The Tulsk Morning Howl
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 10
Discover Tulsk’s rich history through notable moments featured in historical newspaper articles. In 1883, Freeman’s Journal covered a major demonstration in Tulsk, capturing the spirit and activism of the local community. A rare photo from 1983 reveals a nostalgic view of the village, illustrating how its landscape has changed over time. The Roscommon Messenger reported on a significant event in 1913 when the newly consecrated Bishop of Elphin visited Tulsk, marking an important occasion in the village’s religious history. These articles also highlight memorable individuals, including Joan Burke (née Crowley, 1928–2016), a dedicated nurse and public representative remembered in A Dictionary of Roscommon Biography by Mike Lennon. Further back, an 1861 article from the Roscommon & Leitrim Gazette recounts the marriage of the landlords of Cargins House, a prominent family from 1852 to 1911. These historical snapshots offer fascinating insights into Tulsk’s heritage!
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 9
This edition explores a rich tapestry of historical events and figures connected to Tulsk and the surrounding region. Highlights include: A massive public demonstration on land rights organized by the Tulsk National League, as reported in The Nation on November 18, 1882. A tragic account of Annie Lyons, a victim of the Lusitania sinking in 1915, as documented in the Roscommon Messenger. The history of the O’Conor estate changing hands, reported on June 24, 1911, in the Roscommon Messenger. A tribute to Michael Neary (1894-1975), a farmer and Republican, featured in A Dictionary of Roscommon Biography by Mike Lennon. Celebrations of Catholic Emancipation in Tulsk, noted in the English Chronicle and Whitehall Evening Post on April 16, 1829. The life and legacy of Cloonyquin native playwright Arthur Murphy, highlighted in the Tuam Herald on October 28, 1928. The early days of public transport through Tulsk, as reported by The Connaught Watchman on October 17, 1855. Each story is a glimpse into the rich heritage and enduring spirit of the Tulsk community.
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 8
Discover captivating updates from the past in our latest Morning Howl. In this edition we have some great news updates about what has been happening around Tulsk from the Tulsk News extracts in the Roscommon Messenger November 1922, March 1904 and February 1918. Percy French is remembered in the Galway Observer in May 1957. The Dublin Weekly Nation, 24 Nov. 1877 seeks information on a Patrick Dale who left Castleplunkett in 1847. We also remember Mark Phibbs (1894-1919), an extract from A Dictionary of Roscommon Biography by Mike Lennon. The Rathcruachain Feis is advertised in the Roscommon Herald, 19 July, 1924 which notes there will be a huge gathering of many people from all over Connacht for the Feis which included athletic sports and horse jumping. Notification of the Tender process for the erection of a National School in Kilmurray is advertised in the Roscommon Hearld, 1944. A request for new members to join the Tulsk branch of the Labourers League is noted in the Labourers' Meeting notes in the Irish Times, July 1882. And lastly, the Irish Independent 1990 highlights the sale of The Tulsk Inn.
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 7
This edition contains articles from the past including ones from the Roscommon Herald, Jan 10 1931. Details from the meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is captured in the Freeman’s Journal, October 19, 1911. 'Tulsk News’ from The Roscommon Messenger dated the 3rd February 1912 is also inluded. An extract from Roscommon & Leitrim Gazette dated 03 Oct. 1835 captures details around the proposed new Mayo shipping port, the planned railway through Ireland—to have a junction in Tulsk—was scrapped when Blacksod Bay was deemed unsuitable (and dangerous) for docking ships. Details from Roscommon Messenger are included capturing the Handball results for the Irish Amateur Handball Union (IAHU) tournament in Tulsk, mid-June 1933 and the death notice of an "old sport" Mr. James Rogers in Ogulla in December 1931. A letter to the editor of the Roscommon Messenger in February 1910, on the death of Patrick Larkin, Lisadurn Elphin—who was laid to rest in Killina–notes that the deceased had remembered the ‘Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell giving a lecture in Tulsk. It is notable in that this piece of text is the only one that has has recalled this significant event (that we know of).
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 6
This edition contains articles from the past including two articles from Strokestown Democrat, one from December 1915 (‘Snow Storm’ was the alias used by the Tulsk notes writer) and an another on Killina Draughts from December 1924. From a Dictionary of Roscommon Biography, Mike Lennon remembers Felix Dowell (1640-1707), a Roman Catholic priest and martyr. Notes for lay Catholic organisation the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Tulsk Division, from Roscommon Messenger April 1912 are also included.
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 5
The following extract is from the book Percy French and his Songs by James N. Healy, published in 1966. William Percy French was born on the 1st May, 1854 at the family residence, Cloonyquin House, in the midlands of Ireland, about ten miles from the town of Roscommon, and two miles from the Tulsk Cross-roads on the Castlebar-Ballina road. His father was Christopher French, a scholarly man who was a Doctor of Law, and a Justice of the Peace. His mother came from Carrick-on-Shannon, a town in pretty surroundings about twenty miles to the north of Roscommon. She was the daughter of the Rev. William Percy, who was the Protestant Rector of the town.
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 4
Tulsk History Society PRO Jody Moylan invited me to be the guest editor for this issue of the Morning Howl. While acknowledging the inclusion of some items relating to my antecedents, I hope my choice of material will be informative and of interest to readers throughout Tulsk parish. Mike Lennon
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 3
Tulsk has been the birthplace of many celebrated people. Known famously as ‘the birthplace of Percy French’ (our bulletin title is from his early writing life) the parish has also been home to others who may not be as well remembered, but who made a significant mark in their own lifetime. One such person was Fr Thomas Lavin, who was the Tulsk Parish Priest from 1920 until his death in 1939. His interesting obituary from the Sligo Champion is reprinted here, word-for-word (which includes the title). Also in this edition is an old report of the Rathcroghan Steeplechase from 1828. The annual race, though completely forgotten today, was one of the earliest formal race meets in the county, and was an important chapter in the history of racing in the province. Some old advertisements, trivia, and Tulsk History Society news make up the rest of the current edition.
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 2
Our first article this edition is a report of the large outdoor rally that took place in the village of Tulsk in October 1903, when the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, John Red-mond, came to address the people on this very topic. Also in the edition this month is a Kilmurry school inclusion in the Duchas Folklore Collection from the 1930s, on Toberelva cemetery. We also remember Mary Flanagan, of Tomona House, whose journey into Russia at the outbreak of World War One is the stuff of epic adventure.
The Tulsk Morning Howl, Bulletin No. 1
With great enthusiasm Tulsk History Society brings you the first edition of our new bulletin. The title is a tribute to that great former resident of the parish: Percy French. Percy, as we all know, grew up in Cloonyquin, and in one of his earliest forays into writing he came up with his own youthful newsletter, which he named The Tulsk Morning Howl.
