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Limerick student dragged into car and robbed
A STUDENT suffered bruising and soft-tissue injuries when was forcibly pulled into a car and robbed during an incident near Limerick Institute of Technology earlier this week. Gardai are appealing for...
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Significant drop in overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick
UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick has seen a dramatic drop in overcrowding this Wednesday morning. According to figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, there were three people...
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Man arrested in Limerick as part of murder inquiry
GARDAI investigating the killing of a woman in Cork city earlier this week have arrested a man in Limerick. The 44-year-old, who is being questioned about the murder of Nicola Collins on Monday, was...
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Limerick man jailed over unprovoked attack on defenceless man
A YOUNG man has been jailed for six years following a “vicious and unprovoked” attack outside a fast food restaurant in Newcastle West 18 months ago. Imposing sentence this Wednesday, Judge Tom...
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WATCH: Shannon opens Europe's first airport sensory room
SHANNON has officially opened Europe’s first airport sensory room for passengers with autism. The sensory room, located off the airport’s Departure Lounge, is intended to offer a “relaxing environment”...
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Judgment reserved in trial over nail gun attack in Limerick
THE Special Criminal Court has reserved judgment in the case of a Limerick man who is accused of assaulting another man whose foot was nailed to the floor of a house in the city. Mark Heffernan, aged...
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WATCH: Dail told Michael Noonan threatened to injunct PAC
THERE were heated exchanges in the Dáil this Wednesday evening as the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) accused the Minister for Finance of threatening to injunct the committee over its...
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A message for Limerick Leader readers about stories from our archive
THE Limerick Leader will soon be asking readers wishing to access archive content which is more than two years old to pay a very modest amount – known as a "micropayment". You’ll get your first €1 of...
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Handgun pointed at Limerick credit union teller during attempted robbery
A HANDGUN was pointed through the teller’s window during an attempted robbery in County Limerick, the Leader has learned. The terrifying incident for staff and customers occurred at St Ailbe's Credit...
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Mayoral seal: Call for 'a sea of red' for Munster match in Limerick
MUNSTER fans will be hoping for a repeat of the 2014 European quarter-final this Saturday, as Toulouse return for a second Limerick clash at this same stage in the competition. Munster confirmed that...
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Buses in Limerick remain at a standstill for seventh straight day
BUS Eireann services in Limerick again failed to operate this Thursday as strike action continued for a seventh straight day. Local commuters and business owners are counting the cost of the dispute...
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Limerick man's conviction over tiger kidnapping is quashed
THE Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of a Limerick man who was jailed for the kidnapping of a post office mistress' son and his friend. Zachary Coughlan-Ryan, aged 38, of Brennan's Row,...
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Gems from Limerick Leader's photographic archives in new book
HUNDREDS of images documenting Limerick life over half a century have been included in a new publication by the Limerick Leader, which will be launched this Thursday evening. YesterYears, a 168-page...
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Deaths in Limerick - March 30, 2017
THE death has occurred of Anna O'Leary, The Terrace, Glin, peacefully in the care of the dedicated staff of St Ita's Orchid Unit, Newcastle West. Will be sadly missed by her sister Una, nieces Mary,...
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Limerick parents to protest against 'poor' services for children with autism
PARENTS from all over Limerick will take to the streets to campaign against the HSE’s “extremely poor services” for children with autism, as part of a nationwide protest. The march, entitled Enough is...
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Man tied up during aggravated burglary in County Limerick
THE OWNER of a shop and petrol station in County Limerick was tied up by up to four assailants at his home overnight. The criminals then took the keys to the Gala shop in Murroe, entered the premises...
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Limerick criminal Wayne Dundon fails in bid to change judges ahead of appeal
NOTORIOUS Limerick criminal Wayne Dundon has failed in his attempt to get a different panel of judges to hear an appeal against his conviction for the murder of innocent businessman Roy Collins next...
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President of University of Limerick concedes failures in financial regulation...
THE PRESIDENT of the University of Limerick has told the Public Accounts Committee that he accepts personal responsibility for any failures in the financial control systems at the university, which has...
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Brave Limerick teen Megan, 13, takes first steps after operation
A BRAVE Limerick teen who has been treated for scoliosis took her first steps since the eight-hour surgery this week. Dooradoyle girl Megan Halvey-Ryan, 13, underwent life-changing surgery last Friday...
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Limerick teen charged with rape of girl, 16, in her bed
A TEENAGER has been charged at Kilmallock Court with raping a girl in County Limerick. The 18-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Judge Marian O’Leary. The rape is alleged...
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