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Concern at impact St John’s Hospital bed closures will have on UHL ▲ FROM PAGE 1 Health Minister Simon possible position,”he said. s ea m s ,” he added. providing sufficientfunding Harris to intervene and have Former Siptu officialMr MaryFogarty of theIrish to keep beds and wards open. thehighest in thecountry for these beds reopened. Gavan said: “This is an ex- Nurses and Midwives Organ- The University Hospitalis overcrowding nationally yes- In a statement, Mr Grimes tremely serious develop- isation (INMO) added: “I t ’s bursting at the seams. We’ve te rd a y. said thehospital has its ment. It contradicts the disappointing more beds are seen ambulances queuing up This is because St John’s “lowest expenditure” bud get constant stream of of prom- closing when we have this there as A&E is full.” Hospital is a ‘s t e p - d ow n’ fa - since 2004. ises from governmentpoliti- crisis in the city”. There were 39 patients cility, providing bed support ”We have clearly outlined cians aboutadditional And Mayor O’Hanlon, who being treated on trolleys yes- to the main centre. Patients to the HSE, the negative im- i nve s tm e n t . represents the St John’s area terday, according to figures already at St John’s have been pactthis levelof funding will “Iunderstand thebudget on the council, said: “It beg- released by the INMO. moved to the upper floors of have on services, but as of yet, for this year is below that of gars belief we have a situation Although the daily figures the 100-bed hospital. no additional funding has 2004, which puts the lie to the in theonly hospital in the have dropped inrecent Sinn Fein Senator Paul been provided. various governmentprom- inner cityand thereare 20 weeks for theDooradoyle fa- Gavan said it’s a“scandal” “We very much regret we ises to tackle this issue. beds closed. We are con- cility, the figureis once again while Mayor Kieran have to take these measures, “I t ’s another example of stantlyhearing theDepart- the highest for overcrowding O’Hanlon has calledon but we have been left in an im- the system bursting at the ment of Health and the HSE is n at io n a l l y. Mayor Kieran O’Hanlon: ‘o u t r ag e d ’ Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 2017 w w w.limerickleader.ie LIMERICK LEADER 3 N EWS

PAY IT FORWARD: GIVING WITHIN COMMUNITY A THEME OF SEVEN-DAY FESTIVAL E D U CAT I O N Teachers gather for MIC event OVER 200 teachers will attend an event high- lighting the importance of Limerick people urged research in teaching in Mary Immaculate College this Saturday. It will en- courage teachers to use and share educational re- to show their kind side search more widely. A RT

PET E R CO R B ET T e-mail: pete r c 327 @ g m a i l .c o m Samuel Walsh’s Twitter: b l u 3 beet l e exhibit in LCGA THE goodness and empathy LIMERICK artist Samuel inherent in Limerick people Wa l s h’s‘Hum and Buzz’ will be celebrated over exhibition runs at Lim- seven days from next Sat- erick City Gallery of Art until April 16, alongside urday when the Pay It For- artist Richard Gorman. ward Festival of Kindness His work can then be seen beg i n s . in Oliver Sears in Dublin. Now in its thirdyear, the 2017 edition of thefestival CA N C E R was launched this Tuesday, with an emphasis Volunteer drivers on the importance of giving within the community. are sought locally Run by Pay It Forward The Irish Cancer Society Limerick, thefestival will is seeking local drivers for see a number of free events its Volunteer Driver Ser- taking place across thecity vice which is available to over the week, including a cancer patients under- family fun day, a pamper going chemotherapy treat- day, as well as musicand ment at UHL. cinema events. Limerick people will also be encour- aged to take the initiative ROA D with random acts of kind- ness themselves. East Limerick At the launch, Leader Pay It Forward ambassador Liam Toland, speaking at the launch of the festival of kindness PICTURE: OISIN MCHUGH/WEARETRUEMEDIA columnist Nigel Dug- Action Group meet d a l e s a id , “We are trying to inspirepeople across the down to the people of Lim- behind the festival, there is land said, “I triedtoframe it walk toward the danger.” EAST Limerick Action city to do somethingnice for e r ic k ”. no shortage of help available in my mind, what is so spe- The festival runs Group will this Saturday each other. This year’s festival will to this positive cause. cial about Limerick. between March 11 and 17, hold a meeting at Ahane “Everyone in Limerick also see members of the Pay Also speaking at “The one thing that stuck concluding with theSt GAA Clubhouse from seems to beworking to- It Forward group closing the the launch, Pay It Forward with me about Limerick and Patr i c k ’s Dayparade 4pm. They’ll unveil details gether and coming together festival by marching in the Limerick ambassador, the surrounding com- m a rc h . to back their opposition recently. It’snot just about St Patrick’s Day parade. former Munster rugby munitiesis that there is a To find outmore visit to the Northern Distrib- economic development, it’s With over 100 volunteers playerand pundit Liam To- unique abilitypresent to w w w. p i f l . ie utor Road.

B U S I N ES S Action Point score Hermitage Green play surprise home gig for Brian at Deloitte awards L i m e r ick’s Action Point through thebrain injury which came as a complete Technology Group was ANNE SHERIDAN 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 charity, Headway. surprise to Brian. “Wo w,”s a i d named a Best Managed Twitter: @ a n n es h e r i d a n 1 His sister Nevis told the Brian, as theband started up, Company for the first Limerick Leader that to thetune oftheir newsong time by Deloitte at the A VIDEO of Limerick’s most throughout his ordeal in the Jenny. Initially he thought his 2017 awards ceremony most popular band singing eightyears since theattack sister had bought anew last night in Dublin’s Con- to a man left blind after an music has always been sound system, as he hadn’t vention Centre unprovoked attackin asur- Br i a n’s therapy. heardthem live insome time prise session is warming the When he initially came dueto thedifficulty intravel- E N T E RTA I N M E N T hearts of thousands of homeafter theattack, Her- ling to gigs. people online. mitageGreen – who started “To do that is a just a testa- Galbally Council HermitageGreen playeda outplaying Sundaysessions ment to who they are and five-hour session in the home in the Curragower bar – came they are just so grounded,” hosts table quiz to see and sing to him in a praised Nevis. They also of Brian Hogan’ssister in Kil- Galbally Community Col- Brian Hogan with some of the Hermitage Green band members at nursing home in Limerick. played arecent impromptu teragh, Dooradoyle,on lege is on the search for an earlier date The band, who have played at gig in Castletroy,during RAG Sunday last, with the video re- ‘brain boxes’ for a fun Nottingham in the UK, where derwent stemcell infusions Dub l i n ’s Olympia Theatre week in UL, to raise fundsfor ceiving over 13,000 views to table quiz at the Abbey he worked as a quantity sur- in thehope that one day he and on the main stage at Elec- suicideprevention in the date.Brian, who turns 40 this bar this Friday March 10. veyo r. might be able to see and walk tric Picnic, enjoyed a much city. They will be playing in June,was left blind and par- Taking place after the Ire- In 2012, he spentthree again. He is now living in sup- moreintimate audience in King John’s Castle on Sunday, tially paralysed by anunpro- land-Wales match, the weeks in China, wherehe un- ported accommodation Limerick last weekend, April 30. voked attack in 2009 in quiz will offer cash prizes. 4LIMERICK LEADER www.limerickleader.ie Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 20 1 7 N EWS

