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Local news, service updates and the forecast for Limerick. We follow 4 sources covering Limerick: Irish Independent — Limerick, Limerick City and County Council, Limerick Leader, Limerick Post.

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From 25 Oct, until the works finish · Burst Water Main - Limerick · Bruree

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Limerick City and County Council Service Disruptions Due to Industrial Action

18 days ago

Limerick City and County Council

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Burst Water Main - Limerick · Bruree

**Update 10:53am 27/10/2026** Works are now complete and supply should have returned to all affected areas. Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bruree and surrounding areas in Co. Limerick. Works are scheduled to take place until 6pm on 25 October. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: LIM00123357. LA01details

New Connection Works – Limerick · Ashfort

New connection works may cause supply disruptions to Monaleen, Golf Link Road, Ashfort and surrounding areas in Co. Limerick. Works are scheduled to take place from 5pm until 9pm on 02 November. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: LIM00123604. LA01details

Essential Maintenance Works - Limerick · Abbeyfeale

As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, essential maintenance works may cause supply disruptions to Riverside Drive, Railway Road, Knockbrack, Abbeyfeale and surrounding areas in Co. Limerick. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place from 5pm until 9pm on 4 November. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: LIM00123726. LA01details

Power Outage – Limerick · Monagea Road

A power outage may cause supply disruptions to Monagea Road and surrounding areas in Co. Limerick. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 6pm on 12 November. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: LIM00123598. LA01details

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From the county council

PUBLIC NOTICE: Limerick City and County Council Service Disruptions Due to Industrial Action

18 days ago

Limerick City and County Council

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Planning approved for new student accommodation in Limerick city centre

The development is located above a charity shop on Limerick’s Thomas Street

Limerick LeaderJust now

Glory for Athea as they clinch Premier Junior 'A' football title

Athea have returned to the Intermediate grade after victory over Monagea in the Premier Junior ‘A’ final

Limerick Leaderago 9 hours

Poor day for Limerick sides in Round five of the All-Ireland League

Bruff were the only one of Limerick’s men’s teams to earn a win with UL Bohs also tasting victory in the Women’s AIL

Limerick Leaderago 10 hours

PICTURES: St Patricks GAA celebrate 140th anniversary

St Patricks GAA celebrated it’s 140th anniversary with a dinner dance

Limerick Leaderago 10 hours

Garryowen downed by Blackrock in one-sided AIL fixture

Garryowen suffered their third AIL loss of the season against Blackrock in Dooradoyle

Limerick Leaderago 11 hours

Limerick village in good spirits as a community-owned bar moves step closer

‘Revive our pub, reconnect our village’ is the motto of the committee set up in Herbertstown

Limerick Leaderago 11 hours

AI rise 'will make human judgement more critical', says Limerick college boss

Outgoing college president Vincent Cunnane looks to the future

Limerick Leaderago 11 hours

Error strewn Munster well-beaten by the Sharks at Thomond Park

The defeat to the Sharks was Munster’s second successive loss in the United Rugby Championship

Limerick Leaderago 12 hours

Quick return to senior for Dromin-Athlacca

AFTER the briefest of stints, Dromin/Athlacca, DA, will return to Senior Hurling next season following a merited 2-18 (24) to 3-11 (20) defeat of neighbours Bruff in the Premier Intermediate Final at the Gaelic Grounds. Backed by the end of Storm Boelo, James Kennedy’s side were ten points (2-11 to 0-7) leaders at the interval. […] The post Quick return to senior for Dromin-Athlacca appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 13 hours

PICTURES: Limerick students take part in 'walk and talk' day

Students and faculty of Coláiste Iósaef Kilmallock walk together to celebrate Narrative 4 Walk and Talk Day

Limerick Leaderago 13 hours

Jail for man who drove car into pedestrian

A DRIVER who chased and drove into another man in a feud-related attack was jailed for more than two years at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. Michael Shannon, (31), Lenihan Avenue, Prospect, Limerick, pleaded guilty in court to affray, and to producing an iron bar during the course of the violent episode at Hyde Avenue, Limerick […] The post Jail for man who drove car into pedestrian appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 15 hours

