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“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

GAELIC CONTESTS: LIMERICK V. CLARE

Sunday witnessed the exciting Gaelic contests between Limerick and Clare gaels at the Markets’ Field. These matches marked the beginning of the 1905 All-Ireland Championships. The results were divided between the two counties, with Limerick claiming victory in hurling and Clare avenging their loss by winning in football. In the… Read More

“Belfast Honors Irish Craftsmanship: Ardagh Chalice Replica Awarded in 1912 Irish Manufacture Challenge Cup”

This celebration of Irish craftsmanship reached its pinnacle as the Belfast Industrial Development Association bestowed the prestigious Irish Manufacture Challenge Cup upon the worthy winners of the 1912 contest. Crafted with meticulous precision by the esteemed Belfast Silversmiths, Messrs. Sharman D. Neill, Ltd., this cup now proudly stands as a… Read More

Home Rule Is Now A Certainty

During a United Irish League demonstration in Limerick, Mr J. Redmond expressed his confidence in the practical certainty of Home Rule. He urged the attendees to welcome Lord Dunraven and his party, rather than push them away. Mr Redmond’s statement indicates his belief that the implementation of Home Rule in… Read More

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