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

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<p>The two defendants will have to serve the full sentences imposed on them at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court last year of six and a half years, and five years and nine months. File picture</p>

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Limerick men lose appeal against sentences for car chase that led to deaths of two motorcyclists

One motorcyclist who had been seriously injured at the time subsequently died due to his injuries after undergoing 22 operations

<p>All of the guilty verdicts by the 11-person jury were by a 10-1 majority. The juror who became ill was discharged during the trial. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

court and crime

Prosecution witness's helping of collapsed juror used as ground for appeal in Limerick Racecourse rape case

<p> A view of the 18th green beyond the River Maigue from the back of the 15th hole at Adare Manor. The erection of a four-lane motorway over the River Maigue has begun. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Construction starts of Adare bypass essential for smooth running of Ryder Cup

Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will not support any measures that help Putin’s war machine – Tánaiste

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Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will not support any measures that help Putin’s war machine – Tánaiste

Gardaí seek driver who fled fatal Limerick crash as firearm recovered from vehicle

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Gardaí seek driver who fled fatal Limerick crash as firearm recovered from vehicle

Firm seeks to challenge CPO granted as part of Adare water supply project ahead of Ryder Cup

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Firm seeks to challenge CPO granted as part of Adare water supply project ahead of Ryder Cup

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

EU sanctions on Russia to exclude Aughinish alumina, says EU foreign affairs chief

EU foreign affairs chief says sanctions loopholes must close while Ireland awaits findings of Aughinish investigation

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Ryder Cup unveils official Adare glamping site with stays from €1,170

Ryder Cup unveils official Adare glamping site with stays from €1,170

Pink Moon-operated site near the first tee will offer festival-style accommodation during the 2027 tournament

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Gardaí seek driver who left scene after fatal three-vehicle crash in Limerick

Gardaí seek driver who left scene after fatal three-vehicle crash in Limerick

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the fatal late-night collision near Abbeyfeale

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Behind the bars

'Prolific paedophile' who sexually abused five young boy scouts fails to get sentence cut

Jim Harmon's counsel said the challenge in sentencing was not to lose sight of the defendant

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

30th anniversary of Garda Jerry McCabe death

'Investigation still live' as Jerry McCabe remembered on 30th anniversary of his murder

Tánaiste and senior gardaí join Jerry McCabe's widow Ann McCabe for an anniversary Mass 30 years after garda was shot dead by an IRA gang in Adare

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Government worried Russia using Aughinish Alumina products in Ukraine war

Government worried Russia using Aughinish Alumina products in Ukraine war

Taoiseach also said he 'regretted' that Michael Healy-Rae resigned from government

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Delay in installing bus charging points forces transfer of over 100 buses from Limerick to Cork

Delay in installing bus charging points forces transfer of over 100 buses from Limerick to Cork

Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould said: 'The government haven’t bought a new diesel-only bus since 2019. That would be fine if there was somewhere to charge electric buses. There isn’t.'

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

CSO export figures on Aughinish alumina shipments to Russia are inaccurate, minister claims

CSO export figures on Aughinish alumina shipments to Russia are inaccurate, minister claims

Minister says an ongoing investigation has uncovered discrepancies in official data on alumina exports to Russia

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

2025 Ryder Cup - Opening Ceremony

How JP McManus helped bring the Ryder Cup to Adare and put Limerick on the global stage

The billionaire businessman’s ambition, philanthropy and deep loyalty to Limerick helped secure golf’s biggest team event

Sat, 30 May, 2026

How Adare is preparing to welcome the world for the Ryder Cup

How Adare is preparing to welcome the world for the Ryder Cup

Organisers expect record attendance, significant tourism revenue and a lasting legacy for the Mid-West region

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Ryder Cup 2027 sparks business optimism in Adare as traders plan for global spotlight

Ryder Cup 2027 sparks business optimism in Adare as traders plan for global spotlight

