Frances Fitzpatrick

Limerick

Journalist at Limerick Leader

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Articles

Teamwork was key for Limerick Leader staff over busy election weekend

Jun 12, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick |Adrian Butler

BETWEEN astronomically-high step counts, a locked wine fridge on the county count floor, an elderly gentleman being helped to find his car in the wee hours, and, of course, all of the victory hoists, the live rolling coverage on the Limerick Live website kept readers up to date on every twist and turn in the three Limerick elections.
Limerick school wins national upcycling competition

Jun 11, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

A LIMERICK school has won a national upcycling competition. Bord na Móna Recycling invited entries to enter their Schools Upcycling Competition, an educational challenge designed to provide primary school students with a platform to raise awareness about upcycling.
US tech company choose Limerick as location of R&D Centre of Excellence

Jun 10, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

NORTH American Bancard LLC., a U.S.-based leader in fintech solutions, has announced it will create 54 jobs in Limerick City. This centre-of-excellence will be responsible for developing the company’s portfolio of next generation risk management products and services. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan USA, North American Bancard is a leading payment technology innovator. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
Elections 2024: The story so far in Limerick with one newbie and 10 returning councillors

Jun 9, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

THERE were scenes of jubilation at Limerick Racecourse on Saturday as 11 candidates were elected to Limerick City and County Council. Initial tallies gave a good indication of how the elections would go with the vote proper starting at 6:30pm with the opening day of the count concluding at 1:50am on Sunday morning. Five of the six municipal districts saw candidates elected, with all but one of the 11 councillors returning to their seat.
Limerick hurling keepsake raises thousands for charity

Jun 7, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

MANY people think that Luimneach Abu means Up Limerick or C’mon Limerick but of course it translates to Limerick Forever. When the Limerick senior hurling team won the All-Ireland final for the first time in 45 years in 2018, Patrickswell man Tony Hurley decided to commemorate the moment by designing an infinity symbol necklace for his wife and three daughters.
Large amount of jewellery stolen from Limerick house

Jun 6, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

GARDAI are investigating after a large amount of jewellery was stolen from a house in Limerick. The house in Dromcollogher was broken in to between 3pm and 11pm on Saturday, June 1 while it was unoccupied. Sergeant Ber Leetch, crime prevention officer at Henry Street garda station gave advice to homeowners on how to protect their homes.
Collection box stolen from Limerick church

Jun 6, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

GARDAI are investigating after a collection box was stolen from a church in Limerick city. On Wednesday, May 29 at 2:50pm a man walked in to St Joseph’s Church on O’Connell Avenue carrying an implement. He used this to pry the church collection box off its stand and walk out with it. Sergeant Ber Leetch, crime prevention officer at Henry Street garda station said she has seen multiple reports of break-ins at businesses premises over the last week.
Tributes paid to young woman killed in dog attack in county Limerick

Jun 5, 2024 | tipperarylive.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

Tributes have been paid to a young woman who was killed in a dog attack in Limerick on Tuesday night. Gardaí attended the scene of the incident at the domestic residence located between Ballyneety and Fedamore, in the south east of the county at 11:40pm. A 23 year-old woman was fatally injured in the attack. The young woman is believed to originally be from Moyross but had been living in county Limerick for the last number of years.
Tributes paid to young woman killed in dog attack in county Limerick

Jun 5, 2024 | mayonews.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

Tributes have been paid to a young woman who was killed in a dog attack in Limerick on Tuesday night. Gardaí attended the scene of the incident at the domestic residence located between Ballyneety and Fedamore, in the south east of the county at 11:40pm. A 23 year-old woman was fatally injured in the attack. The young woman is believed to originally be from Moyross but had been living in county Limerick for the last number of years.
Tributes paid to young woman killed in dog attack in Limerick

Jun 5, 2024 | limerickleader.ie | Frances Fitzpatrick

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young woman who was killed in a dog attack in Limerick on Tuesday night. Gardaí attended the scene of the incident at the domestic residence located between Ballyneety and Fedamore at 11:40pm. A 23 year-old woman was fatally injured in the attack. The young woman is believed to originally be from Moyross but had been living in County Limerick for the last number of years. It is understood that the woman celebrated her birthday yesterday.