The Torch was a school produced magazine from St Munchin’s College. The following issues of the magazine from 1980 to 1983 are with thanks to a former St Munchin’s Student. While 1986 to 1988 are via St Munchin’s College. These magazines highlight student life with in the college, showcasing sporting and academic achievements, poetry and…
The following are a selection of goods and services advertised in Limerick newspapers in 1830. Advert for the Mind There were a number of options to cater for those who wished to expand their minds in 1830. Mrs Morris and her two daughters of Newenham Street were providing lessons for young ladies. While the Watsons…
The modern Olympic Games began in Athens in 1896 when fourteen nations competed in forty-three events in nine sports. Only men competed in the first games. It was four years later when women were allowed to compete in a small number of events. There was no Limerick participant in the first games. Prior to 1924…
The following plaques are inserted into the internal walls of Abington Church (Church of Ireland), Murroe, Co. Limerick. This church was opened 7 November 1870 replacing an older church in the parish. Where possible obituaries from the Limerick Library Local Studies Collection have been linked. To the beloved memory of George Frend M.A.M.D. Who died…
On the 6 May 2016 a plaque was unveiled to commemorate the visit of Charles Dickens to Limerick in 1858. The plaque was erected by the Limerick Writers Centre. We were asked to say a few words about Limerick in 1858 to set the scene for the visit of Mr Dickens. Limerick in 1858 was…
On the 13 October 2015 we were asked to give a talk on Bigamy in County Limerick in the 19th Century for the Adare Historical Society in the Adare Heritage Centre. There were over 250 cases of bigamy recorded in Limerick between 1800 and 1900. The talk included just a small sample of those recorded….
In the first week of September 2015, Keith Kelly, who writes for Indie Limerick, plays for Randolf and the Crokers hosted The People of Limerick account. During his tenure, he created a list of 35 Limerick bands. Many thanks to Keith for allowing us to reproduce this list. Since then, we have been adding to the…
On the 8th December 1867 a march to the memory of the Manchester Martyrs William Philip Allen, Michael Larkin, and Michael O’Brien took place in Limerick City. The It began at the Mechanics’ Institute, Bank Place at 1pm and “proceeded through Patrick Street, George Street, Crescent, Clooney street, Boherbuoy, High street, Mungret street, Broad street,…
The 1911 Census of Ireland was completed in each household on the night of Sunday 2 April 1911, recording information from each person who spent the night in a particular place. It recorded information such as names, ages, occupations, religions, as well as health and marriage details. Though there are some inaccuracies, as people did…
The following publication, Limerick Junior Soccer Chronicles 1912-2012 by Pat Sheehan, on the history of Limerick’s Junior Soccer Clubs has been kindly shared with us by the author of this publication Pat Sheehan. This publication is a chronicle of 100 years of Limerick soccer and delves into interesting stories, fascinating facts and intriguing images of…
The following are places called Limerick throughout the world, all of which were named after Limerick, Ireland. Many thanks to Kieran Kerr for additional place names. Towns & Cities, Townships, lakes & Mountains Australia Limerick, New South Wales, Australia Limerick Hill, Rocklea, Western Australia, Australia Canada Limerick, New Brunswick, Canada Limerick, Nova Scotia, Canada Limerick…
The original St Patrick’s school was founded in 1865. It was situated in the back of St. Patrick’s Church. In 1915, a new a purpose built school was erected on the Dublin Road. This was for both boys and girls who entered the school through separate doors. In 1965, the boys were transferred to a new…
Between 11th and 22nd of July 1922, the Civil War tore through the streets of Limerick. At the end of this eleven days siege, a number of people were killed or injured. This period was to become known as Fall of Limerick. Below is a list of those individuals who were named at having attended…
The following books on aspects of Limerick history are available free to read online or download: 1. A history of the penal laws against the Irish Catholics, from the treaty of Limerick to the Union : with an index (1822) 2. Awful shipwreck [microform] : an affecting narrative of the unparalleled sufferings of…
The following is a timeline of important historical events in Limerick City’s History. 922 The Vikings settle in Limerick 967 Dál Cais sack Limerick (Irish) 1168 St. Mary’s Cathedral is built 1194 The Normans capture Limerick (English) 1197 Limerick is given a Charter 1200 Old Thomond Bridge constructed 1200 Limerick Castle is completed (King John’s)…