ABUSE: DEFENDANT REMOVED OVER FOUL-MOUTHED TIRADE CRIME FILE By DAVID HURLEY

entry by forcing a back Cash stolen door. A sum of cash was Prisoner ejected s to l e n ,” said agarda from lock-up s p o ke s p e r s o n . The second incident premise s in happened at Roches Street in the citycentre the city sometime between 1am from courtroom SUMS of cash were and 2am on Sunday. stolen during twosep- Again, entry was gained by forcing a back DAV I D HU R L EY arateburglaries at lock- 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 d o o r. Twitter: @ d hu r l ey l l up premises in the city in recent days. Asum of cash and coin In one incident shortly was stolen. A PRISONER had to be before 6am last Friday,a Anyone withinforma- physically removed from premises atSexton Street tion about either incident North, Thomondgate was is asked to contactHenry Limerick District Court Street gardastation at yesterday afternoon after broken into. “The culprit gained (061) 212400. he began shouting foul and vulgar abuse at the p res i d i n g j u d g e. Burglars were disturbed Edward O’Sullivan, aged 30, who has an address at GARDAI areseeking to LordEdward Streetac- locate two men who cused Judge Marian broke into a house in O’Leary of being “c o r r u pt” Castletroy last week. after she refused him bail. The men, whowere “I t ’s bull****”he shouted wearing dark clothes and calling the judge a scumbag hooded tops, were dis- and a “tough b****” turbed by the occupants As he was being removed of the house after they brokeinto theproperty at from the courtroom by Henry Street garda station gardai and prison officers Golf Links Road sometime Mr O’Sullivan continued to between 8.30pm and shout and roar calling Judge 9.30pm on Wednesday other burglary at nearby O’Leary a “prostitute and a last, March 1. Castletroy Heights which f****** tramp”. Gardai at Henry Street happened around the Earlier, Garda Bryan arealso investigating an- same time. Guilfoyle told the courtthat he had served a book of evid- Edward O’Sullivan launched into a foul-mouthed tirade after Judge Marian O’Leary refused him bail ence on the defendant I n fo r m at i o n his wallet. whose case is to be dealt The victim was not with on indictment. car key and a stolen Sam- be contesting the charges. obey any other bail condi- sought over physically injured during Sergeant John Moloney, sung smartphone when ar- “I’m innocent, I didn’t do t io n s . the incident. prosecuting, said the DPP rested two days later. a ny th i n g ,”he said. Having heard details of wallet and In a separateincident consented to the matter Opposing bail, Garda Begging to the judge to thegarda objection, Judge earlier in the same day a being sent forwardfor trial Guilfoyle saidhe didnot be- grant him bail, the de- O’Leary said in thecircum- purse thefts purse was stolen from a at Limerick Circuit Court lieve the accused man fendant said his partner is stances she wasrefusing handbag at a restaurant. and he asked that the 30- would abide by any bail con- pregnantand that he wants ba i l . INFORMATION is being According to gardai, year-old be remanded in ditions and he said he was to enter a rehabilitation pro- The defendant, whohas sought following the thehandbag washanging custody. Mr O’Sullivan is ac- concerned he would con- gramme to dealwith his ad- been in custody since Oc- theft of a walletfrom a over the backof achair cused of allowing himself to tinue to engageincrimin- diction issues. tober 20 last was remanded young man in thecity when the theft happened be carried in astolen caron ality if released on bail. Mr O’Sullivan told his so- in continuing custody centre at the weekend. at around 1.30pm. October 17, last. In direct evidence, Mr licitor Ted McCarthy that he pending his appearance be- The 24-year-old was Gardai at Henry Street He is also accused of O’Sullivan maintained his would sign on twice a dayif fore Limerick Circuit Court walking at Arthurs’Q u a y are investigating both in- handling astolen Citroen innocence and saidhewill required and that he would later this month. ar around 5.20pm on Sat- cidents and anyone with urday when he was ap- information is asked to proached from behind by contact them at (061) theculprit whosnatched 2 1 2 4 0 0. Organised crime case adjourned Burglaries on same morning GARDAI at Roxboro Road DIRECTIONS are still charged under the provisions Judge Marian O’Leary that Kelly,aged30, who has an ad- are investigating a burg- awaited in thecase of three of theNon FatalOffences his client, who appeared via dress in Edenderry, County lary at Seven Oaks, Old men who were arrested Against the Person Actwith video link from Portlaoise Offaly are eachaccused of Cork Road during the during an operationtar- “intentionally or recklessly” Prison, was consenting to a possession of apump-action early hours of Saturday geting organised crime engaging in conductwhich two-week adjournmentand sawn-off shotgun on Feb- last, March 4. across the cityand county, “created asubstantial risk of thecase wasput backto ruary 26. According togardai, writes David Hurley. death or serious harm”to March 21. The weapon wasseized at the front door of the house Ger Dundon, aged 30,who other road users. Meanwhile, the case of the rear of aproperty atMain was forced by the culprit has an address atHydeRoad, During a brief hearing on two other men who were ar- Street, Bruff, on the same who proceeded to search a Prospect faces ten charges of Tuesday, SergeantJohn Mo- rested during thesame oper- date.Neither applied forbail number of rooms. Gardai at Roxboro Road are i nvest i g a t i n g dangerous drivingrelating to loney, prosecuting, said dir- ationwas also adjournedfor when they were charged. On the same morning – a high-speed pursuit on Feb- ections are still awaited and d i re c t io n s . Mr Casey is due beforethe between 6.15am and Again, the front door of ruary 26, last. he sought anadjournment of Liam ‘L i k a’Casey, aged 33, courtagain on April 4while 6.30am – a similar burg- the house was forced open The defendant, who was the case. who has an address at Main Mr Kelly’s case was ad- lary happened at Galvone and amobile refused bail last week, is also Solicitor John Devane told Street, Bruff and Robert journed to March 21. road, Kennedy Park. p h o n e s to l e n . Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 2017 w w w.limerickleader.ie LIMERICK LEADER 5

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Site to manage drinking habits A NEWwebsite will help ation on the impact of alcohol people in Limerick city on weight, fitness and mental manage theirdrinking health, as well as aguide on habits and improvetheir whereto gethelp if youneed health and wellbeing. it. Askaboutalcohol.ie will "The website also has a help people assess their rela- dedicated section for parents tionship with alcoholand with information on howto provide detailed information help your child stay safeand on how excessive alcoholuse be smart about drinking.” impacts on physical and Senator Maria Byrne con- mental health. tinued: “I would encourage Senator Maria Byrne said: everyone in Limerick to go “This websiteand theassoci- online, getmore information ated HSE campaign will play and manage theirown an important role in drinking. The website will Repeal bus campaigners in standoff with pro-life group providing public healthin- also be a useful resource for formation on alcohol. health services workers. ABUS which is touring Ireland to pro- standoff. The travelling Repeal the were some of the chants thatechoed “One of the featuresofthe “In Ireland, ouralcohol mote the legalisation of abortions in Ire- Eighth group was joined by a number of up ThomasStreet and through O’Con- websiteis adrinks calcu- consumption levels are high land and to provide information about Limerick women and men who showed nell Street. By contrast, the pro-life lator, which can help people and binge drinking is com- abortion pills arrivein Limerick this up to support the rally, organised by group remained mostly silent assess their habits and make monplace. This pattern of Tuesday. The campaigners, numbering ‘Ros a’-Reproductive Rights againstOp- throughout the demonstration, more informed choices drinking is causing signi- 50 in total, were met by a group of anti- pression, Sexism and Austerity. “Ke e p with some protesters praying. Some about their own drinking. ficant harm to individuals, abortion protesters, who setup shop at your rosaries off my ovaries”,“re p ea l others carried large signs which bore "There is valuable inform- their families and society." the other side of the road, creating a the eighth”and “our bodies, our choice” slogans and images. Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 2017 w w w.limerickleader.ie LIMERICK LEADER 7

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NICK RA B B I T TS its “out of date practices”. are dinosaurs. They rep- e-mail: n i c k @ l i m e r i c k l ead e r. i e Drivers affiliatedto the “I don’t think Bus Ei- resent a different era. I think Twitter: @ n i c k 4 68 o f f i c i a l National Bus and Rail Union reann is fit for pur- that type of statecompany (NBRU) and Siptu sus- pose at all. I think being all things to all men, LEADING businessman pended their strike action and regarding itself as a so- ahead oftalks at the Work- [management] there cial service is hard to sustain John Teeling has described place Relations Commis- in the modern world,”Mr management at the crisis- sion, while BusEireann has are dinosaurs” Teeling said. ridden transport firm Bus agreed to defer any pro- Leo is running a variety Eireann as “d i n os au r s”. posed cost-saving initiatives will take the Limerick to of events aimed at business Speaking in Limerick at the until these negotiations Dublin point-to-pint route, ownersbetween nowand start of the Local Enter- have taken place. and leave routes going Friday, March 10. prise Office’s (Leo) annual But Mr Teeling believes a through hinterlands. These These include a business Enterprise Week, Mr “rat io n a l i s at io n ”of services may have tobe subsidised,” planning workshop at the Teeling, who has also is inevitable, even if it is op- he said during at speech at Paul Partnership, and one- founded avariety of stock posed by the NBRU. the Strand Hotel. to-one business advice exchange-listed oiland “The private operators “I don’t think BusEi- c l i n ic s . mining ventures, said the are going to cherry pick, of reann is fit for purpose at all. For more information, Ithink [management] there Cooley Whiskey founder John Teeling opened Limerick Enterprise operator needs to reform course they should. They telephone 061-407499. Week this Monday

