Limerick, Ireland – In a dramatic turn of events, the Limerick Nationalist Volunteers have issued an ultimatum to their committee, raising questions about the control and transparency within the Irish Nationalist movement in the city. The ultimatum, presented on Sunday, has sent shockwaves through the community, with nearly all the instructors from various city companies signing the document.

The central issue revolves around recent events and a contentious decision that involved the exclusion of Alderman Joyce, MP.., upon his arrival in the city on Friday night. This decision prompted widespread concern among the volunteers, leading to their call for transparency and accountability.

The document, presented to the committee, demanded a detailed statement of accounts and sought answers regarding the decision to bar Alderman Joyce from addressing the volunteers. The volunteers expressed their frustration, questioning the motives behind such actions.

What makes this situation even more significant is the firm stance taken by the volunteers. The ultimatum stated that if their demands for transparency and answers were not met, they would not accept the committee’s dismissive response. Instead, they would request the committee to resign to pave the way for a new election of committee members.

Upon the reading of the statement, the volunteers gathered in a show of unity and solidarity, erupting into applause from the rank and file members.

The situation remains fluid as both the committee and the volunteers contemplate their next moves. It is clear that the Limerick Nationalist Volunteers are determined to hold their leadership accountable and ensure transparency in the decision-making processes within the organization.

As the story unfolds, the citizens of Limerick, Ireland, watch closely, hoping for a resolution that will not only address the current controversy but also strengthen the unity and purpose of the Nationalist Volunteers in their city.

Dublin Daily Express – Tuesday 22 September 1914