Newspapers & Obituraries

 

Ireland

Items not included: Trial of Frank Skuse (IRA), Birmingham 6 Trial (Dr Frank Skuse), Michael Skuce (Chief Supt), and many Church Service/Events/Notes with many different Rev Skuse/Skuces. Also various sporting events.

 

Freemans Journal
Thursday, Dec 28, 1769

Died
At Cork, Mrs Skuce

The Dublin Journal
Thursday December the 28th, to Saturday December the 20th, 1769

Deaths
Last Saturday in the North-Square, Cork, Mrs Skuce

Finn's Leinster Journal
Wednesday, June 30, 1773

Died.] At Corke, Mr Richard Skuce

Hiberian Journal: or, Chronicle of Liberty
Monday, July 5, 1773

Died.] At Corke, Mr Richard Skuce

Freemans Journal
Thursday, September 9 // Friday, September 10, 1813 (Also in Saunders News-Letter and Daily Advertiser, 10 September 1813)

Cork Assizes
County Crown Court

John Spiers and James Punch, were indicted for the murder of Francis Skuce, and for feloniously shooting at Mary Skuce, with intent to kill ker.
Mary Skuce, examined—Knows Spiers and Punch—they, in company with one Bartholemew McCarthy—came on the 27th August 1812, to her house—Spiers had two pistols, one in each hand—her husband was coming toward the House—holding one of his children by the hand, and had some apples for the child in his other hand. Spiers and Bartholemew McCarthy came between him and the door and Spiers desired him stop or he would give him the contents of the pistols, and immediately snapped one at him and burned priming—witness caught Spiers round the neck, and begged he would not shoot her husband, and that he should have whatever he wanted. Spiers seized her husband and Bartholemew McCarthy shot him—he fell, Spiers said the fellow is not killed, and fired the second pistol, and Witness got the contents in her side-they dragged the deceased into the House—the deceased cried out for a Doctor—When Spiers first snapped the pistol, he hallooed for Punch and he came up, but he did nothing—he came up before the deceased was shot—the deceased died the next day.
Cross-examiner!—She never heard Punch was a Constable in the decree against her husband—but she heard the amount of that decree was 11s, 5d. She never said she did not know who shot him—she heard that John Spiers was the Constable mentioned in the drecree, and he was also the Paintiff—there was some cattle in the field convenient to the house, that might be seized for the amount of the decree—deceased had no arms—the transaction happened about 12 o'clock at noon.
Elizabeth Donoghue—is the sister of the deceased—she was coming from the road toward deceased's house, and saw Spiers with two pistols presented at her brother—he snapped one and burned priming, and he then pulled and dragged him, and McCarthy shot him—two shots we fired—Mary Skuce was bleeding—she was entreating of Spiers to do no harm—her brother died the evening of the next day. On her cross-examination she said she did not hear that there was any previous quarrel, and she was surpried to see them quarrel—they had only a very few words when the deceased was shot recollects that he had a gun about a year before he was killed—he had not a gun or pistol that day.
Abigail Skuce, another sister of the deceased—deposed to the same fact. John Thomas Kitt, Attorney—proved the hand writing of the late Sheriff of the County to the warrant on the Decree.
There being no evidence to affect Punch, Counsel moved that a seperate issue should be sent to the jury as to him, in order that Spiers should have the benefit of his testimony. The Court did send up the issue and Punch was acquitted.
James Punch, sworn and examined—He in company with McCarthy, and Spiers went to execute a Decree on the Goods of Skuce—they went into his field and Skuce was driving out the Cow—Spiers desired witness take the Cow and Skuce went away—he returned immediately with a gun and pistol and swore he would have Witness's life, and Witness called on Spiers to come and save his life he came and held up both Skuce's hands—the wife came up and desired Spiers let her husband go and no harm would be done—he did so and Skuce fired at McCarthy and bit him in the hand and then McCarthy shot him.
This witness undersent a long Cross Examination—Mary Skuce was wounded—When McCarthy fired she put up her hand and she was wounded in the hand and breast—Skuce laid down the pistol, when he presented the gun—he did not see McCarthy these twelve months—the arms were taken into Skuse's house after the transaction happened, he was told the Decree was wrong, as the name of Spiers the Plaintiff in it was inserted as a Constable to execute it—and therefore after Skuce was killed, the name of Spiers was erased and that of McCarthy put in place of it, Spiers thought Skuce's wife would take away the gun, and therefore they did not disarm him, Spiers was not drunk, but took one glass of spirits in Skibbereen, when they came to Skibbereen they gave themselves up to Mr Baldwin.
Thomas Baldwin Esq. is a Magistrate of this County. Knows Spiers for several years, he always bore a very good character, he knew the deceased, he heard he had arms. When Witness heard the man was killed, he went to arrest the parties he found Spiers at the Bridewell preparing ??mations for a rescue, and he then sent to look for Punch.
Cross-Examined. Witness attended the deceased as a Magistrate about six o'clock in the eveing he was shot, the deceased told him he expected he was dying, he took his informations, deceased told witness he was fired at by Spiers, that he then caught and that him, M. C.eame up and shot hit, witness asked him as to the provocation he gave them, and he said he gave no provocation whatever, that they cam to executre a Decree, he told Witness he had not arms, he asked him that question, as he was told by Spiers, deceased had arms.
Jeremiah Lordan, sworn. The day after Skuce was killed he conveyed out of Skuce's father's house which was next door to the deceased's two guns and a pistol, he got them through a back window, and carried them about a field from the house and hid them.
Henry Hicks and Nicholas Stont—After Skuce was wounded he fired at McCarthy, and in return McCarthy shot him. On her cross-examinations he said 'twas Skuce's wife handed the pistol to her husband, and that it was with a pistol he fired at McCarthy, not with the gun.
Timothy O'Driscoll and Alexander O'Driscoll, Esqrs.—Are both Magistrates, and knows Spier's for 7 or 8 years, and he is a man of remarkable good character—he is quiet, honest, industrious, inoffensive man.
The Chief Baron remarked, that this homicide was committed when a party was inforcing a proceding to inforce a Decree for the paltry sum of 11s. 5d.—and it was remarkable that the Plaintiff in it, was inserted in the warrant as a constable—he said it in open court in the hearing of those who may profit by it, that the practice of giving a party the power of executing the process of the law in his own suit was a most disgraceful and reprehensible custom, and he had little hesitation in saying that the present transaction was entirely owing to that circumstance, he said he would leave the conflicting testimony the Jury had heard (and he confessed he never heard more in any case) entirely for their consideration. The prisoner had received a very excellent character from very respectable Magistrates, and if they had any doubt upon their minds of the guilt of the prisoner they would give them the benefit of his good character. The prisoner was found guilty of Manslaughter.

Freemans Journal
Mar 25, 1817

Admiralty of Ireland
James Skeuse, Mariner, Promovent, The Cutter or Vessel called the Coquett

Southern Reporter and Cork Commerical Courier
November 19, 1831

Involvent Debtors
(From the Dublin Gazette)
County Cork
William Skuse, Ballyloughy, Farmer

*(Maybe Ballyclough, near Mallow?)

The Belfast News-Letter
Friday, July 25, 1834

Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Society.—The Conference for the Primitive Wesleyan Methodsit Society, in connection with the Established Church, commenced its sittings in Dublin, on 25th June, and terminated on 5th July. The following are the stations of Prachers for the ensuing year —
... Charles Skuse.— Cloughjordan; ...

Roscommon and Leitrim Gazette
Saturday, 2 July, 1836 (Also in the Waterford Chronicle, same day)

Married
At Bandon, Mr John Dixon, merchant, to Rebecca, daughter of Mr R Skuse, both of Cork.

Saunders's News-Letter
Wednesday, July 20, 1836

...; Dundalk, Charles Skuse; ...

The Belfast News-Letter
Tuesday, July 25, 1837

Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Society
Stations of the Preachers of this Connexion for the ensuing year, as appointed at their Conference held at South Great George's-steet, Dublin.
Dublin— C Skuse

Tipperary Free Press
Wednesday, August 1, 1838

Record Court - Tuesday.
Criminal Trials

Constable Spearing sworn-Proved that he went to Donaskeigh with a party of police to execute Mr Wilcox's warrant against John Dwyer, between nine and ten o'clock at night; witness sent Sub Constable Scuse before to reconnoitre, and when witness came up he found him entangled with John Dwyer and Judith Dwyer, who was calling out to the people on the road to come to the resxue of John Dwyer; stones were thrown at the police, and Pat. Dwyer, one of the prisoners at the bar, came with a large stone and broke in the door of the out house where witness, his party and prisoner were; witness gave orders to fire, and sub constable Scuse missed fire; John Dwyer called out to his party to burn the house, that there was only one life to be lost, and he was satisfied to die sooner than be taken. ...

Southern Reporter and Cork Commerical Courier
Saturday, 12 January 1839

Married
On Thursday morning, in St. Nicholas' Church, by the Rev Mr Hall. Mr Charles Skuse, P.W. Methodist Preacher, Dublin, to Anne eldest daughter of Mr William Harpur.

Dublin Morning Register
Monday, 14 January 1839 (Reprinted Dublin Weekley Register, January 19, 1839)

Married
In Cork, Mr Charles Skuse, to Anne, eldest daughter of Mr William Harpur.

The Belfast News-Letter
Tuesday, July 15, 1845

Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Conference
Stations of the Preachers
25. Charlemont— Wm Skuse
Mission Stations
7. Cloughjordan— Charles Skuse

The Armagh Guardian
August 5, 1845

STATIONS OF THE PRIMITIVE WESLEYAN METHODIST PREACHERS.
William Skuse. Armagh
Charles Skuse. Mountrath

Tipperary Free Press
Saturday, 15 August 1846

A man of the name of Skuse was last week received into the Bristol Infirmary, having lost the use of his left eye through putting a piece of lime into a jar of water, and then corking it up; an explosion immediately took place, a quantity of lime flew into his face, and caused the injury spoken of.

Limerick Chronicle
Saturday, 4 December 1847

State of the Country
Fatal Conflict with the Police
One man shot, and another made prisoner
As announced in last Chronicle, an affray, which proved fatal in its consequences, took place at Ballyguile, near Castletown Conyers, on Monday night, between a small Police patrol, and a gang of armed Rockites. ... Sub-Constable Skuse ... of the adjoining stations, ...

Cork Examiner
Wednesday, 20 September 1848

Bandon Petty Sessions—Saturday.
Presiding Magistrates—Hon. W. S. Bernard, the Farm; F.B. Sweeny, Union Hall; John Wheeler, Ballymountain; Hewitt Poole, Mayfield; Rev A. Seale, Bandon.
Railway Case
The Magistrates were engaged during the whole day in hearing evidence to enable them to arrive at the value of 2 roods 12 perches of land, adjoinging the town of Bandon, which was required for the Cork and Bandon Railway. The land in question had been the property of Mr Maurice Fitzgerald, of Bandon, who held under the owner in fee, the Earl of Shannon. In 1845, the Company noticed Mr Fitzherald, that they required 2 roods of land for the Railway, and desired him to reply within 21 days, setting forth his title and interest, compensation for loss of land, &c. Mr Fitzegerald accordingly served notice, in reply, on the Company, stating that he held under the Earl of Bandon, on a lease for his own life, or 21 years. He required £300 damages, and £100 consequential damages by the Railway "frightening his cattle," while passing through his land. The company proceeded no further in respect to Mr Fitzgerald, and in 1847 he died, thus terminating his title, but his representatives remained. The Company having to complete the Railway at the Bandon side, required immediate possession of the two roods, and proceeded for them under the Summary Section (121st) of the Railway Act, treating the representative of Mr Fitzgerald as merely tenant from year to year.
...
Denis Skuse examined—Knew the land of Mr Fitzgerald; valued it at £5 per acre; held land himself adjoining under Mr Hamilton for £3 per acre.
Cross-examined—Was elected this year, though he had paid his rent; his superior landlord had not paid the Earl of Shannon, and all holding under his Lordship were ejected.
...
There were two other similar cases, Lannin and Sullivan, but these were settled out of Court.—Constitution

Anglo-Celt
Friday, September 22, 1848

Stations of the Primitive Wesleyan Ministers for the Present Year
Dublin District—William P Skuse
Roserea—Chas. Skuse

Clare Journal, and Ennis Advertiser
Thursday, May 31, 1849

Births
In Roscrea, the wife of Mr Skeuss, Wesleyan Minister, of a son.

Nenagh Guardian
Wednesday, July 17, 1850

Our readers have been already made aware that Mr W H Mervyn, who for three years was located in Waterford as Minister of the Primitive Wesleyan Congregation in this City has been nominated to Lisburn, Mr Charles Skuse who replaces Mr Mervyn, commenced his labours in this city.

Anglo-Celt
Friday, July 19, 1850

Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Society
We subjoin a list of the stations for the present year:—
Dublin District—Waterford—Charles Skuse

The Belfast News-Letter
Monday, July 14, 1851

Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Conference
Stations of the Prachers
Waterford—Charles Skuse
Cork District, Bandon— W.P. Skuse

Freemans Journal
March 3, 1852

...
Thomas Skuse, police-constable, was then called, and deposed that on the 4th February he saw the defendant, Charles Madden, shove the three boys against a man, who was thereby jostled against a gentleman (the Rev Mr Seymour) outside the church gate in Tuam.
This witness was cross-examined to show that his oral testimoney was at variance with his sworn information.
The case was ultimately dismissed, and the other cases were adjourned.

Freemans Journal
Monday, August 1, 1853

Military Promotions and Exchanges
War-Office, July 29

Hospital Staff—W M Skues, M B, to be Assistant Surgeon to the Forces, vice Roe, promoted to the Gold Coast Corps.

Waterford Mail
Saturday, August 20, 1853

Deaths
At Rio Janeiro, on his way to Australia, on the 15th of June, the Rev W P Skuse, of the Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Connexion, and late of this city.

Northern Whig
Thursday, 3 September 1953

Skuce—Colvin
The Rev Francis John Leonard Skuce, former curate assistant of Clonallon Parish, Warrenpoint, and now rector of Innishmacsaint Parish, was the bridgegroom at a wedding in Warrenpoint Parish Church. His bride was Miss Dorothy Margaret Colvin, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Colvin, "Broseley", Well Road, Warrenpoint.

The Belfast News-Letter
Friday, March 3, 1854

Belfast Young Men's Christian Association
On Wednesday evening, at half-past seven o'clock, the third annual meeting of this association was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, Donegall Place. Among those present were— ... Rev C Skeuce, ...

The Rev. C Skeuce opened the proceedings with praise and prayer.

The Belfast News-Letter
Wednesday, July 12, 1854

Wesleyan Stations
Stations of the Wesleyan Methodist Ministers
Belfast—Charles Skuse
Downpratrick—Charles Skuse

Cork Constitution
5 January 1856

Thanks
Rev. W. Sherrard for Training School— Mr Skuse, Schoolmaster, Drimoleague, 8s.

Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier
Saturday, 15 November 1856

By Express
...
Railway Extension to Bantry and Skibereen
In pursuance of public advertisement a meeting was held, at one o'clock yesterday, in the Essions Couty, Drimoleague, of the ratepayers of Bantry and Skibbereen, and such others as were interested in the extension of railway communication in that part of the county, for the purpose of making arrangements for assisting the projectors of the contemplated extension against the "threatened opposition;" to form committees, and for the transaction of business of a general character appertaining to the extension. The attendance was numerous and most respectiable. Among those present were:— ... John Neil, Butlersgift; Cornelius Collins, do; James Donovan, do; Thomas Skuse, do; Jerry Carthy, do; Timothy Carthy, do;... John Carthy, Two Gneeves; Michael Skuse, do; ... Patrick Crowly, Butlergift; Nathaniel Skuse, do; ...
...

The Belfast News-Letter
Saturday, June 27, 1857

Belfast Academy
Writing School
Third.—By the quality of business-hand, prepared for the Midsummer Examinations, and also for specimens written in presence of examiners:—
3rd Class.— R. Skuse

Cork Examiner
Monday, 20 July, 1857

Deaths
On the 7th inst., at his residence, Duncan-street, after a short illness, Mr Richard Skuse, aged 81 years.

Freemans Journal
Saturday, August 29, 1857

3rd West India Regt.—Ensign R A Skues to be Lt without purchase, vice Watson, deceased; Ensign T Dunn to be Lieut. without purchase, vice Skues, whose promotion on June 16 has been cancelled

Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier
Wednesday 04 November 1857

Names and residences of Persons who have taken out certificates in Bandon Collection, to kill game, for the Year ending July 5th, 1858.
Skibbereen District
Skuse, Charles — Four-mile Water

Cork Constitution
21 November 1857

Model and Traning School, Bandon
Mr Skuse, of Blackrock school, gave his experience of the state in which he had found the school, which had been under untrained masters, and the readiness with which the improved system was embraced by different classes from those who before attended parochial schools. Mr Skuse has been a regular subscriber since his period of training.

Cork Constitution, Or, Cork Advertiser
Thursday, 7 January 1858

Education
14 Duncan Street, Cork
Miss Skuse's School
Miss Skuse wishes to let her Friends and Pupils know that Vacation Terminates January 11th.

Freemans Journal
Monday, May 3, 1858

69th Foot—Lieutenant Richard Alexander Skues, from the 3d West India Regiment, to be Lieutenant, vice De la Poer Beresford, who exchanges.

Nenagh Guardian
Wednesday, May 5, 1858

3d West India Regiment Lieutenant H C De la Poer Beresford, from the 69th Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice Skues, who exchanges; April 30.

Cork Contitution
Tuesday, 21 December 1858

Protestant Hall
The Committee thankfully acknowlege the following Additional Contributions:—
Jas. Skuse .. £0 10 0
The Committee meet every day at their Rooms, 35, Grand Parade.

Saunders's News-Letter
March 4, 1859

Page 4
Thanks.—From William Roberts, Treasurer, for the following sums in aid of the Improvement Fund of the Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, South Great George's-street: ... Mrs Skuse, 1l; ...

Cork Examiner
Wednesday, 11 July 1860

124 men of the 69th, under Lieutenant Skuse and Ensign Desney and Butler, arrived from Fermoy, yesterday, and are to proceed to Madras also, in the Coldstream.
*Newspaper error, should be Skues

Dublin Evening Mail
Friday, 15 March 1861 (In Dublin Daily Express, March 16, 1861)(Cork Constitution, same day)(Waterford Mail, 18 March, 1861)

Marriages
Sibthorpe and McFann—March 14, in Mallow Church, by the Rev A.B. Baldwin, Thomas S Sibthorpe, Esq., Upper Leeson-street, Dublin, to Fanny Skuse, youngest daughter of the Rev Thomas McFann.

Freemans Journal
March 18, 1861

Marriage
March 14, in Mallow, Thomas S Sibthore, Esq, Upper Leeson-street, in this city, to Fanny Skuse, youngest daughter of the Rev Thomas McFann.

Skibbereen and West Carbery Eagle, or South Western Advertiser
Saturday, January 4, 1862

Drimoleague Petty Sessions
Before H Newman, Esq, and F Davis, R M, Esq.
Nathaniel Skuse summoned Hanora, Thomas, and Edward Skuse for closing a water passage which had existed over twenty-one years, but the case was dismissed.

Freemans Journal
Friday, May 2, 1862

Monthly Military Obituary
Surgeons—Edw Skues, MD, Staff

Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier
Tuesday, 5 May 1864

Queenstown Town Commisioners.
...
A bill was sent in by Mr Skuse, amounting to 15s., for engrossing the address which was presented to the Prince of Wales by the Town Commisioners.
...

Cork Examiner
Friday, 27 March 1863

To the Nobility, Gentry and Traders of Cork, and the Public Generally.
My Lord, Gentlemen and Fellow citizens,—The Operative Cabinet Makers of Cork, many of whom are suffering most severe privations, in common with their poor wives and children, feeling that a continuance of such a struggle for existence must be inevitable result of long continued idleness by want of Employment, caused by the very large Importation of English Manufacture, and the very depressed state of the County in general at present, have at length come to the conclusion of throwing themselves on your generous consideration, and soliciting, in the name of Humanity and Christian feeling, the means of Emigrating to a more favoured Land, where their Services may be required, and labour is in more demand.
The above is certified by the following Master Cabinet Makers:—
Patrick Higgins, 25, Academy-street.
Leagy & Sons, 40, Duncan-street.
John Skuse, 31, Duncan-street.
Ed R Johnston, do.
Timothy Finn, 42, do.
John Good, 35, do.
Subsciption swill be thankfully received and acknowledged by any of the above-named Gentlemen, and at the Examiner Office.

Southern Report and Cork Commerical Courier
July 4, 1863 (Cork Constitution, 27 June 1863)

Notice to next of Kin
In the Matter of Catherine Skuse, late of Peter-street, in the City of Cork, Spinster, deceased.
Notice is Herby given, that any person or persons claiming to be next of kin to the Deceased, Catherine Skuse, who died at Peter-street aforesaid on the 15th April, 1856, or in any manner or degree of relationshop nearer than a Fourth Cousin, once removed, shall, within One Fortnight from the date hereof, lodge his or her claim, stating nature of relationship to said Catherine Skuse, and Name and Address to Claimant, with Thomas and Richard K Exham, 10, South Mall, Cork. Dated 27th June, 1863.

Southern Reporter and Cork Commerical Courier
October 23, 1863

Borough of Bandon Bridge
The revison of the Parliamentary voters for the borough of Bandon Bridge was resumed yesterday before John Leagy, Esq., Q.C., chairman of the West Riding.
Messrs. J W Bourke and J C Blake (Cork) represented the Liberal insrest, and Doherty (Bandon) appeared for the Convervative party.

Charles Skuse, rated for a house in Shannon-street, and two houses in Boyle-street, claimed to be placed on the registry.
The claimant stated that he was in occupation of the house in Shannon-street for six years, and was in possession of the houses in Boyle-street for about the same time.
Cross-examined by Mr Bourke—I live in Shannon-street. I know Jane Bradley. I have a workshop in that house, and my things are in that shop. She is my mother-in-law. She only sells a few candles in the shop to keep herself in snuff (laughter). She pays me no rent.
Chaiman—Can any one go into the shop and buy candles?
Claimant—Yes, your worshop; it is I that supports her; I don't live in the house in Boyle-street, but by servant sleeps there; she has charge of the place.
The Chairman said that the woman holding the shop in the house in Boyle-street was clearly not a lodger, for the public could go into the place and buy candles there, and it made no difference whatever whether she paid rent or not. She should disallow the claim.
Mr Wright—I think you are disfranchising this man on a very small ground. What is it more than a leasement? Here is a man out of charity allows accomodation to a poor woman to sell a few candles for the purpose of buying some snuff for herself. He has perfect control over the place, and could prevent persons from going into the shop if he wished. Under these circumstances when the man has only given this woman leasenment of privilege, and when he has control over the place, I submit thatyour worship will be making too fine spun a distinction if you disfranchise this man.
His Worship said it was not an earnest at all. The woman was tenant at will, and though she paid him no rent it did not make the slightest difference. Being a tenant at will was just the same as if she had a lease for 1,000 years. He should, therefore, disfrancise this man.
Mr Wright—Well, give me the power of appeal.
His Worshop—I will consider that, for I am quite clear upon the law of the case. If it was a matter in which I had any doubt I would give you the power of appeal without any hesitation.
Mr Wright—I would not take an appeal only that I am quite satisfired, with the greatest respect to your worship, that you have come to a wrong conclusion.

Cork Constitution
Thursday, 7 January 1864

Queenstown Water Works Company, Limited
Notice is herby given, that an extraordinary general meeting of this company will be held at the offices, 51, harbour-row, Queenstown, on Thursday, the 14th inst., at Two o'clock, p.m., for the following purposes, viz.:—
To confirm or otherwise deal with the Special Resolutions passed at an Extraordinary Meeting of the Company on 12th November, 1863; also to increase the Capital of the Company by the creation and issue of such number of new £10 Shares as may seen advisable.
By Order Richard H Skuse, Secretary. Dated 7th Jan, 1864

Newry Examiner and Louth Advertiser
Saturday, 16 July 1864

Educational Institution Dundalk
Missummer Examinations 1864
The Annual Examinations in the Holy Scriptures were held on March 14th, under the superintendence of the Rev Marcus Rainsford; ...The following Pupils obtained prizes:— ...and William Skuse, in the Fourth Class; ...

Cork Constitution
19 October 1864

Borough of Bandon Bridge
...
This concluded the Rated occupiers' List, and the Claimants' List was then taken up The following Conservaties were admitted:— ... Charles Skuse, Shannon-street; ...
The Conservaties rejected were— Charles Skuse, Shannon-street, ...

Southern Reporter and Cork Commerical Courier
Friday, 25 November 1864 (Also in the Dublin Daily Express, 24 Nov 1864)

Married
On the 19th inst., at Ightermurragh Church, by the Rev I.T. Ruby, Mr James Irwine, of Limerick, to Miss Helena Skuse, of the Park Road, Castlemartyr, Co Cork.

Dublin Evening Mail
Thursday, 8 December 1864 (Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier, 10 Dec 1864)

Lynch Law at Woolwich—On Monday afternoon riotous proceedings, which at one time assumed a serious aspect, occurred near the Police-court, Woolwich. It appears that ten days since an aged man, named William Burt, who has for some years carried on business in the town as a picture dealer and photographer, was charged before the sitting magistrate with assaulting a boy in his employ named James Skuse. The magistrate ordered the defendant to find bail, himself in £100 and two sureties in £50. The case was twice adjourned to ...

Cork Constitution
20 December 1864

Mr Skuse, as the representative of the Water Company, asked permission to say a few words. Mr O'Sullivan had stated that the company was the oppressor of the poor. Now he would wish to ask him one question. He had he (Mr Skuse) believed four houses in Harbour View, which contained 32 families—
Mr O'Sullivan—You are wrong.
Mr Spelman—That is not he question before the Chair. This is personal. (Hear, hear.)
Mr O'Bryen—This is no time for Mr Skuse to interfere. We have nothing to do with any private arrangement between the company and any consumer. (Hear.) They are bound by this solemn agreement which I hold in my hand. I find here a condition that taps should be placed at the springs flowing into the compan'y tanks, for the use of the poor, and what has become of them?
Every one of them is plugged up. (Oh!). That is the way the poor are treated.
The Chairman though as Mr Skuse had come forward as the representative of the company he ought to be heard. (hear and no, no.)
...

Cork Examiner
Tuesday, 10 January 1865

Queenstown Petty Sessions—This Day
...
Mr R H Skuse, secretary to the Pipe Water Company, examined, deposed to having received the following letter from the defendant:—
...

Skibbereen and West Carbery Eagle; or, South Western Advertiser
Saturday, January 14, 1865

Michael Skuse and William Kenny, to make a Footpath and Sewer in the village of Drimoleague, betwene Michael Skuse's house and John Donovan's, 12 perches, at 15s the perch, and a Sewer from John Donovan's house to the Cross in the center of the village— 6-1/4 perches at 3s 6d. the perch, not to exceed £10 2s. for the whole work.
—Passed at £10.

Cork Constitution
Saturday, 2 December 1865

Irish Slate Quarries.—Near the village of Carrigbue, county Cork, on th eproperty of the Early of Bandon, and on the townload of Rossmore, and extensive quarry has lately been commenced on the great slate bein in this district. Bearning E.N.E. and W.S.W. the slate beds being nearly vertical, with the clearage dipping S. at about 62°—large quantities of superior quality slate are raised and sold daily from this quarry, and when the works will be sufficiently opened to enable a large number of labourers to work the quantities of slate that must be raised will be a great source of wealth to the proprietors. Through the indefatiable exertions of the Early of Bandon's local agent (Mr Charles Skuse) this vein has been further traced from Rossmore to the adjoining townload of Gearkameen, a distance of over a mile—it is found from 60 to 80 feet wide, and within 300 years of Sea Lodge Harbour. We are informed active operations will soon be commenced at this quarry also, by some private capitalists. Within the last few weeks, Mr Skuse, has again found this vein continuing further East about a mile on the adjoining townload of Classadaugh, where it appears of the same character and description as before described at Rossmore and Sea Lodge Quarries. Until of late no attention whatever had been paid in seeking for slate in the South of Ireland, but on a little examination we find there are slate veins of very superior description to be found which will soon bring this neighbourhood in as good repute, as the most favoured in Wales. — Mining Journal

Irish Times
13 January 1868

Wesleyan Connexional School
Stephen's Green, South, Dublin
The following Gentleman have obtained First Places in their respective classes—
Geometry— Skuse.
Certificates for Good Conduct
Skuse
Prizes
Geometry — Skuse.

Freemans Journal
June 3, 1868

Liverpool
... he met with No. 408, and Acting-Inspector Skuce, who had also been attracted to the spot by the same cause which had caught the attention of the first officer. ...

The Armagh Guardian
Friday, 5 June, 1868 (Also in the Northern Whig, on Wednesday 3 June 1868)

Deaths
May 15 at St Johns New Brunswick, Charles Edward, second son of Rev Charles Skuse, Independent Minister, Richhill, Co Armagh, aged 22 years.

Dublin Daily Express
14 July 1869

Arrivals at Kingstown, per Royal Mail Steamer, yesterday :— Miss Skuse

West Cork & Carbery Eagle, Skibbereen
Saturday, 7 August 1869

Petty Sessions—Monday
Magristrates present:— Thomas O'Grady, in the chair; J.R. Berwick, R.W. Honner, and R.E. Allman, Esqrs.
Sub-Constable Henderson appeared against Marty Sullivan, and charged him with being drunk last Friday, for which he was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.
Mary Skuse v. Richard Brady.
The were two charges on the books against defendant, one for forcible entry into complainant's dwelling-house, in Boyle-st., on the 28th ult., also, for breaking the lock on the outer door, and remaining in possession since; and the other for unlawful assault on the same day.
Thomas Fuller, solr., appeared for complainant, and J.T. Sullivan for defendant.
Mr Fuller having stated the case of his clint.
Mr Berwick inquired whether there was a question of title raised.
Mr Sullivan said that was his defence.
Mr O'Grady suggested as it was a family matter that it should be left to arbitration, as Mr Sullivan stated that there was a will made by the father of complainant (and grandfather of defendant), under which the defendant now claimedl but, the will being in possession of complainant, he could not show his title to the houses.
Mr Fuller replied, stating that even if Brady was entitled to those houses, he was not justified in taking forcible possession, and that was simply the case the bench had to inquire into.
Mr Berwick—There is no evidence of a will.
The case was postponed for a few minutes to see whether the parties could arrange the matter.
After some consultation Mr Fuller offered, on the part of his client, to accept and apology, and have defendant leave the house until the case was tried by a proper tribunal.
This was refused by Brady, and the case was proceeded with.
Mrs Skuse (who is defendan't aunt) deposed that her mother was buried on last Wednesday evening; was in possession of those house for fourteen years; her sons carried on the business of basket-making, and had for that period lived there; about ten or fifteen minutes after the funeral left Brady came into her house and said he would take possessio; she refused, as the houses were her own property; he bolted the back door, and then went to the front, as if looking for the key of the doorl she followed him, and would have put him out if she were strong enoughl had a tussel with him when he tried to put her outl her hand was bruised; he went away, but left his bruises after himl after eleven o'clock, when she was returing to bed, he returned and broke the lock with a poker.
To Mr Berwick—He claimed furniture and all, but refused to show he had any right to it.
Cross-examinsted—Her mother was a very old woman, about ninety years; on her oath had possession up and down for the last nine years.
To Mr Berwick—It was she paid the rates and rentsl her sons had a bed there.
Mr Fuller—I object to the evidence—it is illegal. The title cannot be tried here. The simple point for inquiry is, was there a forcible entry.
Mr Berick to Mr Sullivan—I am afraid you took a short cut.
Mr Honner—Said Brady did not take the proper course.
Mr Berwick—I would suggest to leave the question to be tried by the judge, and to ttake the informations.
Richard Skuse, sworn—Is son to last witness; worked and lived in the house in dispute for the last fourteen years; remembered the night in question; Brady came to the door after eleven o'clock; refused to open the door; heard him said, whilst outside, that if it was not opened he would put a brace of balls through it heard the click like that of a pistol.
Cross-examined—He did not say, when he came to the door, "let me to Brady, and I'll cut the b—— b——'s throat;" Brady offered to fight him several times during the day.
Ellen Quinland and Norry Connor were also examined, but their evidence was immaterial. The latter, however, stated that Mrs Skuse did not give or consent to let Brady have possession.
Informations were taken in both caes, return-able to quarter sessions.
There was a cross-case, fro alleged assautl, which was treated in a similar manner.
The court was crowded on the hearing of the foregoing, the parties being respectable. Mr Brady having earned great repute on the pugilistic state in Bandon.

