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'My idol': Limerick girl Rachel Prior is serenaded by her hero Beyonc� at the superstar's recent concert in Dublin - video footage of the moment was later inadvertently deleted from Rachels phone

Limerick singer seeks to recover Beyoncé footage

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

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'Difficult to take': Leanne Moore, second from left, performing with Ryan Dolan (centre) at the Eurovision final on Saturday night. Picture: Lisa Wikstrand

Leanne Moore’s Eurovision dreams are dashed

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.

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Ireland, featuring Leanne and Ryan Dolan (centre), celebrated semi-final success this week. Seen here on the red carpet are: Colm Farrell, Alison Vard Miller, Ryan Dolan, Leanne Moore, Alan McGrath, Nicky Bailey. Picture: Lisa Wikstrand

Leanne Moore’s dream Eurovision-run continues

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

Leanne Moore and Ryan Dolan will perform in Malmo this evening

Limerick’s Leanne aims for Eurovision Glory

Limerick’s own Leanne Moore is hoping it’s third time lucky in Malmo - as she prepares to perform in her third Eurovision song contest in as many years.

Brian Scannell, Abbeyfeale and Kieran Cunningham, Killeedy, at a session in D.P. Lyons' Bar at the Fleadh by the Feale [ Picture: Dave Gaynor]

Gala concert takes ‘Fleadh by the Feale’ to a new level

EVERY year, Abbeyfeale’s ‘Fleadh by the Feale’ creates a haven for traditional music in the pubs and street corners of the West Limerick town.

Festival to relive West Limerick’s ballroom days

IT MAY be one of the biggest modern entertainment festivals in the Mid West, but this year’s Knights of WestFest event will also be celebrating something decidedly retro.

Bruce Springsteen will perform at Thomond Park in July

Limerick is cheapest place to stay for Bruce concert

IT’S one of the most anticipated gigs of the year, and it appears fans of The Boss got the best deal in Limerick.

Singer Niamh Dunne from Caherconlish, Co Limerick,

Limerick singer to shine with her Portraits

RISING star Niamh Dunne will be launching her first solo album in her hometown of Limerick next weekend after an extensive worldwide tour.

At the launch of Battle of the Bands: Mike Gavin, Brendan Ring, Brian O'Grady, Sean Lynch, Martin Hartnett, Tony Power and Finbarr Brougham

Limerick bands to battle for charity

A NUMBER of local bands will be singing from the same hymn sheet on Saturday, April 6 next when they take part in a major fundraiser - The Battle of the Bands.

Keith Hanley on stage at the Helic Theatre with his mentor, Jamelia, after he won the The Voice of Ireland [Picture: Kyran O'Brien]

Keith Hanley is the Voice of Ireland

PREPARATIONS are underway in Charleville to welcome home The Voice of Ireland, Keith Hanley.

The Voice of Ireland finalists, Keith Hanley pictured with popstar Jamelia at Holy Family school in Charleville

Keith Hanley aims to be the Voice of Ireland

POPSTAR Jamelia got a hamper of cheddar from Golden Vale on her visit to Charleville, but she hopes her act, Keith Hanley, will be the one saying cheese after the tonight’s Voice of Ireland final.

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