Christmas

An area of Limerick's main thorougfare, beside the Daniel O'Connell monument is set to be closed to vehicles in the countdown to Christmas

Six week traffic ban for part of Limerick's main thoroughfare

Santa can't wait to meet the children of Limerick

'Magical' new event announced for Limerick's festive season

Father Christmas, pictured with his two helpers, Elaine Ryan, sales and marketing manager at Clayton Hotel and her colleague Lorraine Connellan, sales executive

Life's a beach in Limerick for Father Christmas!

Council is planning to increase its spend this Christmas

'Hallmark' Christmas planned for Limerick after last year's backlash

Members of St Joseph's Church are to make coffee and tea on St Patrick's Day to raise money for their Christmas tree appeal! | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Limerick parish kicks off Christmas countdown - with tea and coffee on St Patric...

Pamela Connell-Dera with her yet to be named son born at the University Maternity Hospital Limerick on New Years Day at 12.24 am weighing 3.665kgs

'It wasn't the New Year's Eve we were expecting!': First Limerick baby of 2026 i...

PICTURES: Locals enjoy Christmas lights in County Limerick village

PICTURES: Ladies Day at Limerick Racecourse

PICTURES: Mr Binman Christmas Festival in Limerick Racecourse

QUIZ: How well do you know your Christmas movies? Test yourself with our quiz

QUIZ: How well do you know your Christmas movies? Test yourself with our quiz

Rayah O'Halloran at the Project Believe Christmas Festival last week | PICTURE: Brendan gleeson

From our newsroom to your home, we wish you a Happy Limerick Christmas!

PICTURES: 'A special, special gift': Limerick community's yearbook hits shelves

PICTURES: Christmas lunch for the elderly in Limerick's county town

Canon Derek Leonard, with parishioners at St Joseph’s Christmas tree | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Third-time lucky for Limerick parish community as Christmas tree towers up 30 fo...

SANTA TRACKER: See exactly where Santa is right now as he makes his way to Ireland

SANTA TRACKER: Where is Santa right now as he makes his way to Ireland?

PICTURES: Christmas dinner for older people in Limerick at Thomond Park

PICTURES: Limerick lit up in spectacular fashion for Blue Light charity run
Car-cade raised much needed funds for the Irish Red Cross
Nick Rabbitts

Throwback Thursday - In association with Glasshouse Opticians

Throwback Thursday: Pictures from the Limerick Leader archives

PICTURES: The Classic Christmas Carol Trail in Limerick City

PICTURES: UCH Panto presents Cinderella

Sofia Hennebry from Ballyneety, was fittingly decked out in red when she met the Munster rugby team this week on their visit to the Children’s Ark at UHL

Munster rugby stars deliver festive joy to children at University Hospital Limer...

All the best movies to watch on RTE over Christmas including recent blockbusters

All the best movies to watch on RTE over Christmas including recent blockbusters

The 10 best Christmas films to watch over the festive period

PICTURES: Limerick Senior Hurlers at the Children's Ark

PICTURES: The house from Home Alone is for sale but is very different inside now

PICTURES: What the Home Alone house looks like now after sale - it’s very differ...

Where are the stars of Home Alone now? From sad deaths to career changes

Where are the stars of Home Alone now? From sad deaths to career changes

Drill, baby drill! Mark Ryan, 13, hard at work in his carpentry shed making the unique reindeer he sells at Christmas with his friend Jack Byrnes

Kind-hearted duo welcome two new arrivals to their wooden reindeer herd!

Maura O’Neill, Limerick City Tidy Towns presenting the group’s bi-monthly award to Sarah Murray, Jacinta Khan, and Altaf Khan, all of the Savoy Collection | PICTURE: ADRIAN BUTLER

Top Limerick hotel gets Tidy Towns award for its 'warmth, style and sparkle'
Five-star Savoy Hotel honoured for its Christmas decorations
Nick Rabbitts

Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has issued an appeal as Christmas approaches

'We need young people at church', stresses Bishop of Limerick as Christmas appro...

