25/02/2020
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Outside the world of politics - Ireland’s second favourite subject, the weather, has been down right miserable. Pictured are two brave souls trying to cross Sarsfield Bridge Picture: Michael Cowhey
The famous quote “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others” is often attributed to Winston Churchill. His own political career spanned over 64 years
Patricia wonders why the rest of health service doesn’t operate with the same proficiency as the Nenagh injury clinic
What kind of reception will general election candidates get at your door? Pictured is Jim Kemmy canvassing in Limerick City in June 1989
The RIC commemoration row has blown up in the face of Minister Charlie Flanagan
Leap Years are regarded in some cultures with the same suspicion reserved for Friday 13 and the Ides of March. So will Leo be toasting success this year or ruing his decision to ‘go to the people’
Patricia fears that the tradition of sending personalised Christmas cards will die out
Christmas doesn't have to be the season of overindulgence
vThousands of people travelled to see The Templemore Miracles in August 1920
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Thanksgiving are Americanisms we can do without claims Patricia
Gay Byrne opening the Trident Cash and Carry in Limerick in June 1972
Are we set for another big freeze like the Beast from the East in March 2018?
To go along with the RSA latest campaign - Minister Shane Ross has proposed the new crime of ‘dangerous overtaking of a cyclists’
Buttongate: Surely there are more pressing issues the Dail should be sorting
The problem with trips down memory lane are that they are always sunnier than they were in real life
The views are great out there - if it would only stop raining
Sorry Eamon but there are enough predators roaming rural Ireland already
Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe proudly displaying his work
Have you seen a Púca? Maybe, according to lore the creatures were said to be shape changers - which means they could take the appearance of a horse, goat, cat, dog or hare
A Free State Army column on the move during the Battle of Kilmallock, the largest single engagement of the Irish Civil War
Patricia says she loves trees, but commercial afforestation leaves her cold
Patricia claims the Irish language belongs to something far greater than our insular national soul...it is a national treasure for decades
Royals Harry and Meghan have come under fire for their use of a private jet - even after their very public environmental campaigns
Sunday's All-Ireland may not go down as a classic, but Patricia still appreciates the world's fastest field sport
Leaving Cert results, CAO offers, schools re-opening, All-Ireland final day, violent thunderstorms, pre-Budget flyers -what a time of year August is?
Everything in the pan: Huevos rancheros is perfect when getting rid of those leftover pieces in the fridge
We nearly choked on our caviar: Fee-paying schools are being subsidised up to €90 million a year with taxpayer money
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The late Michael Powell
Former mayor Kevin Kiely: 'the impasse is having a terrible effect on children in the area'
Shania Barrett has been missing since last Thursday
Judge Tom O'Donnell, handing down sentence at Limerick Circuit Court, said the premeditated nature of the offences and the threat of violence were aggravating factors
Solicitor Kevin Power
This drone photo shows the extent of flooding in Castleconnell Picture: Jack O'Shea
Judge Tom O'Donnell
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