Limerick Gazette Archives

A well-attended assembly of the Young Ireland Branch within the folds of the United Irish League convened at the National Volunteers’ Headquarters in Limerick on Monday evening, chaired by Mr F. McNamara, President of the League. Among the topics of discussion was a motion passed unanimously, denouncing the recent assault… Read More

The Irish-Canadian Rangers, a distinguished battalion, arrived in Limerick today to a warm reception from the assembled citizens. Their presence was met with enthusiasm as they were greeted upon their arrival. The battalion was formally received by the Mayor and underwent a ceremonial inspection at the City Hall. Following the… Read More

Limerick, Ireland – In a sombre turn of events, news has reached the tranquil county of Limerick of the tragic demise of Captain Trench, son of the Honourable W. C. Trench. Captain Trench, a distinguished officer, met his untimely fate in the heat of battle in Mesopotamia. Details surrounding the… Read More

In the aftermath of the recent court-martial proceedings stemming from the dissemination of confidential documents during a trial at Pallas Petty Sessions, Mr Hugh O’Brien Moran, a solicitor from Limerick, has been handed a six-month prison sentence, with a remission of 112 days, while James Ryan, affiliated with the Limerick… Read More

LIMERICK, 23rd April 1917 – A public gathering slated for this afternoon at a venue adjacent to the Bank of Ireland, purportedly organized by the Town Tenant League to advocate for a reduction of rent by ten percent on all urban properties, spiralled into an extraordinary political uproar. Reports indicate… Read More

In a recent case heard at the Quarter Sessions in Limerick, a dispute over religious sentiments and burial rites resulted in legal action. The case, described by Judge Law Smith as “the most horrible case of sectarian bigotry he had had experience of,” involved Mrs. M. McNamara of Thomond Gate,… Read More

In a recent session of the Limerick Union Poor Law Guardians, a contentious proposal regarding delegates to a Tenants’ meeting sparked heated debate and criticism towards Irish Members of Parliament (MPs). The proposal, which sought to send delegates to demand a twenty per cent reduction in rents at the meeting,… Read More

During a recent meeting in Oola, Co. Limerick, Mr T. Lundy, Member of Parliament, disclosed an intriguing encounter with a wealthy Englishman concerning the development of copper mines in the area. The discussion unfolded as follows: Mr Lundy recounted how, while in London, an Englishman approached him regarding the potential… Read More

In the Limerick Quarter Sessions held yesterday, Judge Law-Smith addressed an issue concerning the execution of sheriff duties within the city. While presiding over cases involving minor debts, the Judge expressed deep concern over the obstacles encountered by the Sheriff in carrying out his duties effectively. Judge Law-Smith lamented the… Read More

In a recent hearing before the King’s Bench Division, Mr J. A. Rearden, representing Jeremiah McCarthy of Drumcollogher, Co. Limerick, sought a conditional order for a writ of mandamus. The application was made to direct the Cork County Council to raise and levy £76 13s. ad., the sum awarded to… Read More