Galway In Days Gone By

1920

Blood and tears

Those who have eyes to see and ears to hear must realise that there are all the elements of a conflagration in Galway these days – such a conflagration as would fill to overflowing the cup of bitterness and dispel the last remaining prosperity of the old town.

It is the solemn duty of all peacemakers to preach peace, patience and self-restraint on every occasion and at every opportunity during these days.

It is the duty of all men and women of good-will to practice it. No good can be effected by defiant outbursts: they may lead to irreparable mischief and ruin. In the vicious circle of reprisal there is nothing but blood and tears.

Patience, self-reliance, self-restraint and a dignified bearing upon all occasions: this is the armour with which all Irishmen should clothe themselves during the crisis through which we are passing.

Brightening prospects

During the present week the harvest prospects have brightened perceptibly. Yesterday the sun shone out gratefully, and the weather showed signs of improvement.

Reports from the county indicate that farmers have eagerly availed of the improvement in the climatic conditions to save their crops and turf.

The conditions in this regard to the latter appear to be general. Our Kinvara correspondent, who otherwise adopts a hopeful harvest outlook, says that the price of turf – £8 10s. to £9 per boat containing six creels – is exorbitant, and as it has not been well saved, it is saturated with water.

Our North Galway correspondent notes a very significant fall in the price of bonhams owing to the scarcity of winter feeding.

Much of the potato crop, it is to be feared, is ruined beyond the hope of recovery; but with good weather during the succeeding months and the will to work earnestly and make the best of matters on the part of the farmers, a considerable portion of the harvest may yet be successfully garnered.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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