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Limerick councillor has one word for new library plan – 'no'

CAPPAMORE Library has been announced as one of just 23 in the country and the only facility in County Limerick approved for an Open Libraries initiative. The Government scheme provides for seven-day opening from 8am to 10pm. Staffing levels and ...

28 Nov 2016 at 07:00

National News

Libraries see 20% jump in audiobook and e-book lending

Irish libraries saw a 20% jump in the lending of e-books and e-audio books last year, new figures show. A total of 931,291 e-books and 1,674,191 e-audiobooks were loaned through branches in 2023, up one fifth on 2022. However, the substantial ...

26 Sept 2024 at 11:09

Politics

Cost of boundary wall at Limerick graveyard revealed

CONSTRUCTION of a new boundary wall and railings along the edge of a graveyard, at Kilmallock Road on the city's southside, cost almost €250,000. Figures obtained by Labour councillor Elena Secas at this month’s metropolitan district meeting ...

28 Apr 2025 at 20:59

National News

Printed books more popular than audio and e-books in Ireland – survey

Printed books are significantly more popular than audio and e-books in Ireland, according to a new survey. Despite a surge in the availability of mediums people can use to flick through a book, paperbacks and hardbacks remain the most ...

09 Feb 2026 at 00:01

Planning

Concern over €500k plan for new roof at Limerick library

CONCERNS have been expressed that Limerick City and County Council may be forced to spend €500,000 to replace the roof at Rathkeale Library – 11 years after it was opened. Raising the matter at a meeting of the Adare-Rathkeale ...

20 Dec 2019 at 21:00

Education

Limerick council puts out call for star readers at library

LIMERICK City and County Council is inviting children to become a ‘Summer Star’, by taking part in a new reading programme during the school holidays. Dooradoyle Library hosted a special event to mark the official launch of ...

02 Jul 2018 at 06:03

National News

Operating hours of almost 50 libraries nationwide to extend thanks to €3m funding

Almost 50 library branches nationwide are set to benefit from over €3 million funding for self-service facilities. The funding will bolster the 'My Open Library' service, allowing library members to utilise services via ...

26 Jul 2022 at 13:24

National News

Protesters bring gallows to demonstration outside Leinster House

Protesters took mock gallows and photographs of high-profile politicians to a demonstration outside Leinster House as the Dail returned following the summer recess. The gallows, which featured an effigy of a man ...

20 Sept 2023 at 14:17

Local News

Limerick village ‘stamps’ its mark on commemorative initiative

THERE was jubilation in Athea this week as the community celebrated its pride and delight at having their local library building depicted on a new postage stamp. The Athea Library stamp is one of four issued by ...

23 Aug 2019 at 08:00

Local News

Limerick is last council to introduce library fines

LIMERICK City and County Council is the last one in the country to introduce fines on late library books but they won’t break the bank. A new Library Management System across Ireland is being introduced in ...

12 Aug 2016 at 16:11

Local News

€2m funding for new central library in Limerick city

LIMERICK is to get a new central library, funding for which has been confirmed this Wednesday lunchtime. Some €2m has been made available by Environment Minister Alan Kelly for the project, which will see ...

27 Jan 2016 at 13:04

Nostalgia

Public can relive Limerick's past as National Library digitises glass plate negatives

IN STRANGE times it can be easier to look back than live in the moment. There is solace in reflecting in simpler times. For some escapism and education, the National Library of Ireland has the perfect ...

16 Nov 2020 at 11:30

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