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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…