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*NOTE – Soccer Players in separate file*

See also separate files for notable sports people such as Al Finucane, Andy Lee,  McDonnell, Gerard, McGowan, Seán, Mick Mackey, Tom Clifford

  • General - 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 spop176 (726 Kb)

  • General - Olympics - article Ireland & the Olympic Games by Patrick O'Sullivan, History Ireland Spring 1998 (1st page only) spop177 (746 Kb)

  • Ron Barry (horse racing) - A tribute to Limerick’s Ron Barry: an unaffected champion, Limerick Leader 9/6/1973, p34 spop001 (670 Kb)

  • Joseph K. Bracken (GAA administrator) – Limerick Gaels remember Bracken, Limerick Leader 28/4/1984, p14 spop002 (1,996 Kb)

  • Joseph K. Bracken – Limerick honours Joseph K. Bracken, Limerick Leader 5/5/1984, p10 spop003 (743 Kb)

  • Ciarán Carey (hurling) – The great Ciarán immortalised in ‘Time of Our Lives’, Limerick Leader 29/12/2001 spop004 (999 Kb)

  • John J. Bresnihan (athletics) – He was outstanding in the great days of Irish athletics, Limerick Leader 2/8/1952, p2 spop005 (1,967 Kb)

  • Willie Casey (boxing) – Willie Casey triumphs in Toronto, Limerick Leader 17/4/2010, p22 spop006 (1,847 Kb)

  • Willie Casey - WC lives up to his billing as ‘Big Bang’ wins title, Limerick Leader 8/11/2010, p24 spop178 (1,663 Kb) 

  •  Willie Casey – Big bang reaches big time, Limerick Leader 13/11/2010, p12 (Sport) spop007 (1,508 Kb)

  • Willie Casey - Casey seeks place in history books, Limerick Chronicle 15/3/2011, p31 spop179 (2,126 Kb)

  • Willie Casey - over and out: Big Bang vows to fight back, Limerick Leader 21/3/2011, p24 spop180 (2,048 Kb)

  • Willie Casey - Long road back for battling Casey, Limerick Chronicle 22/3/2011, p27 spop181 (2,180 Kb)

  • Peter Clohessy (rugby) – photo of P.C. as schoolboy footballer, Limerick Leader 14/3/2001 spop008 (740 Kb)

  • Dave Clohessy (hurling) – Crowds at funeral of Dave Clohessy, Limerick Leader 22/11/1986, p1 (Co. ed.) spop009 (821 Kb)

  • Catherine Costigan (cage fighting) - Catherine, pro cage fighter supreme, sets sights on title in USA, Limerick Post 10/9/2011, p16 spop188 (426 Kb)

  • Ned Cregan (hurling) – Death of a great Limerick hurler, Limerick Leader 2/9/1972, p30 spop010 (1,068 Kb)

  • Neil Cusack (athletics) – May win mile championship [incl. photo of N.C., age 14], Limerick Chronicle 16/4/1966, p3 spop011 (1,695 Kb)

  • Neil Cusack – photo of N.C. winning the boys’ 100 yards at Limerick City Street Sports, Limerick Chronicle 11/6/1966, p7 spop012 (731 Kb)

  • Neil Cusack – Magnificent marathon run by Niall Cusack, Limerick Leader 29/12/1971, p1 spop013 (900 Kb)

  • Neil Cusack – Neil Cusack returns to U.S. in triumph, Limerick Leader 30/12/1972, back pg. spop014 (905 Kb)

  • Neil Cusack – Limerick sets the pace: marathon men all set for Boston, Limerick Leader 31/10/1981, p1 & 4 spop015 (3,127 Kb)

  • Stan de Lacy (hockey) - photograph, captioned A promising athlete, Limerick Leader 24/6/1933 spop189 (438 Kb)

  • Stan de Lacy – Hearty send-off to Limerick hockeyites, Limerick Leader 30/7/1951, p4 spop016 (766 Kb)

  • Stan de Lacy – Limerick hockey player’s great record, Limerick Leader 22/2/1954, p1 spop017 (969 Kb)

  • Tommy Dillon (powerlifting) – Tommy breaks world powerlifting record, Limerick Leader 11/12/2000, p9 spop018 (1,616 Kb)

  • Frank Dineen (athletics/GAA administrator) – Limerickman sold ‘Croker’ to GAA, Limerick Leader 5/8/1989, p4 spop019 (856 Kb)

  • Frank Dineen – Limerick’s Frank made Croke Park possible, Limerick Post 8/8/2009, p14 spop020 (828 Kb)

  • John Downes (athletics) – Limerick sportsman of the year, Limerick Leader 13/1/1962, p16 spop021 (747 Kb)

  • Mick English (rugby) – M.E. makes his mark in international rugby, Limerick Leader 19/3/1958, p4 spop022 (864 Kb)

  • Mick English – M.E. flying back from New Zealand, Limerick Leader 13/7/1959, p1 spop023 (979 Kb)

  • Mick English – Tributes paid to rugby legend Mick English, Limerick Leader 28/4/10 p2 spop024 (992 Kb)

  • Mick English – Bohs legend Mick English passes away, Limerick Leader 1/5/10 p4 (Sport) spop025 (4,447 Kb)

  • Mick English – Obituary, Mick English – former Irish rugby international and local legend, Limerick Leader 8/5/10 p26 spop026 (1,920 Kb)

