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ÁINE FI TZG E R A L D W:232.52pt H:169.38pt e-mail: a i n e. f i t zg e r a l d @ l i m e r i c k l ead e r. i e Twitter: @ A i n e F i t zg e ra l d A When you recycleyour old unwanted gold this weekatLimerick’s Luxury THE wife of the late JT Mc- Namara paid a heartfelt Three Level JewelleryStore tribute to her beloved hus- band at his funeral Mass e telling mourners how Up to 37.00 he bore his injury with “strength and courage”. perGram “Youalways knewwhere you stood with John. He wasstraight, witty and h o n e s t ,” Caroline Mc- Namara told the hundreds The coffin carrying the remains of the late JT McNamara being of mourners who packed carried from Manister churchPICTURE:MICHAEL COWHEY into St Michael’s Church in Manister for the final son Harry, standing on a passed away last week. farewell to the renowned small stool to reach the mi- JT, 41, wasleft paralysed jo c key. crophone, read a prayer of following a fall at Chel- “There were many, many the faithful. He utteredthe tenham threeyears agoand difficult days buthis sheer words, “We ask the angels to hadsuffered ill healthsince, determination and strength take good care of you. We with frequent admissions to of character gave him three love you Dad.” h o s pi ta l . years and four months to- Jockeys from across Ire- Speaking outside the gether with us,” she said. land and Britain stood si- church, racehorse owner JP At thestart ofthe funeral lent, shoulder to shoulder, McManus in whose racing Mass whichwas celebrated outside St Michael’s colours JT enjoyed many by Canon Garry Bluett, JT’s Church, as the coffin of their wins,paid tributetoCar- JEWELLERS &ANTIQUES two sons, Dylan and Harry brother in racing wascar- oline, describing her as “a walked forwardto their ried to his final place of rest wonderful woman”. f ath e r ’s coffin on which they on Friday. Mr McManus mingled placed his redand white AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh, with many who had trav- GOLD & 9ct to 24ct riding hat and whip. Barry Geraghty,Davy Rus- elled to Manister for thefu- Gold &Silver Canon Bluett described sell and Nina Carberry were neral including Jonjo (CashPayment) JT as “a heroto many among thousands of O’Neill, Enda Bolger, Willie SILVER p e o p l e”. mourners who paid their re- Mullins, Gordon Elliott, There were emotional spects to the renowned TomTaaffe, Mouse Morris scenes when JT’s youngest jockey from Croom who and Ted Walsh. We Buy, Sell or Exchange Office space on the Horizon Your

▲ Jewellery CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bad impression for business He said this will “i m pac t people and tourists.” positively on our Limerick fices have been mooted at the Cllr James Collins, who 2030masterplan in terms of -Safe &Secure *Discreet -Totally Confidental Parkway Valley, with the sits on the boardof Innovate creating new jobs, homes and -Cash or Chequeonthe spot whole place landscaped Limerick, the local au- community facilities in this n ow,” Mr Kearney said. th o r i ty ’ s development arm, part of the city.” -Weweigh your Gold &Silver in front of you. Wychwood Propertiesis said: “It would make sense if A local authority spokes- seeking to build two new of- someone was lookingto de- person said: “As withall po- fice buildings near to velop this site, they would ad- tential investors inLimerick, Northern Trust, but it is un- dress the deficiency in council officials will be initi- derstood these arenot linked commercial marketspace. ating anengagement process to the finance company’s ex- The IDA are telling us there is withthe newowners. We will Bank Notes pansion plans. a strong demand, but one of be organising meetingswith Mayor O’Hanlon – wh o thebarriers is suitable office them to discuss their plans represents the Dublin Road space for companies.” and look forward to engaging area on thecouncil – ad d e d : But councillor Joe Leddin, with them.” “The whole structure, asitis, Labour,said anyredevelop- Capital Assets was not is unsightly, particularly for mentof thesitemust be fora available for comment as the 56a Roches Street, Limerick people coming into the city. It “m i xe d ” development “to in- Limerick Chronicle went to is on the main artery road clude educational, housing p re s s . from Dublin, and it gives a and or office type use”. Tel:Tel:086-8290735061-278650 4LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 N EWS W E L FA R E : NEW ALLIANCE AIMS TO TACKLE CRUETY TO ANIMALS Smokers less likely to receive City gives birth to kidney transplant

RESEARCH published by d i s ea s e. ’s Prof Stack, whois a con- Graduate Entry Medical sultant nephrologist at Uni- new political party School shows that dialysis versity Hospitals Group and scale endemic animal abuse, patients whosmoke are director of Health Research NICK RA B B I T TS e-mail: n i c k @ l i m e r i c k l ead e r. i e nothing will ever change,” less likely to receive a Institute, said: Twitter: @ n i c k 4 68 o f f i c i a l she said. lifesaving kidney trans- “Smoking is awell-known Ms Fitzgibbon is de- plant and much more risk factor fordeath and dis- A BRAND new political lighted there is finally a likely to die sooner. ability for patients in the gen- The research, entitled eral population. Our study, party focused on pre- party which focuses on what she has devoted her life to. ‘Differential Impact of one of thelargest ever con- venting animal cruelty was- “I feel I have been talking Smoking on Mortality and ducted;found that smokers formally established in to myself and that wall Kidney Transplantation have alarmingly high rates of Limerick City this Monday. [about animal cruelty] for among adult Men and premature death. Quite strik- The Irish Animal Welfare the past 25 years. What dif- Women undergoing Dia- ingly, the risks of death were Party (IAWP) was founded ference have we made? l ys i s’, was funded by the far greaterin younger men following a special conven- Everyone is telling me Lim- HealthResearch Board and and younger women than in tion in the Pery Hotelat erick Animal Welfarehas the Irish Heart Foundation, older patients. Glentworth Street. Marian Fitzgibbon, Limerick Animal Welfare and Sheila Fogarty, at made a hugedifference. But and gathered findings from “Equally concerning, dia- Among its number are the launch of the Irish Animal Welfare Party in the Pery Hotel animal crueltyis ahuge 1,220,000 US dialysis pa- lysis patients who smoked ex- Sheila Fogarty, its chair- PICTURE: DAVE GAYNOR problem, and we arenot tients, from 1995 to 2010, perienced lower rates person, whohas family ties Among theparty’s initial tion calling for a banon live changing it,” she said. over a period of two years. o f k id n ey t ra n s p l a n tat io n with , and Marion Fitz- goals, she added, is to take on hare coursing, the IAWP's Ms Fogarty saidmore According to lead au- and thus theopportunity to gibbon, LimerickAnimal the practice of puppy confidence in governmentis than 400 peoplenationwide thor of theresearch, Prof extend survival and quality of Welfare, who sits on the farming. at a low. have signed up to bea Austin Stack, patients with life. These risks were consid- pa rty ’s National Executive “The IAWP estimates this “We havelost all faith in member of the IAWP. kidney failure who are on erable in that smokers were C o m m i tte e. rural, effectively black this governmentto uphold The last national main- dialysis have life spans that between 26% and 50% less Ms Fogarty, a former market economy is worth in animal welfare inthis stream party launched in can be one-fifth that of the likely to receive Green Party local election theregionof €1.5bn over the country and believe without Limerick was thePro- general population. a kidney transplant taking all candidate, saidthe IAWP six year life cycle of 100 a proper political structure gressive Democrats, The research showed other factors into considera- would be seeking to run can- breeding bitches across the to address the totaldis- founded by Desmond that smokers were “signific - tion. Smoking is amajor risk didatesinboth local and na- c ou ntr y.” regard expressed by the O’Malley in 1985, which went antly more likely to die” amplifier for all patients on tional elections in Limerick Ms Fogarty says following present governmentto large on to have a big impact on na- than non-smokers; smoking dialysis. Consequently, we City and Limerick County. the move to vote down a mo- tional politics. affected lifespans in believe that kidney special- younger patients than older ists and all healthcare pro- patients; and smoking hada viders should engage with more adverse impact on theirpatients to pursue those with pre-existing car- smoking cessation strategies diovascular conditions, at each and every oppor- such as stroke, and coronary tu n i ty.”

British travel from Shannon up by 9%

TRAVEL between significantinvestment at the Shannon and Britain in- airport to enhance thepas- creased by 9% in the first senger experience and posi- six months of 2016,new tion the airportfor further figures show. growth in the years ahead.” Statistics just released The spokesperson added: by show “We are really pleased with its services between growth on our UK services, London, Edinburgh given its our largest market, Manchester and Birm- and on our five US destina- ingham drew 362,242 pas- tions, notleast considering s e n ge r s . what this particular market This represents a rise on does for tourism here as the same period last year. transatlantic visitors stay Total passengernum- longer and spend morethan bers were up fourper cent any other demographic. Ireland South MEP meets Chamber boss on visit to the city to 791,155,with an increase And, they added, it is of five per cent on USA- hoped for a “p o s i t ive” bound travel. winter season, withnew ser- SINN Fein Ireland South MEP Liadh Ni including ameeting with the Chamber Pa r k . A spokesperson for the vices to Fuerteventura and Riada takes a walk along O’Connell boss, whereshe discussed the planned She also met membersofLimerick airport said: “Shannon pas- Malaga forShannonsiders Street with Limerick Chamber chief ex- motorway. Also discussed were Marine Search and Rescue, and mental senger numbers this year wishing to escape the cold ecutive Dr James Ring, plus party col- Limerick’s defeatto Galway in the run- health organisations, while she dined at so far,like last year, have weath e r. “ In addition, we leagues SenatorPaul Gavanand ning forthe European Capital of Culture St Munchin’s CommunityCentre. For been solid. Our continued have increased capacity on Maurice Quinlivan. Ms Ni Riada was in for 2020,and the need forLimerick to more, see the Limerick Leader weekend growth comes at atime our Boston service this year,” the city for anumber of appointments, develop an answerto Bunratty Folk edition. PICTURE: ADRIAN BUTLER when we are implementing they added. Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 5 6LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 Your newValue Superstore, Limerick, opens this Fridayat9am

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CRIMINAL: COURT TOLD VIOLENT CULPRIT HAS A LARGE NUMBER OF PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS Jail term over knife robbery

