Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

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

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

A grey sign reads 'The Courthouse, Mulgrave Street, Limerick'. A grey fence is behind the sign. A large light grey building and some trees are behind the fence.

Jury selected in Limerick for trial of five gardaí

A jury has been selected at Limerick Circuit Court for the trial of a garda superintendent and four gardaí who are accused of perverting the course of justice.

Courts • 10 Nov

Pupils from Inch National School have adopted the ringfort in Inch

Pupils to explore local history after 'adopting' ringfort

A ringfort in Inch, Co Clare, has been adopted by the pupils in the neighbouring national school, as part of the Heritage Council's Adopt a Monument scheme.

Munster • 10 Nov

Christmas deadline for decision on healthcare in midwest

Limerick is hosting a conference called 'Healthcare on the Margins' - a fitting location, given that the midwest is seen as the unhealthiest region in the country, and its main hospital is consistently the most overcrowded.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Nov

Gardaí said a woman in her 20s suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the attack

Suspected homophobic attack on students condemned

A suspected homophobic attack on two students in Limerick city has been "utterly condemned" by an LGBTQI+ support charity.

Munster • 07 Nov

A vintage card with the words 'Wishing You A Merry Christmas'

Clare Museum seeks vintage Christmas cards for exhibition

Clare Museum is inviting people to take part in a special exhibition of vintage Christmas cards this festive season.

Munster • 07 Nov

Interim funding secured for Limerick CCTV Network

An agreement has been reached to provide interim funding that will keep Limerick's community CCTV network running next year.

Munster • 06 Nov

'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 • 05 Nov

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 • 05 Nov