  • Paddy Enright (hurling) – Obituary, Paddy Enright – famed Ahane and Limerick hurler of the 1950s, Limerick Leader 21/11/2009, p26 spop027 (1,967 Kb)

  • John J. Flanagan (hammer throwing) – photo in sepia tone spop028 (603 Kb)

  • John J. Flanagan – Limerick athlete in Hall of Fame, Limerick Leader 22/5/1957, p1 spop029 (730 Kb)

  • John J. Flanagan – Great collection of sporting trophies, Limerick Leader 13/4/1963, p23 spop030 (1,051 Kb)

  • John J. Flanagan – Magnificent career of fine sportsman, Limerick Leader 31/8/1985, p22 spop031 (1,572 Kb)

  • John J. Flanagan – Limerick produced a three time Olympic medal winner, Limerick Leader 6/8/1988, p14 spop032 (796 Kb)

  • Jerry Flannery (rugby) – Jerry’s cup flows over, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p24 spop033 (3,040 Kb)

  • Paul Gleeson (rowing, long distance) – Paul seeks support of Limerick people, Limerick Leader 25/1/2006, p5 spop034 (1,240 Kb)

  • Paul Gleeson – Terry [Wogan] and Paul in good news story for city, Limerick Leader 5/2/2007, p1 spop035 (894 Kb)

  • Paul Gleeson – New berth in UL arena for Atlantic rowboat, Limerick Leader  28/5/08 p10 spop036 (801 Kb)

  • Paul Gleeson – Ocean rowboat finds resting place at UL, Limerick Post 31/5/08 p14 spop037 (1,266 Kb)

  • Gerry ‘Cooner’ Griffin (rugby) – Ashes of ‘Cooner’ scattered in river, Limerick Leader 12/11/1994 spop038 (355 Kb)

  • Billy Harris (rugby/athletics) – BH hits headlines in France, Limerick Leader 21/7/1962, p9 spop039 (1,059 Kb)

  • Pat Hartigan (hurling) - Limerick's five star full back, Limerick Leader 10/10/2011, p20 spop191 (1,347 Kb)

  • Ger Hartmann (sports physio) - Stars launch Hartmann's book, Limerick Chronicle 25/10/2011, p6 spop190 (667 Kb)

  • Ger Hartmann - Stars drop by for Hartmann's launch, Limerick Leader 29/10/2011, p17 (Sport) spop192 (1,550 Kb)

  • Ger Hartmann - The day Ronnie Delaney walked into Hartmann's life, Limerick Post 5/11/2011, p24 spop193 (1,390 Kb)

  • John Hayes - 'True legend' Hayes tells all in new book, Limerick Leader 6/10/2012, p4 (sport) spop205 (2,655 Kb)

  • Pa Healy (boxing, rugby, rowing) – Great St. Mary’s sporting hero recalled, Limerick Leader 19/01/2002, p12 spop040 (1,493 Kb)

  • Pa Healy – Healy Road’s link to city’s sporting past, Limerick Leader 10/11/2007, p11 spop041 (3,725 Kb)

  • Gerard Hogan (horse racing) – Amateur jockey and trainer with a rare talent, Limerick Leader 16/12/2006, p4 spop042 (4,277 Kb)

  • Jim Hogan/Cregan (athletics) - Jim Cregan breaks Irish record, Limerick Leader 18/5/1957, p12 spop197 (293 Kb)

  • Jim Hogan/Cregan (athletics) – The man born Jim Cregan, The Dawn (Bruff History Journal), no. 2, Oct. 1975, p.20-23 spop043 (1,154 Kb)

  • Jim Hogan/Cregan – This sporting life on other side of channel, Limerick Leader 12/4/2008, p13 spop044 (4,309 Kb)

  • Jim Hogan/Cregan – The remarkable story of Limerick athlete Jim Hogan, Limerick Post 12/4/2008, p21 spop045 (1,305 Kb)

  • Jim Hogan/Cregan – The Irish man who ran for England, Limerick Post 27/6/2009, p64 spop046 (1,664 Kb)

  • Mike Houlihan (hurling) – Master of elegance and a clean strike, Limerick Leader 24/3/2007, p11 spop047 (1,615 Kb)

  • Roger Hurley (jockey) - Ted Walsh leads the tributes to racing legend Roger Hurley, Limerick Leader 26/1/2012, p2 spop211 (197 Kb)

  • Roger Hurley (jockey) - Shock at death of local jockey Roger Hurley, Limerick Leader 26/1/2013, p30 spop210 (249 Kb)

  • J(ohn) J(ames) Keane (athletics, Gaelic Football, sports administrator) – article on JJ Keane by Dave Guiney in book Gold/Silver/Bronze spop048 (1,154 Kb)

  • J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – Mr. Keane’s stirring appeal to N.A. & C.A. delegates, Irish Independent 2/2/1935 spop049 (1,067 Kb)

  • J(ohn) J(ames) Keane –  Olympic impressions by Mr. J. J. Keane [1936 Berlin Games], from Gaelic Quarterly Review no. 5, 1937 spop050 (3,328 Kb)

  • J(ohn) J(ames) Keane –  2 newspaper items re death of JJ Keane – no source given spop051 (359 Kb)

  • J(ohn) J(ames) Keane –  copies of birth and death certificates for JJ Keane spop052 (360 Kb)

  • J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – Ireland’s Greatest Sports Administrator by Cyril White spop053 (1,617 Kb)

  • Christy Kelly (boxing) – Fans remember great ring career, Limerick Chronicle 14/9/1968, p3 spop054 (953 Kb)

