In a fervent gathering at the local Temperance Hall in Abbeyfeale district, a substantial number of parishioners convened on Sunday for a meeting of the Nationalists. The event, presided over by the Very Rev. Canon Lee, P.P., was marked by the announcement of a significant demonstration set to take place in Limerick the following Sunday. The illustrious leader of the Irish Party, Mr John Redmond, and several of his colleagues are slated to address the assembly.

The Very Rev. Canon Lee, P.P., emphasized the magnitude of the upcoming demonstration, asserting that it could rival any gathering of Nationalists since the days of the esteemed Parnell, who last convened a meeting in the city as far back as 1881. Canon Lee underscored the unparalleled representation, enthusiasm, and sheer numbers expected at the Limerick assembly on Sunday, garnering applause from the assembled parishioners.

It was disclosed that contingents from the parish and county were actively organizing to join the demonstration, with additional participants expected from Cork, Clare, and Tipperary. Canon Lee fervently encouraged those present to ensure their active participation, highlighting the significance of the event for the broader Nationalist cause.

To facilitate effective representation, a deputation was swiftly appointed to represent the Nationalists of the district. The delegation included Very Rev. Canon Lee, P.P., along with prominent individuals such as B. Collins, J.P., Co.C.; J. D. Harnett, D. L. Leahy, M. L. Harnett, W. Cotter, J. Riordan, D.C.; T. A. Keane, W. D. O’Connor, C. O’Rourke, E. Forde, G. Barry, D.C.; M. J. Fitzgerald, J. P. O’Connor, D. Collins, J. Dillane, Richard Harnett, M. Browne, J. O’Sullivan, J. M. Harnett, and D. O’Brien.

Expressing gratitude to the Irish Party, the Chairman acknowledged the transformative impact they had on the lives of the Irish people. Applause echoed through the hall as the Chairman commended the party for their contributions, setting the stage for a vibrant demonstration set to unfold in Limerick.

The gathering concluded with the decision to reconvene in a fortnight for further arrangements related to the impending demonstration. As the Nationalists of Abbeyfeale district prepare to join their fellow Irish citizens in Limerick, the anticipation builds for a momentous assembly that seeks to echo the historic gatherings of the past.

Weekly Freeman’s Journal – Saturday 11 October 1913