Limerick Post

The Limerick Post is a weekly publication dedicated to the city and county of Limerick, located in the Munster region. With a weekly circulation exceeding 42,000 copies, it stands as the leading newspaper in the area, reaching an estimated audience of more than 200,000 readers. Our newspaper provides a variety of promotional options for our clients, such as editorial features, advertising opportunities, an online platform, direct mail campaigns, and photography services. This all-inclusive strategy ensures that our clients can connect with a broad and varied audience. A significant benefit of the Limerick Post is its extensive distribution network. We offer a wider reach and more efficient distribution than any other publication in the region, surpassing both national and local competitors. This is particularly appealing to younger readers, who tend to favor local news sources over national ones. Moreover, the Limerick Post is the only newspaper in the county that is locally owned and published. This gives us a distinct insight into the community, enabling us to better cater to the interests and needs of our readers. Whether you are a business looking to engage a large audience or a local resident wanting to stay updated on community events, the Limerick Post is your go-to newspaper.

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SIPTU to meet with bus bosses amid spike in violence in Limerick

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

SIPTU representatives are meeting with Bus Éireann management this Thursday (June 26) after a spike in attacks on buses in Limerick City, which have caused serious damage and put passengers and workers at risk. SIPTU Organiser Andrew Quigley said he has “received numerous reports regarding increased levels of anti-social behaviour on the Route 303 service in Limerick over recent days.
Limerick teens sent to psych wards after using legal vape substance

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

TEENS using vape devices to smoke a legal marijuana derivative are being hospitalised with psychosis, a Limerick addiction support worker has warned. Mike Walsh, team leader with the Community Substance Misuse Team (CSMT), says the the trend is leading to serious physical and mental health problems, and possibly creating a means to recruit “runners” and new customers for dealers. Hexahydrocannabihexol (HHC) is a freely available substance in Ireland and can be bought in many vape shops.
Limerick foster families helping children get where they need to be

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

“We have a loving, stable home. If children get the love, understanding, and support that they need, and if you believe in them getting to where they need to be, then they will.”Words that most parents would agree with, but ones with added poignancy when you realise they come from a mother who has bestowed that care and attention on other people’s children she has taken into her home – ones who often have complex needs and challenges in their lives.
Limerick social enterprises on leading honours board

2 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

TWO county Limerick social enterprises are among the first in Ireland to achieve People and Planet First Verification — a globally recognised quality mark for social enterprises. Ballyhoura Development CLG announced the honour for ACM Castleconnell and Friars’ Gate Theatre, Kilmallock. Adding to this success, Ballyhoura Development itself is one of only 18 social enterprises in Ireland to receive the accreditation in the first round of the pilot initiative.
Croom nurse with a virtual vision is one Bright Spark

4 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

ANNA Marie Kiernan, advanced nurse practitioner at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital, received the Best Use of Innovative Technology Award for her project ‘Patch Me If You Can/Virtually Pain Free’, one of 12 innovative solutions to healthcare challenges recognised at the annual HSE Spark Summit in Dublin. The winners showcased how using existing resources in different ways can massively improve processes and reduce pressure on healthcare professionals.
Shannon Airport chairman calls for aviation policy to shore up balanced development

4 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

CHAIR of The Shannon Airport Group, Conal Henry, has called on the government to update Ireland’s aviation policy to deliver on balanced regional development. Mr Henry made the call while welcoming the appointment of two new directors to the Group’s board.
Limerick teachers forced to 'play God' in deciding which children get help

4 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

SCHOOL children in Limerick’s most disadvantaged areas and post-primary schools are languishing for years on waiting lists for essential services, including mental health supports, because their families cannot afford to access them privately. And without enough supports, school staff say they are having to “play God” by being left to decide which vulnerable children get help and which do not. That’s according to newly published research by Mary Immaculate College (MIC).
Jury sworn in to hear student sex assault trial in Limerick

4 days ago | limerickpost.ie | David Raleigh

A JURY has been sworn in to hear the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman when they were both students in Limerick. The jury was told by prosecution barrister John O’Sullivan that they would hear evidence that the alleged sex assault occurred in the bedroom of a house in Limerick. It is alleged that the man sexually assaulted the woman in the early hours of February 15, 2020.
Nearly €760,000 in social housing funding for older Limerick people

5 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

FUNDING of €756,642 for social housing will help address the needs of older people, people with a disability, and overcrowding, said Limerick’s Fine Gael Cabinet Minister Patrick O’Donovan. Minister O’Donovan said €23m in funding is being provided for local authorities across Ireland to carry out adaptations, extensions, and other improvements to their existing social housing stock. “I am delighted to see that €756,642 has been allocated for Limerick.
Limerick kidney recipient Robbie shows he's determined to stay the course

5 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

A LIMERICK kidney transplant recipient and his best buddy are showing the world how transplants give the power to stay the course. Robbie Merrigan and his best friend John Lynch are set to undertake the Gift of Life Golf Challenge on June 25. This audacious challenge will see the duo play 72 holes of golf across four European countries – Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and concluding in Ireland – all within a single day.