{"id":3550,"date":"2018-06-21T13:52:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T13:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kildare.ie\/ehistory\/?p=3550"},"modified":"2025-11-12T16:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:16:46","slug":"prince-henry-of-prussia-in-castletown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/prince-henry-of-prussia-in-castletown\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Henry of Prussia in Castletown, 1902"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kildare Observer,<\/em> 24 May 1902<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Monday Prince Henry of Prussia brought his visit to the Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde at Kilkenny castle to a close. He left Kilkenny by the 11.30 a.m. train, and journeyed by mail to Hazelhatch.\u00a0 He was accompanied by the Hon. Gerald Cadogan, A. D. C., and Captain Egidy, A. D. C.<\/p>\n

At Hazelhatch a Viceregal carriage, which had come down from Dublin early in the day, was in waiting, and Prince Henry on alighting was received by Colonel Sir Gerald Dease and Captain Walter Lindsay.\u00a0 His Royal Highness and party then drove with Sir Gerald Dease to the latter gentleman\u2019s handsome residence, Celbridge Abbey, and were entertained at luncheon.\u00a0 After luncheon Prince Henry drove with his host and the Hon Gerald Cadogan across to the grounds of the County Kildare Polo Club in Castletown Demesne.\u00a0 Here there was a considerable gathering in anticipation of a polo match between a team, for which Prince Henry was to play.\u00a0 On the grounds of the polo club His Royal Highness was received by Colonel de Robeck, M. F. H., Captain Hall, secretary of the club, and several other members.\u00a0 Shortly afterwards Her Excellency the Countess Cadogan, accompanied by the Countess of Rossmore, Mrs. Greet, and Miss Farquharson, arrived on the polo ground, having driven from the Viceregal Lodge in open carriages.\u00a0 Greetings having been exchanged with Prince Henry, the latter joined the Viceregal team and engaged in a very interesting and spiritedly-contested game of polo.\u00a0 The day was splendidly fine, and the magnificent demesne of Castletown looked exceptionally well.<\/p>\n

Later in the afternoon the distinguished visitors were entertained at afternoon tea in Castletown House. At the conclusion of the polo game Prince Henry drove back to the Viceregal Lodge, in company with the Countess Cadogan and party.<\/p>\n

The Polo Match<\/strong><\/p>\n

The going was in the finest condition, the recent rain having a good effect on it. The ground is one of the finest in the Three Kingdoms, both from the extent and surroundings, and the rich woodland of Castletown demesne looked to the best advantage.\u00a0 The day was splendidly fine, but a strong west wind made it somewhat inconvenient to the onlookers, of whom there was a large gathering of the gentry of the locality and surrounding districts.\u00a0 Amongst those present were:- Sir Gerald Dease, Colonel Clements, and party; Colonel H. Gore Lindsay, Lady Kathleen Lindsay, Miss Kathleen Lindsay, Mrs. and Miss McNeill, Ballinstown; Miss Johnston, Roselawn; Miss Ponsonby, Ryeville; Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. H. McNeill, Mr. Leycester Penrhyn, Mr. J. Whiteside Dane, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, Capt. and Mrs. Steeds, Mr. William, Mrs. and Miss McNeill, Miss Perry, Mr. R. and Miss Maunsell, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rowley, Col. and Miss Parsons, Mr. Metcalf, Rev. Canon and Mrs. Graham, Misses Bellaney, Mr., Mrs. and Misses Hamilton, Major Hamilton, Capt. Keogh, Col. de Robeck, M. F. H.; Capt. Hall, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. de Burgh, Miss Zoe de Burgh, Miss Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Lady Olivia Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. H. F. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Cramer-Roberts, Mr. Maunsell, D.I., Mr. Crane C. I., R.I.C.; Madame Leonie, Miss Broe, Miss C. Broe, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Cloonan, the Misses Fennell, etc.<\/p>\n

Soon after 4 o\u2019clock the teams lined out as follows:-<\/p>\n

Viceregal Team:-<\/strong> Mr. Nash, Prince Henry, Captain Hall, Captain Walter Lindsay (back). County Kildare:-<\/strong> Mr. Howard, Mr. E. Bellaney, Mr. Leycester Penrhyn, Col. de Robeck, (back).<\/p>\n

