https://www.limerickleader.ie https://www.limerickleader.ie/images/logos/1/logo_colored.jpg https://www.limerickleader.ie RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, March 6 https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/deaths/2032406/rip-limerick-deaths-and-funeral-details-friday-march-6.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/deaths/2032406/rip-limerick-deaths-and-funeral-details-friday-march-6.html

The death has occurred of Patricia Conway (née Fitzgibbon) Of Oaklawn, Castletroy and Castleconnell Peacefully at University Hospital Limerick on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Predeceased by her father, mother, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by husband Tony, daughter Carmel, sisters Ann and Teresa, sis

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:30:09 GMT Limerick,RIP Limerick,Death notices Nick Rabbitts 'Thuggery' - Six arrested after violence erupts and Gardaí injured outside Dublin hotel https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1924972/thuggery-six-arrested-after-violence-erupts-and-gardai-injured-outside-dublin-hotel.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1924972/thuggery-six-arrested-after-violence-erupts-and-gardai-injured-outside-dublin-hotel.html

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said there is 'no justification for attacks on Gardaí'
Six people were arrested as Irish police were attacked with missiles and fireworks after violence flared outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin which is used to house asylum seekers. A police vehicle was also se

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:05:01 GMT An Garda Siochána,Dublin,Justin Kelly,Micheál Martin Lili Lonergan PICTURES: Paradise home for just €50k - see inside this prime fixer-upper ‘gem https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1895527/pictures-trouble-in-50k-paradise-home-see-inside-ireland-s-fixer-upper-gem.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1895527/pictures-trouble-in-50k-paradise-home-see-inside-ireland-s-fixer-upper-gem.html

'Put another €100,000 into the house, and you’ll have a lovely home for €150,000', said the seller.
Click Next or the arrows to see the next image. Lavender Cottage in Leitrim, Corriga has gone up for the astonishingly low price of €50,000. The property is partially renovated, with a new corr

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:10:01 GMT Leitrim,Property Gallery,Aughavas,Property Watch,Carrick-on-Shannon Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce RIP: Loss of ‘adored’ ‘beautiful little boy’ shakes community https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1892678/rip-loss-of-adored-beautiful-little-boy-shakes-community.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1892678/rip-loss-of-adored-beautiful-little-boy-shakes-community.html

A nine year old Little Blue Hero passed away yesterday after a long battle with leukaemia
Tributes are pouring in following the death of nine year old Leon Briody. Leon Briody of Castletara, county Cavan, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with leukaemia, yes

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:10:01 GMT Cavan,RIP.ie,Death notices,An Garda Siochána,GAA Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce WATCH: Racegoers green with envy of seriously stylish Punchestown punter https://www.punchestownlive.ie/video/social/1789891/watch-racegoers-green-with-envy-of-seriously-stylish-punchestown-punter.html https://www.punchestownlive.ie/video/social/1789891/watch-racegoers-green-with-envy-of-seriously-stylish-punchestown-punter.html

Sun and style were out at the Punchestown Festival in Kildare
Stevie from London, one of the most dapper men at Punchestown, spoke to our roaming reporter on Day 1 of the Punchestown Festival in Kildare on Tuesday as the five-day festivities kicked off. "The suit's about 15 years old," says S

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:57:33 GMT Punchestown Greg Mulhall Limerick Weather - Sunday, January 19, 2025 https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/1705611/limerick-weather-sunday-january-19-2025.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/1705611/limerick-weather-sunday-january-19-2025.html

IT IS going to turn more unsettled today, with a band of rain moving across western counties, together with strengthening southerly winds. Cloudy elsewhere but eastern counties should stay dry until the afternoon. Highest temperatures of nine to 12 degrees. The last of the rain will clear the east e

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:00:07 GMT Limerick News Nick Rabbitts Limerick Weather - Friday, May 3, 2024 https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/1492072/limerick-weather-friday-may-3-2024.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/1492072/limerick-weather-friday-may-3-2024.html

