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Constabulary Gazette, 19 August 1899 Late Inspector Perry, DMP
Inspector Perry, who was a native of Kilmacrehey, Liscannor, Co. Clare, and brother-in-law of Ex superintendent O'Toole D.M.P had been twenty four years in the Police, eighteen months ago he passed the qualifying examination for the position of superintendent, and was first on the list of the appointment to such an office when a vacancy would occur. With suerior officers, those of his own rank, and the men alike, he was most popular. His genial disposition, kindly manner and upright conduct won for him the esteem of every grade in the Force. As a Police Officer he had few equals, and no superior and in him the Commissioners placed the most implicit confidence. With the public he was a great favourite. He coached the famous champion tug of war team composed of members of the Dublin Metropolitan Police Force, which during a considerable period carried off premier honours in that line of Sport. On Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, a Requiem Mass was offered up in the Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough Street by the Rev. Father McIntec, C.C.. The Mass was attended by a large congregation of the comrades and friends of the deceased. The funeral was one of the largest and most imposing in the city for some time, testimony to the popularity enjoyed by the deceased. The Cortege was headed by close upon two hundred men of the D.M.P. in uniform who marched in processional order. After this came the D.M.P Band, which played the Death March en route, and then the hearse containing the remains, alongside which walked six Inspectors who acted as Pall Bearers. These were followed by the chief mourners, a large number of plain clothes police men , and the general public. The carriages attending the funeral reached from Frederick St., to O'Connel Monument, and must have numbered several hundred vehicles. On arrival at the cemetry, the Inspectors carried the Coffin to the mortuary chapel, and thence to the grave, where they paid the last tribute of respect to the memory to an esteemed comrade. The chief mourners were, James, Edward, Francis, Joseph and Patrick Perry, sons of the deceased. J O'Toole, ex Superintendent D.M.P? and P. O'Reilly (Brothers in Law): John O'Toole, E. O'Toole B.A., James O'Toole, M.A., Peter O'Toole, P. O'Toole, J. Behan, Nephews. J Farrell, D. O'Reardon. Amongst those present were :- Rev. J Hughes, S.J., Rev. W. Doherty C.C., Very Rev. J. M. Ebenrecht CSSP., P.J. Lennox B.A., R. Kennedy, T.Bunbury, R. Green, Solicitor, M.P. McGreevy, H. Cooper, Artist, J. Campbell, Rev. McEntee, John Mallon, Assistant Commissioner D. M. P, Superintendents Laracy, Dempsey and O'Reilly DMP., Inspector J. Hourihan DMP., Inspector Dunne, Ex Inspectors Kelly, D Murphy, D.M.P.: Sergeant J. Conlan DMP. The following sent wreaths:- The Misses O'Loughlin, in respect of our Dear Old Friend, Mr. Perry. Mr Broderick and comrades from Lad Lane Station, as a token of Respect to our dear late Inspector, Mr. Perry, The Men of the Castle Barracks, E Division and a most beautiful wreath from Miss Mansfield representing the Old Irish Harp. Ex Inspector Mockler DMP. Michael Vaughan, Jas Vaughan, Nat. Sincox. Mr Keogh had charge of the funeral arrangements. Ex. Superintendent desires to express his gratefulness to Mr. Mallon Asst. Commissioner for his kindness in directing the Band to attend the funeral, and also to the numerous friends who attended to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased. |
Rathmines News and Dublin Lantern, 19 August 1899 We regret to announce the death of Inspector Perry, of the Dublin Metropolitan Police. For many years he was stationed in Rathmines as Inspector of the E Division and won the respect of all the inhabitants. On his transfer recently to Dublin Castle the residents of Rathmines, at the invitation of Mr William McCabe and a committee of which Mr Harry Quinton was chairman, subscribed a purse of sovereigns, which with a handsome illuminated address was presented to Mr Perry at a supper which was given in his honour at a city restaurant. The Inspector had for some time been in rapidly failing health, and he was granted special leave in the hope that change of air at Monasterevan would have a beneficial effect. Unhappily this was not to be, and his death at the early age of 44 will be regretted by a very large number of people. |
It is with much regret that we have to record the death of Inspector James Perry, which took place on the 14th inst., at the residence of his brother-in-law, Cool Cottage, Monasterevan. Mr Perry was about forty-four years of age, and was a native of Kilmacrehy, Lisonor, Co Clare. He joined the ranks of the DMP about 24 years ago, and he soon gave proof in many ways that his abilities were not of the ordinary kind.When a very young constable an important competitive examination was held at Dublin Castle by the police authorities for the purpose of forming a list from which the future clerks, etc were to be appointed. In that contest Mr Perry nearly carried off premier honours, and this early in his career secured a position which was the key-note to his subsequent steady and well-merited promotion.As a capable and efficient police officer Inspector Perry was deservedly appreciated by the authorities, while with the public there was no more esteemed member of a generally popular force. On the occasion of his transfer about a year ago from E to B division, he was presented with a splendid gold watch, sovereign purse and purse of sovereigns by the Commissioners of the Rathmines and District, an honour unique in its way. We desire to express our sympathy with his sorrowing relatives in their sad bereavement.