Previously on the Limerick Star we reported that Jimmy White may be coming to Limerick to play an exhibtion match. We contacted Jimmys booking agent John Callaghan and he had to say the following on the matter,
"No booking has been made that we are aware of.
Jimmy always loves to come and play in Limerick so would always be interested in appearing there."
We will keep you updated on whether or not Jimmy is coming to Limerick, check back for any future updates when/if they become available.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Statement From Sean O Neill (RSF)
CALL TO PRESERVE CLOTHING FACTORY ARCH
The preservation and restoration of part of Limerick’s industrial
history must be undertaken at the site of the former Limerick
Clothing factory a local community activist said today.
Sean O’Neill from Quinn’s Cottages in Prospect said that the
factory at Edward Street played a vital role in the story of
Limerick’s industrial development as it was the place where
production line methods were first introduced to the clothing
industry.
The arch to the entrance to the factory is still standing and
it must be preserved as a tribute to the workers of the city
clothing industry he said. We must not forget that under the
direction of Peter Tait Limerick occupied a leading place in the
story of the clothing industry. In fact the Limerick factory made
and supplied uniforms during the American Civil War.
I am in touch with the Limerick Civic Trust in relation
to the preservation of the arch at the former clothing
factory site. Contact is now to be made by the Trust
with the Limerick City Council. It would be a fitting tribute
to the workers of the city for the arch to be restored as a
memorial to all those who worked in the clothing factory.
In fact the clothing tradition of Limerick is being
carried on today by the Limerick School of Art
and Design and the Fashion School so the restoration
of the arch would be fitting.
This type of project can be done as witnessed by the
Recent replacement of the drinking trough by the City
Council at Ballinacurra.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
The preservation and restoration of part of Limerick’s industrial
history must be undertaken at the site of the former Limerick
Clothing factory a local community activist said today.
Sean O’Neill from Quinn’s Cottages in Prospect said that the
factory at Edward Street played a vital role in the story of
Limerick’s industrial development as it was the place where
production line methods were first introduced to the clothing
industry.
The arch to the entrance to the factory is still standing and
it must be preserved as a tribute to the workers of the city
clothing industry he said. We must not forget that under the
direction of Peter Tait Limerick occupied a leading place in the
story of the clothing industry. In fact the Limerick factory made
and supplied uniforms during the American Civil War.
I am in touch with the Limerick Civic Trust in relation
to the preservation of the arch at the former clothing
factory site. Contact is now to be made by the Trust
with the Limerick City Council. It would be a fitting tribute
to the workers of the city for the arch to be restored as a
memorial to all those who worked in the clothing factory.
In fact the clothing tradition of Limerick is being
carried on today by the Limerick School of Art
and Design and the Fashion School so the restoration
of the arch would be fitting.
This type of project can be done as witnessed by the
Recent replacement of the drinking trough by the City
Council at Ballinacurra.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Statements From Joe Lynch (RSF)
Statement 1: FORMER PRIESTS CANNOT BE CALLED FATHER
The use of the word Father to describe priests who have been
convicted of child abuse should be discontinued by the media,
a spokesman for Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch, from Beechgrove Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston in
Limerick, the RSF chairman in the south side of the city said
that the continued use of the term Father for these priests is
an insult to the rest of the clergy.
The fact is a priest who engages in child abuse and who is
convicted by the courts must surely forfeit the respect and
title that goes with his role in society.
A Garda convicted of any criminal offence is referred
to as a former Garda. Surely the same rule should be applied
to priests by the media.
For any man in a position of authority to abuse that
position is bad enough but when it comes to priests
abusing young children who are in their care there
should be no ambiguity about their status.
They have not only broken the criminal law code,
they have tarnished canon law and brought shame
and disgrace on the Catholic church as a whole.
Surely to refer to these convicted men as father
is an abuse of the term and an insult to genuine
and upstanding and law abiding priests who
continue to minister to their followers in these
difficult times for the Church.
It is time that there was an agreed policy by the
media in relation to referring to these convicts
as Father and surely they must be described as
former priests.
Statement 2: NON JURY COURT SHOULD BE RETIRED
The moving of one court from an old building to a new
purpose built complex has been presented as if the non-
jury Special Court has been abolished, a spokesman for
Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch from Beechgrove Avenue in Ballinacurra
Weston in Limerick said the spin put on the move of the
Non Jury Court from Green Street to a new location was
that the practice is ended.
Far from it, in fact the Special Non Jury Court is fully
active and geared against any Republican who is brought
before it, he said.
The Special Court was established in the 1970’s by former
Justice Minister Desmond O’Malley who has since retired
from political life. However his legacy in the Special Non
Jury Court lives on and it is used daily to endeavour to crush
any Republican sentiment or opposition to the Stormont
Agreement.
It is time that this abuse of democracy was also retired
and some degree of fairness restored to the court process
when it comes to Irish Republicanism.
The ongoing attempt to crush the sentiments of Irish
Republicanism by police harassment and intimidation
will fail and unless the root cause of conflict in Ireland
is addressed, there will be continuing opposition to the
British presence.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
The use of the word Father to describe priests who have been
convicted of child abuse should be discontinued by the media,
a spokesman for Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch, from Beechgrove Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston in
Limerick, the RSF chairman in the south side of the city said
that the continued use of the term Father for these priests is
an insult to the rest of the clergy.
The fact is a priest who engages in child abuse and who is
convicted by the courts must surely forfeit the respect and
title that goes with his role in society.
A Garda convicted of any criminal offence is referred
to as a former Garda. Surely the same rule should be applied
to priests by the media.
For any man in a position of authority to abuse that
position is bad enough but when it comes to priests
abusing young children who are in their care there
should be no ambiguity about their status.
They have not only broken the criminal law code,
they have tarnished canon law and brought shame
and disgrace on the Catholic church as a whole.
Surely to refer to these convicted men as father
is an abuse of the term and an insult to genuine
and upstanding and law abiding priests who
continue to minister to their followers in these
difficult times for the Church.
It is time that there was an agreed policy by the
media in relation to referring to these convicts
as Father and surely they must be described as
former priests.
Statement 2: NON JURY COURT SHOULD BE RETIRED
The moving of one court from an old building to a new
purpose built complex has been presented as if the non-
jury Special Court has been abolished, a spokesman for
Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch from Beechgrove Avenue in Ballinacurra
Weston in Limerick said the spin put on the move of the
Non Jury Court from Green Street to a new location was
that the practice is ended.
Far from it, in fact the Special Non Jury Court is fully
active and geared against any Republican who is brought
before it, he said.
The Special Court was established in the 1970’s by former
Justice Minister Desmond O’Malley who has since retired
from political life. However his legacy in the Special Non
Jury Court lives on and it is used daily to endeavour to crush
any Republican sentiment or opposition to the Stormont
Agreement.
It is time that this abuse of democracy was also retired
and some degree of fairness restored to the court process
when it comes to Irish Republicanism.
The ongoing attempt to crush the sentiments of Irish
Republicanism by police harassment and intimidation
will fail and unless the root cause of conflict in Ireland
is addressed, there will be continuing opposition to the
British presence.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Just A Few Notes
The blog hasn't been updated in the last week for a number of reason, one, i am doing other things at the moment but i will try to update more regularly and two i want to write more posts/stories that is not available in the regular Limerick websites such as Limerick Today.
I hope to get my own domain name in the new year up and running, i also hope to have some advertising going to promote the blog in the new year. I am thinking of the Limerick Independent as it is a cheap and successful format of advertising, i am also hoping to get flyer's into every house in Limerick in the new year.
I hope to get my own domain name in the new year up and running, i also hope to have some advertising going to promote the blog in the new year. I am thinking of the Limerick Independent as it is a cheap and successful format of advertising, i am also hoping to get flyer's into every house in Limerick in the new year.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Gardai Appeal For Missing Limerick Man
By David Hurley
GARDAI are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Kilteely man Francis Green, who has been missing from his home in the city for the past fortnight.
Mr Green, 48, who is also known as Francie, was last seen on Saturday, November 28, between 7pm and 9pm near his basement flat on Hartstonge Street.
Gardai at Henry Street have launched a major investigation into the circumstances of Mr Green's disappearance and are appealing to the public for information about his whereabouts.
The Shannon-based coastguard helicopter has been assisting in the search operation and uniformed gardai have conducted house to house inquiries in the area where Mr Green was last seen.
Detectives at Henry Street are continuing to view CCTV footage from cameras in the city centre in a bid to trace his movements.
"We have a lot of footage to sift through, and, hopefully, that will shed some light, but we are concerned about his safety and his whereabouts," said a member of the investigation team.
Mr Green is originally from Kilteely near Newcastle West, but he had been living in the city for some time.
He is described as being 5'8" in height and of slight build. He has brown receding hair and a moustache, and when last seen he was wearing light jeans, a dark sports jacket and white runners.
Henry Street Garda Station can be contacted at 061-212400.
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie
GARDAI are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Kilteely man Francis Green, who has been missing from his home in the city for the past fortnight.
Mr Green, 48, who is also known as Francie, was last seen on Saturday, November 28, between 7pm and 9pm near his basement flat on Hartstonge Street.
Gardai at Henry Street have launched a major investigation into the circumstances of Mr Green's disappearance and are appealing to the public for information about his whereabouts.
The Shannon-based coastguard helicopter has been assisting in the search operation and uniformed gardai have conducted house to house inquiries in the area where Mr Green was last seen.
Detectives at Henry Street are continuing to view CCTV footage from cameras in the city centre in a bid to trace his movements.
"We have a lot of footage to sift through, and, hopefully, that will shed some light, but we are concerned about his safety and his whereabouts," said a member of the investigation team.
Mr Green is originally from Kilteely near Newcastle West, but he had been living in the city for some time.
He is described as being 5'8" in height and of slight build. He has brown receding hair and a moustache, and when last seen he was wearing light jeans, a dark sports jacket and white runners.
Henry Street Garda Station can be contacted at 061-212400.
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie
Joe Lynch (RSF) - On The Budget
SAVAGE BUDGET HITS POOR AND ILL
The savagery of the Budget against the most vulnerable
and deprived section of society will place the health of
many people in danger, a spokesman for Republican
Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch from Beechgrove Avenue in Ballinacurra
Weston the RSF chairman in the Southside of Limerick
said that taken with the increased charges for medical
card prescriptions, the Budget is a severe blow against
the elderly and those on limited social welfare incomes.
We now have cases where people on medical cards
will be paying between five and ten euro for their
medicine, he said.
This sleight of hand charge is like a three card trick
conman bamboozling his audience to find the lady.
The end result is that people on low and limited
incomes are done out of extra money for medicines.
As a result their overall income is reduced and
this has a huge effect on their already straightened
standard of living.
The temptation will be there to forego medicines
because of the increased cost and this in turn will have
a detrimental effect on the health of already ill
people.
Instead of punishing those who caused this crisis,
the 26 County Administration have rewarded the
bankers and the high earners and placed an intolerable
burden on the shoulders of the people who can least
afford it. It is time for this Administration to be
booted out at the next general election.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
The savagery of the Budget against the most vulnerable
and deprived section of society will place the health of
many people in danger, a spokesman for Republican
Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch from Beechgrove Avenue in Ballinacurra
Weston the RSF chairman in the Southside of Limerick
said that taken with the increased charges for medical
card prescriptions, the Budget is a severe blow against
the elderly and those on limited social welfare incomes.
We now have cases where people on medical cards
will be paying between five and ten euro for their
medicine, he said.
This sleight of hand charge is like a three card trick
conman bamboozling his audience to find the lady.
The end result is that people on low and limited
incomes are done out of extra money for medicines.
As a result their overall income is reduced and
this has a huge effect on their already straightened
standard of living.
The temptation will be there to forego medicines
because of the increased cost and this in turn will have
a detrimental effect on the health of already ill
people.
Instead of punishing those who caused this crisis,
the 26 County Administration have rewarded the
bankers and the high earners and placed an intolerable
burden on the shoulders of the people who can least
afford it. It is time for this Administration to be
booted out at the next general election.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Monday, December 7, 2009
Exclusive: "Jimmy "Whirlwind" White May Be Coming To Limerick"
We have received an e-mail stating that professional snooker player Jimmy White may be on his way to Limerick in 2010. Nothing has been set in stone, however there is a strong possibility that Jimmy White will play an exhibition match in Limerick in 2010, as he has an Irish date in the INEC in Co. Kerry in the new year www.inec.ie . Jimmy White is a well known professional snooker player, and has been in the news as of late for his appearance on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. He made it to the finals of the 2009 ITV/TV3 show. He came third in the show. Who he would play if he comes to Limerick - its unknown, but it could be either a snooker or pool match as Jimmy is also an accomplished pool player.
More as/if it becomes available.
(This Post Was Posted On The Blog At 3.18 PM Irish Time )
The news in this post is exclusive to the Limerick Star. Do any search on the Internet and you will see, this is NOT available anywhere else. You are welcome to use this news post for your Blog/Website providing you quote the original source which is The Limerick Star.
Use the following text if using this content for any other site.
Source: Limerick Star www.limerickstar.blogspot.com
More as/if it becomes available.
(This Post Was Posted On The Blog At 3.18 PM Irish Time )
The news in this post is exclusive to the Limerick Star. Do any search on the Internet and you will see, this is NOT available anywhere else. You are welcome to use this news post for your Blog/Website providing you quote the original source which is The Limerick Star.
Use the following text if using this content for any other site.
