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<p> Senator Dee Ryan said: 'We are already very worried about this winter. We have the highest level of patients on trolleys across the country.' Picture: iStock</p>

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'It just sounds like it’s out of control': Fears raised as UHL still under pressure

INMO counted 86 people on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick and five in Ennis on Tuesday

<p>A fresh appeal for information was made into the death of Patrick Nugent. Picture: PA</p>

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Autopsy completed on remains of Clare man who died violently 40 years ago

<p> XXJob NEWS23092024 The exhumation of the body of Pat Nugent at Feenagh graveyard, Sixmilebridge on Tuesday morning. Picture : Eamon Ward</p>

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Family ‘deserve to know’ how man died in Clare in 1984 as body exhumed

Clare's former All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan to face trial for alleged assault of boy, 12

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Clare's former All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan to face trial for alleged assault of boy, 12

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Man in 'complicated relationship' with married woman who he bit on the buttocks is jailed

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Clean-up bill for pharmaceutical giant's Clare site reaches €95.6m

Hitchhiker was told he would be set alight if he did not pay for lift, court hears

Hitchhiker was told he would be set alight if he did not pay for lift, court hears

Judge Keane said that not only did Mr Joyce 'put himself in some form of jeopardy on this occasion but there were two small children and a pregnant woman also at risk'

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Joe Carey to resign as TD following medical advice

Joe Carey to resign as TD following medical advice

His sister Leonora will contest the local selection convention to replace him

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Independent Clare TD ordered to pay worker €11.5k for unfair dismissal

Independent Clare TD ordered to pay worker €11.5k for unfair dismissal

The WRC said that Violet Anne Wynne 'failed to engage in any procedures prior to dismissal and failed to provide the complainant with a reason for the dismissal'

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

All the fun of the fair — What is it about Ireland’s love affairs with festivals?

All the fun of the fair — What is it about Ireland’s love affairs with festivals?

From goats to roses, the variety of festivals on offer here reflects the history, tradition, sense of community and quirkiness of life on this island

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Support services suspended in Clare for families of people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Support services suspended in Clare for families of people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Among the indicators of FASD are ADHD, low body weight, poor co-ordination, poor memory, attention difficulties, difficulties in school, and learning disabilities.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

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Clare woman received €59,000 in personal injury damages without ever going to court

An outraged judge threw out claims by two Clare women, which he described as fraudulent and outrageous

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Former All-Ireland winning Clare hurler Niall Gilligan struck boy, 12, with a stick, court told

Former All-Ireland winning Clare hurler Niall Gilligan struck boy, 12, with a stick, court told

Photos of the boy’s injuries were handed into court and Judge Gabbett said: 'I am looking at photographs here and what I am seeing is a child with significant injuries over and above what the district court should be dealing with so I am going to refuse jurisdiction.'

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Tony Kelly and Brian Lohan lift the Liam McCarthy cup 22/7/2024

'The players are now immortal': Thousands turn out to welcome home victorious Clare hurlers

The biggest cheer was reserved for long-time Wolfe Tones club man and Clare’s All-Ireland winning manager Brian Lohan

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Support and oversight of Coast Guard will be enhanced

Support and oversight of Coast Guard will be enhanced

Recommendations come following the inquest into the death of Catriona Lucas, the first volunteer to lose her life on a rescue misson

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

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Eoghan Corry: Why tourists aren't that welcome any more

People in some of the world’s most-visited destinations are staging a backlash and saying no to 'overtourism'

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

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Clare TD refused planning permission for family home by An Bord Pleanála

Fianna Fáil's Cathal Crowe owns another house in the area

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Tipperary v Clare - GAA Hurling Munster Senior Championship Semi-Final

Former All Ireland-winning Clare hurler charged with assault of 12-year-old boy

Niall Gilligan is charged with assault causing harm to the boy at the Jamaica Inn Hostel in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare, on October 5 last

