Seditious Pro Catholic Letter Sparks Loyalist Resolve
The Grand Jury at the Summer Assizes denounces a printed letter titled The Sub Committee of the Catholics of Ireland that urged Catholic discontent and a Popish Congress. It condemns calls to alter the Protestant Establishment and voting rights, pledging to defend the current constitution and Hanover succession with determination. Names of sheriffs and signatories of the response are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Edward Byrne
Thid Tima
Protea
Lewes
Hanover
Great Britain
County Kerry Meeting Opposes Catholic Relief Paper
A Kerry county meeting at Mouhty Court-House, convened by the High Sheriff, declares opposition to a circulating printed paper signed by Edward Byrne urging Catholic representation. It condemns calls for collective or representative action as dangerous to the constitution, supports peaceful progress, and asks the Lord Lieutenant to transmit the county's sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karey
Mouhty
Edward Byrne
Proceslanta
Lord Fincay
Letter from the Sub committee of the Catholics of Ireland Assembled
The High Sheriff and Grand Jury of Cork express disapproval of a letter by Edward Byrne and the Sub committee. They condemn the pretended Elsdon aim to inflame Catholics and delay a representative body. They vow to oppose Catholic power and defend the constitution with force if needed. Names include N G Evans jun Sheriff and Right Hon Lord Kincatonou Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Ireland
Edward Bye
Edward Byrne
N. G. Evans
Lord KincatonouGu
N.C Colthurst
James B. Thornhill
John Townsend
Ames Lombard
Ohn Lemgfield
Oma Travers
Ames
Purcell William Conner
Moore Hedder
Thamas Newenham
Charles S. Oliver
Richard Charters
Walter Baldwin
Henry Evans
John Wallis
Robert Atkins
Crofton Uniacke
Richand Toker
Richard T. Orpen
Peter Caray
John Warkina
Michael Raber
Protests Over Catholic Letter Prompt Loyalist Assembly Actions
A Bal County jury in 1793 reviews a circulated Catholic Letter by Edward Byrne alleging discontent and calls for electoral reform. They condemn the letter as seditious, warning it could threaten church and state, and vow to uphold Protestant interests amid tensions. Names listed include Charles Biech and Maurice Mahon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bal
Kommon
Ireland
Edward Byrne
Valsely
Shem
rHet
Rowand Brewe
Charles Biech
Johny Mitetigh
Kingthorough
Faneman
Ishe Biine
Attar French
Jun
Ward Creston
Maurice Mahon
Asthur
County of Cavan Summer Assizes 1797 Grand Jury Resolutions
The Grand Jury of Cavan at the Summer Assizes 1797 resolves unanimously to cooperate with the bodies of Protestant ascendancy in Church and State. Foreman Setar leads a list of jurors including Maxwell, Robert Koilet, Nath Snevd, John Maxxel, Edw Reilly, Theoph Clementi, Oliver Nugent, Nixon, Smyth, Fleming, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavan
Inviniabe
Ah. Setar
Foreman
Maxwell
Robert Koilet
Robert Hodon
Nath. Snevd
Ohn Maxxel
Edw
Reilly
Obi Kner
Henry Reven
Theoph
Cletmenti
Oliver Nugent
Mooee
Jen. Jones
Chaltophe
Han Nixon
Patrick Smyth
Thymes Fleming
John Baker
Ea Young
Steuart Adana
James Kreming
Ralph Danton
Gotehil
Sligo Assizes 1794 Protestants Over Catholics Verdict
The High Sheriff and Grand Jury of Sligo vow to resist Catholic advances after reviewing a circulated pamphlet titled A Letter from the Sub- Committees of the Catholics of Ireland. They condemn the letter as inflammatory, endorse Catholic indulgences, and pledge to oppose Catholic efforts to gain elective rights or government participation. The group asserts their defense of the constitution and Protestant liberties, naming numerous officials and local leaders in a resolute stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sligo
Ireland
Edward Byrne
Westmeath County Remains Silent On Catholic Publication
In 1792 the Western county officials, led by Sheriff Thomas Hurchinson Swyn TH and others, resolve to refrain from comment on a circulating publication about Catholics. They praise Catholic assent to the constitution and law, trust their loyalty to the crown, and emphasize maintaining order and peace without public opinion. The document lists numerous local gentry and magistrates endorsing restraint and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webge
