Limerick
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(Originally posted November 2016) On the morning of October 3rd, 1975, Dr. Tiede Herrema was driving from his home in Castletroy, County Limerick, to a meeting at the Ferenka steel plant in Annacotty when he was abducted by two Irish republicans, Marion Coyle and Eddie Gallagher. Herrema had been sent by the parent company in…
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Three decades danced in sun and rain,Through joy and sorrow, loss and gain.With every year, our roots grew deep,In memories that time will keep. From whispered dreams to laughter loud,We’ve walked this path so strong, so proud.A love that’s weathered all and more—Still holding hands, like days before. So here’s to us, our bond, our…
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Nothing can stop you, no matter what. Your beauty is breathtaking, but there is a dark side too. Some are in awe, when they look at your majestic flow towards the ocean. They try to comprehend the power you possess. Other realize that power and know that it can bring life and also end it.…
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I can never understand people who are ashamed or embarrassed of where they are from or where they were born. You should always be proud of your roots. Even if you live somewhere else you should never lose your pride of your birth place. It is perfectly possible to be proud of the place you…
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“MacArthur Park” is one of the most polarizing and memorable songs in the history of pop music. Written by Jimmy Webb and first recorded by Limerick born actor and singer Richard Harris in 1968, it was released on May 11, 1968. The song blends orchestral grandeur with emotionally charged, often cryptic lyrics. Its seven-and-a-half-minute runtime,…
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Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s national holiday—a time to reflect on Ireland’s complex Holocaust history On May 2, 1945, Taoiseach(prime minister) Éamon de Valera expressed condolences to the German ambassador following the death of Adolf Hitler. This gesture was met with widespread national and international criticism. Angela D. Walsh, a resident of East 44th…
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In Limerick town, where the Shannon flows,A shadowy tale of a dwarf arose.Born under skies both gray and grim,Whispers spoke of the curse in him. His name was Mickey D, with eyes of coal,A heart as dark as the midnight’s soul.He walked with a limp, his gait askew,Yet power surged where his malice grew. In…
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Who hasn’t heard of that warm, comforting beverage known as Irish Coffee? It is often mistakenly credited to Hollywood actress Maureen O’Hara as its inventor. However, her only connection to this iconic drink is through her husband, Captain Charlie Blair. Blair, a pilot, frequently flew seaplanes into Foynes, County Limerick, Ireland, and piloted the last…
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The buzzword of the day seems to be “immigrants,” often carrying a negative connotation. But here’s the question: who exactly is an immigrant? What follows is just a brief snapshot of history—a glimpse into my family’s background, at least on my mother’s side. The picture at the beginning of this blog shows the marriage certificate…
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The autumn of 1888 remains one of the darkest chapters in London’s history, as a brutal killer known as Jack the Ripper prowled the streets of Whitechapel. Among the lives claimed by the mysterious murderer, Mary Jane Kelly’s story stands out not only as the final act in a harrowing spree but also as a…
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