Built in 1210 on the orders of King John of England, Lord of Ireland. Happy Birthday Limerick, founded in 922 AD

Limerick, Ireland
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Missed our first information session? Council staff will again be available to answer questions on both consultations. ✅ Proposed Limerick City Centre Public Realm Strategy ✅ Draft Limerick City Centre Transport Plan 📍UL City Centre Campus 📅 Today, Thursday 10 September 🕛 12pm to 7pm #Limerick #LimerickEdgeEmbrace
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Always be aware of unintended consequences. 😡 Shopfront conversion with no planning or design guidelines on Catherine Street, Limerick City.
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Lunchtime online talk - Mon 9thDec 2024, 13.00-13.45 Public Consultation on the Draft Limerick Biodiversity Action Plan or Evening online talk - Mon 9thDec 2024, 19.30-20.15 - tinyurl.com/5nu8fbnx @HeritageHubIRE
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#OTD in 1929.. Air Mail Cover celebrating Limerick born "Lady Heath (Sophie Peirce-Evans), World Noted Aviatrix, on her visit to Dunkirk and Fredonia with the Redpath-Chautauqua." Sophie was the first person to fly solo from Cape Town to London. #Limerick #aviation #aviatrix
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To mark the 200th anniversary of Athlunkard Street, our bellringers will climb the tower tomorrow morning (Sat. 27 April) for a special performance at 11am 🔔 #Limerick
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Silence is complicity.
After killing her parents and brothers and forcing her to undergo an amputation of her leg, Israel killed this 13-year-old child today who was sheltering inside a hospital. Her name was Dunia Abu Muhsen.
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Good evening friends it’s that time of year when you just never know who may need a number below, please share 👇 #Christmas #kindness
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If you're affected by the Boil Water notice that is affecting users along the Shannon Estuary you might be interested in the upcoming public meeting and might also want to sign the petition to help get this issue resolved chng.it/XkPhfNvnhY
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The Government of Ireland : Ban Sulky Racing in Ireland - Sign the Petition! chng.it/DQBvhyHc via @Change please sign. It’s horrific.Particularly bad in Limerick where I’m from. Can we get political support to ban this please? @BrianLeddin @NiallCollinsTD #bansulkyracing
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These two large limestone warehouses face each other across the junction of Robert St and Upr Denmark St, Limerick City. Strategically located on the walking route between the Milk Market and O'Connell Street, they hold enormous potential for imaginative reuse and regeneration.
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Today in 1889.. "Bard of Thomond Testimonial". Appeal by Committee for funds for the return of Michael Hogan, the Bard of Thomond, from New York where he was in 'very poor circumstances and bad health'. From the Town Hall, Limerick, 27th September 1889. #Limerick #OTD
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On this evening’s programme we take a snapshot of eleven hundred years of Limerick history which can be traced back to the 10th century when it was founded by the Vikings on #RTENationwide Monday 25th September @RTEOne 7pm @rte @LimerickHour @stmaryslimerick @KingJohnsCastle RT
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Nighthawks 13/09/23, Depart 7 pm sharp from Vue cinema. Hassets Cross, Meelick, Windy Gap, Cratloe, Old Cratloe Rd, Phayers Road, 1 nighthawk loop and Home.We will find a pace to suit the group on the night. All welcome. Don't forget your lights.
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Today in 1690.. King William’s forces arrived at Limerick. This was the start of the first Siege of Limerick during the Williamite war. The Williamites tried to take Limerick by storm but were driven off and had to retire into their winter quarters. #otd #Limerick
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REMINDER - The future of Arthur’s Quay: Have your say! This is the last week to complete the Arthur’s Quay Framework online survey, which finishes on July 30th. More: arthursquayframework.com/tal…
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I'll be talking about the #nineyearswar 'at A miserable and beggarly war' -Dispelling the myths of Tyrone's Rebellion with @TuathaIreland on Wednesday night, there'll be Q & A at the end if you're busting to give me a hard time.
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On this day ... 11 July 1922, the Civil War tore through Limerick city in a siege that lasted eleven days. #Limerick #History #Postcards #Artefacts #Museum
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Did you know there is a large colony of Daubenton’s Bats in the attic of the oratory in our graveyard? Each eve at dusk they head out to feed on the nearby water. This is a chance to get involved & learn all about these wonderful mammals. @waterwaysireland @BatConservIre
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