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Apollo 15 astronaut with proud Limerick links passes away

"ANYTHING is possible," said Al Worden, Apollo 15 astronaut after his flight to the moon in 1971. These words, now more than ever ring true. Mr Worden, a patron of Lough Gur, passed away on March 18 at 88 years of age in Houston. As one of only 24 ...

23 Mar 2020 at 17:30

Community

WATCH: 'Nowhere like it' - Summer solstice ushered in at Limerick stone circle

THE summer solstice was heralded in with crowds and cow-horns at an ancient stone circle in Limerick. The Grange Stone Circle in Lough Gur hosted a special dawn greeting this Wednesday morning, guests – some travelling from across the world – ...

21 Jun 2017 at 19:33

Environment

Rural water supply boost across Limerick as €2.8m investment flows

A TOTAL of 16 rural water services in Limerick have been allocated over €2.8 million in capital investment funding to deliver essential water infrastructure. Minister Patrick O’Donovan and Minister of State Niall Collins said funding of €73....

03 Aug 2025 at 14:00

What's On

Halloween in Limerick goes big with frights, folklore and family fun

LIMERICK City and County Council is conjuring up the biggest Halloween in Limerick celebration to date with an ambitious programme of events for 2025 featuring a pumpkin patch and a procession by Lumen Street Theatre. The Council is ...

30 Sept 2025 at 12:00

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Fun for all the family at Christmas gathering in County Limerick

USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky ...

19 Dec 2025 at 21:30

Arts & Entertainment

King John's Castle named the most Instagrammed location in Limerick

KING John's Castle has been revealed as the most Instagrammed location in Limerick, according to new research. The study, carried out by Virgin Media Ireland, analysed the number of tagged Instagram posts across the county’s ...

09 Dec 2025 at 10:00

Books Literature

Local Limerick legend accomplishes his three life-long goals

THE picturesque village of Lough Gur is a small community where everyone knows one another, but there is only one face that has become a local legend, Michael Quinlan. Even when he is simply walking into Reardon’s Bar, cars ...

17 Apr 2018 at 13:00

Local News

Almost 50 years of service to County Limerick hospital celebrated with retirement

A WOMAN from Patrickswell who dedicated 49 years of her life to service in the HSE has retired. Kathleen Dineen started in Croom Orthopaedic Hospital in 1976. READ ALSO: Hundreds pay over and above street parking fees for ...

30 Dec 2025 at 16:00

Community

Woman airlifted from Lough Gur to Limerick hospital

A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital last night after injuring herself whilst walking in one of Limerick’s most scenic locations. The Shannon Airport based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 115, was called to attend ...

05 Feb 2017 at 11:05

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Soaking up the weekend sunshine in Limerick

14 Jul 2025 at 21:00

Local News

WATCH: Stunning drone footage of Limerick beauty spot will lift your spirits

Stunning aerial footage of one of Limerick's most historic beauty spots has attracted significant attention since it was uploaded to social media at the weekend. Peter Tiernan of VisionAir Technologies ...

04 Nov 2020 at 16:00

Environment

'An amazing and unique event': County Limerick's otter discovery day scoops heritage prize

ALTHOUGH over 2,500 events took place nationwide during the biggest National Heritage Week yet, a Limerick event celebrating otters and outdoor discovery stood out from the crowd. Wild Child Day – All ...

02 Nov 2025 at 10:00

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