Tomás O Mainnín

Return to Clare 'sobering' after Ukraine work - volunteer

As the war in Ukraine now enters its fifth year, Irish humanitarian workers who have recently returned from Ukraine have spoken of the difficulties and challenges of working in war-ravaged eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine • 27 Feb

The emergency gas reserve planned for the Shannon Estuary

Planning for gas reserve expected to be sought this year

Gas Networks Ireland has said that it expects to be in a position to seek planning permission later this year for the country's first Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve in the Shannon Estuary.

Munster • 26 Feb

Russian cannon continues to cause controversy in Ennis

A Russian cannon dating from the Crimean War is again causing controversy in Ennis in Co Clare, nearly 170 years since it first divided public opinion in the town.

Munster • 26 Sep 25

Photo shows single beds tightly arranged in a room for student accomodation

International students share cramped rental accommodation

Third level institutions in Limerick say that they are assisting up to 16 international students who have found themselves sharing in what was a two-bedroomed house.

Ireland • 19 Sep 25

Bedroom with four beds housing TUS students in Limerick

18 mac léinn ag fanacht i dteach dhá sheomra leapan i Luimneach

Deir Aontas na Mac Léinn in Ollscoil Theicneolaíochta na Sionainne go bhfuil siad ag déileáil leis an gcás "is measa riamh de loistín atá curtha ar fáíl do mhic léinn" i Luimneach, agus suas le 18 mac léinn ag fanacht i dteach dhá sheomra leapan.

Nuacht • 19 Sep 25

A view of Mary Immaculate College in Limerick

Student feels 'alive again' after evacuation from Gaza

A Palestinian student who recently arrived in Ireland has spoken of her relief at being evacuated from Gaza and thanked the Irish authorities for helping her to continue her studies in Ireland.

Ireland • 17 Sep 25

African traditional musicians at Feakle traditional music festival

African musicians join Clare traditional music festival

Hundreds of people gathered on the streets of the village of Feakle in Co Clare to witness a unique musical concert, featuring traditional musicians from Mozambique in Africa play in concert with a group of east Clare musicians.

Munster • 11 Aug 25

Some of the remains are believed to be those of prisoners who had been executed in the old Limerick Gaol

Archaeologists find human remains at Limerick Gaol site

Human remains believed to date from the 19th century have been uncovered by archaeologists on the site of the old Limerick jail near King John's Castle in Limerick city.

Munster • 14 Jun 25