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Friday 9 June 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Limerick

# Have your say
Poll: Who do you think will win Sunday's Munster and Leinster hurling finals?
Gaelic Grounds and Croke Park host Sunday’s showdowns.
Yesterday
8th June 2023
# in the archives
86 years on, a look at Limerick's last Munster hurling drive for five
The current team bid for history on Sunday.
Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# Limerick
Inquest finds death of boy (12) who was driving car that collided with truck was 'tragic accident'
The inquest heard that, unbeknownst to his mother, the boy took her Nissan Qashqai from their home on the night in question.
# a class apart
Anthony Nash: Why Patrick Horgan should and will be back
Cork face a tough summer of reflection, but know they need their driven, obsessed talisman in 2024.
# Talking Points
Limerick's brilliant resolve, champions back in form and Cork's attacking stars
A frenetic afternoon provided plenty talking points.
# Reaction
'Another fantastic milestone' - Kiely hails Limerick players as they reach Munster final
Limerick advance to face Clare in the Munster decider on Sunday 11 June.
# Nailbiter
Limerick survive Cork test in Munster hurling thriller to set up final against Clare
40,847 watched on at the Gaelic Grounds.
# Nailbiter
Limerick survive Cork test in Munster hurling thriller to set up final against Clare
40,847 watched on at the Gaelic Grounds.
Last month
May 2023
# Super Sunday
Munster elimination - who faces exit from Tipperary, Limerick and Cork?
Semple Stadium and Gaelic Grounds host tomorrow’s games.
# Castletroy
Engineering company plans to create 700 jobs in Limerick over next five years
H&MV Engineering will base its global operations from its new global headquarters in Castletroy, Co Limerick.
# Court
All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler appeals two-week jail sentence after perjury conviction
Pat Ryan was found to have falsely told a court that he did not receive a summons for a speeding offence.
# All Square
John McGrath's late free earns Tipp a pulsating draw with Limerick
The clash in Thurles finished 0-25 apiece.
# All Square
John McGrath's late free earns Tipp a pulsating draw with Limerick
The clash in Thurles finished 0-25 apiece.
# familiar foe
Kerry to face Cork in Munster minor football final for second succesive year
They earned comfortable wins over Limerick and Tipperary respectively this evening.
# uhl
Industrial action by ICU nurses in University Hospital Limerick suspended
It follows the agreement of a proposal between the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and UHL.
# behind enemy lines
Kiely on his Tipp pupils: 'If they win, they’ll definitely wear their jerseys the day after'
It might only be mid-May, but Limerick are already supping in the Last Chance Saloon when they head to Semple Stadium on Sunday
# Industrial Action
Limerick Hospital ICU nurses call for two beds to close until more staff are recruited
The nurses, who are members of the INMO, are now taking work-to-rule industrial action.
# GAA
Cork edge out Kerry to set up Munster minor semi-final with Tipperary
Limerick secured victory over the Premier County in the round-robin final.
# Gardaí
Woman arrested after being tasered by Gardaí in Limerick
Gardaí responded to a call about a woman acting threatening at a residence on Clare Street, Limerick city at 11.15pm last night.
# Limerick
Gardai appeal for witnesses to attack on female jogger in Limerick city
Gardaí said that last Wednesday 3 May a woman in her mid-20s was out jogging on the Canal Bank, Rhebogue, when she was struck in the face by a male.
# Limerick
Gardaí begin enquiries into 'alleged breaches of the Local Government Act' in Munster region
It’s understood the Garda enquiries relate to the sale of land owned by Limerick County Council a number of years ago.
# Limerick
Man faces trial for alleged acid attack on snooker champion
A jury was sworn in yesterday at Limerick Circuit Court.
# straight talking
The commonality and subtle differences between John Kiely and Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Limerick boss and Milwaukee star both took issue with the media narrative, but challenged it in contrasting ways.
# Bouncing Back
'There is no point in badgering them' - Limerick boss on injuries and response to Clare loss
Limerick are next out on 21 May against Tipperary.
# Limerick
Gardaí investigating discovery of woman’s body at Limerick city hotel
The body of a woman in her 40s was discovered overnight by emergency services at the Limerick Strand Hotel.
April
April 2023
# Banner up next
Limerick's sense of invincibility has been punctured, can Clare capitalise?
The All-Ireland champions saw off Waterford with 14 men, but some slight vulnerabilities were exposed.
# Team news
O'Neill named in Limerick team, Cork hand out first senior champ starts to duo
Waterford have named Tom Barron in defence.
# Searches
Gardaí and Defence Forces make swoop for assets of Limerick drug gang in major operation
Three men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested during this operation.
# Limerick
17 properties searched in Limerick as part of operation targeting organised crime group
‘Open areas of land in the Southill area of Limerick City are also being searched, supported by the Irish Defence Forces’, said a garda spokesperson.
# Limerick
Harsher sentences may be brought against companies fined over bridge worker’s deaths
Two companies were convicted and fined after pleading guilty to criminal charges relating to the deaths of two stonemasons.
# Limerick
Law grad jailed for rape of woman shortly after they engaged in consensual sex
The court heard that it was at this point she withdrew her consent and the man continued sexual penetration without consent.
# Controversy
Niall Collins: How Limerick County Council came to sell land to the Fianna Fáil TD's wife
Collins had not responded to the allegations until last night.
# Munster hurling
Limerick survive Waterford comeback
Flanagan’s first half goal the difference between the sides
# Munster hurling
Limerick survive Waterford comeback
Flanagan’s first half goal the difference between the sides
# Wrap
Kilkenny open Leinster defence with straightforward win over Westmeath
Clare footballers advance to Munster final after victory against Limerick.
# Thriller
Tipp hang on for crucial Munster U20 hurling win as Limerick comeback falls short
It finished 1-15 to 0-16 at Semple Stadium.
# brooklyn colbert
Schoolboy died from blood loss after uncle's frenzied knife and hammer attack, inquest hears
The incident happened at a home in Limerick in November 2019.
# Minor Matters
Clare, Limerick and Cork book Munster minor knockout spots as Tipp exit
Tonight’s games saw Limerick defeat Tipperary and Cork overcome Clare.
# Limerick leaders
Gearóid Hegarty: 'You want to be the team that everybody wants to lose'
Limerick have dominated the hurling landscape in recent years.
# changing of the guards
Arthur O'Dea: The past is a different county
New York, Roscommon and Limerick are showing that what happened before has no bearing on today.