Cork Examiner
Saturday, 14 August 1869

Cork School of Art
At the late examination examinations held at South Kensington, of the works executed by students of the Schools of Art throughout the kingdom, the following students were successful:—
Students whose works were marked satisfactory—Adelaide Skuse

The Belfast News-Letter
Thursday, October 14, 1869

Conversazione in Larne
To-Day, a conversazione was held in the Larne National School, under the auspices of Sir Charles Lanyon, Provincial Deputy Grand Master. The object of the promoters was to liquidate a debt on the Larne Masonic Hall—a building which is in every respect a credit to the Masons of the town and neighbourhood. The appearance of the school was of the most creditable nature. Suspended from the windows were several handsome flags, while the interior presented a gay and animated appearance. The attendance during the day was pretty numerous, and included ... Mr R H Skuse, Belfast; ...

The Belfast News-Letter
Thursday, October 14, 1869

The Irish Congreagation Union.—The annual meetings of this association were held in the Congreation Chapel at Moy on Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th inst., under the presidence of the Rev. Charles Skuse, chairman of the Union. ...

West Cork & Carbery Eagle, Skibbereen
Saturday, 27 November 1869

Petty Sessions—Monday
Magistrates present:—Henry Hassett, Esq., in the chair; the Earl of Bandon; Captain Wheeler, R.N., T.D. Fitzgerald, R.M., W.C. Sullivan, George B. Teulon, R.W. Honner, and R.L. Allman.
The constabulary of the district, with their usual alacrity and intelligence, suceeded in disposing of a large number of drunkards as well as street nuisances, and trespasses of horses, pigs, dokeys, &c, There were also some private brawl cases, which, if reported would do more harm than good, but we hope never to witness such scenes again, in any court of justice, cases which, betwen professing Christians, should never have been brought before the public.
A man name J Leary was sent to haol for two months for stealing a sack, valued at 1s. 7d., from the establishment of Mr John Hunter, in Bridge-street.
Richard Skuse v. D. Sweeny and others
These were cases in which Mr Sullivan appeared for defendants, and for a third party, R Brady, who claimed to be owner of the premises in question.
Complainant, in reply to the bench, said he was ordered by the barrister, at the last sessiosn, to hold sole possession of the premises until a proper tribunal decided who was the party legally entitled, and that, notwithstanding, Brady had been receiving the rents, which belonged to complainant. He had served the usual notice to quit, and now requested decrees for possession.
Mr Sullivan, having consulted the Law Book, informed the court that a question of title was involved, when they agreed to dismiss the cases as not having jurisdiction.

Dublin Journal
December 28, 1869

Deaths
Last Saturday in the North-Square, Cork, Mrs Skuce

Cork Examiner
Friday, 4 March 1870

Cork Spring Assizes
...
Barony of E.D.E. Carbery
Daniel Enright, George Farr, and Jeremiah Murray, to flag an unfinished part of the footpath in the town of Ballineen, leading to the Church, between Miss Skuse's house and Ballineen bridge—232 square yards.—£58. Passed.

Cork Examiner
Tuesday, 8 March 1870

County Record List.
Common Jury Cases.—Brady v. Skuse

Cork Constitution
Wednesday, 6 April 1870

The Progress of Cabrickboe
A meeting for the purpose of adopting measures to facilitate the progress of this rising locality her held on Thursday last. Present— Charles Skuse, ...

Freeman's Journal
Friday, 14 October 1870

Trinity College Intelligence
The following places were taken at the October entrance examinations held on Wednesday:— ... 16th, Skuse; ...

Cork Constitution
8 April 1871

St Fin Barre's Cathedral Service
The Following Address has been preseented to the Lord Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.
My Lord Bishop—Having leared with deep pain the grave Scandal of the Ten o'Clock Sunday Service being prolonged, contrary to your Lordship's directions, far beyond the time of commencing ...
..
John Skuse

Cork Constitution
Thursday, 29 June 1871

Charitable Appeals and Contributions
Protestant Orphan Society:— ...
Thanks:— Industrial Ragged School., ... Mrs Skuce, 10s; ...

Cork Constitution
Tuesday, 2 January 1872

Select Day School
16, Queen Street (Late Hamblin and Porter)
First Class—1st Division.
C. Skuce

Cork Constitution
Monday, 22 January 1872

Ballydehob
John Skuce

The Belfast News-Letter
Wednesday, March 7, 1872 (Also in Cork Constitution, on the 4th March).

Deaths
Skuse— Feb 28, at Cork, Mary, relict of the late Richard Skuse, aged 92 years.

Cork Constitution
Thursday, 4 September 1873

Cork Borough Sessions
Skuce v. Adams Bros. This was action brought Mr. Skuce, the owner of the Light Ocean, against Mr. Adams corn merchant for the sum ...

Freemans Journal
Thursday, June 25, 1874

University Intelligence
... The following degrees were conferred, with the usual formalities :—
Pensionarii Et Sizatores.— ... Skuse, Ricardus David; ...

The Irish Times
Tuesday, October 14, 1875
Page 2

The Army

Staff Surgeon-Major Skues, M.D. has returned home from Malta, after a tour of duty at that station.

Irish Examiner
May 5, 1876

Admiralty Court
...
This was a suit for damages instituted on behalf of Mr James Skuce, owner of the brigandine Harriett Williams.
...

Cork Constitution
Thursday, 12 April 1877

Classes—Miss Skuse will give instructions daily at her residence 14, Duncan-street.

Cork Constitution
Friday, 4 May 1877

A Ship Ashore in Church Bay.—The schooner Nuovo Marie, belonging to Mr Skuse, Cork, and from Cork to Kenmare with general cargo, oats, bran, &c., &c., got ahsore during calm in Church Bay Wednesday night.

Cork Constitution
Friday, 18 May 1877

The Recent Casualty in Rangabella Bay.—On Wedesday evening the Cork schooner Nuovo Marie, belonging to Mr Skuse, of this city, was successfully floated by Mr Thomas Ensor, of Queenstown, and towed by two tugs up the river for the necessary repairs.

The Belfast News-Letter
Friday, May 18, 1877

Address and Presentation to the Rev Charles Skuse
On Resigning the Pastoral Charge of the Congregational Church at Richhill.

Rev and Dear Sir—It is with feelings of the deepest regret that we, the members of all Protestant denominations in the neighbourhood of Richhill, have heard of your determination to leave the county and join your family and friends in America.
The portion of your ministerial life spent in our midst has served to draw out enduring feelings of cordial friendshop and Christian regard. In the dischage of the solemn duties committed to your trust you have ever proved yourself "a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth."
Your pastoral visitation from house to house has been highly appreciated by the families of your flock, and your considerate attentions to the sick and dying will be long and gratefully remembered. The large and flourishing Sabbath, schools so efficiently and successfully worked by you and the different members of your highly-esteemed family, are convincing evidencies of your anxiety for training up the young "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
In severing your connection with your present charge and leaving the neighbourhood we beg to assure you that you and Mrs Skuse carry with you the best wishes of all classes in the community.
As a small but inadequate expression of our respect for your ministerial character and private worth, we beg your acceptance of the present address and the accompanying purse of severeigns; and our earnest prayer is that Almighty God many vouchsafe to you and yours every needed blessing both for time and eternity.
We remain, rev. and dear sir, faithfully yours, (Signed on behalf of the subsrcibers)
Alexander Irwin, Incumbent Irish Church
A. McCalding, Presbyterian Minister
John White, M.D., Prebyterian
James Best, Irish Church
James H Orr, Wesleyan
George Spence, Congregational
John Jackson, Irish Church
George Walker, Irish Church
John Moore, Congregational
Francis James Best, Irish Church
Presented at Richill, May 1877

Reply
Gentlemen—Your very kind and beautiful address gives me true and heartfelt pleasure, not only because of the very favourable view you take of my humble services, and the great honour you do me by the same, but it shows, on your part, a generous and Christian liberality unequalled in any instance that I know, as most of you, gentlemen, belong to other denominations than mine.
All I can say of myself is that whaever work I have done, or whatever benefits may result from my labour, I have conviction that I have not done it with a view to any earthly reward, or with any other desire than the welfare of those to whome I ministered.
This address I most thankfully accept, and your valuable present; yet, gentlemen, I shall never need any material object to keep alive in my membory a greateful recollection of your disinterested kindness. While mind and memory last i cannot be forgotten by me, nor shall I ever cease to pray for your enjoyment of earth's choicest blessings here, and of a glorious immortaility hereafter.
I remain, Gentlement, Faithfully yours,
Charles Skuse

Cork Constitution
Friday, 25 January 1878

The Female Christy Minstrels
Last night Cooper's Virginia Christy Ministrels appeared at the Assembly Rooms, South Mall, in a most amusing and thoroughly pleasing entertainment. The troup consists of about eight or ten ladies, aided by a couple of gentlemen artistes, all of whom are well versed in the particular line of "business" undertaken by them. ...
Miss Kate Skuse played a harp solo in very nice style, her pianissimo passages being extemely good. ...

Freemans Journal
Wednesday, March 20, 1878

The Constabulary
Sub-Constable Skuise, of Caherciveen, has been promoted to the rank and pay of Acting-Constable, and transferred to Tralee.

Freeman's Journal
Monday, December 2, 1878

The Constabulary
The following promotions, transfers, &c., have taken place in the county Kerry, dating from 1st inst,:—

Acting-Con. Skuce, of Milltown, to be Constable.

Clonmel Chronicle
29 October, 1879

Mr Moriarty, solicitor. Catherine Skuce, Ballingeary, transfer from Johanna Butler, Granted

Freemans Journal
Wednesday, November 12, 1879

Dublin Hospital Sunday
The following returned of Sunday's collection reached us yestedrday :—
St David's (Naas) Church, Evening service—Preacher, Rev Richard D Skuse; collection, £1 0s 3-1/2d.

Kildare Observer
Saturday, November 20, 1880

Naas Young Men's Christian Association
... The Rev R D Skuse, A.M., V.C., in the chair. ...

Kerry Evening Post
Saturday, November 20, 1880

The Charge against Constable Skuce
The hearing of the case was resumed on Thursday by the following magistrates—Major Bowan, chairman; Captain R.R. Chute, and Mr D de C McGillycuddy.
William Hegarty, examinded by Mr Broderick deposed that he lives at Milltown; was charged last October with an assault on a man named Godfrey and was acquitted; he saw Thomas Edgar one of the witnesses on the evening of the trial at about half past 4 o'clock; Eagar was sober at the time.
To Mr. Morphy—He could not swear shether Hegart was sober when he went home.
John Hagarty deposed that Thomas Eager was sober when he saw him on the evening of the trial; could not say that he was sober leaving town, as he did not see him.
The complainant deposed that he saw the endorsement on the cheque (produced), and he believed it to be the handwriting of th defendantl saw the same "Thomas Eager" endorsed and obliterated; could not saw whose writing it was.
Cross-examined by Mr Morphy—Was not acquanted with the system of chasing cheques in Kerry at Assizes and Quater Sessions business; believed it was customary for the constable in charge of the case to receive cheques for witnesses' expenses and hand them to the witness; in many cases as the constable in charge had to guarantee the expenses of the witnesses to the lodging housekeeper, there would be nothing unreasonable in his getting the money in the instance, in order to secure himself; if the name "Thomas Eager" which was obliterated was written by Skuse by Eagar's authority there would be nothing unreasonable in defendant writing his own name under it as witness.
To Mr Broderick—There was nothing to shaw that the name of Skuse was written as a witness, assuming that Pat Laine (whose name was also endorsed on the back of the cheque), wrote Skuse's name with his authority as a witness there would be nothing unreasonable in it.
This finished the case for the prosecution.
Chairman—It is quite clear that a prima facio case has been made out here, and that necessitates us in sending the case on for trial.
Mr Morphy—I am quite content that a very strong prima fascia case has been made out but I have no doubt that we would be able to confute it if I went into evidence. However, from the observation you have made I think it would be wearying the court if I did so.
Chairman—I did not for a moment say that you could not rebut the evidence. I only said that a case has been made out to send the case to a jury.
Mr Morphy—I know that, and I know that Constable Skuse is as innocent as the child unborn. Therefore I will reserve my defence.
The case was then returned for trial to the Qurater Sessions, being admitted to bail, himself in £20 and two sureties in £10.

Kerry Evening Post
Saturday, March 19, 1881 (Also in the Irish Times)
Page 6

Kerry Spring Assizes
Crown Court - Friday
Francis Skuce, a constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary, stationed at Milltown, was arraogmed for having on the 25th November, 1879, stoeln the sum of £2 7s 6d, the property of Robert Eagar.
The prisoner was defended by Messrs Peter O'Brien and Edward Morphy (instructed by Charles Morphy).
The prisoner pleaded not guilty.
The following jury were sworn—N.G. Scollard, Manrice O'Connor, William Daly, William B Daly, Francis Peet, Edmont Mahony, Garrett Fitzgerald, David Watson, Maurice Waslh, Thomas Neill, Goodman Gentleman and Michael M. Allen.
Mr. Atkinson in stating the case said it was a very peculiar case. It seemed that the October Sessions, 1879, a young man named Eagar from Milltown was in Tralee as a witness for fout days. The prisoner Skuce was the constable in charge of hte case, and he got an order from the Sessional Crown Solicitor for the witness's expenses, and he is charged with appropriateing £2 12s 6d of that order. The prisoner gave Eagar 12s 6d, and payed his lodging bill which was a little over 4s.
Thomas Eagar deposed that he was a witness at the Essions in Tralee in Otctober, 1879; did not write his name on the order produced nor did not authorise any one to do so; knows the prisoner; he was the constable in charge of the case that he was a witness on; did not get possession of the order at all; got a payment of 12 6d from the constable for expense in cashl was in Tralee four days, and believed the constable payed his lodgings' bill, which was a little over 4s.; remembered being hin his father's house on the 4th October last; his father and mother, James Larkin and his wife and the prisoner and his wife were present; Skuce asked his father to forgive the case as it would do him no good, and would do the prisoner a lot of harm; his father refused, Skuce's wife then asked witness to forgive it and they would give him money and send him away.
Cross-examined by Mr. O'Brien—Came in from Milltown to give evidence at the October Sessions on the public car, which cost him nothing, as he sipposed the constable payed it; was four days in Tralee, a Sunday intervened and he went homel his occupation is nothing at present; his father's occupation was a horsedealer; was with his father when he was in the betting ring; he is not in the betting ring now; Skuce got his father fined £2 10s in August 1880 for carrying a gun without a license; would swear that he never gave the prisoner authoirty to sign the order, and he stated the same thing before the Grand Jury, but they threw out the bill for forgery; after the charge was made against Skuce he acknowledged it to his father; on the night he was leaving Tralee Skuce did not give him £2 12s 6d.
In further examination witness stated that he had four journeys to and from Killorglin at the expense of the constable.
Mr Robert Eagar was then called, and stated that he is the father of the last witness; he was away when his son was a witness at the sessions in 1879; when he came back he made enquiries as to the expenses allowed his son, and on finding it out wrote a letter to the Constabulary Inspector charging the prisoner on. On the 4th of October last Skuce and his wife with a man named Larking and his wife came to his bouse with a bottle of whiskey, which they wanted him to drink, but he refused; after a while Skuse wanted him to withdraw the charge, and Skuse's wife asked him to stop the case and she would give his son money to take him to England.
In cross-examination, witness said he was in prison for a few weeks when he was made a bankrupt of, was in prison for a few days on account of a row he had with his brother, when he had a pistol in his hand which went off by accident.
Mrs Eagar was examined, and stated that on the night when Skuce and his wife came to her house, they were continually asking Mr Eagar to forgive Skuce;; Skuce had provided dirnk, and was pressing on her husband to drink, and when he refused, Skuce said "if he didn't drink he could go to h--l, and do his best;" he said that frequently during the night.
Mr D d C McGillycuddy was examined, and stated that he is the Sessional Crown Solicitor; he makes the orders in his book for th epayment of witnesses; he made the order for £3 for the payment of Eagar.
To Mr O'Brien—Knows Skuce for a long time and never heard a word said against himl it was after bank hours when the order was issued.
This finished the evidence for the Crown. James Connor was examined for the defence, and stated that he is clerk to Mr CGillycuddy, he wsa chage of the dockets; met Skuce and Eagar on the evening the order for Eagar's payment was given; he had the bookgoing to the Crown office to get the orderes signed; Skuce asked him how much his witnesses were getting; witnesssaid that Eagar was getting £3; Eagar heard him say that.
Cornelius Sullivan stated that his is the owner of the public house in Castle-street; Eagar and Skuce and some other people were drinking in his shop on the night of the sessions of 1879; saw Skuce with a bundle of notes which he was distributing to Eagar and the other men; saw Eagar getting some notes from Skuce; they were drinking in his shop till near 9 o'clock.
Mr O'Brien then addressed the jury on behalf of the prisoner, and asked the jury after hearing the eveidence, not to leave their box, but to immediately return a verdict of not guilty against his client.
His Lordship then carged the jury and they retired, and after a short absence returned into court with a verdict of "not guilty" which was received in court with acclamation.

Kildare Observer and Eastern Counties Advertiser
Saturday, 9 July 1881

County Kildare Club Athletic Sports
...
Amongst those present on the grounds were :—
... Rev R.D. Skuse and the Misses Sibthorpe, ...

Kildare Observer
Saturday, August 20, 1881

County Kildare Club, with broomsticks v Boys Under Eighteen

Co Kildare Club
... Rev R D Skuse, Run out...

Weekly Freeman's Journal
Saturday, 5 August 1882 (also Saturday, 29 July, 1882)

Births
Burke—July 18, 1882, at Arbutus place, Blackrock road, Cork, the wife of J Briscoe Burke, Bank of Ireland, Listowel, of a daughter.

Kildare Observer
September 16, 1882

Presentation to the Rev R D Skuse, M.A.
On Friday evening the members of Naas Young Men's Christian Association presented the Rev R D Skuse, M.A., with a very handsome illiminated address and a valuable pocket communion service. The presentation took place in St David's Academy. Amongst those present were:—Baron de Robeck, D.L., the Ven. the Archdeacon of Kildare, Doctor Hayes, J.P., Messrs. C Synnott, J Cantrell, J D Blowney, E Molloy, W J Gray, Quarter-Master Gage, A C Scott, Mrs Cantrell, Miss Gray, Miss Edith Gray, Miss Tracy, &c., &c.
Dr Hayes moved Baron de Robeck to the chair.
He said—Ladies and gentlemen, we are met here this evening on a very pleasant occasion, and one I am sure which gives exceeding pleasure to each and all of us—to present a testimonial to the Rev Mr Skuse; and I am certain you will agree with me when I say that he is most deserving of it—(hear, hear)—for it is to him that we vary largely owe the success of the meetings of Naas Young Men's Christian Accosciation. We all know the very pleasant evengs that we spent there, adn which we have to thank him for, and we also know how instructive they have been, and the amount of information of a solid nature that was learned from many excellent essays and interesting debates; and in the getting up of these Mr Skuse took a great deal of trouble, for these things cannot be done without trouble, but when they are done and when people meet together it is a great matter. In carrying out this work I think Mr Skuse has been fulfilling the business of a Christian minister, in bringing people together to spend the time profitably and at the same tiem pleasantly, for it was never intended that we should all keep to ourselves, but that we should make the most of our lives, and that we should enjoy ourselves as far as we can in pleasant and social recreations. New this is what Mr Skuse has been doing in the Young Men's Association, and has thereby carried out an important branch of the Christian ministry. (Hear, hear). I need not say any more in carrying out the wishes of the Young Men's Association when presenting Mr Skuse with a testimonial of the esteem which they feel towards him.
Baron de Robeck then presented the rev gentleman with the address and the communion service. The address and reply will be found in our advertising columns.
The Ven the Archdeacon of Kildare, said—Mr chairman, ladies and gentlemen, as I believe I am president of Naas young Men's Christian Association, I beg to give Mr Skuse my own personal thanks for the exceeding pains and trouble which he has taken in connection with our young men's association, to make it a something not only in name but in reality. (Hear). He has wrought exceedingly well, and I think I may safely say that its success may be largely attributed to him—that he has made it a success. (Hear). I regret exceedingly myself that owing to my own state of health, I was not able to take the chair and do work which I would desire very much to be engaged in. On this occasion, I think I may also add, that I feel grateful to Mr Skuse, not only in this but in every other department of parochial work. He has been truely a brotherl has aided me, and I needed it; and has assisted me, and I required assistance, in every way I could wish in the working of this parish. No person could feel more deeply than I do what Mr Skuse has said about the members of our Church being members of one family. Three and twenty years I have been working here, and I trust I have never done anything to break the family bond which should exist between pastor and people; and I trust with the assistance of My Skuse we shall at all times be able to preserve that spirit of friendliness and brotherhood amongst the members of our Church in this parish (Hear, hear.) I am sure it is a great pleasure of the Young Men's Christian Association to present Mr Skuse with this most richly deserved tribute of their convictionas to the services which he has rendered; and I trust that the Young Men's Association will not be, like many other associations, a thing of a day but that it will continue to be a good and permanent insitution of usefulness in the parish (Hear, hear).
A vote of thanks having been passed to Baron de Robeck, the proceedings terminated.

*?? Find address and reply in advertising section.

Kildare Observer
Saturday, November 18, 1882

Dublin Hospital Sunday Fund

St David's Church Naas—
Evening Service—Preacher, Rev Richard D Skuse, M.A., Collection 1£ 2s 9d
Killashee Church—
Afternoon Service—Preacher, Rev Richard D Skuse, M.A., Collection 1£ 15s 6d

Kildare Observer
Saturday, November 10, 1883

The Rev R D Skuse
The Rev R D Skuse, Curate of Naas, has been appointed incument of the union of Ballykean and Clonyhurke, the diocese of Kildare, Mr Skuse has gain the respect and esteem of not alone his co-religionists in Naas and the district, but of a very large section of those who hold different religious views, and his departure from the parish will be very much regretted.

Kildare Observer
Saturday, January 5, 1884

Marriage
Skuse and Budd- Jan 2 at Tramore parish church, by the Rev R Tippin, rector, assisted by Rev M F Colles, Richard D Skuse, M.A., rector of Ballykean and Cloneyhurke, King's County, to Katie, only daughter of James Budd, Eaton terrace, Tramore.

Cork Constitution
Monday, 7 July 1884

Alleged Malicious Killing of a Horse.—Mrs Martha Skuce, of Derrafulla, made informations on Saturday at Bantry, before W S Bird, J.P., that on the night of the 3rd July inst. she had two horses on a field near her house, and on next morning one of them was found over a precipice on the farm. The horse thus killed was value for £25. Mrs Skuce thought at first sight that this was accidental, but as the police and other competent persons visited the scene they discovered footprints on the cliff, showing that a man had been recently there, and the racks of the horse were reversed, showing that the horse must have been backed over the cliff. Coupling this with other injuries inflicted on Mrs Skuce's property recently, leaves but little doubt that the act was malicious.

Belfast News-Letter
29 August 1884

WRIGHT–SIBTHORPE—August 27, at St Werburgh's Church, by the Rev. Canon Greene, M.A., assisted by the Rev. R.D. Skuse, M.A. (brother of the bride), and the Rev. S.C. Hughes, M.A., LL.B., James Le Trobe Wright, Esq., Waterford, to Mary S. eldest daughter of Thomas S. Sibthorpe, J.P., 29, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin.

Kildare Observer
Saturday, December 20, 1884 (Also in Leinster Express, same day)

Births
Skuse - December 17th, at Ballykean Glebe, near Portarlington, the wife of the Rev Richard D Skuse, of a son.

Cork Constitution
Tuesday, 23 June 1885

Police Office. — Yesterday
Jeremiah Murphy, a quay labourer, was charged witht he larceny of a quantity of corn from the Arcturus, now lying with a cargo of grain for Mr Hall at the South Jetties. The prisoner was one of four men who went to the vessel named, and represented that they had been sent by Mr Hall to get the sweepings of the ship, valued at 17s.
Mr Skuse deposed that the men took it without authority.
The prisoner was remanded till to-day.

Cork Constitution
Wesdnesday, 12 August 1885 (Reprinted on the 18th August)

Marriages
Skuce and Lester—On the 11th inst., at St Stephen's Church, Dublin, by the Rev Dr Walsh, James Skuce, Arbutus Place, Blackrock Road, Cork, to Sophia Rebecca, eldest daughter of the late William Lester, Kinsale.

Cork Constitution
Tuesday, 18 August 1885

Marriages
Skuce and Sargent—On the 15th inst, at St Mary's Church, Birkenhead, by the Rev. A. Knox, M.A., LL.D., Charles Watkins, so of James Skuce, Arbutus Place, Blackrock road, to Louisa Jane, daughter of Thomas E Sargent, Woodbine Lodge, Glenbrook.

Cork Constitution
Saturday, 7 November 1885

John Fitzgerald's Diary, 1793
8th September—A fine harvest day. Wrote a petition to Colonel Broomford, of the 41st Regiment, for Ann Skuse, about buying a pair of shoes from George Taylor, of that regiment, and got 2s. 8-1/2d. for my trouble; refunded 6-1/2d. for charity.

The Irish Times
Friday, June 4, 1886
Page 1

SKUCE—June 2, 1886, at Durrus, County Cork, Susanna, widow of the late Charles Skuce, and younger daughter of the late Charles Coghlan, of Carrigmanns. "Until the day dawn and the shadows fly away."

Kildare Observer
Saturday, June 19, 1886 (Also in Dublin Daily Express, 18 June 1886)

Birth
Skuse-June 11, at Ballykean Rectory, Portarlington, the wife of the Rev. Richard D Skuse, of a son.

Nenagh Guardian
July 21, 1886

Charge of Stabbing a Policeman with a Pitchford.—Yesterday, at the Kilrush Petty Sessions Court, a man named John Ayers, of Pound-street, was brough up in custody charged with an attempt to stab Constable Skuce with a pitchford in the breast on the night of the 12th of July. The informations of the constable were read, and the evidence of Constable Magee, went to show that the police were called to Ayers' house, who was beating his parents, and on entering the house the prisoner made a plunge of a pitchford at the constable's breast. The fork penetrated the constables overcoat and tunic. Constable Magee also sword that Ayers made the attack with intent on the constable's life, entertaining strong hatred towards the police. Mr Kelly appeared for the prisoner, and pleaded extra extenuating circumstances, and that the act was that of a lunatic. The Magistrates, taking all the surroundings of the case into account, stated that, instead of sending Ayers forward for trial, they would sentence him to a term of imprisonment in Limerick Jail.

Cork Constitution
Tuesday, 10 August 1886

Wolfe-Skuce—On the 7th Inst., St Nicholas', Cork, by the Rev. G. Webster, D.D., Frances Martha, third daughter of J Skuce, Arbutus Place, Blackrock, Road, Cork, to William Wolfe, eldest son of Wm. Wolfe, Clogagh, County Cork.

Cork Constitution
Thursday, 12 August 1886 (Also published on the 11th as Stence)

WANTED a well-recommended and respectable general servant in a small family; a suitable person can have a home in the household; no washing. Apply at Mr J Skuce's, Arbutus Place, Old Blackrock Road, Cork. c4338

Cork Constituion
20 September 1886

Births
On the 17th inst, at 17, West Bank Road, Devenonshire Park, Birkenhead, the wife of C.W. Skuce, of a son.

Nenagh Guardian
Saturday, February 12, 1887

A Police Court of Inquiry.—On Wednesday the County Inspector of Galway, as President, and District Inspector Wilson, of Limerick, held a court of inquiry at the police barrack, Kilrush into a charge of alleged insurbordination preferred against Head-constable McLaughling by District Inspector Wynne of Kilrush; also charges of insubrodination by Acting-sergt Barry against Constable Skuce. There are also a set of charges preferred agsinst Inspector Wynne by Head-constable McLaughlin embracing a false arrest of the Head-constable, issuing illegal orders, and overholding public funds, when the Head-constable had to pay the men from himself. County inspector Heard, of Ennis, is conducting the prosecution.

Freemans Journal
February 23, 1887

The Police Inquiry at Kilrush
The Inspector-General has given his decision concerning the three days' sworn investigation held recently at Kilrush Barracks by County inspector Wilson, of Galway, president; and D J Jennings, of Limerick; into a charge by Inspector Wynee, of Kilrush against Head Constable McLaughlin and Constable Skuce and counter charges against the inspector by the head constable. The result is the inspector has been admonished, and transferred from this county at his own expense, and the head constable and Constable Skuce have been fined and transferred to other districts.

Cork Constitution
Tuesday, 29 November 1887

Marriages
Wolfe and Skuce—On the 28th inst, at St Nicholas Church, Cork, by the Rev G Webster, D D, John Wolfe, third son of Wm Wolfe, Clogagh, to Edith Harriett, fourth daughter of J Skuce, Blackrock road, Cork. No cards.

Dublin Daily Express
Tuesday, July 10, 1888 (Similar article in Cork Constitution on the 9th July)

Murderous Assault Near Drimoleague.—On Friday evening intelligence reached Skibbereen of a very violet and dangerous assault perpetrated near Drimoleague. It appears that a quarrel arose out of an agrarian dispute about a right of turbary, the hisory of which is as follows:—Not long since a farmer named Skuce, residing at Barnahulla, about a mile to the south of Drimoleague, put up for sale the interest in a farm which he held under Mr George Robinson, J.P, Corones, Skibbereen. Mr W G Wood, auctioneer, Skibbereen, sold the farm by public auction, when it was bought by a Protestant farmer named Richard Forbes, who paid down his hard cash. Subsequently Skuce's mother took administration, and claimed the farm as her own, and here commenced a course of litigation between both claimants, the result being that at the Skibbereen Quarter Sessions Judge Ferguson decded in favour of Mrs Skuce. An appeal was lodged by Forbes, when the case was reheard at the Cork Assizes, and the decision of Judge Ferguson reversed in favour of Forbes. So elated was the latter at his success that he kept cheering from Dunmanway to Drimoleague on his return home from the assizes, and this very elation brought on him a fit of apoplexy from which he died on the 17th of last April, leaving a young widow and one child. The widow Forbes and the Skuce family lived in the one yard; and the injured man, whose name is Jeremiah McCarthy, lived in a wretched little thatched hovel adjacent, being in the employment of the widow Forbes. About ten o'clock on Friday morning he was engaged in cutting tuft for his own use on a bog belonging to his mistress when he was visited by Edward Skuce (uncle to the man who sold the farm) and his son John, aged about 22. The father was armed with a blackthorn, and the son with a shovel who ordered McCarthy off the place, and here ensued an altercation of the most sanguinary character. Old Skuce is said to have used his blackthorn freely, while the son manipulated the shovel, the later dealing the victim two violent strokes across the skull, one fracturing it at the juncture of the frontal and parietal bones, and the other inflicting a long cut across the front of the head, immediately over the forehead. In this terrible condition the poor man walked into Drimoleague, a distance of about a mile, and presented himself at Dr Crowley's resident in gores of blood, which streamed down his clthoes. Dr Crowley, in probing the wounds brought out a small bit of the bone, which is present in his possession, being securely sealed by District Inspector Madders, of Dunmanway. The unfortunate man walked back home again as best he could after having his wounds dressed, and District Inpsector Madders, with Mr John Hamilton Bryan, J P, came on the scene, and took his depositions, and the two Skuces, father and son, were arrested, and conveyed to Bantry Bridewell on Saturday morning, to which they were remanded for eight days.—Skibbereen Eagle

Kerry Evening Post
Saturday, 13 October 1888

Raymond and Skuce—On the 10st Inst., at St. Nicholas' Church, Cork, by the Rev G. Webster, D.D., James W Raymond, Esq, of Dromin House, Listowel, to E.A. Burke, third daughter of J Skuce, Arbutus-place, Blackrock, and the widow of the late J.B. Burke.

