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'Utterly exhausted'- Irish parents heartbroken after abandoning disabled daughter
'Utterly exhausted'- Irish parents heartbroken after abandoning disabled daughter
An Irish mother was on Newstalk recently to discuss the devastating reality of trying to care for a child with complex needs in Ireland
An Irish mother was on Lunchtime Live recently to discuss the stark reality of caring for a disabled child in Ireland. The woman, who wished to be named Anna
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February 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
'Utterly exhausted'- Irish parents heartbroken after abandoning disabled daughter
Limerick musician is keeping an ancient art and tradition alive
Limerick musician is keeping an ancient art and tradition alive
Ireland is one of very few countries with a musical instrument as the national emblem
WHEN she was just 10 years old with a strong nudge from her music-loving grandmother, Fiana Ní Chonaill began learning the harp. Harps are synonymous with all things Irish - they are on our official Governme
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February 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Limerick musician is keeping an ancient art and tradition alive
RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Thursday, February 12
RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Thursday, February 12
RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Thursday, February 12
The death has occurred of Mary Scannell née Quinn of New Street, Abbeyfeale, Limerick and of Abbeyfeale, Kerry. Passed away, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, with her grandson Michael by her side, on Wednesday, February 11. Pr
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February 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Thursday, February 12
'It should be a really good game' - Declan Hannon looks ahead to all-Limerick Fitzgibbon Cup final clash
'It should be a really good game' - Declan Hannon looks ahead to all-Limerick Fitzgibbon Cup final clash
The University of Limerick take on Mary Immaculate College on Friday night at Croke Park
FORMER Limerick inter-county hurler Declan Hannon says he is looking forward to Friday night's all-Limerick Fitzgibbon Cup tie between the University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College. READ MORE: Un
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February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
'It should be a really good game' - Declan Hannon looks ahead to all-Limerick Fitzgibbon Cup final clash
ALERT: 'Stay safe'- Poisonous plant with no cure washes up on popular Irish beaches
ALERT: 'Stay safe'- Poisonous plant with no cure washes up on popular Irish beaches
Hemlock Water Dropwort, which is also widely known as Dead Man's Fingers, can look like parsnips and every part of the plant is toxic, particularly its roots and seeds
Meath County Council have issued a stark warning to the public after a possible sighting of a dangerous plant on the coast. T
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February 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM
ALERT: 'Stay safe'- Poisonous plant with no cure washes up on popular Irish beaches
PICTURES: International artist unveils unique collection at the Limerick Museum
PICTURES: International artist unveils unique collection at the Limerick Museum
Artist Jelena Stamenković was joined by local dignitaries for the official opening of 'Enlacement' at the Limerick Museum
USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES On 5 February, The Limerick Museum, officially opened Enlacement, an Art Exhibition by Jelena Stamenković, curated by Mauric
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February 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
PICTURES: International artist unveils unique collection at the Limerick Museum
'Come on the journey with us' - Treaty United Managing Director Ian McMahon
'Come on the journey with us' - Treaty United Managing Director Ian McMahon
Treaty United Managing Director McMahon has called on supporters to 'come on the journey' with Treaty this season
2025 was a positive year for Treaty United with both the men's and women's teams having seasons to remember and build on. Tommy Barrett's side reached the First Division Play-Off
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February 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
'Come on the journey with us' - Treaty United Managing Director Ian McMahon
Limerick artist pays tribute to Dolores O'Riordan with new music
Limerick artist pays tribute to Dolores O'Riordan with new music
The new album will be released in May
LIMERICK artist Helen O’Shea has released a single in tribute to Dolores O’Riordan. The track Lost was released to coincide with the eighth anniversary of Dolores’ death. READ ALSO: Plans for green spaces in Limerick to 'reimagine' the future of the city
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February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Limerick artist pays tribute to Dolores O'Riordan with new music
Who are the guests on this week's Late Late Show Valentine's special as guests revealed?
