NEWS
Limerick can flash the cash
Limerick can flash the cash Posted on May 22, 2013 by Bernie English LIMERICK people have the third highest level of disposable income in the country, after Dubliners and people living in Kildare. That’s according to findings just published by the Central Statistics Office. But while they may have the most cash to flash, Limerick [...]
Awards for Limerick film students
A LIMERICK director has scored the top prize in a national film competition aimed at promoting responsible drinking. Nicky O’Donnell directed the 90-second film ‘The Pace Setter’ which compares speedy drinkers to runners who race ahead of others but eventually collapse. Nicky, along with fellow Tralee Institute of Technology student Peter O’Callaghan from Cork, won the [...]
Aerobics record attempt at UL this Thursday
LIMERICK’S ‘Mr Motivator’ Richie Clifford will attempt a new record this Thursday (May 23) for the most amount of people doing aerobics class at one time. Up to 1000 people, including breakfast radio presenter Hector Ó hEochagáin, are expected to take part in the early morning hour-long fitness class at the UL Arena, which will be broadcast [...]
SPORT
Family initiative for GAA and greyhound racing
LIMERICK Greyhound Stadium is part of a joint initiative between the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) and Munster GAA to entice families to attend events from both organisations this summer. The scheme will allow families the opportunity to purchase a family ticket for Munster GAA matches and simultaneously receive a family discount pass from the IGB. [...]
Limerick GAA Club Notes
SOME news from around the clubs in Limerick GAA. Ahane GAA WHAT a momentous day on Sunday 19 for Ahane GAA Club with the unveiling of the Mick Mackey statue in Castleconnell. Mick must have been looking down as we were blessed with a fine day. The statue of Mick Mackey stands proud [...]
Spot on Limerick FC into quarter-finals
Limerick FC 1-1 Waterford United (AET, Limerick won 4-2 on penalties) IT may have taken a penalty shoot-out to do it, but Limerick FC laid the curse of Waterford United at Thomond Park on Monday night to advance to the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup. Vinny Sullivan gave the visitors a first half lead [...]
LIFESTYLE
Limerick welcomes The Kennedys
THE Americana series continues next week at the Locke Bar. Next up in the popular series is critically acclaimed Americana duo, The Kennedys performing a live acoustic set. Over the last two decades, The Kennedys have released a string of albums to critical acclaim in the US, that have traversed a broad musical landscape, surveying [...]
The Altered Hours play Limerick
CORK band The Altered Hours, a veritable swirl of the psychedelic and hypnotic are the latest guests of the exciting series of Seoda Shows. The new EP Sweet Jelly Roll was recorded in Autumn 2012 with Fabien Leseure in Berlin is out now on ‘A’ Records Ltd home to Brian Jonestown Massacre, Dirty Beaches. Their [...]
New Grand Cherokee Jeep due here in July
WITH the introduction of Grand Cherokee, more than two decades ago, Jeep reinvented the premium Sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment and set a new standard within the category. Today, after nearly 5 million sales worldwide, the most awarded large SUV ever continues to evolve and features a new exterior and interior design, new advanced technological contents [...]
BUSINESS
New boss appointed to Shannon airport
THE Board of the Shannon Airport Authority has announced the appointment of Neil Pakey as the company’s new Chief Executive. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry and a strong track record in delivering airport passenger and revenue growth, Mr Pakey has been Senior Director with the Vantage Airports Group since 2010 with responsibility [...]
Limerick brothers score with fantasy football
by Liam Togher MANCHESTER United are not the only success story of the English Premier League season – two brothers from Castletroy are responsible for a hugely successful fantasy football website based on the league. Simon and Robert Hunter set up Ultra Fantasy Football (UFF) in November 2012 and the website offers a blog which [...]
Limerick retail boost as stores exit examinership
by Kathy Masterson kathy@limerickpost.ie OVER 100 retail jobs in Limerick City have been saved this week as DIY chain B&Q and fashion outlet Pamela Scott both successfully exited examinership. The joint receivers for movie rental chain Xtra Vision also announced that its three Limerick stores will not be among the 20 branches nationwide that have [...]
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Limerick can flash the cash
Limerick can flash the cash Posted on May 22, 2013 by Bernie English LIMERICK people have the third highest level of disposable income in the country, after Dubliners and people living in Kildare. That’s according to findings just published by the Central Statistics Office. But while they may have the most cash to flash, Limerick [...]
Family initiative for GAA and greyhound racing
LIMERICK Greyhound Stadium is part of a joint initiative between the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) and Munster GAA to entice families to attend events from both organisations this summer. The scheme will allow families the opportunity to purchase a family ticket for Munster GAA matches and simultaneously receive a family discount pass from the IGB. [...]
Awards for Limerick film students
A LIMERICK director has scored the top prize in a national film competition aimed at promoting responsible drinking. Nicky O’Donnell directed the 90-second film ‘The Pace Setter’ which compares speedy drinkers to runners who race ahead of others but eventually collapse. Nicky, along with fellow Tralee Institute of Technology student Peter O’Callaghan from Cork, won the [...]
