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Talks to reopen ground floor at St John's Hospital in Limerick
SENATOR Kieran O’Donnell has held talks with Health Minister Simon Harris with a view to getting the ground floor ward at St John’s re-opened. It was confirmed this week that the entire ground floor of...
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Limerick Enterprise Week set to conclude with awards ceremony
A RANGE of free activities aimed at small businesses to mark Limerick Enterprise Week will continue up until this weekend. All day this Thursday, there will be a series of one-to-one clinics providing...
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Hundreds expected to march in Limerick in opposition to cement plan
HUNDREDS of people are expected to descend on the city this Saturday for a major demonstration in protest at Irish Cement’s plans for its Mungret site. Limerick Against Pollution (Lap) is organising...
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Deaths in Limerick - March 9, 2017
THE death has occurred of David J Meehan, The Height, Knockaderry, peacefully at Lir Nursing Home, Tournafulla. Predeceased by his wife Mary and his daughter Josie (Conroy). Deeply regretted by his...
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Mr Gay Limerick wins 'best fundraiser' title
MR GAY Limerick has won fundraiser of the year at the national final in Cork, after raising over €1,200 to help with the facial reconfiguration costs of those receiving treatment for HIV. Dr Christian...
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Michael Noonan: 'I have nothing to do with Grace case'
MINISTER for Finance Michael Noonan has said any suggestions that he may have to step down as a result of an inquiry into his involvement in the 'Grace' case are “ridiculous” and “very unfair”....
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'No records' relating to baby deaths, says Limerick archivist
FOLLOWING the discovery of a suspected mass grave at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam, city archivist Jacqui Hayes says the lack of proper records and documentation makes it almost...
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Irish Cement granted permission for controversial Limerick plans
Limerick City and County Council has confirmed it has granted Irish Cement planning permission for an extension to its facility in Mungret. In a brief statement issued this Thursday evening a...
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Limerick-based trio Rusangano Family win Choice Music Prize
LIMERICK-based trio Rusangano Family have won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize for Irish album of the year. The rap/hip-hop/electro outfit won the award - seen by many as Ireland's answer to the Mercury...
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Fear 'rampant' in rural Limerick after 93-year-old man is targeted
A FORMER Ballyhoura chairman has reiterated calls for a nightcare facility following the attempted burglary of a 93-year-old’s home in Kilfinane / Ballylanders and the death of 90-year-old Paddy Lyons....
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Limerick's 'Miracle boy' returns to creche for first time since fall
A THREE-year-old who made a miraculous recovery after falling six stories has returned to creche for the first time. Neil Shanahan, who lives in Farranshone, spent six weeks in Temple Street Children’s...
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WATCH: Excitement bubbling in Kilmallock ahead of FAI Cup clash
AS Kilmallock United AFC celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, they are hoping for an historic breakthrough in the Aviva FAI Junior Cup. The County Limerick side have been drawn away to Evergreen...
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Suspended sentence for Limerick man who threatened to kill neighbour
A COUNTY Limerick man who threatened to kill his neighbour was given a suspended prison sentence at Kilmallock Court. In January 2016, Shane Aldridge, aged 24, of Garouse, Bruree pleaded guilty to a...
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Viral tweet by Limerick broadcaster shines light on 'dangerous' message
A VIRAL tweet by Limerick broadcaster Muireann O’Connell, which criticised a marketing campaign by high-street store Zara, has reached far-flung corners of the globe and was even picked up by Time...
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Investigation underway following early-morning house fire in Limerick
An investigation in underway following an early-morning house fire in County Limerick. Three units of Limerick Fire and Rescue Service were deployed to Patrickswell when the alarm was raised shortly...
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Limerick priest's plea for Thai sex trade victims
BILLIONAIRE businessman JP McManus has backed a religious order in providing financial support to an orphanage in Thailand, which is home to nearly 200 babies and child victims of the sex trade who...
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Limerick DJ narrowly escapes axe rampage in Germany
Spin South West presenter Meghann Scully was due to arrive in Düsseldorf train station at the time of yesterday evening's axe attack. Seven people were injured in the German city during the rampage by...
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Limerick's Parkway Retail Park sold for €24.3m
A MAJOR shopping centre on the outskits of Limerick city has been sold for €24.3m. Green Reit has sold the Parkway Retail Park, with the contract price to be paid in two tranches with €1.3m of the...
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Paudie thanks 'amazing' Limerick fans as Leeds transfer looms
A BALLYBROWN teenager is preparing for a move to the UK after being signed by Leeds United. Paudie O’Connor, 19, who currently plays for Limerick FC, has put pen to paper on a two and a half year...
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Man charged over knife robbery at Limerick store
A man is due before a special sitting of Limerick District Court later today after he was charged in connection with an armed robbery in the city. The man, who is aged in his 30s, was arrested by...
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