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Funeral of homeless woman who died in vacant Limerick building to take place
The funeral takes place this morning of a Limerick woman whose body was found in the stairwell of a derelict building earlier this week. While gardai are investigating the death Louise ‘Bubu’ Casey for...
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Plans submitted to build 66 new houses on Limerick's northside
CONSTRUCTION plans for a large number of houses on Limerick city's northside have been submitted for planning approval. On Thursday, November 3, Limerick City and County Council’s planning department...
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Fianna Fail to resume two candidate strategies in Limerick
FIANNA Fail leader Micheal Martin has confirmed his party will run two candidates in both Limerick constituencies at the next general election. It comes after Niall Collins and Willie O’Dea comfortably...
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Eason to open new store in Limerick's Crescent Shopping Centre
EASON has announced that it is to open a new store in Limerick’s Crescent Shopping Centre, creating 20 jobs in the process. The bookseller is investing upwards of €500,000 in opening the store,...
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Sadness at death of Limerick GAA figure Gerry Bennis
ONE of the most well known and influential members of the GAA in Limerick, Gerry Bennis, sadly passed away this Friday. Mr Bennis, a member of the famous Patrickswell clan that includes the legendary...
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Staff 'assaulted' at special care unit in Limerick city
FIVE staff members at children’s special care unit in Limerick city were assaulted over a number of months before an inspection, according to a health watchdog report published this Friday. Following...
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Recent deaths in Limerick
THE death has occurred of William (Bill) Sullivan of Askeaton Brother of the late George, late of Fawnamore, Barrigone, Askeaton, peacefully at Milford Hospice on November 10, surrounded by close...
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Jury finds man who shot at car following violent attack in Limerick estate...
A MAN who discharged his shotgun at a car following a violent disturbance outside his home last year has been found not guilty of criminal charges. Throughout a two-day trial, Gerard Walsh, aged 58, of...
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Limerick Council passes €371m budget for 2017
LIMERICK city and county councillors have passed next year’s €371m budget, following weeks of debates, discussions and deliberations. The official meeting took place this Friday morning at 10am, and...
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Seriously ill patients 'refusing' to go to Limerick A&E
THE president of the GP's association in Ireland says that elderly patients with life threatening illnesses are refusing to go to the University Hospital Limerick because of the chaotic conditions at...
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Conor Murray and Co set fire to the history books with New Zealand win
AFTER setting fire to the history books on Saturday night in Chicago Conor Murray was back in Patrickswell on Monday to get wood for the stove! Within hours of touching down at Dublin Airport...
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Class of 2016 graduate from Limerick IT
Over 1,500 hundred students at LIT received hard-earned qualifications across the five campuses at the weekend. The outgoing students, coming from disciplines right across the academic spectrum, have...
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Limerick council defends spend on new parking controls
LIMERICK City and County Council has defended its decision to spend more than €150,000 on new parking controls at Merchant’s Quay. Retractable barriers have been installed restricting access to the...
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US expatriates in Limerick react to Trump's victory
AFTER A stunning victory, the prospect of US President-elect Donald Trump flying into Shannon Airport to revisit his lavish Doonbeg hotel and golf resort looms large. At 7.32am on Wednesday, American...
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Recent deaths in Limerick
THE death has occurred of Alan Nyst, of Bruree, on November 11, very peacefully, in the tender and loving care of the matron and staff of Beech Lodge, Alan. Very deeply regretted by his daughters Ann...
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Bank to take possession of disputed County Limerick farmlands
A COUNTY Limerick farmer who faces the prospect of having more than 120 acres of land seized and sold by AIB, says he plans to initiate Judicial Review proceedings following a circuit court ruling this...
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Incredible €40k raised for toddler with rare form of cancer
THE PARENTS of a brave little boy from Newport said they have been “overwhelmed” by the support of their community. Evan Jones was only 20 months when it was discovered in July he had a large tumour...
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Limerick motorcycle club members were at dying biker's side
MEMBERS of a County Limerick motorcycle club, who have a bond in life and in death with biker Scott Fitzgerald, have erected a monument in his memory. Five of the Unfixables MCC Eire, based in...
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Limerick man warned he will go to jail if remedial works are not completed
A WEST Limerick man has been warned he will go to jail if he does not carry out urgent remedial works at a house he previously owed, within a week. Denis Lynch who has an address at Abbey Court,...
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Irish Cement criticised for playing 'poor mouth' in Limerick
IRISH Cement bosses have been criticised for playing a “public poor mouth” in Limerick after claiming jobs could be lost if the firm does not get permission to use alternate fuels. In an interview with...
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