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Long prison sentences are as effective as the death penalty in deterring homicides, research shows

Long prison sentences are as effective as the death penalty in deterring homicides, research shows

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

According to the research – which closely examined the Australian legal system and its history with capital punishment – the death penalty had a deterrent effect on homicides, resulting in an estimated 7.6 percent reduction in the crime.
Costly surgeries to save limbs could be cheaper than amputation in the long term, research shows

Costly surgeries to save limbs could be cheaper than amputation in the long term, research shows

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

The study analysed 124 patients who were admitted to UHL between March 2022 and March 2023 for surgical treatment for chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Public demonstration to be held over Joe Drennan's death as pressure mounts on DPP to appeal sentence

Public demonstration to be held over Joe Drennan's death as pressure mounts on DPP to appeal sentence

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

The DPP has between 28 and 56 days, from last Thursday when Fogarty was sentenced, in which to appeal the hit-and-run penalty.
Parents of Joe Drennan tell UL vigil they feel disrespected by decision on killer's sentence

Parents of Joe Drennan tell UL vigil they feel disrespected by decision on killer's sentence

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Speaking at the vigil for his son at UL on Thursday, Tim Drennan said: “There is no respect at all to the victims, the law seems to be weighted towards the criminal
Man who killed student in hit and run filmed himself on his phone moments before crash

Man who killed student in hit and run filmed himself on his phone moments before crash

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Mr Drennan (21), from Co Laois, had been innocently waiting at a bus stop when Fogarty ploughed into him after he lost control of the BMW, on October 13th, 2023, Fogarty’s sentencing hearing on Friday was told.
An Bord Pleanála approves use of former supermarket for new UL campus

An Bord Pleanála approves use of former supermarket for new UL campus

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

The purchase of the former supermarket by the university for €8.3 million in 2019 was the subject of a highly critical report by the Comptroller & Auditor General last week which revealed UL had sought no formal valuation of the site prior to its purchase.
‘Significant failures’ in University of Limerick’s property purchases

‘Significant failures’ in University of Limerick’s property purchases

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

The Comptroller and Auditor General investigated a series of controversies into the university’s property acquisitions in Limerick city.
Family of man who died at University Hospital Limerick settle High Court action

Family of man who died at University Hospital Limerick settle High Court action

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Father of three Colm O’Mahony died at University Hospital Limeick in 2020 after being admitted with severe acute necrotising pancreatitis
Man dies in house fire at University of Limerick accommodation

Man dies in house fire at University of Limerick accommodation

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

A man, believed to have been an academic, was killed in the blaze on Thursday night
Additional charges brought against Limerick man in connection with fatal hit-and-run

Additional charges brought against Limerick man in connection with fatal hit-and-run

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Joe Drennan (20) was waiting at a bus stop on the Dublin Road in Limerick on October 13th, 2023, when he was hit by a car which failed to remain at the scene
Roscommon hurler part of winning Freshers panel

Roscommon hurler part of winning Freshers panel

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

A County Roscommon hurler was part of his university’s successful panel that claimed Freshers honours on Thursday evening.
Rossies heading for Sigerson Cup final

Rossies heading for Sigerson Cup final

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

There was plenty of Roscommon involvement in this evening's semi-finals
Roscommon players set for Sigerson Cup semi-finals

Roscommon players set for Sigerson Cup semi-finals

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

St. Brigid's players return to action for their colleges
Limerick man charged over death of UL student in hit-and-run

Limerick man charged over death of UL student in hit-and-run

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Kieran Fogarty (20) has been charged with three offences relating to the fatal collision
Dog attacks on the rise as over 3,000 hospitalised in 10 years, new study shows

Dog attacks on the rise as over 3,000 hospitalised in 10 years, new study shows

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Over 1,100 children were hospitalised due to dog attacks from 2012 to 2021
Majority believe hate crime is a 'serious and growing problem' – study

Majority believe hate crime is a 'serious and growing problem' – study

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

A joint study by the University of Limerick and Queen's University Belfast asked people both sides of the Border about their views on hate crimes
University of Limerick wins legal battle over water charges for student accommodation

University of Limerick wins legal battle over water charges for student accommodation

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Uisce Éireann is not entitled to charge for water in the university's student accommodation, the High Court ruled
Michelle O’Neill leads tributes after philanthropist Chuck Feeney dies aged 92

Michelle O’Neill leads tributes after philanthropist Chuck Feeney dies aged 92

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Mr Feeney, who founded Atlantic Philanthropies, gave almost nine billion US dollars to various causes around the world.

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