  • Paddy Lane - Tributes paid to the late Paddy Lane, Limerick Leader 28/7/2012, p21 spop206 (1,225 Kb)

  • Leahy family (high jumping) – Six brothers who won athletic fame: story of the Leahys of Cregane, Limerick Leader 30/12/1950 spop055 (1,935 Kb)

  • Leahy family (Joe Leahy) – Member of famed athletic family dead, Limerick Leader 8/8/1956, p1 spop056 (674 Kb)

  • Leahy family – Two of the famous Leahy brothers [photograph (poor quality) & caption], Limerick Leader 8/9/1956, p1 spop057 (418 Kb)

  • Con Leahy (high jumping) – When Irish flag was raised at Olympic Games, Limerick Leader 16/11/1957, p9 spop058 (901 Kb)

  • Con Leahy – City memorial for Con Leahy, Olympic gold medal winner, Limerick Leader 3/6/2006, p14 spop059 (824 Kb)

  • Con Leahy – City honours its Olympic gold winner, Limerick Post 10/6/2006, p19 spop060 (1,443 Kb)

  • Paddy Leahy – photo enlarged from article in item no. 35 (The Leahys of Cregane), Limerick Leader 30/12/1950, p9 spop061 (908 Kb)

  • John Loftus (running) – “The Bullet” honoured by Dublin and Limerick mayors, Limerick Post 11/10/2008, p104 spop077 (1,447 Kb)

  • John Loftus – ‘The Bullet’ Loftus takes two gold medals at World Transplant Games, Limerick Post 5/9/2009, p18 spop078 (1,751 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch (rowing) – Sam strikes gold in World Cup in Spain, Limerick Leader 18/6/2001 spop079 (497 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch – Four find the going tough, Irish Times 23/8/2001, p21 spop080 (791 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch – Crowds greet champions at Shannon and Cork, Irish Times 28/8/2001, p19 spop081 (900 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch – Fans row in behind golden boy Sam, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001 spop082 (906 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch – Scullers Sam and Tony our newest world stars, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001 spop083 (715 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch – City Hall rows in behind our Sam, Limerick Leader 10/11/2001 spop084 (1,500 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch – Keith Wood and Sam Lynch join Texaco honours list, Limerick Leader 22/12/2001 spop085 (568 Kb)

  • Sam Lynch – Sam Lynch: gold and more, Perform magazine, c. Jan 2003 spop086 (2,272 Kb)

    *NOTE – Soccer Players in separate file*

    See also separate files for notable sports people such as Al Finucane, Mick Mackey, Tom Clifford

     

