Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

'Limerick City Pubs 1850 - 2024: Taprooms, Taverns and Alehouses' includes the stories of pubs across Limerick city

Book of Limerick pubs raises €55,000 for charity

The publication of a book on some of the longest established pubs and ale houses in Limerick, many in the same families stretching back two centuries, has raised €55,000 to help expand the services offered by Down Syndrome Limerick.

Munster • 10 Mar

John O'Meara took the Supreme Court action that led to the change in eligibility for the Widow and Widowers pension

Extension of Widow's and Widower's pensions welcomed

A man whose action in the Supreme Court has led to a change in the laws around the eligibility of co-habitating couples to both the Widow and Widowers pension has welcomed the Government's move to extend the benefit.

Politics • 04 Mar

The winning ticket was sold at the Gala in Pallaskenry in Co Limerick

Limerick village abuzz as shop sells €2.6m Lotto ticket

The small village of Pallaskenry, located on the Shannon estuary in Co Limerick, is abuzz with talk of who is the mystery millionaire among them after confirmation that the latest Lotto winner is from there.

Munster • 04 Mar

Construction work has finally begun on the new stretch of roadway which will bypass Adare

Assurances Adare bypass on course for Ryder Cup deadline

Assurances have been given that the massive €150 million Adare bypass project will be completed in time for the Ryder Cup due to take place in the Co Limerick village in 2027.

Munster • 28 Feb

Micheál Martin met Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport

Zelensky 'very thankful' for sustained support of Ireland

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he had a "very warm" and "very good" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport.

Ireland • 27 Feb

Martin reiterates plan to visit US for St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has accused Sinn Féin of "engaging in politics" over its decision not to travel to Washington DC.

Politics • 21 Feb

Willie Walsh pictured at a National Hurling League match between Tipperary and Galway in Thurles last year

Taoiseach leads tributes to former bishop of Killaloe

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led tributes to former bishop of the Diocese of Killaloe Willie Walsh.

Ireland • 20 Feb

The 32-page newspaper is published and distributed along with the Limerick Leader newspaper

UL students publish 18th edition of Limerick Voice paper

The 18th edition of the Limerick Voice Newspaper, published each year by journalism students at the University of Limerick, has been published today.

Munster • 19 Feb

Man dies in Co Limerick road incident

An investigation is under way into the death of a man, who was found in a serious condition in a vehicle in a car park in Co Limerick last night.

Munster • 19 Feb

Michael O'Sullivan has been remembered as an 'exceptionally talented young rider'

Tributes paid to 'exceptionally talented' O'Sullivan

Tributes have been paid to 24-year-old jockey Michael O'Sullivan, who died this morning following a fall at a race in Thurles last week.

Munster • 16 Feb