Dr Daniel Volpe Archives

Therapeutic effects of Irish set dancing in the treatment of Parkinsons

An Italian Doctor’s chance discovery of the therapeutic effects of Irish set dancing in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease will be the subject of an international Gathering event in Co. Clare next month. Dr Daniel Volpe who is the Director of Neurological Rehabilitation at St. Raffaele Arcangelo Hospital in Venice will present his research work […]

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August 20, 2021 By Dominic Taylor Leave a Comment

Do you have a story you'd like to share with the local community on Limerick.com? E-Mail news@limerick.com Send us your pictures Send images or add them to your story and we'll publish the best. We welcome all contributions! All content is moderated before … [Read More...]

Trad music fans celebrate at launch of annual Fleadh Cheoil Na Mumhan in Limerick

July 22, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

International and local trad music fanatics gathered at the University of Limerick’s Irish World Academy for the launch of the annual Fleadh Cheoil Na Mumhan last week. The festival, which celebrates Ireland’s heritage in music and the arts, started with a few teaser events on Sunday ahead of the … [Read More...]

Limerick hurler Niall Moran asks where does hurling go from here

August 3, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Limerick hurler Naill Moran has questioned the direction that inter-county GAA is going in and believes it is a concern that only certain jobs lend themselves to playing at the current elite levels of the sport. “Look at the four semi-finalists as an example and look at the age profile. Most guys … [Read More...]

RTE decides not to screen Willie Casey’s world title fight

February 9, 2011 By Joe Taylor

MAYOR of Limerick, Cllr Maria Byrne, has hit out at RTÉ's decision not to screen Willie 'Big Bang' Casey's WBA Super Bantamweight world title fight in March. RTÉ Sport have confirmed … [Read More...]

Broad Street Limerick

October 31, 2010 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

[streetview width="100%" height="250px" lat="52.665529" lng="-8.619838999999956" heading="0" pitch="0" zoom="1"][/streetview] Broad Street. This name goes back to at least the middle of the 18th Century … [Read More...]

Janey Dillis goes wild at Limerick’s Belltable

February 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

POPULAR local theatre company Callback make a return to the Belltable this week with new show Janey Dillis - Queen of the Wild Interior.Written and directed by John Sheehy and starring Cora Fenton, Janey Dillis is about a woman prone to fantastical flights of fantasy who hasn’t left her house in 25 … [Read More...]

Ponaire.ie Limerick coffee company announce details of exciting Summer coffee competition

July 4, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Ponaire.ie coffee roastery in Annacotty, Co. Limerick have announced details of a unique competition they are running for the Summer holidays. The idea is to bring a Ponaire cup or bag of coffee on holiday with you. Take a picture and post on their Facebook page with a caption. When you … [Read More...]

Outgoing Cathaoirleach’s Reception Honours Limerick Communities

July 8, 2013 By Joe Taylor Leave a Comment

Individuals and organisations from the local sports, arts and community sectors were honoured last week at an event hosted by the outgoing Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Cllr. Jerome Scanlan. Limerick Marine Search and Rescue, World Championship winning handballers from around the … [Read More...]

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