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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 […]

Castletroy Park Hotel to host post-budget breakfast

October 13, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

The Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick is to host a post- budget business breakfast which will discuss the 2014 Government budget and its impact on business. The event will be addressed by Pat McDonagh managing director of Supermacs, the most successful fast food chains in the country and who is also … [Read More...]

Sheila Crowned New ‘Limerick’ Champion!

November 2, 2011 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Sheila Fitzpatrick O'Donnell, from Shanagolden, Co. Limerick, was crowned the new All Ireland 'Limerick' Champion Tuesday night at the Limerick Writers' Centre sponsored event in Foley's Bar, Sarsfield Street, … [Read More...]

Alphonsus Street Limerick

October 31, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Named after the founder of the Redemptorist Congregation, whose church and monastery is located nearby. St. Alphonsus Street was formerly called Clyde Road/Street, … [Read More...]

Munster Rugby announce new playing kit for new season

August 24, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

It has been a busy off season for Munster rugby. The rugby side has announced a new car and shirt sponsors as well as launching their new playing kit for the 2013/14 season. Kit manufacturers adidas and Munster Rugby officially launched the club’s 2013/14 home and alternate kit last week. The … [Read More...]

Rooney Auctioneers

September 19, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

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Free Kindle Books Plus a Few Other Tips

November 2, 2011 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

An interactive blog from the author of the best-selling Kindle book Free Kindle Books and How to Find Them, here's a quick summary of the daily free book offerings … [Read More...]

Writing Workshops at Plassey House, UL Campus

July 5, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Writing Workshops at Plassey House, UL CampusSaturday 3rd August 2013 10.00am to 4.00pm As part of The Limerick Gathering Tailteann Nua Festival a series of creative writing workshops will be hosted by The Limerick Writers' Centre to coincide with the Bring Your Limericks to Limerick … [Read More...]

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