LIMERICK FC supporters will be heartened to learn that preparations are already well under way for the 2011 Airtricity League First Division campaign. Hopes were very high in 2010 that the Super Blues could make the jump to the Premier Division and although Pat Scully’s men were more than competitive for the majority of the […]
O’Connell well on the way to making a full recovery
A DECISION on whether the next step in Paul O’Connell’s comeback from long-term injury is with his club side Young Munster or with Magners League leaders Munster this Saturday is due to be made early this week. O’Connell played in his first competitive fixture for 250 days when featuring as a half-time replacement in Young […]
Free Career Advice For Unemployed
FREE advice on career options and coaching has been made available to the unemployed around the country to improve their job prospects. Award-winning Career Decisions is running the course on behalf of the government and has advised jobseekers to enrol immediately to secure a place on the programme. Coaching is available at various locations throughout […]
Rent Allowance Code Of Practice Needed
A proper code of practice needs to be introduced to deal with issues arising from the rent supplement scheme, warns Kieran O’Donnell, TD. In 2008, rent allowance in Limerick city and county cost €20 million, with more than 3,000 tenants assisted. Concerns have been raised across the city about antisocial behaviour relating to housing let […]
Limerick Can Do It Says Considine
Former Clare manager Tony Considine believes that Limerick can be competitive again next year under new boss Donal O’Grady. The former Cork manager was appointed in September after a bitter battle between Justin McCarthy and his panel saw Limerick field an under-strength side for the 2010 championship. Now with O’Grady in charge, Considine thinks they […]
Limerick City Gallery of Art Hosts Exhibition by French Photographer Philippe Chancel
Limerick City Gallery of Art (LCGA) is to launch a solo photographic exhibition by French photojournalist Philippe Chancel. The exhibition preview takes place at LCGA’s offsite venue Istabraq Hall, City Hall on November 11th, from 6 to 8 pm, and will be opened by Cllr. Tom Shortt. The exhibition continues from November 12th to December […]
Limerick Track To Hold Monday Inspection
Update: Racing Cancelled today at Limerick Racecourse Today’s meeting at Limerick has been cancelled after the track was found to be waterlogged following an inspection. The decision was made after stewards and official’s inspected the course this morning. Irish Turf Club officials will stage a precautionary inspection at 7.30am ahead of their scheduled Monday afternoon […]
Limerick Nurses Working For Free
Nurses are working for free at a Limerick hospital due to staff shortages and budget constraints. SIPTU says it’s aware of nurses working overtime without being paid, due to increasing pressure on the health system. The Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Dooradoyle and the Mater and Beaumont in Dublin are among the worst affected in the […]
Limerick Council Finances Sound…
RUMOUR that the government is to cut funding to local authorities by 10%, was raised by city manager Tom Mackey at a recent meeting, where it emerged that while the city coffers were in good nick, developers were finding it difficult to source loans. Responding to a query from Cllr Pat Kennedy, Mr Mackey warned […]