Seamus Fitzgerald and Jane Fitzpatrick from Shannon-based firm AerCap supporting the Novas Christmas sleep-out alongside James Linnane

Sleepout on the streets of Limerick raises over €20,000 for Limerick charity

Gardai at Henry Street have launched an investigation into the thefts

Garda probe as donations meant for homeless people stolen from Limerick church

Community wardens are set to appear on the streets of Limerick this side of Christmas

Date revealed for safety wardens to be deployed on streets of Limerick

For the next two Thursdays - December 11 and December 18 - the streets of Newcastle West will come alive under the soft glow of festive lights

Limerick town gears up for Christmas with 'late night' shopping this festive sea...

Pictured with children from Tara House, Clarina are Owen O'Sullivan and Treasa McAuliffe, the chief executive of St. Gabriel's

Kind-hearted businessman makes donation in honour of Limerick-based refugees

Miriah Fogarty and Olivia Beck of the Limerick City Partnership (formerly Paul Partnership) at the family fun day at the Skate Park over the summer | PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

Community childrens' winter party set to take place in Limerick on Monday

Volunteers take part in the Novas Christmas Sleep-Out last Christmas

Limerick homelessness charity to host annual Christmas sleep-out fundraiser

The first ever Santa Splash along the Shannon was to light up the Three Bridges walk in Limerick | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Update issued on plans for Santa Splash in Limerick this weekend

Tony Noonan's Christmas lights pictured at his home in Templeglantine

Popular Christmas lights display set for switch-on event in County Limerick vill...

Mayor John Moran said he would be willing to lend ‘non-financial’ support to a scheme to help families in need this Christmas

Limerick city tradition discontinued as mayor’s coal appeal burns out

The first ever Santa Splash along the Shannon is to light up the Three Bridges walk in Limerick | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Festive light parade set for alongside River Shannon in Limerick

Plenty of attractions will once again make the Milk Market in Limerick a must-visit destination this Christmas

Limerick's Milk Market is all set to sparkle this Christmas time

The Hayes Christmas display in Shanagolden pictured in years gone by

Family's Christmas lights display not returning in Limerick this year due to 'pe...

Calls have been made for a permanent garda van in the city

‘Help keep our streets safe’: Call for Garda van to return as Limerick prepares ...

Mayor of Limerick John Moran made his initial comments on local radio

Mayor of Limerick responds to council director general's email revealing 'disapp...

PICTURES: Limerick Panto Society prepares for their Christmas panto Aladdin

Mayor John Moran has confirmed no market will take place around the Daniel O'Connell Monument this Christmas

Mayor reveals reasons he chose to axe new Christmas market in Limerick city

Council is advertising its intention to close a section of O'Connell Street this December | PICTURE: Kieran Ryan-Benson

Closure plan announced for Limerick's main thoroughfare at Christmas

Concerns have been raised over the Christmas offering in the city | PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

Race is on to finalise programme of events for Limerick this Christmas

Mayor of Limerick John Moran has not responded to calls over the formation of the Christmas programme in Limerick

Silence from mayor as fury builds over Christmas festivities in Limerick

Mayor of Limerick John Moran has come under fire for not handling the Christmas in Limerick plans

Limerick councillors hit out at Mayor’s 'act of political cowardice'

The festive switch-on event in Limerick city back in 2016 | PICTURE: Sean Curtin/WeareTrueMedia

Major overhaul being planned for festive light-up in Limerick

Tony Noonan and Julie Moloney with members of the charities, Milford Care Centre, Limerick Suicide Watch, Slí Eile, Cork and Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House Picture: Adrian Butler

Popular charity Christmas lights display raises 'record-breaking' figure

Limerick singer-songwriter goes viral with new Christmas single

Young Limerick woman wins Person of the Month award for life-changing invention

Toots the Train - photographed here during Christmas 2018 - was a no-show this year | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

€240k spend on Christmas in Limerick - featuring a no-show 'ghost train' - spark...

PICTURES: Brendan Gleeson

PICTURES: Smiles all around at the Narwhals Christmas swim!

Limerick hurlers Darragh O'Donovan and Kyle Hayes visiting the Children's Ark this Christmas Eve

Bear-ing Gifts: Limerick hurlers bring Christmas cheer to children's ward