Writers - General Non-Fiction
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The list of West Limerick Authors is very impressive going back over the years, Weekly Observer, 05/01/2005, p39
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Noted Playwright who lived in Limerick for years, Limerick Leader 06/08/1954
Carl J. Ashley
- Sixmilebridge man brings his life experiences to book, Limerick Chronicle 05/04/2016, p12
John Carr, Fr.
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Noted Limerick priest celebrates ordination golden jubilee, Limerick Leader 14/9/1953, p1
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Much in little: or how is business?, Limerick Leader 30/7/1955
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Great priest and brilliant author, Limerick Leader 7/3/1959, p1
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Another book by Limerick Redemptorist, Limerick Leader 22/6/1959
Simon Carswell
Patrick Conlan
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biographical notice from cover of his book Franciscan Ireland, Mercier Press, 1978
Kevin Danaher / Caoimhin Ó Danachair
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obituary from The Irish Sword, vol 23, Summer 2002, no. 91
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The man who help [sic: helped] preserve our folk history, Limerick Leader 24/03/2018, p10
Stephen de Vere
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Sir Stephen de Vere’s translations, from Irish Monthly vol 14, 1886, p33-44
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Sir Stephen Edward De Vere, Poet/Politician, 1812-1904, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
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Stephen de Vere's voyage to Canada, 1847 by P. J. Meghen, Old Limerick Journal vol. 32, Winter 1995 (Famine ed.)
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Curaghchase landlord who reformed the coffin ships by Tom Aherne, Limerick Leader 10/11/2018, p10 (Leader 2)
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Forgotten hero of the Famine, Limerick Leader 28/08/2019, p37 (Leader2)
Fionnuala Dillane
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Templeglantine's Fionuala launches book on George Eliot, Limerick Leader 29/3/2014, p11
Colm Doyle
- Colm's nightmare journey from Limerick to the brutality of Bosnia, Limerick Post 14/07/2018, p33
Barry Duggan
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Steve fears future if crime continues [launch of Mean Streets by B.D.], Limerick Chronicle 13/10/2009, p6
Michael Dundon
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A great County Limerick scholar and athlete, the late Michael Dundon, Limerick Leader 5/11/1955, p6
John Feheney
- New book will shine a light on century of Limerick vocation, Limerick leader 12/11/2016, p13
Jack Fennell
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Filling Irish sci-fi 'void', Limerick Leader 02/02/2019, p2 & 3 (Leader 2)
Desmond Fitzgerald, Knight of Glin
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JP launches Knight’s book on furniture, Limerick Leader 2/6/2007
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UL saddened by death of Knight of Glin, Limerick Post 24/9/2011, p14
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Last Knight will be laid to rest in his beloved Glin, Limerick Leader 24/9/2011, p6
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Final farewell to last Knight of Glin, Limerick Leader 1/10/2011, p3
Edward Fitzgibbon
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Edward Fitzgibbon, Angler/Writer, 1803-1857, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
Anthony Galvin
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Friendship finds a bitter end [extract from A.G.’s new book], Limerick Leader 17/10/2009, p1 & 2 (Leader 2)
John Garrett
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John's first book cannot but inspire, Limerick Post 7/1/2012, p29
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"World-class" Limerick featured in photo book", Limerick Leader 21/10/2013, p3
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Limerick's dynamism is an open book, Limerick Leader 31/10/2015, p15
Kevin Haugh
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'Diaries helped me beat cancer' and became Kevin's first book, Limerick Leader 7/9/2013, p2 [Leader 2]
Seán Hayes
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Surveyor Seán maps out new career as an author, Limerick Leader 1/9/2007, p25
Mark Heffernan & Darren Boyle
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'Dead Man Talking' - Heffernan's book on gangs, Limerick Leader 5/3/2012, p3
Denis Hickey & Jim Doherty
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Limerick duo tell all about history [Dictionary of Irish History since 1800], Limerick Leader 5/11/1980
Patricia Ingle
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Patricia Ingle’s secret box of tricks, Limerick Life 07/09/2016, p41
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Joy as Patricia launches dream book, Limerick Leader 10/09/2016, p13
Billy Kelly
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Kelly's eye for a good yarn sees first novel publiched [source unknown]
Mary Lynch Keogh
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Mary's late blooming success an inspiration, Limerick Leader 02/09/2017, p19
Mary Kotsonouris
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A remarkable book from a remarkable Limerick woman, Limerick Chronicle 20/10/1992, p7
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The guilty pleasures of court [interview], Limerick Leader 28/5/2011, p1&2 (Leader 2)
Timothy O'Neill Lane
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West Limerick man who wrote a dictionary, Limerick Leader 23/6/1956
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O'Neill Lane and his famous dictionary, Limerick Leader 14/7/1956, p7
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'Is é' lost in translation, Limerick Leader 04/08/2018, p46 & 47
Seán Liston
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Seán's history of fair and mart a fascinating read, Limerick Leader 01/07/2017, p19
