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Limerick politicians say water charges should be refunded
WITH water charges set to be put on ice, local Fine Gael councillor Michael Sheahan believes those who have already paid should be refunded. “I’m pulling no punches on this, people who paid water...
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Union argues equal pay case for young teachers in Limerick
THE vice-presiden of the INTO, John Boyle, has said that the pay cuts imposed on new teachers since 2012 will do long-term damage to the education system. Mr Boyle was speaking in the South Court Hotel...
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University of Limerick graduates 'should get the vote'
NEWLY elected senator Alice-Mary Higgins believes it is “imperative” Limerick college graduates should be allowed vote for the universities panel. Ms Higgins, a daughter of Limerick-born President...
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Limerick man died after falling from moving car
A LIMERICK city man who died after falling from a moving car near Kildimo two years ago had been drinking and smoking joints in the car shortly beforehand, an inquest into his death was told....
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Teenage gang causes havoc for Limerick GAA club
A GANG of teenagers has caused destruction on the grounds of a city GAA pitch over the past three weeks, putting a major dent in the club’s efforts to raise “much-needed” funds. On Monday morning, St...
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Limerick gardai in appeal to locate missing teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenage girl who has not been seen since the weekend. 16-year-old Chloe Elderfield from Drombanna was last seen at around...
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Board of UL Hospitals Group to meet today
MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend a UL Hospitals Group board meeting at University Hospital Limerick, this week. The meeting will take place at the dining room/canteen in the Dooradoyle...
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Prison sentence for mother who stole bedding from Limerick store
A WOMAN who stole bedding products from a city centre department store was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. Throughout a contested hearing, Erica Landers, aged 29, of Silverbrook, Corbally...
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Irish Cement unveils new Limerick plan
IRISH Cement has formally resubmitted proposals to change the way it operates its plant in Mungret. It was last week revealed the firm is planning to halve the amount of alternative fuels it burns to...
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Augustinians to provide student halls in Limerick city
LIMERICK’s Augustinian community is to provide student accommodation in the heart of the city centre. Planning permission is being sought to convert the former St Augustine’s School at Augustinian Lane...
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Limerick "now owns May holiday"
RIVERFEST 2016 has been hailed as a massive success, with tens of thousands of people in the city for the festivities. Mayor Liam Galvin believes Limerick can now claim to “own” the May Bank Holiday...
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Limerick law firm takes up M7 aquaplaning issue
A LIMERICK law firm has taken up the case of a young man who lost control of his car on the M7 — allegedly due to aquaplaning. Last month, a Tipperary councillor called on the NRA to carry out a safety...
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Family turn down home in Limerick over lack of space for trampoline
OFFERS of social housing from the council were declined for “obscure” reasons like being too near a pizza restaurant, or “no space for a trampoline”. One apartment was rejected because it was not south...
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Young man guilty over spate of arson attacks at Limerick farms
A COUNTY Limerick man has pleaded guilty to charges relating to spate of arson attacks at farms across East County Limerick. When arraigned at Limerick Circut Court this Wednesday afternoon, John Ryan,...
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Gardai hope CCTV leads to capture of thugs who attacked Limerick firemen
GARDA sources have indicated they are confident of catching the youngsters who attacked members of the fire service in Garryowen. Fire crews responding to a routine bonfire call were set upon by a gang...
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100 Syrians to be resettled in Limerick
FIFTY refugees fleeing from violence in Syria will resettle throughout the city and county at the end of this month, and another 50 Syrians will move into local accommodation throughout the year, the...
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Limerick man jailed over violent incident in Rathkeale
A YOUNG man has been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for his role in a violent incident in Rathkeale almost three years ago. In January, Michael Ryan, aged 24, of Fairgreen, Fairhill, Rathkeale...
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Sewerage effluent flowing onto public road near Limerick village
THE effluent from a large holding tank has been seeping out on to a public road in Dromcollogher, local councillor Jerome Scanlan has revealed. The effluent trickles down from a holding tank on a...
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Delta marks 30 years of flying Shannon-New York route
DELTA Airlines crew celebrated this week as the airline marked 30 years of flying from Shannon to New York . The Shannon to JFK service commenced operations on May 8, 1986, and was Delta’s first Irish...
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Young Limerick entrepreneurs follow in the footsteps of Collison brothers
HIGH-FLYING John and Patrick Collison will represent Limerick and Ireland at the World Entrepreneur of the Year awards in June — and judging by the talent and vision on display in Adare last week there...
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