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Update: Furniture Store Destroyed By Fire
The owner of the furniture store destroyed in Limerick over night has spoken to the Limerick Leader about the fire at his business. Here is what Tony Cowell had to say
“The building is completely destroyed. We have lost everything. It was a fully stocked showroom and we were in the Christmas rush,” said Mr Cowell, adding the business was just beginning to “see a positive turn” after a challenging period for Irish retailers.
For people who have orders with us, I want to tell them we will be able to fulfil customer orders,”
People who have orders with the store have been guaranteed by Tony Cowell owner Eastpoint Furniture And Flooring, that their orders will be fulfilled.
More as it becomes available.
“The building is completely destroyed. We have lost everything. It was a fully stocked showroom and we were in the Christmas rush,” said Mr Cowell, adding the business was just beginning to “see a positive turn” after a challenging period for Irish retailers.
For people who have orders with us, I want to tell them we will be able to fulfil customer orders,”
People who have orders with the store have been guaranteed by Tony Cowell owner Eastpoint Furniture And Flooring, that their orders will be fulfilled.
More as it becomes available.
Entertainment: Brendan Grace Cancels Limerick Show
Comedian Brendan Grace was force to cancel his upcoming Limerick Show, which was due to take place this Friday night in the South Court Hotel. He was rushed to a Dublin hospital last week after developing gangrene, which is associated with diabetes, which he has suffered with since 1994.
At first it was feared that Brendan Grace would have to have his leg amputated, but doctors performed surgery in a bid to save his leg, and the operation was a success. He is recovering well at the moment.
Tickets for Friday nights show will be valid for December 28Th when he appears at the South Court Hotel in Limerick. The Dublin born comedian owns Brendan Graces Bar in Killaloe.
At first it was feared that Brendan Grace would have to have his leg amputated, but doctors performed surgery in a bid to save his leg, and the operation was a success. He is recovering well at the moment.
Tickets for Friday nights show will be valid for December 28Th when he appears at the South Court Hotel in Limerick. The Dublin born comedian owns Brendan Graces Bar in Killaloe.
No Progress On Jim Mulqueen Investigation
Previously on the Limerick Star we reported the death of a man in his 90s who was found dead in his home in Co. Limerick, at the time Gardai could not rule his death as due to normal circumstances, and neither could they rule out foul play. More than a month after Mr. MulQueen's death there is still no progress with the Investigation.
The detailed results of a post mortem on Jim MulQueen's body are still being awaited on by the Gardai investigating his death. The investigation is still going strong and all leads are being followed up, but as of yet no progress has been made in the Investigation.
Anybody with information is being asked to contact either the Rathkeale or Askeaton Garda stations on the numbers below.
Rathkeale Garda Station: 069 67205
Askeaton Garda Station: 061 392102
The detailed results of a post mortem on Jim MulQueen's body are still being awaited on by the Gardai investigating his death. The investigation is still going strong and all leads are being followed up, but as of yet no progress has been made in the Investigation.
Anybody with information is being asked to contact either the Rathkeale or Askeaton Garda stations on the numbers below.
Rathkeale Garda Station: 069 67205
Askeaton Garda Station: 061 392102
Update: Furniture Shop Destroyed By Fire
The Shop destroyed by a fire over night in the East Point Business Park on the Ballysimon road has been named as, "Eastpoint Furniture And Flooring".
It has also been revealed that the Limerick Fire Brigade had to be backed up by Fire Units from Co. Clare to bring the Blaze under control.
Fire Officials are yet to confirm the cause of the fire. The scene remains sealed off by Gardai.
More as it becomes available.
It has also been revealed that the Limerick Fire Brigade had to be backed up by Fire Units from Co. Clare to bring the Blaze under control.
Fire Officials are yet to confirm the cause of the fire. The scene remains sealed off by Gardai.
More as it becomes available.
Emma O Driscoll Interview With Áine Fitzgerald
RTE children's TV presenter Emma has just written a children's book 'The Misadventures of Max' the proceeds from which go to charity
I'm an awful home bird. I'm in Limerick whenever there is an opportunity. I'm working this Saturday but I always try and get home whenever I can because I have a house in Limerick with my boyfriend. In Dublin I mainly miss my family - you're home is your home and that's where my family are.
I am feeling terribly sorry for an awful lot of people at the moment. The flooding is horrific, especially at Christmas, because that's when people become very house proud- visitors are calling around, and people are hoping to put up their Christmas tree and the lights. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren't going to get to do anything like that this Christmas. More so than anything I feel very, very sorry for the people who have lived in their - I won't say houses because it's their homes - for 40 years or 50 years. I'm not saying that I want it to happen to me because if it happened to me in the morning I would be devastated, but you would cope and you would move on and start again. But for somebody who has been in their home for 40 or 50 years all your memories are washed away. What are you going to do? You can't recreate all that.
I am a city girl and I like being a city girl. A lot of people say 'oh where do you go out in Dublin - the big smoke?'. I don't go out a lot in Dublin - I don't hugely enjoy it to be honest. I miss the general social scene in Limerick because it's really good. It's not that there is anything wrong with it in Dublin - it's just that I prefer going out in Limerick. I prefer the craic, the people are better craic. I love live music. Limerick is brilliant for live music. There is loads of it available in Limerick and that's one of the big things I miss is the real live scene of music - there is nothing like it.
I wrote my first book when I was 11 or 12. It was a story book called My Amazing Journey. It was like an Alice in Wonderland story. I wrote it in school. The teacher at the time Sr Ita encouraged us to do it during out Christmas holidays. When I was in first year, I was about 13, I wrote another book of poetry - there was about 25 poems in it. I wrote a poem about Limerick in it - The Beauty of Limerick it was called. My music teacher put music to it and I sang for all the Americans in Adare Manor.
It was great to get it on the Toy Show. That's really what opened all the doors for us to get the book into all the nationwide stores. The Toy Show is one of the biggest plugs of the year. I had set myself the task during the summer of literally writing it - getting it done, tweaking it, editing it. There are eleven poems in The Misadventures of Max all together - such as Max the Musician, Max the Magician, Max the teacher, Max the tennis player and Max the tv presenter. The money goes towards the Baby Max Wings of Love Fund. It's a 100 per cent donation from all involved and I want to thank everyone who has supported it.
I get up at about a quarter to seven in the mornings at the latest, and I would be in RTE for about quarter to eight. I am on camera from nine o'clock until around one o'clock. It depends on the recording. If it goes out live you would be on longer, like I was on air today until about two. It just depends on the schedule. Coming up to Christmas you have to record a bit more to get ahead and then after Christmas, we do a lot of live stuff. It's basically so people can take Christmas holidays.
An ambition which is in the back of my head is - I would love to be in an Irish film. I really would love that. Something like the Showbands where you could record all the music.
Limerick people are so positive. They push you forward so much. Like all the messages I have got on Facebook over the last week since the book came out. All my friends in school as well as people I would have never have met in my life have left messages on Facebook saying that their little boy or little girl have written the book down on their list for Santa. It's so nice.
You can't be in children's television long-term - there is a lifespan. The natural progression, I suppose is to go to a slightly older age category eventually. I'm perfectly happy at the moment. I'm really enjoying working on the younger children's section. This year they have changed it whereby Socky goes to school half way through the show so that in the second half of the show I am by myself so there is a lot of focus on writing. I'm writing songs every week.
Interview: Áine Fitzgerald
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie
I'm an awful home bird. I'm in Limerick whenever there is an opportunity. I'm working this Saturday but I always try and get home whenever I can because I have a house in Limerick with my boyfriend. In Dublin I mainly miss my family - you're home is your home and that's where my family are.
I am feeling terribly sorry for an awful lot of people at the moment. The flooding is horrific, especially at Christmas, because that's when people become very house proud- visitors are calling around, and people are hoping to put up their Christmas tree and the lights. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren't going to get to do anything like that this Christmas. More so than anything I feel very, very sorry for the people who have lived in their - I won't say houses because it's their homes - for 40 years or 50 years. I'm not saying that I want it to happen to me because if it happened to me in the morning I would be devastated, but you would cope and you would move on and start again. But for somebody who has been in their home for 40 or 50 years all your memories are washed away. What are you going to do? You can't recreate all that.
I am a city girl and I like being a city girl. A lot of people say 'oh where do you go out in Dublin - the big smoke?'. I don't go out a lot in Dublin - I don't hugely enjoy it to be honest. I miss the general social scene in Limerick because it's really good. It's not that there is anything wrong with it in Dublin - it's just that I prefer going out in Limerick. I prefer the craic, the people are better craic. I love live music. Limerick is brilliant for live music. There is loads of it available in Limerick and that's one of the big things I miss is the real live scene of music - there is nothing like it.
I wrote my first book when I was 11 or 12. It was a story book called My Amazing Journey. It was like an Alice in Wonderland story. I wrote it in school. The teacher at the time Sr Ita encouraged us to do it during out Christmas holidays. When I was in first year, I was about 13, I wrote another book of poetry - there was about 25 poems in it. I wrote a poem about Limerick in it - The Beauty of Limerick it was called. My music teacher put music to it and I sang for all the Americans in Adare Manor.
It was great to get it on the Toy Show. That's really what opened all the doors for us to get the book into all the nationwide stores. The Toy Show is one of the biggest plugs of the year. I had set myself the task during the summer of literally writing it - getting it done, tweaking it, editing it. There are eleven poems in The Misadventures of Max all together - such as Max the Musician, Max the Magician, Max the teacher, Max the tennis player and Max the tv presenter. The money goes towards the Baby Max Wings of Love Fund. It's a 100 per cent donation from all involved and I want to thank everyone who has supported it.
I get up at about a quarter to seven in the mornings at the latest, and I would be in RTE for about quarter to eight. I am on camera from nine o'clock until around one o'clock. It depends on the recording. If it goes out live you would be on longer, like I was on air today until about two. It just depends on the schedule. Coming up to Christmas you have to record a bit more to get ahead and then after Christmas, we do a lot of live stuff. It's basically so people can take Christmas holidays.
An ambition which is in the back of my head is - I would love to be in an Irish film. I really would love that. Something like the Showbands where you could record all the music.
Limerick people are so positive. They push you forward so much. Like all the messages I have got on Facebook over the last week since the book came out. All my friends in school as well as people I would have never have met in my life have left messages on Facebook saying that their little boy or little girl have written the book down on their list for Santa. It's so nice.
You can't be in children's television long-term - there is a lifespan. The natural progression, I suppose is to go to a slightly older age category eventually. I'm perfectly happy at the moment. I'm really enjoying working on the younger children's section. This year they have changed it whereby Socky goes to school half way through the show so that in the second half of the show I am by myself so there is a lot of focus on writing. I'm writing songs every week.
Interview: Áine Fitzgerald
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Patrick Collison Former Limerick Student
Patrick Collison, a former Limerick city student and Co, founder of Auctomatic has developed a Wikipedia App for the iPhone. It allows users to search and read the entire online "encyolpedeia" of Wikipedia. The best thing about this App is that you need no Internet connection to browse the Wikipedia content. According to Patrick, it can be used anywhere, even on a plane or a mountain. The App costs e6.99 and can be downloaded form the address below,
http://www.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/download/?itmsUrl=itms%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2FWebObjects%2FMZStore.woa%2Fwa%2FviewSoftware%3Fid%3D288141564%26mt%3D8%26partnerId%3D30%26partnerId%3D30%26siteID%3DMm0tVuSi_Fw-TXj_A08eH9DLiPAPdfUzfA%26ign-mscache%3D1
Just copy and paste the address in to your browser to buy the APP.
For more information on the App and Patrick Collison visit the following links.
App Information: http://collison.ie/wikipedia-iphone/
Patrick Collison's Website: www.collison.ie
http://www.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/download/?itmsUrl=itms%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2FWebObjects%2FMZStore.woa%2Fwa%2FviewSoftware%3Fid%3D288141564%26mt%3D8%26partnerId%3D30%26partnerId%3D30%26siteID%3DMm0tVuSi_Fw-TXj_A08eH9DLiPAPdfUzfA%26ign-mscache%3D1
Just copy and paste the address in to your browser to buy the APP.
For more information on the App and Patrick Collison visit the following links.
App Information: http://collison.ie/wikipedia-iphone/
Patrick Collison's Website: www.collison.ie
Google Ads & Other Blog News
I have decided to remove google ads from the Blog, all except one.
The text number for the Blog will be available in the next day. I am hoping people that may read the blog will text on any news stories they have and i will try confirm them and put them on the Blog.
I am hoping to move the Blog to its own Domain Name after Christmas. Im looking into a website designer and a hosting package.
I have found it hard to get Links of this Blog on to other Limerick related Blogs to help promote the Limerick Star. If you know of any, please let me know.
I am still looking for writers for this Blog, if your interested e-mail me at the address at the end of this post.
I was away from the blog over the weekend, thats why there was no news.
Remember to follow us on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/limerickstar , and finally if you read this blog tell other people all about us.
You can e-mail me at limerickstar@gmail.com
The text number for the Blog will be available in the next day. I am hoping people that may read the blog will text on any news stories they have and i will try confirm them and put them on the Blog.
I am hoping to move the Blog to its own Domain Name after Christmas. Im looking into a website designer and a hosting package.
I have found it hard to get Links of this Blog on to other Limerick related Blogs to help promote the Limerick Star. If you know of any, please let me know.
I am still looking for writers for this Blog, if your interested e-mail me at the address at the end of this post.
I was away from the blog over the weekend, thats why there was no news.
Remember to follow us on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/limerickstar , and finally if you read this blog tell other people all about us.
