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Limerick teacher releases innovative free grinds app
A LIMERICK teacher has developed an Irish language app which may eliminate the need for private grinds. The groundbreaking app, called Leaving Cert Irish App, has been designed to give disadvantaged...
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Bar and special stout launched in memory of late Adare hotelier
ALMOST two years after the death of popular local hotelier Dick Fitzgerald, a new bar and a specially commissioned stout have been unveiled in his honour. Dick’s bar has been created in the Woodlands...
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ACI Worldwide announce 50 new jobs for Limerick
LIMERICK’s positive recent run in attracting IDA-backed companies continues this morning with finance firm ACI Worldwide announcing 50 new jobs in Plassey. ACI, a global provider of real-time...
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Book of condolence to open in Limerick for Anthony Foley
MINISTER of State Patrick O’Donovan will be among those attending this morning’s opening of a book of condolence in tribute to Anthony Foley in Limerick. Books of condolence will be opened across local...
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Recent deaths in Limerick
THE death has occurred of Eileen Barry, Knockatanna, Caherconlish, in her 105th year in the exceptional care of her Roseville Nursing Home family. Deep gratitude for a wonderful aunt, from nieces,...
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Locals 'disgusted' after flags removed from Askeaton park
VANDALS who cut down three flags from a new memorial park in Askeaton just hours after it was officially opened have been accused of treason by a local councillor. Gardai in West Limerick are...
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Homeless man charged over fatal assault in Limerick
A HOMELESS man has been remanded in custody after he was charged in connection with the death of Gerard Freyne last week. Wayne Kennedy, aged 32, of No Fixed Abode is charged under the provisions of...
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Anthony Foley's family speaks of 'bottomless' grief and anguish
THE family of Munster head coach Anthony Foley have said their anguish following his sudden death in Paris at the weekend is "bottomless". In a statement issued this lunchtime, the family have extended...
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Limerick cancer survivor ditches the drink for charity 'Octsober'
LIMERICK woman Karen Sheahan was just 21 when she started experiencing the symptoms of what she later found out was cervical cancer. This month, she has swapped alcohol for a clearer head and a...
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Limerick man who attempted to rob bookies is 'making progress'
A JUDGE has said he is prepared to ‘hold off’ imposing sentence in the case of a chronic heroin addict who donned a high-viz vest and attempted to rob a bookmakers’ premises in the city. John Hayes,...
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New superpub set to open in Limerick this week
LIMERICK’s newest superpub is set to open its doors this Thursday night subject to final approval from the fire officer. House Limerick will be located in the premises on Howley’s Quay that was...
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West Limerick slimmers shed a total of 27 stone
SUPER slimmer Martin Loftus, 46, a father of three from Newcastle West who used to eat a full Irish for breakfast every day and who went on to shed a staggering 8 stone 8lbs, was crowned Unislim Man of...
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Collins: Brexit represents an opportunity for LNG project
THE apparent failure of the plan to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on the Shannon Estuary near Ballylongford has been a huge blow to West Limerick, according to local Fianna Fail TD Niall...
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Limerick council open to using CCTV to combat littering
LIMERICK City and County Council says it is open to using mobile CCTV cameras in the fight against littering. A spokesperson for the local authority has confirmed CCTV cameras have been used in the...
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Developer Aidan Brooks to sell €14m in Limerick properties
TWO tranches of property in the city owned by developer Aidan Brooks have been put on the market for a combined €14 million. Property agents Cushman & Wakefield, the commercial wing of Sherry...
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Recent deaths in Limerick
The death has occurred of Adrian Anglim of Castle Park, Dooradoyle (late of Sarsfield Barracks) Beloved husband of Pauline and dearly loved father of Janet. David, Bronwyn, Ruth, Adrian, Lydia and...
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Suicide rate in Limerick city twice the national average
THE SUICIDE rate for Limerick city is more than twice the national average, while the rate of self-harm is also one of the highest in the country, the latest figures show. Sinn Féin deputy Maurice...
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Councillors defer decision on Limerick city budget
METROPOLITAN councillors have failed to pass part of the local budget after it was claimed management were dictating where discretionary funding should go. This Monday, the General Municipal Allocation...
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Shrine to Anthony Foley growing by the day at Thomond gates
TRIBUTES to Anthony Foley are continuing to pile up at Thomond Park, with supporters gathering to channel their grief at the legend’s shock passing. Munster’s spiritual home has become a beacon for...
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Man goes on trial accused of threatening Limerick detective
THE trial has opened of a man accused of threatening to kill a senior Limerick-based detective 18 months ago. Darren O’Halloran, aged 31, who has an address at Aurea Cottage, Dublin Road denies making...
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