Limerick entrepreneur is on a winner with contest

Raheen man, 20, organising event to showcase talent in the city

Limerick Leaderago 15 hours

Calls for out-of-hours animal welfare officer

FIANNA Fáil councillor Catherine Slattery has highlighted the need for an out-of-hours animal welfare officer to be put in place. Responding to Cllr Slattery at a recent full Council meeting, the local authority said that it does not currently have an authorised officer appointed under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. The Council also […] The post Calls for out-of-hours animal welfare officer appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 16 hours

Baby news, sweet moments and somersaults! Inside Limerick hurlers' big night

And while the conversation on stage was largely about his brilliance with a hurley in hand, Marty couldn't resist asking the schoolteacher a question that has long fascinated hurling supporters

Limerick Leaderago 16 hours

Limerick gardai farm out safety and security advice at Kilmallock Mart

Community engagement event proves a hit with all ages

Limerick Leaderago 17 hours

‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears

Tributes were paid to the Irish traditional musician at his funeral on Saturday.

Limerick Leaderago 17 hours

‘Firearm’ aimed at gardai in Dublin

It came as a cyclist was being pursued by two gardai in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday.

Limerick Leaderago 17 hours

MAKING CENTS: How to exorcise your ghost money

Mystery solved: Where does all the money go?

Limerick Leaderago 18 hours

Call for independent group for pay talks after impasse reached

It comes after 10 days of intensive talks on public sector pay, and threats of further strike action.

Limerick Leaderago 18 hours

Limerick train driver wins excellence award

LIMERICK-based train driver Jacqueline McMahon has won the Driver Excellence Award at the annual Iarnród Éireann Customer Experience Excellence Awards. The awards recognise those who deliver the highest level of customer experience to rail customers. Jacqueline was recognised as “combining empathy with practical help, stepping in when passengers need support most” in nominations received from […] The post Limerick train driver wins excellence award appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 19 hours

Pensioner dies following road accident in Co Kilkenny

The man, aged in his 70s, was a pedestrian.

Limerick Leaderago 19 hours

Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland

A second man was also injured during the incident in Tralee, Co Kerry, while a man in his 40s has been arrested.

Limerick Leaderago 20 hours

Academy centre makes first start for Munster

ACADEMY centre Gordon Wood (Garryowen), 22, will make his first start for Munster in Saturday’s URC tilt with Sharks at Thomond Park, kick-off 5.30pm. “It will be a special day for Gordy making his first start for his home province as part of an exciting young backline. He is an impressive young man and we’re […] The post Academy centre makes first start for Munster appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 20 hours

New chief commercial officer at Limerick company

University of Limerick-based firm announces new hire as it accellerates expansion

Limerick Leaderago 21 hour

Man accused in death of pensioner denies telling her daughter to murder her

A MAN accused of murdering a mid west pensioner, denied choking her and telling her daughter to “murder her”, his trial heard Friday. The alleged “murder her” comment was captured on an audio file recorded on the accused’s mobile phone, on the night before the alleged killing, it was heard. African native, Hasan Ali Gori, […] The post Man accused in death of pensioner denies telling her daughter to murder her appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 21 hour

Man dies after assault in Tralee

Gardaí are appealing for information that may assist their investigation.

Limerick Leaderago 21 hour

Mother of three wept in court after being refused bail

  A LIMERICK mother of three wept in court as she was refused bail charged with having over half a million euro worth of drugs at her home. Karen McGarry, (48), Glendale Lawn, Old Singland Road, Limerick, cried out: “Oh no, please, I beg of you” as she was remanded in custody to Limerick Prison […] The post Mother of three wept in court after being refused bail appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 21 hour

Keanes Jewellers crowned Jewellery Store of the Year

KEANES Jewellers Limerick has been named Jewellery Store of the Year 2026 at the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards, one of the most prestigious honours in Irish retail. The awards recognise retailers across the country that set the standard for customer experience, innovation and excellence. Keanes Jewellers Limerick was chosen as the best in its […] The post Keanes Jewellers crowned Jewellery Store of the Year appeared first on Limerick Post.

