Pulitzer Prize Archives

Frank McCourt chair in creative writing launched by the University of Limerick

The position to hold the first Chair in Creative Writing in memory of Frank McCourt has been advertised – beginning with a salary in excess of €100,000,trailer film A Cure for Wellness 2017 Plans to create this unique post at the University of Limerick in honour of Limerick’s Pulitzer Prize winning author had been announced over […]

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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...]

Foodcourt Catering Limerick gets top marks from LCFE students

October 16, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Foodcourt Catering Limerick, a leading supplier of catering services to colleges and universities, has received top marks from students at Limerick College of Further Education in Mungret Street. They are delighted with a unique competition the company is running just for them.Transformers: The … [Read More...]

History of Irish Coffee

October 10, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

In 1942 Joe Sheridan was a chef at the flying-boat seaport of Foynes. At this time all transatlantic passenger flights were undertaken by flying boat - a craft that enabled sea landings in the case of emergencies, such as poor weather or lack of fuel. The flying boats carried some thirty people … [Read More...]

First Edition Limerick Publications No. 2 ‘Limerick People on Sunday’ 1980

September 8, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

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Finbar Wright to raise curtain on Limerick church’s 50th anniversary

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A year of celebration for the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Church of Assumption, Abbeyfeale, will have a special curtain-raiser this Friday – the internationally acclaimed Finbar Wright.The classically trained Cork tenor will bring his uplifting repertoire to a … [Read More...]

Ponaire.ie Limerick coffee company announce details of exciting Summer coffee competition

July 4, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Ponaire.ie coffee roastery in Annacotty, Co. Limerick have announced details of a unique competition they are running for the Summer holidays. The idea is to bring a Ponaire cup or bag of coffee on holiday with you. Take a picture and post on their Facebook page with a caption. When you … [Read More...]

New novel Shanagolden by Limerick writer has blockbuster potential

August 5, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

A new book which had two launches in Limerick this week has all the ingredients to be a ”blockbuster” film or television series. That was the verdict of Limerick Leader deputy editor, Eugene Phelan, who launched the novel Shanagolden by John Redington,(Seán Ó Roideacháin)in Limerick on Tuesday … [Read More...]

Munster players rugby gear goes on sale for charity

September 7, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Munster rugby fans will be hoping to get their hands on some players’ gear at a charity event in the Limerick later today.streaming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales movie Jerseys, socks, shorts, boots and hats will be sold and auctioned off at Peter Clohessy’s bar, Howley’s Quay from … [Read More...]

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