    1. Ron Barry (horse racing) - A tribute to Limerick’s Ron Barry: an unaffected champion, Limerick Leader 9/6/1973, p34
    2. Joseph K. Bracken (GAA administrator) – Limerick Gaels remember Bracken, Limerick Leader 28/4/1984, p14
    3. Joseph K. Bracken – Limerick honours Joseph K. Bracken, Limerick Leader 5/5/1984, p10
    4. Ciarán Carey (hurling) – The great Ciarán immortalised in ‘Time of Our Lives’, Limerick Leader 29/12/2001
    5. John J. Bresnihan (athletics) – He was outstanding in the great days of Irish athletics, Limerick Leader 2/8/1952, p2
    6. Willie Casey (boxing) – Willie Casey triumphs in Toronto, Limerick Leader 17/4/2010, p22
    7. Willie Casey – Big bang reaches big time, Limerick Leader 13/11/2010, p12 (Sport)
    8. Peter Clohessy (rugby) – photo of P.C. as schoolboy footballer, Limerick Leader 14/3/2001
    9. Dave Clohessy (hurling) – Crowds at funeral of Dave Clohessy, Limerick Leader 22/11/1986, p1 (Co. ed.)
    10. Ned Cregan (hurling) – Death of a great Limerick hurler, Limerick Leader 2/9/1972, p30
    11. Neil Cusack (athletics) – May win mile championship [incl. photo of N.C., age 14], Limerick Chronicle 16/4/1966, p3
    12. Neil Cusack – photo of N.C. winning the boys’ 100 yards at Limerick City Street Sports, Limerick Chronicle 11/6/1966, p7
    13. Neil Cusack – Magnificent marathon run by Niall Cusack, Limerick Leader 29/12/1971, p1
    14. Neil Cusack – Neil Cusack returns to U.S. in triumph, Limerick Leader 30/12/1972, back pg.
    15. Neil Cusack – Limerick sets the pace: marathon men all set for Boston, Limerick Leader 31/10/1981, p1 & 4
    16. Stan de Lacy (hockey) – Hearty send-off to Limerick hockeyites, Limerick Leader 30/7/1951, p4
    17. Stan de Lacy – Limerick hockey player’s great record, Limerick Leader 22/2/1954, p1
    18. Tommy Dillon (powerlifting) – Tommy breaks world powerlifting record, Limerick Leader 11/12/2000, p9
    19. Frank Dineen (athletics/GAA administrator) – Limerickman sold ‘Croker’ to GAA, Limerick Leader 5/8/1989, p4
    20. Frank Dineen – Limerick’s Frank made Croke Park possible, Limerick Post 8/8/2009, p14
    21. John Downes (athletics) – Limerick sportsman of the year, Limerick Leader 13/1/1962, p16
    22. Mick English (rugby) – M.E. makes his mark in international rugby, Limerick Leader 19/3/1958, p4
    23. Mick English – M.E. flying back from New Zealand, Limerick Leader 13/7/1959, p1
    24. Mick English – Tributes paid to rugby legend Mick English, Limerick Leader 28/4/10 p2
    25. Mick English – Bohs legend Mick English passes away, Limerick Leader 1/5/10 p4 (Sport)
    26. Mick English – Obituary, Mick English – former Irish rugby international and local legend, Limerick Leader 8/5/10 p26
    27. Paddy Enright (hurling) – Obituary, Paddy Enright – famed Ahane and Limerick hurler of the 1950s, Limerick Leader 21/11/2009, p26
    28. John J. Flanagan (hammer throwing) – photo in sepia tone
    29. John J. Flanagan – Limerick athlete in Hall of Fame, Limerick Leader 22/5/1957, p1
    30. John J. Flanagan – Great collection of sporting trophies, Limerick Leader 13/4/1963, p23
    31. John J. Flanagan – Magnificent career of fine sportsman, Limerick Leader 31/8/1985, p22
    32. John J. Flanagan – Limerick produced a three time Olympic medal winner, Limerick Leader 6/8/1988, p14
    33. Jerry Flannery (rugby) – Jerry’s cup flows over, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p24
    34. Paul Gleeson (rowing, long distance) – Paul seeks support of Limerick people, Limerick Leader 25/1/2006, p5
    35. Paul Gleeson – Terry [Wogan] and Paul in good news story for city, Limerick Leader 5/2/2007, p1
    36. Paul Gleeson – New berth in UL arena for Atlantic rowboat, Limerick Leader  28/5/08 p10
    37. Paul Gleeson – Ocean rowboat finds resting place at UL, Limerick Post 31/5/08 p14
    38. Gerry ‘Cooner’ Griffin (rugby) – Ashes of ‘Cooner’ scattered in river, Limerick Leader 12/11/1994
    39. Billy Harris (rugby/athletics) – BH hits headlines in France, Limerick Leader 21/7/1962, p9
    40. Pa Healy (boxing, rugby, rowing) – Great St. Mary’s sporting hero recalled, Limerick Leader 19/01/2002, p12
    41. Pa Healy – Healy Road’s link to city’s sporting past, Limerick Leader 10/11/2007, p11
    42. Gerard Hogan (horse racing) – Amateur jockey and trainer with a rare talent, Limerick Leader 16/12/2006, p4
    43. Jim Hogan/Cregan (athletics) – The man born Jim Cregan, The Dawn (Bruff History Journal), no. 2, Oct. 1975, p.20-23
    44. Jim Hogan/Cregan – This sporting life on other side of channel, Limerick Leader 12/4/2008, p13
    45. Jim Hogan/Cregan – The remarkable story of Limerick athlete Jim Hogan, Limerick Post 12/4/2008, p21
    46. Jim Hogan/Cregan – The Irish man who ran for England, Limerick Post 27/6/2009, p64
    47. Mike Houlihan (hurling) – Master of elegance and a clean strike, Limerick Leader 24/3/2007, p11
    48. J(ohn) J(ames) Keane (athletics, Gaelic Football, sports administrator) – article on JJ Keane by Dave Guiney in book Gold/Silver/Bronze
    49. J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – Mr. Keane’s stirring appeal to N.A. & C.A. delegates, Irish Independent 2/2/1935
    50. J(ohn) J(ames) Keane –  Olympic impressions by Mr. J. J. Keane [1936 Berlin Games], from Gaelic Quarterly Review no. 5, 1937
    51. J(ohn) J(ames) Keane –  2 newspaper items re death of JJ Keane – no source given
    52. J(ohn) J(ames) Keane –  copies of birth and death certificates for JJ Keane
    53. J(ohn) J(ames) Keane – Ireland’s Greatest Sports Administrator by Cyril White
    54. Christy Kelly (boxing) – Fans remember great ring career, Limerick Chronicle 14/9/1968, p3
    55. Leahy family (high jumping) – Six brothers who won athletic fame: story of the Leahys of Cregane, Limerick Leader 30/12/1950
    56. Leahy family (Joe Leahy) – Member of famed athletic family dead, Limerick Leader 8/8/1956, p1
    57. Leahy family – Two of the famous Leahy brothers [photograph (poor quality) & caption], Limerick Leader 8/9/1956, p1
