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Ex-soldier pulled gun on kids at Limerick takeaway
A FORMER soldier who pulled a gun on two young children at a takeaway in the city told gardai he did so because they got smart with him and he “lost the rag”. Denis O’Keefe, aged 53, of Ballynanty...
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Court to deliver verdict in Limerick 'nail gun' trial
JUDGMENT has been reserved in the case of a Limerick man who is accused of assaulting another man at a house in the city 18 months ago. Mark Heffernan, aged 33, of Swallow Drive, John Carew Park,...
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WATCH: UL opens new €15m Munster Rugby facility and diving pool
THE head of Munster Rugby says he hopes the province can develop its commercial relationship with the University of Limerick in the years to come. CEO Garrett Fitzgerald made his comments at the...
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Limerick criminal Wayne Dundon appeals murder conviction
Notorious Limerick criminal Wayne Dundon has opened an appeal against his conviction for the murder of innocent businessman Roy Collins almost eight years ago. Wayne Dundon, aged 39, of Lenihan Avenue,...
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Deaths in Limerick - April 3, 2017
THE death has occurred of Maureen O'Brien (née Carroll), St. Munchin's Street, St. Mary's Park, died peacefully at her residence. Beloved wife of the late James and sister of the late Christopher,...
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Limerick GAA joins bid to send provisions to Rescue 116 operation
LIMERICK GAA has joined forces with Club Limerick in a bid to collect food donations and other supplies to assist those involved in the recent Rescue 116 tragedy. “The search for the missing crew of...
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'Frustration' builds in Limerick as Bus Eireann strike continues
THE CRAFT workers trade union, Unite has called on Fine Gael and Fianna Fail TDs in the city and county to step in to protect Limerick public transport. Entering a twelfth day of industrial action,...
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Limerick fish 'n' chip institution Enzo's gets a stylish makeover
ENZO Rocca and his son Raffaele sit sideways by the window, watching those who pass through their restaurant on William Street. The large number of famished and full-bellied customers walking through...
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Decision looming for Limerick's councillors over Northern Distributor Road
AROUND 150 submissions have been received in relation to the proposed variation of the county development plan to incorporate phase 2 of the Northern Distributor Road (NDR). Members of Limerick City...
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Limerick vet wore Donald Trump mask at meat plant
A COUNTY Limerick veterinary surgeon wore a Donald Trump mask at a meat plant, the High Court has heard. According to the Irish Times, Declan Gill, of Newgarden, Castleconnell was removed from...
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Bus service hasn't kept pace with a changing Limerick city
ONE of the perks of living and working in Limerick city is the fact that getting around is so simple. Despite being one of Ireland’s major cities our core city centre is relatively small. I don’t...
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Sales of cannabis oil 'skyrocket' in Limerick city
THE FIRST health food store in Limerick to stock cannabis oil products has seen sales “skyrocket” in recent months, following calls for cannabis to be legalised for medical purposes. Cillin Cleere, the...
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'The best week of the year': Jetboarders to fill the skies for Limerick's...
LIMERICK’S Riverfest returns again this May Bank Holiday weekend - and some of the world’s best jetboarders are coming back for more thrills and spills on the Shannon. The river takes centre stage...
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Limerick man whose heart stopped six times wants to save others
A LIMERICK man is raising funds to increase the number of defibrillators and people with CPR training which "will save lives and allow another mother or father like me to see their children grow up"....
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WATCH: Limerick IT students break world record in Scrum for Axel
A GROUP of LIT students have ensured that Anthony Foley's name will enter yet another record book - this time the Guinness Book of World Records. 1,740 students and staff, together with children from...
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Limerick shooting accused back on 'straight and narrow'
A YOUNG Limerick man who shot at another man from the back of a car is now “constantly on the phone” to the victim, his father has revealed. Adam O’Dwyer senior made his comments as he gave evidence in...
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Nathan Killeen appeals conviction for murdering Limerick businessman
The getaway driver in the murder of businessman Roy Collins almost eight years ago has opened an appeal against his conviction following on from his co-accused – Wayne Dundon. Dundon, aged 39, of...
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Deaths in Limerick - April 4, 2017
THE death has occurred of Catherine (Kitty) Moloney (née Stack), 10, The Cross, Ardagh and formerly of Ballylongford at University Hospital Limerick. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Christy,...
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€3m approved for Moyross community centre expansion
AN EXPANSION of the community enterprise centre in Moyross is due to be constructed in the coming months, following the Department of Housing’s decision to approve €3m development funding. The advanced...
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Limerick councillors oppose post office closures
LIMERICK councillors have unanimously backed a Sinn Fein motion opposing the closure of any post offices across rural Ireland. And the motion also calls on the government “to commit to the survival of...
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