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...
If I fucking hear fucking Chris fucking Rea fucking singing driving fucking home for fuckin Christmas one more time I’m going to go fucking postal. The sad thing is that I fucking bet he wrote that while stuck in a traffic jam after he had written the other fucking awful song Road to fucking Hell. Fuck off Chris!
You can just see it; there he is all pissed off because he’s stuck in a fucking traffic jam. He gets it all out of his fucking system and feels so good he writes that fucking load of bollox that is Driving Home for Christmas. They’re all fucking at it. Cliff fucking Richard, Mariah fucking twat Carey, Slade, Shakin fucking Stevens. Even Ronan fucking Keating got in on the act by making shit out of the only Christmas song that I like; Fairytale of New York. Why...
BREAKING NEWSLimerick County Council have issued a boil water notice to 2,000 customers served by the Public Water Supply in Adare Town.700 households are affected by the public water notice in areas including Adare, Tuogh, Kilknockan, Curraghbeg, Copay, Blackabbey, Gortaganniff, Graigue, Drehidtarsna, Boulabally, Beabus, Baurnalicka, Derryvinnane, Castleroberts, Lissaleen, Cloonaduff, Kilgobbin, Mondellihy, Rineroe, Knockanes and Caherass.More...
The head of the Gardai and the Minister for Justice are due back in Limerick again today for updates on a number of issues.Its expected Minister Dermot Ahern and Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy will be briefed in relation to ongoing gangland crime investigations including the murder of Shane Geoghegan last month.Since their last visit, Gardai have carried out over 55 raids on the Southside of the city seizing pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition and thousands of euro worth of drugs including cannabis and cocaine.Mr. Ahern will also receive an update on the Regeneration activities by CEO Brendan Kenny.The Garda commissioner last visited Limerick in the days following the murder of 28 year old Shane Geoghegan in Kilteragh on November 8th.Mr. Geoghegan was visiting friends in the Clonmore...
This and that from here and thereMuggers are picking on the elderly more in Limerick say Gardai. In one incident an 83-year-old woman had a purse stolen while she was lighting a candle at St John's Church! More here Cocaine worth around €160,000 was found by custom officials concealed in an overhead unit of a plane at Shannon Airport last night. Gardai investigating. More Here Some late night Bus Eireann services from the city centre to Castletroy have been reportedly stopped due to Vandalism. Bus Eireann says €5,000 worth of damage has been caused in recent weeks by a "small number of students".The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland has announced that it will seek applications for 6 new community and community of interest radio services during the course of 2009, with two of them for...
There has been worrying reaction all around the Midwest at the news today that the long established Element Six Ltd, which manufactures and distributes industrial diamonds and super-hard materials will shed 150 jobs.The company based in Shannon, Co Clare, made the announcement to its staff this morning saying it needed to reduce its workforce by the end of the year.General Manager Ken Sullivan said in a statement today“Our major customers include those in construction, automotive, general engineering and the drilling for oil and gas. All of these are caught up in the down turn in global business. In some sectors, sales are running as low as 50 per cent of what we would have expected a few weeks ago.”Political ReactionLocal TDs and councillors have been weighing in on the news...
"Abandoned by the inept bunglers calling themselves a government"With only 3 weeks left until Christmas it’s being reported that at least 10 families are still waiting to return to their homes following the Newcastle West flooding which occurred 4 months ago.The families all living in the Newcastle West area have been living in temporary accommodation since the devastating flooding events of the summer.A public meeting will be held this evening at the Ballintemple Inn to allow the affected local residents voice their concerns on aspects including the lack of Government support financially, in the wake of the flooding.Last week it was reported that no state aid has been paid out to relieve the victims of the floods, 4 months on.Its expected management from Limerick County Council along...
Rock icon Rod Stewart is to play a concert at Thomond Park next summer according to the Limerick Leader.The paper reports the concert will take place on Saturday July 4th 2009 and tickets will go on sale this Friday morning at 9am.Last month it was announced Elton John would play in June next year and its said that a series of similar events are being planned for the newly revamped stadium.Limerick Leader has...
We were after playing a Rugby matchAgainst Glaswegians in Galway bayIt was back in the early fiftiesOn a bright and windy dayWe won by twenty points to twelveAnd stayed late admiring the BayI had rented a car with my old friendMy scrum-half Nutty O’DeaWe enjoyed our walk along the sandHaving fun with some of the girlsTwo of then came from LimerickWith smiles that envied pearlsWe had asked them how they got hereThey said on a bus to attend a danceWe agreed t drive them homeAs we would stay on and go to the danceSea Point was the name of the dance hallWhere all the best bands playedAnd Mick Delahunty was playing that nightAnd we were delighted that we stayedWe danced and talked until midnightNever asking each others last nameSusan hooked up with meAnd Nutty with Mary JaneSusan’s parents...