Irish Times
Monday, 15 October 1888

Marriages
Raymond and Burke—October 10, St. Nicholas Church, Cork, by the Rev G. Webster, D.D., Captain James W. Raymond, of Dromin House, Listowel,Co. Kerry, to Annie E., widow of the late J. Bricoe Burke.

Dublin Daily Express
Thursday, December 20, 1888

Sentences at Munster Winter Assizes.—
Edward and John Skuce, four months for assaulting Jeremiah McCarthy.

Cork Constitution
20 December 1888

Wounding
Edward and John Skuce who were convicted of having wounded Jeremiah Carty, were put forward.
One of the prisoners, addressing the judge, said his father was a feeble old man, and he had seven young children. What was to become of them if he was sent to prison?
His Lordship—That is always the way. The fruits of men's misdeeds fall on their unoffending wives and children.
The Prisoner—My father and mother have no one to look after them.
His Lordship said with great pleasure he would discharge the prisoners if he could, but he had a duty to discharge, and society should be protected. He had measured the sentence as lightly as he could. He was sorry his father would suffer, but people should remember all this beforehand, and put some check upon their action. Both prisoners should go to gaol for four months, with hard labour.

Cork Constitutiion
Tuesday, 23 April 1889

Dunmanway Petty Sessions
(Before J T Dillon, R M, in the chair; Colonel Shuldham, Hamilton Bryan, and W Norwood.)
Jeremiah McCarthy, from Barnahulla, near Drimoleague, was charged by Edward Skuse and his son, John Skuse, for striking them with a shovel. The assault occurred on the 5th of July last, McCarthy and the Skuses being at the time cutting turf in the same bog. A dispute arose, when McCarthy struck them with a shovel. The Skuses returned the blows with shovels, and both gave McCarthy an unmerciful thrashing. But for some others who were in the bog at the time it might have ended rather seriiously for the Skuses. The case against the Skuses was heard at Dunmanway Petty Sessions in some time after, when they were returned for trial to the Winter Assizes, where they were each sentenced to four months' imprisonment. The cases against McCarthy stood adjourned until yesterday, when he was fined 5s in each case.

Kildare Observer
Saturday, 21 September 1889

Births
Skuce—September 10, at Ballykean Rectory, Portarlington, the Wife of Rev Skuse, a son, who survived only a few hours.

The Belfast News-Letter
Friday, January 31, 1890

The Incorporated Law Society of Ireland

At the final examinations of apprentices seeking to become solicitors, held on 8th and 9th inst., the following were allowed the examination, and their names are arraged in order of merit:—
3. James H Skuce

Irish Christian Advocate
Friday, 14 March 1890

On Wednesday Mr. Campbell and the local minister drove to Mrs. Skuce's, about three miles beyond Glengarriff, to visit that isolated but worthy Christian family. Mr. Campbell's address to the little flock in the mountains upon the care, etc., of the Good Shepherd was delightful, and there was no difficulty in realizing the presence of the Master, which, with the hearty greetings of the kind family, more than compensated for the long drive. Visiting those scattered families, and talking to the twos and threes about eternal things, may seem from a worldly standpoint a very small matter, but when we think of the value of one soul, and the honour of helping even one, the work will appear in a very different light indeed.

Cork Constitution
Monday, 29 September 1890

... James H Skuce, Solicitor, South Mall, Cork; ...

The Belfast News-Letter
Tuesday, November 18, 1890

Deaths
Skuse — November 3, at Melrose, Mass., USA., Ann, widow of the Rev. Charles Skuse, formerly of Richhill, County Armagh.

The Armagh Guardian
November 21, 1890

Died
November 3, Melrose, Mass., USA. Ann, Widow of Rev Charles Skuse, formerly of Richhill, County Armagh.

The Irish Times
Saturday, February 14, 1891
Page 8

Public Notices - Memorial to the late Rev. George Webster, DD

James Skuce

Freemans Journal
Thursday, April 2, 1891

Dr White held another inquest yesterday on the body of a little girl names Charlotte Scouse, who was brought dead to Mercer's Hosptial on Tuesday. The child's mother was arrested some days ago on a charge of stealing a sovereign, and was sent for trial to the Sessions. The trial of Mrs Scouse resulted in her acquittal, and when she was proceeding home after her release her child was seized with convultions, and on its being brought to Mercers Hosptial Dr Wynne pronounced life to be extinct. A verdict of death from convultions was returned.

Cork Constitution
Monday, July 6, 1891

Kinsale Petty Sesions
.. Mr J H Skuce, solicitor, appeared for the complainant, ..

The Irish Times
Friday, September 4, 1891
Page 8

County Kildare Archaeological Society

... Amongst those present were: - ... Rev. Mr and Mrs. Skuse ...

Cork Constitution
Saturday, 3 March 1892

Mr James H Skuce, solicitor, Kinsale, ...

Irish Society
25 June 1892

The following is a list of visitors at the Mourne Hotel, Rostrevor, the past week—
Miss Skuse, Dunmurry

Cork Constitution
Saturday, 19 November 1892

Durrus Church, Diocese of Cork
The Parish of Durrus, Kilcrobane is situatied between the bays of Bantry and Dunmanus. It is of considerable extent, a chain of mountains dividing it into two parts. The Church population numbers 360, consisting of small farmers and their families. It is a poor remote district, and there are only two resident land owners in the parish.
There are two Churches and three Schools with 99 children in attendance. Both Churches require repairs, and suitable appliances for warming and lighting. The Tower of the principal Church, containing the fine bell of old Ballymodan Church, Bandon, is in need of immediate repairs.
The Select Vestry are now raising a fund for these purposes, to which the Parishoners have subscribed according to their means, and they now appeal to the friends of the Church of Ireland, onts de their own Parish, for aid.
This appeal is issued with the sanction and approval of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese.
Subscribers' Names.
Allan Skuce ... £1

Cork Constitution
Tuesday, 1 November 1892

Skuce, grocer.

Cork Consitution
Thursday, 1 December 1892

Presentation to a Naval Officer.—A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent at Mr J Carroll's, East Beach, Queenstown, on the occasion of the retirement of Mr Richard Skuse, late boatswain of H M ship Triumph, from the service. A handsome marble clock was presented by the ship's company as a token of the great respect in which he was held on board. After dinner Mr J. McNamara, C P O, in a few appropriate remarks presented the gift, and added that they all regretted the retirement after 39 years' service of such a popular officer. Mr Skuse, in responding, thanked them and said that he should always look upon the presentation as one of the most valuable things he possessed, after which a most convivial evening was spent. Songs were contributed by Messrs Frost, Hill, McNamara, Johnson, Ahern, Quinn, Watson, etc. Mrs Charles Nodder ably presided at the piano.

Southern Star
Saturday, December 24, 1892

Funeral of Mr Martin Jennings, Oldcourt
Among the laity present were:—
... W Skuse, Bridge-St; ...

Southern Star
Saturday, December 31, 1892

The Inquest
The following jury were sworn:— ... W Skuse, ...

Southern Star
Feb 11, 1893

Ballydehob Petty Sessions, Thursday

Without Guides.
The following were summoned for allowing their horses and carts on the public street without guides:- ... John Skuce, ...
District Inspector Langhorne said it was a very dangerous practice, and one that should be put a stop to. A man had lost his life a short time ago by that carelessness.
The defendants were fined 6d and costs each, and cautioned.

Weekly Irish Times
Saturday, 15 July 1893

Killeenduff, Portalington, July 6th.
...
... we are going to the school treat on Monday at half-past 3 o'clock at Mr Skuse's. ...

The Belfast News-Letter
Tuesday, September 7, 1893 (Also in the Northern Whig, same day)

Marriages
May-Skuse— September 5 at Drembeg Parish Church, by the Rev A R Ryder, M.A., Sydney, second son of the late George May, Munmurry, to Edith, only daughter of the late Charles Edward Skuse, of St. John's, New Brunswick.

Southern Star
Dec 3, 1893

Kinsale Hurdle Races to be hald at Harbour Hill, near Kinsale, Thursdale, December, 7th, '93.
Committee: — ... J H Skuce ...

Southern Star
Saturday, January 6, 1894

Fire in a London Fog
During the prevalence of a dense fog in London on Saturday night, a fire resulting in the loss of two lives, occurred at No 16, Stracey street, Charing Cross, London. At eleven o'clock an outbreak was noticed in one of the rooms of the house which is occupied by many families, by neightbours and a Police constable and two young men named Pierse and Skuse, at once forced entrance. Finding the tenants of the lower appartments absent the trio promptly forced a locked door on the second floor, and rescued three children who had been put to bed, and left by their parents. Even the firemen, who notwitstanding the fog arrived with commendable promptitude, found it impossible to ascend to the seat of the fire until after the flames were extinguished, and then it was discovered that Ellen Shea, widow aged sixty-one, and Susan Walker, a single woman, aged 60 years, had been burned to death in a terrible manner, in a room in which the fire occurred, from some unknown cause and to which the fire brigade succedded in locating the outbreak. The remains of the aged victims wre removed in shells to the mortuary in Goldsmith street, Drury Lane to await the inquest.

Southern Star
Saturday, March 17, 1894

Evicted Tenants' Fund
Skibbereen Parish
Town Supplemental List

Wm Skuce — 1s 6d.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 25, 1894

Skibbereen Great Annual Horse Fair

... Mr Wm Skuce bough a nice jennet for £12; ...

Kerry Evening Post
Saturday, September 8, 1894

Funeral of Capt J.W. Raymond, J.P.
(From our Correspondent.)
Listowel, Thursday

To-day, at half-past twelve o'clock, the remains of the late Capt J W Raymond, J P, were removed from Dromin House to the Parish Church and subsequently to Liselton Cembetery for interment. At an adjourned meeting of the Town Commissioners this morning, the popular opinion in connection with th esad event was fittingly reflect hwen, on th emotion of Mr F Creagh, seconded by Mr G L Stack, J P, chairman, a respectful vote of condolence with the bereaved widow of Capt Raymond was passed, and the board unanimously adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased gentleman.
The funeral cortege was composed of representatives of every class and credd and formed a very eloquent testimonial of the esteem and good will in which the deceased was so universally and deservedly held. The remains were enclosed in a splendid oak coffin with elaborate brass mountings, and were conveyed in a hearse. After the hearse walked several members of the Masonic body, of which deceased was a member, including Messrs F Creagh, Palmer (manager of National Bank, Abbeyfeale), Ashton (Manager of Provincial Bank, Listowel), O W Daly, Tanavalla; W L Stokes, J P, Limerick, W Irwin, D I; — Skuce (father-in-law), L Kerins (Agent Bank of Ireland), F R Bateman, J P, and Head Const R W Carty.
Following marched a large body of the Constabulary, and then came a long procession of carriages of the surrounding gentry, town's men, and the tenantry of the deceased. Having arrived at the Church the coffin was taken into it and the first part of the burial service was read by the R J Pattison, Incumbent, assisted by the Rev Chas Fry, Ballybunion. After the service the coffin was re-hearsed and the procession having formed in the same order as before, proceeded out of town at a slow pace. The remaining part of the service was gone through on arriving at the family vqault at Liselton. Amongst those were present or sent carriages, wreaths, etc, were— Rev Father McGillycuddy, C C' Rev Father O'Brient, C C; the High Sheriff; the Hon John French, R M; Mr Geo Hwson, J P, D L; Capt R Leslie, J P, D L; G R Browne, J P; F Creagh, O W Daly, W L Stokes, Mr Skuce (father-in-law), G Gentleman, J P; G McElligott, J P; Dr J T Dillon, J P; G Sandes, G L Stack, C T C, J P; G McElligott, junr; W McElligott, R Boyle, J P; J G Hewson, J P; Mr P Wall (representing KMr Pierce Mahony), Mr Montserrat, Tirent Cottage, Kilmorna; J Condon, solr, Newcastle-west, D Shelton, do; Lieutenant, Curing, do; Whatley Ellis, Abbeyfeale; J J McElligott, solr; J Moran, solr; T Moloney, solr, E Cooke, T C; P D Griffin, T C; T R Collins, T C; F Fitzgerald, P L G, Glin; J F M McGuire, chemist, B McGinly, R Browne, J C Harnett, J Foran, M O'Connor, M J Potter, M R Dillon, J Lane, J D Keane, J Horgan, M O'Connell, Clerk of Union; W Kilbride (National Bank), T McAuliffe, T E Bennett, T F Rahilly, P S C; J Cavin, D Nolan, J Kenny, D Flavin, P Kennelly, E Moran, M Hill, P Sweetnan, R J Buthbertson, P McCarthy, Manager L & B Railway; W Shortess, do; T Harty, Ballybunion; Dr O'Connor, D Mangan, Bedford; Head Const Drohan, Ballybunion; P Kurby, M Cussen. Fungue, etc.etc.|
At the meeting of the Board of Guardians to-day (Thursday) a resolution of sympathy with Mrs Raymond was passed unanimously, and the board adwithout transacting any business, as a mark of respect to the memory of deceased.

Cork Constitution
Wednesday, 3 April 1895

Local Art
There is a present on view at Messrs Clarke's a most excellent speciment of local art in a picture presenting a variety of exquisite chrysanthemums, possibly selected from Mr George Parcell's collection. The flowers are skilfully and harmoniously arranged the background being artistically composed, and the scene cunningly enlived by a picture presenting a classic subject. A better example of still life painting by an amateur has not been producted for many years in Cork, and it refrlects the highest credit on Mrs James Skuse, whose work it is. Had Mrs Skuse, who is one of Mr Hugh Charde's students, sent the picture to the Royal Hibernian Academy, no doubt it would have earned a high distinction.

Cork Constitution
Monday, 22 July 1895

Foss v Hall
This was an action to recover £34 1s 5d balance of freight due on the vessel Horda, which brought a cargo of maize from Massagan, on the coast of Morocco, to Queenstown. The plaintiff Carol Foss was a Norwegian ship owner and the defendants Messrs R and H Hall, corn merchants, Cork. The defendants admitted the liability for the freight, but counterclained to the extent of £60 for damage to the cargo.
...
Cross-examined by Mr Ronan—Witness said he knew Mr Skuce was in the employment of the Messrs Hall. He also examined the ship. Mr Skuce was a man of great practical experience in examining ships and stowing cargoes. He would not swear that there was not a complete ceiling 14 inches from the skin of the ship.

Weekly Irish Times
Saturday, 25 January 1896

...I often look for a letter from Mary Josephine Skuce, of Newmarket, Co. Cork. ...

Cork Consitution
Friday, 31 January 1896

... Mr Richard Skuce, Aghada ...

Southern Star
Saturday, February 15, 1896

Dr D O'Driscoll, Medical Officer, Drimoleague, also reports that acting on a report of the sanitary sub-officer on the 24th ult, he inspected the premises of ... Eliza Skuce, ... all of Drimoleague.
They all contain filthy manure heaps, either close to the doors of the dwellings or on the side of the public street, and are very dangerous to public health, and he recommended that they be noticed to have the manure heaps removed, their yards levelled and paved, and the walls enclosing then lime-washed. The poorer amongst them should be supplied with lime for the latter purpose.
The doctor's recommendations will be carried out.

Southern Star
Saturday, February 15, 1896

Skibbereen House League

... William Skuce ...

Southern Star
Saturday, May 2, 1986

On Monday Coroner Neville held an inquest at the Dispensary, Skibbereen, at 2pm, ...
The following jury were sworn:— ... Wm Skuse, ...

Cork Constitution
Wednesday, 17 June 1896

Marriages
Bankes—Skuce—On 15th inst, at St John's Church, Glasgow, by the Rev John Whittaker, William George Mercier, to Louisa Jane, widow of the late Charles W Skuce, and daughter of the late T E Sargent, Glenbrook, county Cork. No cards.

Irish Christian Advocate
Friday, 27 November 1896 (Mrs Johnson is nee Skuse)

Mrs Johnson, Gortnagrough
At Gornagrough, near Ballydehob, on Friday, the 22nd October, about twelve o'clock, Mrs Johnson exchanged the early life for the heavenly. She was a Methodist of Chrits's own making, so that her daily life reflected the image of Jesus. For well nigh fifty years she looked forward to the monthly vists of our ministers at her house, and always exerted herself on behalf of the services held on these occasions. During her pilgrimage she believed that life is not a state of rest, a continual circulation of action and being, a compound of working powers maintained by one one principle—for the end. For some months prior to her death she was almost as weak as a child, yet experienced no pain. During these days of weakness her calm trust and confidence in Jesus was simple and beautiful. At last the end came, and she entered the valley and shadow of death full of hope and peace. In these last moments those of us who were present witnessed a scene which made our hearts glad such an exhibition of what Christ can accomplish in the human heart. The funeral took place on the following Sabbath, and was the largest seen in that neighbourhood for years. The service was conducted at the grave by Revs. Wm. Corrigan and Wm M'Vitty.
...

The Belfast News-Letter
Thursday, May 20, 1897

Dublin Day by Day

A disgraceful case. These were Mr Swifte's words in sentencing one William Scouse to-day to two months' imprisonment. Scouse was charged with having stolen jewellery from Mrs Welsh, a widow residing at Greystones, to whom he had proposed marriage, and also with having deserted his wife and children. Mrs Welsh's story was that she had accepted his offer of marriage on the representation that he was an unmarried man, and they had arranged to be married at a registry office. Mrs Scouse said she had been twenty-one years married to the accused, and had borne him nine children, to whose support for the last twelve months he had failed to contribute. Mr Swifte commented on the prisoner's unmanly, unnatural conduct. The case was a disgraceful one, and the prisoner had narrowly escaped being charged with attempted bigamy. He should go to jail for two months, and find bail for good behaviour. The sentence was too lenient.

Southern Star
Dec 11, 1897

Dunmanway Petty Sessions

Hettie Skuce summoned Edwd Skuce for assault.
Mr Fitzmaurice, solicitor, appeared for the complainant, and Mr J H Powell for the defendant.
Complainant stated the defendant hit her with a stick; she gave no provocation.
To Mr Powell complainant stated she did not try to take a gallon from the defendant.
Evidence was given that the complainant had assaulted the defendant.
The above case was a branch of several others in which members of the Skuce family, brothers and sisters, summoned each other for assault and abusive language.
The Chairman commented strongly on the case. It was disgraceful to see a family coming into court that way, and behaving in a way in which a family ought not to behave.
The Bench would bind all the litigants to the peace, and in the event of one assaulting the other the recognissances would be forfeited and the litigants sent to jail.
Adjourned.

Southern Star
Jan 1, 1898

Auction of Most Desirable Convenient Farm
Butlersgift, Drimoleague, County Cork

Tuesday, 4th January, '98

A. Collins is instructed by Miss Anne Skeuse to sell by Public Auction on Tuesday, 4th January 1898 her valuable compact Fam, part of the Lands of Butlersgift, Containing about 35 Acres, held as Statuatory Tenant, at low Judicial Rent of £9.
This Farm, which comprises some of the best Land in the Barony, is situate within half a mile of Drimoleague, where large Monthly Fairs and Weekly Markets are held, and attended by the principal Buyers of the County.
The Soil is deep and naturally fertile, and adapted for Crops or Pasturage.
It will hold Seven Milch Cows, Horse, and a few Heifers and Sheep.
With the Farm will be Sold about 2 Acres of Potatoes and 2 Acres of Turnips.
The Two Storey Dwelling, Stall, Stable, and other necessary Out-offices are suitable, and in excellent repair. County Road adjoining. Good Farm Roads. Aomple Turbary. Spring Well.
Clear of Rent to last Gale Day. Immediate Possession. Sale at 1 o'Clock, on Lands. For Tithe and Conditions of Sale, Apply to P.J. Collins, Solicitor, having Carriage of Sale, 13 Wellington Quay, Dublin and Skibbereen. A Collins, Auctioneer, Skibbereen.

Southern Star
Saturday, January 8, 1898

Apology
Ann Skuse v. Jeremiah Collins
I Herby fully Withdraw the Slanderous expressions used by me towards Miss Anne Skuse, of Butlersgift, and Apologise for same as they were utterly groundless.
I insert his Apology at my own Expense, Paying all Costs.
Jeremiah Collins, His x Mark. Kilnaheera. Witness-Michael Hurley. 3rd January, 1898.

Southern Star
Saturday, April 30, 1898

Carson v Skuce and others
This was an ejectment for non-payment of rent brought against Anne Skuce, of Drimoleague, administratrix of the late E N Skuse, and Patk McCarthy, by Mrs Catherine Carson. The lands, of which possesson was sought, are situate at Drimoleague.
Mr W S Norwood, B L (ionstructed by Mr Downes) appeared for the plaintiff.
Mr P J Collins, solr, appeared for Anne Skuse; and Mr Wolfe appeared for McCarthy.
A decree for possession was granted in each case.

Southern Star
Jun 4, 1898

Administration Suit
Advertisement for Creditors

Pursuant to a Decree of his Honor, the County Court Judge of the County of Cork, West Riding, made in a Suit wherein Anne Skeuse is Plaintiff and Patrick McCarthy and Charlotte Skeuse are Defendants, the Creditors of John Skeuse, late of Butlersgift, in the County of Cork, Farmer, who died on or about the 17th day of June, 1891, are on or before the 18th of June, 1898, to send by post, prepaid, to the Clerk of the Peace for the said County and Riding, at his Office, Courthouse, in the City of Cork, their Christian and Surnames, Addresses and Descriptions, and in the case of Firms, the Names of the Partners and the style of title of the Firm, the full particulars of their Claims, a Statement of their Accounts, and the nature of the Securities (if any) held by them, or in default thereof they will be permemptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree.
Every Creditor holding any Security is to produce the same before the Clerk of the Peace, for the said County, at the Courthouse, Cork, on the 18th day of june, 1898, at 12 o'Clock, Noon, being the time appointed for adjudicating on the Claims.
Dated the 31st day of May, 1898
William J Fitzgerald, Clerk of the Crown and Peace for the said County and Riding.
P J Collins, Solicitor for said Anne Skeuse, Skibbereen.

Southern Star
Saturday, July 16, 1898

Death of Mrs Gloster, of Union Hall. The Funeral
...
"In loving memory of Dear Ellie," from Mollie Skuce.

Southern Star
Jul 16, 1898

County Courts, Ireland
Cork County - West Riding - Division of Bantry
Equity Jurisdiction

Anne Skeuse, Administratrix of Edward Skeuse, Plaintiff;
Patrick McCarthy, Adminsitrator of John Skeuse, Deceased, and Charlotte Skeuse, Defendants.

To Be Sold by Public Auction by Mr Andrew Collins, Auctioneer,
Pursuant to an Order of His Honor the County Court Judge, made in this suit on the 27th day of June, 1898, at the Couty House, Drimoleague, on Monday, the 1st day of August, 1898, at the hour of 3 o'clock, p.m., the Defendant (Patrick McCarthy's) Term and Interest, as Administrator of John Skeuse, Deceased in part of the Lands of Butlersgift,
Containing about 35 Acres, held as Statutory Tenant, at low Judicial Rent of £9; with the Dwelliong House and Out-Offices thereon.
The Lands will be sold clear of all out-goings up to the last gale day.
The Farm is situate within a mile of Drimoleague, where large monthly fairs and weekly markets are held.
William J Fitzgerald, Clerk of the Crown and Peace for West Riding, Co Cork
For Title and Conditions of Sale, apply to P J Collins, Solicitor having Carriage, 13 Wellington Quay, Dublin, and Skibbereen.
A Collins, Auctioneer.

Southern Star
Aug 6, 1898

Value of Land near Drimoleague

On Monday last Mr A Collins, auctioneer, sold at the Court-House, Drimoleague, a small farm, containing about 23 acres, at the judicial rent of £9 a year, by order of the County Court Judge, in an Equity suit of Skeuse v McCarthy. The farm is about a mile from the village, on the estate of Mrs Carson, and comprises part of the lands of Butlersgift. There was some very keen competition amonst Rev D Forrest, PP; Nathaniel Skuse, Jerh Donovan, Patrick McCarthy, and Andrew McCarthy, the latter being declared the purchaser at the sum of £230. Mr P J Collins, Solr., had carriage of sale.

Southern Star
Nov 5, 1898

O'Hea v Skuce

This was a process brought by Eugene O'Hea, Bridge-street, Skibbereen, against Mr Skuce for £7 11s 0d balance due for rent.
Mr T Downes, Solr., appeared for the plaintiff, and MrJ T Wolfe, Solr., appeared for the defendant.
The defence was that half the rates and taxes in respect of the premises should be allowed.
His Honor reserved judgment.

Skeuse v McCarthy

This suit came on for an order confirming the sale to Mr Andrew McCarthy, of part of lands of Butlersgift, for a sume of £230.
Mr J J Sheehan, B L (instructed by Mr P J Collings) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W S Norwood (instructed by Mr J T Wolfe) for the defendant.
Mr J J Healy for the purchaser, and Mr T Downes for Nathaniel Skeuse, on of the next-of-kin.
Mr Downes opposed the confirmation of the sale, and moved that the sale be set aside, and that the farm be deemed part of the assests of Edward Skeuse, deceased.
Hi Honor confirmed the sale, holding that it was part of John Skeuse's assets.

The Irish Times
Saturday, May 13, 1899
Page 3

Legal Reports
Consolidated Taxing Office

Skuse, deceased. Wolfe

Cork Examiner
Wendsday, 30 May 1900

Athe Bruff Sports Saturday last F Allen Skuce, Doneraile, met with a very severe accident while competing in the mile Cycle race, ran off the track at very bad corner, and collided with a barbed wire fence which surrounded ...

Nenagh Guardian
Wednesday, June 27, 1900

...
At dawn on May Day fighting recommenced, and soon after six o'clock parties of the Gordons and Canadians succeeded in gaining possesssion of the two peaks of Thoba Mountain. Besides this, half a company of the Shropshires, under Colour-Sergeant Scouse, managed to seize the neck between them, ...

Cork Examniner
Thursday, 7 February 1901

LOST—Cameo and pearl Brooch.
Finder bringing it to Mrs Skuce, Arbutus Place, Blackrock road or Union quay police barracks, will be rewarded.

Southern Star
May 11, 1901

... Mr Skuce's Stable ...

The Irish Times
15 June 1901

Mortgage for £220 at 5% by Edward J. Walsh, Drummin, Ballinglen, Co. Wicklow to Frances Skuce, Liverpool of the land of Drummin, bar. Ballinacor South, Co. Wicklow.

Cork Examiner
12 December 1901

Cork Municipal School of Music
Distribution of Diplomas
Emily I. F. Skuce, theory and violin

The Irish Times
Saturday, December 28, 1901
Page 11

Some Good Stories

First Prizes - Mr James H Skuse, Ballykean Rectory, Portarlington ("Reading the Clock")

Reading the Clock.

A man in one of the English midland counties had a clock which must have involved its owner in habits of series calculation.
"Why, Mr. Jones, your clock is not quite right, is it?"
"Well, you see, sir," said Mr. Jones, "no-body don't understand much about that clock but me. When the hands stand at half-past twelve then it strokes two, and then I know it's twenty minutes to seven."

Dundalk Democrat
Saturday, January 25, 1902

Married
Skuce and Reed—On 16 January 1902 at Cahans Church, Co Monaghan, by the Rev J Henry, Allan Richard Evanson Skuce, National Bank, Dundalk, son of the late Charles Skuce, of Durrus, County Cork, to Maud Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Dr Robert Hamilton Reed, of Slieverne, Co Monaghan. No Cards.

The Irish Times
Saturday, February 8, 1902
Page 16

Casualties in South Africa

Pretoria, January 25
87th Company Imperial Yeomanry - 32174 Private B Skuse

The Irish Times
Saturday, February 15, 1902
Page 18

Kimberloy, February 2:- 87th Company Imperial Yeomanry - 32174 Private B Skuse

Weekly Irish Times
22 February 1902

Marriage
Baily and Carrol—February 11, at St. James', Spanish place, by the Very Rev. Canon Gildea, J. T. Herbert Baily, of 123 Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford square, London, and 37 King street, Covent Garden, second son of the late James Skuse Baily, of Birmingham, and Mrs Baily, of 15 Greville place, Hampstead, to Rita, daughter of the late John S. Carroll, 24 Gardiner's place, Dublin, and granddaughtero fthe late Sir William Carroll, M.D., Woodlawn, Ballinteer, Dundrum.

Dundalk Examiner and Louth Advertiser
Saturday, 22 March 1902

The occasion Mr Skuce's marriage was made the opportunity his numerous friends in Dundalk and District to present him with suitable memento of their ...

Southern Star
Saturday, January 10, 1903

Munster Civil Service College—Boy Clerks (age 15 to 17): ... Skuse, ...

The Kildare Observer
Saturday, August 15, 1903

Obituary
Death of the Rev. R. D. Skuse, M. A.
With very deep regret this week chronicle the death of the Rev. Richard D. Skuse, M.A., Rector of Ballykean and Clonneyhurk. The sad event took place at Waterford, whither he had gone for his annual holiday, accompanied by his family. From the information to hand, it appears that the deceased gentleman on reaching Waterford became ill, and was removed to the local hospital, where an operation was performed on Wednesday, but although he rallied somewhat. The end came on Saturday, at the early age of 51 years. Just a quarted of a century ago the spare figure of the deceased was one of the best known in the town of Naas, where he was immensely and deservedly popular with all. He was energy personified, and ever willing to perform acts of charity. He was a great advocate of keeping the minds of the young occupied at all times, and to this end his support could be always counted on where manly sports, for their encouragement, was the object of the promoters. He was an athlete of no small pretensions, and there a few still left who remember his prowess in connection with the club then in Naas. The late Mr Skuse left an everlasting monument to himself when in his ministry amongst us he established the Naas Young Men's Christian Association, a society which had for its object the spiritual, literary and musical development of the young men of the pariush. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than to travel from Portarlington to address a meeting of the association, of which he was the founder. To Mrs Skuse and family we tender our most sincere ympathy.

Cork Examiner
12 October 1904

Ring Fisheries, Co. Waterford
..., and that Mr Charles Skuce is appointed weigh-master and caretaker.

Irish Independent
Tuesday, March 7, 1905

Deaths
Skuse—March 4, 1905, at Hastings, Edward William Patterson Skuse, of 13 Rudolph crescent, Paddington, London, W., after a long illness, aged 53.

Southern Star
April 1, 1905

Fire Balls

Constable Lynch summoned Paul Skuce, Ballydehob, for firing fire-works on the public streets of Shrove Tuesday night.
The Chairman—This is very dangerous practice. (To the defendant)—Do you know how serious that was?
Defendant—There were people there beside me. (To the Constable)—Are you sure you saw me throwing them?
Witness—I am.
The Chairman—I would be putting on a heavy fine in such cases.
Mr Kelly—I think it is the first case of the kind ever brought up here.
...

The Irish Times
Saturday, June 29, 1907
Page 2

England

Local Preacher sent to Penal Servitude – At Gloucester Assizes, William Henry Smart, thirty-seven, grocer, and Primitive Methodist local preacher, was charger with misappropriating £1,200 belonging to Eliza Skuce, of Cirencester, under whose husband's will the accused was a trustee. It was stated that Smart persuaded Mrs. Skuce to let him invest her money so as to earn more than bank interest, he suggested chapel buildings as safe and profitable. Smart was sentenced to five years penal servitude.

