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Limerick city councillors hit out at 'shambolic' roadworks
METROPOLITAN councillors have expressed major concerns over “shambolic” roadworks that have been taking place across the city, by subcontractors for Irish Water, in recent weeks. At Monday’s...
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Limerick man charged over violent altercation near his home
A MAN who is charged in relation to a violent incident near his home in the city centre last year is to stand trial on indictment at the circuit court. Alan Griffin, aged 31, who has an address at St...
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Fr Peter McVerry highlights work of young at opening night of Novena
THE Moyross Novena got under way over the weekend, with a two special Masses led by social justice campaigner, Fr Peter McVerry. The pews were packed at Corpus Christi Church in the northside estate on...
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Gardaí investigate bomb threats in Limerick city
GARDAÍ in Limerick are continuing their investigations into a number bomb threats that have taken place in the city over the past month. Last Friday, staff at Live 95fm had to evacuate the building...
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'Citizens' campaign for Limerick's 2020 bid
A CAMPAIGN for Limerick’s tilt at European Capital of Culture in 2020 is “highlighting the diversity of its people”, organisers say. The Citizens of Limerick campaign features contributions from print...
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Warm tributes as well-loved Limerick campaigner Win laid to rest
FORMER Limerick councillor Win Harrington has been remembered as an “articulate, vocal and independent-minded” lady at her funeral. Ms Harrington – who served two terms on the old Limerick City Council...
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Full-size athletics track for Limerick city club on the horizon
LIMERICK City and County Council has secured land for Dooneen athletics club on the grounds of Mungret College, allowing for the development for a full running track. It was announced at this week’s...
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Collins call for task force to tackle cost of insurance
NIALL Collins has criticised the spiraling cost of motor insurance, declaring that there is ‘no evidence’ that increased claims payouts are a reason for ‘rocketing premiums’. The Fianna Fail TD also...
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Thumbs down for Limerick housing project
NORTHSIDE residents have passed a motion of ‘no confidence’ in the regeneration process in Moyross. More than 100 people were in attendance at a special meeting held in Corpus Christi school, where...
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Limerick gets €9.3m in LEADER funds to 2020
LIMERICK has been allocated over €9m in the new round of LEADER programme funding which will run until 2020. The figure of €9,276,593.96 was signed off last week by Heather Humphreys, Minister for...
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Limerick holiday maker describes 'carnage' of suspected terrorist attack in Nice
A LIMERICK man who is on holidays in Nice has described the terrifying scenes which saw 84 people were killed after an armed truck driver drove through the Bastille Day celebrations in the French city....
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Galway named as winner of European Capital of Culture 2020 bid
LIMERICK has lost its bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2020, with Galway being announced as the winner this Friday in Dublin. The prized European designation, awarded by the EU Commission and...
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Limerick mayor offers sympathies following tragedy in Nice
THE Mayor of Limerick City and County has offered his sympathies to the people of France following the tragedy in Nice overnight. More than 80 people were killed in the popular tourist city when a man...
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Limerick brothers revel in the beekeeping buzz
THEY may only be three and five years of age but Luke and Conor Power are already able to “wax” lyrical about the benefits of beekeeping. Despite their tender age, the Fedamore brothers have no fear of...
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Vigil in Limerick this Saturday after Nice attack
FOR the third time in less than two years, the Alliance Francaise de Limerick will hold a vigil in Pery Square this Saturday to reflect on the latest attack on French soil - this time in seaside resort...
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Former Limerick mayor calls on Fine Gael to 'do the right thing'
FORMER mayor of Limerick Jim Long has called for Fine Gael to “do the right thing” and co-opt Fergus Kilcoyne onto the council. It comes as investigations continue into the eligibility of some members...
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Man had knife 'held to his throat' in Limerick city
A MAN who has travelled through war-torn countries now lives in fear after a rusty blade was held to his throat in Pery Square, Limerick Circuit Court has heard. Judge Tom O’Donnell is due to impose...
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'Absolutely spectacular' lineup for air show in Foynes
THE organisers of this Sunday’s air show in Foynes are promising “absolutely spectacular” performances from some of the world’s top aerobatic acts. Now in its third year, the Foynes air show will...
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Memorial held in Limerick for Alphie McCourt
A BOOK of condolences remains open for the family of the late writer Alphie McCourt, in the museum bearing the name of his Pulitzer Prize winning brother Frank. A memorial to Alphie was recently held...
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Tradition meets family fun at Newcastle West Agricultural Show
OTHER shows may have succumbed but the Newcastle West Agricultural Show continues to thrive, flying the flag for its own, distinctive blend of community and rural matters, of family fun and all things...
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