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last column
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PHELAN Up - and it certainly is and
going in the right direction.
warned of the dangers of
having Limerick classed as a
no one to fight our corner.
That must change or all we
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MyLimerick
Tony Sheridan Made to
motivate, however
UL Social Media and Digital Content Officer and Director of
Marketing and Comms for Limerick Mental Health Association
What’s your idea of a perfect day, or a
perfect weekend, in Limerick?
Saturday. I’d get up and go to the Milk Market,
get crepes for breakfast with a coffee. After
to Dundalk train station, the train to Dublin
Connolly, the Luas to change to Heuston
station, the train to Colbert station in
Limerick then walk to William Street and get
you move.
chilling out for a while I’d have a look around the 304 bus out to UL where I was about to
the stalls, chat to the 100 people I would bump begin as a student. I had everything I owned in
in to that I know and pick up some fresh fruit a bag on my back and I was petrified over the
and veg for the week ahead. As I live a few eight hour journey. My first memory is of the
minutes away I would drop my stuff home and relief of seeing the UL flagpoles and thinking
go for a stroll along the quays and across the “at last, I’ve arrived”. I couldn’t have guessed
bridges, stopping for lunch looking out on the 14 years later Limerick would still be my
castle from the Curraghgower Bar. Onwards home and I’d be seeing those flagpoles on the
to the Stormy Teacup for coffee. It depends if I way into work every day.
had company or not, if I didn’t I’d read a book.
I’m currently reading the amazing Limerick What’s your favourite part of the county
author Dan Mooney’s second novel, so that and why?
would fit well. I just love chilling out in that I’m going to have to be biased and say the
place for hours. When they kicked me out I University of Limerick campus. I studied
would go to my favourite bar in Limerick, The there for the four best years of my life and I
Commercial on Catherine Street. Lovely staff made so many happy memories. I’ve been
and lovely setting. I’d get a pint (of a few) of the working there for eight years and I still
black stuff and talk crap to anyone that would absolutely love the place. I’m very lucky with
listen and listen to anyone that wanted to talk the job I have that I love it so much, but also my
crap. If I’m honest, I’d get a Chicken Hut on my manager and the other staff are so nice. The
way home too. Big tub of gravy. place in general is just a gorgeous place to
work. Dare I say it, I actually really enjoy
What’s your first Limerick memory? coming to work (most days).
I’m from Monaghan. I first moved to Limerick
in September 2005, just a What about a favourite local walk or
few weeks after view?
my 18th My favourite walk is from the UL campus into
birthday. the city. 14 Years since I first set foot on the
I had to campus and it still fills me with awe, there are
get a lift still places I’ve yet to explore. On a sunny
day I can’t think of a more beautiful
place, particularly when the students
are around and the place is buzzing. The
connection of UL in to the city along the
river was a great initiative and I walk that
often. It just clears the head, definitely
good for my mental health. I’ve actually
just started cycling the route now
from town into work as well.
What do you think gives Limerick
its unique identity?
Limerick would be nothing without the
people. I love Limerick because it is the
underdog. It isn’t polished and pretty
sometimes but it is raw and real, and that’s
better. That’s honest. That’s character.
The city has changed in lots of positive
ways over the 14 years I’m here but to SERIES 4
me, it has never lost its soul. I hope it
never does.
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Woulfe bites back over delay to €30,000 arts allocation
NICK RABBITTS was being pledged before other which then have the potential
visually showcase his five decades
nick@limerickleader.ie members had a chance to pitch to expand.”
worth of music memorabilia, Music collector:
for the funds, Cllr Frankie Daly Mr Woulfe believes his museum
containing more than 1,200 vinyl Nicky Woulfe
describing it as a “knee jerk” proposal would attract visitors,
MUSIC collector Nicky Woulfe has records, periodicals, posters and PICTURE: DAVE GAYNOR
reaction. pointing out that when he ran a
hit back after councillors voted to photographs, with the facility set to
He said: “The project also has similar project in 2014, it drew
defer plans to award him €30,000 feature rooms dedicated to
huge potential as an international 3,000 people.
for a museum in the city. international, Irish and
Elenora Hogan, Cllr Marian visitor and tourist experience for “Music museums across the
Members of the metropolitan Limerick-born musical talents.
