Sports People
Local Studies Files, main page
*NOTE – Soccer Players in separate file*
See also separate files for notable sports people such as Tom Clifford, Al Finucane, Andy Lee, Gerard McDonnell, Seán McGowan, Mick Mackey, Frank O'Mara
See also the series of biographical articles - 'Great Limerick Sportsmen by Séamus Ó Ceallaigh'
General
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Limerick Echo and Shannon News Seventh Annual Sports Personalities, 1983
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Denis Carey, John Flanagan, Paddy Ryan, John Doherty – The ‘whales’ of Co. Limerick: hammer throwers who beat the world, by David Guiney, Limerick Leader 23/9/1950, p8
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Olympics - article Ireland & the Olympic Games by Patrick O'Sullivan, History Ireland Spring 1998 (1st page only)
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Roots of Olympians run deep in Limerick, Limerick Leader 19/05/2018, p3
Dan & Tim Ahearne
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Ahearne men leapt to glory on world stage by Tom Aherne, Limerick Leader 10/09/2016, p17
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The Athea brothers who took on the world and won, Limerick Post 11/04/2020, p37
Ron Barry (horse racing)
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A tribute to Limerick’s Ron Barry: an unaffected champion, Limerick Leader 9/6/1973, p34
J. J. Bowles (handball)
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The greatest ball-player - J. J. Bowles by T. J. McElligott, Old Limerick Journal, vol. 7, Summer 1981
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J. J. Bowles in Great Limerick Sportsmen series by Séamus Ó Ceallaigh
Joseph K. Bracken (GAA administrator)
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Limerick Gaels remember Bracken, Limerick Leader 28/4/1984, p14
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Limerick honours Joseph K. Bracken, Limerick Leader 5/5/1984, p10
John J. Bresnihan (athletics)
- He was outstanding in the great days of Irish athletics, Limerick Leader 2/8/1952, p2
Ciarán Carey (hurling)
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The great Ciarán immortalised in ‘Time of Our Lives’, Limerick Leader 29/12/2001
Willie Casey (boxing)
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Willie Casey triumphs in Toronto, Limerick Leader 17/4/2010, p22
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Willie Casey lives up to his billing as 'Big Bang' wins title, Limerick Leader 08/11/2010, p24
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Big bang reaches big time, Limerick Leader 13/11/2010, p12 (Sport)
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Casey seeks place in history books, Limerick Chronicle 15/3/2011, p31
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Over and out: Big Bang vows to fight back, Limerick Leader 21/3/2011, p24
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Long road back for battling Casey, Limerick Chronicle 22/3/2011, p27
Peter Clohessy (rugby)
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Photo of Peter Clohessy as schoolboy footballer, Limerick Leader 14/3/2001
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Life with the Claw: wife Anna tells all, Limerick Leader 20/10/2014, p2
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A life with Claw tells it all: Hundreds at the launch. The Peter Clohessy story is told, Limerick Leader 25/10/2014, p19
Dave Clohessy (hurling)
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Crowds at funeral of Dave Clohessy, Limerick Leader 22/11/1986, p1 (Co. ed.)
Catherine Costigan (cage fighting)
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Catherine, pro cage fighter supreme, sets sights on title in USA, Limerick Post 10/9/2011, p16
Ned Cregan (hurling)
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Death of a great Limerick hurler, Limerick Leader 2/9/1972, p30
Neil Cusack (athletics)
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May win mile championship [incl. photo of Neil Cusack, age 14], Limerick Chronicle 16/4/1966, p3
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Photo of Neil Cusack winning the boys’ 100 yards at Limerick City Street Sports, Limerick Chronicle 11/6/1966, p7
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Magnificent marathon run by Niall Cusack, Limerick Leader 29/12/1971, p1
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Neil Cusack returns to United States in triumph, Limerick Leader 30/12/1972, back pg.