Skibbereen Eagle
Saturday, July 17, 1909

Accident at Ballydehob
A distressing accident occurred at Ballydehob on Sunday. A number of motorcyclists were proceeding to the Mizen Head, whence they were to start an end to end race, for the purpose, if possible, of lowering the previous record. When entering Ballydehob, at a part of where the Bantry road intersects the main road to Schull, Mr Skuce and his family were driving into Skibbereen, and, it appears were unseen by the cyclists, one of whom, a solicitor from Strabane, startled the pony, with the result that the trap was upset and the occupants scattered about the road. Mrs Skuce was rather badly cut about the face, as well as an arm and leg being injured. The eldest daughter, aged 18 years, it is feared had an arm broken, while three young children were more or less injured. Dr Shipsey, of Schull, arrived in time, and attended to their injuries, after which they were taking in a covered car to their home in Skibbereen. At Skibbereen Mr and Mrs Skuce and family were attended by Dr Jennings and we are glad to say they are progressing favourably.

Evening Echo (Cork)
Friday, 23 July 1909

In Memoriam.
Frist Anniversary—In sad and loving memory of my dear wife, Bridget Skuse, who died at her residence, Hillside, Aghada, July 23rd, 1908. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her! Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for her!
Forget her, no! I never will;
I lover her then, I love her still;
Her memborys just as fresh to-day
As in the hour she passed away.
(Insertedd by her fond husband).

Southern Star
August 28, 1909

Motor Nuisance
Before the Court rose Mr Daly asked whether the magistrates had any control over motor bicycles. A very serious accident happened to Miss Skuce on Sunday eventing last who had her arm broke on account of her horse having taken flight on the approach of eight or nine of these bicycles. He consider the rate of speed out of all reason.
...

Kerry Evening Post
9 July 1910

Ordination at Kenmare
The Lord Bishop proposes holding Special Ordination at Kenmare to-morrow, when Mr W Skuse, B A, will be ordained for the Curacy of the Parish.

Cork Examiner
Monday, 19 September 1910

Cork Revision Courts
No 2 Court
...
Mr O'Connor, rate collector, was examined, and said that in this particular locality there were a number of houses thrown down. There was no such place as 89 Old Youghal Road standing in the rate book. Springmout Place was where 89 would naturally appear in the rate book, so it must be the one house.
Mr Murphy said that was not doubt the two claims were sent in by the same party, and seeing the discrepancy between the amount stated in the two, one or the other must be untrue. This was a case in whcih the court ought not grant the franchise without and explanation.
The Revising Barrister said he really thought this was a very peculiar case. There were undoubtedly two claims put in by a man called William J Skuce. The signatures in both, as far as he was able to observe, was the same. One claim was for a furnished bedroom and use of house at 3 Springmount Place, Old Youghal Road; £52 a year for board and lodging. The same man, as far as he could see, claimed for bedroom with use of house 89 Old Youghal Road. 14s per week for board and lodging. The only distinction in the name of the landlord was that it was Francis J Skuce in one and Francis Skuce in the other.
Mr McEwan—If you look at the body of the claim you will find it is in different handwriting.
The Revising Barrister—It is the signature I must look to. I think it is a case that requires further explanation, and I wont deal with it until I see the claimant. I think that is the most satisfactory way.
Mr McCabe—Yes; the claim is most suspicious.
The case was allowed stand for the attendance of the claimant.

Irish Independent
September 19, 1910

Curious Claims in Cork City

"A very preculiar case" was the Barrister's description of the position in regard to a claim for a lodger vote by Wm J Skuce, described as of 3 Springmouth place, Old Youghal road. The claim was supported by both Unionists and All-for-Irelanders. Mr J J McCabe Solicitor, for the U.I.L., called attention to the fact that another William J Skuce claimed a similar vote out of 89 Old Younghal road, whose claim set forth that he was paying 14s a week for his board and lodging. The two were obviously one and the same person, though in the claim for 3 Springmouth place the amount was mentioned as £1 per week.
Mr McEwan, for the Unionists, said the latter was the claim he was seeking to have admitted, and added that there were two different claimants. The Court observed that the landlord was the same in both cases; and Mr McCabe said the signatures were the same. It was decided to let the case stand for the attendance of the claimant.

The Irish Times
Monday, September 26, 1910
Page 4

2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment Sports

Quarter Mile (Company) - A Company ...; Private Skuse, 3.

Cork Examiner
Friday, 25 November 1910

Deaths
Skuse—On Nov. 22nd, at Union Hall, Paul Joseph, youngest and dearly beloved son of P. and Mrs. Skuse, aged 18. Funeral from R.C. Church, Union Hall, at 2.30 on this day (Friday) for Myross. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.

Irish Examiner
Monday, June 26, 1911

Arrest of Corkman on a Liner
(From our Correspondent.)
Queenstown, Sunday.
A young man named Frank A Skuce, of Cork, private secretary to Mrs Bowen Colthurst, was landed here this evening from the White Star liner "Arabic" in custody on a charge of forgery. It appears he went to America in 1910, and after his departure a warrant was issued in Cork for his arrest for forging a document in which a sum of £18 was involved. He was recently traced in the States, and ordered to be sent back to Cork, and was placed on board the Arabic and brought to Queenstown in charge of the captain of the ship. He was met here by Sergt. Callaghan, of St. Luke's, and Constable Mulligan, who read the warrant to him, but he made no statement. He was taken to Cork by the 7 train, and will be bought up at the Police Office to-morrow.

Dublin Daily Express
Tuesday, 27 June 1911

Alleged Forgery
Cork Man extradited in America
From Cork, Monday. At the Police Court, to-day, young man, named F. A. Skuce, late of Kelleher's Building, was brought up charged with having in or about the 8th February, 1910, forged, with intent to defraud, a certain bank cheque, which was as follows:—" No 716,879, Cork, 8th February 1910. The Provincial Bank of Ireland, Limited. Pay F.A. Skuce, on order, eighteen pounds sterling (£18)—Georgina de B. Bowen Colthurst. This cheque requires endorsement," and endorsed "F.A. Skuse and William Reardon." And also that the accused, on the 14thFebruary 1910, in the county of the borough of Cork, did feloniously utter the said cheque, and obtain from Wm Reardon the said sum of £18, with the intent to defraud, he at the time well knowing the cheque to be forged.
Head constable Kirby stated that the accused had been arrested in America, and extradited. It was as far back as the 22nd March last that the warrant was issued for his arrested on an information made by Mrs Colthurst. It was then found that Mr Skuse had disappeared. The Head Constable asked for a remand, as one of the witnesses in the case was at present out of Ireland.
The accussed was then remanded until Thursday.

Sunday Independent, Dublin
Sunday, July 9, 1911

Francis A Skuce was at Cork Police Office this week returned for trial ... assizes on a charge of having forged the signature of Mrs Bowen Colthurst... to a cheque for £18 on the Provincial Bank.
...

Cork Examiner
Wednesday, 23 August 1911

1st prize, Miss Sophia Grattan Skuce, St. John's, Blackrock road, Cork

Irish Independent
Feb 15, 1912

Cork, Bandon & S.C. Railway Co

On the motion of Mr Skuce, ...

The Irish Times
Monday, February 26, 1912
Page 9

F.P. Skuse, to Duke of Edinburgh, for quarter deck duties, on recommissioning, March 19.

The Irish Times
Friday, March 1, 1912
Page 11

T. Lyons and Co. LTD - Annual Meeting ... held yesterday at the warehouse, South Main street, Cork. ...

Shareholders present: - ... J. Skuce ...

Southern Star
March 23, 1912

Skibbereen Petty Sessions
Alleged False Pretences

The presiding magistrates at Skibbereen Petty Sessions on Wednesday were—Col. Coghill, C B (in the chair), Messrs C O'Shea, and Patrick Collins.
A young fellow named Tomothy Harrington was charged by District Inspector McMahon with having on the 8th instant obtained by false pretences from Mr Wm Skuce, shopkeeper, Bridge Street, a half sack of flour, a half sack of meal, a half stone of surgar, a half pound of tea, and 3d worth of sweets, to the value of 31s with intent to defraud.
The deposition of Miss Martha Skuce, as read as follows:—
I reside at Bridge St. Skibbereen, and manage a shop there for my father, Wm Skuce, and sell meal stuffs and groceries. On Friday last, 8th inst., a boy came into the shop and asked certain goods. I did not understand the first question he put to me, but I said I did not give any credit.
The Boy said "Is that so won't you give it to Mrs Ml Harrinfton of Aughadown? Mrs Harrington is the wife of a customer in my shop. I repeated it Mrs Ml. Harrington of Aughadown?
He said "yes" and I then said "I would give Mrs Ml Harrington what was in the shop."
The boy then ordered half a sack of meal, and half a sack of flour. I pointed out these goods, and my brother Ernest assisted the boy in putting the two bags into the donkey cart that was outside the door. The boy returned to the shop and said he was also to get a half pound of tea and half a stone of sugar. I gave them to him and he put them in the cart, returned and asked for three pence worth of sweets, which I gave him.
The total value of the goods supplied was £1 11s 0d. I didn't at the time know the boy's name, nor did I ask his name.
Seargeant Morris—When did you first become aware that Mrs Ml Harrington did not order these goods?
Witness—On Tuesday last.
Sergeant—How did you as a matter of fact become aware that mrs Ml Harrington had not ordered the goods?
Witness—She came in for some goods on Tuesday the 12th inst, and after paying for them I asked her if she had brought the pass-book for the goods she got on Friday, and she said she had got no goods. When I supplied the goods to the boy I asked him for Mrs Michael Harrington's pass-book, and he said either that he had forgotten it or that she had forgotten it—I cannot say which. On this date, 15th instant, I was in my shop sometime after one o'clock, when Mrs Batt Harrington, Mohoragh (or Reenmurragha), and her son Timothy, the defendant now present, came in. During a converstation that ensued I found that his name was Timothy. Mrs Harrington spoke first, and asked me "Why did I send the police out yesterday to charge her son with obtaining goods under false pretences on Friday" She repeated the question. I don't remember giving any answer. She then asked me was the boy who was with her the boy that got the goods. At this time the boy was standing near the county with his head down, and his side face towards me. I said I was not sure wheather he was the same boy and asked him to stand out in the hold, hold up his head and look me in the face. He did so, and I recognised him at once as the boy that got the goods on Friday. With the exception of the coat the boy was dressed the same as on Friday; he had a better coat on him to-day. I addressed the boy and said "You are the boy that took the goods from me on Friday." He said something which I could not catch. I recognised the boy by his features. I then sent for my father.
After the bearing of some further evidence.
Accused was returned for trial to the next Quarter Sessions, being allowed out on bail.
The other cases were of no public interest.

Cork Weekly Examiner
Saturday, 13 April 1912

SKUSE—At his residence, Hillside, Aghada, after a short illness, Richard Skuse, late Chief Boatswain, R.N., R.I.P.

Southern Star
May 4, 1912

Criminal Business
A youth named Timothy Harrington pleaded guilty to an indictment chargin him with having on the 8th March, 1912, obtained from Miss Marth Skuce, Skibbereen, a quantity of flour, meal, and groceries, under false pretences.
Mr Wolfe, solr., appeared for the accused, who, he said, had not yet reached his sixteeth year.
His Honor—He begain early.
Mr Wolfe said that was so. The woman for whom the goods were falsely obtained was accused's aunt and the money value of the goods had been paid to Mr Skuce. He appealed to His Honor to let the prisoner off under the First Offenders's Act. Nothing had ever been said against him before. He was a boy of humble parentage and the family were always honest and industrious. Unfortunately the father got into bad health, and on the the day the boy went for the goods, the family were in dire distress. He was refused for on credit at house where they had been dealing, and he then gave his aunt's name instead of his mother's.
The accused was allowed out under the First Offender's Act.

Leitrim Observer
June 22, 1912

Motor-Bus Smash
Plucky Driver Dies from injuries

A motor-bus belonging to the London General Omnibus Co ran away while descending Highgate hill on Saturday. The driver was so seriously injuring that he died in hosptial the following morning. A man who was being instructed was seriously injured and several other people were less badly hurt.
The 'bus was being used for instructing new drivers, and was in charge of Albert Luxton, a Holloway man, who is regared as one of the best motor-men on the road. Several journeys had been made in North London, and the route where the accident occurred had been successfully negotiated outwards.
On the return jounrney there is a steep descent running down to the Archway Tavern. The steepest part of all is the last 300 years, and it was on this part of the hill the driver lost control.
Several pedestrains had narrow escapes. Trams run on this hill, and the 'bus, in its headlong career, missed one of them by inches. At the bottom of the roadway narrows considerably before it enteres a wide circus-like space opposite Archway Tavern. This is a tram terminus and one of the busiest corners in the suburbs.
Fortunately the accident happened at a time when traffic is comparatively light. The bus dashed across the circus to the corner opposite, people scattering like chaff before a wind. At the corner of Junction-road it ran on the pavement and hammed between the wall, and a electric standard. It was completely wrecked, Skuse, the learner, was pitched yards away into the road and Luxton pinned in the wreckage.
At first it was thought that both men were dead, but they were taken to the Great Northern Hospital, where Luxton had one of his legs amputated
There were only two learners in the 'bus, Frederick Cassell, of Islington, and a man named Goodwin, of Derby-street. Both were injured, though not seriously. Two pedrestrians, William G Ellis, of City-road, and Harry Goddard, of Highgate Hill, were also injured.
An eye-witness pays a great tribute to Luxton, who seems to have taken over the wheel when the 'bus got out of control. During the rush through the traffic at the bottom of the hill he stuck to his work in a fashion that marks him as a hero.

Southern Star
Dec 7, 1912

Skibbereen Urban Council
The Shops Act

...
The Town Clerk said he had a report from C. C. Thornhill, stating that the following were opened on the previous Wednesday, and should be prosecuted: ... and Wm Skuce.
...

Southern Star
Dec 21, 1912

The Skibbereen Urban Council, by their Clerk (Mr John O'Shea) summoned a woman named Hannah Sullivan for an offence under the Towns' Improvement Act.
Mr Burke—Is Mr O'Shea, prosecuting?
Mr J O'Shea—Seargeant Morris will relate the circumstances, sir. There is no necessity to examine him; he is better up himself than some of us.
Mr Burke—Better for you be cross-examining the lady, I think (laughter).
Mr O'Shea—That would be more like it (renewed laughter).
Seargeant Morris, sworn, stated that on the evening of the 3rd instant he found the defendant opposite the shop of Mr Wm Skuce in Bridge Street, making use of filthy expressions and also threatening to smash the glass in the shop. She was not drunk, but she would probably have carried out her threats only for my interference.
Mr Skuce corraoborated, and
Defendant said she she might have used rash expressions on the occasion, but she was sorry for it afterwards.
Defendant was bound to the peace for twelve months—herself in £3 and two sureties of 30s each or in default a month.

The Irish Times
Friday, January 24, 1913
Page 2

Naval Appointments

Gunners (T.) P J Skuse to Formidable (T.)

Irish Examiner
Thursday, April 3, 1913

Latest Departures for England
(Via City of Cork Steam Packet Company's Popular Route).
Mrs and Miss Skuce

Munster Express
Saturday August 9, 1913

Old Parish Sports & Races
Knockroe, Old Parish

Judge and Handicapper—Charles J Skuce, Esq.

Irish Examiner
Wednesday, April 15, 1914

Local Will
Will of Mr Skuce, Cork
Mr James Skuce, of St John's, Blackrock Road. Cork, who died on the 31st October last, left personal estate in the United Kingdom valued at £18,137 10s., of which £5,201 5s is in England, and probate of his will, dated 23rd September, 1913, has been granted to his widow, Mrs Sophie Rebecca Skuce, of St John's aforesaid, and his daughter, Miss Mary Skuce, of Clonfina, Kenilworth Road, Leamington, Warwick, and his nephew, Mr Allan Skuce, of the National Bank, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland. Bank Official. The testator left £500 to his daughter, Mary, and the residue of his estate upon trust for his wife, and his daughters, Sophie, Emily and Dorothy, in equal shares.

The Irish Times
Saturday, August 1, 1914
Page 4

Dundalk

Banks and Managers. – National Bank - A.K.E. Skuse

Evening Echo (Cork)
Monday, 23 November 1914

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY— In loving remembrance of Paul Joseph Skuse, Union Hall, who died on 22nd Nov., 1910. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.

Skibbereen Eagle, Cork
February 20, 1915

Skibbereen Men with the Colours
Mr. William Skuce, Manager of Mr. W. Wood Wolfe's grocery establishment, has given two sons to the colours—Mr. Bertie Skuce, who has joined the Battalion of Mr. D. D. Sheehan, B.L., M.P., and a second son is coming with the Expeditionary Force from Canada, having got his father's permission to join. Mr Skuce, senior, is a regular Spartan in the service of his country, for not content with giving his two sons, he was ready to volunteer himself if accepted. The fighting instinct must be strong in the Skuce clan, for Mr. Skuce' s sister, Mrs Roycroft, of Ballydehob, has three sons serving— one of them is now fighting at Burges in France, while his sister-in-law, Mrs Wade's three sons joined the contingent sent from Australia and are now fighting in Egypt.

Dublin Daily Express
26 June 1915

A marriage has been arranged, and will take place very quietly early in August, between the Rev. William Skuse, B.A., eldest son of the late Rev. R. D. Skuse, M.A., Rector of Ballykean, Portarlington, and Mary Elizabeth Worsley, fourth daughter of Doctor and Mrs Mayberry, of Riversdale, Kenmare, Co. Kerry.

The Irish Times
Saturday, July 3, 1915
Page 4

War Notices and Appeals
British Red Cross Society (Co. Dublin Branch) and St. John Ambulance Brigade
List of Articles Received

Co. Louth Branch B.R.C.S., per Mrs. Allan Skuce – Shirts, nightshirts, pyjamas, socks, bed jackets, bed socks, gloves, bandages, patience board.

Southern Star
July 12, 1915

Local and District
Volunteers' Departure

On Thursday twenty-two recruits, who joinged the 9th Battalion of the Munster Fusiliers, left Skibbereen by the 12 o'clock train amidst a scene of great enthusiams. Shortly after 11 o'clock the ladies of the Women's Emergency Recruiting Committee assembled in the Town Hall, under the presidency of Madam O'Donovan. The band of Baltimore Fishery School, by kind permission of the Governors, attended and played a choice selection of airs on the Square in presence of an enormous crowd of people. Before the recruitys left the Town Hall, Colonel The O'Donovan, C.B., D.L.; addressing them said he had been asked by Madam O'Donovan to say that they thought it would be very good opportunity to show their appreciation of the pluck and manliness of the recruits by making a small presentation to each of them on their departure. It was not the value of the presentation that counted so much as the fact that it would be souvenir of home. He impressed upon the recruits to remember that they were soldiers of the King and Irishmen, and to do nothing that would bring dishonour on their uniform or their county.
The recruits then formed up on the Square under Colonel The O'Donovan, headed by the band and local police under the command of County Inspector Tweedy and Disctrict Inspector Foster and several hundred people, marched to the Railway station, where admist the greatest enthusiasm and touching scenes, the train moved off to the strains of the band, and the the vociferous cheering of the large assemblage.
The following are the names of the recruits:—William Skuce, ...

The Irish Times
Tuesday, August 17, 1915
Page 1

Marriages
Skuse and Mayberry - August 22, 1915, at Kenmare Parish Church, by the Rev ?? Madden, rector of Killarney, assisted by the Rev. R.P Rowan, rector of Kenmare, the Rev William J Skuse, eldest son of the late Rev R D Skuse, M.A. to Mary Elizabeth Worsley, fourth daughter of Francis G Mayberry, M.B., M.Ch., and J.P., of Rivendale, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, and grand-daughter of the late Brigadier-General Edward Watt, 11th Bengal Lancers.

The Irish Times
Saturday, August 21, 1915
Page 9

Workers on Service

... Mrs. Skuce, ...

Southern Star
Saturday, September 11,1915

During the past week a number of Skibbereen recruits have been home on leave with their relatives. ...; Corporal Skuce, son of Mr Skuce, Bridge Street, rejoined his regiment on Thursday; ...

Southern Star
Nov 27, 1915

... Skuce ...

Southern Star
Dec 11, 1915

Sergeant Skuce of the 9th R M F, son of Mr Wm Skuce, Manager to Mr Wm Wood Wolfe, J P, The Bridge, has been home again on a few days' leave. He left this morning for Blackdown Camp.

Southern Star
Feb 26, 1916

The Lissarourke Tragedy
Charge of Murder
Accused arrested near Ballydehob

The man Peter Daly, for some time on the run in connection with the death of Timothy O'Regan, of Lissarourke, near Enniskeane, was arrested on Thursday night at the houne of a farmer named Skuce near Ballydehob. It would appears that Daly, after decamping from the Enniskeane district on the night of the assault on O'Regan, whose employee he was, too to his heels and turned his face to the West, where he went under the assumed name of—above all the names in the world—Regan. He had been with Mr Skuce at Coosane, near Ballydehob, for a little over a week while the Constabulary have been scouring the crounty in search of him. The Ballydehob police, like all the other stations in the district, had of course been notified, and keeping a keen look out for strangers, Constable O'Sullivan and Gleeson of that station scoured the district on Thursday, when they happened to come across the accused. At about 11p.m. that evening they ran their quarry to earth. His replies to their queries not proving satisfactory, they placed him under arrest and brought him to Ballydehob and subsequently to Skibbereen, where his identity was verified. He was taken by mid-day train on Friday from Skibbereen under a strong escort, to Ballineen, where depositions will be taken. The accused has been arrested on the capital carge.
The particulars of the inquest on poor O'Regan were reported in the last week's papers and are fresh in the minds of the public. His death caused a feeling of horror in the district.

Southern Star
Apr 8, 1916 / Apr 15, 1916

William Skuce, Manager at Mr W Wood Wolfe's, has had a most interesting letter from his son, sergeant Albert Skuce, who is at the front for some months back. The trenches in which his company was, were mined by the Germans and the Seargeant-Major was killed and twenty-two others either killed or wounded. The calling of the roll fell to Sergt. Skuce, and out of 45 men in the trenches, only 22 answered the roll. Private Paddy Harte, of High street, Skibbereen, was wounded in the head.

Southern Star
Apr 29, 1916

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John Skuce, farmer, Coosane, Ballydehob, deposed:—I recollect 13th February last, I met Peter Daly (accused) coming to my house that morning. He said "good day," and asked did I know anyone that wanting a working man. I said you're a stranger to me; I don't know you. He said, did you ever hear talk of Crookstown? I said I did, but did not know where it was. I said I'd go to my son to know if he would hire him. He did not give me his name at that time, but at night when sitting by the fire I asked him his name. He said it was Tim Regan from near Crookstown. That is the boy now present. My son employed him. I asked no questions of him, except if he had anyone belonging to him, and he said he had a moth, two sisters and a brother and that his father was dead. I think he told me where he slept the ngiht before. He said he slept at Dukelow's, a farmer living in the next townland.
Samuel Skuce, a son of the last witness, deposed:—I recollect 13th February last. I was coming in home after milking the cows, and saw a man at the door; that is the accused. I heard my father asking his name when he came into the house. He said he was Tim Regan, from Crookstown. He asked me for a job, and I gave it to him. There was a question about wages. I asked what wages he would want, and he said 7s a week. He remained in my employment for eleven days. While in my employment I always addressed him as Tim Regan. After employing him on 13th February he said he said the clothes he had on him were his Sunday clothes, and asked if I had old clothes. He said he did not like to be hacking his Sunday clothes. On the next day he worked in the Sunday clothes, and on Tuesday I gave him a pants, coat and est, and a few days later, clog boots and a pair of gaiters. On the 24th February Constale Sullivan arrested him. I gave the Sunday clothes to the constable. My wife handed a pair of shirts to Constable Sullivan.
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Southern Star
June 10, 1916

We are glad to learn that a great many Union Hall and Myross men who were in the tight have come through the fire unscathed. Amongst these are Skuce of Union Hall, and Kirby do.

Skibbereen Eagle
Friday, June 23, 1916

This is a photo of Lance Sergeant George Albert Skuce, 9th Batt. R.M. Fusiliers, B E Force, France, who has just been awarded the Military Cross—which ranks next to V.C.—for conspicuous bravery in the field of battle. His exploits are second only to those of Sergt. (now Sec.-Lt.) Mike O'Leary, which thrilled the world last year. It appears—though the official account has not yet come to hand—that Sergeant Skuce was on patrol duty with a party of his men between the British and German lines when they were surrounded by the enemy, who called upon them to surrender. The demand was met with a stern refusal by Sergeant Skuce, and immediately a machine gun was trained on the gallant little patrol party. Sergeant Skuce's men, in turn, flung hand grenades at the enemy, and kept up a determined resistance for an hour, when they "bolted for it." Corpal Murphy just then was shot in the knee, and Sergt. Skuce, unmindful of the hail of bullets falling all round himcoolly bandaged the wound with his putty, and took the wounded Corporal into safety. All the while the bullets whizzed from the machine gun of the enemy, but the daring young soldier fortunately got through unscathed. "It is a micracl," he declares ina aletter home, "how I escaped." And a miracle it, indeed was. That Sergt. Skuce, who was home on furlough a couple of weeks ago, really deserves the coveted distinction which has now been conferred upon him, will be generally conceded. He is not yet twenty years of age, and we hope the present is but the forerunner of still fruther honours for him, and earnestly trust he will experience similar luck to the end of the war. It may be added that the exploit which has won for our brave townsman the Military Cross took place quite recently—only since his return to the front from furlough. We shall publish the official statement of the exploit, in next week's "Eagle."
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Dublin Daily Express
31 August 1916

Wounded
Royal Munster Fusilers—3741 Sergt. A. Skuce (Skibbereen)

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 30, 1916
Page 4

Gallant Munster Fusilers

D.C.M. for Corkmen

Sergeant A. Skuce, 3741, Skibbereeen, County Cork.

The second Distinguished Conduct Medal was presented to Sergeant Albert Skuce, 9th R.M.F., who "was on patrol in 'No Man's Land' on the night of the 25th May last, in company with Corporal Murphy, R.M.F., when a raiding party of enemy came out. He attacked and drove the enemy back. Murphy was shot through the knee, and Sergeant Skuce picked him up and carried him back to safety in our lines."

The photo by Richard Healy, Tralee, shows Sergeant A. Skuce standing, ...

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Dublin Daily Express
Saturday, 14 October 1916

Wounded
8349 L.-Cpl J. Skuce (Ballydehob)

Irish Times
4 December 1916

Second Lieutenant S. C. Skuse, of the Royal Welshh Fusiliers, who has been awarded the Military Cross, is a brother of Rev. Thomas Skuse, now in the Methodist ministry in New Zealand, and belongs to a well-known County Cork family.

The Irish Times
Saturday, October 20, 1917
Page 7

First Installment - Annual Collection for "Our Day" Fund from Dundalk and County Louth Brach British Red Cross Society ... A.R. Skuce, Dunalk (Hon. Treasurer) ...

Irish Independent
Monday, October 29, 1917

Roll of Honour
Officers' Casualties
Killed,— Skuce, Capt A., Ox. & Bucks L. I.

Skibbereen Eagle
Friday, June 14, 1918 (reprinted June 15)

Sergeant Skuce, Skibbereen
Killed in Action
We deeply regret to learn of the death in action in France on March 21st of Seargeant George Albert (Bertie) Skuce, M.M., second son of Mr and Mrs Wm Skuce, Bridge St., Skibbereen. Responding to the call of King and country shortly after the outbreak of war, he was through numerous engagements, being awarded the Military Medal early last year for conspicuous gallantry in the field. There was some doubt as to his death until last week when the report that he had been killed instantly by an enemy bullet as he was in the act of throwing a hand grenade, was confirmed. Of a quiet and unassuming disposition. "Bertie" Skuce was an extremely popular young man, and his death has caused eneral regret in his native town. The deepest sympathy is felt with his respected parents and relatives in their bereavement.

Irish Independent
August 15, 1918

Appointments and Honours
The following have been mentioned for valuable services in connection with hosptials:— ... Mrs M M E Skuce, Work Depot, Dundalk; ...

The Irish Times
Friday, September 20, 1918 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, September 28, 1918; page 6)
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Births
Skuse - Sepetember 14, 1918, at the Parsonage, Villierstown, Cappoquin, to the Rev. W and Mrs. Skuse, a son.

Irish Independent
Thursday, November 21, 1918

Irish Rank and File
Naval Ratings.—Britannia—D J Skuse (musician)

Skibbereen Eagle
Friday, January 17, 1919

Wedding Bells
Mr J.S. Spiller and Miss Hester Skuce
A pretty home wedding was solemnised at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs D J Lonsberry, High River, Alberta, Canada, on Dec 18th, when Miss Hester A Skuce, third daughter of Mr William Skuce, of Skibbereen, and John S Spiller, eldest son o fthe late Mr John SPiller, formerly of Clonakilty, were united in marriage by the Rev H E Gordon. Miss Skuce is a graduate of the Calgary General Hospital, and a member of the Alberta Graduate Nurses; Association. Mr Spiller, who served in France with the 5th Canadian Western Calvalry, is now whit the Dominion Government, Department of Finance, Taxation Branch. The youngc couple were the recipients of many handsome gifts, tokens of the esteem in which they are held by their many friends in Calgary and elsewhere. Mr and Mrs Spiller will reside in Calgary.

