Limerick's Life Podcast

Limerick's Life
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Welcome to the Limerick’s Life Podcast where we uncover the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird history of Limerick, Ireland. Your hosts are Sharon Slater, historian, writer, and professional digger-upper of old stories and Peter, with no historical knowledge, a microphone and a lot of questions. Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. JAN 26

    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.

    18 min
  2. Bite Size: Dickens' Ducks

    12/22/2025 · BONUS

    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.

    9 min
  3. Bite Size: A Double Curse

    11/28/2025 · BONUS

    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.

    5 min
  4. Bite Size: The Sober Thady

    10/30/2025 · BONUS

    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.

    4 min

  5. 10/05/2025

    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.

    21 min

  6. 09/01/2025

    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.

    30 min

  7. 08/04/2025

    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.

    23 min

  8. 07/07/2025

    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.

    27 min
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Welcome to the Limerick’s Life Podcast where we uncover the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird history of Limerick, Ireland. Your hosts are Sharon Slater, historian, writer, and professional digger-upper of old stories and Peter, with no historical knowledge, a microphone and a lot of questions. Intro music: Rose, Mary and Time by Septimius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Limerick's Life
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Limerick's Life
  • Show Website
    Limerick's Life Podcast