The Limerick Blogger: latest Limerick news and Limerick events

Conor battled his way today to earn a place at this year’s Wimbledon . Conor defeated Croatian Nikola Mektic is straight sets 6-3,7-6 and 6-4 . The qualification round at Roehamton, London today was delayed due to rain, but when they finally got going Conor played with passion to qualify. He is the 1st Irish man to qualify since 1984 when Matt Doyle went on to the 2nd round that year.

Conor’s opponent is yet to be named, Wimbledon commences on Monday.

Good luck Conor, from all of us here at The Limerick Blogger.

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Gary Kirwan 30 from Corbally is feeling great after boxing off more than quater of his weight , back in January Gary tipped the scales at 41 stone , Gary joined his local motivation clinic in Febuary, and that’s when his journey began, since then he has sparred with “big bang Willie Casey” , swims 6 times a week and trains with a personal trainer, so far he has lost a massive 9st 3lbs, he knows he has a long way to go but is already feeling fitter and healthier, he’s on a very strict diet which is being medically supervised , talking to Ray D’arcy yesterday he said he is a more positive person and has more get up and go, his aim is to shed another 23-24 stone and hopes he shapes up so he and wife Michelle can have a baby

Today see the start of 9 days of Solemn Novena, St Alphonsus Redemption church will expect up to 10.00 people a day to attend.
This is one of the largest celebrations of faith in Ireland, which starts today in Limerick.
Eucharist – Food for life is the theme of this years celebration Fr Egan says this festival of faith is still important in peoples lives.
For those people a way from home and want to join in the celebration of faith in Limerick, Log onto
novena-dot-ie

A book of condolence has been opened at City Hall and will remain open for the next 7 days. deputy Mayor Cormac Hurley was the first to sign the Limerick book.
Former minister Brian Lenihan who died last Friday after an 18 month battle with cancer and due to be buried tomorrow. People of Limerick can pay respect to his family if they wish by signing the book

Every woman always needs a new dress !

Downs SyndromeCentre have come up with a great way to raise money which will involve donating a dress if you want and the opportunity to buy a new one.

All over the country dresses are being donated so they can be sold on. “Buy me a dress day” has been going for 3 years, this is the 1st year the event has come to Limerick, to date they have raised €90,000 .
The dresses will be on sale at the Parkway Shopping Centre on May 28th between 10am-6pm

All the money raised will go to Downs Syndrome Centre, more information about this great service can be found on their website  http://downsyndromecentre.ie/

Last year some 4,000 dresses were sold, and if you are in the mood to catch a bargain this will be the place to be.

Dresses normally retailing from €100 upwards, will now be on sale at a recession busting €20 to €50.

In the meantime, women across Limerick are still being urged to dig out their old (or new) dresses that they no longer wear in aid of a good cause.

Avril Kenny, the event organiser in Limerick, said: “Women simply love fashion and the idea that good money spent on a past garment can be converted into funds for charity, has great appeal.

“I am asking all the ladies of Limerick to give a dress – it may be too big, too small, or an impulse purchase gone wrong – and to drop it off at one of the many points established throughout Limerick.”

There are 19 locations in Limerick at which dresses can be dropped off.

See www.buymydress.ie for more details.

Love Gourmet Week

13 top restaurant’s will be taking part in the Love Gourmet Week, menu’s will be priced at €35 per head and there will be a range of foods from all around the world. The event runs from June 3rd to June 12th. The restaurant’s taking part in this feast of culinary delights with wines and cocktails are :
Azur;
Bunratty Manor;
The Cornstore;
The Glasshouse,
The Hamptons;
The Market Square;
The Mustard Seed,
The River Bistro;
The Cherry Tree;
La Piccola;
Brasserie One at No1 Pery Square;
The River Restaurant at the Strand Hotel;
Sinergie at The Clarion Hotel.

Pre booking is advisable in all restaurants and full details are available onwww.gourmetlimerick.com

Yep a great day of dirty fun can be yours and the best thing about it ? You can help raise money for Barnardo’s . So get yourselves ready.

Date June 18th 2011, time 11:30am

Place Limerick Race Course

What? Mud Run !

On Saturday 18th, it will all kick off from 9.30am:

9.30am – 10.45am
Registration (for adults and kids)

10.45am
Warm Up courtesy of Boot Camp Limerick

11am
Mud Run Starts

12.45pm
Mud KidZ Starts

1.30pm
Prize Giving

1.30pm – 4pm
BBQ, ice cream, non muddy water to drink….relaxation and enjoyment.

For more info visit www.mudrun.ie where you can see pictures and video’s from previous event.

Get your walking shoes on for a great cause, everyone knows someone who has been effected by breast cancer so if you want to do your bit to help why not head to Killaloe where the 2nd annual 10k pink ribbon walk is taking place. Don’t worry if you haven’t registered as they will be delighted with any last minute entrants. The fund raiser for Breast Cancer raised €80,000 last year and organiser’s are hoping this year will see the same success, They have even bought the time forward so that all the rugby fans will be able to watch the match and you can do that at the after party where they have arranged a screen so people can watch the final. Walk starts at 1:30pm

Since 2007 this hasn’t happened, no one from Limerick has made it to the upper house. This has now changed after a Labor candidate has taken his seat in Seanad Eireann. 31 yr old James Heffernan was the only one out of 10 Limerick candidates to get voted into the position. It is a great that Limerick has a representative there again.

There is so many things going on around Limerick this week to encourage good relations with everyone from different countries. From puppet shows to films to drumming workshops, all organised by Doras Luimni
Today is Nepalese day and from 3pm you can catch a lecture about the country at Limerick city library.
Tomorrow A series of workshops will delivered by Elikya for school children to have an opportunity to play African Drums. Also, a talk will
be given about the background to Drumming in Africa and its journey to Ireland.
Thursday sees a day to learn about Brazil with a workshop again at Limerick city library
Friday is Europe day with European and Regional Employment and Advice Fair – Day 1
Employers and Service Providers have found the Regional Advice Fair to be a valuable source for recruiting clients, providing
information and networking with other Employers and Service Providers. to be held at Limerick City Hall, Merchants
Quay, Limerick
Saturday The Hunt Museum is the place to be, lots for children to do, also adults can learn plenty too, with Polish and Filipino cultures on show.and finally on Sunday the week comes to an end with African Day
For full events and where they are being held visit http://www.dorasluimni.org/images/stories/articlephotos/interculturalweek/interculturalweekcalendar.pdf