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lassical music may String Performance. be considered Students now receive in- slightly niche so strumental lessons, in- i t’s often easy to tensive chamber music forget that Lim- coaching and technique les- eriCck boasts a gem of the sons every week with ICO classical music world on its members. They also parti- d o o r s te p. cipate in Academos, the This March will be a Irish Chamber Orchestra- month to celebrate for the run ensemble in residence Irish Chamber Orchestra as at the Irish World Academy the UL-based outfit makes of Music and Dance. an historic debut at the This month will see the prestigious Konzerthaus in ICO perform in Limerick V ie n n a . and Dublin. The performance is a These concerts will significant one for the ICO showcase the ICO’s ongoing as it will become the first relationship with one of the Irish orchestra to perform wo rl d ’ s fast-rising pianists, at the venue, before it con- Russian-born Igor Levit and tinues on to Heidelberg for coincide with the ICO’s the second of its three-year debut at the prestigious residency at the Heidel- Konzerthaus Vienna on berger-Fruehling, one of March 23 and 24. G e r m a ny ’ s most celebrated This 1,800 seater venue is music festivals. regarded as one of the The Irish Chamber Or- largest and most artistically chestra is one of Limerick’s progressive institutions in cultural gems having based international music and is itself on the University of central to Vienna’s reputa- Limerick campus in 1995. tion as one of the world’s The orchestra has now be- leading music capitals. come part of the fabric of In 2018, Widmann and our cultural offering and is the ICO will return to Ger- currently housed in the many to perform in state-of-the-art €3.5m pur- Leverkusen collaborating pose built studios. The Irish Chamber Orchestra makes its debut in the prestigious Vienna Konzerthaus later this month, before moving on to Heidelberg with Limerick-based aerial The orchestra is funded dance troup, Fidget Feet. by the Arts Council and re- They also plan to undertake garded as one of the both locally and further regeneration communities. Sing Out with Strings is Elsewhere the orchestra a national tour in June of c ou ntr y ’s finest cultural a f ie l d . This important work has uniting communities, is also intrinsically linked iconic American works. ambassadors, priding itself The successful Sing Out attracted local and national building local pride, cre- to the University of Lim- The March 2017 perform- on its diverse approach to with Strings initiative, attention and recognition as ating vehicles for expres- e r ic k ’s cultural academic ances take place on Tuesday mu s ic . which has been operating an excellent model of in- sion, stimulating emotional p rog ra m m e . March 21 in University Con- The orchestra continues for a number of years, en- strumental music provision responses and developing Recently the ICO cert Hall at 8pm and on to play an important role in gages with over 300 chil- with primary schools. tangible musical knowledge stepped up its involvement Wednesday March 22 at the the field of music education dren from some of the city’s Led by the orchestra, and skills. with UL’s MA in Classical National Concert Hall.

Come and feel some kindness City ’s FDI profile is on the rise IT was a pleasure to be able events instill in usa sense of across numerouslocations IT was refreshing to hear regions on an international of initiativesfor 2017 to en- to attend the launch of world-weariness, afestival in Limerick and will cul- the chief executive of the scale for inward investment. hance thecity’s profile as a L i m e r ic k ’ sPay ItForward such as Pay it Forward’s minate with members of the IDA tell a gathering of do- The real sense of op- destination for investment. Kindness Festivalwhich Kindness Festival is Pay it Forwardteam joining mestic and multinational timism in the cityalong with These will includecom- took place at Chez le Fab in something that deserves to theSt Patrick’s Day celebra- business leaders that Lim- the positive co-operation of missioning an analysis of eco- A rthu r ’s QuayPark yes- be celebrated. tions on March 17. erick and theMid-West re- numerous stakeholders is al- nomicdata to measure terday morning. Most interestinglythis The festival will take gion is now competing as lowing our region to put itself L i m e r ic k ’s competitiveness This festival aims to har- festival is the first of its kind place from March 11 to 17 the fastest growing region firmlyon themap in terms of in an international context, ness the positive mo- in Ireland and in many ways with events including a large for FDI outside of Dublin. economic development. creating key marketing assets mentum of carrying out acts has happened under the Family Fun Dayon Saturday It is clear that Limerick’s It was also very welcome to to help IDAIreland and other of kindness and is now in its radar for the first two years. March 11 on BedfordRow, a economic transformation is hear LimerickCity and agencies to attract invest- third year. This year the festival will pamper day and free music now enabling it to now com- County Council and Limerick ment and the launch of a re- At a time when traumatic host sevendays of goodwill s e s s io n s . pete withleading European Chamber announce a series vamped Limerick.ie website. Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 2017 w w w.limerickleader.ie LIMERICK LEADER 11

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Minister for Finance Michael Noonan officially opening Limerick Youth Serv i c e’s Northside Youth Space facility in Ballynanty on Monday PICTURE: KEITH WISEMAN

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Rose O’Donnell, Phil Slattery, Helen O’Donnell, Marie Daly and Pat Slattery, members of the original Nikita Fitzgerald, Jacqueline Hogan and Chelsea Hogan welcoming guests to the official opening committee of what was then St Munchin's Youth Club in 1966

Limerick Youth Service Board members Niall Greene, Catherine Kelly and Dan O’Gorman Minister Noonan with Evan Madigan, Brian Humphries and Pricilla Sheehan, Limerick Youth Services

