‘A defining moment’: Limerick entreprenuer makes history with new European deal

A NEWCASTLE West based entrepreneur has made a bit of history, teaming up with a global business consultancy firm. Rani Dabrai has linked up with EOS Worldwide, which has developed a framework of tools and processes used to manage companies and leadership teams. It has named this the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Ms Dabrai is being … Read more

Huge Limerick band from the 90’s add an extra night for hometown performance

A HUGELY successful band who toured with big names in the 90s have sold out a homecoming gig in Newcastle West   and have  now added an extra date.  The Driven was made up of band members from Newcastle West and Rathkeale.  Last year, after 20 years of not playing together, two of the members … Read more

"It's not called a dance competition": Paudie Moloney would love to win, but doesn't expect to – The Journal

“It’s not called a dance competition”: Paudie Moloney would love to win, but doesn’t expect to  The Journal Paudie Moloney says DWTS final means ‘everything’  RTE.ie ‘Dancing with the Stars’ final: Paudie Moloney hits back – ‘People are entitled to speak, I just don’t have to listen’  The Irish Independent ‘Judges’ votes should override’: Liveline debates Paudie’s popularity … Read more

Calls for safety audit on busy Limerick road amid reports of cars overturning into dykes

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

‘Administrative error’ sees Tricolour flags over Limerick bridge removed

COUNCIL staff were forced to replace a number of Tricolour flags from one of the main routes into the city after a slogan was printed on them. The local authority has blamed an “administrative error” for the appearance of the words : ‘Féile Pádraig Luimnigh’ on the national flag. Dozens of flags with writing in … Read more

Family of rugby player who died 11 days after workplace accident settles court action – The Irish Times

The family of a former rugby player who died 11 days after a workplace accident has settled a High Court action over his death. Peter Meehan (60), a father-of-two who had won the All-Ireland League with Young Munster, died in October 2020 after he had fractured his ankle as he helped unload a ship at … Read more

New public swimming pool earmarked to make splash in Limerick city centre

A NEW public swimming pool is being explored for Limerick city centre. In a move being championed by Mayor John Moran, a new municipal sports facility is earmarked for a site near Limerick bus and rail station. Limerick City and County Council along with the Land Development Agency (LDA) have put out a call to … Read more

Limerick carer gets three-year driving ban for drink driving at night

A CARER has been convicted of drink driving in Limerick. Umaro Tarawalie, 35, of Chestnut Garden, Newcastle West, was flagged down by a garda on patrol who was “concerned by his manner of driving” on the Rossbrien Road, Dooradoyle, at 1.46am, on September 15, 2024. Prosecuting Sergeant Denis Waters said that the man was administered … Read more

‘My heart drops’: Boy sexually assaulted girl, 13, at sleepover in Limerick

A BOY who sexually assaulted a girl, 13, on a sleepover was before Limerick Circuit Court. State Barrister John O’Sullivan, confirming the facts with Garda Lisa O’Connor, said that the pair had met up in 2022 to have a sleepover in Limerick at the boy’s home – which was a regular occurrence at the time. … Read more