Munster Express
Saturday, June 12, 1920

Dungarvan Quarter Sessions
At the Dungarvan Quarter Sessions, before his Honor, Co Court Judge O'Brien.
Breach of Contract

Rev M Skuce, Chaplain to the Villers-Stuart family, and Curate of Cappoquin, brought an action against Col. Kirwood for breach of agreement in the letting of the grazing of 27 acres for 11 months, and sought to recover £50 damages. There was a second case in which plaintiff claimed £12 10s, from same defendant, being the quarter's rent due for the said grazing.
Mr A Carroll, solicitor, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Ryan defended.
Outlining the circumstances of the case. Mr Carroll said that Rev M Skuce had let 27 acres to Col Kirwood for a period of 11 months, at a rent of £50, to be paid in quarterly instalments. Defendant paid the first three quarter's rent, and the £12 10s now claimed was for the last quarter. When plaintiff let the lands to defendant he was engaged as Chaplain to the Villiers-Stuart family, but on the 16th November, 1919, he had been appointed to the Rectory at Castlemain, Co Kerry. This appointment came 14 days before the termination of the letting of the land to Col Kirkwooud, who sent a cheque for £9 13ds 6d for the last quarter's payment, minus the amount for the days after the 16th of November. He (Mr Carroll) returned the cheque for that amount to Colonel Kirkwood's solicitor in Dublin, because even granted Col Kirkwood did not pay plaintiff for the full quarter, he was keeping from him an incorrect amount by only paying what he did. The correct amount due to the 16th November would have been £10 8s, but as Col Kirkwood was not disturbed from the lands until the period had expired he was liable for the £12 10s.
The second case was a more serious one, and was an action for £50 damages for breach of the grazing contract. Under the agreement, which defendant wholly disregared, defendant was not permitted to meadow any of the land, but, contrary to the agreement, he meadowed either 15 or 17 acres, and took off same a crop of corn. The crop of corn would weigh in or about 20 tons. He (Mr Carroll) was informed that defendant even went so far as to take the crop of hoy off the lands and sell it to the Dromana estate, where it was consumed.
Mr Ryan rasied the point that the agreement referred to by Mr Carroll was not the agreement entered into at all between the parties. There was an altogether different agreement. Col Kirkwood was agent for the Dromana estate, and part of his duty lay in paying to the family Chaplain his stipend. When Col Kirkwood deducted the amount from the last quarter's payment he merely did so in order to have it for plaintiff's successor, since plaintiff's interest in the lands ceased on the date of his appointment as Rector in the Co Kerry.
Rev M Skuce deposed that he was Chaplain to the Villiers-Stuart family and Curate of Cappoquin. By virtue of the former appointment he occupied a house and 27 acres of land on the Dromana estate at Villierstown. He began as Chaplain on the 1st of December 1916. Col Kirkwood was in occupation of the lands at that time under plainttiff's successor, and continued in occupation under plaintiff. in 1919 plaintiff approached Col Kirkwood as to a new agreement. They disagreed over some tillage matter, and it was after this the new agreement was decided on. The new agreement was drawn up by Col Kirkwood's clerk. He was not paid the 4th instalment for the grading of the lands for 1919. He ceased to be Chaplain on the 16th November, when he wrote to Col Kirkwood to have all things off the lands by the 1st of December to facilitate matters for his successor to the chaplaincy and to give over possession to him. The successor was not appointed until the following February. On last July it had come to plaintiff's knowledge that defendant was meadowing the lands to the extend of about 17 acres. He wrote to defendant on the 23rd of July—plaintiff was on holidays at the time—re the meadowing. He received no reply to the letter. On returning back from holidays he found the hay on the land cut and put into a rick. A certain lot of it had been taken away. The yield from the land would be about 1-1/2 tons to the acre. If plaintiff had let the land for meadowing purposes he would get considerably more for it.
By My Ryan—He ceased to act as chaplain from the 14th of November, and had no further interest in the house or lands. It was his case that he suffered damages from the meadowing of the lands. The land had been meadowed in 1919 and the plaintiff did not object to it. It was also meadowed in 1917. The land was good grazing land when plaintiff came to the place, and the fences were in good condition up to the time of the last agreement. Plaintiff was only getting £34 a year for the land. He objected to Col Kirkwood ploughing the land in February, 1919, and Col Kirkwood then told him that if he were not pleased with the way he was working the land he would give over possession. Col Kirkwood also agreed to pay the rent and rates, but said he would not enter into the new agreement unless plaintiff allowed him to work the land whatever way he liked. Plaintiff would not agree to this condition, but gave Col kirkwood permission to plough one field of about 2 acres.
Mr Ryan—Are Col Kirkwood and yourself on good terms?
Plaintiff—Outwardly we are, but inwardly we are not (laughter).
His Honor—You are both two gentlement of high standing, and all you need is somebody to settle the matters between you. In the first place I am satisfied to give a decree for £12 10s to pay for the last quarted defendant had the lands. There was an agreement between the parties as to this sum, and I think defendant should pay it. As to the second case, what has plaintiff actually lost by the meadowing of the land? He says he suffered damagesk whereas it is his successor who will suffer. I would like to know from Col Kirkwood what damages he is satisfied to give.
Col Kirkwood—I am quite satisfied to give £15.
His Honor—That is very liberal. That's more than I felt inclined to give. It is a most liberal offer, and I hope plaintiff sees his way to take it.
Both parties consented and a decree by consent in the first case for £12 10s. and in the second for £15 was granted, together with £2 5s. special costs.

Southern Star
Saturday, March 25, 1922

Carey's Auction
17-1/2 Bridge Street, Skibbereen
Auction of Household Furniture and Shop Goods. Upright Cottage Piano (Brewer, London); Uplaid Walnut Drawingr-room Suite; Old Enlish Gilt Overmantel, Fireproof Safe, 3 cwt Sack Scales, Counter, etc.

Paddy Carey
Is favoured with instructions from Wm Skuce, Esq (who is leaving for Canada), to Sell by Public Auction his Valuable Collection of Household Furniture, comprising ...

Cork Examiner
Thursday, 11 Jan 1923

In memoriam
Skuce—First Anniversary.—In ever-loving memory mother, who entered into rest 11th January, 1922.

Northern Whig
Tuesday, 16 January 1923

A marriage has been arranged, and will take place in February, between James Harry Skuse, Provincial Bank of Ireland, Ltd., Waterford, younger son of the late Rev. R. D. Skuse, Ballykean, Portarlington, and Beryl, only daughter of N. Evanson Atkinson and Mrs Atkinson, Bank of Ireland, Castleblayney, County Monaghan.

Southern Star
June 30, 1923

Skibbereen Sgeala

...
Among the original settlers we many mention—... Skuce, ... I mention these names as they still survive in West Cork—in fact some of them are quite common. The descendants of some of these settlers have become more Irish than the Irish themselves.

Sunday Independant
Sunday, December 30, 1923

Sad Christmas Fatality
At an inquest held at the North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, yesterday, upon Wm Skuse (35), a draper of Hornsey, it was stated that while ill he got out of bed, wandered about his flat, and accidentally fell down 18 steps which led from the flat into the back garden, breaking his right arm, Neighbours heard his groans, but were unable to render assistance owing to the high wall which divided the gardens and because the front door was locked and no one was in the house. His wife was was out shopping. Skuse died at the hospital on Christmas Day from pneumonia. A verdict of accidental death was returned.

Southern Star
March 8, 1924

Glengarriff Agricultural Society

Also Present- ... T Skuce, ...

Munster Express
July 5, 1924

Mr J H Skuce, Accountant, Provincial Bank, Waterford, has been transferred, as Manager, to Listowel.

The Irish Times
Friday, July 18, 1924
Page 3

Yestersday's cases in the Courts
Farmer's Extraordinary Story

Mr J. H. Skuce gave evidence of the defendant coming into the bank and getting £270. He afterwards saw a man at the door who appeared to be counting the money.

Cork Examiner
Saturday, September 4, 1926

In memoriam
Skuse—Loving remembrance of Peter Skuse, Union Hall, who died 4th September, 1921. Crucified Lord Jesus have mercy on his soul!

Southern Star
September 18, 1926

Reenmeen District Court

Thomas Skuce, Glengariff, sued Mary Murphy, Muckera, Glengariff, Glengariff, for £13 15s. for works and services renderd. Mr O'Leary, solr, for plaintiff.

Southern Star
January 22, 1927

Reenmeen District Court

Jeremiah Murphy, Muchera, Glengariff sued Thomas Skuce, Dirrenfullia, for £11 for board and lodgings. Mr Wolfe for the Plaintiff and Mr O'Leary for defendant.
The Justice adjourned the case until next court.

Southern Star
February 19, 1927

Reenmeen District Court

Jerh Murphy, Muchera, Glengariff sued Thomas Skuce, Dereenafullia, for £11 for board and lodgings. Mr Wolfe, solr, for the Plaintiff and Mr O'Leary, solr, defended.
The case was adjourned

The Irish Times
Monday, June 13, 1927
Page 13

18th Annual Open Lawn Tennis Tournament

Entries not later than 6pm on Saturday, June 18th, to S.E. Skuce, Bank of Ireland, Cork; or Phone–Cork, 546

Sunday Independant
Sunday, October 16, 1927

Factory on Fire
Brothers who failed to make money that way

Two brothers, Job Henry and Mark Skuse, were found guilty at Wiltshire Assizes yesterday, of setting fire to a bacon factory at Leigh, Cricklade, with fraudulent intent. Job was sentenced to three years' penal servitude, and Mark to eighteen months' imprisonment.
A police officer said he interviewed Job in bed and found a pair of trousers the bottoms of which were soaking wet and smelling strongly of petrol.
There was a struggle between witness and Job for possession of them. He also found boots which smelt of petrol and bore studs corresponding with marks found leading from the factory.
Until the beams of the factory were heaps of the charred remains of faggots and wood and iron hoops such as would come from tubs or barrels.
Mark Skuse said the factory did not belong to him. In the main it was run by his brother. He had nothing whatever to do with setting the factory on fire.

Irish Independent
Oct 20, 1927

Irish Banks' Staff Changes
The following changes in banks staffs are announced:—S E Skuce, ledgerkeeper, Cork to be ex-clerk at Cork

Irish Independent
Mar 12, 1928

Pithy Provincial News - Leinster
Mr A R Skuce, manager, National Bank, Dundalk, was on his retirement presented with an address and cheque by customers of the bank.

Frontier Sentinel
17 March 1928

A presentation has been made by the people of Dundalk to Mr Alan Skuce, former manager of the National Bank, Dundalk, who has retired after forty years in the service of the bank at Dundalk. Mr Skuce has been hon. secretary of the Nursing Association for many years and is a well-known worker in charitable causes.

The Irish Times
Monday, February 11, 1929
Page 14

Badminton - The South Branch Tournament

Men's Singles, - S.E. Skuce (minus 6) beat T. Williams (3) — 15-12, 15-4

The Irish Times
Monday, March 18, 1929
Page 1

Deaths
SKUCE- March 9, 1929, at Leamington Spa, Mary Teresa Skuce, second daughter of the late James Skuce, of Cork. Interred at Southam, Warwickshire, on Tuesday, 12th last.

The Irish Times
Saturday, March 23, 1929
Page 20

Deaths
SKUCE- March 9, 1929, at Leamington Spa, Mary Teresa Skuce, second daughter of the late James Skuce, of Cork.

Irish Examiner
Wednesday, May 8, 1929

Claims for Compensation Fail
A Threatening Letter
Before Judge Kenny at the Skibbereen Circuit Court
thomas Skuce of Derrynapelia, Glengariff, applied for £40 compensation for the alleged malocious and wanton burning and destruction of a quantity of mountain furze and heather on the 2nd April. Mr Wolfe for applicantl Mr W Fitzgerald (instructed by Messrs J J Healy and CO) opposed on behalf of the Cork County Council.
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Southern Star
May 11, 1929

Skibbereen Circuit Court
Burning of a Mountain

Claims for compensation for malicious injuries were made by Skuce Skuce (£10), and John Sullivan and Bridget Calbin (£15) for the alleged malicious burning of a mountain, Direenafullian, near Glengariff.
Mr J T Wolfe, T.D., solicitor, for the applicants; and Mr Fitzherald, B.L. (instructed by Messrs J J Healy and Co), for the Cork County Council respondents.
Mr Wolfe said that all the cases dealt with one burning. The case made the defence was that young O'Shea, although he did not smoke, draopped a match and set fire to the mountain accidentally. These people lived near Glengariffe. O'Shea was a tenant of Skuce, and he appeared to have got the idea into his head that Skuce has no claim to this place, but he did take things like hay, thatch and turbary from Skuce. Skuce received the following threatening message—"Blood! blood! Take notice, you black Pretestant from the North, if you do not withdraw your concocted law that you are forging. You are only getting 24 hour's notice, or else the lead. Now you are taking the opportunity and getting your back teeth. Where were you in the trouble? What torture poor people would undergo if you had nine or ten more of your colour. You want to get false money for land that is not your own. Through your informing and Enlgish landlords you got poor people evicted. Do you intent to entry on the same now? No, no, or if you do it means death. We, the members of the I.R.A. remaining, will see you don the worst down.."
Thomas Skuce, one of the applicants, said he had a bog or mountain, and a man named O'Shea paid him for turbary rights. O'Shea had trespassed on him for some thatch he cut on his (witness's) land. Witness did not sue him, but threatened him with prosecution. There was some talk about the Land Commission taking over the land, but witness refused to sign any agreement of that ??. John O'Sullivan and Mrs Calbin had also part of the mountain. On the 2nd April young O'Shea set fire to the mountain. He then came to the field where witness was ploughing, and entered into a conversation. Then he said the mountain was on fire. Witness asked him how it happened, and asked if he had any cigarettes, but be (O'Shea) said he had not and said he just threw a match on it. A third part of the land, about 60 acres, was burned. Asked what was burned, witness replied hay, thatch and litter. Witness used to cut the litter and sell it. The thatch was for the thatching of houses, and the hay was saved for the cattle. Witness had saved over a ton of hay from another place, but could not say accurately how much would have been saved from the mountain. The burning had injured his sheep as it gives them the scab. Non had died from it yet.
Cross-examing by Mr Fitzgerald, witness said he gave O'Shea notice last May. There was a year's rent due. O'Shea paid it within a week of the notice.
Seargeant John Boylan, Glengariff, de??ed that he visited the scene of the burning on April 4th, and found a large tract of land burned black. From the direction of the wind he concluded the fire started at the back of the mountain. In some parts the people look on the burning of a mountain as an improvement, and in others they look on it as a great disimprovment. He did not know if any people in the district burned their own mountains, as he was not long in the district.
Florence O'Shea (16) said that his father had turbary rights from Mr Skuce. Witness went to cut turf on that day. He (witness) lit a match and threw it behind him. He was not lighting a cigarette; he just it behind him, and it took fire. He noticed the fire about two minutes afterwards, and he did his best to quench it. After about half an hour he called John Sullivan, who drove the cattle out, and told witness to tell Skuce. Witness did so, and Skuce came down with him.
Mr Wolfe—Why did you light the match?—:had no meaning for it.
Mr Wolfe—How far did you throw it?—I just throw it behind me, and it started to burn.
Mr Wolfe—You know there was some trouble between your father and Mr Skuce. Did not Mr Skuce get what he deserved. Did you mean to set fire to Mr Sillivan's land?—I did not mean to set fire to anyone's land.
Charles Sullivan said he was having dinner when O'Shea told him the bog was on fire. Witness told him to go and tell Skuce, as he would have to get out the cattle.
Mr Kavanagh said he suggested that in this case there was negligence, but no malice. If the boy was guilty of malice, he would not have waited to quench the fire, nor gone to Skuce, nor called Sullivan.
Hi Lordship dismissed the claim.

The Irish Times / Irish Independent
Saturday, July 27, 1929 (Reprinted in Irish Times, Saturday, August 3, 1929; page 20)
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Marriages
Skuce and Holland - July 22, 1929 at Trinity Prebyterian Church, Cork by the Rev Gordon Erskine, Samuel Ernest, son of William and Mrs Skuce, Calgary, Canada (late of Skibbereen), to Gladys Muriel (Dolly), daughter of Joseph Bullen and Mrs. Holland, Victoria road, Cork.

Southern Star
August 24, 1929

... Mr Thos Skuce, Dereenafulla; ...

The Irish Times
Tuesday, September 17, 1929
Page 6

Passengers by Royal Mail Steamers

Arrivals
Mr and Mrs J H Skuse

Southern Star
Saturday, August 2, 1930

Bandon News

A very old resident of the town passed away last week in the person of Miss Ribecca Skuce, Shannon St. She was the sister of the Messrs. Tom, John, Charles and Richard Skuce, basket makers, well known in Bandon and surrounding towns less than half a century ago. The basket making and allied trades is an extinct one in Bandon for many years past. The funeral, which was attended by a large number of neighbours, took place on Monday to St Peter's Churchyard, Ballymodan, Rev. Mr Emerson officiated at the graveside.

The Irish Times
Saturday, January 16, 1932
Page 5

Matrimonial Suits
The Fixing of Alimony (Before Mr Justice O'Byrne)

In a suit in which Mrs. Maria E Skuce, formerly of South Mall, Cork, and now residing in Bray, petitioned for a divorce from her husband, J. Skuce, on the ground of alleged cruelty, which was denied, an application was made on behalf of the petitioner for the fixing of alimony pending the hearding of the petition.
Mr. Justice O'Byrne fixed alimony at £1 17s 6d a week.
Mr W.G. Fallon (instructed by Messrs. Kerr and Hickey) appeared for the petitioner, and Mr. Cawley (instructed by Mr. J.J. Blake) for the respondent.

Irish Independent
Jan 16, 1932

In the case in which Maria E Skuse, formerly of South Mall, Cork, sought a seperation from her husband Mr J Skuce, an accountant, on the ground of cruelty, which was denied, his lordship fixed alimony pendent life at 37/6 weekly.
Mr W G Fallon, for petitioner, read affidavits wghich indicated the petitioner, who is now in Bray, was formerly a National School teacher. The parties were married at St Luke's Church, Cork, in Nov., 1925, and there were four children. Respondent had a salary of £3 17s weekly, with additional earnings as an income tax recovery agent. Petitioner is now dependant on relations, and was no longer a teacher.

Southern Star
Saturday, January 30, 1932

Congratulations to Master Freddie Skuce, Ballydehob, a very promising pupil of Miss Hazel Roycroft's School of Music, Ballydehob, on his success at recent examination in pianoforte playing.

The Irish Times
Tuesday, June 21, 1932 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, June 25, 1932; page 23)
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Births
SKUSE - June 18, 1932, at Provincial Bank House, Listowel, County Kerry, to Beryl, wife of James H Skuse, a daughter.

Irish Independent
July 30, 1932

Matrimonal Suit
Mr Justice O'Byrne adjourned until next sittings a motion on behalf of Maria Skuce, formerly of Cork, but now of Bessbrook, to have her husband committed for non-compliance with an order directing him to pay alimoney at the rate of £1 18s. 6d. a week pending the hearing of her action for divorce a mensa et toro on the ground of alleged cruelty, the defendant undertaking to pay £1 a week.
Mr Fallon (instructed by Messrs Kerr and Hickey), for the petitioner, read an affidavit of the petitioner, who stated that up to July 1st £39 3s. 6d. was due. She had secured a position as school teacher for £2 a week, which was insufficient to keep herself and her four children.
The respondent appeared, and said he was employed by Mr Longfield of Cork, as a clerk at £3 17s. 6d. a week. All he could afford was £1 a week.

The Irish Times
Tuesday, September 13, 1932
Page 2

Three Plucky Policemen - Risked life to save girl

Constable Skuse, Glamorgan

Southern Star
Saturday, September 17, 1932

For Service
A Splendid Roan Shorthorn Bull
Fee, 3s, to be paid at time of service.
Sam Skuce, Coosane, Ballydehob.

The Irish Times
Saturday, October 29, 1932 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, November 5, 1932; page 14)(Similar article in Irish Independent, Oct 29, 1932)
Page 15

Cork Matrimonial Suit (before Mr. Justice O'Burne)

Mr. William J. Skuce, of Springmount terrace, St. Luke's, Cork, appeared in Court to answer for contempt in disobeying an order for the payment of alimony to his wife, Mrs. M.E. Skuce, pending hearing of her petition for divorce on the ground of alleged cruelty, which was denied. An order for attachment had been made against the respondent, who was now present under escort, and the judge stated that he would commit him unless counsel for the petitioner asked for a stay.
Counsel for the petitioner having asked for a stay.
Mr. Justice O'Byrne granted a stay, the respondent to pay £1 a week alimony in accordance with his undertaking.
Mr. W.G. Fallon (instructed by Messrs Kerr and Hickey) appeared for the petitioner.

Irish Independent
Monday, November 14, 1932

Marriages
Skuse and Browne—October 8, 1932, at Leap Parochial Church (with Nuptial Mass), by Rev J Collins, P.P., Peter John, D.S.C., Lieunt., R.N. (retired), son of the late Peter Skuse, R.N., Wood View Villa, Union Hall, to Madge, youngest daughter of Daniel and Mrs Browne, River View, Leap.

The Irish Times
Saturday, June 17, 1933 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, June 24, 1933 ; page 20)
Page 1

Births
Skuce — On Saturday, June 10, 1933, at Folly Road, Armagh, to Mr and Mrs S E Skuce, Bank of Ireland, a daughter.

The Irish Times
Saturday, March 17, 1934
Page 20

Births
SKUSE - March 9, 1934, at Provincial Bank House, Fermoy, to Mr and Mrs J H Skuse, a daughter.

The Irish Press
Friday, May 11, 1934

Are you on the List
Our Spring Show Stand

N Skuce

Southern Star
Dec 1, 1934

Recent Death
The Late Mrs Browne, Leap

with feelings of sincere regret we record the death of the above esteemeable lady, whcih occurred recently after an illness of a few week;s duration. Deceased belonged to a well-known West Cork family, and her passing is greatly regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. To her sorrowing husband and family the greatest sympathy is extended in their bereavement. The funeral took place to the New Cemetery, Leap, the cortege being of large and repsentative demensions. The officating clergy were Rev J Collins, P.P., Rev F R Hill, C. C., Rev J O'Donovan, C.C., Union Hall. The chief mourners were Daniel Browne (husband), Mrs Deasey, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Skuse (daughters), Ml Deasey, Jas Hickey, Peter Murphy, Peter Skuse, Patk Molony (sons-in-law), Dan, John, Jerry, Pat O'Donovan, Ml and Denis O'Leary, Ml O'Donovan (nephews); Mrs O'Brien (niece), Dan, Ml and Timothy O'Donovan, Cornelius and Denis McCarthy (counsins), and a host of other relatives.

Southern Star
Saturday, February 2, 1935

Roycroft, O'Sullivan and Co
Are favoured with instructions from Jas skuce, Esq. (who has purhcased a larger Farm), to Sell by Public Auction on Tuesday, February 12th, 1935, his very valuable Farm, containing 32 Acres (more or less), with rights on Commonage, subject to the low Annuity of £3 11s. 4d. (£1 15. 8d. half-yearly); P.L.V., £12 15s. 0d.
The Holding is conveniently situated, having a contract road to the Dwelling, and only about 3/4 mile from Coleen. It is in a high state of cultivation.|
The land is easily worked and approached by the main road, and a good farm road. There is also Turbary, good water supply about 20 yards from the House. There is about 3 acres of first-crio meadow, 2 acres of second-crop, 1 acre tillage, 1 acre after roots, 1 acre ploughed for oats.
The Buildings include a five-roomed slated Dwelling, Stalls for 8 cows, Dairy, House for dry stock, Stable for 2 horses, Cart House, Piggery, Potato House, Fowl House, etc. There is a young Orchard. A lovely view from Residence.

Southern Star
Saturday, October 5, 1935

West Cork Wedding

At Glengarrif Church recently Richard Emmanuel, younger son of Mr and Mrs William Harman, Drumagolane House, Adrigole, was married to Martha Jane, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Skuce, Glengariff. The ceremony, which was performed by the local Rector, Rev. R Roberts, M.A, assisted by Rev W Pearson, M.A., C.F., and Rev J Norcott, M.A., was largely attended.
The bride, given away by her father, wore a pretty shell pink and brown ensemble and carried a bouguet of pink roses and white heather. Her two bridesmades, the Misses Lily Carpenter and Millie Roycroft, were in teale blue frocks. They work brown velvet hats and carried muffs to match. Mr R C Carpenter was best man. A reception was held at Casey's Hotel, Glengariff, and in the afternoon the happy couple with the good wishes of numberous friends left for their honeymoon.

Southern Star
Jan 18, 1936

Skibbereen Lady's Death
The late Mrs Camier, Bridge Street

Sincere sympathy is extened to the husband and family of the late Mrs Sarah F Camier, whose death occurred at her residence, Bridge St, on Sunday monring, after a brief illness. A woman who enjoyed wife popularity, she carried on a cuccessful draper business and was greatly admired for her many estimable traits of character, not the least of which was her charitableness. She was wife of Mr John L Camier, who is a wellknown, and esteemed employee of Mr Wolfe, harware merchant, Bridge Street. Her two sons are clergymen, and to those, her three daughters, and husband, we extend deep sympathy on the loss of a good mother and an ideal wife. The funeral took place on Tuesday to Creagh cemetery, where interment was made in the presence of a large and representative cortege. The officiating clergyman was the Ven. Archdeacon Sykes, Skibbereen. The chief mourners were:— John L Camier (husband); Rev Alex Camier, Rev George Camier (sons); Dowena, Olga and Ina (daughters); Mrs Shannon (sister); Emily, William and James Camier, Mrs Skuce, Flossie Ross and William Ross.
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Waterford Standard
Saturday, 18 April 1936

Gossip of the Week
"The Woman of the House"
"Mrs Skuse, who is the woman of the house, or Bean an Tige in Irish, is awfully nice. She speaks Irish and English, but insists that everyone in her house speaks Irish. She feeds us awfully well, and lets us have a great time. There is a maid here whose name is Siobhan, and she is an imp of mischief. She has always got a grin on her face, and she looks after us all.

The Irish Times
Tuesday, August 18, 1936 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, August 22, 1936 ; page 23)
Page 1

Births
SKUSE - August 15, 1936, at Provincial Bank House, Fermoy, to Beryl, wife of James H Skuse, a daughter

The Irish Times
Wednesday, November 17, 1936
Page 5

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Photograph taken at the annual dinner in the Grand Hotel, Fermoy, of the members of the Fermoy and Sitrcit Bankers' Association, Included are: ... J.H.Skuse, ...

The Irish Times
Wednesday, April 14, 1937 (Reprinted in full, Saturday,April 17, 1937; page 11)
Page 7

Ports of Call

Mr. T. H. Skuse, Galway, has proceeded to Oran, the control port in French Morocco.

Belfast News Letter
Saturday, September 4, 1937

Skuce—On August 29th, at Glenvera Private Hospital, to Mr and Mrs S.E. Skuce, Ravensdale, Ballintemple, Cork–a son.

The Irish Times
Saturday, November 27, 1937
Page 6

Mothers' Union of Ireland - Golden Jubilee Celebrations (Mansion House, Dublin)

Mrs Skuse

Belfast Telegraph
Monday, 10 October 1938

Motor-Car that Skidded
Three brothers — Peter Benjamin Skuce, aged 16; Cyril Sidney Skuce, 18; and George James Henry Skuce, 21, all of Lynton Road, Hornsey—were knocked down and injured by a skidding car; which mounted the pavement in Park Road, Hornsey, late on Saturday night. The eldest two received serious injuries, and are detained in hospital, but the youngest was only slightly hurt.

Southern Star
Saturday, October 22, 1938

Courageous Feat
An item of interest to the people of Myross and the surrounding districts, appeared in a recent issue of a Portsmouth evening newspaper. It recounts the story of how twenty-two-years'-old P J Skuse, of the 2nd Batt, Welch Regiment, serving at Agra, India, bagged a big tiger near his regimental headquarters. Mr Skuse has created a record in that he is the first officer of the regiment to shoot a tiger. This particular best had become notorious for its daring depredatory raids, having killed four cows, two camels, and two men, all of which it had devoured. Mr Skuse was accompanied only by his shikari when he killed the animal. He is an enthusiastic big game hunter and has had several panthers as trophies to his rifle. Mr Skuse is son of Commander and Mrs F Skuse, of East Corsham, and nephew of Mr P J Skuse, Woodview Villa, Union Hall. His father is well-known in Myross parish.

Southern Star Christmas Number
Saturday, December 17, 1938

Bandon's Old Industries
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Baskets were made by the Skuce family in Shannon street; the twigs grew in a field adjoining the house.
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Irish Independent (Same article in the Irish Press)
Thursday, January 19, 1939

Deaths
Skuse (Galway)—January 17, 1939, in Oran. Thomas Henry Skuse, Chief Oberving Officer, Non-Intervention Comittee. Funeral at Oran

The Irish Times
Friday, January 20, 1939 (Similar article in Irish Independent, Jan 20, 1939)
Page 8

Obituary

Lieut-Commander Thomas H Skuse

Lieuthenant-Commander Thomas H. Skuse, aged 57, Chief Sea Observing Officer, Non-Intervention Committee, whose death occured at Oran, North Africa, yesterday, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Skuse, Union Hall, West Cork. When young he joined the Civil Service in London, but left it after a short time to join the British Navy, and served throughout the Great War. In 1932 he returned home on leave. In October of last year he came back to Ireland and spent his two months' leave with his wife, Mrs. Theresa Skuse, and his son and daughter in Galway. On December 22nd he left Galway to reusme duty at Oran, apparently in good health, although obviously somewhat affected by the climate of Oran. He died shortly after his arrival in Oran, and the news of his death came as a great sock to his wife and family. Mr Skuse was a brother of Lieutenant Peter Skuse, R.N., Union Hall, West Cork, and of Commander Frank Skuse, R.N., Cosham, Portsmouth, and was a brother-in-law of Captain Meskell, chief pilot at Galway.

Irish Press (similar one on 21st Jan, in the Southern Star)
January 20, 1939

Irish Officer's Death in Africa

Lieut.-Commander Thomas H Skuse (57), Chief Sea Obersving Officer, Non-Intervention Committee, whose death occurredt at Oran, North Africa, was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Skuse, Union Hall, West Cork.
He entered the British Civil Service in London at the age of fourteen, but left after a short time to join the British Navy, with which he served all through the Great War. He resigned some years ago with the rank of lieutenant, and took up residence in Galway.
Mr Skuse was appointed Cheif Sea Observer of the Non-Intervention Committee in 1937 and posted to Oran. He came to Ireland in October last, and spent his two months' leave with his wife, Mrs Theresa Skuse, and their son and daughter in Galway.
The late Mr Skuse was brother of Lieut Peter Skuse, R.N., Union Hall, West Cork, and of Commander Frank Skuse, R.N., Corsham, Portsmouth, and was brother-in-law of Capt Mcskell, Chief Pilot at Galway.

Connacht Tribune
January 21, 1939 (Reprinted Jan 28, with Picture)

Galway Family Bereaved
Death of Lieut Commander Skuse

Lieutenant Commander Thomas R Skuce, R.N., aged 57, chief sea observing officer, non-intervention committe, whose death occurred at Oran, North Africa, on Wednesday, was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Skuse, Union Hall, West Cork.
He joined the British Civil Service at the early age of fourteen years in London, but left this service after a short time to join the British Navy. He served all through the Great War and come home on leave in 1932. White at home at that time he was appointed chief sea observer in Oran. In October of last year he came to Ireland on leave for two months and spent his two months' leave on that occasion with his wife, Mrs Theresa Skuse, and son and daughter in Galway.
On December 22 he left Galway to resume duty at Oran, apparently in good health, although somewhat affected by the climate of Oran. He died shortly after his arrival in Oran and news of his death came as a great shock to his wife, his son, Peter, and daughter, Barbara.
The late Mr Skuse was brother of Lieutenant Peter Skuse, R.N., Union Hall, West Cork, and of Commander Frank Skuse, R.N., Cosliam, Portsmouth, England, and was brother-in-law of Captain Meskall, pilot at Galway port, and Mrs Meskell.

Irish Press
January 21, 1939

Died Abroad
<Picture>
Lieutenant Commander Thomas Henry Skuse, native of West Cork, who died at Oran, North Africa, while acting as Cheif Sea Observing Officer, Non-Intervention Committe. He was a brother of Lieut. Peter Skuse, R.N., Union Hall, West Cork, and brother-in-law of Captain Meskell, Cheif Pilot at Galway.

Southern Star
January 28, 1939

Death in North Africa
It was with sincere regret the people of Bantry learned of the death of Lieut. Commander Thomas H Skuse, Chief Sea Observer of the Non-Intervention Committee, which took place in Oran, North Africa, on January 17. Deceased, who was aged 57 years, was son of the late Mrs and Mr Skuse, RN, Union Hall, and brother of Commander Frank Skuse, RN, Cosham, Lieht Peter Skuse, DSC, RN, Union Hall, and of Mrs Hallahan, Main Street, Dunmanway. He was brother-in-law of Nurse Agnes McCarthy, Cottage Hosptial, Bantry and Captain Meskell of Galway. He joined the British Civil Service in London at the age of fourteen years, but left that service to join the Navy which he served through the Great War, and form which he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1932. In April, 1937, he was appointed Chief Sea Observing Officer of the Non-Intervention Committee and was stationed in Oran. He returned home on leave in October last, going back to Oran in December. His death came as a great shock to his numberous Bantry friends, among whom he lived for four years, prior to his departure to Galway. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter, to whom we extend our sincerest sympathy.

Irish Independant / Connacht Tribune
February 14, 1939 / February 18, 1939

SKUSE—Mrs Skuse and relatives of the late T H Skuse, New Docks, Galway, desire to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement. They also wish to thank those who sent Mass cards, telegrams and letters of sympathy, and they trust this will be accepted by all in gratefull acknowledgment.