You can e-mail me at limerickstar@gmail.com
Tragic Mountain Climber Listed In New Book
Give Me Irish Hero's is a book by Author and Adventurer Ian McKeever is to be launched in Limerick next week. The aim of the book is to acknowledge people for different reasons who have became Irish hero's.
Ger McDonnell who was the first person to scale K2 is listed in the book. Ger tragically died while descending the mountain. The chapter on Ger, which has the full support of his family will detail his live right up until his tragic death.
To buy the book or for more information visit the following link for a list of stockists.
http://www.givemeheroes.ie/index.php/get-the-book
Or buy the book from www.amazon.com
Ger McDonnell who was the first person to scale K2 is listed in the book. Ger tragically died while descending the mountain. The chapter on Ger, which has the full support of his family will detail his live right up until his tragic death.
To buy the book or for more information visit the following link for a list of stockists.
http://www.givemeheroes.ie/index.php/get-the-book
Or buy the book from www.amazon.com
St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal
The recent Floods and continuous unemployment have added to the demand for services offered by the St Vincent De Paul charity in Limerick this Christmas. The charity will make up to 100,000 house calls throughout Ireland in the run up to Christmas. The SVP commence a week long fundraising initiative beginning today Monday 6th December 2009. It is asking the public and all businesses to support all fundraising activities.
Joe Dillon who is the regional president of the SVP said, "the loss of the social welfare Christmas bonus is a major concern for many families:"
The SVP in Limerick is based on Hartstonge Street, you can call to their office to make a direct donation or make your donation at one of the fundraising events or online by visiting www.svp.ie
Joe Dillon who is the regional president of the SVP said, "the loss of the social welfare Christmas bonus is a major concern for many families:"
The SVP in Limerick is based on Hartstonge Street, you can call to their office to make a direct donation or make your donation at one of the fundraising events or online by visiting www.svp.ie
Furniture Store Destroyed By Fire
A furniture shop at the East Point Business Park on the Ballysimon road has been destroyed by a fire overnight. The alarm was raised after 1.30 AM this morning. Two ambulances, the Gardai, and four units of the Limerick fire brigade attended the scene. It took them well in to the early hours of this morning to bring the blaze under control, they prevented the fire from spreading to other retail units. There was no casualties, but hundreds of thousands of euros worth of stock was lost in the blaze. The scene is currently sealed off pending a Garda technical investigation.
Sean O Neill (RSF) On Brendan Kenny Of Regeneration Agency
TIME FOR SERIOUS QUESTIONS FOR REGENERATION
The revelation that up to a half dozen jobs were given to
young people with links to officials of the Limerick
Regeneration Board with formal interviews is a national
scandal that is now being swept under the carpet, a local
community activist said today.
Sean O’Neill from Prospect said that the Chief Executive
of the Board Brendan Kenny cannot lightly dismiss the
story because it has all the hallmarks of jobs for the boys
syndrome.
For jobs to be filled without following formal laid down
procedure is one thing but for those who get the jobs
to have links to officials in the Board is a scandal.
The people of the area under re-development from
Prospect to Ballinacurra Weston and Hyde Road at
first welcomed the establishment and setting up of
the Regeneration Board as it seemed to offer some
hope for the future.
However in the years that the Board has fully
operational not much has been done on the ground
to improve the lives of the ordinary people in the
crime affected areas.
Instead of bring a new and improved quality of life
to the blighted areas, the Board to date has only
brought disappointment and disillusionment.
This latest example of jobs for the boys and girls
will further damage the already tarnished image
of the Regeneration Board. It is now time for serious
questions and honest answers.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
The revelation that up to a half dozen jobs were given to
young people with links to officials of the Limerick
Regeneration Board with formal interviews is a national
scandal that is now being swept under the carpet, a local
community activist said today.
Sean O’Neill from Prospect said that the Chief Executive
of the Board Brendan Kenny cannot lightly dismiss the
story because it has all the hallmarks of jobs for the boys
syndrome.
For jobs to be filled without following formal laid down
procedure is one thing but for those who get the jobs
to have links to officials in the Board is a scandal.
The people of the area under re-development from
Prospect to Ballinacurra Weston and Hyde Road at
first welcomed the establishment and setting up of
the Regeneration Board as it seemed to offer some
hope for the future.
However in the years that the Board has fully
operational not much has been done on the ground
to improve the lives of the ordinary people in the
crime affected areas.
Instead of bring a new and improved quality of life
to the blighted areas, the Board to date has only
brought disappointment and disillusionment.
This latest example of jobs for the boys and girls
will further damage the already tarnished image
of the Regeneration Board. It is now time for serious
questions and honest answers.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Blog Template
We are still working on getting the blog template back to "normal", since yesterday we have been working on the blog template and google ads, as i messed them them up, while i was doing or trying to do some work on the blog.
News will be VERY slow until further notice, however we will post twitter updates of all the news today, our twitter account is linked on the blog on the right hand side at the top of the page or you can follow us at the address below
Limerick Star Twitter: www.twitter.com/limerickstar
Sorry for the delay in bringing you the news today.
News will be VERY slow until further notice, however we will post twitter updates of all the news today, our twitter account is linked on the blog on the right hand side at the top of the page or you can follow us at the address below
Limerick Star Twitter: www.twitter.com/limerickstar
Sorry for the delay in bringing you the news today.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Blog Under Going More Work
This will be one of the last posts for the day, as i have to do some work on the blog, i deleted some ads and messed up the template while i was experimenting. Its almost back to normal the blog that is but certain aspects will take up most of the day or whats left of it. However there will be twitter updates throughout the day. Normal service resumes tomorrow.
Dennis Leonard Dies
Dennis Leonard (62) has died following an illness. Mr Leonard was one of the founders of the Limerick Civic Trust. He died yesterday morning. The LCT was the first in Ireland, its aim is to enhance the architectural heritage of Limerick through the renewal of historical buildings and cultural research. Dennis Leonard was one of the founding members in February 1983. His last official duty with the trust was to repoen the Richard Russell Drinking Fountain in the People's Park earlier this month.
Mr Leonard is survived by his wife Deirdre and daughters Rachel, Sarah and Kate.
For further information on the Limerick Civic Trust visit www.limerickcivictrust.ie
Mr Leonard is survived by his wife Deirdre and daughters Rachel, Sarah and Kate.
For further information on the Limerick Civic Trust visit www.limerickcivictrust.ie
Dognapping In Limerick
Two valuable Chihuahuas have been stolen from a house in Ballingarry Co. Limerick. The stolen dogs require daily medication otherwise they will die. This incident follows the theft of 14 Chihuahuas at the start of November in Kilmallock. The 2 dogs were stolen last Friday. That particular type of dog is very popular amongst young girls and is even seen "as the latest fashion accessory". From reading various online discussions, many people feel that the theft of the dogs is the work of the Traveller community, but of course there is no evidence to back these claims, and they could be completely wrong. Gardai at Newcastle West Garda Station have asked anybody with information to come forward.
Photos Of The Limerick Flood Damage
Whilst looking at some Limerick related websites, i came across photographs of the damage the floods caused in various areas of Limerick. These photos are available to view on the website www.limericktoday.com , that website belongs to the Limerick Leader Newspaper. To see the photos copy and paste the link below into your browser.
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Limerick-floods-Aerial-photos-of.5860160.jp
There is a total of about 10 photos altogether.
Photo Source: www.limericktoday.com
Photos in the above link are copyright of the Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie .
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Limerick-floods-Aerial-photos-of.5860160.jp
There is a total of about 10 photos altogether.
Photo Source: www.limericktoday.com
Photos in the above link are copyright of the Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie .
Anthony Galvin Limerick Author
Anthony Galvin Author of Family Feud, a book about Gangland in Limerick city, has just released his new book, entitled, The Cruellest Cut, Women Who Kill. The book is Anthony Galvin's second book. It details all the recent cases of women who kill in Ireland, from the Mulhall's to Catherine Nevin to Mammie Cadden and everybody in between. I have not read the book, but i am going to soon, so i will put a review up here when i have completed the book. For more information on the book or to buy the book, copy and paste the link below into your browser.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruellest-Cut-Anthony-Galvin/dp/0717146758
The book is also available from Eason's, O Mahoney's and all other book shops.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruellest-Cut-Anthony-Galvin/dp/0717146758
The book is also available from Eason's, O Mahoney's and all other book shops.
Star Spots
Limerick City Council are hoping that the repaired Christmas tree will be ready in the coming weeks. The tree was damaged after strong winds pushed it into the River Shannon. The repair work is estimated to have cost around 30,000 euro. A spokesperson from Limerick City Council has confirmed that no decision has been made as of yet whether or not to float the tree in the River Shannon after repairs.
Flood Warnings: Flood warning remain in various parts of Limerick, for the latest news on the floods visit www.rte.ie or www.met.ie .
Cllr: Diarmuid Scully (FG) has called on any gay politicians be it local or national to "come out", to read the full story visit, www.limericktoday.com .
A file is being prepared for the DPP in relation to the stabbing of a 15 year old school girl in Doon, Co. Limerick. 3 females, one in her twenties and two teenagers were arrested in relation to the incident. All 3 were arrested in Murroe, Co. Limerick, and later released without charge. It is expected that the gardai will recommend to the DPP that charges be brought against the 3 in relation to the stabbing.
Author David McWilliams has called on the Finance Minister Brian Lenihan to seek advice from Limerick billionaire JP McManus on the Irish economy.
News has been slow over the weekend, as news in general was slow. If you have any news, tips or whatever send them to us at limerickstar@gmail.com
Flood Warnings: Flood warning remain in various parts of Limerick, for the latest news on the floods visit www.rte.ie or www.met.ie .
Cllr: Diarmuid Scully (FG) has called on any gay politicians be it local or national to "come out", to read the full story visit, www.limericktoday.com .
A file is being prepared for the DPP in relation to the stabbing of a 15 year old school girl in Doon, Co. Limerick. 3 females, one in her twenties and two teenagers were arrested in relation to the incident. All 3 were arrested in Murroe, Co. Limerick, and later released without charge. It is expected that the gardai will recommend to the DPP that charges be brought against the 3 in relation to the stabbing.
Author David McWilliams has called on the Finance Minister Brian Lenihan to seek advice from Limerick billionaire JP McManus on the Irish economy.
News has been slow over the weekend, as news in general was slow. If you have any news, tips or whatever send them to us at limerickstar@gmail.com
Church Scandal: Statement From Joe Lynch (RSF)
ALL PREVIOUS MINISTERS FAILED TO HOLD POLICE
AND CLERGY TO ACCOUNT FOR SERIOUS CRIME
The reaction of the 26 County Administration Justice Minister
to the scandal of abuse and cover up by the Catholic clergy is
a mere public relations exercise, a spokesman for Republican
Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch from Beechgrove Avenue in Ballinacurra Weston,
the RSF chairman in the Southside of Limerick said the angry
declaration of the Minister that a collar will not protest priests
from the law rings hollow because all previous office holders
presided over the inaction of the police.
Limerick politicians must also shoulder responsibility for
the lack of enforcement. Desmond O’Malley in the 70’s,
Michael Noonan in the 80’s and the new EU Commissioner
in the 90’s all had control of the police force yet nothing
was done to tackle abuse and cover up in the Church.
The latest tough words from the Minister in relation to
past events must be contrasted by the current police
inaction in relation to criminal activity within the
Irish banking and financial sector.
All this tough talking from the Minister and the police
is mere window dressing and must be dismissed as
political hypocrisy.
The fact is the police and clergy colluded against the
ordinary decent citizens of the country by not
enforcing the law impartially and worse still allowed
the abuse and suffering of little children to continue.
If the Minister is serious he will unleash the police on
the corrupt bankers and enforce the law without fear
or favour.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
AND CLERGY TO ACCOUNT FOR SERIOUS CRIME
The reaction of the 26 County Administration Justice Minister
to the scandal of abuse and cover up by the Catholic clergy is
a mere public relations exercise, a spokesman for Republican
Sinn Fein said today.
Joe Lynch from Beechgrove Avenue in Ballinacurra Weston,
the RSF chairman in the Southside of Limerick said the angry
declaration of the Minister that a collar will not protest priests
from the law rings hollow because all previous office holders
presided over the inaction of the police.
Limerick politicians must also shoulder responsibility for
the lack of enforcement. Desmond O’Malley in the 70’s,
Michael Noonan in the 80’s and the new EU Commissioner
in the 90’s all had control of the police force yet nothing
was done to tackle abuse and cover up in the Church.
The latest tough words from the Minister in relation to
past events must be contrasted by the current police
inaction in relation to criminal activity within the
Irish banking and financial sector.
All this tough talking from the Minister and the police
is mere window dressing and must be dismissed as
political hypocrisy.
The fact is the police and clergy colluded against the
ordinary decent citizens of the country by not
enforcing the law impartially and worse still allowed
the abuse and suffering of little children to continue.
If the Minister is serious he will unleash the police on
the corrupt bankers and enforce the law without fear
or favour.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Statement From Des Long (RSF)
WREATH LAID FOR MANCHESTER MARTYRS IN LIMERICK
Local Republicans mark 142nd anniversary
A wreath was laid at the Manchester Martyrs memorial in Limerick
on Sunday to commemorate the 142nd anniversary of the hanging
of Allen Larkin and O’Brien in Salford Prison in November 1867
The gathering at the memorial in Mount St. Lawrence cemetery
was presided over by Des Long a member of the Ard Comhairle
of Republican Sinn Fein.
