31 DECEMBER 1887, Page 2

The quarrel between the Fenians and the Home-rule party

in the Gaelic Athletic Association is not yet settled. There is to be a synod at Thurles next month, when the fight will, we suppose, be renewed. In Limerick County, the priestly party, having been beaten by the Fenian party, appear to have seceded. In Cork County, on the other hand, the priests have accepted their defeat quietly, and have allowed the old officers to be re-elected without even offering a protest ; so that the omens as to next month's meeting are not quite the same in the two counties. On the whole, however, there can be no doubt that the physical-force men are much the stronger party, and that if there is not to be a split, the priestly party must be the

one to give in. •