Local traders are embracing new branding, infrastructure upgrades and opportunities ahead of the global sporting event

Sat, 30 May, 2026

‘Everyone is talking about the Ryder Cup’: Adare embraces countdown to golf’s biggest event

‘Everyone is talking about the Ryder Cup’: Adare embraces countdown to golf’s biggest event

Complimentary tickets, celebrity sightings and rising visitor numbers are fuelling anticipation across the Limerick village

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Ryder Cup volunteers fear accommodation prices could price them out of Adare event

Ryder Cup volunteers fear accommodation prices could price them out of Adare event

Applicants from around the world hope to secure volunteer places, but accommodation costs are causing concern

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Coronas gig halted after guitarist suffers medical emergency in Limerick

Coronas gig halted after guitarist suffers medical emergency in Limerick

It is understood the performance was only a few minutes in when the incident happened and emergency services rushed to help Lar Kaye.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Gardaí recover wild bullfinch after search warrant in Limerick

Gardaí recover wild bullfinch after search warrant in Limerick

The operation was part of an ongoing investigation targeting the illegal trapping of wild birds

Fri, 29 May, 2026

N21 near Adare closed after two-vehicle collision in Co Limerick

N21 near Adare closed after two-vehicle collision in Co Limerick

Emergency services responded to the incident near Adare, with motorists advised to avoid the area

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns

Aughinish sanctions could hurt Europe more than Russia, Taoiseach warns

Government insists sanctions on the Limerick alumina plant could have significant economic consequences across the EU

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare

Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare

Met Éireann says temperatures could climb further as Ireland experiences record-breaking heat, with the forecaster also issuing a high-temperature warning

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Late comedian Jon Kenny’s Limerick home goes on the market for €1.2m

Late comedian Jon Kenny’s Limerick home goes on the market for €1.2m

The late actor and comedian’s countryside property includes 20 acres, equestrian facilities, and a dedicated studio space

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Concerns about livestreaming and recording of Limerick council meetings include the potential cost — and risks due to AI

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Gardaí investigate after headstones vandalised at West Limerick workshop

Gardaí investigate after headstones vandalised at West Limerick workshop

Gardaí are seeking information after headstones were damaged and defaced during a break-in at a workshop in West Limerick

Thu, 21 May, 2026

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Rents rose a record 4.4% after Government reforms came into force, new report shows

A new report suggests that landlords delayed putting properties on the market to take advantage of the new system

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Balance Pilates set to open new studio in Limerick

Balance Pilates set to open new studio in Limerick

Founder claims studio, due to open on May 25, will seize on 'real gap' in the market

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Mobile X-ray service provides rapid diagnostics for elderly and supports UHL emergency services

Mobile X-ray service provides rapid diagnostics for elderly and supports UHL emergency services

The majority of the service’s activity in the Mid-West was in Co Clare and Co Limerick, with 1,193 x-rays completed

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Limerick farm sold for accumulated sum of over €3.8m

Limerick farm sold for accumulated sum of over €3.8m

Brought to the market by auctioneer Pat Dooley, it had been expected the property could fetch €3.5m at an auction

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Disabled people in institutions still exposed to abuse, coercion and neglect, ministers warned

Disabled people in institutions still exposed to abuse, coercion and neglect, ministers warned

TD highlights gaps in safeguarding law, delays in protection of liberty safeguards, barriers to complaints and reporting, and a lack of accessible participation for disabled people

Mon, 18 May, 2026

General Views of Adare Village

Minister dismisses 'cynical' claims that Adare bypass only approved due to Ryder Cup

Bypass forms part of the wider Foynes to Limerick Road project

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Limerick in 'tough fight' to get BusConnects scheme started, says John Moran

Limerick in 'tough fight' to get BusConnects scheme started, says John Moran

The Limerick mayor has launched a petition calling for action on the project, saying 'it is now time to make our voices count'

Thu, 14 May, 2026

The pain of infertility has always been part of life and how we make sense of ourselves