Hurley, along with Fianna Fail the city as it can organically grow world have proved to be
district last week put on hold plans Now, the Mayorstone man has
Mayor James Collins, well beyond the private successful visitor centres
to award the money, which claimed a commitment of €30,000
and Cllrs Gerry O' Dea, John collection. Some of the best providing a fascination for the
represents over 30% of its annual had been promised to this tourism
Gilligan and Cllr John Costelloe. memorabilia and rock and roll public appetite and give cities a
General Municipal Allocation. project by the Metro Mayor
Instead some councillors visitor experiences across the novel tourist and visitor
Mr Woulfe’s ‘Music Memories Cllr.Daniel Butler along with his
expressed concern that money world begin as private collections identity,” he stated.
and Memorabilia’ museum would Fine Gael colleagues Cllr.
Main picture: Mayor James Collins with Luka Sean Og
Rosenthal Morrissey, Lumen and Limerick Street Theatre and
Dr Norah Patten, this year’s Grand Marshal, at the launch of
the St Patrick’s Day parade in St Mary’s Cathedral.
Above: Sean Lagzdins, Lumen PICTURES: SEAN CURTIN/TRUE MEDIA
Up, up and away for city’s
St Patrick’s Day festivities
Festival: Spectacular firework display set to blast off three-day long celebration
“
NICK RABBITTS celebrations, which start in experienced over the years. It is so between March 15 and 22.
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O’Connell Street at noon on Sunday, wonderful to hear that my ambition It will include a new touring piece
March 17. and progress to become Ireland’s of art by Luke Jerram, bringing
The two-kilometre route of the St first person in space is inspiring together a fusion of lunar imagery,
LIMERICK’s St Patrick’s festival will
stretch over three days this year, as Patrick’s Day parade will be filled by others to reach for the stars and it’s Limerick is at moonlight and surround sound. The
organisers take advantage of the
Bank Holiday falling on that
participants from all parts of
Limerick and across the country,
very exciting to hear the theme this
year is ‘One Giant Leap’ in memory of its best moon itself will feature detailed Nasa
imagery of the surface.
weekend. including schools, sports clubs,
industry and the new communities
the moon landing.”
While the main event is the
celebrating On the Bank Holiday Monday,
March 18, the International Band
The traditional parade, alongside
Ireland’s only international band who now call Limerick home. parade, there will be several other our national Championship will see over 1,300
championship, a dazzling firework
display, a moon museum and a
Tens of thousands of spectators
are expected to line the streets in
attractions in the city throughout the
weekend. It all kicks off with a holiday musicians pipe through O’Connell
Street.
dazzling fireworks display, will all scenes not witnessed since our spectacular fireworks display on MAYOR JAMES COLLINS Now in its 49th year, bands will
take place over St Patrick’s weekend, victorious hurlers homecoming last Saturday, March 16, at 9.30pm. travel to Shannonside from the
with the fun kicking off on Saturday, summer. A panoramic wheel offering American states of Wisconsin,
March 16. The theme of this year’s Dr Patten, a graduate of the unrivalled 360-degree views of the Colorado, New Jersey and Iowa, with
parade is One Giant Leap, marking University of Limerick who is still on city’s skyline will be erected between Limerick’s own bands also making
the 50th anniversary of Neil campus there, said she was “deeply March 9 and April 21 at Arthur’s Quay sure the green flag flies high.
Armstrong’s landing on the moon. moved” at being asked to lead the Park, while on St Patrick’s Day itself, Mayor James Collins said:
In keeping with this, Dr Norah local parade. there will be free admission all day in “Limerick is at its best celebrating
Patten, who is attempting to be ”I’ve spent most of my adult life the Hunt Museum. our national holiday and we have so
Ireland’s first astronaut, was this here and I feel a deep sense of In keeping with the theme of One much to offer locals and visitors
Tuesday unveiled as the Grand gratitude to the people of Limerick Giant Leap’, a Museum of the Moon alike, in what has become a weekend
Marshal for the centrepiece of the for the welcome and inclusion I have will land in St Mary’s Cathedral full of celebrations.”
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Legal aid bill for
district court cases
Witness appeal over
approaches €1.8m city stabbing incident
DAVID HURLEY FINTAN WALSH
david.hurley@limerickleader.ie fintan.walsh@limerickleader.ie
Limerick
District Court
ALMOST €1.8 million was GARDAI are following “definite lines
paid in legal aid relating of enquiry” in their investigation into
to cases before the a serious assault in which a teenager
district court in Limerick suffered a single stab wound to the
during 2018, it can be back.
revealed. €20,000 was paid to Gardai have renewed their appeal
Figures released under facilitate the preparation for witnesses over the stabbing,
the Freedom of of medical reports for the which occurred in the early hours of
Information Act show a court. Thursday morning.
