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Munster defend Cork venue for Anthony Foley tenth anniversary match against Racing 92
Munster say moving the Racing 92 Champions Cup opener away from Thomond Park was not practicable, with tributes to Anthony Foley planned for the game at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.
- Oct 13
Four European telecoms explore joint bid for 2 GHz spectrum to reduce reliance on Starlink
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone and Telefónica are in preliminary talks on a joint approach to 2 GHz frequencies, while EU telecom ministers meet in Limerick on 13 October.
- Oct 12
Around 300,000 Irish public sector workers strike, closing schools and cancelling appointments
Schools, courts and weather forecasting were disrupted on Wednesday, 14 October, as unions pressed the government over pay and the rising cost of living.
- Oct 6
Captains Luke Donald and Jim Furyk launch 2027 Ryder Cup preparations at Adare Manor
Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Jim Furyk met in Limerick to mark the countdown to the 2027 centenary match at Adare Manor, addressing crowd conduct and past American form.
- Oct 3
Munster beat Bulls 26-22 as 20-year-old Charlie O'Shea scores 16 points on first start
Fly-half Charlie O'Shea scored two tries and kicked three conversions at Thomond Park to lead Munster to a bonus-point victory over the South African Bulls in round two of the United Rugby Championship.
- Oct 1
Ireland stars Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley ruled out until new year with injuries
Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley face extended layoffs until January following surgical complications and a vascular condition, sidelining both from Ireland's November tests.
- Sep 20
Three people die in separate road collisions across Meath, Limerick and Wexford
Gardaí are investigating three fatal road collisions in Meath, Limerick and Barrystown on Sunday, which left three men dead and two passengers hospitalised.
- Sep 20
Mother of three dies after trench collapses during septic tank works in County Limerick
Elizabeth Lynch, a mother of three in her 40s, died on Friday after an excavation trench collapsed in Kilmeedy, prompting an investigation by Ireland's Health and Safety Authority.
- Sep 5
Two-year-old boy dies after hit-and-run collision in Rathkeale, Limerick
Peter Mulcaire was struck by a Jeep while playing on a toy tractor in Abbeycourt on Saturday afternoon, leading police to arrest a motorist suspected of driving under the influence.
- Sep 2
Katie Taylor defeats Flora Pili at Croke Park to retire as undisputed champion
The 40-year-old Irish boxer secured a unanimous points victory over France's Flora Pili in front of 80,000 spectators in Dublin, unifying the super-lightweight division before laying down her gloves.
- Aug 22
Gardaí investigate death of Brazilian woman found wounded in Limerick apartment
Gardaí have opened an investigation after 30s-aged Brazilian native Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa was found dead with injuries at the Carlton House complex on Cecil Street in Limerick.
- Aug 18
Eighteen contestants open 2026 Rose of Tralee festival in Kerry ahead of final crowning
Presenters Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas hosted the first 18 of 32 participants at the MTU Sports Academy Dome in Kerry on Monday night, with the remaining 14 set to appear on Tuesday.
- Aug 16
Five teens die in wrong-way M9 crash as Irish police warn of social media driving trend
Five teenage boys died and four people were hospitalised after a stolen BMW driven the wrong way on the M9 in County Kildare collided head-on with a family car early Sunday, prompting Irish police to warn of a social media trend.
- Aug 9
Cork reclaim All-Ireland camogie title with one-point win over Galway in record-attendance final
Cork beat Galway by a single point at Croke Park to reclaim the O'Duffy Cup for a record 31st time, with second-half goals from Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaith Cahalane turning the final in front of 33,419 spectators.
- Aug 8
Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to face Special Criminal Court in Dublin
Daniel Kinahan, 49, was flown from Dubai on an Irish government jet and charged with directing a criminal organisation, ending a decade of exile in the UAE.
- Aug 2
Chamberlain knocks out O'Leary in 10th to take IBO title; Reeves hospitalised after Cully stoppage
Mark Chamberlain claimed the IBO light-welterweight belt with a 10th-round knockout of Pierce O'Leary at the 3Arena, while Lee Reeves was stretchered from the ring after a stoppage loss to Gary Cully.
- Jul 24
Irish review finds no proof Aughinish alumina reaches Russian arms, but cannot rule it out
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said the investigation could not confirm or deny that alumina from the Limerick plant enters Russian military supply chains, citing a lack of verifiable trade data.
- Jul 24
Irish solicitors' strike over flat legal aid fee disrupts courts as minister agrees to meet Law Society but refuses to reverse reforms
Criminal cases across Ireland have been adjourned as solicitors withdraw services over a new €520 flat fee per legal aid case, while Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan agrees to meet the Law Society but insists he will not reverse the 1 July reforms.
