1889. Shennanigans on the Skibbereeen to Schull Tramway. Alleged that on First Day of New Engine, Operatives Went on the Tear, Leaving the Machinery to Burn out on the Engine. THe Queen at the Proseution of District Inspector Arstrong Charged Mr.Phillips wiht a Breach of The Licencing Acts 1900 A Bottle of Whiskey at Phillips Pub on Durrus Race Day.

1889. Shennanigans on the Skibbereeen to Schull Tramway. Alleged that on First Day of New Engine Operatives Went on the Tear, Leaving the Machinery to Burn out on the Engine. A Bottle of Whiskey at Phillips Pub on Durrus Race Day.

James Phillips referred to had a substantial farm in Durrus, ran a coaching operation and the Bandon Arms Hotel. He was a pretty forceful character and active electorally as a Conservative Candidate. His grand daughter Kathleen Dukelow donated the ground for the Durrus Community Centre and a very substantial sum to build it about 15 years ago. The Philips probably originate in Bandon and came to Durrus when Lord Bandon recovered the estate ro the Evansons.

Shahanan is Phil Shanahan, Dunbeacon, either he or his father was in charge of gatherng the 1831 census for the West Division of West Cabery. Family intermared to Tobins and O’Mahonys of Kilcrohane. Probably descend partly from a Catholic branch of the Townsend family.