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Rivalry and Riots: A Tumultuous Week in Old Town Limerick

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by Sharon Slater

The following account, originally published in the Limerick Evening Post on June 10, 1828, provides a vivid and unsettling glimpse into a period of civil unrest in the English Town of Limerick. Over the course of several days, the town became a battleground for two rival factions, whose violent confrontations not only endangered the lives…

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view of ;arge waterway with sail ships in foreground and buildings in background. Hot air balloon floats over scene

List of Licensed Pilots in Limerick Harbour, 1889

Posted on June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 by Sharon Slater

The following list of the Co-Operative Body of Pilots of the Limerick District licensed by the Limerick Harbour Commissioners comes from the Limerick Harbour Directory, 1889. Name Residence Age Height Complexion Pilotage District Occupation John Fitzmaurice Limerick 60 5′ 6” Sandy Shannon Capt. Lr. SS. Co’s Boat Morgan Fitzmaurice Limerick 55 – Sandy Shannon Harbour…

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Three rows of girls dressed in edwardian style from the Model School

The beautiful Girls of the Model School in 1911

Posted on April 5, 2022July 27, 2022 by Sharon Slater

This picture appeared in the book Modhscoil Luimnigh 1855-1986, a history of the Model School, O’Connell Avenue. It contained the names of all but one of those in the picture. Model School class of 1911 Back row (from left): Daisy Forsythe, Queenie Wills, Maud Morrison, Olive Oakley, Lilly Rescusin, Lily Whitaker, Connie Whitaker, Ethel Ormston….

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view of ;arge waterway with sail ships in foreground and buildings in background. Hot air balloon floats over scene

1786 – Limerick, a year in review

Posted on March 29, 2022September 9, 2024 by Sharon Slater

This article will give a year in review of life in Limerick in 1786. Touching on births, wedding, death and interesting events in between. The highlight of the Limerick calendar in 1786 was the Crosbie hot air balloon flight across the city. You can read about this event on the Richard Crosbie and his 1786…

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Limerick Births recorded in the Limerick Chronicle in 1821

Posted on November 10, 2021May 11, 2022 by Sharon Slater

The following is a list of Limerick births recorded in the Limerick Chronicle in the year 1821. These notices were placed by the wealthiest members of society. The following are only the notices of Limerick births. 6 January 1821 – At Croom Castle, the Lady of John Croker, Esq. of a daughter. 6 January 1821…

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Aerial view of the Ardnacrusha Dam on the Shannon Scheme

Workers who died during the construction of the Shannon Scheme

Posted on September 2, 2021January 19, 2025 by Sharon Slater

The Shannon Scheme was the construction of the Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Plant in the mid to late 1920s. Construction involved the diverting of the Shannon River, the creation of two new channels and erection of the Hydroelectric plant. The following is a list of workers who died, during the Shannon Scheme. The list includes, names, place…

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On This Day – September – In Limerick History

Posted on September 1, 2021March 28, 2025 by Sharon Slater

1 September – The poet Siegfried Sassoon died on this day, 1 Sept 1967. In 1917, he was posted to Limerick. He enjoyed his time in the city. 2 September – The Irish Nationalist politician John Redmond spoke in Limerick on this day, 2 September 1900. Here he condemned what he saw as an increasing…

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On This Day – January – In Limerick History

Posted on January 1, 2021December 31, 2024 by Sharon Slater

The following are a collection of events that are connected to the history of Limerick or people from Limerick during the month of January. 1 January – On this day 1 Jan 1877, Richard O’Shaughnessy (1842-1918) M.P. for Limerick received the Freedom of Limerick from Mayor James Spaight 2 January – On this day, 2…

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Unusual Adverts in the Limerick Chronicle, Sept 1820

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by Sharon Slater

The following are a selection of advertisements from the Limerick Chronicle during September 1820. Joshua Mark insists that buying local is best JOSHUA MARK HAS FOR SALE AT HIS WARE ROOM, NEW LINEN-HALL, STRONG HOME MADE LINENS, AND SHEETINGS. BLEACHED AND FINISHED, EQUAL TO ANY FROM THE NORTH, Which he will dispose of in Reasonable…

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List of the Honorary Freedom of Limerick, Since 1877

Posted on September 9, 2018December 23, 2024 by Sharon Slater

The following is a list of those who received the Honorary Freedom of Limerick since it was first established in 1877. The date they were admitted and Mayor in office at the time they were admitted. Some Mayors honoured more people than others, with  Alphonsus M. O’Mara topping the list with six honours. While John…

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The O’Shaughnessy Brothers Journey to Australia 1863

Posted on June 6, 2018March 13, 2019 by Sharon Slater

The following is a letter home to Limerick by Hamilton George and Mark O’Shaughnessy, following their journey to Australia in 1863. They were the sons of Mark Terry O’Shaughnessy, a coach a carriage agent in Thomas Street, (later 32 Catherine Street) and Jane Massey. The brothers had both enlisted in the R.I.C. in 1859. Hamilton,…

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A list of registry (householder rate, freeman) applications of June 1842

Posted on September 29, 2017March 13, 2019 by Sharon Slater

The following is a list of registry applications at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace in June 1842. The records detail the applicants names, address, occupation, property type, property annual value (10l. = £10) or if the applicant was a Freeman of Limerick city. (Note: Esquire historically was a title of respect accorded to…

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A list of registry (householder rate, freeman) applications of April 1841

Posted on September 28, 2017March 13, 2019 by Sharon Slater

The following is a list of registry applications at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace in April 1841. The records detail the applicants names, address, occupation, property type, property annual value (10l. = £10) or if the applicant was a Freeman of Limerick city. (Note: Esquire historically was a title of respect accorded to…

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Limerick City and County History Groups

Posted on August 18, 2017January 7, 2024 by Sharon Slater

The following is a list of Limerick city and county history groups, businesses, blogs etc., if you have any other to add please contact us. Local History Groups by Place Adare and District Historical Society Ballingarry Heritage : Facebook Bruff Heritage Group : Facebook Castleconnell Historical Society : Facebook Cappagh, West Limerick : Website Cappamore…

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Cases heard at the Limerick City Police Court on 18 July 1893

Posted on May 28, 2017March 13, 2019 by Sharon Slater

The following are a series of the cases heard in the Limerick City Police Court on 18 July 1893. It was published in the Irish Examiner that same day. City Police Court before J.B. Irwin, R.M., Dr O’Shaughnessy, the Mayor, W. J. O’Donnell, J Guinane and J O’Mara. Two young lads named Fitzgerald and McCarthy were charged…

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