Gardai in Co Limerick are appealing for information in relation to the whereabouts of a missing Limerick man.63 year old Seamus Ryan from Knockbrack, Lisnagry was last seen leaving his home Friday afternoon driving his red Nissan Micra with registration 06 TN 1844. He left his house around 4pm and Gardai say he may be in poor health.Castleconnell Gardai are asking anyone who may have any information on Mr. Ryan or his car to contact them on 061...
The parents of a Limerick woman and a Kildare woman who were knocked down and killed in Rome last March, will tell an Italian court of how the deaths of their daughters has devastated their lives.The trial will commence proper today of 32 year old Friedrich Vernarelli who is charged with knocking down two women, 29-year-old Mary Clare Collins from Athy Kildare and 27-year-old Elizabeth Gubbins from Lisnagroy, Limerick, at a pedestrian crossing near the Vatican on St Patrick’s night of this year.Mr Vernarelli has been charged with culpable homicide, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, breach of Italian road traffic regulations and driving while drunk.At his arraignment following the incident the defendant said he had gained some of his memory of that night and insisted he was...
DEVELOPING NEWSGardai are investigating an early morning shooting incident in Limerick City.At least 12 shots were fired in the attack on a house on St Munchin's Street, St. Mary’s Park at around 5am this morning. Local radio reports say a woman and her children were in the house at the time though no one is believed to have been injured.The scene has been sealed off pending a technical examination to be carried out later this...
"I wasn't going to kill anyone, I was going to see a bird."The sentencing of a prominent Limerick gangland criminal who pleaded guilty to the possession of a loaded semi automatic pistol has been adjourned until January.24 year old Liam Keane, of Singland, Ballysimon and 21-year-old Greg Crawford were arrested by Gardai assisted by the Emergency Response Unit in the Corbally area of the city last May after Gardai spotted the two men driving a stolen Mazda car. Following a very brief pursuit Gardai stopped the car and the pair were arrested and the pistol was discovered in the car, primed and loaded.When charged Keane pleaded guilty to having a 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol and 13 rounds of ammunition and being in possession of a stolen car. Mr Crawford also pleaded guilty to the...
A man has appeared at the District court in Limerick Thursday charged with the possession of three firearms and a quantity of drugs.37 year old Noel Purcell was arrested on the 11th of July last after Gardai searched houses on the northside of the city.In court today, the Ballynanty native pleaded guilty to all five charges laid against him including the possession of a Glock pistol, a .357 Magnum, an firing pistol and possession of cocaine and cannabis.Local radio reports say the accused man will appear in court again for sentencing on January...
As reports circulated last week of fresh so called ‘peace talks’ between rival limerick gangs, the head of the Limerick regeneration agency Brendan Kenny has defended his efforts to chair similar meetings earlier this year, meetings he denied previously his agency had any involvement with.Speaking to today’s Limerick leader Kenny confirmed he ‘facilitated the rival factions’ who had allegedly said they wanted to end their feuds. He confirmed he chaired three separate meetings earlier this year.Mr Kenny also stressed that "meetings" took place, not "talks" or "negotiations", and added that it was understandable that some people would be outraged that such meetings took place at all.However, he points out that it was unavoidable that staff at the Regeneration offices would have to...
Jack Frost roasting on an open fire.
His nuts stapled to his heels.
Yuletide Carols being sung by a cunt
And folks dressed up in pvc.
Oh well hello there and a mighty yuletide YYYARRRRRR to y’all. Tis the silly season and the crew of the kipper are getting excited. They’re already partaking of that old pirate Christmas game of bobbing for kittens. Of course, with things the way they are, I’ve had to make some cutbacks so they’re getting fuck all in their Christmas stockings. In fact I’ve flogged the Christmas stockings to buy some varnish for me leg. They won’t be best pleased when they wake up to find nothing but that’s the way things go and they’ll get over it. There hasn’t been a mutiny on the Kipper since Slimey Pete lost the rag...
Gardai from across Limerick were scrambled to Rathkeale twice over the weekend to restore order following ‘unrest’ between traveller families in the town.A number of males were injured early Sunday morning, though none seriously, when members of two families collided on Roches Road forcing local Gardai and Ambulance personnel to pull back and call for backup from neighbouring towns.Gardai from Askeaton, Adare as along with an armed regional support unit from Limerick City, came to the assistance of local Rathkeale Gardai and order was restored.More troubled erupted again last night when two different families at the Firhill halting site began fighting. No arrests were made on either night.Rathkeale community has a high number of the travelling population in the town particularly...
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I just tried to ring a mate of mine and his missus answered and asked me to call back after X-Factor. What the fuck??? She advised that it’s the final and the “winner” is about to be announced. So I can’t speak to my mate because the next has-been future member of Has-Been Big Brother, I’m not a celebrity stick me in the jungle and feed me rat testicles, lover of Jodie Marsh is about to be revealed? Stop the fucking world I’m getting off....
