Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

UL proposes to relocate School of Medicine to new site

The University of Limerick is proposing to relocate its School of Medicine to the former Dunnes Stores site at Honan's Quay in the city.

Munster • 28 May

TACO trading - Trump Always Chickens Out

Investors are 'TACO' trading in US markets

Shares were mixed this morning following the postponement of 50% duties on European Union shipments to the US.

Business • 27 May

The Irish economy has built up resilience to withstand potential trade and FDI shocks 'in the short run' - AIB

Could Ireland weather a tariff and FDI shock? - AIB

An escalation in trade tariffs could lead to a slowdown in global and Irish growth this year and next, according to AIB's latest Economic Outlook Report.

Business • 26 May

There was a strong positive correlation between income and capacity to use savings in a financial emergency in the 2025 survey

15% of consumers couldn't cope with a financial emergency

How would your household deal with an unexpected financial emergency costing €1,000?

Business • 23 May

The Brian Boru Bridge over the River Shannon was officially opened today

Brian Boru Bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina opens

A new bridge over the River Shannon, which connects Killaloe in Co Clare and Ballina in Co Tipperary, has been officially opened by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien.

Munster • 22 May

Primark set to open first stores in the Middle East

Primark has confirmed plans to open its first stores in the Middle East in partnership with leading international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group.

Business • 08 May

The inauguration of Mayor of Limerick John Moran last year

Democracy must take its course - Mayor of Limerick

John Moran made history when he became the first directly elected mayor in the country last year.

Business • 04 May

David Malone, CEO, the Irish League of Credit Unions, Niamh Boyle, CEO, The Reputations Agency, Garrett Bridgeman, Managing Director and COO, An Post; Stephen Watkins, Managing Director, Boots Ireland

Credit Unions, An Post and Boots top reputation rankings

Credit Unions have topped the annual ranking of the Ireland Reputation Index for the third year in a row.

Business • 29 Apr

There was a strong start to 2025 with three deals raising over $100 million each in the first quarter

VC investment up significantly in Q1 on back of megadeals

Venture Capital investment in Ireland experienced a remarkable surge in the first quarter of the year, totalling $668m across 28 deals, accordiing to the latest KPMG Venture Pulse report.

Business • 28 Apr

The largest exporter of Irish dairy products said the first quarter of 2025 has been relatively positive for the Ornua business

Exports of Kerrygold frontloaded ahead of US tariffs

Exports of Kerrygold butter to the US was frontloaded by Ornua at the beginning of the year in anticipation of the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration.

Business • 16 Apr