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Limerick sets the pace: marathon men all set for Boston, Limerick Leader 31/10/1981, p1 & 4
Stan de Lacy (hockey)
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Photograph, captioned A promising athlete, Limerick Leader 24/6/1933
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Hearty send-off to Limerick hockeyites, Limerick Leader 30/7/1951, p4
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Limerick hockey player’s great record, Limerick Leader 22/2/1954, p1
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Was Stanley DeLacy Ireland's best ever male hockey star?, Limerick Leader 04/07/2020, p34 (Leader Sport)
Tommy Dillon (powerlifting)
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Tommy breaks world powerlifting record, Limerick Leader 11/12/2000, p9
Frank Dineen (athletics/GAA administrator)
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Limerickman sold ‘Croker’ to GAA, Limerick Leader 5/8/1989, p4
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Limerick’s Frank made Croke Park possible, Limerick Post 8/8/2009, p14
John Downes (athletics)
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Limerick sportsman of the year, Limerick Leader 13/1/1962, p16
Mick English (rugby)
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Mick English makes his mark in international rugby, Limerick Leader 19/3/1958, p4
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Mick English flying back from New Zealand, Limerick Leader 13/7/1959, p1
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Tributes paid to rugby legend Mick English, Limerick Leader 28/4/10 p2
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Bohs legend Mick English passes away, Limerick Leader 1/5/10 p4 (Sport)
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Obituary, Mick English – former Irish rugby international and local legend, Limerick Leader 8/5/10 p26
Paddy Enright (hurling)
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Obituary, Paddy Enright – famed Ahane and Limerick hurler of the 1950s, Limerick Leader 21/11/2009, p26
John J. Flanagan (hammer throwing)
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Limerick athlete in Hall of Fame, Limerick Leader 22/5/1957, p1
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Great collection of sporting trophies, Limerick Leader 13/4/1963, p23
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Magnificent career of fine sportsman, Limerick Leader 31/8/1985, p22
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Limerick produced a three time Olympic medal winner, Limerick Leader 6/8/1988, p14
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Olympian John 'the finest among finest', Limerick Leader 2001, p17
Jerry Flannery (rugby)
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Jerry’s cup flows over, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p24
Anthony Foley
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Limerick honours JP and Anthony Foley, Limerick Leader 20/02/2006, p1
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Husband, father, son, hero, Limerick Life 19/10/2016, p1-8
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"Thomond Park will be a cauldron of emotion this Saturday", Limerick Post 22/10/2016, p1, p47-50 & 96
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Anthony's final journey, Limerick Leader 22/10/2016, p1 & 2
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Anthony's 'life of great dignity' is remembered by sporting world, Limerick Life 29/10/2016, p6
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Shannon statue to commemorate Axel, Limerick Post 27/01/2018, p26
Paul Gleeson (rowing, long distance)
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Paul seeks support of Limerick people, Limerick Leader 25/1/2006, p5
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Terry [Wogan] and Paul in good news story for city, Limerick Leader 5/2/2007, p1
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New berth in UL arena for Atlantic rowboat, Limerick Leader 28/5/08 p10
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Ocean rowboat finds resting place at UL, Limerick Post 31/5/08 p14
Gerry ‘Cooner’ Griffin (rugby)
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Ashes of ‘Cooner’ scattered in river, Limerick Leader 12/11/1994
Billy Harris (rugby/athletics)
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Billy Harris hits headlines in France, Limerick Leader 21/7/1962, p9
Pat Hartigan (hurling)
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Limerick's five star full back, Limerick Leader 10/10/2011, p20
Ger Hartmann (sports physiotherapist)
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Stars launch Hartmann's book, Limerick Chronicle 25/10/2011, p6
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Stars drop by for Hartmann's launch, Limerick Leader 29/10/2011, p17 (Sport)
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The day Ronnie Delaney walked into Hartmann's life, Limerick Post 5/11/2011, p24
John Hayes (rugby)
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'True legend' Hayes tells all in new book, Limerick Leader 6/10/2012, p4 (sport)
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John returns to his rugby roots at Bruff, Limerick Leader 12/06/2004
Pa Healy (boxing, rugby, rowing)
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Great St. Mary’s sporting hero recalled, Limerick Leader 19/01/2002, p12
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Healy Road’s link to city’s sporting past, Limerick Leader 10/11/2007, p11
Gerard Hogan (horse racing)
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Amateur jockey and trainer with a rare talent, Limerick Leader 16/12/2006, p4
