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- Race row ex-mayor loses party whip
- PayPal to hire 1,000 more staff
- Family anger at gun suspect hearing
- U-turn made over cuts to schools
- Bank donates artworks to taxpayers
- Fury at child hospital overcrowding
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Limerick councillor to represent rotary in Australia
LIMERICK City South councillor and businesswoman Maria Byrne is to lead a group study exchange down under.
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Limerick’s Milk Market scoops top national award
LIMERICK’s Milk Market has received a top national award at an awards ceremony in Dublin.
Limerick Youth Service in plan for €1.8 million centre in Ballynanty
LIMERICK Youth Service plans to develop a €1.8 million youth centre in the shadow of Thomond Park at Ballynanty, a facility which would bring all of the services it provides for young people on the northside of the city under one roof.
Nicker national school aims to tap into Munster spirit for building fund
MUNSTER have built their success from the ground up and Nicker National School is hoping to emulate them.
West Limerick village gets first of new rural information hubs
LOCALS in Carrigkerry now have a fountain of knowledge on their doorstep following the opening of a community information point in their village.
Limerick schools take part in Eason Spelling Bee competition
ELEVEN year old St Paul’s National School pupil Fiona Gleeson will represent Limerick at the provincial finals of the 2012 Eason Spelling Bee in June.
Lights, camera and action as Bruree couple raise €2,605 for St Joseph’s
CHRISTMAS is a time for giving and that’s exactly what the Carroll family have done.
UL student initiative to help give a little back
AN initiative that aims to get students more involved and engaged in fundraising, volunteering and social projects has just been launched by University of Limerick students.
Local groups call on Government to review the law on prostitution
THE Limerick Rape Crisis Centre is supporting calls for prostitution to be criminalised in Ireland, and its director believes the men who recently came before the courts on soliciting prostitutes should have been named in all newspapers.
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Generous Cranberries singer offers tickets to London gig for charity sale in Limerick
OVER 2,000 people attended a charity sale in Limerick last weekend, but the proceeds from the Norma Smurfit ‘spring clean’ event are still being tallied.
Councillors’ commitment to Limerick City Sports Partnership to be put to the test
LIMERICK City Sports Partnership has reported a 100 per cent success rate in an inspirational programme designed to take young people from regeneration areas and train them to involve children from their communities in physical activity.
Mayor praises dedication of Limerick care workers
Mayor Jim Long was full of praise last Thursday in the South Court Hotel for a group of family carers and care workers to whom he presented certificates after they obtained their FETAC Level 5 qualification in Practical Care Skills.
Ballyhoura Region gears up for ‘Headless Horseman Adventure Race’
THE MEDIEVAL town of Kilmallock will echo to the sounds of pounding feet and pop music over the Easter weekend when it hosts a local festival to coincide with the Headless Horseman Adventure Race.
Striding out on the green-school path in Patrickswell
WITH three Green Flags already achieved, the pupils at Patrickswell national school are “striding” purposefully towards their target - a fourth flag for travel.
Huge crowds pay respects at funeral of Willie O’Dea’s mother
POLITICIANS from across the political spectrum gathered this week for the funeral Mass of Maudie O’Dea - the mother of Limerick TD Willie O’Dea - who had “a huge heart and a welcome for everybody”.
Thomond historical society leader retraces his father’s steps
NEWCASTLE West solicitor John Cussen has been appointed president of the Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society, one of the oldest societies in the country.
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Newcastle West volunteer recognised with national award
A NEWCASTLE West man has been named national volunteer of the year in recognition of his five decades of community and charity work.
Road repair works for Limerick city northside estates
LIMERICK City Council is to invest €8,000 upgrading the footpaths in two northside estates.
Babies and mothers given reading help with new scheme at Limerick’s Maternity Hospital
NEWBORN babies and their mothers are to get a helping hand with reading after a trailblazing service was launched at the Limerick Maternity Hospital, Ennis Road.
Rathbane to get junior golf facility as part of €50k makeover
WORK will begin later this year on developing a junior golf facility and on upgrading the sewerage system at the municipal golf course in Rathbane, director of service Pat Dowling has told members of the sports and cultural committee.
Limerick city takes part in parks strategy
A MAJOR new study has begun on a strategy document aimed at developing urban parks and green areas across the city.
New sign celebrating Limerick city school’s green achievement
A NORTHSIDE school is celebrating a unique achievement, after becoming the first in Ireland to get a road sign proclaiming its achievements.
Rare bird is spotted in County Limerick
AN UNUSUAL sighting in Athlacca has had local bird watchers reaching for their binoculars.
Askeaton Arts Group celebrates golden windfall
BUYING a bottle of cider has left Askeaton Community Arts Group a whole lot richer, thanks to a scheme run by Bulmers called Doing Our Bit and a generous local donor.
Limerick kidney disease victim to be honoured with golf tournament
FRIENDS and relatives of a Limerick man who died from a rare kidney disease are to hold a charity golf tournament in his memory next month.
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Red carpet to be rolled out for two fake brides
ONE features a cross dressing bride and groom, the other promises to rival Will and Kate’s big day in the style stakes!
Dell staff recycle 6,000kgs of electronic goods
WORKERS at the Dell facility in Raheen recycled more than 6,000kgs of electronic waste during a recent recycling event at the facility.
Dog litter bins erected along major tourist path in Limerick
LIMERICK City Council have installed four litter bins for dog dirt along Cleeves Bank, as well as making other improvements to the path.
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