    58. Con Leahy (high jumping) – When Irish flag was raised at Olympic Games, Limerick Leader 16/11/1957, p9
    59. Con Leahy – City memorial for Con Leahy, Olympic gold medal winner, Limerick Leader 3/6/2006, p14
    60. Con Leahy – City honours its Olympic gold winner, Limerick Post 10/6/2006, p19
    61. Paddy Leahy – photo enlarged from article in item no. 35 (The Leahys of Cregane), Limerick Leader 30/12/1950, p9
    62. Andy Lee (boxing) – Andy Lee’s first serious test [v. Jason McKay], Limerick Leader 15/12/07 (Sport, p3)
    63. Andy Lee – Andy Lee makes little of all Jason McKay can muster, Limerick Leader 17/12/07 p20
    64. Andy Lee – Andy Lee set to fight in city in New Year?, Limerick Leader 19/12/07 p9
    65. Andy Lee – Lee tops the bill at city’s first pro-boxing event, Limerick Leader 5/1/2008, p10
    66. Andy Lee – Andy Lee finalises homecoming bout, Limerick Leader 12/1/2008
    67. Andy Lee – Lee has landed in Limerick, Limerick Chronicle 29/1/2008, p24
    68. Andy Lee – Limerick banks on Lee, Limerick Post 2/2/2008, p64
    69. 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
    70. Andy Lee – Lee plans world title assault, Limerick Leader 4/2/2008, back pg. (Sport)
    71. Andy Lee – Unforgettable Andy [interview], Limerick Leader 9/2/2008, p4&5 (Sport)
    72. Andy Lee – Lee surrenders unbeaten record, Limerick Leader 29/3/2008 p26
    73. Andy Lee – Limerick’s Andy Lee is focused on his ‘Gladiator’ fight night, Limerick Post 19/7/208, p71
    74. Andy Lee – Andy Lee gets back on track & Andy Lee comes back with a bang, Limerick Leader 21/7/2008, p22 & 24
    75. Andy Lee – Title shot top of A.L.’s wish list, Limerick Leader 16/11/2009, p19
    76. Andy Lee – Andy Lee stretches unbeaten run to seven fights, Limerick Chronicle 3/8/2010 p34
    77. John Loftus (running) – “The Bullet” honoured by Dublin and Limerick mayors, Limerick Post 11/10/2008, p104
    78. John Loftus – ‘The Bullet’ Loftus takes two gold medals at World Transplant Games, Limerick Post 5/9/2009, p18
    79. Sam Lynch (rowing) – Sam strikes gold in World Cup in Spain, Limerick Leader 18/6/2001
    80. Sam Lynch – Four find the going tough, Irish Times 23/8/2001, p21
    81. Sam Lynch – Crowds greet champions at Shannon and Cork, Irish Times 28/8/2001, p19
    82. Sam Lynch – Fans row in behind golden boy Sam, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001
    83. Sam Lynch – Scullers Sam and Tony our newest world stars, Limerick Leader 1/9/2001
    84. Sam Lynch – City Hall rows in behind our Sam, Limerick Leader 10/11/2001
    85. Sam Lynch – Keith Wood and Sam Lynch join Texaco honours list, Limerick Leader 22/12/2001
    86. Sam Lynch – Sam Lynch: gold and more, Perform magazine, c. Jan 2003
    87. Gerard McDonnell (mountain climbing) – Limerick’s Ger takes on unforgiving peaks of K2, Limerick Leader 2/8/08 p6
    88. Gerard McDonnell – Gerard (37) attempts climb to fame, Limerick Post 2/8/08 p6
    89. Gerard McDonnell – Ger spent night with survivors, Limerick Chronicle 5/8/2008, p1
    90. Gerard McDonnell – Triumph turns to tragedy as climber Ger is lost on K2, Limerick Leader 9/8/2008, p4
    91. Gerard McDonnell – Not far for Gerard to travel to the heavens above, Limerick Leader 9/8/2008, p18
    92. Gerard McDonnell – Tributes pour in for climbing hero, Ger, Limerick Post 9/8/2008, p5
    93. Gerard McDonnell – Family and friends gather to pay tribute to a legend, Limerick Leader 16/8/2008, p17
    94. Gerard McDonnell – Thousands attend Kilcornan memorial to climber Ger, Limerick Leader 18/8/2008, p1
    95. Gerard McDonnell – Limerick man on top of the worls and just hours from tragedy [last photo of GMcD], Limerick Independent 20/8/2008, p1
    96. Gerard McDonnell – Emotional tributes to Ger, Limerick Independent 20/8/2008, p4
    97. Gerard McDonnell – Gerard was a ‘light for the world’, Limerick Leader 23/8/2008, p6
    98. Gerard McDonnell – Climber Ger to be honoured in Alaska, Limerick Leader 13/9/08, p17
    99. Gerard McDonnell –Posthumous award for climber Ger, Limerick Leader 25/10/2008, p8
    100. Gerard McDonnell – Tragic climber Ger listed in book on Irish heroes, Limerick Leader 5/12/2009, p21
    101. Gerard McDonnell – Climber Ger was a hero, says team leader Wilco, Limerick Chronicle 23/3/2010, p12
    102. Gerard McDonnell – Top Alpine rescue award for heroic Ger McDonnell, Limerick Chronicle 3/8/2010 p10
    103. Gerard McDonnell – Family marks Ger’s anniversary with peak of their own…, Limerick Leader 7/8/2010 p4
    104. Gerard McDonnell – Ger’s memorial cycle helps Brothers’ respite services, Limerick Leader 13/12/2010, p5
    105. Tom McGarry (handball/soccer) – Munster soft ball champion, Limerick Leader 7/9/1955, p4
    106. Tom McGarry – All-Ireland win, Limerick Leader 26/9/1955, p1
    107. Tom McGarry – McGarry and Mullins retain handball title, Limerick Leader 14/9/1959, p4
    108. Tom McGarry – McGarry signs for Limerick soccer team, Limerick Leader 21/6/1961, p4
    109. Seán McGowan (long-distance rowing) – It’s a daunting challenge…, Limerick Leader 2/12/2009, p24
    110. Seán McGowan – Inspirational father of four Seán McGowan takes to the high seas, Limerick Leader 5/12/2009, p15
    111. Seán McGowan – Seán set for Atlantic row, Limerick Post 5/12/2009, p68
    112. Seán McGowan – Bad weather forces Atlantic rower to drop anchor, Limerick Leader 12/12/2009, p8
    113. Seán McGowan – Seán’s epic Atlantic battle finally begins, Limerick Post 9/1/2010, p59
    114. Seán McGowan – Limerick rower’s ‘large following’, Limerick Chronicle 9/3/2010, p4
    115. Seán McGowan – Seán nears the end of his epic sea voyage, Limerick Leader 28/4/2010, p4
    116. Seán McGowan – Seán poised for finish, Limerick Post 1/5/2010, p1&4
    117. Seán McGowan – Hero’s welcome awaits transatlantic rower…, Limerick Leader 1/5/2010, p2
    118. Seán McGowan – Seán rows in to history books, Limerick Post  8/5/10 p67
