A LIMERICK family burned out of their home in an arson attack early on Sunday morning were yesterday re-housed by the city council.

Five Limerick men who were involved in a pitched battle in the city today began their appeal against their jail sentences.

Nine men convicted of charges relating to a “pitched battle” between members of Limerick feuding factions outside a family restaurant, have been jailed for a total of just over 38 years.

A 27-year-old man has denied trying to kill another man at a house in Limerick city almost six years ago.

SEVEN people appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court last night charged in connection with a “pitched battle” which could have resulted in serious injury or loss of life, gardaí claimed.