The Finn Family
Edmund Finn produced "Finns Leinster Journal" (later known as
the "Leinster Journal") on 24th January, 1767 from an address in
St Mary's Graveyard, Kilkenny. He died in 1777. His widow
Catherine (nee Butler) continued publishing the paper.
William Finn (Brother of Edmund). A prosperous Merchant and
Tanner who lived at Coalmarket, Carlow helped to finance the
paper. He was frequently referred to as the Proprietor of "Finns
Leinster Journal". He had four sons, Thomas, William Francis,
Pat and Michael.
Thomas Finn Burrin Street (1772 - 1842) was an able Journalist
and accurate historian (Eccentric) who wrote many pieces about
Carlow of 1798. In the Irish Magazine 1811 Vol. 4 there are
articles on Slaughter in Carlow by a Carlow Friend, (an eye
witness of the scenes described). The Author has been suggested
by Historians as certainly Thomas Finn of Carlow. He had private
differences with J. K. L. and attacked Dr Doyle through Public
Journals. He died 11th March, 1842 at Beilfield, Clontarf.
William Francis Finn (1782 - 1862). Had a distinguished career
at Trinity and studied for the Bar. He married Alicia O'Connell
(sister of Daniel O'Connell). He was Secretary of the Catholic
Association, formed by Daniel O'Connell, which obtained Catholic
Emancipation in 1829. He was invited to be the Parliamentary
Candidate for the County of Carlow in the 1832 Election, was
interested in representing the Borough, but instead opted to
stand for County Kilkenny. He was twice elected to parliament as
M. P. for County Kilkenny.
Pat Finn, Brown St/Cox's Lane was deeply involved in politics -
when William Francis opted to represent County Kilkenny
differences arose between supporters of the Finn's and the
Liberal Party. Pat Finn seconded Francis Bruen's (Conservative)
nomination for Carlow Town. The Local Candidate N. A. Vigors was
elected. When Pat and Tom again supported Francis Bruen in the
1835 Election, in which Bruen was successful. O'Connell was
outraged with the Finn Family.
Finns Leinster Journal.
Game Certificates
From the front page dated Saturday August 16 to
Wednesday 20th 1806
A List of Game Certificates issued by the
Distributor of Stamps for the County of Carlow; from the 25th
March to the 1st August, 1806.
|
Beft Arundel, |
Carlow. |
|
Byrne, James |
do. |
|
Bayly, Robert |
do. |
|
Beyly, George, |
do. |
|
Burton, Charles, |
Pollarton. |
|
Brufh, Abraham, |
Carlow. |
|
Bunbry, Geoge, |
Bunbry Lode. |
|
Bernard, Thomas, |
Gayvilld. |
|
Byrne, William, |
L/Bridge. |
|
O'Brien, John, |
Carrahill. |
|
Box, Edward. |
Carlow |
|
Blackney, Walter, |
Ballycormick. |
|
Butler, William Paul, |
Broomviile. |
|
Blanchfield, John, |
Larksford |
|
Butler, William, |
Sheerwood. |
|
Budds, Richard, jun, |
Carlow. |
|
Butler. Captain, |
Broomville. |
|
Coughlan, Sylvefter, |
Rathrufh |
|
Carter, Paul, |
Powerftown |
|
Colclough, Agmond, |
Clonegal. |
|
Ducket, Jonas, |
Duckets Grove. |
|
Ducket, William, |
do. |
|
Ducket, John, |
Phillpftown. |
|
Fifhburn, Robert, |
Carlow. |
|
Farrel, Robert, jun, |
Carlow. |
|
Fifhburn, Jofeph, |
Carlow. |
|
Faulkner, Henry, |
Carlow. |
|
Gurley, Thomas, |
Carlow. |
|
Groom, Edward, |
Killanane. |
|
Green, William, |
Carlow. |
|
Johnfton, Alexander, |
do. |
|
Kavanagh, Walter, |
Borris. |
|
Knott, William, |
Myfhal |
|
Murray, John, |
Carlow. |
|
Newton, John, |
Bedscery. |
|
Rochford, Robert, |
Clogrenan. |
|
Roach, Nicholas, |
Fonthill |
|
Rudkin,Henry, |
Carlow. |
|
Sennott, John, |
Killedmond. |
|
Thomas, Jofslyn, |
Everton. |
|
Thomas, James, |
L. Bridge. |
|
Vigors, Captain, |
Bellmount. |
|
Watfon, John, |
Ballydarton. |
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