A well-attended demonstration and concert were organized by the Jarrow branch of the United Irish League last night at the Mechanics’ Institute on Ellison Street. Mr Henry Coovey, the branch president, chaired the event, which featured Ald. Joyce, M.P. for Limerick, and several notable local Irishmen. Singers such as Miss Brown, Miss Marie Henry, Fred Patterson, and J. Thompson entertained the audience with their performances.

Ald. Joyce delivered a stirring speech on the Irish National movement during an interval, and comments were provided by Mr Tamor, C. Bradley, and Mr M.J. Killeen. A motion of gratitude was extended towards Aid. Joyce at the end of the event.

Shields Daily Gazette – Friday 13 December 1901