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Ireland And How We Define Ourselves

The Limerick Writers’ Centre in association with the Belltable and The Western Writers’ Centre presents: Identity And How We Define Ourselves. This is a fundraising event in aid of The Limerick Writers’ Centre. Part 1: More Lives Than One The Remarkable Family of Oscar Wilde Through the Generations with Gerry Hanberry. Part 2: ‘Round The House – Irish Poetry […]

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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...]

Deaths in Limerick – February 5, 2018

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The death has occurred of Geraldine Browne (née O'Donovan), Athlunkard Street and formerly of Sean Heuston Place, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.Beloved wife of Noel and much loved mother of Deirdre, Sharron & Catherine. Deeply regretted by her loving family, … [Read More...]

Becoming a Writer. In this ten-part part Series Kieran Beville aims to inspire, encourage and assist aspiring writers to fulfil their dreams to become authors.

October 8, 2021 By John Donnelly Leave a Comment

The Novel No writer of the first order needs the formula any more than a sound man needs a crutch. In his simplest moods, when he is seeking to amuse, he does not manufacture a plot, he tells a story. (George Bernard Shaw) Writing a novel is about telling a story. This involves preparing a … [Read More...]

Council Wins Public Sector Magazine Award

October 21, 2015 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Public Sector Magazine has announced Limerick City and County Council as one of the principal winners in the publication’s award scheme.A Dog's Purpose 2017 movie trailer The Local Authority’s Economic Development & Planning Department has been named outright winner of the Business … [Read More...]

The Late John Johnson Recalls Two Radio legends John Frawley and Walter Stanley

September 18, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

Back in the golden days of pirate radio in the 70s & 80s, the people of Limerick were truly blessed. By switching on to Radio Lumni, you heard the best local radio programme, in some folk’s opinion, that there ever has been. Around 7.30am, you would hear the soft tones of John the Man … [Read More...]

Katie Kim to make much anticipated return to Limerick for Dolan’s show

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

KATIE Kim makes a much-anticipated return to Limerick for a show this weekend.The Irish musician, quite simply one of the finest on the national scene, plays Upstairs in Dolan’s for promoter Seoda Shows this Saturday night (9pm, €10).Those lucky enough to witness a spine tingling, intimate show in … [Read More...]

Samhain in spoken word and song. Live performances at Treaty City Brewery from Limerick Writers’ Centre & open mic for audience participation

October 12, 2021 By John Donnelly Leave a Comment

About this event Samhain Limerick's Hallowe'en Festival proudly presents /the return of The Limerick Writers Centre performing Samhain themed poetry & prose in the cool surrounds of Treaty City Brewery. Dominic Taylor, John Liddy Mike MacDomhnaill & a special rendition of … [Read More...]

Limerick entrepreneurs Fly the Flag at regional final

November 7, 2014 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Three young Limerick entrepreneurs are flying the flag for the county at the regional final of the inaugural ‘Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur’ competition, which is offering an investment prize-fund of €2 million. All under the age of 30, the local business owners and new start-ups are going … [Read More...]

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