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The Crescent Shopping Centre in Dooradoyle Limerick was awash with colour as Limerick Racecourse launched their 4 day Christmas Racing festival with a difference. Racing from Limerick to Cheltenham was the theme of the evening as some stars of the turf turned out in force to read more...
Limerick is this week mourning a woman who worked tirelessly and used her singing talents to raise money for breast cancer.
Julie-Anne Dineen was diagnosed with breast cancer more than three years ago and then became an ambassador for fundraising for the cause.
She released her charity single “Do You Believe,” which reached no 1 in the Irish Singles Chart in March 2009, and topped the read more...
Limerick’s iconic floating Christmas tree will not return to the river this year, Limerick City Council have confirmed.
The 100 feet tree, made entirely of recycled metals – some from the stand in Thomond Park – has been a fixture at Christmas, but has had its problems, including toppling over earlier this year.
“Even though the tree had to be rescued this year, it is largely intact,” read more...
The Irish language publication of the Pulitzer Prize winning memoir will be launched at the Irish Consulate General, at 5:30-7:30p.m., on 15th November, as part of Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland’s year of Irish arts in America.
Angela’s Ashes has sold millions of copies and been translated into over 25 languages. However, until now, the Irish language, Gaelic, was read more...
The old Newsoms store in William Street is set to get a new lease of life.
A UK-based ‘discount store’ is set to move into the unit, at 20 William Street, with deals expected to be finalised over the coming days, according to DTZ Sherry Fitzgerald.
Once one of the city’s most iconic stores, Newsom’s was forced to close some years ago due to trading difficulties.
The hardware read more...
A review of rates for businesses that are struggling with rising costs and decreasing footfall has been called for.
The Dail debated an urgent motion calling for a review of rates, with Jobs and Enterprise Spokesperson, Willie O’Dea, stating that small employers in particular are suffering in the current economy.
“Businesses are struggling with rising costs and are now in fear of read more...
Limerick residents have been urged to make early preparations in advance of the cold weather expected in the coming weeks.
Speaking as the government launched its Winter Ready Campaign, Deputy Dan Neville said that last year’s cold snap had a significant impact on people’s lives and on the economy.
“While we can’t prevent these severe weather events, we can do our utmost to make sure we’re all read more...
Plans to develop Rathkeale as a visitor attraction have been boosted by the opening of a tourist office in the town.
And the community council, which is behind the initiative, hopes to produce a visitor brochure before the tourist season opens next year.
The tourist office is located in the community centre and is combined with a community information centre. It is being run by two part-time read more...
Steve Normoyle
“I Got Worms” the most photographed , bait , fishing tackle , archery , and shooting accessory store has now opened at 19 Ellen Street Limerick.Steve , in this business for the last thirty years is looking forward to meeting old and new friends alike.
Everything you require is available in the store for all of these pastimes and Steve read more...
Proposals to build a 50 bedroom hotel at the Unicorn Bar in Dooradoyle have been appealed to An Bord Pleanala.
Limerick County Council had approved plans for the €4m development, which would see two homes situated between the Unicorn and the roundabout of St Paul’s Church demolished and replaced with a budget hotel.
According to the plans, the hotel will provide American style semi-catering rooms, as well read more...