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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 – keen ...

21 Jun 2017 at 19:33

Local News

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 ...

23 Mar 2020 at 17:30

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 working ...

30 Sept 2025 at 12:00

Environment

Limerick groups and business team up to install new bee habitats at Lough Gur

A NUMBER of Limerick groups have come together in a giant effort to install new habitats for wild bees at Lough Gur. The project is being undertaken by Analog Devices Ireland, the Irish Bee Conservation Project, Lough Gur Development, ...

02 Apr 2022 at 09:00

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 regularly visits Lough Gur and ...

04 Nov 2020 at 16:00

What's On

New tree trail unveiled in Lough Gur

WITH over 7,000 tree species in Ireland, just 22 are native to this country and all of them can be found at the ancient site of Lough Gur. And to mark National Tree Week – which runs until this Sunday - tree expert and the Leader’s ...

09 Mar 2017 at 11:14

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 Lough Gur in ...

05 Feb 2017 at 11:05

Arts & Entertainment

Spray painting, sun and abstract performance: Cruinniú na nÓg launches in Limerick

IRELAND is the first country in the world to celebrate a national day dedicated to free creativity for children and young people, with this year’s launch taking place in Limerick. Cruinniú na nÓg is an annual, nationwide ...

09 May 2025 at 14:04

What's On

Limerick 'comes alive' as storytelling is celebrated during Heritage Week

HERITAGE Week in Limerick is coming to a close, with a wide range of events already finished with great success. One of the many activities that locals and tourists alike could avail of during this year's Heritage Week ...

23 Aug 2025 at 18:00

Planning

Limerick council seeks planning permission for Solstice Park at Lough Gur

LIMERICK Council has applied for planning permission for the construction of a Solstice Park at Lough Gur Visitors’ Centre. The development also includes a shared road space extending from the visitors’ centre to the ...

07 Jan 2018 at 12:00

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Limerick solicitor leaves the courtroom for the kiln room

FOR many years Clair Jones was accustomed to sifting through dusty old title documents at her family’s law firm. However, Clair found that the legal business did not lend itself well to expressing the creative side ...

01 Sept 2021 at 13:44

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Soaking up the weekend sunshine in 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, ...

14 Jul 2025 at 21:00

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