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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. […]

Limerick set to join Intercultural Cities Network

April 1, 2014 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Limerick will this week become an official member of the Intercultural Cities Network, an international grouping of cities which works to develop new ideas and practices concerning migrant integration. watch full Transformers: The Last Knight 2017 movie A delegation from the Council of Europe … [Read More...]

Controversy could scupper Twist soup kitchen plans for Limerick

September 8, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Any plans to open a "Twist" soup kitchen in Limerick could be put on hold due to controversy over the newest outlet in Ennis, Co. Clare.Last week, Mr Oliver Williams, who operates a network of soup kitchens around the country, opened up the Twist soup kitchen at St Flannan's Terrace, Clonroad … [Read More...]

Deaths in Limerick, February 4 2018

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The death has occurred of Margaret McDonagh (née Ryan), Mountshannon, Lisnagry, Limerick.Late of Clare Street and Grove View Garden Centre, Mountshannon, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick.Peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.Survived by husband John, daughters … [Read More...]

Rent Allowance Code Of Practice Needed

November 14, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

A proper code of practice needs to be introduced to deal with issues arising from the rent supplement scheme, warns Kieran O’Donnell, TD.In 2008, rent allowance in Limerick city and county cost €20 million, with more than 3,000 tenants assisted.Concerns have been raised across the city about … [Read More...]

Call for Rate review for businesses in Limerick City

December 7, 2011 By Joe Taylor

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 … [Read More...]

Launch Of Book By Limerick Author A Night Of Celebration

December 6, 2010 By Joe Taylor 2 Comments

The long-awaited follow up, to Between The Three Bridges a memoir by PJ Taylor about life on Upper Carey's Road, was unveiled on Friday December 4th at Punche's Hotel.The new book is titled: "Who's Sorry Now" and continues the chronicle from 1962 to 1969 after his family moved from Carey's Road … [Read More...]

Jane Austen’s romantic hero inspired by Limerickman

August 2, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Fitzwilliam D’arcy, the dashing yet aloof hero in Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice was inspired by a Limerick man.Descended from an old Huguenot family, Thomas Langlois Lefroy was born in Limerick in 1776 and went on to become Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.Despite his political and … [Read More...]

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