The late, great film actor Richard Harris must surely be smiling from above at the thought of his native city becoming a Hollywood hub.

Plans for a multi-million euro film production hub in Limerick are in motion following confirmation that the local authority is working in partnership with Ireland’s top film and television studios.

Art and acrobatics ensure the Capital of Culture programme has offerings for all tastes, writes Tina Darb O’Sullivan

Final touches were being put in place last night for a experience which Limerick City of Culture organisers say will push live performing arts to a new edge in this country.