DAV I D HU R L EY wastold the victim, whois Judge O’Donnell com- e-mail: d av i d . hu r l e y@ l i m e r i c k l e ad e r. i e Twitter: @d hu r l e y l l from County Galway, was sit- mented the offence was pre- ting in his car when two men meditated and he said got into the vehicle. Quinn, Q u i n n’s propensity for viol- A VIOLENT criminal who whogot into the backseat, ence and his previous record held a knife to the throat of held a knife to his throat were a concern. while his accomplice de- The judgenoted the34- a man as he sat in his car is manded he hand over his year-old had an extremely beginning a lengthy prison m o n ey. difficult upbringing and was s e nte n c e. In avictim impactstate- abused as a child. Damien Quinn, aged 34, ment, the injured party, now He commentedthat who has an address at aged 55,said he has lost con- while the victim wasnot O’Malley Park, Southill fidence while driving late at physically injured during pleaded guilty to robbing a night or while parking up as the robbery, it was ex- wifi dongle and €80 in cash a result of what happened. tremely frightening for him. from the man at Pery “I am alwaysin fear of He imposed a six year Squareon March 17,last what might happen,” he prison sentence,sus- yea r. s a id . pending the final year for six During asentencing Detective Garda Paul years. No order was made in hearing, Limerick Circuit Crowley said the defendant, relation to the suspended Court was told Quinn had re- who has alarge number of prison sentence. ceived asuspended prison previous convictions, was Previously another man sentence less than four identified as a suspect from – 2 1 -yea r - o l d C h r i s to p h e r months earlierafter he ad- CCTV footage and made ad- Higgins – was sentenced to mitted assaulting a prison missions following his ar- six year’s imprisonment officer while tryingtoes- rest anumber ofweeks with thefinal two years sus- cape from custody. l ate r. pended for his role in the Judge Tom O’Donnell Imposing sentence, same offence. Damien Quinn was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment with the final year suspended

CHARIT Y H E A LT H Three years in jail for City helps raise 20 patients treated Three year intimidating off- €5,200 for hospital on trolleys at UHL STAFF and customers ACCORDING to figures prison sentence for of Tesco stores in Lim- published by the Irish license staff member erick helped raise over Nurses and Midwives Or- €5,200 for Temple Street ganisation on Friday series of burglaries C h i l d re n’s Hospital in just morning, there were 20 A MAN who intimidated and he told the staff member seven hours last week. It patients treated on A&E AMAN whocommitteda In the Hazel Hall incident, a staff member at an off-li- that if they called thegardaí came after staff took part trolleys and additional number of burglaries in aman in a propertyobserved cence,which he robbed the again he would ‘kill the man- in a fancy dress day. Over trolleys or beds in the Limerick has been sen- Whelan trying to start his van nightbefore, has receiveda a ge r ’ and that hewould ‘ter - €150,000 was raised na- wards at University Hos- tenced to three years in and called the gardai. three-year prison sen- rorise the shop’. tio nw i d e. pital Limerick. prison by Limerick Circuit Upon inspection, he real- tence from Limerick Circuit CCTV footage was ob- Court, writes Anne ised that his own keys tothe Court, writes Anne tained, and following his ar- S h e r id a n . van and a number of items S h e r id a n . rest on September 2, 2015,he A RT TO U R Lee Whelan, 20, of no fixed had been taken. Noel Price, 38, of Kileely admittedthat he could be abode, pleaded guilty to burg- He also broke into another Road, Kileely, pleaded guilty seen on CCTV. New exhibitions Free walk from lary at Woodhaven, Castle- property inthe same area, to threateningand intimid- Defending, MarkNich- troy, on September 26, 2015, where twoyoung girls, aged ating a potential witness at an olas, BL, said Pricemadea open in Gallery historical society where he also resisted arrest 12 and 14, were asleep. off-licenceon thenorthside “snatchfor drink” and was from a member of An Garda Judge Tom O'Donnell A NUMBER of new exhibi- of the city on August 26, 2015. “intoxicated or on stuff” at LIMERICK Historical So- S io c h a n a . heard that a substantial tions have opened at Lim- He was charged with rob- the time. He said his client ciety will hold its next He also pleaded guilty to amount ofproperty taken erick City Gallery of Art bing 24 cans of Devil’s Bit d id n’t produce aweapon nor free evening walk on Wed- twofurther burglaries on St from these properties was and will remain open to cider, worth €33.98, from the didhe approachthe till. Mr nesday, August 10 at 7pm. Stephen's night 2015 at Hazel not recovered. the public for free until same off-licence a day Nicholas saidhis clientnow It will take in Barringtons Hall, Monaleen. The courtheard thathe September 4. Among the ea rl i e r. expresses remorse forwhat Hospital, Mary Street and The court heard that in the has had an “extremely chal- exhibitions is a selection Garda Ciaran McCarthy, he did, adding: “It was utterly the King John’s Castle early hours of themorning in lenging upbringing”, with of work by women. Mayorstone station, told the stupid that he tried to pay for area. More at 228071. thefirst incident astudentin tragic family circumstances, court that Price entered Fine what wasstolen the nightbe- Woodhaven wasawoken to which resulted in a “c o m p l ete Wines in with fo re”. He saidthere wasa DEMENTIA RADIO the noise inthe hallway, and lack of structure in his life another male who absconded “heated exchange” wh e n soon observed that the front from an early age”. from the scene, after they ob- Price returned to Fine Wines, Dementia support Live 95FM hitting door was open. He has previous convic- served “acting suspiciously”. but nothing manifested from Agarda car wasoutside, tions dating back to 2011 for Price told the manager this exchange. coming to Limerick the right notes and a man had run through theft, publicorder, road Judge Tom O’Donnell im- that night ‘I knowwhereyou Construction has got un- THE latest radio listener- the house, while being pur- traffic offences,weapons and posed a three year sentence l ive’, after which the manager derway on Ireland’s first ship figures show Live sued by gardai, and out the stolen property. for robbery, backdated to pressed the panicbutton for purpose built Dementia 95FM has maintained it back door. Judge O’Donnell imposed September30, 2015,when he assistance. The next Community which will be status as the most listened He wascornered, appre- a threeyear prison sentence enteredcustody. Healso im- day, after gardaí visited his based in Bruff. CareBright to radio station in Lim- hended and resisted arrest, on eachof thecharges, to run posed a concurrent fouryear family home, he returned to Community will cost al- e r ick . According to the to the extent that gardai had c o n c u r re ntl y. sentence on theintimida- the off-licence and re- most €5.5m, but €9 8 0 ,0 0 0 JNLR/Ipsos MRBI re- to producetheir batons. Abi- They have been backdated tion charge, suspending the quested the manager. The is still needed to complete port, 47% of adults listen cycle which had been taken to December 27,2015,when final year. manager wasnot present, the project. to Live 95FM every day. was recovered. he first entered custodyon foot of these offences. 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MURDER TRIAL: COURT CASE IN THE U.S. UNLIKELY TO BE HELD BEFORE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR Remembering the late Jason Corbett on his anniversary

ANNE SHERIDAN be so proud that he had a erous when it comes to such e-mail: a n n e. s h e r i d a n @ l i m e r i c k l ead e r. i e second familyof friends on occasions. Everyone played Twitter: @ a n n es h e r i d a n 1 both sides of theAtlantic a part from teamtraining, that continue tokeep his supporters at the side-lines THIS Tuesday marks the memory alive in such a won- and those who ran raffles on first anniversary of the derful way,” saida spokes- the night - all with the aim of person for the family. raising moneyfor awell-de- passing of Jason Corbett, Jason, whoworked at serving charity,” said Aoife who was killed in his home MPSLimerick and MPS O’Hanlon, HR advisor, Lim- in North Carolina on Au- Lexington, made many e r ic k . gust 2, 2015. friends across theorganisa- Meanwhile, the Corbett tion and “is sadly missedby family have been left disap- Former colleagues of all of those who had the good pointed that the murder Jason in Multi-Packaging trial in the USA is unlikely to Solutions (MPS) in Raheen be held this year. have now initiated a yearly ‘Jason would be so The 39-year-old father of charity football match proud that his two wasfound dead at his between them and another home in NorthCarolina on local companyto raise second family of August 2 lastyear after sus- moneyfor Pieta House,the friends are keeping taining fatal head injuries. suicide prevention and be- He died of blunt force reavement charity. his memory alive’ trauma to the head after al- They recently held the legedly being struck witha first match at Janesboro fortune to workwithhim baseball batand apaving Football Club, with com- and by his familyand many stone. His second wife Molly peting teams made up of f r ie n d s”,the companytold Martens Corbett, 32, and family, friends and work col- the Limerick Chronicle. her father Tom, 66, a retired leagues of the Corbett “We are very proud of the FBI agent, have pleaded not f a m i l y. effort that all of our em- guilty to his second degree The Corbett family have ployees, theirfamilies and murder and involuntary expressed their thanks and friends have put into this m a n s l aug hte r. appreciation to MPS and event. It is an occasion Mr Martens told apolice others for turning out in the whichisvery close to our dispatcher that hehad hit Jason Corbett Memorial h ea rt s . Mr Corbett withabaseball “ We havea great team bat, and claimed that he was C up. The late Jason Corbett, 39, who was killed exactly a year ago this week in his North Carolina home, here at MPS Limerick that is trying to defend his “MPS wassuch abig part which he shared with his second wife Molly Martens, accused of his second degree murder of Jason’s lifeand he would extremely kind and gen- daughter at the time. Shooting sentence appealed by DPP Long awaited play THE Director of Public Pro- nothing to do with the had he not been arrested. park to open Friday secutions has appealed the v ic t i m . Imposing sentence, sentence imposed on a Freyne,the courtheard, Judge Tom O’Donnell said it young man forhis role in a wasknown to theinjured was extremely alarming that shooting incident, writes man and was identified as Freyne thought it appro- THE long-awaited Fianna Fail’s leader in the David Hurley. the shooterby anumber of priate “to ridearound the playground is due to open metropolitan district, Cllr In May, Jason Freyne, aged people who were in his com- streets of Limerick on a bike, this Friday, August 5. James Collins said: “I t’s great 24, of no fixed abode was sen- pa ny. wearing abulletproof vest The plans, which have to see our plans and ideas tenced to five-and-a-half Following the attack, and carrying an adapted been in the pipeline for a being delivered in thecom- yea r s’ imprisonment for pos- Freyne told his mother that sawn-off shotgun,” wh ic h , number ofyears, have seen a munity, and forits better- session of a12-gauge single- he intended going on a ram- he commented, he waspre- playground, exercise equip- m e nt .” barrelled shotgun and a page and when arrested a pared to use. ment and cycle tracks build He also praised the in- single cartridge with intent to number of hours laterhe He imposed an eightyear on land in frontof the college volvementof theSophie’s endanger life. was wearing a bulletproof prison sentence, sus- bu i l d i n g . Journey Foundation and Limerick Circuit Court vest, whichhe claimedwas pending thefinal twoand- While the facility will open Cycle4Sick Children in wastold a 42-year-old crim- Shooting: Jason Freyne for his own safety. a-half years for eight years. to the public this Friday to helping to have accessible ap- inal was injured when Freyne Freyne was spotted by an Legalsources have con- allow families take advantage paratus fitted in the play- dismounted from a pedal off-duty garda near Bar- firmed that following a re- of it for theremainder of the g rou n d . bike and discharged two pitalLimerick followingthe r i n g to n’s Pier and he was fol- view of the case, the DPP summer holiday, a formal Cllr Collins added: “It is a shots at a group of people who incident but has gone on to lowedas far as MillLane, initiatedan appeal against opening is expected this fantastic project. Well done were chatting outside a house make a good recovery. which is located between the sentence on the grounds S e pte m b e r. to all involved.” at Hyde Road,Prospect at During a sentencing Henry Street gardastation that it was “unduley lenient” The vast majority of the The deputy mayor of the around 2.30pm on May 9, hearing, Judge Tom O’Don - and the building. giventhe seriousness of the work has been completed, metropolitan district, Cllr 2 0 1 5. nell wastold the incident was When approached by o f fe n c e. with just landscaping, adult Daniel Butler, Fine Gael, The victim, who sustained connected to a dispute gardai, Freyne pulled the It isunderstood Freyne’s exercise equipment and added: “I’m delighted to be a “multiple small puncture between a girlfriend of the gun he had earlierused out previous record may also other furniturestill toin- part ofdelivering this at long wou n d s” to his knee and body defendant and another of a rucksack stating he have been afactorin thede- s ta l l . last. It is great news for young was treated at University Hos- person and that it had would have killed somebody c i s io n . The overflow car park will and old alike.” also need to be completed. Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 11

