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€2.3 million Foynes flood defence work to begin in September
A €2.3m project to boost the flood defences in Foynes is set to get underway in September, with the work due to be completed in early 2017. Contracts to construct a permanent tidal defence barrier were...
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Our Limerick love story: Michelle and Ross
AFTER years of being 'just friends' while students at Mary Immaculate College, it was a walk on the beach in Kilkee during the Cois Farraige festival in 2007 that sealed the deal for Michelle McMahon...
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Plans for Limerick's Parkway Valley back on the table
THE Parkway Valley saga has taken a fresh twist, with confirmation that the site’s new owners are seeking to reactivate plans for a major shopping centre on the fringes of Limerick city. Capital...
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Pressure on O'Donovan after Olympics ticketing arrest
FOLLOWING the arrest of Pat Hickey, president of the Olympic Council of Ireland this Wednesday, Minister of State for Sport, Patrick O’Donovan is once more at the centre of demands for a full...
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Limerick gardai seize drugs and firearms
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing following a significant drugs and firearms seizure in East County Limerick. Large quantities of cannabis, cocaine and prescription tablets were seized during pre-planned...
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Lovely hurling from Limerick minors in Leaving Cert results
LIMERICK minor hurler Brian Nash is more nervous about togging out in Croke Park to face Tipperary in the All-Ireland final next month than he was collecting his Leaving Certificate results this...
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Dice to roll on Limerick Monopoly board game
THE DICE is set to roll as a red carpet launch has been announced for the official Monopoly Limerick board. The Hunt Museum will host the launch of the eagerly awaited board game on October 28 – the...
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Security firm in intruder warning for Limerick
SECURITY company Netwatch is warning of a spike in intruders and attempted criminal activity at warehousing and logistics companies in Limerick. The company, which provides a live CCTV monitoring...
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Limerick Urban Run to raise funds for suicide charity
ST Michael’s Rowing Club, basking in the excitement of Sinead Lynch’s recent Olympic final showing in Rio, has launched its upcoming Urban Run. Following on from the success of last year’s event, which...
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Unique Limerick rugby collection to be unveiled at the Plaza
A NEW exhibition of memorabilia being unveiled for Heritage Week will bring Limerick’s rugby tradition vividly to life. The collection, which will be on display at the Parnell Plaza from Monday, is...
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Fresh investment in Limerick 'is thanks to regeneration'
A SENIOR council official believes Limerick would not have enjoyed the same level of investment were it not for Regeneration. Seamus Hanrahan, the council officer in charge of the process, says that...
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Limerick man accused of 'driving tractor at garda'
A YOUNG Kilmallock man has been charged with “recklessly driving a tractor which created a substantial risk of death or serious harm”. It is understood that it may have involved a member of An Garda...
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Ambulance involved in Limerick car crash
AN AMBULANCE which was called to the scene of a crash in Limerick city today was itself involved in another accident. Three units of Limerick Fire Brigade were called to the scene of the crash close to...
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Limerick councillors to seek meetings on Parkway Valley site
COUNCILLORS are to seek meetings with Limerick city planners after the new owners of the Parkway Valley sought an extra year to complete the half-finished site. As revealed by the Limerick Leader this...
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An 'unreal experience': UL's Thomas Barr finishes fourth in Rio final
AFTER running the race of his life, Olympian Thomas Barr was quick to mention the masses watching in UL in his post-final interview. At the merest mention of the university he attends, the crowds...
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Gardai in Limerick seek help in locating missing teen
GARDAI in Limerick are seeking assistance in locating a missing 15 year old teenager. Craig Boylan has been missing since August 16 and gardai are seeking the public’s help in locating him. Last seen...
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'Picture of me led to 28 suspensions': Limerick teacher
MR GAY Limerick 2016 has revealed that it was a photo of him and derogatory comments made on a Facebook page which led to the suspension of 28 students in Croom. In the high profile incident, the...
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Limerick FC chairman wants a Real soccer boost
LIMERICK FC have already forged links with English Premier League clubs Arsenal and Sunderland – now there are hopes they can add Chelsea to this list. There are high hopes the Blues could visit the...
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Limerick's third level colleges 'should have public bike scheme'
NEW docking points for Limerick’s public bike scheme should be introduced at UL, LIT and the Crescent Shopping Centre. That’s the view of Senator Maria Byrne, who says that although 215 bicycles are...
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Hero nurse recalls day Limerick 'miracle boy' fell from balcony
THE American nurse who administered first aid moments after Neil Shanahan, 2, fell from six floors has spoken of her heroic actions for the first time. Limerick is united in relief after the youngster...
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