Jim Hogan/Cregan (athletics)
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Jim Cregan breaks Irish record, Limerick Leader 18/5/1957, p12
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The man born Jim Cregan, The Dawn (Bruff History Journal), no. 2, Oct. 1975, p.20-23
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This sporting life on other side of channel, Limerick Leader 12/4/2008, p13
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The remarkable story of Limerick athlete Jim Hogan, Limerick Post 12/4/2008, p21
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The Irish man who ran for England, Limerick Post 27/6/2009, p64
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Sporting world pays a moving tribute to Olympian Jim Hogan, Limerick Leader 17/01/2015, p8
Mike Houlihan (hurling)
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Master of elegance and a clean strike, Limerick Leader 24/3/2007, p11
Roger Hurley (jockey)
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Ted Walsh leads the tributes to racing legend Roger Hurley, Limerick Leader 26/1/2012, p2
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Shock at death of local jockey Roger Hurley, Limerick Leader 26/1/2013, p30
J(ohn) J(ames) Keane (athletics, Gaelic Football, sports administrator)
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Article on JJ Keane by Dave Guiney in book Gold/Silver/Bronze
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Mr. Keane’s stirring appeal to N.A. & C.A. delegates, Irish Independent 2/2/1935
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Olympic impressions by Mr. J. J. Keane [1936 Berlin Games], from Gaelic Quarterly Review no. 5, 1937
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2 newspaper items re death of JJ Keane – no source given
Christy Kelly (boxing)
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Fans remember great ring career, Limerick Chronicle 14/9/1968, p3
Paddy Lane
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Tributes paid to the late Paddy Lane, Limerick Leader 28/7/2012, p21
Leahy family (athletics)
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Six brothers who won athletic fame: story of the Leahys of Cregane, Limerick Leader 30/12/1950
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Member of famed athletic family dead, Limerick Leader 8/8/1956, p1
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Two of the famous Leahy brothers [photograph (poor quality) & caption], Limerick Leader 8/9/1956, p1
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The Leahys of Cragane made their mark in world athletics, Limerick Leader 30/10/2004, p23
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Honouring the famous Leahy brothers, Limerick Leader 21/09/2019, p40 (Leader2)
Con Leahy (high jumping)
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When Irish flag was raised at Olympic Games, Limerick Leader 16/11/1957, p9
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Waving the green flag, Athens, 1906 [Con Leahy] by Des Ryan, Old Limerick Journal vol. 43, Summer 2009
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City memorial for Con Leahy, Olympic gold medal winner, Limerick Leader 3/6/2006, p14
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City honours its Olympic gold winner, Limerick Post 10/6/2006, p19
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Con Leahy one of great family of local athletes by Tom Aherne, Limerick Leader 03/09/2016, p17
Paddy Leahy
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Photo from article in item 'Six brothers who won athletic fame...' in 'Leahy family' above, Limerick Leader 30/12/1950, p9
John Loftus (running)
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“The Bullet” honoured by Dublin and Limerick mayors, Limerick Post 11/10/2008, p104
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‘The Bullet’ Loftus takes two gold medals at World Transplant Games, Limerick Post 5/9/2009, p18
Becky Lynch ("The Man") (wrestling)
- Becky 'The Man' storms to summit of world wrestling, Limerick Post 13/04/2019, p4
Sam Lynch (rowing)
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Sam strikes gold in World Cup in Spain, Limerick Leader 18/6/2001
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Four find the going tough, Irish Times 23/8/2001, p21
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Crowds greet champions at Shannon and Cork, Irish Times 28/8/2001, p19
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Fans row in behind golden boy Sam, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001
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Scullers Sam and Tony our newest world stars, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001
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City Hall rows in behind our Sam, Limerick Leader 10/11/2001
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Keith Wood and Sam Lynch join Texaco honours list, Limerick Leader 22/12/2001
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Sam Lynch: gold and more, Perform magazine, c. Jan 2003
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St Michael's RC Sam Lynch wins world rowing title, Limerick Leader 28/02/2018, p50 & 51
*NOTE – Soccer Players in separate file*
See also separate files for notable sports people such as Al Finucane, Mick Mackey, Tom Clifford
- Ron Barry (horse racing) - A tribute to Limerick’s Ron Barry: an unaffected champion, Limerick Leader 9/6/1973, p34
- Joseph K. Bracken (GAA administrator) – Limerick Gaels remember Bracken, Limerick Leader 28/4/1984, p14
- Joseph K. Bracken – Limerick honours Joseph K. Bracken, Limerick Leader 5/5/1984, p10
