history Archives – I Love Limerick

Castleconnell Infopedia designed to capture and preserve information about the community
By Richard Lynch on November 4, 2020
Castleconnell Infopedia – Renowned Irish Poet Stephen Murphy pictured with his dog Luna above launching the upcoming writing competition of which he will be the...
A tribute to the legendary and unforgettable Dodo Reddan (1922-1995)
By Richard Lynch on July 16, 2020
Dodo Reddan and her pram of dogs. A tribute to the legendary and unforgettable Dodo Reddan (1922-1995) By I Love Limerick correspondents Zoe Conway and...
What I missed about Limerick during Covid-19
By Richard Lynch on May 26, 2020
What I missed about Limerick: Limerick boasts some of the most interesting culture, history, scenery, nightlife, architecture, festivals, institutions, art, restaurants, and people. What I...
Best Irish Podcasts to listen to during quarantine
By Richard Lynch on May 16, 2020
Irish podcasts pictures above include I Love Limerick, The Blindboy Podcast, Fur Coat No Nickers, The 2 Johnnies Podcast, The Chat with Dan Murphy, An...
Rediscovering Limerick #4 – Cleeve’s Condensed Milk Factory
By Richard Lynch on April 22, 2020
Cleeve’s Condensed Milk Factory was once the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom. Cleeve’s Condensed Milk Factory – Rediscovering Limerick #4 Here at...
Rediscovering Limerick #2 – Sylvester O’Halloran
By Richard Lynch on April 8, 2020
Sylvester O’Halloran- Rediscovering Limerick #2 Sylvester O Halloran- Rediscovering Limerick 2 was researched, written and presented by Sharon Slater of Limerick’s Life. Here at I...
Rediscovering Limerick #1 – 4 Ways Limerick Changed The World
By Richard Lynch on April 1, 2020
Rediscovering Limerick #1 Here at I Love Limerick we are proud to announce a new web series that will delve in to the fascinating history...
Kilmallock Priory Walkway and mural unveiled in town
By Richard Lynch on June 5, 2019
Kilmallock Priory Walkway offically opened by Cllr Eddie Ryan, Limerick City and County Council. Picture: Keith Wiseman Kilmallock Priory Walkway and mural unveiled in town...
Local Elections pop up museum arrives in Limerick
By Richard Lynch on May 22, 2019
The Local Elections pop up museum acts as a temporary display created by the museum working in partnership with the public and the purpose is to...
New Book on Limerick Soviet Presented to President Higgins
By Richard Lynch on May 17, 2019
President Higgins received historian Liam Cahill, author of ‘Forgotten Revolution, The Limerick Soviet 1919’, at Áras an Uachtaráin, together with Mike McNamara, President of Limerick...
Limerick Shilling Project celebrates centenary of 1919 Soviet
By Richard Lynch on May 6, 2019
The old currency of the 1919 Limerick Soviet has been recreated by local artists/designers to mark the centenary. Limerick Shilling Project celebrates centenary of 1919...
3,000 year old Bronze Age axe recovered in Limerick by National Museum of Ireland
By Richard Lynch on April 9, 2019
Bronze Age axe – Sergeant Andrew Lacey, Lynn Scarff, Director, National Museum of Ireland, Sergeant Gary Thompson and Matthew Seaver, Assistant Keeper, Irish Antiquities Division,...
Limerick Soviet 1919 remembered on year of centenary through social media
By Richard Lynch on March 4, 2019
The Limerick Soviet was a self-declared Irish soviet that existed from 15 to 27 April 1919 in Limerick and was organised by the Limerick Trades and Labour Council. 4...