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AN GAOḊAL.
THE DUBLIN REPORT.
The Report of the Dublin Society for the Pre¬
servation of the Irish Language for 1895 is very
encouraging as it shows a steady increase in the
number of pupils who passed in Irish both from
the National and Christian Brothers' Schools.
The number presented for examination from the
National schools was 1,131, of whom 706 passed.
The number of pupils who passed from the In¬
termediate schools was 528 — making the total of
passes 1,234.
The Irish language was taught in 59 of the Na¬
tional schools. We have no record of the number
of the Brothers' schools in which it was taught,
but as their pupils numbered over five-sevenths
of those who passed, it is reasonable to suppose
that it had been taught in about 100 schools al¬
together; and it is expected that the year '96 will
show a large increase in the roll of Gaelic stud¬
ents.
At the annual Examination for Teachers in '95,
the following received Certificates of competency
to teach Irish and earn Results Fees. —
John Riordan, Dunloy, Antrim.
Prtrick Collins, Moveen (M), Kilkee Clare.
Brother Mullane, Cove (1), Queenstown, Cork.
Patrick Daly, Rathcormac (M), Cork.
Patrick Barry, Gortroe (M), "
John Lehane, Ballingeary (M), Macroom, Cork.
Ellen Flahive, Vicarstown, Dingle, Kerry.
Katherine O'Malley, Kilmilkin, Maam, Galway.
Thomas Walsh, Cluinbroon, Cornamona, "
Annie Convoy, Omey Island, Clifden, "
Nicholas J D'Arcy, Clydagh, Headford, "
John O'Toole, Aughrusmore, Cliden, "
Hanoria Timoney, Garrafraun, Dunmore, "
Patrick Joyce, Tierne (M), Carraroe, "
James Karney, Aughleam, Belmullet, Mayo.
Anthony Lavelle, The Valley, Dugort. "
[Where, Oh where, is the "Premier (?) County?
Gaels hailing from the neighborhood of these
Teachers should send the Gael to them in appre¬
ciation of their patriotic efforts. — Ed. G.]
The Cleaver Prizes were a great stimulous to
teachers to teach Irish to their classes and, also,
to their pupils to learn it, Hence the Irish socie¬
ties in this country should see to it that these
Prizes be continued. Every Gaelic society in A¬
merica should issue collecting cards and canvass
every well-to-do Irishman in its own or city and
send the result directly to the Rev. Father Ryan
of the Providence, R I, society. That society paid
$50. out of its own private fund in support of
the object. Let, then, all put their shoulders to
the wheel.
To get the Gaelic Journal. Send 6s to the Man¬
ager, Mr. John Hogan, 8 Leeson Park-avenue,
Dublin, Ireland.
The first division of the A. O. Hibernians to
respond to the suggestion in last Gael is that of
Division 2., Burlington, Ia., through Secretary
M. W. Hagerty. Mr J J Redmond, Dover, N. H
expects the three divisions of the Order there to
fall into line; and Mr. John Healy of Brideport,
Conn., reports that County President Joseph C
Ivers has promised to bring the matter before the
various divisions of the county. Mr. J. J. Burke,
Cleveland, O., is, also, working to the same end.
Now we hope that every Gael who is a member
of the Order will try to get his divisision to bec¬
ome a subscriber; and that every Gael who is not
a member will canvass the divisions of his vicini¬
ty, and report the result. If such canvassed di¬
visions do not favorably respond, then, it is not
because of the expense involved — ONE CENT
a year per Member — but because they do not de¬
sire the preservation and cultivation of the Irish.
Languge and, hence, of Irish Nationality, howso¬
ever they may boast to the contrary.
Behold what effect our proposition would have.
It would advertise the Gaelic Movement all over
the land, encourage the workers in the cause at
home, and bring public opinion to bear on a cer¬
tain class of persons in Ireland who pretend to be
Irish in word, but who are Saxon in deed.
Now, we expect to hear from every Gael on this
subject.
San Juan, Argentine Republic,
Feb. 10. 1896.
Mr M. J. Logan.
Dear Sir. — Please find enclosed draft of the
London & River Plate Bank Buenos Ayres on their
house in London in your favour for One Pound
St., the proceeds of which please apply, first on
any arrears of my subscription to the Gaodhal
that may exist, second my subscription to same
for two years, and whatever may be over please
distribute in Gaodhals to worthy people who may
be working in the cause in Ireland and to whom
you think it may do good. Do me the favour to
let me know — in a sub-note in Gaodhal — how
I stand, that is, up to what date sub. is paid.
In Ireland the Gaelic cause seems to be go¬
ing ahead. In the States the Gaelic speakers
seem to be afraid or too lazy to put their thoughts
in print in the old Irish tongue — as I see all the
papers confine themselves to reproductions. Good,
idiomatic prose from all the counties like what
the Gaelic Journal gives, is what is required to
make up the new Gaelic tongue — a blend of the
whole.
Yours truly,
John M. Tierney.
We shall send the Gael, as usual, on the boun¬
ty of Mr. Tierney, to the Sisters of Mercy at
Ballinrobe, Tuam, and Dungarvan; we know of
no better place to send them.
The draft pays all to January 1897.
