A18: Leitrim

CATEGORY A18: LEITRIM

 

The Statute Law Revision Programme considers the instruments in this category to be suitable for revocation.

 

This category consists of proclamations offering rewards and/or pardons to people who provide information leading to the arrest of persons suspected of having committed crimes in Co. Leitrim. The instruments were made pursuant to prerogative authority.

 

The Statute Law Revision Programme consulted with the Department of Justice on the instruments in this category. The Department agreed that all instruments were suitable for revocation.

 

Please note that spellings are recorded as they appear in the original print versions of the Dublin Gazette and have not been standardised or modernised. The wording of the subject matter of instruments is not final and is subject to change.

 

Reference No.

Date and Citation

Subject Matter

Digital Version

129.                  

August 14, 1829 [D.G., Issue No. 11639, p. 498]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who stole or destroyed several articles from the church of Kinlough, Co. Leitrim

 

155.                  

November 21, 1829 [D.G., Issue No. 11681, p. 719]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who attacked the constables who had gone to Forecussagh near the town of Mohill, Co. Leitrim, to arrest James McGlynn for rape, and who rescued the said McGlynn

DG11681.719

157.                  

December 5, 1829 [D.G., Issue No. 11687, p. 749]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who robbed the house of Mark Redfern within half a mile of the town of Mohill, Co. Leitrim

 

246.                  

January 14, 1832 [D.G., Issue No. 12021, p. 29]

Proclamation for apprehending Edward Rosman, who killed Hugh Reynolds during a riot at Edentenny, Co. Leitrim

 

359.                  

January 26, 1833 [D.G., Issue No. 12183, p. 73]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who attacked several farmers’ houses in different parts of Co. Leitrim

DG12183.73

377.                  

May 24, 1833 [D.G., Issue No. 12232, p. 289]

Proclamation for apprehending the two men who severely wounded James Body of Lossan, Co. Leitrim, when he was returning from Drumlesh fair

 

378.                  

May 30, 1833 [D.G., Issue No. 12235, p. 301]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who severely wounded James Body of Killanchey, Co. Leitrim, when he was returning from Drumlesh fair, Co. Longford

 

442.                  

December 28, 1833 [D.G., Issue No. 12328, p. 8]

Proclamation for apprehending the countrymen who violently attacked and dreadfully beat two men named Mulloy and Burke a few miles from Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

 

575.                  

June 16, 1834 [D.G., Issue No. 12398, p. 434]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who mutilated two cows belonging to Patrick Flynn of Diffeen, near Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, and cut the ears off his horse

 

614.                  

September 5, 1834 [D.G., Issue No. 12433, p. 577]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who set fire to three out-offices belonging to James Dagg on the lands of Shangany, barony of Leitrim, Co. Leitrim

 

616.                  

September 13, 1834 [D.G., Issue No. 12437, p. 593]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who unmercifully beat John McKernon when he was returning from Cloone fair, Co. Leitrim

 

731.                  

February 15, 1835 [D.G., Issue No. 12505, p. 125]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who killed six sheep, owned by Thomas Nisbitt of Taltas, near Dromod, Co. Leitrim

DG12505.125

740.                  

February 24, 1835 [D.G., Issue No. 12508, p. 145]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who set fire to the schoolhouse at Gortcoulen, parish of Annaduff, Co. Leitrim

 

999.                  

January 26, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12652, p. 50]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who maliciously set fire to the stables and offices belonging to Captain McNamara at Letterfine, Co. Leitrim

 

1004.               

February 5, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12656, p. 73]

Proclamation for apprehending the men who entered the house of a man named Johnston on the lands Aughavas, Co. Leitrim, and beat and cut his wife, son and daughter-in-law

 

1005.               

February 8, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12657, p. 77]

Proclamation for apprehending the eighteen or twenty men who visited the house of Patrick Shanly of Ballygur, parish and barony of Mohill, Co. Leitrim, and swore him to give up some land he had recently taken

 

1009.               

February 10, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12658, p. 82]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who committed several outrages on John Gilmartin in the district of Kinlough, Co. Leitrim

 

1075.               

April 2, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12682, p. 214]

Proclamation for apprehending the sixteen men who forced themselves into the house of John Cox of Kronkill, parish of Kilglass, barony of Ballintobber, Co. Roscommon, and swore him on pain of death to pay the contents of a Quarter Sessions Decree to Michael Tully of Dromod, Co. Leitrim

 

1158.               

July 15, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12725, p. 409]

Proclamation for apprehending the evil-disposed persons who set fire to the dwelling house of Daniel Heslin on the lands of Aughavar, parish of Cloone, Co. Leitrim

 

1243.               

