Sorry, this product is unavailable. Please choose a different combination. Púre Fresh - created by chef George Casey - is set to open at salad bar at Castletroy Town Centre.  Located in the heart of the shopping centre, the food bar will be serving "banging salads and tasty breakfasts." View this post on Instagram A post shared by @purefresh.ie Announcing the news on social media, Púre Fresh wrote: "PURE FRESH - COMING TO CASTLETROY TOWN CENTRE VERY SOON. "We are delighted to announce we will be located in the heart of Castletroy - serving you all things FRESH FOOD & BANGING SALADS." "Keep your eyes peeled for updates - we may be opening sooner than you think." View this post on Instagram A post shared by @purefresh.ie Foodies have been left delighted by the news with many sharing their excitement online.  I've no doubt it will be amazing." Another commented: "I was only saying in work last week that Limerick needs a good takeaway salad place While one other added: "Sounds great best of luck." 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road consisting of a 9.7m wide (approx.) carriageway This carriageway is proposed to be made up of a 3.5m wide bus lane a segregated cycle track and planted verges with road embankment side slopes “Enhancing transport options in Castletroy is a key part of the work of the five year More for Limerick Programme as we continue to develop the east side of the city cycling and public transport options as part of a suite of measures to progress connectivity and reduce congestion The Castletroy Link Road can be a vital piece in the puzzle of a stronger I welcome the lodging of the application to An Bord Pleanála with the continued development of good quality infrastructure integral to the continued prosperity of the area.” “The lodgment of this planning application marks an important step in our commitment to enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in Limerick city and its environs facilitate further growth and ensure a more sustainable future for those living working and studying in the Castletroy area.” Director of Transportation and Mobility with Limerick Council “Getting this project to this key stage is a big moment for Castletroy and Limerick and I commend the Active Travel team in getting it to this point This project will change the makeup of the network in the Castletroy area for good potentially acting as a social and economic catalyst on the east side of our city We look forward to completing the planning process and moving on to develop these works.” READ MORE: Mesmerizing display: Starling murmuration wows onlookers in Limerick in accordance with Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) includes: A new distributor road of approximately 680m in length with a cross section consisting of 9.7m wide carriageway including a 3.5m wide bus lane planted verges with one in two road embankment side slopes Upgrading of both the Schoolhouse Road/Golf Links Road junction and the 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on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news The former Desmond Arms complex in Catherine Street is being marketed as The Printworks reflecting a time when this newspaper was printed in the area | PICTURE: Adrian Butler Join Slimming World Ireland and donate your clothes to charity when you lose the weight Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie Castletroy College 17 – 11 St Munchin’s College Liam Fitzgerald Park was the location for this afternoon’s clash between Limerick rivals Castletroy College and St Muchin’s It took Castletroy just nine minutes to get their first score on the board with a try from loosehead prop Jamie Conway James O’Malley followed with the extras Munchin’s responded with a penalty in the 16th minute to bring it to 7-3 in favour of Castletroy going into half time Munchin’s struck first in the second half as Charlie Grace crashed over for their first try in the 47th minue But that lead did not last long as Castletroy came back with a penalty from Liam Glynn putting them two points ahead Munchin’s stayed in the fight and a penalty in the 60th minute put them 10-11 ahead Castletroy were not finished though as Jamie Conway crossed over for the second time in a flourish to put his team through to the semi-finals with a score line of 17-11 Castletroy College: Robbie Widger; Robert Sheehan St Munchin’s College: Adam McGlynn; Jarrod Arenhold Munster Clubs Girls League Finals Day Roundup 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St Munchins looking to break past Rowan Brady Castletroy College during the Pinergy Schools U19 Munster Senior Cup match at Liam Fitzgerald Park Castletroy College advanced to the last four of the Munster Schools Senior Cup after they saw off Limerick rivals St Munchin’s at Liam Fitzgerald Park Two tries from Jamie Conway and seven points from the boot of Liam Glynn saw Castletroy seal what was a hard-fought victory St Munchin’s will look back on several missed chances close to the Castletroy line as to one of the reasons their campaign came to an end Castletroy took full advantage with Conway’s second try a couple of minutes from the end proving to be the winning score It was Castletroy that got the scoring underway in the ninth minute with slick hands from Glynn and Joel Rowntree seeing Robbie Widger find a gap in the Munchin’s defence St Munchins College cheer leaders shout on their team against Castletroy College during the Pinergy Schools U19 Munster Senior Cup match at Liam Fitzgerald Park Picture Dan LinehanThe ball was moved left and after big carries from Cillian McNamara and Trever Tchokotieu Conway managed to burst over for the first try of the game Glynn added the conversion to put his side 7-0 up Munchin’s responded positively and got on the scoreboard through an Oisin Madden penalty It was one-way traffic for most of the first half but Munchin’s were unable to capitalise on territory as Castletroy held firm in defence Several times Munchin’s were camped on the Castletroy line only for poor handling errors scuppering their hopes and the score remained at 7-3 at the break Munchin’s kept on the pressure after the break and were rewarded on 47 minutes when Charlie Grace finally touched down with Castletroy down to 13 players after two players were sent to the sin-bin Castletroy College winning this lineout ball from Alex Quinn St Munchins during the Pinergy Schools U19 Munster Senior Cup match at Liam Fitzgerald Park Picture Dan LinehanThat lead didn’t last for long as Glynn nailed a penalty in response to put Castletroy 10-8 in front Munchin’s continued to probe as the game headed into the final 10 minutes with a second Madden penalty restoring their advantage An intervention from Adam Power proved to be crucial as his block down from Darragh Dillon’s attempted clearance saw Castletroy into the Munchin’s ’22 A patient attack followed with Conway powering over for his second try Glynn added the extras to give Castletroy a 17-11 victory and a place in the semi-finals St Munchin’s College: A McGlynn; J Arenhold From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? 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If you would like to manage your push notification preferences, you can do so here https://www.tipperarylive.ie/section/1235/advertise-with-us Keep up to date with the latest news in Tipperary as it happens with TipperaryLive.ie The latest Tipperary news,sport and business from TipperaryLive.ie National - Tipperary Live - Find the latest Tipperary Clonmel Ireland Local County Region breaking news What's on - Tipperary Live - Find the latest Tipperary Clonmel Ireland Local County Region breaking news sport and business from Tipperary with the team from TipperaryLive.ie sport and motoring as it happens from TipperaryLive.ie Tipperary Live Met Eireann Weather Forecast Deaths - Tipperary Live - Find the latest Tipperary Clonmel Ireland Local County Region breaking news Rockwell College’s Junior Cup Team kicked off their 2025 Pinergy Munster Schools Junior Cup campaign with a well-earned 28 21 victory over Castletroy College at Fethard Town Park in this semi-final qualifier The opening stages saw both teams battle for control with Castletroy capitalising on early opportunities to take a 14-7 lead after 20 minutes Rockwell’s first try of the match came from Tadhg Dunlea with co-captain Cameron Fitzpatrick adding the conversion Fitzpatrick then kept Rockwell within touching distance by slotting a well-placed penalty co-captain Robert Carrigan broke through Castletroy’s defence to touch down giving his team the lead for the first time at 15-14 but Rockwell went into the break with momentum on theirside The second half began with Castletroy applying pressure A well-executed attack saw Leon Bergin cross the line for another crucial try which Fitzpatrick successfully converted to extend the lead to 22-14 Castletroy responded with a penalty to bring the score to 22-21 and Fitzpatrick’s reliable boot secured two more penalties seeing out the match and claiming an important first-round victory It was a fantastic performance from the team backed by phenomenal support from the Rockwell College community and families created an electric atmosphere with chants and encouragement driving the teamforward in key moments and the unwavering support on the sidelines played a huge role in lifting the players A special thank you to Fethard Town Park for hosting and to Castletroy College for a thrilling contest Onwards to the semi-final of the Pinergy Munster Schools Junior Cup for Rockwell now People in Tipperary Town have been advised to keep their doors locked 5 March at the Halla Na Féile in Cashel In Pictures: Meet the cast of hit play 'The Ferryman' including a 'very well behaved baby' Night of nostalgia at Tipperary Museum with 125 year Clonmel High School reunion Life and work have led Barbara Watts down many interesting avenues but it was her studies at University of Limerick that brought her back to a childhood passion she reluctantly strayed from long ago.  