Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

The inquest hearing in Ennis was adjourned

Inquest verdict over Galway man's death adjourned

A verdict on the death of a 25-year-old man who died by suicide at the Cliffs of Moher after he left an acute mental health unit at University Hospital Galway four years ago, has been adjourned for ten weeks.

Connacht • 20 Sep 23

Flying boats celebrated in expansion of Foynes museum

A major expansion of the Foynes flying boat and maritime museum, which tells the story of one of the world's first great aviation hubs on the west coast of Ireland in the 1930s and 40s, officially opens today.

Munster • 14 Sep 23

Leo Varadkar said it is important that any decision on the land 'makes sense'

Taoiseach: No Govt demand for sale of RTÉ's Dublin site

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government will not be "making demands" that RTÉ sells its site at Donnybrook in Dublin.

Ireland • 14 Sep 23

Children's Grief Centre Limerick has helped over 2,000 children around Ireland

Children's Grief Centre to double number it can help

The Children's Grief Centre is planning to double the number of children it can help with the formal opening of a new premises in Limerick.

Munster • 12 Sep 23

The woman received urgent medical attention at the lake before being airlifted to University Hospital Limerick, where she passed away today

Woman dies after getting into difficulty in Lough Derg

A woman who was airlifted to hospital last night after getting into difficulty while swimming at Lough Derg, Co Clare has died.

Munster • 08 Sep 23

The algae was detected in the swimming area and at Mountshannon pier

Bathing ban imposed at Mountshannon in Co Clare

Clare County Council has issued a bathing ban at Mountshannon on the shores of Lough Derg as a result of the presence of an algae bloom.

Regional • 08 Sep 23

The refurbished playground caters for all levels of ability

First all-inclusive playground opens in Limerick

Limerick's first all-inclusive playground has opened at the city's People's Park, enabling children of all abilities to enjoy their playtime, and to mix and help each other.

Munster • 07 Sep 23

Niamh McDonnell was involved in a collision, which left a Garda Inspector with serious injuries

Further charges over collision which injured garda

A 30-year-old woman who drove her car while drunk and was involved in a serious road collision, which caused life changing injuries to a Garda Inspector, has faced two further charges at Limerick Circuit Court.

Munster • 27 Jul 23

Limerick voted in May 2019 to directly elect their own Mayor after a plebiscite

Limerick to vote for directly elected mayor next year

The people of Limerick could be voting for their first directly elected Mayor by next June.

Regional • 25 Jul 23

Pat Ryan is appealing a two-week jail sentence

Ex-Limerick hurler appeals sentence for perjury

A former Limerick hurler, who is appealing a two week jail sentence for committing perjury, has been given more time to complete further hours of voluntary community service.

Munster • 25 Jul 23