BREAKING NEWSA man has been injured after a stabbing in Limerick City Center Saturday evening.The victim is believed to have been stabbed after an altercation on O Connell street near Arthur’s Quay shopping centre around 4.30pm.He managed to make his way to the Cruises Street junction where Firefighters taking part in a fund raising event treated him with first aid before he was transferred to hospital by ambulance.Gardai at Henry Street are investigating and can be contacted by anyone with information in relation to the incident at 212400. Gardai have made no...
As the world plummets into a recession and doomsayers tell us all that we’re fucked, maybe it’s just the time to sit back and have a think about what the recession can do for you. If you’re not afraid of a little exploitation, you should do very well. So here are some ideas.
1. Stock up on BMW and Mercedez parts. They can be found at any ol junkyard and I’m sure there are quite a few people who will want to get rid of a whole car on the cheap this year. The thing is that you can exploit those dithering idiots who cemented their social status by buying an expensive car. They didn’t do this by finding a cure for cancer or helping under-privileged kids. No, they did nothing more than get themselves in serious hock for a flashy set of wheels and you can now...
Munster vs Clermont AuvergneKick off: 3.30pmIts Match day again at Thomond Park and Gardai are advising anyone going to the Munster Vs Clermont Heineken cup pool one clash this evening to allow time for their journey and arrive at the stadium early.A special shuttle bus service is operating to Thomond Park from Henry Street in the city center, beside Dunnes Stores. We’re not sure of the exact times of this service however.Gardai are advising people to not park on any public green area around the stadium.Match traffic combined with increased traffic levels due to it being a Christmas shopping Saturday makes for a busy and hectic day in the city.The Teams for the match are as follows,Munster: 15 Keith Earls, 14 Doug Howlett, 13 Barry Murphy, 12 Lifeimi Mafi, 11 Ian Dowling, 10 Ronan...
Firefighters attempting to break a world record for ladder climbing have begun the task in the most horrendous weather conditions.The rain poured down as the 10 man crew set off to climb for 24 hours continuously this evening just after 4pm.The feat is being carried out to raise funds for Red Hill School a school for children with autistic spectrum disorder between the ages of 3 and 18 years.As mentioned before, the crew will have to scale the ladder a minimum of 46 times per hour in the 24 period.Were keeping an eye on...
Gardai are investigating a reported incident in which a man was abducted from his house and forced to set his own car on fire.The incident happened Wednesday night as the victim was at his home. The victim claimed he was forced at gunpoint by another man from his home in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, shortly after 2am on Wednesday.He said he was then made drive his car across the Co Kerry border to a remote location near Lyracrompane and set fire to his car.Despite suffering burn injuries in the incident, the man managed to walk to a nearby house and raise the alarm.Via Irish TimesThe victim, a publican named Stephen Geoghegan, runs the 'Cellar bar' in Abbeyfeale. Gardai are trying to establish a motive for the attack and why he was forced to set fire to his 08 registered Audi A5 Coupe.He is...
As we mentioned on Wednesday, members of the Limerick City Fire service will be attempting to break a world record this weekend by climbing ladders for 24 hours straightIn order to beat the record, held by the Fire service in New Zealand, the 10 man crew will have to scale ladders a minimum of 46 times per hour in the 24 period.Limerick Firefighter Paul Knapp said it’s all being done to raise funds for a good cause,“We’re having the 10metre scaffold put up outside Debenhams for the climb and OMC Engineering are kindly lending us three stainless steel poles that we can slide down once we’re finished our climbs, We’ve even waxed our legs which should make it a little bit easier! It will be a real test of our endurance but the important thing is that we will be raising valuable...
A woman has died after she was struck by a car on the main Limerick to Cork Road in Charleville this afternoon.The woman who is reported to be in her 60’s was knocked down on the main N20 just before 3pm. Emergency services remain at the scene.The road is closed at Main Street in Charleville following the collision. Diversions are in place and motorists should avoid the town or expect major...
DEVELOPING NEWSAs rumour and suspicion surrounds Dells future in Limerick, the EU has said it will investigate Poland's 52.7 million Euro subsidy to the computer maker saying they doubt the company's new Polish plant in Lodz needed a state subsidy."EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said the EU executive needed to make sure the aid "will not reinforce Dell's position or create significant capacity in a market on the decline."When Dell announced plans to build the plant in Poland, it was hailed as a landmark project for bringing high-skilled work to the country where hundreds of thousands of young, educated people were leaving for higher-paid jobs. "Via ApLabour Senator Alan Kelly said in the last hour,“The EU competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes has suggested that large aid...
