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Amazotheamazing · 17-02-2012, 21:41

Glad to see the West African division of War of Independence has been remembered in the name of a new cafe in Thomondgate. Along with the Limerick Soviet, it's a small bit of history that's good to see remembered.

**Kess73** · 17-02-2012, 23:23

Had never heard of that little piece of Limerick history until now. Thanks for piquing my curiousity enough for me to do a search online about it. Think I may have to delve deeper into Limerick's history during the War of Independence as a result.

Amazotheamazing · 17-02-2012, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Kess73

Had never heard of that little piece of Limerick history until now. Thanks for piquing my curiousity enough for me to do a search online about it. Think I may have to delve deeper into Limerick's history during the War of Independence as a result.

The O'Ruairc (?) book is a great little read.

Itsdacraic · 17-02-2012, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Kess73

Had never heard of that little piece of Limerick history until now. Thanks for piquing my curiousity enough for me to do a search online about it. Think I may have to delve deeper into Limerick's history during the War of Independence as a result.

Limericks Fighting Story is a brilliant book detailing the various incidents around Limerick at the time

phill106 · 18-02-2012, 12:57

never heard of it, cool
http://cheebah.typepad.com/cheebah_h...nday.html#more

led me onto http://www.britishpathe.com/video/fall-of-limerick which is an interesting video

phog · 18-02-2012, 13:45

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Originally Posted by Amazotheamazing

The O'Ruairc (?) book is a great little read.

More info here on this post on the Limerick Library Thread.

superheroger · 18-02-2012, 21:39

what a brilliant story. well done to the new cafe in thomondgate for commemorating such a brave man, we needed all the help we could get in those years. I will definately have a coffee in his honour at Jack Mondays very soon.

Raiser · 18-02-2012, 22:09

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what a brilliant story. well done to the new cafe in thomondgate for commemorating such a brave man, we needed all the help we could get in those years. I will definately have a coffee in his honour at Jack Mondays very soon.

I will now too aim to spend money in your Cafe Timmy Tuesday

zulutango · 19-02-2012, 00:25

I live very nearby and have already been there a few times.

It's a lovely little spot, with good food that isn't expensive. It's been tastefully decorated inside, and there's a nice deck onto the river which will be a cool place to hang out in summer time.

He should consider opening in the evenings because the footfall on Clancy Strand is quite high at these times, compared to during the day time, and he could get a lot of business from this passing trade.

superheroger · 19-02-2012, 12:27

Also I might add its a great show of courage to open a business in Ireland in these challenging times. The location required a nice cafe for local residents, pass /walking trade and our tourists. well done Mr. Jack Monday and may you do exceedingly well.

RonMexico · 19-02-2012, 14:47

I can't wait to spend all my money in there now that I've read this on teh internets.

Raiser · 21-02-2012, 20:48

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Also I might add its a great show of courage to open a business in Ireland in these challenging times. The location required a nice cafe for local residents, pass /walking trade and our tourists. well done Mr. Jack Monday and may you do exceedingly well.

Please stop insulting our intellilgunces, it hurts.....

martyc5674 · 21-02-2012, 22:23

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Originally Posted by zulutango

I live very nearby and have already been there a few times.

It's a lovely little spot, with good food that isn't expensive. It's been tastefully decorated inside, and there's a nice deck onto the river which will be a cool place to hang out in summer time.

He should consider opening in the evenings because the footfall on Clancy Strand is quite high at these times, compared to during the day time, and he could get a lot of business from this passing trade.

Agree with all the above. Well kitted out
Was in there and and I believe they will have a wine licence and later opening soon

Louche Lad · 03-03-2012, 14:51

Finally got myself to Jack Monday's. Excellent place, can't really fault it (only oddity is having to pick a teabag out of a box). Very clean, polite staff, good quality cakes, great view of the river (will be fantastic in summer). Especially pleased there's no intrusive piped music.

gaf1983 · 05-03-2012, 13:24

Does anybody know what the opening hours are?

17-02-2012, 21:41	#1
Amazotheamazing Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,955 Adverts \| Friends	Fair play Jack Monday Glad to see the West African division of War of Independence has been remembered in the name of a new cafe in Thomondgate. Along with the Limerick Soviet, it's a small bit of history that's good to see remembered.

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superheroger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2 Adverts \| Friends	Jack Monday what a brilliant story. well done to the new cafe in thomondgate for commemorating such a brave man, we needed all the help we could get in those years. I will definately have a coffee in his honour at Jack Mondays very soon.

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superheroger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2 Adverts \| Friends	Jack Monday Also I might add its a great show of courage to open a business in Ireland in these challenging times. The location required a nice cafe for local residents, pass /walking trade and our tourists. well done Mr. Jack Monday and may you do exceedingly well.

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Kess73 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: T�r na n�g Posts: 22,635 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Midwest, Nature & Bird Watching	Had never heard of that little piece of Limerick history until now. Thanks for piquing my curiousity enough for me to do a search online about it. Think I may have to delve deeper into Limerick's history during the War of Independence as a result.

18-02-2012, 12:57	#5
phill106 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,201 Adverts \| Friends	never heard of it, cool http://cheebah.typepad.com/cheebah_h...nday.html#more led me onto http://www.britishpathe.com/video/fall-of-limerick which is an interesting video

19-02-2012, 00:25	#9
zulutango Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 273 Adverts \| Friends	I live very nearby and have already been there a few times. It's a lovely little spot, with good food that isn't expensive. It's been tastefully decorated inside, and there's a nice deck onto the river which will be a cool place to hang out in summer time. He should consider opening in the evenings because the footfall on Clancy Strand is quite high at these times, compared to during the day time, and he could get a lot of business from this passing trade.

19-02-2012, 14:47	#11
RonMexico Closed Account Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,884 Adverts \| Friends	I can't wait to spend all my money in there now that I've read this on teh internets.

03-03-2012, 14:51	#14
Louche Lad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Limerick, London and the Continent Posts: 350 Adverts \| Friends	Finally got myself to Jack Monday's. Excellent place, can't really fault it (only oddity is having to pick a teabag out of a box). Very clean, polite staff, good quality cakes, great view of the river (will be fantastic in summer). Especially pleased there's no intrusive piped music.

05-03-2012, 13:24	#15
gaf1983 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Rick of the Lim Posts: 1,154 Adverts \| Friends	Does anybody know what the opening hours are?