On Sunday, a meeting was held outside Raheen Chapel with the purpose of reorganizing the Mungret branch of the United Irish League (UIL). The meeting saw a good turnout, and the atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and unity. Mr Thomas Hogan, amidst applause, took the chair following a motion proposed by Mr P. Mulqueen, PC, and seconded by Mr John Malone.

The attendees included notable figures such as the Mayor, Alderman Joyce, M.F., as well as Messrs P. Mulqueen, J. Daly, M. Buckley, J. Lynch, J. Hourigan, J. O’Brien, J. Flannery, James Jones, James Mulcahy, James McKeogh, C. McKeogh, Michael Reynolds, G. Hayes, J. Byrnes, J. Nolan, W. Lysaght, H. Hayes, J. Duggan, J. O’Connell, W. Malone, T. Tracey, P. O’Shaughnessy, T. O’Brien, J. O’Brien, M. Nash, and others.

In his eloquent speech, the Chairman stressed the importance of unity and organization during these critical times. He expressed confidence in the country’s bright future and called for continued unity among the Irish people. The meeting unanimously passed a resolution to reorganize the Mungret branch of the UIL.

Next, the Mayor addressed the gathering, highlighting the crucial need for unity among the people. He mentioned a letter from Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer, which enclosed a generous sum of £10 10+, contributing to the Irish Parliamentary Party Fund. The letter’s content emphasized the unity among the Irish Bishops, priests, and people in their struggle against an alien government, aiming to secure the right of a free-born people to govern themselves.

The Mayor also emphasized the support of the Irish Parliamentary Party towards the labourers’ cause, evidenced by the Labaurers Bill obtaining the first place in the ballot. He praised the progress made by labourers over the past thirty years, thanks to the Land League’s organization founded by Michael Davitt. The National League had also prevented heartless evictions and provided an alternative to seeking revenge, promoting a united front for national independence.

The Mayor underscored the necessity of proper organization and unity among the Irish people to achieve their deserved national independence, which would bring prosperity to the entire land. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman and Mayor.

The new branch’s first meeting will take place the following Sunday, during which officers will be elected.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 21 February 1905