1918-04-16
Conscription Bill passed in House of Commons
Ayes, 296; Noes, 123Read More →
1918-04-08
Two men jailed for illegal drilling in Westport
Two men were jailed for illegal drilling in Westport on March 25th¹. Neither James McEvilly and John Finnerty (both shop assistants) recognised the authority of the court. Magistrates Jasper White and J C Malling sentenced the two men to 3 months and one month with hard labour respectively, to be served in Sligo jail.Read More →
1918-04-02
Cycling champion jailed in Ballina
A champion cyclist, Martin Hegarty, was jailed for 2 months in Ballina Court for illegal drilling¹ during St. Patrick’s Day in Crossmolina. He was escorted to the courtroom from Castlebar Jail by sixteen armed police, who restricted the number of the members of the public allowed into the courtroom. A group of Irish Volunteers turned up at the courthouse and sang The Soldiers Song in support. The defendant did not recognise the authority of the court.Read More →