BUILDING is finally set to commence on one of the country’s largest regeneration programmes, after contracts for a €5.5 million development in Limerick’s Moyross housing estate were signed yesterday.

MORE than 170 children from three Limerick primary schools teamed up with the Irish Chamber Orchestra at the Holy Family parish church in Southill as a unique music programme in the city hit all the right notes.

IN your report (June 13), Limerick Regeneration Agencies CEO Brendan Kenny seems to assert he is waiting for the residents of Weston Gardens, Rosbrien, to make up our minds about the regeneration of our semi-derelict estate.

A study of young men living in deprived areas of Limerick shows that they want to remain in these areas despite enduring violence and intimidation from criminal gangs.

A MAJOR study has found significant intimidation, violence, lack of self-esteem and disaffection amongst young men in marginalised Limerick communities.

The regeneration of two of Limerick's most notorious neighbourhoods will transform the lives of residents and allow them to take charge of their future, President Mary McAleese said today.