Who are the guests on this week's Late Late Show Valentine's special as guests revealed?
Una Healy and Andrew Trimble will join Patrick Kielty this Friday night
Join us this Friday night live with country pop queen Una Healy who has been keeping a secret for us and will finally be able to reveal all. She will be in studio to help launch something very special, chat to Patrick abo
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February 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Who are the guests on this week's Late Late Show Valentine's special as guests revealed?
Five Munster Rugby players named in Ireland squad for Six Nations clash with Italy
Five Munster Rugby players named in Ireland squad for Six Nations clash with Italy
Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman have been named to start for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday
IRELAND Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Italy at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 2.10pm). READ MORE: U
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February 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Five Munster Rugby players named in Ireland squad for Six Nations clash with Italy
Plans progress for former bank building in County Limerick
Plans progress for former bank building in County Limerick
Mayoral Orders saw the approval of a number of projects
AS PART of the Mayoral Orders, Mayor John Moran has approved the appointment of Kenneally Ltd to prepare an architectural impact assessment for the former Bank of Ireland building in Abbeyfeale. This will prepare the building for a new u
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February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Plans progress for former bank building in County Limerick
Irish parents on high alert as SHEIN and TEMU recall children's toys amid strangulation fears
Irish parents on high alert as SHEIN and TEMU recall children's toys amid strangulation fears
Customers are advised to stop using the products immediately and keep out of reach of children
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has alerted parents across Ireland to urgent recalls being carried out by online retail giants SHEIN and TEMU. A safety issue has been identified w
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February 12, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Irish parents on high alert as SHEIN and TEMU recall children's toys amid strangulation fears
Arson attack at Islamic Cultural Centre in suburb of Limerick
Arson attack at Islamic Cultural Centre in suburb of Limerick
Fire service and gardai respond to 'shocking' overnight incident in Dooradoyle
GARDAI have launched an investigation after an Islamic Cultural Centre in Limerick was hit by an arson attack overnight. In an incident described as "shocking" by local Fianna Fail councillor Azad Talukder, the fir
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February 12, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Arson attack at Islamic Cultural Centre in suburb of Limerick
'A dear friend' - RTÉ announces new presenter for popular show following Hugh Wallace's death
'A dear friend' - RTÉ announces new presenter for popular show following Hugh Wallace's death
The new series will air in the spring
RTÉ has announced that a new presenter will take over The Great House Revival following the passing of celebrity architect, Hugh Wallace. Brendan Courteney, Irish fashion designer and presenter of Keys to my Life, is set to take over the role "honouring H
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February 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
'A dear friend' - RTÉ announces new presenter for popular show following Hugh Wallace's death
My week with Celia Holman Lee: School fashion show promises to be a delight
My week with Celia Holman Lee: School fashion show promises to be a delight
The Laurel Hill fashion show has been running for the past 47 years and I have been involved since its inception.
