Reference: The Cork Examiner, 23 December 1878 - Maurice F Sandes

"The following paragraph appeared in this evening's Kerry Post :—The workmen in the employ of Maurice F. Sandes, Esq., of Oak-park, have asked us to state that the gentleman and his good lady have supplied them and their families with warm winter clothing and blankets, as well as having supplied them with plenty of fuel. As usual, he has had a stall-fed beast slaughtered to be divided between them at Christmas. They are loud in their praises of him. We are aware that other landlords have acted similarly, but at this very trying season the above is an example that should be generally followed."