Representatives of the Limerick County Council recently met with Chief Secretary for Ireland, George Wyndham, to discuss the granting of powers for the maintenance of principal roads in the county. The council put forth a request to employ labour directly through their County Surveyor, a practice already implemented in authorities… Read More

The case of Violet Hegarty, a young girl who was sent to a female Roman Catholic reformatory in Limerick due to theft charges, recently made headlines when her father sought a writ of habeas corpus against the institution. What made this case unique was that the Hegarty family had converted… Read More

The re-election of Mr Daly as the Mayor of Limerick has brought immense joy and excitement among the locals. The overwhelming support and admiration for Mr Daly were evident on the day of his victory, as a large crowd gathered in front of the Town Hall to celebrate his re-election.… Read More

Queen Victoria was one of the most significant British monarchs in history. She ruled for 63 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch at the time of her death. Victoria’s death on January 22, 1901, was a significant event that caused mixed reactions in different parts of the world, including Limerick.… Read More

General Sir W. Butler presided over a meeting of the Irish Literary Society at the theatre of the Society of Arts, in John Street, Adelphi, where an audience of eager minds gathered to hear Dr John Todhunter read a lengthy and captivating paper on the “Life of Patrick Sarsfield.” The… Read More

Charles Bowcott, a grocer and baker from Wellington, found himself facing charges of selling butter adulterated with 3% of water on November 22nd. Mr E. L. Wallis represented the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Police Superintendent Cope testified that he visited Bowcott’s shop on the date in question, purchasing three-quarters… Read More

In a surprising turn of events, Gunner Patrick Hogan of the Limerick City Artillery Militia faced charges of drawing allowance for five more children than he actually had before the district court martial Limerick yesterday. Hogan, who belonged to the militia that was embodied last year, pleaded guilty to this… Read More

The case of Anne Egan against the “Freeman’s Journal” was presented in court yesterday, with both parties represented by legal counsel. The action was brought by Anne Egan for damages due to injuries allegedly sustained by her at the hands of the defendants. The defendants pleaded they were not responsible… Read More

In a curious case that recently unfolded at the Limerick Quarter Sessions, the courtroom was filled with an intrigued audience looking forward to an unusual legal battle. Presiding Judge Adams, known for his astute judgments, found himself arbitrating a peculiar dispute between two parties over damages caused by an allegedly… Read More