My Limerick - Zeb Moore: ‘The city has rebranded itself as a go-to destination’

What’s your idea of a perfect day, or a perfect weekend, in Limerick?

The October Bank Holiday Weekend welcoming people from around the world to Richard Harris International Film Festival (RHIFF) that takes place over five days in Limerick City and County. Of course!

What’s your first Limerick memory?

Collecting my turkey and ham from Michael Downes in Coonagh on Christmas Eve 1999 when we moved down to Limerick and getting the makings of the big dinner in Ivan’s on the Ennis Road. (Thanks Michael!)

What’s your favourite part of the county and why?

Lough Gur, the magic and beauty of the area is enthralling.

What about a favourite local walk or view?

Curraghchase Forest Walk

Do you have a favourite local restaurant?

Ah now, you can't possibly narrow it down to just one favourite, Limerick has such a selection of cafes and restaurants for every occasion.

What do you think gives Limerick its unique identity?

The resilience of its people and their unwavering pride in their city and county.

How would you describe the people of Limerick?

Proud and witty with an absolutely unique sense of humour.

How important do you think sport is to Limerick?

Sport is the heartbeat of Limerick, having brought up three children in Limerick, there was never a shortage of clubs / teams to join and sporting events to attend.

If you could add one amenity to Limerick, what would it be?

A dedicated city centre cinema.

What’s the biggest challenge facing the city/county today?

A few years ago that would have been a far easier question to answer, but the city has rebranded itself as a go-to destination. I suppose the challenge now is to maintain and improve on the image of the city with a focus of bringing more life back into the city centre.

The Richard Harris International Film Festival takes place from this Thursday, October 25 to Monday, October 29. See www.richardharrisfilmfestival.com.