One of three men arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of a Lithuanian national in Nenagh, County Tipperary was arrested in Limerick.
The 28 year old is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, and can be held for up to 24 hours.
Two other men, a 31 year old, and a 26 year old, who were arrested in the Nenagh area, were released earlier this evening and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Two foreign nationals are recovering from knife injuries after a row broke out at the former Sarsfield Bridge Hotel, now a hostel for asylum seekers.
Gardai were called to the scene after the altercation shortly after mid day and both men were taken to the Mid-Western regional hospital with stomoch injuries. These injuries have been described as serious but not life threatening.
It is hoped that they can be questioned after they receive medical attention.
A source quoted in the Limerick Leader says that it is not believed anyone other than the two injured individuals were involved in the altercation.
UPDATE: A 17 year old youth, of African origin, one of two people injured in an altercation at the former Sarsfield Bridge Hotel, has died at the Mid Western Regional Hospital, reports RTE News.
A 19 year old man has been arrested in relation to the assault and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. He can be detained for up to 24 hours.
A post-mortem is due to take place on the dead 17 year old’s remains tomorrow
Over a century ago they were given a propper burial, no one knows who they are, and now they have no one to defend them or protect them from the greedy mits of Limerick County Council.
It is hardly surprising, considering what this party is doing to the living, that a member of Fianna Fail would come up with a plan to take something from the dead – their place of burial.
Councillor Eddie Wade, has asked the Council to consider re-using the graves of people whose history is not known in the area due to a lack of documentation, or who do not have headstones.
“I’m talking about graves that are 100 and 120 years old and we may be only talking about seven or eight plots per graveyard but every little bit helps. There are cemeteries around Limerick that people don’t even know about so if you got a few in each one it could help the situation considerably.” Councillor Wade is quoted on the Limerick Leader website.
One wonders how he would feel about his own resting place being re-used some time around the year 2150.
Given the number of people who come here, I hope we can help mary out.
I was wondering if ye could mention somewhere in the blog today, or over the Christmas about a missing kitten. He has been missing for the last two days from the Rhebogue area. He is about 9 months old (not really a kitten any more I guess! and he is biggish for his age), dark tabby colours and neutered. I know it’s not really typical ‘Limerick Blogger’ news but Tiger’s little sis Lilly is pining mighty for him :) not to mention myself! I bottle fed the little fella at two weeks old. I have sent out search parties, searched high and low and not a sign of him. He is a bit of an adventurer and he may be stuck somewhere, hopefully not starving or cold! I’ve contacted a few vets around town and Limerick Animal Welfare and I’m hoping that someone might come across him.
If anyone can help find Mary’s lost cat, you can mail us at editors@limerickblogger.org with a phone number so we can arrange collection.
This is just a wee not from us, to you, wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas and prosperous 2009. Also a small word of thanks to those that advertised here, gave prizes for competitions, and most of all, those who came back over and over again to read this stuff.
Have a good one all!
Meanwhile, The Limerick Leader gets all hip and down with it with a new Youtubey thingy.
A number of acts lined up for Christmas week at Trinity rooms. A brief summary of some of the acts lined up.
From the blurb
Alabama 3 Live & Acoustic
plus Brian O’Brien
Trinity Rooms
Sunday December 28th 7.30pm
What better way to blow of the Turkey and Roses than Loosing it to Alabama 3 doing a rare acoustic show.
Support from Limericks Brian O’Brien, Tickets on Sale now priced €20 including late club. Alabama 3 Acoustic and Unplugged is a four-piece outfit consisting of Larry Love (vocals), Devlin Love (vocals), Rock Freebase (guitar), and Harpo Strangelove (harmonica),
With this line up they bring a whole new dimension to the songs made famous by Alabama 3. This isn’t acid house music, this is country/gospel/delta blues, but played with a rhythm you’ve still got to dance to. The ghost of Mississippi Fred McDowell haunting the fingers of Rock Freebase on guitar, Larry Love’s larynx looser than Howlin’ Wolf. Devlin Love’s vocals as sweet as Sister Rosetta and Harpo Strangelove’s harmonica cooking up a Sonny Terry vibe – welcome to the Delta Blues alive and kicking in 2008.
