On Sunday evening, an unfortunate and regrettable disturbance occurred on the road from Castleconnell to Limerick, following a hurling match. A car carrying five or six young men from the city was returning to town when another young man from the city approached them, requesting a seat as he had missed the train. Despite some initial difficulty, he was eventually given a seat in the car.

However, tensions arose as this newcomer reportedly offended some of the other passengers. This led to a heated altercation, and the situation escalated when individuals believed to be from the Cappamore hurling team, who had defeated Young Irelands, arrived at the scene. As a result, a general melee ensued, leaving several of the city men with severe injuries. They had to be taken to Barrington’s Hospital for treatment.

One of the injured individuals, a young man named P. McMahon from Francis Street, sustained particularly serious injuries. He was detained at the hospital, where doctors attended to him, stitching up the wounds on his head. Fortunately, McMahon’s condition has improved since the incident.

This unfortunate event highlights the importance of maintaining sportsmanship and respecting one another’s passions, especially in the context of Gaelic pastimes. Such disturbances only mar the spirit of the games and can result in unnecessary harm to individuals involved. It serves as a reminder for all to promote unity and good sportsmanship within the sporting community to avoid such incidents in the future.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 16 May 1905