#Limerick - News

A collection of the latest news articles published by the Irish Examiner which relate directly to the Limerick region.

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Irish Budget 2027
Patrick O'Donovan still in hospital, not expected back at work 'for another period'
Limerick TD, who was diagnosed with epilepsy around a decade ago, was rushed by ambulance to hospital after a suspected seizure last week

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Firm that operates Limerick's Treaty Utd records €1m loss for 2025
Firm that operates Limerick's Treaty Utd records €1m loss for 2025
The club will be renamed Limerick FC for next season

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Man who died following fatal assault in Dublin named as Limerick native 
Man who died following fatal assault in Dublin named as Limerick native 
A garda manhunt commenced on Sunday to locate his killer, who fled the scene of the fatal assault which occurred at Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Limerick bakery Twomey's signs €5m contract extension with Aldi
Limerick bakery Twomey's signs €5m contract extension with Aldi
Agreement extends and expands supply deal for two more years

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

'Shoot the f*g': Limerick mayor condemns death threats and homophobic abuse
'Shoot the f*g': Limerick mayor condemns death threats and homophobic abuse
A spokesperson for the mayor's office told the Irish Examiner An Garda Síochána have been contacted

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Patrick O'Donovan 'heartened' by support as he continues to receive treatment in hospital
'Patrick has been incredibly open about the challenges he has faced with his health,' says Fine Gael leader Simon Harris

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Limerick murder trial hears accused admit to 'murder in association with a criminal organisation'
Limerick murder trial hears accused admit to 'murder in association with a criminal organisation'
Kurt Ryan also admitted to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Gardaí investigate after woman in her 70s injured in Limerick car park incident
Gardaí investigate after woman in her 70s injured in Limerick car park incident
The woman was taken to University Hospital Limerick with non-life-threatening injuries following the incident on October 12

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain - 3Arena
Limerick boxer Lee Reeves begins physiotherapy at UHL
The 31-year-old was transferred to University Hospital Limerick to be closer to family after treatment in Dublin hospitals

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Gunshot wound caused Lee Slattery's death, retired state pathologist tells Limerick murder trial
Gunshot wound caused Lee Slattery's death, retired state pathologist tells Limerick murder trial
The Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork heard that because of a variety of environmental conditions, such as temperature and the presence of water where the deceased was found, the exact time of death could not be established

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Gardaí investigate discovery of historical human remains at Limerick cemetery
Gardaí investigate discovery of historical human remains at Limerick cemetery
The remains, believed to date to the mid-19th century, may have been moved accidentally during excavation work at another cemetery

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Boxing In Dublin - Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain
Limerick boxer Lee Reeves transferred to UHL after major operation
The 31-year-old remains unconscious following surgery, as a 30-day running challenge helps raise funds for his recovery and family

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Cabinet meeting
Minister Patrick O’Donovan in intensive care following medical emergency in Limerick
The Fine Gael minister was taken to hospital from a meeting of European telecommunications ministers after speaking out against anonymous briefings about his health

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Teachers’ strike: School staff warn there is ‘not much left to give’ amid pay dispute
Teachers’ strike: School staff warn there is ‘not much left to give’ amid pay dispute
Teachers, principals and special needs assistants cite rising living costs, classroom pressures and stalled pay negotiations as they warn further action may follow

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.
From a cold shower to a cold bed: TD cites couple with no heating as they live on €8 a day
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty told the Dáil he spoke to a couple who ran out of heating oil because they had 'just €8 a day to live on'

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Best of the Mid-West on show as Limerick Chamber reveals awards shortlist 
Best of the Mid-West on show as Limerick Chamber reveals awards shortlist 
Winners will be announced at gala dinner on Friday, November 13, at the Limerick Strand Hotel

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Garda tells Limerick murder trial about body found 'face down' in a grave on rough ground
Garda tells Limerick murder trial about body found 'face down' in a grave on rough ground
The court also hears that a gun was found nearby that had discharged a bullet found in Lee Slattery's right arm

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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Limerick faces traffic restrictions as EU ministers gather for two-day meeting
The events begin this Monday with a gala dinner at Adare Manor to take place in the evening and will continue until Tuesday evening

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Three Bridges Walk: How Limerick solicitors are breaking the silence on mental health
Three Bridges Walk: How Limerick solicitors are breaking the silence on mental health
Following the deaths of colleagues, solicitor Jerry Twomey’s monthly Three Bridges Walk offers Limerick’s legal community space to connect and share support

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says
S 'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says
Sister of slain Jason Corbett speaks out over the arduous process to become carer of his two children. 'Grieving and traumatised children and their carers should never be penalised for being cared for by their own flesh and blood,' Tracey Corbett Lynch says

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Limerick murder trial shown CCTV footage of deceased in the hours before he dies
Limerick murder trial shown CCTV footage of deceased in the hours before he dies
One of the pieces of CCTV shows the accused at a garage with the late Lee Slattery

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Young men who destroyed vacant house in Limerick 'should be ashamed' of themselves
Young men who destroyed vacant house in Limerick 'should be ashamed' of themselves
Many young people have been reacting to the incident with their own social media content, with the College Court tag getting further online traction

