Limerick Leader

The Limerick Leader is a weekly newspaper based in Limerick, Ireland, established in 1889. Its main office is located on Glentworth Street in the city.

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Limerick senior camogie manager Joe Quaid: "We want to play and test ourselves against the best"

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Paul Shaughnessy

LIMERICK senior camogie manager Joe Quaid says it is important for his side to test themselves against the best. The Shannonsiders’ begin their All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship group campaign against champions Cork on Saturday, May 24. Limerick were defeated by Tipperary 4-13 to 0-10 in the Munster Senior Camogie Championship quarter-final at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles last Sunday.
Change of venue for Limerick minor hurlers Munster Championship clash with Clare

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Paul Shaughnessy

LIMERICK minor hurlers return to action in the round robin phase of the Munster minor championship this Friday with their final fixture of this section of the competition against Clare. The round four Munster MHC fixture was orginally fixed for Mick Neville Park but it has now been moved to the TUS Gaelic Grounds. The action gets underway on Friday evening at 7pm in the Ennis road venue.
Limerick U20's look to boost knock-out ambitions in Munster Hurling Championship

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Paul Shaughnessy

THE LIMERICK U20 hurlers will look to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages of the Munster Championship this Wednesday, April 23. Limerick host Cork in the TUS Gaelic Grounds at 7.30pm in round three of the Munster U20 hurling championship. The Shannonsiders have defeated Tipperary and played out an exciting draw with Waterford in their opening two games of the Munster round-robin series, both away from home.
PICTURES: Fairview Rangers and Ballynanty Rovers supporters turn out in force for Open Cup final

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Paul Shaughnessy

BALLYNANTY ROVERS 'B' defeated Fairview Rangers 'C' 4-0 in Open Cup final on Good Friday. Two early goals from set pieces set Ballynanty Rovers in the driving seat and try as they might Fairview Rangers could not find a way through a rock-solid defence. A determined run by Jamie O’Sullivan saw him denied at the front post by Fairview Rangers goalkeeper Anthony McCarthy and from the resultant corner kick, Eddie Radcliffe headed home from Deerk Daly’s delivery.
Five talking points from Limerick's thrilling draw with Tipperary in Munster Senior Hurling Championship

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Paul Shaughnessy

SUNDAY'S thrilling Munster senior hurling championship round robin opener between Limerick and Tipperary at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, produced a host of talking points. 1. LIMERICK & TIPPERARY FINISH ALL SQUARESUNDAY'S contest ebbed and flowed througout the 70 minutes plus. Both sides enjoyed their periods of dominance but in the end nothing could separate the age old rivals.
Limerick U20 hurling team announced for Munster Championship clash with Cork

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Paul Shaughnessy

THE LIMERICK U20 hurling team has been announced for Wednesday's Munster Championship clash with Cork. The round four Munster Championship clash gets underway tomorrow evening in the TUS Gaelic Grounds at 7:30pm. Evan Loftus has made two changes from the Limerick side that drew with Waterford in round two. Dara Ferland and Mark O'Brien have been included in the starting XV, while Tadgh Boddy and Ruairi O'Connor have been held in reserve.
Action continues in Limerick Women's and Schoolgirls Soccer League

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Colm Kinsella

ACTION in the Limerick Women's and Schoolgirls Soccer League continues this week after a dramatic opening week of fixtures. DIVISION 2: On Tuesday night last, Lough Derg welcomed Murroe to Clarisford Park for the opening game of Division 2. It was a fiercely competitive clash, with both teams eager to start the season on a high. The deadlock was broken in the 34th minute when Shauna Ryan found the net for Murroe. The visitors held onto their 1-0 lead going into half-time.
Limerick club and school rugby fixtures - April 22 to May 1

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Colm Kinsella

This is a busy period for club and school rugby fixtures in Limerick KICK-OFF 2.30pm unless otherwise stated.
BREAKING: Man dies in two-vehicle collision in County Limerick

3 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Aine Fitzgerald

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Ardagh, County Limerick this Monday evening. Shortly after 6pm, gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of R521 and R523 in Ardagh village. The motorcyclist, a male aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
PICTURES: Limerick fans cheer on side in Munster championship clash with Tipp

3 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Colm Kinsella

LIMERICK senior hurlers played out an exciting draw with Tipperary in their Munster senior hurling championship opening round fixture at FBD Semple Stadium on Easter Sunday. The sides finished deadlocked 2-23 each at the end of 70 pulsating minutes of hurling which produced 50 scores, including four terrific goals. Photographer Brendan Gleeson captured all the colour and excitement among Limerick supporters in Thurles. Click on 'Next' or 'Previous' for more pictures