- 400 air passengers stranded by snow
- Woman badly hurt in Dublin attack
- Cancer 'caused 44% of 2011 deaths'
- Man arrested over body in ditch
- Report warns of 'welfare failures'
- Two held over murder of drug lord
- Men quizzed over murder in brawl
- Republic 'should join Commonwealth'
- Madonna to give concert in Dublin
- Fresh arrest over boy's arson death
- Two held after cannabis seized
- Cutbacks 'hitting sick and elderly'
- Beer key to ultra runner's success
- Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
- Bill for hard-hit homeowners fails
- Assembly blasted over ferry closure
- Dublin accused over children's home
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Limerick and Clare to meet again on Tuesday night
LIMERICK will meet Clare again on Tuesday night in the Waterford Crystal Cup after the sides finished level after two periods of extra time in Sixmilebridge on Saturday night. It finished Limerick 1-15 Clare 0-18.
O’Loughlin point earns Ardscoil a second chance
A late point from sub Michael O’Loughlin earned Ardscoil Ris a replay in their Harty Cup semi-final against Nenagh CBS in Tipperary Town on Sunday. The game finished Ardscoil Ris 2-8 Nenagh CBS 1-11.
Riordan goal earns Leitrim winning start
John Riordan’s goal eight minutes from time gave Limerick the perfect start to the National League as they beat Leitrim 1-9 to 0-9 in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday.
Ardscoil go for Harty Cup hat-trick
Jerom O’Connell previews Ardscoil Ris’s Harty Cup semi-final against Nenagh CBS
All square in thrilling Limerick Fitzgibbon derby
THE bragging rights remain unclaimed until another day after UL and LIT played out a hugely entertaining draw (UL 0-16 LIT 1-13) in the first round of the Fitzgibbon Cup on Thursday afternoon.
Soccer
Seven up as Pike advance in Lawson Cup
Lawson Cup holders Pike Rvs moved into round three of the competition with consummate ease when they beat Caherdavin Celtic 7-0 on Sunday afternoon in the Pike Club.
Dines take big step towards Premier League
Geraldines took a huge step towards making it a season to remember when they beat their closest rivals Shannon Hibs 2-1 tp open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.
SOCCER FIXTURES: Limerick District League
All the Limerick District Soccer Fixtures for the period February 1 to February 5
Limerick FC sign Stephen Bradley
Limerick FC have signed the highly-rated Stephen Bradley from St Patrick’s Athletic ahead of the new Airtricity League Division 1 season.
Rugby
Richmond advance in Transfield Cup
RICHMOND took a step closer to Transfield Cup success when they beat Garryowen 14-10 in an exciting encounter in Richmond Park on Sunday.
Earls to return for French trip
KEITH Earls is to return to the Irish rugby squad this week ahead of their trip to Paris to play France in the 6 Nations.
Young Munster win keeps them in touch
YOUNG Munster maintained their hopes of winning a first All-Ireland League title in almost two decades thanks to a gritty 9-7 victory over competition heavyweights Cork Constitution at Tom Clifford Park.
Crescent look to build on impressive junior record
As Crescent College go for three-in-a-row, Colm Kinsella looks ahead to this year’s Munster Schools Junior Cup
Flannery says Ireland have a lot to prove in RBS 6 Nations opener video
MUNSTER and Ireland Hooker, Jerry Flannery, says Ireland have a lot to prove when they take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday.
Limerick Sport
Double success for Limerick basketball
IT was a night to remember for Limerick basketball in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Friday night.
Go Home Hare the Glin hero at Clonmel Coursing
THE celebrations will last for a long time in Glin after Go Home Hare won the 2012 Boylesports.com Irish Derby this Wednesday afternoon at the National Coursing meeting in Clonmel’s Powerstown Park.
Lee sets his sights on Easter world title fight
LIMERICK middleweight boxer Andy Lee could be set for an Easter world title fight.
UL clubs seek unique basketball double
LIMERICK’S two senior basketball clubs will seek a unique SuperLeague National Cup double on January 27.
Andy Lee to put himself in place to demand world title fight
IT’S six years this month that Limerick’s Andy Lee signed a professional boxing contract and left Castleconnell for Detroit.
National Sport
Super Sizing lands Tied Cottage
Sizing Europe put up a sizzling performance to win his match-up with Big Zeb in the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown.
Armagh hold Cork
Armagh and Cork shared the NFL Division One points at the Athletic Grounds, where the Rebels allowed a six points lead to slip away after having attacker Paul Kerrigan sent off late in the first half.
Approach in Newbury contention
Final Approach and Sailors Warn are the two potential Irish challengers among the 24 confirmations for the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday.
Ireland preparing for France test
Ireland's RBS 6 Nations squad will reconvene on Wednesday to prepare for a major character test - tackling tournament favourites France in Paris.
Award double for golfers
Northern Irish golfer Darren Clarke was awarded the Laurens comeback of the year award for winning the Open Championship at the age of 42, and compatriot Rory McIlroy won the breakthrough of the year gong after lifting the US Open.
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Weather for Limerick
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South east