October 22, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12765, p. 582]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who attacked the dwelling house of John O’Donnell of Mullindard, parish and barony of Carrigallon, Co. Leitrim, and severely wounded Mr O’Donnell

 

1254.               

October 28, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12767, p. 599]

Proclamation for apprehending the men who violently assaulted Martin Lawless, herdsman to Thomas Tully of Refane, parish of Kilmean, barony of Leitrim, Co. Galway, while looking after his master’s sheep

 

1257.               

November 1, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12768, p. 606]

Proclamation for apprehending William Gilmor, who stole £182 from his brother-in-law John Gilmor of Mealwood, parish of Kiltoghart, Co. Leitrim

 

1262.               

November 3, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12768, p. 607]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who maliciously set fire to the female schoolhouse in the village of Cloon, parish of Cloon, barony of Mohill, Co. Leitrim, the property of the Reverend Andrew Hog of Streamstown

 

1281.               

December 2, 1836 [D.G., Issue No. 12777, p. 696]

Proclamation for apprehending the men who maliciously set fire to five out-offices on the glebe lands of Streamstown, on which the Reverend Andrew Hogg resides, parish of Cloone, barony of Mohill, Co. Leitrim

 

1309.               

January 12, 1837 [D.G., Issue No. 12791, p. 39]

Proclamation for apprehending the men who attacked houses in Tulcon and Tawlaghtmore, Co. Leitrim and carried out a number of outrages including robbing a number of arms, breaking windows and firing shots

 

1453.               

May 8, 1837 [D.G., Issue No. 12823, p. 319]

Proclamation for apprehending the person who, barefoot and wearing a plaid cloak, shot a cow belonging to John O'Brien of Cornamuckla, parish of Cloone, Co. Leitrim

 

1460.               

May 19, 1837 [D.G., Issue No. 12828, p. 346]

Proclamation for apprehending the men who entered the house of Thomas Colreavy of Drumshanbow Crofton, parish of Cloone, barony of Mohill, Co. Leitrim, and beat Mr Colreavy so dreadfully that he has since died

 

1540.               

September 7, 1837 [D.G., Issue No. 12865, p. 738]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who fired at John O'Brien and his son, both of Cornamuckla, parish of Cloone, Co. Leitrim

 

1567.               

November 7, 1837 [D.G., Issue No. 12883, p. 708]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who set fire to the national schoolhouse of Tawnyshinagh, parish of Clonclare, Co. Leitrim, about a mile and a half from Manorhamilton

 

1589.               

December 6, 1837 [D.G., Issue No. 12891, p. 1003]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who posted three threatening notices in the parish of Oughteragh, Co. Leitrim and on the lands of Aughacashel, parish of Killubride, directing all persons to remove their corn from the mill of Alexander Knott of Foxwood

 

1603.               

December 22, 1837 [D.G., Issue No. 12896, p. 1055]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who waylaid and beat William Scott, residing at Aughavass, parish of Cloon, Co. Leitrim, as he was returning from the market of Camgallen, causing his death

 

1702.               

August 13, 1838 [D.G., Issue No. 12962, p. 517]

Proclamation for apprehending John Clyne, following his involvement in the murder of Peter Shanly, near Mohill, Co. Leitrim

 

1717.               

October 9, 1838 [D.G., Issue No. 12979, p. 625]

Proclamation for apprehending the large party who visited every house at Tooma, in Cloone, Co. Leitrim, and threatened them not to pay Tithe

 

1730.               

October 27, 1838 [D.G., Issue No. 12984, p. 666]

Proclamation for apprehending the person who shot dead John Stretton, whilst returning home from the house of Patrick Connors, in Cloone, Co. Leitrim

 

1744.               

December 4, 1838 [D.G., Issue No. 12994, p. 768]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who broke into the cow-house of Welham Dennison of Carrigeencun, in Drumlace, Co. Leitrim and killed a cow

 

1780.               

February 2, 1839 [D.G., Issue No. 13012, p. 78]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who visited several houses in Kiltubrid, Co. Leitrim, and threatened them not to pay their tithes

 

1830.               

July 13, 1839 [D.G., Issue No. 13058, p. 389]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who set fire to the house of Michael Molaghan of Gortnacondra, in Cloone, Co. Leitrim

 

1858.               

October 1, 1839 [D.G., Issue No. 13080, p. 530]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who attacked the houses of Robert Johnson, Michael Brennan and John Paddens of Aughnamadda and Drumgowney, in Kiltoghart, Co. Leitrim, robbed several items and attacked Mr Paddens

 

1875.               

