Cathy Halloran

Ireland

Mid West Correspondent at RTÉ

News hack living in Limerick. At it now for 45 years. Retweets mean I like them but not an endorsement.

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Limerick council best at tackling dereliction - report

1 week ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

A report by the Housing Agency has found that Limerick City and County council is the most successful in the country at tackling dereliction and developing vacant properties to add to their housing stock. The council has tackled the issue of dereliction aggressively over the past seven years and has vested, or taken ownership of, 206 derelict properties up to last year.
Appeal for information on woman killed 20 years ago

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

Gardaí have made a fresh appeal for information which might help them finally close their file on the murder of a 23-year-old art student Emer O'Loughlin on the 20th anniversary of her death. The remains of Ms O’Loughlin, a native of Ennistymon in Co Clare, were discovered in a badly burned out mobile home on lands at Ballybornagh near Tubber in Co Clare, on 8 April 2005. She had been living in a caravan on the land with her boyfriend at the time as they planned to build there.
Appeal for information on woman killed 20 years ago

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

Gardaí have made a fresh appeal for information which might help them finally close their file on the murder of a 23-year-old art student Emer O'Loughlin - on the 20th anniversary of her death. The remains of Ms O’Loughlin, a native of Ennistymon in Co Clare, were discovered in a badly burned out mobile home on lands at Ballybornagh near Tubber on 8 April 2005. She had been living in a caravan on the land with her boyfriend at the time as they planned to build there.
Medieval brooch pin discovered during Adare bypass works

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

Excavation work along the route of the Adare bypass unearthed a medieval treasure when a brooch pin dating back to the eighth century was discovered deep in the Co Limerick earth. It was discovered at Ardshanbally last year by a team of archaeologists working for Archaeological Management Solutions who are providing pre-development excavation work off the bypass site on behalf of Limerick City Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
US tariff plan brings uncertainty for regional businesses

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Carole Coleman |Cathy Halloran |Bryan O'Donovan

Business throughout the country are today analysing the potential impact of the US trade tariff plans announed by President Trump. For many the uncertainty around their furture trade with the US will continue until the EU reponse becomes known, with a keen eye being kept on how the pharmaceutical sector will be impacted.
Limerick mayor and Govt hold inaugural forum

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

The Mayor of Limerick John Moran has defined todays inaugural meeting of the Mayoral and Government Consultative Forum as an historic departure in local government, in which big ticket items for the development of Limerick city and county were discussed and a progress plan put in place. The meetings will occur twice a year and give the Mayor of Limerick and his team direct access to the Taoiseach and Government about the ambitious mayoral programme and its progress.
Govt's 'over-arching priority' is to protect Irish jobs

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Fiachra Ó Cionnaith |Cathy Halloran

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government's "over-arching priority" is to protect Irish jobs amid concerns US President Donald Trump's incoming tariff plans could see pharmaceutical and other firms reduce their presence in Ireland. Speaking to RTÉ News at an event in Limerick, the Taoiseach said "tariffs are bad for the world economy and a trade war will be very bad for the world economy".
300 jobs at risk at Carelon Global Solutions in Limerick

4 weeks ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

There are concerns for the future of 300 jobs at Carelon Global Solutions Ireland which is based at the National Technology Park at Castletroy in Limerick, after the company said tonight it is considering ceasing operations there. Carelon, formerly known as Legato Health Technologies, has had a presence in Ireland, based in Limerick, since 2021.
Crowds gather for International Band Championships parade

1 month ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Limerick City for the International Band Championships, a staple event in the city for over 50 years as part of St Patrick's weekend festivities. Marching bands from across Ireland, Europe and the United States annually make their way to the Treaty City for what is the only international band parade and championship of its kind in Ireland.
Concerns insurers won't cover €30,000 Éowyn clean up bill

1 month ago | rte.ie | Cathy Halloran

A woman whose house was destroyed during Storm Éowyn and has spent around €30,000 before any rebuilding work has been done is concerned that her insurance will not cover those initial costs. Maura Adshead, who lives in Castleconnell in Co Limerick, said her home was completely destroyed when gusts from Storm Éowyn caused a tree to fall on it.