As CHRISTMAS Day approaches, we at Limerick Leader / Limerick Live would like to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all our readers and advertisers, near and far.

Once again, last year, we had the privilege of sharing countless stories from your communities – stories of resilience, community spirit and inspiring achievements, from schools raising green flags to winning the BT Young Scientist prize.

You’ve entrusted us with your tributes to lost loved ones and given us access to the most special moments of your life – from births to weddings to new jobs.

While sharing life’s brightest moments, we also have a responsibility to tell stories about its darker sides, shining a light where it’s needed, which we will continue to do in 2025.

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Our next newspaper will be on sale from New Year’s Day, Wednesday January 1st. We’ll take a look back at some of the big local stories of 2024 and also present our annual quiz with a tasty prize to win. to win!

In the meantime, don’t forget to check out our award-winning website limericklive.ie and follow our social media accounts where we will continually post lots of latest content over the holiday period, as well as breaking news and sports including the four-day Mr Binman Limerick Christmas Racing Festival starting on St Stephen’s Day, and Munster V Leinster in the URC at a sold-out Thomond Park on Friday.

Thank you for making us a part of your daily life in 2024. Your continued readership and support is much appreciated.

From all of us at the Limerick Leader / Limerick Live, we wish you a Christmas filled with peace and simple pleasures.

Merry Christmas!