Limerick's Life Podcast
A podcast exploring the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird history of Limerick, Ireland. Hosted by historian Sharon Slater and Peter, who brings no historical knowledge but plenty of questions. Each episode uncovers forgotten stories and local heritage. The show is introduced by the music of Septimius and distributed by Acast.
Episodes
The Union is Forever - Part 2
On this episode, Sharon tells Peter about Strike Committee, part 2 of a two part story in the Limerick Soviet.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Union is Forever - Part 1
On this episode, Sharon tells Peter about Robert Byrne, part 1 of a two part story in the Limerick Soviet.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bite Size: April's Fools
On this bite size episode, Peter takes the lead on a "historic" story that Sharon has never heard before.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women of the Revolution
On this episode, Sharon tells Peter of some women of the Irish Revolutionary period.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alice's Ashes
On this fiery episode, Sharon and Peter delve into the death of Alice Moran in 1768.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Ba Da Boom
On this explosive first episode of season two, Sharon and Peter delve into the risks of gunpowder in an urban area.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bite Size: Dickens' Ducks
On this bite size episode, Sharon and Peter tell of Charles Dickens visit to Limerick in 1858.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bite Size: A Double Curse
On this bite size episode, Sharon and Peter tell of two curses that were placed on Limerick.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bite Size: The Sober Thady
On this bite size episode, Sharon and Peter tell the story of the Drunken Thady and the Bishop's Lady just in time for Halloween.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Milling about with the Russells
On this episode, Sharon and Peter follow the life of John Norris Russell as he created a business empire in Limerick.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bovril in Ballywire
On this episode, Sharon and Peter follow the life of Rosina Bulwer-Lytton and her journey from the mountains in County Limerick to the madhouse.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bunting from Croagh to Canada
On this episode, Sharon and Peter follow the life of Christopher Bunting and his journey from Croagh, County Limerick to Toronto, Canada.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Bruree Day
On this episode, Sharon and Peter follow the life of Alice O'Dea or O'Day depending on where she stood.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pride and Prejudice on O'Connell Street
On this episode, Sharon and Peter follow the life of Tom Lefroy whose attendance at a Christmas party could have changed the course of literary history.Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sound of Bacon
On this episode, Sharon and Peter follow Connie O'Mara from bacon to Baroness and beyond. Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Castaway Dreams of Tripe
On this episode, Sharon and Peter follow James McGhie from Limerick, Ireland to a deserted island on the other side of the world.More information on David Bennett's project can be found here: https://nznaturefund.org/projects/auckland-island/...Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tackies in a Russian Court
On this episode, Sharon and Peter explore the journey of Margaretta Eagar from Limerick, Ireland to the Winter Palace, Russia....Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monkey Business on George's Street
On this episode, Sharon and Peter explore the strange lives of the Goggin family who lived in Limerick city in the mid-nineteenth century....Find out more at Limerick’s Life Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introduction to the Limerick's Life Podcast
Welcome to the Limerick's Life podcast, where Sharon Slater and Peter introduce themselves and the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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