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'Pint of Science' to drink up another night in Limerick
PINT of Science - the lively and engaging discussion forum that aims to make science accessible to all - returns to Limerick next Wednesday, May 25 from 7pm and is hosted by JJ Bowles pub, Thomondgate....
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Jobs boost for Limerick on new minister's 'trade mission'
THE new Minister for Jobs recently cut the ribbon at the launch of a new, 100,000-square factory that will serve Regeneron’s pharmaceutical plant in Raheen. It is believed that the new Exertis Supply...
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Madeline Mulqueen to judge at Miss Limerick event
THE COUNTDOWN is on to one of the most glamorous evenings on the social calendar when a bevy of beautiful ladies will vie for the Miss Limerick crown. The annual Miss Limerick Ireland World Beauty...
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Educate Together in bid for new secondary school in Limerick
A NON-DEMONINATIONAL school group is to bid for the patronage of the proposed new secondary school in Castletroy – on top of the planned Mungret facility. The two new schools will open in the next two...
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Jan O'Sullivan predicts no party fall out in Limerick over Alan Kelly
LABOUR TD Jan O’Sullivan does not believe there are going to be "any major problems at all” in the local party as the fallout over the lack of a leadership contest continues. And she said she believes...
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'Matter is closed': Limerick Post and Doras Luimní settle dispute
DORAS Luimní has confirmed it has ended a dispute with the Limerick Post newspaper, following the retraction of statements made in relation to one of its journalist in early April. On April 1 and April...
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Party time as Castletroy Aldi reopens after refurbishment
THERE was a party atmosphere as German retailer, Aldi, re-opened its Castletroy store following the completion of major expansion and refurbishment works. Located off the old Dublin Road, the newly...
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Sisters guilty over violent mass brawl in Limerick
TWO sisters who admitted their role in a violent street brawl will avoid criminal convictions if they make contributions to charity. Dozens of people, including women and young children witnessed the...
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Gardai investigate street fight in Limerick city centre
Gardai have confirmed they are investigating the circumstances surrounding a street-fight in Limerick city centre yesterday afternoon. A video of the fight, which has been posted on social media, has...
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Crews tackle fire at Limerick industrial estate
FIRE crews from Limerick and Shannon tackled a blaze at a Galvone Industrial Estate in the city on Monday evening. Four appliances from Limerick City including a Bronto and a water tanker, plus a unit...
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UPDATE: Children return to Limerick school after bomb hoax
STUDENTS at a primary school in Limerick have returned to their classrooms after being evacuated following a bomb scare this morning. Milford National School was evacuated and up to 20 gardai searched...
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'Relief' as bomb scare at Limerick school revealed to be hoax
RELIEF has been expressed by relatives of children attending a primary school in Limerick which was evacuated following a bomb scare that it was likely a hoax call. Milford National School in...
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New O'Connell Street in Limerick to be 'in place by 2018'
THE much-anticipated pedestrianisation of O’Connell Street has moved a step closer, with the council poised to appoint a design team to the multi-million euro project. The council is seeking to put in...
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Overcrowing at 'highest level in country' in Limerick hospital
UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick had the highest rate of overcrowding in the country on Tuesday morning, according figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. There were 20 patients...
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Decision due on Limerick's Hanging Gardens development
BUILDING at the Hanging Gardens site at Henry Street could begin as early as this autumn provided planning permission goes through. And hopes are high that a joint venture partner for the Opera Centre...
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Limerick political parties recall marriage equality victory
LOCAL political parties have marked the first anniversary of the day the people of Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of marriage equality for the LGBT community. Ahead of the anniversary, the...
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Limerick councillor says frozen development levies 'should be spent'
OVER €7m collected from development levies during the boom years remains frozen in the account of Limerick City and County Council and cannot be spent, Fine Gael leader in the council Cllr John Sheahan...
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Polish man was growing cannabis at houses in West Limerick
HUNDREDS of cannabis plants at various stages of growth were seized by gardai who raided a number of “grow-houses” across West Limerick, a court has heard. Details of the operation, which involved...
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Limerick Leader editor to take up new role as successor is appointed
THE editor of the Limerick Leader, Alan English, is to take up a new role as group editorial director of Iconic Newspapers, which owns 13 local newspapers around the country, including the Leader. He...
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Limerick man reaches summit of Mount Everest
LIMERICK man Rob Mortell has become the youngest Irish person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The 26 year old, who works for KPMG and is a law and accounting graduate from the University of...
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