Local
Vital road works to be delayed by up to eight years in a bid to cut costs
LOCAL motorists have been warned that county Limerick’s roads are likely to “deteriorate” in the coming years, as vital maintenance work will now only take place once every 15 years due to cutbacks.
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HSE to award new Mid-West hospital security contract
A NEW contract for security at Limerick Regional and other acute hospitals around the Mid-West is to be awarded “in the coming weeks”, the HSE has said.
Judge disturbed as woman is punched and robbed in Limerick city
A JUDGE has expressed concern that a young woman was punched and robbed in an area of the city that is not covered by CCTV.
Caroline Kennedy to trace family ties in Limerick
EXCITEMENT is building among the people of County Limerick this week ahead of a visit by Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of the late US president, John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Kilmallock court a ‘white elephant’: Niall Collins
KILMALLOCK court-house has been branded a “white elephant” by justice spokesperson Niall Collins, after it was announced Charleville cases are to be moved from there to Mallow Court.
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Leader Local
Limerick priest denounces ‘rumours and half-truths’ at funeral
MOURNERS at the funeral of city woman Yvonne Tracey heard Moyross parish priest Fr Tony O’Riordan slam the “rumours” and “half-truths” that surrounded her tragic death.
Geary pleads guilty to quadruple Limerick murder
A MAN has pleaded guilty to the murder of two women and two children in Newcastle West in 2010.
Prayers at Limerick Novena for all the unborn
THERE was standing room only on the first day of the Limerick Annual Solemn Novena at the weekend, with thousands of people attending the church over its first three days.
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New school to result in major spin-off for town says principal
THE construction of a new €4.3 million primary school in Kilmallock will have a major spin-off for the people of the local area, according to the school’s principal, Michael O’Connor.
Father drove to shop for nappies while not insured
A FATHER who drove to the shop to get nappies for his baby when not insured to drive has escaped a prison sentence.
National
Pardoned soldier attends memorial
One of the last surviving Irish soldiers granted a pardon after fighting against Nazi Germany has laid a wreath to remember his comrades.
Man held over jogger sex assault
A 31-year-old man has been arrested over the sexual assault of a woman with special needs while she was out jogging.
Man held after guns are seized
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dissident republican activity after guns and ammunition were seized by gardai.
Youngsters dazzled by First Lady
A youngster was rendered speechless as Michelle Obama affectionately greeted him and classmates backstage at a special performance of the dance spectacular Riverdance.
Business
Limerick pub complains of 164% AIB fee increase
THE manager of a Limerick bar has written an open letter of complaint to AIB after the bank increased their fees for making lodgements by over 181%.
Limerick economic plan ‘could deliver 5,000 jobs’
THE biggest urban renewal programme for the city centre in decades could deliver more than 5,000 jobs to the area.
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Photo competition to capture ‘Spirit of Limerick’
A LONG standing concept dreamed up by photographic agency Press 22 to present the city in a positive light is coming to fruition in a new competition.
Noonan in pledge on Limerick 2030 blueprint
LIMERICK’S most senior politician Michael Noonan has said the city’s new economic report “won’t even reach the shelf where the dust gathers”.
New school to result in major spin-off for town says principal
THE construction of a new €4.3 million primary school in Kilmallock will have a major spin-off for the people of the local area, according to the school’s principal, Michael O’Connor.
Development and Planning
Council urged to create strategic plan for Newcastle West
NEWCASTLE West needs to be given new priority status to counter fears that a city-dominated council could neglect the town, place its development “on the hind teat” and force local business away.
Planning granted for Limerick youth centre amid fury from residents
A CONTENTIOUS plan to build a youth centre in the heart of Ballynanty has been given the go-ahead by An Bord Pleanala.
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Permission sought to retain mosque in Limerick city
AN application has been lodged with Limerick City Council to continue using a former city centre warehouse as a mosque and Islamic community centre.
Education
New school to result in major spin-off for town says principal
THE construction of a new €4.3 million primary school in Kilmallock will have a major spin-off for the people of the local area, according to the school’s principal, Michael O’Connor.
Limerick colleges in talks on Opera Centre site
THE city’s three third-level institutions are in “favourable discussions” with City Council with a view to establishing bases in the Opera Centre site, the Leader has learnt.
UL economist given €650k to study financial crash
UNIVERSITY of Limerick economist Stephen Kinsella has been awarded €650,000 funding to lead international research projects examining the financial crisis, alongside a Nobel Laureate.
Key educational body in Limerick city to be wound up
A KEY education body in the city is to close at the end of this month - and relocate to offices in Dooradoyle.
No injuries as bus catches fire in Newcastle West
CHILDREN on their way home from a school tour had a lucky escape on Monday evening when the bus they were travelling on caught fire.
Politics
Fine Gael split over Limerick’s mayoral candidate
FINE Gael in Limerick is divided this week after two high-profile members walked out of a meeting to decide their mayoral candidate.
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Denis McCarthy gets Fine Gael backing for mayoralty
THERE was disappointment for Limerick city councillor Pat Kennedy this Monday who has lost out to party colleague Cllr Denis McCarthy in the race to be the Fine Gael nominee for the mayoralty.
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Limerick economic plan ‘could deliver 5,000 jobs’
THE biggest urban renewal programme for the city centre in decades could deliver more than 5,000 jobs to the area.
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Photo competition to capture ‘Spirit of Limerick’
A LONG standing concept dreamed up by photographic agency Press 22 to present the city in a positive light is coming to fruition in a new competition.
Noonan in pledge on Limerick 2030 blueprint
LIMERICK’S most senior politician Michael Noonan has said the city’s new economic report “won’t even reach the shelf where the dust gathers”.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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