Westmeath
Eowann Lane
Hyethren
Bit Majesty
Thomas Hurchinson Swyn TH
R. Rochfort
Ralph Smyth
Yuckenham
Henry Tuite
George Clibborn
Fifa
Pigot Wm. Piers
Resolutions of the Grand Jury on Catholic Sub Committee Fears 1794
The Grand Jury of City and County of Cork denounce a circulated paper signed by Eownane Byrne linking a Catholic sub committee to Ireland's Catholic Association. They condemn the call for union and delegation, warn it threatens Protestant Ascendancy, and reaffirm commitment to the established Constitution and Revolution of 1688. Names of jurors and signatories listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieras
Eownane Byrne
Ireland
Reena
Bled
Agaehes
Lintonry
Catholica of Ireland
Roefelsed
Haugh Hill
Foreman
John Miller
Marcus Gage
Hugh Lyte
Dan Patterson
William Alexander
David Rof
John Dar
Wexford County Meeting Postponed by Respected Gentlemen
In August 1793 County officials and notable residents led by Matthew Deren request postponement of a meeting at Wexford Court House to ease attendee travel. The document lists attendees including Hely Hétach, Willem vey, Geo Hawke, and multiple others, noting a large number of local residents urging delay for convenience. The warrant records the measure as a response to public demand and confirms consent to postpone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoppen
Enimcoriny
Wexford
Proclamation Criticism Sparks Catholic Privilege Debate
The Grand Fury Room in Omagh reports strong disapproval of a Royal Proclamation attacked as stirring Catholic discontent. The High Sheriff and Grand Jury condemn efforts to influence Catholic minds while reaffirming the Constitution and Parliament’s stance on Catholic rights within security of church and state. Names of the jurors and officers are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Rigen
Edward Stig
County or Armagh Summer Assizes 1791 Displayed Disapproval
A scanned 1791 county grand jury declaration from Armagh protests a religious tolerance publication. It condemns efforts to promote Catholic liberties and urges support for parliamentary authority. The foreman lists jurors including Cam, John Ogle, James Verner, and John Greer, defying communal revolt and affirming legal order.
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Ohn Fortar
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Henry Pofter
Francis Manning
Richard Dawson
Thomas Lee
Chin Wm
Fosier
Shiela
Finn M‘clintock
Philip Brabazon
Fortescue
Christopher Gartton
Ruston
Robert Brown
James Tifdst
Francia Eatwood
O'Brien Bellingham
Ross Moore
Francia Dipping
Thomas Benson
Brabazon
Wallop Brabazon
Kerry
Cokr
Roscommon
Rand Jury
Avest
Rat,ohn Yeprice
Enry
Walter Franch
Mart, Lysler
Edmond N i
Henry Ereery
Thomas Miglyffe
Denis Kelly
Thomas Cook
County of Cavan
County Or
Tuomas Onmsty
Sheriff
Wynne
A.B
Per
Henry King
Yh Meredith
Cooper
Olin Jones
Charles O’ Hara
Arthur Irwin
Sehne Cooper
John Martin
Oger Parke
Soden
Thomas Janes
Will. Fee Will. Phibbs
Thomas Or
Will. Har
Phibbs
William Ginne
Nich. Orrathy
Harlow Knott
Mitch. Kos
Thomas Meredith
Thomas Dikson
CIFY
County of London
Derry
Wexfonrp
Tomatsbhew Dererzy
Sanit J
Tha
WEX
F. Hely
Willem Vey
Geo
le Hawte
John Costigan
Joseph Gainfort
Orn Meadows
Vory Brown
Matthew Deren
Mallow
Araddy
Thaetsi
Matthew Cares
Ichard
Miam
Thorhas Gildy
W.C ‘Eberre
William Maan
Omane
Grand Fury Room
Omagh
Bummer Assizes
A. Cole Hamilton
Short
Thomas Knox
James Stewart
Willan Richardson
Illiam Stewart
James Hamilton
Hamilton
Andrew Ferguson
Mont
Moore Sinclair
Daniel Eccles
Charles Gramfond
Robert Lowry
Thomas Caulfield
Hamilton Stewart
Samuel Galbmith
Charles King
William Pringle
Robert Lintay
William Irvine
Amen Vernor
Hugh Auchinteck
Eorge Perry
Alexander Richardsoo
Armagh
Edward Byne
William Richard Robert Cam
Cope
Withar Stownlow
Jur
John Ogle
James Verner
Eet Johnston
Phn Pringle
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