A tragic incident occurred on Monday evening involving the mysterious death of Police Constable Peter Cullinan, 44 years old, stationed in Croom. Mr John F. Power, residing at Lifford House on South Circular Road, discovered Constable Cullinan unconscious beside his bicycle near the entrance to the residence.

Constable Cullinan had been on a bicycle ride to Limerick and was returning when the incident occurred. Given his reputation as a careful cyclist, there was initial uncertainty regarding the cause of the mishap. It was unclear whether the bicycle had skidded due to the road conditions, leading to the rider’s fall, or if some sudden medical condition had contributed to the accident.

Constable Cullinan, who had served in the police force for 24 years, was a married man. After the accident, he was taken to the Ballinacurra Constabulary station, which was in close proximity. Despite receiving medical attention throughout the night, his condition did not improve, and he passed away shortly before five o’clock the following morning.

Dr Clery, J.P., the Coroner, was informed of the situation and made arrangements to conduct an inquest into Constable Cullinan’s untimely death. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

Constabulary Gazette (Dublin) – Saturday 07 July 1906