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Patrick Snr No Winner: 5 x Lucky Dip: Mona Graham Stackpoole,Tom McNamara, Susan McCarthy sprayed with a who passed away on the 9th March 2002, and c/o Andy; Declan O'Reilly c/o Club; Rita Carmody, Barry Regan, Frances Hourigan whose birthday occurs soon and Patrick Jnr who Next Week's Jackpot: 500 passed away on 25th April 2003. Rest in Peace. Garrard c/o club; Joan Considine, Sellers Prize; 50 Lynn Kelly Next Week's Draw held 13/03/2017 million tears, Granville Pk; Connie Finnan c/o club Mass offered. House Draw: 30 Ken Croucher wishing God If you had spoken before you died Promotors Prize: FOG Next Jackpot Draw 13,400 These are the words you would have sighed Next Weeks Jackpot: 3,400 couldhave Goodbye my family my life has passed spared you, But my love for you will always last. Weep not for me but courage take if just for afew And love one another for my sake. As time goes by and tears grow older CLAUGHAUN LOTTO more years. My hands will rest on all your shoulders. ST. MARY’S Don't be sad and weep for me It does not take Be happy my loved ones Result of Draw for Monday 6th March When you think of me. 2017 R.F.C. aspecial day, Sadly missed and never forgotten by wife Lily Jackpot 13,700 and family Lotto Draw held Monday 6th March 2017 for us to think Also remembering his sister Florry, brother-in- No winner Winnng Numbers 9-11-26-28 Numbers Drawn 7 8 20 28 NO WINNER law Patsy and his brothers Tony, James and Tom. of you, each Dad Mass we hear, Yo ur photo stands in pride of place 30 Winners, Niamh Whelan, Margaret Lucky Dips: Michael Frawley c/o Dan; Eugene A loving smile lights up your face Madden, John Cregan Touhy c/o Mail Bar; Adam O'Brien c/o B. each prayer we Yo u always seem to be so near Tom & Daragh Roche, Marie O'Brien; Denis Ryan c/o Dan How I wish Dad you were still here. O'Connor Next weeks Jackpot 13,000 say,is offered Sadly missed by your son Greg and family Next weeks jackpot is 13,800 Draw will take place in Portley's Bar, Monday up for you. It does not take a special day To bring you back to mind We cannot A day without a thought of you Is very hard to find bring the old Yo u never failed to do your best days back, Yo ur heart was true and tender TAYLOR'S BOB’SRUBBISH REMOVAL Yo u simply lived for those you loved when we were And those who loved remember From his loving sister Linda, brother-in-law all together, Thomas, nieces and nephews RUBBISH REMOVAL our family If you want your chain is broken ✝ now, but MCGRATH (17th Anniversary) rubbish removed properly & In loving memory of a dear father and memories live grandfather Martin McGrath, late of St. Mary's Park, Limerick whose 17th anniversary occurs legally for a fair price.... forever. on March 9th. Mass will be offered on Saturday 11 th March at 7.30pm in St. Mary's Church. 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GRATEFUL thanks to A dad is a special gift, Ye brought us so lovingly The Sacred Heart and ✝ One you think will stay, ✝ With so much love & care Our Blessed Lady for HEHIR Yo u never think the day will come, TROY (32nd, 17th & 9th Anniversaries) Ye set a fine example all favours received and When God calls him away. And ye were always there. also thanks to St. Padre And when that moment comes along, If we were asked one question Pio. M.J.M; The pain just overwhelms us, Why we thought the world of ye A.A.A.A.S. And all we do is cry. We would give a million answers Please forgive the falling tears, GRATEFUL THANKS And each one would be true. to the Sacred Heart and The constant wish that you were here, Sadly missed by your loving son Mark, Jane, Others have lost like us we know, our Blessed Lady for all grandchildren Marcus, Jonathan, Cion, Tyrone, favours received. Also But you were my dad, Chelsea-Lee and Mia. And we loved you so. thanks to St. Padre Pio. I sent a dove to Heaven Novena to the Sacred Our thoughts are always with you, With a parcel on its wings; Yo ur place no one can fill, Heart Be careful when ye open it Dear Heart of Jesus, in In life we loved you dearly, In loving memory of our dear parents Michael It's full of beautiful things. In death we love you still. the past I have asked for 23rd Anniversary (Mick) and Kathleen Troy. Michael, who died on Inside are a million kisses many favours. This time & 67th Birthday Remembrance We know you walk beside us, March 7, 1985 and Kathleen, who died on Wrapped in a million hugs And when our lives are through, I ask you this very spe- March 9, 2000, both late of 10 Shanabooly To tell ye that I miss ye cial one (mention In loving memory of Thomas Hehir, late of 180, We pray that God will take our hands, Avenue, Ballynanty. Rest in Peace. Masses And send ye all my love. And bring us straight to you. favour). Take it dear Pineview Gardens, Moyross, who died on March offered. Also remembering our dear uncle Sadly missed by your loving daughter Jesus and place it with- 10, 1994, and whose birthday occurs on March Missed in the morning of every day, Maurice Troy, late of St. Munchin's St, St. Jacqueline. Missed in the evening as light fades away, in your broken heart 20. Mary's Park whose birthday is on 18th February I never thought of losing ye where your holy Father Time passes and life goes on, Missed in a thousand and one little things, and ninth Anniversary occurred on the 20th And maybe that’s what’s wrong Around every corner a memory clings. sees it. Then in His But from our hearts you are never gone. February. Ye always seemed a part of me merciful eyes it will No matter how our lives have changed, Yo ur memory is our greatest treasure, If memories keep us closer, That would always carry on. To have, to hold, to keep forever. become your favour, No matter what we do. Then we are never far apart, Although I sadly missed ye not mine. Amen. Say A special place within our hearts, Sadly missed by your loving daughter Aisling For ye are always in my mind, I know ye’re not alone and grandchildren, Jordan and Sarah. xxx prayer for 3 days. Is always kept for you. And forever in my heart. For ye are watching over me Promise publication and Sadly missed by your loving wife, Bridie and I think of ye in silence, In a place ye now call home. favour will be granted. daughter, Natalie. I talk about ye too; Sadly missed by your loving daughter Lorraine, AO'D God saw you getting tired, ✝ I have some lovely memories, Paul, grandchildren Kane, Renee and Chloe And a cure was not to be, O'SHEA (17th Anniversary) But I wish I had ye too. Deep are the memories, So He wrapped you in His loving arms, Sadly missed by yere loving son, Paddy. Precious they stay, And whispered, "Come to Me". A spray of roses just for you, And time and no-one, Yo u tried so hard to stay with us, A sprinkle of tears instead of dew, Can take them away. Yo ur fight was all in vain, And in the centre a forget me not, Sadly missed by your son Kieran God took you to His loving home, To show you, Mam and Dad, Also remembering Martin McGrath, our aunt And freed you from you pain. We have not forgot. Anglea O'Keeffe, Happy Birthday Angela and Sadly missed by your daughter Edel, Phil and There's much in life that changes, cousin Cathy at this time grandchildren, Rebecca and Joshua. And much in life that's new, Will those who think of them today But never in a million years, A little prayer to Jesus say Will there be a mam and dad like you. Sadly missed by yere loving son, Michael; Memories daughter-in-law, Noreen; grandchildren, Tara, In loving memory of a dear cousin Jude Hector Serena and Michael Jnr.; great-granddaughters Live Just a prayer from a daughter who loved O'Shea, late of Ballynanty Beg, Limerick who Chantelle, Emma and Aaliyah and great- Forever you, died March 10, 2000. grandson Jayden and Shane. Just a memory fond and true; How do I write on paper, Abouquet In my heart you will live forever, The feeling I have inside, Because I thought the world of you. From a heartbroken hearted cousin of beautiful Although I smile and make no fuss, Who has missed you since you died, memories, No one misses you, Dad, more than us, My heart still aches with sadness, Our hearts still ache in sadness, sprayed with a And when old times I recall, My secret tears still flow, And secret tears will flow, That's when I miss you most of all. For what it meant to lose you, What it meant to lose ye, million tears, Dad, you were the best this world could No one will ever know, No one can ever know. wishing God hold, Call Hector's name out softly, Lord, But now we know ye want us, could have Two helping hands and a heart of gold; And when he looks your way, To mourn for ye no more, Yo u never changed, even at the end - Tell him that I love and miss him To remember all the happy times, spared you, Yo u died as you lived, everyone's friend. Every single day. Life still has in store. if just for afew Yo u left behind a broken heart, Sady missed by your loving cousin Noel Since ye'll never be forgotten, more years. And precious memories too; (Noggin), Marlow, Michael and The Troy We pledge to ye today, A hallowed place within our hearts, I never wanted memories, Family. It does not take Dad I only wanted you. Is where ye'll always stay. I know you walk beside me, Sadly missed by your loving daughter Teresa, aspecial day, And when my life is through, Jim, granddaughters Catherine and Michelle. for us to think I pray that God will take my hand, of you, each And bring me straight to you. ✝ Sadly missed by your loving daughter Gillian Mass we hear, and George. O'CONNELL (5th Anniversary) each prayer we I send a dove to heaven, say,is offered With a parcel on its wings Once again the time has come in the year, Be careful when you open it, Grandad, We will have heartache and shed a tear, up for you. It's full of beautiful things. We say adieu to ye once again, Inside are a million kisses, Our father our mother and two best friends. We cannot Wrapped in a million hugs, A man, a woman, the father and wife, bring the old To tell you that I'm thinking of you, A brother, a sister all through our life. days back, Grandad, Parents we will treasure forever more, And send you all my love. Far away at Heaven's door. Thoughtoday, you walk in sorrow when we were Sadly missed by your loving granddaughter Watching and waiting to lend us a hand, Youwillnot be alone. all together, Alicia and grandsons Evan and George-Dominic A grandpa a grandma from dear Ireland. ThereisOne whoseloving wisdom our family Happy smiles ye send to us from above, In loving memory of a dear mother, They're brought by the Angels Is fargreater than our own. chain is broken grandmother, great-grandmother Marie With all yere love. now, but O'Connell (nee Purtill) late of 34 Island Road For we will never forget the both of ye, Putyour trusting hand in His, memories live I wished upon a star last night, Dad, whose 5th anniversary occurs on the 13th March Ye 're part of our lives for eternity. And hoped it would come true 2017. Mass will be offered on Saturday 11 th So keep smiling at us from Heaven above, As alittle childwould do forever. All I wished was for an hour, March at 7.30pm in St. Mary's Church. Keep sending ye're kisses, And He like aloving father To sit and talk with you. It doesn't take a special day Mam We send ye our love. Will guide and comfort you! When the emptiness of missing you, To bring you to our minds So for a while we will give leeway, Is more than I can bear, A day without a thought of you is very hard To tell ye we love ye each night and day. I whisper, Dad, I love you, to find Sadly missed by yere loving daughter Marie, Daybyday,therewillcome to you And always find you there. If memories bring us closer Mam grandchildren Lisa, Casey, Stephen, Katelynn For in my world of memories, Yo u are never far apart and great-grandsons Aaron and Alex and great Newfaith,new hope, new light. Yo u fill my heart with pride; For you are always with us Mam granddaughter Aliya You’ll find that starsunseen by day, I'll never walk alone, Dad, In our thoughts and in our hearts Remembrance is a golden chain, Shine throughthe darkest night Yo u're always by my side. Memories of you are like leaves of gold Death tries to break, but all in vain. I had a father in a million, They never tarnish they never grow old To have, to love, and then to part, I loved him to the end; Those we love don't go away Is the greatest sorrow of our heart. And thoughyour heartislonging, I lost two things in my life that day, They walk beside us everyday The years may wipe out many things, Forthe dear one who’satrest. My dad and my best friend. Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving But some they wipe out never, Sadly missed by your son Thomas, Katherine, son John, daughters Marie, Theresa, Andrea and Like memories of those happy times You’ll know beforethe journey’send, grandaughters Ciara and April and grandsons Va nessa, daughter in law, sons in law, When we were all together. ThatGod’sdear ways arebest! Thomas and Jonathan grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sadly missed by your loving son Noel. 18 LIMERICK LEADER www.limerickleader.ie Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 20 1 7

