The Limerick Leader is set to launch a digital edition of its paper. The editor of the Limerick Leader has confirmed that there WILL be a charge for the digital edition. Is this a fair charge or not, before making your decision it would be worth to note that the Limerick Post have a digital edition online and its free. Below is the statement from the Limerick Leader.
We are sorry that due to logistical issues we have been unable to update the local notes in recent weeks.
While we do have a big selection of local stories online, updated many times every day, often every hour, we are of course conscious that many readers of the website - particularly those abroad - do enjoy reading the notes from their locality.
I'm afraid we cannot promise the immediate return of the notes online - but we are working on a project which would offer readers full online access to the Limerick Leader exactly as it is printed - every page of every section. There would be a charge for this service but it would compare favourably to the cost of buying the print edition.
We hope to bring you news of this in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we apologise for the absence of the updated notes.
ALAN ENGLISH
Editor
Limerick Leader
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Blast From Limericks Past - Todds Fire
The text below is copyright of Limerick's Life www.limerickslife.com
The Todds department store occupied about four-fifths of a large city block fronting onto on O'Connell Street. On Tuesday, 25 August 1959, at 11 in the morning, a fire was noticed in the building. By 12:30 the entire block was a blazing inferno. Todds, Burtons, Liptons, Goodwins and Cesars were completely gutted. While Gayware, Cromers and Nicholas were badly damaged.
The rubble from the fire was taken to the baths on the Mill Road in Corbally. It was spread where the new estate is now ,alongside the city nursery where they grow the plants for the city. For years locals could see bits of the Todd's pillars sticking out of the ground.
The Text below is copyright of Noel Hanley
A personal account of the fire, courtesy of Noel Hanley {Noel Hanley recalls his time with the Irish Red Cross during the 1950s}
"It was during that time frame that Todds went up in flames, and we parked the Red Cross Ambulance at the corner of Bedford Row and O'Connell St. Our first priority was to evacuate the patrons from Sullivans Bar in Thomas St as smoke started to enter from the restrooms area. During this trek we also liberated some Hennessy's Cognac which was taken to the Ambulance, Mullany's Restaurant donated a large Churn of fresh tea, and this is when we went slightly wrong. We added the contents of our bottles to the churn, and it tasted pretty good! Now the bad news, I went to relieve the Fireman with the hose trying to dowse the flames above the jewelry shop next to Todds. As the firemen got replenished, we were slightly inebriated and suddenly the entire front of Todds facade crashed to the ground. We could hear a gasp from the onlookers that gathered, but when the smoke and dust settled we were both still erect aiming the hose at where we thought the window was previously. Lacking pressure in the hose, (The tide was out) we were unable to break the windows of the Hairdressers above Burtons Tailoring on the corner of William St. This is when we reverted to throwing stones to try and break the glass. Unfortunately, we could not hit the side of the building as the bricks we threw were landing and causing havoc in William St. Somewhere around this time, we lost one Fire tender, and resumed trying to prevent the telephone wires leading into William St Garda Station from melting completely. To those unfortunates who chained their bikes to the railings outside the station, the tires had melted to the footpath. Faced with a lack of hoses, no pressure, the fire raged on. I resorted to throwing a steel bucket filled with water through the Plate glass window of Burtons store front on William St. This enabled the fire to take control and burn the entire block from William St to Thomas St to ground level and below. The only remaining feature was a large safe on what was the second floor. Day's following they uses a helicopter to assist in demolishing what we failed to achieve. And a good time was had by all"
The Todds department store occupied about four-fifths of a large city block fronting onto on O'Connell Street. On Tuesday, 25 August 1959, at 11 in the morning, a fire was noticed in the building. By 12:30 the entire block was a blazing inferno. Todds, Burtons, Liptons, Goodwins and Cesars were completely gutted. While Gayware, Cromers and Nicholas were badly damaged.
The rubble from the fire was taken to the baths on the Mill Road in Corbally. It was spread where the new estate is now ,alongside the city nursery where they grow the plants for the city. For years locals could see bits of the Todd's pillars sticking out of the ground.
The Text below is copyright of Noel Hanley
A personal account of the fire, courtesy of Noel Hanley {Noel Hanley recalls his time with the Irish Red Cross during the 1950s}
"It was during that time frame that Todds went up in flames, and we parked the Red Cross Ambulance at the corner of Bedford Row and O'Connell St. Our first priority was to evacuate the patrons from Sullivans Bar in Thomas St as smoke started to enter from the restrooms area. During this trek we also liberated some Hennessy's Cognac which was taken to the Ambulance, Mullany's Restaurant donated a large Churn of fresh tea, and this is when we went slightly wrong. We added the contents of our bottles to the churn, and it tasted pretty good! Now the bad news, I went to relieve the Fireman with the hose trying to dowse the flames above the jewelry shop next to Todds. As the firemen got replenished, we were slightly inebriated and suddenly the entire front of Todds facade crashed to the ground. We could hear a gasp from the onlookers that gathered, but when the smoke and dust settled we were both still erect aiming the hose at where we thought the window was previously. Lacking pressure in the hose, (The tide was out) we were unable to break the windows of the Hairdressers above Burtons Tailoring on the corner of William St. This is when we reverted to throwing stones to try and break the glass. Unfortunately, we could not hit the side of the building as the bricks we threw were landing and causing havoc in William St. Somewhere around this time, we lost one Fire tender, and resumed trying to prevent the telephone wires leading into William St Garda Station from melting completely. To those unfortunates who chained their bikes to the railings outside the station, the tires had melted to the footpath. Faced with a lack of hoses, no pressure, the fire raged on. I resorted to throwing a steel bucket filled with water through the Plate glass window of Burtons store front on William St. This enabled the fire to take control and burn the entire block from William St to Thomas St to ground level and below. The only remaining feature was a large safe on what was the second floor. Day's following they uses a helicopter to assist in demolishing what we failed to achieve. And a good time was had by all"
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Missing Teenager Found Dead
The body of a 17 year-old female was recovered from the River Shannon in Limerick city on Wednesday morning, following a three-day search of the river.
