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Finn Harps suffer another setback as bottom club Treaty United hit three
Finn Harps were second best against the basement-dwelling Limerick side, who are now just two points off their opponents Finn Harps were brought back down to earth after back-to-back wins as Treaty United easily took the three points in the Markets Field. In a game of little chances early on,...
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Man charged after referee John Beaton’s personal details leaked
A 19-year-old man has been charged after referee John Beaton had his personal details leaked in the wake of the penalty controversy at Wednesday’s Celtic v Motherwell match, Police Scotland have said. The teenager’s arrest and charge comes after the official and his family were placed under “p...
'We were just boys' - Soldier looks back on being in the first Dublin platoon to train in Limerick 50 years ago
Private James Fullam First Class retired, was a member of the first and last platoon from Dublin to train in Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, 50 years ago WHEN Private James Fullam, First Class retired, was just 17, he joined the army and his life would never be the same again. Having grown up i...
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Limerick man offers compensation to victim who had part of thumb bitten off after dispute
Damien Conway, aged 47, of Kilteragh, Dooradoyle, Limerick has pleaded guilty to assaulting Dean Burke on October 23, 2022 A FATHER-OF-FOUR has admitted biting off part of another man’s thumb on the grounds of a Limerick hotel despite not having any memory of the incident. Damien Conway, aged...
Limerick man offers compensation to victim who had part of thumb bitten off after dispute
Damien Conway, aged 47, of Kilteragh, Dooradoyle, Limerick has pleaded guilty to assaulting Dean Burke on October 23, 2022 A FATHER-OF-FOUR has admitted biting off part of another man’s thumb on the grounds of a Limerick hotel despite not having any memory of the incident. Damien Conway, aged...
Aircraft manufacturer in line to make new Red Arrows goes into administration
An aircraft manufacturer that was in line to build the next generation of Scottish Red Arrows has gone into administration, bosses have announced. Aeralis Ltd said on Friday night it had appointed David Buchler and Joanne Milner of Buchler Phillips as the company’s administrators. It said the move...
Man, 19, charged after Celtic v Motherwell referee’s personal details leaked
A 19-year-old man has been charged after referee John Beaton had his personal details leaked in the wake of the penalty controversy at this week’s Celtic v Motherwell match, Police Scotland have said. The teenager’s arrest and charge comes after the official and his family were placed under “p...
'We were just boys' - Soldier looks back on being in the first Dublin platoon to train in Limerick 50 years ago
Private James Fullam First Class retired, was a member of the first and last platoon from Dublin to train in Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick, 50 years ago WHEN Private James Fullam, First Class retired, was just 17, he joined the army and his life would never be the same again. Having grown up i...
Michael Carrick expects Manchester United future to be decided ‘pretty soon’
Michael Carrick says clarity over his future will come “pretty soon” as talks ramp up over a contract to keep him as Manchester United head coach beyond this season. The 44-year-old has surpassed expectations since replacing Ruben Amorim for the remainder of the campaign, leading the side up to ...
Rory McIlroy makes early birdies to begin march up PGA Championship leaderboard
Rory McIlroy’s quest to charge back into contention at the US PGA Championship started in fine fashion with two early birdies. The 37-year-old was furious after a “s***” four-over opening-round 74, having finished with four successive bogeys. He was one of the last groups to begin his second r...
Rory McIlroy makes early birdies to begin march up PGA Championship leaderboard
Rory McIlroy’s quest to charge back into contention at the US PGA Championship started in fine fashion with two early birdies. The 37-year-old was furious after a “s***” four-over opening-round 74, having finished with four successive bogeys. He was one of the last groups to begin his second r...
Singer Tommy Fleming reveals he is gay after years ‘living a lie’
Irish singer Tommy Fleming said he has been “living a lie” as he came out as gay. Fleming said he was “remorseful and regretful” for any hurt caused to his family but it was time to “set the record straight”. The Sligo-born singer rose to fame in the early 1990s after he was asked to tou...
COMMENT: It’s time to put childhood before algorithms
'A third of respondents check their phones at least 50 times a day, while 15% do so more than 100 times daily' ONE long-serving member of the Limerick Leader team was reflecting this past week on when he started in the office 25 years ago. He recalls a newsroom where the two fax machines were...
Motorists being caught speeding ‘like fish in a barrel’ on busy Carlow road
The issue was raised by Cllr Fergal Browne at the May plenary meeting of Carlow County Council Motorists are being caught speeding “like fish in a barrel” on a busy road in County Carlow, a council meeting has heard. The issue was raised by Fine Gael councillor Fergal Browne at the May plenar...
Magilligan Community Group crafting kindness through homemade gifts for Africa
For the past five years, members of the Magilligan Craft Group have lovingly crafted and sent handmade items to support children in Zambia A community craft group based in Magilligan has formed a heartfelt connection with children in Africa through the donation of their treasured creations. F...
Heartbreak for Limerick minor hurlers who suffer Munster final defeat to Tipperary
Three goals were crucial for Tipp LIMERICK fell to defeat in Friday’s Munster Minor Hurling Championship final, falling to a 3-16 to 0-18 loss to Tipperary in FBD Semple Stadium. It means the wait since 2020 for a provincial title at this grade continues as they fell short here in front of 3,...
Singer Tommy Fleming reveals he is gay after years ‘living a lie’
Irish singer Tommy Fleming said he has been “living a lie” as he came out as gay. Fleming said he was “remorseful and regretful” for any hurt caused to his family but it was time to “set the record straight”. The Sligo-born singer rose to fame in the early 1990s after he was asked to tou...
Six Mayo nominees at major Connacht Rugby awards night
The event will take place in the Clan Stand of the Dexcom Stadium over the weekend This Saturday evening, pride is set to be in no short supply as six Mayo rugby talents descend on the Dexcom Stadium in Galway for the 2026 Connacht Rugby awards night. The Atlantic Premium Level of the Clan St...
Man arrested after referee John Beaton’s personal details leaked
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after referee John Beaton had his personal details leaked in the wake of the penalty controversy at Wednesday’s Celtic v Motherwell match. Police Scotland have confirmed the man was arrested in connection with data protection offences. A force spokesperson said:...
Major public transport boost for Mayo as Citylink expands services
Additional daily routes connecting Mayo to Galway, Dublin and Dublin Airport are set to improve travel options across the county Irish Citylink has announced a major expansion of public transport services in Mayo, with additional daily return services approved to improve connectivity between ...