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Gardai investigating hit and run in Limerick city centre
AN investigation involving large numbers of gardai is taking place into an alleged hit and run incident on Limerick’s O’Connell Street that has left a woman fighting for survival.
Limerick TDs say health authorities should be more active in fight against tobacco smuggling
HEALTH authorities should be more active in the fight against contraband tobacco products, according to two Limerick TDs who attended a meeting of local retailers at the Strand Hotel this week.
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Fears of job losses as County Limerick waste firm
THE consortium which has taken over Mr Binman has said there will be a need for “restructuring”, with an assessment under way in Luddenmore.
Over 200 attend public meeting on crime upsurge in East Limerick
THE JUDICIAL system and Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter came under fire at an angry meeting called in response to the crime upsurge in East Limerick.
FAI block top soccer friendlies in Thomond Park
LIMERICK soccer fans look set to miss out on the chance to see Chelsea and Celtic play in Thomond Park after the Football Association of Ireland refused to sanction a lucrative pre-season tournament in the stadium.
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Sport
PICTURE SPECIAL: Limerick schoolboy soccer slideshow video
THE latest slideshow from the Limerick Leader newspaper features schoolboy soccer teams from around the city and county, captured by our photographer Owen South.
Munster trio face spell on sidelines
LUCKLESS Munster full-back Felix Jones is facing at least four months on the sidelines, while team-mates Johne Murphy and Damien Varley have also been ruled out of action for lengthy periods as the province’s crippling run of injuries continues.
Limerick’s Forde scoops top award at Wolves
BALLINGARY rising star Anthony Forde has been honoured as the Academy player of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Na Piarsaigh remain tops in Limerick club rankings
THE Limerick Leader rankings are updated after there were shocks aplenty in round one of the Limerick senior hurling championship.
Jerome O’Connell ranked the teams from 1-16 ahead of the championship and now updates those on the rise and those on the decline after the eight opening round games last weekend.
Decision time for Limerick footballers
THE Limerick senior football team for Sunday’s Munster championship tie will be confirmed after training on Thursday evening.
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PICTURE SPECIAL: Limerick schoolboy soccer slideshow video
THE latest slideshow from the Limerick Leader newspaper features schoolboy soccer teams from around the city and county, captured by our photographer Owen South.
Lifestyle
Limerick aims for foodie status with ‘Love Gourmet week’
THE SECOND annual ‘Love Gourmet Week’ will be enticing diners to sample the best menus in Limerick restaurants again this year from the start of next month.
UL lecturer to dig deep for soil research
A MICROBIOLOGY lecturer in the University of Limerick has been awarded the Marie Curie Career Integration Grant worth €75,000 by the European Commission.
Top Limerick nightspot to reopen in June
ONE of the city’s best known nightspots, the Brazen Head – home to the famous Ted’s nightclub – is to reopen next month
Limerick event to showcase top make-up artists and hair stylists
Ireland’s most talented and creative make-up artists and hair stylists are to be showcased at a glitzy event in Limerick’s Strand Hotel in June.
Great Limerick Run aims for 15,000 competitors by 2015
THE ORGANISERS of the Great Limerick Run said they will be re-examining their goals for the future of the race, after this year’s number of entries surpassed their expectations.
Community
Careers expo set for September in Limerick Racecourse
LIMERICK Racecourse have announced that the successful Careers Exhibition will return to the Patrickswell course again this year.
Brown Thomas give Limerick city artists a boost
THE windows of Brown Thomas, famous for their innovate creations, are currently helping promote the work of six Limerick contemporary artists.
Limerick youth get chance to grill local politicians
Young people from Limerick have availed of a rare opportunity to ask the city’s politicians some tough questions.
Limerick gardeners design 98 hanging baskets
KEEN gardeners from the northside have designed an incredible 98 hanging baskets in just three hours.
Health awareness grows in Limerick
GROW, the charity which aims to help those suffering with mental health problems, has highlighted the service it provides on the northside with a special coffee morning.
- O’Dea objects to ‘unnecessary’ €100 million relief road for Limerick city
- Limerick solicitor censured by disciplinary tribunal
- Mayor of Limerick in advanced talks ahead of China trip
- Limerick TDs say health authorities should be more active in fight against tobacco smuggling
- Limerick twins did not die from drugs overdose, claim friends
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