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Petula Martyn @petulamartyn

Mid West correspondent with RTÉ News, covering Clare, Limerick and north Tipperary. Views expressed are my own.

Joined June 2013
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Taoiseach says online agitators, stoking fear following Belfast stabbing and subsequent unrest, “need to butt out”.
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Gardaí appeal for information on car in fatal N21 crash outside Newcastle West. rte.ie/news/regional/2026/06…

Gardaí appeal for information on car in fatal N21 crash

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in identifying one of the vehicles involved in the fatal three-car collision on the N21, between Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West, Co Limerick.

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Celia Holman Lee has been an icon of fashion & style for 6 decades & to mark her 75th birthday, she’s released a new book charting the highs & lows of her life in fashion on #RTENationwide Monday 18th May #RTEOne 7pm @CeliaHolmanLee @VIPmagaz @LimerickHour @limerick_ie @rte RT
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Risk to patient care at UHL 'intolerable' - Medical Board rte.ie/news/munster/2026/051…

Risk to patient care at UHL 'intolerable' - Medical Board

The Medical Board at University Hospital Limerick has warned that the risks to patient care at the hospital "remain intolerable and unacceptable".

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Planning permission refused for Co Clare wind farm that was opposed by IAA, Shannon Airport and AirNav. rte.ie/news/regional/2026/05…

Planning permission refused for Co Clare wind farm

An Coimisiún Pleánála has refused planning permission for a wind farm in Clare that was opposed by Shannon Airport and AirNav Ireland due to aviation safety concerns.

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Glow-in-the-dark sliotar designed by Limerick student wins top prize rte.ie/news/business/2026/05…

Glow-in-the-dark sliotar wins top student prize

A glow-in-the-dark sliotar has won top prize at this year's Student Enterprise National Finals.

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Movie filmed in Royal Cinema premieres at the iconic venue in Limerick rte.ie/news/regional/2026/04…

Movie filmed in Royal Cinema premieres in Limerick

A movie filmed in the Royal Cinema in Limerick had its premiere in the iconic venue in the city last night.

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Ryder Cup tickets for Irish fans sold out in an hour. Practice day tickets sold out in under 4 hours. rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/042…

Ryder Cup tickets for Irish fans sell out within an hour

Tickets for next year's Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Co Limerick, which were made available for residents of Ireland, sold out in under an hour today.

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Ryder Cup organisers announce Ireland only ticket sale rte.ie/sport/golf/2026/0422/…

Ryder Cup tickets at Adare Manor to cost €499

A limited number of tickets for the 100th anniversary of the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in County Limerick will go on sale for people in Ireland this Friday, a month before the ballot opens to golf...

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Limerick councillors vote against modular homes plan for Boro Park in Janesboro rte.ie/news/regional/2026/04…

Limerick cllrs vote against modular homes plan for park

Limerick councillors have voted unanimously against plans to build modular homes in a city park.

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University of Limerick appoints new president rte.ie/news/regional/2026/04…

University of Limerick appoints new president

University of Limerick has appointed Professor Shane Kilcommins as its new president.

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New Frankfurt service takes off from Shannon Airport rte.ie/news/business/2026/04…

New Frankfurt service takes off from Shannon Airport

A new direct route from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt, operated by Discover Airlines, will take off for the first time this Saturday April 25.

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Limerick's first Lost Packages pop-up opens this week rte.ie/news/business/2026/04…

Limerick's first Lost Packages pop-up opens this week

A new shopping experience is coming to Limerick for the first time this month - with the "Lost Packages" pop-up store to set up in the Parkway Shopping Centre.

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School transport provider in Limerick withdraws due to fuel prices rte.ie/news/regional/2026/04…

School transport provider withdraws due to fuel prices

A school transport provider in Co Limerick has withdrawn from the scheme operated by Bus Éireann because of "astronomical" fuel prices.

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Tipperary ecovillage introduces new lighting system to protect wildlife rte.ie/news/munster/2026/041…

Tipperary ecovillage introduces new lighting system

An ecovillage in Co Tipperary has introduced a new lighting system designed to reduce light pollution and protect nocturnal wildlife such as bats and moths.

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Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, said: "While we welcome the statement by his party leader, we would call on Mr O'Donovan to reflect on his statement and to confirm his acceptance of the independent role of the regulator." nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-welc…

NUJ welcomes Harris rejection of Media Minister's sinister media review demand

The NUJ has welcomed the acceptance by Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, that a review of media coverage of oil price protests across Ireland last week would not be appropriate.

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Scarlett Faulkner dies after serious assault last month rte.ie/news/munster/2026/041…

Scarlett Faulkner dies after serious assault last month

A 29-year-old Limerick woman has died after sustaining serious head injuries in an assault last month.

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Fuel tankers have been filling up at the depot at Foynes Port this afternoon since the blockade was lifted at lunchtime today.
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Blockade at Foynes stood down. Neilus O’Connor, an agricultural contractor from Moyvane, Co Kerry, said a vote was taken after their peaceful and effective protest.
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