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PICTURES: Book launch of Glamour & Grit by Limerick's Celia Holman Lee
PICTURES: Book launch of Glamour & Grit by Limerick's Celia Holman Lee
Browse through the below gallery to see if you can spot yourself or someone you know!
USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion
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December 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
PICTURES: Book launch of Glamour & Grit by Limerick's Celia Holman Lee
All you need to know ahead of Willie O'Connor's second round tie with Michael Van Gerwen
All you need to know ahead of Willie O'Connor's second round tie with Michael Van Gerwen
The Cappamore native takes on the Dutchman in round two of the PDC World Championships
LIMERICK'S Willie O'Connor will be hoping to repeat his first round heroics against Poland's Krzysztof Kciuk when he faces Michael Van Gerwen tonight at the Alexandra Palace. READ MORE: 'There's a different
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December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
All you need to know ahead of Willie O'Connor's second round tie with Michael Van Gerwen
Teenager arrested for 'endangerment' over hit-and-run collision in Limerick village
Teenager arrested for 'endangerment' over hit-and-run collision in Limerick village
A man, aged in his 30s, was hospitalised with ‘serious injuries’ after he was a struck by a car
GARDAI have arrested a teenager in the run-up to Christmas in connection with a hit-and-run collision in a County Limerick village. The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was out walking his dog at the
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December 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Teenager arrested for 'endangerment' over hit-and-run collision in Limerick village
WATCH: Limerick Racecourse manager Michael Lynch previews the four-day Christmas Racing Festival
WATCH: Limerick Racecourse manager Michael Lynch previews the four-day Christmas Racing Festival
The Mr Binman Limerick Christmas Racing Festival runs from December 26 to December 29
LIMERICK Racecourse stages the four-day Mr Binman Limerick Christmas Racing Fesival, beginning this Friday, St Stephen's Day. The Grade 1 Guinness 00 Faugheen Novice Chase, the first Grade 1 race to be stage
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December 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
WATCH: Limerick Racecourse manager Michael Lynch previews the four-day Christmas Racing Festival
Irish winners of €17m EuroMillions jackpot reveal where they hid ticket to keep it safe
Irish winners of €17m EuroMillions jackpot reveal where they hid ticket to keep it safe
Irish family syndicate say there were "chaotic hours" after the win and they couldn’t get anyone on the phone
The Irish family syndicate who scooped a massive €17 million EuroMillions jackpot have revealed where they hid the winning ticket to keep it safe as the reality of their life-changing
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December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Irish winners of €17m EuroMillions jackpot reveal where they hid ticket to keep it safe
PICTURES: Youth work trainees celebrate first-year graduation with Limerick and Clare ETB
PICTURES: Youth work trainees celebrate first-year graduation with Limerick and Clare ETB
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December 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
PICTURES: Youth work trainees celebrate first-year graduation with Limerick and Clare ETB
Limerick District League mid-term lower league junior soccer season review
Limerick District League mid-term lower league junior soccer season review
The LDL Premier 'A' League is turning into a thrilling race for honours
THE Limerick District League 2025/26 season kicked off under the cloud of an FAI investigation. The entire Limerick District League committee were issued stand-down orders by the FAI in June. Consultancy company RSM were
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December 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Limerick District League mid-term lower league junior soccer season review
'That's me done!'- Familiar voice from RTE hangs up the mic after nearly three decades
'That's me done!'- Familiar voice from RTE hangs up the mic after nearly three decades
RTE Weather and continuity presenter Helen Curran has announced her departure on social media just days before Christmas
RTE Weather and Continuity presenter, Helen Curran, has announced her departure from RTE after 28 years. You may recognise her voice from presenting the weather on RTE or a
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December 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
'That's me done!'- Familiar voice from RTE hangs up the mic after nearly three decades
Hundreds pay over and above street parking fees for illegally parking in Limerick City
Hundreds pay over and above street parking fees for illegally parking in Limerick City
A fine for illegally parking is €40, while it costs €2 an hour to park in the city
GARDAÍ from Henry Street garda station have seen a significant rise in events policing this year, which is bringing more concerts and festivals to the city in 2026. There were additional gardaí on the beat betw
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December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hundreds pay over and above street parking fees for illegally parking in Limerick City
RIP: Witness appeal launched as elderly man dies two weeks after being hit by car in Clare
RIP: Witness appeal launched as elderly man dies two weeks after being hit by car in Clare
The pedestrian sadly passed away in hospital just days before Christmas
An elderly man has died following a collision with a vehicle in Ennis, Co Clare, An Garda Síochána have confirmed. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident, which occurred in the Abbey Street area on Monday, De
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December 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
RIP: Witness appeal launched as elderly man dies two weeks after being hit by car in Clare
Woman charged in connection with €100k drugs seizure in Limerick City
Woman charged in connection with €100k drugs seizure in Limerick City
She will appear before Limerick District District Court on a date in late January 2026
A WOMAN arrested in connection with the seizure of €100,000 cannabis in Limerick city has been charged. She will appear before Limerick District District Court on a date in late January 2026. READ MORE: Wom
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December 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Woman charged in connection with €100k drugs seizure in Limerick City
There are people to talk to in Limerick and the Mid-West over the Christmas holidays
There are people to talk to in Limerick and the Mid-West over the Christmas holidays
This can be a challenging time filled with anxiety, financial stress and emotional strain for many
CHRISTMAS can be a dark and challenging time for some, but there will be supports available over the holidays for those who need a non-judgemental listening ear. While for many, Christmas is a t
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December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
There are people to talk to in Limerick and the Mid-West over the Christmas holidays
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Monaleen and Mungret St Paul's in Limerick Premier U20 football semi-final
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Monaleen and Mungret St Paul's in Limerick Premier U20 football semi-final
Mungret St Paul's defeated their city rivals 2-9 to 0-12 in their semi-final at UL on Saturday
