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<p>When we talk about social mobility, we often focus on government programmes, educational policy, or perhaps a stroke of luck. But in the heart of these estates, communities long defined by structural disadvantage and stigma, a quieter, more personal force was often at work: the local clergy.</p>

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Help from clergy changed lives of many students from most deprived areas

As Ireland rethinks school patronage, new research reveals the unseen ways clergy shaped lives and enabled social mobility in disadvantaged communities, writes Helen Lowe

<p>The scene of Saturday evening’s fatal house fire in Limerick, where the body of a woman was recovered by firefighters. The deceased has since been named as Marguerite 'Marge' Neville. </p>

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Friends pay tribute to 'a real lady' who died in Limerick house fire

<p>Two prototype modular homes installed in Limerick City in September. Mayor John Moran has written to the Department of Housing about the reduction from six to two of the staff sanction. Picture: Manon Gilbart</p>

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Row over Limerick plans to develop modular rental properties

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Uber wants to disrupt Ireland's taxi regulation. Here's how and why it's being resisted

Government must declare 'capacity emergency' at UHL, hospital's medical board warns

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Government must declare 'capacity emergency' at UHL, hospital's medical board warns

Limerick business owners find council workers ready to demolish parklets 'without notice'

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Limerick business owners find council workers ready to demolish parklets 'without notice'

Limerick welcomes Ireland's first new large hospital in almost 20 years

Limerick welcomes Ireland's first new large hospital in almost 20 years

The Bon Secours Limerick project included a design team of 24 professionals, and features a nature-inspired interior, flower-shaped light fittings, and cutting-edge technology.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

First opening of a new hospital since 2007 set for this week

First opening of a new hospital since 2007 set for this week

The €213m investment in the the Bon Secours hospital includes the first private cardiac cath-lab for the Mid-West region, covering Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, as well as neighbouring counties.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Limerick City 'milestone' as work to begin on Revenue's new Opera Square building

Limerick City 'milestone' as work to begin on Revenue's new Opera Square building

Limerick City and County Council approved €1.1m sale to the OPW of Parcel 5 on the Opera Square site

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Mammies For Trans Rights are marching to turn fear into joy

Mammies For Trans Rights are marching to turn fear into joy

Trans people have the same basic needs as anyone else, but are demonised to distract from the real issues, write Karen Sugrue and Bernie Linnane

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Munster v Racing 92 - Heineken Champions Cup Pool 4 Round 2

Liam Gallagher, Paolo Nutini, and Snow Patrol gigs help Thomond Stadium to €366k profit

Last year's concerts helped the stadium firm build operating profits of €366,610 for 2024

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Nurse sitting in a corridor while holding her head

'It just sounds like it’s out of control': Fears raised as UHL still under pressure

INMO counted 86 people on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick and five in Ennis on Tuesday

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Profits dip by 33% to €666,692 at Denis Brosnan's Limerick bloodstock business

Profits dip by 33% to €666,692 at Denis Brosnan's Limerick bloodstock business

Former Kerry Group CEO Denis Brosnan co-owns Epona Bloodstock Ltd which trades as Croom House Stud

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Focused in an intense and emotional situation

Three ICUs had no urgent beds for 100-plus days last year

Beaumont Hospital, St Vincent’s University Hospital, and Limerick University Hospital were the worst hit — but almost all Irish hospital ICUs were above 90% capacity for more than 100 days in 2024

Mon, 12 May, 2025

An international search for the remains of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield

An international search for the remains of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield

There are reasons to be optimistic that the remains of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield will be identified, writes Clodagh Finn

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Hotels open doors to powerless locals as bitter cold tightens grip

Hotels open doors to powerless locals as bitter cold tightens grip

A status orange low temperature and ice warning is now in effect until 11am Thursday as persistent ice and snow continue to disrupt travel and power supplies

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Volunteers distribute hampers so there is food for all this Christmas

