The Ellis Estate in Abbeyfeale witnessed tense scenes as eviction proceedings were executed by Mr B. K. Lucas, Sub Sheriff of Limerick, supported by two bailiffs. The estate, currently managed by the Court House of John Harnett, saw the initial eviction at the residence of Mr Harnett, a cooper and shopkeeper. Previously, many tenants signed purchase agreements after a prolonged campaign. The application to purchase their houses and lots was denied, leading to eviction notices. A second eviction occurred at the holding of Matthew Dillane, marked by a delay due to a caretaker’s presence. Meanwhile, an ongoing dispute over tenants’ rights and property ownership persists, further fueling the evolving saga of the Ellis Estate.

Kerry News – Friday 02 February 1906