total of €1,773,722.51 was Other monies paid The 17-year-old male, who is a
paid under the Criminal under the scheme non-Irish national from the Middle
Legal Aid Scheme over the included €3,557.92 for East but living in Limerick city, was
12 month period. translation and stabbed near Gouldavoher estate on
The Department of interpretation services; Fr Russell Road at around 1am on
Justice says most of the €1,059.04 for Thursday last.
monies related to cases photocopying; €8,600 for His condition was initially Gardai cordoned off the area on Fr Russell Road PICTURE: MICHAEL COWHEY
which were before the technical reports and critical, but was later in a stable but
courts last year although €20,988.78 in mileage for serious condition. The Leader more people to come forward. A friend of the 17-year-old said
some of the cases were ‘home travel’ understands the teenager’s The Leader can confirm that the they were shocked to hear of the
heard in previous years. The figures relate to condition has improved significantly early morning attack was not incident.
An analysis of the court proceedings in since the incident. race-related, and it is understood “He is a good boy. He has never
payments shows a total of Limerick city, Kilmallock “Gardai from Roxboro are that the teenager is not associated done anything bad to anyone,” the
€1.66m was paid in and Newcastle West and following definite lines of enquiry with criminal activity. Leader was told.
solicitors’ fees during do not include monies and would like to thank any According to a source, a male Anyone witnesses or anyone with
2018 while €2,288 was paid, under the scheme, witnesses that have come forward “heard him [the teenager] screaming information in relation to the
paid in fees to barristers. relating to proceedings already and have helped them. for help and so ran over and called the stabbing of the young male can
In addition to fees, which were before However, gardai believe that there ambulance”. contact Roxboro Road garda station
more than €55,000 was Limerick Circuit Court or are many more people who saw or It is understood the teenager was at 061 214340 or any garda station or
paid to solicitors for the Central Criminal heard this assault,” a spokesperson found at the entrance of Gouldavoher the Garda Confidential Line at 1800
prison visits while almost Court. said, adding they are encouraging estate on Fr Russell Road. 666 111.
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Councillors set to make
bid for ban on incineration
Strategy: Special meeting held in opposition to regional plan
Homes built by the council NICK RABBITTS AT COUNTY HALL Organisation healthy city.” plans, with Ms Woods pointing out
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will be without chimneys The blueprint, as it is at present, was national waste policy in Ireland
widely criticised by members of the supports waste energy. Despite the
Chimneys
LIMERICK councillors look set to seek a council and the local authority’s executive’s concerns, Mayor Collins
ban on incineration of waste materials executive, with a document prepared by said he is happy to accept the proposal,
in the city as part of a new regional senior planner Maria Woods stating saying: “If someone in government
set to be
strategy. concern that “the status and wants to rule us out of order, then let
At a special meeting in County Hall importance of Cork is overemphasied them. At least they will have heard our
this week, City West councillor Malachy throughout the document” and the concerns. Nowhere in the document
a thing of McCreesh gained the support of
members in his bid to ban the burning
of rubbish, ahead of controversial
“lack of emphasis” on the city’s
“primacy” is “of concern”.
“Let nobody be in any doubt – this
does it say we have to endorse
incineration.”
Mr Murray also told the meeting that
the past proposals from Irish Cement.
Now, it looks likely that his motion
will form part of a submission to the
strategy document will cleave a wedge
between Cork and Limerick at a time
when Cork and Limerick should be Motion: Cllr Malachy
the proposed ‘new town’ on the Clare
side of the University of Limerick
campus “raises concerns” about the
Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy working together, developing in McCreesh primacy of the council’s own Limerick
JESS CASEY which will be decided on by the tandem into interlinked areas of 2030 strategy.
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Southern Regional Assembly. economic growth, balanced and “We are looking for support for a new
“It is crucial that a strategy setting planned cities that can counterbalance technology park on the northside to
A ROARING log fire in the out a policy framework for the an overheating Dublin,” said Mayor support the regeneration programme,”
home could be a thing of the development, growth and investment James Collins. Cllr McCreesh’s motion he added, saying he does not mind if
past as Limerick City and in the southern region over the next 12 was seconded by his Sinn Fein some of these fall on Clare lands north of
County Council confirms any years, should address the impact colleague, Cllr Séighin Ó Ceallaigh, who the Shannon He urged members to take
new homes it builds will be incineration will have on the future said: “Incineration has caused a “reality check”, adding that rejecting
without chimneys. development plans for Limerick City economic devastation in terms of the plan outright is pointless – as
The Council has and County and throughout the pollutants”. councillors in the southern assembly
confirmed that new builds Limerick Shannon metropolitan area,” But council chief executive Conn would be outvoted.
will not be fitted with Cllr McCreesh said, “Under the RSES, Murray expressed concern that this Instead, they must seek to make
chimneys in a bid to reduce Limerick is a recognised World Health might not run consistent with other amendments to the plan, he added.
the city and county’s carbon
footprint, by beginning to
eliminate the burning of
fossil fuels at home.