Barbara joined over 3,600 students being conferred this week as part of the University’s August ceremonies graduating with a PhD from the School of History in UL’s Faculty of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.   Originally from Aberdare, Wales but now living in Alberta, Canada, Barbara undertook her PhD entirely remotely, encouraged to continue her studies at UL after completing the MA History of Family undertaking her PhD – titled Searching for Celtic cousins: Welsh Irish and Scottish immigrant worker experience in Alberta 1880-1920 – combined a love of history with a natural curiosity for her own local and family heritage.  But it was as a child that I remember becoming interested in the past,” she explains.   “My mother told stories about people that figured in her life which the war years and my father’s Irish family.  I took the whole of the summer holidays to research the dates and history of old buildings I studied photos of the buildings and the people who lived and worked in them As a family we took day trips on the train to old churches and museums that my father loved …  I could not relate my little bit of Welsh nineteenth century knowledge and my father’s passion for old buildings to the English based history of the curriculum I dropped history as soon as I could.”  Barbara’s life and career would take many interesting turns After completing a teacher’s certificate in Dress and Design at Cardiff she worked in a Welsh comprehensive school as her husband pursued a PhD in Geology The couple then relocated to Calgary in Alberta Barbara undertook a Bachelor of Education in the University of Calgary meaning she could now teach locally.  “This became the start of a personal educational journey which seems not to have ended,” says Barbara who further completed a Graduate Diploma in Instructional Development as well as a Master of Education in Teacher Professional Development.  After a fruitful career in which she held roles as diverse as a fine arts consultant and an assistant principal in 2015 Barbara decided to retire – but that was far from the end of her education journey and she was eager to ‘continue on her learning curve’.  It was during a holiday back to her native Wales surrounded by the familiar sights and sounds of her childhood that Barbara decided the time was right to get back to the history books After completing an online Local History course at the University of Oxford Barbara discovered UL’s MA History of Family Programme After initial queries with her eventual supervisor Barbara knew this was the right choice for her.  “I immediately felt welcome,” recalls Barbara who reserves special praise for Dr Breathnach – her ‘mentor’ and ‘first port of call’ for support throughout her MA and Once Barbara had the time differences down to an art (“I kept a time conversion chart which I still use”) it was plain sailing; she was paired with another Welsh student on the course for team assignments and her lectures were recorded and readily available online the thoughts of missing out on visits to the National Library of Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol had her wishing she could ‘just take a plane to Limerick’!  Barbara was keen to build on her MA dissertation research into Irish migrants from Newtown she developed a PhD topic that would explore the history of the migrants who became coal miners in four of Alberta’s coal towns from 1880 to 1920.  “Just as the Newtown community enabled me to add to my knowledge of Wales studying the coal miners gave me an insight into not only how Alberta began and the difficulties migrants faced entering Canada but also that Alberta was built on coal – something that history seems to have forgotten.”  Of course, studying remotely – particularly for a period during the Covid-19 pandemic – had its challenges; however, Barbara says, the support from her fellow students as well as academic and administrative staff from the History Department and UL Global Office helped to make her six years of remote study at UL a success And those people were at the centre of her celebrations on graduation day.  “Apart from attending the ceremony … my most important plan is to meet people I have come to know over the last six years to be able to thank those who have helped me along the way,” she says.  Barbara has not closed the book on her research; indeed she hopes to develop some sections of her thesis into articles and is also looking into presenting her work as a monograph one thing is clear: she will no doubt continue to maintain that sense of curiosity in life and learning.  Email: ahss@ul.ie Tel: +353 61 202700 Castletroy College have bowed out of the Pinergy Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup CASTLETROY College bowed out of the Pinergy Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup after suffering a 24-10 semi-final defeat to PBC at Virgin Media Park on Wednesday afternoon The resilient Limerick side remained right in this contest for long spells and it wasn't until a 68th minute intercept try from PBCs Deckie Fitzgerald that the game was put beyond Castletroy Winners PBC will now face fellow Cork side CBC - winners over Crescent College Comprehensive in Tuesday's opening semi-final - in this season's Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup decider back in Virgin Media Park on Thursday March 20 at 2pm Castletroy College had reached the semi-finals of the Senior Cup following an exciting 17-11 quarter-final victory over local rivals St Munchin’s College at Liam Fitzgerald Park last month The Limerick side scored the first points of Wednesday's semi-final when winger James Rennison intercepted a pass before racing clear to score Liam Glynn successfully added the conversion to make it 7-0 Pres' were on level terms by half-time as Alex Moloney dotted down Daniel Murphy added the extras to make it 7-7 The Cork side then hit the front 15 minutes into the second half as Rian Macfarlane O’Shea powered over for their second try from five metres out Murphy also added to the conversion for 14-7 a tenacious Castletroy side hit back and were within four points of Pres' when Glynn landed a 54th minute penalty for 14-10 Pres' secured their place in the decider thanks to two tries in the final seven minutes from Liam Hegarty in the 63rd minute following a well-executed maul and then finally from Fitzgerald two minutes from the end of normal time PRESENTATION BROTHERS COLLEGE: Rickey Barrett; Daniel Murphy Cormac Bohan; Rian MacFarlane O’Shea. Replacements: Liam Hegarty CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Robbie Widger; James Rennison Rowan Brady; Cillian McNamara. Replacements: Mark Hickey Julian Siudzinski is tackled during their Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup quarter-final with St Munchin's College at Fitzgerald Park on Tuesday | PICTURE: Adrian Butler CASTLETROY College are into the semi-finals of the Pinergy Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup following an exciting 17-11 quarter-final victory over local rivals St Munchin’s College at Liam Fitzgerald Park this Tuesday A try in either half from prop forward Jamie Conway ensured that the Newtown side emerged victorious from this derby clash and advance to the last four from what was a tight contest throughout St Munchin’s had plenty of chances to score either side of half-time but the Corbally side only took one of them as Charlie Grace touched down after the break The opening 10 minutes of the game were nervy given the magnitude of what was at stake but it was Castletroy that drew first blood with out-half Liam Glynn central to proceedings Joel Rowntree and Glynn combined to release Robbie Widger into the ’22 Cillian McNamara then went close to the line but it was Conway that eventually dotted down with Glynn nailing the conversion St Munchin’s responded with an Oisin Madden penalty but were unable to earn a first half try despite being camped deep in Castletroy territory Grace and Adam O’Shaughnessy all went close but were repelled by a staunch Castletroy defence who took a 7-3 advantage into the second half Munchin’s began the second half on the offensive once more and broke through for their try on 47 minutes with Grace on the spot to give them a one-point lead as Glynn responded almost immediately with a penalty to put his side back in front Munchin’s continued to hold the upper hand but also continued to struggle to turn that pressure into points and were forced to settle for a Madden penalty that saw them lead by a single point it was Castletroy’s day as right from the restart Adam Power blocked down an attempted clearance to put his side deep in the Munchin’s ’22 Patience prevailed with Conway again on hand to score his second try with Glynn’s conversion sealing victory and a place in the semi-final for Castletroy CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Robbie Widger; Robert Sheehan Cillian McNamara. Replacements: Kevin Griffin ST MUNCHIN'S COLLEGE: Adam McGlynn; Jarrod Arenhold Charlie Grace. Replacements: Michael Landers Castletroy College number eight Conor Ryan gets his pass away in their Munster Schools Boys Junior Cup quarter-final with CBC at Thomond Park on Tuesday | PICTURE: Adrian Butler CASTLETROY College bowed out of the Munster Schools Boys Junior Cup at the quarter-final stage following an 18-5 loss to CBC  The Newtown school were unlucky to be 8-0 down at half time but maintained hopes of producing a comeback in the final quarter after Aryan Brazys try CBC’s second try of the game ended Castletroy’s chances of advancing to the semi-final stage Castletroy