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Limerick’s 1973 Hurling Champions Reunite for New Exhibition ‘Limerick’s All-Ireland Glory 1887-2023’

By Ryan Harmon 11 September 2023

Limerick Museum, in collaboration with Limerick GAA, is excited to announce the official opening of ‘Limerick’s All-Ireland Glory 1887-2023’. This exhibition, curated by Dr. Matthew Potter, Curator of Limerick Museum, and Meadhbh Nolan from Limerick Libraries, pays tribute to the rich history of Limerick’s Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and spotlights

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Four in a Row All-Ireland Hurling Champions to Receive Homecoming Celebration in Limerick City

By Ryan Harmon 24 July 2023

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Limerick will be greeted by thousands of supporters when they take to the stage at Pery Square after they secured victory over Kilkenny in a thrilling encounter at Croke Park.  It will be a night to remember with a host of live music acts lined up to get the street party […]

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Opening of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick 

By Ryan Harmon 2 May 2023

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick is congratulating JP McManus for delivering a world class tourist attraction in the heart of Limerick City. The €30 million International Rugby Experience is housed in a six storey high visually striking building on Limerick’s O’Connell Street. It was the brainchild of Limerick philanthropist JP McManus and […]

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Minister Richmond Visits Local Enterprise Office in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 27 April 2023

Minister of State for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, Neale Richmond, was in the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Limerick where he met with council officials and members of the LEO team as well as some of their client companies. The Minister was greeted at the Limerick LEO by Olivia O’Sullivan, Cathaoirleach of the Metropolitan District […]

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NTA to Undertake First Ever Survey of Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 18 April 2023

The National Transport Authority (NTA) was joined by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, as it committed to undertaking the first ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Limerick Metropolitan Area extending to Patrickswell in the South, Cloonara in the North and Shannon to the West. The Walking and Cycling Index (previously the Bike […]

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Eli Lilly Investment in Biologics Drug Substance Manufacturing Facility in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 30 March 2023

IDA Ireland, together with Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD welcomed the announcement by Eli Lilly to increase investment to nearly $1 billion at its new biologics drug substance manufacturing facility in Limerick in the Mid West region.  The company previously announced a $500 million investment. Construction of the new 500,000 sq. […]

Culture News Technology

New Limerick Film and Digital Media Centre Announced

By Ryan Harmon 20 September 2022

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, have announced significant investment to support the establishment of a new Film and Digital Media Centre of Excellence in Limerick. This key project in Limerick forms part of a first phase of […]

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Johnson & Johnson Vision Announces €100m Investment in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 20 September 2022

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland UC, a global leader in eye health and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, announced an expansion of its existing facility in Plassey, Limerick. The €100 million investment has the potential to create 80 new jobs and will support the company’s ambition to redefine healthy sight for life for more […]

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Ortec Inc. Officially Opens European Headquarters in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 15 September 2022

Ortec Inc., a leading supplier of custom formulation and manufacturing services to the life science industry, has officially opened its European Headquarters, Manufacturing and Operations Centre in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Minister for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan TD said, “this is

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Incredible Activities and Experiences On Offer to Holidaymakers in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 12 August 2022

People planning on taking a late summer/ early autumn break would be advised to check out Limerick as an incredible value destination with a wide range of activities and experiences on offer. As promoted in the Limerick 11 Summer Tourism Marketing Campaign, Limerick has something to suit everyone. From immersing yourself in the county’s fascinating […]

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US Based FileCloud Chooses Limerick For EMEA HQ

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2022

FileCloud, a leading software and SaaS provider of ready-to-deploy, hyper-secure enterprise file sharing and content collaboration platform (CCP) has announced that it has chosen to establish its EMEA HQ and R&D Centre in Limerick, Ireland creating 50 roles over the next two and a half years. Founded in Austin, Texas, FileCloud has operations in the […]

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Three Ireland Announces 175 New Jobs in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

Three Ireland announced a strong expansion of its operations at its Limerick customer experience centre, with the creation of 175 new jobs over the next four years as the Irish office begins to export services to Three UK business customers for the first time. The 175 new jobs will include both full time and part time positions and […]

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70 Active Travel Schemes Across Limerick Receive Funding

By Ryan Harmon 3 June 2022

More than 70 different Active Travel schemes in Limerick, ranging from new footpaths and pedestrian crossings to greenway connections and junction tightening, have received funding approval from the National Transport Authority in recent weeks. More than €10m has been allocated to the schemes that will improve connectivity for communities in the city and county. This […]

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Limerick’s Lifelong Learning Festival 2022

By Ryan Harmon 9 May 2022

Limerick’s Lifelong Learning Festival returns for a 12th year this May with a comprehensive choice of events on offer for anyone interested in acquiring a new skill, learning a new talent, or just expanding their knowledge. Taking place from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 May, this year’s festival theme is ‘Learn Something New in 2022’ and has over […]

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Global Irish Festival Series to Attract Diaspora Home to Mayo, Donegal, Limerick and Kerry This Year

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2022

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD and Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, have announced that the Global Irish Festival Series will take place along the Wild Atlantic Way in Mayo, Donegal, Limerick and Kerry this year. A joint initiative between Fáilte Ireland […]

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Johnson & Johnson Vision to Begin Producing Intraocular Lenses in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 10 March 2022

Johnson & Johnson Vision, a global leader in eye health and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, has announced a €35 million investment in its facility in Limerick, with the potential to create up to 200 new jobs over the next three years, including roles specific to the construction phase of the project.  Niall Collins […]

Business News

Analog Devices Invests €100m in Europe Operations with ADI Catalyst Launch

By Ryan Harmon 7 March 2022

Analog Devices, a leading global high-performance semiconductor company, have announced it will invest €100 million over the next three years in ADI Catalyst, a 100,000 sq ft custom-built facility for innovation and collaboration located at its campus in the Raheen Business Park in Limerick, Ireland. This latest phase of expansion will also see the creation of […]

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Stats Perform Limerick Will Reach Over 300 Employees by Year-End

By Ryan Harmon 17 February 2022

Stats Perform, the sports tech leader in data and AI, has announced it has established a Global Rugby Centre of Excellence in Limerick City. Stats Perform operates across 25 countries, including Ireland. The company is actively recruiting for a number of open positions and by year-end will celebrate the significant milestone of reaching 60 full-time and […]

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Europe to be Celebrated as ‘Belonging’ Exhibition Opens Across Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 14 February 2022

The European Investment Bank (EIB) was in Limerick to launch Belonging the exhibition, curated by the EIB and The Hunt Museum and supported by Limerick City and County Council, the Dept of Culture, the University of Limerick, Technology University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Shannon Foynes Port Authority and embassies of EU Member States.

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Lilly Announces €400m Investment in Biopharmaceutical Facility in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 1 February 2022

Eli Lilly and Company, a global healthcare and biopharmaceutical leader, plans to invest over €400 million in a brand-new manufacturing facility in Limerick, the company and IDA Ireland announced. The investment project is subject to planning approval and the company will submit a planning application with Limerick City and County Council in the coming weeks. The […]