    119. Seán McGowan – Congratulations pour in for a ‘legend, Limerick Leader 8/5/10 p3
    120. Seán McGowan – History-making Seán back home to rapturous applause…, Limerick Leader 10/5/10
    121. Seán McGowan – Solo but not alone, interview with SMcG, Limerick Post 15/5/2010 p16
    122. Seán McGowan – Transatlantic oarsman is honoured for his heroic solo feat, Limerick Leader 3/7/2010 p19
    123. Seán McGowan – Seán McGowan’s boat is returning home – to be sold, Limerick Leader 26/7/2010, p11
    124. Seán McGowan – Atlantic rower Seán to sail historic boat home, Limerick Leader 28/8/10, p17
    125. Seán McGowan – Seán and Tess back home in Limerick, Limerick Post 11/9/2010, p8
    126. Joe McKenna (hurling) – The Offalyman who stars for Limerick, Limerick Leader 1/9/1974 A.I. Final supplement, p8
    127. Dave Mahedy (coach)            - feature in Profile series, Limerick Leader 23/7/1986, p10
    128. Mick Martin (cycling) – Won over 380 prizes, Limerick Leader 5/7/1954, p1
    129. 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
    130. Louie Murnane (rowing) – Limerick oarsman L.M. is laid to rest, Limerick Post, 7/7/2007, p22
    131. Mick O'Brien (handball) – Golden memories of All-Ireland Glory, Limerick Leader 13/10/2010, p.3
    132. Paddy O'Connell – Old time athletic stars: the less known men, Limerick Leader 31/12/1955, p8
    133. Paul O'Connell (rugby) – Captain Fantastic keeps his feet firmly on the ground, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p18
    134. Paul O'Connell – Paul puts his mark on new stamp, Limerick Leader 11/8/2007, p7
    135. Paul O'Connell – Paul finds himself in a sticky situation, Limerick Post 18/8/2007, p14
    136. Edwin O’Connor (yachting) – Round the world on 80 waves, Limerick Leader 10/1/2009, p2 (Leader 2)
    137. Edwin O’Connor – Limerickman Edwin O’C is rewarded on VOR sailing world stage, Limerick Post 17/1/2009, p67
    138. Joe O’Connor (rugby) – Limerick legend echoed in defeat of the French, Limerick Leader 14/2/2009, p4
    139. Liam O’Donoghue (hurling) – Bord na nÓg Spotlight – Liam O’Donoghue, Limerick Chronicle 31/5/1969, p7
    140. 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
    141. John O'Grady (weight throwing) – World beater gone: death of Mr. John O'Grady, Limerick Leader 1/12/1934, p3
    142. Ger O'Rourke (yachting) – Limerick skipper storms to victory, Limerick Post 7/1/2006, p1 & 4
    143. Ger O'Rourke – Yachtsman Ger sails into history and wins award, Limerick Leader 21/1/2006, p5
    144. Ger O'Rourke – The businessman who sailed into history, Limerick Leader 18/2/2006, p19
    145. Ger O'Rourke – ‘Chieftain’ sails to another success, Limerick Leader 4/12/2006, p3
    146. Ger O'Rourke – Yachtsman Ger is the country’s top sailor, Limerick Leader 21/2/2007, p10
    147. Ger O'Rourke – Limerick’s ‘Fastnet virgin’ hailed a hero, Limerick Post 25/8/2007, p21
    148. Ger O'Rourke – Fastnet hero Ger set for county council honour, Limerick Leader 25/8/2007
    149. Ger O'Rourke – Fastnet winner O'Rourke honoured by City Council, Limerick Leader 1/9/2007, p27
    150. Ger O'Rourke – City’s sailing hero honoured by mayor, Limerick Post 8/9/2007, p12
    151. Ger O'Rourke – Ger views his next challenge from the crest of a wave, Limerick Leader 8/9/2007, p20
    152. Ger O'Rourke – Ger’s new racing yacht finally arrives in estuary, Limerick Leader 12/7/2008, p15
    153. Ger O'Rourke – Limerick yacht crew heads for ‘gateway to hell’ storm, Limerick Leader 1/11/2008, p7
    154. Ger O'Rourke – Ger’s hardy sea dogs arrive in Cape Town, Limerick Leader 8/11/2008, p3
    155. Ger O'Rourke – Four points and 7th place for Ger and Delta Lloyd, Limerick Post 8/11/2008, p81
    156. Seán O'Sullivan (athletics) – Great athlete honoured in native place, Limerick Leader 9/4/1960, p2
    157. Seán O'Sullivan – Athletic prowess of two famed brothers, Limerick Leader 25/4/1960, p3
    158. Seán O'Sullivan – Hats off to SOS – history-maker can go one better at Gorey, Limerick Leader 18/8/1962, p20
    159. Seán O'Sullivan – Reception, presentation for SOS, Limerick Leader 13/10/1962, p6
    160. Seán O'Sullivan – Limerick sports star of the year – SOS by a ‘street’, Limerick Leader 9/2/1963, p16
    161. Tom Reid (rugby) – Tom Reid [selected for Ireland], Limerick Leader 17/1/1953, p5
    162. Tom Reid – Selected to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 10/1/1955, p1
    163. Tom Reid – Worthy honour for Limerick rugby forward, Limerick Leader 23/3/1955, p1
    164. Tom Reid – Garryowen’s Tom Reid doing well in South Africa, Limerick Leader 13/8/1955, p1
    165. Patrick J. Ryan (hammer throwing) – The greatest of the greats passes, Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20
    166. Patrick J. Ryan – photo accompanying article above [no. 165], Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20
    167. Patrick J. Ryan – Remembering our Olympic champion, Limerick Leader 18/8/1984, p4
    168. Tom Ryan (hurling) – Furious Ryan ‘laces’ into Loughnane’s autobiography, Limerick Leader 24/11/2001
    169. Tom Walsh (athletics) – Memorial is unveiled to ‘Barefooted runner’ Tom, Limerick Leader 12/12/2009, p6
    170. Ralph Westropp (coursing) – RW was acclaimed the world’s best coursing judge, Limerick Chronicle 7/2/1970, p5
    171. Gordon Wood (rugby) – GW to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 25/1/1954, p4
    172. Gordon Wood – photo of GW and Len Dineen, caption “Welcome to Lansdowne Road”…, Limk Leader 6/11/1961, p4
    173. Gordon Wood – Death of Limerick’s rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 19/5/1982, p1
    174. Gordon Wood – Death of rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 22/5/1982, p18
    175. Keith Wood (rugby) – Wood in revelatory form on visit to city, Limerick Leader 4/2/2006, p21
    176. 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
    177. Olympics - article Ireland & the Olympic Ganes by Patrick O'Sullivan, History Ireland Spring 1998 (1st page only)

