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The main headlines: Here's what happened in Limerick this week

EVERY Friday, we round-up the top stories of the week in news, sport and local life in Limerick. Got a story? Contact us at the newsroom at news@limerickleader.ie or at 061 214503. In news... Storm Hannah is expected to bring strong gusts to ...

26 Apr 2019 at 11:46

Local News

Mayor of Limerick opens online book of condolence for murdered journalist Lyra McKee

AN ONLINE Book of Condolence has been opened this Thursday by the Mayor of the City and County of Limerick for murdered journalist Lyra McKee. The thoughts and prayers of the people of Limerick are with the family and friends of Lyra McKee ...

25 Apr 2019 at 18:00

National News

Northern Irish detectives on Lyra McKee murder case arrest 5 men

Northern Irish detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry have arrested five men. The journalist was shot dead as she observed rioting in the Creggan area on the outskirts of the city in April 2019. According to the Police ...

15 Mar 2022 at 12:06

National News

'Shame on them' - Family of killed journalist condemns exploitative use of her image

The family of journalist Lyra McKee have urged anyone with a “political agenda” not to use her image. The Belfast woman died after being hit by a bullet during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in 2019. Dissident republican group the ...

05 May 2022 at 11:16

National News

Man who stored gun that killed Lyra McKee to challenge 'misconception' he was involved, court hears

A man convicted of possessing the gun used to shoot journalist Lyra McKee wants to challenge any “misconception” that he was involved in the murder, a court has heard. Niall Sheerin, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this year to possession ...

02 Sept 2022 at 15:00

Local News

Limerick man recounts confrontation at military-style parade in Dublin

A LIMERICK man has spoken about his decision to protest at the parade by Saoradh though the streets of Dublin on Easter Saturday, days after the shooting dead of journalist Lyra McKee by dissident republicans. Seamus Ryan, a ...

26 Apr 2019 at 22:00

Arts & Entertainment

'I think I'm still in shock' - Irish singer surpasses Beyoncé to number one album spot

A Cork musician is celebrating after hitting the number one spot in the Irish albums chart. According to the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA), singer Lyra's debut album of the same name has reached the top of the ...

22 Apr 2024 at 11:04

National News

Trial opens for three men accused of Lyra Mckee murder in Belfast

The trial of three men accused of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee has opened in Belfast. Ms McKee, 29, died after being struck by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in the ...

30 May 2024 at 12:14

National News

Easter Rising parade on anniversary of Lyra McKee's death 'in such bad taste', says family

The family of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have voiced disgust that a republican Easter parade linked with dissidents went ahead on the anniversary of her murder. Ms McKee, a journalist, died after being ...

18 Apr 2022 at 17:53

National News

Man convicted of possessing gun used to shoot Lyra McKee jailed for seven years

A man convicted of possessing the gun used to shoot journalist Lyra McKee has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Niall Sheerin, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this year to possession of a pistol and ...

14 Sept 2022 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Lyra McKee’s sister says extremism is growing in political deadlock

The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee has said that the extremism that “destroyed” her family is growing in the political vacuum left by a lack of devolved government. Nichola McKee Corner ...

18 Sept 2023 at 00:05

National News

Two men bailed after appearing in court charged with murder of Lyra McKee

Two men have been granted bail after they appeared in court charged with the murder of Lyra McKee. Gearóid Peter Cavanagh and Jordan Devine both appeared via video link at Derry Magistrates ...

17 Sept 2021 at 13:38

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