Tuesday, August 19, 2008

News In Brief...


Limerick County Council has appointed a consultant to carry out an impact report following recent flooding in the catchment areas of the Arragh and Galey rivers, including Newcastlewest and Athea.

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Keeping a close eye on the Baggot Estate in Ballinacurra, councillors are maintaining pressure on City Hall to refurbish and develop the nature park, with provision for local sports clubs and a focus has been on the creation of a wetland area. A progress report has just been issued by director of services, Caroline Curley to councillors for the Ward - Cllr Pat Kennedy, Cllr Marie Byrne, Cllr Jim Long and Cllr Joe Leddin.


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Gardai have been alerted to what has been described as a crime spree in the Castletroy area, and are to step up operations. A Henry Street spokesperson told the Limerick Post that there had been an increase in crime in the general Castletroy district over the last 12 months. According to UL Students Union President Pat O’Brien, many students and residents had become very concerned for their personal safety. "It is disappointing that you can’t even leave your windows open in the summertime for fear of intruders”.


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