PICTURES: Limerick School of Music Gala Concert

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PICTURES: Marty Morrissey hosts night with Limerick hurling legends in Kilmallock

Houlihan's Bar, Kilmallock hosted the event which featured names such as Graeme Mulcahy and Andrew O'Shaughnessy GAA broadcasting icon Marty Morrissey was in Kilmallock last week as the Clare native hosted 'A Night to Remember with Kilmallock Hurling All-Stars and Limerick Hurling Legends.' M ---

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'Sharp increase': Limerick city rents jump by almost 10 per cent

The typical open-market rent of a two-bedroom apartment in Limerick city was €2,187 in the first quarter of 2026 IN LIMERICK city, market rents in the first quarter of 2026 were on average 9.7% higher than a year ago. The typical open-market rent of a two-bedroom apartment in the city was €2, ---

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Limerick Cricket fall short in last 16 of National Cup

A place in the quarter-finals escaped Limerick as their run chase against Ardmore Cricket Club fell just 14 runs shy of victory A place in the quarter-finals escaped Limerick as their run chase against Ardmore Cricket Club fell just 14 runs shy of victory in Derry on Sunday evening. Anvesh Bo ---

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ALERT: Safety issue found with thousands of TVs across Ireland that could result in fires

The CCPC have advised customers to stop using the products immediately The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has alerted the public across Ireland to a safety issue that has been identified with the fuse within certain power plugs in a selected batch of NordMende Televisions and ---

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PICTURES: Limerick locals bask in the sunshine in the People's Park

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'Guilty as charged': Man appears in court over €4.2m cannabis seizure in Shannon

The accused man from Dublin was remanded in custody A 40-YEAR-OLD Dublin man appeared in court today in connection with an estimated €4.2 million cannabis drug seizure on the outskirts of Shannon on Tuesday. At Ennis District Court on Wednesday afternoon, James Lawlor, of Killininny House, Fi ---

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Castletroy Golf Club announce details of historic Senior Scratch Cup

The Scratch Cup was first competed for in 1948 CASTLETROY Golf Club have announced details of the 2026 Men’s Senior Scratch Cup, kindly sponsored by Trade Electric Group. The competition takes place on Sunday, June 14. First competed for in 1948, the Castletroy Senior Scratch Cup is one of th ---

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Jobs under threat at Limerick’s flagship radio station amid 'challenging landscape'

Consultation process gets under way at Limerick's Live95FM THERE are fears for jobs locally as the owner of Limerick radio station Live95 begins a restructuring process across its Irish operations. Onic, the Rupert Murdoch-owned radio group which operates Live95, has started consultations wit ---

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Munster Rugby announce departure of high-profile coach

Alex Codling will leave his position as forwards coach at the end of the season MUNSTER Rugby have confirmed that forwards coach Alex Codling will be departing from his role as forwards coach at the end of the current season. The former Newcastle Red Bulls head coach joined Munster on a full- ---

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Closing date approaching for inclusive journalism prize in memory of UL student Joe Drennan

Unheard Voices: The Joe Drennan Memorial Prize for Inclusive Journalism celebrates journalism that enhances understanding of marginalised communities and values WITH just days remaining, the closing date is fast approaching for the journalism prize established by University of Limerick, in as ---

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'Don't go alone' - Water warning issued to Irish public ahead of June bank holiday weekend

The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI is urging the public across Ireland to stay safe and be aware of the dangers The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI is urging the public across Ireland to stay safe and be aware of the dangers posed by cold water both ---

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Former Limerick panellist hoping to lead Longford to Lory Meagher Cup glory

Longford take on Leitrim in the Lory Meagher Cup final - and have two Limerick men, Cathal Mullane (Killeedy) and Martin Farrell (Blackrock) - in their side A FORMER Limerick senior panellist is seeking his second Lory Meagher Cup medal in Croke Park on Sunday. Cathal Mullane is one of two Li ---

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PICTURES: Beloved Irish singer performs in County Limerick town

Tommy Fleming apologized to a sold-out audience in Kilmallock as severe flu forced him to cancel the gig mid-performance USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Wheth ---

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'We couldn't resist' - Gardaí troll scammer looking for money in hilarious text exchange

