Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

... Denis Herlihy, BDO Get Back Challenge, Elaine Barry, Limerick City Sports Partnership, Sean Murtagh, 5th Class Pupil JFK School and Garda John Flannagan, Mayorstone Garda Station, in&...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

... Pat Murray and John Lyons (centre), Supermacs Family Restaurant, Dooradoyle Centre, with members of the cast of CentreStage Productions version of Mike Finn’s pantomime ‘N...

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Written by: Mal Keaveney

( Sport )

... Epic Limerick vs Tipp encounters made the year To the hurling world, the Limerick/Tipperary trilogy in the Guinness Munster Senior Hurling Championship made the season just played-ou...

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Written by: David Raleigh

( Local News )

...The family of a car dealer, who was brutally murdered at his home on the outskirts of Limerick City shortly after celebrating New Year’s Eve five years ago, has issued a fresh appeal to the publ...

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Written by: Rachael Fincuae

( Local News )

...Following the untimely death of a UL student from a possible case of bacterial meningitis, Limerick people are urged to be aware of the symptoms of the lethal condition to prevent another tragedy. ...

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Written by: Rachael Finucane

( Local News )

...The ongoing failure of the Government to support the immediate set-up of a local drugs task force in Limerick is “deeply irresponsible” in view of the “escalating drugs problem&rdquo...

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Written by: Rachael Finucane

( Local News )

...Limerick Fianna Fáil TDs are to be invited to meet city councillors to explain the discontinuation of the Aer Lingus Shannon-Heathrow route as a letter by the Minister for Transport was met wit...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

...Glasgow Park residents living in fear that up to 100 houses in the estate were a serious fire risk have been told that extensive safety upgrade work is to be carried out four years after the problem w...

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Written by: Rachael Finucane

( Local News )

...The Limerick Civic Trust completed a total of 18 projects this year and have an exciting programme of events and projects planned for 2008—the year which will mark its 25th anniversary. ...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

...Rathkeale is “the best kept secret in Ireland” with a low crime rate and high level of development but without community co-operation its decline will continue, according to local research...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

...Restoration work worth over €2.1 million which has transformed the Clancy Strand area of the city is expected to be completed by the end of the year. ...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Local News )

...A ‘kidnapped’ Santa was returned to his spot in a city pub last night after a ransom of over €8,000 in aid of Milford Hospice was handed over by customers and wellwishers. ...

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Written by: Mal Keaveney

( Sport )

...Here is a selection of The Short Game highlights of the year just played-out. ...

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Written by: Len Dinneen

( Sport )

...A few years ago, I stood on the first tee at Clonlara Golf Club and just as I was about to hit the ball one of my playing partners, Mike Nolan, said: “Do you know Len, before you hit that ball y...

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Written by: Cormac Liddy

( Sport )

...The decision to declare that Limerick is a ‘fast’ track, which came into effect on December 10, has sparked a great deal of comment. ...

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Written by: Cormac Liddy

( Sport )

...The recent departure of Paul McGee as manager of Limerick 37 extends a lengthy list of those who have been in charge of senior sides with the club. ...

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Written by: Cormac Liddy

( Sport )

... Mike’s golf skills reap social dividends ...

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Written by: Rachael Finucane

( Lifestyle )

...Motorists are being urged to show particular caution when driving home or indeed, anywhere else, for Christmas this year due to the high number of accidents during the festive season. ...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

...Following the example of Limerick’s first ever ‘green’ Christmas tree, the council is encouraging local people to spread the festive goodwill to the environment across the board this...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

...Depression hits ‘Mood swings’ Alcohol warning ...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

...The importance of keeping warm this Christmas is the focus of the third phase of the ‘Keep Well This Winter’ information campaign by the HSE. ...

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Written by: Hilary Thompson

( Lifestyle )

...Purple, is the way to go this New Year, so for all of your parties on December 31, why not vamp up the night in the new alternative to black. ...

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Written by: Hilary Thompson

( Lifestyle )

...I caught up with glamorous Limerick model and avid racegoer Eva Hayes recently and picked up a few tips about racing fashion. As Eva goes racing all year round she has to have many different looks acc...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

...Pampered is exactly how I felt last week when I visited Seventh Heaven Beauty, at Oakdale House on Limerick’s Ennis Road. As I entered the old world residence I found true tranquillity, in stark...

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Written by: Staff Reporter

( Lifestyle )

...Do you have a wish for the new gardening year? Perhaps you would like a warm summer for your roses, or maybe you would prefer a sharp cold snap in autumn to ignite the fire within your trees leaves. ...

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