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Fidel Castro in Shannon in the 1980s

Fidel Castro was a frequent visitor to Shannon Airport in the 1980’s. For more on 70 years of celebrity stopovers, visit http://www.irishtimes.com/…/shannon-70-years-of…

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August 20, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

Do you have a story you'd like to share with the local community on Limerick.com? E-Mail news@limerick.com Send us your pictures Send images or add them to your story and we'll publish the best. We welcome all contributions! All content is moderated before … [Read More...]

Limerick students pedal a smarter way to travel

December 1, 2014 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

A group of Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) students have narrowly missed out on claiming the top prize in a competition recognising third level campuses that go the extra mile to promote sustainable travel. Limerick Smarter Travel hosted the National Transport Authority's prize … [Read More...]

Restoration Work to begin on Limerick’s Sarsfield Bridge

July 13, 2011 By Joe Taylor

REPAIR work is set to get under way shortly on Limerick’s Sarsfield Bridge, consisting of a reinforcement of the foundations and a restoration of … [Read More...]

Praise and a Poem for Liddy’s ‘Arias of Consolatuion’

October 4, 2021 By John Donnelly Leave a Comment

IN SPAIN I CAME TO MY SENSES For John Liddy in Madrid: 1. In Spain I saw lightning strike Twice: bull’s eye, blue eye. Blinding. Twice. … [Read More...]

Deaths in Limerick – January 31, 2018

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The death has occurred of Dan Dillon, Deerpark Road, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Grange, Bruff, Co. Limerick, peacefully at South Tipperary General Hospital. Dan (retired Garda Siochana). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Una, son Paul, daughter Barbara, son-in-law Alan, … [Read More...]

Revival Literary Journal No. 23 Call For Submissions

May 10, 2012 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Revival Literary Journal is calling for submissions from local, national and international poets and writers for the next issue (No.23) which will be published … [Read More...]

High St 1978 with St Mary’s Fife and Drum Band

November 23, 2021 By John Donnelly Leave a Comment

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Civic Trust won’t censor Kevin Myers

August 18, 2017 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

THE chief executive of Limerick Civic Trust has said the invitation to former columnist Kevin Myers to moderate a talk on censorship will not be withdrawn, after it was subject to ‘vitriolic’ abuse following the announcement. David O’Brien, who heads the conservation and preservation charity, … [Read More...]

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