Another tragic drowning accident occurred in Limerick yesterday evening, marking the sixth such incident within the past few months. John Sullivan, a 42-year-old dock labourer and widower with three children, was sitting on the parapet at Baals Bridge around 6 o’clock when he accidentally fell into the river. The fall rendered him unconscious, and he was swiftly carried away by the fast-flowing current for a significant distance. His lifeless body was later found at Arthur’s Quay. An inquest will be held today to investigate the circumstances of the accident.

The community of Limerick is deeply saddened by yet another tragic drowning accident, further highlighting the urgency of addressing water safety measures. John Sullivan, a 42-year-old dock labourer and devoted father, lost his life after an accidental fall from the parapet at Baals Bridge. The incident occurred around 6 o’clock in the evening, and the force of the fall left him unconscious. The swift current of the river carried him downstream for a considerable distance until his body was discovered at Arthur’s Quay. As the authorities prepare for an inquest to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event, the need for increased awareness and preventative measures becomes apparent.

Kerry News – Wednesday 07 September 1904