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Fashion designs from another world in Limerick

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:39 GMT

A FASHION collection inspired by the relationship between humans and the spirit world has helped a student from Clare win the prestigious Limerick School of Art & Design graduate fashion show.

Limerick student fantasy writer is honoured

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:16 GMT

Ailbhe Wheatley, a transition year pupil at Villiers Secondary School, North Circular Road, was honoured for making the final of the 2013 John West Fantasy Writing Awards – no mean feat as the competition attracted 11,070 entries this year.

Record number of entries for Limerick swim

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:54:35 GMT

OVER 100 swimmers will take to the waters of the River Shannon for the annual Thomond Swim, which has grown in size and reputation in recent years.

Famous Limerick writer’s house bought for €80,000

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51:22 GMT

EXTENSIVE renovations are being carried out at the home of the famous Limerick writer Kate O’Brien, with the new owner expected to announce its future use in the coming months.

Stars turn out for GAA club opening hosted by JP

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:24 GMT

STARS from across the sporting world were among over 3,000 people who turned out at Staker Wallace GAA club grounds to mark the official opening of the state-of-the-art facility.

Limerick singer seeks to recover Beyoncé footage

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:45:55 GMT

IT was a once in a lifetime experience for Beyoncé fan and aspiring singer Rachel Prior, but the documentary evidence has been inadvertently deleted.

Leanne Moore’s Eurovision dreams are dashed

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:31:49 GMT

Ireland suffered a Euro-backlash on Saturday as Ryan Dolan and his singing team, which included Limerick’s Leanne Moore, finished last in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Noelle shows journalistic flair at the tender age of 10

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:44 GMT

SHE may only be 10 years of age but Askeaton’s Noelle O’Shaughnessy knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up – a journalist.

Limerick to get catty on the Bank Holiday weekend

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:35 GMT

A BRAND new arts festival is set to brighten the city up during the June Bank Holiday.

Tiernan and Harding in great debate in Limerick

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:28 GMT

MICHAEL Harding thought he had failed at everything in his life - he was, in his own words, “a failed husband, a failed priest, and a failed writer.”

Goalie Barry aims for net gain with new Limerick business

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:24 GMT

A COUNTY Limerick hurler with a keen interest in physical fitness has combined his talents both on and off the pitch to launch his own business.

Limerick Art Society exhibition to aid Pieta House

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:20:17 GMT

SUICIDE charity Pieta House is experiencing a wave of support in Limerick, including a walk that saw 6,000 people rise before dawn to march for the centre.

500 students in Limerick seeking ‘sugar daddies’

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:27:19 GMT

NEARLY 500 female students across a number of Limerick colleges have allegedly signed up with a website to find a ‘sugar daddy’ to help fund their studies, those behind a global site have claimed.

When Gerry met Ashlie: Limerick mayor learns more about cities links with Spokane

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:37 GMT

IN honour of Limerick’s link with Spokane in the USA, Mayor Gerry McLoughlin has met with Ashlie Ulstad, a resident of the Washington city.

Miss Bikini Limerick organisers seek contestants

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:39:13 GMT

Miss Bikini Limerick organisers are now accepting contestants to take part in their contest on June 13 at the Parlour Bar on Thomas Street in the city at 7pm.

Cycle in memory of Limerick climber killed on K2

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:10:55 GMT

UP TO 80 people are expected to cycle from county Limerick to Doolin this July in memory of Ger McDonnell, who died on K2, the second highest mountain in the world during an avalanche in 2008 as he tried to help others make the descent.

Leanne Moore’s dream Eurovision-run continues

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:46:26 GMT

DUSSELDORF, Baku and now Malmö - Limerick’s Leanne Moore is seeing the world through a Eurovision prism.

PICTURE SLIDESHOW: Darkness Into Light run in aid of Pieta House

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:08:51 GMT

MORE than 6,000 people took part in suicide charity Pieta House’s annual Darkness into Light walk in Limerick recently.

Africa Day to bring fun and colour to Limerick

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:28:54 GMT

Limerick will enjoy the sights and sounds of its African communities later this month with four fun-filled days of colourful events to celebrate the 50th staging of Africa Day.

Limerick lad, 16, has the hunger for music business

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:13:20 GMT

Dooradoyle teenager Aaron Hackett is excited about the possibility of his song Real, being chosen for the sound track of upcoming blockbuster, Hunger Games 2.