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UL SPORTS ARENA: LIMERICK PEACE PROMS

James, Joe and Ella Foley at the concert

Le f t : Ros e m a r i e and C h r i sto p h e r Attending the Limerick Peace Proms at the UL Sports Arena were Colin, B ros n a n Grace, Victoria and Pearse O' Rourke Ruby, Oliver and Rosabelle Lineen, and Val Mangan

Alice and Caoilinn How, Colin Emma and Conor Treacy and Marcel Murphy

Claire, Charlie and Maurice O' Meara

Vanessa Holweg, Maya, Kasia and Tomas Rossa

Sean, Maria and Davin O’M ea ra A general view of the Limerick Peace Proms at the UL Sports Arena Mia, Chris, Sophie and Kim Murray Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 2017 w w w.limerickleader.ie LIMERICK LEADER 19 PICTURE SPECIAL PICTURES CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE LIMERICK LEADER AT 54 O'CONNELL STREET OR FROM [email protected]

MIC CONFERENCE: NEW HORIZONS - WOMEN IN THE IRISH FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES

Pictured attending the New Horizons: Women in the Irish Film and Television Industries event that took place in Mary Immaculate College were Alan Esslemont, Director General TG4, Jane Gogan, Head of Drama RTE, Professor Anna Wahl, Vice President KTH, James Hickey, CEO Irish Film Board, Caroline Norbury, MBE, CEO Creative England, Dr Susan Liddy, Lecturer in Media Studies MIC and event organiser and Celine Craig, Deputy CEO Broadcasting Authority Ireland. The event looked at the under representation of women in the Irish film and television industries PICTURES: PRESS 22

Pictured at the New Horizons: Women in the Irish Film and Te l ev i s i o n Industries event were Professor Anna Wahl, Vice President KTH; James Hickey, CEO Irish Film Board; Caroline Norbury, CEO Creative England and Dr Susan Liddy, Lecturer in Media Studies, MIC and event organiser Dr Susan Liddy, MIC and event organiser with Lauren McKenzie, Deputy CEO Writers Guild & Screenwriter and Orla O’C o n n o r, Director, National Women’s Council of Ireland

Melissa Silverstein, on the right, acclaimed US writer and Dr Susan Liddy with Leslie McKimm, Project Manager, Irish Film director and founder and editor of Women and Hollywood, Lauren McKenzie, Deputy CEO Writers Guild & Screenwriter with Board and Siobhán Farrell, Eclipse Films pictured with Dr Susan Liddy Marian Quinn, Screenwriter, Director and Producer 20 LIMERICK LEADER www.limerickleader.ie Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 20 1 7

PICTURE SPECIAL - LIMERICK HARRIERS POINT-TO-POINT

Lisa Healy and Jack Spain, Annacotty at the Limerick Harriers Leading point-to-point rider Derek O'Connor, right, on his way to winning the third race on the card aboard Sir Bob, beating Jamie Codd on Rio Point to Point Races at Lemonfield, Crecora on Sunday Vivas into second place at the Limerick Harriers Point-to-Point at Lemonfield, Crecora on Sunday last

The field of runners jumping a fence during one of the thrilling races staged as part of the Limerick Harriers Point-to-Point fixture at Lemonfield, Crecora on Sunday last PICTURE: DAVE GAYNOR

Fiona and John Doyle and Donogh and Conor McCarthy, Lemonfield, at the Limerick Harriers Point to Point Races on Sunday last

