Two companies in Limerick have announced plans to create almost 200 new jobs in the coming years.
Energy Recovery Limerick says it plans to employ 80 people at a new waste thermal treatment plant in the city. Meanwhile, 118 positions will also be created by Powervation, which designs and makes semiconductor power supplies.
Kildare footballer Dermot Earley and Wexford hurler Stephen Banville have been named as the official GAA Players of the Month for May.
Earley has been honoured for his role in Kildare's victory over Offaly in Portlaoise in May. Banville was a key figure in Wexford's Leinster championship win over Offaly at Wexford Park two weeks ago.
An armed raider has escaped with an undisclosed sum of money after holding up a post office in County Kildare today.
The incident happened in Castledermot at around 10.30am, reports breakingnews.ie. The raider, who had his face masked, threatened staff before making his escape in the Carlow direction.
No shots were fired and nobody was injured during the robbery.
Two companies in Limerick have announced plans to create almost 200 new jobs in the coming years.