- Ciarán Carey (hurling) – The great Ciarán immortalised in ‘Time of Our Lives’, Limerick Leader 29/12/2001
- John J. Bresnihan (athletics) – He was outstanding in the great days of Irish athletics, Limerick Leader 2/8/1952, p2
- Willie Casey (boxing) – Willie Casey triumphs in Toronto, Limerick Leader 17/4/2010, p22
- Willie Casey – Big bang reaches big time, Limerick Leader 13/11/2010, p12 (Sport)
- Peter Clohessy (rugby) – photo of P.C. as schoolboy footballer, Limerick Leader 14/3/2001
- Dave Clohessy (hurling) – Crowds at funeral of Dave Clohessy, Limerick Leader 22/11/1986, p1 (Co. ed.)
- Ned Cregan (hurling) – Death of a great Limerick hurler, Limerick Leader 2/9/1972, p30
- Neil Cusack (athletics) – May win mile championship [incl. photo of N.C., age 14], Limerick Chronicle 16/4/1966, p3
- Neil Cusack – photo of N.C. winning the boys’ 100 yards at Limerick City Street Sports, Limerick Chronicle 11/6/1966, p7
- Neil Cusack – Magnificent marathon run by Niall Cusack, Limerick Leader 29/12/1971, p1
- Neil Cusack – Neil Cusack returns to U.S. in triumph, Limerick Leader 30/12/1972, back pg.
- Neil Cusack – Limerick sets the pace: marathon men all set for Boston, Limerick Leader 31/10/1981, p1 & 4
- Stan de Lacy (hockey) – Hearty send-off to Limerick hockeyites, Limerick Leader 30/7/1951, p4
- Stan de Lacy – Limerick hockey player’s great record, Limerick Leader 22/2/1954, p1
- Tommy Dillon (powerlifting) – Tommy breaks world powerlifting record, Limerick Leader 11/12/2000, p9
- Frank Dineen (athletics/GAA administrator) – Limerickman sold ‘Croker’ to GAA, Limerick Leader 5/8/1989, p4
- Frank Dineen – Limerick’s Frank made Croke Park possible, Limerick Post 8/8/2009, p14
- John Downes (athletics) – Limerick sportsman of the year, Limerick Leader 13/1/1962, p16
- Mick English (rugby) – M.E. makes his mark in international rugby, Limerick Leader 19/3/1958, p4
- Mick English – M.E. flying back from New Zealand, Limerick Leader 13/7/1959, p1
- Mick English – Tributes paid to rugby legend Mick English, Limerick Leader 28/4/10 p2
- Mick English – Bohs legend Mick English passes away, Limerick Leader 1/5/10 p4 (Sport)
- Mick English – Obituary, Mick English – former Irish rugby international and local legend, Limerick Leader 8/5/10 p26
- Paddy Enright (hurling) – Obituary, Paddy Enright – famed Ahane and Limerick hurler of the 1950s, Limerick Leader 21/11/2009, p26
- John J. Flanagan (hammer throwing) – photo in sepia tone
- John J. Flanagan – Limerick athlete in Hall of Fame, Limerick Leader 22/5/1957, p1
- John J. Flanagan – Great collection of sporting trophies, Limerick Leader 13/4/1963, p23
- John J. Flanagan – Magnificent career of fine sportsman, Limerick Leader 31/8/1985, p22
- John J. Flanagan – Limerick produced a three time Olympic medal winner, Limerick Leader 6/8/1988, p14
- Jerry Flannery (rugby) – Jerry’s cup flows over, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p24
- Paul Gleeson (rowing, long distance) – Paul seeks support of Limerick people, Limerick Leader 25/1/2006, p5
- Paul Gleeson – Terry [Wogan] and Paul in good news story for city, Limerick Leader 5/2/2007, p1
- Paul Gleeson – New berth in UL arena for Atlantic rowboat, Limerick Leader 28/5/08 p10
- Paul Gleeson – Ocean rowboat finds resting place at UL, Limerick Post 31/5/08 p14
- Gerry ‘Cooner’ Griffin (rugby) – Ashes of ‘Cooner’ scattered in river, Limerick Leader 12/11/1994
- Billy Harris (rugby/athletics) – BH hits headlines in France, Limerick Leader 21/7/1962, p9
- Pa Healy (boxing, rugby, rowing) – Great St. Mary’s sporting hero recalled, Limerick Leader 19/01/2002, p12
- Pa Healy – Healy Road’s link to city’s sporting past, Limerick Leader 10/11/2007, p11
- Gerard Hogan (horse racing) – Amateur jockey and trainer with a rare talent, Limerick Leader 16/12/2006, p4
- Jim Hogan/Cregan (athletics) – The man born Jim Cregan, The Dawn (Bruff History Journal), no. 2, Oct. 1975, p.20-23
- Jim Hogan/Cregan – This sporting life on other side of channel, Limerick Leader 12/4/2008, p13
- Jim Hogan/Cregan – The remarkable story of Limerick athlete Jim Hogan, Limerick Post 12/4/2008, p21
- Jim Hogan/Cregan – The Irish man who ran for England, Limerick Post 27/6/2009, p64
- Mike Houlihan (hurling) – Master of elegance and a clean strike, Limerick Leader 24/3/2007, p11
- J(ohn) J(ames) Keane (athletics, Gaelic Football, sports administrator) – article on JJ Keane by Dave Guiney in book Gold/Silver/Bronze
- J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – Mr. Keane’s stirring appeal to N.A. & C.A. delegates, Irish Independent 2/2/1935
- J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – Olympic impressions by Mr. J. J. Keane [1936 Berlin Games], from Gaelic Quarterly Review no. 5, 1937
- J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – 2 newspaper items re death of JJ Keane – no source given
- J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – copies of birth and death certificates for JJ Keane
- J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – Ireland’s Greatest Sports Administrator by Cyril White
- Christy Kelly (boxing) – Fans remember great ring career, Limerick Chronicle 14/9/1968, p3
- Leahy family (high jumping) – Six brothers who won athletic fame: story of the Leahys of Cregane, Limerick Leader 30/12/1950
- Leahy family (Joe Leahy) – Member of famed athletic family dead, Limerick Leader 8/8/1956, p1
- Leahy family – Two of the famous Leahy brothers [photograph (poor quality) & caption], Limerick Leader 8/9/1956, p1
- Con Leahy (high jumping) – When Irish flag was raised at Olympic Games, Limerick Leader 16/11/1957, p9
- Con Leahy – City memorial for Con Leahy, Olympic gold medal winner, Limerick Leader 3/6/2006, p14
- Con Leahy – City honours its Olympic gold winner, Limerick Post 10/6/2006, p19