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Clare TD Joe Carey expected to confirm future plans during Dáil recess

Clare TD Joe Carey expected to confirm future plans during Dáil recess

Sources in Fine Gael said Mr Carey has long not been expected to contest the next election.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Limerick v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

'Any chance of a ticket?' Ecstatic Cork hurling fans scramble for All-Ireland Final tickets

Phones and WhatsApp groups melt down as Cork fans hope to get to the final against Clare on July 21 after Sunday's victory over Limerick

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Clare journalist Tommy Meskill announced as RTÉ's new London correspondent

Clare journalist Tommy Meskill announced as RTÉ's new London correspondent

Mr Meskill has been a journalist with RTÉ for eight years, most recently as part of the station's political unit

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

In the shadow of Brian Ború, High King of Ireland

In the shadow of Brian Ború, High King of Ireland

There are calls for the Vatican to return the lost crown of Brian Ború, but while some historians question its existence, the legacy of the 'Emperor of the Irish' rests in a handful of often-disputed artefacts and sites

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Family of man who died after UHL's 'substandard' care settle High Court action

Family of man who died after UHL's 'substandard' care settle High Court action

In a statement outside court, Colm O’Mahony's wife Ethel said it took four years for the HSE to admit liability for the death of her husband

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Revenues at Cliffs of Moher climb to €13.8m for 2023

Revenues at Cliffs of Moher climb to €13.8m for 2023

At peak season 170 people are employed at the visitor attraction

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Chris O’Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Tom Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley celebrate with their gold medals 8/6/2024

Irish Examiner view: Rome gave Ireland even more reasons to fund our athletes properly

The magnificent performances by our athletes at the European Championships in Rome have been good for the soul

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

Objectors allowed to challenge plans for €1.2bn Clare data centre over climate action worries

Objectors allowed to challenge plans for €1.2bn Clare data centre over climate action worries

According to consulting firm Bitpower, there were 82 data centres operating in the Republic as of one year ago, while the Central Statistics Office reported that these used as much electricity as all urban households during 2022

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Imitation firearm, €11k worth of heroin and cocaine seized during Garda raid in Clare

Imitation firearm, €11k worth of heroin and cocaine seized during Garda raid in Clare

A spokesperson said the raid was launched as part of an investigation into 'ongoing criminal activity and recent incidents' in Clare

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Micheál Martin urges US to uphold rights of Boeing crash victims

Micheál Martin urges US to uphold rights of Boeing crash victims

US officals will today meet families of Boeing crash victims including Irish United Nations worker, Mick Ryan

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Prayers for toddler Hunter Molloy who died in a road accident near his home in Clare

Prayers for toddler Hunter Molloy who died in a road accident near his home in Clare

Parish Priest Fr Tom Ryan, who married Hunter’s parents, and who baptised Hunter and his sisters, led the open-air service

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Clare man accused of sending Cathal Crowe 'harassment messages' agrees to end contact

Clare man accused of sending Cathal Crowe 'harassment messages' agrees to end contact

Sean Kilkenny has had no contact with the TD since last July and undertakes not to have contact with Deputy Crowe into the future

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Golf ball in the water.

Rough times for Ireland's golf clubs as rain constantly halts play

In many respects, golf has never been more popular in Ireland — it’s just never been as difficult to play

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Cars and cash seized in Garda operation targeting a Munster-based crime group

Cars and cash seized in Garda operation targeting a Munster-based crime group

No arrests have yet been made as part of the ongoing garda investigation

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds

Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds

Mr Harris said that a report on Ms Johnston's death from former chief justice Frank Clarke would be completed by the end of May

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston inquest hears consultant 'never declined' to come into Limerick hospital

Aoife Johnston inquest hears consultant 'never declined' to come into Limerick hospital

Dr Fasih Khan gave evidence on Wednesday at Kilmallock Coroners Court where the inquest into the 16-year-old’s death entered its third day

