LORD Thady Dunraven, whose funeral takes place in Adare, Co Limerick tomorrow, was a man who worked to make this country totally accessible to people with disabilities, the Irish Wheelchair Association said in one of many tributes.

ADARE Community Council is calling on the Minister for the Environment to investigate the decision of elected members of Limerick County Council to rezone more than 120 acres of agricultural land near Adare for housing.

THE 28 members of Limerick County Council last year drew down a total of €668,100 in salaries, allowances and expenses.

A WEEK of upheavals in Limerick politics continued yesterday, when a paper bag had to be produced to select a new Cathaoirleach (chairperson) of Limerick County Council.