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Healthy eating initiative launched in Limerick
The Millennium Centre, Caherconlish, was a hive of activity last week when a community fun day was held to launch of the Safefood Community Food Initiative in Limerick. The purpose of the initiative,...
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Ballyhoura and West Limerick Resources sign deal with Minister
COUNTY Limerick is to get just over €9 million from the €250 million in Leader funding allotted to the whole country for the period upto 2020. Minister for Arts, Heather Humphreys signed the agreement...
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Plans for single coroners district in Limerick
IT IS envisaged that there will be only one coroners district covering all cases in Limerick in 2017, following the retire-ment of a county coroner next December. The coronial district of Limerick is...
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Newcastle West pool saga continues
NEWCASTLE West councillors have demanded further talks and full transparency before any new study is commissioned about a swimming pool for the town. “We already have a positive feasibility report...
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Civic reception for talented Limerick rugby player
Councillors from the Adare Rathkeale district have honoured Under-20 rugby international Ben Betts with a civic reception. The Ballyhahill native was one of the stars of the Irish U20 team which...
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Limerick sailor's high sea adventure is now online
On July 23, 1996, 70-year-old Limerick sailor Pat Lawless was hailed as a hero after sailing single-handedly around the globe. It had taken him three years and three days to complete and was his third...
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Suspended sentence for taxi driver who had €28k in cash
A TAXI driver who was caught with almost €28,000 in cash while driving on the outskirts of the city has avoided a prison sentence. Derek Gallagher, aged 51, of Church Street Drogheda, previously...
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Top labels in Limerick for a fraction of the cost
Limerick has no shortage of high street clothing stores with designer labels and price tags, but often shoppers fail to notice where the real bargains and treasures are hidden - inside one of...
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Charity race set to roll into Limerick
THE annual Tour de Munster charity cycle will make its way through Limerick next week, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. More than 100 cyclists will tour through Limerick on the first day on Thursday,...
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Limerick man says he will go to jail before knocking shed
A COUNTY Limerick man says he will go to jail before knocking his agricultural shed to the ground, as ordered by a judge. John Morgan, of Montpelier, was prosecuted by Limerick City and County Council...
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Mr Binman set to build new waste facility in Limerick city
MULTI-MILLION euro plans have been put in place by Mr Binman to construct a waste transfer facility on the edge of the city. In a move which could bring 30 permanent roles, and 100 construction jobs,...
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Limerick stud farm owner follows route of Genghis Khan
A COUNTY Limerick man is set to ride in the toughest horse race in the world to raise money for the toughest men in racing. Peter Molony flies out this Sunday to take part in the Mongolian Derby to...
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Limerick mum says all she wants is a 'roof over our heads'
A MUM of two children said she has been forced to live out of the boot of a car as she is homeless. Cally Ryan, aged 30, from Cappamore, claims she first applied to the then Limerick County Council...
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Retired bus driver forged wife's signature to cash insurance policy
A RETIRED bus driver, who fraudulently cashed an insurance policy, worth more than €40,000, by forging his wife’s signature has been given time to sell a site so he can pay her back. Brendan Lynch,...
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County Limerick Post Office closed once more
ARDAGH post office has closed for the second time in less than a year but nobody knows how long this temporary closure will last. When customers who wanted to collect pensions or transact other...
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Limerick fundraising event for 'fun-loving' Liam
A CHARITY table quiz will take place next Friday in Kilcornan, in memory of “fun-loving” Liam O’Shaughnessy who died last year, following a car crash in Kildimo. Kildimo native, Liam, aged 26, was a...
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New website hones in on Limerick landmarks
A NEW website which promotes landmarks in Limerick may be produced as an App in the autumn pending future funding. The Limerick’s Landmarks project has been set up by Dr Paul O'Brien and Dr Robert...
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€12k for operator at Limerick taxi firm following bullying claims
A WOMAN who resigned after claims she was bullied at a city taxi business has been awarded €12,000 by the Employment Appeals Tribunal. Tina Williams took a case against her uncle’s business, Treaty...
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It is all systems go for 62nd Cappamore Show
THE NATIONAL president of the Irish Shows Association, Pat Corbet said at the launch of the Cappamore Show that its fantastic committee is renowned “all over the country”. As always, a huge crowd...
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Dell hosts innovation showcase at Limerick facility
DELL’s campus in Raheen has played host to an innovation showcase highlighting new products being developed locally by the firm’s staff. Projects as diverse as an app which pairs new recruits with...
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