Swift action: Conservation project underway in Limerick to save birds on Red list
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AN ambitious conservation project to save Swifts - a small migratory bird is underway in Limerick.
Swifts, which weigh as little as a Cadbury’s Cream Egg, are fascinating birds which spend most of their lives in constant flight only ever landing to nest.
A project that aims to entice Swifts to stay briefly and breed in purpose-build nest-boxes at five locations in Limerick city is underway.
In one of the first multi-stakeholder projects of its kind in Ireland, Limerick City and County Council is collaborating with several other organisations and groups to support the Awift population in Limerick as part of Limerick’s European Green Leaf City legacy projects.
Deaths in Limerick - January 19, 2021
19 Jan 2021
Of Belair, Castletroy and Castleconnell
On January 19, 2021 peacefully after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Sinead (Jean), sister Ann, brother Gerry, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. Arriving on Thursday January 21 at St Joseph’s Church Castleconnell for requiem Mass at 11.30 am, which will be broadcast on www.castleconnellparish.ie and 106.3 FM, burial afterwards in Stradbally cemetery, Castleconnell. Please adhere to government guidelines regarding social distance and number of people.
Of Clounanna, Patrickswell
On January 19, 2021, peacefully in the loving care of all the staff of Adare and District Nursing Home.