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PIGHTING IN IRELAND NATIONALIST SUCCESSES *'"'" By Cable-Press Association-Copyright (Received II a.m.) LONDON, July 21. The Nationals entered Waterford city on Wednesday night, and seized important positions from the Irregulars. The capture of the whole city cannot be long delayed. During the darkness Nationals crossed the river two miles south-east of the city, and entered the County Club. They surprised the sleeping garrisonNationals passed through a hole in the wall and seized the garrison in Adelphi Hotel. They also passed through another breach in the wall and took a third batch of prisoners in the Imperial Hotel. The Irregulars are now holding the ancient Reginald's Tower, evacuating: the building, which was taken without a shot. ";^isr^^ v , A National communique states that troops are now in Waterford. Theyj have taken fifty prisoners. Irregulars retreated from infantry and cavalry at the barracks and post office, all off which are in National hands. The Irregulars are retreating southwards.
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Waikato Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2575, 22 July 1922, Page 5
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