BREAKING NEWSGardai are investigating a serious assault in Limerick city centre tonight.The incident happened on Michael Street around 6.30pm.The area has been sealed off and there is a heavy Garda presence at the scene.A man in his twenties was rushed to hospital after he was attacked by a group of men.More...
DEVELOPING NEWSA young boy has been rushed to Limerick regional hospital after he was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Co Clare.The accident reportedly happened in the village of Lisseycasy around 5pm this evening. The boy had stepped off a coach when he was struck by a car.No further details were...
'And dearer far than all this world Is that dear Isle' BREAKING NEWSA well known Limerick rugby legend has died this morning.Frankie Flynn of Shannon RFC best known for his rousing versions of Shannons anthem 'There Is An Isle'.The Shannon RFC website announced this morning today,"It is with great regret that we have learned of the passing of Shannon RFC legend, Frankie O'Flynn, this morning at 5am in Milford Hospice, Limerick. May he Rest In Peace."Limerick Leader has more,A long-standing member of the club, Frankie was part of team that won the club's First Munster Cup in 1960.Frankie is survived by his wife Violet and family.His two grandsons Richard and Leonard are both members of the Shannon senior squad.The former president of the club, known as the 'Bard of Thomond' will be...
The inquest into the death of a young Limerick man who was murdered will take place next month.Richard "Happy" Kelly was last seen in the Daly's Cross area on the outskirts of Limerick City on April 24th 2006. He had left his own house in O'Malley Park to baby-sit his then six-month old child at his former girlfriend's house. He was 17 when he went missing.His skeletal remains were found on November 28th 2007 in a lake near Bodyke, Co. Clare. His body weighed down with bricks and dumped in Lough Brigid.The inquest will take place at Ennis Courthouse on the 10th of...
50 new jobs have been announced for Limerick Thursday morning.Willie O Dea was on hand to make the announcement that DTS Inc , a US technology firm, will create 50 high skilled jobs in at their HQ in the Plassey National Technology Park.The company produces car stereos, game console products, and other home entertainment...
A man has been killed in a three vehicle road accident in Co Limerick this morning.The man, thought to be in his thirties was killed when his ford focus was in collision with a truck and a tractor near Hynes Cross near Banogue around 7am.Gardai have warned road users in the area to expect delays saying traffic diversions are currently in place on the main Limerick to Cork road between Croom and Rourke's Cross.AA reports diversions are in place and as a result, Bus Eireann Cork/Limerick services are being delayed by to...
DEVELOPING NEWSGardai are investigating a suspected armed robbery at a post office in Castleconnell this morning.Gardai from Henry Street assisted Castleconnell Gardai, sending armed response units to the scene. Its believed the robbery occurred shortly after 9am.Gardai were looking for a silver colored Toyota Celica in relation to the...
After a nail biting and heroic performance, Thomond Park was electric tonight as Munster were leading 16-13 with 5 minutes to go only to have their hearts and the hearts of the fans crushed by a late winning try from New Zealands Joe Rokocko. The chance of history repeating itself, stolen in the dying minutes.An incredible night at the home of rugby. Some photos from the historic night and a historic match below.Video uploaded shortly. ( The final score ) ( A New Zealand team huddle amidst the smoke of the pyrotechnics minutes before kick off ) ( Taoiseach Brian Cowen officially opens Thomand Park ) ( Pre-match entertainment for the capacity...
AA Roadwatch sums it up.City traffic is extremely slow on all routes, especially the Dock Rd inbound, the delays starts at Mungret village and there are major delays on the Dublin Rd from Castletroy. Heavy inbound on the N69, N7, N20, N24. This is all a result of the Munster V New Zealand rugby at Thomond Park at 7:30pm. At the last major rugby match, many suporters missed the game due to traffic delays, so set out early, try and get there for 6:30pm. Remember, all city centre multi story car parks are open until midnight. Do not park on any public green area and stay away from the northside of the city if not attending the match. A special shuttle bus service is operating to Thomond Park from Henry Street, beside Dunnes Stores, from 4:30pm to 7pm. There is no return service. Thomas St...
A Limerick mother will make an impassioned plea on national television tonight for any information which could help Gardai catch her son’s killers.Mary Geoghegan will appear on RTE’s Crimecall program tonight and in an appeal will call on "anyone at all to come forward" with information.Mrs. Geoghegan is also expected to speak on the shock of being told her son, 28 year old Shane Geoghegan had been shot dead just yards from his home."It is particularly poignant that the appeal goes out on the night of Munster V the All Blacks match," inspector Seamus Ruane said. "This was a particularly vicious crime which resulted in loss of life. No murder is acceptable but because of the sporting connection we would be expecting a big response from the public, no matter how insignificant they think...
