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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Deaths in Limerick: Tuesday, May 13

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

Formerly Of Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Margaret passed away peacefully at her daughters residence on May 13, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Willie and brother Thomas. Very deeply regretted by her loving daughter Eileen, sons Mike, Tommy and Pat, son in law Paul, daughters in law Siobhan, Fiona and Mary. Her adored grandchildren Dean, Shauna, Ciara, Liam, Niamh, Nicole, Ava, Shane and Diarmuid.
PICTURES: Limerick parish celebrates the ordination of Fr Tim Collins

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Adrian Butler

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Savvy thieves stole CCTV footage after ransacking office portacabin in Limerick

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

GARDAÍ are investigating a late-night burglary of a porticabin office in Limerick, which was “ransacked” and the CCTV hard drive “stolen”. On Friday, May 2, at approximately 2:50am, a burglary occurred at a portable cabin office at a business in the Coolrus, Granagh area. “Entry was gained by forcing a window,” said Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, crime prevention officer, Henry St garda station.
Two Limerick students chosen to receive prestigious academic scholarships

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

TWO LIMERICK students have been awarded an All-Ireland Scholarship, which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies. Laurel Hill student, Olga Kyrychenko from Limerick city, and Luke O'Mara from Cappamore who attends school in Scoil Na Trionoide Naofa, Doon, were honoured at a ceremony on April 25 in the University Concert Hall (UCH), University of Limerick (UL).
Much-needed piece of equipment donated to Milford Care Centre

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

A VOLUNTEER-run charity that made a special donation to Milford Care Centre has “filled a great need” for patients in their care. Let’s Fund It is a charity based in Askeaton that was founded in 2019 by a group of friends with a common goal, to support registered Irish charities and their service users. As part of Let's Fund It’s Charity of the Month initiative, Let’s Fund It proudly partnered with Milford Care Centre once again in March 2025.
Thieves abandon garden shed in Limerick following failed burglary attempt

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

AN ATTEMPTED burglary of a garden shed in Limerick over the May bank holiday weekend is being investigated by gardaí. Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, May 3 and 4, there was an attempted burglary at a garden shed in Corelish West, Pallasgreen, between 1am and 2am. “Two locks on the shed were broken, but thankfully nothing was taken,” said Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, crime prevention officer, Henry St garda station.
RSA to offer free child car seat checks at three Limerick locations

1 day ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

THE Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) free ‘check it fits’ service is back on the road and en route to Limerick. The RSA’s face-to-face child car seat checking service will be in Limerick on May 13, 14 and 15 from 10am to 5.30pm each day. The service takes around 10 to 15 minutes. On Tuesday, May 13, they will be in Smyths Toys, Parkway Retail Park, on Wednesday May 14, they will be in Tesco, Newcastle West, and on Thursday, May 15, they will be outside ALDI, at LEDP, Childers Rd, Rathbane.
PICTURES: Trio of Benemerenti medals presented in Limerick church ceremony

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Adrian Butler

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Man arrested for alleged harassment and stalking of Limerick influencer

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

A MAN who was arrested for the alleged stalking and harassment of a Limerick influencer has been released without charge. Social media star and well-known influencer Chloe Koyce shared details of an alleged assault that happened in Dublin, where a man followed her from a bar and into a hotel lift in the early hours of Friday, March 21. Gardaí have since confirmed that they made an arrest in relation to the incident.
PICTURES: Big crowds in attendance for Secondary College Charity Lunch

2 days ago | limerickleader.ie | Faye Dorgan

USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PHOTOS Pictures by Brendan Gleeson MAY MARKS the return of the annual Salesian Secondary College Charity Lunch, this year in aid of Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention. On Sunday, May 11, the lunch took place at Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel from 1pm, and included a prosecco reception, a 4-course luncheon, music by Kevin McCarthy and a fashion showcase by Ber McNamara designs.