Sarah Coleman

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Print and Digital Journalist at Limerick Post

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First phase of historic Cleeves Riverside Quarter unveiled

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

THE FIRST phase of the Cleeves Riverside Quarter (CRQ) site in Limerick City will include 230 homes and 270 purpose-built student rooms, it has been revealed. Limerick Twenty Thirty (LTT) hosted a two-day public consultation ahead of submitting the first phase CRQ ‘Residential and Public Realm Project’ planning application this September. The first phase of the development, made public this week, will also feature 300 sqm of commercial space, a creche and landscaped public areas.
Over 30 new third-level courses for Limerick institutions

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

OVER thirty new courses are on the way for third-level institutions in Limerick as part of the Springboard+ 2025 programme. Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) will have 24 courses while University of Limerick (UL) will see nine in areas such as infrastructure, renewable energy, digital skills, cyber security and Artificial Intelligence. Nationwide, the Springboard+ 2025 programme will have almost 8,000 free and subsidised places on higher education courses.
Limerick student steals the show with 'Eco Threads' project

2 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

A STUDENT from Thomond Community College stole the spotlight at the recent Technovation Ireland Regional Pitch event. Rhema Olushola impressed judges and audiences alike with her innovative sustainability app, Eco Threads. The project was developed as part of the Teen-Turn 12 week afterschool Technovation programme which aims to disrupt fast fashion by promoting sustainable choices and creativity through upcycling.
Tough tots toddle for Barnardos

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

Happy Times Preschool on St Patrick’s Road raised €1,150 for Barnardos Big Toddle with staff and students alike embarking on a half-mile sponsored walk. Organised by Maeve Daly and Patricia Kiely, this is the fourth year the pre-school has supported the campaign. “We were so happy to take part and the children loved the adventure of it all. Being superheroes was so exciting for them”, Patricia said.
Limerick student weaves a win with 'Eco Threads' project

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

A STUDENT from Thomond Community College stole the spotlight at the recent Technovation Ireland Regional Pitch event. Rhema Olushola impressed judges and audiences alike with her innovative sustainability app, Eco Threads. The project was developed as part of the Teen-Turn 12 week afterschool Technovation programme which aims to disrupt fast fashion by promoting sustainable choices and creativity through upcycling.
"Game-changer" fourth aircraft and new routes announced for Shannon Airport

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

RYANAIR has announced the addition of a new “game-changer” aircraft at Shannon Airport, which will facilitate a 20% increase in passenger traffic. The Shannon Airport group is welcoming a fourth aircraft based at Shannon and new routes to Lapland, Madrid and the extension of the existing Madeira route into the winter schedule. Additional flights on six existing routes have also been announced to Alicante, Edinburgh, Krakow, Lanzarote, Manchester and Wroclaw.
Limerick children open up about growing up with a loved one behind bars

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

REMARKABLE Limerick children have launched a book about what it’s like to grow up with a parent or loved one behind bars. The publication was produced through the Bedford Row Family Project, who work with families affected by imprisonment, offering counselling, educational supports, and community connection to reduce stigma and break cycles of intergenerational disadvantage.
Clever clogs Seán wins big at Science and Engineering Fair in Ohio

6 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

LIMERICK is bursting with pride for student Seán O’Sullivan after his success at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Ohio. Seán, a student at Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom achieved fourth place in the “Technology Enhances the Arts” category at ISEF with his project VerifyMe.His work focuses on the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) detection system that analyses an author’s previous writing to determine whether AI was used in generating a new piece of work.
Mayor launches new Action Plan to support businesses

6 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

SMALL and medium enterprise owners in Limerick are being asked to share their views to assist Limerick City and County Council as they begin a new SME Action Plan. The plan aims to provide a framework to better support local businesses along with sustained commercial success by SMEs.Research and Dig together with Fitzgerald Power have been commissioned by Limerick City and County Council to assist with the plan’s creation.
Claim that recommendation goes against second ED for Limerick

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

A RECOMMENDATION has been made against building a second emergency hospital for Limerick and the wider Mid-West region, it has been claimed. Independent MEP for Ireland South Michael McNamara is questioning the HSE’s Mid-West’s reported recommendation against the construction of a new Model 3 hospital in the region.