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Fine Gael Clare TD Joe Carey 'expected to resign after the summer'

Fine Gael Clare TD Joe Carey 'expected to resign after the summer'

There have been a significant number of Fine Gael TDs announcing their intention to step down at the next election

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Doctor weeps as she tells Aoife Johnston inquest UHL was 'not a safe environment'

Doctor weeps as she tells Aoife Johnston inquest UHL was 'not a safe environment'

Dr Leandri Card told the inquest in Limerick she had been severely emotionally impacted by Aoife’s death and that the teenager’s death had led to her quitting the HSE

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Aoife Johnston's parents 'begged' UHL staff for help but 'there was no help', inquest told

Aoife Johnston's parents 'begged' UHL staff for help but 'there was no help', inquest told

James and Carol Johnston gave emotional and harrowing evidence at Limerick Coroner’s Court of the final moments of their 16-year-old daughter’s death

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Hiqa inspection finds pests and overcrowding in asylum seeker accommodation centres

Hiqa inspection finds pests and overcrowding in asylum seeker accommodation centres

At St Patrick's Accommodation Centre in Monaghan pest issues resulted in one child being hospitalised

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Clare intruder 'had eyes bulging out of her head like a rabbit with myxomatosis', court told

Clare intruder 'had eyes bulging out of her head like a rabbit with myxomatosis', court told

Solicitor, Daragh Hassett, said that his client Laura Molloy wants to apologise for her actions on the night saying that she was out of control

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Two adults and a teenager hospitalised after being assaulted in Clare shop

Two adults and a teenager hospitalised after being assaulted in Clare shop

The assaults happened after two men reportedly entered a retail premises in Clarecastle shortly after 1pm on Sunday afternoon

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Analysis: Medics highlight issues driving patients and families to take to the streets

Analysis: Medics highlight issues driving patients and families to take to the streets

As protestors gathered in Limerick, Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin heard from health workers about the pressures of overcrowding

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

Patients and families protest 'chronic' hospital overcrowding

Patients and families protest 'chronic' hospital overcrowding

Demonstrators from Clare, Tipperary, Limerick, and Cork included one woman who spent two nights on a trolley while eight months pregnant

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

More than 50 submissions on controversial Clare data centre proposal

Green Party to challenge Bord Pleanála approval of €1.2bn data centre for Ennis

Green Party senator Róisín Garvey described the plans as 'a joke' and 'complete madness'

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Daughter says father ‘died with no dignity’ after hospital fall

Daughter says father ‘died with no dignity’ after hospital fall

Anne Marie Abbott was also critical of the communication process after his death, noting she heard about the investigation into her father's death through local media.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Yellow rain warning in place for Cork, Kerry and other western counties

Yellow rain warning in place for Cork, Kerry and other western counties

The warning will remain in place until midday on Monday

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Staff at hospital in Waterford failed to fully investigate 'unexplained bruising'

Staff at hospital in Waterford failed to fully investigate 'unexplained bruising'

Unannounced inspection at HSE-run community facility found safeguarding policies and procedures were not being followed

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Clare man jailed for having sexually obscene video calls with who he thought was a girl, 14

Clare man jailed for having sexually obscene video calls with who he thought was a girl, 14

Gardaí were contacted by a group in the UK which seeks out people who attempt to communicate with children by creating decoys

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Turning on light switch

Husband tells court wife has breached sworn undertaking over immersion

The court hears that 'in the morning, the immersion is switched on and...in the evening, it is miraculously switched off and there is plenty of cold water, no hot water'

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Three arrested after Clare collision leaves woman and two children in hospital

Three arrested after Clare collision leaves woman and two children in hospital

It is understood a car attempted to overtake a truck and collided with an oncoming vehicle carrying French tourists

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Inquest told Clare nursing home resident died after being given another person's medication

Inquest told Clare nursing home resident died after being given another person's medication

Coroner rules 'medication error' was a catalyst in events that led to John Mee's death

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024