03 December
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The bishops of Ulster had identified the danger of eight Ulster constituencies falling under Unionist control if the nationalist vote was split between the National Party and Sinn Féin.  AS the representatives of both parties  had failed at conference to resolve the issue,  Cardinal Michael Logue was requested to intervene and prvide guidance. His statement follows :- The Lord Mayor of Dublin has handed to me the written consent of the members of the conference of the Ulster seats, presided over by his Lordship. The consent, which is signed by Messrs. John Dillon and John McNeill, agrees to refer to me the allocation of theRead More →

22 August
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The Western People reports¹ that policemen from the districts of Westport, Castlebar, Balla, Claremorris, Kiltimagh, Swinford, Ballindine, Castlerea and Ballinlough were sent to Ballyhaunis today (Lady’s Day) to prevent an announced Sinn Fein meeting in the Market Square . It was reported that the nationalists held their meeting in Cloonfarna ( 2 miles away) instead.Read More →

19 March
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Thomas Ruane was sentenced to two months for unlawful assembly, for leading a company of men in military formation in Crossmolina on March 3rd. A large number of Sinn Fein supporters sang “A Soldier’s Song” outside the courtroom, and a large force of police and soldiers kept them at bay while the trial was in progress. When asked by the judge if he had any questions, the defendant replied¹ :- I am a soldier of the Irish Republican Army and I cannot put a question in this foreign court. A fire has been lighted that cannot be extinguished no matter what the oppression is used.Read More →