In a tragic incident that unfolded in the picturesque Aherlow Glen, Michael Welligott, a travelling assistant working for the Singer Sewing Machine office in Tipperary, met a fateful end. The incident occurred on a Friday evening and sent shockwaves through the community.
Michael Welligott was discovered lying unconscious beside his bicycle at the base of a steep hill within the tranquil Aherlow Glen. The scene was one of profound distress as he lay in a pool of blood, and his bicycle was found to be badly wrecked. The discovery left those who found him deeply alarmed and distressed, and they promptly sought to provide assistance.
Welligott was urgently transported to a nearby residence, where efforts were made to tend to his injuries and revive him. However, despite the best efforts of those who cared for him, he succumbed to his injuries some hours after being found.
An inquest into the tragic incident was convened on the subsequent Saturday to determine the circumstances surrounding Michael Welligott’s untimely death. The proceedings revealed that the deceased was a man of thirty-one years, married, and a resident of Limerick. The verdict delivered by the inquest was one of accidental death.
The tragedy sent ripples of sorrow throughout the community, leaving many in a state of mourning for the loss of a valued member of their midst. In the wake of the incident, the Welligott family found themselves grappling with the sudden and devastating loss of a loved one.
As the community grieved the passing of Michael Welligott, his employers at the Singer Sewing Machine office extended their sympathies and support to the grieving family. It was a sombre reminder of the fragility of life and the unforeseen tragedies that can strike even in the most idyllic of settings.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remained a source of sorrow and contemplation for the community, highlighting the importance of cherishing each moment with loved ones and offering support to those in need during times of grief.
Irish Independent – Monday 23 July 1906