enjoyed a large amount of territory in the opening quarter but were shut out by a tigerish defensive effort from the Cork school Strong carries from the likes of Conor Ryan and Andrew O’Connor had put Castletroy on the front foot only for a combination of a couple of handling errors and the reolute CBC defence keeping them out CBC were clinical when entering the Castletroy ’22 with Harry Quinlan’s penalty opening the scoring on 18 minutes CBC were on the attack again moments later and it was James Earle that got the opening try in the right corner after slick hands from the Cork side Quinlan was on the mark in the early stages of the second half from the kicking tee for CBC that was short lived as Earle’s second try of the game saw CBC run out victorious on an 18-5 scoreline CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Rory O’Dwyer; Harry Ferte Conor Ryan. Replacements: Harry Kett Ruadhri McElwain. Replacements: Dalton Caren Limerick City Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell in Castletroy THE PROVISION of a garda station for Castletroy has taken another positive step forward A process is now underway with the Office of Public Works working in collaboration with An Garda Síochána to identify a suitable site for a new station there This forms part of an initial business case prepared by An Garda Síochána for the acquisition of a suitable site/property for new garda facilities at nine sites throughout the country including a new station for Castletroy the Office of Public Works are engaging with An Garda Síochána and will work in collaboration with them to identify suitable sites and progress the development of the business cases by An Garda Síochána Castletroy based Fine Gael Limerick City TD and Minister of State at the Office of Public Works “Having secured the inclusion of a garda station for Castletroy in the latest Garda Capital Investment Programme 2023-2030 a process is now underway with the Office of Public Works working in collaboration with An Garda Síochána to identify a suitable site for a new garda station in Castletroy READ MORE: Some 13.6% of Limerick households support overseas development projects “The need for this garda station for Castletroy is clearly evident with Castletroy/Annacotty area currently having a resident population of over 16,000 swelled by a UL student population of over 18,000 which gives rise to a population of about 34,000 This excludes the large number of people working in the greater Castletroy/Annacotty area It is expected that the resident population will grow to in excess of 27,000 over the coming years “I have long campaigned on the need for a garda station to be based in the high growth area of Castletroy/Annacotty continuing to work on the project with my Castletroy based colleague “Central to this campaign was securing a submission in 2021 for a new garda station in Castletroy to be included in the latest Garda Siochana Capital Investment Programme to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris by the Limerick Garda district I raised the real need for a garda station for Castletroy with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris at the Justice Oireachtas Committee on June 26 and followed up at the Limerick Joint Policing committee meeting held on December 12 2019 following my invite for Commissioner Harris to attend to discuss the matter Minister O’Donnell concluded: “I will continue to work to progress the provision of this vital new garda station for Castletroy and have it operating as quickly as possible.”   CASTLETROY College and St Munchin's College served up an exciting Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final clash at Liam Fitzgerald Park on Tuesday afternoon The spoils ultimately went to Castletroy College who emerged 17-11 winners of the action-picked Limerick derby clash Castletroy College are now through to the semi-finals of this season's Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup Photographer Adrian Butler captured all the colour and excitement from the game for Leader Sport Click on 'Next' or 'Previous' for more pictures The St Munchin's College Junior Cup squad which defeated PBC at Virgin Media Park on Wednesday |PICTURE: St Munchin's Sport on 'X' THERE was mixed luck for the two Limerick sides competing in the Munster Schools Boys Junior Cup on Wednesday afternoon St Munchin's College scored an impressive 29-12 victory over PBC at Virgin Media Park to book their place in the semi-finals of the competition Castletroy College must rely on defeating CBC after losing out 21-28 to Rockwell College at Fethard Town Park in their quarter-final qualifier also on Wednesday A clinical St Munchin's College side scored five tries in powering past Pres' at Virgin Media Park scoring two tries in the opening half through Alex Fennell and Sam McGlynn with Donnacha McKenna converting the opening try PBC hit back after the restart with their second try of the game to draw level.  St Munchin's responded superbly scoring tries from Darragh Mullane and Sam McGlynn The Limerick side then wrapped up a convincing victory when centre Alex Fennell crashed over for his second try of the game to secure their place in the semi-finals of the Junior Cup ST MUNCHIN'S COLLEGE: Darragh Mullane; Alex Murphy Stephen Bissette; Bobby Meagher. Replacements: Regan Sheehy McGrath CORK: Matthew McCarthy; Callum J Harrington Logan Robertson; Ronan Dillon. Replacements: Daniel Buckley Castletroy College and Rockwell College both crossed for a hat-trick of tries in their entertaining Munster Schools Boys Junior Cup meeting at Fethard Town Park Castletroy College opened the scoring with a try from number eight Conor Ryan which was converted by winger Danann Glynn Rockwell then responded with a converted try of their own to draw level before the Newtown students hit the front again when prop Jay Walsh dotted down The Tipperary students increased their one point lead early in the second half with a converted try for 22-14 before Castletroy responded with a second Walsh try Rockwell sealed the win with two final quarter penalty goals to seal their semi-final spot.  CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Rory O’Dwyer; Mark O’Donnell Charlie Hogan; Conor Ryan. Replacements: Harry Kett ROCKWELL COLLEGE: Joe O’Donovan; Jack Landy Tadhg Dunlea; Robert Carrigan. Replacements: Luke Kennedy SUPPORTERS cheered on Castletroy College in the Munster Schools Boys Junior Cup quarter-final on Tuesday afternoon The Newtown school were unlucky to be 8-0 down at half time Click 'Next' or 'Previous' for more pictures 81 new homes at The Mills has been delivered by the Land Development Agency The development in Castletroy includes 36 one-bed and 45 two-bed apartments This is the the first time the Land Development Agency has delivered cost rental homes in Limerick The monthly rent for a one-bed apartment is €990 and the rent for a two-bed is €1,235.  An application process for the new homes is expected to open early in the new year.  The project has been delivered in partnership with Cairn Homes through the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative Chief Executive of the LDA said: “This is an exciting development for the LDA and a fantastic opportunity for eligible renters to secure a new and affordable home in a well-served and sought-after area The apartments at The Mills are the first cost rental homes to be delivered by the LDA in Limerick and build on our ongoing housing activity in the city and its suburbs The LDA is central to addressing the country’s housing need and this involves delivering both cost-rental and affordable purchase homes on state or acquired land in addition to partnering with homebuilders to finance and acquire homes in new developments our partners on this project and Limerick City and County Council for their assistance and ongoing support of the Agency’s work" the LDA also announced it had appointed a multi-disciplinary design team for a new 290-home development in the city’s Docklands.  Interested applicants for the Castletroy cost rental homes are urged to closely study the eligibility criteria and to ensure they fulfil the requirements ahead of the application process.  They are also advised to prepare the documentation they will require to secure a home if they are selected through the initial lottery process Created under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 cost rental offers a long-term secure rental option at below market rates for would-be renters who do not qualify for social housing but who cannot access the private market without support The rents are based on the cost of building maintaining and managing the homes and are at least 25% below market rates.  Applicants for these cost rental homes must have a net household income below €59,000 They must also be able to afford the rent advertised which should not account for more than 35% of their monthly net income The apartments at The Mills are A-rated and come with fitted kitchens and wardrobes The residential development is located just off the Dublin Road in Castletroy about 6 kilometres from Limerick City Centre and near to major employment areas such as the National Technology Park Annacotty Business Park and the University of Limerick Residents will have easy access to supermarkets and to Castletroy Town Centre which includes a range of shops and restaurants The area is connected to the Castletroy Urban Greenway which allows for car-free access to schools a local park and other amenities and services The Mills is also well-served by public transport with frequent bus services running nearby to Limerick City Centre and the University of Limerick.  