Tag: Limerick


  • Limerick Council Faces Multi-Million Overspend Crisis Amid Rising Tensions

    Limerick Council Faces Multi-Million Overspend Crisis Amid Rising Tensions

    Overview of the Row and the Overspend The long-running tensions between Limerick’s Mayor and the council’s director general resurfaced this week as a financial report uncovered a multi-million euro overspend within the local authority. The revelation has intensified scrutiny of how funds are managed, prompting questions about budgeting, accountability, and governance at Limerick City and…

  • Limerick Council Overspend Sparks Heated Meeting in Ireland

    Limerick Council Overspend Sparks Heated Meeting in Ireland

    Overview: A Council in Turmoil Over Overspend The usual cadence of Limerick City and County Council meetings was upended this week as a financial report exposed a multi-million euro overspend within the local authority. The revelation has triggered a fresh clash between Mayor John Moran and council director general Dr Pat Daly, escalating concerns about…

  • Major row erupts amid multi-million euro overspend at Limerick council

    Major row erupts amid multi-million euro overspend at Limerick council

    Overview: Overspend reveals strain at Limerick council A financial report presented at Limerick City and County Council has revealed a multi-million euro overspend, triggering a heated exchange between the council’s mayor and the chief executive. The disclosure comes amid growing scrutiny of how funds are allocated and spent within the local authority, and it has…

  • Margaret ‘Peg’ O’Regan obituary

    Margaret ‘Peg’ O’Regan obituary

    Remembering Margaret “Peg” O’Regan (née Sheehy) It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Margaret (Peg) O’Regan, nee Sheehy, who died peacefully at home on 23 January 2026 in Killeline, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Surrounded by her loving family, Peg faced her final days with the grace and quiet strength that defined…

  • Margaret (Peg) O’Regan of Killeline, Newcastle West: A Life Cherished by Family and Community

    Margaret (Peg) O’Regan of Killeline, Newcastle West: A Life Cherished by Family and Community

    Celebrating a Life of Family and Community Margaret “Peg” O’Regan (née Sheehy), affectionately known in the Killeline and Newcastle West communities as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on 23 January 2026, surrounded by those she loved most. Born to Josephine and Michael Sheehy, Peg’s life was one of quiet…

  • Obituary: Ann Histon (Costello) of Adare, Limerick

    Obituary: Ann Histon (Costello) of Adare, Limerick

    Obituary for Ann Histon (née Costello) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Histon (née Costello), a beloved resident of Blackabbey, Adare, Co. Limerick, and formerly of Ahamore, Causeway, Co. Kerry. Ann passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at Caherass Nursing Home, Croom, Co. Limerick, surrounded by the care…

  • Obituary: Ann Histon (née Costello), Beloved Finn of Adare and Causeway

    Obituary: Ann Histon (née Costello), Beloved Finn of Adare and Causeway

    Obituary: Ann Histon (née Costello) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Histon (née Costello), late of Blackabbey, Adare, County Limerick. Formerly of Ahamore, Causeway, County Kerry, Ann lived a life marked by warmth, resilience, and a generous spirit. She passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at Caherass Nursing…

  • Death Notice: Ann Histon (née Costello), Adare, Limerick

    Death Notice: Ann Histon (née Costello), Adare, Limerick

    Death Notice: Ann Histon (née Costello) of Adare, Limerick It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Ann Histon (née Costello), a longtime resident of Blackabbey, Adare, Co. Limerick, who passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at Caherass Nursing Home in Croom, Co. Limerick. Ann’s passing marks the end of a…

  • South African Welder in Limerick Court Claims He Didn’t Understand Irish Insurance Costs

    South African Welder in Limerick Court Claims He Didn’t Understand Irish Insurance Costs

    South African Welder Convicted for Driving Without Insurance in Limerick A welder from South Africa has been convicted in Limerick for driving without insurance, after appearing in court to explain how the situation occurred. The case concerns Francois Muller, who listed Deel Manor, Cloonreask, Askeaton, Limerick as his address. He faced charges related to driving…

  • Limerick Man Takes Full Responsibility for Drink-Driving Offence

    Limerick Man Takes Full Responsibility for Drink-Driving Offence

    Overview of the Case A man living in Limerick has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence in Limerick District Court, signaling remorse and taking responsibility for his actions behind the wheel. The case underlines ongoing concerns about road safety and alcohol impairment among drivers in the region. Details of the Offence According to court records,…