A. It was the same foolish dispute made about May-poles.
Q. (by the Chief Baron). Which is the oldest party?
A. The Caravats were going on for two years before the Shanavests stirred.
Q. Why were they called Caravats?
A. A man of the name of Hanly was hanged; he was prosecuted by the Shanavests, and Pauddeen Car said he would not leave the place of execution until he saw the Caravat about the fellow's neck, and from that time they were called Caravats.
Q. For what offence was Hanly hanged?
A. For burning the house of a man who had taken land over his neighbour's head.
Q. Hanly was the leader of the Caravats?
A. Before he was hanged, his party was called the Moyle Rangers. The Shanavests were called Pauddeen Car's party.
Q. Why were they called Shanavests?