- Paddy Leahy – photo enlarged from article in item no. 35 (The Leahys of Cregane), Limerick Leader 30/12/1950, p9
- Andy Lee (boxing) – Andy Lee’s first serious test [v. Jason McKay], Limerick Leader 15/12/07 (Sport, p3)
- Andy Lee – Andy Lee makes little of all Jason McKay can muster, Limerick Leader 17/12/07 p20
- Andy Lee – Andy Lee set to fight in city in New Year?, Limerick Leader 19/12/07 p9
- Andy Lee – Lee tops the bill at city’s first pro-boxing event, Limerick Leader 5/1/2008, p10
- Andy Lee – Andy Lee finalises homecoming bout, Limerick Leader 12/1/2008
- Andy Lee – Lee has landed in Limerick, Limerick Chronicle 29/1/2008, p24
- Andy Lee – Limerick banks on Lee, Limerick Post 2/2/2008, p64
- Andy Lee – Andy Lee: ‘I will remember this for the rest of my life’ & ‘Falliga may have a future in athletics, L Leader 4/2/2008, p22&23
- Andy Lee – Lee plans world title assault, Limerick Leader 4/2/2008, back pg. (Sport)
- Andy Lee – Unforgettable Andy [interview], Limerick Leader 9/2/2008, p4&5 (Sport)
- Andy Lee – Lee surrenders unbeaten record, Limerick Leader 29/3/2008 p26
- Andy Lee – Limerick’s Andy Lee is focused on his ‘Gladiator’ fight night, Limerick Post 19/7/208, p71
- Andy Lee – Andy Lee gets back on track & Andy Lee comes back with a bang, Limerick Leader 21/7/2008, p22 & 24
- Andy Lee – Title shot top of A.L.’s wish list, Limerick Leader 16/11/2009, p19
- Andy Lee – Andy Lee stretches unbeaten run to seven fights, Limerick Chronicle 3/8/2010 p34
- John Loftus (running) – “The Bullet” honoured by Dublin and Limerick mayors, Limerick Post 11/10/2008, p104
- John Loftus – ‘The Bullet’ Loftus takes two gold medals at World Transplant Games, Limerick Post 5/9/2009, p18
- Sam Lynch (rowing) – Sam strikes gold in World Cup in Spain, Limerick Leader 18/6/2001
- Sam Lynch – Four find the going tough, Irish Times 23/8/2001, p21
- Sam Lynch – Crowds greet champions at Shannon and Cork, Irish Times 28/8/2001, p19
- Sam Lynch – Fans row in behind golden boy Sam, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001
- Sam Lynch – Scullers Sam and Tony our newest world stars, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001
- Sam Lynch – City Hall rows in behind our Sam, Limerick Leader 10/11/2001
- Sam Lynch – Keith Wood and Sam Lynch join Texaco honours list, Limerick Leader 22/12/2001
- Sam Lynch – Sam Lynch: gold and more, Perform magazine, c. Jan 2003
- Gerard McDonnell (mountain climbing) – Limerick’s Ger takes on unforgiving peaks of K2, Limerick Leader 2/8/08 p6
- Gerard McDonnell – Gerard (37) attempts climb to fame, Limerick Post 2/8/08 p6
- Gerard McDonnell – Ger spent night with survivors, Limerick Chronicle 5/8/2008, p1
- Gerard McDonnell – Triumph turns to tragedy as climber Ger is lost on K2, Limerick Leader 9/8/2008, p4
- Gerard McDonnell – Not far for Gerard to travel to the heavens above, Limerick Leader 9/8/2008, p18
- Gerard McDonnell – Tributes pour in for climbing hero, Ger, Limerick Post 9/8/2008, p5
- Gerard McDonnell – Family and friends gather to pay tribute to a legend, Limerick Leader 16/8/2008, p17
- Gerard McDonnell – Thousands attend Kilcornan memorial to climber Ger, Limerick Leader 18/8/2008, p1
- Gerard McDonnell – Limerick man on top of the worls and just hours from tragedy [last photo of GMcD], Limerick Independent 20/8/2008, p1
- Gerard McDonnell – Emotional tributes to Ger, Limerick Independent 20/8/2008, p4
- Gerard McDonnell – Gerard was a ‘light for the world’, Limerick Leader 23/8/2008, p6
- Gerard McDonnell – Climber Ger to be honoured in Alaska, Limerick Leader 13/9/08, p17
- Gerard McDonnell –Posthumous award for climber Ger, Limerick Leader 25/10/2008, p8
- Gerard McDonnell – Tragic climber Ger listed in book on Irish heroes, Limerick Leader 5/12/2009, p21
- Gerard McDonnell – Climber Ger was a hero, says team leader Wilco, Limerick Chronicle 23/3/2010, p12
- Gerard McDonnell – Top Alpine rescue award for heroic Ger McDonnell, Limerick Chronicle 3/8/2010 p10
- Gerard McDonnell – Family marks Ger’s anniversary with peak of their own…, Limerick Leader 7/8/2010 p4
- Gerard McDonnell – Ger’s memorial cycle helps Brothers’ respite services, Limerick Leader 13/12/2010, p5
- Tom McGarry (handball/soccer) – Munster soft ball champion, Limerick Leader 7/9/1955, p4
- Tom McGarry – All-Ireland win, Limerick Leader 26/9/1955, p1
- Tom McGarry – McGarry and Mullins retain handball title, Limerick Leader 14/9/1959, p4
- Tom McGarry – McGarry signs for Limerick soccer team, Limerick Leader 21/6/1961, p4
- Seán McGowan (long-distance rowing) – It’s a daunting challenge…, Limerick Leader 2/12/2009, p24
- Seán McGowan – Inspirational father of four Seán McGowan takes to the high seas, Limerick Leader 5/12/2009, p15
- Seán McGowan – Seán set for Atlantic row, Limerick Post 5/12/2009, p68
- Seán McGowan – Bad weather forces Atlantic rower to drop anchor, Limerick Leader 12/12/2009, p8
- Seán McGowan – Seán’s epic Atlantic battle finally begins, Limerick Post 9/1/2010, p59
- Seán McGowan – Limerick rower’s ‘large following’, Limerick Chronicle 9/3/2010, p4
- Seán McGowan – Seán nears the end of his epic sea voyage, Limerick Leader 28/4/2010, p4
- Seán McGowan – Seán poised for finish, Limerick Post 1/5/2010, p1&4
- Seán McGowan – Hero’s welcome awaits transatlantic rower…, Limerick Leader 1/5/2010, p2
- Seán McGowan – Seán rows in to history books, Limerick Post 8/5/10 p67
- Seán McGowan – Congratulations pour in for a ‘legend, Limerick Leader 8/5/10 p3
- Seán McGowan – History-making Seán back home to rapturous applause…, Limerick Leader 10/5/10
- Seán McGowan – Solo but not alone, interview with SMcG, Limerick Post 15/5/2010 p16
- Seán McGowan – Transatlantic oarsman is honoured for his heroic solo feat, Limerick Leader 3/7/2010 p19
- Seán McGowan – Seán McGowan’s boat is returning home – to be sold, Limerick Leader 26/7/2010, p11
