Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

Thousands of jubilant Limerick supporters took to the streets to join the winning team

Treaty City celebrates as Liam returns to Limerick

Celebrations are under way in Limerick city centre to mark the homecoming of the victorious Limerick hurling team - 2023 All-Ireland champions for the fourth year in a row.

Munster • 24 Jul 23

Greig Oliver's funeral took place at Milford church in Limerick

Oliver encouraged many in rugby world, funeral told

The funeral has taken place in Limerick of 58-year-old former Scottish international and Munster Rugby elite coach Greig Oliver who died in a paragliding accident in Cape Town almost three weeks ago.

Munster • 21 Jul 23

Limerick beat Galway to secure a place in the All-Ireland final
(Pic: Sportsfile)

Limerick hurlers have history in their sights

There are thousands of green and white flags flying in the midwest wind this weekend as Limerick go for an historic four wins in a row - or their fifth All Ireland hurling title in six years, since they broke the 45 year old curse back in 2018.

Hurling • 21 Jul 23

A ban had been in place due to elevated levels of bacteria

Bathing ban lifted at Lahinch beach

A bathing ban in place at Lahinch beach since Tuesday has been lifted, according to Clare County Council.

Munster • 20 Jul 23

Statue of Brendan O'Regan unveiled in Sixmilebridge

A bronze statue of Brendan O'Regan has been unveiled in his home village of Sixmilebridge in Co Clare.

Munster • 13 Jul 23

A number of units from Ennis fire service attended the hotel

Fire breaks out at West County Hotel in Ennis

Fire services in Co Clare were called to a fire at the West County hotel in Ennis earlier tonight after reports of a fire in one of the rooms at the rear of the hotel.

Regional • 10 Jul 23

The Taoiseach said he hopes people continue to pay the TV licence but he agreed it is an outdated model and that it needs to change

Change needed at top of RTÉ, Taoiseach says

Trust in RTÉ cannot be restored without change within the national broadcaster, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Ireland • 08 Jul 23

Feedback from wind developers is that Ireland is now several years behind other countries in Europe (Stock image)

Report recommends creation of offshore wind agency

The establishment of a National Floating Offshore Wind development agency is one of the key recommendations in the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report.

Ireland • 08 Jul 23

Brendan Daly served as a minister in a number of governments during the 1980s and 1990s (file pic: RollingNews.ie)

Former Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Daly dies

Former Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and minister Brendan Daly has died aged 83.

Politics • 06 Jul 23

There are long term ambitions to make Limerick the venue for other world archery events

Limerick stages World Archery youth championships

Over 1,000 athletes, coaches and supporters are attending the World Archery youth championships at the University of Limerick sports campus this week.

Munster • 05 Jul 23