A severe case of assault has been reported in Murroe, County Limerick, after a dispute arose between two farmers, Brown and Holmes, concerning a right of way. Holmes was brutally assaulted with a wrench, leaving him in a serious condition. Dr Moloney tended to the victim but could not guarantee that Holmes’ life was out of danger.
Following the incident, Brown was arrested and subsequently brought before Mr John Ryan, J.P., at Kilienure, who decided to keep him in custody. The case underscores the gravity of disputes that can quickly escalate into violence, particularly when related to property rights, such as right of way, between farmers in rural areas.
