On this day – November – In Limerick History
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...
On this Day – October – In Limerick History
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...
Three Days on the Shannon: From Limerick to Lough Key 1852
The following is an extract from the 1852 publication Three days on the Shannon: from Limerick to Lough Key By William Frederick Wakeman. THE START. We shall suppose our reader to have arrived in Limerick en route to the capital, after having visited some of the...
Hilarious Theft of a Horse in 1856
The following article appeared in the Limerick Reporter 12 December 1856. It tells of a case of horse theft brought before the Limerick Police Court. P.G. Barron was Chairman of the court: STEALING A HORSE - Anne Rankin, a half-starved impoverished-looking creature,...
Great Southern and Western Railway from Limerick to Cork 1850
The following article was posted in the Irish Examiner, Monday, August 12, 1850 about a Great Southern and Western Railway trip from Limerick to Cork. The visit began with typical Irish weather although, it did not put a damper on the travellers. On Yesterday the...
1862 Weddings Announcements in Ireland
1862 was two years before civil registrations became compulsory for all in Ireland on 1 January 1864 (there were civil marriage records from 1 April 1845 for non-Catholic Christian and Jewish marriages but these did not include Roman Catholics marriages). All...
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.