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They Want Your Limericks

Limerick’s newest literary festival – Limerick Summer Literary Festival – will take place this coming July. A joint venture between The Limerick Writers’ Centre and Campus Life Services of UL, the festival will run from Friday 18th July to Sun 20th July, and this year it will incorporate the Bring Your Limericks to Limerick International […]

The Sarsfield Bar

I must have been twelve or thirteen when I had my first prohibitive glimpse inside No. 1 Rutland Street. My father had told me to wait in the car as he delivered a case of whiskey and a gift of blinking black & white dogs. He had problems negotiating the heavy door so I held […]

The truth about 1935

October 2, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Recent references to sectarianism in Limerick has aroused curiosity about what exactly happened here in 1935 - a date that deserves to go down in infamy in the history of Limerick. The really curious should consult Denis O'Shaughnessy's Limerick: 100 stories of the century - if they are lucky enough … [Read More...]

Jobs lost as Heiton Buckley announces store closure

January 26, 2011 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

EIGHT jobs have been lost after building supply company Heiton Buckley announced it is to close its store on the Dock Road after 40 years trading. Dermot … [Read More...]

Catherine Hayes – the Limerick Nightingale

October 2, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

(1818-1861)Catherine Hayes was a legend in her own lifetime and afterwards.She was born at 4 Patrick Street, Limerick, the third daughter of Arthur and Mary Hayes. Her father who was Bandmaster of the Limerick City Militia deserted his family causing great financial distress.The … [Read More...]

Limerick artist to launch solo exhibition

October 31, 2014 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

The latest exhibition by artist Ramon Kassam featuring works inspired by the buildings and sights of his native Limerick City will be officially opened at 69 O’Connell Street this coming Thursday 6th November at 6pm.Woodrow Kernohan, the Director of EVA International will perform the official … [Read More...]

The Irish Peers and the House of Lords

October 2, 2010 By Charles Lysaght Leave a Comment

The right of the Irish peers to be represented in the House of Lords was part of the unfinished business of Ireland left behind when the Irish Free State was established in 1922, reflecting the fact that the arrangements then made were regarded by all sides as an interim settlement. Most of … [Read More...]

Radio Daze

October 3, 2010 By John Johnston Leave a Comment

The working conditions in the early days of pirate radio during the 70s and 80s in Limerick were, to be honest, very basic in some stations.I remember as a presenter in a certain Radio Station that is still broadcasting, but from a better location, being highly embarrassed by having to escort … [Read More...]

Images Of Limerick In The 70’s

September 28, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

These are images commissioned by the Limerick Corporation from photographer Michael Cowhey to record the last vestiges of old Limerick before it was transformed into the modern city of today. Click on an image to see an enlargement. … [Read More...]

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