Limerick, Thursday. Strengthening the link between Limerick and the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Mayor Councillor T. Ryan added another chapter to this connection during the week. Mayor Ryan was in attendance at the banquet hosted by the Carnegie Trust in Dunfermline. The Trust, known for its benevolent initiatives, extended its hospitality to Mayors from various boroughs, each recipient of this honour having contributed significantly to philanthropy.

The banquet, a grand celebration of benevolence and shared values, provided the ideal setting for cementing the bonds of friendship between Limerick and Andrew Carnegie. The occasion, marked by conviviality and shared purpose, served as a fitting tribute to the enduring partnership between the two.

Central to this enduring connection is the Free Library, symbolizing the tangible outcome of Carnegie’s philanthropy in Limerick. The People’s Library, an embodiment of Carnegie’s vision, stands as a testament to the shared commitment to education, knowledge, and community welfare.

As Mayor Ryan represented Limerick at this festive gathering, the finishing touch was put on the fabric of friendship that has grown between the city and Andrew Carnegie. The banquet, graced by the presence of mayors from across boroughs, underscored the impact of collective philanthropy on communities and celebrated the spirit of giving that continues to resonate through the People’s Library and similar initiatives.

In Limerick, the legacy of Andrew Carnegie lives on not just in the bricks and mortar of the Free Library but in the spirit of community, enlightenment, and goodwill that it fosters. The banquet in Dunfermline served as a poignant reminder of the enduring ties between Limerick and the philanthropic legacy of Andrew Carnegie.

Dublin Evening Telegraph – Saturday 16 September 1911