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101-year-old Bridget (Biddy) Connolly gets the first Covid-19 jab
101-year-old Bridget (Biddy) Connolly from Meanus has become the first resident at St Ita’s Community Nursing Unit in Newcastle West to be vaccinated against COVID-19. She got the vaccine alongside […]
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70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CROSS ON KNOCKFIERNA HILL
The cross on Knockfierna Hill was built in 1950 to commemorate the holy year. It was constructed by local volunteers from the parish of Granagh and Ballingarry. A committee was […]
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LIMERICK CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF €3 MILLION REGIONAL ATHLETICS HUB IN NEWCASTLE WEST
Limerick City and County Council has appointed contractors Sole Sports & Leisure Limited to begin construction of a new Regional Athletics Hub in Newcastle West in the coming weeks. The new regional athletics hub […]
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Michael reveals all in ‘After the Roof Caved In’
One of Ireland’s most successful ever Irish Americans, Michael Dowling has penned his gripping life story which will be available in local book shops shortly. ‘After the Roof Caved In’ […]
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Christ the Saviour National School, Ballingarry, Christmas Carols Recording
We held a Christmas Carols recording on Tuesday 8th December following all Covid-19 protocols. This was to bring some well needed Christmas spirit to family homes in time for Christmas. […]
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Michael Dowling pens book, ‘After the Roof Caved In’
One of Limerick and Ireland’s most successful Irish-Americans, Michael Dowling, who has been to the forefront of the fight against Covid-19 in New York, has written a gripping book which […]
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CLINICAL LIMERICK DEMOLISH DÉISE DREAMS
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final LIMERICK…………………………………………………………………………………….…………0-30 WATERFORD……………………………………………………………………………….…….…….0-19 Limerick were crowned All-Ireland Senior Hurling champions for a second time in three years following a comprehensive victory over Waterford at Croke Park […]
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Launch of “Forgiving Moon” by Mike Mac Domhnaill
Mike Mac Domhnaill was joined by his wife Carmel, Jim Mac Namara, Aileen Dillane and the publisher Dominic Taylor to launch his latest collection of poetry, “Forgiving Moon”. Due to […]
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NOONAN’S CHRISTMAS TRADITION OF FUNDRAISING CONTINUES DESPITE RESTRICTIONS
The Noonan family of Noonan’s Christmas Lights for Charity took the decision not to go ahead this year with their normal Christmas lights extravaganza, much to their personal disappointment. Tony […]
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Munster Senior Hurling Final – Waterford put up huge resistance before Limerick come of age
By Matt O’Callaghan LIMERICK……………………………………………………………………………………………………0-25 WATERFORD………………………………………………………………………………………………..0-21 Limerick were crowned Munster Senior Hurling champions for a 21st time but not before having to see off a very gritty Waterford challenge in the […]
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Rathkeale project is up for National Award
Best wishes are extended to Rathkeale Pre-Social Cohesion Project, one of four Limerick groups in the running for the All-Ireland Pride of Place Awards which will take place online this […]
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Presidential Award for Michael J. Dowling
Michael J. Dowling from Knockaderry has been announced a winner of a Presidential Distinguished Service award, the highest honour that can be bestowed on an Irish person who is living […]