Annette Long laid the wreath on behalf of all local republicans
who still adhere to the principles of the Republican Movement.
The Manchester Martyrs—William Philip Allen, Michael Larkin,
and Michael O'Brien—were members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood
a movement dedicated to ending British rule in Ireland. The men were
executed after having been found guilty of the murder of a police officer
during an escape that took place close to Manchester city centre,England,
in 1867.
Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien were members of a group of 30–40 who
attacked a horse-drawn police van transporting two arrested leaders of the Brotherhood, Thomas J. Kelly and Timothy Deasy, to Belle Vue Gaol.
Police Sergeant Charles Brett, travelling inside with the keys, was shot
and killed.
Although it was claimed in their defence that Brett's death was
unintentional, Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien were found guilty of murder
and publicly hanged on a temporary structure built on the wall of
Salford Jail, outside Manchester on 23 November 1867
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Local Republicans mark 142nd anniversary
A wreath was laid at the Manchester Martyrs memorial in Limerick
on Sunday to commemorate the 142nd anniversary of the hanging
of Allen Larkin and O’Brien in Salford Prison in November 1867
The gathering at the memorial in Mount St. Lawrence cemetery
was presided over by Des Long a member of the Ard Comhairle
of Republican Sinn Fein.
Annette Long laid the wreath on behalf of all local republicans
who still adhere to the principles of the Republican Movement.
The Manchester Martyrs—William Philip Allen, Michael Larkin,
and Michael O'Brien—were members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood
a movement dedicated to ending British rule in Ireland. The men were
executed after having been found guilty of the murder of a police officer
during an escape that took place close to Manchester city centre,England,
in 1867.
Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien were members of a group of 30–40 who
attacked a horse-drawn police van transporting two arrested leaders of the Brotherhood, Thomas J. Kelly and Timothy Deasy, to Belle Vue Gaol.
Police Sergeant Charles Brett, travelling inside with the keys, was shot
and killed.
Although it was claimed in their defence that Brett's death was
unintentional, Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien were found guilty of murder
and publicly hanged on a temporary structure built on the wall of
Salford Jail, outside Manchester on 23 November 1867
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Thursday, November 26, 2009
2 Men, 3 Murders
Gardai investigating the murders of, Shane Geoghegan, Roy Collins and James Cronin have arrested 3 men in Wheatfield prison in Dublin. Both men were arrested in their cells at the prison on Wednesday morning.
James Cronin (20) was found buried in a shallow grave.
Roy Collins (34) was gunned down in his casino.
Shane Geoghegan (28) was gunned down in Dooradoyle.
Both men were brought to Lucan Garda station yesterday for questioning, the investigation is ongoing.
James Cronin (20) was found buried in a shallow grave.
Roy Collins (34) was gunned down in his casino.
Shane Geoghegan (28) was gunned down in Dooradoyle.
Both men were brought to Lucan Garda station yesterday for questioning, the investigation is ongoing.
Over 170 Job Losses With The Closure Of Budget Travel
Budget travel the largest tour operator in Ireland has closed with a total loss of 172 jobs throughout their operation. The tour operator had 17 retail shops in various parts of Ireland including one in Sarsfield Street in Limerick.
Its branch in the Crescent shopping centre closed last September. A "pro" liquidator was appointed by the courts yesterday afternoon. Flights booked by people departing from Shannon, Dublin and Cork between yesterday and Sunday have been cancelled.
It is unclear how many jobs have been lost in Limerick, but a total of 172 jobs has been axed throughout the 17 retail Budget Travel shops in Ireland.
Its branch in the Crescent shopping centre closed last September. A "pro" liquidator was appointed by the courts yesterday afternoon. Flights booked by people departing from Shannon, Dublin and Cork between yesterday and Sunday have been cancelled.
It is unclear how many jobs have been lost in Limerick, but a total of 172 jobs has been axed throughout the 17 retail Budget Travel shops in Ireland.
Suicide Victims Remembered
CHRISTMAS can be the most difficult time for a family who have lost a loved one to suicide.
And Limerick-based charity Console is offering people affected by suicide a chance to heal at its annual Celebration of Light this Sunday at 4.15pm.
The event will feature performances by Noreen Ni Riain and Amen, along with Kathleen Turner of the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
"It is a very beautiful service of light that allows families to remember loved ones they have lost through suicide," said Console's Paul Kelly.
"We will have a minute's silence, remembering those who have been lost to suicide. We light candles in their memory. It is an emotional service, but one that also heals."
Console's Celebration of Light will take place in the Augustinian Church in the city.
The ceremony will last for about 80 minutes and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Console run two separate helplines, for the families of suicide bereavement, 1800-201890 and the 24-hour helpline, 1 Life, for those under suicidal stress at 1800-247100.
Console House can be contacted on 061- 306792 / 307150, or log on to the website www.console.ie
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader. www.limerickleader.ie
And Limerick-based charity Console is offering people affected by suicide a chance to heal at its annual Celebration of Light this Sunday at 4.15pm.
The event will feature performances by Noreen Ni Riain and Amen, along with Kathleen Turner of the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
"It is a very beautiful service of light that allows families to remember loved ones they have lost through suicide," said Console's Paul Kelly.
"We will have a minute's silence, remembering those who have been lost to suicide. We light candles in their memory. It is an emotional service, but one that also heals."
Console's Celebration of Light will take place in the Augustinian Church in the city.
The ceremony will last for about 80 minutes and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Console run two separate helplines, for the families of suicide bereavement, 1800-201890 and the 24-hour helpline, 1 Life, for those under suicidal stress at 1800-247100.
Console House can be contacted on 061- 306792 / 307150, or log on to the website www.console.ie
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader. www.limerickleader.ie
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Nice Reading: Remember John "The Man" Frawley
Source: www.limerick.com
Author: John (JonJo) Johnston
The saga of John The Man & Walter Stanley
By John (JonJo) Johnston (ex-pirate)
Back in the golden days of pirate radio in the 70s & 80s, the people of limerick were truly blessed.
By switching on to Radio Lumni, you heard the best local radio programme, in some folk's opinion, that there ever has been.
Around 7.30 am, you would hear the soft tones of John The Man Frawley welcoming listeners to his station. John had the most incredible friendly intimate voice and in no time at all would soothe you and make you feel that you had a friend in your house.
He would relate all the local gossip and happenings about town, whom he'd met on his travels and what they had said. It must have taken him an hour to walk up William St.
Each day he would read out the news from the day's papers plus the horoscopes to keep you informed as to what was going in the world.
A godsend for people unfortunate enough to be confined to the house and cut off from the outside world as he brought all the news to them in his own inimitable way. You would feel that you were not alone. John was their lifeline.
Around 8am he would start his daily task of getting his meeces (the children) off to school, by roaring, 'get up out of it' to them. On would come crystal gayle singing- 'here i go once again with my suitcase in my hand'.
What was the weather doing? No satellites for John the man, a quick look out of the window and a guess at what was in store for us that day. Was sammy sunshine or ronnie rain on the way? Very sophisticated!!
His transport consisted of an old banger called the galloping maggot, (god knows where he got the name from) which had to be replaced often as it was always giving up the ghost!!
John had several features to his programme but one that was unique was his bit of fun with the listeners whereby he invited them to phone in to guess the title of the next song that he planned to play. The calls were numerous and he would tell them if they were warm, getting warmer or cold etc, in their guesses. Incredibly, when you consider all the possibilities that the listeners had to choose from, within about six tries someone had usually cracked it!!
But the show really excelled when the double act started with the appearance of walter stanley. Walter, a bar manager in Gus O'Driscoll's in Corbally, was a real live wire. Full of energy, he was quick and witty and the two-way repartee with John was electric and hilarious.
They created between them the illusion that they were broadcasting from an RTE or BBC type studio when Walter would roar out, 'yoohoo John, up there in studio four, I see you' and say he was giving him a wave when all the time they were hunched together in a little room.
'Any sca?', was always walter's enquiry when he wanted to know if John knew about any scandal that he, Walter, wasn't aware of.
'I heard you were seen last night, John, in a certain chemist shop' was Walter's way of saying that John had been spotted having a few pints in a certain licensed premises.
The listeners hung on every word they said, never knowing what they would come out with next.
John started his days in showbiz as a singer with the monarchs showband and his fine recording of Pearly Shells is still played locally. (I had the pleasure of doing so myself recently).
He immortalized Noel O'Connor, the butcher in Wickham Street, by christening him - the happy butcher- a name that still sticks.
At the end of John's programme he would announce that he was going walking about to, hopefully, get a few shillings from his advertisers to pay his bills.
The station had to close when an official broadcasting licence was given to someone else in Limerick but the legend of John the man frawley and Walter Stanley, (who both sadly were cut down in middle age), will live on in fond affection forever within the hearts of lovers of true local radio.
They were simply the best!! Thanks for the memories!!
Author: John (JonJo) Johnston
The saga of John The Man & Walter Stanley
By John (JonJo) Johnston (ex-pirate)
Back in the golden days of pirate radio in the 70s & 80s, the people of limerick were truly blessed.
By switching on to Radio Lumni, you heard the best local radio programme, in some folk's opinion, that there ever has been.
Around 7.30 am, you would hear the soft tones of John The Man Frawley welcoming listeners to his station. John had the most incredible friendly intimate voice and in no time at all would soothe you and make you feel that you had a friend in your house.
He would relate all the local gossip and happenings about town, whom he'd met on his travels and what they had said. It must have taken him an hour to walk up William St.
Each day he would read out the news from the day's papers plus the horoscopes to keep you informed as to what was going in the world.
A godsend for people unfortunate enough to be confined to the house and cut off from the outside world as he brought all the news to them in his own inimitable way. You would feel that you were not alone. John was their lifeline.
Around 8am he would start his daily task of getting his meeces (the children) off to school, by roaring, 'get up out of it' to them. On would come crystal gayle singing- 'here i go once again with my suitcase in my hand'.
What was the weather doing? No satellites for John the man, a quick look out of the window and a guess at what was in store for us that day. Was sammy sunshine or ronnie rain on the way? Very sophisticated!!
His transport consisted of an old banger called the galloping maggot, (god knows where he got the name from) which had to be replaced often as it was always giving up the ghost!!
John had several features to his programme but one that was unique was his bit of fun with the listeners whereby he invited them to phone in to guess the title of the next song that he planned to play. The calls were numerous and he would tell them if they were warm, getting warmer or cold etc, in their guesses. Incredibly, when you consider all the possibilities that the listeners had to choose from, within about six tries someone had usually cracked it!!
But the show really excelled when the double act started with the appearance of walter stanley. Walter, a bar manager in Gus O'Driscoll's in Corbally, was a real live wire. Full of energy, he was quick and witty and the two-way repartee with John was electric and hilarious.
They created between them the illusion that they were broadcasting from an RTE or BBC type studio when Walter would roar out, 'yoohoo John, up there in studio four, I see you' and say he was giving him a wave when all the time they were hunched together in a little room.
'Any sca?', was always walter's enquiry when he wanted to know if John knew about any scandal that he, Walter, wasn't aware of.
'I heard you were seen last night, John, in a certain chemist shop' was Walter's way of saying that John had been spotted having a few pints in a certain licensed premises.
The listeners hung on every word they said, never knowing what they would come out with next.
John started his days in showbiz as a singer with the monarchs showband and his fine recording of Pearly Shells is still played locally. (I had the pleasure of doing so myself recently).
He immortalized Noel O'Connor, the butcher in Wickham Street, by christening him - the happy butcher- a name that still sticks.
At the end of John's programme he would announce that he was going walking about to, hopefully, get a few shillings from his advertisers to pay his bills.
The station had to close when an official broadcasting licence was given to someone else in Limerick but the legend of John the man frawley and Walter Stanley, (who both sadly were cut down in middle age), will live on in fond affection forever within the hearts of lovers of true local radio.
They were simply the best!! Thanks for the memories!!
Write To Santa
The Limerick Leader is inviting all children from all parts of Limerick to write to or e-mail Santa Clause. So get writing your christmas letter today, and visit the following link to find out when Santa will be picking up yor letters and e-mails from the Limerick Leader.
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Calling-all-young-Limerick-Leader.5849543.jp
http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Calling-all-young-Limerick-Leader.5849543.jp
Irregular Posts Today
There will be only irregular posts today as the blog is under going some work, google ads has also been added to the blog. This will not interupt the blog in any way in the future, as they are only basic ads and not popups. Twitter will be updated throughout the day.
Families Had To Leave Their Homes
The Limerick Leader is reporting that up to 20 families in the Shannon Banks area of Limerick had to leave their home last night due to horror flooding. Check out Limerick Today for the full story.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Home Keyrings
Homeless Organization Management Eire (HOME) is selling HOME keyrings, they cost 3 euro each and all profits go to HOME. I will post a picture as soon as i receive one. Please consider supporting this project.
For more information on HOME see the links below,
www.homecharity.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/homecharity
http://limerickstar.blogspot.com/2009/11/home.html
E: homecharityireland@gmail.com
For more information on HOME see the links below,
www.homecharity.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/homecharity
http://limerickstar.blogspot.com/2009/11/home.html
E: homecharityireland@gmail.com
Help Limerick Animal Welfare.
Gourdon, a Foxhound, and Otto, a Boxer, are two very special dogs that have come to us in the last week needing extra care and treatment. Our funds are at an all-time low but we simply could not turn them away. Please read their special cases in the Re homing section, and if you can at all, please consider making a donation towards their vet's bills.
