Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

Extremely cold weather swept across the south, midwest, and southeast of the country over the weekend

Return to work, school impacted in south, midwest areas

A number of schools across Limerick are shut as snow and icy conditions also caused travel disruption and some medical clinic cancellations.

Munster • 06 Jan

More hospital groups around the country are introducing infection control measures in order to minimise the spread of the virus

More hospitals introduce restrictions as flu cases rise

More hospital groups around the country are introducing infection control measures with the number of people hospitalised with flu standing at 1,034, up 17 from New Year's Eve.

Health • 03 Jan

Gerard Fahy was Mayor of Limerick between 2007 and 2008

Taoiseach pays tribute to ex-Limerick mayor Gerard Fahy

Taoiseach Simon Harris has paid tribute to former Mayor of Limerick Gerard Fahy, who has died.

Munster • 02 Jan

The HSE said 1,017 were in hospital with flu on New Year's Eve

Visitor restrictions at many hospitals as flu cases rise

Visitor restrictions have been introduced at a number of hospitals amid an increase in flu cases, with a mask mandate in place for visitors to University Hospital Kerry and Cork University Hospital.

Health • 01 Jan

Natasha O'Brien said she could never have envisaged the swell of anger and disgust at the outcome of her case

'I found a new voice' - Natasha O'Brien

Natasha O'Brien said she "found a new voice" to call for change after a then serving member of the Defence Forces, who attacked her on a Limerick street in 2022, was given a fully suspended sentence.

2024 in Review • 28 Dec 24

Scrooge joined in on the festivities but no grumpiness or humbugs were allowed

Limerick city celebrates Georgian Christmas traditions

A festive gathering to celebrate the tradition of Christmas in Georgian times has taken place in Limerick city, marking its significant heritage and traditions from over 200 years ago.

Munster • 23 Dec 24

Marguerita Sheridan had given birth to her first child just three weeks ago

Search for driver in Limerick hit-and-run investigation

An investigation is under way into the death of a 21-year-old woman in a hit-and-run in Co Limerick at the weekend.

Munster • 23 Dec 24

The incident occurred outside a house on the narrow road at Bank Place in Rathkeale at around 12.15pm

Woman dies after Limerick hit-and-run incident

A woman in her 20s has died after being struck by a van in a hit-and-run incident in Rathkeale, Co Limerick.

Munster • 22 Dec 24

Vigils were held today in Limerick and Dublin to protest against the killing of journalists in Gaza

Journalists hold vigils for Gaza in Limerick and Dublin

The National Union of Journalists has held vigils in both Dublin and Limerick to protest against the killing of journalists in Gaza.

Munster • 21 Dec 24

Anne Rabbitte was attending a meeting in Gort when the incident occurred

Man gets community service for throwing cow dung at ex-TD

A farmer who was convicted of assaulting former TD Anne Rabbitte by throwing a bag of cow dung at her has been given a community service order in lieu of a prison sentence.

Ireland • 19 Dec 24