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Verdict of accidental death after cyclist dies in Limerick collision

A VERDICT of accidental death has been returned at the inquest into the death of a man travelling on a motorised bike in County Limerick. Eamonn McAteer of Ballycullane, Kilmallock was travelling from Kilmallock in the direction of Bruff at around ...

07 Aug 2020 at 22:00

Deaths

Limerick roofer fell more than seven metres to his death, inquest hears

A MAN who died while working on the roof of a farm fell more than seven metres to his death. Pat Cotter from Rockhill, Bruree, had more than 35 years’ experience as a roofer and steel fabricator. On December 13, 2022, he was working on a roof for ...

22 Jun 2024 at 21:00

Deaths

Limerick roofer fell more than seven metres to his death, inquest hears

22 Jun 2024 at 21:33

Crime and Courts

Inmate found dead in cell at Limerick Prison had heroin in his system, inquest hears

A PRISONER who died in his cell at Limerick Prison had taken heroin and would have “fallen into a very deep sleep and not woken up” - the Limerick coroner told an inquest. Melvin McNamara from O’Malley Park in Southill died on June 27, 2019, ...

24 Jun 2024 at 09:00

Breaking News

Limerick inquest hears house fire that claimed Grace's life was a 'terrible tragedy'

AN INQUEST has heard that a falling lamp was the “catalyst” in a Limerick house fire which led to the tragic death of a young bride-to-be. University of Limerick graduate Grace McDermott, aged 26, died of carbon monoxide poisoning following ...

10 Jan 2018 at 21:02

Local News

Limerick coroner records pensioner’s death as due to asbestos exposure at Bord na Mona plant

A VERDICT of occupational-related death was recorded following the inquest of a pensioner who was exposed to asbestos while working at a briquette-making factory in the midlands more than 50 years ago. James O’Dwyer, 80, who was from ...

08 May 2019 at 19:00

Crime and Courts

'Accidental death' recorded after Steve Collins knocked down Limerick pensioner

A VERDICT of accidental death was recorded at the Limerick inquest of an 89 year-old woman who was knocked down and rolled over by a Land Rover driven by Steve Collins, father of murder victim Roy Collins. Limerick Coroner’s Court ...

10 Oct 2017 at 14:20

Local News

Inquest told Limerick man died after eating firelighters

A VERDICT of misadventure was recorded following the inquest of a St Mary’s Park man who ate firelighters following a day-long drinking binge. The body of Christopher Kelly (50), who was originally from St Munchin’s Street was ...

03 Oct 2016 at 15:00

Local News

Limerickman drowned after boat capsized

AN INQUEST into the death of a man in his 20s, who lost his life following a boating accident in Castleconnell, found that he drowned despite numerous attempts by friends and emergency services to save his life. Noel ...

29 Jul 2016 at 13:00

Crime and Courts

Limerick woman Louise Casey's death a 'damning indictment' of system

A LIMERICK coroner has said that the death of city homeless woman Louise Casey is “a damning indictment on the whole system” at an inquest this week. This Wednesday morning, Limerick Coroner's Court heard the ...

20 Jul 2017 at 07:10

Crime and Courts

Man died after stepping out in front of truck at County Limerick traffic lights

A VERDICT of misadventure was recorded at the inquest into the death of man who walked in front of a truck while attempting to cross the street in Kilmallock. Limerick Coroners Court was told Tadgh McCarthy ...

08 Dec 2017 at 14:00

Crime and Courts

Limerick Coroner’s Court hears alcohol abuse was a factor in two sudden deaths

LIMERICK Coroner’s Court has heard that heavy alcohol consumption was a factor in the deaths of two men who died in separate incidents earlier this year. In one case, a 51-year-old man, died at a hostel in ...

27 Nov 2017 at 19:00

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