Lighthouse Archives

Anne Doyle launches tourist season at Loop Head Lighthouse

Former RTE newsreader and lighthouse enthusiast, Anne Doyle was in West Clare today where she joined Councillor John Crowe, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, in launching Loop Head Lighthouse’s 2015 tourist season. The historic landmark commenced its 5th year of operations when it reopened to the public on 03 April last. Clare County Council, which […]

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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-man Kieran Beville, former tutor in the Irish History Department at University College Cork, remembers the start of “The Troubles” in the North of Ireland.

October 3, 2021 By John Donnelly Leave a Comment

Remembering the Start of “The Troubles” 50th Anniversary Civil Rights March – Derry – 5th October 1968 It was just a couple of years after the fiftieth-anniversary of the 1916 Rising and I was a pupil at CBS, Hassett’s Cross. The Christian Brothers celebrated that event and I remember winning … [Read More...]

Catherine Hayes – the Limerick Nightingale

October 2, 2010 By John Donnelly Leave a Comment

(1818-1861) Catherine Hayes was a legend in her own lifetime and afterwards. She was born at 4 Patrick Street, Limerick, the third daughter of Arthur and Mary Hayes. Her father who was Bandmaster of the Limerick City Militia deserted his family causing great financial distress. The … [Read More...]

The truth about 1935

October 2, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Recent references to sectarianism in Limerick has aroused curiosity about what exactly happened here in 1935 - a date that deserves to go down in infamy in the history of Limerick. The really curious should consult Denis O'Shaughnessy's Limerick: 100 stories of the century - if they are lucky enough … [Read More...]

Road closed in Limerick after truck veers into ditch

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A ROAD in County Limerick has been closed since shortly before 9am this Monday morning after a truck veered into a ditch.The truck, an oil lorry, left the Ardagh to Shanagolden road and veered into a ditch sometime after 8am. No other vehicle was involved in the incident and … [Read More...]

University of Limerick researcher receives famous international grant for research into bone-loss diseases

July 31, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

A University of Limerick researcher has been awarded a prestigious grant of €1.5m to pursue studies in treating bone-loss diseases. Dr David Hoey, who works in the Materials and Surface Science Institute, at UL, specialises in how physical activity can help maintain a healthy … [Read More...]

7.30pm Friday, September 17: JAYNE on Hotpress Instagram live stream.

September 16, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

Limerick singer songwriter, JaYne has a proven track record as a remarkable artist and songwriter – with a sound that spans several genres and styles. In addition to her work with her band, Eve's Record Box, JaYne worked in London for 10 years as a session singer and writer. Earlier this year, she … [Read More...]

Angela’s Ashes as Gaeilge for New York

November 1, 2011 By Joe Taylor 1 Comment

A Gaelic version of Frank McCourt’s, Angela’s Ashes, is to be launched in New York. The Irish language publication of the Pulitzer Prize winning memoir will be launched at … [Read More...]

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