IRISH GATHERING
ALL CREEDS AND PARTIES. MEET ROUND BANQUET BOARD. (Received 11 a.m.) LONDON, July 7. A notable gathering of Irishmen of all political creeds from the North and South were present at a house dinner given by the Irish Club in London, at which the principal guest was the Duke of York. Others included the Governor-General, Mr. T. M. Healey, a representative of Mr. Cosgrave, and a number of prominent non-Irish citizens. The Duke of York, who was warmly welcomed, made a speech dwelling on distinction won by living Irishmen in various spheres. Mr. Healey in a speech said that the turmoil and distress which used to prevail in South Ireland had so wrung thp heart of his Majesty that it was through him an approach towards a truce had been possible.—Reuter.
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Northern Advocate, 8 July 1925, Page 5
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133IRISH GATHERING Northern Advocate, 8 July 1925, Page 5
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