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'Significant delays' expected for week-long road works on busy county Limerick route
17/09/2024

'Significant delays' expected for week-long road works on busy county Limerick route

Motorists advised of delays and diversions due to R516 Croom to Bruff road closure

Super Tuesday! Lottery winners from FIVE counties collect prizes totalling more than €3m
17/09/2024

Super Tuesday! Lottery winners from FIVE counties collect prizes totalling more than €3m

Busy day at National Lottery HQ as a host of winners come forward

Deaths in Limerick: Tuesday, September 17
17/09/2024

Deaths in Limerick: Tuesday, September 17

The death has occurred of David Jnr Fitzpatrick, The Four Elms, Drombanna, Co Limerick On September 16, passed away, thankfully surrounded by his close family and friends in Milford Hospice. Pre-deceased by his mother, Marie Fitzpatrick and his father-in-law Martin Burke. He will be greatly missed b...

Well-known Limerick hotelier left a whopping figure of over €21m in will
17/09/2024

Well-known Limerick hotelier left a whopping figure of over €21m in will

Tom Moran from Athea in West Limerick built and lost an empire in a career that spanned over 50 years

Billy Burns move to Munster Rugby has been a 'refreshing change'
17/09/2024

Billy Burns move to Munster Rugby has been a 'refreshing change'

Burns has signed a one-year contract with the province after playing with Ulster for the past six seasons

ALERT: Warning at Ploughing as farmers are being directly targeted
17/09/2024

ALERT: Warning at Ploughing as farmers are being directly targeted

Fraudsters are targeting farmers with a number of scams

Appeal against plans for new graveyard in Limerick
17/09/2024

Appeal against plans for new graveyard in Limerick

Proposal for Monaleen site deferred until New Year

Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh's new city campus celebrates official opening
17/09/2024

Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh's new city campus celebrates official opening

The event was attended by Paralympics champion Róisín Ní Riain

PICTURES: Fun in the sun on the first day of National Ploughing Championships
17/09/2024

PICTURES: Fun in the sun on the first day of National Ploughing Championships

Do you spot any familiar faces in our gallery?

Moyross and Ballylanders enjoy LWSSL Ei Electronics Division Cup Final victories
17/09/2024

Moyross and Ballylanders enjoy LWSSL Ei Electronics Division Cup Final victories

These victories come only a week after both sides won Open and Junior Cup titles

'In the name of Jesus Christ' - Gardaí stunned by what man was doing in back of van
17/09/2024

'In the name of Jesus Christ' - Gardaí stunned by what man was doing in back of van

Viewers were shocked by the latest episode which aired on RTE One on Monday night and highlighted a potentially lethal situation at a checkpoint in Louth

Limerick children go on horse riding 'trip of a lifetime' to London
17/09/2024

Limerick children go on horse riding 'trip of a lifetime' to London

The trip was organised through Moyross Youth Academy's Equine Programme

BREAKING: Tadgh Beirne named as new Munster Rugby captain
17/09/2024

BREAKING: Tadgh Beirne named as new Munster Rugby captain

Beirne is the first change in club captain at the province in 10 years

Sun set to scorch at the National Ploughing Championships as temperatures will hit 23 degrees
17/09/2024

Sun set to scorch at the National Ploughing Championships as temperatures will hit 23 degrees

The hot weather is set to continue for the rest of the week

BREAKING: Man charged with over €84k in drugs and €18k cash to appear in court in Limerick
17/09/2024

BREAKING: Man charged with over €84k in drugs and €18k cash to appear in court in Limerick

This took place as part of Operation Tara, an intelligence-led operation

PICTURES: New Limerick Educate Together Secondary School officially opened
17/09/2024

PICTURES: New Limerick Educate Together Secondary School officially opened

Browse through the below gallery to see if you can spot yourself or someone you know!

Secret Garda truck hits the road to catch motorists committing these offences
17/09/2024

Secret Garda truck hits the road to catch motorists committing these offences

A new unmarked HGV will be deployed as part of 'Operation IOMPAR'

Maiden century for Bogavelly sees Limerick Cricket Club end season on high
17/09/2024

Maiden century for Bogavelly sees Limerick Cricket Club end season on high

Limerick Cricket Club defeated Cork Harlequins by 176 runs in Premier Division

PICTURES: People all smiles as they arrive for the National Ploughing Championships in Laois
17/09/2024

PICTURES: People all smiles as they arrive for the National Ploughing Championships in Laois

Can you spot yourself in our gallery

Limerick talent nominated for Apprentice of the Year Awards
17/09/2024

Limerick talent nominated for Apprentice of the Year Awards

24 apprentices are representing the Mid-West region

Annual food festival in Limerick cancelled after seven years due to 'resource challenges'
17/09/2024

Annual food festival in Limerick cancelled after seven years due to 'resource challenges'

Organisers say they are 'very disappointed' with outcome

Jump in loan scams in Limerick prompts garda warning
17/09/2024

Jump in loan scams in Limerick prompts garda warning

Scams in relation to accommodation have been lodged with Limerick gardaí

Live TV coverage confirmed for big Limerick club hurling championship fixture
17/09/2024

Live TV coverage confirmed for big Limerick club hurling championship fixture

TG4 will broadcast the meeting of Kilmallock and Patrickswell from Rathkeale on Sunday

National Ploughing ticket warning issued as thousands flock to Laois site
17/09/2024

National Ploughing ticket warning issued as thousands flock to Laois site

People are advised to pre-purchase their tickets online to avoid disappointment

‘This album does have a darker side, this is a taste of it’: Limerick's own Dead Poets share teaser ahead of album relea...
17/09/2024

‘This album does have a darker side, this is a taste of it’: Limerick's own Dead Poets share teaser ahead of album release

Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets' new album will be out in October

Red Cross in Limerick to host an open night to recruit new volunteers
17/09/2024

Red Cross in Limerick to host an open night to recruit new volunteers

THE IRISH Red Cross in Limerick are holding an open night to recruit new volunteers for the organisation. The registration night will give information about the 10 week first aid response course as well as the work that the charity does. The PHECC accredited course will teach life-saving skills, how...

Limerick Weather: September 17, 2024
17/09/2024

Limerick Weather: September 17, 2024

Today will be dry with improving sunshine. Highest temperatures 17 to 22 degrees. Light to moderate east to southeast winds will mean that it will be coolest near coasts.National OutlookTonight will

National Ploughing traffic update as gardaí advise attendees how best to get to Ratheniska site
16/09/2024

National Ploughing traffic update as gardaí advise attendees how best to get to Ratheniska site

Laois Offaly Garda traffic have issued a detailed map and advice for the incoming crowds ahead of the National Ploughing Championships.

Wexford man airlifted to hospital after 'serious' workplace accident
16/09/2024

Wexford man airlifted to hospital after 'serious' workplace accident

The man was airlifted to Tallaght University Hospital from a pallet manufacturing site following a 'serious' work-related incident.

Have you seen Lorcan? Gardaí issue urgent appeal for missing Dublin teen (17)
16/09/2024

Have you seen Lorcan? Gardaí issue urgent appeal for missing Dublin teen (17)

Lorcan was last seen on Monday wearing a black hooded top, brown trousers and runners with a black backpack in Artane.

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