This week I am anticipating one of the biggest fashion events of the year in Limerick. Laurel Hill’s fashion show is upcoming and I am giddy with excitement to see the fabulous de
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February 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM
My week with Celia Holman Lee: School fashion show promises to be a delight
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Aisling Annacotty and Pike Rovers in Touhy Cup clash
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Aisling Annacotty and Pike Rovers in Touhy Cup clash
Aisling Annacotty ran out 2-1 winners on the night over their Pike Rovers opponents
AISLING Annacotty defeated Pike Rovers 2-1 in Annacotty last Wednesday evening in the Tuohy Cup to join Fairview Rangers, Geraldines and either Regional or Janesboro in the last four of the Premier Cup. READ M
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February 12, 2026 at 11:36 AM
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Aisling Annacotty and Pike Rovers in Touhy Cup clash
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of toddler Daniel Aruebose released without charge
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of toddler Daniel Aruebose released without charge
The man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday
The man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Daniel Aruebose has been released without charge. The man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of the murder of the young boy who was missing for years in Dublin. READ NEXT: Snow on
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February 12, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of toddler Daniel Aruebose released without charge
Community information meeting to put focus on water quality in Lough Derg
Community information meeting to put focus on water quality in Lough Derg
Local Authority Waters Programme's Thursday, February 12 meeting takes place in the Killaloe Hotel & Spa, Co Clare
THE Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in particular community groups, anglers and individuals, with an interest in water quality, t
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February 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Community information meeting to put focus on water quality in Lough Derg
Live Sport on TV this weekend as Ireland face Italy in crunch Six Nations clash
Live Sport on TV this weekend as Ireland face Italy in crunch Six Nations clash
Limerick sides UL and Mary Immaculate College go head-to-head in the Fitzgibbon Cup final this Friday, 7.35pm, TG4
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 WINTER OLYMPICS MILANO CORTINA 2026 BBC 1/2, TNT SPORTS, 8AM GOLF PEBBLE BEACH PRO AM SKY SPORTS, 4.45PM DARTS PREMIER LEAGUE SKY SPORTS, 6PM READ NEXT: PIC
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February 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Live Sport on TV this weekend as Ireland face Italy in crunch Six Nations clash
28,000 more staff across Limerick saving for pensions after reforms
28,000 more staff across Limerick saving for pensions after reforms
Workers automatically enrolled into end-of-work savings scheme since new year
ALMOST 28,000 Limerick workers who previously had no pension provision are now actively saving towards their retirement, local TD Niall Collins has said. Since the start of this year, staff across Ireland who were n
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February 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM
28,000 more staff across Limerick saving for pensions after reforms
'Evil has been exposed': Limerick teacher to be sentenced for sexually abusing students
'Evil has been exposed': Limerick teacher to be sentenced for sexually abusing students
The victim addressed the perpetrator in court: 'I’m finally free from your clutches and I can finally live free, with my head held high'
A TEACHER who committed a number of counts of indecent sexual assault on two children while they attended a secondary school in Limerick is due to be senten
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February 12, 2026 at 7:01 AM
'Evil has been exposed': Limerick teacher to be sentenced for sexually abusing students
Garda 'impound party' as 15 e-scooters that 'thought they were Ducati' motorbikes seized
Garda 'impound party' as 15 e-scooters that 'thought they were Ducati' motorbikes seized
Gardaí joke vehicles were "essentially low-flying aircraft" as fines and court dates follow
Gardaí have seized 15 e-scooters and four cars during what they dubbed an "Impound Party" as part of a crackdown on illegal and unsafe Irish road users. In a tongue-in-cheek post shared on X, gardaí sa
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February 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Garda 'impound party' as 15 e-scooters that 'thought they were Ducati' motorbikes seized
Limerick businessman accused of making over 150 planning complaints against Supermac's
Limerick businessman accused of making over 150 planning complaints against Supermac's
Fast food company is being prosecuted by over illuminated 3D signage at the well-known Funworld premises in Limerick city
A LIMERICK businessman has been accused of making more than 150 planning complaints against fast food giant Supermac’s. The claim was made by a lawyer representing the com
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February 11, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Limerick businessman accused of making over 150 planning complaints against Supermac's
University of Limerick claim histroic first ever Sigerson Cup final success
University of Limerick claim histroic first ever Sigerson Cup final success
UL defeated UCC 0-17 to 1-11 in the final played at Croke Park on Wednesday evening
THE University of Limerick have claimed the Sigerson Cup Higher Education Gaelic football title for the first time in their histoyr following a deserved 0-17 to 1-11 victory over UCC at Croke Park on Wednesday
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February 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
University of Limerick claim histroic first ever Sigerson Cup final success
PICTURES: County Limerick drama group gives powerful performance of The Field
PICTURES: County Limerick drama group gives powerful performance of The Field
The St Patrick’s Players presented their highly anticipated production of John B. Keane's, The Field at The Teach, Cloverfield
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February 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
PICTURES: County Limerick drama group gives powerful performance of The Field