, 23 Essex-quay >and Lower Exchange-street, which is wpplied >with foreign, theological, and moral -works, >crucifixes, altar charts, missals, breviaries, >dinrnius, >beads, medals, prints, paintings, <fcc. which are sold >at a small profit for the benefit of the poor >Penitents. >Orders for Lanndry and Needle Works, (post paid) >directed to the Matron at the Asylum, or to >Maria Finley, at the Depository, attended to. > >and > >SISTERS OF MERCY, (Baggot-street.) >Superioress, Mrs. Delany >Sisterhood,Thirty-six. >Chaplain, Rev. Mr. O'Carrpll >[There is another house of this Order at Booterstown.] >There are, besides those above named, three >other religions houses near Dublin, viz.one of St. >Clare, at Harold's-cross; one of Dominicans, at >Cabra; and one in Lpwer Mount street. > >and > >BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. 337 >INSTITUTION OF MERCY, BAGGOT-STREET, >FOUNDED 24TH OF SEPTEMBER, 1827, >For the education of Poor Girls, Visitation of the >Sick, and Protection of Distressed Young fVomen >of Good Character. >In this Institution from Fifty-five to sixty young >women are protected, maintained, and instructed, >till placed in suitable situations; very many >respectable persons are always amongst the number. >Those who cannot be lodged in the house, are assisted >as much as means will admit, until employment >is obtained for them. Six hundred servants engaged >from the establishment within the last year, >prove its utility, especially to the inhabitants of >Dublin. >In the Poor School from three hundred and sixty to >four hundred children receive a religious and >useful education, while the most destitute are >assisted with clothing. >There are, however, other claimants on the Institute, >whose wants the Sisters of Mercy find it very >difficult to supplythe sick poor, who are visited in >the damp cellars and unwholesome lanes of the >city; none but an eye witness could have the most >distant conception of the wretchedness that seeks >refuge there. >Branches of this Institute are spreading through >Ireland; and similar establishments in different >parts of England. A Public Laundry attached to the >House of Mercy will be found a great convenience >to persons stopping at hotels in the neighbourhood. > >From the construction of the drying-rooms, >clothes can be quickly got up and well aired, under >the direction of a perfect laundress. > >Gail > > > > > >--- Linda Dolan <linmd@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > Can anyone tell me if there is a Sisters of Mercy > > convent near Dublin > > and in or near Newbridge? > > > > thanks very much, > > > > Linda Dolan > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > > to IRL-DUBLIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word > > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > > the body of the message > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an >email to IRL-DUBLIN-request@rootsweb.com with >the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the >subject and the body of the message