Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Barry Sheehy was sentenced at Limerick Circuit Court for possession of cocaine for sale or supply

Man arrested at 'well-known' drug dealing house jailed

A 45-year-old man, who was arrested at a house "well-known to gardaí as a location where drugs are sold" in Limerick, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of cocaine for sale and supply.

Munster • 21 May

Niall O'Halloran pictured at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court where he was jailed for dangerous driving causing death

Man did not show 'a jot of remorse' over driver's death

A 57-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for dangerous driving causing the death of a Latvian lorry driver in Co Limerick four years ago.

Courts • 21 May

European Sport for All Games to come to Limerick city

The streets and parks in Limerick will become playgrounds for traditional sports and games when the European Sport for All Games event comes to the city in August.

Munster • 19 May

Patricia O'Gorman is Head of Service, HSE Mid West Older Persons Services

Mobile X-ray service leading to improvement in care - HSE

A community mobile X-ray service has made a significant improvement in access to healthcare for older people in the mid-west in its first year, according to HSE Mid West.

Munster • 19 May

Mary Immaculate College named University of Sanctuary

Mary Immaculate College in Limerick has officially been recognised as a University of Sanctuary, joining a growing network of higher education institutions across the country committed to fostering a culture of welcome, inclusion and support for those seeking sanctuary.

Munster • 19 May

Michael and Danny Troy at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Brendan Voyage at Craggaunowen

50th anniversary of the Brendan Voyage marked in Co Clare

The 50th anniversary of the Brendan Voyage has been marked in Co Clare with the unveiling of a plaque at Craggaunowen, where a replica of the vessel is on display.

Munster • 19 May

Image shows a medium sized white bus parked at the side of a road. There are trees and a blue sky in the background.

Burren, Cliffs of Moher shuttle bus returning to Clare

The Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus service is set to return this summer, connecting towns, villages and visitor attractions across north and west Clare.

Munster • 14 May

The site of the crash in Tipperary last night

Woman, 20s, killed in two-car crash in Co Tipperary

A 20-year-old woman has been killed in a road traffic collision in Co Tipperary.

Munster • 13 May

A view of the landscape of the Burren in Co Clare

Burren biodiversity project rolled out across 15 counties

A biodiversity project in the Burren, Co Clare, that encourages landowners to make space for nature has been rolled out 5,000 times across 15 counties.

Munster • 11 May

Man appears in court over €2m drug seizure in Clare

A 32-year-old man has appeared before a special sitting of Ennis District Court charged in connection with the seizure of €2 million worth of cannabis in Co Clare yesterday.

Courts • 09 May