#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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UCC governing body chair appointed to chair Mid-West health planning board
UCC governing body chair appointed to chair Mid-West health planning board
Seán O’Driscoll and his board will work on the expansion of bed capacity at UHL, and delivery of the €14m hospital site in Raheen

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine
Aughinish Alumina review finds no conclusive evidence of Russia weapons link
Taoiseach announces additional €125m in support for Ukraine as discussions focus on sanctions and the Aughinish Alumina investigation

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support
Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support
Visit to Ukraine includes meetings with political leaders, humanitarian organisations and the Irish community during Ireland's EU Presidency

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Extra 274 college places for courses leading to priority health and social care professions
Extra 274 college places for courses leading to priority health and social care professions
Occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, and radiography among the fields boosted by extra third-level places

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

‘It’s a siege mentality’: Minister accused of downplaying disruption caused by solicitors' strike
‘It’s a siege mentality’: Minister accused of downplaying disruption caused by solicitors' strike
Dozens of cases were adjourned in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Wednesday. In Limerick, a 'vast majority' of solicitors have also withdrawn their services to varying degrees for cases involving legal aid

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Family-run stores to close in Limerick and Clare after decades in business
Family-run stores to close in Limerick and Clare after decades in business
Central Shoes has announced the closure of its shops in Limerick city and Kilrush as owners Niamh and Dion prepare to pursue a new business venture after more than 20 years trading

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Treaty United v Cobh Ramblers - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Treaty United denies volunteer was dismissed over ‘Stop the Game’ banner
A long-serving club volunteer claims he lost his role days after displaying a banner supporting a campaign to halt Ireland’s proposed football match against Israel

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

'Powerful forces seem to be ranged against Aughinish,' Limerick mayor says as workers await report
'Powerful forces seem to be ranged against Aughinish,' Limerick mayor says as workers await report
John Moran emphasised the need for the publication of the report into Aughinish Alumina as the 'uncertainty is unsettling for Limerick'

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Luxury cruise ship to be docked at Foynes for Ryder Cup guests
Luxury cruise ship to be docked at Foynes for Ryder Cup guests
Prices start at €8,800 per person, with tickets including daily transfers to Adare Manor.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

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Nine brothels inspected in Cork as part of human trafficking crackdown
Ireland was involved in an annual international anti-human trafficking operation with Europol and other international partners 

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Homecoming
‘You never know if you’ll ever get it back’: John Kiely leads celebrations at Limerick homecoming
More than 15,000 fans lined the Treaty streets to welcome home Limerick players and panel after All-Ireland victory over Galway

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Man in stable condition after daylight shooting in Limerick
Man in stable condition after daylight shooting in Limerick
Gardaí have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the shooting on Sunday afternoon

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Limerick’s superblock trial needs everyone’s buy-in
Limerick’s superblock trial needs everyone’s buy-in
Since first being introduced in Spanish cities like Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz, the superblock system has been the biggest phenomenon to hit urban planning since the advent of the city bike scheme

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Man shot in broad daylight in Limerick City 
Man shot in broad daylight in Limerick City 
A man in his 60s was taken to UHL to be treated for injuries after the incident in the Hyde Rd area

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Cathal Crotty to be released early from prison after assault on Natasha O'Brien
Cathal Crotty to be released early from prison after assault on Natasha O'Brien
Natasha O'Brien says she learned of Cathal Crotty's release through the media and renews criticism of systemic failures

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Good-humoured frenemies: Limerick and Galway fans gear up for All-Ireland final
Good-humoured frenemies: Limerick and Galway fans gear up for All-Ireland final
'If we were to lose, we don't mind losing to Limerick, and if Limerick were to lose, Galway is the best kind of team to lose to.'

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Decision on €5.9bn River Shannon water project delayed until 2027
Decision on €5.9bn River Shannon water project delayed until 2027
Planning decision on the proposed 170km pipeline supplying water to the east has been delayed by up to two years

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach asked to clarify comments on Christian Brother's sexual abuse 'confession letter'
Taoiseach asked to clarify comments on Christian Brother's sexual abuse 'confession letter'
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald told the Dáil last week that a letter of confession by a Christian Brother who abused boys at a Limerick school was concealed for decades

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
Fresh heat alerts, water restrictions and renewed calls to ban disposable barbecues come as hot weather continues across Ireland

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall
Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall
Councillors want the county to promote its tourism, hospitality and golf offering ahead of the major sporting event in Adare

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Two young men charged with murder of Limerick father
Two young men charged with murder of Limerick father
Liam Higgins died in hospital eight days after sustaining serious head injuries in an assault in Limerick City 