November 18, 1839 [D.G., Issue No. 13095, p. 644]

Proclamation for apprehending the three men who entered the house of Henry Trelford of Gortnalug, in Mohill, Co. Leitrim, beat the inhabitants and robbed a gun

 

1911.               

April 27, 1840 [D.G., Issue No. 13141, p. 265]

Proclamation for apprehending the three men who shot at and severely wounded Claudius West, at Cattan, in Mohill, Co. Leitrim

 

2078.               

February 12, 1842 [D.G., Issue No. 13332, p. 142]

Proclamation for apprehending the person who shot at the house of David Cullen of Carrickfad, in Drumleasem Co. Leitrim

 

2143.               

November 14, 1843 [D.G., Issue No. 13520, p. 743]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who murdered Patrick Maguire, at Leganamer, in Cloone, Co. Leitrim

 

2156.               

April 1, 1844 [D.G., Issue No. 13560, p. 209]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who murdered Mary Carney, at Aughawillen, parish of Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim

 

2158.               

May 8, 1844 [D.G., Issue No. 13571, p. 293]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who murdered Thomas Nash on the lands of Doogara, parish of Cloone, barony of Carrigallon, Co. Leitrim

 

2171.               

October 12, 1844 [D.G., Issue No. 13616, p. 621]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who waylaid and murdered James Dunn on the lands of Sheffield, parish of Keltoghart, Co. Leitrim

 

2190.               

February 1, 1845 [D.G., Issue No. 13650, p. 85]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who murdered John Macleod, at Garadice, in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

 

2196.               

May 5, 1845 [D.G., Issue No. 13676, p. 285]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who committed an outrage upon Francis Gennon of Lisroatry, in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim

 

2204

June 27, 1845 [D.G., Issue No. 13691, p. 421]

Proclamation for apprehending the five men who entered several houses in the parish of Cloonclare, Co. Leitrim, and robbed the owners of arms and ammunitions, threatening to shoot them if they resisted

 

2205.               

June 27, 1845 [D.G., Issue No. 13691, p. 421]

Proclamation for apprehending the five men who attacked several houses, in Cloonclare, Co. Leitrim

 

2207.               

August 23, 1845 [D.G., Issue No. 13708, p. 525]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who assaulted and wounded John Switzer, at Milltown, in Kenry, Co. Leitrim

 

2373.               

August 14, 1847 [D.G., Issue No. 13938, p. 925]

Proclamation for apprehending the murderers of Michael Cregan of Corduff, parish of Cloone, barony of Mohill, Co. Leitrim

 

2399.               

October 23, 1847 [D.G., Issue No. 13961, p. 1153]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who fired at Patrick McGreary and his son of Curryolis, parish of Kiltohart, Co. Leitrim

 

2446.               

February 1, 1848 [D.G., Issue No. 14008, p. 118]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who caused the death of Terence and Anne Maguire, poisoned at Ardrum, near Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

 

2518.               

March 20, 1849 [D.G., Issue No. 14161, p. 372]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who murdered James Todd at Leganommer, Co. Leitrim

 

2616.               

August 31, 1850 [D.G., Issue No. 14346, p. 701]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who caused the death of Mary Reynolds at Corry, barony of Dromahair, Co. Leitrim

 

2624.               

September 30, 1850 [D.G., Issue No. 14354, p. 749]

Proclamation for apprehending the person who fired at and wounded Patrick Gilhooly at Cloonmoon Lower, barony of Dromahair, Co. Leitrim

 

2645.               

December 19, 1850 [D.G., Issue No. 14377, p. 961]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who caused the death of Thomas Gilheeny at Clogher, barony of Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim

 

2646.               

December 21, 1850 [D.G., Issue No. 14378, p. 966]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who assaulted Thomas McGowan of Killomaur, barony of Dromahair, Co Leitrim

 

2647.               

December 23, 1850 [D.G., Issue No. 14378, p. 966]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who caused the death of Patrick Walsh at Deradda, barony of Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim

 

2718.               

January 3, 1852 [D.G., Issue No. 14491, p. 18]

Proclamation for apprehending the person who murdered John Curran at Corduff, barony of Mohill, Co. Leitrim

 

2739.               

February 24, 1852 [D.G., Issue No. 14505, p. 235]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who fired two shots into the house of Francis O'Neill of Killeveaghy, barony of Mohill, Co. Leitrim

 

2752.               

May 18, 1852 [D.G., Issue No. 14529, p. 434]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who shot dead Philip Rogers in his own house at Dromore, barony of Rosclogher, Co. Leitrim

 

2778.               

January 10, 1853 [D.G., Issue No. 14596, p. 22]

Proclamation for apprehending the persons who set fire to the Presbyterian Meeting House at Derrintowney, barony of Dromahair, Co. Leitrim