Irish Press
Wednesday, March 15, 1939

Acknowledgments
Skuse —The widow and children of the late Lieut-Commander Skuse, R.N., New Docks, Galway, desire to tender their sincere tanks to all who sent mass cards and messages of sympathy on the occasion of their recent bereavement, trusting this acknowledgment will be accepted by all.

Southern Star
Saturday, October 7, 1939

Bits of News from Ballydehob

Death of Mr Skuce
Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Mr Samuel Skuce, Coosane, Ballydehob, who death took place recently. A highly progressive and extensive farmer deceased, who was a brother of Mr Paul Skuce, draper, Ballydehob, was held in general esteem. The funeral to Durrus was a large representative proportions.

Irish Independent
Friday, June 21, 1940

Boy Drowned in the Boyne
A verdict of "drowned while bathing" was returned at an inquest held in Drogheda on William Murphy (11), Glenmore, Sheephouse, Dorgheda, who was drowned in the Boyne. Walter Scouse (14), said that he and deceased and two other boys from Drogheda Blue School went bathing at the Ramparts. Deceased shouted for help, and wintess went to his assistance. Deceased pulled him down, but then let go of him. Witness, who was exhausted, made for the bank. Other boys failed to get deceased out. Mr. Coroner Bradley commended the action of young Scouse.

The Irish Times
Saturday, November 2, 1940
Page 11

University of Dublin, Trinity College
Term Honour and Prize Examinations

Senior Freshmen - Experimental Science, Second Rank - Skuce, William Frederick

The Irish Times
Tuesday, January 7, 1941
Page 1

Deaths
SKUCE- January 6, 1941, at his home 2 Seatown Gardens, Dundalk, Allan E Skuce, retired manager, the National Bank, Ltd. Funeral arrangements later.

The Irish Times
Wednesday, January 8, 1941
Page 1

Deaths
SKUCE-January 6, 1941, Allan E Skuce, at his home 2 Seatown Gardens, Dundalk, retired Manager, the National Bank, Ltd. Funeral leaves Dundalk 3.30 this day (Wednesday) to Heynestown.

Page 6

Mr. Alan E. Skuce
Mr. Alan E. Skuce, a former manager of the National Bank in Dundalk, and one of the town's best-known residents, died on Monday night last, in his eightieth year. He had served in the National Bank for 48 years, 45 of the 48 years' service being in Dundalk. He retired in 1928, and continued to live in Dundalk. Apart from his work in the bank, Mr. Skuce was an active helper in charitable causes. During the last war he was interested in Red Cross and other charitable work, and he was also treasurer of the Dundalk Disaster Fund. Throughout his long stay in Dundalk he worked earnestly for the Dundalk and District Nursing Association, of which he was treasurer for many years. Mr. Skuce is survived by his wife, who is daughter of the late Dr. Reid, of County Monaghan.

Irish Independent
Jan 8, 1941

Mr Alan E Skuce, a former manager of the Nation Bank in Dundalk, who died in Dundalk in his 80th year, had served in the National Bank for 48 years, 45 of which he spent in Dundalk.
During the European War he was keenly interested in Red Cross and other charitable work and he was also treasurer of the Dundalk Disaster Fund. He had also been treasurer of the Dundalk and District Nursing Association. He is survived by his wife, daughter of the late Dr Reid, of Co Monaghan.

The Irish Times
Saturday, April 12, 1941
Page 6

Irish News in Brief
Bank of Ireland Appointments - Mr F.E. Skuce, Cork, has been appointed sub-agent.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 16, 1941

Married in England.—
...
The bride was given away by Mr Stanley Skuse, a friend of the bride and bridegroom.
...

Irish Press
Monday, November 3, 1941

Co Limerick Fire
Outhouses and their contents, which included a motor car, two bicycles, hay and turf, were drestoyed by fire at the back of the residence of Rev Mr Skuse, The Rectory, Pallasgreen, Co Limberick.

Irish Independent
Monday, November 2, 1942

Following result of Moderatorship examinations have been announced from Trinity College, Dulbin:—
Experimental Science — Specialising in Chemistry—2nd Class— W F Skuse.

Waterford Standard
Saturday, 3 July 1943

The Late Mrs Skuce
Visitors to the Ring Gaeltacht, and particularly those from Bishop Foy and Newtown Schools will hear with regret of the death of Mrs. Skuce of Ballinagoul. The said event took place on Tuesday last. For a long number of years Mrs Skuce's house was much availed of by stents coming to Ring to study Irish, and as Bean-a-tighe she was all that a "temporary mother" could be to those in her charge. A native Irish speaker herself, she always insisted on her charges speaking Irish and nother but, and if she found a student weak in spoken Irish she helped him or her in the most painstaking way. She always had a cheery word for those passing by the way and you could always be sure of a helpful chat with her when her leisure time permitted it. Her remains were removed to the Parish Church on Tuesday night and a very large concourse of people followed in the long funeral procession. Rev. Father McGrath, P.P. and Rev Father Power, C.C., were in attendance received the remains in the chapel. The burial took place in the adjoining graveyard on Wednesday. Leabaidh imeasc na nGaedheal da hanam.

Dungarvan Observer, Co Waterford
Saturday, September 18, 1943

Sales by Flahavan & Harty
Flavahan, Harty & Co, Auctioneers, have been instructed by Mr Charles J Skuce, personal representative of Lizzie Skuce, deceased, to sell by Public Auction, at Ballynagoul, More, on Monday, 27th September, 1943, at 2 p.m., Summer Time:—
Lot 1—All that, the two storied slated and tiled Dwellinghouse, with Out-offices and Garden attached containing 2 Roods or thereaouts, Statute measure, situate in the village of Ballynagoul in the County of Waterford, held under the Provisions of the Land Acts, 1923-1933, subject to the apportioned revised annuity of 12s 6d/ payable therout to the Irish Land Commision. Poor Law Valuation £3 7s 0d.
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Southern Star
Jul 22, 1944

Death of Mrs R J Salter — The Death of Mrs R J Salter, Rea, which occurred on June 25, was sincerly regretted over a very wide area. A woman of estimable qualities of character, she was universally respected and admired. She was a lover of animals, being particularly fond of horses, a fact that was demonstrated at her funeral, which took place from Castlehaven to Schull a horse-drawn hearse being used.
Among the chief mourners were:— Messrs James and John Salter (sons), Mrs Attridge, Mrs Skuce, Mrs Dumery and Mrs Maybury (daughters); Mrs J Salter (daughter-in-law) and Messrs George Damery and William Maybury (sosn-in-law).

Irish Independant (Very Similar article in the Irish Press, same day)
June 14, 1945

Deaths
Skuse (Galway)—June 13, 1945, at her residence, New Docks, Teresa, relict of Lieut-Commander T H Skuse, R.N., remains will be removed to Bantry, Co Cork, to-day (Thursday) at 11 o'c, arriving Bantry at 8 o'c. (approx.). Funeral arrangements later.

Belfast Telegraph
Tuesday, 19 June 1945

Forthcoming Marriage
Skuce-Ross
A Marriage has been .. and will shortly take place ... elder of son of Mr and Mrs Paul Skuce, Ballydehob, Co Cork, and Doreen Ross, ... daughter of Mr and Mrs ...

Connacht Sentinel
Tuesday, June 19, 1945

Items from all Quarters
Harbour Board Meeting — Galway Harbour Board, at their fortnightly meeting on Tuesday, passed votes of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mrs Skuse and with the relatives of the late Mrs Lenihan.

Southern Star
Saturday, June 23, 1945

Sympathy Extended—The sympathy of the townspeople goes out in full measure to Nurse McCarthy, Rock Villas, Bantry, on the death of her sister, Mrs Skuse, which occurred at New Docks, Galway, last week. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place to Bantry. Prior to taking up residence in Galway, the late Mrs Skuse lived at the Bungalow, at Seskin, Bantry.

Irish Independant (Same Article in the Irish Press)
July 20, 1945

Skuse—The family and relatives of the late Mrs Teresa Skuse, New Docks, Galway, wish to return their sincere tanks to all who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement, and to those who sent Mass cards, telegrams and letters of sympathy. They trust that this will be accepted by all in grateful acknowledgment.

Connacht Tribune
July 21, 1945

Galway House Sales — The residence of the late Mrs Skuse at New Docks, Galway has been sold to Miss A Muldoon Athlone for £950.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 25, 1945

Late Miss E M Sweeney.—Miss E. M. Sweeney, who died recently, was for many years a well-known and respected figure in Union Hall. In her occupation as dressmaker she enjoyed great repute, having in the course of time built up a large and flourishing business. The news of her unexpected death came as a great shock to her numberous relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place from St Brigid's Church to Myross. The officiating clergy were: Very Rev. J Ambrose, Adm., Castlehaven; Rev. K Collins, C.C., Union Hall; Rev T McGrath, C.C., Glandore, and Rev. D O'Regan, C.C., Sydmouth.
The Mourners.—Relatives of deceased include: Molly, Julia, Katie and Nelius O'Mahony, Union Hall; Jack Mahony, Bournemouthl Anthony and Bernard McDonagh, Union Hall, Mrs Hallahan, Dunmanway; Lieut. P J Skuse, RN., Commander and Mrs Skuse, Portsmouthl Major P Skuse, Portsmouth, Paymaster Lieutenant J Skuse, RN, do.; Major and Mrs Timms, do.; Sergeant J Griffin, 8th American Air Force; Miss B Daly, Union Hall; Mr D Daly, do.; and Herbert Limberick, Herts, England.
Mass Cards.—Mass Cards and messages of sympathy were received from the following: Molly Mahony, Julia Mahony, Katie Mahony, Mrs Hallahan, Dunmanyway; cousins Bernard, Anthony and J McDonagh, Peter and Mrs Skuse, Eugene and Mrs Donegan, Miss Collins, Woodlands; Mrs Cullinane, do.; Mrs O'Donovan and family; the Regan family, Cooldorrihy, Anna Donoghue, Glandore; Emmett and Mrs O'Donovan, N.T., Union Hall; Rev W Cotter, S.M.A., Blackrock Road, Cork; Miss Newman Purley, Mrs Alborno, Bournemouth; Mr and Mrs Dyson, do.; the McGlennon family, Purley; Mr and Mrs Jim Spaight, do.; Colonel Spaight, Farnham; Herbert Limberick, Herts; Mrs Sydney Carville, Messina, New York; Mrs Houlihan, Leap; Mrs Hodnett, Rosscarbery; and Mrs Hourihane, The Glebe. Floral tributes were sent by — the sister and brothers, the McDonagh family, Miss E M Brown, P.C.; the Skuse children, Miss Johnson, Ballincolla House, Union Hall; Mrs O'Donovan, and Mrs Travers, West View, Glandore.

Waterford Standard
2 February 1946

MOTHERS' UNION—The many many members of the Waterford Branch were grieved to heard of the suddent death of Mrs Skuse, Diocesan Secretary and Treasurer, and Mrs Hollis (local Sec. and Treas.) was deputed to write at once to the Rev. W. Skuse at Pallasgrean, expressing our sympathy. Mrs Harvey thoughtfully sent flowers the day of the funeral—"With affectionate gratitutde from the M.U. in the Diocese."

Munster Express
Friday, October 25, 1946

Mysterious Tramore Fire
Unoccupied House of Barry Family Substanitally Damaged

...
In their valiant efforst to save the property. ... Mr Peter Skuse and ... fell through the floor of the first landing, a distance of about 20 feet. ...
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Dungarvan Observer
Saturday, March 8, 1947, Page 1

Urban Council Tributes
...
Resolutions of Sympathy were also passed with the relatives of the late Mr Skuce,
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Southern Star Christmas Number
Saturday, Dec 20, 1947

Obituary— Mrs Martha Roycroft, whose death occurred recently in her ninety-third year, was Ballydehob's oldest inhabitant. She was a sister of the late Mr W Skuce, Bridge Street, Skibbereen, and was predeceased by her husband four years ago. The funeral took place to Schull cemetery. Rev R C Roddie, M.A., Skibbereen, and Rev J P Campbell, Schull, conducted the Service. Among the chief mourners were: Mr J T Roycroft, Capt S A Roycroft, Great Haywood, Staffs, Mr Joseph Roycroft, Boyup Brook, Western Australia (Sons); Mrs Frances Roycroft and Mrs Glayds Roycroft (daughters-in-law); Asst Comdt W J Roycroft, R.A.F., Lincoln, Mr S G Roycroft, Misses Marion and Frances Roycroft, Skibbereen, Nan and Peral Roycroft, Ballydehob, Capt S J G Roycroft, the Essex Regt, and Mrs Marie Boland, Port Elizabeth, South Africa (grand-children), and three great grand children.

Irish Independant
December 29, 1947

New Irish Veterinary Surgeons
The following were sucessful in the final examination of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London:—
H G Skuse, Roundhill, Bandon

Southern Star
Jun 26, 1948

Reenmeen Court
Evidence in Mounain Fire Prosecution

...
Procured Help
Thomas Skuce, Derrinafulla, Glengarrif said he saw the mountain on fire and got help to quench it. He did not see the fire being started.
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Southern Star
July 31, 1948

Article of white embroidery— ... ; 3, Miss Mary E Skuce, Cossane, Ballydehob.

Connacht Tribune
October 30, 1948

Lally-Ryan: The wedding took place at Cahir Parish Church of Mr William Lally, only son of Mr and Mrs P Lally, Mount bellow, and Miss Mona Ryan, D.Sc.I., New Docks, Galway, only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs D Ryan, Drimoleague, Co. Cork. Miss Barbara Skuse, cousing of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr Franks Rashe, Horticaltural Instructor, Mount Bellew, was best man. The ceremony, with Nuptial Mass and Papal Benediction, was perfromed by Very Rev J O'Donohue, P.P., Kilshanney, Co Clare, assisted by Very Rev Canon Crotty, P.P, Cahir, and Rev P Moran, C.C., Skehanagh. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Fergus Ryan, National Bank, Thurles. The reception was held at Cahir House Hotel, Cahir, after which Mr and Mrs Lally left for Dublin where the honeymoon was spent.

Southern Star
Saturday, May 21, 1949

Marriage Ceremony.—The marriage was solemnised recently in the Parish Church, Cahir, Co Tipperary, of Mr William Lally, only son of Mr P Lally and Mrs Lally, Mountbellew, Co Galway, and Miss Mona Ryan, New Docks, Galway, and only daughter of Mr D Ryan and Mrs Ryan, Drimoleague. Very Rev. J O'Donahue, Adm., Kilshanny, CO Clare, performed the ceremony with Nuptial Mass and Papal Blessing, assisted by Very Rev M Canon Crotty, P.P., Cahir, and Rev P Moran, C.C., Skehanagh, Co Galway. The bride, who was given away by her brother Mr Fergus Ryan, National Bank, Thuries, Co Tipperary, was attended by her cousin Miss Barbara Skuse as bridesmaid, and Mr Frank Rushe, horticultural instructor, Mountbellew, was best man.

Southern Star
July 2, 1949

Rosscarbery News Items
... Leap — ... T Skuce ...

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 17, 1949
Page 7

MR T.N.Skuce, M.A - Miss H.A. Russell
The engagement is announced between Thomas Noel, younger son of Mr and Mrs Paul Skuce, of Ballydehob, Co Cork, Eire, and Helen Audrey, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B.O. Russell, of Beechwood, Salisbury road, Andover.

Southern Star
August 13, 1949

Hornes not Sounded
Fines of 5/- each were imposed on the following for failing to give audible warning of the approach of motr vehicles driven by them:— ... Henry Skuce, Roundhill, Bandon; ...

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 24, 1949
Page 12

Engagements
Thomas Noel, younger son of Mr and Mrs Paul Skuce, of Ballydehob, Co Cork, Eire, and Helen Audrey, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B.O. Russell, of Beechwood, Salisbury road, Andover.

The Irish Times
Saturday, January 7, 1950 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, January 14, 1950; page 12)
Page 12

Deaths
SKUCE- January 5, 1950, after a short illness, Sophie Rebecca Skuce, of 91 Grand avenue, Hassocks (formerly of Cork), widow of James Skuce, in her 90th year.

The Irish Times
Wednesday, January 11, 1950
Page 5

Social and Personal

Mr. C.W.D. Skuse - Miss A.M. Alexander
The engement is announced between Cyril W.D., only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Skuse, Fermoy, Co. Cork, and Andrey M., eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Alexander, Braemar, Chapelizod, Co Dublin.

Derry Journal
Friday, March 3, 1950

The musical accompaniments were played by Mr and Mrs D Skuse, Rathmullan.

The Irish Times
Saturday, March 25, 1950
Page 12

Marriages
Fielding and Skuce - March 23, 1950, very quietly, Albyn Leopold Fielding, son of the late Major J. Fielding, 4th (R.I.) Dragoon Guards, and Mrs. Fielding, to Sophie Elizabeth Grattan Skuce, daughter of the late James and Mrs. Skuce, of Cork.

Belfast News-Letter
Saturday, 1 July 1950

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Wendy Skuse, a Queen's Guide, hears Mr Wainwright Abott, American Consul, reading the message of friendship to U.S.A., which she delivered to him at Stormont

The Irish Times
Tuesday, July 4, 1950
Page 5

Church of Ireland Notes

At an Ordination held in the Parish Church, Newtownards, by the Bishop of Down and Dromore, the following were made deacons and subsequently licensed for their respective assistant curacies:– ... the Rev. F.J.L. Skuce (Clonallon and Warrenpont), ...

Munster Express
July 14, 1950

Tramore Gossip
Around the Town, No. 47: Barbara Skuse and Bridie Greely.— This week in our series we couple the names of two residents who, since their recent advent to the seaside, have won for themselves a host of friends by their friendly demeanour. Barbara, who is a member of the staff of Messrs. Fennen's hairdressing staff, Waterford, is a noted skater, and has been a regular fan at the Olympia during the season.
Birdie, who is the energetic manageress of Messrs Kavanagh's (of Dublin), Waterford, is a native of Mayo, and a fitting example of the slogan "The West's Awake." She excels at the popular light fantastic, and never misses a "jam" session at the local venues. Like the Siamese twins, they are inseperable pals, and have added to their friends a growing number of local acquaintances, who testify to their popularity around the town.

The Irish Times
Thursday, July 20, 1950 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, July 29, 1950; page 17)
Page 8

Births
SKUCE - July 17, 1950 to Doreen (née Ross) and Fred Skuce, 15 Hilton Crescent, Preswich, Manchester, a son (Christopher Rory).

The Irish Times
Friday, August 11, 1950
Page 5

Obituary
Mr. J.H. Skuse

The death has occured at his residence in Fermoy of Mr. J.H. Skuse, late manager Provincial Bank of Ireland, Fermoy. A native of Portarlington, he was son of the late Rev. R.D. Skuse. He had long service in the bank, and was manager of the Listowel branch before being appointed manager of Fermoy branch in 1933. He retired in 1949. A few years ago he wrote the liretto for the operatta, "Full Swing," which was successfully presented by the Fermoy Choral Society. He leaves a widow, one son and four daughters.

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Deaths
Skuse - August 9, 1950, at the Clubhouse, Fermoy, James H Skuse, late Manager of the Provincial Bank, Fermony, son of the late Rev. R.D. Skuse, and dearly loved husband of Beryl Skuse. Service in Fermoy Church to-day (Friday) at 3p.m.. Burial in Castlehyde Graveyard. House private.

The Irish Times
Saturday, October 14, 1950
Page 7

Social and Personal

Rev. F.R. Skuse, B.A. - Miss R.M.E. Maharry

The marriage arranged between the Rev. Francis Richard Skuse and Rachel Mary Elizabeth Maharry will take place (D.V.) at Howth Parish Church on Wednesday, the 8th November, at 2.30pm.

The Irish Times
Saturday, December 16, 1950
Page 16

Marriages
SKUSE and MAHARRY. November 8, 1950, at Howth Parish Church, by the Rev W Skuse, B.A. (father of the Groom) assisted by the Rev ?? Armstrong, M.A., and the Rev F.W. Day, M.A., the Rev. Francis Richard Skuse, elder son of the Rev W Skuse and the late Mrs. Skuse. The Rectory, ??green, Co. Limerick, to Rachael Mary Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T Maharry, Albany, Dublin road, South, Dublin.

Southern Star
Dec 23, 1950

Leap, Glandore and Union Hall

On Holiday- Among those on holiday in the district are: ... T Skuce and F Skuce, Union Hall.

The Irish Times
Saturday, December 23, 1950
Page 5 (Reprinted in full, Saturday, December 28, 1950; page 5)

Irish Wills

James H Skuse, The Club House, Fermoy, Co Cork. - £1,483

Page 7

Social and Personal

Mr. H.G. Skuse - Miss Z.B. Kennedy
The marriage arranged between Henry George Skuse, M.R.C.V.S., Roundhill, Bandon, Co. Cork and Zena Bogan Kennedy, Aldergrove, College road, Cork, will take place (D.V.) on 17th January at St. FinBarre's Cathedral, Cork.

The Irish Times
Saturday, December 30, 1950
Page 17

Henry Georgre Skuse, M.R.C.V.S., Roundhill, Bandon, Co. Cork and Zena Bogan Kennedy, Aldergrove, College road, Cork, will take place (D.V.) on 17th January at St. Finbar's Cathedral, Cork.

Connacht Times
Saturday, 30 December, 1950

Mrs K. Meskell, Docks, Galway
Kathleen Meskell, whose death occured on St Stephen's Day at her home at New Docks, Galway, was the wife of Captain S. Meskell, pilot at Galway port and acting Harbour Master. Formerly Miss McCarthy, Mrs Meskell was a native of Bantry, Co Cork, and was a sister of the late Mrs Skuce, who lived a few yards away at New Docks up to the time of of her death.
Captain Meskell is a native of Limerick but had lived in Galway since 1913.He piloted the first of the big transatlantic into Galway in 1927 and brought in the majority of the liners between the that time and 1939 when the transatlantic passenger trade ceased as far as Galway was concerned.
Mrs Meskell lived a quiet life and was held in high esteem by those who knew her.

The Irish Times
Tuesday, March 6, 1951
Page 5

Social and Personal

Mr C.W.D. Skuse - Miss A.M. Alexander

The marriage arranged between Cyril W.D. Skuse and Audrey M. Alexander will take place at St. Lawrence's Church, Chapelizod, on Monday, March 26th, at 2 o'clock.

The Irish Times
Tuesday, March 27, 1951
Page 5

Weddings

MR. C.W.D SKUCE AND MISS A.M. ALEXANDER

The Wedding took place yesterday in St. Laurence's Church, Chapelizod, Co. Dublin, of Mr. Cyril W.D. Skuse, B.A., son of the late Mr. James Skuse, Provincial Bank House, Fermoy, Co. Cork, and Mrs. Skuse, 64 Albert road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, and Miss Audrey M. Alexander, daughter of Mr. Wilfred Alexander and Mrs. Alexander, Braemar, Ballyfermot road, Dublin. The Service was conducted by the Rev. A.T. McNult, M.A., assisted by the Rev. W.R. Watson, M.A. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a full-skirted gown of white tuile, with lace trimming. Her veil was of tuile, arranged over a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white carnations and bly gyacinths. There were three bridesmaids, the Misses Rhoda Alexander (sister of the bride), Jean Alexander (cousin of the bride), and June Skuse (sister of the bride-groom). They wore gowns of hyacinth blue crepe, with Juliet caps to match, and carried bouquests of pink tulips. The Rev. Stanley Loque was best man, and the groomsmen in the church were Mr. Garrett Tayes and Mr. John Rudd. A reception was held in the Royal Hibernian Hotel, and afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Skuse left for the West of Ireland.

The Irish Times
Friday, December 28, 1951
Page 5

Weddings

Mr. A.C. O'Malley and Miss Y.K. Skuse

The wedding took place yesterday in Holy Trinity Church, Killiney, Co. Dublin, of Mr. Arthur Calvert O'Malley, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. O'Mally, Ardmara, Dantry Road, Dublin, and Miss Yvonne Kathleen Skuse, eldest daughter of the late Mr. J.H. Skuse and of Mrs. Beryl Skuse, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The Service was conducted by the bride's uncle, the Rev. W. Skuse, B.A., assisted by the Rev. Canon E.L.B. Barker, M.A., and the Rev. Sanderson Griffith, M.A. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Cyril Skuse, B.A., wore an oyster satin gown with a tuile veil and a head-dress of orange blossom; she carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations. The Misses Katherine and Rosemary Skuse (sisters of the bride) were bridesmaids, wearing auve crpe frocks with matching net juliet caps and carrying mulls, to which were attached sprays of pale pink carnations. Mr. Gordon Grey was best man, and the ushers in the church were Mr. Fred Stirling and Mr. Clive Draper.
After a reception held at 64 Albert road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, by the bride's mother, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. O'Malley left for the South.

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Mr. Arthur Calvert O'Malley, of Dartry road, Dublin, and Miss Yvonne Kathleen Skuse, of Fermoy, Co. Cork, who were married in Holy Trinity Church, Killiney, Co. Dublin.

Southern Star
Saturday, December 13, 1952

Passed Examination.—Mr Tom Skuse, Union Hall, passed the examination for writer in the British Navy and is at present stationed at Portsmouth.

The Irish Times
Wednesday, December 24, 1952
Page 5

Social and Personal
The Rev. F.J.L Skuce, B.A. - Miss D.M. Colvin
The engagement is announced between Francis John Leonard, eldest son of Mrs M.E. Skuce, Mount Charles, South Bessbrook, Co. Armagh, and Dorothy Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Colvin, Broseley, Well road, Warrenpoint, Co. Down.

Irish Independant
June 12, 1953

Co Waterford
To let, at Ballingoul Ring, Dungarvan. fully-furnished 7-roomed House, formerly known as Skuse's.

Munster Express
Friday, July 3, 1953

(From the "Munster Express," of July 5, 1924)
Mr J H Skuce, Accountant, Provincial Bank, Waterford, has been transferred, as Manager, to Listowel.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 22, 1953

On Holidays.—On holidays at present in the distrct are the Misses Eileena and Imelda Connolly and Messrs Thomas Skuse and Joe Hickey all of whom are form Union Hall.

Northern Whig
Thursday, 3 September 1953
Page 3

Skuce—Colvin
The Rev Francis John Leonard Skuce, former curate assistant of Clonallon Parish, Warrenpoint, and now rector of Innishmacsaint Parish, was the bridegroom at a wedding in Warrenpoint Parish Church. His bride was Miss Dorothy Margaret Colvin, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Colvin, "Broseley", Well Road, Warrenpoint.

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 5, 1953
Page 15

Marriage
Forbes and Skuce - July 17, 1953, at Christ Church, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh, by the Rev F.J. Leonard Skuce, B.A. (brother of the bride), assisted by the Rev. E.W. Dimond, B.A., William Aldred, older son of Mr. and Mrs. J Forbes, Killucan, Co. Westmeath, and Jean Elizabeth Aldworth, only daughter of Mrs M.E. Skuce, Mount Charles, South, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh.

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 19, 1953
Page 16

Marriage
Forbes and Skuce - July 17, at Christ Church, Bessbrook, Co. Amargh, William Alfred Forbes Killucan, Co. Westmeath, and Jean Elizabeth Aldsworth Skuce, Mount Charles, South, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh.

Southern Star
Saturday, October 43, 1953

Intermediate Certificate.—Among those who passed the recent Intermediate Certificate Examination were Bernadette Skuse, Union Hall, ...

Weekly Irish Times
24 February 1954

Deaths
Fielding—February 14, at Coolcarrow, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Sophie Elizabeth Grattan (née Scuse) Fielding.

The Irish Times
Thursday, June 10, 1954
Page 10

Births
SKUSE- June 6, 1954, at the Bandon Nursing Home, to Zena, wife of Henry G. Skuse, M.R.C.V.S., Roundhill, Bandon, Co Cork, a daughter.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 7, 1954

On Holidays.—On holidays at present in the district are Messrs Francis O'Sullivan and Ton Skuse of Union Hall and Mr and Mrs James Scully, Glandore.

The Irish Times
Thursday, November 4, 1954
Page 5

Social and Personal
Mr. I.C. Hart - Miss K.M. Skuse
The engagement is announced between Ian Caithness, of Hamilton, Ontario, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E.J. Hart, Caithness, Glenageary Hill, Glenageary, Co Dublin, and Catherine (Kay) Marguerite, third daughter of the late Mr. J.H. Skuse, of Fermoy, and Mrs. Beryl Skuse, 64 Albert road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin.

Southern Star
Dec 18, 1954

Christmas Whistler:— When a giant Christmas tree goes up in the centre of Belfast next week, records of a woman whistler will be played over loud-speakers to the crowds shopping in the streets. The whistler is Mrs Gladys Skuce, who was selected to record "Silent Night" and "Adeste Fideles" by Sam Kelso, organiser of the city's musical programme during the festival season. Mrs Skuce, who is from Cork city, is wife of a Skibbereen man, Mr Ernest Skuce, a high official of the Bank of Ireland in Northern Ireland. Since childhood she has entertained audiences with her whistling.

The Irish Times
Thursday, December 30, 1954
Page 10

Births
O'Malley - December 18, 1954, at Kingston Hospital to Arthur and Yvonne (née Skuse), 68A Ewell road, Surbiton, Surrey, a son.

Southern Star
Saturday, February 26, 1955

Summoned by Sergeant O'Brien for not having a mirror on a motor tractor, William J Skuce, Glenareigh, Bantry, was fined 7/6.

The Irish Times
Tuesday, July 12, 1955 (Also in Belfast Telegraph, Saturday 9 July 1955)
Page 5

Weddings
Mr. E Spratt and Miss W Skuce
In Knock Presbyterian Church, Belfast, the wedding took place on Saturday last of Mr. Evan Spratt, son of Mr. T. Jackson Spratt, J.P., and Mrs. Spratt, 129 Knock road, Belfast, and Miss Wendy Skuce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Skuce, 184 Belmont road, Belfast. The Rev. R.C. Elliott officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a princess gown of white figured satin brocade with a train, and a Carrickmacross lace veil. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations, roses, lily-of-the-valley and stephanotis. Miss Joan McGowan and Miss Rosemary Kerr were bridesmaids. They wore white figured satin brocade dresses and carried bouquets of pink carnations. Mr. John Bertenshaw was best man and Mr. George Anderson was groomsman. A reception was held in Crawfordsburn Inn, and the honeymoon is being spent in the South.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 20, 1955

Leap, Glandore and Union Hall
Home on Holidays.—Home on holidays at present in the district are ... T Skuse, ...

The Irish Times
Tuesday, September 6, 1955
Page 5

Social and Personal
Mr. I.C. Hart - Miss C.M. Skuse.
The wedding arranged between Ian Caithness Hart and Catherine (Kay) Marguerite Skuse will take place on October 7th, 1955, in Christ Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Canada.

The Irish Times
Saturday, October 8, 1955
Page 4

Weddings

Mr I.C. Hart and Miss C.M. Skuse
The wedding took place yester in Christ Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario, of Mr. Ian Caithness Hart, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E.I. Hart, Caithness, Glenageary Hill, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, and Miss Catherine (Kay) Marguerite Skuse, daughter of the late Mr. James H Skuse and of Mrs. Beryl Skuse, Fermoy, Albert road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. The Rev. F W. Peirce officated, assisted by the Very Rev. W.E. Jackson. The bride worse a dress of white French organdie over pale blue taneta, with embroidered tulle veil and a pearl headdress, and carried an orchid with white carnations and stephanotis. She was attended by Mrs. Verna Parke, wearing a blue tulle ballet-length dress and carrying a <missing rest of article>

Portadown Times
Friday, 15 June 1956

... the Rev D. Alfred Skuce were among eight ordinands ordained on Monday night at the final sesson of the conference in Cork.

