LIMERICK, Ireland — Early Sunday morning, authorities were called to a residential area in Limerick City following a loud explosion caused by a pipe bomb. The explosive device detonated in the backyard of a home on Hyde Road in the Ballinacurra Weston neighborhood around 4 a.m., creating a tense scene in what has been a … Read more
Limerick, Ireland — Tensions have escalated in Limerick after a recent pipe bomb attack on a home further ignited fears of a deadly gang feud in the city. The incident, which took place in a residential neighborhood, marks a significant escalation in hostilities that law enforcement believes could lead to severe loss of life if … Read more
LIMERICK, Ireland — In a case that has sparked significant public debate, a former soldier was given a wholly suspended sentence for assaulting a woman after she confronted him for using homophobic slurs, raising questions about the adequacy of the judgment and its implications on deterrence of hate crimes. Cathal Crotty, 22, was sentenced after … Read more
Limerick, Ireland – In a significant public safety effort, Gardaí in Limerick are intensifying their investigations into a series of assaults targeting sex workers, following a disturbing incident involving the false imprisonment and sexual assault of two women last weekend. The police have issued a call to those in the sex work industry, particularly in … Read more
Limerick, Ireland – Police in Limerick are on the hunt for three youngsters following the release of CCTV footage that captured a violent incident at a local pub. The attack, which transpired early Saturday evening, escalated quickly, leaving one person severely injured. The episode, already gaining local notoriety, has sparked concerns about safety in the … Read more
Limerick, Ireland — Amid national outrage following a brutal assault that grabbed headlines, prominent political figures have united in Limerick to demand a sweeping overhaul of policies to address gender-based violence. Dee Ryan, a former chief executive of the Limerick Chamber and recent mayoral candidate, spearheaded calls for a holistic government approach during a weekend … Read more
Limerick, Ireland — Defense Minister Micheal Martin has staunchly denounced the vicious assault by a soldier on a woman in Limerick, expressing dismay after the assailant was spared incarceration. Martin’s rebuke comes in the wake of a court decision that saw 22-year-old soldier Cathal Crotty receiving a suspended sentence for the attack on Natasha O’Brien … Read more
LIMERICK, IRELAND – All-Star Limerick hurler, Kyle Hayes, has avoided a jail sentence after being convicted for his involvement in a “dangerous” violent disorder incident inside and outside a nightclub. Hayes, a five-time All-Ireland hurling champion, faced charges related to an altercation where a young carpenter sustained severe facial injuries. Following his convictions, Hayes was … Read more
LIMERICK, IRELAND – The number of cruelty cases reported to Limerick Animal Welfare (LAW) continues to increase according to the sanctuary manager, Marie O’Connor. The sanctuary is facing an overflow of abandoned puppies and unwanted animals, reflecting the ongoing mistreatment of animals. One example is Whiskey, a German Shepherd, who was found severely malnourished and … Read more