We were after playing a Rugby matchAgainst Glaswegians in Galway bayIt was back in the early fiftiesOn a bright and windy dayWe won by twenty points to twelveAnd stayed late admiring the BayI had rented a car with my old friendMy scrum-half Nutty O’DeaWe enjoyed our walk along the sandHaving fun with some of the girlsTwo of then came from LimerickWith smiles that envied pearlsWe had asked them how they got hereThey said on a bus to attend a danceWe agreed t drive them homeAs we would stay on and go to the danceSea Point was the name of the dance hallWhere all the best bands playedAnd Mick Delahunty was playing that nightAnd we were delighted that we stayedWe danced and talked until midnightNever asking each others last nameSusan hooked up with meAnd Nutty with Mary JaneSusan’s parents...
Let Me Feel It AgainOh, take me back to where it all beganDown the road from St Johns TowerWhere Sarsfield sits atop his mountOne can feel his elegant powerSt Johns school around the cornerWhere the nuns demanded attentionThey were just as tough as the brothersAnd they loved to dish out detentionSt. Johns Cathedral was majesticAnd every seat was takenEven down each isle and at the backThe rosary beads were shakenIt was hard to believe as you looked aroundAt some of the people you see thereSome were there to be seen by allAnd many had their minds elsewhereOutside the church door were collectorsSeated at the table to welcome you inAnd you dropped your pennies or a little moreIf you didn’t, it would be a sinThere was also a collection insideThey pushed the basket under your noseFor the...
rtefunandgamesOriginally uploaded by bluepelicanRte were obviously having fun with names today as they messed up the names for the Six One news and then inverted them for the Nine news. I'm wondering if this is yet another sign of the declining standards of our national broadcaster, given the sad sad piece of TV that was Prime Time last night and the very slanted rumour mongering about Declan Ganley (Dan has this in more detail), one has got to wonder what exactly is our license money paying for...
BREAKING NEWSA continuing Garda crackdown on criminal activity in Limerick has seen more drugs and firearms seized this morning.Three firearms, ammunition and 2KG of cocaine have been seized during this mornings’ searches at the Galvone Industrial Estate, which is located in the south side of the city.The firearms are believed to be two 'high-powered' rifles and a pump-action shotgun. A telescopic lens was also recovered. The cocaine discovered has a reported potential street value of €140,000.A Garda spokesperson told local radio the searches are part of an operation against gangland activity and are also related to the investigation into the murder of 28 year old Shane Geoghegan.Searches are continuing this...
Just when you thought it was safe to switch on your TV, RTE come up with another lie. I was quietly sitting watching TV the other night when an add came on that I assumed was for something like Centra or one of those franchise things. Imagine my surprise when, at the end of this annoying little film, the punchline was, “RTE; fuel your imagination.” Well you fucking first!
With less imagination than the contents of a can of beans, why do RTE’s marketing people think that we should fuel our imagination? Oh wait, maybe they’re asking us to imagine we live in a country with a decent TV station. Well, in that case I apologise. This must be the most imaginative piece of business ever. ‘Look, we have no intention of improving our service by, oh let’s say,...
A Southill man has appeared in court today charged with being an occupier of an unlicensed premises last AprilGardai say 48 year old Anthony Kelly was at the Shebeen which is allegedly run by his brother Francis, at Keyes Park last April when Gardai raided the location. Mr Kelly was accompanied in court by his brother, Francis, who has stated that he is only facilitating friends who pool their money together to buy cheap alcohol from supermarket chains.Solicitor John Devane, on behalf of Mr Kelly, petitioned the court to make the State supply a copy of the search warrant, photographs taken by gardai at the premises on the night of the raid, as well as a ledger that was seized.Via Limerick LeaderGardai have raided the unlicensed drink premises on numerous occasions seizing large quantities...
Some Tommy Cooper Classics courtesy of Ado to cheer you up.
Two Aerials meet on a roof - fall in love - get married
The ceremony was rubbish but the Reception was Brilliant.
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Man goes to the docs, with a strawberry growing out of his head.
Doc says, ‘I’ll give you some cream to put on it.’
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‘Doc, I can’t stop singing the green green grass of home..’
‘That sounds like Tom Jones syndrome.’
‘Is it...
Two people were injured in a road accident near Foynes Thursday.The two car accident happened just before midday on the Main N69 route around a mile from Foynes on the Limerick road.The two drivers of the cars, both male were removed to Limerick regional hospital where they are being treated for their injuries.Fire services from Foynes and Rathkeale attended the...
