Daily events related to the history of Limerick city and county.
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…
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…
On this day for each day in July. Events relating in history relating to Limerick on each of these days.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…