CLOUDY and dull mostly today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. A few sunny spells as well. Light winds and highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees. NATIONAL OUTLOOK Rather unsettled for the Bank Holiday Weekend with low pressure dominating. Possibly turning more settled midweek. Mostly cloudy wit

]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:35 GMT Limerick News Nick Rabbitts Deaths in Limerick - Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/deaths/1462475/deaths-in-limerick-holy-thursday-march-28-2024.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/deaths/1462475/deaths-in-limerick-holy-thursday-march-28-2024.html

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) Coonerty (née Dolan) Of Corbally House Nursing Home, Mill Road, Corbally, Monaghan Town, and formerly of Lynwood Park, Ballysimon. On March 28, 2024, peacefully, in the exceptional care of Corbally House Nursing Home, in the presence of her loving daughter

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:01:05 GMT Limerick News Nick Rabbitts Limerick Weather - Tuesday, March 19, 2024 https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/1453250/limerick-weather-tuesday-march-19-2024.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/1453250/limerick-weather-tuesday-march-19-2024.html

A MIX of cloudy periods and some sunny spells this morning. Mainly dry apart from isolated showers. Cloud will build through the day with rain developing by the evening. Highest temperatures of nine to 13 degrees in light northerly breezes. NATIONAL OUTLOOK Rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain tonig

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:22 GMT Limerick News Nick Rabbitts Limerick hairstylist helps Cillian Murphy look like a 'boss' for the Oscars https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1446144/limerick-hairstylist-helps-cillian-murphy-look-like-a-boss-for-the-oscars.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1446144/limerick-hairstylist-helps-cillian-murphy-look-like-a-boss-for-the-oscars.html

The hairstylist has worked with the likes of Taylor Swift, Claire Foy and Phoebe Waller-Bridge
A Limerick hairstylist helped Cillian Murphy get ready for the Oscars. Gareth Bromell helped Cillian Murphy get ready for the Oscars' red carpet, which took place on Sunday. Gareth prepped both Cill

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:28:23 GMT national news,Cillian Murphy,Oscars 2024 Manon Gilbart WATCH: Limerick TD tries to make it from home village to Dáil 'Eamon Ryan's' way https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/national-news/1378719/watch-limerick-td-tries-to-make-it-from-home-village-to-dail-eamon-ryan-s-way.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/national-news/1378719/watch-limerick-td-tries-to-make-it-from-home-village-to-dail-eamon-ryan-s-way.html

Independent TD tries to get to work in Leinster house from rural Limerick village
ONE RURAL TD has decided to try 'Eamon Ryan's way' to get from his home village in county Limerick to Leinster House. Independent Ireland TD Richard O'Donoghue has shared a video on TikTok, showing how a car or

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:00:44 GMT national Ellen Gough Positive Parenting: Am I doing good enough job? https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/what-s-on/1294716/positive-parenting-am-i-doing-good-enough-job.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/what-s-on/1294716/positive-parenting-am-i-doing-good-enough-job.html

YOU MAY have heard the term “good enough” parenting before, but it’s not always clear what it actually means. And, good enough when we are feeling strong, healthy and in control can look and feel very different from good enough when we are feeling exhausted, stressed or anxious. Good enough parentin

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:31:00 GMT limerick,parenting Charles Prashaw Then & Now: A simple Limerick life around the cross https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/nostalgia/1294713/then-now-a-simple-limerick-life-around-the-cross.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/nostalgia/1294713/then-now-a-simple-limerick-life-around-the-cross.html

I AM staying local this week and recalling the life and times of people who lived near Barry's Cross. Growing up I became aware of the local landmarks around the locality and the people and events associated with them. Three parishes Athea, Ardagh-Carrigkerry and Coolcappa-Kilcolman meet close to th

