A puzzling and tragic incident has been reported in Ballinasloe, Ireland. A sweep named Carroll was discovered in an unconscious state during the morning, lying on a stack of straw near the town. He had a significant wound over his eye, and it appeared that his sister had made an effort to stop the bleeding. Carroll was immediately taken to the Union Hospital in Ballinasloe by ambulance, but unfortunately, he passed away approximately fifteen minutes after admission.

The circumstances surrounding Carroll’s death have raised suspicions, prompting authorities to take action. As part of the investigation, two men from Limerick, identified as Nash and Coleman, who work as stonebreakers, were arrested and are currently being held in custody in connection with the incident.

The situation remains mysterious, and further details about the cause of Carroll’s injuries and the possible involvement of the two detained men have not been disclosed yet. Authorities are diligently working to unravel the truth behind this tragic event in Ballinasloe.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 22 August 1905