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Limerick via Mons
Joined September 2021
I wrote about my mum and the guilt of moving away from home. đź’Ś.
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Even as a child, Manon Gilbart had a desire to live and work abroad. An ambition fulfilled in 2021 with her move to Ireland. Here, she recounts how that move has left her feeling a measure of guilt
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RT @StrangeBoyWha: Dunno who follows me on here anymore and if they still follow for tmy music but just in case ye do I’ve released a 20 tr….
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An important read here, by @AineFitzgeraldA.
The voices in Limerick's courts that break the silence that sexual abuse thrives on
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RT @cnorristrent: An incredibly bleak letter from the AFP news agency’s editorial committee:. « Since AFP was founded in 1944, we have lost….
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Blindboy Boatclub has said it is “genuinely special” to be longlisted alongside Louis Theroux for his documentary on early Irish Christianity.
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The Limerick author and podcaster has been longlisted for this year’s Grierson British Documentary Awards for his perspective on the legacy of early Irish Christianity
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The mayor of Limerick has decided not to close off one of Limerick’s main streets this August, as it “became clear” the initiative was not feasible this year.
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John Moran said he decided it 'was not feasible' to close the Crescent area for the city's August Animations
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A Limerick shop manager had to be taken to hospital after a woman “under the influence” bit him and punched him several times.
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'I tried to deal with it myself because it's just very hard to keep staff. Most of my staff are very good, so it's just important that I try and deal with it myself'
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The Script paid a moving tribute to their deceased band member Mark Sheehan on their only Irish date of the year on Saturday before a sold-out crowd of 28,000 in Thomond Park, Limerick.
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Temperatures soared at Thomond Park for The ScriptÂ
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The Mid-West region's economy is set for a €15m boost as Limerick prepares to play host to “high-profile” acts over the weekend.
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The Wolfe Tones will be playing twice — Friday and Sunday — while The Script will be performing their only 2025 Irish date on Saturday
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Gardaà are investigating after a non-Irish national was assaulted in Limerick following “fabricated allegations" that had been made against him.
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The assault came after members of the public expressed concerns about the man’s alleged behaviour in People’s Park
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Acclaimed actor Richard Harris has been posthumously honoured at the launch of a new exhibition celebrating his life, where he was described as a towering figure who carried “both Ireland and Limerick with him”.
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At the exhibition launch Mr Harris was described as a towering figure who carried 'both Ireland and Limerick with him'
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« We are on a dangerous road if a local authority can pick and choose what is newsworthy and what meetings the public should or shouldn’t be allowed into. ». This is spot on. 👏🏻.
Council Affairs: Public not allowed in the room where it happens
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JP McManus has said it “remains unclear” why Limerick City and County Council refused to accept the gift of the International Rugby Experience “on behalf of the people of Limerick”.
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McManus had offered the €30m building and additional funding of €1.2m to Limerick City and County Council
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There was a “great buzz” in Limerick as the second edition of a new initiative kicked off, in a bid to boost the city’s night-time economy.
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Twilight Thursdays are designed to energise the city’s night-time economy and cultural life
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Limerick councillors say they were “surprised” to hear the chronology of events leading up to the closure of the International Rugby Experience (IRE), after JP McManus “cleared the record” during a private meeting.
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Limerick councillors 'surprised' to hear chronology of events leading up to the closure of the attraction
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JP McManus will meet with Limerick councillors to discuss the future of the International Rugby Experience (IRE), which is currently lying idle, "like so many other homes and businesses.” .
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The €30m attraction closed in December 2024, sparking job losses and debate over its operating costs
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GoCar has announced it will reduce the number of vehicles available in Limerick due to “anti-social behaviour”.
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Car rental service move due to string of incidents caused 'significant damage' to its vehicles
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“Any person that you meet on the streets in any city or county in Ireland that has a cup in front of them, there’s a real long backstory there before a person gets to that space.”.
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Julie McKenna, who is the senior operations manager for Novas Health and Recovery Services, has been working with outreach services for almost two decades
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Limerick mayor John Moran has signed off on plans to build 73 residential units and 42 apartments and develop a medical facility on land owned by the council.
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Development will include 73 residential units and 42 apartments along with medical facility, pharmacy and day centre
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RT @annieryan849: Congratulations to Donie on being shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction. Very proud.
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