Limerick

Kavanagh, Mat, 1876-1954

Battlescarred — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:39:13 +0000

“For the young anarchists of the 30s, of whom I was one, and right until the 50s, Mat was our link with the traditional working class Anarchism of the past and our mentor as no other” - Albert Meltzer

More bus wildcats in Ireland

Ed — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:12:00 +0000

29 part-time school bus drivers took part in the action, protesting increasing 'flexibility' in working practices. 2,000 children in Askeaton, Doon, Hospital, Kilfinnan, Newport and Pallaskenry were affected today as part-time school bus drivers carried out a strike at the Limerick bus depot for the second week running. The action also impacted on services in Tipperary and south Galway.

Bus drivers wildcat in Limerick

Ed — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:42:03 +0000

Twenty-five workers at the Bus Eirann bus company awaiting the implementation of a new pay deal took part in the stoppage as part of an ongoing dispute. The union, SIPTU, did not support the action, however, as it is still in negotiations at the Labour Relations Commission and urged the striking workers to go back to work.

1919: The Story of the Limerick Soviet

catch — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:53:40 +0000

Introduction

On 21st January, 1919, Dail Eireann held its opening session and the Irish Volunteers drew their first mortal blood since 1916 at Soloheadbeg, Co. Tipperary. These facts have set the seal for subsequent historians of the first months of the year.