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WATCH: Barry Wharton Embraces Work With Children in Direct Provision

By Adrian Finnin / December 21, 2021 /

We caught up with University of Limerick lecturer and current Shelbourne AFC underage coach Barry Wharton to discuss his work with children in direct Provision and post-direct provision from Knocklasheen…

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Clarke and Byrne Hit the Crossbar at the Markets Field

By Adrian Finnin / December 13, 2021 /

League of Ireland legends Conan Byrne and Brendan Clarke embarked on a trip to visit every Airtricity League ground this weekend with the remit of hitting the crossbar at very…

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WATCH: George Lee and Matthew Potter look back on the history of the Gaelic Grounds

By Jack Neville / May 29, 2020 /

The Gaelic Grounds on the Ennis Road has a long and storied history of hosting great games. The stadium which has a capacity of almost 50,000 is the home of…

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WATCH: George Lee and Matthew Potter document the history of Thomond Park

By Jack Neville / May 29, 2020 /

Thomond Park is one of the most well known stadiums worldwide, home to two time European Heineken Cup Champions Munster. The iconic stadium has played host to many memorable moments,…

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WATCH: The Evolution of Sports Stadia & The GAA

By Raffaele Rocca / May 2, 2020 /

In this week’s podcast George Lee & Dr Matthew Potter – curator of the Limerick Museum – chat about the evolution of sports stadia from the ancient to the modern…

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Limerick Fire & Rescue Service Pitch Up At Markets Field

By Raffaele Rocca / April 3, 2020 /

As part of ongoing efforts to combat Covid-19 the LEDP is to accommodate acohort of firefighters from Limerick Fire & Rescue Service at the Markets Field Stadium for as long as…

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A History of the Cospoir Services to Limerick Sports Awards

By George Lee / March 31, 2020 /

In 1978, the Government decided to set up a Sports Council to try to encourage people’s participation in sport. They selected the 32 Vocational Education Committees (VECs) which were in…

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WATCH: 1985 Cospoir Services to Limerick Sports Awards

By George Lee / March 30, 2020 /

In 1978, the Government decided to set up a Sports Council to try to encourage people’s participation in sport. They selected the 32 Vocational Education Committees (VECs) which were in…

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