Peter O'Reilly and Roisin Relihan, Adare and Niall Doolan, Clarina at Frankie Ward, Point to Point regional secretary and Peter McKenna, clerk of the scales at the Limerick Harriers Point to Point Races the Limerick Harriers Point to Point races on Sunday last Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 2017 w w w.limerickleader.ie LIMERICK LEADER 21 SOCCER CLUB NOTES CAHERDAVIN CELTIC 22. Dines 1 –Shelbourne 2, Dylan Reeves; Dines 1 –Limerick 5, Alex Fitzgerald; Dines WEATHER ISSUES: The horrendous 2 - Mungret Regional 1 weather led to the cancellation of just Adam Healy 2; Dines 3 - Corbally 1, Adam about everything at the weekend. This in- Healy, Alex Fitzgerald , Stephen O'Halloran; cluded our eagerly awaited Open Cup Final Dines 2 - Aisling 0, Alex Fitzgerald, Dylan against neighbours Shelbourne at Jackman Reeves; Dines 2 - Regional 1, Alex Pa r k . Fitzgerald (2); Dines 1 –Pike 6, Alex Two of our schedules games did actually Fitzgerald; Dines 1 –Regional 2, Robbie survive both played at Regionals Utd’s fab- Noonan; Dines 2 –Limerick FC 6, Dylan ulous all weather facility at Dooradoyle. Naughton, Dylan Reeves; Dines 4 –Shel- JUNIOR A: It had been well over a month bourne 0, Adam Healy, Alex Fitzgerald, Joe since we last played when we took on Re- O'Hanya, Anthony McNamara; Dines 3 – gional Utd ‘B’ on a Division 1B league en- Corbally 0, Dylan Reeves (3) counter on Saturday night. It ended 1-0 in All in all when compiled those league res- favour of the hosts, the crucial goal ar- ults to-dates together it reads like this: riving early in the second half. We did Played 52, Won 18, Drew 7, Lost 27, total create some chance s, Shane Byrne hitting goals for 89 and total goals against 125. the woodwork at one stage while twice All in all its being a very mixed start for all being denied by the Regional custodian. our sides but there is still a lot of football But truth to tell we simply didn’t do enough yet to be played out in this season and and can have few complaints. Our back here under is also our schoolboy cup four comprising of Shane Doran, Brian Daly d raws : and father and son combination of Karl & D R AWS : U12 Premier Cup: Dines v New- Dylan Meehan was impressive while ‘B’ port; U13 Premier Cup: Dines v Fairview; team player Keith O’Shea also caught the U14 Div One: Dines v Janesboro; U15 Div eye on a rather disappointing evening. One: Caherdavin v Dines; U16 Premier UNDER 16'S: A late late goal by Geordan Cup: Corbally v Dines Freeman helped our Under 16s to a narrow CLUB NEWS: The club lotto of €2,700 was 1-0 victory against Regional on Saturday af- won last week and congrats to Tom ternoon. We were well in control for the Scanlon c/o Mike Ryan who was the lucky first half hour. A couple of minutes in we winner. The lotto is on-going each week missed a gilt edged chance to take the and tickets can be got from many sources lead. Putting the ball in the net is the at only €2 each. hardest thing in soccer and we struggled All in the Dines would like to wish a get in this department. Regional had their mo- The Limerick District League youths sdie which defeated the Mayo League 5-1 in Annacotty on Saturday to reach the inter-league semi-finals well soon to Johnny Mulligan. ments but in general we shaded matters. The Dines will this year as part of our 80 The game seemed destined to end in a rungs of the current U12 premier league. game we will host Summerville who are on Shane Cross, Victor Jumbo, Daniel Palache Kian Ryan 2, Victor Jumbo, Ben Dillon; years celebration in football will be taking draw but we snatched the points with five Presently this is how they have fared in the same points tally as ourselves. Results Dines 5 –Corbally 1; Victor Jumbo (3), Leah Dines 0 –Caherdavin 2; Dines 0 –Fair view part in the St Patricks Day Parade and we minutes remaining. Dogged defensive their games to-date. Played 11, Won 1, Drew to date are as follows: Played 10, Won 10, Keogh, Josh O Keeffe; Dines 2 –Newport 2, 8, Dines 2 –Regional 4, Victor Jumbo (2); are hoping that all our under-age players played by Ross Van Der Dussen saw him 2, Lost 8, Goals for 10 and Goals Against Drew 3, Lost 0, Goals For 29 and Goals Josh O Keeffe (2) Dines 1 –Regional 8, Ronan Fitzgerald; and adults will participate in the parade win possession and find Conor Phelan in 29. Dines 0- Corbally 3; Dines 0- Mun- Against 8; Dines 4 –Corbally 0, James U-1 5S: The U15s side are playing this Dines 1 –Mungret-Regional 3, Kian Ryan and all players are urged to forward their midfield. The latter threaded an inch per- gret/Regional 1; Dines 0 –Shelbourne 6; McBride 2, Victor Jumbo, Josh O'Keeffe; season in the Div One league and this side Dines 1 –Corbally 3, Ben Dillon, Dines 3 – names to their respective team manager fect through ball to Geordan Freeman and Dines 1- Regional 0 Shane O Gorman; Dines Dines 1 -Boro 1, Evan Barry; Dines 4 –Ais- are being managed by Ger Fitzgerald along Aisling 3, James McBride. RAFFLE CARDS: Finally, I would like to re- he found the net. Our team was: Damn Lee; 2–Limerick 2, Nathan Cross 2; Dines 2 – ling 2, Evan Barry 2, Victor Jumbo 2; Dines with Martin Dore and its being a mixed U16'S: The Clubs U16s are playing in the mind everyone that have got raffle cards Cillian Hickey; Josh Moore; Rhys Dunne; Newport 2, Nathan Cross, Scott O'Sullivan; 4 - Mungret/Regional 0, James McBride 2, start for this side who have some of the premier and it’s the duo of Garret Edwards for the upcoming Ireland v Wales world Stephen Brett; Conor Phelan; Kevin Dines 0 - Pike 1; Dines 3 –Newport 8, Evan Barry, Josh O Keeffe; Dines 2 –Re - U14s also in their squad and so far the res- and Ray O Connell who manage this squad. cup game that the draw for the two O’Grady; Alan Neill; Geordan Freeman; Nathan Cross (2), Finn Lagzdins (1); Dines 0 gional 2, James McBride, Evan Barry; Dines ults to-date are: Played 10, Won 2, Drew 1, At present its being a mixed bag of league tickets will take place on this coming Shane Harney; Sage Kaya. Reserves: Ian –Fairview 2; Dines 2 –Aisling 3, Shane O 2 - Aisling B 0, Daniel Palache, Victor Lost 7, Goals for 14 and Goals against 37. results for this team and the results to- Monday so its vitally important that all Leonard; Ross Van Der Dussen; Davin Ben- Gorman, Nathan Cross; Dines 0 –C o r b a l l y Jumbo; Dines 2 –Fairview 1, Harry Bennis Dines 1 –Shelbourne 6, Kian Ryan; Dines 1 – date are as follows: Played 11, Won 6, Drew cards are returned as the lucky winner nett, Gareth O’Brien (all used) 1. Blake Fitzgerald, Dines 3 –Summerville 0 Aisling 0; Kian Ryan; Dines 4 –Corbally 0 0, Lost 5, Goals for 22 and goals against will be part of a sell-out game. U -1 3 S : It’s also Premier football for our G E R A L D I N ES U13s who have a duo of the highly experi- enced Derek Barry and Pat Galligan at the S C H O O L B OYS : For the second week in a helm. row the schoolboy fixtures fell to the in- In what has been a mixed start for this clement weather that has come our way squad who have a host of the U12s in their and full credit to the LDSL as making early squad but in fairness to all involved they calls to call off all games for the past two have been enjoying their football and just weekends. As we now move into mid- like the 12s if they could conjure a few back March and with the clocks to spring for- to back wins it would be a better placing ward on Saturday March 25th there will be for all involved and their league game to a platuria of games to be played as we date reads as follows. Played 10, Won 2, move into the part of the season as to Drew 1,Lost 7, Goals for 14 and Goals when leagues and cups are decided. against 31. Dines 1 - Mungret/Regional 2 With no games to report on this scribe will Sebastian Kezic; Dines 0 –Aisling 6; Dines give a break-down of our schoolboy teams 3 - Carew Park 2, Shane O'Gorman. Shane as to how they have fared since the season Cross, Scott Kelly; Dines 0 –Corbally 5; got underway back in the first week in Dines 3 –Caherdavin 2, Harry Bennis (3); S e pte m be r. Dines 1 –Fairview 2, Harry Bennis; Dines 1 – U10'S-U11'S: Its non-competitive football Limerick FC 3, Evan Mulligan; Dines 0 –Ca- for the U10s and U11s as in both age herdavin 2; Dines 3 –Regional 5, Shane groups our sides are really enjoying their Cross, Harry Bennis, Evan Mulligan; Dines 2 football and for anybody who has not get –Regional, Nathan Cross and Shane taken in any of these games then I would O'Gorman. urge to pencil in one of these fixtures as U14'S: The clubs U14s this season have a its total football that is being played by all management team of Des Fitzgerald, clubs in the U10s and U11s. Gearoid Kerley and Martin Dore and this U -12 ' S : Its premier football presently for trio have been working extremely hard the U12s under the watchful eyes of John with this squad and at present it reaping Neville but in fairness they are struggling the right results as this side are unbeaten somewhat in this top flight as their results in this U14 Div league which is turning out do show but in some games they probably to be a tight affair as with only one round did deserve a win but more from endeav- of fixtures to be completed we trail Janes- ours and if they can conjure up a couple of boro by a single point so this title will now be sorted on Saturday week as in our final wins it would take them out of the bottom The Kilmallock team which defeated Regional United in the Premier Division at Dooradoyle on Sunday PICTURE: DERMOT LYNCH LIMERICK DISTRICT LEAGUE SOCCER FIXTURES AND RESULTS

