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Soccer helping Syrians to integrate in Limerick
AS SIGNS of success continue to show for the Syrian resettlement programme for more than 50 refugees in the city and county, two young boys have integrated into local life through their love for...
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Emergency services attend scene of head-on collision on Cork-Limerick road
Emergency services are attending the scene of serious road collision on the main Limerick to Cork road. The head-on collision at Cregane, near Charleville happened shortly before 5pm this Friday. It is...
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Former Limerick Mayor Gus 'has found his spot so fair' as he is laid to rest
“GUS O’Driscoll — a respected politician, successful businessman, loyal club man, devoted and loving husband, and phenomenal dad and granddad.” These were the emotional words by proud son Dermot, who...
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Limerick-based garda struck women "to defend himself"
Judgment has been reserved in the case of a Limerick-based garda who is accused of assaulting two women during a night out last year. Garda Brian Hanrahan, who is attached to Newcastle West garda...
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Inquiry sought into baby girl's death at Limerick Maternity
A COUPLE whose baby died six hours after her birth in the University Maternity Hospital in Limerick are calling on the Minister for Health to conduct an independent inquiry into their daughter’s...
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Motorist in Limerick found to be over the limit 14 hours after drinking
A MOTORIST was over the limit at 1pm having stopped drinking at 11pm the previous night, heard Kilmallock Court. Michal Janiczek, aged 33, of Douglawn, Caher, Co Clare pleaded guilty to drink driving...
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Shannon Airport boss has ambitious plans for expansion
ALMOST half of all foreign direct investment in Ireland can be found within 60 miles of Shannon Airport, Shannon Group chief executive, Matthew Thomas explained when he addressed a full meeting of...
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Limerick man fined after his dog is killed
A SEVENTY-two-year-old man whose beloved dog was killed when she was struck by a motorbike has been convicted and fined. Coleman Maher, from Upper Athea in Athea, faced Newcastle West court with a...
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Houses in negative equity before they are built, claims Limerick councillor
FAMILY homes are going into negative equity even before they are built, a Fine Gael councillor has claimed. And he believes that this is a big factor in holding back the building industry in Limerick....
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Riverside plan could 'damage Georgian Limerick'
OBJECTORS to a proposed €40m skyscraper on Limerick's riverfront have said that the 15-storey project would have a “significant detri-mental impact” on the city’s rich historic character. The...
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Andy Lee leads tributes to Limerick's 'Mr Boxing' Noel Griffin
FORMER WBO world boxing champion Andy Lee has led tributes to Limerick’s ‘Mr Boxing’ Noel Griffin, who was laid to rest this Saturday morning. Noel Griffin, of Garryowen, peacefully passed away on...
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Deaths in Limerick – February 4, 2017
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Doody, of Killeedy, Ballagh, Limerick Survived by his loving wife Mary, sons Liam and Tommy, brother Denis, sisters Bridie and Maura, daughters-in-law,...
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Limerick couple clear the final hurdle for dream Aussie move
TWO grandparents who captured the hearts of Limerick when they emigrated to Australia to be with their young family have secured their dream of permanent residency Down Under. Janet and Eugene Bennis...
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Doras Luimni sees major increase in clients
HUMAN rights organisation Doras Luimní helped almost 1,200 migrants in 2016, as part of its advice and information service, a new report shows. According to Doras Luimní’s annual report for 2016, the...
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Gas pipeline not yet finalised but Glin to get ‘offtake leg’
GLIN could benefit from piped natural gas at some time in the future, but this would depend on local demand and whether it was commercially viable. A spokeswoman for Gas Networks Ireland confirmed this...
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Woman airlifted from Lough Gur to Limerick hospital
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital last night after injuring herself whilst walking in one of Limerick’s most scenic locations. The Shannon Airport based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 115, was...
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Pre-planning application lodged for waste to energy plant at Gortadroma
CONCERN has been growing in west Limerick over movement on plans for the Gortadroma gasification plant — but action group RAGE has urged locals not to panic. Cadence EnviroPower has lodged a...
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'I am ready to die,' said late wife of Limerick PDs founder Des O'Malley
“I AM ready to die, I want to go home.” Those were among the final words of Patricia (Pat) O’Malley (nee McAleer), a “hidden force in Irish politics” and late wife of Limerick politician Des O’Malley....
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Thousands raised for ill child from waxing and shaving night in Limerick
SCREAMS could be heard echoing around Doon recently, but it was nothing for the gardai to be concerned about. Seven men got their legs waxed in The Local after a call went out our “hairy volunteers”. A...
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Lying idle: Limerick garda station sites remain vacant after closures
SEVERAL former garda stations in Limerick that were shut down over the past 30 years are still vacant, and local representatives are urging the Government to hand over the idle properties to community...
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