To make a donation log on to www.limerickanimalwelfare.ie or Phone them on 063 91110.
To make a donation log on to www.limerickanimalwelfare.ie or Phone them on 063 91110.
Statement From Des Long (RSF)
The drift of people from the 26 Counties into the 6 Counties to
avail of lower prices in the run up to the Christmas season seems
to have upset the Minister for Enterprise and Employment and
Tanaiste Mary Coughlan who is now ranting against the move,
a spokesman for Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally in Limerick, a member of the RSF
Ard Comhairle said that the latest outburst from Minster
Mary made reference to Irish people spending money and
thus aiding Her Majesty the British Queen of England.
The fact is Mary and her colleagues in the 26 County Administration
have done more to aid the influence of Her Majesty in the
past few years than all the successive revisionist assemblies
since Partition he said.
It is the highest form of political hypocrisy for the Minister to
lecture people on where to spend their money. The fact is if
people feel they are doing better by buying in the Six Counties
then they will do so and no amount of bad mouthing them from
Mary Coughlan will change their minds.
It would be far more beneficial for the Minister to spend time
on ensuring that the Irish consumer is not continually ripped
off by cross border pricing. In fact the whole mess is caused by
partition and it is time that the British declared their intention
to withdraw from Ireland.
Instead of criticizing people for crossing the border and buying
from Her Majesty it would be more helpful to the Irish consumer
if Minister Coughlan ensured that there is no excessive mark up
on sterling goods in Irish stores.
Instead of protecting Irish consumers the Minister engages in the
sort of double talking out of the side of her mouth that puts her right
up there with the Provisionals and their re-writing of recent
Irish history.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
avail of lower prices in the run up to the Christmas season seems
to have upset the Minister for Enterprise and Employment and
Tanaiste Mary Coughlan who is now ranting against the move,
a spokesman for Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally in Limerick, a member of the RSF
Ard Comhairle said that the latest outburst from Minster
Mary made reference to Irish people spending money and
thus aiding Her Majesty the British Queen of England.
The fact is Mary and her colleagues in the 26 County Administration
have done more to aid the influence of Her Majesty in the
past few years than all the successive revisionist assemblies
since Partition he said.
It is the highest form of political hypocrisy for the Minister to
lecture people on where to spend their money. The fact is if
people feel they are doing better by buying in the Six Counties
then they will do so and no amount of bad mouthing them from
Mary Coughlan will change their minds.
It would be far more beneficial for the Minister to spend time
on ensuring that the Irish consumer is not continually ripped
off by cross border pricing. In fact the whole mess is caused by
partition and it is time that the British declared their intention
to withdraw from Ireland.
Instead of criticizing people for crossing the border and buying
from Her Majesty it would be more helpful to the Irish consumer
if Minister Coughlan ensured that there is no excessive mark up
on sterling goods in Irish stores.
Instead of protecting Irish consumers the Minister engages in the
sort of double talking out of the side of her mouth that puts her right
up there with the Provisionals and their re-writing of recent
Irish history.
www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Pub Power
The first edition of pub power was put on hold, finally i have been able to confirm that it will be on the blog in the coming days. We made our visit to the first pub for the first edition of pub power. The pub in question is,
Gerry Power (PUB)
Upper William St
Limerick.
Check back soon to read the first article of pub power.
Gerry Power (PUB)
Upper William St
Limerick.
Check back soon to read the first article of pub power.
Warning: Flood Alerts
People in various parts of Limerick are being warned that bad flooding may be on its way. For the latest up to date news on flood alerts check out www.rte.ie .
The End Of Jedward Mania
By Clodagh O'Leary
LAST night's dramatic X-Factor results show marked the end of the road of the competition for the colourful Jedward twins - whose father is from Limerick.
John and Edward Grimes fans all over the city were disappointed to see three out of the four judges vote to keep Olly Murs in the competition, and to kick out Jedward.
The 18-year-olds, John and Edward, performed a unique rendition of Boyzone's hit No Matter What, but it proved not to be enough to keep the boys, dressed in matching white suits and 'Choose Life' t-shirts, in the competition.
Their mentor Louis Walsh said last night that the twins have been inundated with offers of work.
And this Monday morning, bookie Paddy Power announced they are to refund all bets placed on the twins to win The X-Factor, to the tune of €25,000.
"We really weren't expecting Jedward to go out this week," Paddy Power admitted. "It's debatable whether this year's show will even be worth watching now that the twins are gone and we hope that by refunding money on the lads that it will somehow soften the blow to those who got behind them. We're disappointed to see them go but at the same time we're a little relieved!"
The bookies are already taking bets on the boys' future. There are odds of 12/1 that the duo will be given their own TV show, 2/1 that they top the charts before the end of 2010 and 8/1 that they amass a £10m fortune by 2015.
The boys' dad John hails from the northside of Limerick city and was seen on Saturday night's show welcoming the boys home, along with mum Susannah. The twins grandparents Emily and Jim still live in Limerick city.
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader. www.limerickleader.ie
LAST night's dramatic X-Factor results show marked the end of the road of the competition for the colourful Jedward twins - whose father is from Limerick.
John and Edward Grimes fans all over the city were disappointed to see three out of the four judges vote to keep Olly Murs in the competition, and to kick out Jedward.
The 18-year-olds, John and Edward, performed a unique rendition of Boyzone's hit No Matter What, but it proved not to be enough to keep the boys, dressed in matching white suits and 'Choose Life' t-shirts, in the competition.
Their mentor Louis Walsh said last night that the twins have been inundated with offers of work.
And this Monday morning, bookie Paddy Power announced they are to refund all bets placed on the twins to win The X-Factor, to the tune of €25,000.
"We really weren't expecting Jedward to go out this week," Paddy Power admitted. "It's debatable whether this year's show will even be worth watching now that the twins are gone and we hope that by refunding money on the lads that it will somehow soften the blow to those who got behind them. We're disappointed to see them go but at the same time we're a little relieved!"
The bookies are already taking bets on the boys' future. There are odds of 12/1 that the duo will be given their own TV show, 2/1 that they top the charts before the end of 2010 and 8/1 that they amass a £10m fortune by 2015.
The boys' dad John hails from the northside of Limerick city and was seen on Saturday night's show welcoming the boys home, along with mum Susannah. The twins grandparents Emily and Jim still live in Limerick city.
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader. www.limerickleader.ie
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Star Spots
A Moyross family have been left homeless in the run up to Christmas, after their house was destroyed by a random arson attack. The Troy family home in Moyross was completely gutted. Tommy Daly, who ran in the 2009 local elections as an independent is speaking to the regeneration agency and Limerick city council in a bid to obtain Ms Troy a new home before Christmas. The Moyross monks are also on hand to offer support.
Flood Alert: People living in Clonlara, Castleconnell and Montpelier are being warned that major floods are expected in those areas.
Former Mayor Cllr: John Gilligan (IND) has called on the people of Limerick not to judge Mayor Kevin Kiely (FG) too harshly, he stated while giving an interview to the Limerick Leader this week.
Flood Alert: People living in Clonlara, Castleconnell and Montpelier are being warned that major floods are expected in those areas.
Former Mayor Cllr: John Gilligan (IND) has called on the people of Limerick not to judge Mayor Kevin Kiely (FG) too harshly, he stated while giving an interview to the Limerick Leader this week.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Blog Under Going Work
The blog will be under going work from 11.00 PM to 10.00 AM Irish time from 21-11-2009 to 22-11-2009
Star Spots
Kevin Kiely (FG) and Willie O Dea (FF) have convinced Det Supt Jim Browne not to retire. Some believe the deal involved Paul Williams of the Sunday World and Browne was promised the job of Chief Supt as part of the deal.
The public Christmas tree in Limerick which is the tallest tree in Ireland fell into the river Shannon last night at around 6 o clock, while workers were trying to assemble it.
The public Christmas tree in Limerick which is the tallest tree in Ireland fell into the river Shannon last night at around 6 o clock, while workers were trying to assemble it.
Des Long (RSF) Statement
STERLING EURO RIP OFF CONTINUES
The current exchange rate between sterling and the euro
is not benefiting the local consumer in what can only be
described as a gigantic rip off, a member of the Ard
Comhairle of Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally in Limerick said one of the
biggest offenders is the Eason chain of stores where
English magazines are priced away over the official
exchange rate.
A magazine costing 3 fifty sterling costs five euro
and one cent in the Eason store, he said. When the
price difference was brought to the notice of the
cashier all she said was that the magazine was priced
in sterling.
Even at the official exchange rate, the cost of the item
should only have been three euro ninety one cents but
Eason added one euro and ten cents to the price they
charged.
This type of blatant rip off is repeated in many more
places like department stores, and computer shops.
It is time that the consumer associations took action
to prevent this type of over charging.
If the stores and shops cannot be trusted to police
themselves when it comes to marking up prices
for imported goods, then it is time that some
official action was taken to ensure clarity and
openness in the sector.
The current exchange rate between sterling and the euro
is not benefiting the local consumer in what can only be
described as a gigantic rip off, a member of the Ard
Comhairle of Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally in Limerick said one of the
biggest offenders is the Eason chain of stores where
English magazines are priced away over the official
exchange rate.
A magazine costing 3 fifty sterling costs five euro
and one cent in the Eason store, he said. When the
price difference was brought to the notice of the
cashier all she said was that the magazine was priced
in sterling.
Even at the official exchange rate, the cost of the item
should only have been three euro ninety one cents but
Eason added one euro and ten cents to the price they
charged.
This type of blatant rip off is repeated in many more
places like department stores, and computer shops.
It is time that the consumer associations took action
to prevent this type of over charging.
If the stores and shops cannot be trusted to police
themselves when it comes to marking up prices
for imported goods, then it is time that some
official action was taken to ensure clarity and
openness in the sector.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
New President Of RSF
This is a press release from the Limerick branch of Republican Sinn Fein (RSF) www.rsflimerick.com or www.rsf.ie
Des Dalton from Athy, Co. Kildare has been elected as the incoming President of Sinn Féin. He replaces veteren Republican Ruairí Ó Brádaigh, who has been affirmed as the Patron of the organisation.
He has been a member of Sinn Féin since 1989, and has served many years as a member of An Ard-Chomhairle (National Executive). Des has been a Vice-President of Sinn Féin since 2003.
The 2004 and 2009 elections for Athy Town Council were contested by Des Dalton on behalf of Republican Sinn Féin. He has also represented the organisation throughout Europe during the course of the past eight years.
Des Dalton is also the Vice-President of the Athy branch of Siptu and a member of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael (the Gaelic Athletic Association).
Des Dalton from Athy, Co. Kildare has been elected as the incoming President of Sinn Féin. He replaces veteren Republican Ruairí Ó Brádaigh, who has been affirmed as the Patron of the organisation.
He has been a member of Sinn Féin since 1989, and has served many years as a member of An Ard-Chomhairle (National Executive). Des has been a Vice-President of Sinn Féin since 2003.
The 2004 and 2009 elections for Athy Town Council were contested by Des Dalton on behalf of Republican Sinn Féin. He has also represented the organisation throughout Europe during the course of the past eight years.
Des Dalton is also the Vice-President of the Athy branch of Siptu and a member of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael (the Gaelic Athletic Association).
Linda Casey Recieves 10 Months For Drug Bagging
A Limerick mother has been jailed for 10 months after gardaí raided a heroin bagging operation in Castletroy last year.
Linda Casey with an address in O'Malley Park, Southill was arrested during a search of a house in Brú Na Gruadáin on the 30th of July 2008.
She pleaded guilty to possession of almost 15 hundred euro worth of heroin for sale or supply.
Hear Live 95FM's Eric Clarke's report below
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Detective Garda David McGrath told Limerick District Court that Gardai forced entry to the house at Brú Na Gruadáin and broke down a locked downstairs bedroom door where they met Linda Casey.
Bags, scissors and traces of diamorphine or heroin were present in the house and she was arrested.
During her detention she produced 2 bags of the drug worth €1,453.
The court heard Linda Casey has 58 previous convictions including previous drugs convictions.
Her solicitor, John Devane said the 43 year old mother became a pawn forced to sell on drugs to keep a supply for her own chronic drug habit and she was now trying to clean up her act while in custody.
Judge Tom O'Donnell backdated a 10 month sentence to September 29th.
Linda Casey was also disqualified from driving for 4 years on separate road traffic offences.
The text of this post is copyright of Radio Limerick www.95fm.ie
Linda Casey with an address in O'Malley Park, Southill was arrested during a search of a house in Brú Na Gruadáin on the 30th of July 2008.
She pleaded guilty to possession of almost 15 hundred euro worth of heroin for sale or supply.
Hear Live 95FM's Eric Clarke's report below
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Detective Garda David McGrath told Limerick District Court that Gardai forced entry to the house at Brú Na Gruadáin and broke down a locked downstairs bedroom door where they met Linda Casey.
Bags, scissors and traces of diamorphine or heroin were present in the house and she was arrested.
During her detention she produced 2 bags of the drug worth €1,453.
The court heard Linda Casey has 58 previous convictions including previous drugs convictions.
Her solicitor, John Devane said the 43 year old mother became a pawn forced to sell on drugs to keep a supply for her own chronic drug habit and she was now trying to clean up her act while in custody.
Judge Tom O'Donnell backdated a 10 month sentence to September 29th.
Linda Casey was also disqualified from driving for 4 years on separate road traffic offences.
