- Trust in politicians 'remains low'
- TD: Jobless face AA-style meetings
- Runner aiming to smash own record
- Detectives shocked by brutal murder
- Callely freed after expenses quiz
- Poisoned red kite ninth to die
- Garland case probed by prosecutors
- Inmate held over on-the-run murder
- Kenny answers 'insincerity' claims
- Seventh arrest over Johnson murder
- Donegal homes shaken by earthquake
- Bomb team defuses Dublin device
- Kenny: Mad borrowing sparked crisis
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Brothers charged in connection with Limerick murder
TWO brothers from the Prospect of Limerick city have appeared before Limerick District Court in connection with the murder of 43-year-old Ger McMahon last week.
Process underway to appoint head of joint Authority for Limerick
WITH the impending retirements of City Manager, Tom Mackey, and County Manager, Ned Gleesonthe recruitment process for a new manager for the new joint authority is set to begin in earnest.
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Limerick solicitor accused of deception to stand trial
THE case of a Limerick solicitor who is charged with deception has been sent forward for trial at Limerick Circuit Court.
‘Dangerous dog’ to be put down after appeal is struck out
AN appeal against the decision to destroy a ‘dangerous dog’ which gardai successfully applied to have put down was struck out when the owner of the dog failed to attend the appeal
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Prostitutes return to Limerick city despite garda crack down
A GANG of “aggressive” prostitutes have been driven from the streets of Limerick in recent days following another garda crackdown.
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Sport
Chambers returns home to Australia
WILL Chambers returns to his native Australia this week to begin another stint with rugby league side Melbourne Storm having completed a three-month contract with Munster.
Deasy fires Munster ‘A’
IAN Costello’s impressive Munster ‘A’ side booked their place in the semi-finals of the British and Irish Cup, thanks to a convincing 20-9 win over a fancied Ulster Ravens side at Ravenhill on Friday night.
All Ireland dream ends for Effin
EFFIN’S dreams of All Ireland glory were dashed in Birr on Sunday when they were beaten by Armagh champions Middletown Na Fianna by 3-14 to 2-10.
‘Home’ semi if Munster beat Ulster
MUNSTER’S prize for their scintillating 51-36 victory over Northampton on Saturday evening is a Heineken Cup quarter-final tie with Ulster at Thomond Park at Easter.
Flying Zebo delighted to take his chance
HAT-trick hero Simon Zebo praised his team-mates’ honesty of effort as Munster stunned Northampton Saints to secure a precious home quarter-final in the Heineken Cup.
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Students aim to ease the strain on vets. video
Three students from Limerick have come up with a way to ease the strain on vets when they’reconducting a caesarean section on cows.
Lifestyle
Limerick’s Cornstore measures up Louis for head waiter job
HE’S more used to measuring up some of the country’s best dressed, but Louis Copeland has now turned his hand to dishing out fine food in Limerick.
St Enda’s students strike right note with school concert
FOUR days of musical workshops at St Enda’s Community School have culminated in an hour-long concert for parents and the entire school community.
Scaling the heights: Cusack’s stands proud in BIM Seafood Circle
IRELAND’S oldest fish company, Rene Cusack Limited, has again achieved membership of the prestigious Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Seafood Circle for its continued excellence in delivering the fruits of the sea from the ocean depths to the dinner plate.
Limerick record label OOAL present gig in converted exhibition space
IN ART and theatre circles, site specific productions are hugely popular and the live music scene in Limerick is starting to sit up and take notice.
Cloud Castle Lake’s muscular, mature music belies their tender years
AT the start of last year Dublin four piece Cloud Castle Lake were being strongly touted as ‘ones to watch’ in the Irish music scene, winning rave reviews and plaudits for their incendiary performances at Electric Picnic, Body and Soul and Castlepalooza in recent years.
Community
Brushing up on their painting in Castleconnell
CASTLECONNELL Drama Group will be applauded on stage after their shows but some of the clapping should be reserved for the volunteers who painted it.
Redemptorist ‘slim in’ raises funds for those less well off
OVER a hundred took part in this year’s Redemptorist slim in and raised over €12,000 for the less well off in the county and city.
Miriam O’Callaghan meets ‘The Bull’ at Cliona Ring fundraiser
IT had all the hallmarks of RTE’s Saturday Night with Miriam chat show – the glamorous presenter and a top line up of guests, the only major difference was it took place in a county Limerick function room.
Tragedies on River Shannon prompt response team to patrol
Following the recovery of three bodies from the River Shannon over the Christmas and New Year period, each Saturday night eight members of a search and rescue service patrol the area around the River Shannon.
Boxing raises money for true fighter’s charity
DURING his life Kevin Butler was the lynchpin among his friends, and he still is despite passing away over two years ago.
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