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Man dies after St Patrick's Day assault in Limerick

An autopsy is due to be carried out today

Three men, aged in their 20s, have been charged. Picture: Dan Linehan.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 - 08:50

Manon Gilbart

A man has died after being assaulted in Limerick City on St Patrick's Day.

The man, aged in his 50s, was assaulted on Athlunkard Street on Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 9.40pm.

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