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  • 21-12-2013 11:10pm
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    kapisko1PL
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    Once known a stab city, I don't know if it is the case anymore. I am a LC student from Kilkenny hoping to study in UL next year... and to be honest, I am bit concerned about UL.

    How is the situation looking there?


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    Chabals Beard
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    kapisko1PL wrote: »
    Once known a stab city, I don't know if it is the case anymore. I am a LC student from Kilkenny hoping to study in UL next year... and to be honest, I am bit concerned about UL.

    How is the situation looking there?

    Complete bull****. Limerick is like every other city in Ireland, there is always going to be scumbags. The college is well away from these people and you will have little to no interaction with them. Don't let the media cloud your judgement of the city or county.


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    5uspect
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    I spent 10 years in UL. It's one of the safest if not the most beautiful campus in the country. The city can be a bit grim, no worse than Dublin or Waterford, but Castletroy is outside the city.

    The scumbag families that gave Limerick it's reputation are now mostly in jail or gave killed enough of each other.


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    Jimbobjoeyman
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    not uncommon for full scale riots to erupt in Limerick,
    That and drive by shootings and stabbings in broad daylight.
    Don't even get me started on the current rape epidemic gripping our fair city

    most people walk around ul in bulletproof vests or with an armed guard if possible.


    Seriously don't listen to everything you hear.
    Limericks much safer than most Irish cities on a night on in my opinion - rarely ever see anything like fights..unlike other places I've been too.
    But it does have its rough spots though :/


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    freyners
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    Dont worry, as part of your fees you are assigned a 24/7 bodyguard trained in firearms, krav maga and hostage negotiation.


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    SimonTemplar
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    You should also be aware that most UL lecturers cook meth to supplement their income.


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    garv123
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    Anyone else see the drive by shooting outside the Students Union spar yesterday?

    Damn rival C&S' at it again!!!:mad::mad: One bullet went straight through my milk carton!!!:mad::mad:


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    kapisko1PL
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    I was pushed 5 meters back from the sarcasm blast I have read. Thanks for the info. Ciao :)


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    The Lost Sheep
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    Limerick like any city/large town has its undesirable areas but you will be fine.
    The University is well away from those area's where many troublesome people reside and the city is fine on a night out but has its issues similar to any city of its size


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    5uspect
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    Funnily enough, the OP, as a first year in UL, could be considered one of the more undesirable element in Limerick. :pac:


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    Metuhs
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    Limerick is just as safe as any other big Irish city. I honestly feel safer walking down the backstreets of mid-city Limerick at 1 in the morning than I do walking down the main road of Tralee at the same time. Limerick is fine and the college is far out of the city enough that all the scumbags won't bother you


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    sawdoubters
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    now they shoot you

    http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/limerick-is-safer-but-threats-still-remain-1.1493316


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    1huge1
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    Went to UL for 4 years (2008-2012) and now I'm back to do a masters, I can 100% say that I have never seen any fights with the exception of two girls getting into a small scrap in the Icon... Trouble is always there in any city if you go looking for it.

    UL especially is a very safe campus, it's quite separated from the city in a lot of ways to be honest, which is not always a good thing, I'm sure there are many UL students out there who will easily let weeks go by without venturing into the city as everything they need is out in the nice and cosy environs of Castletroy.

    That said, Limerick city has so much to offer and I recommend any student that goes here makes the most of it, especially this year with it being the City of Culture.


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    Jester252
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    I've been here for five years and at the start was in the same boat as you. I wouldn't be here if it was not safe. The campus is well lit and security is around 24 hours a day not to mention the average students wandering around. After a few weeks you'll be walking around without a care in the world.


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    seachto7
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    kapisko1PL wrote: »
    Once known a stab city, I don't know if it is the case anymore. I am a LC student from Kilkenny hoping to study in UL next year... and to be honest, I am bit concerned about UL.

    How is the situation looking there?

    More chance of getting a dig in the head in Kilkenny, or more than likely from some redneck from Kilkenny in UL. :rolleyes:


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