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Limerick addiction: 'Gambling took everything from me – and nearly took my life'
“GAMBLING took absolutely everything from me, bar my life and it very nearly took that. I was gambling since I was about 16 and I was just hooked on it straight away. As the years went by, the bets...
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Future of Charleville Credit Union hangs in the balance
THE future of Charleville Credit Union hangs in the balance after the collapse of a rescue merger. Pat Savage, chairman of Charleville Credit Union Ltd, claims that the board of management “cannot...
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Limerick boutique owner avoids jail over wedding dress fraud
THE owner of a bridal store in Annacotty which was at the centre of a major controversy two years ago has avoided a prison sentence for multiple theft offences. Shirley Flanagan, aged 36, who has an...
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Limerick couple illegally living in mobile home face €2,000 bill
A PATRICKSWELL couple who moved into a mobile home after their rented house was repossessed are facing a bill of up to €2,000 arising from a prosecution by Limerick City and County Council. However,...
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Timeline: How the University of Limerick expenses saga unfolded
THE University of Limerick’s president, Prof Don Barry, and its director of finance, John Field, have appeared before the Public Accounts Committee to answers questions on its financial affairs. Here’s...
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New County Limerick superintendent says garda resources have been 'decimated'
NEW Bruff superintendent, William Duane said garda resources in the district have been “decimated” and apologised for “slow response times”. In a frank presentation to councilors in the...
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Deaths in Limerick - April 8, 2017
The death has occurred of Diane Crowe-McKiernan of Kilburn, London and late of Ballingarry. Survived by her father Paddy McKiernan (Ballingarry), brothers Thomas and James, sister Margaret,...
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Prominent locals back Limerick papal visit bid
A LOCAL woman’s campaign to bring Pope Francis to Limerick has stepped up a notch with a little help from some high-profile and well-known people. Emily Clarke, from Crecora, began her campaign for a...
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Limerick's 'Bull' leads fight against rural decline
WHEN John Hayes speaks, people listen as he is not one to waste words. “The Bull” was one of those to address the audience at a conference entitled Building Rural Communities - Lessons from the World...
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Kids used toys to fight off father during Limerick incident
THREE young children used their toys to try and save their heavily pregnant mother as she was being attacked by their father, a court has heard. The woman’s now ex-partner – Hugh Carson, aged 41, – has...
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COMMENT: Uncomfortable questions that aren't going away for UL
JUST before she began questioning the UL president Don Barry at the Public Accounts Committee hearing, Sinn Fein’s deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald harked back to her student days. “I did postgraduate...
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'I nearly died from alcoholism': A Limerickwoman's story of recovery
MARY was 14 when she had her first drink. She can’t remember if it was wine or cider, but it went down easy. It always went down too easy. Her youth was spent hanging around street corners, drinking,...
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Late Limerick jockey Ryan Cusack's personality helps others
THE LATE Ryan Cusack had a huge future as a jockey but his legacy will help improve future prospects of countless Limerick people. The talented young Murroe man was taken from his loving family in a...
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Rolex watches and designer handbags taken in County Limerick burglary
A YOUNG man has been jailed for two years for his role in a burglary in County Limerick during which property worth more than €60,000 was stolen. A man’s Rolex watch, worth €27,000, was among the items...
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'It was stressful joining convent,' says Limerick nun, 100
“EVERY day is a bonus,” a Limerick nun who has celebrated her 100th birthday has said, giving “thanks to God for having travelled so far.” A native of Limerick city, Sr Alphonsus O’Brien, who now lives...
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Deaths in Limerick - April 9, 2017
The death has occurred (peacefully, at St Catherine's Nursing Home) of Christy Brosnahahan of Glenquin, Strand, County Limerick. Late of Nash’s Mineral Water. Survived by his brothers Paddy, Johnny,...
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John Dundon's ex avoids jail over nightclub 'glassing'
A LIMERICK city woman who ‘glassed’ another Limerick woman in the face at a nightclub in Ennis has avoided a prison sentence. Ciara Killeen, aged 32, of Hyde Road, Prospect pleaded guilty to assaulting...
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Moves to set up Community Alert following attack on Limerick pensioner
A PUBLIC meeting to set up a Community Alert has been organised for Glenroe parish hall as “vulnerable people have been targeted”. There was widespread shock and disgust after a 93-year-old man was...
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Headway banking on support at new Limerick office
THE FORMER AIB bank on Upper William Street is the new home of Headway, which improves the lives of those with ABI (acquired brain injury). The charity commenced work in its new premises this week...
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Thomond Park refused permission to erect billboards
THOMOND Park has been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanala to erect commercial billboards at the famous stadium. Over 100 residents in the vicinity of the home of Munster Rugby submitted a...
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