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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

Oisín O'Callaghan won the UCI junior mountain bike championships in Austria last month

World champion mountain biker returns home to Limerick

A 17-year-old Co Limerick youth has returned home from having realised his childhood ambition of becoming a world champion mountain biker.

Munster • 09 Nov 20

The use of inflatable rings, flamingos, beds and other items have become popular on Irish beaches as people holidayed at home due to Covid-19

Clare cllrs back plan to ban inflatables from beaches

Councillors in Co Clare have this week given their backing to a motion to ban the use of inflatable toys on the county's beaches and lakes.

Munster • 25 Sep 20

The aim of the plan is to ensure social distancing can be maintained and that the streets can be shared safely

Ennis business owners protest over pedestrianisation

Business owners from Ennis in Co Clare have held a protest seeking the end of pedestrianisation measures in the town.

Munster • 17 Sep 20

It is the worst time for apple trees to be caught up in a storm, as they are heavy with fruit and susceptible to wind damage

A third of this year's apple crop lost in recent storms

Apple growers say that the recent stormy weather will have a serious impact on their crop yield this year.

Ireland • 26 Aug 20

Filmed on a Super 8 camera, the footage shows the workings of the port at the time

Rare video footage captures Ireland's maritime past

Rare video footage featuring aspects of Ireland's maritime past has been discovered in Co Clare.

Munster • 17 Aug 20