Volunteers distribute hampers so there is food for all this Christmas

Many families struggle to put enough food on the table over the festive period

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Ireland’s lost Second World War defences unearthed in Limerick

Ireland’s lost Second World War defences unearthed in Limerick

The structures were built in the early years of The Emergency to defend against potential invasion. Now it is planned to preserve two of them in situ and house two more in a museum

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Survivor Paul Murphy

Limerick man who survived 2015 Thomond Bridge collapse settles court action

Ms Justice Stewart wished Paul Murphy and his wife Karen well for the future after the 'very traumatic incident' he had endured

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Maternity services report

Limerick maternity hospital urged to ease visitor restrictions

UMHL is the only hospital in the country where patients are allowed to have just one person visit them

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Inquest into death of Martina Kiely

Man denies setting fire to his partner who claimed before her death that he did it

48-year-old Martina Kiely suffered 47% burns to her body at her home in Ballynanty, Limerick in August 2019

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

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S Patrick Nugent's death at Bunratty Castle still shrouded in mystery 40 years on

As investigations into the death of Patrick Nugent resume, one wonders why it wasn’t done right the first time

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Brother of Limerick man stabbed 34 times in Manchester says family will fight for inquest

Brother of Limerick man stabbed 34 times in Manchester says family will fight for inquest

Family decribe treatment by UK authorities as 'sickening'

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Limerick council to correct Irish language spelling errors on signs

Limerick council to correct Irish language spelling errors on signs

70 new pedestrian signs were set up in Limerick City

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Whoop establishes Irish base in Limerick

Whoop establishes Irish base in Limerick

The Boston company produces wearable fitness and health trackers

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Company behind Limerick's Adare Manor loses planning row after local opposition to roadway

Company behind Limerick's Adare Manor loses planning row after local opposition to roadway

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning retention for widening and lengthening of existing internal farm roadway which was carried out without planning permission

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Quadruple killer John Geary's second bid for freedom turned down by parole board

Quadruple killer John Geary's second bid for freedom turned down by parole board

The Central Criminal Court was told his motive for the murders was most likely jealousy that his former girlfriend had started a new relationship

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Limerick to get 24/7 mental health pilot project two years after planned start date

Limerick to get 24/7 mental health pilot project two years after planned start date

Meanwhile, research carried out by BelongTO is finding high numbers of young people in the LGBTQ+ community reporting depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

700 people with mental health issues helped to stay in their own homes last year

700 people with mental health issues helped to stay in their own homes last year

Hail CEO seeks further State funding for its 'vitally important and cost-effective service' as it aims to provide an additional 300 homes over five years

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Even after C&AG report on the madness at UL, there is never anyone to blame

Even after C&AG report on the madness at UL, there is never anyone to blame

While there are signs of better governance in future, the Comptroller and Auditor General's damning report into UL's property dealings leaves plenty of unanswered questions

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Cork at forefront of pharma's latest blockbuster drug

Cork at forefront of pharma's latest blockbuster drug

While Cork is already successful in the production of industry winners, Eli Lilly's obesity and weight loss drugs are different, making them an even easier sell

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Damning report reveals UL overpaid for properties by millions of euro

Damning report reveals UL overpaid for properties by millions of euro

State spending watchdog finds significant failings by university in the acquisition of former Dunnes Stores on Honan's Quay and homes purchased in Rhebogue for student accommodation

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Family of Aoife Johnston calls for report into death to be published immediately

Family of Aoife Johnston calls for report into death to be published immediately

Solicitor says the Johnston family considers the report to be 'superficial' and has written to the HSE chief executive to say it would make the report public if the HSE does not do so

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

University of Limerick shelves plan to build veterinary school

University of Limerick shelves plan to build veterinary school

Higher Education Authority advised that UL application is to be withdrawn for reasons including the 'current pause on capital expenditure and the circumstances the university finds itself in'

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Garda stock

Three Limerick gardaí charged over alleged 'squaring away' of fixed charged notices