Northern Whig
Wednesday, August 8, 1956 (Also Belfast Telegraph, 7 August 1956)

Skuce—M'Coll
The Rev D Alfred R Skuce, son of Mr and Mrs T Skuce, of Derrynafulla, Glengariff, County Cork, was married yesterday in Bessbrook Prebyterian Church to Miss Elizabeth M'Coll, daughter of Mr and Mrs John M'Coll, of Wakefield Terrace, Bessbrook.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white witchcraft lace over tulle and pult that was modelled on Tudor lines. A Tudor headdress of lace and perls held in place her tulle veil and instead of a bouquet she carried an ivory bound Bible and a spray of red roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Mamie M'Coll, who wore a picture frock of white nylon mounted on taffeta and had clusters of red rosebuds in her hair to match the bouquet she carried.
The Rev H. S. Carser adn the Rev G. Kell officiated at the ceremony and the Rev C. J. Skuce, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man.

Munster Express
November 2, 1956

Kelly—Skuse
At St Mary's Church, Ballygunner, Co Waterford, on Tuesday, the marriage was solemnised of Mr Jack Kelly, elder son of Mrs Kelly and the late Mr William Kelly, Percy Terrace, Waterford to Miss Barbara Skuse, only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs T Skuse, Galway.
There ceremony performed by the Very Rev R Coady, Adm, Waterford Cathedral, was followed by Nuptial Mass and Papal Blessing.
The bride presented a charming picture, attired in a frack of coffee colour, with cream accessories. The bridesmaid, Miss Cora Sue Grace (niece of the bridegroom) wore a blue frock, with matching headress.
The best man was Mr R O'Kelly, National Bank, Waterford.
The reception held in the Munster Hotel, was attended by 20 guests, after which the happy couple left for England, where the honeymoon is being spent.
Going away, the bride wore a charcoal-coloured two-piece, with tangerine accesrrories.
The bridegroom is a well-known Waterford bookmaker. His late father was son of the late John Kelly proprietor of Kelly's Garage and the builder-owner of the Hotel Majectic, Tramore. The Kelly family also conducted on undertaking business at Parell Street for many years. His bride, up to the time of her marriage, was attached to Meesrs. Pokskin's Hairdressing Saloon, The Quay.

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?? Feb, 1957

West Cork Woman Celebrates her 100th Birthday
Mrs Margaret Camier, belived to be the oldest resident in West Cork, celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Born on February 11, 1856 at Cooshane, Ballydehob, Mrs Camier on marriage 74 years ago, moved to Schull. Four of her six children are living— Sam, Willie, May and Eva, now Mrs Duncanson, who after 45 years in the U.S.A. flew home for the celebrations.
Still physically and mentally alert, Mrs Camier was the first to note the speed with which her daugher arrived—exactly 20 hours from the time she left Boston. "A change from the old days of slow travel, " she said.
Mrs Camier's husband died in 1932. She has eight grand-children and 21 great grand-children. Up to two years ago she was able to read and knit at will. She still rises every day and retires at 10 o'clock each night. She worked hard all her life and this is her recipe for a longer life span. Gifts, telegrams and birthday cards have poured in from many parts of the world and there have been many personal callers. The highlights of the day was the greetings received from the President of the Irish Republic, Mr Sean T. O'Kelly.

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?? Feb, 1957

CAMIER (Schull)— On February 20, 1957 at the residence of her son, "The Bungalow", Schull, Margaret (nee Skuce), in her 100th year. Funeral from Holy Trinity Church to-day (Friday) at 2 o'clock to local cemetery.

Irish Independant
May 11, 1957

Engagements
Mr T Skuse — Miss M O'Driscoll
The engagement is announced of Tom, elder son of Lieut-Commander P J Skuse, D.S.C., R.N., and Mrs Skuse, Woodview Villa, Union Hall, Co Cork, and Mary, youngest daughter of Mrs Susan O'Driscoll, and the late Daniel O'Driscoll, Lisieux Townshend Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork.

The Irish Times
Saturday, August 17, 1957
Page 18

Deaths
Skuce - August 6, 1957, at a Cork hosptial, Thomas James Skuce, of Derrynafulla, Glengariff.

Irish Independant
February 19, 1958

Police at Blandford, Dorset, inquiring into Sunday's raid by armed men on a Army camp at Blandford have circulated a description of a R.E.M.E. Corporal Frank Skuce, who the police said "speaks with a Cork accent."
...

The Irish Times
Monday, November 10, 1958
Page 10

Deaths
Skuce - November 9, 1958, at her sister's residence, Killygoan, Monaghan, Maud E, widow of Allan E Skuce, late of National Bank, Dundalk, Funeral to Heynstown on Wednesday next, at 1.30pm arriving Dundalk approximately 2.45. House private.

The Irish Times
Thursday, May 28, 1959
Page 7

Obituary
Commander F.P. Skuse

The death has occured in St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, of Commander Francis Peter Skuse. Born at Union Hall, Co. Cork 77 years ago, he joined the Royal Navy at the age of 16. He served with the Dover Flotilla during the firts World War and retired in 1928 with the rank of commander. When the second World War broke out, he was recalled, and after spending a short time with a mine-sweeping unit, was transferred to the Flag Office, Southampton. Later, he was posted to Scotland in command of H.M.S. Carrick. He retired in 1946
He is survived by his widow, two sons, and a daughter.

Irish Independant
July 12, 1960

Skuse (Union Hall, Co Cork)—July 11, 1960, at his home, Lieut-Commander, Peter John Skuse, D.S.C., R.N., Retd.; deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family. R.I.P., Removal to St Brigid's Church at 5 o'c. this (Tuesday) evening. Funeral arrangements later.

Irish Independant
July 13, 1960

Obituary
Lieth-Commander Peter John Skuse, R.N., who has died at his residence, Union Hall, Cork, was son of the late Commander S Skuse, R.N.
Following in the footsteps of his father, he joined the British Navy as a youth and saw much active service, which inlcuded World War One. He rejoined the service on the outbreak of World War Two, serving as base instructor.
He is survived by his wife and family.

Skuse (Union Hall, Co Cork)—July 11, 1960, at his home, Lieut-Commander, Peter John Skuse (D.S.C., R.N., Retd.); deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife family, and sister. R.I.P. Funeral from St. Bridget's Church to-day (Wednesday) to Castle-haven Cemetery.

Irish Independant
Nov 29, 1960

School of Social Studies (Supplemental) First Year – Pass: Rosemary E Skuse

The Irish Times
Saturday, December 31, 1960 (Also in the Dec 30th edition of Irish Examiner)
Page 7

Social and Personal
Dr A A Skuce - Dr E M Cross
The engagment is announced between Arthur Alan, youngest son of the late W F Skuce and Mrs Skuce, of Bessbrook, Co. Armagh. and Edith Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. F.J.R. Cross, Cronody, Monkstown, Co. Cork.

Irish Independent
Feb 3, 1961

Prelate's First Visit to Kerry
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... on left Mr James Skuce ...

The Irish Times
Saturday, March 18, 1961
Page 12/13

Social and Personal
Mr C.E. Ronaldson, B.A., B.A.I - Miss R.E. Skuse

The engagement is announced between Charles Edward, (Peter), only son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Ronaldson, 52 Queens drive, Prenton, Birkenhead, and Rosemary Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mrs. Beryl Skuse, 64 Albert road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, and the late Mr J.H. Skuse, Provincial Bank House, Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Irish Press
March 31, 1961

Claims he led armed camp raids
A claim that he led the armed raids on British Army camps at Blandford in February, 1958 and Arborfield in August, 1955, was made in Cork last night by Frank Skuse, the Cork-born British Army Corporal who said he escaped a security dragnet in Liverpool in 1958. He is now working at Rushbrooke and lives in Cobh.
He said he had written his story and that it would be published in England soon.
Skuse was born in West-Cork, the son of a Lieutenant-Commander in the British Navy, and joined the British Army at 17.
He told an Irish Press reported that he planned and carried out the Arborfield raid, while stationed at Blandford.

Kerryman
April 15, 1961

Beat Cork in Brewster Cup Final
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The Kerry badminton team beat Cork, 5-3, in the Brewster Cup final in the K.P.H., Tralee, last Saturday night. .. Back row (left to right): ... P. Skuce (K.P.H.)

Irish Times
28 September 1861

Dr A Skuce and Dr E Cross
The wedding took place on September 23rd in St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork, of Dr Alan Skuce, son of the late Mr W Skuce and of Mrs M Skuce, Bessbrook, Co Armagh, and Dr Edith Cross, eldest daughter of mr and Mrs F.J.R. Cross, Conody, Monkstown, Co Cork. The service was conducted by the Very Rev. Dr Henry Robert McAdoo, Dean of Cork, assisted by the Rev Charles Allen, Rector of Monkstown. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory peau-de-soie with a tuile veil and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and stephanotis. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Cross and Miss Catherine Cross (sisters of the bride) and Miss Ann Hosford (cousin of the bride), and by two child attendants, Miss Rosemarie Cross (cousin of the bride) and Miss Charmian Forbes (niece of the groom). They wore dresses of pale gold peau-de-soie and carried bouquets of yellow and bronze chrysanthemums. The best man was the Rev. Leonard Skuce (brother of the groom) and the ushers were Mr Keith Corss, Mr John Cross, Mr Brian Gale, Mr Alfie Forbes and Mr Patrick Coughlan. The receiption was held at the bride's home. The honeymoon is being spent in Majorca.

The Irish Times
Saturday, March 2 , 1963
Page 9

Social and Personal
Mr. C.E. Ronaldson, B.A., B.A.I. Miss R.E. Skuse, B.A.

The marriage arranged between Peter Ronaldson and Rosemary Skuse will take place at St. Paul's Church, Glenageary, on Saturday, 23rd March, at 2.30p.m.

The Irish Times
Monday, March 25, 1963
Page 5

Mr. C.E. Ronaldson, Bangor, Co. Down, and Miss Rosemary Elizabeth Skuse, Albert road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, who were married in St. Paul's Church, Glenageary.

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Weddings
Mr C.E. Ronaldson and Miss R.E. Skuse
The wedding took place last Saturday in St. Paul's Church, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, of Mr. Charles Edward (Peter) Ronaldson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Ronaldson, 52 Queen's drive, Prenton, Birkenhead, Cheshire, and Miss Rosemary Elizabeth Skuse, youngest daughter of Mrs. Beryl Skuse, Fermoy, 64 Albert road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, and the late Mr. J.M. Skuse, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J.C. Duggan, B.D., assisted by the Rev. B.F.B. Loughheed, B.A., The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Cyril D Skuse, wore a gown of duchesse satia with matching headdress, and she carried pink carnations white freesias. Miss Berly Skuse, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mrs. D Jones, sister of the bridegroom, was Matron-of-honour; they wire dresses of Kingfisher blue peau-de-soie, and carried crescents of white carnations. Mr Gordon Finlay was best man, and the ushers in the church were Mr. Arthur O'Malley, Mr. John Taylor and Mr John F. Miller. A reception was held in the Salthill Hotel, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, sand the honeymoon is being spent in the west of Ireland.

Irish Press
Monday, April 1963

Boy Knifed
A 15-year-old boy, Jesse Skuse, who was stabbed in the stomach by a man who chased him in York Road, Bedminster, Bristol, yesterday, was seriously ill in hospital last night.

Tuam Herald
Jun 29, 1963

On the T.V. Screen
Sunday, June 30
11.20: Recollection, Rev C J Skuce, Methodist Church, Mountmellick

The Irish Times
Monday, October 14, 1963
Page 14

Births
Skuce - Thursday, October 10, 1963, at Carleton Maternity Hosptial, Portadown, to Betty (née Brown) and Charles, Methodist Manse, Mountmellick, a brother for Rosalind (Stephen Francis).

The Irish Times
Saturday, June 20, 1964
Page 22

Births
Skuce - June 17, 1964 at Victoria Hosptial, Cork, to Dr. Edith (née Cross) and Dr. Alan Skuce, the gift of a daughter.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 29, 1964

The wedding was solemnised in the Ballydehob Church, on Thursday last, of Miss Anna Shannon, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shannon, Kilbronoque, Ballydehob and Mr William Skuce, son of Mr and Mrs John Skuce, of Coosane, Ballydehob. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Sheppard, Rector, Ballydehob, the best man was Mr Charles Towner, borther-in-law of the groom, and the matron of honor was Mrs Robert Young, cousin of the bride. The bride who was given away by her father, wore a full-length dress of blue net over taffetta na dth header, dress consisted of a finger-tip veil held in place by a floral arragement. The Matron of Honour was dressed in pink. The organist was Miss Beatrice Sweetnam. Following a reception in the West Cork Hotel for 70 guests, the couple left on their moneymoon, which will be spent in Middlesex, England.

The Irish Times
Monday, November 9, 1964
Page 9

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Entering the new manse for Dolphin's Barn and Drimagh Methodist Churches, which was opened at Clonard Estete, Terenure road, West, Dublin, on Saturday are (from left): Mrs. Skuce, .... , the Rev. D.A.R. Skuce, Minister; ...

The Irish Times
Tuesday, November 17, 1964
Page 7

Social and Personal
Mr. H.E.V. Sicoe, B.A. (MOD.) - Miss B.M. Skuse
The marriage arranged between Vaughan and Beryl will take place in Ruthin, North Wales on Saturday, November 28th, 1964.

Southern Star
Saturday, April 24, 1965

Ballydehob
Wedding Bells. — The marriage was solemnised at Balydehob Parish Church on Saturday last of Mr Thomas Deane, eldest son of Brendan and the late Mrs Deane of Ballyriree, Leap and Miss Elizabeth Skuce, second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Skuce, Cossane, Ballydehob. The ceremony was performed by Rev P Shepard, Ballydehob, and Dean Poer, Dean of Rosscarbery. The best man was Mr Benjamin Deane, brother of the groom, and the matron of honour was Mrs Margaret Towner, sister of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr William Skuce, wore a blue two-piece suit with white accessories and a spray of pink carnations. The matron of honour wore a pink two-piece suit with navy blue accessories and a spray of carnations and friesias. Following a reception in the West Cork Hotel for seventy-five guests the couple left on their honeymoon which will be spent at their residence at Schanaleary, Ballydehob.

Southern Star
Saturday, September 4, 1965

Dunmanway Doings
Death— The death too place at St Anthony's Hosptial on Friday of last week, of Mrs Margaret Mary Hallahan (nee Skuse), Main Street.

Southern Star
Saturday, October 23, 1965

Game Preservation Notice
For the protection of game, shooting over our lands at Coosane and Gortnagrough is strictly prohitibited except to members of the Gabriel Game Protection Association.
(Signed): William Skuce, Robert Skuce, Thomas Camier.

Southern Star
November 6, 1965

Emerging Driver Must Give Way
Says Justice at Schull
"A moroties emerging from a private entrance must drive with the utmost care and give way to all traffic coming from either right or left", said Justice J I McCourt, imposing a fine of 20/- with £3-10-0 expenses on John McCarthy (40), Scartbawn, Bantry, on a reduced charge of careless driving in respect of an accident at Dereenolomane, Ballydehob, on July 4th last, when defendant appeared before him at Schull Court. There was conflicting evidence regardng the point of impact and as to whether the defendant's car was moving when the accident occurred.

Richard Skuce, Dereenolomane, said that on the Sunday in question he was driving home from Goleen at about 35 m.p.h., accompanied by his wife and her sister, when he noticed a car emerging from a bye-road three or four lengths from him.
"It just drove straight out across the road and collided with the side of my car and I had no chance of avoiding an accident.
"I was driving close to the grass margin on my side when the accident occurred," witness continued.
"Afterwards, defendant said a lot of things and I did not say much. He mentioned something about settling the matter and about having my car repaired."
Cross-examind by Mr D G McCarthy, defending, witness said his brakes were in good order and he had applied them as hard as he could. He indicated a point of impact to the Garda on his own side of the road.
He denied that he had been travelling at a very high rate of speed and had struck McCarthy's car when it was stopped on the crown of the road. McCarthy's car was moving when the accident occurred he stated.
He denied that he had refused to allow McCarthy to mark the ??ion of his (witness's) car on the road and said McCarthy had ?? asked to do so.
Mrs Sarah Skuce said her husband had been driving at a normal speed when the accident occurred, at about 8.30pm. The other car was over the centre of the road when the impact took place.
Miss Virginia Love, sister of the previous witness also gave evidence.
Garda J Quinn said that when he arrived at the scene at about 9.0pm he saw a 25 foot brak mark behind Skuce's car about one and a half feet from the maring, and parallel to it, and continuin for a fruther 12 feet after a break of a couple inches.
Skuce indicated a point of impact on his own side of the road where glass from defendan'ts headlamp was scattered but McCarthy disagreed and showed a point on the centre. The road was 16 feet wide.
Defendant said in evidence that, accompanied by his mother, daughter and a friend, he had een driving from a house where they had been visiting and had stopped at the mouth of the junction.
Having no view to his left, he drove out slowly until he had a view of 25-30 years, when he had "scarcely reached the crown of the road."
:"I thought I was safe stopped where I was when I saw a car 20-35 yars away approaching but as it went by I felt a flight impact," the defendant continued.
He would say Skuce had been travelling at a normal speed and had not been on the incorrect side of the road, he added.
Cross-examing by Supt L Wren, prosecuting defendant said that the glass had jumped from his headlamp when the impact occurred and its position on the road did not coincide at all with the point of impact.
Mrs Sheila McCarthy corroborated her husband's evidence.
Addressing the justice, Mr McCarthy, Solr, said that if his client was guilty of anything it was merely an error of judgement.
Reducing the charge from one of dangerous driving, the Justice said he accepted that defendant had a bad view to the left but Skuce's brak mar being 18 inches from the margin put the point of impact well over the centre of the road.

The Irish Times
Saturday, May 14, 1966
Page 18

Births
Ronaldson - April 19, 1966, at Bangor, Co. Down, to Rosemary (née Skuse) and Peter, a son (David Charles).

The Irish Press
Jun 27, 1966

Deaths
SKUCE — June 25, 1966, The Rev Charles J Skuce, dearly beloved husband of Betty and daddy of Rosilind and Stephen. Service in Laghey Methodist Church today (Monday) at 2.30 o'clock, followed by interment in Killgorman Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Cancer Research fund.

Sligo Champion
Thursday, July 7, 1966 (Also printed Friday)

Rev Charles J. Skuce, aged 36, Superintendent of the Sligo Circuit of the Methodist Church in Ireland, who died on Saturday at Crumlin, Co. Antrim, was interred in the cemetery of the Parish Church, Laghey, near Dungannon on Monday.
Mr. Skuce was born in a Methodist home at Glengariff, Co. Cork. He emigrated to England at an early age, and it was while he was working there that the good influences which had surrounded him from his earliest days came to fruition in his conversion. After some time Mr. Skuce felt the call of God to enter the Christian ministry, and returned to Ireland to prepare for his life's work.
He was accepted for the ministry of the Methodist Church in Ireland, and received his theological training in Edgehill College, Belfast. In his short but effective ministry Mr. Skuce rendered faithful service in Belturbet, Derry, Moy, Lisnaskea, and Mountmellick.
In June, 1965, he was appointed to the Superintendency of the extensive Sligo circuit and came with his family to his new appointment in July last year. From the beginning he loved this part of Ireland and its people, and looked forward to a long and fruitful ministry in these parts. Unfortunately within a month of his arrival, he was taken seriously ill with a disease from which he did not recover. His courage and deep faith in God, both shared by his wife, have been a source of challenge and inspiration to those who have had the privilege of being in touch with him during the last months of his earthly life. It was his last request that those who wished to remember him should send donations towards the work of Cancer Research.
Mr. Skuce is survived by his wife and two young children, his mother, four brothers (one of whom is also in the Methodist Ministry), and a sister.
Included in the large congregation gathered for the funeral service at Laghey Methodist Church were Revs. J. Johnston and N. W. Taggart, Messrs. A. B. Woods, H. L. Moffitt, E. Johnston, and R. C. Morris (all of Sligo). Mr. R. J. McKim (Collooney), and Mr. R. D. Hutchjnson (Ballymote).

Southern Star
Saturday, July 7, 1967

Academic Awards— Dorothy A. Skuse, of Ballymoney N.S., and daughter of Rev F Skuse, Ballineen, has been awarded the Nicolson scholarship, value £10 a year and tenable for three years.

Southern Star
Saturday, January 13, 1968

Planning Permission
Ballymacrown.—I, Thomas Skuse, intend to apply to the Cork County Council for outline permission for the erection of eight dwelling-houses at Ballymacrown, Baltimore.

Southern Star
Saturday, Jun 1, 1968

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Members of Ballineen Pitch and Putt Bluc—From left— ... and Rev Mr Skuse.

Irish Press
Thursday, June 13, 1968

Appointments
The appointment of incumbents for two parishes had been announced by the Diocesan Secretary for the united dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.
Rev Frank Richard Skuse has accepted the appointment to Kilgarriffe Union in the diocese of Ross. He had been incumbent of Ballymoney and Kinneigh Union, Cork, since 1954.

Southern Star
Jun 29, 1968

Incuments Appointed
The Diocesan Secretary for the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross announce the appointment of Incumbents for the parishes of Kilgarriffe Union in the diocese of Ross and Cobh Union in the diocese of Cloyne.
The Rev Frank Richard Skuse, who has accepted appointment to Kilgarriffe Union, graduated from Dublin University in 1942 with a B.A. degree. He was ordained deacon the same year and priest in 1943 for the curacy of Monaghan and servied in that capacity until 1945, when he moved to the parishes of Drumcondra and North Strand in Dublin. In 1950 he was appointed curate-in-charge, of Clonaslee and Rosenallis Union in Kildare diocese, from which he transferred in 1954 to the incumbency of Kinneigh and Balleymoney Union in the diocese of Cork, from which he noew resigns.

The Irish Times
Tueday, September 24, 1968
Page 5

Boy Raider left naked in orchard

A 13-year old boy found "raiding an orchard" was made to trip naked and remained there until 1.30 in the morning when he found some socks to cover himself and make his way home, District Jusitce O'Farrell was told at Tralee.
The man who made the boy strip off his clothing and left his with only his shoes and socks was Paul Skuce, of Princess street, Tralee, who was told by Justice O'Farrell that the next time he found boys in his orchard to bring them down to the court and "I will take care of them."
Skuce was prosecuted for assaulting Michael O'Donnell of Church street, Tralee, on August 8th. He was given the benefit of the Probation Act.
Mr. Michael O'Connell, solicitor, definding, said Skuce was secretary of the Tralee Gun Club. In the garden or orchard there were 300 phesant chickens, value about £300.
The main worry of the defendant was not so much the taking of apples form the orchard but the damage to the walls and the fear that dogs would get in and wipe out the pheasants and as a result the shooting in the Tralee area for three or four years.
Mr. O'Connell said the defendant had taken boys to the barracks and reported them and took their shoes and socks thinking that when they went home their parents would find out and their conduct would stop.

Southern Star
September 28, 1968

Ballineeen and Enniskean
Rev F R Skuse, B.A., Rector of Ballymoney, has been transferred to Clonakilty. He was inducted to the incumency of Kilgariffe Union, Diocese of Ross in Clonakilty Church on Wednesday last by Right REv Dr R G Perdue, D.D., Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, ...

Southern Star
January 25, 1969

DIED
Skuce,—On the 10th January, 1969 (suddenly), at 99 Straight Rd, Lexden, Colchester, Essex. Paul in his 86th year. Greatly loved father of Fred, Noel and grandfather of Niall, Rory and Deirdre. Committal at Colchester Cemetery. 10.30am, Wednesday, the 15th.

Irish Independant (Same article in the Irish Press, same day)
March 26, 1969

Deaths
Skuse (Rathmullan, Co Donegal)—March 25, 1969, at his residence, Richard (Dickie); deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sister and friends. R.I.P. Remains will be removed this (Wednesday) evening to St. Joseph's Church at 7 o'c for Mass. Funeral to-morrow (Thursday) after 11 o'c. Mass to adjoining cemetery.

Southern Star
May 24, 1969

Site Situated at Desert, Clonakilty, Co Cork
Take notice that Revd F R Skuse intends to apply to the planning authority for a permission in respect of the erection of a national school at the above-named site.

Kerryman
Saturday, August 23, 1969

Public Dance Hall Act, 1935
Take Notice that it is my intention to apply at the District Court to be held at Tralee on the 26th day of September 1969 for a licence to use the Hall at Ashe Street, Tralee, in the County of Kerry for Public Dancing.
Dated this 11th day of August, 1969
Paul Skuce, Applicant
Gerald Baily, Solicitor for Applicant, Ashe Street, Tralee.

The Irish Times
Tuesday, November 11, 1969
Page 7

Rugby Vigilantes to Aid Newport Police

... Lawson Skuse (18), of Ownbran, stationed himself at the Corporation road entrance, and says he will take only occasional sips' of water. ...

Irish Independant
December 8, 1969

Social and Personal
Skuse Tubridy Noonan, Veterinary Surgeons, Bandon, Co Cork, have opened a branch pratice in Main St, Timoleague, Telephone Bandon 46186.

The Irish Times
Monday, July 20, 1970
Page 22

Deaths
SKUSE - July 18, 1970, at St Luke's Home, Cork, the Rev. William Skuse, B.A. Service at St. Luke's Church on to-day (Monday) at 2 o'c. Funeral afterwards to Pallasgreen. No flowers or letters, please.

Cork Weekly Examiner
Thursday, August 20, 1970

Deaths
SKUCE (Coosane, Balldehob)— On August 14, 1970, at her residence, Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late Samuel Skuce.

Cork Weekly Examiner
Thursday, November 19, 1970

Deaths
At Schull Hospital, John Skuce, Coosane, Ballydehob.

The Irish Times
Saturday, July 24, 1971
Page 18

Deaths
Holland - July 22, 1971 (suddenly), Evelyn Maud, dearly loved sister of Dolly Skuce, 16 Kinedar Crescent, Belfast 4. No flowers or letters, please.

Southern Star
Saturday, August 14, 1971

Skuce—On loving memory of my dear mother, Elizabeth Skuce, late of Coosane, Ballydehob, who died on August 14th, 1970. Also Jack Skuce, who died on November 13th, 1970. We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together, but memories of those happy days will stay with us forver. —Always remembered by her loving daughter, May John Elizabeth and Margaret Good, Drimoleague.
Skuce—In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Skuce, late of Coosane, Ballydehob, who died on August 14th, 1970. A wonderful mother now at rest. For us she always did her best. She shared our troubled, and helped us along; If we floow her footsteps we cannot go wrong.— Inserted by her loving son; Jim, Beckie, Jean, Carol and John Skuce, Keilkenny.
Skuce—In loving memory of our loved mother, Mrs Elizabeth Skuce,m Cooksane, Ballydehob, who was called to higher service on August 14, 1970. In life, in death, O Lord, Abide with me.—Always remembered by Madge, Thomas and Grandchildren.

Irish Press
Monday, June 25, 1973

Skuse (Union Hall, Co Cork) — June 23, 1973, at St Vincen'ts Hosptial, Fairview, Dublin. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Lt.Cmmdr. Peter J Skuse; very deeply regretted by her loving sons, daughters, sister, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grand-children, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at O'Connor Bros. Funeral Home, Northgate Bridge. Removal this (Monday) evening at 4 o'clock to Union Hall Church, arriving at 6 o'clock approximately. Funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) after 10 o'clock. Requiem Mass to Castlehaven Cemetery.

Irish Independant
August 27, 1973

Skuse
The family, sister and relatives of the late Margaret Skuse, Union Hall, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement; those who sent Mass cards, Serachie Certificates, telegrams and letters of sympathy those who attended removal, Mass and funeral. A special word of thanks to the sisters and nurses of St Vincent's Hospital, Fairview, Dublin, for their kindness and attention to her during her illness. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for their intentions in grateful appreciation.

The Irish Times
Thursday, December 13, 1973
Page 13

Social and Personal

Mr J.H. Maybury - Miss H. Skuse

Mr. and Mrs. Henry G Skuse, Woodcove, Bandon, Co. Cork, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their elder daughter, Heather, to John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Maybury, 42 Riverside Drive, Rathfarnbam, Dublin 14.

Southern Star
Saturday, March 9, 1974

Acknowledgments
Skuce,—The family of the late Mary Skuce, Coosane, Ballydehob, wish to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement; those who attended the wake, removal and funeral; those who sent wreaths, cards and letters of sympathy. A special work of thanks to Rev Mr Sheppard, Dr O'Connor, Nurse Galvin and Mrs Nora Coughlan and the kind neighbours who helped in so many ways. Trusting this will be accepted by all in greatefull appreciation.

The Irish Times
Tueday, May 28, 1974
Page 20

Deaths
Skuce (Née Leonard) - May 26, 1974 at Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, Myra Elizabeth, Grosvenor House, Bessbrook, late of Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, widow of William Skuce; deeply regretted by her sorrowing family. Funderal from her late residence to-day (Tuesday) at 1.30 o'c. to Christ Church, Bessbrook. No flowers, please.

Southern Star
October 5, 1974

DEATHS
The death took place at an early age at St Gabriel's Hospital, Schull, of William Skuce, Coosane, Ballydehob. Deceased is survived by his wife, daughter, sisters and relatives.

Irish Independant
November 1, 1974

Girl students lead in engineering
Another "male-only" preserve in Trinity college, Dublin, has fallen to female students, who not only are enrolling for the engineering science course, but according to their tutor, Dr W G Scaife, are doing "conspicuously well."
In the June examinations, of six students who obtained first-class honours, two were girls — Heather Skuse ...

Southern Star
Saturday, November 23, 1974

Acknowledgments
SKUCE — The wife, little daughter, sisters and relatives of the late William Skuce, Coosane, Ballydehob, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement; those who called to the house, attended removal and funeral; those who sent messages of sympathy, wreaths and Mass Cards. A Special word of thanks to Rev Mr Sheppard, Dr O'Connor, the Matron, nurses and staff at St Gabriel's Hosptial, Schull and the kind friends and neighbours. Thrusting this will be accepted by all in greatefull appreciation, as it would be impossible to reply to each one individually.

Southern Star
August 7, 1976

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The Ballydehob branch of the Girls' Friendly Society who won the Mary Seymore Cup competition held at St Multose Church, Kinsale, recently. ... Mary Skuce, ... Margaret Skuce, ...

Southern Star
Oct 2, 1976

Ballydehob Notes
1916 Souvenir
Like most soldiers, James Skuce collected a few souvenirs during his service. It was after the battle of the Somme in France, where he was serving as Sergeant in the Irish Guards, that he acquired the nosecap of a shell and brought it back to him home at Main Street, Ballydehob, where the family ran a drapery and tailoring business at that time. But with the passing years and changes of residence the shell cap was mislaid. Recently, however, the present owner of the property, Mr P J Mahony, came across this "object" which aroused his interest and after some enquiries the mysterious object was identified by James Skuce, who now lies at the High Street, Ballydehob, and though approaching 82 years, is active and alter with needless to say, some 1916 memories rekindled once again.

Southern Star
Nov 20, 1976

... Catriona Skuce, all of Glengarriff.
...

Southern Star
Dec 25, 1976

News from Glengarriff
The second ceili of the Glengariff Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Branch. ...
... Catriona Skuce. Catriona's father is chairman of the newly-formed branch and her mother Beryl Skuce, is on the committee. Mrs Skuce won first prize in a raffle, much to her delight as it was, she said, her first time ever to win in a draw.

Southern Star
Jan 8, 1977

...
A polly jig was danced by Robert Skuce and Philomena Galvin.
...

Kerryman
Mar 25, 1977

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Mr Paul Skuce with his tastfully laid-out caravan park

Catering for the Caravaner
(Article about the Caravan Park run by Mr Paul Skuce)

Southern Star
Jul 2, 1977

West Cork Festival in Focus
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Photography at the reception before the opening of the festival of West Cork. ... Mrs Skuce, ...

The Irish Times
Tuesday, August 2, 1977
Page 11

Angling conest attracts 157 entires

Other awards ... Irish Welfare Bureau Trophy, Mr. Fred Skuce, London; ...

