https://www.limerickleader.ie https://www.limerickleader.ie/images/logos/1/logo_colored.jpg https://www.limerickleader.ie Limerick-founded electrical wholesaler increases footprint with Mullingar acquisition https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057206/limerick-founded-electrical-wholesaler-increases-footprint-with-mullingar-acquisition.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057206/limerick-founded-electrical-wholesaler-increases-footprint-with-mullingar-acquisition.html

Leading electrical wholesale distributor Trade Electric was founded in Limerick in 1971
A LEADING wholesale electrical distributor, founded in the heart of Limerick in 1971, has made a key acquisition. Trade Electric Group, which has operated from Lower Gerald Griffin Street since its incepti

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:59:01 GMT Limerick,Limerick city,Westmeath Nick Rabbitts Limerick Chamber president presses home priorities to An Taoiseach https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057196/limerick-chamber-president-presses-home-priorities-to-an-taoiseach.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057196/limerick-chamber-president-presses-home-priorities-to-an-taoiseach.html

Micheál Martin was guest of honour at business group's luncheon event
NEW Limerick Chamber president Maria Gleeson has used an audience with Taoiseach Micheál Martin to outline a number of priorities for the city and county. The Fianna Fail leader was guest of honour at the Chamber’s annual l

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:59:01 GMT Limerick,Limerick Chamber,Taoiseach,Micheál Martin Nick Rabbitts Interest-free loan launched to support Limerick people in need https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057194/interest-free-loan-launched-to-support-limerick-people-in-need.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057194/interest-free-loan-launched-to-support-limerick-people-in-need.html

Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership take over service from Good Shepherd Microfinance
A NEW interest-free loan scheme has been introduced to support people on low incomes in Limerick and the region. Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership (LEDP), a charity aimed at driving social

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:59:01 GMT Limerick,Limerick city,Finance Nick Rabbitts Rotarians to host free drop-in blood pressure clinic in Limerick https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/health/2057172/rotarians-to-host-free-drop-in-blood-pressure-clinic-in-limerick.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/health/2057172/rotarians-to-host-free-drop-in-blood-pressure-clinic-in-limerick.html

Three doctors on hand at event hosted by Limerick-North Munster Rotary Club in Augustinian's Church
SHOPPERS in Limerick will be able to have their blood pressure checked for free this weekend. Limerick-North Munster Rotary Cub, whose members provide service to others, will set up shop in the

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:03 GMT Limerick,Limerick city,Charity,Health Nick Rabbitts New life for landmark Limerick building as popular fast food outlet looks set to open https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057736/new-life-for-landmark-limerick-building-as-popular-fast-food-outlet-looks-set-to-open.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057736/new-life-for-landmark-limerick-building-as-popular-fast-food-outlet-looks-set-to-open.html

Passers-by noticed the new Apache Pizza branding going up on Wednesday
A NEW fast food outlet appears to be on the way to Limerick city centre, with signage for Apache Pizza erected at the rear of the former Railway Hotel. Passers-by noticed the new branding going up on Wednesday, fuelling sp

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:04:39 GMT Limerick city,Limerick Kayley Hardiman End of an era in Limerick as staff clock out at Wyeth Nutritionals for last time https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2056455/end-of-an-era-in-limerick-as-staff-clock-out-at-wyeth-nutritionals-for-last-time.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2056455/end-of-an-era-in-limerick-as-staff-clock-out-at-wyeth-nutritionals-for-last-time.html

Nestle-owned facility has played a huge role in development of Askeaton, employing hundreds of people
IT’S the end of an era in West Limerick as the last remaining staff at Wyeth in Askeaton clocked out for the final time. The last day of March brought the curtain down on more than 50 years o

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:59:01 GMT Limerick,Askeaton,County Limerick Nick Rabbitts Limerick Chamber welcomes High Court decision on Shannon LNG Project after 'complex' process https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057114/limerick-chamber-welcomes-high-court-decision-on-shannon-lng-project-after-complex-process.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2057114/limerick-chamber-welcomes-high-court-decision-on-shannon-lng-project-after-complex-process.html