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Owner of English language school in Limerick gave 'materially misleading statements' to court
Owner of English language school in Limerick gave 'materially misleading statements' to court
The High Court heard that €50,000 paid for 29 prospective overseas language students had not been repaid despite claims that all refunds had been made

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Windmill
Limerick windfarm approved despite 277-page objection
Plans for seven of the nine proposed wind turbines were approved, despite objections from local politicians and Bruree Charleville Effin Wind Farm Action Group.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Limerick mayor asks Government to provide funding for CCTV network across city
Limerick mayor asks Government to provide funding for CCTV network across city
Staff at monitoring centre have been told their jobs are at risk

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Witness tells Limerick murder trial accused told him not to go with deceased on job to collect heroin
Witness tells Limerick murder trial accused told him not to go with deceased on job to collect heroin
Two other witness tell the trial of Lee Slattery asking them for a loan of €100

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

UL warns anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated after vacant house is destroyed
UL warns anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated after vacant house is destroyed
Videos widely shared on social media show two young men throwing furniture through a window, shattering the glass, while others are heard laughing

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Patrick O'Donovan can’t help making the wrong sort of headlines
From a weird comment about Coimisiún na Meán to Wednesday's RTÉ bombshell — the Limerick County TD and minister keeps rubbing people up the wrong way, writes Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Gardai logo outside of Garda station
Gardaí investigate after student house damaged in Limerick
A student property near the University of Limerick was extensively damaged in an incident that was filmed and shared on social media

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Celia Holman Lee receiving care following 'major health setback'
Celia Holman Lee receiving care following 'major health setback'
The former fashion model recently published her memoir 'Glamour & Grit'

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Close-up of an engineer planning a hand-drawn design. with architect equipment Architects talking at the table Teamwork and work
Plans lodged for major expansion of popular Limerick hotel
A decision is due to be made by Limerick City and County Council on November 18

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

A view of the Liam MacCarthy Cup 20/7/2026
Provisional figures show near €270k spent on Limerick homecoming and World Cup watch party
This is according to Limerick mayor John Moran, who shared provisional spending figures from the local authority on his blog

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

2027 Ryder Cup Year To Go Celebration Media Conference
Rory McIlroy and hurling up for discussion as Ryder Cup captains face world's media together
Luke Donald and Jim Furyk answered questions at Adare Manor about hurling-mad conversations, playing with young golfers in Rathbane, and hanging out with singer Niall Horan

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Family of Limerick man called gardaí after searching ground at derelict house, murder trial told
Family of Limerick man called gardaí after searching ground at derelict house, murder trial told
The trial of 32-year-old Kurt Ryan on the charge of murdering 25-year-old Lee Slattery in May 2010 is expected to last up to four weeks

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Ryder Cup 2027 Year to Go - Gala Dinner
Gallery: Adare Manor dinner starts ticking clock towards sold-out Ryder Cup next year
Ryder Cup captains will conduct their opening media duties on Tuesday after a gala Adare Manor dinner to kickstart the countdown to next September's golfing drama in Limerick

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Ryder Cup 2027 Year to Go - Live at the Castle
Ryder Cup captains mark final countdown at Limerick castle
Jim Furyk and Luke Donald make first joint appearance at King John’s Castle 'One year to go' event ahead of the 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

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Man taken to hospital after shooting in Limerick 
Gardaí are investigating the shooting which occurred at approximately 8.20pm on Hyde Avenue

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Mid-West producers seek return of regional film tax incentive
Mid-West producers seek return of regional film tax incentive
Industry representatives say Ireland is missing out on the full economic benefits of film and television production without stronger incentives for projects based beyond the Dublin-Wicklow hub

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

New Homes: Yet another 'borderline'  issue 
New Homes: Yet another 'borderline'  issue 
Only five cities — Cork,  Limerick, Waterford, Dublin, and Galway — are eligible for the  Croí Cónaithe (Cities) scheme viability-gap support for new apartments

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Boxing In Dublin - Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain
Limerick boxer Lee Reeves recovering in ICU after 'vital operation'
The boxer has been in hospital since being stretchered from the ring after a bout on August 1

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Adam Brody to film new wartime drama in Limerick with Downton Abbey star
Adam Brody to film new wartime drama in Limerick with Downton Abbey star
Oscar-nominated director Whit Stillman will reunite with Adam Brody for the feature, which will film across Limerick

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

'Our bond is something I will never replace': Family pays tribute at funeral of Limerick teen Rory O'Connor
'Our bond is something I will never replace': Family pays tribute at funeral of Limerick teen Rory O'Connor
Father Pat says Rory was his best friend and the 'absolute centre of my world'

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Limerick Chamber CEO announces resignation after seven months
Limerick Chamber CEO announces resignation after seven months
Since January, Mr Hurley is the second CEO to resign from the Limerick Chamber

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Ryder Cup launches €20,000 grants fund for Limerick community projects
Ryder Cup launches €20,000 grants fund for Limerick community projects
Local organisations can apply for grants across community, education, environment, disability and regeneration projects in Limerick

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

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