Southern Star
Saturday, October 15, 1977

Murphy Bros
Schranaleary, Ballydehob
40 Acres of excellent Grazing Lands to Let by Public Auction
Murphy Bros
Are instructed by the Irish Land Commission to Let by Public Auction for 11 months, 40 acres of excellent graing lands (formerly Estate of William George Skuce).
Letting, Tuesday, 18th October, at 2.30pm
Murphy Bros, Auctioneers, Schull. Phone Drimoleague 62 & Schull 25

Irish Press
Saturday, May 12, 1979

Co Cork— I, Thomas Skuse, intend to apply to the Cork Co Council for permission for change of use of my boat house situate at Ballincolla, Union Hall, to an antique shop.

Southern Star
July 14, 1979

Tidings from Ballydehob
The death occurred on June 23rd at the residence of Sarah Skuce, Dreenlomane, Ballydehob.

The Irish Times
Saturday, July 21, 1979
Page 22

Golden Wedding
Skuce and Holland - July 22, 1929, at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Cork, by Rev Godran Erskine, M.A., Samuel E Skuce to Gladys M. (Dolly Holland), Present address: 16 Kinedar Crecent, Belmonth Road, Belfast.

Southern Star
September 15, 1979

Acknowledgments
SKUCE — The husband and family, mother, brothers and sisters of the late Sarah Skuce, Dreenlomane, Ballydehob, wish to thank most sincerly all those who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement; those who attended remove, and funeral and those who sent wreaths and messages of sympathy and to everyone who helped in any way. Trusting this will be accepted by all as a token of our gratitude and appreciation.

Donegal News
Feb 9, 1980

Rathmullan Notes
To mark the 13th anniversary of its foundation, the local branch of the I.C.A. ...
...
To round off the evening Nellie Skuse rendering a selection of old-time airs on the accordeon.

The Irish Times
Wednesday, May 6, 1981
Page 10

Irish in US mourn death

...
All Irish bars in New York were closed on Monday between 3pm and 5pm, in solidarity with Sand's final hours. Frank Skuse, a native of Cork, who owns the Bantry Bar in Yorkville, said on television: "We are honouring a man who is sacrificing his life for human dignity".
....

Irish Independant
May 27, 1980 (Reprint on May 28th 1980)

Skuse (Skibbereen and Union Hall) — May 26, 1980, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, Mary (nee O'Driscoll), beloved wife of Tom and mother of Peter, Tom and Maxime; deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband, sons, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. R.I.P., Removal of remains on this (Tuesday) evening at 6 o'c., arriving at the Cathedral, Skibbereen at 8 o'c. approx, Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. Funeral immediately afterwards to the New Cemetery.

The Irish Times
Monday, December 14, 1981
Page 18

SKUCE - December 12, 1981, Samuel E., at him home, 16 Kinedar Crese, Belfast, beloved husband of Dolly and death father of Wendy (Strapp) and Robin. No letters please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Northen Ireland Council for Orthopaedics Development, Scottish Provident Buildings, Balfast.

Southern Star
July 10, 1982

Samuel Skuse of Dreenalomane, Ballydehob was fined £3 for not having a rear number plate on a trailer being towed by a tractor, £5 for not having a rear view mirror and £10 for not having rear lamps at Dereenalomane on December 30 last.
The Justice warned Skuce not to take the tractor out again without lights.

Irish Independent
Nov 11, 1982

(Page 3)
Ven Francis John Skuce
The Archdecon of Clogher diocese, the Venerable Francis John Leonard Skuce, has died at his home at Derrydonnelly, Co Fermanagh. He was 56 and a graduate from Trinity College Durblin.

(page 19)
SKUCE - Nov 9, 1982, at the Rectory, Derrygonnelly, Archdecon Francis John Leonard, dearly loved husband of Dorothy and dear father of Peter, David, Gerard, Michael, nigel and Kathrye. Remains leaving the Rectory today (Thursday) at 4 o'c, for Inismachsaint Church. Funeral tomorrow (Friday) after Service at 2.30 o'c, to the adjoining churchyeard. House private, Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if dersired to inismachsaint Parish Restoration Fund, c/o Mr W Filpatrick, Tully, Churchill, Enniskillen; very deeply regretted by all the family circle.

The Irish Times
Thursday, November 11, 1982
Page 2

Archdeacon of Clogher dies

The Archdeacon of Clogher, the Ven F.J.L. Skuce, has died at his home at the Rectory, Derrygonnelly, Co Fermanagh, aged 56, he had been ill for some time.
Archdeacon Skuce had held the post for nine years and had been diocessan secretary for 15 years. He enetered the diocese in 1953 when he was appointed incumbent of Inishmacfaint parish.
After graduating from Trinity College, Dublin, in 1948 he served as a acurate in Warrenpoint.
He served for many yeras on the Fermanagh Education Committee and the Western Education and Library Board. He enjoyed photography and making films. Archdeacon Skuce is survived by his wife, Dorothy, five sons and one daughter.

Southern Star
June 9, 1984

All-Ireland Competitions
Prizes for cookery went to Margaret Skuce (Rose Bowl), Joan Skuce and Ann Skuce.

Irish Independent
Tuesday, Jul 3, 1984

Exodus—to those shores of Amerikay
Rory and Ara skuce and their three children Joseph (10), Rena (8) and Elisa (7) got green cards two years ago because Rory is a specialist in pig breeding and was needed by a US sponsor to runa big breeding farm in Pope Valley, California (just 15 miles from TV's Falcon Crest set).
The Skuces ran a small farm in Donegal but had to sell it and the livestock off because they simply could not "make a god of it." Now two years later they have two cars, motorbikes, boats and Mrs Skuce (nee Spillane, Blackrock) can earn 100 dollars a night on tips alone running a seafood restaurant. The Skuces pledge to return to Ireland in a few years.

Southern Star
Jul 6, 1985

More along memories' lane!
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Members of the committe in 1955. ... Paul Skuce

The Irish Times
Saturday, October 26, 1985
Page 30

Births
Maybury - Heather (née Skuse) and John, are delighted to announce the arrival of Stephen Henry George on October 10, 1985. Many tahnks to the staff of the Coombe Hospital.

The Irish Times
Monday, November 11, 1985
Page 20

As a mark of repsect to the late
Henry G Skuse, M.R.C.V.S.
The factory of
Master Meat Packers (Bandon) LTD
will be closed from 2p.m. today (Monday), November 11th, 1985

Deaths
Skuse (Bandon) - November 9, 1985, at the Mercy Hosptial, Cork, Henry Goerge, beloved husband of Zena and death father of Heather, June and Bill, Service in St. Peter's Church, Bandon today (Monday) at 2.30 o'c. Burial afterwards strickly private. No flowers. Donations if desired to Cancer Society. House private.

The Irish Times
Saturday, November 30, 1985
Page 30

Acknowledgments
SKUSE (Henry G., MRCVS) - Zena and family and Frank and family with to thank most sincerely all those who sympathied with them in so many ways in their recent sad bereavement. Their kind thoughs and prayers are much appreciated.

Irish Independent
Mar 22, 1986

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World University Service will send a total of 150 medical, teacher and dental students to work as volunteers in Africa, Asia and Lation America this summer.
... Angela Skuce, Carlow (medical student), ...

The Irish Times
Saturday, April 26, 1986
Page 21

Social and Personal

Nigel Sherwood - Carol Skuce
Niegel of Bagenalstown, and Carol, of Kilkenny, and their families are pleased to announce their engagement.

The Irish Times
Saturday, April 20, 1985
Page 6

List of settlements for unpaid tax

Skuce, Dr. Alan; 46 Idrone Park, Tullow, Co. Carlow; Medical Practioner

Southern Star
Saturday, April 1, 1989

Acknowledgments
SKUCE — The family of the late James (Jim) Skuce, of Ballydehob wish to say special thanks to all who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement; those who attended the removal, service and funeral; those who sent sympathy letters and cards and also to those who sent donations to St Lukes Home. A special work of thanks to the Matron, staff and doctors of St Lukes Home, Cork, who so sincerely cared for him while a resident and especially during these last few months. Also to Canon Salter, Canon Perrott, the undertaker, gravediggers, and our many kind relatives, friends and neighbours who where so supportive, throughtful and helpful in many ways. Trusting that this will be accepted by all as a token of our gratitude.

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 2, 1989
Page 8

American Express has a radio and TV advertising programme to boost the reliability of its travellers' cheques for tourists who face the hazards of foreign countries. The commercials cite examples. A recent one dealt with American visitors whose money was stoeln during a holiday in Ireland.
Some people connected with the Irish tourist business her apparently considered the commercial offensive. It would damage Ireland's image, they said, and following protests, American Express took the commercial off the air.
One who wrote a letter of protest a month ago was Mrs. Bernadette Skuse, who last Saturday morning landed at Dublin Airport, from New York, to visit her father who is ill in hosptial. She rented a car and drove into the city.
Somewhere near St. James's Josptial, two 14-year-old boys, each with an Alsatian dog in tow, stopped her car by the simple tactic of standing in the middle of the road. They smashed a window of on the driver's side, opened the door, grabbed her handbag and a carrying case. Then they ran off with her money in travellers cheques.
As Mrs Skuse screamed for help and honked the car horn, a male motorist slowed down, passed by, looked back and then accelerated. A garda told her later that his action was understandable in the circumstances.
A passing good-Samaritan taxi-driver came to Mrs. Skuse's aid. He radioed the Garda, drove her to the police station, stayed with her for several hours, took her back to the airport to rent another car and gave her £10 before he left. Chivalry is alive and well in Dublin still.
American Express telephoned her husband, Frank, in New York for the numbres of the stolen cheques. This harrowing experience in her native country will stay with Mrs. Skuse for a long time. But she has lost no money as as a result of her frightening encounter with two juveniles and a pair of vicious snapping dogs in the heart of Dublin on a Saturday afternoon - thanks to American Express.

Sunday Independant
Oct 8, 1989

Three hurt as bus hits house
Three people including a mother and her baby daughter, were injured yesterday when a bus crashed into a house at Belmont Road in East Belfast.
The driver of the bus was also injured but great-grandmother, Mrs Dolly Skuce (86), was uninjured when the vehicle ploughed into the kitchen of her home.

Southern Star
October 20 , 1990

Young farmers get their certs
... Richard Emmanuel Skuce, Dreenlomane, Ballydehob; ...

The Irish Times
Thursday, August 29, 1991
Page 20

Deaths
Skuse - August 22, 1991 (peacefully), aged 89 years, at Newtownards Hosptial, Beryl Paquerette, widow of James Harry Skuse and mother of Yvonne, Beryl, Kay, Rosemary and Cyril. Funeral at Roselawn Crematorium on Monday next, at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to ARC, 41 Eagle St., London WC1R 4 AR.

Southern Star
October 12, 1991

At a function in the Eccles Hotel, Glengariff, Robert Skuce, on behalf of Comhaltas, presented a Cheque to Paddy Clifford, chairman of the Bantry and District Mentally Handicapped Association. Paddy thanked Comhaltas for their generous contribution.

Irish Independent
Sunday, April 12, 1993 (Also in the 11 Apr)

Deaths
Skuce (Prince's Street and Killeen, Tralee, late of Goleen) — April 10, 1993 (suddenly), Paul; deeply mourned by his loving brother Jack, sister Margaret, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Gleasure Funferal Home. Removal tomorrow (Tuesdy) at 2 o'c. to St Matthais Church, Balldehob, arriving at 5.30 o'c. Funeral Service on Wednesday at 2 o'c. Interment afters in Goleen Cemetery.
"At rest".

Southern Star
May 15, 1993

The brother, sister and relatives of the late Paul Skuce of Prince Street and Killeen, Tralee and late of Goleen thank all those who sympathised with them in their bereavement; those who attended the removal, Church Reception, funeral service and burial. All those who provided guard of hounour, sent flowers, Mass cards and messages of sympathy. A special word of thanks to the clergy, organist, undertakers and gravediggers, to the kind neighbours ad friends who helped in so many way. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all with our gratitude.

The Irish Times
Monday, May 21, 1993
Page 22

Deaths
Skuse - May 26, 1993, at home, Audrey Millicent (née Alexander), late of Chapelizod, beloved mother of Sandra and Caroline and much loved wife of Cyril. Funeral at Horsell Parish Church, Woking, Surrey, on Friday next, June 4th, at 2.00pm. Flowers may be sent to Woking Funeral Services, Goldsworth Road, Woking, or donations to Cancer Relief MacMillan Fund, 15/19 Britten Street, London.

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 11, 1993
Page 13

Social and Personal

George Little - Angela Skuce

Dr. and Mrs. A A. Skuce, Carlow, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela, to George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Little, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin.

The Irish Times
Thursday, February 17, 1994
Page 5

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University College, Dublin, Students Maxime Skuse (left), from Donnybrook, Dublin, ...

The Irish Times
Tuesday, December 19, 1995
Page 27

Births
Skuce - To Rosaline (née McCourt) and John at St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth on Friday December 15, 1995, a son Alexander.

The Irish Times
Saturday, June 28, 1997
Page 35

Methodist Notes: Three ministers leaving Ireland

... Stephen Skuce, ...

The Irish Times
Monday, June 14, 1997
Page 23

Deaths
SKUCE (Dolly) - July 12, 1996 (peacefully), in hopstial (in her 95th year), beloved wife of the late Sam Skuce and dearly loved mother of Wendy Spratt and the late Robin Skuce and mother-in-law of Evan Spratt. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to the Northern Ireland Hospice, 74 Somerton Road, Belfast, BT15 3LH, will be gratefully appreciated.

Southern Star
Aug 2, 1997

Enjoying the sunshine at Schull
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Ernest Skuce, Ballydehob and Betty McCarthy, Kealkil had a first and second in the sheep section at Schull Show.

Kerryman
Sept 12, 1997

Down Memory Lane
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Members of Tralee Gun Club releasing pheasants in Tralee in 1967. From left to right: ... Paul Skuce ...

The Irish Times
Saturday, September 27, 1997
Page 35

Births
SKUCE - 2 September, 1997 to Rosalind (née McCourt) and John at St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, a son (Conor Fredrick), a brother for Alexander.

Southern Star
Oct 11, 1997

Glengarriff Comhaltas committe pictured recently presenting a cheque of £1000 to CoAction West Cork, from left, ... Robert Skuce, chairman, Comhaltas, ... Berry Skuce, ...

Irish Independant
Wednesday, 17 December 1997

WILLOUGHBY (Mayo, Crettyard, Co. Laois) Dec 14. (peacefully) at St. James's Hospital Dublin (after a short illness) Thomas (Tommy), son of the late William and Elizabeth, beloved husband of Hilda (nee Condell) and dearly loved dad of Phyllis, Valerie, Thomas, David and Sylvia; deeply regretted by his ?? wife, sons, daughters, sister, ?? (James), Beckee (Skuce) and Edith (Wilson), mother-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and a large circle. Reposing at his residence. Removal today (Wedensay) at .... o'clock to Mayo Church.

Irish Farmers Journal
Jan 10, 1998

Timber Harvesting Under Environmental Constraints

One of Ireland's most densely wooded areas is the Galway region with the high levels of harvesting naturally reflected there.
Leslie Skuce is just one of the many harvesting contractors operating in this location and recently he completed an assisgnment which manifested obstacles never previously encountered in Irish forestry.
...

Southern Star
Saturday, October 31, 1998

Scotch Ram All-Ireland
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Ernest Skuce, Ballydehob, second left, owner of the winning All-Ireland Scotch Ram at Bantry Show, ...

Southern Star
Nov 7, 1998

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Pictured recently at a presentation to Mrs Nora O'Regan on her retirement from St. Matthias' N.S., Ballydehob, were, ... Front — ... Margaret Skuce (Select Vestry), ...

The Irish Times / Irish Independent
Saturday, October 6, 2001 (Printed in Irish Times, Friday, October 5, 2001, Page 27)

Deaths
SKUCE (Carlow) - October 3, 2001, at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, Arthur Alan, beloved husband of Edith and loving father of John and Angela, "The Havan", Brownshill Road; deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and freinds. Revoval from R. Healy and Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.30 o'c. to St. Mary's Church, Carlow for Funeral Service at 3 o'c. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary's Cemetery, Dublin Road.
"I stand at the door and knock."

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
20 Nov 2001

SKUCE (Carlow): On October 3, 2001, at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, ARTHUR ALAN, beloved husband of Edith and loving father of John and Angela, "The Haven, Brownshill Road. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, sister, son-in-law, daughter- in-law, brother-in-law, sisters- in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Removal from R Healy and Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow on today (Saturday) at 2.30pm to St Mary's Church, Carlow for Funeral Service at 3pm. Funeral afterwards to St Mary's Cemetery, Dublin Road.
I stand at the door and knock.

The Irish Times / Irish Independent
Saturday, December 22, 2001

Acknowledgements

SKUCE - The wife, son, daughter, and sister and relatives of the late Dr. Alan Skuce, 'The Haven', Brownshill Road, Carlow, wish to thank most sincerly all those who sympathised with them on their recent loss, to those who sent cards, letters and messages of sympathy, Mass Cards, flowers, called personally, travelled, made phone calls, attended funeral Service and burial; a special work of thank to Canon Gary Dowd, Doctors, nurses and staff of Tallaght Hospital, especially Dr. Stephen Lane and to R. Healy & Son Funeral Directors, Trusting this will be accepted by all with sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Sunday Independent (Dublin)
Sunday, 27 January 2002

Skuce (nee Willoughby) (4 Beech Park, Kilkenny) Jan. 5, 2002 (suddently), of St. Luke's Hospital, Rebecca Margaret, loving wife of James, beloved mother of Jean, Carol and John; deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters Marina and Edith, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Monday) at 2.30 o'c. in St Canice's Cathedral followed by burial immediately afters in St. Kieran's Cemetery.
O My Lord. I see Thee face to face.

The Irish Times
Saturday, June 14, 2003
Page 18

Tax defaulters pay €28.63m in settlements
...
Skuse, Robert T., plant & machinery hire, Derrynafulla, Glengariff, Co. Cork

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
23 June 2003

SKUCE (Ballydehob): On June 22, 2003, in the loving care of the staff of St Anne's Hospital, Skibbereen, SAMUEL (SAM), Coosane, Ballydehob, brother of Robert, Jim, Madge, Mary and the late John. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, sister-in-law Betty, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Removal on today (Monday) at 8.30pm from O'Regan's Funeral Home, Ballydehob to St Matthias' Church. Funeral Service on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2pm, followed by burial in St James' Churchyard, Durrus. House private. The day thou gavest Lord is ended

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
24 June 2003

SKUCE (Ballydehob): On June 22, 2003, in the loving care of the staff of St Anne's Hospital, Skibbereen, SAMUEL (SAM), Coosane, Ballydehob, brother of Robert, Jim, Madge, Mary and the late John. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, sister-in-law Betty, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on today (Tuesday) at 2pm in St. Matthias' Church, followed by burial in St James' Churchyard, Durrus. House private. The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
20 Jan 2004

ROSS (Caheragh, Drimoleague): On January 19, 2004, at Bantry General Hospital, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff, MARGARET (MADGE) (nee Skuce), Lissangle and Cara House, Skibbereen, beloved wife of the late Thomas and dear mother of Richard, Lily, Jennifer and the late Sam. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, sister May, brothers Robert and Jim, daughter-in-law Pam, sons-in- law Edwin and William, sister- in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Removal on today (Tuesday) at 6.30pm from O'Brien and O'Donoghue's Funeral Home, Drimoleague to St. Mary's Church, Caheragh. Funeral Service on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining churchyard.
Safe in the Arms of Jesus.

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
21 Jan 2004

ROSS (Caheragh, Drimoleague): On January 19, 2004, at Bantry General Hospital, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff, MARGARET (MADGE) (nee Skuce), Lissangle and Cara House, Skibbereen, beloved wife of the late Thomas and dear mother of Richard, Lily, Jennifer and the late Sam. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, sister May, brothers Robert and Jim, daughter-in-law Pam, sons-in- law Edwin and William, sister- in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on today (Wednesday) at 2.30pm in St. Mary's Church, Caheragh. Burial afterwards in adjoining churchyard.
Safe in the Arms of Jesus.

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
27 Dec 2004

KINGSTON (Ballydehob): On December 24, 2004, at Bantry General Hospital, GENEVRA (nee Skuce), beloved wife of the late Paul, and dear mother of Margery and the late Richard (Dick). Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Kitty, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, very dear friend Martin Clements, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Service on today (Monday) at 2.30pm in St Matthias Church, Ballydehob. Funeral afterwards in Schull Cemetery.
Abide with me.

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
31 Dec 2004

GOOD (Skibbereen and Drimoleague): On December 30, 2004, at Bantry General Hospital, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff, MARY (MAY, nee Skuce), Cork Road, Skibbereen and late of Keelskohona, Drimoleague, beloved wife of the late John and dear mother of Elizabeth and Margaret, sister of Robert, Jim and the late Samuel and Madge. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers, grandchildren, sons- in-law Jerome and George, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reception into Abbeystrewry Church on this (Friday) evening at 7pm. Funeral Service on tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Matthew's Churchgrounds, Drimoleague.
Father in Thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now our loved one sleeping.

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
01 Jan 2005

GOOD (Skibbereen and Drimoleague): On December 30, 2004, at Bantry General Hospital, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff, MARY (MAY, nee Skuce), Cork Road, Skibbereen and late of Keelskohona, Drimoleague, beloved wife of the late John and dear mother of Elizabeth and Margaret, sister of Robert, Jim and the late Samuel and Madge. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers, grandchildren, sons- in-law Jerome and George, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on today (Saturday) at Abbeystrewry Church at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Matthew's Churchgrounds, Drimoleague.
Father in Thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now our loved one sleeping.

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
23/24 June 2005

SHANNON (Kielbronogue, Schull): On June 22, 2005, peacefully, at the Mercy Hospital, Cork, RICHARD, brother of Anna (Skuce) and the late Hubert. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sister, nephews Eric and Alan, nieces Margaret, Linda and Ann, nephews-in- law, niece-in-law, Geraldine, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal on today (Thursday) at 8pm from O'Regan's Funeral Home, Ballydehob to St Matthias' Church, Ballydehob. Funeral Service on tomorrow (Friday) at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Schull Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to C/T Appeal, Bantry General Hospital. Forever with the Lord.

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
20 Mar 2006

SKUCE (Enaughter, Goleen and latterly of Brackley, Northants, England): On March 13, 2006, peacefully, at Katherine House Hospice, Adderbury, Oxon, WILLIAM JOHN, aged 76. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, son David, daughter Jessica, daughter-in-law Judy, son-in-law Robin, his grandsons Callum, Finn and Neil, also his sister Margaret Shorten, his nephews and niece Alan, Gordon and Pearl, his brother-in-law Bill Bevan, relatives and friends. Reception of remains at St Brendan's Church, The Square, Bantry on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Relief.

Kerryman
Thursday, December 7, 2006

Tralee down the Years. This week: December 1976
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Mr Paul Skuce (center), president of the Kerry Badminton Board, presenting prizes to the winners, ...

The Irish Times
12 December 2007
Page 33

SKUCE - December 10, 2007 (suddenly), at his home, Rhee Lane, Curragh Road, Aghadowey, Billy, dearly loved son of John and Rosalind (formerly of Carlow), loving brother of Alexander, Connor and Hermione and much loved grandson of Des and Edith; lovingly remembered by all the family. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only, please; donations in lieu, if desired, to Down's Syndrome Association, c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.

"Suffer little children to come unto me."

Rip.ie
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (Date of death: Monday, December 10, 2007)

The death has occurred of Billy SKUCE of Rhee Lane, Curragh Road, Aghadowey, Derry
Beloved son of John and Rosalind (formerly of Carlow). Funeral Service in Aghadowey Parish Church on Friday at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, please; donations in lieu, if desired, to Down's Syndrome Association, c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.

The Irish Times
Thursday, 13 December 2007 (Reprinted in full, Friday, 14 December, 2007; page 29)
Page 35

SKUCE - December 10, 2007 (suddenly), at his home, Rhee Lane, Curragh Road, Aghadowey, Billy, dearly loved son of John and Rosalind (formerly of Carlow), loving brother of Alexander, Connor and Hermione and much loved grandson of Des and Edith. Funeral Service in Aghadowey Parish Church today (Friday) at 11 o'clock followed by interment in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Down's Syndrome Association c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. Lovingly remembered by all the family.

"Suffer little children to come unto me"

The Irish Examiner / Evening Echo
16 Sept 2008

Murphy (Shanagarry and Cuskinny, Co. Cork): On September 15, 2008, peacefully, at the South Infirmary/Victoria University Hospital, BERNADETTE (nee Skuse), Orchard Gardens, Shanagarry (and late of Cuskinny, Cobh), wife of John, loving mother of Aisling, Conn, Gearód, John Finbarr and Roscha and loving grandmother of Fraya Blue, Fionn and Jack. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren, brothers Frank and Tom, sister Margaret, nephews, nieces, son-in-law John, daughter- in-law Marion, relatives and friends. Reception into St. Bridget's Church, Union Hall on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.15pm for 12.30pm Requiem Mass. Funeral afterwards to Castlehaven Cemetery. Requiescat in pace

Rip.ie
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 (Date of death: Monday, September 15, 2008)

The death has occurred of Bernadette MURPHY, (née Skuse) of Orchard Gardens, Shanagarry, Cork
Late of Cuskinny, Cobh. Reception into St. Bridget's Church, Union Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12.15pm for 12.30pm Requiem Mass. Funeral afterwards to Castlehaven Cemetery.

Rip.ie
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 (Date of death: Monday, April 05, 2010)

The death has occurred of Robert (Bob) SKUCE of Coosane, Ballydehob, Cork
Removal today, Tuesday, at 6.30pm from O'Regan's Funeral Home, Ballydehob to St Matthias Church, Ballydehob. Funeral Service tomorrow, Wednesday, at 2pm, followed by burial in St James' Churchyard, Durrus.

Southern Star
Apr 17, 2010

Deaths
On Easter Monday in Skibbereen Hosptial, at an advanced age, Robert (Bob) Skuce, Coosane, passed away peacefully. Bob's passing is mourned by his wife Betty, daughters Iris and Mary, son Ernest, brother Jim, other relatives, neighbours and a wife circle of friends. The large turnout for his removal and burial was a testament to the high esteem in which he and his family are held. After his funeral service in St. Matthias' Church, on Wednesday, Bob was laid to rest in St James' Churchyard, Durrus. Sympathy is extended to the families on their loss.

Southern Star
Apr 2, 2011

Robert Skuce

Coosane, Ballydehob
Acknowledgement and First Anniversary
April 5th, 2010
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On the occasion of Robert's (Bob) first anniversary, his wife, Betty, his family, Iris, Mary and Ernest and their extended families and his brother Jim would like to thank everyone who sympathised with us. To those who called to our himes, who brought food and refreshments, those who telephoned, sent letters, cards and Mass cards, floral tributes, those who travelled near and far to attend the removal and burial services. A special word of thanks to Rev Bruce Hayes for all his visites and to Rev Steve McCann, Canon Paul Willoughby, to the doctors, nurses and staff of Skibbereen Community Hospital for their kindness and care. To the church wardens, bellringers, organist, undertakers, Pat O'Regan and John Jennins, graveduggers, to the Schull gardai for their special escort. To the Sheeps Head for refreshments. As it is impossible to thank everybody individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation.
In life we love you dearly, In death we love you at ill,
In our hearts you hold a place, That no one can ever fill.
To a dear Dad and Grandad,
Tough absent you are very near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear
Love, William, Aimee, Keira, Karen, Jessica, zoe, Keven and the late Alan.

Fermanagh Herald
Wednesday, 6 April 2011

Church of Ireland Clerical Changes

The Revd David Skuce to be Warden of Readers, Diocese of Clogher, and Prebendary of Kilskery, Diocese of Clogher

Southern Star
June 18, 2011

Ballydehob
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Catching the Last Train: Ballydehob Community Care Association members, ... Betty Skuce, ...seeing off 'friends' during the group's visit to the West Cork Modeal Village, Clonakilty.

Irish Times
25 to 27 February 2012

Rachel Skuse
Skuse (Nee Maharry) (Dublin and Cork) on February 23rd 2012 peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Bishopscourt residential care. Rachel beloved wife of the late Cannon Frank and loving mother of Patricia, Dorene and George. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law, John and Laurence, grandchildren, sister-in-law Zena, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Removal from Fordes Funeral Home, Old Waterpark Carrigaline, on Sunday (26th) at 6.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Carrigaline. Funeral service on Monday (27th) at 11 am followed by private burial. Family flowers only please, donation if desired to the Alzheimer’s Association. At Rest.

Irish Times
28th April 2016

SKUCE Edith Mary (née Cross) (late of Aghadowey and Carlow) April 26, 2016 (peacefully in hospital). Dearly loved wife of the late Alan; loving mother of John and Angela and their families; beloved sister of Margy and Cathy.In Heavenly love abiding

Rip.ie
Tuesday, 3rd May 2016

SKUCE Edith Mary (née Cross) (late of Aghadowey and Carlow) April 26, 2016 (peacefully in hospital). Dearly loved wife of the late Alan; loving mother of John and Angela and their families; beloved sister of Margy and Cathy. In Heavenly love abiding. Service of Thanksgiving in St.Mary’s Church, Carlow at 3pm on Wednesday, May 11th 2016.

Rip.ie
Monday, 4 July 2016

Richard Skuce
On July 3rd 2016, unexpectedly, RICHARD beloved husband of the late Sarah née Love, father of Samuel, Leslie, Elizabeth and Richard, brother of Robert. Sadly missed by his family, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Coakley’s Funeral Home, Chapel St, Bantry on Tuesday, July 5th, from 6pm followed by prayers at 8pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, July 6th, at 2pm in the Christian Fellowship Church, Tower St, Bantry followed by burial in the Abbey Cemetery.

Rip.ie
Saturday, 11 February 2017 (Kilkenny Live, 13 Feb 2017)

Skuce, William James (Jim) (Switsirs, Castle Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Coosane, Ballydehob, Co. Cork) 11th February 2017, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the Doctors and Nurses at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of the late Rebecca and loving father of Jean, Carol and John. Deeply regretted by his family, daughter-in-law Hazel, sons-in-law Pat Croughan and Canon Nigel Sherwood, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Service on Monday afternoon (13th February) at 2 o'clock in St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny. Interment afterwards in St. Kieran's Cemetery.

Rip.ie
Friday, 27 October 2017

On Oct 27th, peacefully at Bantry General Hospital, ANNA (nee Shannon) beloved wife of the late Billy and dearest mother to Margaret. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at St.Matthias' Church Ballydehob on Sunday from 5.30pm - 7.30pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Service on Monday at 2pm in St.Matthias' Church followed by burial in St.James' Church Cemetery, Durrus. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to friends of Bantry Hospital.

Rip.ie
Friday, 20 November 2020

SKUCE (Derrynafulla, Glengarriff): On November 19, 2020, unexpectedly, ROBERT (Robin) loving husband of Barri, adored dad of Trina and cherished granda to Chloe. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughter, granddaughter, Chloe’s dad Pat, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, best friend Johnny, work colleagues, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Robert’s Funeral will take place in accordance with Government and HSE guidelines, his funeral cortege will leave his home on Sunday Nov. 22 at 12 noon approx. for funeral service at 1pm at St Brendan’s Church, The Square, Bantry followed by burial in the Abbey Cemetery, Bantry. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Friends of Bantry General Hospital.

 

 

 

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'Godsell and Skuce - August 22 1895 at Newmarket Co Cork, by the Rev C.A. Maginn, Edward Godsell, Constable RIC, eldest son of Richard Godsell Dundrum Co Tipperary to Susanna Frances Skuce, eldest daughter of Francis Skuce, Pensioner RI Constabulary'