In Limerick, a case was brought before Stipendiary Magistrate Mr Hickson, where Joseph Ryan, a member of the Limerick Corporation, Joseph Fitzgerald, and John Egan were charged with allegedly stealing the Royal Arms from Limerick Town Hall during Alderman Daly’s Mayoral term. The Royal Arms, notable for their rare carving, were removed from the Mayor’s office door and placed in a lumber-room within the Town Hall before disappearing. The police later found them in a yard near Councillor Ryan’s residence. The defense argued that the incident was merely a joke, and Fitzgerald denied any involvement in the matter. The accused were subsequently released on their own recognizances, pending further notice from the authorities.
