Clinton visit hailed as ‘god-send’ to Mid-West

The news that former US president Bill Clinton will visit Limerick to present third-level scholarships has been hailed as “a god-send” to the Mid-West.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2012 - 01:00

Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

He will be guest of honour at the JP McManus All Ireland Scholarship awards ceremony at the University Concert Hall on Nov 17.

Mr Clinton, who visited Limerick in 1998 when in office, will present scholarships to 125 students from North and South.

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Courts Place: Mid-West Place: Limerick Place: University Concert Hall Place: US Place: Dublin Place: Ireland Person: Clinton Person: Bill Clinton Person: JP McManus Person: Jan O’Sullivan Person: Gordon Kearney Person: president Person: President Clinton Event: All Ireland Scholarship awards Organisation: Global Irish Forum Organisation: Limerick Chamber of Commerce Organisation: Republic

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