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Q6. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Select one option per statement. Q. 7 Thinking about Christmas, when do you start planning your purchasing for presents (select one option) Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Disagree ❍ January to March strongly slightly slightly strongly ❍ October ❍ April to June ❍ November Convenience often plays apart in my purchase decisions ❍ July to August ❍ First half of December Ienjoy owning good quality things ❍ September ❍ Second half of December Ienjoy splashing out on ameal in arestaurant Q. 8 How many people will you buy gifts for (a) Adults and (b) Children (tick one for adults and one for children) Iget agood deal of pleasure from my garden

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Ilook after my health to improve my appearance 1 to 2 Ilove to buy new gadgets and appliances 3 to 5 Iprefer shopping at independent retailers than Nationalchains 6 to 10 Iprefer to be active in my leisure time 11 to 15 Ireally enjoy shopping for clothes More than 15 Itend to go for premium rather than standard goods/services Q. 9 How much do you anticipate you will spend on presents this Iwait until technology becomes cheaper before considering apurchase Christmas for (a) Adults and (b) Children (tick one for adults and I’m always looking for new ideas to improve my home one for children) I’m tempted to buy products I’ve seen advertised AdultsChildren It’s worth paying extra for qualitygoods Under €50 Large shopping centres provide agreater range of retailers €50 to €99 Shoppingonline makes my life easier

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The funeral Mass of one of Limerick’s most well-known and respected businessmen Bobby Kennedy heard that he was a “t h o u g htf u l , l ov i n g m a n”. Manyof his lovedones and friends joined chief celeb- rant Fr Frank O’Connor on Thursday last in Our Lady of the Rosary Church to “re - member and honour” th e life of BobbyKennedy, who The late Bobby Kennedy passed away last Tuesday aged 86. A beautiful wreath of white roses lay perched on His was a life well- top of Mr Kennedy’s coffin, lived. He had a great accompanied by a picture of of the well known business- character and loved manfor the whole congrega- deeply. He bore his tion to see. The most prominent of Mr difficulties with Ke n n e dy ’ s manyadmirable strength, dignity and characteristics, said Fr O'Connor, washis “g reat The funeral of well-known businessman Bobby Kennedy took place in Our Lady of the Rosary Church last Thursday. He owned Elm Motors int elligence. l ove”. and Newsoms hardware store, founded Irish Credit Banks and was previously proprietor of the Royal George and the Glentworth Hotels Isobel Kennedy He hada fiercelove forall of his family – his wife Ailish, Limerick man”. His “love of man, saying: ”He will always Isobel delivered a touching nityand intelligence,” s a id heartfelt eulogy, saying: “D ad his children Patrick, Alan, f a i th” wasalso alovewhich be part of our lives. He will live eulogy, whichacknowledged Isobel. Mr Kennedy, she said, was a good man. We loved him Victoria, Isobel and Robert, was “very much apart of on in your hearts, your love the “good man” that he was. enjoyed the “small pleasures dearly. May he rest in peace.” and his grandchildren who B obby ’s life”. for him and your love for each ”His was alifewell-lived. in life” suchas the “su n – towhich thecongregation fondly referred to him as Fr O’Connor asked the oth e r.” He had a great character and glistening on Kilkee”, where clapped. Mr Kennedy was “D ad d ad ”. congregation to remember Mr Kennedy’s loving loved deeply. He bore his dif- he spenta great deal of time. crematedin MountJerome He also had a strong love of the much-loved Limerick daughter High Court judge ficulties with strength, dig- Isobel emotionally closed her Cremtorium last Friday. place, and was a "very proud

Kieran Keane Jnr made false Housing shortage statement to gardai after car crash for UL students ‘UNPRECEDENTED de- manager of Campus Life THE son of murdered Lim- Garda Aled Harken said he been out drinkingand had BL, for the prosecution. mand’ forstudent accom- Services, said they are erick gang leader Kieran called to Keane’s home lost his car keys, which led to He made a statement to modation in Limerick has calling on homeowners to Keane has confessed to during the early hours of it being stolen from outside gardaí the next day, but said led the university to ap- consider renting an avail- making a false statement April 6, after being called to a his home. He claimed that he didn't remembermuch peal to homeowners and able room. about his car being stolen, seriousroad trafficcollision, they keys “must have fallen due to the amountof alcohol landlords to come forward “Theremay besome following a “severe car in which his car had been in- outof his pocket” wh i l e he consumed. and advertise available families in thelocal area c ra s h” in which a pensioner vo l ve d . drinking in theTrack baror Keane has previous con- rooms, writes Anne where sons and daughters was injured, writes Anne Two women, including an another premises. victions for road traffic of- S h e r id a n . may have moved to other S h e r id a n . 80-year-old, had left bingo on CCTV footage showed fences, including dangerous UL provides over 2,600 cities forwork or are living Kieran Keane Jnr, 26, of Parnell Street at approxim- both men had been at the driving and handling stolen student bedrooms on abroad and homeowners Claughaun Road, Garryowen ately 11.45pm and had been Moose Bar and got into the property. Richard Treacy, 27, campus and lists over 1,000 might consider renting a has pleaded guilty to the travelling in aVolkswagen car less than half an hour be- of Gillogue, Clonlara, pleaded rooms in off campus vacant room,” said Mr charge, in relation to thein- Golf when they werehit in a fore the crash, withother guiltyto dangerousdriving housing. But it is close to O’R o u rke. cident at Garryowen fullfrontal impact. Theysaw footage showing two people causing bodily injury to the capacity for the upcoming According to the Rev- Road, on April 5, 2015. two youths leaving the scene. in similar clothing fleeing the woman and is to be sentenced academic year. enue Commissioners, if Limerick Circuit Court The court was told his scene. Both were observed ar- later this year. Judge Tom Over 1,400 student bed- homeowners let a room and heardthatKeane, afather of cousin, RichardTreacy was riving at the University Hos- O'Donnell adjourned senten- rooms in purpose built stu- the rental income for the two, told gardai in astate- driving theFord Focus at pitalin Limerick laterthat cing inKeane’s case untilOc- dent accommodation off year does not exceed ment his car was stolen some- speed on the wrong side of the night in a black Peugeot. tober 28. He faces a campus in Castletroy are €12,000, theprofits or time between April 5-6 last road . “The lie wasvery trans- maximum of five years in also fully subscribed for losses on therelevant sums yea r. Keane told gardaí he'd pa re n t ,” saidJohn O’Su l l iva n , prison. S e pte m b e r. are treated as nil for income John O’Rourke, general tax purposes. Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 15

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I N D U ST RY: COUNCILLOR BELIEVES OBJECTIONS TO DOCK ROAD TRANSFER PLANT ARE ‘SPURIOUS’ Mixed response to waste f i r m’s plans for new plant

foulodour,it will be treated people living in the general N ICK RA B B I T TS e-mail: n i c k @ l i m e r i c k l ead e r. i e and sealed. But how realistic environs. Ido not think it is a Twitter: @ n i c k 4 68 o f f i c i a l is this?Will it alwaysbe the good project due to its prox- c a s e,” he asked. imityto residents, schools THERE has been a mixed Cllr Leddin believes the and the main roads. We need response from City West days of “a mountain of rub- to havea proper discussion bi s h” piling up – as Cllr and a public consultation councillors to proposals Butler fears – areat an end, with people,” he told the from Mr Binman to build a claiming his constituency Limerick Chronicle. new facility at the Dock c o l l ea g ue’s complaint is It is theproject’s prox- Road . “s pu r iou s”. imity to the new Mungret “Iam abit surprised [at park, plus the schools In amove whichcould the objections].It is not in a planned for the old college bring 30 permanent roles, residential area. We are which concerned Cllr and 100 construction jobs, talking about a company cre- Butl e r. Valcroft Ltd, trading as Mr ating 30 permanent jobs, and He said: “The current Binman is seeking to con- alot morejobsin thecon- traffic on the Dock Road and struct awaste transfer struction stage. Whereelse the Mungret roundabout is plantin twostages on a Cllr Daniel Butler (left) is concerned at the proximity of Mr Binman’s new waste plant to other would youlocate itother already a hugecause forcon- four-acre siteclose to the amenities in Mungret, a fear shared by Cllrs James Collins (centre) and Sean Ly n c h than somewhere strategic on cern withfurther traffic due Mungret Cement round- the outskirts of a city close to to come online withthe de- ab o ut . a motorway and transport velopment of thetwo The plans – will see up to cillors James Collins, Sean treatment plant, light retail “It is very difficult to see l i n k s ,” he added. primary schools and sec- 90,000 tonnes of waste Lynch, plus the deputy units, acurrently-stalled how these can all operate to- But -based ondary school at Mungret.” handled per year – h ave mayor, Cllr Daniel Butler of plan for housing, and Mun- gether properly. You’re councillor Lynch said: “It Mr Binman – which has been welcomed by Labour Fine Gael. gret Cement, which is in it- going to havepeopleliving would not be fit forpurpose, 52,000 customers across the councillor Joe Leddin. Cllr Collins pointed out self the subject of nearby many industrial and it would pose a huge region – closed a similar fa- But caution has been ex- thepresence in theareaof controversial process sites. Mr Binman will go in health risk”. cilityat Luddenmorein pressed by Fianna Fail coun- the Bunlicky waste water c h a n ge s . and saythere will notbe a “Thereare too many 2012. City flat upgrades start next month New store opening

