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Recent deaths in Limerick
The death has occurred of Nancy O'Grady (née Riordan) of Knockainey, Limerick. Wife of the late David, and survived by sons, daughters and sisters. Reposing at her residence on Tuesday September 13...
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Tributes paid to 'hero' Coast Guard member who died in Kilkee
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has led tributes to slain Irish Coast Guard member Caitriona Lucas, who tragically died in Kilkee during a search operation. Ms Lucas, who lived in Liscannor and whose...
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Funeral arrangements for tragic Limerick pedestrian announced
FUNERAL arrangements for the late Owen Ryan, who died after being hit by a car in county Limerick in the early hours of Saturday morning, have been announced. His remains will repose in O’Leary’s...
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West Limerick man collects €131,705 Lotto prize
A MAN from West Limerick has won a €131,705 National Lottery prize. The family man, who wishes to remain private, bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket in Applegreen, Stag Retail Park, Dromin Upper,...
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Limerick man to fly home after passport returned in Rio
THE LIMERICK man who was caught up in the controversial Olympic ticket scandal is expected to return home this week after retrieving his passport from police authorities in Brazil. Dermot Henihan,...
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Limerick Tunnel set to reopen following weekend incident
The Limerick Tunnel is set to fully reopen later tonight following an incident at the weekend which forced the closure of the nortbound bore. A contra-flow system with reduced speed limits has been in...
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Limerick gardai in appeal following burglary at home of elderly woman
Gardai are appealing for help in locating a man who is suspected of conning his way into the home of an elderly pensioner earlier this week. The man, who is aged in his late 20s or early 30s, called to...
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Moment of truth as Limerick students receive Junior Cert results
MORE than 2,700 young students across Limerick city and county will receive their Junior Certificate results this morning. After three years of preparation, 1,327 girls and 1,382 boys will see the...
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Donations to family of Limerick rower rise to over €11,000
DONATIONS to the family of the late Limerick rower Ailish Sheehan have now surpassed €11,000. Donations have climbed to $12,528, or just over €11,100, through an online fund. Funds raised will be sent...
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Tragedy of Rhodes fire is remembered in Limerick
“WHEN those girls left home, nobody ever thought that it was their last goodbye.” Mayor Kieran O’Hanlon spoke sorrowfully of the three Limerick women who died in a fire whilst on holiday, at a recent...
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Limerick OCI official Henihan leaves Brazil after ordeal
THE LIMERICK man and Olympic Council of Ireland official who was caught up in the controversial Olympic ticketing scandal is currently on his way home to Ireland. Dermot Henihan, OCI honorary general...
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Over €5,000 raised for family of mum of triplets who died
OVER €5,000 has been raised to help the family of Gemma Carcaterra, a mother of triplets who died suddenly just five months after their birth. The upcoming Cook Medical Women’s Mini Marathon will be...
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52 patients treated on trolleys in overcrowded UHL
THE EMERGENCY department at University Hospital Limerick is experiencing one of its worst levels of overcrowding in almost two years this Wednesday. According to figures published by the Irish Nurses...
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Limerick city restaurant ordered to close
MANAGEMENT at a café in the city centre which has been ordered to close say it will reopen ‘as usual’ tomorrow. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed a Closure Order was served on...
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Recent deaths in Limerick
THE death has occurred of Pauline Long (née Dillon), of Caherdavin and formerly of Ballynanty Beg. She is survived by her husband Eddie, daughters Jane, Joan, Jackie, son Eamon, sisters Dolores Lynch...
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New tourism boss says Limerick should 'go after' stag and hen market
WHILE many towns and cities across the world have taken steps to ban ‘Stag and Hen’ parties, the new Failte Ireland chairman says Limerick should actively pursue this market. Michael Cawley says...
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Michael Noonan misses meeting over skin condition
MINISTER Michael Noonan is expected to return to his desk early next week after reportedly completing a course of antibiotics for cellulitis. Mr Noonan did not attend a Cabinet meeting in Dublin this...
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Limerick man wins gold at Paralympics in Rio
LIMERICK man Eoghan Clifford has won gold for Ireland at the Paralympic Games in Brazil. The Bruff man won gold and added to his medal tally in the C3 time trial in Rio. He had earlier taken a bronze...
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Limerick pedestrian was 'minutes from home' when hit by car
THERE was a deep sense of sadness following the tragic car accident in Hospital at the weekend– both for the late Owen Ryan and the driver who hit him. The 66-year-old, originally from Pallasgreen, was...
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'Win-win' as Shannon Airport tests out new security
A NEW security system that could halve waiting times in airport queues is being tested at Shannon. The airport is testing the new checkpoint concept and is the first in the world to do so as part of...
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