A BID to have full council meetings live-streamed and recorded in full was abandoned mid-way through the debate at this month’s council meeting. Mayor John Moran has committed money from his own devolved fund to make sure Limerick follows in the footsteps of local authorities across the country in having council meetings available to the … Read more
HANDS that may have laid blocks, milked cows, driven machinery or piked hay have now shown their artistic side thanks to Doon and District Men’s Shed. The talents are displayed at an art and craft exhibition in Dooradoyle Library, Limerick city, which runs until Saturday, April 11. Deputy Richard O’Donoghue formally opened the exhibition, saying … Read more
HANDS that may have laid blocks, milked cows, driven machinery or piked hay have now shown their artistic side thanks to Doon and District Men’s Shed. The talents are displayed at an art and craft exhibition in Dooradoyle Library, Limerick city, which runs until Saturday, April 11. Deputy Richard O’Donoghue formally opened the exhibition, saying … Read more
A COUNTY Limerick residents association has called on Google to correct the spelling of their townland, insisting the correct form is Rich Hill — not Richill or Richhill, as currently listed on the global mapping platform. The campaign, led by the Rich Hill Residents Association and supported by Limerick City & County Council, highlights the … Read more
ONE parking fine was issued on average every other working day in a city street, new data has revealed. Information presented to Social Democrats councillor Elisa O’Donovan at this month’s metropolitan meeting shows some 124 parking charges were levied on vehicles parked illegally in O’Connell Avenue last year. With 250 working days in the year, … Read more
PARENTS have raised serious concerns about a ‘dangerous road’ outside a Limerick school, while safety works remain dependent on funding. Raising the issue at the March meeting of the Newcastle West Municipal District, Cllr Michael Collins, said he had received numerous messages from parents of pupils attending Dromcollogher National School. In his motion, he called … Read more
SAFETY concerns have been raised regarding a busy stretch of the R522 between Castlemahon Cross and Danganbeg in west Limerick amid reports of cars frequently overturning. Independent councillor Jerome Scanlan tabled a motion at the March meeting of the Newcastle West Municipal District calling for a safety review of traffic and travel conditions on the … Read more
A FORMER tavern beside King John’s Castle could be set for a new lease of life as part of a masterplan for the area. Discover Limerick, the council-owned company responsible for marketing and promoting Limerick, is looking at alternative uses for Castle Lane Tavern. The tavern was operated by King John’s Castle’s former management as … Read more
THE QUICK-THINKING of bar staff and actions of Limerick Fire and Rescue Service “certainly saved the life” of a man who was choking to death, the Limerick Leader has learned. The man, who “turned purple”, had a lucky escape as the pub is located right beside the fire station in Limerick city so expert help … Read more
LIMERICK GAA has been given conditional planning permission for a new €20m centre of excellence near Crecora. Council planners wrote to the applicants, Limerick Gaelic Grounds Limited this Thursday afternoon confirming the news. The massive development is to be located on 95 acres of land at Jockeyhall, Crecora. This is located just off the N20/M20 … Read more