The Council’s Near Zero
Energy building policy was
discussed at a meeting of the
LCCC Home and Social
Development Strategic Policy
Committee held at the
Council office’s in
Dooradoyle this week.
Following a presentation
on climate change and its
effect on Limerick, Cllr
Leddin asked about the
council’s policy on the
burning of fossil fuels.
“When we go out to tender,
do we place energy efficiency
in the particulars of the
contract,” Labour councillor
Joe Leddin asked.
“I have always been
supportive of social housing
but they need to be
environmentally friendly at
their core.”
In response the Council
said is looking at the issue of
burning fossil fuels in the
home, confirming new builds
will not be fitted with Rescue personnel at the scene near the Shannon Rivers after the boat capsized PICTURE: LIAM BURKE/PRESS 22
chimneys.
The Council is also
installing solar photovoltaic
panels to allow for warmer Girl remains in serious condition after incident
homes without the cost.
Following the meeting, a A YOUNG girl who was “slight improvement” since near the Thomond Salmon circumstances of the incident
LCCC spokesman confirmed seriously injured during a she arrived at Temple Street Weir. They were accompanied is currently ongoing.
that Near Zero Energy rowing incident in Limerick Children’s Hospital on by a safety boat, operated by In a statement, Athlunkard
Building has begun, with the has made a slight Saturday evening in a critical their rowing club Athlunkard Boat Club said it is monitoring
first homes built under this improvement, but it is condition, the Limerick Boat Club, at the time. the situation.
scheme at Lord Edward understood she remains in a Leader understands. While four of the crew “Our thoughts are now
Street, Churchfield and Park serious condition, writes Jess On Saturday morning, five members were unharmed focused on supporting the
View Row. Casey. young people, including four physically during the incident, family, the girls and boy who
“LCCC is playing its part in The girl, who is a primary girls and one boy, were one became trapped with the were in the boat at the time
moving towards Near Zero school student from the assisted by rescue crews after overturned boat. and our club members,” a
Energy Buildings.” Limerick suburbs, has made a their rowing boat overturned An investigation into the spokesperson said.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 www.limerickleader.ie THE LEADER
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Taxi drivers fined
What you're saying about
stories on limerickleader.ie
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LIMERICK LEADER SURVEY: PUBLIC HAS NO
Complaints: One driver looked for a hug on arrival
TRUCK WITH OUR BUS SERVICES
DAVID HURLEY “asked for a hug” having arrived at Another passenger alleged her
Marie Buckley david.hurley@limerickleader.ie
their destination while another driver did not produce his licence
Unhappy is putting it mildly
complained that a driver threw water when asked, “The driver deliberately
A NUMBER of taxi drivers in at passengers after they had gotten going the wrong route to charge more
John Collopy Limerick were fined last year after out of the vehicle. money and refusing to produce a
We all agree so what is actually being done about it? My pet passengers made complaints they Several of the licence that was not displayed on the
hate is people constantly parking in bus stops. No garda or were overcharged. complainants alleged that drivers dash board.”
council enforcement Figures released under Freedom had deliberately taken a longer route Each of the complaints were
of Information show the National than necessary while others investigated and ten drivers were
Claire Sadlier Transport Authority (NTA) received a expressed concerns relating the subsequently given Fixed Charge
As a Ballinacurra resident I must say we have an excellent bus total of 28 complaints via its website accuracy of the meter and the fare Penalty Notices for breaching
service as we are on the Regional Hospital route during 2018. being charged. regulations.
While most of the complaints “The driver tried to charge me In addition, five drivers were
Nikkie Wren related to fares and overcharging, €15.60 for an €11-€12 trip. He cautioned by NTA inspectors while
Bus service is a complete joke! others related to the poor condition demanded a two Euro surcharge. four were given advice relating to
of vehicles; the behaviour of drivers When I asked for a receipt, he their conduct and behaviour.
and the refusal of some to take refused,” stated one complaint. A number of the complaints did
NEW DEAL FOR LIMERICK FC WITH LOCAL passengers on their requested Another stated: “I approached the not result in any action being taken as
CONSORTIUM OF INVESTORS TO TAKE OVER journeys. driver for a lift home but he told me the complainant failed to
According to the NTA, one ‘no it’s too far’ and I had to go to the follow-through with investigators. In
Kieran O’Neill passenger complained that a driver next taxi in the rank”. one case, there was no evidence of
Why wait? Why not take over right away. any offence having been committed.
