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THE MAN who led the “golden era” of Limerick theatre and cinema, Tom English, has passed away. The former manager of the famous Savoy Theatre in the city died peacefully at St John’s Hospital on Monday evening, aged 85. From County Limerick stock, he spent his childhood years in Butlerstown, Co Waterford, but moved to Hospital, […]

The death has occurred of Una Brennan, Annacotty, peacefully in Roseville Nursing Home. Sister of the late Donal. Very deeply regretted by her niece, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, the Ryan and Wixted families, other relatives and friends. Reposing in Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Wednesday (Feb. 14th) from 6pm. Removal at 7pm to Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen. […]

The death has occurred of Stephen Casey, Lower Direen, Athea, peacefully in the loving care of the Staff of St. Ita’s Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Tom, sisters Nora (Hassett) and Mary (Molly) White Deeply regretted by his loving brother Bill, sister Joan (Boylan), sister-in-law Peggy, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, other relatives, kind neighbours and […]

COLLECTION and drop-off times at all schools can be a war zone but Lisnagry are endeavouring to make it as safe a zone as possible. Located on a narrow country road, the growing school has just erected new life size signs of children. They include captions like “I’m small keep me safe” and “I’m small […]

A RECORD number of passengers travelled by train between Limerick and Dublin last year, new figures have revealed. According to Iarnród Éireann, a total of 910,000 passenger journeys were recorded between Colbert Station and Heuston Station in 2017 –  the highest figures ever recorded on the route. The number of rail journeys made on the route over […]

COMPANIES are being sought to provide technical consultancy services on the €1bn Limerick to Cork motorway. Although the government has yet to announce its Capital Plan yet, it’s almost certain provision for the M20 will be in it. And with that in mind, Limerick City and County Council has advertised a tender on public service […]

Motorists are being warned to expect delays following a crash in Limerick this Friday evening. Traffic is currently delayed on Father Russell Road, following a crash approaching the Quin’s Cross roundabout.  Emergency services are not currently attending the scene and there have been no reports of any serious injuries.  However, delays in the area are expected […]

GARDAI have issued a national alert to motorists about driving conditions, with a yellow weather warning in place for snow and ice in certain counties. Gardai are warning about "hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths" after a national yellow weather warning warning was issued for snow and ice. The warning is in place for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, […]

TWO intercity rail lines cut through south and east Limerick but you can only get on board in Cork or Tipperary, said Cllr Lisa Marie Sheehy, who has called for Kilmallock station to be re-opened. The independent councillor put down a motion at a Cappamore-Kilmallock municipal area meeting to invite Irish Rail to discuss the proposal. […]