Talk:Rathkeale

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This article contains excessive and ridiculous links that merely serve to confuse the reader. Links should be made only to Wikipedia pages that are of particular relevance to Rathkeale.

Agreed, but this particular reader doesn't have much computer accumen so I can't figure out how to edit the superfluous links. Anyone else?

I removed some of the links, wouldn't mind totally removing the bit on 'the park in Croagh' as the link links to no information on the park and dont really see what it has to do with Rathkeale.

The park in Croagh has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with Rathkeale, I lived in Croagh and went to school in Rathkeale. I also feel that the section entitled "Welcoming" section is debatable and highly questionable. Not that I'm, questioning whether or not it is a friendly town, but I really do not think that "Rathkeale people are noted for their kind and friendly personalities and their sense of welcoming to the many visitors to the town" is necessary because unless this is a destinguishable feature unique to Rathkeale (which it isn't), I really have to strongly question the inclusion of the Welcoming section. Its biased, and not factual enough that it should be placed in an encyclopedia summary of the town. So to be honest I feel it is best to remove it (which I will), 140.203.12.241 15:03, 29 March 2007 (UTC)Co.Limerick_user

Furthermore I feel that the rather sizeable Irish Traveller population of Rathkeale is worth a mention in some shape or form. 140.203.12.242 15:06, 29 March 2007 (UTC)Co.Limerick_user

I agree. This is highlighted in Eamon Dillon's book on Travellers ("The Outsiders"). Also he mentions that they frequent the Black Lion Pub and Mallon's Hotel. Millbanks 09:03, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

It seems to me that the co-ordinates do not reflect correctly the towm's proper position on the map. The town seems to be located where Newcastle West is generally located.

The travellers are referred to at the end of the history article. It has to be said that the more recent history of the town reflects badly on Irish society and that policies of local and central Government can best be described as racist and suggest a homeland policy of creating a community exclusively made up of travellers, therefore effectively achieving a form of Irish apartheid. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.198.228.214 (talk) 11:15, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

Racism can be defined as 'discrimination or prejudice based on race'. The travellers of Rathkeale are not a different race from the other inhabitants of the town. Whether people like that or not it's just a plain fact. What distinguishes them is their lifestyle choice not race. As such, race discrimination laws do not apply. Any government, either Central of Local has a responsibility to all inhabitants. Preferential treatment should not be given to one person or another simply because they choose to live in a caravan or not as the case may be. To adapt the Samuel Johnson quote about patriotism to this context - perhaps such accusations of racism are the last refuge of the scoundrel? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.149.97.85 (talk) 14:23, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

I just added a note about the church in Rathkeale being built in 1831.


 * I really must object to the vandalising of this site by what appears to be Limerick County Council officials. Much information posted here has been by members of the Rathkeale & District Historical Society and accurately reflects the history of the community.  It should be restored as a matter of urgency.  Whoever has added the note about the Church being built in 1831 might wish to identify which Church? This information is plainly incorrect.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.76.47.217 (talk) 14:42, 18 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Removing unreferenced content is not vandalism. I'm sure the deleted content could be returned, minus its speculation and commentary parts, if sources were found for it. Tiptoethrutheminefield (talk) 19:49, 10 April 2016 (UTC)