Limerick Going for Gold 2016 winner is Glin!

Limerick Going for Gold 2016 winner

Limerick Going for Gold 2016 winner is Glin!  The West of Limerick is awake and celebrating after Glin was announced as overall winner of Limerick Going for Gold 2016. There were jubilant celebrations in The Strand Hotel this evening (Tuesday 11 October) as the residents of the village claimed the top prize. Richard Lynch of ILoveLimerick.com hosted the event … Read more

FirstLight Limerick asks businesses to support Suddenly Bereaved Parents

FirstLight Limerick

Every year, in Limerick over 150 parents, families and professionals are affected by the devastation of losing a child or young person suddenly. 2016 has seen an increase of 68% in the number of notifications to FirstLight – an organisation that provides professional supports during these traumatic events. During 2015 the FirstLight hotline received 243 calls. … Read more

Limerick LGBTI Pride Festival 2016

Limerick LGBTI Pride Festival 2016

Limerick LGBTI Pride Festival 2016 got under way last week with a number of special events held for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities in the city, as well as the wider Limerick public. As always, there was an educational aspect to the Limerick LGBTI Pride Festival 2016. Support … Read more

Limerick LGBT Community honour Orlando victims

Limerick LGBT Community honour Orlando victims

The LGBT community in Limerick invited the public to attend a candlelight vigil in memory of the 50 people who have lost their lives and those injured in the attacks in Orlando on Sunday, June 12. There were two vigils being held. The first was held at the Treaty Stone.  The second candlelight vigil was … Read more

Caseys Centra love thy neighbour summer Fundraiser

Caseys Centra

  Caseys Centra host Love Thy Neighbour Summer Carnival in aid of the Mid West Simon Community and Limerick Marine Search and Rescue takes place on Thursday June 16, from noon until 3 pm, at the Caseys Centra store, Mount Kenneth on the Dock Road. Munster Rugby star Duncan Casey, actor Myles Breen and Richard … Read more

BeSPOKE 2016 Limericks biggest ever cycling festival

A variety of FREE cycling inspired events will take place across Limerick for BeSPOKE 2016, Limerick Smarter Travel’s cycling festival between 11th-19th June 2016, it was announced today (Tuesday). For the second year running individuals and groups from schools, communities, campuses and workplaces have the opportunity to avail of funding to help them run their … Read more

Leben Building Neurological Centre Acute Stroke Unit at University Hospital Limerick

Leben Building Neurological Centre Acute Stroke Unit at University Hospital Limerick

A new era in the care of Parkinson’s patients at University Hospital Limerick has been marked with a ceremony this Friday at the newly opened Leben Building Neurological Centre/Acute Stroke Unit. A plaque has been unveiled in recognition of the contribution of the Parkinsons Association of Ireland MidWest Branch in developing the unit and the … Read more

Lolas Ball Act for Menengitis fundraiser is a huge success!

Lolas Ball Act for Menengitis fundraiser is a huge success!

Lolas Ball, an evening to remember Lola Jane Nagle took place this past Saturday in the Greenhills Hotel in aid of ACT for Meningitis. Richard Lynch of I Love Limerick was honoured to host the event with his good friend Leanne Moore and the night was very emotional, filled with love and a huge success! … Read more