Stories about ‘Lifestyle’

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The Limerick Writers’ Centre in association with the Belltable and The Western Writers’ Centre presents: Identity And How We Define Ourselves.

This is a fundraising event in aid of The Limerick Writers’ Centre.

Part 1: More Lives Than One

The Remarkable Family of Oscar Wilde Through the Generations with Gerry Hanberry.

Part 2: ’Round The House – Irish Poetry in Three Languages’ – Music, Poetry and Performance with Fred Johnston, Shaun Leonard read more...


SOLDIERS Can't Dance played this year's Charity Week and were a massive success. Their brand of indie rock went down a storm among the UL populace. They are comprised of Luke Fitgerald on drums, Conor Cuffe on vocals and Guitar and James Kennedy on vocals and bass. An Focal caught up with them recently and asked for the low-down.

Talking about the bands beginnings, drummer Luke Fitzgerald explains. "It started with me and Conor. I put an ad up... read more

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Steve Normoyle

“I Got Worms”  the most photographed ,  bait , fishing tackle , archery , and shooting accessory  store  has now opened at 19 Ellen Street Limerick.Steve , in this business for the last thirty years  is looking forward to meeting old and new friends alike.

Everything you require is available in the  store for all of these pastimes and Steve read more...


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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version

The English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is an essentially literal Bible translation that combines word-for-word precision and accuracy with literary excellence, beauty, and depth of meaning. The ESV Bible is equipped with an enhanced navigation feature. Kindle’s index feature can be used to navigate directly to any verse. This feature is not supported on the Kindle 1 or any Kindle

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Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless

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Revival-Literary-JournalRevival Literary Journal is calling for submissions from local, national and international poets and writers for the next issue (No.23) which will be published in Limerick, July 2012.

As well as poetry and short fiction, extracts (500 words) they now also require Review and Criticism pieces. They are also interested in receiving black and white images/line drawings for inclusion.

The deadline for submissions is: Issue 23 is the Fri read more...


LIMERICK's exhibition of visual art, eva, will return this month after a two year lay-off.

Now styled as eva International, curator Annie Fletcher has selected over 100 artists from 2,000 applicants to participate in the exhibition, entitled After the Future.

While Limerick City Gallery of Art will be the central location for the exhibition, sections of it will be scattered across the city, including the Belltable, LSAD, the Milk Market and even the tenth floor of the city's... read more

YOU can be attracted to someone without love but can you love someone without attraction? It's just an opinion, but my opinion is "no". People say "don't judge a book by its cover", but that's because you can't have sex with a book.

 It’s not a case of superficiality; it’s a matter of practicality. Why would you tear someone’s clothes off if you are not drawn to what lies underneath? We are all attracted to different things and attraction... read more
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I’ve never been one for tackling my issues, I’m more of a ‘let’s just see how it turns out’ kind of girl. Until now! A friend of mine, obviously sensing my tendencies towards relationship procrastination, thrust this wonderous blue book into my hand and promised me I would love it. Well she was right (so right that I’ve been compelled to post my first read more...


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Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6

At 10.2 ounces, Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines. Barely a third of an inch in profile, you’ll find Kindle fits perfectly in your hands. Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. We designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long read more...


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Kindle Zip Sleeve, Graphite (Fits Kindle and Kindle Touch)

Amazon’s Kindle Zip SleeveProtect Your Kindle Our stylish nylon sleeve provides optimal protection for your Kindle while you’re on the go. The lightweight material, slim design, and zipper closure make it easy to quickly and securely stow your device in any bag or purse.  

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