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Limerick man facing retrial for tiger kidnapping after successful appeal
A LIMERICK man jailed for the kidnapping of a post office mistress' son and his friend faces a retrial following a successful appeal. Zachary Coughlan Ryan, 38, of Brennan's Row, Catherine Place, had...
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Student kayakers carry out river rescue in Limerick city
A GROUP of student kayakers have rescued a man from the Abbey River this Thursday afternoon. At around 1.20pm, the group were kayaking in the river near the Hunt Museum, when they spotted a man,...
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Deaths in Limerick - April 6, 2017
THE death has occurred of James McNamara, 50 The Oaks, Liscreagh, Murroe, late of Fleming Medical, unexpectedly. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Sadly missed by his loving parents Eddie and Mary,...
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Losing punters up against a €1bn 'gambling superpower', says Limerick deputy
GAMBLERS are up against a new €1 billion “gambling superpower” and are facing increasingly sophisticated and aggressive forms of marketing, with new legislation needed as a matter of urgency to govern...
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Addiction counsellors on the frontline in Limerick city: 'We've been to...
ALAN Galvin and Liam Ryan have seen the very real consequences of addiction in the past four years since they founded Saoirse, Limerick’s only free addiction treatment centre. They have attended...
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Limerick victim of 'horrific' aggravated burglary speaks of ordeal
THE BRAVE County Limerick businessman, who was tied up and threatened by armed raiders, is back at work this week. PJ Holmes, proprietor of the Gala shop in Murroe, told the Leader it was “pretty...
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Restrictions at Limerick Tunnel to facilitate works
The operators of the Limerick Tunnel are advising motorists there will be lane restrictions in the coming days to facilitate maintainance works. The scheduled works will take place overnight on...
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Limerick road users urged to be careful over Easter holidays
Limerick gardai are appealing to all road users to be careful over the Easter holiday period. With schools due to close this Friday afternoon, the number of cars on the roads in Limerick and across the...
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CJ Stander puts down roots in Limerick with house purchase
INTERNATIONAL rugby player CJ Stander’s parents could be forgiven for resenting Limerick for claiming their son, but the opposite is true for the South African natives, who say that they “love...
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Man guilty over mass brawl in Limerick town
A YOUNG man is due to be sentenced this Thursday after he pleaded guilty to his role in a mass brawl in Askeaton last year. William ‘Bomber’ Harty, aged 26, who has an address at Maiden Street,...
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Friendship with Dara prompts Limerick GAA clubs to aid recovery mission
TWO vans packed with water, cordial, porridge, soups and crisps made their way to County Mayo this Wednesday to fuel the searchers involved in the Rescue 116 tragedy. As a result of a 19 year...
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No summons: Drink-driving cases struck out in Limerick courts
A TOTAL of 124 drink-driving offences were struck out in Limerick courts due to non-service of summons since 2015, new figures reveal. Statistics released by the Department of Justice show that there...
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Limerick steelworker awarded €675,116 after "near fatal accident"
A LIMERICK steelworker who suffered “near fatal” and severe personal injuries has been awarded €675,116 at the High Court. Mr Justice Anthony Barr awarded the sum to John Gardiner, 59, from Limerick...
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New IDA site in Limerick aims to attract up to 150 jobs with FDI boost
IDA Ireland has proposed to construct an advanced three-storey complex in the city, with the hopes of securing overseas investment and the creation of up to 150 jobs. Last Thursday, the foreign...
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Limerick man Mark Heffernan acquitted of assault in which 53 year old nailed...
A LIMERICK man has been acquitted by the Special Criminal Court of involvement in an assault during which a 53 year-old was nailed to a kitchen floor. Mark Heffernan, 32, with an address at Swallow...
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Deaths in Limerick - April 7, 2017
The death has occurred of Sean Quinn, Glossop, Manchester, UK and late Quinns Cross, Patrickswell, peacefully. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife Stella, daughters Sian and Siobhain, son...
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Limerick council in u-turn over lifebuoys on Sarsfield Bridge
LIMERICK City and County Council began the process to install lifebuoys on Sarsfield Bridge just three days after councillors were told it was not possible to do so. There was public outcry in February...
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Works are underway to secure Fireplace site in Limerick city
IMPORTANT works on a “historically significant site” on Nicholas Street in Limerick city are underway. The Fireplace site at numbers 36-39 Nicholas Street - part of a wall that likely dates from late...
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University of Limerick service provider paid €209,000 settlement
A SERVICE provider to the University of Limerick received a settlement of €209,600 after a complaint of bullying was made against him by another staff member. UL president, professor Don Barry said...
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Two jailed for attacking vulnerable pensioner in Limerick city
TWO chronic drug addicts have received lengthy prison sentences for robbing a pensioner who was set upon in Limerick city centre last year. The victim, whose aged in his early 60s, was walking shortly...
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