Gardaí have said that while this scam may seem obvious to some it is still catching people out Gardaí in Kilkenny said the "couldn't resist" playing along with texts from a scammer pretending to be someone's son that was in desperate need of money. In a post shared on social media this week, ---

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New sanctuary status marks MIC’s inclusion commitment

As a University of Sanctuary, MIC will continue to advance initiatives that support equal access to higher education, including scholarship opportunities for students in the international protection process MARY Immaculate College (MIC) has officially been recognised as a University of Sanctu ---

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‘It is on us to seize the opportunity’: John Kiely and Limerick excited for Cork test

Limerick travel to Leeside to take on Cork in Sunday week's Munster Senior Hurling Championship final JOHN Kiely is looking forward to a “proper game of hurling” on Sunday week when Limerick travel to SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh to take on Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship final. ---

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Man and woman killed in separate road incidents as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward

A woman in her 80s has died in Clare and a man in his 40s has died in Limerick A man and a woman have died on Tuesday following separate road incidents as Gardaí have urged any witnesses to come forward with information. A collision involving two cars on the R352 near Moymore, Tulla, Co. Clar ---

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Woman arrested in connection with disappearance of Kyran Durnin released without charge

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing into the schoolboy's disappearance The woman (aged in her 50's) who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of Kyran Durnin has since been released without charge. Gardaí have confirmed that a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director ---

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Limerick warning as temperatures could climb to 31 degrees as Shannon smashes May record

Calm before the storm as thunder and lightning predicted for Limerick this Wednesday night LIMERICK has been placed under a weather warning with the mercury set to explode this Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to top 30 degrees Celsius across the city and county and Met Éireann ---

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Must win game for Ballynanty Rovers as Premier League season comes to a head

Balla have to beat Mungret Regional to bring the league to a final day showdown BALLYNANTY Rovers look to bring the battle for Premier League honours to the final game when they visit Mungret Regional this Wednesday evening. It is a rescheduled game; the original having been halted early due ---

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Limerick project recognised for Design and Innovation Hub plan

An expert team appointed by URBACT will visit Limerick to engage with council staff involved in the THRIVE project LIMERICK City and County Council has welcomed the selection of the THRIVE Fireplace Site Project as one of six Irish case studies for the research initiative Unlocking Compact Ci ---

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Lough Gur to take centre stage at Limerick lake restoration workshop

Organisers hope the workshop will help strengthen Limerick’s growing role in environmental leadership while building momentum for the protection and restoration of Lough Gur and other vulnerable freshwater ecosystems across Ireland The Future Lakes Ireland: Nature-Based Solutions – Prevention ---

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PICTURES: Limerick branch of the Irish Guide Dogs celebrates Guide Dog Day 2026

Limerick volunteers marked Guide Dog Day with a fundraising stand at the Jetland Shopping Centre, as the national charity celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a gr ---

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PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Moyross United and Star Rovers in the Healy Webb Cup

Mungret Regional went down to Coachford in the same competition MOYROSS qualified for the final of the Healy-Webb Premier A Cup when they defeated Star Rovers on a penalty shoot-out after their game ended 1-1. when they defeated Star Rovers on a penalty shoot-out after their game ended 1-1. J ---

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Investigation launched following arson attack on Garda station in middle of night

Extensive damage was done to the station in Wexford at around 3am on Tuesday morning Gardaí have launched an investigation following an arson attack at the Blackwater Garda Station, Blackwater, Co. Wexford on Tuesday. The incident occurred at approximately 2:50am and extensive damage was done ---

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‘A ball of fire’: Celebrating pioneering Limerick politician Donogh O’Malley’s proud 60-year legacy

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board hosted a special event titled Remembering Donogh O’Malley THE LIMERICK politician who transformed Irish society has been honoured by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (ETB), who hosted a special event titled Remembering Donogh O’Ma ---

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RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Tuesday, May 26, 2026

RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 The death has occurred of Kenneth Hartigan, Bridge View, Roslevan, Ennis, Co Clare and formerly of John Crew Park, South Hill, Limerick on May 23 unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his lovin ---

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to go on trial for 18 alleged offences including rape

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to the alleged offences A jury has been sworn in to hear the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who is accused of a series of alleged historical sexual offences. The prosecution will deliver the opening address at Newry Crown Court on Wedne ---

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PICTURES: Smiles and sunshine at Lough Gur as Limerick makes the most of the heatwave

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