A big turnout is expected on Thomas Street this evening when New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu switches on the city's Christmas lights.The main event of the evening is said to be the switching on the lights on a 21 meter high steel contraption that resembles a tree like shape which is located in the river Shannon.The event gets underway at 5pm this evening and will be hosted by Live95FM presenters Catriona Tierney and Mark Whelan.Last night members of the New Zealand team officially opened the new Munster Rugby Store and interactive museum at Thomond Park.Meanwhile a litany of stars will be in attendance for tomorrow’s historic clash between Munster and New Zealand. Bono, Michael Flatley and Padraig Harrington along with Taoiseach Brian Cowen will be on hand to mark the 30th...
Let me start by saying that I’m not being fattist or sizeist or weightist or any other kind of ist you care to mention. I’m simply saying that our government needs a makeover in more ways than one.
This is our minister for health:
HEALTH!!
Now, apart from her ineptitude in dealing with health fiasco after health fiasco, does this look like a healthy person to you. Yes, we all like our cheese burgers and Black Forest Gateaux but seriously, Minister for Health? Why can’t she be minister for agriculture or minister for cakes or something? Health? I would say that she consistently ignores here GP’s advice and she hasn’t put her foot in a trainer since she was in P.E class. If she had done one thing of note to revolutionise our failing health system, I’d...
Yes, it arrived. My spanking new guitar arrived and it is a thing of beauty.
For those guitar enthusiasts amongst you, it has two humbuckers, 24 jumbo frets, a push pull pot to split the pick ups and is strung with finger killer tens. It is a thing of joy, beauty, madness, beauty and beauty. I’ve played it quite a bit now and I love it love it love it. It will never take the place of Sunny, my beloved Strat, but it is an able assistant and I intend to terrorise audiences with it in the very near future. Fuck it, I’m getting a semi just thinking about it....
I don’t do celeb shit but this one just couldn’t get away without comment. Pink, y’know, the loud fucking eejit who thinks she’s a rebel? Yeah, short bleached blonde hair, pedestrian lyrics about how mad she is and skimpy designer outfits to match her uber rebeliousness. Yeah, that fucking annoying bint. Well, apparently she recently had a crisis in her life - don’t all those fucking plastic pop stars have one now and then. No, she didn’t lose someone dear to her or find out that she had a terminal disease. She began to think she was an alcoholic. Yep, how fucking original. Well she came to this conclusion one day when she thought, “Gee whiz, I like to get drunk every now and then. I must be an alcoholic.” So she but away her barbies and...
I wasn’t going to write about the senseless killing of Shane Geoghegan as so many people have done it better than I could. I didn’t know Shane but, from what I have heard, he was a decent bloke who was shot by cowardly, knuckle-dragging fucking dickheads. His murder was senseless but, if our government are to do anything right, they should make Shane’s murder a landmark. It should be the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of putting these pathetic fucking cunts in jail FOR LIFE!!
The people who killed Shane should not be considered human and therefore should have no fucking rights. The Gards know who they are. They’re the drug-dealing, murderous fucking wankers who are fucking Limerick up for everyone. So how about bringing in the “Scumbag...
Been a bit busy recently. In fact I’ve recently been a bit busy. Despite being recently a bit busy, I haven’t ignored the fact that my faith in Americans has been somewhat restored due to the election of Obama. The Republicans who have historically debunked every conspiracy theory are now at it themselves, saying that the election was rigged. Yeah, I think he made sure that the black people of Florida couldn’t vote…. oh, hang on a second…. No, that was Dubya. Obama won because any idiot can see that the Republicans were taking the world down in a rugby tackle of corruption, greed and violence.
Nuff said....
The owner of a city off-licence has been fined €1,000 and ordered to shut shop for one day after he was convicted of selling alcohol to underage customers.The Fine Wines outlet which is located at the Q Centre in Roxboro was convicted on two charges of selling intoxicating liquor to persons under 18 years of age which occurred on the 2nd of September 2007.Alcohol was sold to two underage persons on that date and the store was fined €500 for both instances.Judge Tom O`Donnell also ordered the outlet to close for one day on December...
English broadcaster Channel 4 has been forced to apologise on air after it reported inaccurately that 16 people had died in gang related killings in the last year in Limerick.The inaccuracy aired on Tuesday night last on satellite channel More4, as the broadcaster covered the brutal killing of innocent Limerick man Shane Geoghegan.The channel was contacted by Laura Ryan of the Limerick Co-Ordination Office immediately following the airing of the report and an on air apology was promised.In the apology which aired last night, the public-service broadcaster acknowledged it had inadvertently done a disservice to the people of Limerick saying,“We suggested there had been 16 organised crime related murders in the city this year - well there haven't. That figure is actually an estimate for...