One thing is, the City and supporters owe Pat
Sullivan a huge amount of gratitude for
bringing this club back and doing the best he could for the
club. Let’s hope the new group have the same passion for the
club and hopefully they succeed this time
Jason Shanahan
Believe it when I see it
‘OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO HER’: LIMERICK
ROWING VICTIM SHOWS ‘SLIGHT
IMPROVEMENT ’
Marion Mcguane
Please god bless her I pray for a full recovery
Marian Keane
Please god she will make a full recovery get well little child
fight on
Joann Griffin
Hope she well be ok praying for her and her family
Gabrielle Kelly
Hope she makes a full recovery. Praying for her
TEENAGE LIMERICK ENTREPRENEUR IS
YOUNGEST EVER STOCKIST FOR SHANNON
DUTY FREE
Michelle Leo O Mara
Well done the future is bright with talented
young entrepreneurs like you The Leader’s sister title, the Limerick Leader has revealed deep rooted problems with the city’s bus network
Bus drivers ‘scapegoated’, claims councillor
Catharina Scanlon
Well done quaid candles and especially Evan as usual your
candles are a delight to use
Eamon Mac Auliffe NORTHSIDE councillor Mary Authority (NTA) who are at fault. “Workers in Bus Éireann have
The future is bright (pardon the deliberate pun) because of Cahillane says she feels bus drivers "The reality is that bus drivers been raising these issues long before
local young lads like this chap are being unfairly “scapegoated” for have to drive the routes which are opportunist politicians with the
the state of transport in the city. provided to them by the NTA, in local elections in their sights started
Marie O'Connor Our sister newspaper, the Dublin. Those routes aren't chosen on the bandwagon,” she added.
Well done and continued success Limerick Leader last week carried on the basis of what is efficient or in The Leader revealed some drivers
out a major feature on the state of the best interest of commuters, but were allegedly rude to customers.
Bus Eireann services in the city, with what is most profitable. But Cllr Cahillane refuted this,
many people complaining of “The routes from Raheen to the saying: “I'm a daily bus user without
no-shows and delays to services. University are a case in point, they any cameras following me around
www.limerickleader.ie But the Solidarity member feels could never get through the city on and have never seen a bus driver be
www.facebook.com/LimerickLeader while bus operatives are taking the the timetables they were given,” said rude, but I have seen a lot of drivers
Limerick_Leader blame, it is really the government Cllr Cahillane, who is a daily bus user get dogs abuse for problems which
and the National Transport herself. aren't their doing."WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 www.limerickleader.ie THE LEADER
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12 NEWS
LEADER CRIME BRIEFS
BY DAVID HURLEY
Warning as thieves get in
and out of homes fast
GARDAI are investigating a
number of burglaries at Advice:
private homes over the past Sergeant Ber
week. Leetch
According to
investigating gardai, several
of the break-ins were similar
in nature and were carried
out very quickly. she added appealing to
“There were a number of homeowners to keep their
burglaries reported to gardens and yards tidy and to
gardai where the thief remove any objects which
smashed the rear patio could be used by intruders to
doors of the house and got in smash windows or doors.
and out fast,” said Sergeant Sgt Leetch says homes
Ber Leetch. should also be properly
“These doors are being secured at all times.“Set your
smashed by large objects alarm before you leave your
which the thief finds lying home no matter how short
around the garden of the the time you believe you will
home he is about to target,” be away.”
All the President’s Men: Hurlers visit Áras
Handbag stolen minutes President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin on Tuesday afternoon for
the 2018 All-Ireland senior hurling champions, Limerick. Pictured above is Limerick captain Declan Hannon with his
after woman returned home team mates from left David Dempsey, Shane Dowling, Barry O'Connell and brothers Peter and Mike Casey. Players,
management, Limerick GAA County Board officials and family all attended the function PICTURE: MAXWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
INFORMATION is being sought after a handbag was stolen
‘CAS’ process can be
from the kitchen table of a house– minutes after the
occupant had returned home.
According to gardai, the homeowner who lives in the city
centre returned home from work and put her handbag on
the table before going upstairs.
‘bettered’: Minister
“When she came back down, only minutes later, her
handbag was gone. Unfortunately she didn’t lock her door,”
said a garda spokesperson.