The pain of infertility has always been part of life and how we make sense of ourselves

For couples experiencing infertility and miscarriage, the venerated ideal of the family must have been challenging to see, writes Niamh NicGhabhann Coleman

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Lawyers for former UL president say probe into property deal cannot be revisited

Lawyers for former UL president say probe into property deal cannot be revisited

Kerstin Mey had applied for a High Court injunction to prevent a new investigation relating to a €12.5m property purchase by UL during her presidency

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Woman admits stealing over €140k in four years from Cork healthcare company

Woman admits stealing over €140k in four years from Cork healthcare company

Sentencing was put back until November 2 at Cork Circuit Criminal Court

Wed, 13 May, 2026

FutureRange acquires Nenagh's Echo IT

FutureRange acquires Nenagh's Echo IT

Echo IT supports clients across multiple sectors, including veterinary, distribution, medical and agri-foods, and will be integrated into FutureRange’s Limerick operations

Wed, 13 May, 2026

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‘Alarming’ number of people with intellectual disabilities displaced far from their homes

193 people with intellectual disabilities put in accommodation 100km far from their home community

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Patients in 'inhumane' conditions at UHL due to overcrowding

Patients in 'inhumane' conditions at UHL due to overcrowding

Privacy and dignity issues aired amid concern that plans for a new Limerick regional hospital will be put on back burner until smaller hospitals improve

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Ipas centres 'should have independent inspection system'

Ipas centres 'should have independent inspection system'

Call comes in the wake of the Irish Examiner's recent report on widely varying standards at International Protection Accommodation Services centres

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Scarlett Faulkner's 10-year-old cousin 'showing amazing progress' after car crash

Scarlett Faulkner's 10-year-old cousin 'showing amazing progress' after car crash

Teenager travelling in same car as Christopher was killed in crash

Mon, 11 May, 2026

'Serious risks to patients remain' at University Hospital Limerick, doctors warn

'Serious risks to patients remain' at University Hospital Limerick, doctors warn

The risks include severe overcrowding and an excessive number of patients waiting on trolleys for hospital beds, cared for by exhausted staff

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Munster hospital projects face delays as Cork elective hospital timeline slips to 2030

Munster hospital projects face delays as Cork elective hospital timeline slips to 2030

Elective hospitals, surgical hubs and nursing homes are planned across Munster, but delays continue to cloud delivery timelines

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Teenage boys fighting, bullying and self-defense, violence, blurred background

Thirteen of 44 children subjected to drug-related intimidation are still in school, report says

Also, a further 23 school children are reported to have carried out intimidation in the past two years

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Ipas centres: Cockroaches and mould in some centres but many praised for high standards

Ipas centres: Cockroaches and mould in some centres but many praised for high standards

Reviewing the 86 recent Ipas reports, Cormac O'Keeffe says inspectors found cockroaches in one centre, and widespread issues with mould, damp, and overcrowding in others. But many of the centres were praised as well run

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Planning permission refused for 12-turbine wind farm in Clare

Planning permission refused for 12-turbine wind farm in Clare

The wind farm would have been located northwest of Limerick city, at Ballycar, Co Clare

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Further delays announced for BusConnects in Limerick

Further delays announced for BusConnects in Limerick

The scheme was promised to start three years ago but is now pushed back to 2028

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Ryder Cup glamping site advertises stays up to €900 a night in Adare

Ryder Cup glamping site advertises stays up to €900 a night in Adare

Independent glamping site in Adare markets premium accommodation packages as demand surges ahead of Ryder Cup 2027

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Construction begins on €2m Adare station as rail plans ramp up for Ryder Cup 2027

Construction begins on €2m Adare station as rail plans ramp up for Ryder Cup 2027

Rail upgrades and station redevelopment aim to support thousands of visitors travelling to Adare for the 2027 Ryder Cup

Wed, 06 May, 2026