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Murdered mayors of Limerick - Limerick’s distinctive contribution to Ireland’s quest for freedom Reporter: ');  '); LAST SUNDAY marked the centenary of the deaths of Joseph O’Donoghue, Michael O’Callaghan and George Clancy. O’Donoghue was a young member of the IRA; O’Callaghan had just retired as Mayor of Limerick; and Clancy had just been elected Mayor of Limerick. The brutal killing of the three men by British Crown forces, particularly the savage deaths of O’Callaghan and Clancy in front of their terrified wives, made headlines all over the world. It made a particular impac...

Last month, people of all ages around the country were urged to 'Squeeze in a Read' by Ireland Reads, a public libraries initiative, in partnership with publishers, booksellers, authors and others under the Government's 'Keep Well' campaign, while World Book Day was celebrated on last Thursday, March 4th. Librarian Anna Collins works with Cork County Council Library and Arts Service in Kanturk and was among the many staff members in libraries throughout the country who were delighted to highlight the pleasures of reading, a wonderful recreation that brightens the darkest of these days of lock...

Obituary: Limerick man John had a deep interest in all things historical Reporter:  '); I first met John Collins many years ago, when I interviewed him on my History Show, which was on local radio at the time. The show ran for two hours, without ad breaks and such was John’s knowledge we could have reminisced for another couple of hours. John had deep interest in all things historical and he was an avid reader and great historian. In the intervening years we became good friends and John was one of the first people to become a member of the newly founded Limerick Historical Society in 2013...

Last year's St Stephen's day Poc Fada was an extremely special event, run in memory of Donie Kenneally, who had sadly passed away earlier that year. Over 40 teams competed, including a huge contingent from Boston. All funds raised were donated to Sadhbh's Tribe, which supports local Down Syndrome branches in Ireland. As with so many events and occasions this year, the Poc Fada could not take place as it had in previous years. This year's winner of the Donie Kenneally memorial cup was announced on Stephen's day to be club president, Con Collins. Event organiser, Kevin O'Sullivan, announc...