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Limerick has a beautiful location on one of Ireland’s most picturesque rivers, the River Shannon. The skyline of the city has been transformed in recent years with additions such as Ireland’s tallest hotel, The Clarion and the River Point development. This gallery contains some beautiful scenic images of the Limerick's skyline and River Shannon.
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More than 4,000 people flocked to Limerick for the city's Pig 'n' Porter Festival 2010. A record 110 teams from across the country registered for what is now the largest and best tag rugby event in the world.
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Thousands of runners, visitors and tourists thronged Limerick over the May Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the city’s Riverfest 2010. The city was a hive of activity as more than 6,000 runners took part in the Great Limerick Run, hundreds entered the Great Limerick BBQ competition and many visitors enjoyed the festivities of the four day event which showcased all that is great about Limerick city, from the best resource of the river Shannon to the music, sporting, artistic and food communities.
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Roger Beck from Limerick’s Parkway Shopping Centre took the top honours at the Great Limerick BBQ, a day long amateur competition, traditionally the highlight of Riverfest weekend where dishes are judged on flavour, texture and presentation. Tony Connollys Menswear won the best dressed BBQ stand while the Most Entertaining participants were the colourful ”Lava Lads from Iceland” who drew a huge crowd to a lively George’s Quay where the BBQ was based.
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The popular Continental market was again a big hit in Limerick featuring delectable treats and produce from France,Spain, Holland, the UK, Greece and Germany. It was complemented by the best of Irish organic food provided by Limerick’s own local traders.
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Limerick’s Cornstore Restaurant was the stylish venue for a packed Riverfest fashion show where some of the city’s top fashion houses showcased their stunning new collections.
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Gardai estimate that seventy thousand people turned out to see Ireland and Munster rugby hero Keith Earls lead the 2010 Limerick St Patrick’s Day Parade. The theme of the parade was I Love Limerick and a spectacle of colour and sound filled the streets of the city.
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Thirty thousand spectators thronged the streets of Limerick as Mullingar Town Band swept the boards at the Limerick International Band Parade and Competition. Limerick City Brass and Reed won the most entertaining performance category while the Newcastle West and District Pipe Band won Best Local Band.
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Pride flowed through Limerick City on 19th September for the annual Pride Parade. Thousands flocked to this colourful, vibrant event. Celebrations included the Pride Block Party in Hartstonge Street with a BBQ, Dog Show, Bouncing Castle, DJ, Dancing and face painting.
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On Yer Bike! On Saturday 19th September, hundreds of families from all over Limerick joined Patrick Sarsfield (actor Mike Finn) for the 2009 Car Free Parade. Entertainment on the day included a spectacular action filled 1690 Battle Re-Enactment at Clancy’s Strand, a sword fencing demonstration, a military encampment display and street entertainment.
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Limerick’s top open water swimmers were in action on the River Shannon on 18th September for the Thomond Swim. The 1.7km swim started at St Michael’s Boat Club slipway, headed up to the Curragower Falls to Thomond Bridge and returned to finish at Shannon Rowing Club.
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Thousands gathered on the banks of the river Shannon to view the exciting fireworks, gas jets and river flares which were a highlight of the four day Riverfest festival. All images in this gallery are compliments of Mike McCarthy, photographer and are available for purchase from www.pix-shop-ireland.com / info@pix-shop-ireland.com
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More than 30,000 locals and tourists thronged Limerick over the May Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the city’s Riverfest which showcased all that is great about Limerick city, from the best resource of the river Shannon to the music, sporting, artistic and food communities.
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More than 400 children from primary schools across the city have taken part in the photographic exhibition ‘The Limerick I Love’. This gallery contains a sample of the entries.
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In excess of sixty thousand people turned out in glorious sunshine on the streets of Limerick for the city’s 2009 St Patrick’s Day Parade which was led by glamorous Celebrity Bainisteoir contestant and Den Tots presenter Emma O’Driscoll.
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Limerick is a renowned sporting city, famous for its love of rugby and is home to the iconic Thomond Park Stadium. Limerick is often referred to as the spiritual home of Irish rugby and its passionate Munster rugby supporters have been described as among the best fans in the world.
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