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“The Breed Of Me” is a first poetry collection from Donegal/Fermanagh journalist Gerry McLaughlin and it will be launched in Rockfield Community Hal...

The Breed of Me

LEGENDARY Limerick hurler, Mick Mackey enjoyed working in Ardnacrusha Power station for almost 50 years, according to his son, Michael.

Cabinet ministers have signed off on a cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel. There’ll be a 20 cent per litre reduction on petrol and 15 cent a litre on diesel. Green diesel will be cut by 2 cent a litre. The changes will take effect at midnight. However a Tipperary haulier says the […]

On Wednesday’s Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Mary about a horrific attack that she was witness to in Clonmel, Edward spoke to us about we need to expell the Russian Ambassador while Pat and Mick spoke about calls by the Government to house refugees from Ukraine. Mick Mackey spoke to Fran about the pressure of […]

Read an extract from Semple Stadium: Field of Legends by Liam Ó Donnchú.

With 2021 drawing to a close, the Limerick Leader team chooses their favourite stories of the past year Manna from heaven: Boys’ All-Ireland ticket hunt T...

You sometimes have to take a step back and appreciate the position we are in 2018 and 2020 All-Ireland champion and last year’s Hurler of the Year, Gearóid Hegarty, on all things Limerick as the countdown to their semi-final begins. By Emma Duffy Thursday 29 Jul 2021, 6:30 AM 14 hours ago 5,721 Views 3 Comments GEARÓID HEGARTY IS in a refl...

Tipperary face tough task to defend Munster SFC title after draw Reporter: sport@leitrimobserver.ie Limericks Iain Corbett gets away from Emmet Moloney of Tipperaryduring the Munster senior football semi-final at the LIT Gaelic Grounds last November );  ); Defending champions Tipperary will have to defend their Munster Senior Football Championship title the hard way in 2021 after the draw for this years competition was made on Monday morning. David Powers reigning champions will face the win...

Passing of a Limerick Hurling Great February 23, 2021 The death has taken place of former Limerick hurling star, Jack Quaid. Jack, along with his twin brother Jim,  was a vital part of the fine Shannonside team of the mid 1950s. From the Feohanagh - Castlemahon club, both starred as London were overcome in the 1954 All Ireland junior decider. Promotion to the senior side followed and the twins were heavily involved as Limerick surprised Clare in the 1955 Munster decider. Jack lined out at l...