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Limerick V Clare All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final experts tackle key questions

Hurling intro Ahead of today’s eagerly awaited All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final between Limerick and Clare, a team of experts answer the burning questions. Answering the questions are Ollie Moran, Ahane and Limerick 2007 All Star and current RTE hurling pundit, Sean Stack, former Clare selector and All Star in 1981 and current Na Piarsaigh manager, […]

Limerick hurler Niall Moran asks where does hurling go from here

Limerick hurler Naill Moran has questioned the direction that inter-county GAA is going in and believes it is a concern that only certain jobs lend themselves to playing at the current elite levels of the sport. “Look at the four semi-finalists as an example and look at the age profile. Most guys are in college. […]

Where Are All The Characters Gone?

September 26, 2010 By darinaraleigh 3 Comments

Any of you who grew up in Limerick in the 40's and 50's will remember, like me, some of the "characters" that were to be found on our streets. These were people that maybe had fallen on hard times or as they say today " were socially deprived" or had experienced physical or mental abuse at … [Read More...]

Mozart Masterpieces

October 5, 2010 By Jan Rice Leave a Comment

Irish Chamber Orchestra return with a duo of concerts in Limerick on Thursday 7th October (University Concert Hall) and in Dublin (RDS Concert Hall) on Saturday 9th October @8pm. The concert features Mozart's Symphony No. 40 - perhaps his greatest work, packed with some of the most recognised … [Read More...]

New Enterprise Programme launched for Limerick schoolchildren

September 7, 2015 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Limerick and BizWorld Ireland have teamed up to deliver a series of enterprise workshops throughout Limerick City and County. BizWorld Ireland is a national organisation that promotes entrepreneurship skills amongst young people. It delivers workshops for children … [Read More...]

Limerick Council Finances Sound…

November 7, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

RUMOUR that the government is to cut funding to local authorities by 10%, was raised by city manager Tom Mackey at a recent meeting, where it emerged that while the city coffers were in good nick, developers were finding it difficult to source loans. Responding to a query from Cllr Pat Kennedy, Mr … [Read More...]

Deaths in Limerick – February 5, 2018

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The death has occurred of Geraldine Browne (née O'Donovan), Athlunkard Street and formerly of Sean Heuston Place, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.Beloved wife of Noel and much loved mother of Deirdre, Sharron & Catherine. Deeply regretted by her loving family, … [Read More...]

Hazardous waste disposal opportunity for Limerick farmers

November 6, 2014 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Limerick City and County Council is encouraging farmers across Limerick to avail of an upcoming opportunity to dispose of their hazardous wastes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has teamed up with Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Local Authorities, WEEE … [Read More...]

Adare Manor to go green for St Patrick’s festival – Entertainment & Arts – Limerick Leader

March 3, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

SOME of Limerick’s most iconic landmarks are to ‘go green’ in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. Adare Manor, the Hunt Museum and the Clarion Hotel will … [Read More...]

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