Munster

Waterford city mural aims to bring area's history to life

A large-scale mural in the Ferrybank area of Waterford city has been commissioned with the aim of bringing the area's history to life.

Munster • 3 hrs

Turtle to return to sea after 22 years at Kerry aquarium

A sea turtle that washed up on a Co Kerry beach with severe injuries in 2004 is set to be released into the Atlantic ocean after spending 22 years at an aquarium in Daingean Uí Chúis.

Munster • 10 hrs

A picture of Limerick Mayor John Moran inside a modular home

Limerick cllrs vote against modular homes plan for park

Limerick councillors have voted unanimously against plans to build modular homes in a city park.

Munster • 12 hrs

Jury in sexual assault case retires to consider verdict

The jury in the trial of a doctor who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a patient during a medical examination at a clinic in Co Waterford has retired to consider its verdict.

Courts • 7 hrs

Professor Shane Kilcommins, Provost and Deputy President at the University of Limerick

University of Limerick appoints new president

University of Limerick has appointed Professor Shane Kilcommins as its new president.

Munster • 12 hrs

Clare musicians invited to take part in Trad 4 Teens

Young musicians in Co Clare have been invited to take part in a series of traditional music sessions called Trad 4 Teens.

Munster • 12 hrs

A picture taken outside North Cork Creameries

Cork creamery fined €8,000 over illegal river discharge

North Cork Co-operative Creameries in Kanturk in Co Cork has been fined €8,000 and ordered to pay more than €3,600 in costs and expenses after the company pleaded guilty to charges arising from an illegal discharge of effluent into a tributary of the River Blackwater last summer.

Courts • 14 hrs

Undated handout photo of twins Tadhg (left) and Cathal Fitzgibbon, from Cork

Woman to walk 'trek of thanks' after medics saved twins

A Cork woman is set to walk a "trek of thanks" in the footsteps of medics who caught a rare condition threatening the lives of her twin boys.

Munster • 19 Apr

Two men pose with signs at Shannon Airport for the launch of a new route to Frankfurt

New Frankfurt service takes off from Shannon Airport

A new direct route from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt, operated by Discover Airlines, will take off for the first time this Saturday April 25.

Business • 16 hrs

Exterior shot of Waterford courthouse building

Man guilty of sexual assault, no verdict on 52 charges

The jury in the trial of a 54-year-old man accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against a child in Waterford has failed to reach a verdict on the majority of the charges.

Courts • 11 hrs

Jason Faulkner, brother of Scarlett Faulkner, who died over the weekend RTÉ

Scarlett Faulkner's brother dies days after her funeral

The family of Scarlett Faulkner are mourning the death of her brother Jason who died tragically over the weekend.

Munster • 20 Apr

EGM expected to finalise takeover of Waterford Airport

An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of the current Waterford Airport company is expected to finalise the takeover of the airport by US oil billionaire Kelcy Warren.

Regional • 20 Apr

Scene of a fatal RTA at Hoffman Park in Little Island

Man, 19, dies after being struck by car in Co Cork

A 19-year-old man has died after being struck by a car in Co Cork on Friday night.

Munster • 19 Apr

Chornobyl Mother, a sculpture in remembrance of the child victims and survivors of the Chornobyl disaster, is being unveiled to commemorate its 40th anniversary.

Sculpture to mark 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster

A sculpture has been unveiled at the Atlantic Pond in Cork city to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster.

Munster • 20 Apr

Shoppers examine mystery bags of lost goods in boxes in a shopping centre with King Colis signage beside them

Limerick's first Lost Packages pop-up opens this week

A new shopping experience is coming to Limerick for the first time this month - with the "Lost Packages" pop-up store to set up in the Parkway Shopping Centre.

Business • 20 Apr

Krystina Nikityonik when she was a child with Adi Roche

'I'm living proof that kindness changes lives'

A woman who was born in Belarus in the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear accident and raised in an asylum for children has said the generosity of Irish people saved her life.

Munster • 21 hrs

Bishop Paul Colton speaking at a service in Cork

Long-serving Anglican bishop retires after Cork service

A service has taken place in Cork to mark the retirement of Paul Colton as the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Munster • 18 Apr

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae waves to the crowds gathered outside Leinster House, Dublin, after resigning in the Dail as Minister of State. The Dail has returned today from the Easter break, which has been marked by fuel-cost protests and the announce

What now for Michael Healy-Rae after shock resignation?

Michael Healy-Rae loved being a minister but was acutely aware of price to pay if he ignored his base, writes Paschal Sheehy.

Analysis and Comment • 19 Apr

A Coast Guard helicopter at Waterford Airport

New aviation service launched at Waterford Airport

A new aviation service has been officially launched at Waterford Airport. The service will provide the Irish Coast Guard with enhanced capabilities and an expanded fleet to meet the country's emergency response needs.

Munster • 16 Apr

Man who killed retired farmer in hospital ward jailed

A 33-year-old man who punched a retired farmer to death in an unprovoked attack during an acute state of delirium has been sentenced to 13 years in jail with the final year suspended, after he was convicted of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.

Munster • 18 Apr

Luas Cork route to connect Ballincollig to Mahon Point

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has revealed the preferred route for a light rail service in Cork, to run from Ballincollig in the west of the city to Mahon Point in the east.

Munster • 17 Apr

Man on trial facing 53 charges of rape, sexual assault

The jury in the trial of a man, who is facing 53 charges of rape and sexual assault against a child over a six-year period, has retired to consider its verdict.

Courts • 17 Apr

Trial of sexual assault claims against doctor continues

A trial has commenced involving a male doctor who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a female patient during a medical examination at a clinic in Co Waterford.

Courts • 16 Apr

Paudie Kenneally - pic - Paudie Kenneally Facebook page (permission given to Petula Martin)

School transport provider withdraws due to fuel prices

A school transport provider in Co Limerick has withdrawn from the scheme operated by Bus Éireann because of "astronomical" fuel prices.

Munster • 16 Apr

Arson attack Waterford - pic - Marc O'Driscoll - RTE

Man hospitalised after suspected arson attack

A man has been taken to hospital following a suspected arson attack on a house in Waterford city.

Munster • 16 Apr

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Waterford city mural aims to bring area's history to life

Turtle to return to sea after 22 years at Kerry aquarium

Limerick cllrs vote against modular homes plan for park

Jury in sexual assault case retires to consider verdict

University of Limerick appoints new president

Clare musicians invited to take part in Trad 4 Teens

Cork creamery fined €8,000 over illegal river discharge

Woman to walk 'trek of thanks' after medics saved twins

New Frankfurt service takes off from Shannon Airport

Man guilty of sexual assault, no verdict on 52 charges

Scarlett Faulkner's brother dies days after her funeral

EGM expected to finalise takeover of Waterford Airport

Man, 19, dies after being struck by car in Co Cork

Sculpture to mark 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster

Limerick's first Lost Packages pop-up opens this week

'I'm living proof that kindness changes lives'

Long-serving Anglican bishop retires after Cork service

What now for Michael Healy-Rae after shock resignation?

New aviation service launched at Waterford Airport

Man who killed retired farmer in hospital ward jailed

Luas Cork route to connect Ballincollig to Mahon Point

Man on trial facing 53 charges of rape, sexual assault

Trial of sexual assault claims against doctor continues

School transport provider withdraws due to fuel prices

Man hospitalised after suspected arson attack