Curated Video
Limerick Poetry
Limerick Poetry reviews the elements of a limerick and explains how to compose one.
Weird History
On The Front Lines of Viking Raids
Ten-foot spears, three-foot shields, and a thousand raving warriors - Viking combat was brutal, bloody, and often deadly. Whether raiding a defenseless monastery to haul off gold and jewels or lining up to battle a rival army, Vikings...
The Guardian
Meet the people fighting to keep Ireland's abortion ban
Many Irish people see the abortion referendum as a crossroads. Ireland could say yes and turn towards the liberal values of the EU, while a no vote would defend its Catholic conservatism. Phoebe Greenwood went to Limerick to meet voters...
John D Ruddy
Wild Atlantic Way in 13 Minutes
An animated video presenting the great roadtrip along the West Coast of Ireland; the Wild Atlantic Way, and some of the historically significant points along the journey.
Advocate of Wordz
Epigram & Limerick - Poetry Defined
"Less Words, More Power". It is a motto we live by over here. The more compact a punch, the more power you can produce. Epigrams and Limericks take the cake on this! In this episode we share some examples and break down the structure of...
Cerebellum
The Elements Of Poetry - Rhyme And Rhythmn
The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...
Press Association
Transport Minister joined by Bosco the puppet to mark 40 years of the Dublin Dart
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan was joined by the famous children’s puppet Bosco in celebrating 40 years of the Dart at Grand Canal Dock Dart station, Dublin. Mr Ryan said the train service should be extended to other Irish cities for...
Press Association
Race to become Ireland’s first directly-elected mayor down to final hurdles
The race to become Ireland’s first directly-elected mayor narrowed after the Sinn Fein candidate was eliminated. Maurice Quinlivan was the 11th candidate eliminated from the landmark election. After hearing the news, he spoke to PA.
Press Association
John Moran makes history by becoming Ireland’s first ever directly elected mayor
An independent candidate has made history by becoming Ireland’s first-ever directly elected mayor. John Moran won the race to be Limerick’s first citizen, beating 14 other candidates to be elected in the landmark contest.
Press Association
Election count continues in Limerick
In the landmark poll in Limerick for Ireland’s first directly-elected mayor, independent candidate John Moran remains well placed to fill the post as the count enters its final stage. Interview with Fianna Fáil’s eliminated candidate Dee...
Press Association
Independent candidate John Moran tops Limerick mayoral poll
Independent candidate John Moran has topped the Limerick mayoral election poll. He was followed in second place by another independent candidate Helen O’Donnell who received 12,903 votes.
Press Association
Community ‘horrified’ after woman killed in dog attack in Co Limerick
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, speaking to the media during a visit to Trim Family Resource Centre, Trim, Co Meath. Tributes have been paid to a young woman who was killed in a dog attack in the...
Press Association
Chinese premier welcomed by Lieutenants Guard of Honour in Dublin
Chinese premier Li Qiang was greeted by a Lieutenants Guard of Honour from the 12th Infantry Battalion out of Limerick.
Press Association
Ireland to resume beef exports to China following premier’s visit
Ireland’s premier Leo Varadkar has said China is reopening its market to Irish beef after it suspended imports in November due to the detection of atypical BSE (mad cow disease) in one Irish cow. The announcement came following a...
Press Association
Chinese premier hails ‘co-operation’ with Ireland and resumes beef exports
China’s second-most powerful man has told Ireland’s president that Chinese-Irish relations are a “good example of mutually beneficial co-operation” between two countries. Li Qiang is on a two-day visit to the country where he has met...
Press Association
Taoiseach says opening new Maritime Museum in Limerick 'a pleasure and privilege'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he felt honoured to officially open the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum. Mr Vardakar also speaks on the RTE's potential legal battle with former presenter Ryan Tubridy and the current position of the...
Press Association
Leo Varadkar welcomes investment and jobs at Analog Devices
Leo Varadkar says he welcomes new investment and 600 new jobs at Analog Devices in Limerick.
Press Association
Funeral of CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey
The funeral of CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey at Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen, Co. Limerick.
Press Association
Taoiseach Micheal Martin addresses Ukraine conflict
Taoiseach Micheal Martin comments on the Ukraine situation, after he officially opened the Analog Devices Catalyst Facility, Raheen Business Park, Co. Limerick.
Press Association
Man aims for the record books after walking circumference of the Earth in Limerick
A retired business consultant, who has walked the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth within his neighbourhood, has encouraged others to keep active in the midst of the pandemic. Vinod Bajaj, 70, has walked 40,075 kilometres...
Press Association
Garth Brooks describes his joy ahead of return to Dublin
Garth Brooks said he hopes fans have forgiven him after he was forced to cancel five concerts seven years ago in Dublin, describing it as like “a death in the family”. The country music star returned to Dublin on Monday ahead of his...
Press Association
Scene in Limerick as man remains in custody over death of 11-year-old boy
A man in his 20s remains in custody after the body of a boy was found in a house in Limerick. Irish police (garda) said the body of the boy was discovered in a house in the Ballynanty area shortly after 7pm on Sunday. Assistant state...
Curated Video
SYND 6 10 75 TROOPS SEARCHING FOR KIDNAPPED DUTCH BUSINESSMAN
British troops search for the Dutch businessman Tiede Herrema who has been kidnapped by the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
1. ws of troop lorries driving away
2. vs of troops in woodland and countryside searching
3. vs of Herrema's...
Curated Video
IRELAND: LIMERICK: US PRESIDENT CLINTON VISIT (2)
English/Nat
Clinton is winding up a triumphant visit to Ireland which has been overshadowed by allegations of sexual conduct back home.
With an investigation by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr shortly to report to Congress, many...