Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Govt information campaign to help people conserve fuel

The Government is to bring forward an information campaign to assist people to conserve fuel during the energy crisis, according to the Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien.

Politics • 4 hrs

picture of the banner plaza at junction 12 on the m18

New service station near Ennis, but drop in spend on fuel

A new €20m motorway service station on the M18 has been officially opened, creating 120 new jobs.

Business • 3 hrs

Salahuddin Safi (L) and Tajuddin Safi died after falling into the sea while fishing near Doonbeg, Co Clare

Vigil held for brothers who drowned off Clare coast

A vigil has been held in Limerick city for two brothers who drowned while fishing off rocks near Doonbeg in west Clare yesterday.

Munster • 01 Apr

Clare County Council to host inaugural Easter Festival

A town-wide Easter egg hunt will take place in Ennis on Saturday, as Clare County Council hosts its inaugural Easter Festival.

Munster • 31 Mar

No Covid-style curbs to deal with energy crisis - Harris

There are no plans to introduce Covid-like restrictions to deal with the energy crisis unfolding due to the US war in Iran, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Business • 30 Mar

Woman, girl, charged over Birdhill serious assault

A 40-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl have appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court charged in connection with a serious assault in Co Tipperary last weekend, which left a young woman in a critical condition in hospital.

Ireland • 30 Mar

St John's Brass and Reed Band stand together.

Community band named Limerick Person of the Year 2025

St John's Brass and Reed Band has been named Limerick Person of the Year 2025 at a ceremony in the city.

Munster • 27 Mar

Government to review directly elected mayor legislation

The Taoiseach has said a review of the directly elected mayor legislation will take place before the end of the year.

Munster • 27 Mar

Micheál Martin said he accepted morale in the force in Limerick is low

Martin rejects call for inquiry into garda prosecutions

The Taoiseach has rejected calls for an inquiry into why the Director of Public Prosecutions decided to prosecute a retired garda and seven serving gardaí in Limerick.

Regional • 27 Mar

An artist's impression of the 14th hole at the 2024 Ryder Cup

35,000 people apply to volunteer for 2027 Ryder Cup

More than 35,000 people have applied to be volunteers at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Co Limerick, ahead of next week's deadline.

Munster • 26 Mar