Bernie English

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Articles

Young Limerick artists urged to get the brushes out

5 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

THE National Gallery of Ireland is inviting entries from Limerick for the AIB Portrait Prize and Young Portrait Prize 2025 competitions. The AIB Portrait Prize highlights contemporary portraiture, welcoming entries from artists working in all media, both in Ireland and from Irish artists living abroad. The AIB Young Portrait Prize invites submissions from young artists aged 18 and under. The closing date for receipt of entries for both competitions is 10pm on Friday July 4, 2025.
Limerick children invited to visit local library to get free books

5 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

ALL children in Limerick who are starting primary school in September are being invited to visit their local library to pick up a free book bag and take the opportunity to join the library. Since its launch, the My Little Library initiative has resulted in an average of 20,000 four to five-year-olds have joined their local libraries annually.
Limerick trio impress at entrepreneur awards

5 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

A TRIO of young Limerick entrepreneurs impressed judges at the Foróighe NFTE Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Kinga Tobianaka, Paulina Varuyeva, and Caitlin McMahon from Desmond College, Newcastle West, represented Limerick in the Best Business category with their SEA Tan Gone product, described as “a gentle, effective tan remover developed with natural ingredients and a focus on boosting confidence and ease of use”.
Having worms is nothing but a good thing for Kilmallock students

6 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

A TEACHER in Kilmallock is only delighted to announced that he and all his students have worms. It’s not something that’s usually a proud boast, but in this case the worms are the kind that live in a ‘worm nursery’ and are turning waste from the school and local businesses into highly nutritious compost. Brian Kelleher, EU Climate Pact Ambassador and teacher at ColáisteIósaef in Killmalock, has founded the Worm Academy as part of his climate action curriculum at the school.
Serious fun and games at Citizens' Assembly in Limerick

6 days ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

THERE was serious fun and games at the University of Limerick Citizens’ Assembly, which saw over 100 Limerick people discuss research projects aimed at developing a more sustainable future for the region, each involving recreation. Having listened to nine project presentations, Limerick citizens voted for the top three, which each received €10,000 to make their idea happen.
Arlen has the wind in his sails

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

A STUDENT from the Limerick City East Educate Together Secondary School in Castletroy has taken home the prestigious EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award following his success at the recent SciFest@College 2025 regional competition at the Atlantic Technological University in Galway.
Balloons and banter help business women find their voices

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

NETWORK Ireland Limerick Branch gathered 40 local businesswomen this month for an energising and interactive public speaking workshop. ‘Find your voice for public speaking’ was led by director, writer, actor and radio presenter Shirley Keane, founder of Opera Workshop. Held in an informal setting with participants in activewear and yoga mats in hand, the workshop focused on helping women project their voices, anchor their breathing, and confidently connect with an audience.
Patients advised to consider options other than hospital ED for bank holiday ills

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

HEAD of the June bank holiday weekend, HSE Mid West is encouraging the public to familiarise themselves with all community and hospital options available to meet their healthcare needs. The call comes as the Iish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) released figures showing that the ED at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) was the most overcrowded in the country last month and nearly 10,000 patients have been treated on trolleys there since the start of the year.
Free fertility treatment in Mid West has helped over 100 pregnancies

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

FREE fertility treatment services for Limerick and the Mid West has resulted in more than 100 pregnancies in the 19 months since the scheme was introduced. And such is the want for new bundles of joy that there are 30 new referrals every month and 326 patients on a waiting list. But stringent conditions exist, including age limits for both men and women, weight and body mass for women, and no access for women who want to be a lone parent.
Nearly €16,000 in funding for inclusive playground equipment in Limerick

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Bernie English

MINISTER for Children, Disability, and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced that €15,998 has been awarded for inclusive equipment and sensory play panels in play areas in Askeaton, County Limerick. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds.