Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Narrative verdict recorded over death of pregnant woman

A narrative verdict has been recorded at the inquest into the death of a Co Clare woman who died at University Hospital Limerick a day after suffering a miscarriage.

Courts • 1 min

Permanent pedestrianisation of old Clare-Tipperary bridge

The old bridge that links the twin towns of Killaloe in Co Clare and Ballina in Co Tipperary will close permanently to vehicular traffic from Friday and operate as a pedestrian and cycle link across the River Shannon.

Munster • 22 hrs

Family 'haunted' by delay in pregnant woman's sepsis care

An inquest into the death of a young pregnant woman at University Hospital Limerick has heard her family are haunted by the fear that she was not treated fast enough for sepsis.

Courts • 15 Oct

A drone image of a new red fronted hospital building

Bon Secours to bring more 'health capacity' to midwest

Bon Secours Limerick will bring "additional health capacity" to the midwest, according to the hospital's chief executive.

Health • 15 Oct

A side view of the new 96 bed unit in UHL

New 96-bed unit opens at University Hospital Limerick

A new 96-bed unit at University Hospital Limerick has been opened by Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

Munster • 13 Oct

Limerick and Clare to host EuroPride event in 2028

The West of Ireland's bid to host EuroPride 2028 has been successful with Limerick and Clare set to stage the event in three years' time.

Munster • 12 Oct

Stacey Quinn of charity NOVAS in Limerick (Rte)

Woman who was homeless 'never thought she'd do a thesis'

Last year, homelessness charity NOVAS worked with around 6,300 people, an increase of 160% in 10 years.

Munster • 10 Oct

UL first Irish university to mandate cardiac screening

University of Limerick has become the first higher education institution in Ireland to introduce mandatory screening for Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome for its high-performance sports scholars.

Munster • 08 Oct

UHL warns of 'exceptionally high demand' for services

University Hospital Limerick is urging people not to attend the hospital in Dooradoyle, unless absolutely necessary, and to use alternative services instead, due to "exceptionally high demand" this weekend.

Munster • 05 Oct

Those arrested are being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act

Three people arrested over violent incident in Limerick

Two men and a teenager have been arrested in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, as part of an investigation into a violent incident which took place in August.

Munster • 02 Oct