- Seán McGowan – Atlantic rower Seán to sail historic boat home, Limerick Leader 28/8/10, p17
- Seán McGowan – Seán and Tess back home in Limerick, Limerick Post 11/9/2010, p8
- Joe McKenna (hurling) – The Offalyman who stars for Limerick, Limerick Leader 1/9/1974 A.I. Final supplement, p8
- Dave Mahedy (coach) - feature in Profile series, Limerick Leader 23/7/1986, p10
- Mick Martin (cycling) – Won over 380 prizes, Limerick Leader 5/7/1954, p1
- Denis ‘Ogie’ Moran (Gaelic Football) – Denis (Ogie) Moran, 19, our man in Croke Park, bubbles over with joy, Limerick Leader 27/9/1975, p1 & 10
- Louie Murnane (rowing) – Limerick oarsman L.M. is laid to rest, Limerick Post, 7/7/2007, p22
- Mick O'Brien (handball) – Golden memories of All-Ireland Glory, Limerick Leader 13/10/2010, p.3
- Paddy O'Connell – Old time athletic stars: the less known men, Limerick Leader 31/12/1955, p8
- Paul O'Connell (rugby) – Captain Fantastic keeps his feet firmly on the ground, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p18
- Paul O'Connell – Paul puts his mark on new stamp, Limerick Leader 11/8/2007, p7
- Paul O'Connell – Paul finds himself in a sticky situation, Limerick Post 18/8/2007, p14
- Edwin O’Connor (yachting) – Round the world on 80 waves, Limerick Leader 10/1/2009, p2 (Leader 2)
- Edwin O’Connor – Limerickman Edwin O’C is rewarded on VOR sailing world stage, Limerick Post 17/1/2009, p67
- Joe O’Connor (rugby) – Limerick legend echoed in defeat of the French, Limerick Leader 14/2/2009, p4
- Liam O’Donoghue (hurling) – Bord na nÓg Spotlight – Liam O’Donoghue, Limerick Chronicle 31/5/1969, p7
- Dermot G. O’Donovan (rugby, golf) – Death of Limerick solr Dermot G. O’Donovan & Thousands remember D.G. O'D., Limerick Leader 8/10/1994 & Limerick Leader 10/10/1994
- John O'Grady (weight throwing) – World beater gone: death of Mr. John O'Grady, Limerick Leader 1/12/1934, p3
- Ger O'Rourke (yachting) – Limerick skipper storms to victory, Limerick Post 7/1/2006, p1 & 4
- Ger O'Rourke – Yachtsman Ger sails into history and wins award, Limerick Leader 21/1/2006, p5
- Ger O'Rourke – The businessman who sailed into history, Limerick Leader 18/2/2006, p19
- Ger O'Rourke – ‘Chieftain’ sails to another success, Limerick Leader 4/12/2006, p3
- Ger O'Rourke – Yachtsman Ger is the country’s top sailor, Limerick Leader 21/2/2007, p10
- Ger O'Rourke – Limerick’s ‘Fastnet virgin’ hailed a hero, Limerick Post 25/8/2007, p21
- Ger O'Rourke – Fastnet hero Ger set for county council honour, Limerick Leader 25/8/2007
- Ger O'Rourke – Fastnet winner O'Rourke honoured by City Council, Limerick Leader 1/9/2007, p27
- Ger O'Rourke – City’s sailing hero honoured by mayor, Limerick Post 8/9/2007, p12
- Ger O'Rourke – Ger views his next challenge from the crest of a wave, Limerick Leader 8/9/2007, p20
- Ger O'Rourke – Ger’s new racing yacht finally arrives in estuary, Limerick Leader 12/7/2008, p15
- Ger O'Rourke – Limerick yacht crew heads for ‘gateway to hell’ storm, Limerick Leader 1/11/2008, p7
- Ger O'Rourke – Ger’s hardy sea dogs arrive in Cape Town, Limerick Leader 8/11/2008, p3
- Ger O'Rourke – Four points and 7th place for Ger and Delta Lloyd, Limerick Post 8/11/2008, p81
- Seán O'Sullivan (athletics) – Great athlete honoured in native place, Limerick Leader 9/4/1960, p2
- Seán O'Sullivan – Athletic prowess of two famed brothers, Limerick Leader 25/4/1960, p3
- Seán O'Sullivan – Hats off to SOS – history-maker can go one better at Gorey, Limerick Leader 18/8/1962, p20
- Seán O'Sullivan – Reception, presentation for SOS, Limerick Leader 13/10/1962, p6
- Seán O'Sullivan – Limerick sports star of the year – SOS by a ‘street’, Limerick Leader 9/2/1963, p16
- Tom Reid (rugby) – Tom Reid [selected for Ireland], Limerick Leader 17/1/1953, p5
- Tom Reid – Selected to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 10/1/1955, p1
- Tom Reid – Worthy honour for Limerick rugby forward, Limerick Leader 23/3/1955, p1
- Tom Reid – Garryowen’s Tom Reid doing well in South Africa, Limerick Leader 13/8/1955, p1
- Patrick J. Ryan (hammer throwing) – The greatest of the greats passes, Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20
- Patrick J. Ryan – photo accompanying article above [no. 165], Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20
- Patrick J. Ryan – Remembering our Olympic champion, Limerick Leader 18/8/1984, p4
- Tom Ryan (hurling) – Furious Ryan ‘laces’ into Loughnane’s autobiography, Limerick Leader 24/11/2001
- Tom Walsh (athletics) – Memorial is unveiled to ‘Barefooted runner’ Tom, Limerick Leader 12/12/2009, p6
- Ralph Westropp (coursing) – RW was acclaimed the world’s best coursing judge, Limerick Chronicle 7/2/1970, p5
- Gordon Wood (rugby) – GW to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 25/1/1954, p4
- Gordon Wood – photo of GW and Len Dineen, caption “Welcome to Lansdowne Road”…, Limk Leader 6/11/1961, p4
- Gordon Wood – Death of Limerick’s rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 19/5/1982, p1
- Gordon Wood – Death of rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 22/5/1982, p18
- Keith Wood (rugby) – Wood in revelatory form on visit to city, Limerick Leader 4/2/2006, p21
- Denis Carey, John Flanagan, Paddy Ryan, John Doherty – The ‘whales’ of Co. Limerick: hammer throwers who beat the world, by David Guiney, Limerick Leader 23/9/1950, p8
- Olympics - article Ireland & the Olympic Ganes by Patrick O'Sullivan, History Ireland Spring 1998 (1st page only)
Bob McConkey (hurling)
- Early champion remembered by Tom Aherne, Limerick Leader 23/03/2019, p10 (Leader 2)
Tom McGarry (handball/soccer)
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Munster soft ball champion, Limerick Leader 7/9/1955, p4
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All-Ireland win, Limerick Leader 26/9/1955, p1