The planned release of the cost rental homes at The 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0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of Predeceased by her parents Winifred and Martin and daughter Jane Thomas Street on Tuesday (29th April) from 10.30am to 12 noon with removal afterwards to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Roxboro Road for Requiem Mass at 1pm follow by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm Margaret’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one THE 15th Annual CLUB Limerick golf event takes place at Castletroy Golf Club on Thursday May 23. Speaking at the launch of the event said that the event is a big part of the fundraising initiatives and he acknowledged the support of the main sponsor for this year who have been generous sponsors of CLUB Limerick and Limerick GAA for over a decade.  READ NEXT: Five talking points from Limerick's thrilling draw with Tipperary in Munster Senior Hurling Championship Frank Hogan stated his delight that his company would be the main sponsor for the event again this year and wished all teams representing Limerick GAA all the best for the remainder of the season.  Event organisers also expressed their gratitude to Michael Gleeson of Gleeson Shoes, Ronald Gleeson of Gleeson Sports Scene Ken Ring of Fine Wines and Garry Howie Professional at Castletroy GC thanked the CLUB Limerick Committee for staging their event at Castletroy Golf Club again this year He wished the Limerick teams every success and he is hopeful that both the Senior Hurlers and Footballers will have positive campaigns.  There are a limited number of spaces still available on the timesheets. See details of the various options that are available if you wish to support (details can be got at info.clublimerick@gaa.ie) Event organisers thanked all those in attendance at the launch Castletroy College in the Pinergy Munster Schools Junior Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park The famed Cork side were full value for their victory with substitute James Earle landing two tries in the victory Harry Quinlan also kicked two penalties and a conversion in the one-sided contest Castletroy dominated the opening exchanges with number eight Conor Ryan carrying hard but were unable to break down a resolute CBC defence The early pressure didn’t tell and it was CBC who drew first blood on 18 minutes after Cian Brown was judged to have been offside from a scrum Christians out half Harry Quinlan then slotted a penalty from 20 metres to give his side a 3-0 advantage CBC then turned on the style with a superbly worked try off a scrum on the Castletroy ’22 Quinlan and Sean Riordan combined to open the door for full back Hugh Downey Downey beat a couple of defenders before sending James Earle in the right corner for the try that saw CBC stretch their advantage to eight points Cork cheer leaders urge on their side against Castletroy College in the Pinergy Munster Schools Junior Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park Pic: Dan Linehan CBC looked dangerous from set pieces all throughout the first half and were nearly in for a second try on the half hour This time it was Shea Lynch that created the gap for Riordan to exploit but he was held up just short of the line Ruadhri McElwain also went close but was held up over the line right on half time It was CBC who got off to a fast start in the second half by virtue of a Quinlan penalty after Castletroy full back Rory O’Dwyer was sent to the sin bin for dissent Castletroy reacted positively and pinned CBC in their own ’22 from the restart and were awarded a penalty when Christians strayed offside Dannan Glynn kicked to the corner and hooker Aryan Brysz scored on the back of a powerful maul to leave the score at 11-5 in CBC’s favour with 40 minutes played Rossa Kinirons cut a brilliant line from Mike Murphy’s pass on the 10-metre line and his offload saw Earle in for the game-winning score Quinlan’s conversion saw the final score 18-5 in CBC’s favour UP FOR GRABS: Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig's Ciaran O'Donoghue and Castletroy College's Marcus Southern go high for the sliotar Castletroy College registered important TUS Dr Harty Cup points in Ballyagran on Tuesday with Limerick U20s Matthew Fitzgerald and Robert O’Farrell impressing Between them they contributed 2-15 - 14 points from outstanding free-taker Fitzgerald and a pair of goals by O’Farrell that were scored in either half Having trailed for long stages in this round 2 they came good in a strong fourth quarter that produced 2-9 to 0-1 Both teams had lost their opening day matches “We knew today was kind of a winner-take-all,” Castletroy College mentor Liam Reale said “Ballincollig dominated the first half and we struggled to get on the ball We had gone away from what we were good at the lads came out and put the foot down and hurled the way they are capable of hurling “Just thankful to get the win and keep us in the competition.” Castletroy College's Cillian Clifford is tacked by Colaiste Choilm Picture: Eddie O'HareColáiste Choilm Ballincollig did a lot right in that half but were hit with a sucker-punch goal just before half time in the 31st minute when Conor Gavin accepted a quick line ball and his long delivery into the danger area was fetched by O’Farrell who made no mistake from close range It enabled the Limerick outfit to lead for the first time Coláiste Choilm edged it 0-12 to 1-8 at the break And they registered the first two points of the second half to extend their advantage but Castletroy College drew level in the 37th minute through a brace from Fitzgerald and one from Harry McDermott Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig managed to keep them at arm’s length 0-16 to 1-12 approaching the end of the third quarter Their opponents won the remaining 18 minutes plus stoppage time hands down It started with O’Farrell finding the net and he followed with one from play Fitzgerald reeled off the next three points (one sublime side line ball) before Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig’s solitary point from Kevin O’Leary Another four Castletroy College points arrived before centre-back and captain Cian Scully finished his side's third goal in the 57th minute “The first goal before half time was against the run of play,” Reale added normally he's a half forward or midfielder We created that bit of space in the second half The result doesn't do justice to Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig The placed ball taking of Eoin Dwyer was a feature of their display and there were five points for Niall Buckley more gaa - harty cup  articles Kerry will face Clare and Cork play Tipperary You have accepted push notifications for this content. If you would like to manage your push notification preferences, you can do so here. © Examiner Echo Group Limited, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. Registered in Ireland: 523712. Rian MacFarlane O'Shea, PBC, Cork celebrates his try against Castletroy College in the Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-final at Virgin Media Park, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan It will be an all-Cork final in the Munster Schools Senior Cup final for the third year in a row after PBC booked their ticket to face old rivals CBC Pres couldn’t find their usual precision for long spells but three second-half tries from Rian MacFarlane O’Shea and Deckie Fitzgerald secured a 14-point victory over Castletroy College at Virgin Media Park on Wednesday. The Limerick students deserve huge credit for disrupting PBC’s free-flowing brand of rugby with accurate tackling and brilliant breakdown work from the likes of captain Cillian McNamara and Adam Power to go in 7-all at the break But they couldn’t stop the Mardyke school making it six consecutive semi-final wins in the end Castletroy’s James Rennison had an eventful start culminating in his sixth-minute intercept try Cork touching down for his try against Castletroy College in the Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-final at Virgin Media Park which saw the winger panned out on the ground with a replacement ready until he regained his breath to carry on Rennison read Pres’ intentions to pick off a pass on halfway for a 50-metre run-in Liam Glynn’s conversion made it a seven-point head start They looked to extend that lead further but lost a line-out inside the 22 and Pres countered through Rickey Barrett and Eddie Dooley An end-to-end try looked likely but Robbie Widger scrambled back to intercept the final pass It was only a temporary escape as Pres returned from the clearing kick Daniel Higgins’ offload missed its intended target but Alex Moloney swept around the outside to pick up the pieces and Daniel Murphy levelled with the conversion Castletroy went down the other end to set up camp on the Pres line from a five-metre tap-and-go They couldn’t touch down as hard work from Moloney and Higgins held the ball up over the line Pres were next to lay siege on the Castletroy goalline they got a second chance from a tap-and-go penalty They went wide but Robert O’Donnell chopped down the charging James O’Leary and Rennison made the next stop on Cormac Bohan who was pinged for a double movement as he reached for the corner It stayed 7-all at half-time and well into the second half as errors continued to interrupt the play Pres turned down kick at the posts for a scrum only to knock on They were handed a gift-wrapped second chance when Castletroy were penalised for early engagement Ronan Byrd gained 20 metres from a quick tap and number eight Rian MacFarlane O’Shea broke through for the 51st-minute touchdown Cork touching down for his tray against Castletroy College in the Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-final at Virgin Media Park Picture Dan LinehanWhen Castletroy won a penalty on the 22 for a high tackle they opted for a kick at the posts which Glynn slotted to cut the deficit to four Pres went for the jugular as their maul broke into a sprint towards the Castletroy line Their charge was illegally stopped and Pres reloaded for another shove Denis Murphy took the line-out and a clever change of direction allowed Liam Hegarty to march over at the back of the maul Daniel Murphy’s conversion missed to leave it 19-10 As the clock entered the red and Castletroy were forced to play from inside their own 22 Deckie Fitzgerald nicked a walk-in intercept try to round out the scoring Castletroy College: Try: J Rennison; Con: L Glynn; Pen: L Glynn D Sheehy (B Foley 66); O Dillon (T Murray 66) S MacFarlane O’Shea (D Foley 36); Denis Murphy more Cork Rugby articles Keep up-to-date with the top stories in Cork with our daily newsletter straight to your inbox Please click here for our privacy statement. 