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# Limerick

Yesterday
1st December 2023
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes told he faces custodial sentence after conviction for violent disorder
The five-time All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is accused of assault and violent disorder.
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes told he faces custodial sentence after conviction for violent disorder
The five-time All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is accused of assault and violent disorder.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Barrister for Kyle Hayes asks jury to return verdict that will 'give him back his life'
The Limerick hurler’s barrister told the jury: ‘Take back this chalice of torture from his lips, and return him the bosom of his family.’
Barrister for Kyle Hayes asks jury to return verdict that will 'give him back his life'
The Limerick hurler’s barrister told the jury: ‘Take back this chalice of torture from his lips, and return him the bosom of his family.’
Limerick confirm two new additions to John Kiely's backroom team
Joe O’Connor and John Flavin have joined the set-up, following confirmation that Caroline Currid is leaving.
Gardaí tell court they saw Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes kicking a male outside nightclub
Kyle Hayes is charged with assault causing harm to a man outside a nightclub in Limerick City on 28 October, 2019.
High Court told four gardaí 'singled out' for suspension while '122' other officers ignored
Four gardaí have been suspended since November 2020 as the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation probe the alleged cancelling of traffic tickets.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Woman jailed for five years after severing garda’s foot in near fatal hit-and-run
The Limerick woman was ‘drunk and had drugs in her system’ when she got behind the wheel on the day of the incident.
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes punched and stamped on man lying on street, court told
Two gardaí will give evidence they saw Kyle Hayes and others assaulting the man as he lay on a street outside the ICON nightclub.
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes punched and stamped on man lying on street, court told
Two gardaí will give evidence they saw Kyle Hayes and others assaulting the man as he lay on a street outside the ICON nightclub.
Man allegedly attacked by Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes was victim of 'vicious' assault, court told
Outlining the State’s allegations yesterday, prosecuting counsel told the court that the victim ‘got talking to two girls, and it appears that Kyle Hayes was upset about this’.
Man allegedly attacked by Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes was victim of 'vicious' assault, court told
Outlining the State’s allegations yesterday, prosecuting counsel told the court that the victim ‘got talking to two girls, and it appears that Kyle Hayes was upset about this’.
Nurses at St John's Hospital to take industrial action as HSE maintains recruitment freeze
The INMO says staffing shortages have put “exceptional” levels of pressure on workers.
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes 'kicked and punched' defenceless man lying on street, trial hears
Two gardaí allegedly witnessed Hayes and others attacking the alleged victim outside a nightclub in 2019.
Government approves plans to accelerate Adare Bypass construction ahead of 2027 Ryder Cup
The 2027 edition of the Ryder Cup between Europe and the United States will be held at Adare Manor.
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes 'kicked and punched' defenceless man lying on street, trial hears
Two gardaí allegedly witnessed Hayes and others attacking the alleged victim outside a nightclub in 2019.
Jury sworn in for trial of Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes who is charged with assault
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes and two other men were arraigned this afternoon before judge Tom O’Donnell at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Jury sworn in for trial of Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes who is charged with assault
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes and two other men were arraigned this afternoon before judge Tom O’Donnell at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Gardaí appeal for information after alleged assault on train in Limerick
The incident took place last week.
Last month
November 2023
Bruising to 85-year-old Limerick hospital patient’s body could not be explained, inquest hears
Michael Power (85) was found unresponsive by a nurse in his single room on 13 March, 2021.
Champions Limerick win seven All-Star hurling awards with five for Kilkenny
Clare duo John Conlon and Shane O’Donnell, and Galway’s Conor Whelan complete the team.
Champions Limerick win seven All-Star hurling awards with five for Kilkenny
Clare duo John Conlon and Shane O’Donnell, and Galway’s Conor Whelan complete the team.
Man arrested following hit and run collision that left student journalist Joe Drennan dead
Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
Court awards HSE care assistant almost €400,000 after ladder fall at Maternity hospital
Justice Marguerite Bolger said Corless continues to suffer “severe and debilitating back pain” rendering her unable to work.
Man appears in court following fatal assault of another man in Limerick
The victim of the fatal assault has been named locally as Ger Curtin, aged in his 40s.
Man killed in early hours Limerick assault named locally
The body of the man remains at the scene which is currently preserved for a technical examination.
October
October 2023
5 key storylines after a weekend of major GAA county senior final action
The last weekend in October generated big talking points around the country.
Man hospitalised after a serious assault in Limerick City in early hours of this morning
The man is understood to be in a stable condition.
'They love their club, it means so much to them' - Limerick's star trio chase more silver
Lynch, Gillane and Byrnes are key for Patrickswell in today’s Limerick county final.
People with ‘tax payment difficulties’ due to Storm Babet urged to ‘engage early’ with Revenue
People across Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth and Waterford who are facing tax payment difficulties due to the recent flooding are advised to ‘engage with Revenue early’.
Eight people arrested and explosive discovered during organised crime investigation in Limerick
Gardaí conducted several searches yesterday in Limerick, Cork and Clare.
University Limerick Hospital group issues apology over record-breaking overcrowding levels
The hospital group said overcrowding levels are ‘far in excess of where we want to be’.
Limerick and Tipperary finals live on TV in next weekend's GAA schedule
Next weekend also sees major hurling final showpieces in Kilkenny and Galway.
'I finish work at half 4 on a Friday and I drive to Limerick'
Having recently made his 400th League of Ireland appearance, Marc Ludden discusses the challenges of being a footballer with a job on the side.
540 people face redundancy as Nestlé-owned baby formula plant in Limerick set to close
The plant is expected to fully close by 2026.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to unprovoked attack on boy, 15, in Limerick park
The boy suffered injuries and requires surgery to repair his face.
Man charged in connection with search operation that resulted in seizure of 19 dogs in January
Gardaí conducted the joint-agency search operation on Tuesday, 17 January at a residence in Pallasgreen, Limerick.
Pedestrian killed in two-car crash in Limerick as one driver flees the scene
Gardaí in Limerick are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Gardaí rule out foul play after man’s body discovered in Limerick car park last week
The man’s body was found around 5am inside a car park in Limerick last Friday.
Garda investigation launched after man’s body discovered in Limerick car park
The body of the man was discovered in the early hours of this morning in Steamboat Quay Car Park, Limerick.