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Free All-Ireland SHC final watch parties to take place in Limerick and Galway 
Free All-Ireland SHC final watch parties to take place in Limerick and Galway 
With temperatures forecast to reach the mid-20s on Sunday, supporters have been reminded to dress appropriately for the warm weather, apply sunscreen, and keep hydrated.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Close up of hand with black remote controller and tv with football on background
'Dodgy box' sellers in Cork and Limerick targeted as part of crackdown
Ten suspected dodgy box sellers have been warned they face legal action or referral to gardaí if they continue

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Four Courts Dublin
Drug dealer’s daughter fails in bid to appeal finding over €100k home renovations
Stacey Calvert is the daughter of Dermot Calvert, who the Criminal Assets Bureau has described, as a career criminal

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke jailed for attack on two men in Limerick
Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke jailed for attack on two men in Limerick
Bill Chawke, 31, and Alison Chawke, 41, attacked the men at the four-star Dunraven Arms Hotel

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery
Minister says Aughinish Alumina consultation could prejudice Russia review
Peter Burke says independent investigators must complete their work before any wider engagement on the future of the Limerick facility

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Young radio hosts working in the studio
West Limerick radio closes down after 20 years on air
West Limerick 102 FM broadcasted for the last time today

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Limerick community 'devastated' following major blaze in Croom
Limerick community 'devastated' following major blaze in Croom
Firefighters worked overnight to bring the blaze under control.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Summer weather July 10th 2026
Further high temperature warnings issued for most of the country
The forecaster has warned maximum temperatures will be in excess of 27C.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Man shared video of little girl being 'violently raped' while holding teddy bear, Limerick court told
Man shared video of little girl being 'violently raped' while holding teddy bear, Limerick court told
The court heard how he downloaded dozens of videos of a graphic nature, which were distributed to unnamed individuals on several apps

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann issues high temperature warning for five counties including Cork
Met Éireann issues high temperature warning for five counties including Cork
Met Éireann is warning of maximum temperatures in excess of 27C combined with overnight minimum temperatures in excess of 15C.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish
Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish
John Moran wrote to Micheál Martin calling on the Government to ensure Aughinish Alumina workers are 'at the table' amid concerns for 1,000 jobs at the plant

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights
Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights
A second heat warning has been issued as hot weather and warm nights are forecast to continue into next week

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia
Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia
Shona Murray argues Ireland should work with the EU to end alumina exports that could support Russia's war effort

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Businesses split over Limerick superblock plans as mayor urges support for trial
Businesses split over Limerick superblock plans as mayor urges support for trial
John Moran says temporary street changes will test new ideas despite concerns raised by some city centre businesses

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Nationalising Aughinish Alumina 'not an option' for Government
Nationalising Aughinish Alumina 'not an option' for Government
Peter Burke said there were around 1,000 people directly employed by the Co Limerick plant and its supply chain, with around 900 further jobs being supported

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

'No basis' for removing midwives from  specialist clinic in Limerick, health minister says
'No basis' for removing midwives from  specialist clinic in Limerick, health minister says
Due to staff shortages, the Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) clinic no longer functions as a service

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Media minister Patrick O'Donovan hospitalised in Brussels
Media minister Patrick O'Donovan hospitalised in Brussels
The Limerick TD became unwell after attending meetings in Belgium

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Garda assaulted during high-visibility patrol in Limerick city
Garda assaulted during high-visibility patrol in Limerick city
The incident occurred on O’Connell Street on Wednesday when gardaí observed the attempted theft of an e-bike.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery
Minister to get report on Aughinish Alumina's Russian exports 'within 10 days' after 'clarifications'
The Department of Enterprise is engaged with Ukrainian and Swedish authorities on the report

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Limerick maternity hospital clinic midwife being moved to fill roster gaps elsewhere in hospital
Limerick maternity hospital clinic midwife being moved to fill roster gaps elsewhere in hospital
It means while women can continue to access the clinic, they will all come under an obstetrician, despite signing up for midwifery care

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

European Parliament votes to ban export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain
European Parliament votes to ban export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain
Government must consider nationalising the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick to prevent exports to Russia, says Fianna Fáil MEP

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Irish MEPs to vote on alumina export ban to Russia in wake of Limerick plant controversy
Irish MEPs to vote on alumina export ban to Russia in wake of Limerick plant controversy
While Fianna Fáil MEPs have confirmed they will abstain, MEPs from Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Labour have confirmed they will vote to bar the export

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Teenage mental health stock
Cork arrest of man wanted in Germany linked to major international human trafficking crackdown
Some 1,024 arrests were made globally as part of Operation Global Chain

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

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