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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 […]

Open verdict in case of Limerick student’s sudden death

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

THE INQUEST into the death of 20-year-old Limerick student Denisse Kyle Dasco returned an open verdict after it was told that the cause of her death remains unknown.The Coroner’s Court in Cork heard that the circumstance were very complex and unusual, and that a number of medical experts had … [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...]

Thousands of people embrace Culture Night in Limerick

September 24, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Over 50 arts and heritage venues across Limerick city and county threw open their doors to the public for the sixth annual staging of Culture Night on Friday last, with record crowds seizing the chance to participate. The initiative, the brainchild of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Department … [Read More...]

Music

May 15, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

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Top 10 fly casters in the world gather in Castleconnell

October 12, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Castleconnell county Limerick has spread its net far and wide for the inaugural John Enright Fly Casting festival this weekend. Festival organiser, John MacNamara, said Mr Enright’s international exploits brought fame and glory to his native village, and they have a packed schedule from this … [Read More...]

Hermitage dream: Darragh’s marriage proposal accepted by a tearful Jessika

March 10, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

DARRAGH Graham of Limerick band Hermitage Green played the performance of a lifetime in proposing to long-term girlfriend Jessika Zebo live on stage on Saturday night. … [Read More...]

High compliance figures in Limerick for septic tank registrations

July 23, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

20,776 Limerick householders have registered their septic tanks representing 85% of owners. The high compliance rate has been welcomed by Limerick City and County Manager Conn Murray who has also welcomed the Government’s decision to provide grant assistance for householders whose septic tanks … [Read More...]

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