The text of this post is copyright of Radio Limerick www.95fm.ie
Two Men Arrested After Car Theft
Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of car in the Thomondgate area of the city last night. The car was later found burnt out in Parteen. The two men are both in their twenties and are from Moyross and Thomondgate. They were arrested at midnight last night, both men are being held for questioning at Henry street garda station.
Limerick Christmas Lights
The Limerick Christmas lights will be turned on this Saturday 21-11-2009 at 6.00 PM. The lights will be turned on this year by the mayor Kevin Kiely and professional boxer Andy Lee. The presence of Andy Lee is expected to draw huge crowds to the city centre at the weekend. Mayor Kevin Kiely explained that the Christmas lights are very Eco friendly, and the Christmas tree is going to be taller than last year, making it the tallest Christmas tree in Ireland.
The tree is made of recycled metal from recent building projects in Limerick, including Thomond Park and the Shannon Tunnel. Throughout the weekend there is a number of markets being held throughout Limerick, there will be as much as 50% discounts from certain shops. The event will be broadcast live by Live 95 FM radio and there is lots of prizes to be won. Limerick city council are offering free on street parking during the weekend. For a list of markets and shops offering discounts, and for general information on the winter fest weekend visit the following website www.limerickcoordination.ie
The tree is made of recycled metal from recent building projects in Limerick, including Thomond Park and the Shannon Tunnel. Throughout the weekend there is a number of markets being held throughout Limerick, there will be as much as 50% discounts from certain shops. The event will be broadcast live by Live 95 FM radio and there is lots of prizes to be won. Limerick city council are offering free on street parking during the weekend. For a list of markets and shops offering discounts, and for general information on the winter fest weekend visit the following website www.limerickcoordination.ie
Limerick Solicitor And Councillor For Dail
William O Donnell better known as Bill who is a solicitor in Limerick and also a member of Limerick county council has confirmed today that he intends to run for a seat in the Dail, when the next general election is called. Mr O Donnell (42) runs his own practice based in Mallow street in the city, he is a nephew of former minister and honorary MEP Tom O Donnell.
Christmas Lights For Local Charity
Every year, the Christmas lights at Tony Noonan's house at Tullig North, Templeglantine, draw crowds of hundreds from all over Limerick, and everyone who comes to see the spectacular array is asked to donate what they can to local charities.
Last year, the lights raised a total of €15,000, a figure Tony is hopeful they can match this Christmas.
"We know times are tough for everybody, and no one who comes to see
the lights will be obliged to give anything. We're just hoping people will give a little bit to help for the three local charities we've picked. There'll be collection boxes at the front gate, but anyone who just wants to come along and have a look at the lights is more than welcome," said Tony.
This year, proceeds from the lights display will go to Milford Care Centre, the local branch of the Alzheimer's Society and the Brothers of Charity.
Next Friday at 7pm, Tony will be switching on this year's display, which will remain turned on each night between 6pm and 10.30pm until January 6.
"We managed to raise a lot last year, but how much we get is never a big issue," Tony said. "Even if we only raise €1,000 this year, it'll
be money that'll be going towards local charities who always need it."
To get to the Noonan house from the Abbeyfeale side, turn left from the N21 at Mountmahon industrial estate and continue on
straight.
From the Newcastle West side, pass the Devon Inn, take the first right and follow the arrows.
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Last year, the lights raised a total of €15,000, a figure Tony is hopeful they can match this Christmas.
"We know times are tough for everybody, and no one who comes to see
the lights will be obliged to give anything. We're just hoping people will give a little bit to help for the three local charities we've picked. There'll be collection boxes at the front gate, but anyone who just wants to come along and have a look at the lights is more than welcome," said Tony.
This year, proceeds from the lights display will go to Milford Care Centre, the local branch of the Alzheimer's Society and the Brothers of Charity.
Next Friday at 7pm, Tony will be switching on this year's display, which will remain turned on each night between 6pm and 10.30pm until January 6.
"We managed to raise a lot last year, but how much we get is never a big issue," Tony said. "Even if we only raise €1,000 this year, it'll
be money that'll be going towards local charities who always need it."
To get to the Noonan house from the Abbeyfeale side, turn left from the N21 at Mountmahon industrial estate and continue on
straight.
From the Newcastle West side, pass the Devon Inn, take the first right and follow the arrows.
The text of this post is copyright of Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie
3 Released In The Jeffery Hannon Murder Investigation
Three people who were being detained for questioning in relation to the 2007 murder of Jeffery Hannon have been released. Two males aged 17 and 22, and a woman in her thirties were released from Henry street and Roxboro garda stations Wednesday evening. The three were arrested at 8.00 AM on Tuesday morning in various parts of Limerick city. 19 year old Jeffery Hannon was murdered close to his family home in November 2007, so far 19 people have been questioned in relation to his murder, but as of yet nobody has been charged with his killing.
Support The L.A.W
Limerick Animal Welafre is a non profit group based in Limerick, they rescue and rehome cats, dogs and rabbits amongst other animals. LAW has a rule that if at all possible no animal that can be saved will be put to sleep. The Limerick Animal Welfare organization rely totally on the genoristy of the public. So why not consider logging on to their website and make a donation no matter how small or big, it will be appreciated. The website can be found at www.limerickanimalwelfare.ie
Law are selling packets of Christmas cards to help finance their work, which i believe costs them 30,000 euro per month. Please support the christmas card appeal and other fundraising appeals which you can read the blurb from their website below
Limerick Animal Welfare is a charity and we rely entirely on public donations to fund our work. Our running costs run to over 30,000 euro per month. Simply put, it takes constant fundraising to rescue the countless animals that need our help. Some of our past fundraisers have included raffles, coffee mornings, a fashion show, a sponsored parachute jump, sponsored cycle, an auction and a fundraising BBQ. We also have regular fundraising events throughout the year, including our Doggy Day, Christmas Swim, Open Day, sponsored Dog Walk, street collections, supermarket bag-packing dates and churchgate collections.
Your help is vital. We are always brainstorming to come up with new fundraising ideas. If you would like to help out at one of our fundraisers - or if you have a fundraising idea of your own - please do get in touch.
New Year's Day Swim - Kilkee
This year we're having our Christmas swim in Kilkee on New Year's Day - all the better to help you recover from the revelries of New Year's Eve! We meet on the beach in our swimming togs, fire off our dressing gowns and race down to the shore with our dogs and kids, duck into the first wave that appears and then race out again before we turn blue! A couple of die-hards swim a few strokes but really you just have to get a bit wet!
There'll be a mini bus will collect us from the beach after the swim and take us back to the Kilkee Bay Hotel for hot showers. There'll be rosettes for the swimmers and the chance to have a hot lunch before heading home. For more information and a sponsorship card, please contact our organisers Eileen and Grainne on 087 2955682 or 087 7805698.
Christmas Cards Now On Sale
Our new Christmas Cards for 2009 are now on sale and cost just 6.00 euro per pack of ten. The cards feature just some of the animals we have rescued and rehomed this year and of course, our great fundraiser, Muffin! The cards will be on sale in our charity shop on Parnell Street and at our Field of Dreams Sanctuary in Kilfinane. If you would like to sell some of the cards at your workplace, please do get in touch. All the monies raised from the sale of these cards will go towards the running of our sanctuary
Please visit the Limerick Animal Welfare website and fight the good fight with the LAW. www.limerickanimalwelfare.ie
Law are selling packets of Christmas cards to help finance their work, which i believe costs them 30,000 euro per month. Please support the christmas card appeal and other fundraising appeals which you can read the blurb from their website below
Limerick Animal Welfare is a charity and we rely entirely on public donations to fund our work. Our running costs run to over 30,000 euro per month. Simply put, it takes constant fundraising to rescue the countless animals that need our help. Some of our past fundraisers have included raffles, coffee mornings, a fashion show, a sponsored parachute jump, sponsored cycle, an auction and a fundraising BBQ. We also have regular fundraising events throughout the year, including our Doggy Day, Christmas Swim, Open Day, sponsored Dog Walk, street collections, supermarket bag-packing dates and churchgate collections.
Your help is vital. We are always brainstorming to come up with new fundraising ideas. If you would like to help out at one of our fundraisers - or if you have a fundraising idea of your own - please do get in touch.
New Year's Day Swim - Kilkee
This year we're having our Christmas swim in Kilkee on New Year's Day - all the better to help you recover from the revelries of New Year's Eve! We meet on the beach in our swimming togs, fire off our dressing gowns and race down to the shore with our dogs and kids, duck into the first wave that appears and then race out again before we turn blue! A couple of die-hards swim a few strokes but really you just have to get a bit wet!
There'll be a mini bus will collect us from the beach after the swim and take us back to the Kilkee Bay Hotel for hot showers. There'll be rosettes for the swimmers and the chance to have a hot lunch before heading home. For more information and a sponsorship card, please contact our organisers Eileen and Grainne on 087 2955682 or 087 7805698.
Christmas Cards Now On Sale
Our new Christmas Cards for 2009 are now on sale and cost just 6.00 euro per pack of ten. The cards feature just some of the animals we have rescued and rehomed this year and of course, our great fundraiser, Muffin! The cards will be on sale in our charity shop on Parnell Street and at our Field of Dreams Sanctuary in Kilfinane. If you would like to sell some of the cards at your workplace, please do get in touch. All the monies raised from the sale of these cards will go towards the running of our sanctuary
Please visit the Limerick Animal Welfare website and fight the good fight with the LAW. www.limerickanimalwelfare.ie
Pub Power
Every Sunday on the Limerick Star we will have a column all about pubs in Limerick called Pub Power. What is pub power i hear you ask ? The answer is simple we will visit one public house on a weekly basis in the Limerick area be it city or county. From our point of view we will write an article on the pub, rewarding stars for cleanliness of pub, customer service, staff, quality of the drinks offered etc. I can best describe pub power as pub spy which features in the Sunday World paper. The only difference is pub spy travels around the country where as pub power will travel locally around Limerick. So check back to the blog this Sunday for our very first pub power article. If there is a pub you would like us to visit, just send us an email and we will eventually get around to visiting the pub. E-mail: limerickstar@gmail.com
News, Tips, Whatever
A quick post to let our readers know we would love to hear from them for whatever reason. You can e-mail us news, tips, submit a story or simply to say hi. Email us at limerickstar@gmail.com
Noonan: Cut Rent Allowance
Michael Noonan T.D (FG) has called for generous rent allowance payments to be cut from people parttaken in drug dealing and anti social behaviour. Mr Noonan claims the rent allowance payments cost the Limerick taxpayer 20 million euro during 2008. Michael Noonan wants the department of social and family affairs to amend the rent allowance scheme when the department takes it over from the HSE in 2010.
UpDate: Taxi Driver John Ryan Guilty Of Rape
A Limerick taxi driver has been convicted of raping a young woman, who he picked up as a fare. John Ryan (43) of Clonard, Westbury was found guilty Tuesday afternoon by a jury after ten hours of deliberation. Mr Ryan pleaded not guilty to the October 2007 rape. The trial judge ordered that Ryan be put on the sex offenders register and that he be detained in custody until sentencing next month.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Upcoming Article
The Limerick Star will release an article in the coming days on organised prostitution in the Limerick Area and its links to organised crime. Checkout the blog to read the article in the coming days.
Update: Taxi Drivers Rape Trial
The jury in the trial of a taxi driver accused of raping a woman in his taxi has retired for a second night to consider its verdict. More as it becomes available.
Press Releases
The Limerick Star welcomes press releases from all political parties, clubs, charities etc. Send press releases to limerickstar@gmail.com
Des Long (RSF) Calls On Mayor Kevin Kiely (FG) To Resign
MAYOR MUST RESIGN OVER INSULT TO UNEMPLOYED
The Mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely should consider his
position in the light of his ugly remarks on the unemployed
people of the city.
The Mayor has insulted all unemployed people by inferring that
they are not entitled to raise matters of civic importance and
further added to the insult by suggesting that they should sweep
the streets and non nationals should be deported.
The Mayor of Limerick has shown a disregard for the
rights of the unemployed by his hostile reaction to the
raising of a civic issue.
The fact is the issue of the incorrect timing of the famous
Limerick landmark Tait’s Clock was raised by a man who
is retired after a life time of service to the trade union
movement in Limerick.
Surely the status of a person asking a question of the City
Council is not relevant – what is important is the issue
that reflects on civic pride.
It would be interesting to know if the Mayor refuses the
votes of the unemployed when he knocks on doors in
Limerick.
With his intemperate and insulting remarks against the
unemployed of the city, it is now time for the Mayor to
consider his position.
After all he is supposed to be Mayor for all the citizens,
not just those in jobs, or whose with wealth, power and
political influence.
The Mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely should consider his
position in the light of his ugly remarks on the unemployed
people of the city.
The Mayor has insulted all unemployed people by inferring that
they are not entitled to raise matters of civic importance and
further added to the insult by suggesting that they should sweep
the streets and non nationals should be deported.
The Mayor of Limerick has shown a disregard for the
rights of the unemployed by his hostile reaction to the
raising of a civic issue.
The fact is the issue of the incorrect timing of the famous
Limerick landmark Tait’s Clock was raised by a man who
is retired after a life time of service to the trade union
movement in Limerick.
Surely the status of a person asking a question of the City
Council is not relevant – what is important is the issue
that reflects on civic pride.
It would be interesting to know if the Mayor refuses the
votes of the unemployed when he knocks on doors in
Limerick.
With his intemperate and insulting remarks against the
unemployed of the city, it is now time for the Mayor to
consider his position.
After all he is supposed to be Mayor for all the citizens,
not just those in jobs, or whose with wealth, power and
political influence.
