IRISH AFFAIRS.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 August 1922, Page 5

IRISH AFFAIRS.

FREE STATE AND ULSTER. A REPORTED PACT. NOTHING OFFICIAL. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, AugU*t 9. It is reported from Ireland that a settlement is imminent between the Free State and Ulster. The refugees in Strabane are preparing to return to their homes in the six counties. No confirmation of the report is obtainable in London, the authorities disclaiming knowledge of any negotiations. The Publicity Department in Dublin is unaware of the reported negotiations with Ulster for a settlement. They are not regarded as likely in the present circumstances. The rebels destroyed a mansion at Brookfield, Tullamore, owned by Lady Bury, including valuable paintings and costly furniture. The rebels at Cork sank a large steamer at the mouth of the Lee, completely closing the port and adding the menace of famine. Armed men raided Guineas’ brewery, Dublin, held up the staff with revolvers, and took £2OOO. LIMERICK AND TIPPERARY. CLEARED OF REBELS. Dublin, August 9. General O’Duffy, reviewing the military situation, says: The Irregulars have now been completely routed from the city of Limerick, and hold no post in Tipperary, except possibly Clonmel. They continue to harass the civilian population in a few quarters. Telegraphic communication between Dublin and Limerick has been restored and the mails were delivered for the first time for months. (BREAKING REBELS’ RESISTANCE. ENCOURAGING REPOTS. Received August 11, 12.45 a.m. London, August 10. The Daily Telegraph’s Dublin correspondent reports that the Free State army is making good pragrees in Southern Ireland, and is carrying out movements which are expected to end the rebels’ resistance in a few days. Dublin reports that the Free Staters have entered Cork city. LIMERICK FREED OF REBELS. TROOPS ATTACK CORK. Received August 10, 11.30 p.m. London, August 9. Free Staters are reported to have landed at two .points near Cork ajid at Cork’. Owing to the intensity of sniping between Cork and Queenstown the Admiralty has issued a warning that it is undesirable to clear vessels for Cork. The rebels threatened. to treat as combatants railwaymen assisting in the transportation of Free State troops. The rebels have been driven out of Abbeyfeale and Drumcollogher, their last strongholds in Limerick.