A young boy has died in Limerick Regional Hospital, he died yesterday after contracting meningitis. The The HSE has advised parents to bring their children to their local GP if they are showing symptoms of the virus. No other details such as name or age of the deceased boy have been released as of yet.
Plumbers all over Limerick have never been busier due to the ongoing bad weather which caused many water pipes to freeze in Limerick. Hundreds of homes throughout Limerick were left without water for up to a week, and some are still without water, due to frozen and bursting pipes.
The people who have been left without water are being assisted by Limerick city council, who have provided standpipe water points in various parts of the county. One plumber has said the biggest problem is water pipes bursting in the attics of many houses.
See below for a list of tips to prevent pipes freezing or bursting.
1: Switch Off Main Water Supply.
2: Turn Central Heating On Throughout The Day.
3: Regularly Check Pipes For Blockage
A quick update on the soap opera that is the Limerick Senior Hurling. Justin McCarthy’s appointment just over 12 months ago was heralded by some as the Messiah coming to resurrect Limerick from the dead.
After a timid League campaign and an unmerciful ass whipping at the hands of our next door neighbours Tipperary, the Messiah is been readied for crucifixion by last years panel. To date all but 6 of last years panel have withdrawn their services for this year. Recent departures of Gavin O’Mahony, Tom Condon, Dinny Moloney and Stephen Walsh increase the chances of anyone turning up for Limericks Waterford Crystal match at the end of this month getting a game at corner forward. Don’t forget to bring your helmet though, as they are compulsory from now on.
At the last county board meeting Justin Mc received a narrow 70-54 seal of approval. A swing of 9 votes against would have left Limerick looking for another manager. Understanding the complexity of the Limerick County Board set up is as challenging as understanding how a Pope is elected.
At this point the Limerick public is fed up. Pantomime season is over. Last season was bad enough with Justin putting out what he believed was the best hurling talent in Limerick available to him. What is to be in 2010 when all but 6 of last years panel will be kicking their heels in the sidelines?
Gardai are satisfied that a fire at St. Joesph’s hospital in the city was not malicious. The fire broke out at around 6.00 PM yesterday. Three units of the Limerick fire brigade were called to the scene, they attended the blaze for over an hour, before it was brought under control.
There was no patients in the building at the time of the fire, as work was being carried out. The chief fire officer said, all indications point to accidental cause.
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