Archery in Templemore in the 19th Century
Archery in Templemore in the 19th Century
Archery in Templemore
One popular pastime in the mid-nineteenth century, among the landed and military elite in Tipperary, was the sport of archery. The Carden family were one family who keenly supported this social diversion in Templemore. Frequently, this led to competition among neighbouring clubs, among whom the Ormond Archery club were more leading exponents of the sport in the county.
The following newspaper references, from the Nenagh Guardian, are indicative of a typical day’s sport at archery.
Templemore Archery Club
This club will commence this season’s shooting in the cricket ground at the Priory, on Thursday, May 13th (Old May Day). A considerable number of the military in the garrison and the ladies of their families have joined, and from the spirited manner on which the club intends to conduct it, must prove a source of cheerful and amusing recreation. It is intended that the meetings shall take place at the respective seats of several gentlemen on the neighbourhood being members.
Nenagh Guardian 12 May 1858
Archery
Wednesday was a gala day here. A large party, consisting of the elite of the town and surrounding country, assembled on the Military Parade Ground, to practice the justly favourite and interesting amusement of archery. The weather was most favourable, and a number of gaily decorated tents erected on the square, gave to the scene a very picturesque appearance. The sport was excellent, and some first-rate hits were made by the fair archers, with none of them was it “a bow at a venture.” This being over there was a capital race between the horses of Colonel Irwin, Captain Triton, and Dr. Manfold, the Colonel ‘s being the winner, after which there were races in bags, and the amusement was brought to a conclusion by a grand ball and supper given by the officers of the garrison to the surrounding gentry, and the officers of the Limerick garrison. Amongst those present were Sir John and Lady Carden, The Priory, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Ryan, Inch House; Mr. And Mrs Wilson, Brafort; Major and Mrs. Armstrong, Farney Castle; Captain E. J. Power Lalor, Long Orchard; Dr. and Mrs. Forsayeth; Mr.and Mrs. Kennedy, &c.
The non-commissioned officers of this garrison gave a ball and supper; on Monday evening on which occasion an address was presented to Quartermaster-Sergt. Vincent, on his promotion to an Ensigncy in the 29th Regt. Several officers and a good many townspeople were present, and the merry dance was kept up until a late hour next morning.
On Tuesday a shooting match came off at the rifle ground between Lieut Morrogh, 46th and Lieut Arbuckle, 39th for 10/- . The distance was 500 yards, and Lieut. Morrow struck the bull’s eye four times out of 5, but Lieut Arbuckle only twice.
Nenagh Guardian 5 June 1858
Ormond Archery Club
The second meeting for the season of this interesting Club took place yesterday in the field adjoining the military barracks of this town. The attendance included a large array of the elite of the surrounding country, and the officers of the Templemore garrison were also present. The shooting was of a first rate character, the lady archers acquitting themselves to be skilled in the ‘long bow’. At the conclusion of the shooting, when, after having partaken of the sumptuous refreshment in waiting for them, dancing was introduced and to the music of the splendid band of the North Tipperary Militia, was kept up with spirit until long after the bars of light were unlocked this morning.
Nenagh Guardian 11 June 1859
Archery Meeting and Ball at Templemore
The colonel and officers of the 15th Provisional Depot Battalion, quartered in Templemore, have issued numerous cards of invitation to the elite of the neighbourhood to and Archery meeting, and a Ball. This will be, beyond doubt, a splendid and agreeable affair, since upon all possible occasions the officers of this battalion have manifested the utmost anxiety to extend frequent and hospitalities to the gentry of the district.
Nenagh Guardian 18 August 1860
Splendid Archery Fete and Ball
The officers of the Templemore Garrison gave an archery fete and ball on a magnificent scale last week, to the elite of North Tipperary. The attendance of the local gentry and their families was very large. The weather was tolerable good, there being only one shower during the shooting, which was in every respect admirable. The first prize for ladies was won by Miss Hodnett, of Rathurles, Nenagh, The second ladies prize was carried by Miss A, Wilson, of Raheen Park, Thurles, and the highest gentleman’s score was made by Mr. Ledbitter, of the Depot battalion, Templemore. At the conclusion of the Archery, the company adjourned to dinner, which was served up in a style worthy of the occasion, and the fete was finished off with a grand ball and supper. The North Tipperary Light Infantry was in attendance, and its excellent performance elicited the admiration of all present.
