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150 YEARS AGO

1861

Fire at Portlick Castle

Portlick Castle was burned down on Wednesday, July 17, 1861, according to a report in the Westmeath Independent.

"A considerable amount of plates, furniture, books, &c, were destroyed by the flames," the paper said.

"We have not been able to ascertain how this occurred but the property destroyed amounts to some thousands of pounds."

The same issue reported that the body of a man was discovered on a train at the station in Athlone.

"The deceased (a man named Finan) had just returned from America, and was on the road to Swinford, County Mayo. He took the train from Portarlington and died during the trip here."

100 years ago

1911

Another royal visit recorded

The recent visit of the Queen of Ireland sparked a media frenzy. One hundred years ago, the Westmeath Independent reported, briefly, on a similar royal visit, this time of King George V.

"The Royal visit to Ireland came to a close on Wednesday when the King and Queen with the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary left Kingston for Wales. Their visit to Ireland was unmarred by any incident and their stay was marked by a continuous demonstration of the people's good will and affection."

In a letter to the people of Ireland, published in the Westmeath Independent of July 15, 1911, King George V said: "I cannot leave Ireland without at once giving expression to the feelings of joy and affection inspired by the wonderful reception which the people of Dublin have just given to the Queen and myself.

"Wherever we have gone we and our children have been welcomed with a spontaneous and hearty loyalty that has greatly touched our hearts and made a permanent impression. Without effort and without restraint, and in obedience to what seemed a natural impulse of good will the entire populace, men, women and children came out into the streets and parks to give us a true Irish welcome. We shall never forget it.

We greatly admired the decoration of your streets and feel grateful for the efforts we know were made in all parts of the city to add to the pleasure of our visit.

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