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Duke of Connaught Inaugurates Limerick Soldiers’ Home, Anticipates Meeting with Prince Henry of Prussia

Limerick, Tuesday: The Duke of Connaught arrived in the bustling city of Limerick today to inaugurate the highly anticipated Soldiers’ Home, an institution dedicated to the recreation and well-being of the troops stationed in the garrison. The establishment, inspired by successful institutions in Aldershot and Portsmouth, presented a much-needed space… Read More

Mr John Redmond’s Address to County Limerick Nationalists: Unity and Obedience as the Cornerstones of Irish Politics

In a speech that reverberated through the hearts of Nationalists in County Limerick, Mr John Redmond, an influential leader in Irish politics, outlined a path that may pose challenges for those expecting a Unionist upheaval in the upcoming General Election. Amid aspirations for a possible convergence of Nationalists and Liberals,… Read More

Father Creagh’s Resolute Stand Against Unscrupulous Publicans in Limerick: Exposing the Dark Side of the Drinking Culture and Calling for Reform

In the city of Limerick, a concerning issue lurks beneath the surface. It involves the unscrupulous activities of certain publicans who prioritize their greed for profits over the social and moral repercussions of their actions. Father Creagh, an influential figure in the community, has taken a resolute stand against these… Read More

THE LIVING-IN SYSTEM: LIMERICK DRAPERS AND ASSISTANTS AGREE TO MAJOR WORKPLACE TRANSITION

In a landmark development for the labour landscape in Limerick, representatives from three prominent drapery establishments, along with their assistants, convened at Cruise’s Hotel on Friday night to deliberate on the contentious issue of the living-in system. The decision-making process, marked by a constructive exchange of ideas, culminated in what… Read More

Religious Strife Continues in Ireland, with Limerick Bishop Fueling Tensions

The ongoing effort to inflame religious strife in Ireland is particularly evident among some Protestant Bishops. Limerick’s Protestant Bishop recently insinuated that the Nationalist movement is rooted in religious intolerance, thereby exacerbating tensions. In the meantime, the Bishop of Ardagh has accused those celebrating England’s defeats of subjecting Irish Protestants,… Read More

The Policy of Making Government Impossible in Ireland Creates Concern, Limerick Sees Increase in Criminal Cases

The “Freeman’s Journal” has expressed strong disapproval towards the “Times” for what it perceives as “uninformed malignity” in advocating strong measures to suppress disorder and disaffection in Ireland. While the “Times” has been critical, it has also accurately reported the recent events in the country, exposing a persistent attempt to… Read More

Treaty Of Limerick And “The Forgotten Legacy of James II.: From Toleration to Betrayal, the Tale of Ireland’s Struggle for Independence”

“1689-1691: James II.’s Attempt to Uphold Catholic Toleration in Ireland Unravels in the Face of William of Orange’s Invasion” In the annals of Irish history, the tumultuous period between 1689 and 1691 stands as a testament to the struggles for religious freedom and political sovereignty. The spotlight falls on James… Read More

North Kerry’s Unique Lartigue Railway: A Relic of the Late-Nineteenth Century Light Railway Boom

Limerick, Ireland – The late-nineteenth century witnessed a surge in the construction of light railways, symbolizing a period of innovation and expansion in transportation infrastructure. Among these pioneering endeavours, North Kerry’s Lartigue railway stands out as a testament to ingenuity and unconventional engineering. Operating between 1888 and 1924, the Lartigue… Read More

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