The Chamber said this decision provides 'much needed clarity' on the project, which has been subject to multiple objections and policy scrutiny over several years
LIMERICK CHAMBER has welcomed the High Court’s decision to uphold the planning permission granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála for a 6

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:07 GMT Limerick Chamber,Kerry,Environment Ellie McCarthy Limerick consultancy and two Shannon firms nominated for national awards https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2052828/limerick-consultancy-and-two-shannon-firms-nominated-for-national-awards.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2052828/limerick-consultancy-and-two-shannon-firms-nominated-for-national-awards.html

Antaris Consulting, SK tes, and calQrisk all hoping to triumph at ESG awards
A CONSULTANCY firm based in Limerick city centre has been nominated for a national award. Antaris Consulting Ltd, based in Pery Square, is a finalist at the 2026 Business and Finance ESG awards, in association with G

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:59:01 GMT Limerick,Local Enterprise Office,Shannon Nick Rabbitts BREAKING: Major local hotels sold to family with deep Limerick roots https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/breaking-news/2054326/breaking-major-local-hotels-sold-to-family-with-deep-limerick-roots.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/breaking-news/2054326/breaking-major-local-hotels-sold-to-family-with-deep-limerick-roots.html

Three Limerick businesses have been acquired by Moran Hospitality, a Dublin-based hospitality group with deep family roots in Limerick and the wider region
IN A significant development for the hospitality sector, the owners of The Savoy Collection Limerick have announced the sale of their pre

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:33:12 GMT Limerick city Kayley Hardiman New managing partner at well-known solicitors firm in Limerick https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/jobs/2052805/new-managing-partner-at-well-known-solicitors-firm-in-limerick.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/jobs/2052805/new-managing-partner-at-well-known-solicitors-firm-in-limerick.html

Elisa McMahon appointed to new role within Dundon Callanan Solicitors
CITY centre-based law firm Dundon Callanan has announced a new managing partner. Elisa McMahon was appointed to the role, and took up her duties on January 1 this year. She joined the firm as a trainee nearly 20 years ago a

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:05 GMT Limerick,Limerick city,County Limerick Nick Rabbitts Limerick service station reopens 10 months after it was torched in arson attack https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/crime-and-courts/2052234/limerick-service-station-reopens-10-months-after-it-was-torched-in-arson-attack.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/crime-and-courts/2052234/limerick-service-station-reopens-10-months-after-it-was-torched-in-arson-attack.html

The garda investigation into the criminal damage by fire incident at Inver Service Station, Old Cork Road, continues
A LIMERICK filling station which was gutted in an arson attack last year has now reopened fully, some 10 months later. Inver Service Station, Old Cork Road, situated on the out

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:08 GMT Limerick city,An Garda Siochána Donal O'Regan Limerick-founded career firm acquired in multi-million euro deal https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2052802/limerick-founded-career-firm-acquired-in-multi-million-euro-deal.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2052802/limerick-founded-career-firm-acquired-in-multi-million-euro-deal.html

West Limerick businesswoman Miriam Magner Flynn has led Career Decisions for over 30 years
A CAREER consultancy firm founded by West Limerick businesswoman Miriam Magner Flynn has been acquired. Career Decisions Ireland, which has a base in Castletroy, plus Dublin and Cork, has been bought by

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:59:01 GMT Limerick,County Limerick,Limerick city Nick Rabbitts Official opening of €20m motorway service station between Limerick and Galway https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring-news/2052696/official-opening-of-20m-motorway-service-station-between-limerick-and-galway.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring-news/2052696/official-opening-of-20m-motorway-service-station-between-limerick-and-galway.html

Top Limerick athlete Sarah Lavin among special guests at ceremony in Banner Plaza on the M18 near Ennis
A NEW €20 million service station, on previously one of the longest stretches of motorway without access to services, will be officially opened this Thursday. Minister Darragh O’Brien will

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:23 GMT Limerick,Galway,Clare,Ennis Donal O'Regan Hospital reveals plans for multi-million euro expansion of clinic in Limerick https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/health/2052799/hospital-reveals-plans-for-multi-million-euro-expansion-of-clinic-in-limerick.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/health/2052799/hospital-reveals-plans-for-multi-million-euro-expansion-of-clinic-in-limerick.html

