Mr F. J. Kilkenny, President of the Irish Home-Going Association in the United States, and Mr J. D. Sullivan, Secretary, and Treasurer of the same association, arrived in Limerick last night from Killarney, embarking on a mission that garnered a public reception to commemorate their visit and its underlying purpose.

The reception committee, consisting of the Mayor, Councillor Ryan adorned with his chain of office, the City High Sheriff, Mr William Holliday, J.P., the city’s Parliamentary representative, Alderman Joyce, along with the City Sword-Bearer, the Town Clerk, the Corporation sergeants-at-arms, and various prominent local Nationalists, awaited the esteemed guests at the railway station. Carriages were at the ready, and upon the arrival of Mr Kilkenny and Mr Sullivan, a procession was promptly formed. Led by the Boherbuoy Band, the entourage made its way to Cruise’s Royal Hotel, where the distinguished visitors will be accommodated during their stay in the city.

The musical accompaniment drew a sizable crowd, and upon reaching the hotel, a series of speeches unfolded from one of its windows. The Mayor took the podium, introducing the visitors, while the High Sheriff and Alderman Joyce extended a warm Limerick welcome to Messrs. Kilkenny and Sullivan. The atmosphere was one of conviviality, marked by enthusiastic applause and an eager audience.

Messrs. Kilkenny and Sullivan, visibly moved by the warm reception, expressed their gratitude and spoke passionately about the potential benefits that could accrue to the Irish industrial movement through the diligent efforts of the Irish Home-Going Association. The association, with its focus on facilitating the return of Irish expatriates to their homeland, was lauded for its role in fostering a connection between the diaspora and the economic development of Ireland.

The leaders of the association are scheduled to remain in Limerick until [no specific date provided], after which they will proceed to Dublin to continue their mission. The visit of Mr Kilkenny and Mr Sullivan signifies a meaningful engagement with the Irish community and underscores the importance of collabouration between the diaspora and the homeland for mutual progress and prosperity. As they embark on the next leg of their journey, the impact of their visit is anticipated to resonate positively within the Irish industrial landscape, fostering a renewed sense of unity and purpose.

Dublin Daily Express – Thursday 11 August 1910