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    • Tom McGarry (handball/soccer) – Munster soft ball champion, Limerick Leader 7/9/1955, p4 spop105 (658 Kb)

    • Tom McGarry – All-Ireland win, Limerick Leader 26/9/1955, p1 spop106 (954 Kb)

    • Tom McGarry – McGarry and Mullins retain handball title, Limerick Leader 14/9/1959, p4 spop107 (1,032 Kb)

    • Tom McGarry – McGarry signs for Limerick soccer team, Limerick Leader 21/6/1961, p4 spop108 (720 Kb)

    • Joe McKenna (hurling) – The Offalyman who stars for Limerick, Limerick Leader 1/9/1974 A.I. Final supplement, p8 spop126 (1,065 Kb)

    • Dave Mahedy (coach) - feature in Profile series, Limerick Leader 23/7/1986, p10 spop127 (1,671 Kb)

    • Mick Martin (cycling) – Won over 380 prizes, Limerick Leader 5/7/1954, p1 spop128 (921 Kb)

    • 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 spop129 (1,778 Kb)

    • Louie Murnane (rowing) – Limerick oarsman L.M. is laid to rest, Limerick Post, 7/7/2007, p22 spop130 (1,464 Kb)

    • Bruce Murray (rowing) - Esteemed citizen – passing of Mr. B. Murray, Limerick Chronicle 29/4/1941 spop183 (1,196 Kb)

    • Conor Niland (tennis) - Series of articles re Niland's qualification for Wimbledon, July 2011 spop186 (7,208 Kb)

    • Conor Niland - Nilan rewarded for titanic efforts at Wimbledon in June, Limerick Leader 20/8/2011, p8 spop201 (1,008 Kb)

    • Mick O'Brien (handball) – Golden memories of All-Ireland Glory, Limerick Leader 13/10/2010, p.3 spop131 (1,494 Kb)

    • Paddy O'Connell – Old time athletic stars: the less known men, Limerick Leader 31/12/1955, p8 spop132 (1,741 Kb)

    • Paul O'Connell (rugby) – Captain Fantastic keeps his feet firmly on the ground, Limerick Leader 7/10/2006, p18 spop133 (5,663 Kb)

    • Paul O'Connell – Paul puts his mark on new stamp, Limerick Leader 11/8/2007, p7 spop134 (1,714 Kb)

    • Paul O'Connell – Paul finds himself in a sticky situation, Limerick Post 18/8/2007, p14 spop135 (834 Kb)

    • Edwin O’Connor (yachting) – Round the world on 80 waves, Limerick Leader 10/1/2009, p2 (Leader 2) spop136 (3,844 Kb)

    • Edwin O’Connor – Limerickman Edwin O’C is rewarded on VOR sailing world stage, Limerick Post 17/1/2009, p67 spop137 (968 Kb)

    • Joe O’Connor (rugby) – Limerick legend echoed in defeat of the French, Limerick Leader 14/2/2009, p4 spop138 (1,612 Kb)

    • Liam O’Donoghue (hurling) – Bord na nÓg Spotlight – Liam O’Donoghue, Limerick Chronicle 31/5/1969, p7 spop139 (1,068 Kb)

    • 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 spop140 (406 Kb)

    • John O'Grady (weight throwing) – World beater gone: death of Mr. John O'Grady, Limerick Leader 1/12/1934, p3 spop141 (4,020 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke (yachting) – Limerick skipper storms to victory, Limerick Post 7/1/2006, p1 & 4 spop142 (3,347 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Yachtsman Ger sails into history and wins award, Limerick Leader 21/1/2006, p5 spop143 (1,832 Kb)

