Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Man in court over Limerick, Cork drug seizure worth €310k

A 45-year-old man has appeared before Limerick District Court charged in connection with a major drug seizure in Bruree, Co Limerick and Charleville, Co Cork over the weekend.

Munster • 05 Jan

Pa O'Dwyer of Ireland taking part in the Uk Strongest man heats at Titanic Belfast in 2016

Tributes paid following death of 'Limerick Lion' O'Dwyer

Tributes have been paid to Limerick man Patrick 'Pa' O'Dwyer, a prominent figure in international strength sports, who died at the weekend aged 40.

Munster • 05 Jan

People gather in Shalom Park, in Cork for Hanukkah Evening Echo ritual

Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah with lamp lighting

The Jewish community in Cork has celebrated the last night of Hanukkah in Shalom Park with the lighting of an art installation as part of what is known as the Evening Echo ritual.

Munster • 21 Dec 25

Man, 20s, critical after serious assault in Cahir

A man in his 20s is in a critical condition following a serious assault in Cahir, Co Tipperary.

Munster • 20 Dec 25

Donal Cahir appointed principal of St Flannan's College

Clare man Donal Cahir has been appointed as principal of St Flannan's College in Ennis.

Regional • 18 Dec 25

From left to right: Michelle Leahy, Thomas McGlinchey, Colm Geary, Eamon O'Neill, Anne Marie Hassett

Garda answers did not affect witness status, court told

A chief superintendent has denied telling two gardaí that they could be treated as witnesses and not suspects depending on their answers to questions while being interviewed during an investigation into attempts by other gardaí to pervert the course of justice.

Courts • 17 Dec 25

Street view of University Hospital Limerick

UHL bed expansion plans 'impossible', says Kelly

The Government's plan to expand hospital capacity in the midwest is "impossible" under current capital allocations, Labour TD Alan Kelly has said.

Health • 17 Dec 25

Members of Shannonwatch engaging in a protest

Tipperary Peace Convention announces award nominees

Shannonwatch has been nominated for the 2025 Tipperary International Peace Award, which recognises outstanding contributions to peace, justice and humanity.

Munster • 15 Dec 25