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THE 2025 Limerick Yearbook is on sale now - a festive must-have capturing a year of achievements, milestones, and memorable moments across the city and county.
The year roared in like a lion, bringing some of the harshest weather Limerick had seen in years.
Who can forget the “vicious” cold snap in the second week of January which saw temperatures plunge to -8°C, following 14 inches of snow in some areas?
The final week of the month brought hurricane-force winds under a Status Red weather warning, yet life continued.
READ ALSO: Willie and Mag call last orders in their Limerick pub with many well-wishers including Ronaldo!
Robbers Production pressed on with filming in Limerick city for the movie 4 Kids Walk into a Bank, starring Liam Neeson.
Spring brought brighter days. Limerick’s football team clinched a thrilling Allianz Division 4 National Football League final victory over Wexford in March, while 24-year-old Olivia Humphreys from Pallasgreen was named Limerick Person of the Year for her extraordinary contributions to healthcare.
April saw the death of Pope Francis, prompting locals to reflect on personal encounters with the pontiff, including one memorable meeting recounted by a local man.
In home design, a Brady Bunch-inspired reimagined 1970s Limerick house was crowned Home of the Year 2025 on national television.
President Michael D. Higgins, at the National Famine Commemoration in Kilmallock in May, made a passionate plea “that we all work together for lasting peace and for an end to global hunger and famine.”
Summer brought vibrancy with Riverfest and Limerick Pride, while September saw a Kilmallock man, and Traitor, capture national attention with his now-iconic line: “I’m not being smart here, but I am not a f****** hugger.”
October and November brought further drama with a Christmas in Limerick controversy, featuring Mayor John Moran and the director general of the council, Dr. Pat Daly, as chief protagonists.
As 2025 draws to a close, we look forward to the festive season, featuring a full listing of Christmas and New Year events, as well as a glimpse of what 2026 has in store.
So, as you take time to chill out over Christmas, why not kick back and enjoy the 2025 Limerick Yearbook with all the aforementioned stories and lots, lots more. It’s the ideal stocking filler to gift to a family member, a friend or even to your kris kindle match.
Proudly brought to you by the Limerick Leader/ Limerick Live team, it’s in local stores now!
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