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McGarry and Mullins retain handball title, Limerick Leader 14/9/1959, p4
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McGarry signs for Limerick soccer team, Limerick Leader 21/6/1961, p4
Joe McKenna (hurling)
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The Offalyman who stars for Limerick, Limerick Leader 1/9/1974, All Ireland Final supplement, p8
Dave Mahedy (coach)
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Feature in Profile series, Limerick Leader 23/7/1986, p10
Mick Martin (cycling)
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Won over 380 prizes, Limerick Leader 5/7/1954, p1
Denis ‘Ogie’ Moran (Gaelic Football)
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Denis (Ogie) Moran, 19, our man in Croke Park, bubbles over with joy, Limerick Leader 27/9/1975, p1 & 10
Rob Mortell (mountain climbling)
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Rob reaches the top of the world, Limerick Post 28/05/2016, p11
William A. Mulcahy (rugby)
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True sporting great - Rathkeale's W. A. Mulcahy, Weekly Observer 09/03/2005, p38
Louie Murnane (rowing)
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Limerick oarsman Louie Murnane is laid to rest, Limerick Post, 7/7/2007, p22
Bruce Murray (rowing)
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Esteemed citizen – passing of Mr. B. Murray, Limerick Chronicle 29/4/1941
Conor Niland (tennis)
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Series of articles re Niland's qualification for Wimbledon, July 2011
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Niland rewarded for titanic efforts at Wimbledon in June, Limerick Leader 20/8/2011, p8
Mick O'Brien (handball)
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Golden memories of All-Ireland Glory, Limerick Leader 13/10/2010, p.3
Con O'Connell (hurling)
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Con is one of a select few Limerick men who won an All-Ireland minor medal, Limerick Leader 12/01/2019, p11
Paddy O'Connell (athletics)
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Old time athletic stars: the less known men, Limerick Leader 31/12/1955, p8
Paul O'Connell (rugby)
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Captain Fantastic keeps his feet firmly on the ground, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p18
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Paul puts his mark on new stamp, Limerick Leader 11/8/2007, p7
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Paul finds himself in a sticky situation, Limerick Post 18/8/2007, p14
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Ireland face impossible task in replacing Paulie, Limerick Leader [Sport Section] 17/10/2015, p2
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'The heart and soul of every team', Limerick Leader [Sport Section] 17/10/2015, p3
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O'Connell reveals regret at airing of 'fear of God' talk, Limerick Leader 8/10/2016, p1 & 2
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Story behind The Battle, Limerick Leader 15/10/2016, p1 & 2 (Leader 2)
Edwin O’Connor (yachting)
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Round the world on 80 waves, Limerick Leader 10/1/2009, p2 (Leader 2)
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Limerickman Edwin O’C is rewarded on VOR sailing world stage, Limerick Post 17/1/2009, p67
Joe O’Connor (rugby)
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Limerick legend echoed in defeat of the French, Limerick Leader 14/2/2009, p4
Liam O’Donoghue (hurling)
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Bord na nÓg Spotlight – Liam O’Donoghue, Limerick Chronicle 31/5/1969, p7
Dermot G. O’Donovan (rugby, golf)
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Death of Limerick solr Dermot G. O’Donovan & Thousands remember D.G. O'D., Limerick Leader 8/10/1994 & Limerick Leader 10/10/1994
John O'Grady (weight throwing)
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World beater gone: death of Mr. John O'Grady, Limerick Leader 1/12/1934, p3
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Great Limerick Athletes - Jack O'Grady, Limerick Leader 25/04/1953
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Limerick man one of first to represent independent Ireland in 1924 Olympic Games, Fusion Magazine 4/2015, p57
Ger O'Rourke (yachting)
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Limerick skipper storms to victory, Limerick Post 7/1/2006, p1 & 4
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Yachtsman Ger sails into history and wins award, Limerick Leader 21/1/2006, p5
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The businessman who sailed into history, Limerick Leader 18/2/2006, p19
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‘Chieftain’ sails to another success, Limerick Leader 4/12/2006, p3
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Yachtsman Ger is the country’s top sailor, Limerick Leader 21/2/2007, p10
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Limerick’s ‘Fastnet virgin’ hailed a hero, Limerick Post 25/8/2007, p21
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Fastnet hero Ger set for county council honour, Limerick Leader 25/8/2007
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Fastnet winner O'Rourke honoured by City Council, Limerick Leader 1/9/2007, p27
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City’s sailing hero honoured by mayor, Limerick Post 8/9/2007, p12
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Ger views his next challenge from the crest of a wave, Limerick Leader 8/9/2007, p20
