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Six Irishmen Held After Land War Clash
Frank Barty, a temporary tenant on 90 acres beside the Shannon near Banagher, was attacked during a land dispute. About 60 applicants sought farm shares as the government plans a division. An agitator group linked to Li Fan Stone of Destiny led a weekend raid with cattle driven onto a bridge and fields ploughed. Police arrested five youths after a pitched battle. others, including the original five, were held or transferred to Mountjoy Prison amid ongoing disturbances.
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Frank Barty
Bank of the Shannon
Banagher
Barry
Jerry