Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Limerick City Community and Voluntary Fair 2010

Our Munster Images Event Photography Service covered this Years City Community and Voluntary Fair at City Hall. A great day despite a few showers bit the crowd did not seem to mind much.











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Get involved. Come to the 2010 Limerick City Community & Voluntary Fair which will be held at Limerick City Hall overlooking the Shannon, on Sunday 12th September 2010 starting at 1pm. 
While continuing to celebrate and promote Active Citizenship, Volunteerism and the ongoing partnership between service providers, community and voluntary groups, cultural and sporting organizations, this year a special emphasis will be placed on ‘Integrating Limerick: One Community Many Voices’.
This will be a great opportunity to experience the changing face of Limerick, support Regeneration, welcome New Communities and let the people of Limerick know what is on offer in our City. The Fair will provide an occasion to celebrate the people of Limerick as One Community with Many Voices through music, dance, fun and great food.
Opportunities for participation and involvement in the community will be on offer. If your club, group or organisation is looking for participants or volunteers, or you as an individual want to get involved in something new, this is the place to be.
The Fair will be a celebration of people helping people and neighbour helping neighbour. Studies have shown there is a huge health benefit to volunteering. Take the time to see what you have to contribute, get involved and make a difference in your community.
Exhibition Stands will be provided for groups and organizations to showcase their services, social histories, demonstrate their achievements and welcome new members. If you would like to reserve a stand please fill in a Stand Reservation Form and return it to mobriensmith@paulpartnership.ieas soon as possible. Stands are limited to sixty five this year. It will be a case of first come first served. 
If there is anyone in your organisation who would like to perform, entertain or display their skills, please fill in the Performance Registration FormIndividuals can also register. You can also just turn up, look around, enjoy the entertainment, meet people and sample the delights of our BBQ which will celebrate the diversity in cuisine that is now part of Limerick. 
The Fair promises to be a great day for all and will include activities for children and adults, ‘Limerick Talent’ and international entertainment, band performances, dancers, Wii Computerised Team Sports Programme for all to participate in, target penalty shoot out, kick boxing, face painting, martial arts display. The entertainment section of the day continues to grow. 
An added attraction will be an Intercultural BBQ Cook-Off Competition. Teams are already being put together from Southill Community, Queen of Peace Community, The Limerick Youth Service, St Mary’s Community, St Munchin’s Community Killeely and St Munchin’s Community Ballynanty, Our Lady of Lourdes Community and Moyross Community. 
A number of teams from the New Communities of Limerick have also agreed to participate. Food and supplies will be provided to each team. All teams must fill in the Intercultural BBQ Registration Form.
Let’s make this a day to remember. Sunshine is on order. Stands, food, entertainment and sporting activities will be provided FREE OF CHARGE. Get involved. Give your support to Limerick Regeneration and Integrating Limerick: One Community Many Voices
The Limerick City Community Forum Fair is supported by the Regeneration Agency, Limerick City and County Integration, PAULPartnership, Limerick Volunteer Centre, Limerick Youth Service, Limerick Sports Partnership and Doras Luimni.
Please contact Monica O’Brien Smith at PAUL Partnership mobriensmith@paulpartnership.ieor call 061 419388    

Friday, August 27, 2010

Limerick Masters - Thomond Swim 2010 Photos

Great turnout this evening for the Thomond Swim. In its second year since it's revival the Thomond Swim with the help of the Limerick Masters is now a major event in the Limerick Calendar. With Limerick Mayor Maria Byrne doing the honors at the start. The Course for the Thomond Swim was changed slightly with the finish line now near the steps opposite the starting point. A lot more people both swimming and watching the event.
Check out our online Limerick event Galley to download the photos.


Thomond Swim 2010

Thomond Swim Limerick 2010


Siobhan O'Brien and Trish Fitzpatrick host a Fundraiser for "Haven Partnership" - Dolans Warehouse

Update - Fantastic Night in Dolan's. Great turnout and loads of money raised for an excellent charity!
Photos below!




Starting at 8pm in Dolan's Limerick.


Playing on the night are Animal Beats, Lou Mc Mahon, Seneca and special guests still to be confirmed. Siobhán & Trish will travel to Haiti on 23rd Oct for a week to help build badly needed housing in Gonaieve. The girls would like to thank everyone who have supported them so far especially the bands.


There will be a draw on the night - prizes are Signed Man United Jersey, Signed Arsenal Jersey, Signed Irish Rugby Jersey , Signed Munster Rugby Jersey, dinner for 2 at the Corn Store and a case of champagne.


Check back Sunday for Pics and Video !





Saturday, August 21, 2010

Limerick Show 2010 - Photos and Video from Limerick Show

Lots to see and do as always at the Limerick Show 2010 at Limerick Racecourse
Photos and Video Below.

Day 1




Day 2

Photos from I Love Hip Hop at Dolans Warehouse Limerick

A great evening of Music and Dancing last night in Dolans at the first I Love Limerick Event.

It was a great showcase for the talent in Limerick. - Video over at Munsterimages.ie





Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Photos from Cappamore Show 2010

Out to Cappamore bright and early this morning and got some great shots.

More Photos and Video over at Munsterimages.ie 

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Video from Opening of the Moyross Community Garden and Stars in the Hood Rap Battle

The new St Francis Community Garden opened today in Delmege Park in Moyross which was the work of the local community and the Franciscan Friars of Renewal who do amazing work in the locality. The garden is located opposite the Friary and will offer locals a chance to work on their green thumbs with vegetables herbs and fruit trees already in place.

The opening of the garden by Keith Earles and Leanne Moore was followed by the Stars in the Hood rap battle. The event was organised by Jamie Daly.

Slideshow below. Click on the slideshow to download any pictures you want.