The body has been identified as Hazel Shannon, who had not been seen since Saturday last.
A day previously the deceased girls mother, made an emotional appeal on radio for anyone with information about her missing daughter to come forward.
The body has been identified as Hazel Shannon, who had not been seen since Saturday last.
A day previously the deceased girls mother, made an emotional appeal on radio for anyone with information about her missing daughter to come forward.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Doras Luimni On Immigration Fees
Below is a press release from the Doras Luimni website.
Increase in Immigration Fees
We are appalled to see the government once again reach into the pockets of the hard pressed tax payers of the country for what are essentially small returns in the context of the billions which are required by the state. The new €500 fee for long term residency is an underhanded revenue collection method attacking a small but significant sector of the work force that already makes a considerable contribution to the exchequer in tax and PRSI. By singling out this sector of the work force for further penalties on top of the already demanded fees for work permits (€500 annually), re-entry visas (€100), Garda registration cards (€150) and citizenship application (€950), all of which were highlighted in yesterday’s Irish Times, is unfair.
We ask that the government readdress its fee structures so that all members of society are treated equitably and according to their means.
Press Release Ends.
We would like to hear the opinions of our readers, on whether or not these fees are fair or too hard.
E-mail all comments to limerickstar@gmail.com
For more information on Doras Luimni log on to www.dorasluimni.org
Increase in Immigration Fees
We are appalled to see the government once again reach into the pockets of the hard pressed tax payers of the country for what are essentially small returns in the context of the billions which are required by the state. The new €500 fee for long term residency is an underhanded revenue collection method attacking a small but significant sector of the work force that already makes a considerable contribution to the exchequer in tax and PRSI. By singling out this sector of the work force for further penalties on top of the already demanded fees for work permits (€500 annually), re-entry visas (€100), Garda registration cards (€150) and citizenship application (€950), all of which were highlighted in yesterday’s Irish Times, is unfair.
We ask that the government readdress its fee structures so that all members of society are treated equitably and according to their means.
Press Release Ends.
We would like to hear the opinions of our readers, on whether or not these fees are fair or too hard.
E-mail all comments to limerickstar@gmail.com
For more information on Doras Luimni log on to www.dorasluimni.org
Star Spots
The leader of Fine Gael Enda Kenny T.D has pledged that Limerick will be represented at cabinet level if his party forms the next Irish Government. Mr Kenny made the pledge whilst on a visit to the city for the grand opening of the Limerick based offices of Sean Kelly MEP (FG).
The latest Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the murder rate in Limerick has halved during 2009. There was a total of three murders in Limerick in 2009, compared to six in 2008. The Mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely (FG) welcomed the news but added one murder is one too many.
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The latest Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the murder rate in Limerick has halved during 2009. There was a total of three murders in Limerick in 2009, compared to six in 2008. The Mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely (FG) welcomed the news but added one murder is one too many.
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Volunteer's Needed For The Special Olympics
The 2010 Special Olympics which is set to take place in Limerick are looking for volunteers. The organizers of the event are holding a number of volunteer information nights in the near future, details of which can be found in this post. The Special Olympics is a really good cause, and if you have any spare time you should consider volunteering.
Volunteer Information Nights.
Monday, February 1, 7pm: Strand Hotel, Limerick.
Saturday, February 6, 10.30am: Jean Monnet theatre, UL.
Saturday, February 13, 10.30am: Strand Hotel, Limerick.
Monday, February 15, 7pm: Strand Hotel, Limerick.
Wednesday, February 17, 7pm: Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick.
Saturday, February 20, 10.30am and 1pm: Jean Monnet theatre, University of Limerick.
The Special Olympics also have a website with information about becoming a volunteer, you can view the site by logging on to www.specialolympics.ie
Volunteer Information Nights.
Monday, February 1, 7pm: Strand Hotel, Limerick.
Saturday, February 6, 10.30am: Jean Monnet theatre, UL.
Saturday, February 13, 10.30am: Strand Hotel, Limerick.
Monday, February 15, 7pm: Strand Hotel, Limerick.
Wednesday, February 17, 7pm: Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick.
Saturday, February 20, 10.30am and 1pm: Jean Monnet theatre, University of Limerick.
The Special Olympics also have a website with information about becoming a volunteer, you can view the site by logging on to www.specialolympics.ie
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