Tomás O Mainnín

Tipperary Count Council has disposed of 14 dead calves that were discovered recently

Concern over dumping of remains of dead animals

A number of investigations are under way into the dumping of young calves in rural and isolated areas in the country over recent weeks.

Munster • 12 Mar 21

Ger Purcell undertook the Ice Mile challenge at the Shannon Rowing Club in Limerick

Guinness World Record for Limerick ice-mile swimmer

A 66-year-old Limerick man has achieved the Guinness World record as the oldest ice-mile swimmer.

Regional • 24 Feb 21

Artist Vincent Devine brought Vicky Phelan to Doonbeg to help compose the portrait

Vicky Phelan portrait sells for €58,000 at auction

A portrait of healthcare campaigner Vicky Phelan has raised just over €58,000 at auction today.

Ireland • 04 Feb 21

Among the items taken from the graves are toys, ornamental tributes and flowers

Appeals after spate of thefts at graveyard in Clare

Appeals have been made in a rural Clare community for a spate of thefts from the local graveyard to stop.

Munster • 03 Feb 21

Joe and Nuala Young of Young Nurseries in Co Limerick

Fears for thousands of jobs due to peat shortage

Fears are being expressed that thousands of jobs could be lost in the horticultural sector in Ireland due to a shortage of horticultural peat.

Munster • 02 Jan 21

Nevil's shoes based on O'Connell Street in Limerick was a very popular shoe-sales business in the city centre for the past 34 years

Well-known Limerick shoe shop closes after 34 years

As all non-essential retail shops prepare to close due to the implementation of Level 5 restrictions, one well known Limerick business will not be reopening after this latest lockdown.

Regional • 31 Dec 20

Limerick nuclear bunker site to be demolished

A site that once included a nuclear bunker shelter in Limerick is due to be demolished. The bunker was built in the 1980s in what is now the Opera development site in Limerick City.

Ireland • 19 Dec 20

The forge was restored by the local community

Galway forge heritage centre faces power cut over funds

Covid-19 restrictions have increased the pressure on financial resources for some community groups, particularly those voluntary groups dependent on public fundraising.

Connacht • 09 Dec 20