FAI Junior Cup Fairview Rgs v Geraldines, 11.00, M Kiely, Kavanagh, Croom Utd v Kennedy Park, Mungret Reg v Summerville, 2.00, D RESULT S Division 1B Killarney v Janesboro, 7.00, Nenagh AFC v Ballynanty Rvs, 11.00, N 11.00, D Reidy, Nenagh AFC v Geraldines, Dowling, Shelbourne B v Hyde Rgs, 2.00, J Regional Utd 1 Caherdavin Celtic 0 C as ey 2.00, B Curtin, Moyross v Corbally, 2.00, M Mulligan Inter League Youth Trophy FAI Youth Cup K ava n ag h Limerick DL 5 Mayo DL 1 Under 17 Division One St Michaels v Aisling Annacotty, 2.30, Division 1A League Under 17 Division One Aisling Annacotty 2 Regional Utd 1 Corbally Utd v Prospect, 11.00, K Gorman, Division 2B Cup Kilfrush v Fairview Rgs, 2.00, M Kiely, MFA Cup Murroe v Mungret Reg, 2.00, N Casey, Fair- Abbey Rvs v Aisling, 2.00, D Reidy, Sum- Corbally Utd v Pike Rvs, 2.00, K Gorman Nenagh 1 Fairview Rgs 1 (Fairview won 8-7 SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Division 2A Lipper Cup view Rgs B v Holycross, 2.00, N Casey merville Rvs v Star Rvs, 2.00, S Rooney on pens aet), Ballinroad 0 Pike Rvs 4 Charleville 2 Shelbourne 0 FAI Junior Cup Under 17 Division Two Division 1B Calvert Cup Division 3A League Mungret Reg v Charleville, 2.00, M Bourke, FAI Under 17 Quarter-Final Evergreen v Kilmallock, 2.00 Caherdavin v Castle Rvs, 11.00, D Janesboro v St Pauls, 11.00, E Kenny, Kil- Newport v Shelbourne, 2.00, M Kennedy Edenderry 3 Kilfrush 0 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 FAI Youth Cup Broughton, Cappamore v Kilfrush, 11.00, M finane v Holycross, 11.00, M Cuddihy, Bourke, Hill Celtic v Regional Utd, 11.00, S Northside v Prospect Priory, 2.00, E Kenny Premier League Tuohy Cup semi final Janesboro v Parkville (Carlow), 2.00, THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Rooney, Ballynanty B v St Pats, 2.00, D Regional Utd 1 Kilmallock 6, Ballynanty Rvs Pike Rvs v Aisling Annacotty, 7.00, Jackman B ro u g hto n Division 3B Cup 2 Aisling Annacotty 1 Park, R McCann, B Higgins, S Rooney Munster Junior Cup Tuohy Cup Final Broadford v Aisling Annacotty, 2.00 Bruff Utd V Herbertstown, 11.00, P O'Brien Janesboro v Pike Rvs or Aisling, 7.00, Division 2A League Division 1A Jackman Park, B Higgins, R McCann, D SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Mungret Reg v Shelbourne, 11.00, B Curtin, Division 4 Hayes Cup Charleville 5 Prospect 2 Premier League Powe r Pike Rvs v Carew Park, 11.00, A Keogh, Coonagh Utd v Caledonians, 11.00, M Ballynanty C v Newport C, 2.00, M Murphy, 22 LIMERICK LEADER www.limerickleader.ie Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 20 1 7 Limerick clubs on the PICTURE SPECIAL - DERRY CITY V LIMERICK FC road in FAI Junior Cup quarter-final fixtures underdogs in the competi- thesignsare good forthe An- BY PAT SHEEHAN e-mail: spor [email protected] tion but theway they are nacotty side. Twitter: @LimkLeaderSpor t playing in cup competition In the Premier League this season suggests they are Pike Rvscan move to within capable of beating anyone. three points of leaders Janes- THE FAI Junior Cupquarter Theyfacea realtoughop- boro if they can beat Carew finals take centre stagethis position in Evergreen. The Park on Sunday. Pike Rvs had weekend with two Limerick Kilkenny side have a fine win last weekend teams vying for a place in strengthened significantly beating Waterfordside the last four. this season and in the last Ballinroad 4-0 in Waterford Janesborokick off Lim- round they defeated agood to reach the semi finals of the erick'schallenge on Saturday Willow Utd side. Munster junior Cup. evening when they travel to Kilmallock had good pre- They may find things a bit Kerry to meet Killarney FC. paration with a6-1 win over tougher on Sundayagainst a A day later Kilmallock are Regional Utd on Sunday and Carew Park sidewho still also on theroad when they can go intothe tiewith have not givenup on the take onEvergreen FC in nothing to lose. chance of sneaking back into K i l ke n ny. They have players capable the title race. Killarney have had agreat Bastien Héry, of Limerick FC, powers forward in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with of getting goals so we can still Second plays third when season to datewith a number Derry City at Maginn Park on Friday. The game was abandoned after 25 minutes with the sides tied 1-1 hope fortwo Limerick teams Nenagh host Balla in Nenagh. of big scalps to their credit. due to floodlight failure. The game has been refixed for Tuesday, March 21 PICTURE: CONOR WYSE in the last four. Balla's last minutewinner A 3-2 win at Newmarket In the Munster Junior Cup against Aislinglast weekend was followed by a 2-1 win at Aisling will be hoping to make gives them renewed impetus Ballynanty Rvs. it threeLDL teams in the last while Nenagh will be looking They will hold no fear of fourif they can beat Limerick to refocus after their exit Janesboroand home ad- county side Broadford. from the MFA Cup. vantage givesthem further WithPike and Fairview Fairview Rgs can gettheir i n c e nt ive. already through Aislinghave challenge back on track when However, Aidan Ryan and highhopes of making it Geraldines visit the fair green Shane O’Hanlonhave their through. They were notat on Sunday. The home side Janesboro side peaking at the their best last weekend going will be on ahigh after last right time and like their op- down 2-1at hometo Balla but weekends result while 'Dines ponents will go intothe tiein they were shorta numberof come looking for a thread to c o n f id e n c e. key players. cling to survival. ‘Boro will have done their MikeMcCarthy has as- In the FAIYouth Cup two homework on Nenagh’s suc- sembled a strong squad and Limerick hopefuls continue cess over the Kerry side in the they area confident group so on their merry way. St Mi- Munster Junior Cup and will will not fear the occasion. chaels welcome Aisling An- look to build on it. They mightneed to be nacotty to Tipperary while Ja n e sb o r o’s firepoweris moreclinical in front of goal Janesborohost Parkville of well known to all and in re- as chances may notbe as C a rl ow. cent weeks they seem to have plentiful at this stage of the Tonight (Wednesday) at settled the defence into a tou r n a m e nt . 7pm in Jackman Park the solid unit. The Countyside will second semi final of the I t’s theone thing missing provide a stern test but wit Tuohy Cup takes place when from the ‘Boro large haul of DamienCollins, Keith Mawd- Pike Rvs and Aisling An- silverware over the years and sley, Stephen gagging and nacotty battle it out for a place hopes are high that this could Stephen Walsh all to come in the deciderversus Janes- be their year. back into last weekend's team b o ro. Kilmallock are the bookies Limerick FC supporters celebrate their side taking the lead in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with Derry City at Maginn Park, Buncrana, on Friday night last

Regional United's Evan Patterson sets up an attack in their Premier Division fixture with Kilmallock at Limerick FC's Dean Clarke wheels away in celebration after putting his side ahead in their SSE Airtricity Dooradoyle on Sunday last PICTURE: DERMOT LYNCH League Premier Division clash with Derry City at Maginn Park, Buncrana, on Friday night. Wedne sday, M a rc h 8, 2017 w w w.limerickleader.ie LIMERICK LEADER 23 RUGBY - ULSTER BANK LEAGUE PREVIEW AND SCHOOLS CUP Limerick U-21s Depleted local sides face Tipperary in target AIL points Munster opener COLM KINSELLA Brian Donovan have all 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 played senior with Limerick. on Saturday in another cru- Twitter: @ckSpor tLeader Seven of tonight’s starting BY COLM KINSELLA 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 cial fixture in their promo- team were inthe line-up last Twitter: @ckSpor tLeader tion bid. year when just narrowly UL-Bohs are currently 10 losing to Kerryin theU-21 THE Ulster Bank League points clear of fifth-placed grade –Michael Donovan, Kil- continues this Saturday Ballynahinch in theirbid to lian Ryan, Tommie Childs, with thechallenge faced by secure a promotion play-off Sean Murphy, Brian Fanning, thetwo Limerick side's in ‘position. A top four finish Brian Donovanand Hugh Division 1A increased signi- will guarantee a play-off slot B ou r ke. ficantly by a clash with for the Annacotty side. Just years ago at minor Munster'sBritish and Irish Meanwhile, Shannon will levelLimerick lost 6-15 to 1-7 Cup quarter-final. look to pull further clear of to Corkbut just five of that Both second-placed Young therelegation zone when teamare still starters –S e a n Munster,who face Dublin travelling to third-placed Limerick U-21 football manager Murphy, TommieChilds, Universityat TomClifford Naas on Saturday. Shannon, Declan Brouder Richard Hayes, Kieran Daly Park and eighth-placed following their weekend win and Killian Ryan. Garryowen whoentertain over UCC, are now four points LIMERICK U-21 footballers Limerick U-21 manager high-flying Clontarf at Door- clear of UCC who occupy the Limerick meet Tipperary in Declan Brouder said: ”We had adoyle will be missing players Greg O'Shea touches down for a Shannon try in their Ulster Bank relegation play-off place in aMunster quarterfinal in five games in January, in- who areinvolved in Munster League 1B victory over UCC on the back pitch at Thomond Park Division 1B. the GaelicGrounds at cluding three games in an A's B&ICup quarter-final In Division 2B, promotion- 7.30pm tonight, Wednesday. eight day period. February with Ulster at Musgrave Park placed Munsters' just one Dublin Universitylast chasing Old Crescent host The winners of the was about Sigerson and Al- on Sunday. pointahead ofthird-placed we e ke n d . seventh-placed Skerries at opening round fixture will lianz League for some. Both of Limerick'stop Cork Con in Division1A table Saturday's opponents Rosbrien. Crescent scored an advance to a March 15 Mun- “Westripped it down and flightclubs also have players with now just four series of Clontarf will arrive in Lim- impressive 17-0 away win over ster U-21championship semi it was aboutlearning from who will be involved in the regular seasonfixtures to erick in confident mood fol- Bective Rangers last time final date with Cork. mistakes and improving We IrelandU-20s squadwhich come. Munsters' are odds-on lowing theirvictory over out . Limerick are managed by hadtoget ourselvesinorder,” faces Wales in the6Nations shots to secure an actual play- Lansdowne on Friday night. Also in 2B, bootom side Declan Brouder (Newcastle said Brouder. championship over the off place as they currently Meanwhile, Limerick's Thomond whopicked up two West) withcoach Tommy "We are happy with our we e ke n d . enjoy a significant 13-point tworepresentatives in Divi- bonus points in their28-22 Stack (Dromcollogher- preparations. When we got Saturday's fixtures are lead on fifth-placed St Mary's sion 1B, UL-Bohs and home defeat to MU Barnhall Broadford) and selectors together there was 16 of the 32 crucial forboth Munsters' College in the table. Shannon, will be looking to lastweekend, makethe long Gerard O’Connor (FrCaseys), from last year’s panel still un- and Garryowenwho suffered Garryowen's needfor build on excellentweekend trip to sixth-placed Dun- Karl Lenihan (Newcastle derage and that’s avery good defeats last weekend. points this Saturday is wins. ga n n o n . West) and John O’G r ady starting point. Young Munster'shopes of equally great as theDoor- Second-placed UL-Bohs, In Division 2C, promotion- ( O o l a) . “Some have been exposed securing a home semi-final in adoyle side is nowhovering fresh from theirexcellent play-off chasing Bruff will Their Limerick team will to the senior set-up while the play-offs were dented 20- just five points clear of there- weekend win awayto Bally- look to get backto winning be captained by Killian Ryan. plenty others have the experi- 13 defeat to UCD at Belfield. legation play-off place fol- mena, host ninth-placed Gal- ways when making the trip to The Mungret man, Hugh ence of that Kerry U-21 game The result leaves second- lowing their 19-3defeatto wegians at UL 4G rugbypitch second-placed Sligo. Bourke, Brian Fanning and last year,” Holders Crescent ease past Castletroy to reach Schools Junior Cup decider

