Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

The man was arrested during the operation and brought to a garda station in Limerick city (File image)

Man arrested over €490,000 cocaine seizure in Limerick

Almost half a million euro worth of suspected cocaine has been seized in Co Limerick.

Munster • 23 Nov 25

A refuge in Limerick says it does not have enough space to accommodate women who need the service

Refuge says not enough space for domestic abuse victims

One of the largest refuges in the country which supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse has said the housing crisis is making it harder for women to leave abusive relationships.

Ireland • 22 Nov 25

Corbally Road in Limerick city has been closed for forensic examination

Woman seriously injured after being hit by truck

A woman has been brought to University Hospital Limerick after she was involved in a collision with a truck on the Corbally Road on the outskirts of Limerick city this afternoon.

Munster • 22 Nov 25

The official launch of the Rathkeale Town Centre First Plan by Limerick Mayor John Moran

Plan to revitalise Rathkeale town centre launched

A plan to revitalise the town of Rathkeale in Co Limerick has been launched by Limerick City and County Council.

Munster • 20 Nov 25

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

Jury shown court summonses struck out in trial of gardaí

A jury at the trial of a retired garda superintendent and four gardaí accused of intervening in potential or pending road traffic prosecutions have been shown copies of court summonses that were struck out or withdrawn in district courts in Limerick.

Munster • 20 Nov 25

Trial of gardaí told of search warrants for mobile phones

The trial of a retired garda superintendent and four gardaí accused of intervening in potential or pending road traffic prosecutions heard today that search warrants were executed at garda stations and citizens' homes during the probe by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Ireland • 19 Nov 25

Garda trial hears of why penalty points may be cancelled

The trial of a retired garda superintendent and four gardaí accused of intervening in potential or pending road traffic prosecutions has heard evidence from a superintendent whose role was to legitimately cancel fixed charge penalty notices after considering motorists' appeals.

Courts • 18 Nov 25

Video footage shows Thomas Howard who was sentenced for indecently assaulting his niece Maeve Leahy

Ex-GAA referee jailed for indecent assault of niece

A former GAA referee has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for indecently assaulting his niece when she was a child.

Courts • 13 Nov 25

Street view of University Hospital Limerick

Politicians urge minister to tackle Mid-West healthcare

The Minister for Health is coming under increased pressure to address urgent and emergency healthcare needs in the Mid-West after she was sent a letter from Oireachtas members from the region, including party colleague Minister Patrick O'Donovan.

Munster • 11 Nov 25

LEFT TO RIGHT - Tom McGlinchy, Eamon O’Neill, Colm Geary and Ann Hasset

Retired superintendent, four gardaí on trial in Limerick

The trial is under way at Limerick Circuit Court of a retired superintendent and four gardaí who are accused of perverting the course of justice by attempting to quash potential or pending road traffic offences on dates between October 2016 and September 2019.

Courts • 12 Nov 25