DANCERS BEATEN
OUTRAGE IN COUNTY CLARE. \ NO REASON ASSIGNED BY ASSAILANTS. < [By Electric Cable—Copyright.] [Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Tuesday 11.25 p.m) LONDON. January 18. While a country folks’ dance was in progress In Kalfenora, County Clare, a party of armed men forced their way into the ballroom and fired shots in the air, ordering the women into another room. Many girls fainted from fear; others rushed the doors, while thirty male dancers were lined up against the wall. They were then led singly at the revolver’s point Into a yard, where each was soundly beaten and kicked. No reason for the attack was disclosed.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3249, 20 January 1926, Page 6
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