THE long-awaited upgrade Ranges into view and refurbishment of the Hyde Road flats next to Col- bertStation is settoget I t’s now less than a week queue; including a star under way next month. until the grand opening of prize to the first person in Labour councillor Joe I re l a n d ’s first home, l i n e. Leddin has welcomed the leisure and garden super- Limerick , will be move, pointing out that it has store, The Range. in-store on opening been a numberof years since Teams have been morning and will be run- these flats have been occu- working round the clock to ning a competition for a pie d . get the storeready for the handful of lucky customers Last year, therunning of big reveal in Limerick next to win a shareof €250 in the flats wastaken over by we e k . Range vouchers to spend in thevoluntary housing group The new store is located their new store C lu id . at Childers Road Retail Park Captain Range, the com- Cllr Leddin said: “C lu id and opens next Friday at pa ny ’ s own mascotwill also currently manage anumber 9am. Special guest, Coun- be attending theopening to of successful housing cillor Kieran O Hanlon, the provide balloonsand enter- schemes in the cityincluding Mayor of Limerick will be tainmentfor theyoung and Vizes Court and Colivet there to cut theribbon and young at heart! D r ive. officially open the store. The celebrations will “However the delay in be- The project to transform continue overthe weekend ginning this project has been the currentsite into a with children’s face hugely frustratingand the modern superstore, with 16 painting in-store on Friday derelict nature of thesiteis Cllr Joe Leddin, pictured in the Hyde Road, near where the derelict flats are to be brought back to life departments including an and Saturday. Afreecraft causing the spread of vermin PICTURE: MICHAEL COWHEY extensive outdoorgarden demo run by Design Object- to nearby houses. centre is nearly complete ives crafts will also be “The sitehas alsoinre- The store will have a taking place on Saturday. cent weeks been subject to wasdue toanunexpected with representatives from portant that we move quickly huge furniture department R a n ge’s Chris Dawson vandalism and antisocial be- problem withthe title deeds both organisations in recent to transform and upgrade offering everything from commented: “E x pa n s io n haviour despite the place- to the sitewhich delayed the days these legalissueshave these flats both to meet sofas and armchairs, to into Ireland is thenext lo- ment of security railings transfer from Limerick City been satisfactorily resolved. housing needs and improve dining tables, desks and gical step to help the busi- around the perimeter.” and County Council to the With the public realm thephysical appearanceof bedroom furniture. ness progress and Limerick He understands thedelay housing organisation. works in front of Colbert Sta- the area,” theformer mayor, The grand opening will is a greatlocation for our to the startofconstruction “However from speaking tion near completion it is im- Cllr Leddin added. kick off withgiveawaysfor first Irish store.” the first 50 people in the Tuesday, August 2, 2016 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 17 Tuesday, September22,2015 LIMERICKCHRONICLE LISTINGS OUT&ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT CINEMA THEATRE

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ESCAPADE Smyth’s, 9pm. THIS WEEKEND,the creamofthe crop of Diversity of local young and emerging talent will have FRIDAY,AUGUST5 the spotlightatthe grand finale of Lim- entertainment erick’sGot Talent, at Lime Tree Theatre. DICK VALENTINE SOLO Fourteen up-and-coming acts — which Dolan’s Upstairs, 9pm. takes centre includerappers, singers, magicians, dan- Ticketsare €12 cers — will viefor thetop prizethis Sat- stageinannual urday, August 6. SUPER BASS Ticketsfor theshowcase,which kicks Smyth’s, 9pm. off at 8pm, are€12 and proceeds will go to Limerick’sGot Enable Ireland services. Last year,the SATURDAY,AUGUST 6 talentcompetition raised€1,000 forthe Talentgrand Irish Wheelchair Association. ADVENTURES OF JONAH Producer,Killian Fitzgerald said: “We LIT Millenium Theatre,8pm arevery excited aboutthis weekend, and finale this we hopethatthe people of Limerick come LIVE DJ and supportlocal talent. Thereisagreat Smyth’s, 9pm. weekend varietyofentertainment on theevening.” LIMERICK’S GOTTALENT FINAL Lime Tree Theatre, 8pm. Ticketsare €12. Electric Six’sValentine goes solo THE LEMON SUCKERS Anna’s Anchor goes Dolan’s Pub, 11pm. ECCENTRIC ElectricSix SUNDAY,AUGUST7 frontman, Dick Valentine ‘nautical’ with debut will return to thecityfor a MUSICAL CHAIRS uniqueacoustic,solo show -basedindie alittleharder to getwhereI The Old Quarter,7pm. this weekend. musician, Anna’s Anchorwill want to.Thingsgenerally Described as a “drunken release his long-awaited don’t fall into place forme, SWITCH sing-along that is worthy of debutalbum, Nautical Miles I’m agrafter and struggle Smyth’s, 9pm. your time and money”,the via NeverMeant Records, on through, butIgenerallyget showkicks off at Dolan’s Up- September 23. thereinthe end and that’s MONDAY,AUGUST8 stairs, this Friday at 9pm. Anna’sAnchor,thealiasof what Nautical Miles means to Ticketsare €12. UniversityofLimerick me,” he explained. FUSION DANCE FESTIVAL Valentine will bring his graduate Marty Ryan, wel- ThisfollowsMarty’ssingle LIT Millenium Theatre,8pm. latest long-awaited solo comed thenew release. SignalTowerand eight-track Ticketsare €18/€13. album Quiet Time, in which “Anautical mile is alittle TheIslandsEP.In2015,Marty Electric Six songs aregiven bitlonger than amile.Ifind went to eightdifferentIrish TRAFFIC theacoustic treatment. that with everythingIdo, beit islands,and recorded and Smyth’s, 9pm. To purchase tickets, visit academically, work or music produced atrack, inspired by www.dolans.ie. Dick Valentine,frontman of Electric Six, to perform at Dolan’s related, Ialwayshavetowork eachvisit. 18 LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6

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LEFT: Jennie Theaker and Amanda Quinn at Smyth's Bar

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Charming aquatic sequel forms his boss, CIA Jason Bourne Director RobertDewey Finding Dory 12A, 123 mins (TommyLee Jones), once Action/ Thriller the breach is detected. Am- U, 103 mins bitious protegee Heather A n i m at i o n /C o m e d y / D ra m a Lee (Alicia Vikander) JA S O N Bourne (Matt plants malwarethat allows D O RY (Ellen DeGeneres) is Damon) believes he knows her to covertlytrack howthe US government Nicky's movements. the next-shell neighbour of "I will deliverParsons, Marlin (Albert Brooks) and moulded him into a trained killer as part of thefiles and -if he's out his young son, Nemo Operation Treadstone. there-I will give you (Hayden Rolence) on the He is living off thegrid Bourne too," Heather Great Barrier Reef. on the Greek-Albanian promises Dewey. She dis- borderand posing as a patches a hit man, code- During a field trip to wit- bare-knuckle brawler. Far name Asset(Vincent ness thestingray migra- away in Iceland, former Cassel), to neutralise the tion, theloveable blue tang x contact NickyParsons ta rget s . experiences arush of frag- (Julia Stiles) illegally ac- Jason Bourne is ade- ceptive slow burn for the mented memories of her sea turtle Crush (Andrew a concussion. cesses the CIA mainframe Meanwhile, Marlin and opening half hour, but once parents Charlie (Eugene Stanton) and his bodacious Finding Dory is the emo- to download confidential Nemo abide by Dory's thescriptlights thefuse on Levy)and Jenny(Diane brethren, but when they tional and comical equal of files about Bourne's former mantra- "Just keeping manifold deceptions, Keato n) . eventually arrive at the its predecessor, dazzling life as David Webb. swimming" - and enlisthelp there's little time to breathe "I miss 'em", Dory tells Marine Life Institute, Dory thesenses withstunningly She discovers a from wise-cracking sea between plotrevelations Marlin and the plucky fish is separated from her pals. realistic visuals and Thomas shocking secret and re- lions Fluke (IdrisElba) and and bloodthirstyretribu- embark on an epic quest to She languishes in quar- Newman's buoyant orches- solves to share the data Rudder (Dominic West), t io n . California to reunite the antine with agrouchy near-sighted whale shark tral score. with the elusive operative. forgetful daughter with her septopus calledHank (Ed "We've just been hacked. Destiny (Kaitlin Olson) and a C H RO N I C L E loved ones. O'Neill), whopossesses re- beluga whale called Bailey Could be worse than C H RO N I C L E Initially, the travellers R AT I N G Snowden," agent Craig Jef- R AT I N G markable powers of camou- (Ty Burrell), who has lost his (out of 5) ride strong currents with f l a ge. echo location as the result of 4 fers (Ato Essandoh) in- (out of 5) 4 Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 21 Fitness Fashion &Health OUR COLUMNISTS WILL HAVE YOU LOOKING AND FEELING YOUR VERY BEST! H OT LO O KS FO R THOSE COOL EV E N I N G S WITH AUTUMN JUST AROUND THE CORNER CELIA HOLMAN LEE DISCOVERS THE LATEST TRENDS AT BROWN T H O M AS ’S E AS O N A L LAUNCH NEXT PAGES 22 LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 FASHION, FITNESS & HEALTH

with Celia STYLEANDFASHION Holman Lee BT ’s coolest collection yet T LOOKS like the au- tumn winter2016 season is filled with diversity. The result is a contemporary feIel that features everything from ballerinas to punks. Unexpected mixes of fab- rics and silhouettes are one of the emerging trends, in- cluding exaggerated volumes and asymmetrical lines. There were some powerful pieces in the form of dresses featuring frills, cor- sets and sheer fabrics, which I thought werevery feminine but yet impactful. This season's fashion is all about attitude, wheresportswear styles are creeping into our day wearwith oversized coats, hoodies and unex- pected textures. Also the rich cultural references from around theglobe were felt throughout the collections and Iam very excited forthe newseason! Why notpay a visit to Brown Thomas and see the collections foryour- self! A wonderful mix of colours in muted hues

