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Seoda Chamber Choir

Limerick and Clare choirs unite at concert to mark International Women’s Day

Both Seoda Chamber Choir Limerick and The Gúnas Choir Killaloe are award-winning, female choirs who have performed throughout Ireland and beyond

Government confirm engagement with JP McManus and family to open new museum in Limerick

The Government is engaged with businessman JP McManus over the potential gifting of the former International Rugby Experience in Limerick | PICTURE: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Local News

Government confirm engagement with JP McManus and family to open new museum in Limerick

The HSE will progress the acquisition of a second site in close proximity to the existing Dooradoyle hospital site to extend the University Hospital Limerick campus over both sites

Health

HSE Capital Plan commits over €130m to boost healthcare facilities in Limerick

Motoring News

Calls for tougher action on drivers who park 'willy nilly' in Limerick's residential areas

New funding secured to deliver food festival

EU SLOWTOUR project partners meeting as part of the Interreg North‑West Europe (NWE) Programme at the La Piscine, Roubaix, France

Community

New funding secured to deliver multi-day food festival in Limerick

Members of the Social n Sober group at Haven Hub met for a creative painting session

Health

Limerick mental health charity creates 'Haven' groups for young adults

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Don’t miss a moment: Prioritise your hearing this World Hearing Day

New proposal revealed for International Rugby Experience building in Limerick

The International Rugby Experience has been shuttered since Christmas 2024 | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Local News

New proposal revealed for International Rugby Experience building in Limerick

Students transition from classroom to stage

Julia Kashetova and Oskana Kashetova and Geovana Barbosa and Bianca Barbosa

Theatre

Limerick Youth Theatre students transition from classroom to stage

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laughs and drama as iconic play comes to Limerick stage

'Heroes': Limerick firefighters and bar staff save choking man's life

Limerick City Fire Station is located right next door to the Horse and Hound on Mulgrave Street

Local News

'Heroes': Limerick firefighters and bar staff save choking man's life

Former tavern beside Limerick's King John's Castle may get new lease of life

The former Castle Lane tavern building beside King John's Castle | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Business

Former tavern beside Limerick's King John's Castle may get new lease of life

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: The Rotary Club of Limerick North Munster meeting

Limerick foster mother - 'It has opened our eyes to the trauma going on in other homes'

Exclusive interview with Mary ahead of Focus on Fostering Week

Local News

Limerick foster mother - 'It has opened our eyes to the trauma going on in other homes'

Council blames cut in volunteer hours for move to spend more on events in Limerick

Fireworks over council's headquarters at Merchant's Quay in the city centre herald the final night of Riverfest most years | PICTURE: Don Moloney

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Cut in volunteering blamed for move to spend more money on council events in Limerick

Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke plead guilty to assault in Limerick hotel

The two accused - Alison Chawke and Bill Chawke - at Limerick Courthouse I PICTURES: Brendan Gleeson

Crime and Courts

Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke plead guilty to assault in Limerick hotel

Gardai probe drive-by shooting in Limerick housing estate

A still from a video, which has been widely shared on social media, of the shooting

Crime and Courts

Gardai probe drive-by shooting in Limerick housing estate

Mayor of Limerick bids to ensure council proceedings can be downloaded

Streaming of meetings currently takes place at council meetings- but proceedings are not available to download later

Politics

Mayor of Limerick bids to ensure council proceedings can be downloaded

Limerick resident appointed to key role at leading communications firm

Sorcha MacMahon, pictured with Mark Harrington, both of whom joined Springboard Communications

Business

Limerick resident appointed to key role at leading communications firm

Uisce Éireann, ESB and Bord Gais urged to provide contact details for Limerick-based staff

Efforts are to be made by the local authority to secure phone numbers for local representatives of utility companies such as Uisce Eireann | FILE PHOTO

Politics

Uisce Éireann, ESB and Bord Gais urged to provide contact details for Limerick-based staff

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Meet the chefs behind the highly anticipated Redbreast Whiskey & Dinner Evening at Fordes Courtyard

PICTURES: Laughs and drama as iconic play comes to Limerick stage

Hurling

Limerick All-Ireland winning panellist makes Louth hurling debut

Unusual detail at Michael Gaine's funeral amid tears as murder suspect stays away

National News

What was said at Michael Gaine's funeral as man is arrested over death of Kerry farmer?

