Politics

A render of how the proposed Christmas market could appear at The Crescent

Breaking Decision made on controversial Christmas market in Limerick

Country music star Garth Brooks during his first night of a series of concerts at Croke Park, Dublin in 2022.

Garth Brooks Limerick prices, Ticketmaster times and code details

The Limerick TD Patrick O’Donovan is back in hospital, it’s understood

Breaking Limerick minister Patrick O'Donovan back in hospital

A render of how the proposed Christmas market could appear at The Crescent in Limerick city centre

Traders and residents react to Christmas market plans for Limerick

Elected members of the Municipal District of Newcastle West have agreed to send a letter of support to Minister Patrick O’Donovan

Councillors condemn 'vile' comments slating Limerick minister

Gerard Collins

Councillors remember titan of Limerick politics ahead of funeral Mass

Nephew and uncle, Niall and Gerry Collins at the general election count in 2024

Niall Collins proud to have the pleasure of spending time with Gerry

The late Gerry Collins stares up at a poster of himself in The Pub Raheenagh and reflects on times gone by

How a photo of Limerick's Gerry Collins had a FF woman voting FG!

Minister for Culture, Sport and Communications, Patrick O'Donovan

Minister Patrick O'Donovan's duties to be reassigned while he recovers

‘I used to be referred to as Young Collins’: Gerry Collins recalled during his early years in politics

Gerry Collins: Limerick man's political story, told in his own words

A man of great charisma and charm: The late Gerard (Gerry) Collins

Taoiseach leads tributes to his good friend, Gerry Collins

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan

Breaking Major update on Limerick minister Patrick O'Donovan's recovery

Tanaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris elevated Patrick O'Donovan to the Cabinet in 2024

Tanaiste answers questions over phone call made to Patrick O'Donovan

Dr Bill Parish, Defra, presenting Limerick City and County Council with the award

Limerick council wins 'Noise Oscar' for park project

Suggestions that a ‘2km exclusion zone’ will be in place around Adare for Ryder Cup have been dismissed as a ‘myth’

Adare residents' concerns over Ryder Cup ‘2km exclusion zone’

Minister Patrick O’Donovan addressing a media scrum

'Patrick O'Donovan has courage to speak out while others whisper'

Deputy Fine Gael leader Helen McEntee

Deputy leader 'didn't call hospitalised Limerick TD' Patrick O'Donovan
Patrick O’Donovan reportedly took phone call before he was rushed to hospital with seizure
Nick Rabbitts

Aughinish Alumina is a major employer in Limerick

Aughinish Alumina not hit by Russia sanctions in EU draft proposal

New signage has been installed close to Uregare Cross

Urgent safety works needed at accident blackspot on busy Limerick road

Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan

Update issued on condition of Limerick's Patrick O'Donovan

Mayor of Limerick John Moran I PICTURE: Kieran Ryan-Benson

Mayor of Limerick in meetings after 'homophobic' abuse

One of the houses at Church Street, Abbeyfeale, which Limerick City and County Council is proposing to sell to Limerick Twenty Thirty

Council proposes to sell homes in Limerick town for almost €1m

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris appointed Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan to his first Cabinet

Breaking 'Hurtful' commentary on health of Limerick's Patrick O'Donovan slammed

Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan was taken to hospital on Tuesday

Breaking Family of hospitalised Minister Patrick O'Donovan issue update

Uisce Éireann insists it engages with elected representatives in Limerick through a range of channels

Frustration over 'slow' Uisce Éireann response to Limerick councillors

A lack of parking in Bruff has often been raised by local councillors over the years

Spend of €240k by mayor on car park in Limerick town is defended

A series of road closures are planned over the Christmas period

Update on Mayor Moran's plans for Christmas road closures in Limerick

Communications minister Patrick O'Donovan

Limerick's Patrick O'Donovan 'being closely observed' in hospital
Fine Gael TD Patrick O’Donovan rushed by ambulance to hospital after suspected seizure
Nick Rabbitts

Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan was conveyed to hospital on Tuesday

Limerick TDs back hospitalised minister Patrick O'Donovan

Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan been taken to hospital this Tuesday | PICTURE: KIERAN RYAN-BENSON

Breaking Limerick Minister Patrick O'Donovan hospitalised

Breaking Minister O'Donovan accuses colleagues of 'ultimate in betrayal'

The 2027 funding shortfall is approximately €660,000

Mayor pushes government on CCTV funding for Limerick

Councillors agreed an effective freeze on the Local Property Tax

Property Tax freeze in Limerick ‘clear and decisive democratic vote’

The urban beach at Steamboat Quay was a key part of Mayor John Moran's Summer in the City initiative | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Mayor of Limerick reveals the price of Summer in the City initiative

Independent councillor Elena Secas has called for a levy for Castletroy

Call made for dedicated fund for growing Limerick suburb

An architect’s impression of what the new Cappamore Fire Station will look like

Close to €3m of investment works confirmed for Limerick fire station

Cllr Sarah Kiely standing beside the dirty water on Colbert Avenue in Janesboro | PICTURE: ADRIAN BUTLER

‘Raw sewage streaming from road due to Limerick's electric bus fleet’

Desmond Castle, Newcastle West could benefit if coach parking could be facilitated in Newcastle West

Sites for coach parking facilities identified in busy Limerick town

Councillors have decided to in effect, freeze the Local Property Tax in Limerick

Breaking Decision made on how much Property Tax Limerick people pay in 2027

The tower at the heart of One Opera Square is taking shape

Towering honour for reforming Limerick politician may be on horizon

Limerick householders may face rise in Local Property Tax

At their September meeting, elected representatives were told there is currently no formal arrangement in place, within the Newcastle West district, to deal with emergencies or incidents that happen out of hours

Frustration over lack of ‘on call’ rota for Limerick council workers

Driver feedback signs can cost up to €4,500 each to purchase and install

Safety warning as battery thieves put lives at risk on Limerick roads

Cllr Dan McSweeney and Mayor John Moran

McSweeney flags concern over Limerick mayoral reports

There have been calls to 'pause' bucket collections in Adare to ease traffic delays

Bucket collections in Limerick village 'are causing huge tailbacks'

Ballywilliam Close estate, which has been derelict for more than a decade, has been the subject of regeneration efforts in recent years but remains vacant

Calls for public inquiry into ghost estate in County Limerick town

Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan

‘Planning for unity must start now’, says Limerick TD

Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton, Mayor of Clare Joe Killeen, Donogh O'Malley's son Daragh and Tim Crowe, chairman of Sixmilebridge Historical Society | PICTURE: Dave Gaynor

Limerick minister's educational reforms 'transformed Ireland'

Air Force One carrying US President Donald Trump flies over the course during day three of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg

Grandad's anger as Trump visit leads to diversion of Shannon flight

The R520 Castlemahon Road as you leave Newcastle West

Residents walking into Limerick town 'putting their lives at risk'

Minister Patrick O’Donovan speaking at the commemoration to mark the centenary of the Dromcollogher Cinema fire.

‘Feeling feisty’: Limerick minister hopes he’s not defined by illness

Minister Patrick O'Donovan

Limerick minister says day-to-day life has changed ‘dramatically’

The Square at Newcastle West

Almost a quarter of commercial premises vacant in Limerick town

Mayor John Moran has reflected on the Summer in the City measures

Limerick mayor 'deeply disappointed' at ‘explicitly homophobic abuse’

The drugs supermarket was shut down as part of Operation Copóg

Former 'crack house' in Limerick remains idle - three years after sale

An exterior shot of Leinster House in Dublin

State's ethics watchdog launches probe into Limerick TD

Aoibheann Fitzpatrick, Melanie Quinlivan and Rachel Dargan of Nursery Times Creche with children from the creche | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Mayor's summer activities spark massive debate in Limerick