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A water boil notice issued to residents in Adare and its surrounding areas has been lifted, the Limerick County Council has said tonight.The notice had been in place since last Friday after concerns the efficiency at the towns water treatment plant had been reduced allowing for “an increased possibility of bacteria getting through the system”.Testing by the local authority has concluded that the water being produced is now meeting the drinking water standards.Over 2,000 people were affected by the water alert in the following areas,Adare, Tuogh, Kilknockan, Curraghbeg, Copay, Blackabbey, Gortaganniff, Graigue, Drehidtarsna, Boulabally, Beabus, Baurnalicka, Derryvinnane, Castleroberts, Lissaleen, Cloonaduff, Kilgobbin, Mondellihy, Rineroe, Knockanes and...
This and that from here and there::Thomand park to host Premier League soccer teams?That’s the possibility that’s being reported in the Limerick Independent Newspaper this week. The report states that Thomand park officials are in talks with “the best of the best” from the Barclays Premier League in England. The paper also reports the revamped stadium has been approved by the UEFA as an ‘International soccer stadium’.::Around 250 jobs will be created next year when construction gets underway at the city’s new Greyhound stadium. The Irish Greyhound Board said the new stadium will be located at Greenpark, on the Dock Road. Construction will hopefully get underway next march.::Gardai are on the lookout for a gang of men who hijacked a car from its owner on the N20 Cork to...
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A Co. Louth man who was on the run for 17 years has been jailed this evening for an assault which caused the death of a Limerick man in 1991.40 year old Greg Conway from Dundalk in Co Louth had pleaded guilty earlier today to unlawfully wounding Denis Quinlivan Keyes Park in Southill, on the 3rd of September 1991.Mr Conway was eventually arrested in 2006 on foot of a bench warrant which was issued on 15 June 1992. The court was told how he had kicked and beaten Quinlivan and also hit him with a rock during the brutal assault. The victim died from his injuries in hospital a few months later.Conway was due to stand trial for the assault in June 1992 but he failed to turn up in court and had fled to...
Two brothers have appeared in court charged in connection with a shooting incident which left a six year old girl injured earlier this year.At their arraignment today 27 year old Paul Curtin and 38 year old Christopher Curtin both pleaded guilty to charges of suspicious possession of a twelve gauge shotgun and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life at Lilac Court on the 31st of May.Their uncle, 44 year old Eric Curtin also pleaded guilty to the possession of the shotgun on the same date.The young girl was injured and two cars were damaged when 2 shots were discharged in the shooting incident. A pellet had ricocheted from one of the cars striking the 6 year old girl in the leg while she played in a front garden nearby.All three will appear before Limerick Circuit Court again...
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The trial of a man who has been charged with the same murder twice will finally get underway after months of delays.A Jury was sworn in today at the Central Criminal Court at Cloverhill Courthouse for the trial of 25 year old Gary Campion of Pineview Gardens, Moyross who is charged with the gangland murder of 21 year old `Fat` Frankie Ryan in Moyross on the 17th of September 2006.Mr. Ryan was ambushed and shot in the back of the head as he sat in his car at the Pineview Gardens estate.In 2007 Campion had the charge of murder against him dropped after the book of evidence was not presented by the Gardai on time however the murder charge was renewed later in the year.The trial is due to begin on this Wednesday. Mr Justice Paul Carney will...
If ever there was a band that proved that you can push the bounds of music and sobriety at the same time, it is surely the Jaywalkers and I can confirm that they will play their customary Christmas Party in Baker Place in Limerick on the 21st of this month. Last year they put on an incredible display of drunkeness and played a few tunes into the bargain. My fellow blogger Bock was there and I think he can vouch for the madness merriment and general craic that ensued on the night.
No one really knows who the Jaywalkers are. Most bands can list their members on one hand but the Jaywalkers can’t do that as they’ve had most Limerick musicians in their ranks at one point or another. Many were heard to admit that you know when you’ve been Jaywalkered. Whoever turns up this...
BREAKING NEWSAll Irish pork products are to be removed from shop shelves tonight over fears it may be contaminated and harmful to humans. The Food Safety Authority in a late evening press conference ordered the “withdrawal and recall of all Irish pork products” dating as far back as the 1st of September. Officials said that the dioxin PCB was found in pork at levels between 80 and 200 times the safe limit.More...
A woman was rescued from the river Shannon by Gardai this morning.A guest staying at the Clarion Hotel on Steamboat Quay is believed to have spotted the woman entering the river shortly before 10am and alerted emergency services.Fire service units, Gardai and the Marine search and Rescue boat were sent to the scene and the woman, thought to be in her 20’s was pulled from the river.The woman suffered no serious injuries and is said to be in a comfortable condition at the Mid Western Regional...