Katie O’Donovan

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Multimedia Journalist at Limerick Post

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Limerick's Young Scientist winner to fly the flag in Poland

Sep 10, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

BT YOUNG Scientist winner Seán O’Sullivan will represent Limerick and Ireland at the EU Contest for Young Scientists in Katowice, Poland, this week. The Coláiste Chiaráin Croom student’s project ‘VerifyMe’, which won this year’s national competition, will be on display again as part of the competition, which runs from September 9 to 15. Taoiseach Simon Harris met with Seán at Government Buildings in Dublin before he headed off on his travels to Poland, wishing him luck at the European competition.
Limerick entrepreneur sowing seeds of success on ACORNS programme

Sep 9, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

A LIMERICK woman has successfully completed the ACORNS programme, an initiative designed to support female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. Theresa Sheehy, of Theresa’s Country Supplies, successfully completed the programme, and has encouraged other women to get involved in the free business development programme.
Staff at Limerick-based Lero honoured at International Business Awards

Sep 9, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

TWO members of Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, headquartered at the University of Limerick, have been announced as winners at this year’s International Business Awards. Nicola Corless, communications and marketing manager at Lero, and Professor Martin Glavin, a Lero-funded investigator, were presented with the prestigious gongs at the 21st annual International Business Awards.
'Increase in hate speech' makes Limerick community log out of X for the last time

Sep 8, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

ONE LIMERICK-based community company has taken the decision to log out of its X (formerly Twitter) account for the final time due to “an alarming increase in hate speech, abusive commentary, and the spread of misinformation”. PAUL Partnership made what is deemed the “difficult” decision this past week, saying that recent developments on X “made it clear that the platform no longer aligns with our core values”.
Limerick man takes a long walk for Brú Columbanus

Sep 8, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

A GENEROUS Limerick man is organising a fundraising walk for a charity that offers a place to stay for those who have a loved one in hospital in Cork. Kevin Quaid is organising Walk for Brú, a charitable stroll in aid of Brú Columbanus in Cork, a facility that offers family members of people who are seriously ill a place to stay while their loved ones are in hospital.
Past pupil of Coláiste Mhuire returns to school as deputy principal

Sep 8, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

A PAST pupil of Coláiste Mhuire Askeaton has returned to the school as its new deputy principal. Andrew McNamara has been announced as the new deputy head of the school by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, bringing over 18 years of experience to the role. Mr McNamara said “I have remained firmly rooted in the community that Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton serves.
Limerick legal eagles announce merger with Dublin firm

Sep 8, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

A LIMERICK law firm has announced that it is to merge with a Dublin-based commercial law practice. Holmes O’Malley Sexton, based on Henry Street in Limerick City, announced that it will merge with Dublin commercial law firm OCWM Law. The new deal will mean that clients of both firms will be able to call upon a wider range of legal services and expertise, with more resources and capacity.
Limerick people encouraged to try unique dementia simulator

Sep 7, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

LIMERICK people are being offered the opportunity to try out a unique virtual simulator that can mimic the experience of those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Bluebird Care, in association with Limerick City and County Council, are bringing their unique simulator to Limerick on Monday (September 9), giving people the opportunity to step into the shoes of someone living with dementia.
Limerick has potential to become a world leader in renewable energy

Sep 6, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

LIMERICK could rival the Middle East as a global leader in energy if plans for generating renewable energy in the Shannon Estuary come to fruition. That’s according to Mayor of Limerick John Moran, who was speaking as part of Limerick Chamber’s Energy on the Estuary series at the new Technological University of the Shannon engineering campus in Coonagh this week.
Section of M20/N21 to temporarily close

Sep 5, 2024 | limerickpost.ie | Katie O’Donovan

LIMERICK City and County Council has given notice that it intends to close the M20/N21 westbound from Monday September 9 through to November 30. The proposed closure will be between Junction 5 (Cork) and the T-Junction with the L-1427 to facilitate pavement remedial works. The M20/N21 eastbound between the T-Junction with the L-1427 and Junction 5 (Cork) will also be closed during the same period.