During the recent Limerick Petty Sessions, a corner-boy by the name of Michael Carrick faced charges brought forth by Head-Constable Moore for robbing a woman of £2 9s 56d. Carrick pleaded guilty to the offence, and as he made no restitution of the stolen money, Mr Hickson, R.M., delivered a sentence of three months’ imprisonment with hard labour.

Simultaneously, at the same Petty Sessions, Sergeant Louergan presented a case against a publican accused of selling drinks during prohibited hours on a Sunday week. The observant sergeant had the establishment under surveillance from a considerable distance of a quarter mile away, eventually approaching closely enough to catch a man with a bottle of ale in his pocket. Despite the publican’s complete denial in defence, the magistrates found the police evidence credible and imposed a fine of £1 along with the necessary costs.

The proceedings demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to maintain order and uphold regulations in Limerick. The court’s decisions aim to serve as a deterrent against similar offences and emphasize the importance of adhering to the law in the interest of public safety and well-being.

Constabulary Gazette (Dublin) – Saturday 02 September 1905