Fatal Confusion
Cappamore and the surrounding district lost a medical practitioner in early February 1900 when Dr...
People and Personalities
Historical stories concerning notable, influential and memorable people connected with Limerick and Ireland between 1900 and 2000, including politicians, workers, clergy, artists, athletes, campaigners, business figures and local characters.
Stud Dispersal
The Irish racing world received unexpected news in January 1900 when reports announced that Lord...
Factional Legacy
The legacy of the Parnell split continued to govern personal relationships within Irish nationalism nearly...
Civic Compromise
Mayor John Daly was returned unopposed when Limerick Corporation assembled for its quarterly election of...
Sessions Rejected
Judge Richard Adams firmly resisted a proposal to double the number of annual Quarter Sessions...
Factional Shadows
The legacy of the Parnell split continued to shape personal rivalries within Irish nationalism nearly...
Difficult Ally
Tim Healy remained one of the most influential yet troublesome figures involved in the effort...
Redmond Favoured
John Redmond emerged during the closing days of January as the principal compromise candidate to...
Veteran Dies
Sergeant James Pearson, an Irish-born recipient of the Victoria Cross, died at Poonamallee near Madras...
Veteran Dies
Lieutenant-Colonel Abraham Boulger, one of Ireland’s earliest recipients of the Victoria Cross, died at Moate,...