Proposal for Boot Manufacturing Industry in Limerick
During a meeting of the Technical Education Committee, chaired by Reverend A. Murphy, Mr E.J. Long put forth a proposal to start a boot manufacturing class in Limerick. The idea was to use machinery for producing the boots. The suggestion was to provide the class with a small set of… Read More
Limerick Harbour Commissioners Discuss Insurance, Leasing, and Steamer Subsidy in Fortnightly Meeting
In a recent meeting of the Limerick Harbour Commissioners, various matters concerning the harbor were discussed. Chaired by Mr A.W. Snaw, J.P., the meeting was attended by notable individuals such as James H. Roche, J.P., John Hayes, Alderman Daly, C Cieeve, William Holliday, James E. Goodbody, Mr J. Fitzmaurice (harbour… Read More
News From Around Limerick
Murder Charges A murder charge was filed at the Glin Petty Sessions against James Normile and Michael Normile. The two were initially arrested on October 26 for house-breaking and inflicting grievous bodily harm on John Dillane in his house at East Mall, Glin, on the night of October 25. Dillane… Read More
Militia Bounty Sparks Violent Rows in Limerick: Multiple Injured, Treated at Barrington’s Hospital
In its Tuesday, December 2, 1902 edition, The Limerick Echo brought forth the news of a string of disputes that had erupted in Limerick, supposedly caused due to the receipt of military bounty. These altercations resulted in numerous people injured, who were subsequently treated at Barrington’s Hospital. Among the injured… Read More
Limerick County Council Decides on Compulsory Education Plan
The Limerick County Council recently held a meeting to discuss a significant initiative aimed at implementing compulsory education within the region. The council members resolved to take concrete steps to enforce the provisions of the Education Act, making it mandatory for children to receive an education. This development was met… Read More
“Great Sourface Railway Appoints Mr Kearney from Limerick Amidst Religious Controversy Among Company’s Higher Staff”
In the latest developments within the Great Sourface Railway, we have observed the recent appointment of Mr Kearney as the new goods manager at the North Wall, filling the position left vacant by the late Mr Sperin. Mr Kearney, known to be a Catholic, and his predecessor share similar religious… Read More
“Commemorating the Manchester ‘Martyrs’: Limerick Honours the Memory of Allen, Larkin, and O’Brien with a Procession and Speeches at the Martyrs’ Memorial”
Limerick witnessed a significant demonstration on Sunday, as the city came together to pay tribute to the Manchester “Martyrs” – Allen, Larkin, and O’Brien – who were executed for the shooting of Police-constable Brett during the rescue of Fenian Colonel Kelly in Manchester in 1867. This remarkable event aimed to… Read More
“Tragic Railway Accident in County Limerick: Train Crashes Through Level Crossing Gates, Leaving One Dead and Another Seriously Injured”
A horrific railway accident unfolded last night at Castle Connell Railway Station on the Great Southern and Western Railway in County Limerick. A special goods train traveling from Roscrea approached the level crossing adjacent to the station, resulting in a devastating crash with devastating consequences. The catastrophe transpired as two… Read More
“Limerick Hunt Interrupted by United Irish League – Tensions Rise as Objectionable Attendees Lead to Meets’ Disruption and Excitement in the District”
In a recent turn of events, the meet of the County Limerick hounds was unexpectedly disrupted by a large gathering of United Irish League members and their supporters. This interruption took place at Ballynoe, near Ballingarry, after the master of the hunt refused to comply with a resolution proposed by… Read More
Celebrating Papal Jubilees, Commemorating the Manchester Martyrs, Debating Workhouse Medical Issues, and Reveling in St. John’s Boat Club Concerts – All in the Lively City of Limerick.
A discussion on the Women’s Confraternity congratulatory address to His Holiness the Pope on his Papal Jubilee, the celebration of the Manchester Martyrs anniversary, a workhouse medical debate, the entertaining concert by St. John’s Boat Club and much more. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture and lively… Read More