At the Newport Petty Sessions held before Major Dease (M) in the chair, several cases were addressed. Michael Dawson faced prosecution for being drunk and disorderly at Killnascully. The defendant had previously taken the pledge, promising to abstain from alcohol, but had unfortunately broken it. He was fined £2 or, in default, faced one month of imprisonment in Limerick Gaol. Additionally, Dawson was charged with breaking Timothy Ryan’s windows at Tour, for which he received a fine of 10s or fourteen days’ imprisonment.

In another case, Head-Constable Hyland prosecuted Patrick Delaney, who was accused of allowing six passengers and the driver to travel together on his car from Newport to Castleconnell, contrary to the law relating to coaches. Mr Corbett from Nenagh defended Delaney, and after careful consideration, the bench ultimately dismissed the case.

It is evident that the Newport Petty Sessions take matters of public order and transportation regulations seriously, ensuring that those who disrupt the peace or violate the law are held accountable for their actions.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 25 July 1905