Submitted by Tim on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 11:00
John Collins will discuss his father Con Collins, who was a member of the first Dáil in 1919.
Lecture in Room T17, Tara Building, (near Lime Tree Theatre), Mary Immaculate College.
Time: 8PM on Monday, Nov 11th. - Everybody is welcome.
For additional information Tom Donovan's article about Con Collins can be found here:
Submitted by Tim on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 22:40
Limerick Historical Society will hold its first lecture of the winter season on Monday October 14th next at 8 p.m..
Éamon Ó Cuív will discuss his grandfather Eamon De Valera, former President of Ireland and his limerick connections.
Lecture in Room T17, Tara Building, (near Lime Tree Theatre), Mary Immaculate College. Everybody is welcome.
Submitted by Tim on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 11:51
Limerick Historical Society's last scheduled walk of 2019 will take in part of O'Connell Street and Glentworth Street. Tony Browne will speak about The Chamber of Commerce, Christ Church (Presbyterian & Methodist), The Pain Brothers and other buildings as we encounter them. We will also visit the Dominican Church.
Non members welcome. Assemble at The White House at 7PM
Submitted by Tim on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 12:13
Limerick Historical Society will hold its next evening walk on Wednesday August 14th next. The historic walk along O’Curry Street and Henry Street will take in the Sailor’s Home, Shannon Arms Hotel (formerly Hanna Villier’s School) and a visit to the Redemptorist Church.
Meet outside Sexton's pub in Henry Street at 7 p.m. Everybody is welcome.
Submitted by Tim on Sat, 07/06/2019 - 11:52
Limerick Historical Society's next next evening outing is to Clonlara, County Clare, next Wednesday July 10th. Local historian Freddie Bourke will give a guided tour of the Church of Ireland and graveyard in Clonlara.
Meet outside Brown Thomas main door on O’Connell Street at 6 30 p.m. from where we will proceed to Clonlara. Everybody welcome and lifts available for people without transport.
Rendezvous point:@ 6:30 PM
Submitted by Tim on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 23:18
The next Limerick Historical Society evening walk is on next Wednesday 12th June. Our walk along the North Circular Road will recall the development of the area through its historic houses such as Belle-Vue, Kyleglass and Deravoher.
Meet outside the Salesian School, Fernbank at 7 p.m. Everybody is welcome.
Submitted by Tim on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 11:00
The historic walk along Wolfe Tone Street will take in Limerick's former Jewish quarter ('Little Jerusalem') and the two former synagogues. The walk will conclude with a visit to the site of Limerick Clothing factory.
Meet outside Bobby Byrne's pub at 7 p.m. Everybody is welcome.
Submitted by Tim on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 10:19
Was there Christianity in Ireland before St Patrick?
Alf Monaghan traces the origin of pre-Christian religious beliefs in Ireland. He will link Irish monasticism with the early Irish Church and the Coptic Church. Lecture at 8 p.m. on Monday 8th April 2019 in Room T17, Tara Building, (near Lime Tree Theatre) Mary Immaculate College
Submitted by Tim on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 16:40
Limerick Historical Society monthly lecture for March will be "Notes towards a memory book: Revisiting 1950's Limerick" by Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Emeritus Professor of History at NUIG. Lecture is on Monday March 11th at 8 p.m. in Mary Immaculate College. Go to Room T17 in the Tara Building . Note that this is a new location! Admisssion is free and non members are welcome.
Submitted by Tim on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:28
The next Limerick Historical Society lecture will be given by Ken Wiggins, on the origin of King John's Castle, on Monday February 11th next. It will commence at 8 p.m. in Room 203, Mary Immaculate College. Go to main reception and ask for directions. Admission is free, and everybody is welcome.
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