Limerick
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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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Loïc Guyon originates from the South-East of France and has been residing in Ireland since 2002. 9, he was appointed as Head of the Department of French Studies of Mary Immaculate College (University of Limerick). A former President of the Irish Association for French & Francophone Studies (ADEFFI) and former President of the Irish Association…
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Adam Kearney is a Chartered Town Planning Consultant and Independent Candidate for Limerick City North. A few days ago I had the pleasure to have a coffee with him and interview him in Hook and Ladder in Corbally.
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I had the privilege today to be a guest on the grandstand for the “Limerick International Marching Band Competition” as part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. These were some of my favourites, and yes you can hear me singing in the 1st video
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Turlough Kennedy founded Dolmen Films in 2017 with a vision to connect filmmakers all across Ireland and internationally. Turlough is an award-winning Director, Cinematographer, and composer with over 15 awards and ten nominations. He is a first-degree honours graduate of TUS University. In 2022 was awarded the Lord Puttnam scholarship for directing. His work is…
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The picture is a still from a behind-the-scenes shot of the movie God’s Spy. The film was shot in Limerick and is now in the post-production stage. It tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian and anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church—a movement…
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