"RELIEVED to get through that very nervous ending and lucky to see that late goal chance go wide but we should have the game killed off long before then," was how manager John Hutton reacted to Mung
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December 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Monaleen and Mungret St Paul's in Limerick Premier U20 football semi-final
80-year-old woman dies following horror five car crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
80-year-old woman dies following horror five car crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
The collision happened last Friday
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Platin, Drogheda, county Meath on Friday, December 19, 2025. Shortly after 11.10am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving five vehicles on the M1 northb
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December 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
80-year-old woman dies following horror five car crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
Local community groups receive GMA funding support across Limerick
Local community groups receive GMA funding support across Limerick
Funding helps Killeedy Ceoltamhás, Newcastle West Community Council, and Abbeyfeale Tidy Towns with projects
A number of community groups across west Limerick benefited from General Municipal Allocation (GMA) funding approved at the December meeting of the Newcastle West Municipal District. A
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December 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Local community groups receive GMA funding support across Limerick
Gardaí give new update in Edenderry petrol bombing that killed boy (4) and woman (60)
Gardaí give new update in Edenderry petrol bombing that killed boy (4) and woman (60)
Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt (60) died when the house they were occupants of in Castleview Park, Edenderry, was attacked on December 6, 2025
Gardaí have given a new update and made a Christmas appeal in the investigation into the deaths of Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt in a petrol bomb attac
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December 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Gardaí give new update in Edenderry petrol bombing that killed boy (4) and woman (60)
Revenue deals major blow to crime gangs amid significant drugs seizure at Shannon Airport
Revenue deals major blow to crime gangs amid significant drugs seizure at Shannon Airport
Nearly 40kgs of herbal cannabis were located and seized by Customs officers during routine operations at the airport on Monday
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a major drugs seizure at Shannon Airport - just days before Christmas. Revenue says 38kgs of herbal cannabis were located and sei
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December 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Revenue deals major blow to crime gangs amid significant drugs seizure at Shannon Airport
Irish people warned as government makes change to St Stephen's Day bank holiday
Irish people warned as government makes change to St Stephen's Day bank holiday
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday with St Stephen's Day on a Saturday
Irish people are being informed about a change to the St Stephen's Day bank holiday next year in 2026 when it falls on a Saturday. There are 10 public holidays in Ireland each year and 2026 is no different with the first Ban
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December 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Irish people warned as government makes change to St Stephen's Day bank holiday
PICTURES: Trailblazing Limerick politician remembered with new portrait
PICTURES: Trailblazing Limerick politician remembered with new portrait
Renowned portrait artist Declan Chambers honours former Limerick East TD Donogh O’Malley
A NEW portrait of the Limerick man who brought free secondary education into the State was unveiled. As Education Minister, former Limerick East TD Donogh O’Malley is best known for the 1966 reform which
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December 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
PICTURES: Trailblazing Limerick politician remembered with new portrait
Ireland XV to host England 'A' in Limerick in February
Ireland XV to host England 'A' in Limerick in February
An Ireland XV selection will take on England 'A' at Thomond Park on February 6
THE Ireland XV squad will return to action in 2026 as Thomond Park hosts a Friday night lights clash against England 'A' in February. Following on from November's victory over Spain in Madrid, Ireland XV will host
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December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Ireland XV to host England 'A' in Limerick in February
'It was the best day of the life to be honest, it was like a movie' - Limerick Irish fans in Budapest for Parrott heroics
'It was the best day of the life to be honest, it was like a movie' - Limerick Irish fans in Budapest for Parrott heroics
Conor Treacy from Castletroy describes what it was like to witness the Irish heroics in Budapest
TROY Parrott have Irish fans a moment they will never forget on Sunday, November 16 2025. The Dublin native poked home at the death in Budapest to give Ireland a 3-2 win, thus granting them a plac
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December 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
'It was the best day of the life to be honest, it was like a movie' - Limerick Irish fans in Budapest for Parrott heroics
BREAKING: Limerick firefighters rescue elderly woman from burning building
BREAKING: Limerick firefighters rescue elderly woman from burning building
Firefighters rushed to the scene where the blaze was well established with thick smoke billowing out windows
LIMERICK firefighters entered a burning building in the early hours of this Tuesday morning and rescued a woman, Limerick Live has learned. The fire broke out at an apartment in the Ni
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December 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
BREAKING: Limerick firefighters rescue elderly woman from burning building
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has died
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has died
The 74-year-old singers' family say he died peacefully on Monday
Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74. The UK musician was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had his pancreas removed in 2001, and in 2016 he suffered a st
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December 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has died
Shots fired at a house in feud-related incident in Limerick town
Shots fired at a house in feud-related incident in Limerick town
GARDAI are investigating after shots were fired at a house in Rathkeale. The gun attack on Sunday is believed to be linked to an ongoing feud in the town between rival Traveller factions. There was a major garda operation in Rathkeale on Sunday due to an emotive anniversary Mass. The garda helicopte
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December 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Shots fired at a house in feud-related incident in Limerick town
Munster Rugby prop joins English Champ leaders on loan deal
Munster Rugby prop joins English Champ leaders on loan deal
Mark Donnelly has joined Ealing Trailfinders on a short-term loan deal until early January
MUNSTER Rugby prop Mark Donnelly has joined English Championship Rugby side Ealing Trailfinders on a short-term loan, Twenty four-year-old Donnelly joins a number of former Munster players, Rory Scannel
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December 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Munster Rugby prop joins English Champ leaders on loan deal