Sharon Slater
@limerickslife.com
🌍 Historian | ✍️ Author | 🎤 Public Speaker | 🏆 National Heritage Hero Award Recipient | 🏳️🌈 Grand Marshal Limerick Pride.
Preserving Limerick’s history, one story at a time. https://linktr.ee/limerickslife
Preserving Limerick’s history, one story at a time. https://linktr.ee/limerickslife
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Bite Size: Dickens' Ducks | Limerick's Life Podcast
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We created a Christmas bite size episode for the last show of 2025. It has been a lot of fun making these. We're almost at 2,000 downloads. Would love to reach that before the New Year. All episodes available wherever you get your podcasts 😊 Please share
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Someone on every continent has listened to our podcast now. The various shades of blue are how many downloads per country. Some are not surprising but Argentina is! shows.acast.com/limericks-li...
January 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Someone on every continent has listened to our podcast now. The various shades of blue are how many downloads per country. Some are not surprising but Argentina is! shows.acast.com/limericks-li...
Colour me surprised that Ai is bad.
Musk's Grok AI bot is fixing safeguard 'lapses' after posting of sexualized images of children
Musk's Grok AI bot is fixing safeguard 'lapses' after posting of sexualized images of children
Users on X raised concerns over explicit content of minors being generated using Musk's Grok tool.
cnb.cx
January 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Colour me surprised that Ai is bad.
Oh! Also, for the first reminder of 2026, Limerick City has only ever elected 2 women to the Dáil and Limerick County have never elected any ever.
January 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Oh! Also, for the first reminder of 2026, Limerick City has only ever elected 2 women to the Dáil and Limerick County have never elected any ever.
I predicted a deathly silence on here from all Irish historian and genealogists for a week when the 1926 Census is released. This is all our Christmases rolled into one! There is a palpable level of excitement from all us nerds 🤓
#speirgorm
#speirgorm
January 2, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I predicted a deathly silence on here from all Irish historian and genealogists for a week when the 1926 Census is released. This is all our Christmases rolled into one! There is a palpable level of excitement from all us nerds 🤓
#speirgorm
#speirgorm
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Here’s one thing to look forward to this year: the release of the 1926 census - really looking forward to exploring the census when it comes online - how and where will many of my Cumann na mBan women appear, I wonder? #exploreyourachives #speirgorm
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Diarmaid Ferriter: Here’s one thing to look forward to this year – the release of the 1926 Census
Opening of this material will facilitate much research, and for many the chance to place our own family story in context
www.irishtimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Here’s one thing to look forward to this year: the release of the 1926 census - really looking forward to exploring the census when it comes online - how and where will many of my Cumann na mBan women appear, I wonder? #exploreyourachives #speirgorm
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Went to a sober rave, I love dancing so was on the floor all the time but it felt so like a school disco as people just stood by the walls staring at the dance floor 😆 Very few of us actually danced.
January 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Went to a sober rave, I love dancing so was on the floor all the time but it felt so like a school disco as people just stood by the walls staring at the dance floor 😆 Very few of us actually danced.
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For 2026, would like to see genAI masquerading as "local and handmade" get the boot from craft/art fairs and anywhere working makers earn their living, and for progressive movements to stop using it - you didn't need it before, and 100% don't need it now. Walk the walk as well as talking the talk.
January 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM
For 2026, would like to see genAI masquerading as "local and handmade" get the boot from craft/art fairs and anywhere working makers earn their living, and for progressive movements to stop using it - you didn't need it before, and 100% don't need it now. Walk the walk as well as talking the talk.
End of 2025, this year I published another book, saw over a decade of work realised into a play and star, helped bring an international event to Ireland. Not too shabby 😁
December 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
End of 2025, this year I published another book, saw over a decade of work realised into a play and star, helped bring an international event to Ireland. Not too shabby 😁
The demographic on Facebook was the best for my content, but now it is impossible to compete against the Ai slop served up as history. People seem to be blind or just don't care whdn they are being fed nonsense.
December 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The demographic on Facebook was the best for my content, but now it is impossible to compete against the Ai slop served up as history. People seem to be blind or just don't care whdn they are being fed nonsense.
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I was given this interesting book by @limerickslife.com Sharon Slater which I’m very much looking forward to read.
December 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I was given this interesting book by @limerickslife.com Sharon Slater which I’m very much looking forward to read.
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This year I have been inspired by so many feminist activists fighting for women’s rights, LGBTQI rights, to end genocide in Gaza, for the environment, proudly anti-fascist & so much more-hope you all have a happy feministmas - relax and enjoy the day, tomorrow la lucha continúa #sleighthepatriarchy
December 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This year I have been inspired by so many feminist activists fighting for women’s rights, LGBTQI rights, to end genocide in Gaza, for the environment, proudly anti-fascist & so much more-hope you all have a happy feministmas - relax and enjoy the day, tomorrow la lucha continúa #sleighthepatriarchy
Growing up I didn't have Christmas so as an adult I had to invent my own traditions. The one that stuck is making a meal from a different country for dinner. This year we're going with Jamaica 🇯🇲
We've been all around the world culinary speaking and already know next year's country 😆
We've been all around the world culinary speaking and already know next year's country 😆
December 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Growing up I didn't have Christmas so as an adult I had to invent my own traditions. The one that stuck is making a meal from a different country for dinner. This year we're going with Jamaica 🇯🇲
We've been all around the world culinary speaking and already know next year's country 😆
We've been all around the world culinary speaking and already know next year's country 😆
We created a Christmas bite size episode for the last show of 2025. It has been a lot of fun making these. We're almost at 2,000 downloads. Would love to reach that before the New Year. All episodes available wherever you get your podcasts 😊 Please share
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Bite Size: Dickens' Ducks | Limerick's Life Podcast
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December 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We created a Christmas bite size episode for the last show of 2025. It has been a lot of fun making these. We're almost at 2,000 downloads. Would love to reach that before the New Year. All episodes available wherever you get your podcasts 😊 Please share
shows.acast.com/67d2b2474e9d...
shows.acast.com/67d2b2474e9d...
