An eviction scene in County Clare, 30 July 1888

An eviction party at the house of John Flanagan in Tullycrine, led by Sheriff Turner and DI Hill. The doors, the windows and the furniture had been removed in advance of the Sheriff’s arrival. One of the girls told the group, ‘Battles were won abroad by smaller forces than Balfour sends here to turn out old men and children.’
As well as soldiers from the Royal Berkshire Regiment, there are many onlookers in this photograph. The contents of the house can be seen behind the horse just to the right of the house. It is assumed that it is Mrs Flanagan who is greeting the eviction party at the entrance to the house.
Photograph by Timothy O’Connor