Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Limerick City Library Information Reel

13»

Comments

  • #102
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    I hope Dolores Doyle’s retirement will not undermine the quest for a new central library headquarters.

    Article from this week’s Limerick Post.


  • #103
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    373676_342969149052194_1414270658_n.jpg

    Launch of the Old Limerick Journal Vol. 45, Winter 2011

    @ Limerick City Library, tomorrow, Friday the 16th of December, at 7.00pm


  • #104
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    I'm trying to get a hold of the latest edition of "Limerick - a Stroll Down Memory Lane".

    I know it sold out in the shops before Christmas. If anyone could point me to a shop that still has one in reserve, or if anyone has a copy they wouldn't mind selling, could they contact me via PM?

    It'd be a late present for an avid collector, so it would be very much appreciated! :)


  • #105
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Major local studies resource added to Limerick City Library website

    We are delighted to announce the addition to our website of a major new resource - The Field Books of Limerick City and County.

    This is a collection of more than 1,700 pages of notes taken by surveyors during the first ordnance survey of County Limerick, c. 1840. They comprise a vast quantity of data on the geography, placenames, antiquities and other miscellaneous information relating to Limerick.

    You can see the books in parish by parish alphabetical order or use our interactive map to see the section of the books of particular interest to you.


  • #106
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    Limerick City Library wrote: »
    Major local studies resource added to Limerick City Library website

    We are delighted to announce the addition to our website of a major new resource - The Field Books of Limerick City and County.

    This is a collection of more than 1,700 pages of notes taken by surveyors during the first ordnance survey of County Limerick, c. 1840. They comprise a vast quantity of data on the geography, placenames, antiquities and other miscellaneous information relating to Limerick.

    You can see the books in parish by parish alphabetical order or use our interactive map to see the section of the books of particular interest to you.

    The OSI public viewer website would complement your interactive map too. They have modern and historic maps online. By zooming in on Limerick, the (Preview Map Series) legend on the right hand side enables one to select various maps of Limerick at different periods of time, like ….
    • Street Map (beta) = Present day map
    • Historic 25” = 1900 map
    • Historic 6” = 1840 map
    The 1850 Griffith’s Valuation on the “Ask About Ireland” website had an excellent detailed map of every dwelling house in Limerick embedded in their Google map. Alas it’s not showing at the moment.

    By the way, your 1829 Freeholders in Limerick City and environs (the County of the City of Limerick) proved an interesting source for me as I found a very useful new lead for my own genealogy research. :)


  • #107
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    A Book Club For Adults who like to read and discuss Children's and
    Young Adult's Literature.

    First Meeting: 6.00 - 7.30pm, Wednesday 14th March
    Frequency:the second Wednesday of the month
    Location: Limerick City Library, The Granary

    If you are interested in joining this Book Club please Email: maevejtynan@yahoo.com

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4jWdyhKeAyta30JkvfzD-uUNSCEdi9ZShHoI5xzq5NPede6gisQ


  • #108
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Recent coverage in the Irish Times of our online Local Studies resources

    391109_281377678583767_118155041572699_727291_2140248908_n.jpg


  • #109
    marienbad
    Registered Users Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭marienbad


    Great stuff Limerick Library- ye bring great credit to the city and I for one am a happy customer for many many (too many at this stage) years and I have never underestimated or taken for granted the service ye provide . Thank you.

    On a side note - what a brilliant line in that article -

    ''the well known flaw in the space-time continuum that makes Limerick invisible to the rest of Ireland''


  • #110
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    ‎*Did you Know?* that we have a uploaded a photo gallery of Kate O'Brien, the acclaimed writer from Limerick City, along with 34 digitised newspaper clippings about her?

    Click Here to View

    image%2006%20600dpi.jpg


  • #111
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    Maybe somebody should inform poor John Grenham that he should have visited the city’s new website instead.


    The “Local Studies” is now nicely re-organised under the umbrella of “Historical Resources”.
    • Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum
    • Local Studies
    • City Archives
    Though the “Historical Resources” page could have a more prominent position on the city’s home page, than to position it under the category [More].

    Maybe they could squeeze a new category like [History] in between [Visiting] and [Business].

    Historical Resources

    . . . . . . . . . . .These are useful tools for anyone researching aspects of the history of Limerick and also should prove of interest to the casual reader of Limerick history.

    Funnily enough, I often stumble over a lot of interesting material from your local studies site through google than by directly navigating through the Limerick Library site.