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The owner of my favourite Limerick coffee shop gave me a box of chocolates for my custom today. And that is why shopping local is always a good thing
December 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The owner of my favourite Limerick coffee shop gave me a box of chocolates for my custom today. And that is why shopping local is always a good thing
Can't remember if I shared the last bite size episode. Here it is if I forgot. Recorded the next one today, should be out before Christmas.
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Bite Size: A Double Curse | Limerick's Life Podcast
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December 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Can't remember if I shared the last bite size episode. Here it is if I forgot. Recorded the next one today, should be out before Christmas.
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Jane met her Limerick beau at a Christmas party
Jane Austen was born 250 years ago today but did you know Mr Darcy was a Limerick man. @limerickslife.com
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Pride and Prejudice on O'Connell Street
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December 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Jane met her Limerick beau at a Christmas party
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Found at home.
Printed by Dennehy Photography 12 Cecil St.
I reckon it was taken close to the junction between O'Connell St and Cecil St looking up towards The Crescent.
Have also convinced myself I can make out 'The Brazen Head' sign next door to Patrick O'Grady.
#Limerick
@limerickslife.com
Printed by Dennehy Photography 12 Cecil St.
I reckon it was taken close to the junction between O'Connell St and Cecil St looking up towards The Crescent.
Have also convinced myself I can make out 'The Brazen Head' sign next door to Patrick O'Grady.
#Limerick
@limerickslife.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Found at home.
Printed by Dennehy Photography 12 Cecil St.
I reckon it was taken close to the junction between O'Connell St and Cecil St looking up towards The Crescent.
Have also convinced myself I can make out 'The Brazen Head' sign next door to Patrick O'Grady.
#Limerick
@limerickslife.com
Printed by Dennehy Photography 12 Cecil St.
I reckon it was taken close to the junction between O'Connell St and Cecil St looking up towards The Crescent.
Have also convinced myself I can make out 'The Brazen Head' sign next door to Patrick O'Grady.
#Limerick
@limerickslife.com
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Oh it is a complete mystery as to why we still need Pride. These are the comments under an article about Limerick Pride on Facebook.
No I will not blur their names, and hide their bigotry.
No I will not blur their names, and hide their bigotry.
July 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Oh it is a complete mystery as to why we still need Pride. These are the comments under an article about Limerick Pride on Facebook.
No I will not blur their names, and hide their bigotry.
No I will not blur their names, and hide their bigotry.
On the 16 September 1907, a bust of writer Gerald Griffin was unveiled at the former Creagh Lane, Christian Brothers School. Previously a courthouse for the trial of the murder of the "Colleen Bawn" (Ellen Hanley).
This article was published in Sydney's The Freeman's Journal on 31 October 1907.
This article was published in Sydney's The Freeman's Journal on 31 October 1907.
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
On the 16 September 1907, a bust of writer Gerald Griffin was unveiled at the former Creagh Lane, Christian Brothers School. Previously a courthouse for the trial of the murder of the "Colleen Bawn" (Ellen Hanley).
This article was published in Sydney's The Freeman's Journal on 31 October 1907.
This article was published in Sydney's The Freeman's Journal on 31 October 1907.
Reposted by Sharon Slater
A copy of "Letters on Animal Magnetism" by Limerick born Mary Crumpe (1793-1861) from Harry Houdini's personal library and now the US Library of Congress. The publication held original 1845 letters from the poet Thomas Moore to Mary Crumpe about her work.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
A copy of "Letters on Animal Magnetism" by Limerick born Mary Crumpe (1793-1861) from Harry Houdini's personal library and now the US Library of Congress. The publication held original 1845 letters from the poet Thomas Moore to Mary Crumpe about her work.
Read more theseaofbooks.com/2020/02/02/f...
Read more theseaofbooks.com/2020/02/02/f...
Monthly reminder Limerick City has only ever elected 2 women to the Dáil. Limerick County has elected zero ever.
Started doing these reminders last year when we almost had a 3rd woman elected ( @elisaodonovan.bsky.social )
Instead I've to this same thing monthly for the next four years.
Started doing these reminders last year when we almost had a 3rd woman elected ( @elisaodonovan.bsky.social )
Instead I've to this same thing monthly for the next four years.
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Monthly reminder Limerick City has only ever elected 2 women to the Dáil. Limerick County has elected zero ever.
Started doing these reminders last year when we almost had a 3rd woman elected ( @elisaodonovan.bsky.social )
Instead I've to this same thing monthly for the next four years.
Started doing these reminders last year when we almost had a 3rd woman elected ( @elisaodonovan.bsky.social )
Instead I've to this same thing monthly for the next four years.
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😬(Fee book of Dr Thomas Arthur of Limerick)
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
😬(Fee book of Dr Thomas Arthur of Limerick)
Latest bite sized episode of the Limerick's Life Podcast is out wherever you get your podcasts. It's about 5 minutes long, so a coffee break listen 😊
November 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Latest bite sized episode of the Limerick's Life Podcast is out wherever you get your podcasts. It's about 5 minutes long, so a coffee break listen 😊