In a deeply saddening turn of events, Mr T. Lane, an auctioneer from Shanagolden, met a tragic end during his visit to Limerick. Mr Lane, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Limerick on Saturday after a successful auction. The couple checked into a local hotel, intending to spend the night in the city.

However, a sombre twist emerged the next morning when Mr Lane left the hotel early and did not return. Concerned about his prolonged absence, his family alerted the local authorities, prompting a search operation to locate him. It wasn’t until several hours later that his whereabouts were traced to the vicinity of Long Pavement station near the city.

Regrettably, in a distressing discovery, Mr Lane’s lifeless body was found in a dyke. The circumstances surrounding his death suggest that it had occurred some time before his discovery. The tragic incident has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the community, leaving questions and a sense of grief in its wake.

Authorities may conduct further investigations to understand the circumstances leading to Mr Lane’s untimely demise. The community mourns the loss of Mr Lane, an individual whose profession as an auctioneer likely made him a familiar figure, and his passing serves as a reminder of the fragility of life.

Irish Independent – Wednesday 31 January 1912