Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

'Leave a Light On' campaign welcome on Limerick streets

Businesses in Limerick have been invited to 'Leave a Light On' in their shopfronts to brighten the city streets, making them more welcoming for residents and visitors after dark.

Munster • 9 hrs

Unlawful killing verdict over Clare woman's death in 2005

A jury at the inquest into the death of a Clare woman whose body was found in a burnt out mobile home 20 years ago, has returned a verdict of unlawful killing.

Munster • 9 hrs

Public meeting held over biogas facility in Tipperary

Over 200 people are attending a public meeting in Toomevara this evening concerning plans to build an industrial sized biogas facility in north Tipperary.

Munster • 30 Oct

Marguerita O'Rourke had given birth to a baby boy three weeks before her death

Man who caused niece's death was 'reckless, dangerous'

The husband of a woman killed in a hit-and-run involving her uncle has described the defendant's behaviour as "reckless, violent and dangerous".

Courts • 29 Oct

A picture of the outside of Corpus Christi Primary School in Limerick

Planning permission granted for Moyross train station

Planning permission has been granted for a train station in Moyross by Limerick City and County Council.

Munster • 29 Oct

Brass band performing onboard Cork Harbour Cruises

Over 100,000 visitors descend on Cork for 'The Jazz'

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is in full swing this weekend.

Munster • 27 Oct

Members of the Irish chamber Orchestra play their instruments

Irish Chamber Orchestra celebrates 30 years in Limerick

The Irish Chamber Orchestra is celebrating 30 years in Limerick, where it has secured its place at the heart of cultural life in the city.

Munster • 24 Oct

Students with signs gather outside TUS building in Limerick

Technological university students in walkout protest

Thousands of students at technological universities across the country have walked out of lectures in protest at the lack of parity across the sector.

Education • 22 Oct

Ray O'Driscoll, Shannon Airport Group, with Hannah O'Brien, Rylana Obtinario and Lee O'Callaghan and teacher Aimee Moore

Time capsule to be buried at Shannon Airport for 80 years

Shannon Airport Group sealed a snapshot of life in 2025 in a time capsule to commemorate 80 years since the first scheduled transatlantic passenger flight.

Munster • 21 Oct

A mock up photo of a proposed development at the Cleeves factory site in Limerick - RTE

Planning for €400m Limerick development to be submitted

A planning application for a €400 million development at the former Cleeves factory site in Limerick city is set to be submitted by Limerick Twenty Thirty next week.

Munster • 21 Oct