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:16:01 GMT limerick,then and now Charles Prashaw Throwback Thursday: Pictures from the Limerick Leader archives https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/1280351/throwback-thursday-pictures-from-the-limerick-leader-archives.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/pictures---videos/1280351/throwback-thursday-pictures-from-the-limerick-leader-archives.html

It's that time of the week when we delve into the Limerick Leader archives - in association with Glasshouse Opticians For this week's Throwback Thursday gallery, we have picked 12 photos from October 2007 which may being back some memories. For more pics, just click '<' or '>' and don't forget to ge

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:30:18 GMT Throwback Thursday,Limerick Leader,Limerick Live,Glasshouse Opticians David Hurley Analog begins €630m plan to transform Limerick campus https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1274490/analog-begins-630m-plan-to-transform-limerick-campus.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1274490/analog-begins-630m-plan-to-transform-limerick-campus.html

ANALOG DEVICES management in Limerick are planning a redevelopment of the firm’s campus at the Raheen Industrial Estate. It comes as the company plans to invest €630m in a new research and development plant. The first of two planning applications is currently before Limerick City and County Council

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:00:40 GMT Limerick Nick Rabbitts Throwback Thursday: Pictures from the Limerick Leader archives https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1274749/throwback-thursday-pictures-from-the-limerick-leader-archives.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1274749/throwback-thursday-pictures-from-the-limerick-leader-archives.html

It's that time of the week when we delve into the Limerick Leader archives - in association with Glasshouse Opticians For this week's Throwback Thursday gallery, we have picked 14 photos from January, 2010 which may being back some memories. For more pics, just click '<' or '>' and don't forget to g

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:30:12 GMT Throwback Thursday,Limerick Leader,Limerick Live,Glasshouse Opticians David Hurley How many Gardaí currently serve your county? New figures reveal staffing gaps https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1274833/how-many-gardai-currently-serve-your-county-new-figures-reveal-large-staffing-gaps.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1274833/how-many-gardai-currently-serve-your-county-new-figures-reveal-large-staffing-gaps.htmlNewly released data from An Garda Síochána has revealed large staffing gaps across the 26 counties. The data - which covers Garda numbers by division up to 31 July 2023 - reveals the fewest number of Gardaí per capita can be found in Co Meath, with just 163 officers for every 100,000 people. This is

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:15:09 GMT garda,gardai,staffing numbers,data,garda staff,gardai per 100000 people,cc1,in1,helen mcentee Mary MCFadden Limerick publicans fearing VAT rise https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1271632/limerick-publicans-fearing-vat-rise.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1271632/limerick-publicans-fearing-vat-rise.html

THE IDEA of going out for an impromptu drink or meal in Limerick is in danger of becoming “a thing of the past”, it’s been warned. Robert Byrne, who runs Bobby Byrne’s gastropub at O’Connell Avenue in the city, was speaking with the hospitality VAT rate expected to rise next month. The tax paid on i

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:06:36 GMT Limerick Nick Rabbitts Limerick woman claims Lotto prize after answering cash call https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/local-news/1272059/limerick-woman-claims-lotto-prize-after-answering-cash-call.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/local-news/1272059/limerick-woman-claims-lotto-prize-after-answering-cash-call.html

A LOTTO player from Limerick is celebrating after collecting almost €140,000 in prize money from National Lottery Headquarters in Dublin. The online player, who wishes to remain anonymous, matched five numbers and the bonus in the draw which took place on Saturday, August 5 to win €139,269. Having c

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:30:08 GMT National Lottery,Limerick Live David Hurley Limerick company makes big donation to charity https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1268023/limerick-company-makes-big-donation-to-charity.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1268023/limerick-company-makes-big-donation-to-charity.html

LOCAL self-storage company, StorageWise, donated €500 to local charity St. Vincent de Paul (SVP), on Thomas Street in Limerick. This is a historic place for StorageWise as over 100 years ago it is where the original company was established called the Limerick Carting Company. David Hickey is the cur

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:28:35 GMT Limerick Frances Watkins