Gardai say the incident, which appears to have been
opportunistic, happened in a busy estate.
Education: Boy, 12, received nine rejection letters
Warning to motorists
following handbag theft JESS CASEY
jess.casey@limerickleader.ie
number of letters of refusal, that is
not a place that anyone wants to be
from each of the nine schools he
applied to through CAS.
in,” Minister Joe McHugh told the “No young child should ever get
GARDAI are warning THE MINISTER for Education Leader while visiting Limerick. nine rejection letters and no offer of a
motorists to be vigilant The handbag believes that while the common “With any system it can always be place and be left to search frantically
when storing property in was stolen application system (CAS) for bettered.” for a solution,” Sinn Fein Deputy
their cars. from the boot secondary school places in Limerick “I must say, other areas in the Maurice Quinlivan said, speaking in
In one recent incident, a of the car largely works, there are “learnings to country are looking at the (CAS) as a the Dáil. The student has since
woman was seen by a thief be gathered.” possibility but there is always received a secondary school place.
putting her handbag into As previously reported by The learnings that can be gathered,” he “I got to know the system in depth
the boot of her car after she Leader, a 12-year old Limerick boy added. “Ultimately, even if there is as a result of it being raised in the Dáil
had arrived and parked at realise that I wouldn’t be recently received nine rejection one person who gets affected in a by Deputy Quinlivan,” Minister
her destination. bringing my handbag into letters from secondary schools, negative way, that is something that McHugh said. “I must say, it is a
“An opportunist thief the meeting with me. I have including his first choice school that we have to try and improve.” system that is delivering for upwards
saw her do this and pulled in to the side of the he can “literally see from his front Minister McHugh was asked to of 95% of students. Like any system,
smashed her window to road and put my bag into the door.” intervene in the Limerick boy’s case the people who coordinate that
gain entry to her handbag in boot before then “When you have a situation where after it emerged that he received a system are looking to improve it and
the boot of her car,” said continuing to my meeting. If one young person is receiving a rejection letter through his postbox make it better.”
divisional crime prevention you must bring a handbag,
officer Sgt Ber Leetch. make sure that it’s in your
“I have often found boot long before you reach
myself travelling to a
meeting or talk and I would
your destination,” she
advised. Councillors lobbied by public relations firm
A NUMBER of councillors were the council chamber regarding sent emails were Cllr Daniel Butler,
Warning over phone scams lobbied last year by a public relations
firm representing a US company
remedial works to improve traffic
management in the Castletroy area
Cllr Seighin O’ Ceallaigh, Cllr Joe
Pond and Cllr Michael Donegan.
GARDAI are reiterating their advice not to divulge bank which is to invest €80m in a new of Limerick.” Edward LIfesciences announced
details or sensitive financial information over the phone. manufacturing facility in Limerick, The emails were sent on behalf of last October that it has chosen the
Two phone-based scams have come to garda attention in writes David Hurley. Edwards Lifesciences with the National Technology Park in
recent weeks sparking the latest warning. According to recent returns on specified intention “to reiterate Castletroy as the location for its new
“The caller claims to be from an internet provider and the Lobbying Register, among local political actors the manufacturing plant.
states they can see the internet is running slow and for a representatives of Wilson Hartnell importance of these remedial works The medical devices company
certain fee the speed can be increased,” said Sgt Ber Leetch. emailed four councillors for the development of the area.” hopes to employ around 600 people
“supporting their interventions in The four councillors who were at the facility by 2021.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 www.limerickleader.ie THE LEADER
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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a reception for Limerick’s All-Ireland senior hurling champions at Áras an Uachtaráin in the Phoenix Park, Dublin
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Dolores would have been ‘delighted’ with hall of fame
ÁINE FITZGERALD announced at the Limerick Person end. Anyone who might have with this,” concluded PJ of his
aine.fitzgerald@limerickleader.ie
of the Year 2018 awards which took doubted that at any time need only sister who hailed from
place at the Clayton Hotel last to listen to any of her songs, you’ll Ballybricken.
