Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

An aerial view of the Parteen Basin on the River Shannon

Mid-west groups opposing Shannon pipeline plans

Objections to plans by Uisce Éireann to extract over 300 million litres of water a day from the River Shannon, to boost supply to the east of the country, have been lodged by communities in the mid west opposed to the project.

Munster • 25 Feb

New national women's museum for Limerick rugby building

A landmark building in Limerick city which previously served as the International Rugby Experience is set to be gifted to the state by JP McManus and become a branch of the National Museum of Ireland.

Munster • 24 Feb

Partial pedestrianisation of Ennis street new era - mayor

The partial pedestrianisation of O'Connell Street in Ennis has been hailed as a new era with new opportunities for the Clare town by Mayor of Ennis Mary Howard.

Munster • 24 Feb

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister of State for Older People, Kieran O’Donnell on a visit to Meals on Wheels at St Munchin’s Community Centre in Limerick city

€2m in extra funding for Meals on Wheels services

Ireland's Meals on Wheels services will receive an increase of €2 million in funding to help meet growing demand.

Regional • 21 Feb

A picture of Limerick Mayor John Moran inside a modular home

'It's not the siege of Limerick' - Mayor vows to stay on

Limerick's directly elected Mayor John Moran has launched a scathing attack on a number of councillors, accusing them of a deliberate strategy to ensure his term as mayor is not successful.

Munster • 18 Feb

Two women wearing red and white robes smile at the camera.

Ruth Negga awarded honorary doctorate by UL

Acclaimed Limerick actress Ruth Negga and two-time Grammy Award winning artist Rhiannon Giddens have been awarded honorary doctorates by University of Limerick.

Munster • 16 Feb

Áine O’Reilly from Limerick who died in a road crash

'Definite line of inquiry' into fatal Limerick crash

Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry following a three-car collision in Co Limerick, which claimed the life of a nurse who was on her way to work on Friday night.

Munster • 16 Feb

Celtic Mist sailing off Loop Head in Co Cork

Celtic Mist to set sail on final season with whale group

The Celtic Mist will set sail on its final season with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group after over a decade of service.

Munster • 13 Feb

Ryder Cup launched at Adare Manor in Limerick

Legacy funding for Adare ahead of Ryder Cup

The Adare community has welcomed the announcement of funding for the village ahead of next year's Ryder Cup, which will help secure a lasting legacy beyond the event itself.

Regional • 12 Feb

The fire occurred at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Dooradoyle, Co Limerick

Arson attack on Islamic centre in Limerick investigated

An investigation is under way into an arson attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre in Co Limerick.

Munster • 13 Feb