A toddler who fell five floors from a hotel roof balcony last weekend, is believed to be showing “positive” signs of recovery.

A priest spoke yesterday of how happy he had been to see two young brothers enjoying themselves running around in a Limerick hotel, minutes before one fell from a sixth-floor balcony.

Whenever The Menu finds himself down in his cups, gloomily pondering the future of the planet, it is invariably an encounter with youth that restores his moral equilibrium and faith in humanity.

The splendid Taste of West Cork food festival (Sept 4-13) rolls around once more with yet another celebration of the food culture of Ireland’s original larder and the mighty programme is more ambitious than ever, 140+ events spanning 32 towns and villages, along with eight islands, throughout West Cork. 

Irish hotels are back in business - they’ve sold like hot-cakes during 2014, with over 50 finding new owners, with €450m changing hands in the process.

The €20m sale of Limerick city’s four-star Strand Hotel has gone through to US billionaire John Malone: he adds it to his other Irish hotel investments, such as Dublin’s Hilton Hotel, the Westin and the Trinity City Hotel.

Limerick’s Savoy Hotel, Killarney’s Malton, Kilkenny’s Ormonde Hotel and now Cork’s Metropole Hotel are set to boost the end of year hotel sales tally to about €350 million.

The Irish-owned Lalco Hotel Group has made its third property acquisition in conjunction with US billionaire businessman, John Malone, via the purchase of Dublin’s five-star Westin Hotel.

The Government has unveiled a series of one-stop-shop events for existing and potential entrepreneurs called ‘Taking Care of Business’.

Love grub options for Valentine’s Day

Christmas has come early at a Limerick hotel where nearly 50% of the venue’s Christmas parties are already booked.

As one plan to transform Limerick City got its baptism yesterday, another framework with a vision for the Shannon Estuary gave birth to its first big investment at the port of Foynes.

Breaks this Easter include a sweets splurge, a courtyard picnic, two nights in a lakeside room, over-55s specials, a chocolatier masterclass and surfing, says Pól Ó Conghaile

The general manager of a four-star Limerick hotel revealed yesterday it has employed additional staff in response to increased revenues.

The weather gods are set to look favourably on tomorrow’s highlight of the fifth annual Waterford Festival of Food, with thousands expected to flood into the streets of Dungarvan to sample the best in artisan fare.

THE importance of the government’s strong stance on retaining the 12.5% corporate tax was further endorsed yesterday when Shannon Development reported that while last year 616 jobs were lost in the Shannon Free Zone (SFZ), there was no company closure.

FOURTEEN of the top restaurants in Limerick and the mid-west will offer an outstanding dining experience at exceptional prices as part of the inaugural Love Gourmet Week from June 3 to June 12.

Limerick President of Limerick Chamber Kieran Mac Sweeney announced that five new directors will serve on the Chamber Board in 2011.

A HOTEL redevelopment and extension has been given the go-ahead at one of the country’s top blue flag beaches on the Dingle peninsula – made famous also by the film Ryan’s Daughter.

Rugby fans were raising a toast in Limerick today to a groundbreaking decision to lift a ban on Good Friday pub opening for a crucial match.

PUBLICANS awaiting a court ruling with “bated breath”, will find out tomorrow if they can open on Good Friday for the big Munster versus Leinster game at Thomond Park.

TODAY’S battle between Munster and the All Blacks at the new €40 million Thomond Park has brought peace and light to the Dáil.

GARDAÍ in Waterford are anxious to talk to anyone who may have seen a gang of three men who assaulted and tied-up a couple, ransacked their home and stole cash and the family car.

AS judgement calls go, the decision by the Munster rugby hierarchy to host a breakfast briefing in the heart of Limerick - where a robust dissertation of hot issues such as current form, ticket availability and the particularly thorny issue of Christian Cullen’s net worth to the team - was top drawer.