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Homelessness in Limerick – small gestures make a difference

By Nigel
6th September 2017
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The current levels of homelessness reported in Ireland are cause for great worry. What is fast becoming an epidemic in Dublin has yet to make its presence fully noticed on the streets of Limerick. This city certainly has no reason to be complacent. Quite often, problems seen in Dublin take a little while before they become fully apparent in Limerick. …

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Troy Studios put call out for short term rental properties in Limerick

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5th September 2017
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Are you a property owner who may be interested in making your home available to the team behind the next George R.R Martin production? Troy Studios, Limerick’s new film production studio, has put out a call for short term rental accommodation in Limerick City, Castletroy & surrounding areas. Their call comes as the studio prepares to welcome its first production …

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TECKRO RAISES $10M IN SERIES B FINANCING TO ACCELERATE MOMENTUM WITH WORLD’S LEADING PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOTECH COMPANIES

By Nigel
31st August 2017
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Teckro has raised $17.8 million from leading US funds and is currently embarking on a major recruitment drive in Ireland having grown to over 70 employees based out of offices in Limerick and Dogpatch in Dublin Teckro Inc have announced the completion of its $10M Series B financing as they expand the digitization of clinical trials. The round was led by …

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Time to consider public transport as a real option for Limerick commuters

By Nigel
29th August 2017
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Sitting outside the Hunt Museum recently I took some time to watch afternoon traffic approaching the city from Corbally and Castletroy. It doesn’t take a traffic engineer to realise the main point of entry to the City, at the Locke Bar and Opera site, struggles to deal with the level of traffic at its current level. A similar look at …

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University of Limerick graduates still have employability edge

By Nigel
23rd August 2017
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Graduates at this year’s University of Limerick conferring ceremonies, which take place this week, face “a more positive economic environment and a buoyant jobs market,” according to university President Dr Des Fitzgerald.  According to a recent survey, nearly three quarters (74%) of last year’s UL graduates are in employment.  This figure is a full 12% higher than the average employment rate for …

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Limerick’s week in review – 18th August

By Nigel
18th August 2017
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Silly season in Limerick is nearly over. The days of decamping to Kilkee or Lahinch are coming to an end. Despite the traditional media August ‘lull’, Limerick’s week in review from this week has produced some interesting news in Limerick. Featuring schadenfreude, Garda drones, blooming roses and Christmas stores, here’s a quick round up of my top 10 stories this …

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Sostrene Grene to open in Limerick city centre

By Nigel
17th August 2017
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Danish retailer Sostrene Grene is to open in Limerick city centre. The brand are set to open later this month on Bedford Row in the city. The brand, which specializes in home accessories, kitchenware, gift wrap, DIY articles, stationary and small furniture, is rapidly expanding in Ireland with the Limerick store being their 6th in the country.   Søstrene Grene specializes …

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Focus on River Shannon should be key priority for Limerick

By Nigel
17th August 2017
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During Riverfest weekend this year I took an opportunity to take part in a group Kayaking trip on the River Shannon from the UL boat club into the heart of the city centre. It was a simple, relaxing afternoon. We passed under bridges and were swept over falls. We felt we were part of the River Shannon for a few …

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Limerick’s Savoy Hotel submits extension plans

By Nigel
15th August 2017
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Coming on the back of the recent An Bord Pleanala decision to grant permission to Kirkland Development’s mixed-use development on Bishop’s Quay in Limerick City centre, the same development company have submitted plans to expand the Savoy Hotel in Limerick. This is another significant and welcome development for the Henry St area of Limerick, The Gardens International commercial project, just …

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Creating quality Limerick residential must come in tandem with job creation

By Nigel
14th August 2017
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Creating quality Limerick residential opportunities to match the new influx of jobs in the city needs to be addressed. The announcement last month that Limerick Twenty Thirty have submitted official plans for the former Opera Site was a welcome step forward. Yet the response from various parties has been somewhat mixed. One of the key concerns is the fact that …

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