Step out in style with this wonderful flowing red dress A wonderful mix of colours in this unique dress This 70s-inspired look is back on trend Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 23

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A punk-inspired creation at the Brown Thomas autumn/winter fashion show

This baby blue coat is sure to keep you warm this autumn 24 LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 FASHION, FITNESS & HEALTH with Patrick M c L ough n e y CONTACT PATRICK email: pat m c l o u g h n ey@ h ot m a i l .c o m twit ter: @ i a m m c l o u g h n ey MANABOUT TOW N i n st ag r a m : i a m m c l o u g h n ey How to dress under pressure sa man whosets my iPhone alarm If your workplace dress Add a grey sweatshirt and an hour earlier code specifies “suit and tie” bomber jacket if the cold than Ineed to get then that should cut down on starts to bite. up because I a lot of time spent procrastin- The Night Out Aknow I’ll hit snooze at least ating about what to wear. It really helps if you do five times, I’m very fre- If you want to bring your A- your outfit selection before quently faced withthe chal- game to the suit game then go you start pre-drinking. lenge of finding something withanavy or blue suit, a While a few cans might decenttowear in about30 crisp white shirt, brown help to get your creative juices seconds. brogues or derbies and a tonal flowing it couldalso lead to tie in a lightershade of blue. disaster so sort outyourclub If you are a fellow last- E a s y. clobber beforeyou crack minute-dot-com person and Smart casual office? Not so open a cold one. yo u’d like to minimise the Clockwise from main: easy! Getting smart casual Make things easy with amount of time spent staring You'd do business with a wrong can result in anything head to toe monochrome. blankly into your wardrobe guy who turned up at a from afew smartremarks in A black leather jacket or a when time isn’t on your side meeting looking like this. the break room to an awk- smart bomber jacket,a black or if yousimply get stumped For the weekend, keep it ward disciplinary meeting. or grey t-shirt with slim fit- when trying to put together simple with crew neck t- Play it safe with a white ox- ting jeans will work every- therightoutfit for theright shirts and jeans ford shirt underneatha me- wh e r e. occasion, then here are some David Beckham has a rino or cashmerejumper, A pair of Chelsea boots will hints on what towearwhen classic monochrome look some neutral coloured chinos cap it all off but be careful you don’t know what to wear. for going out and a pair of smartleather withyour shoe selection as First of all,don’t panic. Smart casual can be l oa fe r s . they won’t come backinthe Stressing because you’re late tricky, so play it safe Yo u’ll feel comfortable, same condition after wading or because you think you have look professional and you through the seaof humanity nothing to wear will onlylead local for a few pints with the plicate things, keep it simple satile items likethese and wo n’t upset the boss. yo u’ll encounterin abusy to impulsive, and usually bad l ad s ! with classic styles in a neutral yo u’ll never get it too wrong. The Weekend n i g htc lub. d e c i s io n s . No harm to take mother colour palette. While building a wardrobe No dress code?No You might not get it right If you’realready latethen nature into accountand have Basics are best, look to the of unfussy versatile items will problem. The weekend opens every time butresist the urge wh at’s another few minutes aquick look at your weather old reliables that form the prove very helpful, you may up awhole worldofpossibil- to reinventthe wheel and anyway?Italso helps to think app too as it could mean then backbone of any stylish man’s still need a few quick fixes and ities but again, keep things yo u’ll never end up looking aboutwhere you’re heading difference betweenarriving wardrobe likea whiteOxford go-to outfits. So here are some simple with classics like crew silly.Remember, stick to the and what you’re doing and in style and arriving soaked. shirt, agood looking pair of useful blueprints forlooking neck t-shirts and comfortable classics and you won’tget i t consider what’s appropriate If you’re unsureabout jeans and stylish trainers. good wherever, whenever. but flattering jeans and smart too wrong. to wear, e.g. you’re not going what to wear or you’re against Build a foundation to your The Office trainers or converse. to wear asuit and tie to the the clock then don’t overcom- wardrobe with classic, ver- STREETST YLE LOOK OF THE WEEK Watch of the week Scott Disick

This week’s watch of the week is a Hugo Boss Rose tion of the rosé gold-plated stainless steel case and the Rather than using someone local, I’ve gone all the way to Gold Chronograph watch available from Mat- leather strap with crocodile embossing gives this Hollywood this week because I really love this jacket and I thew Stephens Jewellers. Hugo Boss pro- timepiece its very exclusive character. The lus- wanted to share it with you. Scott Disick duces a huge variety of fashionable trous dial has 3 totalisers, from which you can is usually known for his extravagant watches for men that are extremely read minute, second and 24-hour intervals taste and when I saw this eye catching stylish and look very luxurious. De- separately. A small date display complements jacket I naturally assumed it would cost signed with a macho swagger that will the design. This is a classically elegant more than I would earn in a year. Good make sure you stand out from the watch that makes a very suitable addition to news, it doesn’t. It’s a Standard Issue crowd, Hugo Boss watches will bring your exclusive wardrobe and it retails for souvenir jacket from curateurs.com and out your sense of fun and are guaran- €359. For a closer look at tis watch check costs around €120. Souvenir jackets are teed to make the right impression. I fell out my instagram ‘iammcloughney ’or pop into one of this season’s hottest trends so in love with the Rose Gold Chronograph Matthew Stephens Jewellers on O’Connell St. check it out while stocks last. watch as soon as I tried it on. The combina-

TRENDING G RO O M I N G Zayn - leaving One Direction firmly in the past Fragrance of the week Zayn has become a phenomenon that can’t be ignored in Colonia Quercia is the latest fragrance from Italian luxury fran- 2016. Since ditching his bandmates (and surname), the grance house Acqua Di Parma. Each scent in their collection is in- Bradford-born singer has gone from strength to strength. spired by a different region of Italy and to this writers nose at He has just released two catchy new tunes, a collaboration least, all are pretty solid fragrances. Colonia Quercia is particularly with Snakehips called Cruel and a catchy track from the pleasing. Opening with a burst of bergamot, lemon, petitgrain and Gostbusters soundtrack called wHo. Zyan has developed an pink pepper, Quercia soon dries down into base of tonka bean, arresting sense of style since his Directioner staples of patchouli and oakmoss. But it’s not especially woody. The oakmoss sand chinos and colour block hoodies and I’ll be taking a is there, but it’s very subtle. Quercia is sweet and sumptuous, the better look at Zayns style in next weeks issue. Until then, kind of frangrance that makes you half tempted to drink it on the enjoy the new tunes. off chance it tastes half as good as it smells. Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 25 PICTURE SPECIAL SS16 A N N I V E R SA RY: BLINK DESIGN CELEBRATION

Further Reductions Marketing and graphic design company Blink Design recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a party at the Cafe. Pictured from the Raheen-based company were Adrian Callinan, Louise Lawlor- Blink Design and Lousie's parents John and Anne Lawlor PICTURE: SHAUNA KENNEDY on all Summer Stock

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G rac e’s photos of wildflowers and tree felling in Cratloe woods

Limerick photographer Grace O'Brien sent in the following pictures from her days out this summer. Pictured above is one of her On one of our hottest days this year, Grace took this image at the great technicolour summer shot of three children exploring the beautiful Clare Glens popular Clare Glens

Grace also sent in this photo of the canal bank by the Guinness bridge which is pictured overflowing with the variety of wildflowers in bloom 28 LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tuesday, August 2, 2016 FEATURES

FOLLOWRICHARD Facebook@ILoveLimerick Twitter ILoveLimerick RichardLynch [email protected] ILIMERICK Web www.ILoveLimerick.com Still going strong! Limerick Marine Search and Rescue celebrate30years

Ocelebratetheir 30thanniversary, “Thirty yearsonand Limerick Marine we’restronger than Search and Rescue ever. We feel so areorganising a proudthatthe people TBlack TieBall at theLim- erick Strand Hotelon of Limerick helped to Friday,October 21. create it.” JoeMorgan, Chairperson of Limerick Marine Search -JimmyConnors and Rescue,has assured that Limerick Marine Search theorganisation ‘haven’tcut and Rescue co-founder anycorners’ in creating an eventthatensures that it is thebestnightpossibleforthe people of Limerick. At the event, guests will be wel- comed withadrinks recep- time to aidtheir community. tion, adelicious 3-course Theyalso dedicate time to meal, alive auction and some hold Summer Camps to help amazing entertainment on teachadults and children thenight. aboutwater safetyinapos- Jimmy Connors and Tony itive environment. Cusack founded Limerick “Limerick Marine Search Marine Search and Rescuein and Rescueismorethan just 1986. Both men,who were themembers. It wouldn’t sportsdiversatthe time, exist without thepeople were tasked to helpfind a who’ve hadpub quizzes, fun- young boywho hadlost his draisers and run marathons lifeinthe waterinParteen. forus,” Joesays. “It’s avery Afterwards, Jimmyand Tony community and volunteer organised agroup of people based service.Thisfun- withthe visionofbringing a draising ball is so vitally im- rescueservicetogether for portant to thefutureofour thepeople of Limerick. service and we areaskingthe The twomen areincred- peopleofLimerick to come iblypassionate aboutthe outand supporttheir own. cause and continue to ded- Let's keepourcitysafeforone icatetheir time to theorgan- another and best of all let's do isation. it in style! The Limerick Marine Search and Rescue 30th AnniversaryBall will be held this Friday,October 21 at the Strand Hotel. Pictured -Joe “Our purposewas to build Ticketsare €100 and are Morgan, Limerick Marine Search and Rescue Chairperson 2016, JimmyConnors, co-founder Limerick Marine Search and Rescue and Holly arescue centreinLimerick, available from theLimerick Kenny. PICTURE BY CIAN REINHARDT/ILOVELIMERICK we’ve builtthis, we’ve Strand Hotelorfromany achieved this and we view from anyofvolunteersthat whowas born withSpina Bi- erick model mentioned the this organisation in thesame work at Limerick Marine fida and passed away at the cherishedtime she spent wayasafirestation, aprison, Search and Rescue ageof24. withher family while her agardastation,ahospital–we See www.face- AuniquecharityinIre- motherwassick,“Iknowhow areanimmediate emergency book.com/LimerickMar- land; as it aims to grant it feels when afamily service forthe people of Lim- ineSearchRescuefor further wishestoadults living with member is sick, to getout erick,” said Tony info. life-limitingillnesses; Clare’s thereand makememories. I Jimmy adds: “Thirty years Wish Foundation grant knowwhatitmeans to the on and we’re stronger than Clare’sWish Foundation wishes whichprovide fam- person that is sick and to the ever.Wefeelsoproudthat the Ambassador Aoife ilies withlong-lasting family.” people of Limerick helped to McNamara memorieswhilemakingtheir Planning to study adegree create it. We aresogratefulto dreams come true. in psychiatric nursing at the JP McManus and other By ILove Limerick Speaking abouther am- UniversityofLimerick; people whohavegiven us big bassadorialrole Aoifesaid: “I having already studiedapre- donations butalso to the correspondentCian Reinhardt chose to be theambassador nursing course,Aoife Mc- people of Limerick for Miss Limerick 2016,Aoife after Kevin approached me.I Namarasayshelping carefor keeping ourdream alive. To McNamara, has asked forthe sawthe work they were doing her aunt whohas cerebral see it grow from here, foritto publictosupportClare’s and understood what it palsy has motivatedher to go further would be incred- Wish Foundationinhelping meanttopeople.” followacareerinhealthcare. ible.” to grantwishes to people Miss Limerick 2016 and Clares Wish AmbassadorAoifeMcNamara Aoife’smother wasdia- “Iwanttohelp people likemy Limerick Marine Search living withlife-limiting ill- (in red) pictured at the Limerick LGBTIPride Parade 2016 with gnosed withbreast cancer aunt,Ijust feel theworkis and Rescue has become a nesses. Founded in 2013 by Richard, CiaraBuckley, Miss Crush 87 and Konrad Im, Mr Gay and has since receivedgood very rewarding. It is what I highly respected organisa- Kevin Clancy,Clare’sWish Ireland 2016. On Friday, August5,Clare’sWish Foundation will hold news as she has been given want to do forthe rest of my tion across Limerick. Allthe Foundationwas setupin afundraisingtable quiz at McGettigan’s theall clear and her cancer is life,” she said. 26 volunteersdedicatetheir honour of his sister,Clare, PICTURE: CIAN REINHARDT/ILOVELIMERICK nowinremission. The Lim- Inherrole,Aoifecurrently Tuesday, August 2, 2016 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 29

