Ten claims of abuse at Limerick College reported to Gardaí
At least ten allegations have been reported to Gardaí that paedophile priest, Fr Joseph Marmion, sexually, physically or emotionally abused young pupils at the former all boys Crescent College in...
View ArticleLimerick Garda warning over PCR scam
GARDAÍ in Limerick have issued a warning over bogus texts and emails asking people to arrange Covid tests after a Murroe woman was conned out of €5,000 by responding to one. The woman received a text...
View ArticleLimerick thieves targeting Toyota catalytic converters
AN increased number of catalytic converters were taken from cars in Limerick over the past week with the thieves showing a preference for Toyota cars. According to Limerick Garda Crime Prevention...
View ArticleLimerick couple stole 83-year-old’s life savings
A COUNTY Limerick couple, who admitted charges relating to the theft of an 83-year old man’s life savings, were given custodial and suspended sentences at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court today. The...
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Limerick child rapist will be back on streets eight years early
A RAPIST who was sentenced to 17 years in prison will be back on the streets of Limerick in five years time – eight years early – his distraught victim has been told. Limerick mother, Leona O’Callaghan...
View Article€210,000 of cocaine seized in Limerick estate
GARDAÍ on Monday seized more than €210,000 of cocaine and made one arrest following a search operation at a house in a Limerick estate. At approximately 2.30pm on Monday, Gardaí from Henry Street Garda...
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Retired detective may hold key to solving Limerick teenager’s murder
THE father of a Limerick City teenager, who was was beaten to death with an axe 15 years ago today, said he believes a retired detective Garda may have vital information about who killed his son....
View ArticleLimerick man jailed after being found with vulnerable girl and box of viagra...
A LIMERICK man, who was found by Gardaí in his car late at night in a secluded location with a vulnerable 15 year-old-girl and a box of viagra tablets, has been jailed for 11 months. At Ennis Circuit...
View ArticleLimerick shopkeeper charged with drugs and money laundering offences
A COURT heard tonight that a Limerick shopkeeper allegedly caught with more than €200,000 worth of cocaine and a large amount of cash told the Garda who arrested him: “I’m fucked now”. Gardaí charged...
View ArticleNo counselling for alcoholics in Limerick jail
THERE is no counselling in Limerick jail for prisoners who are addicted to alcohol, a solicitor informed a judge this week. Well-known legal aid solicitor Ted McCarthy was making a plea in court in...
View ArticleLimerick cannabis dealer claims Covid was bad for business
A LIMERICK mother-of-eight, who has been sentenced to two years in prison for selling cannabis, told Gardaí that the Covid pandemic had been “bad for business”. Rose Porter, (57), of St Patrick’s...
View ArticleLimerick pub case struck out over lack of detail on Covid breach
A NEWCASTLE West publican had a case against him and his bar manager struck out because it couldn’t be established what law was broken during the fast-shifting regulations of Covid. Newcastle West...
View ArticleGardaí seeking witnesses to vicious Limerick City robbery
GARDAÍ in Limerick are appealing for witnesses or information about a serious assault in which a man was attacked and his belongings stolen. At 1am last Saturday morning, November 19, a man on an...
View ArticleLimerick Gardaí should give their notes to defence
GARDAÍ in Limerick should offer their notebooks up for examination by legal defence teams, a court heard this week. At Newcastle West District Court Prosecuting Inspector Gearoid Thompson had to argue...
View ArticleLimerick man’s All-Ireland celebration ended in jail sentence
A Limerick man’s All-Ireland celebrations turned sour when Gardaí were called to a hotel and he was arrested for being in possession of drugs. 23 year-old Dylan Brophy of Collins Avenue, Kincora Park,...
View ArticleLimerick mother gets suspended sentence for stealing razors
A LIMERICK mother-of-two received a suspended sentenced of four months in jail this week after pleading guilty to stealing goods worth €51. Jacqueline Martin (33) of 4 Davitt Street, Johnsgate,...
View ArticleDetention for 16-year old caught with coins after Limerick church robbery
A 16-YEAR old boy, described by his mother as being out of control, was refused bail in court after he was seen running from a church where the poor box was stolen one hour after being arrested on...
View ArticlePaedophile who paid women to access their children handed himself over to...
PAEDOPHILE Timmy Duggan, who paid women to access their children for his sexual gratification, was jailed for seven years earlier today after a judge was told that his activities came to the attention...
View ArticleSuspended sentence for Limerick man found with €13,000 worth of cannabis
A LIMERICK father-of-two arrested at a house in the city with over €13,000 worth of cannabis has been given a fully suspended prison sentence. 29 year-old Craig Honan of The Paddocks, Westbury,...
View ArticleNew online portal for Limerick jurors
PEOPLE called for jury duty in Limerick can now avail of an online portal to answer jury summonses; follow the status of their reply; and get real time updates on changes to their details. The new...
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