Waterford
News 28th September 1866
Improvements in Dungarvan
The Augustinian church
- the railing which surrounds the new
alter of this beautiful church was now been stained and completely finished by
a young mechanic, a native of this town named Robert Power. Several specimens
of wood staining were presented by parties from surrounding towns to the Rev.
P. Toomy O.S. A., and from his taste and judgment he selected that of Mr.
Power. The work has been remarkably well
executed , it's the admiration of all...
The top rail is finished in
French polish, and the entire work is proof of native talent.
Great improvement is
carrying on by J.R. Power, Esq. J.P., on the Buttery, which has given much
employment to masons and labourers for the past month. The property was purchased by Mr. Power in
the Encumbered Estates Court. The Town
Commissioners are also carrying out
improvements in the immediate vicinity of the above locality, in opening a new street , from the verge of Mr. John Walls premises, to the spring
road. This improvement when completed,
will be a great public advantage. The
commissioners have also done great service as to the sewerage in many parts of
the town lately.
At Abbeyside there has been
a decided improvements... especially in the Humble-Street, the houses in that district
being all whitewashed both on the interior and exterior, the dung pits- filled
up, and the premises to the rear are now in the most satisfactory condition.