Nenagh Guardian 29 August 1860
Transcribed by Patrick Bracken
last updated on: Tuesday, 03-Aug-2010 15:40:10 IST
Archery in Templemore
One popular pastime in the mid-nineteenth century, among the landed and military elite in Tipperary, was the sport of archery. The Carden family were one family who keenly supported this social diversion in Templemore. Frequently, this led to competition among neighbouring clubs, among whom the Ormond Archery club were more leading exponents of the sport in the county.
The following newspaper references, from the Nenagh Guardian, are indicative of a typical day’s sport at archery.
Templemore Archery Club
This club will commence this season’s shooting in the cricket ground at the Priory, on Thursday, May 13th (Old May Day). A considerable number of the military in the garrison and the ladies of their families have joined, and from the spirited manner on which the club intends to conduct it, must prove a source of cheerful and amusing recreation. It is intended that the meetings shall take place at the respective seats of several gentlemen on the neighbourhood being members.
Nenagh Guardian 12 May 1858
Archery
Wednesday was a gala day here. A large party, consisting of the elite of the town and surrounding country, assembled on the Military Parade Ground, to practice the justly favourite and interesting amusement of archery. The weather was most favourable, and a number of gaily decorated tents erected on the square, gave to the scene a very picturesque appearance. The sport was excellent, and some first-rate hits were made by the fair archers, with none of them was it “a bow at a venture.” This being over there was a capital race between the horses of Colonel Irwin, Captain Triton, and Dr. Manfold, the Colonel ‘s being the winner, after which there were races in bags, and the amusement was brought to a conclusion by a grand ball and supper given by the officers of the garrison to the surrounding gentry, and the officers of the Limerick garrison. Amongst those present were Sir John and Lady Carden, The Priory, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Ryan, Inch House; Mr. And Mrs Wilson, Brafort; Major and Mrs. Armstrong, Farney Castle; Captain E. J. Power Lalor, Long Orchard; Dr. and Mrs. Forsayeth; Mr.and Mrs. Kennedy, &c.
The non-commissioned officers of this garrison gave a ball and supper; on Monday evening on which occasion an address was presented to Quartermaster-Sergt. Vincent, on his promotion to an Ensigncy in the 29th Regt. Several officers and a good many townspeople were present, and the merry dance was kept up until a late hour next morning.
On Tuesday a shooting match came off at the rifle ground between Lieut Morrogh, 46th and Lieut Arbuckle, 39th for 10/- . The distance was 500 yards, and Lieut. Morrow struck the bull’s eye four times out of 5, but Lieut Arbuckle only twice.
Nenagh Guardian 5 June 1858
Ormond Archery Club
The second meeting for the season of this interesting Club took place yesterday in the field adjoining the military barracks of this town. The attendance included a large array of the elite of the surrounding country, and the officers of the Templemore garrison were also present. The shooting was of a first rate character, the lady archers acquitting themselves to be skilled in the ‘long bow’. At the conclusion of the shooting, when, after having partaken of the sumptuous refreshment in waiting for them, dancing was introduced and to the music of the splendid band of the North Tipperary Militia, was kept up with spirit until long after the bars of light were unlocked this morning.
Nenagh Guardian 11 June 1859
Archery Meeting and Ball at Templemore
The colonel and officers of the 15th Provisional Depot Battalion, quartered in Templemore, have issued numerous cards of invitation to the elite of the neighbourhood to and Archery meeting, and a Ball. This will be, beyond doubt, a splendid and agreeable affair, since upon all possible occasions the officers of this battalion have manifested the utmost anxiety to extend frequent and hospitalities to the gentry of the district.
Nenagh Guardian 18 August 1860
Splendid Archery Fete and Ball
The officers of the Templemore Garrison gave an archery fete and ball on a magnificent scale last week, to the elite of North Tipperary. The attendance of the local gentry and their families was very large. The weather was tolerable good, there being only one shower during the shooting, which was in every respect admirable. The first prize for ladies was won by Miss Hodnett, of Rathurles, Nenagh, The second ladies prize was carried by Miss A, Wilson, of Raheen Park, Thurles, and the highest gentleman’s score was made by Mr. Ledbitter, of the Depot battalion, Templemore. At the conclusion of the Archery, the company adjourned to dinner, which was served up in a style worthy of the occasion, and the fete was finished off with a grand ball and supper. The North Tipperary Light Infantry was in attendance, and its excellent performance elicited the admiration of all present.
Nenagh Guardian 29 August 1860
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