Margracia Louden née Ryves
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short biographical article (in French) with bib. from Br. Museum Catalogue of Printed Books
Terry Lynch
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Self help book looks to give hope, Limerick Leader 28/1/2012, p1 (Leader 2)
Becky Macauley
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Becky's book gets relaunched by Paul, Limerick Leader 5/12/2012, p3
Sinéad McCoole
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History woman with her finger on the pulse of time, Irish Times 19/9/2001, p26
Martin McCormack
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Book by Fr Martin on leadership to help African kids, Limerick Leader 07/05/2014, p7
Vincent McDonnell
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Vincent’s latest children’s book examines Collins, Limerick Leader 26/4/2008, p9
Martin McKenna
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'The Dog Man' cracks canine code, Limerick Leader 10/9/2011, p3
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Limerick 'dog whisperer' pens childhood memoir, Limerick Leader 30/08/2014, p10
Barry McLoughlin
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New book uncovers Limerick's special links to a bloody conflict, Limerick post 23/08/2014, p24
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History of Limerick and Spanish Civil War, Limerick Leader 23/08/2014, p11
Kay Martin
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Book eyes city's flood defences and disaster relief operations, Limerick Leader 24/01/2015, p1 & 2
Dominick and Tomas Moloney
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Discover the hidden gems of Limerick in new guide, Limerick Leader 7/12/2013, p18
Frank Frankfort Moore
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Distinguished litterateur dead: born in Limerick, Limerick Chronicle 14/5/1931
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Frank Frankfort Moore, 1855-1931, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
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List of published works from 'British Museum General Catalogue of Printed Books'
Thomas J. ‘Todd’ Morrissey
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Former history teacher launches…book on Jesuit Order, Limerick Leader 14/2/2009, p12
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Tale of active, commited Limerick life, Limerick Leader 03/12/2016, p2
Brian Murphy
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Glenstal Abbey Gardens: Book herald's horticulture and history, Limerick Leader 31/05/2014, p17
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Fr Brian takes historic Glenstal gardens to book, Limerick Post 07/06/2014, p14
Seán Murphy
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GAA official at soccer function, Limerick Leader 31/10/1970, p1
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Plea for co-operation in sport [S.M. dismissed by GAA], Limerick Leader 31/10/1970, p4
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GAA ‘sack’ local P.R.O., Limerick Leader 7/11/1970, p28
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Reader’s ‘utter disgust’ [letter], Limerick Leader 14/11/1970, p4
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Author Seán is 30 years-a writing, Limerick Leader 6/2/1993
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Death of SM, GAA writer and historian, Limerick Post 17/7/2010 p34
Denis O'Brien
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Limerick's Denis O'Brien brings Ireland's civil servants to book, Limerick Leader 7/1/2021, p15
Gerald O'Carroll
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'The History of Tralee', Limerick Post 28/7/2012, p95
Kevin O'Connor
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Kevin O'Connor’s record in drama and music, Limerick Chronicle 24/10/1970, p3
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Limerick revisited: Kevin O'Connor, RTE radio producer, Limerick Leader 24/8/1974, p7
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Kevin O'Connor: Limerick man of many media, Limerick Leader 31/5/1975, p18
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Haughey movie a dream come true for Limerick writer, Limerick Post 30/4/2011, p6
Dáithí Ó hÓgáin
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Obituary: Bruff native who went on to become a renowned Professor of Folklore in UCD, Limerick Leader 4/2/2012
John J. Ó Riordáin
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Religious and spiritual life of Limerick recalled, Limerick Post 23/5/2009, p14
Michael O’Toole
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Michael chronicles his life in the media world, Limerick Leader 30/5/1992
Stephen Power
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Musical craft and craftsmen captured in new collection, Limerick Leader 12/11/2011, p22
Edward Purdon
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Edward Purdon, Writer, 1729-1767, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
Tom Quille
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feature in Personal File series, Limerick Leader 16/2/1991
Frank Ryan, Dr.
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Dr Frank discovers ‘cure’ for arthritis sufferers, Limerick Post 6/6/2009, p26
Claire Sadlier
- Off the Ice, Maggie, Limerick Chronicle 20/12/2005, p10
Pat Sheehan
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History of junior soccer unveiled, Limerick Chronicle 8/1/13, p10
Tom Wall
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Survivor Tom tells his story of life in Glin Industrial School, Limerick Leader 26/10/2013, p15
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Wall: Documents prove 'slavery' at Glin school, Limerick Leader 22/4/2017, p6
John Francis Waller
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John Francis Waller, 1810-1894, from Worthies of Thomond by Robert Herbert
Dermot Walsh
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Warm tributes paid to author and journalist Dermot Walsh, Limerick Chronicle 14/12/2010, p12
Nicky Woulfe
- Music memorabilia collection reproduced in book form, Limerick Leader [Leader 2] 26/09/2015, p5