Mr Timothy Flanagan, a distinguished Justice of the Peace and Chairman of the Corofin District Council, who had unfortunately contracted typhoid fever during his incarceration under the Crimes Act in Limerick Male Prison, has exhibited promising signs of improvement in recent days.

The circumstances surrounding Mr Flanagan’s case led to an official inquiry in the city, shedding light on the ordeal he has endured. Initially, he was transferred from the prison to the County Infirmary, where he received medical attention. Regrettably, while at the infirmary, he began displaying symptoms of mental distress, prompting his subsequent transfer to the Limerick District Lunatic Asylum, where he is presently under the care and treatment of medical professionals.

The plight of Mr Flanagan has evoked considerable sympathy and interest from the public, as well as his circle of relatives and friends. The encouraging news of his improved condition is met with a collective sigh of relief, offering renewed hope for his swift and complete recovery.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 30 December 1902