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Man killed in Limerick road crash
A MAN has been killed in a car crash overnight in county Limerick. The man, in his 50s, was killed in a collision with another car at Coole West, Athea on Saturday night. The man was the driver of a...
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Rural towns and villages in Limerick get €380k for revamp works
A TOTAL of €380,000 has been earmarked for county Limerick towns and villages as part of a Government renewal scheme. Patrickswell will receive the most, with almost €95,000 put aside for a village...
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New deal on Newcastle West lights as town square to be renamed
A BOLD move by Limerick City and County Council will ensure Newcastle West will have a bright, illuminated Christmas this year and for years to come. The council announced this week that it would buy...
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Judge says scene of minor collision in Limerick city was like 'Isis attack'
A JUDGE has described photographs taken at the scene of a “very minor” road collision in Dooradoyle as being “like something you would see in the aftermath of an Isis attack”. Judge James O’Donoghue...
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Man killed in Limerick road crash named
A MAN in his 50s who was killed in Saturday night’s fatal road collision in West Limerick has been named as Anthony Cooper, of Athea. The man was killed in a collision with another car at Coole West,...
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Gardai appeal for witnesses following Limerick fatal road crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision that killed a local man in Athea on Saturday night. The victim, aged in his 50s and named as Anthony Cooper, of Athea, was fatally...
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Foley family thankful for 'incredible tribute' by Maori All Blacks
ANTHONY Foley’s family have thanked the Maori All Blacks for an “incredible tribute” to the departed Munster coach in Thomond Park on Friday night. The travelling New Zealand team presented a Maori...
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Limerick GP calls for restoration of resources for local doctors
A LIMERICK city-based doctor has called for the restoration of pay for general practice, which he said will enhance patient care and reduce the number of people on trolleys in hospitals. This follows...
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Limerick northside's €40m gateway to economic investment begins
REGENERATION’S most expensive project to date is expected to commence its initial stages in the coming weeks. The tendering process for the first stage of the major €40m Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road,...
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Tim O'Connor raises Limerick's profile with global vision
LIMERICK native Tim O’Connor who is involved in a number of initiatives which have raised the profile of Limerick on both a national and international level has been awarded the Limerick Person of the...
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Council in talks over land for Castletroy/Monaleen school
LIMERICK City and County Council has entered talks with the Department of Education on where a proposed new secondary school for Monaleen/Castletroy will be situated. It comes after Education Minister...
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Historic Limerick crucifix to be 'repaired by Christmas'
THE MAN behind restoring a significantly damaged 151-year-old crucifix in Limerick has said that he is confident that it will be returned to its home before the start of Christmas celebrations. Last...
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3,000 patients treated at Limerick's 5B unit since 2010
MORE THAN 3,000 patients have been admitted at University Hospital Limerick’s acute psychiatric unit, also known as 5B, since 2010. This is according to figures received by the Limerick Leader from the...
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Mum was tied up by her 'jealous boyfriend' in Limerick
A MAN man has admitted tying up and threatening his on-off partner as he believed she was sleeping with another man. The 46-year-old, who has a teenage son with the woman, has pleaded guilty to falsely...
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Limerick Chamber president sings praises of the city
THE shortlist for the Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards reflects the “positivity and opportunity” around doing business in the city. That’s according to Chamber president Catherine Duffy with...
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Recent deaths in Limerick
The death has occurred of Rita Shelton, of Coolrus, Granagh, Limerick, peacefully at Beech Lodge Nursing Home, Bruree. Beloved sister of Michael and Dan. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers,...
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Fire breaks out in Limerick city estate
EMERGENCY services have been called to a fire at the Lee Estate in St Mary’s Park, Limerick. Three units of the Limerick Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene alongside the gardai, with the fire...
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Impasse leads to delay in opening of new dialysis unit at UHL
TALKS are expected to take place later this week in an effort to resolve an impasse which has delayed the opening of a new dialysis unit at University Hospital Limerick. The state-of-the-art...
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Limerick's public agencies join forces for winter plan
SEVERAL key public agencies across Limerick are to join forces for a major new safety and wellbeing campaign. The pilot initiative which will see targeted messages being broadcast on radio is being...
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Capital Limerick grouping gains further support
RIVERDANCE composer and Limerick native Bill Whelan has given his backing to a influential new group designed to promote Shannonside on the banks of the Liffey. Mr Whelan is a part of Capital Limerick,...
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