Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

Seamus Hanrahan, from Granagh, Co Limerick, pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious injury to Gerry Murray in February 2023

Man jailed, banned from driving after hitting cyclist

A 53-year-old truck driver has been sentenced to ten months in prison and disqualified from driving for three years after he knocked down and seriously injured a 70-year-old cyclist in Co Limerick over two years ago.

Courts • 02 May

William Cormacan, Midwest Manager with the NPWS, with the new Burren and Cliffs Explorer

Bus service connecting top Clare attractions launched

A new, free, hop-on hop-off shuttle bus service connecting top visitor attractions with towns and villages across north Clare has officially begun.

Munster • 01 May

Kyle Hayes received a two-year suspended sentence in 2024 after he was found guilty of engaging in violent disorder (file image)

Hayes suitable for community service order, court hears

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has been deemed suitable for a community service order and is engaging with probation services, Limerick Circuit Court has heard.

Courts • 28 Apr

Only 5.4% of affordable homes delivered in cities across the country were in Limerick, ranking fourth behind Dublin, Cork and Waterford

Housing supply in Limerick city critically short - report

New housing supply in Limerick is critically short to meet demand, and rents in Limerick city have soared by almost 77% over the past five years, according to an economic insights report by Limerick Chamber.

Munster • 28 Apr

A garda search team along with search dogs and members of the Civil Defence are searching a stretch of wetlands on the Condell Road in Limerick

Search of Limerick wetlands in missing man investigation

Gardaí are conducting a search at a section of wetlands along the River Shannon in Limerick city as part of an investigation into the whereabouts of a missing 27-year-old man.

Munster • 17 Apr

Limerick's ambition is now being used as an example for other council's about what can be achieved

Limerick council best at tackling dereliction - report

A report by the Housing Agency has found that Limerick City and County Council is the most successful in the country at tackling dereliction and developing vacant properties to add to their housing stock.

News • 14 Apr

Marian Clarke, manager of Doon Social Farm in Co Limerick, said soil depletion has been an issue for some time

Initiative aims to bring life back to soil in midwest

A new EU initiative to try and bring life back to Ireland's depleted soil and improve the quality of food is being championed in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.

Munster • 14 Apr

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

The brooch pin made of cast bronze is 12cm in length

Medieval brooch pin discovered during Adare bypass works

Excavation work along the route of the Adare bypass unearthed a medieval treasure when a brooch pin dating back to the eighth century was discovered deep in the Co Limerick earth.

Ireland • 04 Apr

Aerogen is a Galway company that makes aerosol drug delivery devices for ventilated patients. The US is its biggest market

US tariff plan brings uncertainty for regional businesses

Business throughout the country are today analysing the potential impact of the US trade tariff plans announed by President Trump.

Regional • 03 Apr