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County Limerick burglary case collapses on technicality

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:36:37 GMT

A JUDGE has “reluctantly” dismissed a theft charge against a Newcastle West man accused of burgling the rural home of two elderly brothers, after his defence argued that he had been allowed in to the residence, and was not trespassing.

Couple’s fairytale wedding with Bond-style exit

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:34:28 GMT

WHAT BETTER location to place a wedding ring on your bride’s finger than her family’s Bronze age ring fort.

Kerry councillor Danny Healy-Rae contests speeding fine in County Limerick court

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:33 GMT

KERRY county councillor Danny Healy-Rae has appeared in court in Newcastle West over an unpaid speeding fine, which he claimed he should not be responsible for because it was his wife driving the car.

EPA takes Limerick County Council to court over landfill odours

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:59 GMT

COURT proceedings have been launched against Limerick County Council after a number of complaints were made about excessive odours at the Gortadroma landfill in West Limerick.

Limerick man who sexually assaulted girl sentenced to five years

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:21 GMT

A LIMERICK man who groomed a young girl and sexually abused her over a five year period has been sentenced to five years imprisonment.

Man to face trial over arson at County Limerick hospital

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:52:15 GMT

A THIRTY-year-old man who is accused of starting a fire which destroyed an old section of a County Limerick hospital tried to quench the blaze with cans of alcohol, a court has heard.

Limerick family hit out at HSE over death from blood clot

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45:48 GMT

THE family of a man who died from an aneurysm will take legal action against the HSE after the delay of his scans caused his premature death.

Limerick accountant appointed HIQA chairman

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:45 GMT

LIMERICK accountant Brian McEnery has been appointed by Minister for Health James Reilly as the new chairperson of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

Limerick woman subjected to ‘terrifying ordeal’

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:18:34 GMT

A MAN who tied up a “terrified” County Limerick woman in her home and stole her money and jewellery has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Tears for Donal Walsh as family says sad farewell

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:16:04 GMT

A HEARTBROKEN Limerick father was this week supported by thousands of mourners including several members of the Munster rugby team as he bid a fond and final farewell to his only son, the much loved Donal Walsh.

Female officer was attacked by inmate at Limerick Prison

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:08 GMT

A PRISON officer, who was viciously assaulted by a female inmate at Limerick Prison more than two years ago has described how she thought she was going to die during the incident.

Limerick City Council changes horse policy

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:14:22 GMT

THE owners of horses seized by Limerick City Council will no longer have to pay an up-front fee in order to secure the release of their animals.

UL researcher cracking the code of social phenomena in maths

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:09:12 GMT

A UNIVERSITY of Limerick researcher has developed a new mathematical technique to predict social phenomena in large populations.

Plan for day clinic on the Dock Road in Limerick

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:45 GMT

ONE of the developers behind a stalled plan to build a private hospital on the Dock Road is seeking to build a day clinic on the adjacent site.

Woman held captive at Limerick flat for a week

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:02:28 GMT

GARDAI are investigating allegations that a woman was abducted and held captive at a flat in the city for almost a week.

John Dundon calls judge a ‘big fat pig’

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:51:25 GMT

JOHN Dundon who is accused of murdering rugby player Shane Geoghegan called a senior judge a “big fat pig” when he appeared before the Special Criminal Court this afternoon.

Limerick hurling match abandoned following slash hook threats

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:17:39 GMT

AN underage hurling match had to be cancelled after a member of the Travelling community threatened players and their coaches with a slash hook.

Memorial service to be held in Limerick for Polish man

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16:26 GMT

A MEMORIAL mass will take place in the city tomorrow for the young Polish man whose remains were found near Condell Road last week.

Four hospitalised following Limerick car crash

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:20:36 GMT

INVESTIGATIONS are underway follwing a road accident which resulted in four people being hospitalised.

Limerick man sexually assaulted young girls

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:07:56 GMT

A LIMERICK man has pleaded guilty to six sexual assaults dating back more than 20 years ago.