    • 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 spop145 (1,489 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Yachtsman Ger is the country’s top sailor, Limerick Leader 21/2/2007, p10 spop146 (813 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Limerick’s ‘Fastnet virgin’ hailed a hero, Limerick Post 25/8/2007, p21 spop147 (1,301 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Fastnet hero Ger set for county council honour, Limerick Leader 25/8/2007 spop148 (976 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Fastnet winner O'Rourke honoured by City Council, Limerick Leader 1/9/2007, p27 spop149 (1,264 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – City’s sailing hero honoured by mayor, Limerick Post 8/9/2007, p12 spop150 (2,624 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Ger views his next challenge from the crest of a wave, Limerick Leader 8/9/2007, p20 spop151 (4,017 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Ger’s new racing yacht finally arrives in estuary, Limerick Leader 12/7/2008, p15 spop152 (1,767 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Limerick yacht crew heads for ‘gateway to hell’ storm, Limerick Leader 1/11/2008, p7 spop153 (1,831 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Ger’s hardy sea dogs arrive in Cape Town, Limerick Leader 8/11/2008, p3 spop154 (1,773 Kb)

    • Ger O'Rourke – Four points and 7th place for Ger and Delta Lloyd, Limerick Post 8/11/2008, p81 spop155 (3,158 Kb)

    • Seán O'Sullivan (athletics) – Great athlete honoured in native place, Limerick Leader 9/4/1960, p2 spop156 (1,004 Kb)

    • Seán O'Sullivan – Athletic prowess of two famed brothers, Limerick Leader 25/4/1960, p3 spop157 (855 Kb)

    • Seán O'Sullivan – Hats off to SOS – history-maker can go one better at Gorey, Limerick Leader 18/8/1962, p20 spop158 (1,063 Kb)

    • Seán O'Sullivan – Reception, presentation for SOS, Limerick Leader 13/10/1962, p6 spop159 (1,196 Kb)

    • Seán O'Sullivan – Limerick sports star of the year – SOS by a ‘street’, Limerick Leader 9/2/1963, p16 spop160 (1,106 Kb)

    • Powell, Alice (motor racing) - Driven Alice is aiming for Formula One, Limerick Leader 9/6/2012, p1 & 2 (Leader 2) spop204 (2,354 Kb)

    • Tommy Quaid (hurling) - Outpouring of sympathy for hurling legend Tommy Quaid, Limerick Leader 12/10/1998, p1 spop195 (98 Kb)

    • Mark Quinn (mountain climbing) - Series of articles re Quinn reaching peak of Mt. Everest, June & July 2011 spop187 (4,766 Kb)

    • Mark Quinn - Mark Quinn's Everest triumph to be rewarded, Limerick Leader 7/12/2011, p6 spop196 (711 Kb)

    • Tom Reid (rugby) – Tom Reid [selected for Ireland], Limerick Leader 17/1/1953, p5 spop161 (976 Kb)

    • Tom Reid – Selected to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 10/1/1955, p1 spop162 (832 Kb)

    • Tom Reid – Worthy honour for Limerick rugby forward, Limerick Leader 23/3/1955, p1 spop163 (1,055 Kb)

    • Tom Reid – Garryowen’s Tom Reid doing well in South Africa, Limerick Leader 13/8/1955, p1 spop164 (771 Kb)

    • Patrick J. Ryan (hammer throwing) – The greatest of the greats passes, Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20 spop165 (1,833 Kb)

    • Patrick J. Ryan – photo accompanying article above [no. 171], Limerick Leader 22/2/1964, p20 spop166 (483 Kb)

    • Patrick J. Ryan – Remembering our Olympic champion, Limerick Leader 18/8/1984, p4 spop167 (848 Kb)

    • Tom Ryan (hurling) – Furious Ryan ‘laces’ into Loughnane’s autobiography, Limerick Leader 24/11/2001 spop168 (968 Kb)

    • Colm Tucker (rugby) - Profile of Colm Tucker from Limerick Weekly Echo, Sports Personalities [1978] spop203 (4,715 Kb)

    • Colm Tucker - Limerick rugby legend CT remembered as 'terrific sportsman', Limerick Leader 21/1/2012, p5 (sport) spop202 (1,302 Kb)

    • Tom Walsh (athletics) – Memorial is unveiled to ‘Barefooted runner’ Tom, Limerick Leader 12/12/2009, p6 spop169 (2,228 Kb)

    • Ralph Westropp (coursing) – RW was acclaimed the world’s best coursing judge, Limerick Chronicle 7/2/1970, p5 spop170 (932 Kb)

    • Gordon Wood (rugby) – GW to play for Ireland, Limerick Leader 25/1/1954, p4 spop171 (843 Kb)

    • Gordon Wood – photo of GW and Len Dineen, caption “Welcome to Lansdowne Road”…, Limk Leader 6/11/1961, p4 spop172 (758 Kb)

    • Gordon Wood – Death of Limerick’s rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 19/5/1982, p1 spop173 (710 Kb)

    • Gordon Wood – Death of rugby great, Gordon Wood, Limerick Leader 22/5/1982, p18 spop174 (967 Kb)

    • Keith Wood (rugby) – Wood in revelatory form on visit to city, Limerick Leader 4/2/2006, p21 spop175 (1,788 Kb)

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