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IRISH DISTURBANCES.

MOBS DISPERSED. ; [PRESS ASSOCIATION.] London, April 8. In consequence of the determination or the Irish Nationalists to hold proclaimed meetings, a large body of police and troops were held in readiness at Loughrea. O'Brien had a meeting, but it wad dispersed, and thirty persons injured. Tanner eluded the vigilance of the police and troops, and addressed a meeting outside Macroom at six o'clock in the evening, but the crowd upon entering the town were charged and dispersed. In other parts of Counties Clare and Cork conflicts occurred, and many injuries were sustained on both sides. Quiet was restored by the evening. „ Dublin, April 9. Messrs. Redmond, Crilly, and Davitt, M.P.'s, also attempted to hold meetings in different parts of the country to prove the vitality of the National League. No fatalities are reported in connection with the recent attempts to hold meetings, but several people were seriously hurt by the sabres of the cavalry. At Ennis the Hussars drove the people before them, singing "Rule Britannia."

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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9025, 11 April 1888, Page 5

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IRISH DISTURBANCES. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9025, 11 April 1888, Page 5

IRISH DISTURBANCES. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9025, 11 April 1888, Page 5