Frongoch Archives

Meelick man’s 1916 journal sold at auction

A journal and autograph book that provides a unique insight into life and conditions at Frongoch prisoner of war camp, where an estimated 1,800 Irish participants of The Easter Rising were interned between June and December 1916, has been acquired at auction by Clare Museum. Belonging to IRA Volunteer and future Clare T.D. Patrick Brennan, […]

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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 Council Finances Sound…

November 7, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

RUMOUR that the government is to cut funding to local authorities by 10%, was raised by city manager Tom Mackey at a recent meeting, where it emerged that while the city coffers were in good nick, developers were finding it difficult to source loans. Responding to a query from Cllr Pat Kennedy, Mr … [Read More...]

Limerick inventors warned not to disclose their ideas

August 4, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

The director of a research centre at Limerick Institute of Technology has hailed a growing reputation of invention in Limerick. LIT lecturer Darragh Naughton runs the centre which specialises in helping inventors to turn their ideas into a viable product.live streaming film Wonder Woman 2017 … [Read More...]

At the Opening of EVA 1980

September 5, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

At the opening of EVA 1980: Sam Walsh, artist; Frances Ruane; Jim Kemmy and Tony Rodgers … [Read More...]

Recollections of a Limerick Musicman

October 10, 2010 By Joe Taylor 1 Comment

My name is Ger Cusack. I come from Prospect in Limerick City and I've been involved in music for most of my life. I went to the Model School and sang in Mr. Silbourne's class and due to him I sang solo on Radio Eireann. The programme was recorded at the Good Sheperd Convent and broadcast … [Read More...]

Glenstall Abbey plays host to Californian governor

August 6, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Jerry Brown, Governor of California, recently visited Glenstal Abbey in County Limerick during a two week holiday in Ireland and Germany. While the trip was a personal one he did meet with Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore before returning to America at the weekend. “We like to go back and connect the … [Read More...]

Thousands of people embrace Culture Night in Limerick

September 24, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Over 50 arts and heritage venues across Limerick city and county threw open their doors to the public for the sixth annual staging of Culture Night on Friday last, with record crowds seizing the chance to participate. The initiative, the brainchild of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Department … [Read More...]

Consultants examine ways to attract business tourism

November 3, 2014 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Clare and Limerick professionals join Medical Conference Ambassador Programme in Adare Manor Medical professionals from across Clare and Limerick gathered in Adare Manor at the weekend to examine how the region could garner some of the lucrative €500 million in spending generated annually in … [Read More...]

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