Lefroy Archives

Jane Austen’s romantic hero inspired by Limerickman

Fitzwilliam D’arcy, the dashing yet aloof hero in Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice was inspired by a Limerick man. Descended from an old Huguenot family, Thomas Langlois Lefroy was born in Limerick in 1776 and went on to become Lord Chief Justice of Ireland. Despite his political and academic renown, Austen’s ‘Irish friend’ is […]

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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...]

Jim Kemmy archives launched at University of Limerick

September 21, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

September 25 next will mark the 16th anniversary of the passing of the late, great TD and Limerick Mayor Jim Kemmy. But the stonemason, trade unionist, politician and historian is still remembered as strongly as ever. While being treated for bone marrow cancer in St James’s hospital in Dublin … [Read More...]

If Walls Could Talk – The Story of the Theatre Royal, Limerick

September 18, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

This is the story of how a small Theatre transformed the cultural life of an Irish city. Theatres possess a special atmosphere that actors and performers recognised instantly. At rehersals, they clued into the spirits of the Hall, picking up on vibes and whispers of the past. Theatre deals … [Read More...]

Bruce Springsteen Limerick concert is a big boost for city pubs

July 7, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Publicans are set for a major cash injection mid-July thanks to the Munster final and the Bruce Springsteen concert which are set to attract 75,000 visitors to the city. “It is a great fillip in the summer for the pubs which generally would be quieter at this time,” said publican Jerry O’Dea, the … [Read More...]

Limerick mum went homeless after daughter died

December 24, 2014 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

AFTER 18 months of residing in a homeless centre, Liz O’Sullivan is back on her feet. The causes of homelessness are well established – addictions, marital breakdowns, and a litany of other personal and familial problems. For Liz, it was the tragic and inexplicable death of her 16 year-old … [Read More...]

Limerick GIY (Grow It Yourself)

May 17, 2022 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Hi everyone. Limerick Grow It Yourself is reconvening and from September 2022 will hold monthly/ bi-monthly meetings. More on this will follow over the summertime. In the meantime, we are hoping to pay a visit to Green Earth Organics which is an organic farm and business based outside … [Read More...]

Until the final whistle… Munster: 10 – Saracens: 3

December 12, 2019 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Posted by Gayl - WestTerraceView: The crowd had started to make their way to the exits when the ball was kicked out of play after eighty minutes before we realised that the game was not yet over. Foul play had to be reviewed as the players were no doubt wishing they could head for shelter. After the … [Read More...]

International Band Competition 1980

August 31, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

A section of the crowd watching the presentation of prizes on the occasion of the annual International Band Competition in Limerick 1980. … [Read More...]

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