Boisterous Weather in 1921
The following article titled "Boisterous Weather" appeared in the Limerick Chronicle on 29 December 1921 A violent gale visited Limerick and district on Tuesday night, and was accompanied by a drenching downpour, which hurried pedestrians off the streets at an earlier...
100 Women of Limerick – Pre-Order
Ormston House and Sharon Slater are collaborating on 100 Women of Limerick, a book to recover, remember and celebrate women's histories. We are working with award-winning designer, Victoria Brunetta, to produce this resource publication. 100 Women of Limerick tells...
Limerick Births recorded in the Limerick Chronicle in 1821
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...
The Forgotten Vice-Commandant by Pat McSweeney
The Forgotten Vice-Commandant. A Grandson’s Account of Johnny Mc Sweeney, Vice-Commandant of the 2nd Battalion Mid-Limerick Brigade, IRA by Pat McSweeney. This publication not only details the life of Johnny Mc Sweeney but the atmosphere in Limerick during the...
Workers who died during the construction of the Shannon Scheme
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...
On This Day – September – In Limerick History
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...
Step-by-Step Guide to Tracing your Limerick Family History
Most people set out on tracing their family history full of enthusiasm only to be hit by brick walls along the way. In this post we will share some useful tips about how to trace your Limerick City ancestors and what resources are available online. Luckily for those starting out in genealogy today there are a lot more resources available at the finger tips, though there is a certain loss of enjoyment from missing out on the dusty books and reels of micro-fiche which were the norm up until very recently.