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The scene of the fatal stabbing

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.

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Tom Mackey, City Manager (LL)

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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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Solicitor, Denis McMahon, at Limerick District Court.

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.

Limerick Circuit Court: Picture: Eugene Ryan

‘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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Will Chambers is to return to rugby league after signing a new deal with the Melbourne Storm

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.

Scott Deasy was impressive for Munster 'A' in the B&I Cup win over Ulster Ravens on Friday

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.

Effin were beaten in the All Ireland IHC club semi-final by Armagh champions Middletown Na Fianna on Sunday

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.

Paul O'Connell's Munster team will play Ulster in the Heineken Cup quarter-final on the weekend of April 6-8

‘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.

Simon Zebo was Munster's hero against Northampton, scoring three tries

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 rss

Cornstore head chef Maura Baxter measure Louis Copeland up for size in her kitchen

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.

Mary Curran plays the French Horn, with students of St Enda's Community School and fellow members of the Whistle Blast Quartet; Ken Edge, saxophone and clarinet; Mathew Manning, oboe; Andrew Synnott, piano, watched by John Breen Team Theatre, St Enda's principal Gina O'Connor and St Enda's staff

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.

Michael Bryla and Peter Marafko of Rene Cusack's with the BIM Seafood Circle award

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.

The band Crayonsmith, who play in Limerick this Saturday

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

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.

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John Mac Namara, Louise Ryan, Kay Lee, Colm Martin, Rachel Gaffey, Nicky McNamara, Padraig Hynes, Patrick Gaffey and Lauren McNamara in Castleconnell

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.

Teresa Delaney and Father Kevin Browne presenting the winners of the sponsored slim in for the Christmas food appeal in the Redemptorist Church. Included are, Gemma O'Connor, Paddy Coughlan, Margaret Lavin and John Lillis.

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.

Noreen Mitchell, Miriam O'Callaghan, Terry and Brendan Ring and Sammie Long at the recent Cliona Ring Foundation fundraiser

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.

Members of the Limerick Marine Search and Rescue at Steamboat Quay. Included are Tony Cusack, dive supervisor, Peter Hogan, pro, Terry Logan, treasuer, Ian Cunnigham, secretary, Joe Morgan, coxain  officer and Jimmy Connors, chairman.

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.

Thomas Dawson, Cappamore presents a cheque to Patricia Butler for cystic fibrosis

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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