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'This has been a dream come true,' says 70-year-old MA graduate in Limerick
'WORRYING about being 70 in my class, and nearly 50 years older than my peers, was totally irrelevant,' said Ainna Fawcett-Henesy, who this Wednesday was the most senior graduate of the University of...
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'I abstained from sex for 23 months': Gay UL student wins fight over blood...
A GAY graduate of the University of Limerick, who maintained a period of abstinence from sex for 23 months in his long-running battle to be able to give blood, achieved his objective this week. But...
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Significant progress for cornerstone Limerick 2030 project
MAJOR development at the Gardens International site could take place in a matter of weeks, as a new contractor is set to be appointed soon, the Limerick Leader has learned. The tender process for the...
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UL based software research centre announces appointment of new director
LERO, the software research centre based at the University of Limerick, has announced the appointment of a new director. Professor Brian Fitzgerald takes over from Professor Mike Hinchey, who leaves...
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Limerick shopping centre sells for €1.3m
A SMALL shopping centre in Dooradoyle has sold for €1.36m. A private investor has bought the split level Rosedale Shopping Centre at the Dooradoyle Road for over €200,000 above its initial asking price...
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Shannon-based company set to sponsor Munster this Saturday
SHANNON-based company, SnapParcel, will have its logo emblazoned across the front of the Munster jersey for this weekend’s Champions Cup clash against Racing 92 at Thomond Park. Last month, the company...
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Limerick's 'Purple' patch as city given key status
LIMERICK has received a boost this Wednesday after the city centre was given the Purple Flag status, for excellence in managing its evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag is a town and city centre...
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Shane Geoghegan's killer loses Supreme Court appeal
THE Supreme Court has rejected a bid by the man who shot innocent rugby player Shane Geoghegan to have his conviction overturned. Barry Doyle, aged 31, who has addresses in Ballinacurra Weston and...
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Limerick emergency department maintains high levels of overcrowding
UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick has maintained high levels of overcrowding this Wednesday morning, with 31 patients being treated on trolleys in the A&E and wards. According to new figures published...
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Man dies following shooting incident at University Hospital Limerick
GARDAI have confirmed that a man who sustained gunshot wounds during an incident on the grounds of University Hospital Limerick (UHL) this Wednesday afternoon has died. The alarm was raised shortly...
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Terminal cancer patient shoots himself in Limerick hospital chapel
GARDAI are continuing their investigations after a man, who faced a terminal illness, walked into the chapel attached the University Hospital Limerick and shot himself on Wednesday afternoon. The...
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Military plane landed at Shannon Airport without seeking permission
A COMMUNICATIONS breakdown is being blamed for an RAF military transport plane landing at Shannon Airport without seeking permission last month. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, has...
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Limerick man tells jury he was 'molested and raped' by neighbour
A MAN who was allegedly molested by a neighbour when he was a young boy says he came forward and made a complaint to gardai as he couldn’t bear the idea of somebody doing the same thing to his own son....
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Limerick residents set to monitor air quality in vicinity of Irish Cement
RESIDENTS opposed to Irish Cement’s controversial plans for Mungret are set to independently monitor the air around the site. More than 50 people attended a meeting at St Paul’s National School in...
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Ceremonies celebrate the University of Limerick 'edge'
UNIVERSITY of Limerick has conferred academic awards on more than 1,200 postgraduates and undergraduates across a range of research areas at graduation ceremonies this week. This Wednesday, the Faculty...
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Deaths in Limerick - January 19, 2017
THE death has occurred of Eileen (Eily) Sheahan (née O'Sullivan), Glenmore West, Strand, in her 97th year, peacefully at her son John's residence. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy and mother of the late...
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Limerick man who died in hospital shooting incident named
THE MAN who died in a shooting incident in the chapel attached to University Hospital Limerick yesterday has been named locally as Jack Liston, from Castleconnell. Mr Liston, who was aged in his...
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Limerick gets ahead on its age-friendly agenda
LAST week I found myself in an interesting discussion about ageing. Not because I am concerned about the odd grey hair but for a more important reason. You see, Limerick is Ireland’s fastest ageing...
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Limerick Direct Provision centre for asylum seekers issued with closure notice
A DIRECT Provision centre which houses more than 60 asylum seekers in Limerick city will shut its doors next week after being issued with a closure notice. Westbourne Holiday Hostels, which is based...
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Run series in memory of Polish marathon runner murdered in Limerick
DOONEEN Athletic Club is launching a series of runs in memory of the late Michal Rejmer, who was murdered in 2015. The Michal Rejmer Run Series is in memory of the marathon runner who was murdered in...
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