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Limerick school opens multi-million euro "Lego" style modular extension
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (206+ words) Wednesday, 3 June 2026 17: 26 St Brigid's National School Limerick, or 'Scoil Bhr'de Naofa' has unveiled a massive new extension, which was completed in just six months using an innovative steel-framed modular construction technique. Speaking to Live95 reporter Lauren Beirne, school principal Sarah Ryan…...
You are greater than any result: Limerick Bishop's message for exam students
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (367+ words) Monday, 1 June 2026 14: 43 Bishop Brendan Leahy is urging families to avoid "undue pressure" ahead of state exams As thousands of young people prepare to begin their State examinations this week, the Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy, has offered his blessings and…...
Limerick student bags top prize at national youth entrepreneurship awards
2+ week, 2+ day ago (250+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 17: 05 Three Limerick students reached the national final. Limerick's rising business stars competed in the For'ige NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) National Final 2026 at Croke Park this week. Three standout Limerick designs reached the national stage, with one young…...
Limerick students pick up prestigious Irish language awards
2+ week, 5+ day ago (389+ words) Friday, 15 May 2026 17: 38 Students from six schools in Limerick were awarded a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag) at a ceremony in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, this week. 24-hour Irish marathons, c'il's and Irish- language bingo were just some of the activities organised and…...
UL becomes first Irish university to fly traveller ethnicity flag
3+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) Tuesday, 12 May 2026 17: 09 The flag was raised during UL's inaugural Traveller Pride event. The University of Limerick has hosted its inaugural Traveller Pride event to celebrate Minc'ir culture and address the educational barriers facing the Traveller community. It is now the…...
Limerick students make it to finals of Our World Awards 2026
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (198+ words) Saturday, 2 May 2026 11: 09 The finalists are showcasing their ideas for shaping a better future. Students from Limerick Educate Together N. S have been announced as finalists for the Our World Awards 2026. Schools across Ireland will receive recognition at the 2026 Awards, celebrating their…...
Limerick Lifelong Learning festival enters 16th year with ambitious new strategic plan
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) Monday, 20 April 2026 16: 12 Learning Limerick has launched its strategic plan for 2026-2030 with the aim of improving upon previous strategies to provide access to learning opportunities for people in the Limerick region at all stages of their lives." The plan was launched…...
Professor Shane Kilmcommins appointed as University of Limerick president
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Tuesday, 21 April 2026 17: 43 The decision follows his successful tenure as Acting President and Provost. The University of Limerick has announced the appointment of Professor Shane Kilcommins as its new President. A Professor of Law by trade, he previously held senior roles…...
PICTURES: Limerick primary students shine at robotics competition
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) Tuesday, 21 April 2026 12: 16 Analog Devices in Raheen hosted over 100 students for the 11th Annual Primary Schools Robotics Competition. The Analog Devices (ADI) campus in Raheen was transformed into a high-tech arena this weekend as over 100 students from across Munster competed in the…...
'Life outside of services': TUS PATH4 empowers adults with intellectual disabilities
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) Tuesday, 21 April 2026 11: 39 The PATH4 programme is a Level 6 qualification. A pioneering education programme at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is proving that higher education and career ambitions are within reach for adults with intellectual disabilities. The Certificate in Applied…...