Limerick City Fire Station is located right next door to the Horse and Hound on Mulgrave Street

Local News

'Heroes': Limerick firefighters and bar staff save choking man's life

The former Castle Lane tavern building beside King John's Castle | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Business

Former tavern beside Limerick's King John's Castle may get new lease of life

National News

Man in his 50s dead following horror collision involving motorcycle and lorry

Man n his 50s arrested in connection with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

National News

Man in his 50s arrested in connection with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Motoring News

Calls for tougher action on drivers who park 'willy nilly' in Limerick's residential areas

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: The Rotary Club of Limerick North Munster meeting

The International Rugby Experience has been shuttered since Christmas 2024 | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Local News

New proposal revealed for International Rugby Experience building in Limerick

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Seoda Chamber Choir

Music

Limerick and Clare choirs unite at concert to mark International Women’s Day

Both Seoda Chamber Choir Limerick and The Gúnas Choir Killaloe are award-winning, female choirs who have performed throughout Ireland and beyond

The Government is engaged with businessman JP McManus over the potential gifting of the former International Rugby Experience in Limerick | PICTURE: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Local News

Government confirm engagement with JP McManus and family to open new museum in Limerick

Minister Patrick O'Donovan gives more information on plan to open branch of National Museum of Ireland in Limerick

The HSE will progress the acquisition of a second site in close proximity to the existing Dooradoyle hospital site to extend the University Hospital Limerick campus over both sites

Health

HSE Capital Plan commits over €130m to boost healthcare facilities in Limerick

In 2026, the HSE plans to complete construction of a Surgical Hub for the Mid-West in Limerick, allocating €47,623,812 towards its completion

Motoring News

Calls for tougher action on drivers who park 'willy nilly' in Limerick's residential areas

Traffic wardens issued 159 tickets on cars parked illegally around South Circular Road

Sport

Páirc Uí Chaoimh date for Limerick camogie side in Munster semi-final

Limerick played Tipperary in the Munster Camogie Championship in Thurles last year. Picture: Sportsfile.

Hurling

Páirc Uí Chaoimh date for Limerick camogie side in Munster semi-final

24/02/26

University of Limerick celebrates Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup triumphs

UL Sigerson Cup captain Brian McNamara and Fitzgibbon Cup captain Colin Coughlan pictured at the University I PICTURE: UL

GAA

University of Limerick celebrates Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup triumphs

Four Limerick players earn spots on GAA Team of the Week

Aidan O'Connor in action in Saturday's win over Tipp. Picture: Sportsfile

Hurling

Four Limerick senior hurlers earn spots on GAA Team of the Week after win over Tipperary

Limerick players to the fore as UL win yet another colleges title

Doon's Chris Thomas was among a number of Limerick players on the UL team. Picture: Sportsfile

Hurling

Limerick players to the fore as University of Limerick win yet another colleges hurling title

Hurling

Limerick All-Ireland winning panellist makes Louth hurling debut

Former New Zealand U20 international scrum-half Ben O’Donovan has joined Munster Rugby on an 18-month deal

Munster Rugby

Munster Rugby confirm signing of former New Zealand U20 scrum-half

Limerick Sport Huskies Ryan Leonard in action against Drogheda Wolves earlier this season I PICTURE: INPHO

Basketball

Positive weekend for Limerick in Super League and Division One basketball action

Battling Limerick Ladies come up short against Louth in Division 3 National League fixture

Caoimhe McGrath scored five points for Limerick in their Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 3 fixture with Louth at Drogheda on Sunday | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Gaelic Football

Battling Limerick Ladies come up short against Louth in Division 3 National League fixture

Hurling

Manager John Kiely praises 'great energy' of Kyle Hayes as Limerick star returns from injury

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Limerick and Clare choirs unite at concert to mark International Women’s Day

The Government is engaged with businessman JP McManus over the potential gifting of the former International Rugby Experience in Limerick | PICTURE: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Local News

Government confirm engagement with JP McManus and family to open new museum in Limerick

The HSE will progress the acquisition of a second site in close proximity to the existing Dooradoyle hospital site to extend the University Hospital Limerick campus over both sites

Health

HSE Capital Plan commits over €130m to boost healthcare facilities in Limerick

Motoring News

Calls for tougher action on drivers who park 'willy nilly' in Limerick's residential areas

EU SLOWTOUR project partners meeting as part of the Interreg North‑West Europe (NWE) Programme at the La Piscine, Roubaix, France

Community

New funding secured to deliver multi-day food festival in Limerick

Members of the Social n Sober group at Haven Hub met for a creative painting session

Health

Limerick mental health charity creates 'Haven' groups for young adults

Sponsored Content

Don’t miss a moment: Prioritise your hearing this World Hearing Day

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Meet the chefs behind the highly anticipated Redbreast Whiskey & Dinner Evening at Fordes Courtyard

