The Killaloe unit of the Irish Coast Guard Unit was tasked to assist the crew of a cruise boat reported to have run aground on Lough Derg.

Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service have attended a major fire in Limerick City today.

A teenage boy has died after the car in which he was travelling collided with a rail level-crossing in Co Clare in the early hours of the morning.

Following the recommendations of the Government and Public Health Authorities this morning, the Diocese of Killaloe wishes to put measures in place to help ensure the containment of the virus and the protection of the faithful who may be particularly vulnerable at this time.

Following the Government’s announcement yesterday in relation to measures to delay COVID-19, An Garda Síochána is putting in place a number of measures to maximise our operational availability and support other vital public services including:

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that schools, colleges and childcare facilities will close until March 29th.

Two American tourists were dramatically rescued last night after they became trapped in flood waters in their rental car in North Clare.

A truck driver jumped to safety just moments before the cab of his vehicle was engulfed in flames during rush hour on a busy dual-carriageway this morning.