Category Archives: Limerick

Ireland’s Wars: The Kilmallock Barracks Attack

Posted on Jan 21, 2020 by NFB

The 1867 Fenian Rebellion was marked out by a series of low-level encounters across the country, that mostly consisted of a loose assembly of barely armed Irish nationalists, that quickly dispersed, or were made to disperse, when the lack of … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Ward’s Hotel Ambush

Posted on Nov 5, 2019 by NFB

On the 10th March 1920, an attack took place in the County Limerick town of Rathkeale, when several members of the local IRA took advantage of an opportunity to target members of the RIC. The event was more than just … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Limerick Soviet

Posted on Jul 23, 2019 by NFB

As stated previously, it is my intention to put individual emphasis on a number of the smaller scale actions and events of the Irish War of Independence, that I will be choosing based on my own metrics of importance, notoriety … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Wild Geese And Broken Treaties

Posted on Jul 1, 2015 by NFB

Firstly, before discussing what came after, we need to look at the military situation, in Limerick and in the larger conflict, if we are to understand what occurred there in late September and early October. The facts are simple: Ginkel’s … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The 1691 Siege Of Limerick

Posted on Jun 24, 2015 by NFB

The last act in the War of the Two Kings was about to begin. The army of Godert de Ginkel made its final approach on the last enemy stronghold of significance, while the Jacobite defenders of Limerick made their last … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The 1690 Siege Of Limerick

Posted on Apr 29, 2015 by NFB

Patrick Sarsfield had done his part in stemming the oncoming Williamite tide, but the final blow had only been delayed, not deflected entirely. As the autumn continued, William was determined that Limerick City would fall and a gateway over the … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Sarsfield’s Ride

Posted on Apr 22, 2015 by NFB

The Williamite advance had been almost irresistible. In the space of just a few weeks, William and his massive army had swept down from the north, inflicted a stringing defeat on the Jacobites at the Boyne, and then seized most … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The 1651 Siege Of Limerick

Posted on Jul 9, 2014 by NFB

The entire focus of the war in Ireland now turned, once more, to the city of Limerick on the banks of the River Shannon. Henry Ireton and his army, that would reach 8’000 strong at its most numerous, was outside … Continue reading →

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Limerick FC’s “Message From The Chairman” And My Response

Posted on Jun 16, 2014 by NFB

On Thursday, the Chairman of Limerick FC, Pat O’Sullivan, posted this message on the clubs official Facebook page and website. I took the time to send a reply later that day, which I felt might be of some interest to … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Ireton’s Autumn Offensive

Posted on May 28, 2014 by NFB

By the 12th of August, Henry Ireton had completed his operation in the Waterford area, having captured both the city and the nearby fort of Duncannon, with hardly any loss. Across the country, the Royalist faction was seething with revolt … Continue reading →

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