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Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news battles for possession in their Dr Harty Cup group fixture with Our Lady's Templemore at Toomevara on Wednesday afternoon CASTLETROY College bowed out of the Dr Harty Cup Munster post-primary schools senior 'A' hurling competition after suffering a 0-16 to 1-10 defeat to Our Lady's Templemore in their crucial Group 2 fixture played at Toomevara on Wednesday afternoon Castletroy trailed their Tipperary opponents from the second minute and while they battled resiliently to remain right in the contest right until the final whistle Our Lady's Templemore ran out deserving winners to book their place in the knock-out stages of the competition The result saw Our Lady's finish in second place in group 2 behind table toppers Ardscoil Ris it was Our Lady's who made the better start with topscorer Padraic O'Shea pointing two early frees Monaleen senior player Matthew Fitzgerald opened the Castletroy College account from a free in the fifth minute Templemore were 0-4 to 0-1 ahead when Barry Griffin landed the Limerick side's second point after Conor Gavin created the opening Despite Our Lady's enjoying a greater share of possession for much of the half resilient Castetroy drew within a single point of their opponents in the 24th minute when topscorer Fitzgerald pointed his third free of the half for 0-4 to 0-5 who racked up 14 wides over the course of the game enjoyed a three point advantage by half-time as sharpshooter O'Shea continued to keep the scoreboard ticking over Castletroy did manage to prize open the Templemore defence on a couple of occasions threatening a goal with well-executed moves but the Newtown side failed to convert those openings Castletroy goalkeeper Eoin Murrihy produced a smart save to prevent Philip O'Dwyer from scoring the game's opening goal from a ground shot Castletroy were hoping for a fast start to the second half but it was their opponents who managed it with two quick-fire points from Mark Conroy and Jack Marnell to lead by double scores 0-10 to 0-5 While the Limerick side relied heavily on Fitzgerald frees for scores Our Lady's enjoyed a greater spread of scorers as Marnell Joey Quinn and Philip O'Dwyer chipped in with points as the Templemore side drew clear at 0-14 to 0-6 Sensing that their Dr Harty Cup run was in real danger of coming to an end battling Castletroy College hit back as Robert O'Farrell before Barry Griffin struck for a terrific solo goal in the 48th minute Suddenly the Templemore lead was down to just four points traded points as the gap remained at four points by the 51st minute Topscorer O'Shea slotted a 55th minute free to put five points between the sides While Fitzgerald added two pointed frees for Castletroy College the goal the Limerick side badly needed never arrived as time ran out on their Dr Harty Cup campaign for 2024 SCORERS: Castletroy College: Matthew Fitzgerald 0-7 (frees) Our Lady's Templemore: Padraic O'Shea 0-10 (0-8 frees CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Eoin Murrihy (Ahane); Louis Ferland (Monaleen) Marcus Southern (Monaleen); Conor Gavin (Monaleen) James Rennison (Ahane); Conor Ryan (Monaleen) Barry Griffin (Monaleen); John John O'Halloran (Monaleen) SUBS: Dara Moloughney (Ahane) for O'Halloran (40 mins) Anton Donohoe (Ahane) for Ryan (both 52 mins) OUR LADY'S TEMPLEMORE: Cormac Bourke; Tommy Burke SUBS: Richie Morris for Stapleton (49 mins) FOR MORE PHOTOS PRESS THE ARROW OR NEXT ON THE SLIDESHOW  CASTLETROY College and St Munchins battled it out in a gritty Limerick City Senior Cup Final where Castletroy College came out the one-point victors of the decider on a scoreline of 10-9 CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Robbie Widger, Robert Sheehan, Robert O'Donnell, Joel Rowntree, Seán Lyons, Liam Glynn ST MUNCHINS: Darragh Newman, Mark Keane, Ryan Angley, Brendan Minogue, Jarrod Arenhold, Adam McGlynn, Darragh Dillon; Calum Kirwan, Adam O'Shaughnessy McCabes Pharmacy opens rebranded store at Castletroy Shopping Centre with festive celebration McCabes Pharmacy proudly unveiled its newly rebranded store at Castletroy Shopping Centre with a festive Christmas celebration This is the first of seven stores to be rebranded in the county Roxboro Shopping Centra and Parkway Shopping Centre to follow The event highlighted all that McCabes has to offer from personalised patient care this winter and skincare brands as well as a range of amazing value Christmas gifting options welcoming shoppers with a warm festive atmosphere The celebration featured a live performance of Christmas classics while guests enjoyed delicious food from local eatery along with goodie bags and Santa hats to get into the festive spirit Well known faces in attendance also added to the buzz of the event Speaking about the opening of the rebranded store “It is so exciting to finally open as McCabes Pharmacy and I am looking forward to our team continuing to deliver the high standard care and professionalism that our loyal customers deserve” This rebranding at Castletroy Shopping Centre is just one of the 110 stores set to operate under the McCabe’s name by the end of 2024 offering customers enhanced services and a refreshed experience “We are delighted to be serving the people of Limerick,” said Sharon McCabe, CEO of McCabes Pharmacy “Limerick holds a special place in our hearts, and we’re excited to become a part of this vibrant community. We are committed to providing the exceptional customer service and personal touch that McCabes is known for ensuring every visit feels both welcoming and supportive.” The new McCabes Pharmacy locations will reflect the evolving customer healthcare needs from digital health innovations to personalised preventative care and integrated health services The award-winning online store and app makes it convenient for our customers to manage their health and wellbeing with fast and efficient home delivery options appointment booking and online prescription ordering services.  As Lloyds Pharmacy stores are rebranded to McCabes Pharmacy across Ireland customers will continue to see the familiar faces they know and trust backed by a network committed to meeting evolving healthcare needs.  For more visit www.mccabespharmacy.com " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g, ' To continue reading this article, please subscribe and support local journalism! 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Sonnervale Limited have submitted plans for the development which is located to the rear of the existing Caislean Nua estate on the Golf Links Road in Castletroy.  This is the last phase of a residential development, originally granted planning permission in June 2000.  The planned development will see the creation of 114 new residential units with a mix of unit sizes ranging from terrace and duplex unit along with two four-storey apartment blocks; a new creche facility, landscaped open spaces and a new linear park linking the proposed development to the existing phases. Access to the development will be via Mount Green Road. A decision from the Council's planners is expected by mid-May this year.  The scheme consists of 114 residential units at a density of 35 units/ha.  The development will comprise 16 no. 2.5 storey 4 bed detached units; 8 no. 2.5 storey 3 bed semi-detached units; 36 no. 2.5 storey 3 bed terrace units; 19 no. 3 storey 2 bed duplex units; 19 no. 3 storey 3 bed duplex units; and 16 no. 2 bed apartments provided within 2 no. 4 storey blocks. The site is bounded by residentially zoned lands to the east, an existing housing development to the north and west and Castletroy Golf Course to the south.  An architectural statement says the proposed development is focused on 'the creation of a high-quality, residential environment in terms of overall design and layout, a mixture of tenure types and unit sizes, and the provision of high-quality landscaped public open spaces'.  "The layout of the scheme is defined by the 3 distinctive open space areas. Pedestrian paths link the open space areas to the public road. The different building forms, surrounding and overlooking the open space areas, create character and a sense of place", the statement says. "The larger open space area in the built portion of the scheme provides a discernible focal point to the entire scheme. The linear park links the proposed development to the existing phases. This enables people to walk through a landscaped area remote from vehicular traffic. The creche is located adjacent to the linear park". CASTLETROY College have secured a vital victory over Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig in round two of the Dr Harty Cup Munster Post-Primary U19 hurling competition with a huge 3-21 to 0-17 win in Ballyagran this afternoon. Matthew Fitzgerald lead the way for his side scoring 0-14 (0-11 frees) throughout and reigniting the Limerick schools hopes of reaching the knock-out stages of the Harty Cup. Liam Reale’s side will now face Our Lady’s Templemore in the third round of the competition on Wednesday, November 20. The contest in Ballyagran between Castletroy and Colaiste Choilm was back and forth in the opening minutes with Colaiste’s Eoin Dwyer firing over the first score for his side from a free after one minute. Castletroy’s reply came almost three minutes later when a fabulous strike from midfielder James Rennison sailed over the bar. The lead was interchangeable in these opening 10 minutes with Dwyer stepping up for another free while Harry McDermott did well to collect a miscued puck-out to leave the teams level on two points a piece after eight minutes. It looked like the Limerick team struggled at times to find their midfielders and half-forwards from the puck-outs resulting in short attempts to the corner backs, who were put under immediate pressure by Colaiste’s forwards. Sloppy passing by the Castletroy backs resulted in an easy point for Dwyer again. This score was cancelled out by Matthew Fitzgerald’s first free of the game on the other end. Desperate to not let the Cork side gain any more of a lead, after shooting four wides at this stage, Fitzgerald fired over a free to put them right back into the game, but the momentum stayed with the Ballincollig secondary school. A 65′ and a free from Dwyer, who was Colaiste’s top-scorer on the day, put them ahead by two points, 0-7 to 0-5, after 35 minutes of play. It was Matthew Fitzgearld once again that kept his side in the mix putting over two huge frees, one from inside his own half and the other from his own sideline, to put Castletroy within a point of their opponents. Colaiste Choilm looked to finish the half off strongly with two more frees from Eoin Dwyer before a quick sideline from Castletroy saw the ball launched in from Conor Gavin. With the sliothar dropping into the full-forward line, Robert O’Farrell did well to gather it and strike off his left to fire the ball into the back of the net and score a goal totally against the run of play on 30 minutes. Dwyer left Colaiste Choilm ahead at the break slotting over two more frees before the half-time whistle to leave it 0-12 to 1-8 in their favour. It looked to be a completely different Castletroy College team in the second-half as they began to win all the 50/50 balls that were breaking in the middle of the field. Colaiste came out and added the first score of the half through full-forward Niall Buckley, followed by a lovely linking play from Ciaran O’Donoghue to Eoin Dwyer to put them 0-14 to 1-8 up. On the 33 minute mark Castletroy awoke with Matthew Fitzgerald finding Harry McDermott to get their first score of the second-half. Scores were exchanged by either side in the first 10 minutes of this half with Fitzgerald levelling the game on 35 minutes with a free. Eoin Dwyers sideline found Buckley in the centre of the field to slot over another point for the Cork school before the onslaught of scores began for Castletroy. With Robert O’Farrell operating in the full-forward line he became a target for the Castletroy players to feed as he reached for the high ball, composed himself, and fired off his second goal of the game to put them ahead after 41 minutes, 2-12 to 0-16. For the next 10 minutes Castletroy put on a shooting display with Fitzgerald slotting over three points, one from play, while also linking up with O’Farrell, to keep the score board ticking over for the Limerick school. With the game slipping away from them, Colaiste Choilm got their final score of the game when Dwyer found a free Kevin O’Leary on the opposite side of the pitch. There was no stopping Fitzgerald at this stage as he fired over a further three frees complimented by Cillian Clifford’s two efforts from play. Castletroy College were well and truly hurling in the closing stages of the game with Barry Griffin making a huge run down the sideline to find his captain Cian Scully cutting inside the defenders. With the ball placed in front of him Scully made no mistake with the shot, firing the sliothar into the back of Ballincollig’s net. With the win secured Fitzgerald slotted over his last free on 60 minutes to leave them with the 3-21 to 0-17 victory over Colaiste Choilm. SCORERS CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Matthew Fitzgerald 0-14 (0-11 frees), Robert O’Farrell 2-1, Cian Scully 1-0, Harry McDermott 0-2, Cillian Clifford 0-2, Barry Griffin and James Rennisson 0-1 each. COLAISTE CHOILM BALLINCOLLIG: Eoin Dwyer 0-11 (0-8 frees, 0-1 65′), Niall Buckley 0-5, Kevin O’Leary 0-1 COLAISTE CHOILM BALLINCOLLIG: Donnachadh Murphy, Colm Herlihy, Shane O’Callaghan, Jack Murphy, Kevin O’Leary, Darragh Clifford, Shane O’Sullivan, Alan Heelan, Cian O’Connor, Cian Ahern, Danny Miskella, Luke O’Mahony, Ciaran O’Donoghue, Niall Buckley, Eoin Dwyer. SUBS: Michael O’Donoghue for C Murphy (60 minutes) Ruaidhri McElwain, CBC, Cork bursing past Jay Walsh, Castletroy College in the Pinergy Munster Schools Junior Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park, Limerick. Picture Dan Linehan Two tries from early replacement James Earle saw CBC advance to the Munster Schools Junior Cup semi-final with a 13-point win over Castletroy College at Thomond Park on Tuesday The eye-catching winger also came up with some excellent defensive work late on as the Sidney Hill school refused to allow their Limerick opponents any route back into this contest Christians will meet St Munchin’s in next week’s semi-final while Rockwell College will face either PBC or Bandon Grammar School on the other side of the draw Cork bursting through the Castletroy College defence in the Pinergy Munster Schools Junior Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park Picture Dan LinehanThe visitors had to repel a strong Castletroy start with Christian Murphy leading the defensive effort against powerful carriers such as Conor Ryan and Jerry Prendergast Christians capitalised on a handling error to win a scrum penalty and Harry Quinlan kicked them into the lead Winger Max O’Riordan had earlier provided the best attacking moment with a line break but after being forced off injured it was Earle who got the breakthrough try in the 21st minute It began with hard hits from Daniel Field and Harry Loftus to force a knock-on Seán Riordan was sent through a gap and the ball went through Hugh Downey’s hands to Earle It looked more likely the super sub would be forced into touch but he brilliantly finished to the corner Quinlan’s touchline conversion was just wide Christians earned a second close-range penalty and this time chose to tap and go before knocking on They crossed the line again on half-time but Castletroy did well to hold up Loftus and keep the scoreline at 8-0 Castletroy indiscipline allowed Quinlan to tack on three more points in the 39th minute Quinlan had started the move with a clever quick-tap penalty before being stopped by a try-saving Rory O’Dwyer tackle But some afters saw O’Dwyer cough up a tap-over penalty and sin-binned Castletroy responded courageously despite their numerical disadvantage Their advancing maul was pushed towards the touch but Aryan Brazyte managed to sneak down the line without being detected by Christians’ defence to dot down Danann Glynn narrowly missed the conversion to leave six in the difference Cork getting his pass away as his tackled by Rory O'Dwyer Picture Dan LinehanThe Cork school made it safe in the 50th minute Rossa Kinirons made an electric break and his wonderful offload allowed Earle to dive over and Quinlan added the extras Scorers for Castletroy College: Try: A Brazyte C Brown; M Hickey (P Forde 30+3) (C McDermott 52) J Walsh (M Hickey 47); K Bielecki (J Walsh 49) Limerick A Limerick councillor has proposed strict enforcement of parking laws in Castletroy after receiving complaints from locals living in housing estates near the University of Limerick (UL) campus At the Limerick City and County Council’s Metropolitan District Meeting this Monday Councillor Peter Doyle raised a motion calling for traffic wardens to visit Milford Grange Elm Park and Hazelwood on a weekly basis during the academic year and ticket any cars parked on double yellow lines The motion requested that wardens visit these areas on a weekly basis with special attention given to Avignon Road and the entrance to Hazelwood estate and I would like UL and the city planners to put the residents first and not allow semi-detached houses be turned into enlarged student complexes,” the Fine Gael representative said Cllr Doyle cited complaints from residents who have had their driveways blocked “One resident in Elm Park advised me in writing that ‘due to the sheer number of cars illegally parked I frequently have my driveway blocked and I am unable to get to work’ “Another lady in Milford Grange wrote saying ‘last week has by far been one of the most challenging for all residents we are held to hostage in our houses due to the fact that it is challenging and dangerous to drive from our homes with the level of illegally-parked cars,” he added Several councillors expressed support for Cllr Doyle's motion including Cllr Joe Pond and Cllr Seán Hartigan Cllr Hartigan of the Green Party noted that the traffic warden assigned to the area has already issued 93 fixed penalty notices in the first week of students returning to UL this semester Councillors Shane Hickey-O’Mara and Elisa O’Donovan arguing that fining students who need to park after commuting to campus would be “punitive” especially during a student housing crisis Cllr O’Donovan suggested that the issue was largely due to the shortage of affordable on-campus accommodation at UL forcing students to drive and park in nearby estates She added: “We have a similar issue with people parking close to UHL “It is not up to the local authority to provide punitive measures for students who cannot