A planned march in memory of Shane Geoghegan tomorrow has been cancelled today.Organisers say that due to circumstances beyond their control the planned march cannot go ahead this weekend.They are instead asking people to remember Shane in their homes this Saturday afternoon. Via Limerick...
A silent protest march will take place this weekend as Limerick people take a stand against criminal gang activity in the city.The people of Limerick will take to the streets in solidarity with the family of murdered 28 year old Shane Geoghegan on Saturday afternoon in the march which is expected to start at 2pm.The march will begin at Tait's Clock and is being organised by friends of the Geoghegan family.The NewsWire blog implores everyone who can, to attend this march.More details on the march are expected to be released in the coming...
BREAKING NEWSGardai have carried out early morning raids on houses in the Hyde Road and Weston areas of the city as part of the investigation into the murder of Shane Geoghegan.Gardai from across the city began the searches early this morning and have so far seized a ‘luxury car’ from one property.The Limerick Leader newspaper reports the search teams, which consists of up to 100 Gardai are searching for the murder weapon that was used to kill Mr Geoghegan.The searches which began before sunrise are said to be...
BREAKING NEWSGardai arrested a senior member of a Limerick criminal gang Wednesday evening, national media reported.21 year old Gerard Dundon, a notorious member of the McCarthy Dundon gang was arrested on foot of a committal warrant.In August Mr. Dundon was jailed for nine months after pleading guilty to three charges in relation to the possession of a false...
The funeral of Shane Geoghegan has taken place in Limerick city today with thousands attending to pay their respects.St. Joseph’s church was unable to accommodate the amount of mourners who attended the funeral mass of the 28 year old ruby star which was said by one of Shane’s secondary school teachers, Fr. Jim Maher.The funeral was attended by Defence Minister Willie O’Dea ,Taoiseach Brian Cowens Aide de Camp as well as local councillors and local leaders. A litany of rugby stars were in attendance including members of The Irish rugby team and Munster rugby team, as well as former Irish rugby coach Eddie O'Sullivan.Fr. Maher described the young man as a “gentle giant” during the service saying he hoped the shocking violence seen in Limerick will become a thing of the...
Motorists are being advised to expect delays and road closures as thousands of mourners are expected to attend the funeral of Shane Geoghagan this morning.The funeral takes place at 11am in St Josephs Church on O’ Connell Ave. Following the mass the cortage will make its way to Mungret Cemetery. Motorists are advised to expect a lot of extra traffic in the area as massive numbers are expected at the...
DEVELOPING NEWS"The Garda Commissioner will get whatever he needs in terms of resources to take these murderers off our streets."As the investigation continues into the brutal and savage killing of 28 year old Shane, Gardai have told a local newspaper that they still do not have a definite suspect in the case.Over 50 Garda detectives including members of the National bureau of criminal investigation have been assigned to the case since the murder early Sunday morning. CCTV from the area of the shooting is also being examined.Meanwhile it has emerged Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy will visit Limerick this today to see first hand the progress made in the murder investigation. While in Limerick he is expected he will meet the regional assistant commissioner Kevin Ludlow.Following an...
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Taoiseach Brian Cowen, Justice Minister Dermot Ahern and the Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy, will meet tomorrow over the murder of Shane Geoghegan, national media reported tonight.A Government spokesman said the Taoiseach had asked the Justice Minister to bring one of his regular meetings with the Garda Commissioner forward following the shooting.The meeting will take place in the Taoiseach's Office with the Taoiseach present.Via RTE News Meanwhile the Mayor of Limerick Cllr John Gilligan has set up books of condolences at city hall and county hall to be signed by the public which will be presented to the family of Shane Geoghegan.The Limerick Leader has also launched an online book of condolences, Click here to sign that condolence book.Funeral details have also been announced for Mr....
Hunt begins for murderer of innocent rugby fanatic"As long as people stay silent it makes our job particularly difficult." Gardai sayReaction to the murder of innocent Limerick man Shane Geoghegan who was gunned down early Sunday morning by a hitman sent to kill a local drug supplier has been prominent in local and national papers today.Speaking to the national Irish Examiner newspaper, local TD and personal friend of the victim, Niall Collins said,“We played together with Garryowen. He qualified as a fitter and went abroad for a while. Shane was as sound a guy you could meet. Now the inevitable has happened with this feud — a fine person has been murdered. He is walking home and these fellows chase him and shoot him. They are callous bastards.”Collins told the Limerick Leader that...
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BREAKING NEWSThe body of a man believed to have been shot dead, has been found in Limerick overnight.The alarm was raised around 1.45am this morning when the body was discovered in an open green area of the Kiltearagh housing estate in Dooradoyle.His body remains at the scene which is sealed off and Gardai have yet to release his identity or age at this point.State Pathologist Dr. Marie Cassidy will attend the scene later this morning to carry out technical...