James Casey

Old Limerick Journal, No.26, Photograph of the opening of the Savoy Cinema, p.45

Old Limerick Journal, No.26, Photograph of the opening of the Savoy Cinema, p.45

by permission editor OLJ and author
Old Limerick Journal, No.26, Photograph of the opening of the Savoy Cinema, p.45
by permission editor OLJ and author

Old Limerick Journal, No.26, Photograph of the opening of the Savoy Cinema, p.45

Old Limerick Journal, No.26, Photograph of the opening of the Savoy Cinema, p.45

by permission editor OLJ and author
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James Casey (1881-1953) has many claims to fame: a leader of the Limerick Soviet of 1919; acting Mayor following the murder of George Clancy in 1921 and the first Mayor to serve under the Limerick City Management Act of 1934.

'James Casey-Soviet Treasurer' by Jim Kemmy, in 'Remembering Limerick' - pdf of full article 

For a street named after James Casey click here

James Casey, Limerick Leader, 27 May,2000

James Casey, Limerick Leader, 27 May,2000

by permission Limerick Leader

 


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