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Category: On This Day

Daily events related to the history of Limerick city and county.

september

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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august

On This Day – August – In Limerick History

Posted on August 1, 2021August 13, 2021 by Sharon Slater

1 August – The medical historian John ‘Jack’ Widdess was born on this day, 1 August 1906 in Limerick. His books include ‘The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and its Medical School, 1784-1984’ 2 August – William Abraham died on this day, 2 August 1915. He was a Limerick-born MP who was arrested several…

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july 7

On This Day – July – In Limerick History

Posted on July 1, 2021June 26, 2024 by Sharon Slater

On this day for each day in July. Events relating in history relating to Limerick on each of these days.

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june 25, 1910 obit of john reidy

On This Day – June – In Limerick History

Posted on June 1, 2021August 7, 2021 by Sharon Slater

1 June – On this day 1 June 2004, Sharon Slater created the Limerick’s Life website. The first article was a selection of excerpts from Limerick newspapers. Thank you to everyone who has interacted with Limerick’s Life over the years. Limerick’s City and County Councils merged into one Limerick local authority on this day 1…

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May 5 1785 limerick chronicle

On This Day – May – In Limerick History

Posted on May 1, 2021August 7, 2021 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 May. 1 May – Sergeant Drummer Joseph Hickey was born in St Michael’s Parish, Limerick and enlisted in the army when he was only 14. He was killed in action at Gallipoli…

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april 12

On This Day – April – In Limerick History

Posted on April 1, 2021January 19, 2025 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 March. 1 April – J. J. Keane was born in Anglesboro, Co. Limerick in 1871. He was a Gaelic footballer who made his inter-county debut with Dublin during the 1898 championship. He…

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On This Day – March – In Limerick History

Posted on March 1, 2021March 2, 2025 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 March. 1 March – Denis Carey was born in Kilfinane, Limerick, he placed 6th in the Hammer Throw at the 1912 Olympics. He died on this day, 1 March 1947 2 March…

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On This Day – February – In Limerick History

Posted on February 1, 2021August 7, 2021 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 February. 1 February – On this day, 1 Feb 1916, St Patrick’s School was officially opened. It was then a boys and girls school. 2 February – On this day, 2 Feb…

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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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On this day – December – In Limerick History

Posted on December 1, 2020December 29, 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 December. 1 December – On this day, 1 Dec 1868, Sir Peter Tait left the role as Mayor of Limerick. A role he held for the previous 3 years. He attempted to…

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On this day – November – In Limerick History

Posted on November 1, 2020November 13, 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 November. 1 November – It is believed that Michael Hogan, the Bard of Thomond was born on this day, 1 Nov 1832, although this has not been confirmed. 2 November – On…

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On this Day – October – In Limerick History

Posted on October 1, 2020March 10, 2025 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 October. 1 October – Richard Harris the award-winning actor was born in Limerick city on this day in 1930. 2 October – Princess Cristina di Belgiojoso of Italy visited Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick…

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