A former mayor of Limerick has warned the city could be on the “slippery slope” back into feud gang violence following an attack on Limerick firefighters called to an arson attack on street security CCTV cameras.

Gardai are investigating after the body of a woman was discovered following a fire at a house in Limerick tonight.

Limerick City Fire and Rescue was called last night after a man in his late 30s was seen entering the River Shannon at Sarsfield bridge.

A close-knit Limerick community is fearful of further acts of vandalism after their local church was destroyed with paint and a derelict house was set on fire.

The body of a man who entered the River Shannon in Limerick city two days ago, sparking a major search, has been found.