get housing in UL or who cannot get parking in UL.” “I think it lacks empathy,” Cllr Hickey-O’Mara stated “There wouldn't be such a high need for it if students could actually access affordable housing This is a failure of the government and ticketing students would do nothing to solve this issue in the long term,” he added the Social Democrats representative said: “Imagine working hard to get a place in UL then being unable to find affordable student housing then having to commute to college every day then realising that so many other students are in the same position as you and this having resulted in insufficient on site parking would just place a further financial burden on students.” A formal response from Liam Browne of the Roads and Cleansing Department with Limerick City and County Council confirmed that a traffic warden has been deployed to patrol these areas since November 2023 and regular patrols will continue this year News‘Giving up Kai was never going to be an option’ – Dogs Trust carer faced 300 rental rejectionsDogs Trust have said too many renters in Ireland are forced to make an impossible choice between losing their dog or losing their home because of a lack of dog friendly rentals The new road will link the Golf Links Road with the Groody Road A new distributor road is being planned for Castletory which will link the Golf Links Road with the Groody Road lodged by Limerick City and County Council to An Bord Pleanála would link the Golf Links Road from the Schoolhouse Road junction with the Groody Road at the southern leg of Kilbane Roundabout The project would seek to expand the overall road pedestrian and cycle network of the city-East area while also opening up landlocked zoned for development with funding from the National Transport Authority (NTA) The proposed road will be a distance of roughly 680m in length and will consist of an approximately 9.7m wide carriageway This carriageway is proposed to be made up of a 3.5m wide bus lane and planted verges with road embankment side slopes commented: “Enhancing transport options in Castletroy is a key part of the work of the five year More for Limerick Programme as we continue to develop the east side of the city “The Castletroy Link Road can be a vital piece in the puzzle of a stronger A copy of the plans and particulars will be available for inspection or purchase from March 3 to April 17 2025 during public opening hours (excluding bank holidays) at the Customer Services Desk It will also be available for viewing at the Planning and Environmental Services Department Plans and particulars of the proposed development will also be available for inspection online during the above timeframe at https://mypoint.limerick.ie Any submissions or observations must be received by An Bord Pleanála not later than 5.30pm on Thursday April 17 Ian O'Brien of Ardscoil Rís in action against Conor Bowles of Castletroy College during round one of the Harty Cup ARDSCOIL Rís produced a clinical second half performance to defeat Castletroy Colloge in the opening of the Dr Harty Cup Cup In the Munster post-primary schools senior ‘A’ hurling championship it finished Ardscoil Rís 2-26 Patrick Kearney guided Ardscoil Rís to a win over local rivals Castletroy Colloge Kearney scored 1-14 in Claughaun on Wednesday afternoon Ian O'Brien and Michael Collins were others to impress for Niall Crowe's side.  Castletroy's Matthew Fitzgerald and Rob O'Farrell both lined for Monaleen and Kildimo-Pallaskenry in the Limerick senior hurling champiosnhip.  Patrick Kearney got the scoring underway through a placed ball after four minutes Monaleen clubmen Matthew Fitzgerald and Conor Ryan hit back to put Castletroy College 0-2 to 0-1 ahead.  Limerick U20 star Matthew Fitzgerald found some space in the middle third and Fitzgerald landed his second point of the afternoon to extend to his side's lead.  Last year's Harty Cup finalists didn't panic Patrick Kearney and two efforts courtesy from Eoin Begley gave Ardscoil Rís some breathing space but not for long Castletroy College kept battling away and Kildimo-Pallaskenry sharpshooter Rob O'Farrell sent a delivery into the Castletroy inside line The Ardscoil Rís defence stood tall but O'Farrell pulled on the loose ball inside the square to raise the first green flag of the afternoon.  junior cert student Ian O'Brien and Patrick Kearney pushed Ardscoil Rís 1-3 to 0-8 in front after the first quarter The game continued to eb and flow between the sides.  READ MORE: Four goals power John the Baptist Hospital to a Harty Cup victory over Rice College The underdogs showed tremendous character in a three minute spell Cillian Clifford and Rob O'Farrell hit four points in a row.  In the remaining 12 minutes of the first half Niall Crowe's side began to show their quality and composure in front of goals. Ardscoil Rís outscored their opponents 1-7 to 0-3 Kearney continued to torment the Castletroy defence notching over 0-4 in that period lively corner forward Eoin Begley slotted the sliotar into the back of the net Two placed balls from Rob O'Farrell right before the break kept Castletroy within touching distance at the interval as they trailed 1-15 to 1-10.  Muris Gilbourne's charges made advantage of the breeze in the opening seven minutes of the second half O'Farrell and Fitzgerald were to the fore for their school Fitzgerald landed three long range efforts and O'Farrell nailed a free from distance to make 1-16 to 1-14 on 37 minutes.  Supporters were treated to an attacking masterclass from Adare youngster Patrick Kearney Every time Kearney got on the ball he made something happen for his side Kearney and Michael Collins combined in attack to put the five time Harty Cup champions in a commanding position.  the decisive score arrived when Kearney took on the Castletroy defence and the Limerick minor hurler drilled his shot past Eoin Murrihy. Ardscoil Rís led 2-20 to 1-14.  Substitute John O'Connor and Michael Collins put their team into a 11-point lead The game was starting to get away from Castletroy Colloge and they needed a response Matthew Fitzgerald played a clever pass to his clubmmate Cillian Clifford who rattled the sliotar into the back of the net.  Dara Muloughney and Kearney traded scores as the full time whistle approached Kearney and wing back Eoin Brosnan finished off the scoring in Claughaun on Wednesday afternoon to get Ardscoil Rís up and running in this year's Harty Cup.  Shane Arthur and John O'Connor 0-1 each. Castletroy Colloge: Rob O'Farrell 1-7 Conor Ryan, Dara Muloughney and Peter Scully 0-1 each Ardscoil Rís: Darragh Jordan (Na Piarsaigh); Evan Ryan (South Liberties) Sean Morrissey (Dromin Athlacca), Adam Fitzsimons (Na Piarsaigh); Eoin Brosnan (Na Piarsaigh) Ronan Benson (Na Piarsaigh); Michael Collins (Clonlara), Oisin O’Byrne (Crecora Mainster) Sean Arthur (Newmarket On Fergus)); Eoin Begley (Clonlara) Patrick Kearney (Adare). SUBS: Conor Ryan (Adare) for Benson (37 minutes) John O'Keefe (Murroe-Boher) for Arthur (47 minutes) John O'Connor (Ahane) for O'Byrne (50 minutes) Jack O'Halloran (Sixmilebridge) for Glesson (54 minutes) Castletroy Colloge: Eoin Murrihy (Ahane); Louis Ferland (Monaleen) Conor Bowles (Monaleen); Conor Gavin (Monaleen) Marcus Southern (Monaleen); Matthew Fitzgerald (Monaleen) James Rennisson (Ahane); Harry McDermott (Monaleen) Peter Scully (Monaleen); Conor Ryan (Monaleen) Cillian Clifford (Monaleen). SUBS: Dara Muloughney (Ahane) for Griffin (53 minutes) John John O'Halloran for McDermott (60 minutes) and despite the finishing scoreline – it wasn’t straightforward for Ardscoil Rís in Claughaun on Wednesday afternoon They were pushed all the way by a physical Castletroy College who had cut the deficit from seven points in the 28th minute to two by the 37th that ensured Ardscoil would meet expectations on the first day out with the other arriving from the ever-threatening Clare U20 Michael Collins who had been a nuisance for Castletroy across the hour With Ardscoil Rís 1-20 to 1-14 clear and a quarter of an hour to go – jabs weren’t sufficient But that left Eoin Begley with room to shoot A great block from Conor Bowles denied their Limerick rivals but the loose ball fell perfectly into the palm of Kearney John O’Connor and Collins tacked on two more for Ardscoil Limerick U20 and Monaleen senior hurling starlet Matthew Fitzgerald assisted Cillian Clifford for another Castletroy goal but with two minutes plus injury time to go with the other a great effort from Limerick minor Eoin Brosnan They led three times inside the first 20 minutes the first when Fitzgerald helped them to a 0-3 to 0-1 advantage after nine Within two minutes Ardscoil had moved one point ahead Robert O’Farrell set up Conor Ryan for goal it took two minutes for Ardscoil to level it – with Kearney pointing from a free before Brosnan’s clever handpass sent Collins charging down the flank He shook off his man before cutting in and striking over The resulting puckout saw 15-year-old Ian O’Brien send over his first of three scores – putting Ardscoil in front Castletroy would come back again – leading 1-7 to 0-8 by the 18th minute That would be the last time they led though with Ardscoil reeling off seven in a row to move 0-15 to 1-7 clear with 27 minutes elapsed before Ardscoil hit their first goal – with Collins setting up Begley for a tidy finish Two more frees from O’Farrell cut the deficit to five at the interval and while Castletroy did fight back in the second period and Ardscoil pulled ahead in the final quarter Four Limerick schools are in Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup action this week | PICTURE: Inpho CASTLETROY College will face either Árdscoil Rís or St Munchin's College for a place in the semi-finals of the Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup after suffering defeat to CBC at Virgin Media Park