James Lally Fatal Accident

Death of James Lally, Kilbeg, Monivea. July 8th, 1923.

Newspaper extracts relating to the death of the late James Lally, at Claregalway Bridge, the subsequent inquest, trial and sentencing of Peter James O’Brennan.

James was the father of the late Thomas (Bob) Lally, from Kilbeg, grandfather to the late Johnny Lally and great-grandfather to our group member Gerry Lally. A plaque recalling this tragic event is set into the wall of the original nine arch bridge over the river Clare. To read about the events click link below:

Accident Newspaper Reports