Well it seems that no fucking plastic celebrity makes a fucking stupid statement unless it’s geared to promote a new single, album, 17th volume of their autobiography, perfume, lingerie, swimwear, groundbreaking surgical technique or cure for athlete’s foot and the fucking detestable Pink is no exception. As I stated in Part I , Pink recently had an epiphany. She thought she was an alcoholic because she occassionally went out and got drunk. Oh you impish little rebelious devil you. I simply made the point that this revelation only served to prove that Pink is a fucking idiot. Her songs are fucking contrived, annoying pieces of corporate crap nailed on a rebel image and she’s basically an all round fucking dipshit.
But is she???? Well…. yes she is but there was...
DEVELOPING NEWSCenter says they need €1.5 million immediately to save jobs and servicesLimerick TD’s are to raise the issue of funding problems at Bawnmore Day Services and Residential Care canter in the Dail tonight.Reports today say the centre which is run by the Brothers of Charity may have to cut services for up to 100 disabled people as it enters “Desperation stakes” in regards to funding.The charity also says 60 jobs are at risk because it has not received much needed funding this year. The center has said it needs €1.5 million immediately to save jobs and services. If not, 30 jobs may go before the end of the year.CEO Bob Sillery spoke to the Limerick Independent newspaper today,“60 staff could lose their jobs and a large number of our users will have restricted...
Gardai investigating the murder of Shane Geoghegan have recovered more ammunition, drugs and a firearm in continuing searches in Weston.Today’s searches began at 8am and so far Gardai have confirmed that 74 rounds of ammunition, a firearm and a small quantity of drugs have been recovered. The firearm was recovered at a vacant house in the area around 11.30am this morning.Searches are...
Around 59 jobs will be lost at the Filtertek plant in Newcastle West, the company confirmed this morning.The company which designs and manufactures custom filters for major original equipment manufacturer’s across the globe, said it would be restructuring the business and would be reducing its workforce at the plant from 100 to round 40 people, sighting the recent economic downturn for the decision.In a statement the company said it regrets the...
Don’t worry, the fact that pirates have been all over the news and I haven’t commented on it yet has not passed my notice but I’ve been too busy upping my game from petty pillaging. I’ll comment soon.
No, this about a couple of well dressed fucking American idiots who happened upon my door this afternoon. They were Mormons intent on converting me and my wallet to their cause. Of course they didn’t state that as their reason for annoying me. No, they wanted a few minutes to talk to me about my faith. I asked them what deity they were sponsored by and they informed me they were Mormons. “Morons?” I asked incredulously and, without showing the least bit of disdain or insult, they corrected me.
Before they had a chance to continue, I said the...
BREAKING NEWSA man has appeared before Limerick District court today after he was charged this morning in relation to a brutal assault of another man last weekend.24 year old Michael Kirby from Prospect was arrested Monday morning following the attack on 21 year old Adam Hayes on Friday evening. Mr. Hayes remains in a stable but serious condition in Cork University Hospital since the attack which Gardai say was carried out by two men.The victim’s family has said today that there's been a “slight improvement” in his condition.At the sitting today the accused was remanded in custody to appear again on December 2nd where he will be applying for bail. Gardai are still searching for one other man in relation to the...
BREAKING NEWSA man has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in the city center on Friday night which left a 22 year old fighting for his life at Cork University Hospital.Gardai detained a man in his 20’s around 11am this morning in the city centre and he was taken to Henry Street Garda station for questioning. He can be held for up to 24 hours before he must be charged or released.Meanwhile officials at Cork University Hospital have said the victim of Friday night attack remains in a stable condition in intensive care.Gardai believe two men carried out the attack which took place on Michael Street around...
DEVELOPING NEWSGardai investigating the murder of Shane Geoghegan have uncovered ammunition and drugs in searches carried out today.The planned dig began early this morning in Caladonian Park and hundreds of rounds of ammunition along with an estimated €40,000 worth of cannabis were found.Garda operations are continuing.Meanwhile Gardai on the hunt for Shane Geoghegans killers are reported to be tracking them through the social networking site Bebo.Sunday Tribune,“The man who drove the car used in the murder of innocent rugby player Shane Geoghegan has given a fascinating insight into his life as a lieutenant in a major drugs gang – on his Bebo internet page.”More...
Three people were left with injuries following a serious fracas which occurred in Castletroy Sunday afternoon.Gardai were alerted around 2.30pm to reports of an incident involving a group of men at Elm Park close to the Hurlers pub. Garda units and ambulances were sent to the scene and at two men both believed to be polish nationals aged 26 and 30 were removed to the mid western regional hospital for treatment.Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the assaults and no arrests have been...
Gardai seized more than €140,000 worth of cannabis resin and heroin in searches carried out around the city yesterday, the organization confirmed tonight.Three people were arrested in the operation which included searches of a number of houses and a car yesterday afternoon and late evening.A man in his 30’s and a man in his 20’s were detained under the Drug Trafficking Act while another man was detained under the Criminal Justice Act.All three were released this morning while a file is bring prepared for the Director of public...
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...