THE massive tunnel highway being built under the Shannon near Limerick city is ahead of schedule and likely to be open for traffic by September 2010.

The final section of Limerick's Shannon tunnel has been sunk into place on the river-bed.

BUS ÉIREANN yesterday warned that proposed public transport lanes are vital to save Limerick from traffic gridlock.

A CALL was made yesterday for a controversial bus lane scheme to be put on hold in Limerick until the planned new Shannon tunnel is completed.

THE taxpayer will not be out of pocket over a decision to abandon plans for a new greyhound stadium on a site purchased for more than €1 million near Limerick, the chief executive of the Irish Greyhound Board said yesterday.

Up to 10,000 jobs in 28 multinational companies throughout County Limerick are threatened by Aer Lingus' decision to withdraw its daily Shannon-Heathrow service.

A Dutch man who was extradited from Holland at the weekend has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a Co Clare farmer two years ago.

GARDAÍ in Limerick are investigating a hoax call that prompted a major search for a reportedly ‘dumped body’.

ONE of the country’s best-known dairy farms is exiting the industry to make way for a new highway.

A NEW €60 million private hospital is to be built in Limerick employing 150 medical staff, it was announced yesterday.

A €48m upgrade will help the Dublin area’s water services cope with the massive increase in demand in the region, Minister for the Environment Dick Roche said today.

AN archaeological find on the site of a €372 million motorway in Limerick could herald massive delays or force the redesign of the route if further ancient treasures are discovered.

More than 10,000 vehicles will be removed from the streets of Limerick each day after the opening of part of a new ring road around the city today.