Limerick is poised to reach new heights in world rugby tourism with the announcement of a €10m visitor attraction focussed on the game which is being funded by JP McManus.

As Limerick city centre stands on the cusp of massive transformation through major initiatives by the Limerick City/County Council and the University of Limerick, three businesswomen who steered commercial ventures for decades amid great challenges, are now looking forward to exciting times in the projected new capital of the Mid-West.

LIMERICK is to join the marathon cities of the world for its 2010 May bank holiday Riverfest festival.

SHOPPERS will be able to enjoy the feel of a small village within the heart of Limerick as the city opens Ireland’s first-ever Georgian Quarter Christmas Market.