The Viceregal team opened by getting possession, and had a short advantage, which was nullified by Mr. Howard aided by Colonel de Robeck.\u00a0 The Kildares then got away to the Viceregal territory, but Prince Henry and Captain Lindsay relieved the pressure in front of the posts, knocking aside.\u00a0 A lengthened scrimmage followed, and the Kildare team pressed hard, but were not driven off, and the first score went up to their credit.\u00a0 The visitors again led the way, Captain Hall and Captain Lindsay being most prominent.\u00a0 The Prince got an opening and made a good effort, but just missed sending through.\u00a0 On the hit out the Kildares led with a fine gallop down to their antagonists\u2019 quarters and after some light hitting on both sides the second goal was recorded for the home side.\u00a0 The first bell went soon after.\u00a0 Resuming on neutral ground, Kildare went away with a rush, and Mr. Penrhyn put on the next goal.\u00a0 The home team played splendidly now.\u00a0 Colonel de Robeck got away, but fast riding by the Prince pulled him up close on the lines, and hard riding down the field soon put the home side defending.\u00a0 Colonel de Robeck, with a fine back stroke, gave relief for a moment, but the Viceregal team could not be got away, and after a fine drive by Prince Henry Captain Lindsay converted.\u00a0 There was now a general interchange of play on both sides.\u00a0 A run was made to the Kildare quarters, but some loose hitting brought play away, and the home team put on their fourth goal just at half-time.\u00a0 The Viceregal now showed in the ascendant, Captain Lindsay doing effective hitting, but broke his stick at the critical point, when the press was relieved and play brought to the opposite quarter.\u00a0 The onslaught was relieved, and the Viceregal team soon had their opponents defending, but a few good hits brought play to mid-field.\u00a0 Here a fine rush was made by Kildare, but Prince Henry beat the attack off.\u00a0 The Viceregal team now attacked, and had the ball over their antagonists\u2019 line three times in succession.\u00a0 From the hit out relief came, but they renewed the attack and put up the second goal to their credit just as the third interval arrived.\u00a0 Resuming, the visitors led off, and were on the Kildare line, and Captain Lindsay made a fine rush, but not having a backer, the side lost a good opening.\u00a0 The attack was continued from the near side quarter, Prince Henry making a good pass, which was taken by Captain Hall and the third goal recorded.\u00a0 The visitors again led off, and hard playing on both sides followed.\u00a0 Prince Henry hit a fine back-hander, and Captain Lindsay put up the next goal, and in less than a minute from changing over they put up the fifth goal, leaving the score equal.\u00a0 Soon after the Viceregal side got away and scored their sixth goal.\u00a0 They seemed now to have their own way, overriding the Kildares.\u00a0 The ball was sent twice over the line close by the posts, and it was hard luck the visitors did not score again.\u00a0 Mr. Nash had a lot to do in keeping off Colonel de Robeck.\u00a0 The local team were held a long time defending, but they could not ward off the attack, and the seventh goal was scored.\u00a0 The game soon afterwards ended with the visitors having the better of the argument in their opponents\u2019 lines.<\/p>\n

Result:-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Viceregal\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u20267 goals<\/p>\n

Co. Kildare\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.5 goals<\/p>\n

Prince Henry rode ponies placed at his service by Captain Steeds.\u00a0 He played remarkably well in the latter part of the match, showing great dash and strong driving powers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kildare Observer, 24 May 1902 On Monday Prince Henry of Prussia brought his visit to the Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde at Kilkenny castle to a close. He left Kilkenny by the 11.30 a.m. train, and journeyed by mail to Hazelhatch.\u00a0 He was accompanied by the Hon. Gerald Cadogan, A. D. C., and Captain Egidy, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118,123],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-people","category-sport"],"blocksy_meta":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Kildare Local Studies","author_link":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/author\/localstudies\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3550"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8343,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3550\/revisions\/8343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/ehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}