Boycott story - His home was close to Ballinrobe
The Boycotts shopped in Ballinrobe and visited their friends in the Barracks regularly
Not only did the Boycotts visit Ballinrobe to do their shopping/ordering of goods, they also visited their friends here and the cavalry barracks.
The Hussars who protected him as he fled in a red-cross wagon were based in the local barracks in Ballinrobe.
Many reporters visited Ballinrobe trom all over the world to cover the story and trials and stayed at the Valkenburg Hotel while in town.
Boycott Agitators' Trial in Ballinrobe Courthouse
Created from various sources by Averil Staunton