Its nice to read that most feel the stories are eradicated. I don't generally go to the city, not because I am scared of being stabbed or robbed more that it just doesn't interest me. I hate to say it but I prefer to go to Cork. That's probably because I was in College there and its the same distance. I love Limerick. I love the atmosphere after rugby matches, and you can have brilliant nights out there. I am very proud to be from Limerick. But there are bad areas of Limerick city. Any time on holidays or just on a night out in a different county, if I mention that I am form Limerick they'd do a double take. Most people see Limerick as a hole but I consider it two parts, the city and the county. That could be part of the problem. That other parts of Limerick have turned there back on the city. I know im sick of hearing about how "dangerous" we are..

Sico_Squrial (Limerick) - Posts: 39 - 04/09/2010 20:07:02    765235

Exaggerated**

Sico_Squrial (Limerick) - Posts: 39 - 04/09/2010 20:11:04    765240

I've been to Limerick a good few times and always enjoyed it.

men_of_49 (Meath) - Posts: 1992 - 06/09/2010 08:37:19    766044

was working there brickying about 5 or 6 years ago,anyway went for a few pints with my house mate[we were renting a house] came back at about 1 and the front door was kicked in,anything that could be lifted was taken.they even took my work boots for god sake!!!!

toplad (Cavan) - Posts: 21 - 07/09/2010 10:49:18    767287

Mini-fencing has been by far the most popular sport in Limerick for generation. The noble sport of the French Aristocracy is given a certain Limerick twist. The blade used is smaller variant of the French sabre, little more than a few inches in lenght. The object is not to register as many hits a possible but to rather liberate your opponent from his wallet and other valuables. One major departure from its Olympic cousin is that this sport takes place with usually only one armed competitor with the other usually unaware that he is about to be engaged. Also, matches do not take place in a fencing hall but can occur anywhere, more often than not in a dark alley at 3 in the morning.

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 09/09/2010 12:21:56    769707

Problems in the Irish cities are often exaggerated by people who know nothing about them. PomeroyPlunkett makes regular comments about belfast and its people and I doubt the boy has ever set foot in the place. IN places with a large population you'll have all sorts. Even in a place like pomeroy, with its tiny wee population, you have all sorts, our 'learned' friend is a case in point.

CheFinny (UK) - Posts: 1358 - 09/09/2010 15:12:06    769931

'Problems in the Irish cities are often exaggerated by people who know nothing about them. PomeroyPlunkett makes regular comments about belfast and its people and I doubt the boy has ever set foot in the place. IN places with a large population you'll have all sorts. Even in a place like pomeroy, with its tiny wee population, you have all sorts, our 'learned' friend is a case in point.'

Lived in Belfast for 5 years now but don't let that stop you. What comments are you referring to anyway, the one two days ago when I said Belfast was thriving? To say Belfast is thriving is a compliment, sorry you didn't understand the big word

pplocal (Tyrone) - Posts: 5878 - 09/09/2010 15:39:48    769973

PomeroyPlunkett
County: Tyrone
Posts: 1363

769973
'Problems in the Irish cities are often exaggerated by people who know nothing about them. PomeroyPlunkett makes regular comments about belfast and its people and I doubt the boy has ever set foot in the place. IN places with a large population you'll have all sorts. Even in a place like pomeroy, with its tiny wee population, you have all sorts, our 'learned' friend is a case in point.'

Lived in Belfast for 5 years now but don't let that stop you. What comments are you referring to anyway, the one two days ago when I said Belfast was thriving? To say Belfast is thriving is a compliment, sorry you didn't understand the big word

You're constant rants about people from north belfast wrecking their own area because they are bored uncle tom. I am sure you'd attribute Belfast's recent success to the influx of nice countryboys like ourselves - or the fact that they arent afraid to leave their student houses anymore and dont go home at the weekend every weekend.

