Athlunkard Boat Club, Limerick, July 18th, 1905

T. C. Butterfield, Esq.
Dear Sir,

My Committee will feel very thankful if you will forward us the judge’s decision of the rowing in the Leander Cup race in Cork. As the public is crediting us with fouling Shannon, we will probably publish the decision. Thanking you in anticipation, I beg to remain, yours truly,

James O’Farrell,
Hon. Secretary.

Cork City Regatta, Committee Rooms, Municipal Buildings, Cork, July 22nd, 1905

Dear Sir,

In reply to yours of the 18th inst, the following is a copy of the umpire’s report of the race for the Leander Cup, taken by me immediately after the race finished:

“The start was a perfect one, all the boats going off on their course. After a short distance, Cork B.C. fouled Lee, and they (Lee) were compelled to stop rowing. Subsequently, a foul occurred between Shannon and Athlunkard, the former being at fault.”

Yours faithfully,

J. C. Butterfield,
J. J. Hackett,
Hon. Secs.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 25 July 1905