Item category 1: Limerick Collection

Reading this collection reminded me once more of how significant and multi-faceted Jim Kemmy's legacy is. As a stone-mason, Jim knew only too well how walls and other structures are made up of interconnecting parts. The first line of his poem The Granary 1787-1987...speaks of 'brick upon brick, s...

Limerick's crucial 1973 win was the county's solitary All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship success in the 78 years between 1949 and 2018.

This book contains a collection of Irish language words and phrases used in English in the Ballyhoura area. These were carefully gathered by the late Paddy Fennessy (1942-2017) over a period of fifty years. Readers will find fascinating information on farming practices, folklore, plants, crafts, ...