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Cathal Crotty jailed for two years after fully-suspended sentence for assaulting Natasha O’Brien is overturned

Court of Appeal rules on DPP appeal against ‘unduly lenient’ sentence for former soldier for attack in Limerick

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 15:44

How will Storm Éowyn impact Galway and west of Ireland? What to expect during Met Éireann’s red warning

Limerick, Clare, Galway and Kerry are among the counties set to be hit by the storm first

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 13:35

BoI branch sale exceeds price expectations

Long income investment opportunity in Dooradoyle, Limerick, sells for €1.9m

Wed Jan 22 2025 - 05:00

House, car and cash seized from drug dealer were funded by crime, High Court rules

There was no acceptable evidence to rebut evidence of a prima-facie probability that the cash seized was drug-dealing money, judge says

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 20:23

‘We’re very afraid’: Ukrainian refugees in Limerick given 48 hours’ notice of being moved

Department’s letter to group of 54 refugees – owners of 19 pets – does not provide details of new accommodation but says pets not allowed

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 18:58

Just 142 applications for exemptions made ahead of XL bully ban despite thousands of such dogs being in State

Owners will need an exemption certificate from February 1st when the animals will be prohibited

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 06:00

Farmers pitch in to rescue sheep buried under snow on Galtee Mountains

Cunningham brothers and their neighbours are finding sheep alive after being buried under snow for five days

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 16:53

‘It has been an absolute nightmare’: Families shelter from effects of cold snap in Limerick hotel

Longcourt Hotel in Newcastle West provides amenities for those left without heating or power as a result of recent snow and ice

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 18:59

Body found during search for Joe Noonan (62), missing in Limerick since Tuesday

Gardaí stand down search following discovery of body, believed to be that of missing man

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 14:05

Exploring the power of urban green spaces to connect

Research Lives: Dr Tadhg MacIntyre, Innovation Value Institute, Maynooth University

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 06:00

‘We’re looking at the positives’: Snowed in without power, family of six embraces camping stove amid ‘tough’ tech-free days

Without electricity or heating for four days, the O’Dwyers in Co Limerick have taught their kids card games, Cluedo and charades

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 19:00

As Ireland’s cold snap continues, what measures are being taken to restore power and water services?

Defence Forces drafted in as crews from ESB Networks and Uisce Éireann struggle to reach facilities due to conditions

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 20:36

More hospital appointments to be cancelled due to cold snap, HSE says

Cold snap comes as country experiences surge in winter illnesses such as flu

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 16:00

Schools to close in areas badly affected by snow and ice

Department of Education expects most schools to open as normal on Monday despite conditions

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 06:00

2025 in art: 10 shows to look out for over the next 12 months

Collective action and activism are themes in the year ahead, as artists also explore what gets lost and found in translation

Sun Jan 05 2025 - 05:15

Ireland weather update: Status Orange warnings in force as Met Éireann forecasts ‘significant snowfall’ across country

Weather warnings in effect as country braces for ‘multi-hazard weather event’

Sat Jan 04 2025 - 20:40

Ireland weather update: Met Éireann forecasts ‘significant snowfall’ as orange warnings extended to 10 counties

Forecaster predicts sub-zero temperatures and ‘very disruptive and impactful’ over coming weekend

Sat Jan 04 2025 - 06:20

Limerick mayor lobbied for €2bn of Apple cash

Mayor John Moran wanted more than half the €14 billion windfall to be spent in Munster

Mon Dec 30 2024 - 13:23

Man remanded in custody charged with dangerous driving causing death of woman (21) in Rathkeale

Danny O’Donoghue (42) accused over incident in which Marguerita O’Rourke suffered fatal injuries in Limerick

Fri Dec 27 2024 - 11:59

Funeral of mother of one killed when van hit gates in Rathkeale to take place this weekend

Marguerita Sheridan suffered critical injuries in Co Limerick incident on December 21st

Thu Dec 26 2024 - 12:53

Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of Marguerita Sheridan in Rathkeale, Co Limerick

Young mother critically injured when van allegedly struck set of gates she was standing beside

Tue Dec 24 2024 - 20:18

Man (40s) arrested as part of investigation into death of Marguerita Sheridan in Rathkeale

Gardaí recover van believed to have been involved in incident

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 18:52

Man jailed for false imprisonment and assault causing harm to then girlfriend in Limerick

David Keane (32), nephew of murdered crime boss Kieran Keane, swung axe at woman during row over her pay

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 13:47

Gardaí braced for reprisals after young mother killed in Rathkeale hit-and-run

Marguerita Sheridan (21) died after a silver Ford Transit van ploughed into a set of gates she was standing beside on Saturday afternoon

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 06:00

Nine bombs found by gardaí in Limerick city and county

Cash, documents, electronic devices, ammunition also recovered following raids in Daly’s Cross and Kennedy Park

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 10:55

Man jailed for 10 years after admitting smuggling €21.6m cocaine on cargo ship from Brazil

Kamen Petkov told gardaí he was to be paid €150,000 for managing drug shipment

Tue Dec 17 2024 - 11:54

Man (20s) travelling on electric motorbike in critical condition after Limerick road traffic incident

Gardaí appealing for witnesses following discovery of injured man on Kilmallock Road on Monday evening

Tue Dec 17 2024 - 08:37

Family of stonemason killed while working on Limerick bridge settle High Court action

Bryan Whelan died along with TJ Herlihy after the steel cable attached to the cage they were working from at Thomond Bridge snapped

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 16:41

Ireland’s most popular Christmas wine? It’s a red, everywhere except Limerick

Sauvignon Blanc is Irish drinkers’ favourite for most of the year, but things change over the festive season

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 14:58

Former teacher jailed after pleading guilty to possessing 162 videos and images of child sex abuse

Sam Kavanagh (30), of Tralee, Co Kerry, was arrested after US authorities alerted gardaí to his activities

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 16:50

Chocs away: three Irish artisans offering an immersive chocolate experience

These Cork, Limerick and Wexford chocolatiers not only create their own chocolate recipes, but visitors also get a chance to see how it all happens

Sun Dec 08 2024 - 05:00

Pipeline of new hospital development projects not sufficiently strong, Varadkar says

Former taoiseach and minister for health says about 500 additional beds need to be provided annually to keep up with population growth

Sat Dec 07 2024 - 16:18

Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke to face trial for assault causing harm

Alison Chawke (40) and Bill Chawke (30) to be tried at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court over alleged incident at Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 13:39

Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of man accused of acid attack on Irish international pool player

John Cross (35) had pleaded not guilty to causing serious harm to Ian Pickford (24) during a house party in Limerick

Mon Dec 02 2024 - 13:48