Limerick Museum

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.

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

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 Images edited by Tom O'Donnell

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

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.

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.

#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 Images by Tom O'Donnell

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

#OTD in 1919 Dan Breen and Seán Treacy rescue their comrade Seán Hogan from a Dublin-Cork train at Knocklong, Co. Limerick; two policemen guarding Hogan are killed. #Limerick

Today marks National Limerick Day... A limerick is a witty and daring five line form of verse, so called as it is said to have originated in #Limerick The form of verse was popularized by the English poet Edward Lear in his 1846 publication 'A Book of Nonsense'. #Poetry #OTD

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

Today in 1916.. The "Farewell Letter" from Seán Mac Diarmada(McDermott), Kilmainham Jail, 11th May 1916, to John Daly, 15 Barrington Street, Limerick City. Seán Mac Diarmada was executed by firing squad the next day at the age of 33. #Limerick #OTD

Today in 1949.. "Sacred Heart College"(now Crescent College Comprehensive) Debating Society 1948-49, Junior Debate. "That Animal Sports Should be Abolished". #Limerick #OTD #debate

Today in 1962.. "How will the Common Market effect Limerick?". A Public Symposium held at Cruises Hotel, Limerick City. Speakers: Dr. Labras O Nuallain, Mr. Ruaidhri Roberts and Mr. Raymond Crotty. #Limerick #OTD

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

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

On this day 5 May 1785 An article was written by D. Conroy for the Limerick Chronicle, offering electro therapeutic cures for a variety of "complaints" was published. This practice served as inspiration for Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’. Research by Sharon Slater

Today in 1916.. At the age of 25 years, Edward "Ned" Daly, from Frederick Street (now O'Curry street), Limerick City, was executed by firing squad, making him the youngest of the 1916 Easter Rising Leaders to be executed. #Limerick #OTD #1916

Sergeant Drummer Joseph Hickey was born in St Michael's Parish, Limerick and enlisted in the army when he was only 14. After surviving the initial landings at ‘V’ Beach, he was tragically killed while burying one of his comrades on this day 1915 Researched by Sharon Slater

Today in 1921.. The Mayor of Limerick, Stephen M. O’Mara (of the O’Mara bacon factory), was arrested by the Crown forces for failure to pay a £10 fine for non-compliance with a military summons. He was released a few hours later. #Limerick #otd Researched by Sharon Slater