Category: Limerick Gazette

In the early hours of this morning, a substantial contingent of constabulary and military personnel departed from Limerick and arrested Michael Brennan and Austin Brennan, brothers, at Kilteely. Their other brother, Patrick Brennan, was apprehended in Ennis. These actions were carried out under the Defence of the Realm Act. Michael… Read More

In a recent decision, Mr Justice Barton of the Chancery Division settled a dispute regarding the interpretation of the will of the late Maurice Condon, a farmer from Tiermeena, Co. Limerick. The case, Guiry v. Condon, centred on the distribution of Mr Condon’s assets, including the proceeds from the sale… Read More

20 Carey’s Road, Limerick Sir, My previous letter, published in your esteemed newspaper on the 9th of last month, highlighted the discriminatory practice of the Limerick railway company refusing to hire individuals over the age of forty. The accuracy of my claims has not only been confirmed but further validated… Read More

Patrick O’Brien, a plasterer, tragically lost his life today after falling from scaffolding while working on the exterior of a church in Limerick city. Emergency services responded to the scene, but Mr O’Brien succumbed to his injuries. The incident is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities. Evening Herald (Dublin) – Thursday… Read More

Limerick, Thursday: In a move to curb the growing influence of the Sinn Féin movement, police forces under the command of District-Inspector Craig raided a printing premises on Robert Street early this morning. During the operation, authorities confiscated the printing equipment and type used to produce the weekly Sinn Féin… Read More

The Limerick diocese and the nation mourn the loss of Reverend Eugene Sheehy, a veteran priest and staunch advocate for the Irish people, who passed away yesterday afternoon in a Dublin hospital. Father Sheehy, brother of Member of Parliament David Sheehy, was a revered figure, known for his unwavering commitment… Read More

The Rathkeale Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) held a moment of silence at their monthly meeting to honour the memory of Major William K. Redmond, MP.., who was killed in action in France. A heartfelt vote of condolence was passed, expressing the members’ profound sorrow at the… Read More

In a significant legal ruling yesterday, the Lord Chancellor censured Mr Blackball, a solicitor based in Limerick, for professional misconduct involving the temporary misappropriation of client funds. Mr Blackball’s actions were investigated following a complaint lodged by his client, Mr K. Keays of Cahirconlish, Co. Limerick. The case centred around… Read More

LIMERICK — The streets of Limerick were thronged last night as approximately 6,000 people gathered to celebrate Mr Éamon de Valera’s election victory in East Clare. The jubilant crowd, many carrying Sinn Féin flags and banners, filled the night air with cheering and shouting. Bonfires were lit in the streets… Read More

LIMERICK — In a significant ruling, Mr Justice Gordon at Limerick Assizes upheld an appeal by Canon Robertson and Mr Stewart, overturning a previous decision by the County Court Judge that had awarded Mary McNamara £5 for allegedly obstructing her entry into St. Munchin’s Churchyard. The case centred around a… Read More