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Some of the scramblers seized by gardaí in Limerick

44 scramblers seized by gardaí in Limerick in two days

Gardaí in Limerick have seized 44 scrambler bikes and other off-road vehicles such as quad bikes over the past two days, as part of a major operation targeting dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour associated with the use of these vehicles.

Munster • 26 Oct 23

The company is blaming a drop in demand for its products in China (Photo Credit: Press 22/Liam Burke)

Around 540 jobs under threat at Wyeth Nutrition

More than 500 jobs are under threat at the Wyeth Nutrition infant formula factory in Askeaton, Co Limerick.

Business • 19 Oct 23

The body of a man in his 40s was found in a Limerick car park on Friday

Death of man in Limerick no longer suspicious

The death of a man in his 40s whose body was found in a car park in Limerick city last Friday is no longer being treated as suspicious, gardaí have confirmed.

Munster • 09 Oct 23

The body of the man was found at about 8.30am yesterday morning

Body found in house in Co Limerick

An investigation is under way after the body of a man in his 60s was found in a house in Limerick city.

Regional • 08 Oct 23

The action was due to a row over rosters for spare drivers, who are brought in to cover holiday, sickness and other leave

Bus Éireann services in Limerick set to resume

Bus Éireann services are set to resume in Limerick later today after drivers agreed under protest to end their unofficial work stoppage and return to work.

Munster • 02 Oct 23

Decathlon eyes further expansion in Galway and Cork

Revenues at the expanding Irish business of sports retailing giant Decathlon last year increased marginally to €38.56m.

Business • 20 Sep 23

Flying boats celebrated in expansion of Foynes museum

A major expansion of the Foynes flying boat and maritime museum, which tells the story of one of the world's first great aviation hubs on the west coast of Ireland in the 1930s and 40s, officially opens today.

Munster • 14 Sep 23

The girl was taken to UHL following the incident

Teenage girl dies after being hit by car in Limerick

A 14-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car in Limerick city last night.

Munster • 17 Aug 23

Gardaí began an investigation following the discovery of the woman's body

Foul play ruled out in Limerick death

Gardaí in Limerick have ruled out foul play in the death of a middle aged woman whose body was found in her home in Newcastle West last evening.

Munster • 15 Aug 23

The woman, aged in her early 50s, was found in Newcastle West, in the Templegreen area of the town (file pic)

Probe after discovery of woman's body in Limerick

Gardaí in Limerick have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body today.

Regional • 14 Aug 23

Thousands of jubilant Limerick supporters took to the streets to join the winning team

Treaty City celebrates as Liam returns to Limerick

Celebrations are under way in Limerick city centre to mark the homecoming of the victorious Limerick hurling team - 2023 All-Ireland champions for the fourth year in a row.

Munster • 24 Jul 23

The settlement involves 38 SIPTU members who were made redundant by Rehab Enterprises in early 2021

Former Rehab staff vote to accept redundancy terms

SIPTU members formally employed at the Rehab Enterprises logistics centre in Raheen, Limerick, have voted to accept a redundancy package from the company following a protest campaign to highlight its breach of a collective agreement.

Business • 07 Jul 23

Mr Quinn became the first Progressive Democrats mayor of Limerick in 1992

Former mayor of Limerick John Quinn dies

Former mayor of Limerick John Quinn has died aged 89.

Munster • 07 Jul 23

There are long term ambitions to make Limerick the venue for other world archery events

Limerick stages World Archery youth championships

Over 1,000 athletes, coaches and supporters are attending the World Archery youth championships at the University of Limerick sports campus this week.

Munster • 05 Jul 23

Case was listed for mention at Limerick Circuit Court

Further charges due over collision which injured garda

A 30-year-old woman from Co Limerick, who was the driver of a car involved in a serious road traffic collision which caused life-changing injuries to a garda inspector, is to face further charges arising from the incident.

Munster • 03 Jul 23

The report said UHL and the HSE acknowledged that improvement efforts were work in progress

Improvements at UHL, but ED still overcrowded - HIQA

HIQA has found some improvements in the delivery of care in the ED at UHL in the past year, with more nursing staff and better consultant cover, but overcrowding in its ED continues to impact patients.

Health • 23 Jun 23

The area affected stretches from Kildimo to Foynes and includes the towns of Askeaton, Pallaskenry, Shanagolden, Ballyhahill, Loghill, Ballysteen and surrounding areas

Around 7,000 face months of boil notice in Co Limerick

Up to 7,000 customers of Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, in Co Limerick are facing the prospect of months of having to live with a boil notice warning.

Munster • 16 Jun 23

An apology to four-year-old Jamie Roche was read in the High Court (file image)

€7.5m payout as HSE, hospital apologise over boy's care

University Maternity Hospital Limerick and the HSE have apologised to a four-year-old boy for the shortcomings in care at the time of his birth.

Courts • 15 Jun 23

Wiktor Chojecki was living in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, at the time of the crash

Inquest hears boy's road death was 'tragic accident'

An inquest into the death of a 12-year-old boy who was driving a car that veered straight into the path of an articulated truck has found his death was a 'tragic accident'.

Munster • 01 Jun 23

Apex Group's new Limerick office builds on its existing presence in Ireland across offices in Dublin, Cork, Maynooth and Sligo

Apex Group to open new Limerick office

Global financial services provider Apex Group is to expand its presence in Ireland, with the opening of a new Limerick office and creation of new jobs.

Business • 25 May 23

Nurses in the unit began the action last week in the form of a work-to-rule

Nurses in Limerick suspend industrial action

Industrial action in University Hospital Limerick's intensive care unit has been suspended following a proposal agreed between the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and the hospital.

Munster • 18 May 23

The INMO said the ICU in UHL is operating at a 22% deficit

Nurses in UHL begin industrial action over staffing

Nurses in the Intensive Care Unit in University Hospital Limerick have begun industrial action in the form of work-to-rule.

Munster • 12 May 23

Elena Pecos, the CEO at Decathlon Ireland

Decathlon opens new Limerick store today

Decathlon's new store in Limerick opens at the Parkway Retail Park today.

Business • 12 May 23

The International Rugby Experience will follow the history of rugby

International Rugby Experience opens in Limerick

The country's newest interactive visitor experience, the International Rugby Experience based in the heart of Limerick city, has officially opened.

Munster • 03 May 23

Searches were carried out at 18 properties in the city and county (file image)

3 arrested, drugs seized after Limerick garda operation

Gardaí have arrested three men and seized drugs, ammunition, a car and cash as part of a major security operation aimed at targeting the activities of a gang based on the southside of Limerick city suspected of being involved in the illegal drugs trade and other criminal activity.

Limerick • 27 Apr 23