In a recent court proceeding at the Listowel Quarter Sessions before County Court Judge Drumgoole, Sir Arthur K.C.V.O. brought forth a claim seeking £10 in damages from the Great Southern and Western Railway Company for alleged negligence resulting in an overnight stay in Limerick during his journey from London to Kilmorna, Listowel.

Sir Arthur’s argument rested on the contention that, based on the scheduled train times between Kingstown and the South of Ireland, he should have arrived at his destination by a certain time, which was not met due to delays.

However, the defence countered, attributing the initial delay to fog on the London and North Western Railway. Additionally, they argued that the train Sir Arthur travelled on was unusually heavy due to an influx of passengers and mail during the Christmas season, compounded by delays from the boat at Kingstown.

County Court Judge Drumgoole reserved his decision for the next Quarter Sessions, expressing the need for further consideration of the evidence presented before reaching a verdict.

Freeman’s Journal – Friday 04 June 1915