Limerick, Ireland’s third largest city, was founded by the Vikings in 812. Some of Limerick’s well-known sons and daughters include actor Richard Harris, rock legends The Cranberries, broadcaster Terry Wogan, novelist and playwright Kate O’Brien and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt.
But that has nothing to do with the fact that it’s Edward Lear’s birthday.
Please keep all those unfortunate bucket owners from Nantucket in your thoughts today.
The Haus of Dcaligari 