Petula Martyn

Mid West Correspondent

Volunteers Liam Quinn and Sarah Buckley at the NOVAS street outreach in Limerick city

Single adults spending 10 months in Novas accomodation

Single adults experiencing homelessness are spending an average of more than 10 months in emergency accommodation, according to the 2025 Annual Report from Novas.

Munster • 1 hr

Mihai Chinez and Denisa Mihaela Chinez, who died in a workplace incident in Banagher on 28 September

Funeral arrangements for father, daughter in Co Offaly

The father and daughter who died in a workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete in Co Offaly have been named as 49-year-old Mihai Chinez and his 24-year-old daughter, Denisa Chinez.

Leinster • 30 Sep

Banagher Precast Concrete in Co Offaly, where a man and a woman died in a workplace incident

Father and daughter killed in Offaly workplace incident

A father and daughter have died following a workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete in Co Offaly.

Leinster • 29 Sep

Members of the County Clare - European Volunteering Capital 2027 stakeholder committee are pictured in Ennis

Clare to be European Volunteering Capital next year

Clare will be the European Volunteering Capital in 2027, recognising the contribution of thousands of volunteers and community organisations across the county.

Munster • 25 Sep

Public warned over algal bloom on Lough Derg

An algal bloom has been detected on Lough Derg, prompting a public warning from Tipperary County Council.

Munster • 24 Sep

Man charged over firearms and drugs seizure in Limerick

A 64-year-old taxi driver has appeared before Limerick District Court charged in connection with the seizure of firearms and drugs in the city earlier this week.

Munster • 24 Sep

Boy who posted stolen car videos convicted over thefts

A 15-year-old boy who was identified on social media stealing cars in Limerick and Clare has been sentenced to six months' detention at the Oberstown Children Detention Centre.

Courts • 23 Sep