Cathy Halloran

Mid West Correspondent

A prison officer gave evidence at Limerick Circuit Court

Prison officer in fear after inmate threatened rape

A prison officer has told a trial in Limerick that she was threatened with rape and sexual assault on a number of occasions by an prisoner at Limerick Prison.

Courts • 23 Oct 24

Pictured (L to R): Helen Phelan, Editor, Dr Iarla Ó Lionáird who launched the book, Jennifer Fahey deBrun, Irish World Academy and Sinéad Neville, Cork University Press (Photo: Arthur Ellis)

Book launched celebrating composer Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin

A new book of essays celebrating the life, contribution and influence of the late composer and educator Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin has been launched at the World Academy at the University of Limerick tonight.

Munster • 22 Oct 24

The trial has opened at Limerick Circuit Court (file image)

Witness tells court of shock at prison rape threats

A witness has told a trial at Limerick circuit court that she was shocked and disgusted when an inmate at Limerick prison threatened to rape her.

Munster • 22 Oct 24

Angelina McDonagh has moved into her forever family home in Limerick with the help of homeless charity Novas

Limerick charity helps woman find her forever home

A Limerick woman who had been living in a hotel bedroom with her two children for a year, has found her forever home, with the help of the homeless charity Novas.

Munster • 10 Oct 24

Joe Drennan was waiting at a bus stop in Castletroy when he was struck by a car on 13 October 2023

Man due to enter plea over death of UL student

A 20-year-old man accused of dangerous driving causing the death of a fourth year UL student, is due to enter a plea to a number of charges at Limerick Circuit Court on 16 October next.

Munster • 07 Oct 24

Kyle Hayes' case was listed for re-entry at Limerick Circuit Court today (file pic)

Case over Kyle Hayes' suspended sentence is put back

An application on whether a two-year suspended sentence imposed on Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes will be activated is due to be brought before Limerick Circuit court on 9 December next.

Courts • 04 Nov 24

Joseph Baldwin denied the charge of assault

Galway farmer found guilty of assault in cow dung case

A farmer from Co Galway has been convicted of assault and breaching the peace by throwing a bag of cow dung at TD Anne Rabbitte at a public meeting in 2023.

Courts • 02 Oct 24

Met Éireann has warned of dangerous driving conditions during the weather warning

Status Orange rain warning extended to five counties

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford for tomorrow.

Weather • 28 Sep 24

Farmers at Clare Marts arena say this is the last opportunity for the Government to honour its promise to introduce an income volatility measure

Farmers consider issues that Budget 2025 must address

The volatility of farm incomes, the loss of young farmers in the business and being strangled by red tape are all issues on the minds of farmers as they consider what might be in store for the agriculture industry in the upcoming Budget.

Budget 2025 • 26 Sep 24

Aoife Johnston's family alongside solicitor Damien Tansey outside Kilmallock Courthouse at the inquest into her death

Aoife Johnston: A story of systematic hospital failures

16-year-old Aoife Johnston died at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) on Monday 19 December 2022, two days after presenting at the emergency department with symptoms of suspected sepsis.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Sep 24