The Urban Co-operative - Loving the Land: As seen in the Feb–Mar Issue of Limerick Life

Sip, savour & discover: Fordes Courtyard Redbreast Experience

Celebrating Pancake Tuesday with Anne Maher from the Urban Co-operative Limerick

National News

Taoiseach says Government never signed off on review of SNA allocations

24/02/26

National News

Man in his 50s dead following horror collision involving motorcycle and lorry

National News

‘No fear or favour’: Irish data regulator defends relationship with big tech

National News

Have you seen Rimantas? Concern growing for 37-year-old man missing nearly two weeks

National News

ALERT! 'Do not take' - Popular supplements pulled from Irish shelves amid salmonella fears

National News

Sinn Fein opposing EU loan for Ukraine like supporting surrender – Taoiseach

National News

‘I’ve listened’: Education Minister confirms no SNA reductions from September

Unusual detail at Michael Gaine's funeral amid tears as murder suspect stays away

National News

What was said at Michael Gaine's funeral as man is arrested over death of Kerry farmer?

National News

Man arrested in relation to murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

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Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laughs and drama as iconic play comes to Limerick stage

PICTURES: The Rotary Club of Limerick North Munster meeting

PICTURES: Out and About in Limerick this weekend

PICTURES: Limerick County & District Underage Soccer League celebrates 50th anniversary

WATCH: Limerick hurling manager John Kiely: "Our opening 15 minutes set the tone for us tonight"

PICTURES: Thinking caps on for Limerick students at the Credit Union Schools Quiz

PICTURES: Limerick Youth Theatre stars set to take the stage for new play

PICTURES: Golden jubilee celebrations for a County Limerick ICA group

PICTURES: Limerick audience enchanted by Valentine's by Candlelight concert

PICTURES: Limerick audience enchanted at Valentine's by Candlelight concert

Throwback Thursday: Pictures from the Limerick Leader archives

PICTURES: Style and smiles at the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund Valentine's Ball in Limerick

PICTURES: Soccer fans cheer on University of Limerick and Maynooth in Collingwood final

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‘Ridiculous’ cost of St Patrick's Day parades in Limerick towns and villages slammed

The St Patrick’s Day parade in Adare village is one of three that takes place in the Adare-Rathkeale Municipal District

Politics

‘Ridiculous’ cost of St Patrick's Day parades in Limerick towns and villages slammed

The organisers of local parades face rising costs for acts, insurance and road closures as funding is sought ahead of this years celebrations

23/02/26

Drag Hen’s Den All Stars 2026 returns to Limerick this weekend

Who will be crowned on Saturday night?

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Drag Hen’s Den All Stars 2026 returns to Limerick this weekend

Valentine's Day memorial ball for a Limerick teenager never to be forgotten

Sadly gone but definitely not forgotten: The late Martina Lynch, Ballyneety

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Valentine's Day memorial ball for a Limerick teenager never to be forgotten

The Frames go back to their roots with special Limerick show

The Frames play Dolan’s Warehouse on February 8 I PICTURE: Piper Ferguson

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The Frames go back to their roots with special Limerick show

Soprano to perform free concert in Limerick's St Mary’s Cathedral

Helen Hancock performs at St Mary's Cathedral this weekend I PICTURE: Frances Marshall

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Soprano to perform free concert in Limerick's St Mary's Cathedral

Limerick teens ditch Verona romance for thrills on the Alpine slopes

Transition Year students, Luke O'Riordan, Lilly Gibson, Aoibhinn Ryan, Katelyn Bowler and Daithi O'Carroll with Isabel Harrison, B2B Aviation Development Manager of Shannon Airport | Arthur Ellis

Education

Limerick teens ditch Verona romance for thrills on the Alpine slopes

A day of distinction for Jewish communities in Limerick and Ireland

Members of local Jewish communities chant from their newly donated Torah scrolls

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A day of distinction for Jewish community in Limerick and Ireland

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Judge rules against Limerick City and County Council in illegal waste prosecution

Limerick Courthouse, Mulgrave Street

Crime and Courts

Judge rules against Limerick City and County Council in illegal waste prosecution

Case centred around the transportation of construction rubble to a farmyard near Ballyneety

23/02/26

Local News

Limerick communities gear up for 2026 Tidy Towns

Aidan Finn, Helen Kenneally, Debbie Bailey, National Tidy Towns adjudicator, Cllr Bridie Collins, Elaine O’Connor, Ryder Cup 2027 co-ordinator, Kate Janeczek and Simon Jennings Picture: Brian Arthur

Community