Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

New hospital for Mid-West among options given to Govt

A new hospital in the Mid-West with a second emergency department is one of three options presented to the Government by HIQA, following a review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the region.

Health • 01 Oct

Pupils and staff standing at the gates of Furglan National School

Race against time to save Clare school from closure

A school in Co Clare has just one day to enrol new students to save it from closure next year.

Munster • 29 Sep

A man in a top hat and red vest is standing infront of a giant golf ball that is promoting the 2027 Ryder Cup that is being held in Adare Manor

Limerick tees off events as Adare to host next Ryder Cup

The eyes of the golfing world are on New York for the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, but attention will then turn to a village in Co Limerick which is set to host the tournament in 2027.

Munster • 28 Sep

New campaign warns students of money mule recruiters

As the college year begins, FraudSMART is launching a campaign warning students to be on alert for money mule recruiters, particularly through social media advertisements.

Business • 22 Sep

Problem Gambling Man betting on sports with credit card, over shoulder view on hand with smartphone

Bank customers can block cards from use on gambling sites

Customers affected by problem gambling can contact their bank to block their debit card from being used on gambling sites and apps from today.

Business • 19 Sep

Picture of new five floor building in Limerick called One Opera Square

Landmark One Opera Square launched in Limerick

One Opera Square, a landmark project in Limerick City, has been officially launched by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe who described the development as a "brilliant example of what urban regeneration can look like".

Business • 09 Sep

Students preparing for the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Stripe plans to evolve the YSTE for the next generation

Stripe is committed to preserving the "proven formula" of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, but will also "evolve the exhibition for the next generation".

Business • 03 Sep

Fintech continued to attract a significant amount of investment in the first six months of the year

VC investment declines in Q2 after strong opening quarter

Irish venture capital investment fell sharply in the second quarter, with 20 deals raising $136.4m, according to the latest KPMG Venture Pulse report.

Business • 02 Sep

Photo shows the the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Barefield Co Clare where the funeral mass for Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara Whyte Rutledge.

'Together and safe' - Funeral held for shooting victims

Mourners at the funeral of a mother and her two children, who were murdered in Co Fermanagh last week, have been told that their family is comforted knowing she will have her children at either side of her forever.

Ireland • 02 Aug

Firms expect impact from sweeping US regulatory changes

An overwhelming majority of Irish financial services organisations expect the sweeping regulatory changes emanating from the US to have an impact on Irish firms.

Business • 24 Jul