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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 […]

Huge Support For Campaign To Give Shannon Wings

September 25, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

ALMOST 5,000 people have signed an online petition as part of a campaign to "give Shannon wings" since it was set up by three businessmen last week. Passenger numbers are set to plummet following Michael O'Leary's recent announcement to axe Ryanair routes and frustrated by the inaction of the … [Read More...]

Chief Fire Officers call for Government funding increase

May 5, 2015 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

The Irish Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) will host its annual Conference and Fire Technology Exhibition in Tullamore, County Offaly, tomorrow (Wednesday 6th May) and Thursday. Fire Officers, academics, industry experts, and Government and Local Government officials from Ireland and … [Read More...]

Limerick senior hurlers celebrate as part of winning horse racing syndicate

June 28, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

THE GOOD TIMES keep going for some of the Limerick senior hurlers. After their recent victory over Tipperary that sees them go forward to contest next month’s Munster senior hurling final, three members of John Allen’s side are now celebrating horse racing glory. Defender Gavin O’Mahony and … [Read More...]

The Midnight Baker

September 25, 2010 By billymulqueen 2 Comments

Mr Humpries was a welcome sight to many a family in the hungry 50s , and long before. I wonder how many people remember the gentleman. Mr Humpries was almost blind, I never knew his first name, aided and abetted by his trusty sidekick, Pa. He had a bakery in Edward Street, this street sweeps … [Read More...]

A history of ancient and modern places of worship in Ahane

October 2, 2010 By Mary A. Moloney Leave a Comment

St. Patrick brought the Christian faith to Ireland in the fifth Century A.D. According to tradition, he is said to have visited Castleconnell, and blessed the people of Clare from this side of the Shannon River. He is also said to have foretold of the coming of St.Senan to the area. Senan, the son … [Read More...]

UL graduates who owe don’t receive parchments

March 3, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

STUDENTS who have graduated from the University of Limerick without paying registration fees are not receiving parchments or transcripts of their … [Read More...]

Not everyone so Smug about Limerick street mural art

August 5, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

‘ART, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder’ That adage certainly holds true in the case of murals painted near King John’s Castle last week that have caused a conflict of opinion amongst locals. The murals, commissioned by Limerick City Council, as part of the ‘Make a Move’ festival have … [Read More...]

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