SPECIAL security measures have been put in place for Rocky the sniffer dog who has angered criminals in Limerick Jail by cutting off their drugs supplies.

Gardaí in Limerick have seized thousands of ecstasy tablets with a street value of more than €50,000.

A Limerick criminal gang at the centre of a violent feud are believed to responsible for a weekend hand grenade attack on the home of a young family.

Former Limerick city councillor Michael Kelly has reportedly been shot in Limerick.

Four men were arrested by gardaí today following a series of armed raids in Limerick city and county earlier this week.

Gardaí are appealing to the public for any information on a black four-door hatchback car which was used in a robbery at Caherconlish Credit Union in Co Limerick.

A man is due before Limerick District Court this morning, charged in connection with Sunday's weapons seizure in the city.

Nine men being questioned as part of a Continuity IRA probe in Limerick have had their detention period extended by 24 hours.

Two men have been arrested following a shooting incident in Limerick city