Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

The students were asked to reimagine road safety and bring their own thoughts and ideas to the campaign

UL students encourage drivers to 'focus on one goal'

Business students from the University of Limerick have been instrumental in creating new road safety messages as gardaí launch their St Brigid's Day road safety campaign today.

Munster • 01 Feb 24

They were taken to University Hospital Limerick as a precaution (file image)

7 hospitalised due to possible irritant at college campus

Seven students and staff from the Technicial University of the Shannon (TUS) were brought to hospital as a precaution due to a possible irritant in the air in a section of a campus building.

Regional • 31 Jan 24

Wheelchair users Leith Gath and Ashley McCarthy are hoping to raise awareness among motorists about the consequences of their parking choices

Limerick motorists asked to 'think before they park'

A new initiative aimed at getting people to "think before they park" has been launched by Limerick City and County Council and gardaí.

Munster • 30 Jan 24

Former TD Colm Keaveney was not required to be in court today

Drug driving case against former TD adjourned to April

A case involving a former TD arrested and charged last June with driving while there was cocaine in his system, has been put back for hearing to 9 April next.

Courts • 23 Jan 24

A group of around 400 people took part in a walk of protest

Nearly 400 people take part in protest march over UHL

Several hundred people have taken part in a protest march in Limerick to express their opposition to the ongoing overcrowded conditions at University Hospital Limerick.

Munster • 21 Jan 24

It is understood Ian Bailey collapsed in Bantry

Murder suspect Ian Bailey dies in Cork, aged 66

Ian Bailey, who was the chief suspect in the murder of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has died.

Munster • 21 Jan 24

Protesters outside Racket Hall hotel near Roscrea earlier this week (file image)

How Racket Hall became a scene of violence and anger

Roscrea, one of Ireland's oldest towns, is located at a pivotal geographic location where three counties meet, a place of heritage and ancient ecclesiastical significance.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Jan 24

Kyle Hayes was found guilty by a jury in December last of two counts of violent disorder at the Icon nightclub in Limerick in October 2019 (file pic)

Hurling manager asks Hayes be given 'second chance'

The manager of the Limerick senior hurling team John Kiely has told Limerick Circuit Court that All-Ireland winning hurler Kyle Hayes has accepted responsibility for his part in a violent fracas which occurred inside and outside a Limerick nightclub in October 2019.

Courts • 19 Jan 24

Limerick District Court heard that Jason Higgins is the owner of four licenced firearms kept at his home

Man charged in connection with Limerick city shooting

A 44-year-old man has appeared before Limerick District Court as part of an investigation into a shooting incident in the Ballinacurra Weston area of the city last Saturday.

Regional • 15 Jan 24

Seán's dad, Ger O'Sullivan, is the school's principal and described his son's achievement as phenomenal

Hero's welcome for BTYSTE winner on school return

The winner of this year's BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has returned to a hero's welcome at his school in Co Limerick.

Munster • 15 Jan 24