Limerick Post

The Limerick Post is a weekly publication dedicated to the city and county of Limerick, located in the Munster region. With a weekly circulation exceeding 42,000 copies, it stands as the leading newspaper in the area, reaching an estimated audience of more than 200,000 readers. Our newspaper provides a variety of promotional options for our clients, such as editorial features, advertising opportunities, an online platform, direct mail campaigns, and photography services. This all-inclusive strategy ensures that our clients can connect with a broad and varied audience. A significant benefit of the Limerick Post is its extensive distribution network. We offer a wider reach and more efficient distribution than any other publication in the region, surpassing both national and local competitors. This is particularly appealing to younger readers, who tend to favor local news sources over national ones. Moreover, the Limerick Post is the only newspaper in the county that is locally owned and published. This gives us a distinct insight into the community, enabling us to better cater to the interests and needs of our readers. Whether you are a business looking to engage a large audience or a local resident wanting to stay updated on community events, the Limerick Post is your go-to newspaper.

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Man charged with death of Rathkeale mother pleads guilty

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | David Raleigh

A MAN was remanded in continuing custody after indicating he was willing to plead guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a young mother last year. The accused, Danny O’Donoghue (42), of Lower Main Street, Rathkeale, appeared before Limerick District Court this Tuesday.
HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster announces resignation

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | David Raleigh

THE chief executive of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster, has tendered his resignation, saying the move was a “significant personal decision”. Mr Gloster, who took up the role three years ago, has been employed in the public health service for the past 38 years, and will formally step down as HSE CEO on March 5, 2026. The Limerick man confirmed he had submitted his resignation to the Chair of the HSE, Ciaran Devane, and the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
€4million tipped in sports tourism revenue for the Mid West

1 day ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

THE Mid West is tipped to attract over €4million in sports tourism revenue in 2025 and 2026. Eight major international events taking place at the University of Limerick over the next two years are predicted to bring thousands of overseas visitors and deliver a multi-million euro boost to the regional economy. The Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau presented awards to 15 sports ambassadors to acknowledge their efforts in securing valuable international sporting events for the region.
Limerick Senator says 'forestry should be key part of response to climate change'

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

FORESTRY should be a key part of Ireland’s response to climate change, supporting rural communities and protecting biodiversity. That’s the view of Sinn Féin senator Joanne Collins who said in the Seanad that the reality for many forest owners is one of delay, financial loss, and frustration. “One major ongoing issue is ash dieback.
Film Review - Dead Mail

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

ONCE in a while a film turns up that is so painstakingly perfect that it totally catches you off guard. Dead Mail is such a film. Directed by Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy, this synth-laden and analogue-textured thriller feels familiar in places, reminiscent of films such as Misery, Silence of the Lambs, Fargo, Creep, and even Driller Killer for its grainy aesthetic.
Heavy metal and economics: Limerick Chamber’s Seán Golden defies the corporate stereotype

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

HEAVY metal, it has been said, is music for people who think for themselves. This certainly proves the case with Limerick Chamber’s Chief Economist and Director of Policy, Seán Golden, who is as comfortable talking about financial markets and inflation as he is the “big four” — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, writes Limerick Post reporter Alan Jacques.
Limerick fashion to feature on world Junk Kouture stage

3 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Sarah Coleman

LIMERICK fashion will feature on the international stage after students turned high vis-vests, bin bags, and pipes into high-end couture. Lauren O’Neill, Alexandra Giltenane, and Sarah Kinnane from Salesian Secondary College were named Junk Kouture World Finalists for their ‘Carousel Couture’ design. The creative students were announced as one of 10 winners at the 2025 Dublin City Final at The Helix.
'Flight risk' former pilot refused bail on €10million drugs charge

4 days ago | limerickpost.ie | David Raleigh

A FORMER pilot, charged with possession of more than €10million worth of drugs, has international criminal connections, Gardaí alleged in court. Brendan O’Meara (62), of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, County Clare, was refused bail before a special sitting of Ennis District Court.
Further calls for government support for Meals on Wheels

4 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

COUNTY Limerick politician Richard O’Donoghue called for government support for the national Meals on Wheels programme. The Independent TD told Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Dáil that some 2.8 million meals were provided in 2024 with 228,000 users of the service. “We have people delivering a valuable service, meeting people in their own homes twice a week every week and giving them good nourishing meals, but they are underfunded,” he said.
Warm welcome as remedial roadworks set to begin on Greenfields Road

4 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

AFTER several years engaging with Irish Water and ongoing calls for urgent action, Fine Gael councillor Daniel Butler sent out a warm welcome following news of the commencement of remedial roadworks on the Greenfields Road. The works, which commenced on Tuesday May 6, are set to continue until Friday May 16. The works, Cllr Butler explained, will be ongoing daily from 7am to 7pm.