The first new hospital to open in Ireland since 2007 has welcomed its first patients this week, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare infrastructure. The 99-bed private Bon Secours hospital in Limerick began operations just two and a half years after construction commenced, representing the fastest hospital development in recent Irish history. The … Read more
The likelihood of Bus Éireann resuming service any time soon through two areas in Limerick city remains low due to recent incidents of anti-social behaviour, according to a union representative, The Journal reported. In a statement on Monday, Bus Éireann said the route 303 service has been suspended in O’Malley Park and Carew Park in … Read more
Bus Éireann suspended services on the south side of Limerick city after a female bus driver was shot in the face with an airgun. The incident occurred in the O’Malley Park area on Friday afternoon when a youth fired a pellet at the driver, striking her near the eye. The driver, in only her second … Read more
In a bid to modernise immigration process and free up Gardai for enforcement work, the Irish government has announced the transfer of immigration administrative functions in Cork and Limerick to the Department of Justice with effect from July 8. Starting next month, first time registrations for individuals residing in Cork and Limerick will be registered … Read more
John Moran, formerly Ireland’s Secretary General of the Department of Finance, has been elected as Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor. Known for his tenure under then Finance Minister Michael Noonan during Ireland’s severe recession, Moran was dubbed “Ireland’s Mr. Austerity.” He left the position in 2014 after helping guide the country through the aftermath of the … Read more
Today, the Met Office has raised the alarm with a storm warning for three counties in Ireland. Clare, Cork, and Limerick are on alert from 3pm to 8pm. Residents are urged to brace themselves as thunderstorms and hailstorms are likely to lash these regions, accompanied by torrential downpours. The risk of flash floods is imminent. … Read more
In a stroke of luck, a staggering €8.9 million jackpot prize has been claimed in Ireland. The winning combination—01, 09, 10, 14, 26, 40, with a bonus of 04—was drawn on Saturday night, sparking anticipation across the nation. The ticket, which holds the key to this substantial windfall, was purchased somewhere in County Limerick. Despite … Read more
In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, Limerick is set to become Ireland’s pioneer city with a fully electric bus service. Bus Éireann, the government-owned bus service company, unveiled plans to deploy 55 electric double-decker buses in the city. Currently, Limerick boasts 34 electric buses, with an additional 21 scheduled to join the fleet by … Read more
Gardai in Limerick are appealing for assistance in locating a male teenager who they claim attacked a woman while she was exercising along a well-known running path in the city. According to the Garda, a lady in her mid-20s was struck in the face by a male when she was jogging on the Canal Bank in … Read more
Three persons have been taken into custody by the Garda during a significant operation in Limerick targeting criminal activities. Members of the Limerick Garda Division and the Criminal Assets Bureau, assisted by the Garda Armed Support Unit, Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Garda Dog Unit, searched 18 premises around Limerick city and … Read more
The most recent rental report from the real estate website Daft.ie reveals that rents being sought on the open market in the last three months of 2022 were 13.7% higher than those during the same time last year. The average rent was 126% higher at €1,733 per month at the end of 2022 compared to … Read more
Stripe, the digital payments giant founded by Limerick brothers Patrick and John Collison, is to lay off 14% of its workforce globally. The business, which was valued at $95 billion (€97 billion) in its last funding round, will reduce its workforce, according to an email sent to employees on Thursday from the Collison brothers. The … Read more
New and improved bus routes, as well as additional capacity, have been announced for Limerick and many other counties. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton announced the routes, saying the new and improved routes link Limerick to its hinterland and nationally as part of the new Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, have announced significant investment to support the establishment of a new Film and Digital Media Centre of Excellence in Limerick. This key project in Limerick forms part of a first phase of … Read more
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland has announced a €100m investment in Limerick. The firm, which is a division of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, will use the investment to expand its existing site in Plassey, Limerick. The company’s ongoing investment in Ireland will also result in the creation of up to 80 additional jobs. The … Read more