John Cooke

Drivetime Reporter

Johnston family 'let down' by Govt over inquiry call

The family of Aoife Johnston, who died at University Hospital Limerick in 2022, have said they feel badly let down by the Government's handling of their calls for a statutory inquiry and a memorial for their daughter.

Ireland • 2 hrs

Collection of lit prayer candles against a dark backdrop.

No plans to increase charges to use RIP.ie, say operators

The operators of the RIP.ie website have said they have no plans to increase controversial charges for death notices introduced 12 months ago as they report "a strong year" with 5% growth in user numbers.

Ireland • 03 Feb

Mary Jane (R), who has secured a home, with Galway Simon CEO Karen Golden

'Hugely distressing' to face homelessness in retirement

Many people wonder if they will ever afford to buy a home and how they will pay for rising rents in retirement.

Connacht • 25 Jun 25

Two arrested after Limerick drive-by shooting last month

Gardaí investigating a drive-by shooting in Limerick city last month have made a number of arrests.

Munster • 10 Jun 25

Recent violent incidents in Limerick have prompted fears that innocent people could get hurt

'Nobody untouchable' - gardaí respond to Limerick clashes

Gardaí in Co Limerick have warned that "nobody is untouchable" as they respond to ongoing feud-related violence in the city, including drive-by shootings and petrol bomb attacks.

Munster • 10 Jun 25

Dundrum locals have maintained a 24/7 presence at the hotel gates for a year

Dundrum locals to continue protest outside IPAS hotel

Locals in a Co Tipperary village are vowing to continue their protest outside a former hotel now housing applicants seeking international protection a year after their demonstration first began.

Munster • 29 May 25

University Hospital Limerick has faced ongoing pressures and controversy

Campaigners await report on whether midwest needs 2nd ED

Health campaigners in three counties are eagerly awaiting news on whether the midwest region requires a second hospital emergency department (ED) as the deadline approaches for a year-long review.

Munster • 21 May 25

Emer O'Loughlin was killed in Co Clare 20 years ago

Appeal for information on woman killed 20 years ago

Gardaí have made a fresh appeal for information which might help them finally close their file on the murder of a 23-year-old art student Emer O'Loughlin on the 20th anniversary of her death.

Ireland • 08 Apr 25

The Save Ennis Town campaign group staged a protest march and launched a petition against the plans

Controversial Ennis 2040 plans paused

Controversial plans to develop "world class" retail, office and residential buildings on the site of two of the main car parks in Ennis have been put on hold.

Munster • 16 Mar 25

Student and young carer Conor Curran helps his brother with meal times, medicine and other tasks

New UL initiative to support student carers launched

A new initiative to help students balancing college life with looking after a loved one has been launched at University of Limerick.

Munster • 13 Mar 25