DOLORES O’Riordan would have Thursday . hear that fine County Limerick Dolores’ mother Eileen was
been “delighted” with her PJ, who attended the awards accent, something her fans and presented with a special edition
induction into the Limerick Person with his wife Sandra and mother music critics remarked upon. framed front page of the Limerick
of the Year Hall of Fame, according Eileen said the award was “It’s a pity she wasn’t here last Leader at the awards ceremony.
to her brother PJ. something very special to honour year to witness the Limerick The Limerick Person of the Year
“A very proud Limerick woman the memory of the late Cranberries hurlers’ All-Ireland win. She was a awards are sponsored each year by
right to the end” is how Mr lead singer. huge hurling fan all her life, not the Limerick Leader, Southern
O’Riordan described his late sister “It’s a huge honour to be here for many people realise that. She is Marketing Design and Media and
Dolores after she honoured in her her induction into the Limerick with us in spirit and I’m sure she the Clayton Hotel and are
home city. Hall of Fame. Dolores was a very would be delighted with this supported by Limerick City and
Details of the new honour were proud Limerick woman right to the induction and she’d be very proud County Council. Dolores O'Riordan's mother Eileen
with a special Leader front page
Right: Stephen Keogh, solicitor, Tom Crosse, auctioneer, John Kiely, hurling
team manager, Alan Feely, hurling background team, hurlers Richie English
and Paul Browne, Dave O’Hora, Southern and Fergal Deegan, The Leader.
Above: Eugene Phelan, editor, The Leader, Mayor James Collins, Dave O’Hora,
Southern and Pat Reddan, general manager Clayton Hotel. Mayor Collins
accepted a Special Achievement Award on Vicky Phelan’s behalf
Kiely inspired by ‘powerful’
stories of award nominees
Person of the Year: Hurlers and Vicky Phelan honoured at annual awards ceremony
“
ÁINE FITZGERALD “Their stories are just incredible, an even brighter future. and are fighting for justice.
aine.fitzgerald@limerickleader.ie
they’re powerful, they are inspiring, “On behalf of the team and the Mayor of Limerick City and
they are just laden with courage and management I would like to thank County Council James Collins
A STANDING ovation greeted the
announcement that the Limerick
determination and they epitomise
the people of Limerick in a very, very
you all for your support over the last
number of years, it’s been incredible We’re accepted the award on Vicky’s behalf
saying: “Her strength of character
senior hurling team were named as
the Limerick Persons of the Year
unique way. We salute them for what
they have done.”
and inspiring for lots of young kids
running around with hurleys in their
humbled to be exposed glaring weaknesses in a
failing system, with fatal
2018. Pointing out how the hurlers are hands.” even consequences for far too many
Accepting the award on behalf of
the hurling panel at a gala ceremony
part of a team of up to 70 individuals,
the majority of the nominees, he said,
At the gala event which took place
on Thursday afternoon cervical considered on women.”
This year’s Limerick Person of
at the Clayton Hotel, team manager
John Kiely paid tribute to all the 12
had “ploughed their own furrow in
many respects”.
cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan was
honoured with a Special
the same page the Year judging panel consisted of
Mayor James Collins, Eugene Phelan,
monthly winners describing their “At the same time, I hope that our Achievement Award. as these Editor of The Leader and Conn
stories as “incredible, powerful, and
inspiring”.
journey made their road and other
people’s road a little bit easier this
Vicky, who unfortunately wasn’t
able to attend the ceremony due to a people Murray,
of Limerick City
Chief
and
Executive
County
“Having listened to the stories of last year. hospital appointment, was JOHN KIELY, HURLING Council.
all the other award recipients, we’re “To have been where we were last recognised for her steadfast work in
humbled to even be considered on August and ended that phase of our uncovering the CervicalCheck MANAGER, SPEAKING For more coverage of the awards
the same page as these people,” said history, I think it’s a wonderful thing scandal and her tireless support of ABOUT MONTHLY WINNERS see pages 20&21 and also our
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16 NEWS
Gardai Fine over
Thomond
put a ‘handbags’
spotlight incident
on hotel A WOMAN, who pleaded
guilty to an assault charge
burglar following an incident of
‘handbags’ off-the-pitch at
Thomond Park, has been
ordered to pay the poor box
DAVID HURLEY €300.
david.hurley@limerickleader.ie
Inga Seklanova, 56, who
has an address at Rhebogue
GARDAI have released House, Dublin Road was
CCTV footage of a man prosecuted in relation to an
they suspect stole incident which occurred in
expensive stage-lighting the car park following a
from a function room at a function which had taken
city hotel. place at the iconic stadium
An appeal for on November 26, 2016.
information about the During a hearing in injured party had been the handbags,” Mr McCarthy Judge Marian O’Leary
January, Gda Aishling catalyst for the the assault. The assault told the court last received a “very brief”
incident which happened took place
on July 9, 2018 was Keohane told Limerick The court heard both parties month, adding the victim impact statement
District Court the defendant knew each other. off-the-pitch defendant had made full from the injured party.