Limerick Postago 22 hours

Gabally and Na Piarsaigh battle for Intermediate title

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Limerick Leaderago 23 hours

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Latest from Limerick

Planning approved for new student accommodation in Limerick city centre

Glory for Athea as they clinch Premier Junior 'A' football title

Poor day for Limerick sides in Round five of the All-Ireland League

PICTURES: St Patricks GAA celebrate 140th anniversary

Garryowen downed by Blackrock in one-sided AIL fixture

Limerick village in good spirits as a community-owned bar moves step closer

AI rise 'will make human judgement more critical', says Limerick college boss

Error strewn Munster well-beaten by the Sharks at Thomond Park

Quick return to senior for Dromin-Athlacca

PICTURES: Limerick students take part in 'walk and talk' day

Jail for man who drove car into pedestrian

Limerick entrepreneur is on a winner with contest

Calls for out-of-hours animal welfare officer

Baby news, sweet moments and somersaults! Inside Limerick hurlers' big night

Limerick gardai farm out safety and security advice at Kilmallock Mart

‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears

‘Firearm’ aimed at gardai in Dublin

MAKING CENTS: How to exorcise your ghost money

Call for independent group for pay talks after impasse reached

Limerick train driver wins excellence award

Pensioner dies following road accident in Co Kilkenny

Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland

Academy centre makes first start for Munster

New chief commercial officer at Limerick company

Man accused in death of pensioner denies telling her daughter to murder her

Man dies after assault in Tralee

Mother of three wept in court after being refused bail

Keanes Jewellers crowned Jewellery Store of the Year

Gabally and Na Piarsaigh battle for Intermediate title

POSITIVE PARENTING: Keeping communication open and positive with your teenager

‘Absolutely insane’ – €1m worth of public e-bikes to be taken off the road just months after launch

Funeral of Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny to take place

Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal

EDITORIAL: Going the extra mile for Limerick

PICTURES: Spooky family fun at Curraghchase Pumpkin Patch

Limerick star wins hurling's top individual prize for the second time

Limerick players win big at 2026 All-Star ceremony in Dublin

Cars forced to 'poke out' at busy Limerick junction

RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Friday, October 30, 2026

Spooky happenings at Thomond Park

'Fantastic time to be around': Excitement builds ahead of SFC final

Teenage girl taken to hospital after being knocked off bike in Limerick

PICTURES: Students show support for Fr Casey's ahead of Limerick football final

Over 850 new dwellings completed in Limerick in 2025

My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade tops album chart 20 years after release

Three men who planned to bomb mosque jailed in Dublin

Limerick teams face into Round Five of All-Ireland League

'Lee doesn't need no machines now': Update on condition of Limerick boxer

Not ‘going to be easy’ for Ireland to return to Eurovision, RTÉ boss says

‘Very significant’ increase in CUH workforce has to be ‘tempered’

RTÉ boss ‘careful about trampling’ on competitors

'Get off my f***ing roof': Driver's fury at man goes car-hopping in Limerick

‘Come on KP!’: Supporters rally behind Kildimo-Pallaskenry ahead of Limerick Senior Football Championship

Nine Munster men named in Ireland XV squad for Fiji fixture in Cork

PICTURES: Limerick's Halloween festivities bring spooktacular fun for all the family

BUSTED: RTE's new three-part documentary dives deep into Ireland's biggest drug busts

Public sector unions say ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail

'Oh no. Please, I beg of you': Limerick mum in court charged with €644k drug seizure

Limerick student honoured for research on Irish hip-hop and poetry

Club Limerick New York to host annual dinner dance

Local antiques dealer Robin remembered as ‘unique, colourful and diverse’

Garda work-to-rule highlights ‘increase in chaos’ in justice system – Sinn Féin

Met Éireann reveals Halloween 2026 weather forecast with good news for most counties

Police investigate report of ‘assault’ against cleric in Armagh

Fresh appeal for information in 21 year old murder case

Homeless figures not published because of industrial action – department

Under starter’s orders in Limerick for one of Ireland’s oldest point to points

Former takeaway unit at Limerick Milk Market given new lease of life

'Absolute lady’: Tributes as mother and grandmother of Limerick hurling stars passes away

Irish learner drivers warned over major new rule change coming into place very soon

Puppy, 9 months old, 'illegally mated' in Limerick establishment, complaint states

Pensioner pleads guilty to causing death of Limerick woman (72)

A Limerick lady to her fingertips: ‘Kay will be forever in our hearts and minds’

Only one prison nurse for 755 people on night Limerick man died

Shirley Callaghan releases haunting new single ‘House of Love’ on the legacy of Ireland’s institutions

Limerick duo looking to guide Cork club to back-to-back promotions

Construction of bus shelter in Limerick village set for kick-off

IF WALLS COULD TALK: Business, benevolence and the Quaker legacy

Shoe insole could ease pain for those living with skin condition