On the 29 April 1863 the following items from the the County and City of Limerick Constabulary Cast Stores were put on sale at the William Street Constabulary Barracks. 86 Pair of Blankets 55 Rugs 162 Pair of Shoes 165 Ticks 340 Great Coats 50 Forms 35 Buckets Iron Bedsteads,Bridles, Cloaks, Trowsers, Caps, Leather Belts,…
Category: History
St Patrick’s Day and Limerick
St Patrick left his mark throughout the country, and how his feast day is celebrated has changed throughout the centuries. St Patrick’s Day only became an official public holiday in Ireland in 1903. Additionally, until 1970, no alcohol could be sold on the day. Although that did not prevent locals from partaking in a few…
Churches
Limerick is a city of many churches, below is a catalogue of the many beautiful and historic churches that can be found. Included with each is a photo of the church along with a short history. These are historic Churches and do not include those after 1900 that did not have an earlier chapel. St….
Limerick Newspaper Wanted Ads from 1888 and 1889
The following are a collection of wanted ads that appeared in the Limerick Chronicle from 1888 and 1889 : Selected Wanted Ads from the Limerick Chronicle in 1888 Issue dated March 10, 1888: Important to Ladies – Madame Worth’s celebrated Guinea Corsets (black 25s) may be obtained from her local agents, Messrs Cannock and Co (Limited),…