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Billy Higgins puts together an Irish Golf Classic you can t Beat
South Boston’s Billy Higgins continues his efforts to support young people in Limerick, Ireland through the Southill Children’s fund which was formed in 1985. At that time, Billy Higgins and


Trauma of Southill kids as bad as in war zone
Southill children are as traumatized as children living in war zones according to a renowned education psychologist.
In an open letter to Limerick City Council, the parish priest of Southill,


People need help now not later, says Boston activist
I DRIVE up to O’Malley Park and Southill these days and it’s very depressing how bad things have got,” says Billy Higgins, the retired Boston businessman who has donated thousands



Grandmothers despair at being forced from Southill
Local Criminals in Southill are forcing families from their homes through campaigns of intimidation and violence[/caption]Criminal intimidation tearing the heart of the community, as Council services all but ceases
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Adare choir ‘on song’ for US trip
Choir members will pay their own fare and raised money for other expenses through concerts, table quizzes and a golf classic, according to director, Tracey Fitzgerald. “It’s the first time


Holy Trinity Abbey Choir to perform in Boston
Limerick, Ireland and South Boston have a special bond – singing. That bond started in the 1980’s when the first troupe of young Irish singers came to South Boston from
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Southill Junior School, Limerick
SOUTHILL Junior School was established in 1972 and caters for children from Junior infants up to second class.
It is located in Southill and is attended by many local children,


Recent Visit to Ireland
We presented a check for $4,000.00 & Brendan Kenny from the Regeneration Agency matched the check with $4,000.00 check on Tuesday April 12, 2011. In the photo left former Mayor


BILLY HIGGINS – One Man in the Name of Love
As over one hundred Southill children settle back into life in Limerick again after a unique three weeks spent in Boston, Liz Ryan reviews their American tour and takes an


Billy Higgins is final awardee for Donegal's Tip O'Neill Diaspora honour – Donegal Daily
Billy Higgins has been named as the final awardee for Donegal’s Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards for 2024. The awards return for 2024 to the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana


Southill Children s Fund donated a generous cheque of $10,000 to the Southill Junior School
The funds are specifically used for personnel cost incurred in running the after school clubs. The clubs run three afternoons for the younger children and four afternoons for the 6



Grandmothers despair at being forced from Southill
Local Criminals in Southill are forcing families from their homes through campaigns of intimidation and violence[/caption]Criminal intimidation tearing the heart of the community, as Council services all but ceases
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