A grim tragedy unfolded in the quiet hamlet of Rathcahill West, Templeglantine, as John Sexton, a 60-year-old farmer, succumbed to injuries inflicted during a brutal assault on Sunday night. The assailants left Sexton unconscious, a state that persisted until his untimely death this morning.

The local Constabulary, perplexed by the apparent lack of motive for the attack, has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the assault. Sexton, a man of middle age, found himself at the centre of a mysterious incident that has left the community in shock.

The discovery of Sexton, unconscious and severely beaten, prompted immediate concern. Despite the efforts to revive him, Sexton remained unresponsive, and his condition gradually deteriorated until his passing this morning. The authorities are diligently working to piece together the events leading to the assault, but as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.

The community of Rathcahill West, Templeglantine, is grappling with the shock and grief of this inexplicable tragedy. Residents are awaiting updates from the ongoing investigation, hopeful that answers will emerge to shed light on the motives behind the assault that claimed the life of John Sexton.

The Constabulary has urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, as the quest for justice and closure continues following this unsettling event. As the details unfold, the community is left to grapple with the profound loss of a fellow resident and the unexplained violence that has shaken their peaceful surroundings.

Dublin Daily Express – Friday 09 September 1910