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Dominic Taylor,fromthe Limerick WritersCentrewants to makethe 'Bring your Limericks to Limerick' competitiona huge part of the cultural lifeinthe city.Deadline forentries is Tuesday, August 9. PICTURE: CIAN REINHARDT/ILOVELIMERICK Enternow:‘Bring your Limerick to Limerick’ contest Una Heaton, curatorofFrank McCourtMuseumand Prof Joseph OConnor,UL, pictured at the Frank McCourtMuseumatLeamy House which will nowremain open thanks to the purchase of the building by well known Limerick businessman PICTURE: OISIN MCHUGH/FUSIONSHOOTERS IMERICK International PoetryCompetition 2016 -'Bring your Limericks to Limerick', will take place this coming Saturday,August the20thanniversary since CorrespondentHolly Kenny 27 at theSavoy Hotel. Closing Date for Angela’s Ashes,Frank Mc- entriesisTuesday, August 9soenter now! Court’s “masterpiece”,was PeterHalpin has been LThis competition is ajoint project from The Lim- launched to theworld. chasing his dreamofthe Thepremise featuredin acting worldinNew York for erick Writers’Centreand GlobalLimerick. TheLim- Frank McCourt’smost theoverayearnow and has erick International Poetry Competition, whichwas famouswork,Angela’sAshes, been increasing his profile originallyjustalocalcompetition, wasmadeintoan whichwasreleasedalmost20 throughhis work.He’sbeen international eventin2013aspartofThe Gathering years ago. The museum making aname forhimself celebrations in theUniversityofLimerick.2,000 homes manyimportantarte- in theBig Apple. entriesfromIrelandand overseas have been entered facts relating to thelifeofthe He’s certainly no longera since withonly 50 selected to compete forthe final award-winning author. stranger to theworld of prize. The wonderful prizethis year is aluxurious stay Thispast summer alone acting since he beganatthe fortwo nights in adeluxeroom at theSavoy Hotelwith over 1,650 peoplefromAus- ageof14when he played breakfast and dinner in theHamptons Bar and Grill tralia travelled all theway to MalachyMcCourtinthe film forone evening. Limerick to visitthe mu- adaptation of Frank Mc- Alimerickinliterary form is akind of humorous seum. Unadescribed thetrip Court’s “Angela’sAshes.” verse of five lines, in whichthe first, second, and fifth as a “pilgrimage” formost vis- Limerick-born Peter lines rhyme witheachother,and thethirdand fourth itors. “It is alwaysuplifting Halpinhasworkedwithsome lines,which areshorter also rhymes. and emotional to see how of Ireland’s greatest likeGab- DominicTaylor,fromthe LimerickWriters’Centre Richardwith actorLimerick PeterHalpinwho is finding success in overjoyed and awestruck vis- rielByrne,thelateAnnaMan- wantstomakethe competition ahugepartofthe cul- the Big Apple PICTURE: HOLLYKENNY/ILOVELIMERICK itor of themuseum as they ahan and Frank O’Sullivan. turallifeinthe cityand linking thecitywiththe lim- feel privilegedtostand in the “Theygavemeagreat support erick verse form. Youcan also submit your entry online at www.facebook.com/limerickcompetition. promotesthe charityand main in place,its curator Una building whereFrank Mc- system and really nurtured usesher platform as Miss Heaton has confirmed. Courtattended school”. my growth as ayoung actor.” Limerick 2016 and is taking Last April, Unalaunched a And she saidthereare Said Halpin. part in theupcoming Miss campaigntohelp her save the someexcitingplans forthe Halpin has been working Irelandcompetition in building and themuseum, museum’s future, including a hardonafilm“Narcan”which Group.Inacomedy “Love In striving to achievetheir September. whichwasthesubjectofadis- massive eightfootbyfive foot he stars in and also produces. Kilnerry”,hewillplaya dreams.” On Friday,August 5, pute withabank duetoother picture montage ofFrankMc- ThefilmwillbehittingtheIn- nudistpriestandin“Houseof Clare’sWish Foundation will financial affairs.Acclaimed Courttobeerected on the ternational Festivalcircuit Charity”,amercurialchefat a And finally… hold afundraising table quiz artist Unatells me: “Iamab- ceiling of themuseum. over thesummer.Itisdue to homeless soup kitchen. Next at McGettigan’s Limerick, solutely delighted. Iamjust “We have quadrupled our screen in New York and Los winter, he will also playthe If anyone wantstokeep withliver musicand finger- over themoon. The phoenix number of visitors this year. Angeles in September.Inthe lead role in afeature film in tabs withwhatIam up to food on theevening and ask is rising from theashes.” We arewellknown, and the film, he plays aparamedic Ireland. around Limerick, youcan forthe publictocome along LeamyHouse wasbuilt in fact themuseum is re- that watches over themean Withthe help of his at- find me on Facebook as and support. 1843 outofthe proceeds of a maining open is greatfor the streetsofNew York City. The torneyLorcan Shannon, RichardLynch and Twitter trust setupbyWilliam futureofLimerick.We areen- fact that all theteamthat Halpin receivedhis ex- @Richanthon. If youhavea Frank McCourtMuseum Leamy. The property was hancing themuseum. We are worked on thefilmareall traordinary-ability EB – 1 good news storyabout Lim- is saved! formerly theschool of the goingtobemaking some im- from Limerick means that green cardinthe United erick Icould shareonthis PulitzerPrizewinning An- provements in thecoming thecityhas arepresentation Statesinrecordtime.Halpin page, youcan contactmevia Awell known Limerick gela’s Ashesauthor and it weeks – watchthis space.” on screen. said, “As an actor, Iwas al- email at Richard@ILoveLim- businessmanhas purchased closedasaschoolin1952and Peterhas been working on ways drawntoNew York City erick.com.Look forwardto LeamyHouse in Hartstonge Una’sfather in lawJack Actor PeterHalpinenjoys manyother projects while in over London. Ireally seem to hearing from you! Streetand as aresult, the Heaton purchased the growing success in the New York.Heplayedthe lead click withthe American role recentlyinanew Off- Frank McCourtMuseum building in 1956. Big Apple mindset. It’s creatively ex- Love to youall opened since 2012, is to re- This September marks Broadway playatthe Barrow plosive here – everyone is By I Love Limerick Richard(Richanthon) XX 30 LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 Motor s w w w.limerickleader.ie/motors

FO R D Ford ‘s new SUV has a clear ‘E dge’ TRISH WHELAN 149g/km C02. added safety, and a panor- C a r A n d Trave l . i e The 2.0 TDCi 18-hpmodes amic roof. come witha six-speed Parking technologies can FO R D has launched the all- manual gearbox; the210hp locate and steer into, or out of, new Edge SUV in Ireland models with a six-speed spaces hands-free.The front PowerShift automaticop- wide-view cameracan see with prices starting from t io n . around cornerseven when €57,700 for the manual ver- Two grades are offered: Ti- you can't!There's also sion and from €60,350 for tanium and Sport. standard IntelligentAll the automatic. Titanium standardfea- Wheel drive technology to tures include a 19-inch alloys, deal with slippery conditions It joins Kuga and EcoSport front and rear parking which we got to drive overa to complete Ford'sSUV line- sensors, a hands-free power moderate off-road course at up which even in Ireland is tailgate, DAB navigation the launch venue. The car is seeing huge growth. system an active noise can- what you would call a 'soft' off- This 5-seater features high cellation feature and rear- roader and proved well cap- quality materials throughout view camera. Sport adds 20- able of dealing with the the interior with big space for inch alloys, 12 speakers; trac k . all on board. unique sports bodystyling, Ford MDCiaran The Edge is offered with a and alloy pedals. McMahon has seta conser- choice of two 2.0 diesel en- Options includeheated vative sales figure of 200 units gines of 180hp or a 210hp bi- and cooled front seats (yes, I in a full year. turbo version. Both ofthese tried the latter on the very hot powerful and efficientdiesel launch day last week and they - Formore details con- engines deliver a claimed 5.8 were a big bonus in the heat); tacts Lyons of Limerick on Real comfort: Options for the new Ford Edge include heated and cooled front seat s L/100km (48.7mpg),and inflatable rear seat-belts for 061 413344.

