Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

Claire and Joe Collins were found dead at their home in 2023

Inquest held into 2023 deaths of married couple in Clare

An inquest into the deaths of a husband and wife in Co Clare two years ago has returned an open verdict into the death of the woman while a verdict of suicide was returned in the case of the man.

Munster • 02 Apr

The Cliffs of Moher are the biggest natural tourist attraction in the country attracting over 1.5 million visitors a year

Cliffs trail should be owned by council - draft report

A draft report on the future management of a walking trail along the famous Cliffs of Moher has recommended that Clare County Council take ownership of the scenic walkway and manage the amenity.

Munster • 01 Apr

The forum is designed to give the mayor direct access to Government ministers to discuss and advise on matters of importance that will impact Limerick

Limerick mayor and Govt hold inaugural forum

The Mayor of Limerick John Moran has defined todays inaugural meeting of the Mayoral and Government Consultative Forum as an historic departure in local government.

Munster • 28 Mar

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said 'tariffs are bad for the world economy and a trade war will be very bad for the world economy'

Protecting Irish jobs a priority in trade war - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government's "over-arching priority" is to protect Irish jobs amid concerns US President Donald Trump's incoming tariff plans could see pharmaceutical and other firms reduce their presence in Ireland.

Business • 28 Mar

Carelon, formerly known as Legato Health Technologies, has had a presence in Limerick since 2021 (stock pic)

300 jobs at risk at Carelon Global Solutions in Limerick

There are concerns for the future of 300 jobs at Carelon Global Solutions Ireland which is based at the National Technology Park at Castletroy in Limerick, after the company said tonight it is considering ceasing operations there.

Business • 27 Mar

Limerick's CBS Pipe Band take to the streets of the city

Crowds gather for International Band Championships parade

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Limerick City for the International Band Championships, a staple event in the city for over 50 years as part of St Patrick's weekend festivities.

Munster • 17 Mar

Maura Adshead said her home was completely destroyed when gusts from Storm Éowyn caused a tree to fall on it

Concerns insurers won't cover €30,000 Éowyn clean up bill

A woman whose house was destroyed during Storm Éowyn and has spent around €30,000 before any rebuilding work has been done is concerned that her insurance will not cover those initial costs.

Ireland • 15 Mar

Kate Meleady, pictured with Brendan Dunford, carried out work on her four acres of land with the help of the 'The Hare's Corner' initiative

Biodiversity scheme aims to help give land back to nature

The Hare's Corner initiative has established 1,600 new habitats, and is now being spread to schools, citizen shed groups and others with land who are being encouraged to make their contribution.

Munster • 15 Mar

Gardaí said they are investigating an incident of criminal damage at the resort

Investigation after 'childish' vandalism at Trump resort

Gardaí are investigating after a number of greens at US President Donald Trump's Doonbeg golf resort in Co Clare were damaged in an act of vandalism and Palestinian flags placed on the grounds.

Ireland • 13 Mar

John Moran said he has tried to allocate funding to ideas which he 'considers to be transformative'

Limerick Mayor sets out spending plans for €10.5m fund

Ireland's first directly elected mayor - Limerick's John Moran - has set out a number of priority projects to be supported under his first mayoral fund, in which he has over €10m to spend up to the end of this year.

Munster • 12 Mar