AFTER almost 250 years, the printing of newspapers in Limerick is to end after Johnston Press decided to close down its print works on the Dock Road.

REDUNDANCY costs totalling €4.1 million at one of Ireland’s largest media groups, Johnston Press Ireland Ltd, resulted in the group recording a pre-tax loss of €6m last year.

THE Leinster Leader Ltd made losses of €201,000 last year due to the disposal of an asset but directors say they are confident about the company’s future.