in their semi-final qualifier on Monday afternoon CBC powered their way directly into the semi-finals after scoring a comprehensive 50-7 defeat over their Limerick rivals Castletroy's points came courtesy of a first half try from Trevor Tchokotieu which was converted by Liam Glynn Castletroy will learn the identity of their quarter-final opponents after local rivals Ardscoil Ris and St Munchins in their quarter-final eliminator at Thomond Park tomorrow Wednesday Another Limerick side will look to secure their direct passage into the semi-finals of the Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup later today January 28 when Crescent College Comprehensive take on PBC at Virgin Media Park at 2pm A Crescent victory would see them advance to the last four stage they will get another chance to progress to the last four via the quarter-finals Christian Brothers College: Conall Cournane; Daire O’Callaghan Jack O’Callaghan; Ian Morton. Replacements: Patrick O’Rourke Castletroy College: Robbie Widger; Robert Sheehan Trevor Tchokotieu; Joel Rowntree. Replacements: Jack Meegan even after their second goal the heads could have dropped I think the score didn't reflect the match we're pulling off two clubs in Ahane and Monaleen who have did trojan work with these lads I'm very proud of their efforts" said Castletroy College Harty Cup manager Muiris Gilbourne Castletroy College were defeated by Ardscoil Rís 2-26 to 2-16 in round one of the Harty Cup The Castletroy based college face Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig in round two of the Harty Cup.  Leader Sport caught up with Castletroy College manager Muiris Gilbourne.  The Castletroy College team that took on Ardscoil Rís in round one of the Dr Harty Cup CASTLETROY College are in action today in round two of the Dr Harty Cup today against Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig in Ballyagran at 12:30pm.  This game is a must win for Castletroy College if they are to keep their hopes alive of reaching the knockout stages of the competition Both sides suffered defeats in round one of the Dr Harty Cup ARDSCOIL Rís defeated Castletroy Colloge 2-26 to 2-16 in the opening round of the Dr Harty Cup Cup.  Our Lady's College Templemore defeated Colaiste Choilm in the other game in group two of the other game in the Munster Post Primary competition.  Rob O'Farrell and Matthew Fitzgerald impressed in Castletroy College's defeat scoring 1-11 out of their side's 2-16.  Matthew Fitzgerald won a premier minor hurling championship title with Monaleen this year and Fitzgerald was part of the Monaleen senior team that reached the senior hurling championship quarter-final Rob O'Farrell impressed for Kildimo Pallaskenry throughout the senior hurling championship.  Liam Reale and Muris Gilbourne are operating off a player base from three clubs which include: Ahane Castletroy College squad: David Bermingham(Ahane) Denis Blackwell(Ahane), Louis Ferland(Monaleen) Conor Gavin(Monaleen), Shane Gill(Ahane) Evan Meehan(Monaleen), Dara Moloughney(Ahane) Robert O’ Farrell(Kildimo/Pallaskenry), John John O’ Halloran(Monaleen) Cathal O’ Mara(Ahane), Tom Quigley(Ahane) Management: Liam Reale(Hospital-Herbertstown), Muiris Gilbourne(Feenagh-Kilmeedy), Sean Herbert(Ahane) and Tom Nolan(Patrickswell) Our Lady’s Templemore qualified for the knockout stages of this year’s Dr Harty Cup with a solid victory over Castletroy College in Toomevara on Wednesday afternoon but they made hard work of it considering their domination throughout The Mid Tipperary school finished the game with 14 wides - seven in each half - and they had the accuracy of Padraic O’Shea to thank for keeping the scoreboard ticking throughout the game with his free-taking and all round play highly impressive In control in the second half after leading 0-8 to 0-5 at half-time Our Lady’s took a 0-14 to 0-6 lead by the three quarter mark but a well taken goal by Barry Griffin in the 48th minute gave Castletroy College a lifeline with time remaining Our Lady’s always had them at arms length and management to find a response to each score from the Limerick school with two Padraic O’Shea points in the final five minutes proving to be enough for them to finish Group 2 in second position Despite the bitterly cold weather in Toomevara the conditions were ideal for winter hurling with no wind or rain of any description present but you would have struggled to tell in the first half as the game was far from fluid and lacked real excitement in attacking terms Defensive setups were well on top but Templemore managed to manufacture plenty of scoring chances from placed balls and with O’Shea laser accurate on every attempt they were in front at the break with seven of the eight first half points coming from the Brackens freetaker; Jack Marnell with their only score from play in the 17th minute Castletroy College had 11 Monaleen starters in the team and one of their clubmen in Matthew Fitzgerald was the main score-getter for the Limerick lads hitting three frees as they struggled massively against a stout Templemore defense led extremely well by Shay Gleeson at full-back Our Lady’s hit the ground running and two early scores from Mark Conroy and Jack Marnell in the 32nd minutes had them ahead by double scores and in a good position Matthew Fitzgerald responded with a free soon after for Castletroy but Our Lady’s had their blood up after those early scores and with Joey Quinn Padraic O’Shea and Jack Marnell all prominent in the half forward line the Tipp lads hit four in a row between the 39th and 46th minute the latter three mentioned all on target along with a Philip O’Dwyer score set up brilliantly by Sean Stapleton the game should have been over at this point as Templemore were completely in control but some wayward shooting and poor decision making in the scoring zone kept Castletroy in touch and when Barry Griffin showed great perseverance to goal after a powerful run in the 48th minute the game was back to four points with plenty of time remaining The worry on the Our Lady’s sideline was that the goal might have un-nerved the players but the defensive solidity was the foundation of this win for the Tipp outfit Padraic O’Shea landed to scores in the final ten minutes for Our Lady’s with Castletroy looking for the comeback points and it was just enough to keep their opponents at a distance as they held on for a well-deserved three point win and secured a place in the knockout stages in the process Castletroy College: Matthew Fitzgerald 0-6f Our Lady’s: Cormac Bourke (JK Brackens); Tommy Burke (JK Brackens) Darragh Hoare (Drom & Inch); Mark Conroy (Drom & Inch) Billy Collier (JK Brackens); Cormac Cahill (Drom & Inch) Cian Broderick (JK Brackens); Jack Marnell (JK Brackens) Joey Quinn (Loughmore Castleiney); Philip O’Dwyer (Upperchurch Drombane) Subs used: Richie Morris (Loughmore Castleiney) for Stapleton (50); Kieran Martin (JK Brackens) for Broderick (63) Castletroy College: Eoin Murrihy (Ahane); Louis Ferland (Monaleen) Harry McDermott (Monaleen); Peter Scully (Monaleen) James Rennisson (Ahane); Conor Ryan (Monaleen) Barry Griffin (Monaleen); John Joe O’Halloran (Monaleen) Subs used: Dara Moloughney (Ahane) for O’Halloran (41); Cian McCarthy (Monaleen) for Clifford (54); Anton Donoghue (Ahane) for Ryan (54) Miriam passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of The Park Nursing Home Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick (Paddy) on Monday 18th November for Requiem Mass at 11.30am Mass will be streamed live here. Burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy. Messages of condolence can be conveyed through the condolences section (below) or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home. USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES Cian Scully of Castletroy and Cormac Cahill of Our Lady's before the game with referee Jim Lees in this crucial battle for a second place spot in Group 2 of the Harty Cup at a dry St Already a subscriber? Sign in Introductory offers for new customers. Annual billed once for first year. Renews at €120. Monthly initial discount (first 4 months) billed monthly, then €10 a month. Ts&Cs apply Limerick City and County Council have confirmed that plans for The Castletroy Link Road have been submitted to An Bord Pleanála The project is seen as a crucial infrastructure project in a part of Limerick which is seeing a large increase in residential developments It is also considered to be important strategic development while will open up landlocked zoned lands for development Funding from the National Transport Authority has brought the project to planning stages The proposed road is approximately 680m in length and will include a bus lane The public can make Submissions or observations on the proposed project up until 17th April this year and full details can be found on the Live 95 website “Enhancing transport options in Castletroy is a key part of the work of the five year More for Limerick Programme as we continue to develop the east side of the city I welcome the lodging of the application to An Bord Pleanála with the continued development of good quality infrastructure integral to the continued prosperity of the area.” Príomh Comhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council “The lodgment of this planning application marks an important step in our commitment to enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in Limerick City and its environs working and studying in the Castletroy area.” Director of Transportation and Mobility with Limerick City and County Council “Getting this project to this key stage is a big moment for Castletroy and Limerick potentially acting as a social and economic catalyst on the East side of our city We look forward to completing the planning process and moving on to develop these works.”