    In fact, I have found a world of material relevant for my own genealogy research on all three sites.

    I would even go so far as to suggest that the term “genealogy research” be included in the introduction text of the “Historical Resources” page.

    It could help people like John Grenham to find the hidden gems of Limerick more quickly.


  • Advertisement
  • #112
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    Here again another addition to the list of books that appeared last year.

    The year 2011 will be hard one to match for new publications of local interest.

    See previous posts 81 and 84.
    • Pauper Limerick: The Register of the Limerick House of Industry 1774-1793 –Dr David Fleming and Dr John Logan
    • Moyross: The Story So Far – Frank Prendergast M.A.
    • Luaithreach Angela (Angela‘s Ashes) – Translated by Padraic Breathnach
    • Rugby in Munster: A Social and Cultural History – Liam O’Callaghan
    • Old Limerick Journal No 45 Winter 2011 – Editor
    • Supplier to the Confederacy: Peter Tait & Co. – Craig L. Barry and David C. Burt
    The Limerick Writers Centre has also a list of books with a local interest.

    6741663571_a7b1b0af53_z.jpg


  • #113
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Notice: Due to essential maintenance work, our Public Access PC's will not be available for use on Monday the 30th of January. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.


  • #114
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Limerick City Library
    Evening Lecture Series

    "City of the Dead": Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery since 1855

    an illustrated lecture by Dr. Matthew Potter

    on Friday the 3rd of February @ 8.00pm

    Admission is Free


  • #115
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    I wonder did that lecture get videotaped for the history lecture series archive?

    It would be nice to see it.


  • #116
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Brennans Row wrote: »
    I wonder did that lecture get videotaped for the history lecture series archive?

    It would be nice to see it.

    Unfortunately due to staffing levels on the night with did not get to record the lecture.


  • #117
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Wondering what life was like in Limerick 100 years ago?
    We proudly point you in the direction of a new twitter account Limerick1912 which will update you everyday on what was happening in Limerick in 1912. Check it now for updates about March 1912.....
    This account is updated by our Local Studies Team.


  • #118
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Please Note: Limerick City Library will be closed on Saturday the 17th March & Monday the 19th of March. The Library will re-open on Tuesday the 20th at 10.00am.


  • #119
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Please Note: The Library will be closed on Friday the 6th of April to Monday the 9th of April, inclusive. The Library will re-open on Tuesday the 10th April at 10.00am.


  • #120
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    wguth01.jpg

    Musical Workshop: Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads

    Location: Music Library, Limerick City Library
    Date: 25th April, 2012
    Time: 1.00pm to 2.30pm

    Musician John Ruan Fitzpatrick explores several songs from Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads. Original recordings will be presented with historical background and consideration of Guthrie's development as a social protest artist.

    Free Admission & All are Welcome!


  • Advertisement
  • #121
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    Limerick City Parishes
    • St. Patrick’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2410)
    • St. John’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2411 + 2412)
    • St. Mary’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2412 + 2413)
    • St. Munchin’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2413 + 2414)
    • St. Michael’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2415 + 2416 + 2417)
    On the genealogy forum, I became aware that the National Library of Ireland in Dublin has parish registers for Limerick City on microfilm.

    I wonder does the City Library have copies of them too?


  • #122
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    I’m also very interested in the Roman Catholic Burial Grounds that would have served the city prior to the start of records at Mount St. Lawrence (1855).

    I have already gone through the burial records of Mount St. Lawrence on the Limerick Archives.


    I suppose it would be wishful thinking but do burial registers exist for these graveyards listed below (pre-1850s)?
    • Killalee Graveyard (Garryowen)
    • St Patrick’s Graveyard (Singland)
    • St Michael’s Graveyard (Watergate)
    • Killeely Graveyard (Thomondgate)


  • #123
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Brennans Row wrote: »
    I’m also very interested in the Roman Catholic Burial Grounds that would have served the city prior to the start of records at Mount St. Lawrence (1855).

    I have already gone through the burial records of Mount St. Lawrence on the Limerick Archives.


    I suppose it would be wishful thinking but do burial registers exist for these graveyards listed below (pre-1850s)?
    • Killalee Graveyard (Garryowen)
    • St Patrick’s Graveyard (Singland)
    • St Michael’s Graveyard (Watergate)
    • Killeely Graveyard (Thomondgate)

    We're not aware of registers for these graveyards but you should contact Limerick Civic Trust - we believe they may be compiling listings from headstones.