broadcast on RTÉ’s at Thomond
Crimecall on Monday struck another woman after On Monday last, solicitor admissions and had Applying the probation
she swung her handbag at Darach McCarthy said his Park on cooperated with gardai. act, Judge O’Leary ordered Ms
night. November 26,
Footage obtained from her during an altercation. client was “never in trouble He said she is “very Seklenova to pay €300 to the
She said a verbal before” and that she 2016 protective” of her son and poor box, and adjourned the
the hotel shows the
culprit, who is wearing argument involving Ms apologised for her actions. that she thought he was matter to May 15 this year.
bright green shorts, a Seklanova’s son and the “It was literally being taken advantage of.
blue t-shirt and sandals,
walking in the basement
of the hotel and also in
O’Dea critical Garden store
the function room of the
hotel.
“He can be seen
trespassing in a private
owner weeds
area of the hotel, he
of delay in
walks around and in the
function room you can see
out plant thief
him taking a stage light
and putting it into a large
shopping bag. He walks
over to the stage and
60-bed plan
takes another light before
going over to the corner
of the room where he
FINTAN WALSH Solicitor Sarah
fintan.walsh@limerickleader.ie
takes a third one,” said Ryan: client
Garda Greg Freegrove A MAN in his 30s has been does project
during Monday’s fined €150 after he pleaded work with
programme. McGarry House
UHL: ‘M20 will suffer same fate as beds’
guilty to stealing two potted
While a stage, dance plants from a gardening store
“
floor and a number of in the city centre.
tables and chairs can be David Mulcahy, 38, of John
FINTAN WALSH
seen in the function room fintan.walsh@limerickleader.ie Street, was charged with the
at the time, they have not theft of the two items in the
been prepared when the WILLIE O’DEA has said patients are going “largely unexplained”
theft takes place.
Further footage from
to “suffer” as a result of the delay in the incident, Limerick District It is the most
an external camera shows
delivery of the 60-bed modular block at
University Hospital Limerick.
Court heard.
The court heard that the unusual item
the man leaving the
premises during broad
His comments come as Minister for
Health Simon Harris faced a grilling over
shop owner on Ellen Street
“went after” the defendant
to take. It was
daylight while carrying
the stolen property.
overcrowding chaos at UHL in Dail who left with the two items, a ridiculous
Gardai at Henry Street
Eireann during Sinn Fein’s motion of no
confidence last week. O’Dea says patients will ‘suffer’
worth around €50.
When Sgt Donal Cronin situation
are investigating the Deputy O’Dea, who abstained from the said that the items weren’t SOLICITOR SARAH RYAN
incident. vote, said the delay was “due to the fact recovered, solicitor Sarah
that the Government is going to lose over understands that the draft HSE Capital Ryan said: “It was Mulcahy did,” Ms Ryan said
€1bn in capital expenditure due to the Plan 2019 is due to be submitted to the [recovered].” last Monday.
increase in costs of the Children’s Department of Health shortly. It will then Sgt Cronin said Mr The court heard that after
Hospital. It is directly related. There is no be subject to the approval of the Minister Mulcahy, who was identified the shop owner “pursued” Mr
point in denying it. People’s lives are going for Health and the sanction of the on CCTV, “made full Mulcahy, he was met by
to be at stake, people are going to suffer”. Minister for Finance and Public admissions” during garda gardai.
He said that the “much-talked about Expenditure. investigations. “It is the most unusual
and much-promised” M20 “A timeline for the delivery of this The court heard that Mr item to take. It was a
Limerick-Cork motorway will “pretty project can be better established when Mulcahy has previous ridiculous situation,” Ms
much suffer the same fate”. confirmation is received regarding convictions, including a Ryan said.
During the debate, TD Maurice allocation of capital funding and hence Section 4 theft on March 21, She added that her client
Quinlivan said he had lost confidence in clarification when works can commence. 2017. He received a does project work with
Minister Harris a long time ago. He Should funding for the project be three-month sentence, McGarry House on St
condemned Minister Harris who “never formally approved in the coming weeks, it suspended for one year for a Alphonsus Street.
bothered coming back to me” about is anticipated that the works would be Section 4 theft in February Judge Marian O’Leary,
motions on UHL’s overcrowding. completed by mid 2020.” 2016, and public order presiding, convicted and
A spokesperson for the UL Hospitals The proposed 60-bed block at UHL is matters in 2018. fined Mr Mulcahy €150 with
An image of the culprit Group said: “UL Hospitals Group estimated to cost in the region of €19.5m. “It was ridiculous what Mr six months to pay.You can also read