Beacon Hospital set up shop at Barrington Street in the city centre in 2022
BEACON Limerick is planning to expand its clinic in the city centre. The private healthcare provider has already secured permission from council for what it says will be a “significant” expansion of its premises in Ba

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:16 GMT Limerick,Hospital,Limerick city Nick Rabbitts Out Now! Pick up the latest edition of Limerick Life magazine https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2052074/out-now-pick-up-the-latest-edition-of-limerick-life-magazine.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2052074/out-now-pick-up-the-latest-edition-of-limerick-life-magazine.html

The April/May issue is packed full of fantastic local content
SUMMER is on the horizon, the days are stretching longer, and our April/May issue of Limerick Life arrives just in time to celebrate everything bright, bold and inspiring about the season ahead. From creativity and cuisine to music

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:16:31 GMT Limerick David Hurley Global superstars among new investors in wearables company with strong Limerick presence https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2051789/global-superstars-among-new-investors-in-wearables-company-with-strong-limerick-presence.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2051789/global-superstars-among-new-investors-in-wearables-company-with-strong-limerick-presence.html

Rory McIlroy, Niall Horan, Shane Lowry and Cristiano Ronaldo have invested in WHOOP, which employs 150 people in Limerick city centre
WEARABLES company WHOOP, which has a significant presence in Limerick, has announced plans to expand its operations in the city after it secured more than half

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:18 GMT Rory McIlroy,Shane Lowry,Niall Horan,Limerick city David Hurley Major passenger boost for Shannon Airport this Easter as new flights take off https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2051253/major-passenger-boost-for-shannon-airport-this-easter-as-new-flights-take-off.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2051253/major-passenger-boost-for-shannon-airport-this-easter-as-new-flights-take-off.html

Over 100,000 travellers expected as Shannon Airport’s Summer 2026 schedule adds five new routes and boosts capacity to two million seats.
SHANNON Airport expects a busy Easter, with over 100,000 travellers expected to pass through its terminals. The figure is forecast at 132,000, a 7% increas

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:13 GMT Limerick,Clare,Shannon,Shannon Airport,Shannon Airport Group,Easter,Ryanair,Aer Lingus Paige Foley Teenage entrepreneurs set to fly Limerick flag at national final https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2047394/teenage-entrepreneurs-set-to-fly-limerick-flag-at-national-final.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2047394/teenage-entrepreneurs-set-to-fly-limerick-flag-at-national-final.html

Students from three local schools win Local Enterprise Office Limerick awards
TEENAGE entrepreneurs from three local schools will fly the Treaty flag at this year’s student enterprise national final in May. Desmond College students Malachy Wrenn and Aron O’Connor will contest the junior categ

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:59:01 GMT Limerick,Local Enterprise Office,Newcastle West,Mungret Nick Rabbitts New partner appointed at Limerick-based professional services company https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2047245/new-partner-appointed-at-limerick-based-professional-services-company.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2047245/new-partner-appointed-at-limerick-based-professional-services-company.html

Aileen O’Neill has been promoted to the role of partner at Xeinadin’s Limerick office
A PROFESSIONAL services firm which supports small-to-medium sized businesses has appointed a new partner in its Limerick office. Aileen O’Neill has been promoted to the role of partner at Xeinadin’s Limerick

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:59:01 GMT Limerick,Limerick city,County Limerick Nick Rabbitts Limerick entrepreneur, 20, organises major sustainability event https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2045776/limerick-entrepreneur-20-organises-major-sustainability-event.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/2045776/limerick-entrepreneur-20-organises-major-sustainability-event.html

'Swap n Serve' geared towards tackling fast fashion, boosting sustainability and building stronger ties in Limerick
A LIMERICK entrepreneur is planning a sustainability event in the heart of the city next month. For the second year-in-a-row, David Hackett, from Raheen, is organising ‘Swap n S

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:59:01 GMT Limerick,Limerick city,Raheen Nick Rabbitts