Transcribed from the 22 July 1828 edition of The Newry Commercial Telegraph newspaper, by permission of The British Library: A duel took place on Saturday evening last, on an island near the town of Newport, between Richard O'Donel and J. Stewart, Esqrs., the former attended by Lieut. Hyland, of the R.N., and the latter by Lieut. O'Hallaron, of the 69th Regt. After an exchange of shots without effect, the parties were again handed their pistols, when Mr. Stewart fired a second time, we are happy to say, without effect. Mr. O'Donel, who reserved his shot, then discharged his pistol into the sea, whereon the matter terminated. The above meeting took place, as we have been informed, in consequence of the strenuous exertions of Mr. Richard O'Donel, to prevent such demonstrations of public feeling as might, and probably would, lead to the excitement of party spirit.--Evening Post. ==========================