Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister of State for Older People, Kieran O’Donnell on a visit to Meals on Wheels at St Munchin’s Community Centre in Limerick city

€2m in extra funding for Meals on Wheels services

The country's Meals on Wheels services will receive an increase of €2 million in funding to help meet growing demand.

Regional • 18 hrs

A picture of Limerick Mayor John Moran inside a modular home

'It's not the siege of Limerick' - Mayor vows to stay on

Limerick's directly elected Mayor John Moran has launched a scathing attack on a number of councillors, accusing them of a deliberate strategy to ensure his term as mayor is not successful.

Munster • 18 Feb

Two women wearing red and white robes smile at the camera.

Ruth Negga awarded honorary doctorate by UL

Acclaimed Limerick actress Ruth Negga and two-time Grammy Award winning artist Rhiannon Giddens have been awarded honorary doctorates by University of Limerick.

Munster • 16 Feb

Áine O’Reilly from Limerick who died in a road crash

'Definite line of inquiry' into fatal Limerick crash

Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry following a three-car collision in Co Limerick, which claimed the life of a nurse who was on her way to work on Friday night.

Munster • 16 Feb

Celtic Mist sailing off Loop Head in Co Cork

Celtic Mist to set sail on final season with whale group

The Celtic Mist will set sail on its final season with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group after over a decade of service.

Munster • 13 Feb

Ryder Cup launched at Adare Manor in Limerick

Legacy funding for Adare ahead of Ryder Cup

The Adare community has welcomed the announcement of funding for the village ahead of next year's Ryder Cup, which will help secure a lasting legacy beyond the event itself.

Regional • 12 Feb

The fire occurred at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Dooradoyle, Co Limerick

Arson attack on Islamic centre in Limerick investigated

An investigation is under way into an arson attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre in Co Limerick.

Munster • 13 Feb

Applications open to volunteer at Ryder Cup in Limerick

Applications are open to become a volunteer for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Co Limerick.

Munster • 06 Feb

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

Jury in garda trial to resume deliberations on Monday

A jury in the trial of a superintendent and four serving gardaí who are accused of perverting the course of justice will resume their deliberations at Limerick Circuit Court on Monday.

Courts • 23 Jan

Closing arguments in perverting course of justice trial

A retired superintendent charged with perverting the course of justice, allowed preference to determine who ought to be prosecuted, his trial has heard.

Courts • 22 Jan