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Fraser Franks set for op – four years after heart problem ended football career

Former Newport defender Fraser Franks faced a difficult “grieving process” when a heart problem cut short his football career at the age of 28. But four years on, as he prepares for surgery that will ultimately save his life, he is “grateful” the ...

01 Sept 2023 at 13:37

National News

Sinéad O'Connor donated proceeds of house sale to addiction treatment centre

HUNDREDS of people in Limerick battling drug addiction benefitted from the generosity of the late Sinéad O'Connor. The singer sold her home in Atlanta, Georgia and donated the proceeds for the Aljeff treatment centre which was located at ...

05 Aug 2023 at 14:47

National News

Dublin man helping former prisoners start again with a clean slate

A Dublin man who spent most of his adult life in and out of jail is now helping former prisoners start again with a clean slate. Paul Donoghue, a social enterprise manager and founder of New Creation Cleaning Services, employs ...

05 Sept 2024 at 11:42

Breaking News

Limerick addiction: 'Gambling took everything from me – and nearly took my life'

“GAMBLING took absolutely everything from me, bar my life and it very nearly took that. I was gambling since I was about 16 and I was just hooked on it straight away. As the years went by, the bets were getting bigger. Then I ...

08 Apr 2017 at 13:00

National News

'Crossed the line': President Higgins' speech at Jigginstown Manor launch criticised by govt ministers

A lengthy speech delivered by President Michael D Higgin's at the launch of the Jigginstown Manor centre has allegedly been criticised by some government ministers. Yesterday, the President criticised the current status of ...

15 Jun 2022 at 12:47

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Increase in numbers seeking help for sexual addiction in Limerick

SEXUAL addiction is no longer the preserve of Hollywood celebrities as a Limerick-based counsellor says he has seen an increase in the numbers presenting for treatment. While Bruree House - the largest residential ...

24 Jul 2016 at 17:30

National News

Losing punters up against a €1bn 'gambling superpower', says Limerick deputy

GAMBLERS are up against a new €1 billion “gambling superpower” and are facing increasingly sophisticated and aggressive forms of marketing, with new legislation needed as a matter of urgency to govern the ...

06 Apr 2017 at 18:00

Local News

Bishop of Limerick praises those who seek treatment for addiction

THERE are “daily miracles” in Cuan Mhuire said Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy during his homily at a Mass to mark its 50th anniversary. Bishop Leahy concelebrated the outdoor Mass at the addiction ...

18 Sept 2016 at 14:00

Local News

'I nearly died from alcoholism': A Limerickwoman's story of recovery

MARY was 14 when she had her first drink. She can’t remember if it was wine or cider, but it went down easy. It always went down too easy. Her youth was spent hanging around street corners, drinking,...

09 Apr 2017 at 13:00

Community

Addiction counsellors on the frontline in Limerick city: 'We've been to funerals, but there's hope for many'

ALAN Galvin and Liam Ryan have seen the very real consequences of addiction in the past four years since they founded Saoirse, Limerick’s only free addiction treatment centre. They have attended ...

07 Apr 2017 at 07:00

North East

Oisin McConville to speak in Limerick on gambling addiction

OISIN McConville is so passionate about preventing others going down his path of gambling addiction that when invited to Doon his only demands were a mic and a crowd. The All-Ireland winning ...

17 Feb 2017 at 17:00

National News

Irish uni receives over €800k to provide courses for service users affected by addiction

Over €800,000 in funding has been awarded to South East Technological University (SETU) for the provision of higher education courses for service users at Tiglin and other addiction ...

01 Sept 2022 at 11:38

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