Limerick Museum on Henry Street is open Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm and Sat 10.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm- 5.00pm. Admission is Free. The Curator is Dr Matthew Potter
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Dressed to Impress: Sybil Connolly and the Art of Irish Elegance
An Exhibition on Ireland’s Greatest Fashion Designer
Is an upcoming exhibit curated by Zara Power. The exhibit is running here at Limerick Museum until the 31st of July.
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#OTD 9 June 1868..
The Hannah Parr left Limerick for Canada. The Norwegian passengers of the ship stayed in Limerick after the ship was damaged in a storm and needed repair. Three children died while in Limerick & are buried in St Munchin’s churchyard.
Research by Sharon Slater
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Today in 1812..
Summons for Margaret Taylor, of Limerick, for 'Trespass'.
Sent from King George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Sheriff of Limerick.
#Limerick #OTD #trespass #KingGeorgeIII
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Elton John performed in Thomond Park on this day 6 June 2009. He previously played at the Stella ballroom in 1968 as a member of Bluesology backing Long John Baldry.
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Philip Roche died on this day 4 June 1797, "one of the most extensive merchants in the kingdom". He was responsible for the erection of the Granary building on what is now Michael Street.
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On this day 24 May 1876 the following notice was posted in Bassett’s Chronicle announcing the opening of a roller skating rink in Limerick.
Research by Sharon Slater
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Today in 1877..
There was an Address to Isaac Butt MP QC, presented at Limerick on 22nd May 1877 by the committee who carried his election for the City in Sept 1871, expressing their continued confidence in him.
#Limerick #otdcoordination
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On this day 19 May 1832, the antiquarian and writer Standish Hayes O’Grady was born in Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. Although qualified as a civil engineer, he is best remembered for Silva Gadelica, a collection of tales from medieval Irish manuscripts.
Research by Sharon Slater
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Today in 1642 Irish Confederate troops, commanded by Sir Garret Barry, besieged King John's Castle for 5 weeks until the English Protestant garrison surrendered on the 23rd of June. This was part of the Irish Confederate Wars, also called the Eleven Years’ War.
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Cpt Edmond John Landers was born in the village of Oola, County Limerick on 7 July 1937. He emigrated to the U.S. in May 1957 and was drafted into military service a year later. Cpt Landers was killed in action in Vietnam on this day May 15th 1968 and is buried in Oola Cemetery.
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#OTD in 1921.. Winifred Barrington, the 23-year-old daughter of Charles Barrington (Glenstal) was accidentally shot and killed, a few miles from her home, during the "Coolboreen Ambush". She was buried in Abington, Co. Limerick.
Research by Sharon Slater
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Limerick City and County Council has the pleasure of inviting you to the official opening of Atlantic Edge: Tide, Time & Place by Una Heaton opening tomorrow night at 5:30pm
This exhibit runs until the 30th of May
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Limerick Museum retweeted
Wonderful to see such a good turnout for the launch of the Limerick Lace mural by artist , OHHI , on Clare St.
More of this in the city please.
@LimerickLace @LimerickMuseum
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As part of #EuropeDay2026 from our collection: Newspaper: "The Present State of Europe or the Historical and Political Mercury" September 1691 Includes a report on the Siege of Limerick. #Limerick
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Today in 1916.. County Limerick man Con Colbert, after whom Colbert Train Station is named, was 27 years old when he was shot by firing squad in Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, due to his role in the 1916 Easter Rising. #OTD #Limerick #EasterRising #1916
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