Media Roundup 18.3.08
Tragedy in Rome: One of the two Irishwomen killed in a road accident in Rome was from County Limerick. It is understood that the two women died after being hit by a drunk driver. Their names will not be released until Gardai have informed their relatives. (Limerick Leader Online)
UPDATE The two women have now been named.
They were 28-year-old Elizabeth Anne Gubbins from Co Limerick (niece of well-known Limerick hurler Paudie Fitzmaurice) and 29-year-old Mary Clare Collins from Co Kildare.
UPDATE: A man has since been arrested in relation to this hit and run incident. The women were crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing when they were hit by a car at 0300 yesterday morning (Tuesday). Police arrested a man after he crashed the car he was driving into parked cars in the area.
Time’s Up: The deadline for submissions in relation to planned changes to the local electoral wards in Limerick has now passed. (U.TV)
Sent forward for trial: Two men in their twenties have been served with books of evidence in relation to an assault on two other men on December 2 of last year, and will face trial at the next sitting of the Circuit Court. Daniel Kavanagh (23) Lyndwood Park, and Gerard Hannon (24) Garryowen were remanded on continuing bail after books of evidence were served at the District Court this morning. (U.TV)
Over the Moon: Leanne Moore speaks to the Limerick Chronicle about her You’re A Star win on Sunday night. Leanne was with the 95FM posse during yesterday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (Limerick Chronicle)
St. Patrick’s Day: Reports from Limerick Leader and photos from the Croom Blog.