HC Deb 03 August 1904 vol 139 c722
MR. JOSEPH DEVLIN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that on Sunday, 24th July, stones and other missiles were thrown at the 8.40 p.m. train from Armagh when approaching Portadown, and that on the same evening broken glass was strewn over the road between Armagh and Portadown for the purpose of disabling cyclists returning from the ceremonies at Armagh Cathedral; and, if so, will he say whether any action has been taken to prosecute the offenders, and how many arrests have been made.

MR. WYNDHAM

No stones or other missiles were thrown at this train. A small quantity of broken glass was found on the road between Armagh and Portadown. It was removed by the police, who, however, have no reason to believe that it was placed on the road to injure cyclists attending the ceremonies at Armagh Cathedral. The road is much frequented by cyclists.