Alan Jacques

Limerick

Multimedia Journalist at Limerick Post

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Award-winning UL graduate to present research at prestigious World Chemistry Congress

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

DR Muhammad Muddasar, a graduate of University of Limerick (UL), has been awarded the 2025 Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize at a ceremony in the Royal Irish Academy. Dr Muddasar will now go on to present his PhD research at the World Chemistry Congress in Kuala Lumpar as the winner of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Solvay’s International Award for Young Chemists.
Call to action on roll-out of BusConnects in Limerick

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

FINE Gael senator Maria Byrne has called for action on the roll-out of BusConnects in Limerick. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Byrne took the view that BusConnects seems to be forgotten about. “I ask that the Minister for Transport come to discuss this all-important issue. It is about job security. Businesses cannot expand if people cannot get to work on time. It is a huge issue in Limerick.
Limerick council commence local sports plan

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

LIMERICK City and County Council has officially commenced the development of a Local Sports Plan aimed at increasing participation in sport and physical activity across the city and county. This initiative aligns with the government’s National Sports Policy 2018–2027 and is supported by Sport Ireland under Action 8 of the policy. The Local Sports Plan will assess current needs and outline targeted actions to foster a more active and healthier Limerick.
Mayor's task force can help win the war on drugs

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

WE have to believe we can win all wars, including the war on drugs, Mayor John Moran told the Limerick Post in an exclusive interview this week. Mayor Moran, sitting down with this newspaper a year into his mayoralty, says that Gardaí need the proper resources to deal with the drugs scourge in the city. However, he is hopeful that an expert group he has tasked with tackling homelessness and drug addiction can also make a positive impact.
€600,000 through the Community Recognition Fund for Limerick

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

LIMERICK projects were allocated over €600,000 through the Community Recognition Fund (CRF), administered by the Minister for Rural and Community Development.
Film Column - Straw

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

STRAW, now streaming on Netflix, comes off like a flawed mix of Falling Down and Driving Miss Daisy. The film stars Oscar-nominated actor Taraji P Henson as single mother Janiyah whose whole world unravels over the course of one day. Things go from bad to worse as she struggles to care for her ill daughter. She is ultimately pushed to the verge of a complete meltdown by the indifference of a world non-phased by her very existence.
New buddy bench in Limerick

2 weeks ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

A NEW initiative aimed at fostering positive mental health, reducing urban isolation, and promoting inclusivity has officially launched in Limerick. The Buddy Bench Project, a collaborative effort between Limerick Mental Health Association (LMHA), Limerick City and County Council, the HSE, and local community groups, designates existing public benches as safe, welcoming spaces for connection and support.
Galvin wants under 16 smartphone ban

2 weeks ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

PROHIBITING the use of smartphones for youths under 16-years-of-age was the action called for by Fine Gael councillor Liam Galvin this week. Cllr Galvin described it as “frightening” at Monday’s meeting of Limerick City and County Council (LCCC), what children have access to on their smartphones. He proposed that the local authority calls on the Government to enact legislation to prohibit the use of smartphones (mobile phones with access to internet and social media) among youths under 16.
Historic remains unearthed at old Limerick City Gaol during King’s Island Flood Relief works

2 weeks ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

HISTORIC human remains have been discovered during archaeological works as part of the King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme. The archaeological excavation was carried out by a team of archaeologists from Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit (ACSU), under ministerial consent, on the site of the former Limerick City Gaol at Merchant’s Quay. The project is being undertaken by Limerick City and County Council in partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW).
Council urged to liase with refuse operators to offer more eco-friendly options

2 weeks ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

INDEPENDENT councillor Jerome Scanlan has called on Limerick City and County Council to liaise with refuse operators servicing Limerick users across the county with a view to making the offering provided more environmentally-friendly.