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Limerick FC sign two new players

Limerick FC have signed two players with underage international experience as they enter the final stage of games in the Airtricity League Premier Division. Ireland U-19 international Carel Tiofack is joining the club from the relative obscurity of the Cadiz B team in Spain while Ballynanty’s Jason Hughes will make the step up from junior […]

The Limerick man who scored against Real Madrid. Twice

A SCORING record of 137 goals for the Blues, league and cup winning medals in 1980 and 1982 and the distinction of scoring European Cup home and away goals against Real Madrid make Des Kennedy Limerick’s best ever centre forward. Indeed, his achievements are unlikely to be matched although he surprised us this week by […]

The Lure of the Limerick

September 30, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

limericks, limerick poem, funny limericks, naughty limericks, writing limericks No-one knows for certain how the name of an Irish Mid-Western city came to be associated with the short, irreverent, often bawdy verses of the limerick. Some people believe that it came from the school of poets who … [Read More...]

Gaelic version of Frank McCourt’s, Angela’s Ashes to be launched in New York

November 10, 2011 By Joe Taylor 1 Comment

The Irish language publication of the Pulitzer Prize winning memoir will be launched at the Irish Consulate General, at 5:30-7:30p.m., on 15th November, as part of … [Read More...]

Limerick poets gather to remember much loved Teri Murray

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

LEGENDARY Limerick poet Teri Murray is to be remembered on the first anniversary of her sad passing this Wednesday night.The city’s poetic community, friends of the Lord Edward Street poet and the Limerick Writers Centre have teamed up to organise ‘A night for Teri’, kicking off at 7.30pm in … [Read More...]

The saga of John The Man & Walter Stanley

October 2, 2010 By John Johnston 2 Comments

Back in the golden days of pirate radio in the 70s & 80s, the people of limerick were truly blessed. By switching on to Radio Lumni, you heard the best local radio programme, in some folk's opinion, that there ever has been. Around 7.30 am, you would hear the soft tones of John The Man … [Read More...]

Limerick Track To Hold Monday Inspection

November 7, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Update: Racing Cancelled today at Limerick Racecourse Today’s meeting at Limerick has been cancelled after the track was found to be waterlogged following an inspection. The decision was made after stewards and official’s inspected the course this morning. Irish Turf Club officials will stage a … [Read More...]

Amazon Kindle – does something remain on the screen while the device is turned off?

February 2, 2011 By Joe Taylor 1 Comment

I'm planning on buying the new Kindle 3. I know that e-ink displays can keep something on the screen even … [Read More...]

Loop Head message heard loud and clear around the world

August 17, 2015 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Ham radio operators operating out of Loop Head Lighthouse made 923 contacts with counterparts in 49 other countries as part of the International Lighthouse and Lightship (ILLW) at the weekend. The Limerick Radio Club, which features members from Clare, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary, operated … [Read More...]

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