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A group of Doonbeg residents organised a special commemoration ceremony recently for the 80th anniversary of the crash landing of an RAF flying boat in Doughmore Bay. Dan Danaher chronicles this fascinating tale involving the tragic death of nine airmen, the heroic rescue of two colleagues, an eye witness account of the wreckage, salvaged items such as a 1940 aircraft tool kit box, and relatives’ accounts of the extraordinary bravery of those who risked their own lives to help save the lives o...

Swift action: Conservation project underway in Limerick to save birds on Red list Reporter: ); AN ambitious conservation project to save Swifts - a small migratory bird is underway in Limerick. Swifts, which weigh as little as a Cadbury’s Cream Egg, are fascinating birds which spend most of their lives in constant flight only ever landing to nest. A project that aims to entice Swifts to stay briefly and breed in purpose-build nest-boxes at five locations in Limerick city is underway. In one ...

Deaths in Limerick - January 19, 2021 19 Jan 2021 Of Belair, Castletroy and Castleconnell On January 19, 2021 peacefully after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Sinead (Jean), sister Ann, brother Gerry, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. Arriving on Thursday January 21 at St Joseph’s Church Castleconnell for requiem Mass at 11.30 am, which will be broadcast on www.castleconne...