CRESCENT CC 19 second semi-final between past a couple of Castletroy Cork heavyweights PBC and tackles before touching CAST L ET ROY 5 PBC in the Junior Cup d ow n . deicder at Thomond Park on To their credit, Castletroy SCHOOLS JUNIOR CUP St Patrick's Day, 2pm. continued to try and find a The Dooradoyle school hit waybackinto thegame and BY JOHN KEOGH AT UL 4G the frontafter justfour were rewarded with Kiely's e-mail: spor [email protected] Twitter: @LimkLeaderSpor t minutes when DavidRickard tryfive minutes from the blocked down an attempted end butit is Crescent who HOLDERS Crescent College clearance from Andrew Sha- advanced to the decider. nahan and McKeogh picked CRESECNT COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE: Comprehensive booked Colm Quilligan, Gary Kelly, Seamus Hurley, their place in this season's up the pieces for an easy try Tony O’Sullivan, Ben Cosgrove, Jack Clayton Hotels Munster that Delaney converted. Delaney, Jake Connolly; Ethan McNamara, Schools Junior Cup final The scoreremained that Joshua Fitzgerald, Jamie Cross, David wayathalf time butCrescent Doyle, Sean Malone, Barry Scott, James after overcoming fellow McKeogh, David Rickard. Re p l ac e m e nt s : Limerick school Castletroy dominated thesecond half, Oisin Evans for McKeogh (51 mins), Ben College intheir semi-final aided by a strong breeze. Davey for Cosgrove (53 mins), Aodhan clash at UL yesterday. After a sustained period of Herbert for Doyle (58 mins), Ben O'Sullivan pressure in Castletroy ter- for Cross (58 mins). Tries from James McK- CASTLETROY COLLEGE: Rory Murphy, eogh, Tony O'Sullivan and ritory, O'Sullivanpowered Daniel McDonagh, Jason Aylward, Andrew JackDelaney poweredCres- over for their second try. Rowsome, Louis Cunneen, Andrew Sha- centto awell-deserved vic- Delaney added the extras to nahan, Michael O’Hanrahan; Jason McCor- put Crescent firmly in con- mack, Robert Magill, Sean O’Shea, John tory. Ronan Kiely responded Moloney, Oisin O’Shea, Sean Quirke, Cian for Castletroy inthe final trol with10 minutes of the White, Dylan McMahon. Re p l ac e m e nt s : stages, but it proved to be second half played. Ronan Kiely for O'Shea (h-t), Sam Han- little more than a consolation Crescent made sure of the rahan for Rowsome (49 mins), Sean O'Neill victory soon after when for McCormack (50 mins), Jamie Mc- s c o re. Namara for Moloney (53 mins), Paul Ross CrescentCollege will now Delaney collected an over- for McDonagh (55 mins). Castletroy College's Dylan McMahon is caught by Crescent College Comprehensive's Jack Delaney in face the winners of today's thrown lineout and stepped REFEREE: Tommy O'Donoghue (MAR) their Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup semi-final at UL 4G pitch yesterday PICTURE: DERMOT LYNCH 24 LIMERICK LEADER www.limerickleader.ie Wednesday, March 8, 2017

MORETOSEE @LIMERICK_LEADER www.limerickleader.ie/sport FACEBOOK.COM/LIMERICKLEADER SPORT WEEKEND JUNIOR SOCCER HOLDERSCRESCENT PREVIEWASFAI JUNIOR CUP BACK IN JUNIOR CUP TAKESCENTRE STAGE: PAGE 22 DECIDER: PAGE: 23 'Work ethic will stand to O'Connor at Leeds' Limerick teenager Paudie O'Connor lands dreammove to English giants LeedsUtd

highest levelpossible, BY COLM KINSELLA e-mail: [email protected] whether it's theUKorin Twitter: @ckSportLeader Europe.There arehigher levels at this momentintime LIMERICK FC manager than in ourgame here. Martin Russell says Paudie “I would alwaysencourage O'Connor'simpressive ladstohave ambitions.Itisal- worthethic will standin ways difficultfor thetiming him good stead with his of an Irish lad. Ideally an Irish glamour move to Leeds Utd. ladaround19or20years of Ballybrownteenager ageisabettertimeforthemto O'Connor pennedatwo-and- go on that type of move. I a-half-year deal withCham- thinksomeofthemstillgotoo pionship giants Leeds this young. week,swappinglifewithLim- “Whenyou go over there, erick FC forthe high profile youtalk aboutthe different Yorkshire club. levels, butthereisthe de- Reacting to O'Connor's mandsaswell. It is areally move to Leeds as he oversees toughenvironmenttobein, Limerick'spreparations for professionalfootball.Itisalot theirbig SSE Airtricity of hardworkand even, some- LeaguePremier Division times, abit of luckthatgets clashwithchampions youthroughtosustain it. Dundalk on Friday nightat “Paudiehas shown that he Oriel Park,7.45pm, Russell has theattributes hereto said: “Paudiehad ambitions work hardand we wish him to go away andI'msure hewill thebest in getting that bitof do well. We aregladtohave luckthatyou need as well. playedapart in hisdevelop- “Fromthe time Icame to mentupuntil nowand he Limerick, Paudie's attributes looks likecontinuing his pro- of being averycommitted gression across thewater.” young defenderwho liked de- O’Connor,who turns 20 in fending, wanting to protect July,previously playedfor his goal and alsocarried a Kilcornan,BreskaRoversand threat in setplays,stood out. Regional United before “He playedagood number joining LimerickUnder-19s of first teamgameswhich I in July 2013. He made his think has helpedhim pro- senior debutfor LimerickFC gress. He still has to keep on in April 2014. progressing. It is very de- Russell believes waiting manding when youleave the until theend of his teenage country. years to move cross-channel “But as longaplayerispre- will stand O'Connor in good paredtoput thegraft in, grow stead. and getbetter, then who “AnyIrish ladwould have knows just howfar they can aspirations to playatthe go in thegame?” Limerick FC's teenage defender,Paudie O'Connor,fromBallybrown, hassignedatwo and ahalf year contractwithEnglish giants LeedsUtd

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