Latest charge bring to eight the number of gardaí arrested and charged as part of the investigation

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Limerick home buyers 'scared to live near a graveyard as they get the heebie-jeebies'

Limerick home buyers 'scared to live near a graveyard as they get the heebie-jeebies'

Locals have appealed controversial plans to build a new cemetery near Castletroy, saying it would become a magnet for anti-social behaviour such as 'bare-knuckle boxing' and 'sex in public view'

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

H&MV Engineering's value set to get boost from fresh investment

H&MV Engineering's value set to get boost from fresh investment

European private equity firm Exponent announced plans to bring in LGT Partners as a lead minority investor into the high-voltage electrical engineering and design company

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Close-up of couple signing contract with insurance agent in the office.

Gallivan Financial eyes further expansion after acquisition of Limerick's FJ Hanly

Deal will increase Gallivan's overall assets under management to more than €400m.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Limerick firm AMCS becomes first in field to obtain prestigious accreditation

Limerick's AMCS acquires US logistics firm Qv21 Technologies

Texas-based Qv21 Technologies is the latest acquisition for Jimmy Martin's software company

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Limerick man charged with possession of submachine gun remanded in custody

Limerick man charged with possession of submachine gun remanded in custody

Willie Woodland has not applied for bail

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Old broken shoes of a little boy as a symbol for child poverty

Rise in number of children and their families living in poverty, according to ESRI

Material deprivation is defined as those living without two or more essentials from a list of 10 items, including things such as two pairs of strong shoes and a warm waterproof coat

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Profits increase at Limerick-based Cook Medical to €61.9m

Profits increase at Limerick-based Cook Medical to €61.9m

Factors behind the rise in pre-tax profits at the EMEA Group business include €8.7m in interest payments received and a €6.2m profit from the disposal of business assets.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

'Don’t be afraid to ask': Limerick mother recounts her son's experience of sepsis

'Don’t be afraid to ask': Limerick mother recounts her son's experience of sepsis

Between 2020 and 2023 there were 117 deaths among children from sepsis with 2,891 cases.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

'Inadequate' HSE response to family's request for information about woman who died at CUMH

'Inadequate' HSE response to family's request for information about woman who died at CUMH

Solicitor says HSE should have provided a more comprehensive answer than generic apologies, a reference to large backlog, and a 'thank you for your patience’

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Female wing of Limerick Prison is most overcrowded in the system

Female wing of Limerick Prison is most overcrowded in the system

Services such as education and medical appointments for prisoners have also been hampered by a lack of prison staff across the prison estates

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Community praying for two men, 50s, seriously injured in Co Limerick farm accident

Community praying for two men, 50s, seriously injured in Co Limerick farm accident

The two men, named locally as Jimmy Duggan, 61, and David Woulfe, 50s, were airlifted from the farm by two air ambulances, to Cork University Hospital

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Operating profits at Limerick tunnel firm up after toll hike

Operating profits at Limerick tunnel firm up after toll hike

Last year, the hike in toll charge at DirectRoute (Limerick) Ltd contributed to toll income rising by 19%, from €17.86m to €21.2m

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

An Bord Pleanala appointments

Hundreds of new homes approved for Cork and Limerick

However, plans for 122 new student bed spaces in Limerick have been turned down by An Bord Pleanála

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Mother of seven-week-old baby saved by Kerry gardaí says 'they deserve a medal'

Mother of seven-week-old baby saved by Kerry gardaí says 'they deserve a medal'

Donna O'Loughlin has thanked Garda Mark Cushen and Garda Ryan Hill for speeding her seven-week-old baby Precious to hospital

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Minister acknowledges University of Limerick's controversies have impacted students

Minister acknowledges University of Limerick's controversies have impacted students

Speaking to the graduates, the Limerick TD said: 'One thing that has never been in doubt is the academic reputation and the quality of the graduates produced from this university.'

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024