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Limerick man carried out 'drive by shooting' to repay €100 debt
FOUR young men were forced to flee after shots were fired at them in a drive-by shooting on the northside of Limerick city. Details of the incident, which happened almost two years ago, were revealed...
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Deaths in Limerick - February 8, 2017
The death has occurred of Edward Ryan (Ned), Rath, Murroe, peacefully at his home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Josie, sisters-in-law Mary and Peg, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours,...
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Woman told Limerick gardai she killed housemate in self defence
A POLISH woman who is accused of murdering marathon runner Michal Rejmer in Castletroy just over a year ago told gardai she stabbed him in self-defence, a jury has heard. Monika Matracka, aged 35, who...
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Limerick man sustained traumatic brain injury in 'savage' assault
A FATHER-of-two who sustained a traumatic brain injury following a savage and unprovoked attack outside a fast food restaurant in Newcastle West 18 months ago has been unable to work or drive since, a...
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Limerick rugby players rushed to hospital with head injuries
FIVE young Limerick rugby players were rushed to hospital after sustaining serious head injuries in two separate Junior Cup games this week. And now calls have been made for “compulsory headgear” to be...
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Minister pledges new scoliosis facility after Limerick girl's plight is raised
A NEW theatre to treat people with the rare spinal condition scoliosis will open in April, after a Limerick girl's plight laid bare the suffering among people on hospital waiting lists. Health Minister...
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John’s bosses are Kings of the Castle at tourism awards
BOSSES at Shannon Heritage are celebrating this week after King John’s Castle took home the best leisure tourism innovation prize at a top awards ceremony. Limerick’s top tourist attraction, located on...
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Fire at commercial premises in Limerick city
Emergency services are attending a commercial fire on the outskirts of the city, A number of units from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service were deployed to a motor garage at Ballysimon Road shortly after...
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Nurses to commence nationwide action next month
THE IRISH Nurses and Midwifes Organisation is to commence nationwide action following rejection of proposals to address staffing / recruitment / retention crisis. From Tuesday, March 7, the action...
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Pedestrian knocked down in Limerick
A WOMAN is recovering in hospital after being knocked down in Castletroy this Thursday morning. It is understood the pedestrian was hit by a car when she was crossing the road at the Groody roundabout....
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Bypass for Adare needs to be 'priority'
ROADWORKS in Adare this week have again raised eyebrows about traffic at one of the country’s worst bottlenecks, with locals calling for the village bypass to be prioritised. Necessary works are...
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Big Lotto win for one lucky Limerick punter
ONE lucky Limerick Lotto player is going to be more than €200,000 richer after Wednesday’s draw. The National Lottery has urged players in Limerick to check their tickets after a Match 5 + Bonus prize...
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Deaths in Limerick - February 9, 2017
The death has occurred of John Stack, Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale, Limerick, on Feb. 8th 2017, in the care of the nurses and staff at St Catherine’s Nursing Home, Newcastle West. Son of the late Garrett and...
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Body of marathon runner was found 'wrapped in plastic' at rear of house in...
THE body of a missing man was found under a sheet of plastic in the back garden of the home he shared with his former partner in Castletroy, a murder trial jury has heard. Monika Matracka, aged 35,...
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Limerick shop staff 'very confident' that €200k Lotto winner is local
A MANAGER in the county Limerick store which sold a €200,000 winning Lotto ticket is “very confident” that the winner is a local resident. Kelly’s Costcutter in Foynes sold a ticket for Wednesday’s...
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Limerick man dies following Lough Derg incident
INVESTIGATIONS are underway after a County Limerick man died while out walking near Lough Derg this Thursday morning. The alarm was raised at around 9.30am after the man, whose aged in his 60s, was...
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Numbers on trolleys at Limerick hospital remain at highest point nationally
FOR a fourth consecutive day, University Hospital Limerick has the highest trolley numbers in the country. According to figures collated by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, there are 39...
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WATCH: Limerick schools ready for the 10@10
NOT ONLY does Limerick have a leader on Operation Transformation in Marie Grace but schools are pulling out all the stops to promote 10@10. It is a fun and simple classroom programme for pupils across...
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Murder accused told Limerick gardai he found flatmate "almost dead" when he...
A MAN who is accused of murdering his flatmate at their flat in Limerick city told gardai he had found him almost dead, with blood coming from his head when he arrived home. He said he was ‘very...
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Woman heard 'argument' at house in Limerick estate where man's body was found
A neighbour of a man whose body was found at the rear of his home in Castletroy has described hearing what "sounded like an argument" in the days before he was allegedly murdered. Yvonne Bridgeman was...
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