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Former Munster Rugby out-half signs contract extension with Ulster Jake Flannery has signed a one-year extension with Ulster until the summer of 2027 FORMER Munster Rugby player Jake Flannery has signed a one-year extension with the province until the summer of 2027. The 26-year-old versatile back joined Ulster from provincial rivals Munster back in 2022, an ---

Former Munster Rugby out-half signs contract extension with Ulster

Young man convicted and fined for stealing diesel from Limerick service station Larkin Bullman admitted filling a car with €50 worth of diesel at a service station on the Ennis Road before driving off without paying A LIMERICK judge warned a young man convicted of stealing €50 worth of diesel that he “needs to be aware that if you lie down with the dogs, you will get up ---

Young man convicted and fined for stealing diesel from Limerick service station

'Transformative' plans for health in Limerick may go well beyond HIQA recommendations HSE buys 43-acres of land for €14m to facilitate ambitious expansion of health services in the region HEALTH Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says she has a “blank page” when it comes to “transformative” plans for healthcare in Limerick, which could go far beyond HIQA’s recommendations. And ---

'Transformative' plans for health in Limerick may go well beyond HIQA recommendations

Ireland braces for freezing temperatures and strong winds as nationwide warning issued Snow and heavy rain is also expected in parts Ireland is bracing itself for heavy rains, plunging temperatures and fierce winds as the entire country has been issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning. The warning will come into effect from midnight tonight and will remain in place until 6pm on Thu ---

Ireland braces for freezing temperatures and strong winds as nationwide warning issued

'Stop using immediately' - Popular children's toy urgently recall amid asbestos fears Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted the Irish public, particularly parents, to an urgent recall issued for a popular children's toy which is feared to contain asbestos. IG Design ---

'Stop using immediately' - Popular children's toy urgently recall amid asbestos fears

PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Pike Rovers B and Ballynanty Rovers B in Limerick District League tie Pike Rovers B defeated leaders Ballynanty Rovers B 4-3 at TUS Moylish on Saturday THE top of the table clash in Limerick District League Division 1B produced a thriller on Saturday evening when Pike Rovers B defeated leaders Ballynanty Rovers B 4-3 to set up a thrilling run in. David Donnan g ---

PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Pike Rovers B and Ballynanty Rovers B in Limerick District League tie

Child raises the alarm on Christmas Eve after seeing man stabbed in the back in Limerick home Accused man was jailed for six years at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for the serious assault in Galbally A LIMERICK man broke into a house in the early hours of Christmas Eve and stabbed a man twice in the back in front of an 11-year-old boy who then raised the alarm, a court had heard. Ju ---

Child raises the alarm on Christmas Eve after seeing man stabbed in the back in Limerick home

Man in his 20s charged following assault and suspicious approaches to children The man was arrested on Tuesday A man in his 20s who was arrested in connection with the investigation into an alleged assault and suspicious approaches to children has since been charged. As part of an ongoing investigation, members from the Divisional Protective Services Unit, DMR North, Cl ---

Man in his 20s charged following assault and suspicious approaches to children

RIP: Garda investigation underway following discovery of man's body at home in Cavan town Gardai say the results of a post-mortem will assist them in determining the course of the investigation Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man's body at a residential property in Cavan town. The alarm was raised shortly after 3am this Wednesday when gardaí and ---

RIP: Garda investigation underway following discovery of man's body at home in Cavan town

Major boost for Limerick village as lease is approved for new 'community facility' Castletown Conyers Development Association is seeking a 30-year lease to deliver major local project including new playground A COMMUNITY group in west Limerick has received a major boost after councillors approved plans to lease it council-owned lands. Plans to develop a new community facili ---

Major boost for Limerick village as lease is approved for new 'community facility'

Limerick club and school rugby fixtures - March 11 to March 18 KiICK OFF 2.30pm unless otherwise stated. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Boys Schools Munster Senior Plate: Crescent College Comp. v Ardscoil Rís,Crescent Comp., 1.30pm; Boys Schools Mungret Cup Semi Final: Midleton CBS v Kinsale C.S.,Midleton, 12pm; Boys Schools U18 Spring League:P.B.C. v C.B.C.,Wiltonl; Boys ---

Limerick club and school rugby fixtures - March 11 to March 18

Limerick councillors to hold monthly metropolitan meeting on premises of blue-chip firm Council members heading to Analog Devices as one of Limerick's largest employers marks 50 years in business NEXT month's meeting of Limerick's metropolitan district is to take place at Analog Devices in Raheen. It comes after councillors green-lit plans to go on location to the firm, which is ---

Limerick councillors to hold monthly metropolitan meeting on premises of blue-chip firm

Road markings to be repainted at 'problematic' pedestrian crossing in Limerick town Councillors say while the crossing in Newcastle West is an asset to the town, it's location has raised safety concerns CONCERNS have been raised about a “problematic” pedestrian crossing in a busy Limerick town, prompting calls for the council to repaint road markings that have faded. At the ---

Road markings to be repainted at 'problematic' pedestrian crossing in Limerick town

Limerick village one step closer to securing playground as council agrees land transfer The site in Athea is to be leased to local committee with planning permission already secured for the playground CHILDREN in one west Limerick community are set to get a brand-new playground after local councillors agreed to provide lands for the development. A 1.28-acre site in Athea will be ---

Limerick village one step closer to securing playground as council agrees land transfer

Safety concerns emerge as roadside material 'keeps blowing down' on busy Limerick road Former mayor warns of accident waiting to happen as concerns are 'falling on deaf ears' A SECTION of one of the busiest roads in County Limerick has been described as “an accident waiting to happen” amid mounting concerns over driver safety. The concerns relate to a stretch of the main N21 at ---

Safety concerns emerge as roadside material 'keeps blowing down' on busy Limerick road