Statement From Des Long (RSF)
DOUBLE BARRELL SIDE OF MOUTH TALK
FROM CROWN MINISTER MURPHY
British Crown Minister Conor Murphy in his defence of a man
whose assets have been frozen by the UK’s Serious and Organised
Crime Agency has brought talking out of the side of his mouth to
a new art form, the vice-president of Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally in Limerick who is contesting the leadership
of RSF this weekend’s Ard Fheis in Dublin said SOCA is an agency
of the British Government and as such is subject to the political control
of Minister Murphy and his Provisional colleagues.
Conor Murphy is administering British rule in Ireland so he must now
accept some political responsibility for the actions of SOCA. However
in condemning the raid, which according to the Minister caused deep
anger in South Armagh, he seems to forget that he is a political overlord
of the police.
The fact is the Provisionals are more than enthusiastic in their welcome of
the continued devolution of police and justice powers. Does this mean
that there will be even more raids on sound Republicans?
Yet Minister Murphy tries to distance himself from the police actions
and brings talking out of both sides of his mouth to a new art form. It can
only be described as a double barrelled side of the mouth exercise.
Instead of trying to sit on the fence and play the republican card, the
Minister must come clean and fully back the police because as a
Crown Minister that is his function as a legislator.
Minister Murphy must surely be aware that is no use complaining about
the tactics of the British when at the same time he enjoys a
position as a Crown Minister under British patronage. It is time
for the Minister to wake up to the reality of what his sellout and
surrender actions have done to sound Republicans.
FROM CROWN MINISTER MURPHY
British Crown Minister Conor Murphy in his defence of a man
whose assets have been frozen by the UK’s Serious and Organised
Crime Agency has brought talking out of the side of his mouth to
a new art form, the vice-president of Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally in Limerick who is contesting the leadership
of RSF this weekend’s Ard Fheis in Dublin said SOCA is an agency
of the British Government and as such is subject to the political control
of Minister Murphy and his Provisional colleagues.
Conor Murphy is administering British rule in Ireland so he must now
accept some political responsibility for the actions of SOCA. However
in condemning the raid, which according to the Minister caused deep
anger in South Armagh, he seems to forget that he is a political overlord
of the police.
The fact is the Provisionals are more than enthusiastic in their welcome of
the continued devolution of police and justice powers. Does this mean
that there will be even more raids on sound Republicans?
Yet Minister Murphy tries to distance himself from the police actions
and brings talking out of both sides of his mouth to a new art form. It can
only be described as a double barrelled side of the mouth exercise.
Instead of trying to sit on the fence and play the republican card, the
Minister must come clean and fully back the police because as a
Crown Minister that is his function as a legislator.
Minister Murphy must surely be aware that is no use complaining about
the tactics of the British when at the same time he enjoys a
position as a Crown Minister under British patronage. It is time
for the Minister to wake up to the reality of what his sellout and
surrender actions have done to sound Republicans.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Statement From Des Long (RSF)
DEFENCE MINISTER QUERIED OVER BRITISH RULE
The presence of the Defence Minister of the 26 County
Administration at the Remembrance Sunday ceremonies
in Limerick indicates a new level of subservience to the
interests of the British Crown in Ireland, the locally
based vice-president of Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally who is contesting the leadership
of the party at the Ard Fheis next week in Dublin said
that remembering the dead of world wars is all very
well but at present the ceremonies are nothing more
than propaganda for the British Army operating in
Afghanistan and Iraq.
In fact the entire Remembrance event at the Albert
Hall in London could only be described as a rallying
cry for the British forces occupying foreign lands.
The fact that the Defence Minister attended and took
part in the Sunday ceremonies indicates his support
for the British presence in Ireland. He is now on the
same level as the Provisionals who also attend such
ceremonies designed to boost the British Army.
People tend to forget that we live in a partitioned
country and that border is protected and enforced
by the British presence in Ireland.
The Defence Minister must clearly state if he is
now supportive of the British presence in Ireland
because attending such ceremonies sends out the
message that the normalization of British rule is
under way throughout the entire island of Ireland.
The presence of the Defence Minister of the 26 County
Administration at the Remembrance Sunday ceremonies
in Limerick indicates a new level of subservience to the
interests of the British Crown in Ireland, the locally
based vice-president of Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally who is contesting the leadership
of the party at the Ard Fheis next week in Dublin said
that remembering the dead of world wars is all very
well but at present the ceremonies are nothing more
than propaganda for the British Army operating in
Afghanistan and Iraq.
In fact the entire Remembrance event at the Albert
Hall in London could only be described as a rallying
cry for the British forces occupying foreign lands.
The fact that the Defence Minister attended and took
part in the Sunday ceremonies indicates his support
for the British presence in Ireland. He is now on the
same level as the Provisionals who also attend such
ceremonies designed to boost the British Army.
People tend to forget that we live in a partitioned
country and that border is protected and enforced
by the British presence in Ireland.
The Defence Minister must clearly state if he is
now supportive of the British presence in Ireland
because attending such ceremonies sends out the
message that the normalization of British rule is
under way throughout the entire island of Ireland.
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Andy Lee Coming To town
By Jerome O'Connell
BREAKING into the world's top 10 is to the forefront of Andy Lee's thoughts ahead of his third pro-fight in Limerick.
The 25-year-old former St. Francis Boxing Club Olympian faces reigning French and European Union Champion Affif Belghecham this Saturday night in the Yanjing Fight Night at the University Sports Arena.
The Limerick middleweight is seeking a win that will lift him into contention for a world title fight.
"I am expecting a hard fight. It is a risky enough fight. I had better be on my best to beat him," said Andy Lee of his fight which will be televised live on RTE 2.
"Two of the world champions are from Europe so it is good to be ranked in Europe.
"This guy is highly ranked so if I can beat him it will be a good step forward. It's good to remind people what you can do. This guy is ranked above me so if I can beat him it will be a small statement. It is a significant enough fight; it will be a real test," Lee told Leader Sport yesterday when launching the new Honours Degree in Business Studies with Sports Management in LIT.
"If I can go out and impress and look good it will be a nice way to finish up the year and set me up nicely for next year," said the ambitious Castleconnell southpaw.
"I love coming home to Limerick and every time I fight there it's a special occasion for me. I've always had great support from the people of Limerick and I'll be hoping to repay some of that support with a big performance on Saturday night. I don't think there is any other city that loves it's sport as much as Limerick," he explained.
In what should be a memorable night of sport Lee will be joined in the ring by the only other two Limerick professional boxers, Jamie Power and Willie Casey.
Power will be hoping to return to winning ways after his defeat to Michael Sweeney on the undercard of Bernard Dunne's loss to Thai boxer Pooswat Kratingdaenggym.
"Since I turned professional 18 months ago I have received great support, but since my first and only loss to Mike Sweeney in my last contest that support has increased hugely. People are stopping me on the street wishing me the best, telling me not to be too disappointed about the loss and look to the future. It really has been humbling.
"I firmly believe there is no other place in the world not to mind the country that I would receive this backing from the sporting public," said Power.
Jamie has split his training between St. Francis BC and the UL Sports Arena.
"The training in my old amateur club is great - my coaches Finbarr and Mario push me to the limit every time as do the other boxers in the club. I have trained all over the world and can honestly say I have not trained in a better amateur club. It's little wonder both Andy and I have done so well with the skills we learned there," he said.
"I am already on my fighting weight and I feel fresher and more confident than I ever have before a fight. I really can't see myself leaving that ring Saturday night without a win. I just want to do Limerick proud," said the Caherconlish resident.
Also among the six bouts on the night will be Willie Casey, who will be attempting to extend his unbeaten record to three wins in his fledging career.
On Saturday night fans wishing to watch all the action from Croke Park between Ireland and France will be catered for with the game shown live on the big screens at the UL Arena while a full bar and food court will also be available.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night priced from €40 are available from Ticketmaster, The George Boutique Hotel in Limerick and all usual outlets.
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie
BREAKING into the world's top 10 is to the forefront of Andy Lee's thoughts ahead of his third pro-fight in Limerick.
The 25-year-old former St. Francis Boxing Club Olympian faces reigning French and European Union Champion Affif Belghecham this Saturday night in the Yanjing Fight Night at the University Sports Arena.
The Limerick middleweight is seeking a win that will lift him into contention for a world title fight.
"I am expecting a hard fight. It is a risky enough fight. I had better be on my best to beat him," said Andy Lee of his fight which will be televised live on RTE 2.
"Two of the world champions are from Europe so it is good to be ranked in Europe.
"This guy is highly ranked so if I can beat him it will be a good step forward. It's good to remind people what you can do. This guy is ranked above me so if I can beat him it will be a small statement. It is a significant enough fight; it will be a real test," Lee told Leader Sport yesterday when launching the new Honours Degree in Business Studies with Sports Management in LIT.
"If I can go out and impress and look good it will be a nice way to finish up the year and set me up nicely for next year," said the ambitious Castleconnell southpaw.
"I love coming home to Limerick and every time I fight there it's a special occasion for me. I've always had great support from the people of Limerick and I'll be hoping to repay some of that support with a big performance on Saturday night. I don't think there is any other city that loves it's sport as much as Limerick," he explained.
In what should be a memorable night of sport Lee will be joined in the ring by the only other two Limerick professional boxers, Jamie Power and Willie Casey.
Power will be hoping to return to winning ways after his defeat to Michael Sweeney on the undercard of Bernard Dunne's loss to Thai boxer Pooswat Kratingdaenggym.
"Since I turned professional 18 months ago I have received great support, but since my first and only loss to Mike Sweeney in my last contest that support has increased hugely. People are stopping me on the street wishing me the best, telling me not to be too disappointed about the loss and look to the future. It really has been humbling.
"I firmly believe there is no other place in the world not to mind the country that I would receive this backing from the sporting public," said Power.
Jamie has split his training between St. Francis BC and the UL Sports Arena.
"The training in my old amateur club is great - my coaches Finbarr and Mario push me to the limit every time as do the other boxers in the club. I have trained all over the world and can honestly say I have not trained in a better amateur club. It's little wonder both Andy and I have done so well with the skills we learned there," he said.
"I am already on my fighting weight and I feel fresher and more confident than I ever have before a fight. I really can't see myself leaving that ring Saturday night without a win. I just want to do Limerick proud," said the Caherconlish resident.
Also among the six bouts on the night will be Willie Casey, who will be attempting to extend his unbeaten record to three wins in his fledging career.
On Saturday night fans wishing to watch all the action from Croke Park between Ireland and France will be catered for with the game shown live on the big screens at the UL Arena while a full bar and food court will also be available.
Tickets for the Yanjing Fight Night priced from €40 are available from Ticketmaster, The George Boutique Hotel in Limerick and all usual outlets.
The text of this post is copyright of the Limerick Leader www.limerickleader.ie
UniPhar Update
Previously on Limerick Star we reported that jobs were to go at the UniPhar operation in Limerick
It has now been confirmed that 45 jobs will go at UniPhar in Limerick. SIPTU has confirmed that the entire evening shift at UniPhar in Garryglass limerick will go from March 2010. The remaining staff at Garryglass will recieve a 7 to 10% pay cut. Michael Kiely of SIPTU says that the 45 job losses is nearly 40% of the UniPhar workforce at Garryglass and that Limerick is being treated unfairly.
It has now been confirmed that 45 jobs will go at UniPhar in Limerick. SIPTU has confirmed that the entire evening shift at UniPhar in Garryglass limerick will go from March 2010. The remaining staff at Garryglass will recieve a 7 to 10% pay cut. Michael Kiely of SIPTU says that the 45 job losses is nearly 40% of the UniPhar workforce at Garryglass and that Limerick is being treated unfairly.
Not So Often Posts
There will be irregular posts on the blog until further notice. There will be twitter updates available regularly.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Anthony Kelly Granted Bail
Limerick live 95fm are reporting that Anthony Kelly has been granted bail. For more on this story visit the live 95fm website at,
http://www3.live95fm.ie/news/news-item.aspx?arti_guid=307d7773-7b19-4352-a635-54638b161bad
http://www3.live95fm.ie/news/news-item.aspx?arti_guid=307d7773-7b19-4352-a635-54638b161bad
Uniphar Jobs To Go
There may be further loss of jobs, as the Limerick branch of Uniphar has announced they are to make an 18% cut in jobs across the Uinphar group of companies. 113 people are employed at the Uniphar opeartion in Garryglass. A statement from Uniphar has revealed the loss of jobs is due to the downturn in the Irish economy.
It is expected the 18% staff cut will effect jobs in Limerick, Dublin, Sligo and Cork. It is unclear as of yet how many jobs will be lost in the Uniphar Limerick branch. Furthermore workers who retain their jobs will be faced with a pay cut of between 7% and 10%.
It is expected the 18% staff cut will effect jobs in Limerick, Dublin, Sligo and Cork. It is unclear as of yet how many jobs will be lost in the Uniphar Limerick branch. Furthermore workers who retain their jobs will be faced with a pay cut of between 7% and 10%.
Statement From RSF
The Vice President of Republican Sinn Fein ( RSF ) Des Long has released a statement about the documentary on TV3 titled " Ireland's Crime Capitals ). Read the statement below.
The television programme shown on TV3 that traced the
ongoing feud in Limerick made gripping television and
tracked the development of the crime gangs but failed to
offer any solution, the locally based vice-president of
Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally who is contesting the leadership
of RSF at the upcoming Ard Fheis said that in all the
comment on crime in Limerick not one progressive
idea has been put forward to break the cycle of death
and destruction.
