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Double delight for rookie handler Robbie McNamara
LESS than two months after securing his training licence, Limerick’s Robbie McNamara has commenced his new career with a flourish, enjoying a spectacular double at Cork Racecourse. The Croom native,...
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Hundreds flout University Hospital Limerick's smoke-free policy
MORE than 1,000 patients and visitors are still smoking at University Hospital Limerick, despite a smoke-free policy in place for the past four years. According to audits received from the UL Hospitals...
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'Transparency concerns' force cancellation of job interviews at Limerick council
THE Impact trade union has ordered Limerick City and County Council to cancel a series of interviews after staff expressed upset at the “transparency” of the process. Limerick’s local authority was...
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Limerick trio went on 'drink fuelled' crime spree over seven hours
A TRIO are due to be sentenced for a seven hour “spree of offending”, including burglaries, thefts and criminal damage around the county, Limerick Circuit Court has heard. James O’Shea, 27, of...
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Auction in Limerick convent lasts almost eight hours
IT WAS STANDING room only in the beautiful chapel in the former home of the Sisters of Mercy, Doon on Saturday. The convent officially closed on July 1 and the auction of its contents commenced at...
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Limerick man's Sportiful idea hits target audience
THEY SAY you should do what you love and that’s exactly what one sports mad Murroe man is doing. Patrick Hayes came up with Sportiful which won best new idea in a regional section of Ireland’s Best...
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Water's power could scupper alternative plan for Limerick bridge
TWO miles away from the site of the proposed €18m footbridge lies evidence that an alternative 'boardwalk’ may not work. That’s according to experienced boatman Ray O’Halloran, of the Voice of the...
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Ash dieback disease threatens the hurley
LIMERICK hurley makers are hoping that every effort will be made to limit the spread of ash dieback disease, to save the hurley. Seán Kelly MEP hosted a unique seminar on the future of the hurley stick...
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Future of Newcastle West pool under the spotlight
THE long-running effort to build a new public swimming pool in Newcastle West took a number of different twists this week. At a public meeting in the town, Minister of State for Transport, Tourism and...
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Minister urges Limerick to 'keep momentum going' after 2020 bid
ARTS minister Heather Humphreys has urged Limerick to “keep the momentum going” despite not winning the European Capital of Culture 2020 bid. There was agony for the Limerick 2020 bid team at the...
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SIPTU concerns over UHL staffing
SIPTU members at University Hospital Limerick will soon meet to consider balloting for industrial action in relation to staffing concerns. SIPTU health sector organiser, Tony Kenny said that UHL...
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Limerick retailer objects to service station 3km away
AN BORD Pleanala has refused planning permission for a new service station at Holycross following an appeal to the board by a retailer in nearby Bruff who opposed the project. Dan O’Flynn of O’Flynn’s...
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Adare to Survive set to electrify again
UP to 2,000 people are expected to take part in a gruelling military style assault course in Adare this September. Adare to Survive returns for a fourth year running on Sunday, September 25, in the...
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Limerick road crash leaves two in 'serious condition'
A ROAD crash on the outskirts of Limerick city has left two people in a serious condition. The road traffic collision occurred on the R526 in the Raheen area, reportedly at the Raheen Service Station...
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Nuts for turning vegan? Limerick Leader journalist makes the dietary switch
AS THE sun rises above a hilly strand, I wait for my breakfast to be plopped on the table in a cosy surfers’ diner in Bundoran. After a night of Guinness, obscure cocktails and charlatan-talk about...
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Limerick public to be consulted on €18m bridge proposals
THE controversial €18m Limerick city footbridge project will take a fresh twist later today, with the public finally asked to get involved. At this afternoon’s full council meeting, there will be a...
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Limerick councillors concerned about new county fire services plan
COUNCILLORS around the county are becoming increasingly worried over a draft fire services plan that is currently under discussion and which they fear will ultimately lead to downgrading of fire...
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Limerick's Collopy brothers due to be sentenced for €37,000 in heroin
BROTHERS Brian and Kieran Collopy are due to be sentenced this Wednesday for possession of over €37,000 worth of heroin due for wholesale distribution, which was found in their home in December last....
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EPA will not address council over Irish Cement proposals
THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected a request to address a local council meeting over Irish Cement’s plans for its Mungret facility. Irish Cement currently has an application before...
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Limerick man uses his experiences to help people with drugs issues
A LIMERICK man who has recovered from a series of addictions is now helping other people experiencing the same problems. John McMahon, Kennedy Park, has set up an office where he will run counselling...
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