In the year 1905, the Manchester Martyrs Anniversary Committee meticulously gathered subscriptions and managed expenditures to honour the memory of the martyrs. Their efforts were devoted to commemorating a significant historical event.

Subscriptions:

Generous contributions were made by various individuals and groups, reflecting the community’s commitment to commemorating the martyrs. The contributions were as follows:

• Alderman John Daly: £1 6s 0d
• Pork Butchers W.S. (10s each): Corporation Employees, County Board G.A.A., J.H. Roche, Esq., J.F. David Begley, P. Riordan, John Clune, E. O’Connell, Alderman O’Mara, Hugh Coyle
• 7s 6d from T. Ryan
• 5s each from City Junior Board G.A.A., B. Beary, Dr O’Sullivan, George Clancy, J. Fitzpatrick, J. Carew, W.M. Nolan, M. Brennan, Dargan, J. Anglim, Anoo, John O’Neill, E. Barry, P. Fitzgerald, John Byrne, “Limerick Leader,” J. Gribbin, M. McNamara, Alderman McDonnell, Mrs. McNamara, P. McDonogh, J.G. O’Brien, & more
• 3s each from Luby Bros, J.M. Malone
• 9s 6d each from T. Bernard, Mrs. McInerney, Matt Quinlan, P & J Gleeson, John McNamara, M. Collins, Alderman McNeice, H. Trousdell, A Friend, T. Coffey, J. Cartin, T. McMahon, W. Frost, Limerick Weekly Echo, C. Ryan, Leonard & Co, J. O’Donnell
• 2s 5d each from Mrs. Gavin, C. Johnson, B.C., J. Bradshaw, W. Whelan, J. Wallace, M. Collins, Cecil Street, Michael McGrath
• Smaller sums: 10s

Total Subscriptions: £16 15s 0d

Expenditure:

Prudent management of funds allowed the Committee to effectively allocate resources. Expenditures included:

• Bands: £3 0s 0d
• Printing: £15 3s 6d
• Posting: 6s
• Brake: £1 0s 3d
• Advertising: 1s 9d
• Sundry expenses: 9s 10d

Total Expenditure: £6 14s 4d

The Tin Box Street Collection, conducted on November 26th, 1905, added to the funds. Contributions were received from various collection boxes, each associated with specific amounts:

• Box No. 1: £12 10d
• Box No. 2: £16 13s 1d
• Box No. 3: £10 8s 7d
• Box No. 4: £1 2s 0d
• Box No. 5: £1 9s 4½d
• Box No. 6: £1 13s 0d
• Box No. 7: £1 5s 3d

Total from Tin Box Street Collection: £45 1s 1½d

The funds collected allowed the Committee to grant £20 0s 8d to the Allen Testimonial. A remaining balance of £10 0s 10d was designated for monument restoration.

This detailed report highlights the dedicated efforts of the Manchester Martyrs Anniversary Committee in managing funds and honouring the memory of the martyrs.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 02 January 1906