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Limerick FC sign two new players

Limerick FC have signed two players with underage international experience as they enter the final stage of games in the Airtricity League Premier Division. Ireland U-19 international Carel Tiofack is joining the club from the relative obscurity of the Cadiz B team in Spain while Ballynanty’s Jason Hughes will make the step up from junior […]

The Limerick man who scored against Real Madrid. Twice

A SCORING record of 137 goals for the Blues, league and cup winning medals in 1980 and 1982 and the distinction of scoring European Cup home and away goals against Real Madrid make Des Kennedy Limerick’s best ever centre forward. Indeed, his achievements are unlikely to be matched although he surprised us this week by […]

Students Across Ireland Benefit From JP McManus Scholarship Awards

November 7, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

125 students from across Ireland have been presented with JP McManus third level scholarships at the University of Limerick. The scholarships are awarded to high-performing students and are worth almost €7,000 a year for the duration of their third level education. Limerick billionaire JP … [Read More...]

Limerick hurler Niall Moran asks where does hurling go from here

August 3, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

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 … [Read More...]

The Greatest Show Girl Hits # 32

May 14, 2019 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Sunday evening last saw the young ladies of Caherdavin’s Frontline Stage School take to the bright lights of the Lime Tree theatre for the annual Gala Performance. Frontline Stage School was founded and continues to be led by Gerdi McGlynn. 32 Years ago, Gerdi set upon starting a … [Read More...]

The old placenames provide a link with our past

October 10, 2010 By Mangaire Sugach Leave a Comment

Wasn't it Shakespeare who asked: "What's in a name?" Despite Shakespeare's obvious doubts, there can be a lot in a name, especially a place name. I don't know if people in other countries are as interested in place names as are the people of Ireland. Perhaps some of them are. The most obvious … [Read More...]

Homeless centre in Limerick to create 40 jobs

March 21, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

FORTY construction jobs will be created in Limerick over the next 18 months, as the Brother Stephen Russell House is set to be demolished and replaced by a new €4m centre. Br Russell House on Mulgrave Street in Limerick has been providing care for homeless men in the city for more than three … [Read More...]

What case will work for my Kindle 2 along with a silicone skin?

January 5, 2011 By Joe Taylor 2 Comments

I want to use a silicone skin case on Kindle 2 while reading. However, I need more protection when I put it in … [Read More...]

O Happy Days…

September 26, 2010 By billymulqueen Leave a Comment

One of the most abiding memories of childhood is that of Saturday afternoon cinema. The staple diet of the cinemas in times past was,of course, the "cowboy and indian" films along with the "follow uppers" (an episode every Saturday) like flash gordon and superman. The local cinema, … [Read More...]

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