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Minister Harris says new Limerick A&E is 'absolute priority'
MINISTER for Health Simon Harris has said that it is an “absolute priority” that the new emergency department at University Hospital Limerick is delivered next May. Last Friday, during his first visit...
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Limerick economist: Help to Buy scheme is 'bananas'
A LEADING Limerick economist has described the government’s flagship budgetary measure, the Help To Buy scheme, as “bananas”. Finance Minister Michael Noonan this week revealed a new income tax rebate...
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Celebration of the life of screen legend Maureen O'Hara in Foynes
THE Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum will host a night of old-fashioned Hollywood glamour later this month to celebrate the extraordinary life of screen legend Maureen O’Hara. The event, which...
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Recent deaths in Limerick
THE death has occurred of James V (Jim) Moriarty, Coolraine Estate, Ennis Road, Limerick, formerly of Croom and Boher, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick. Beloved husband of Joan. Dearly loved...
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Man arrested following fatal assault in Limerick
GARDAI in Limerick have arrested a man in connection with a fatal assault in the city. A 32 year old man was arrested this Saturday morning in connection with the death of Gerard Freyne. The incident...
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Double delight: Limerick village toasts arrival of a second set of quads
THERE must be something in the water in Caherconlish - a natural fertility booster perhaps - as not one, but two mums from the village have given birth to quads. Lisa Fenton and her partner Wayne...
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Limerick 'comes out in force' for open day at Troy Studios
IRELAND’S largest film studio has been unveiled as Troy Studios in Limerick threw open its doors for the first time. The studio, running to some 350,000 square feet, is playing host to upwards of 800...
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Inquest hears driver likely fell asleep before fatal accident on N21 in Limerick
A MOTHER-of-two who died in a single car crash near Newcastle West last March may have fallen asleep at the wheel, an inquest heard this week. Risikat Oyebanji, a Nigerian native living in Tralee, was...
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Budget may breathe life into 'Living City'
FINANCE Minister Michael Noonan has strengthened a scheme in Limerick which provide tax breaks for people reinhabiting vacant Georgian buildings. In his sixth budget this week, Mr Noonan announced...
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Department investigates after sheep carcasses found on land in Limerick
THE Department of Agriculture is investigating the discovery of a number of sheep carcasses on a farm close to the Limerick-Kerry border. The land in Duagh is owned by a woman based in the UK but it is...
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Man arrested following Limerick drugs seizure is released
A man who was arrested following a significant drugs seizure in County Limerick on Friday has been released without charge. The 37-year-old was arrested after a house at Kylefea, Croom was searched...
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Call for full consultation on Irish Cement and Mr Binman schemes in Limerick
A FORMAL call has been made for a full consultation over controversial plans for two separate projects at the Dock Road, Limerick city. In two separate applications near to each other, Mr Binman is...
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Homelessness crisis in Limerick city as numbers increase
LIMERICK city’s homelessness crisis is close to breaking point, as the number of rough sleepers, families at risk of losing their homes, and those unable to afford everyday living is reaching new...
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Half-naked Limerick farmer stars in calendar for good cause
LIMERICKMAN Stephen Fitzgerald has graced the pages of a farming calendar for a good cause yet again. The Croom man, whose family have a background in poultry farming, appears in the 2017 Irish Farmer...
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Strategy bids to raise Limerick's tourism numbers to over one million
LIMERICK City and County Council is putting in place an ambitious strategy to attract over one million tourists by 2020. At this week’s economic committee meeting, the local authority’s newly appointed...
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Munster coach Anthony Foley dies suddenly in Paris
MUNSTER coach Anthony Foley has passed away suddenly in France, it has been confirmed. The Munster and Irish rugby legend died overnight in Paris, where the team was due to play Racing Metro 92 this...
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Fans gather at Thomond Park to pay tribute to Anthony Foley
THERE was an air of sadness about Thomond Park on Sunday as fans gathered to leave flowers and other momentos at the gates of the ground, marking the ‘devastating’ passing of a rugby great. There were...
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Man charged over fatal assault in Limerick city
A MAN is expected to appear in court in the morning to face charges in connection with the death of Gerard Freyne last week. The 53-year-old who lived at Brother Russell House in the city died at Cork...
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City businesswoman selected as new Limerick Fine Gael councillor
LIMERICK businesswoman Elenora Hogan has been formally selected as Senator Maria Byrne's replacement on City and County Council. Ms Hogan, who lives in the South Circular Road and operates a pharmacy...
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Limerick publican guilty of discriminating against husband and wife
A WEST Limerick publican has been ordered to pay €500 in damages to two members of the Travelling community against whom she discriminated. During a contested hearing at Newcastle West Court, Margaret...
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