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Sadness at death of popular Limerick publican
A COMMUNITY has been plunged into sadness following the death of a well-known publican in County Limerick. Funeral arrangements have been announced for Denis Collins, 74, proprietor at Punch’s Bar in...
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Limerick man charged over nail-gun attack denied involvement
The Special Criminal Court has been told a Limerick man accused of nailing another man to the floor of a house in the city denied the allegations when questioned by gardai. Mark Heffernan, aged 33, of...
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Councillors pass motion backing importance of Limerick media
LIMERICK councillors have unanimously passed a motion aimed at highlighting the importance of the local media. At this Monday afternoon's full meeting of Limerick City and County Council, Mayor Kieran...
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Facebook helps nab Limerick street brawlers
TWO young men who were recorded while fighting in the middle of William Street last year have pleaded guilty to affray charges. Ray Dore, aged 21, of Dromroe, Rhebogue and Hayden McCallig, aged 21, of...
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From the Leader archives: Home from the Congo
IN the heat of an argument, did you ever hear anyone called a “Baluba”? Did you give the word a second thought? Probably not. For many of us, it is one of those words that has seeped into everyday...
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Limerick's garda chief marked for promotion to asst commissioner level
LIMERICK'S most senior garda David Sheahan has been selected to be promoted to the rank of assistant commissioner in the force. Chief Superintendent Sheahan is one of five garda chief superintendents...
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Leader sent to proud Limerick man in England for 64 years
FOR THE best part of 64 years the Limerick Leader has been winging its way over the Irish Sea into the eager hands of Mike Neylon. But a recent edition will come as an extra surprise as we wish him a...
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Limerick councillors call on minister to include Creagh Lane in redress scheme
LIMERICK’S councillors have called on the Minister for Education to include in the redress scheme the victims of physical and sexual abuse at Creagh Lane national school in the 1950s and 1960s. “The...
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Limerick bus services remain at a halt as strike continues
BUS Eireann services in the city remain halted as drivers strike for the fifth day in a row. Dozens of bus drivers and clerical staff have been manning picket lines since early this morning at three...
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WATCH: Gardai appeal for information following assault at Limerick nightclub
GARDAI have issued a nationwide appeal for information about an assault at a nightclub in Limerick city last summer. CCTV footage of the incident, which happened in the early hours of July 31, 2016,...
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Culinary explosion for Limerick as city lands food truck festival
LIMERICK is set to attract over 40,000 visitors to the city this June Bank Holiday weekend after landing the largest food truck festival in Europe. The Limerick International Food Truck Festival is the...
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Arrests made after handgun produced at 21st party in Limerick
TWO men have been arrested by Bruff gardai in connection with a handgun being produced at a 21st birthday party in County Limerick. Revellers at a 21st celebration at a house in Doon “ran for their...
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Deaths in Limerick - March 28, 2017
THE death has occurred of Frances O'Donnell (Ryan), Kearisk, Ballyagran, peacefully at Oughtan Park Nursing Home, Great Yarmouth, England. Daughter of the late Patrick and Kathleen. Sadly missed by her...
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€15.4m in housing infrastructure funding announced for Limerick
MORE THAN €15.4m has been allocated for the provision of two roads in Limerick, which will help to facilitate the construction of new houses. The funding under the Local Infrastructure Housing...
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Gardai investigate attempted armed robbery in county Limerick
GARDAI have arrested one male in connection with an attempted armed robbery in county Limerick. The incident occurred at St Ailbe's Credit Union in Caherconlish at 3.20pm on Friday, March 24. It is...
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€16m works at Limerick's St Camillus' hospital to take three years
A DESIGN team is due to be appointed shortly for a development at St Camillus' Hospital in Limerick, which will result in 75 additional beds. The Shelbourne Road hospital received €16 million under the...
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Teenager charged over 'savage' robbery in Limerick laneway
A TEENAGE boy was refused bail after he was charged in connection with a ‘savage’ incident in Limerick city centre earlier this month. The 17-year-old, who can’t be named because of his age, faces a...
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Aspiring soldiers flock to Limerick's Sarsfield Barracks
YOUNG men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in the Defence Forces got to see first hand some of the weapons and technology used by soldiers during a careers day at Sarsfield Barracks....
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WATCH: Limerick world record attempt to pack down for Anthony Foley
A GROUP of LIT students are planning a bid to break the record for the world’s largest scrum – and in doing so pay tribute to Anthony Foley. Scrum for Axel, an official Guinness World Record attempt,...
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Bus Eireann strike action hits Limerick for sixth day
BUSES across Limerick are still at a halt as the standoff between staff and management at Bus Eireann enters a sixth day. Thousands of local commuters are facing more travel disruption this Wednesday,...
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