  • #124
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Brennans Row wrote: »
    Limerick City Parishes
    • St. Patrick’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2410)
    • St. John’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2411 + 2412)
    • St. Mary’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2412 + 2413)
    • St. Munchin’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2413 + 2414)
    • St. Michael’s Parish: (NLI Reference Pos. 2415 + 2416 + 2417)
    On the genealogy forum, I became aware that the National Library of Ireland in Dublin has parish registers for Limerick City on microfilm.

    I wonder does the City Library have copies of them too?

    As far as we know, no local agency have access to these registers, apart from Limerick Genealogy http://www.limerickgenealogy.com/


  • #125
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    Limerick City Library wrote: »
    As far as we know, no local agency have access to these registers, apart from Limerick Genealogy


    That’s a pity.

    Limerick Genealogy offers a good commissioned based service and it has also linked up with Irish Roots for an online pay-per-view service.

    The latter however, could set you back a small fortune if you have a very popular surname like Ryan etc, etc to research.

    Those NLI microfilms would be a great resource to have for the library’s local studies.

    Alas, the only option for Limerick citizens to see them for free would be a €60 / 7 hour return trip by train to Dublin.


  • #126
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    535131_355994657788735_118155041572699_894455_1621625346_n.jpg


  • Advertisement
  • #127
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Click here to view our interactive map of the Anti-Unionist Riots in Limerick that started on October 10th 1912


  • #128
    Lanigamadan
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Lanigamadan


    This interactive map is really a great facility and I think it helps bring the city's history to life! Keep up the good work.


  • #129
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Limerick City Library wrote: »
    Click here to view our interactive map of the Anti-Unionist Riots in Limerick that started on October 10th 1912

    For those of those of you who aren't following us on Twitter, here's the events leading up to the aforementioned riot

    We'll also be tweeting about the fallout in the city after these events, where the venue for the meeting, the Theatre Royal, was under an enforced boycott by some Nationalists in the city.


  • #130
    boomerang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭boomerang


    Fantastic, thank you!


  • #131
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row


    • Limerick - A Stroll down Memory Lane Volume 12 - Sean Curtin
    • Shaped by History - Gerry Andrews
    • University of Limerick: History - David Flemming
    I’m sure the Library will be acquiring them. Ideal presents for the Christmas stocking. :)

    8203788492_91bcbdbb7d_b.jpg


  • Advertisement
  • #132
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Hi all,

    We've just launched a new City Library account on Tumblr that allows you to browse all of the New Books that are added to the Library Collection (Granary Branch)

    Just click here to have a look

    We will be updating this in real time...

    If you want to see if a title is checked in, just click on the book cover and it will direct you to the book's status on our catalogue.

    This also looks great on tablet computers & smartphones.

    Enjoy!


  • #133
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    That is a really good facility to have available.


  • #134
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    We've also created this very basic (but useful) Google Map of the City showing where the remaining City Walls are still visible.


  • #135
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    942222_507190286002504_587963085_n.jpg


  • #136
    Brennans Row
    Registered Users Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭Brennans Row




  • #137
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Read about the Censorship Movement in Limerick in 1913
    http://storify.com/Limerick1912/censorship-in-limerick-1911-1913

    via @Limerick1913


  • #138
    Limerick City Library
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Limerick City Library


    Did you know that a Tornado hit Limerick city in 1851? We mapped what happened..

    Click here to view an interactive map which shows the destruction it caused


  • #139
    phog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,352 ✭✭✭✭phog


    Fabulous resource for anyone interested in Limerick's Casualties during WW1

    Commemorated
    How do you communicate the scale of Limerick’s loss during World War One? This was one of the most traumatic events in Limerick’s history since the Great Famine. Over 1,000 violent deaths which occurred out of sight of relatives and friends. We have sought to visually represent the scale of the death toll through a series of interactive maps.

    The map below shows the location where each Limerick casualty during WW1 is commemorated. Click on the placemark to identify the casualty. Each placemark is colour coded by age. We have generated individual GPS coordinates for every casualty. These coordinates are not the exact location of their plaque but are instead close to the commemoration site, giving each its own space.

    •We recommend viewing the map in fullscreen mode.
    •Click on the tab (to the left) to navigate the other features on this site (Enlisted, Obituaries, Anzacs, About, Heatmap, Data, Memorial Sites, Regiments)
    Liam Hogan
    @Limerick1914
    Limerick City Library



Advertisement