WAR IN IRELAND

Waikato Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2576, 25 July 1922, Page 5

WAR IN IRELAND

BIG STRUGGLE ANTICIPATED TROOPS ADVANCING ON CORK By Cable-Press Association-Copyright. LONDON, July 23. Free State troops are advancing on Cork, which is being prepared for an attack similar to that at Limerick. The troops will have a difficult task, as the rebels, lighting in civilian garb, can easily assume the role of innocent noncombatants. They are constantly organising lightning attacks, and then dispersing, helped by the hilly country. The opposing forces arc now in touch at Mallow. The rebels are concentrating in the vicinity of Mallow, on the BublinCork railway. It is expected that the final struggle will be fought on tbc outskirts of Cork. The rebels burnt down Rosleaven House, belonging to the Hon. Edward O’Brien, brother of Lord Inchiquin. Nothing was saved. Cardinal Logue, attending the funeral of the Rev. Dr Longhran, at Jbnesborough, County Louth, was ordered to dismount from his car, and was searched by Armed Specials. A DESPERATE STAND FIGHTING AT LIMERICK REIGN OF TERROR By Cable-Press Association-Copyright LONDON, July 23. When day broke those Waterford irregulars who had not been taken prisoners, fought desperately. Firing was re-opened by Nationals opposite the river. Under cover of a barrage they penetrated further into the city. Irregulars endeavoured to make a stand at the Post Office, but were driven out by heavy shelling." Latest reports say that irregulars are fighting rearguard actions in the southeast corner of the town. It is believed they have suffered many casualties. Big guns are now supporting the National troops at Limerick. Their advent was welcomed by a semi-starved populace, weary of the appalling state of disorder in the pity. Reduced to forsaking a place of'shelter, they rushed into the bullet swept streets and welcomed the artillery, which, at infinite labour had been drawn miles over rough roads to the city. A reign of terror prevails in parts of Roscommon and Sligo, where irregulars are raiding, looting and entering farm houses at night time and turning out the occupants, taking possession of their beds. TWO TOWNS CAPTURED BOMB THROWER PUNISHED (Received 11 a.m.) LONDON, July 24. An Irish Army bulletin reports the capture of Ballinlough and Ballyhanuis. In the latter town the people turned out in hundreds and cheered the troops. The rebels had retreated westward before the Nationals could come to grips with them. Mrs Edie has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Justice Sharman mentioned that bombs found in her possession contained thermite, which caused practically an inextinguishable fire.