Judge Adams presided over the Rathkeale Quarter Sessions. The Grand Jury included Michael Keating as foreman and various other members. Judge Adams expressed condolences for the recent loss of the revered Dean Flanagan and highlighted his contributions to peace, conciliation, and goodwill.

The court addressed several cases, including charges of cheating in a card trick and cases of personation during an election for County and District Councillors. In one case, George Adams and Michael Clery were charged with cheating using a three-card trick. The complainant claimed he lost money to the trick, but the judge noted that playing cards and games were common, comparing them to well-known card games like poker and bridge. The jury found the prisoners not guilty, and they were discharged.

Another case involved a charge of wounding, where John Dalton claimed to have been stabbed by William Wi. The defence argued the injury was accidental during a struggle, and the jury found the prisoner not guilty.

In a different case, John Thompson Jr. was charged with personation during an election. He allegedly claimed to be entitled to vote under his uncle’s name. The court heard testimonies and discussed descriptions on the voter register. The jury found the accused not guilty, and he was discharged.

Throughout the proceedings, Judge Adams injected humor into the court, making various witty remarks and anecdotes. The court proceedings covered a range of cases, from cheating in games to personation during elections.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 24 October 1905