CheFinny (UK) - Posts: 1358 - 09/09/2010 15:43:11    769978

I think the end of the Troubles has a lot to do with it, a lot of money being invested in recent years. If you lived in Belfast yourself you would see the changes made over such a short period of time, it's great to see. It's actually really nice to see how surprised visitors are when they see Belfast now and how different it is from their preconceived notions. As for those in the Ardoyne well that thread's been done to death, luckily a lot of those guilty of such disdain for their own areas have been identified and are being dealt with by the authorities

pplocal (Tyrone) - Posts: 5878 - 09/09/2010 15:50:12    769991

There are bad areas in every large city or town in Ireland - Limerick is no different. If you go there looking for trouble you'll more than likely find it, just as you would anywhere. But if you go down for a Munster match, or just for a normal weekend, you'll have a great time.

Far prefer going out in Limerick than Cork or Dublin, only Galway runs it close for me.

morris (USA) - Posts: 302 - 09/09/2010 19:09:20    770342

Great documentary about Limerick city here

http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1086460

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 08/12/2010 14:45:29    829552

Been twice. loved every minute, great city, great bars and great people.

artisan (Down) - Posts: 1794 - 08/12/2010 15:14:01    829581

limerick is a good town- why dont they just do a wikileaks job on the keanes and mccarthy/dundons- make up a few good charges and jails them- would anyone actually care if they were not given fair treatment, its a bit like the actions of the ira in the north did anyone actually care that they were possibly not getting fair trials in the eyes of the law- no, all right minded people were delighted that they got what was coming to them- torture isnt a bad thing when its done on the right people

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 08/12/2010 16:06:00    829621

I've been to Limerick a couple of times and found it to be very much like any other city. I watched the programme the other night and thought it was horrific. These estates have been totally abandoned by the state. The ordinary decent folk and the isolaation they feel is shocking. Its not as if Limerick have not had their fait share of Ministers over the years from Dessie O'Malley, Michael Collins, Michael Noonan etc to Willie O'Dea. How could they let this develop into such an appalling situation that all hope seems to be now lost by ordinary decent folk. How can the people of Limerick return these TD's and in O'Dea's case in overwhelming majorities while the city holds these estates. It seems that the Limerick people have abonded them also if they keep voting for these high profile ministers and ex ministers who have done nothing for these people.

Connolly (Dublin) - Posts: 138 - 08/12/2010 16:29:40    829635

Live there; I'm a student at the University of Limerick, not there at the moment though.

The bit around UL is grand, and the city centre and clubs are nice during the weeks. Don't like city centre though, a lot of thuggish types around, and the centre itself isn't much to look at. Then again, no city centre in Ireland is.

Seamus89 (Kilkenny) - Posts: 3848 - 08/12/2010 18:23:13    829758

Kip.

Rhodejim (Offaly) - Posts: 2888 - 09/12/2010 12:03:06    830066

Seamus89
County: Kilkenny
Posts: 497

Then again, no city centre in Ireland is.

Galway?

Inactive x5 (Cavan) - Posts: 1452 - 09/12/2010 12:55:47    830111

Have spent alot of time there, great people have never seen or been involved in any trouble.

The programme is very sad, sadly the likes of Willie O'Dea spents all his time being seen at funerals and walking across the bridge rather than doing anything to really address the immediate problems

bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4624 - 09/12/2010 13:24:03    830135

I have just watched that show about Limerick on PrimeTime Investigates. I always knew such areas like Southill and Moyross were bad but my god I didnt realise just how bad they were. How people can live in this poverty is beyond me. A great insight into everyday life in these areas. Its a road to prison or an early grave for so many of the youths that live there. A place that has been truly ABANDONED by the state. Shocking stuff!!!

ConnollyDub (Dublin) - Posts: 2007 - 09/12/2010 13:27:28    830140

liathróid boy, what has wikileaks got to do with the price of cabbage???

I don't think it's a great town to be honest. I've lived in Galway, Cork, Dublin and was often in limerick as a youngfella. It's got the same terrible weather as galway without the great pubs, music, atmosphere. Saying it's the worst city in ireland is a bit harsh but i would prefer the three named above to be honest. I just didn't feel like i could get upto the same divilment there. People on the streets weren't as much craic. I know some top people from there though.

hurlinspuds (Cork) - Posts: 1494 - 09/12/2010 13:56:10    830161