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The sun shone on 8,500 participants who took part in the Great Limerick Run while a round of the Irish National Powerboat Championships also took place as well as a Giant BBQ and a spectacular fireworks display over the Shannon. Riverfest 2012 aimed to showcase 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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Twenty one marching bands featuring musicians from across Ireland, Europe and the USA performed in Limerick for the 42nd International Band Championship in Limerick on Sunday, March 18th 2012. More than 1300 musicians took part in Ireland’s only international band competition which featured a world class judging panel and attracting 40,000 spectators on to the streets of the Treaty city as part of the 2012 Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival.

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University of Limerick founding president, Dr Ed Walsh led more than 4,000 colourful participants in Limerick’s St Patrick’s Day Parade as Grand Marshal of what is believed to be the largest parade in the country. Gardai estimate 60,000 people lined the Limerick parade route. The theme of the 2012 Limerick St Patrick’s Day Parade was ‘The World in Union’ which celebrated Limerick’s huge community base, its ethnicity and diversity.

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Limerick’s majestic River Shannon was the setting for a spectacular water sports display as the 2011 European City of Sport celebrates Riverfest! Fashion Friday at the Milkmarket, BBQ competition, The Coronas at the Big Top and lots of river fun all played a part in celebrating Limerick for the festive weekend!

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Clondalkin Youth Band were crowned 2011 Parade Champions at the Limerick International Band Parade and Competition 2011. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of the Treaty City to watch Ireland’s only international band competition which featured hundreds of musicians and a world class judging panel. The musical parade and competition, which is part of the Limerick St Patrick’s Festival, was led by The Irish Army Band, The Band of the First Southern Brigade .

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Limerick celebrated its largest to date St Patrick’s Day Parade with over 4600 participants taking part in the colourful event as the city celebrated being crowned 2011 EU City of Sport. Gardai estimate that close to 70,000 spectators watched five of Limerick’s most popular and successful sporting heroes lead this year’s Limerick St Patrick’s Day Parade including transatlantic rower Sean McGowan and Ireland and Munster rugby hero John Hayes.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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