ARKLOW Arklow is an important seaport market town and parish at the southern extremity of the County Wicklow, head of Petty Sessional Division and Dispensay District in Rathdrum union with a station on the Dublin and South Coast Railway, 45 miles from Dublin, 10 miles from Rathdrum, and 18 miles for Wicklow. The town consists of one long street, known as Main Street, Upper Main Street and Lower Main Street, and on the northern side of t he River Ovoca is the Pleasant and interesting village of Ferry Bank. The portion of the town nearest the sea is principally occupied by fishermen and seamen, who seem to constitute a separate tribe such as is to be found in Claddagh near Galway. The exclusive owner of the town and surroundings was the late Lord Carrysfort, who has done a great deal of good service in many ways to the town, but is now the property of the heir of the estate, Colonel Probyn, (sic) but the castle remains the residence of the Countess of Carrysfort during her life. A magnificent statue to the memory of Father John Murphy, leader of the Insurgents, who fell in June 1798, in Carrara Marble, has been erected through the patriotic endeavours of the townsmen and sympathisers over the Three Kingdoms. Adjoining the police barracks are the remains of the old castle, said to have been built by a member of the Ormonde family over 700 years ago. For many years the prosperity of the town depended on the fishing industry, which is now gradually reviving, but the leading industry at the present time is the manufacture by Messrs. Kynoch, Ltd., of Witton Birmingham, of cordite, high explosives, gun cotton, and sulphuric aced, under the capable management of Mr George Smith. The ground covered by the works extend to nearly 300 acres, and upwards of 500 men, boys, and girls are employed, and ample sufficient measures are taken for their protection from accidents by the care and forethought of the management, who with their families live adjacent to the works, and are constantly in the "line of fire" if any accident occurs. Vessels of nearly 300 tons can safely use the harbour, which has been recently improved, and is under the control of representative body of Harbour Commissioners. A large number of boats are engaged in the coasting trade, and about 100 in herring and mackerel fishing. The brick works of Mr Alexander McGowan provide employment for about 50 men, and Parnell quarries, under the management of Mr Ward, about 100. There is an excellent hotel, Hoynes'. Population about 4,500. The Protestant Church of St Saviours is one of the most magnificent and beautiful in Ireland, and is a lasting monument to the piety and munificence of the Late earl of Carrysfort, who built and endowed this splendid edifice entirely at his own expense, from designs by the eminent ecclesiastical architect Sir A Blomfield, A.R.A. On June the 10th, 1897, the foundation stone was laid by Charlotte Countess of Carrysfort, and for two years the work of construction went on without intermission. No expense was spared by the Earl in securing the best possible material. The total cost of the Building was £29,000, to which was added an endowment fund of £10,000. The church was consecrated August 12th, 1899, by the Archbishop of Dublin. It has seating accommodation for about 550. The spire is 154 feet high, and the tower has a peal of eight bells, which weigh almost two tons. The style of the building is modern English. The utmost attention has been paid to every article of Church Furniture. The Stained glass windows are marvels of Artistic beauty. The Surroundings are beautiful beyond description, and it is not surprising that the clergy, church wardens, and vestry are so proud of their church. POST OFFICE Money Order Telegraph, Savings Bank Annuities, etc:- Thomas Tanswell -Postmaster PETTY SESSIONS Held on Alternate Thursdays MAGISTRATES The Right Hon. The Earl of Wicklow, S Hannigan, Richard Kearon, Albert Meldon, R.M.; James Murray, Robert Philpot, A O Hood, J Armstrong, J Griffith, Hugh Byrne, Patrick Martin:- Clerk TOWN COMMISIONERS Michael Waldron:- Chairman Hugh Byrne J.P., Richard Kearon J.P., L O'Toole, A McGowan, S Henderson, C Murray, P Tracey, F Tyrrell, J McCrudden, William Kavanagh, C Toole, W Merrigan, P Kavanagh, D Kavanagh J W Barrett:- Clerk of Commissioners J FOX:- Gas Works Manager HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS Sir Thomas Esmonde :- Chairman Hugh Byrne:- Vice Chairman Earl of Wicklow, Daniel Condren, Richard Kearon, Edward Byrne, Edward Millner. James Doyle :- Harbour Master and Secretary Life Boat in connection with the Royal National Life Boat Institution James Tyrrell :-Hon, Secretary Arklow Commercial District in Excell files been posted in word. October 2008