Gripping television is all very well but once the
cameras have packed up and the programme has
being televised the reality is that ordinary people
in the city housing estates have to suffer ongoing
crime and conflict.
The sheer strain and pressure as depicted on the
programme in having to live in an estate afflicted
by inherent violence should urge those in charge
of the Regeneration Board to live up to their
social responsibilities.
The Boards were set up by the 26 County Administration
with such high hopes and painted as the solution to the
crime problem in Limerick. However the performance
has been notably short on any real progress in ending
the awful cycle of gang activity.
The burden being placed on ordinary citizens in these
estates is fast becoming intolerable and the Boards
must now produce concrete results not more polished plans
on glossy paper.
The text of the above statement is copright of RSF. www.rsflimerick.com
The television programme shown on TV3 that traced the
ongoing feud in Limerick made gripping television and
tracked the development of the crime gangs but failed to
offer any solution, the locally based vice-president of
Republican Sinn Fein said today.
Des Long from Corbally who is contesting the leadership
of RSF at the upcoming Ard Fheis said that in all the
comment on crime in Limerick not one progressive
idea has been put forward to break the cycle of death
and destruction.
Gripping television is all very well but once the
cameras have packed up and the programme has
being televised the reality is that ordinary people
in the city housing estates have to suffer ongoing
crime and conflict.
The sheer strain and pressure as depicted on the
programme in having to live in an estate afflicted
by inherent violence should urge those in charge
of the Regeneration Board to live up to their
social responsibilities.
The Boards were set up by the 26 County Administration
with such high hopes and painted as the solution to the
crime problem in Limerick. However the performance
has been notably short on any real progress in ending
the awful cycle of gang activity.
The burden being placed on ordinary citizens in these
estates is fast becoming intolerable and the Boards
must now produce concrete results not more polished plans
on glossy paper.
The text of the above statement is copright of RSF. www.rsflimerick.com
Man Sent Forward For Trial
Limerick's live 95fm is reporting that a 27 year old Limerick man has been sent forward for trial to face a charge of rape. The alleged incident took place on August 14th last. For for on this story visit the live 95fm website below.
http://www3.live95fm.ie/news/news-item.aspx?arti_guid=11582072-9c1c-41c3-8203-6cef24b54fc0
http://www3.live95fm.ie/news/news-item.aspx?arti_guid=11582072-9c1c-41c3-8203-6cef24b54fc0
Jedward The Limerick Connection
The Limerick Leader website is reporting that Limerick people and indeed all Irish people can vote for Jedward online. Jedward of course are the duo act on popular TV3 programme X-Factor. The twins have a strong connection to Limerick, as their father is originally from the Northside of Limerick city, while there grandparents are still living in the Northside of Limerick city. Kevin Kiely Mayor of Limerick has revealed he is a fan of Jedward. The twins who are from Dublin are still in the live finals of X-Factor. You can see John and Edward Grimes live this saturday on the X-Factor show on TV3 at 8.00 PM. For more information on how to vote for Jedward log on to the Limerick Leader website via this link. http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Limerick-voters-can-help-XFactor.5798102.jp
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Home
Home is a not for profit organization based in Limerick, and working with homeless people in the area. They have been inactive for awhile, i was asked to put up a brief post about them letting people know that they are back and need your help. They DO NOT accept cash donations or any other form of donations that involves money. However there is other ways you can help them such as,
Donating a Christmas gift to a homeless person this Christmas.
Volunteer with your time etc.
For a list of ways to help them it would be best to contact them directly.
E: homecharityireland@gmail.com
T: www.twitter.com/homecharity
Donating a Christmas gift to a homeless person this Christmas.
Volunteer with your time etc.
For a list of ways to help them it would be best to contact them directly.
E: homecharityireland@gmail.com
T: www.twitter.com/homecharity
Leader Of Limerick Gardai Set To Retire
The leader of the Gardai in Limerick has announced that he is to retire from the force next month. Cheif Supt Gerry Mahon served in the force for 38 years. The mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely praised the work of Mr Mahon saying, "he is one of the most hardworking gardai in Limerick he worked his way from the bottom right upto the top of the force". A close colleague said "it is a black day for Limerick with the announcement of Mr Mahon's retirement".
Chief Supt Mahon' announcement of retirement comes just after his second in command Supt Jim Browne and three Inspectors announced their own retirement.
Chief Supt Mahon' announcement of retirement comes just after his second in command Supt Jim Browne and three Inspectors announced their own retirement.
Limerick Councillors Deny Any Fiddle On Expenses
By Norma Prendiville
TWO county councillors, accused of being in "two places at the same time" have stoutly denied the suggestion they made claims on the double for conferences they attended.
Cllrs Kevin Sheahan (FF) and Rose Brennan (FG) were named in a Sunday newspaper at the weekend in an article headlined: "The councillors who claim to be two places at the one time".
The conference was brought here at the instigation of the association's former secretary, Cllr Sheahan - a conference which, he said this Wednesday, would provide a much-needed boost for the Mid-West economy.
"I reject outright the allegation that I have in some way misbehaved with regard to expenses," Cllr Sheahan continued. And he said his family, friends and supporters were devastated by the allegations made in the Irish Mail on Sunday.
"I have checked my diary and the record in County Hall and I am 100 per cent certain that I made no improper claim."
Among the claims made in the article, was that Cllr Sheahan claimed expenses for being in Ballybunion for a conference from April 2- 6 last year, "while simultaneously being in Donegal between April 4 and 6".
Cllr Rose Brennan also rejected the implication that she double-claimed expenses for the same dates.
According to the article: "Fine Gael's Rose Brennan was in Castlebar, Co Mayo on November 26 and 27 for the LAMA winter seminar (subsistence €280, mileage €290) but was also in Ennistymon, Co Clare on November 27 at the Clare Tourism Conference."
Having checked her record Cllr Brennan said she went to Castlebar on Tuesday, November 25 and registered that evening. She stayed over on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday, November 26, returning home to Adare on Thursday, November 27.
She travelled to Ennistymon late on Thursday, November 27, and stayed until the conference finished on Saturday. She stayed three nights but claimed only for two overnight stays (€280) for that conference as well as a day allowance of €41.55 for part of Saturday. Mileage came to €107 but Ms Brennan pointed out that Ennistymon is 82km from Adare and not 65 as stated in the Sunday newspaper.
"There is absolutely no question of my trying to claim on the double," she said emphatically. "I couldn't have done it." Anything she has claimed was legitimate and above board, she stressed.
But the issue has raised questions over the allowance of €9,000 which is the maximum councillors can claim for going to conferences.
Cllr Sheahan said reform was needed - something which councillors had been seeking for ten years but got no response from various Ministers or from the Department. The money could be spent on training to keep councillors up to date, he said but this was not allowed.
This post is copyright of the Limerick Leader. www.limerickleader.ie
TWO county councillors, accused of being in "two places at the same time" have stoutly denied the suggestion they made claims on the double for conferences they attended.
Cllrs Kevin Sheahan (FF) and Rose Brennan (FG) were named in a Sunday newspaper at the weekend in an article headlined: "The councillors who claim to be two places at the one time".
The conference was brought here at the instigation of the association's former secretary, Cllr Sheahan - a conference which, he said this Wednesday, would provide a much-needed boost for the Mid-West economy.
"I reject outright the allegation that I have in some way misbehaved with regard to expenses," Cllr Sheahan continued. And he said his family, friends and supporters were devastated by the allegations made in the Irish Mail on Sunday.
"I have checked my diary and the record in County Hall and I am 100 per cent certain that I made no improper claim."
Among the claims made in the article, was that Cllr Sheahan claimed expenses for being in Ballybunion for a conference from April 2- 6 last year, "while simultaneously being in Donegal between April 4 and 6".
Cllr Rose Brennan also rejected the implication that she double-claimed expenses for the same dates.
According to the article: "Fine Gael's Rose Brennan was in Castlebar, Co Mayo on November 26 and 27 for the LAMA winter seminar (subsistence €280, mileage €290) but was also in Ennistymon, Co Clare on November 27 at the Clare Tourism Conference."
Having checked her record Cllr Brennan said she went to Castlebar on Tuesday, November 25 and registered that evening. She stayed over on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday, November 26, returning home to Adare on Thursday, November 27.
She travelled to Ennistymon late on Thursday, November 27, and stayed until the conference finished on Saturday. She stayed three nights but claimed only for two overnight stays (€280) for that conference as well as a day allowance of €41.55 for part of Saturday. Mileage came to €107 but Ms Brennan pointed out that Ennistymon is 82km from Adare and not 65 as stated in the Sunday newspaper.
"There is absolutely no question of my trying to claim on the double," she said emphatically. "I couldn't have done it." Anything she has claimed was legitimate and above board, she stressed.
But the issue has raised questions over the allowance of €9,000 which is the maximum councillors can claim for going to conferences.
Cllr Sheahan said reform was needed - something which councillors had been seeking for ten years but got no response from various Ministers or from the Department. The money could be spent on training to keep councillors up to date, he said but this was not allowed.
This post is copyright of the Limerick Leader. www.limerickleader.ie
Rebuilding Business
Steve Collins, the father of murder victim Roy Collins gave an interview to a Limerick newspaper this week. In the interview, he stated that his family have almost been financially ruined, after the closure of two of his three businesses. Steve was forced to close Brannigans pub and the Coin Castle casino, where his son Roy was shot dead by members of a Limerick gang. Mr Collins was forced to install twenty six CCTV cameras in his remaining business The Steering Wheel pub in the roxboro shopping centre.
The full interview can be read in the weekend city edition of The Limerick Leader.
The full interview can be read in the weekend city edition of The Limerick Leader.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Ahane Shooting: Man Injured
A man has been injured in a shooting while driving through the village of Ahane in Co. Limerick. His injuries are not life threatening. Gardai at Castleconnell are investigating the incident.
Gang Fight In City Centre
A man in his 20s was stabbed yesterday afternoom on William Street in the city centre. It is believed a fight between feuding gangs broke out when they met in town. The man was rushed to the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Dooradoyle where his condition was described as critical but stable.
The victim of the attack was Mark Crawford of Southill, he is a brother of Paul and Noel Crawford. Paul is active in the Limerick Feud, while Noel was gunned down some time ago in a case of mistaken identity.
The victim of the attack was Mark Crawford of Southill, he is a brother of Paul and Noel Crawford. Paul is active in the Limerick Feud, while Noel was gunned down some time ago in a case of mistaken identity.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Swine Flu Limerick
The swine flu vaccination became available today for at risk patients. The vaccination clinic in Limerick has reported huge demand for the swine flu jab in its first day in operation. Aswell as the vaccination clinic many Limerick GP's are administrating the jab to their own patients.
Have You Seen Joey
An African grey parrot has gone missing in Limerick. The parrot who is named Joey went missing some days ago in the castleconnell area of county Limerick. He has a ring on his leg marked '2007'. There is a reward of 1000 Euro for the safe return of Joey. Anybody with any information is asked to contact 087 2193011.
Foul Play Still Not Ruled Out
Gardai investigating the death of a 92 year old man have still not ruled out foul play as the cause of his death, but neither are they invesigating murder or manslaughter. James Mulqueen was found dead in his home last Friday in Kilcolman, Co. Limerick.
An incident room was setup in Rathkeale garda station as a base for the investigation. Head of the investigation Supt Roe, has confirmed that they are treating the death of Mr Mulqueen as suspicious, after recieving the results of the post mortem which was carried out on the victims body.
Supt Roe refused to confirm whether or not there was marks found on the victims body, due to reasons relating to the ongoing investigation. However he did confirm that the investigators are making progress on the case. Gardai believed at first that Mr Mulqueen died of natural causes due to old age, however that changed following the results of the post mortem.
An incident room was setup in Rathkeale garda station as a base for the investigation. Head of the investigation Supt Roe, has confirmed that they are treating the death of Mr Mulqueen as suspicious, after recieving the results of the post mortem which was carried out on the victims body.
Supt Roe refused to confirm whether or not there was marks found on the victims body, due to reasons relating to the ongoing investigation. However he did confirm that the investigators are making progress on the case. Gardai believed at first that Mr Mulqueen died of natural causes due to old age, however that changed following the results of the post mortem.
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Limerick And YouTube
For those who may be interested, here is a link of the song 'Limerick your a lady' complete with pictures.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo9Kdq_ptk0&feature=related
Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo9Kdq_ptk0&feature=related
Enjoy.
Petrol Bomb Found In Garryowen
Gardai found a petrol bomb in a house in Garryowen this morning at 8.00 AM. The 'bomb' was found in the back garden of the house. It was removed by gardai for further examination.
Protest March
The West Limerick Community Scheme Supervisors will hold a protest march in Limerick this Thursday 5th November 2009 at noon. The protest starts at the mechanics institute, hartstonge st. WLCSS are urging as many people as possible to come out and show their support. The protest march is to highlight the proposed cuts in the McCarthy report. If the cuts are implemented, a wide range of community services will be lost.
Mayor Kiely Not Happy With TV3
The mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely (FG) has confirmed that he is due to make a complaint regarding the programme Irelands Crime Capitals which featured a documentary about crime in Limerick and was screened on tv3. The mayor has stated as mayor of Limerick it is his duty to do so. Meanwhile it appears that Fr Joe Young former parish priest of southill claims the documentary was the truth about what crime does to a community.
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Welcome to the Limerick Star, our first post just to welcome any readers we may have. From now our blog will be updated daily.
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