In a shocking incident that unfolded during the burial of Mr John Enright of Castleconnell, a funeral service turned into a scene of chaos and outrage. The Reverend Canon Ross Lewin of Limerick expressed his protest against the disturbing events that marred what should have been a solemn occasion.

As the funeral service for Mr John Enright progressed, a disconcerting turn of events occurred when approximately 300 individuals, armed with sticks, seized the coffin. The peaceful proceedings took an abrupt and alarming turn as the armed group forcibly took control of the coffin and callously tossed it into the family vault.

The burial party, comprised of members of the Garryowen Football Club, witnessed the sudden disruption and found themselves in the midst of what was described as an “indescribable scene of confusion.” The intended solemnity of the moment was shattered, replaced by a tumultuous and disorderly environment.

Mr John Daly and other Nationalists present at the funeral did not remain silent in the face of this outrage. They vehemently protested against the shocking actions that unfolded before them. The incident raises questions about the motivations behind such a brazen act and the impact it had on those gathered to bid farewell to Mr John Enright.

The motives behind the seizure of the coffin and the subsequent chaos remain unclear, adding an unsettling layer to an already distressing event. The community, now grappling with the aftermath of this unprecedented disturbance, awaits answers and seeks to restore a sense of dignity to the memory of Mr John Enright and the solemnity of funerary rites.

Morning Leader – Tuesday 03 November 1908