Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

Protesters outside Racket Hall hotel near Roscrea after it was earmarked to house International Protection applicants

Protest at Tipperary hotel due to house asylum seekers

A protest is continuing tonight outside the Racket Hall hotel on the outskirts of Roscrea, Co Tipperary, over its selection as a location to house 160 International Protection applicants.

Ireland • 12 Jan 24

The incident occurred at Rearcross FC on Saturday night (File image)

Investigation after soccer player shot during match

An investigation is under way into how a soccer player was injured by a stray bullet during a match at football club in Co Tipperary, on Saturday night.

Munster • 08 Jan 24

The Glenstal Abbey monks were invited to take part in the project by offering a small area of land for plantation

Limerick monks join project to plant 100 million trees

The Benedictine monks of Glenstal Abbey in Co Limerick have begun planting 2,500 native Irish trees on a small plot of the abbey grounds, as part of a much wider project to plant 100 million trees on 50,000 mini forests across the country.

Munster • 06 Jan 24

Concussion had a big impact on Ella Morrison's quality of life

UL research aims to change management of concussion

Data gathered by researchers at the University of Limerick on the type and frequency of injuries in schools and amateur club rugby games are helping to change the way concussion is managed and treated.

Munster • 02 Jan 24

The house which is near Kilross remains sealed off

Man being questioned in connection with Tipperary death

Gardaí are continuing to question a man in his 20s in connection with the death of a man, whose body was found in a rural house in Co Tipperary.

Munster • 30 Dec 23

The house is located near the Tipperary and Limerick border

Man arrested after body found in Tipperary house

A man has been arrested after the discovery of a body at a rural house in Co Tipperary early yesterday.

Ireland • 29 Dec 23

The cocaine was found on a bulk carrier that had docked in the Port of Foynes on Tuesday

Two appear in court following 300kg cocaine seizure

Two men have appeared in Limerick District Court charged in connection with the investigation into the seizure of an estimated 300kg of cocaine from a cargo ship which docked at Foynes Port last Tuesday.

Courts • 26 Dec 23

Late Late Toy Show star Freya McLaughlin, 11, centre, at Heuston Station with the Queen Bees from Focus Ireland

Rail and bus passengers heading home for Christmas

Iarnród Éireann estimate that over 200,000 people will travel on inter-city train services across the country this weekend as people join the festive travel deluge to be with family and friends for Christmas.

Ireland • 23 Dec 23

Shane Gleeson says that many small retailers are leaving the trade because it has become intolerable

Intimidation a 'nightmare', says Limerick shop owner

The owner of a convenience store in Limerick city has said that dealing with the scourge of shop lifting and the intimidation and harassment of shop staff is an "absolute nightmare".

Munster • 13 Dec 23

Verizon's new centre will be based at the 1BQ building on Limerick's riverfront

Verizon to create 400 jobs in Limerick city

Four hundred jobs are expected to be created over the next two years by communications and technology company Verizon, which is setting up a centre of excellence in Limerick city.

Business • 11 Dec 23