OPEL DAC I A OPC range set to burn rubber

THE whole philosophybe- Forthe firsttime, Opel is hind the Opel OPC brand is offering a two-stage switch- to provide the best high per- able electronic stabilitypro- formance models and ac- gramme (ESP) and traction cessories. Because OPC control with theCorsa OPC. models are developed by the For track use by enthusiasts, original teams that designed the ESP can be fully disabled. The Dacia Duster was voted third Best Compact SUV by Which? these cars, they have an in- The new front end is ag- readers for ownership satisfaction side trackto theircars that gressive looking with large air no outside tuning firm can intakesand an aluminium- m atc h . framed opening below the This Corsa OPC, as well as headlights. Side sill exten- Dacia are amongst the Opel GTC and Insignia sions lookthe part asdo the OPC, have been developed to twin exhaust pipes which deliver exhilarating perform- Getting your motor going: The new Corsa OPC is built with further distinguish it from ‘most reliable brands’ ance. The New Corsa OPC performance in mind regular Corsas. The car's ride also benefits from the revi- height has been loweredby DAC I A has been voted the ownership satisfaction; sions in technology, interior 10mm all round. fourthmost reliable car DaciaSandero receiveda 1,900-5,800rpm. This makes pensive enough foryour en- and exterior design and Prices are from €2 9 , 9 9 5. brand out of the 34 manu- Which? four-star reliability the OPC a strong performer joy m e nt . chassis showcased in the New However, options took the facturers in the 2016 rating from owners, as did the between 80-120km/h. An As with its predecessor, Corsa. price of the test car to €3 3 , 1 7 0. Which? Car Survey outper- Dacia Logan MCV. overboost facility provides an power is delivered to the front My reviewcar was These were the rear windows forming many well-estab- Dacia was launched in Ire- extra 35Nm of torque, ideal wheels via a 6-speed trans- powered by a 1.6tur- privacy glass (€155), the 18- lished and premium land four years ago this for when you want swift and mission with ashort-throw bocharged engine outputting inch alloy wheels (€750), front b ra n d s . summer.Almost 11,000 have safe overtaking. OPC gear leverwhich is 205hp which can propel this and rear parking sensors Dacia receiveda 90pc sat- been sold in Ireland since This Corsa achieves mostly adelight to use.But hot hatch from standstill to (€420), and theOPC Leather isfaction score from cus- th e n . 7.5L/100kms (37.6mpg) on the the hardness of the stitching 100km/h in just6.5 seconds Pack at €1 , 8 5 0 . tomers completing the 2016 - The local Renault combined cycle withC02 on thegear knobwas quite and has a topspeed of - Formore details con- car brand reliability survey. dealer in Limerick is Den- emissions of 174g/km which uncomfortable to my palm 230km/h. Importantly, it pro- tact Hinchy's Garage at The Dacia Duster was nehy Motors, Dock Road. put it in Tax Band E of €750 every time I changed gears. It duces its 245Nm of torque either their or voted thirdBest Compact Ring 061 442444 for more p/ainannual road tax, ex- looks really well, though! from lowerrevs of between Ennis Road locations. SUV by Which?readers for d eta i l s Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 31

All-New Renault MEGANE Feel thedrive

The All-NewRenault Mégane willbelaunched at DennehyMotorsonSaturday6th August From €155 permonth 3% APR 3years’servicing 5years’warranty&roadsideassistance

Theofficialfuelconsumption figures in (l/100km)for theAll-New RenaultMéganeGT: urban7.8;extra urban4.9;combined6.0. TheofficialCO2emissionsare 134g/km. EU DirectiveRegulation692/2008testenvironmentfigures. Fuel consumption andCO2mayvaryaccording to drivingstyles, road conditions andother factors. Model shown: RenaultMégane GT NavTCe 205 EDCRRP is €30,690. Financeexample:MéganeExpressionTCe 130RRP €19,490. Deposit€6,880. Term 36 monthlypaymentsof€155. APR3%. Totalcostofcredit€857inc doc& completion fee €75each.Optional finalpayment€7,738.Excessmileageplus excess wear-and-tearcharges mayapplyuponreturnofvehicle. Offer is madeunder ahirepurchase agreement.Subjecttolending criteria.Terms and conditionsapply.See renault.ie [Warning: Youwillnot ownthese goodsuntil thefinalpayment is made].

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HUNT MUSEUM: LUNCH TIME JAZZ PERFORMANCE

Mairead O'Flaherty, Castletroy, Eileen Egan, O'Connell Avenue and Ann O'Donovan, Shelbourne Road pictured at the free lunch time jazz performance at the Hunt Museum. The series of summer concert will finish up next Thursday, August 4 PICTURES: ADRIAN BUTLER

LEFT: Mary and Emily Shine and Cathal Daly, Ballyneety

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Aileen and Mary Marron, Ballyclough Shae Clancy, Shannon and Teresa O'Grady, Corbally

Valerie Dolan, Ballinacurra and Patsy O'Brien, Corbally Mary Murphy and Peggy Ryan, Clonlara

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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

To Dad: ✝ ✝ Time may pass and fade away, ✝ CORBETT (First Anniversary COLBERT (19th Anniversary) But silent thoughts and memories stay; RYAN (22nd Anniversary) No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Thank you, Dad, for the years we shared, The love you gave and the way you cared. Sadly missed by your loving son, Brian, grandchildren Robert, Carol, Edel and great grand daughters Abbie and Sophia and great grandson David.Also remembering my friends, Paul O'Connor and Seanie Colbert at this time. ✝ Memories In loving memory of our dear Jason Corbett, late In loving memory of a loving husband, father, NATHAN RYAN O'KEEFFE In loving memory of a dear mother and Live of Colbert Park, Janesboro whose anniversary grandfather and great grandfather To ny Colbert, grandmother, Emma Ryan, late of 20 Claughaun occurs 2nd of August R.I.P. Masses offered. late of 115 Va le Avenue, Carew Park, who died Court, Garryowen, Limerick, whose anniversary Forever Do you know what it is like August 2, 1997. Mass will be offered occurs on 1st August. To lose someone you need? There never comes a moment Yo u left behind some aching hearts Do you understand what I'm going through? That I don't think of you That loved you most sincere Abouquet He's gonna miss the most important things Or a single day that passes We never shall and never will in my life. That your face is not in view Forget you mother dear. of beautiful They say times a healer And when I'm feeling lonely Sadly missed from your loving daughters Mary, But as time goes on I seem to find it just as And tears come to my eye Jacqueline, Caroline, Emma, Janete, Letishe and memories, hard I think of you at rest Patricia; sons, Jimmy, Gerard and David; sons- To face the fact that you are gone. And know I shouldn't cry in-law; daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great sprayed with a To day is the anniversary of the day you went So I try to hide my feelings grandchildren. away, When people ask me why (6th Anniversary) million tears, Believe me when I say you will never ever And when i shed a tear at night In loving memory of Nathan Ryan O Keffee, a be forgotten No one knows but you dear son and grandson, brother, nephew and wishing God I miss you Daddy Loved and missed everyday by your wife cousin, who died on the 29th of July 2010. Yo ur son Jack Kathleen, Also remembering our dearest friend Meet me in my dreams Nathan could have My Dad friend Paul O'Connor at this time. And talk to me once more. My Daddy's smile, My daddy's kiss, Ease ever lasting pain spared you, Yo ur my dad and I will always miss you, Dad That makes my heart so sore An empty house, an empty chair What I wouldn't give If I could say And when I reach those golden gates if just for afew My daddy's love, no longer here. I'll go and see my dad today, Where life is free from pain, My broken heart, my tear filled eyes, To hear his voice and see his smile, I will put my arms around you son and never more years. But there is another beautiful soul with To sit and talk to him for a while. let go again. Mammy in Heaven. Yo u laughed with me in good times, Dad, Sadly missed from your Mammy, love you The times we shared, the laugh we had, Yo u cried with me in sad; xxxxxxx It does not take These are things I miss Yo u always went without for me Of all the gifts in life, however great or When I think of my Dad And you gave me all you had. small aspecial day, I love you Yo u taught me many things in life, To have you as our brother was the greatest Yo ur Daughter Sarah Beara That I would have to do, gift of all. for us to think The sounds in the room, the smell of the air But Dad you never taught me, Sadly missed by your brothers Daniel, Stephen, The feel of the wind, the warmth of the sun How to cope with losing you. Dillion, Nephew Daniel Jnr. of you, each The colours around me,the darkness To those who have their dads, Yo u were the centre of my life, a grandson descending Treasure them while you can, held so dear, Mass we hear, The feelings of fear, the things that were said Because I wish with all my heart But now that world is shattered and and you The determined hope, the reality dawning I had mine today. are no longer here. The unbelievable love , the unimaginable A father is a special gift, But all you need to know today is how much each prayer we pain One you think will stay, joy you brought, The details of that day Yo u never think the time will come Yo u brightened every moment though your say,is offered Forever engraved on my mind When he is called away. life was far too short. And my love for you forever in my heart Love you always, your daughter, Elaine; son-in- Yo u were loved completely from the day you up for you. I will never forget law, Patrick were born Tracey Up in a cloud written in gold, And no one could imagine such a dreadful Yo u toiled so hard for those you loved, Is all of my love for you to hold would dawn, We cannot Yo u said goodbye to none. A kiss blown up to the sky so blue But memories are wonderful and they still Yo ur spirit flew before we knew, Catch it, Granda, it's just for you. bring pain, bring the old Yo ur work on earth was done. Sadly missed by your. grandchildren, Steven, They give me hope and keep me strong We miss you now, our heats are sore, Evan and Patrick. xxxxxx Also remembering my Until we meet again. days back, As time goes by we miss you more. friend Paul O'Connor at this time. Sadly missed by your heartbroken Nan Margaret Yo ur loving smile, your gentle face, xxxxx when we were No one can fill your vacant place. It's lonely here without you, Dad, Yo u are one of heavens angels a perfect little all together, Yo ur life was love and labor, We miss you more each day, star Yo ur love for your family true. For life is not the same to us And when you shine the world our family Yo u did the best for all of us, Since you were called away. Can see how beautiful you are, We will always remember you. Yo u left me quietly, May you fly with magic wings on clouds so Thoughtoday, you walk in sorrow chain is broken From Travis Rose Yo ur final thought unknown soft and white, The tide recedes, But you left us with memories May your heart be joyful and your days be Youwillnot be alone. now, but But leaves behind bright seashells on the We are so proud to own. bright. sand. When we remember your smile In light and though our hearts are broken ThereisOne whoseloving wisdom The sun goes down, And your life was far too short, memorieslive It brightens our day, Is fargreater than our own. But gentle warmth still lingers in the land. And thoughts of your warmth We thank you sweetest angel for the happi- forever. The music stops, Seem to smooth our way. ness you brought. And yet it echoes on in sweet refrains. Missing you is heartache Sadly missed by your Aunt Michelle, Cousins For every joy that passes, That never goes away; Jessica, Jonathan, Luke and Alisha. Love you Putyour trusting hand in His, Something beautiful remains. Though tears in my eyes do not glisten always little smiler xxxxx Jason Corbett was a beautiful joy in our lives And my face is not always sad, As alittle childwould do That will be a cherished memory forever. There is never a night or a morning And He like aloving father From Melanie Crook: But I think of the father I had. May the road rise up to meet you, Miss you and love you lots from your daughter, Will guide and comfort you! May the wind be always at your back. Majella; son-in-law, Gerry. Also remembering May the sun shine warm upon your face, my god father Paul O'Connor at this time. And the rains fall soft upon your fields. We lost a grandad with a heart of gold Daybyday,therewillcome to you And until we meet again, How much we miss you can never be told. When someone May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Yo ur name is always spoken, Newfaith,new hope, new light. From Rita Shipton We talk about you, Granda Our thoughts are ever with you How we miss you and always will. you love becomes You’ll find that starsunseen by day, Though you have passed away. "Love you, Granda" from your grandsons, And those who loved you dearly Keith, Darren, Craig and great granddaughters Shine throughthe darkest night Are thinking of you today. Keiva, Grace and Ruby xxx Everyday in some small way amemory, the Memories of you come our way. And thoughyour heartislonging, Though absent, you are always near memorybecomes Still missed, loved and always dear. Forthe dear one who’satrest. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You’ll know beforethe journey’send, But we will keep you memory Alive J atreasure. Even as time goes by Author Unknown ThatGod’sdear ways arebest! Dave, Dean and Adam. 3636 LIMERICK CHRONICLE LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tuesday, August 2nd,Tu 2016e sda wy,ww.limerickleader.ieAugust 2, 20 1 6