PICTURES: Career paths explored by ambitious Limerick students at careers fair Students from St Munchin's College explore their options for the future at their annual careers fair 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? Whether it’s a party, wed ---

PICTURES: Career paths explored by ambitious Limerick students at careers fair

PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Ballybrown in All-Ireland Junior B hurling final clash Ballybrown defeated Tommy Larkins of Galway 0-14 to 1-6 in the final played at Raheenagh on Sunday afternoon LIMERICK'S Ballybrown completed a perfect 2025/2026 campaign as they collected the All-Ireland Junior B title, defeating Tommy Larkins, of Galway, by five points, 0-14 to 1-6, at Kille ---

PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Ballybrown in All-Ireland Junior B hurling final clash

Have you seen Bebi-Calin? Family concerned for welfare of missing 55-year-old man Bebi-Calin Covaci was reported missing on Tuesday morning Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Bebi-Calin Covaci (55) who was reported missing from his home in Basin View, Dublin 8 this morning Tuesday March 10, 2026. Bebi-Calin was last seen at his home at ---

Have you seen Bebi-Calin? Family concerned for welfare of missing 55-year-old man

University of Limerick research finds relationships with practitioners can reduce youth offending The study, led by the Research Evidence into Policy, Programmes and Practice team in the School of Law at UL, examined how relationships are built NEW research from University of Limerick has identified how effective, trust-based relationships between youth justice practitioners and young peo ---

University of Limerick research finds relationships with practitioners can reduce youth offending

RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The death has occurred of John Raymond Bayley Bloomfield, Clonard, Wexford / Cobh, Cork / Limerick Formerly of Nottingham, UK. Peacefully in the care of the staff at Abbeygale House Nursing Home. Beloved son of the late Madeli ---

RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details - Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Man described as ‘dangerous sexual predator’ by Limerick victim appeals conviction Denis O’Donovan was sentenced to seven years in prison with six months suspended by Judge Dermot Sheehan at Limerick Circuit Court in June 2024 'Dangerous predator' Denis O’Donovan, who kidnapped a woman from her own home and sexually assaulted her, has argued that a 40-minute 999 call made b ---

Man described as ‘dangerous sexual predator’ by Limerick victim appeals conviction

Strong winds set to batter Ireland as wind warnings issued for entire country Heavy rains are also on the way Ireland is set to be battered by strong and gusty southwesterly winds in the coming days as Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for the entire country. Today and tomorrow, wind warnings are in place for Donegal, Galway, Mayo with difficult travelling condit ---

Strong winds set to batter Ireland as wind warnings issued for entire country

PICTURES: Students take to the catwalk in the Laurel Hill Fashion Show Browse through the below gallery to see if you can spot yourself or someone you know! 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? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion ---

PICTURES: Students take to the catwalk in the Laurel Hill Fashion Show

Limerick woman praised for saving life of the man she loved from 'murderous knife attack' Croom woman said: 'This happened so quickly - I was in flight or fight mode and I got in fight mode and protected Jeffrey' A JUDGE praised the “courage” of a 23-year old County Limerick woman who, he said, stood in the way of a murderous knife attack by a teenager on someone she loved. At Enn ---

Limerick woman praised for saving life of the man she loved from 'murderous knife attack'

Minister says new top-level facility may be built near University Hospital Limerick Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says acquisition of land in Raheen expands scope of ambition for the future THE HEALTH Minister has said it is “not impossible” that a second model four hospital, similar in scale and services to University Hospital Limerick (UHL), could be built just minutes away. J ---

Minister says new top-level facility may be built near University Hospital Limerick

'I'm really, really sorry' - Kingfishr apologises to fans after concert takes unexpected turn The Irish band were playing a sold out gig in Australia The lead singer of Irish band Kingfishr has issued a sincere apology to fans after his voice went while playing a sold out gig in Melbourne Australia. Eddie Keogh took to his Instagram earlier today with a heartfelt apology after his voi ---

'I'm really, really sorry' - Kingfishr apologises to fans after concert takes unexpected turn

Limerick owner JP McManus celebrates his birthday with big double at Cheltenham Festival Limerick owner McManus had his green and gold colours carried to success by Saratoga and Johnnywho on the opening day of the Festival LIMERICK racehorse owner JP McManus celebrated his 75th birthday in style on the opening day of the big Cheltenham National Hunt Festival this Tuesday. McManus ---

Limerick owner JP McManus celebrates his birthday with big double at Cheltenham Festival

Long-serving Munster Rugby hooker to call time on career at end of the season Thirty three-year-old Niall Scannell has made 208 appearances for Munster to date, scoring 23 tries MUNSTER Rugby hooker Niall Scannell has today, Tuesday, announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season after making a huge contribution to the province over the ---

Long-serving Munster Rugby hooker to call time on career at end of the season

Fixture details confirmed for Shannon RFC's Munster Senior Cup final clash with Highfield Shannon will face Highfield in the Munster Senior Cup this Saturday at 4.30pm at Temple Hill SHANNON RFC will be seeking Munster Senior Cup glory on Saturday when they take on Highfield, of Cork, in this year's decider at Temple Hill, kick-off 4.40pm. Shannon got off the mark in this year's c ---

Fixture details confirmed for Shannon RFC's Munster Senior Cup final clash with Highfield

Incredible homes to feature on latest episode of RTÉ's Home of the Year tonight The judges will explore homes in Cork, Dublin and Kerry The second episode of Home of the Year kicks off tonight as the judging panel explores some incredible homes across Ireland including Cork, Dublin and Kerry. In the first home we meet owners Toni and Fionan from Kerry. READ NEXT: 'Rat dr ---

Incredible homes to feature on latest episode of RTÉ's Home of the Year tonight