HC Deb 20 May 1886 vol 305 c1526
CAPTAIN M'CALMONT (Antrim, E.)

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether it is true that five head of cattle were stolen from the lands of one Peter Harkin, a bailiff residing at Costrea, near Ballinamore, county Leitrim, on the night of Friday 14th instant; whether this Peter Harkin is the same man as was shot at and wounded a few years ago; and, whether any arrests have been made?

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. JOHN MORLEY) (Newcastle-on-Tyne)

Sir, five head of cattle disappeared from the lands of Peter Harkin on the night of the 14th instant, and have not yet been found. It is not known whether they strayed or were stolen. Harkin has made an information. With regard to the last paragraph but one, Harkin was fired at and wounded on the 6th of August, 1882.