Hallo everyone Can anyone tell me anything about Patrick Martin listed here as being Clerk to the magistrates of Arklow in 1910? I am interested in a family called Martin - one Bastable Martin born 1828 and his sister Diana and brother Arthur Martin left for London England in the 1840s but others may have stayed. Thanks Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cara_Links" <[email protected]> Subject: [IRL-WICKLOW] Porters Directory 1910 -intro -ARKLOW ARKLOW Arklow is an important seaport market town ...... MAGISTRATES The Right Hon. The Earl of Wicklow, S Hannigan, Richard Kearon, Albert Meldon, R.M.; James Murray, Robert Philpot, A O Hood, J Armstrong, J Griffith, Hugh Byrne, Patrick Martin:- Clerk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cara_Links" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 6:00 AM Subject: [IRL-WICKLOW] Porters Directory 1910 -intro -ARKLOW ARKLOW Arklow is an important seaport market town and parish at the southern extremity of the County Wicklow, head of Petty Sessional Division and Dispensay District in Rathdrum union with a station on the Dublin and South Coast Railway, 45 miles from Dublin, 10 miles from Rathdrum, and 18 miles for Wicklow. The town consists of one long street, known as Main Street, Upper Main Street and Lower Main Street, and on the northern side of t he River Ovoca is the Pleasant and interesting village of Ferry Bank. The portion of the town nearest the sea is principally occupied by fishermen and seamen, who seem to constitute a separate tribe such as is to be found in Claddagh near Galway. The exclusive owner of the town and surroundings was the late Lord Carrysfort, who has done a great deal of good service in many ways to the town, but is now the property of the heir of the estate, Colonel Probyn, (sic) but the castle remains the residence of the Countess of Carrysfort during her life. A magnificent statue to the memory of Father John Murphy, leader of the Insurgents, who fell in June 1798, in Carrara Marble, has been erected through the patriotic endeavours of the townsmen and sympathisers over the Three Kingdoms. Adjoining the police barracks are the remains of the old castle, said to have been built by a member of the Ormonde family over 700 years ago. For many years the prosperity of the town depended on the fishing industry, which is now gradually reviving, but the leading industry at the present time is the manufacture by Messrs. Kynoch, Ltd., of Witton Birmingham, of cordite, high explosives, gun cotton, and sulphuric aced, under the capable management of Mr George Smith. The ground covered by the works extend to nearly 300 acres, and upwards of 500 men, boys, and girls are employed, and ample sufficient measures are taken for their protection from accidents by the care and forethought of the management, who with their families live adjacent to the works, and are constantly in the "line of fire" if any accident occurs. Vessels of nearly 300 tons can safely use the harbour, which has been recently improved, and is under the control of representative body of Harbour Commissioners. A large number of boats are engaged in the coasting trade, and about 100 in herring and mackerel fishing. The brick works of Mr Alexander McGowan provide employment for about 50 men, and Parnell quarries, under the management of Mr Ward, about 100. There is an excellent hotel, Hoynes'. Population about 4,500. The Protestant Church of St Saviours is one of the most magnificent and beautiful in Ireland, and is a lasting monument to the piety and munificence of the Late earl of Carrysfort, who built and endowed this splendid edifice entirely at his own expense, from designs by the eminent ecclesiastical architect Sir A Blomfield, A.R.A. On June the 10th, 1897, the foundation stone was laid by Charlotte Countess of Carrysfort, and for two years the work of construction went on without intermission. No expense was spared by the Earl in securing the best possible material. The total cost of the Building was £29,000, to which was added an endowment fund of £10,000. The church was consecrated August 12th, 1899, by the Archbishop of Dublin. It has seating accommodation for about 550. The spire is 154 feet high, and the tower has a peal of eight bells, which weigh almost two tons. The style of the building is modern English. The utmost attention has been paid to every article of Church Furniture. The Stained glass windows are marvels of Artistic beauty. The Surroundings are beautiful beyond description, and it is not surprising that the clergy, church wardens, and vestry are so proud of their church. POST OFFICE Money Order Telegraph, Savings Bank Annuities, etc:- Thomas Tanswell -Postmaster PETTY SESSIONS Held on Alternate Thursdays MAGISTRATES The Right Hon. The Earl of Wicklow, S Hannigan, Richard Kearon, Albert Meldon, R.M.; James Murray, Robert Philpot, A O Hood, J Armstrong, J Griffith, Hugh Byrne, Patrick Martin:- Clerk TOWN COMMISIONERS Michael Waldron:- Chairman Hugh Byrne J.P., Richard Kearon J.P., L O'Toole, A McGowan, S Henderson, C Murray, P Tracey, F Tyrrell, J McCrudden, William Kavanagh, C Toole, W Merrigan, P Kavanagh, D Kavanagh J W Barrett:- Clerk of Commissioners J FOX:- Gas Works Manager HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS Sir Thomas Esmonde :- Chairman Hugh Byrne:- Vice Chairman Earl of Wicklow, Daniel Condren, Richard Kearon, Edward Byrne, Edward Millner. James Doyle :- Harbour Master and Secretary Life Boat in connection with the Royal National Life Boat Institution James Tyrrell :-Hon, Secretary Arklow Commercial District in Excell files been posted in word. 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