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An Italian Doctor’s chance discovery of the therapeutic effects of Irish Set Dancing in the treatment of Parkinson's disease will be the subject of an international Gathering event next month.

44 communities from across County Limerick are busily preparing for the judging stages of the 6th annual Limerick in Bloom competition which takes place early next week.

A major step towards creating a single Sustainable Energy Strategy for the Mid-West took place recently when senior public sector personnel from the Region and beyond participated in a workshop at the LIT campus in Thurles.

The fine spell of weather has helped to provide one of the most colourful floral displays seen in Limerick City in recent years with parks, gardens and landmark buildings coming to life in the sunshine.

Limerick County Council has issued an appeal to members of the public requesting them to refrain from swimming at locations that do not have a lifeguard on duty.

Mayor of Clare Joe Arkins has welcomed the announcement by Justice Minister Alan Shatter that recruitment to An Garda Síochána is to recommence shortly, with the recruitment of new full-time members to the force.

Limerick County Council has reissued its appeal to consumers to restrict their use of water to essential purposes only for the duration of the current dry spell.

The Water Services, Fire Service and Environment sections of Clare County Council have issued a joint public appeal after latest weather forecasts suggested a continuation of the present dry spell into next week.

Limerick City Council is urging members of the public to report damaged, stolen, missing or retrieved lifebuoys after a lifebuoy box and pole were vandalised at Athlunkard Bridge.

The Mayor of Kilkee this week reminded the people of Kilkee and surrounding areas that the deadline for making submissions relating to a draft 10-year improvement and economic development strategy for the town closes on Thursday, 1st August.