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Ger’s new racing yacht finally arrives in estuary, Limerick Leader 12/7/2008, p15
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Limerick yacht crew heads for ‘gateway to hell’ storm, Limerick Leader 1/11/2008, p7
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Ger’s hardy sea dogs arrive in Cape Town, Limerick Leader 8/11/2008, p3
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Four points and 7th place for Ger and Delta Lloyd, Limerick Post 8/11/2008, p81
Niall O'Shaughnessy (athletics)
- Limerick Olympian Niall O'Shaughnessy dies at 59, Limerick Post 26/09/2015, p33
- Niall O'Shaughnessy [Obituary], Limerick Leader 17/10/2015, p20
Seán O'Sullivan (athletics)
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Great athlete honoured in native place, Limerick Leader 9/4/1960, p2
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Athletic prowess of two famed brothers, Limerick Leader 25/4/1960, p3
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Hats off to Seán O'Sullivan – history-maker can go one better at Gorey, Limerick Leader 18/8/1962, p20
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Reception, presentation for SOS, Limerick Leader 13/10/1962, p6
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Limerick sports star of the year – SOS by a ‘street’, Limerick Leader 9/2/1963, p16
Powell, Alice (motor racing)
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Driven Alice is aiming for Formula One, Limerick Leader 9/6/2012, p1 & 2 (Leader 2)
Tommy Quaid (hurling)
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Outpouring of sympathy for hurling legend Tommy Quaid, Limerick Leader 12/10/1998, p1
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Tommy Quaid a star on the field and off it, Limerick Leader 14/10/2017, p19
Mark Quinn (mountain climbing)
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Everest adventure [extracts from MQ's diary], Limelight issue 2, January 2011, p32 & 33spop257 (303 Kb) (part 2, Limelight issue 3, Feb/Mar 2011, p32 & 33)
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Series of articles re Quinn reaching peak of Mt. Everest, June & July 2011
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Mark Quinn's Everest triumph to be rewarded, Limerick Leader 7/12/2011, p6
Lee Reeves (boxing)
- Reeves wins in 'The Garden', Limerick Leader 20/03/2019, p49
Tom Reid (rugby)
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Tom Reid [selected for Ireland], Limerick Leader 17/1/1953, p5
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Selected to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 10/1/1955, p1
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Worthy honour for Limerick rugby forward, Limerick Leader 23/3/1955, p1
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Garryowen’s Tom Reid doing well in South Africa, Limerick Leader 13/8/1955, p1
Patrick J. (Paddy) Ryan (hammer throwing)
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The greatest of the greats passes, Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20
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Photo accompanying article above [no. 171], Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20
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Remembering our Olympic champion, Limerick Leader 18/8/1984, p4
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Unveiling of the Memorial Statue of Paddy Ryan, by Ronnie Delany, 24/07/2004, p1 - 8
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Community to honour champion, Limerick Post 27/09/2003
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Delany is set to unveil bronze of Paddy Ryan, Limerick Leader 24/07/2004
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Paddy Ryan in action in the Olympic Games in Antwerp 1920, Limerick Leader 24/07/2004
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Limerick athlete inducted into US hall of fame, Limerick Leader 17/01/2015, p8
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Limerick's 1920 Olympic hero, Limerick Leader 29/08/2020, p44 (Leader Sport)
Tom Ryan (hurling)
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Furious Ryan ‘laces’ into Loughnane’s autobiography, Limerick Leader 24/11/2001
Colm Tucker (rugby)
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Profile of Colm Tucker from Limerick Weekly Echo, Sports Personalities [1978]
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Limerick rugby legend Colm Tucker remembered as 'terrific sportsman', Limerick Leader 21/1/2012, p5 (sport)
Tom Walsh (athletics)
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Memorial is unveiled to ‘Barefooted runner’ Tom, Limerick Leader 12/12/2009, p6
Leslie Walters (soccer & rugby)
- Farewell Leslie Walters - a Northside sporting great, Limerick Leader 04/02/2015, p21
Ralph Westropp (coursing)
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Ralph Westropp was acclaimed the world’s best coursing judge, Limerick Chronicle 7/2/1970, p5
Gordon Wood (rugby)
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Gordon Wood to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 25/1/1954, p4
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Photo of Gordon Wood and Len Dineen, caption “Welcome to Lansdowne Road”…, Limk Leader 6/11/1961, p4
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Death of Limerick’s rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 19/5/1982, p1
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Death of rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 22/5/1982, p18
Keith Wood (rugby)
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Wood in revelatory form on visit to city, Limerick Leader 4/2/2006, p21