Michael Burke, a resident of High Street, found himself facing serious consequences at the Police Court yesterday morning. He was charged with assaulting his wife, and the court decided to take strict action against him. Mr Burke was sentenced to three months in jail and required to find bail amounting to £10, along with two sureties of £5 each.

The severity of the case did not end there. Mr Burke was also prosecuted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for his ill-treatment of his own children. Evidence presented by Mr Fennell, the society’s inspector in Limerick, revealed that the defendant had subjected his children to mistreatment and had even thrown their food around in a fit of anger. The court, considering the gravity of these offences, handed down an additional sentence of two months in jail.

The judgment serves as a stern reminder that acts of violence and cruelty will not be tolerated in the community, and those responsible will face the full force of the law. The court’s decision is aimed at safeguarding the well-being and safety of the family members involved, sending a strong message against domestic abuse and cruelty to children.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 28 March 1905