21I R62Z5TN2 X60O8>1S6O JJ O’Toole Ltd. is Ireland’s leading andoldestsupplierof ==!=;GC; :BJB?+!CG;B? ;B +)\!7)?K -BJB?+!CG;) GC+ !DA\)D)C; Location: Annacotty,Limerick. An exciting opportunity has arisen for thefollowing position: G QB-G\ 1?G!C!C% SC!;!G;!7) MQ1SL 5?B%?GDD) !C SC;)\\)-;9G\ Role: Collect and Deliver equipment from clients’ homes 8!=GE!\!;U 5?G-;!-) J &P."$.K XZ1>: Q)7)\ &I across the Munster and area. SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST 1#) Q1S 5?B%?GDD) Y!\\ E) EG=)+ !C ;#) 1?G!C!C% 3BBD !C Install and Instruct clients on the use of equipment as per Q!=^)CC);; XG?DK V?GCG%#K :BI Q!D)?!-^I service level agreements. Full details on this positionare availableonthe Company’s website www.jjotoole.ie/category/recruitment Key requirements: :6J638SO>163 MQ1S 536V3>PPZL Please refer to the jobspecificationand requirements X!W)+ 1)?D :BC;?G-; 'B? (& /))^= M*$I,& #B9?= A)? 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Daytime Hours Trainee Accountant Please contact 087 967 6222 % ( 4 )855 692# +&229< +;#" Position required for Daytime Hours Trainee Accountant. Please forward Current CV to: Tracy Heffernan, Operations Manager Successful candidate must be studying for the one Aramark, University of Limerick of the Approved Accountancy Bodies. or alternativley email:[email protected] Applications are invited for positions of Experienced not essential but preferable. Health Care Assistant at Beech Lodge Care Facility , Co. Limerick. Can apply by email to [email protected] Applicants must have FETAC Level 5 Certificate in HEAD CHEF WANTED Care of the Elderly. SPECIALISING We are also currently recruiting for position of Laundry Attendant similar experience will be beneficial. IN CHINESE AND ASIAN CUISINE. Please submit C.V to [email protected] Applicant must have at least 3 years experience. Ability to work under pressure, knowledge of HACCP essential. Demonstration of cooking skills required. Legal Executive/Solicitor Duties include: Managing food to the highest standard, Immediate Start menu development, development of new receipes, manage EXPERIENCED day to day kitchen duties, stock control, capable of QUALIFIED HGV MECHANIC (Part Time/ Flexi Time Available) working on own initiative and training staff. Experienced Legal Executive/ Solicitor with twoyears China Ki Chinese Restaurant Required for the Limerick Area. experience in conveyancing and probate required to Westbury Shopping Centre, Corbally, Limerick Contact Sean Fleming fillimmediate role in abusyoffice in Limerick City Send CV to: [email protected] 087 9944995/061 410047 Interested candidates to email their CV and Salary: €32,000pa 39hrs per week. or email [email protected] cover letter to [email protected] Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 37

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Email: spor [email protected] Phone: 061 214514 S PO RT Fax: 061 401424 All Ireland final spot the minor ta rg e t GAA NEWS UPDATE

BY JE RO M E O’CONNELL e-mail: j oc o n n e l l @ l i m e r i c k l ead e r. i e Twitter: @JeromeSpor t

THE Limerick minor hurlers go in search of an All Ireland final place this Su n d ay. The PatDonnelly man- aged teenagers play Leinster champions Dubl in the All Ire- land MHC semi final in Croke Park. The game has a 1.30 start and will be live on TG4. The minor semi final is the curtain-raiser to the Kilkenny vWaterford All Ire- land senior semi final. In arepeat ofthe 2005 All Ireland minor semi final, Limerick are bidding to reach a second final in three years. Enroute to thelast four, Limerickhave beaten Clare, Waterfordand Wexfordbut did lose the provincial final to Tipperary,who playGalway in the other All Ireland semi final on August 14. Out in front: Shane Cusack of Monaleen in action against Daragh Ranahan of Ballysteen. See the weekend print edition of the Limerick Leader for reports from all games Meanwhile, theLimeick SFC recommenced over the Bank Holiday weekend after a 13 week mid-Summer break. Monaleen, Fr Caseys and St Kierans now remain the only unbeaten threeteams but none havea 100% record Record-breaking Blues after three round of action. In amost competitive championship to-date, al- most all of the12 teams still harbour ambitions of reaching theknockout s ta ge s . close in on promotion Just and Ballysteen at the foot of either LIMERICK FC NEWS Among the 1,200 sup- next season. the game,play in the right teamin thePremier Division porters whowatched the Table toppersLimerick manner and they have and what will it take to do group are without a win. BY COLM KINSELLA There wasone draw over e-mail: c k i n s e l l a @ l i m e r i c k l ead e r. i e Blues record their17th win in are 20 points clear of their achieved that. th at? theweekend withDromcol- Twitter: @ckSpor tLeader 18 First Divisionfixtures was nearest rivals Drogheda. “We created chances to “Thatwill give a chance of logher-Broadford battling former Chelseaand Milan The Shannonsiders trav- score more, but we had to real success and tremendous RECORD-BREAKING Lim- back to tie with St Kierans. star Michael Essien. elled to the Brandywell for settle for the two. footballing experiences to be erick FC face atrip to Elsehwere, Citytrio Mon- Essien presented theMan their glamour EA Sports Cup “Going a record19games had in Limerick.” Drogheda United on Friday aleen, Na Piarsaigh and St of the Matchaward after- semi-final clash with Premier unbeaten so far this season is Meanwhile, Limerick FC night as Martin Russell's Patricks all won, along with Fr wardsto Limerick captain Division Derry CityonBank no mean feat. It is something and Janesboro have both side close in on automatic Caseys and . Shane Duggan who netted the Holiday Mondaynight. See the players can take pride in. been drawn away from home promotion back to the Champions Newcastle home side's opening goal. www.limerickleader.ie for Friday night's game at- in the third round of the FAI Premier Division of theSSE West were beaten by Victory forLimerick FC in match report on that game. tracted an impressive official Senior Cup. Limerick FC face Airtricity League. Rathkeale,2-8 to 0-9 on Friday nigh's clash with Limerick FC manager attendance of 1,272. a difficult tie away to Premier Runaway First Division Sunday evening. second-placed Drogheda Martin Russell praised the Martin Russell said: “The Division St Patrick’s Athletic. leaders Limerick FC set a new Monaleen were the United and against Cab- players for theirdisplay in attendance is great. I think Meanwhile,local junior side record for the number of biggest winners of the round inteely at the seeing off Shels 2-0 onFriday thelesson that youlearn Janesboro have been draw games unbeaten in a League – with a 5-11 to 1-5 win over eight days later is likely to see n i g ht . when you think about it is we away toFirst Division UCD of Ireland seasonwhen de- Ballysteen. They scored five theBlues crowned First Divi- Russell said: “The players arethe best resourced team at the last 16 stage. The feating Shelbourne 2-0 at the first half goals to lead 5-2 to 0- sion champions and so book a have been greatagain. They in the FirstDivision. Can we games take place week- Markets Field on Friday 4 at the interval. Brian return to the topflightfor have gone out trying to win become the best resourced ending Sunday, August 21. n i g ht . Donovanhad a hat-trick, while Ger Collinsand Jason O’Brien also had goals. For a report on Limerick FC's EA Sports Cup semi-final against Derry The next round of Lim- UP TO DATE: erick SFC will be on August City on Monday night in the Brandywell check out w w w.limerickleader.ie 25-28. 38 LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6

PICTURE SPECIAL - UL CUL CAMP

Members of the U-8 group at last week's Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in ULs North Campus

Stars of the future from this U-10 group in the Cul Camp in UL

Budding stars, pictured last Thursday, in the U-6 group in UL

Taking a break from training were these members of the U-10 group in the UL Cul Camp Ready for the Gaelic Football drills are this U-10 group Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6 LIMERICK CHRONICLE 39

Matching bibs for all in this U-10 group Members of the U-8 group pictured at the GAA's Cul Camp in UL last Thursday afte r n o o n

Members of the U-12 group taking part in the GAA Cul Camp in UL last week Boys and girls from the U-12 group in UL 40 LIMERICK CHRONICLE Tue sday, August 2, 20 1 6