Person: Patrick Sarsfield

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<p>Patrick Sarsfield standing tall in Limerick.</p>

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An international search for the remains of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield

There are reasons to be optimistic that the remains of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield will be identified, writes Clodagh Finn

<p>Patrick Sarsfield statue in Limerick. Sarsfield is known for leading the defence of Limerick against William of Orange in 1690.</p>

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Work to return Patrick Sarsfield's remains to Limerick moves step closer

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Efforts being made to repatriate suspected remains of 17th-century Limerick war hero

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Limerick-based Carelon's DNA services to help repatriate historical Irish figure's remains

SClodagh Finn: Diary of an Irishwoman — Honora Burke, the overlooked wife of Patrick Sarsfield

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Patrick Sarsfield defies 15lb hike to land Navan spoils

Navan tips: Hazel set to build on debut promise for Donnacha O’Brien

Donnacha O’Brien saddled his first winner on turf when Great House won at Limerick earlier this week and he can double up with Hazel, who can take the opening race on today’s card in Navan.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Naas and Leopardstown tips: Master Matt can show winning credentials

The six-furlong handicap on today’s card in Naas looks particularly competitive, but the nature of the race should suit Master Matt. Trained by shrewd handler Matt Smith, the now four-year-old didn’t enjoy much luck in running last season, but performed very well on a number of occasions, most notably when runner-up to Make A Challenge on soft ground at the Curragh.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

First Thoughts: Kingdom Overthrown

FITZGIBBON’s book is an in-depth and fascinating account of William of Orange’s war against his father-in-law, the deposed James II, a Catholic, on Irish shores.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Treaty men have learnt value of the bench press

I want to start with a question — what is it about Limerick and fine sunny summer days, Munster championship, against big opposition?

Mon, 10 Jun, 2013

How long will a river run through it?

Donal Hickey says the future of the Shannon is uncertain

Mon, 01 Dec, 2008

City on alert after ‘statue stalker’ strikes again

AN alert has gone out in Limerick after a so-called ‘statue stalker’ struck again.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2007

Arts group to draw up ‘modern’ Treaty of Limerick

MORE than 300 years after it was first drafted, a new Treaty of Limerick is being drawn up.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2006

Orange lodges march into a maze of contradictions

TO anyone of a rational disposition, the sight of old or middle-aged men in bowler hats and orange sashes marching to commemorate a battle fought over 300 years ago seems absurd.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005

Women’s rugby battles against prejudices

IT felt so good to be Irish last Saturday.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003

Élan et panache

”SWAP kings”, I think it was Patrick Sarsfield was quoted as saying after the Battle of the Boyne, ”and we’ll fight ye all over again!”

Mon, 19 Feb, 2001