Five young men in County Limerick have been prosecuted for assisting in the burial of a deceased friend in the Abbey, despite the Local Government Board prohibiting the interment. The accused refused to pay a fine of 6 shillings each and were subsequently sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment.
Upon their removal to jail, the prisoners were met with loud cheers of support from locals who also hurled stones at the police. One sergeant suffered significant injuries, and an additional arrest was made as a result. This incident showcases the growing tension and unrest between nationalists and authorities in the area.
Belfast News-Letter – Wednesday 03 July 1901