Tickets in advance from Trinity Rooms, Empire Music and Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.
The Japanese Popstars
The Rubber Bandits
Trinity Rooms
Sunday December 28th – 11pm
They did their first ever live show at Trinity Rooms in 2005 but now the whole world loves them, back from Australia, Europe and Japan where they are real popstars and with an album that everyone is talking about, The Japanese Popstars make a return to the main room at Trinity Rooms on Sunday December 28th for the clubs regulars Christmas Party. Admission is just €10 or Free if your a member .
They have been nominated and won various awards in the dance music for both their energetic Live Show and DJ sets including: Best Live Act @2008 Irish Dance Music Awards, Best Breakthrough Producer @ Best Of British DJ Mag Awards 2008 and Best Album @ Best Of British DJ Mag Awards 2008
As if this wasn’t enough it’s just been announced that Limerick’s favourite twosome the Rubber Bandits will be hosting Trinity 2 on the same night. Following on from their by now legendary debut live performance in the Clubhouse last Summer, the musical geniuses behind “Bag of Glue” and “Pure Awkward” will host “A very Rubber Bandit Christmas” from 11pm and the great news is that admission to this show is entirely free if your at the Japanese Popstars or staying on from the Alabama 3 show earlier that night !
So thats an amazing double (triple if your early) bill of the Rubber Bandits, The Japanese Popstars and Alabama 3 at Trinity Rooms on Sunday 28th December !
Japanese Popstars on YouTube ADVISORY: Contains flashing images
Salvation
New Years Eve
Trinity Rooms
Wednesday December 31st – 8pm
After the huge sell out that was last years NYE007 Party with 1000 people partying into the New Year under the vaults and around the waterfall at Trinity Rooms, for 2008, the Hospitality Nightclub of the Year, in keeping with mood of the times presents “Salvation”.
A huge themed event limited to 1000 guest across 3 rooms and 2 huge courtyards with amazing live music, world class dj’s, table service areas, stunning decor and lighting and the biggest party atmosphere this side of Times Square! With percussion supergroup Torann accompanied by Trinity Rooms resident supreme Paul Webb in the main room and the Clubhouse under the control of the Clampdown crew of Johnny Moy & Arveene joined by Trinity’s Johnny Da Bomb In the courtyard while under the arches of Trinity 2, Mac 3 drops the hip hop anthems and old skool bangers of the year with a very special 4 deck mash up!
For midnight there’s balloon drops, champagne and pyrotechnics as the highlight of a visual show put together by the people behind Riverdance !
Admission is a recession busting €15 for the first 200 pre-sold tickets including a mojito reception and access to the whole venue! Tickets rise to €20 afterwards and will be available right up to the night if still available.
Tickets are on sale now at Trinity Rooms, Empire Music and Ticketmaster Outlets nationwide !
Feel like Superstyling it ? You can grab one of our few remaining Vip packages that include your own reserved area, table service, canapes and champagne ranging from Moet to Cristal starting at just €75 per person.
There are also very special accommodation deals with the following city centre hotels, Contact the hotels directly and to avail of these rates, quote “Trinity Rooms”
For more information Contact us on 061 411177 or joe@trinityrooms.ie
www.trinityrooms.ie
2 Night Deals !
The Boutique Hotel @ The Old Quarter
http://www.oldquarter.ie/lodge.html
Wednesday 31st December & Thursday 1st January B&B Inclusive
€85 per double
€55 per single.
Call 061 315320
The George Boutique Hotel
http://www.lynchotels.com/TheGeorge
€99 for NYE – Double Occupancy B&B
Stay NYD for €1 extra!
Call 061 460400
The Marriott Hotel Limerick
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snnmc-limerick-marriott-hotel/
€140 pp sharing for New Years Eve and New Years Day inclusive
Bed & Breakfast .
Call 061 448700
