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A total of 3,040 students, including 53 PhDs, graduate from University of Limerick this week as part of the Autumn 2026 ceremonies A total of 3,040 students, including 53 PhDs, graduate from University of Limerick this week as part of the Autumn 2026 ceremonies

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University of Limerick celebrates more than 3,000 graduates with Autumn 2026 ceremonies. Pictured is Sinead Doyle, Watergrasshill Co Cork, Cyber Security and IT Forensics with Jacub Sukal, Bagenalstown Co Carlow and Todor Alkeksdrova, Ardagh Co Limerick, Computer Systems . Pic Arthur Ellis

A total of 3,040 students, including 53 PhDs, graduate from University of Limerick this week as part of the Autumn 2026 ceremonies

More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide Where's My Cape? Pictured are L-R Ciarán Ryan from Croghan, Co. Roscommon, Mechanical Engineering , Senan Kenny, Bruff Co Limerick, Bio Med, and Jack Brace, Lisdowney Co Kilkenny, Mechanical Engineering . Pic Arthur Ellis
Ciarán Ryan from Croghan, Co. Roscommon, Mechanical Engineering, Senan Kenny, Bruff, Co Limerick, Bio Med, and Jack Brace, Lisdowney Co Kilkenny, Mechanical Engineering. Pic Arthur Ellis

University of Limerick President Professor Shane Kilcommins has praised the latest cohort of graduates being conferred this week for demonstrating “perseverance through challenge, intellectual curiosity put into practice, and a commitment to making a difference”.

A total of 3,040 students, including 53 PhDs, graduated as part of the 2026 Autumn ceremonies from the faculties of Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Kemmy Business School from August 24 to 28.

Speaking to the graduates at the first ceremony at UL on Monday, Professor Kilcommins said, “During your studies, you have learned that the future is rarely predictable. There will be times when outcomes are uncertain and challenges seem significant. What matters most is how you respond.


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“Your integrity, commitment to excellence, respect for others, willingness to keep learning, and ability to meet challenges with courage and purpose will define your contribution far more than any individual success or setback.

“Your degree is not simply a record of what you have learned. It reflects your perseverance, your potential, and your capacity to make a meaningful difference in the world.”

UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide. Pictured is Ella Curtin, Adare Co Limerick, BSc Mathematical Sciences with her mum Sorcha (left) and sister Grace. Pic Arthur Ellis

The University’s latest cohort of graduates joins a global community of over 140,000 alumni.

Among those graduating this Monday were students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the first graduates of UL’s pioneering four-year Master’s in Immersive Software Engineering (ISE) programme.

Launched in 2022 to be one of the world’s leading computer science courses, ISE has transformed the approach to software engineering education where you spend half your time learning on campus in a research-driven setting and the other half in paid residences in some of the world’s leading tech companies, research institutions and public sector partners.

Professor Kilcommins told the new graduates in his conferring address, “Across all faculties, disciplines, and professions, one thing unites you. You are graduates of a university that believes deeply in education as a force for societal good.

Lucy Fogarty, Kilfeacle Co Tipperary and Niamh Greally, Ballyhaunis Co Mayo, Cyber Security and IT Forensics . Pic Arthur Ellis

“Through cooperative education, research, and global engagement, UL has always prepared students not only for employment, but for leadership, citizenship, and contribution. Our graduates continue to make meaningful impacts across industries, communities, and continents.

“You leave here at a time of extraordinary change. Yet uncertainty is not something to fear; it is something to engage with. You have the skills and capacity to act, to lead, to serve, to care, to innovate, and to build.

“So today, we celebrate not only what you have achieved, but what you will go on to achieve,” he concluded.

Photos: Arthur Ellis

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REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Jake Walsh, Clareview Limerick, Electronics and Computer Engineering, with his parents Alan and Linda. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Desiree Charles from Brazil, BSc Software Engineereing. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured L-R Ivan Svarychevskyy, Birr Co Offaly, David Mulrooney, Birr Co Offaly, Mateu Szpluta, Nenagh Co Tipperary and Eoin Dooley, Mountshannon Co Clare, Electronics and Computer Engineering. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Sinead Doyle, Watergrasshill Co Cork, Cyber Security and IT Forensics with Jacub Sukal, Bagenalstown Co Carlow and Todor Alkeksdrova, Ardagh Co Limerick, Computer Systems . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured are Lucy Fogarty, Kilfeacle Co Tipperary and Niamh Greally, Ballyhaunis Co Mayo, Cyber Security and IT Forensics . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured are Lucy Fogarty, Kilfeacle Co Tipperary and Niamh Greally, Ballyhaunis Co Mayo, Cyber Security and IT Forensics . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Ella Curtin, Adare Co Limerick, BSc Mathematical Sciences with her mum Sorcha (left) and sister Grace. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Avril Deeley, Ballinasloe Co Galway, Biomedical Sciences with her aunt Chris Deely, Limerick City . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured arev Alisia Kazimierek, Cashel Co Tipperary and Mia Burko, Croatia, Mathematics . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Lauren Wall, Economics and Maths, from Quin Co Clare with her parents John and Dee Wall. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Lauren Wall, Economics and Maths, from Quin Co Clare. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Naomi Place, BSc Financial Mathematics, Clareview Limerick and boyfriend Kris Johannson, Adare Co Limerick. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 240826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Naomi Place, BSc Financial Mathematics, Clareview Limerick. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide Where's My Cape? Pictured are L-R Ciarán Ryan from Croghan, Co. Roscommon, Mechanical Engineering , Senan Kenny, Bruff Co Limerick, Bio Med, and Jack Brace, Lisdowney Co Kilkenny, Mechanical Engineering . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide Where's My Cape? Pictured are L-R Oisin Moss, Mungret Co Limerick, Daire O'Brien, Bruff Co Limerick and Donal Quirke, Borris Co Carlow, Mechanical Engineering. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 Members of the UL Formula Student team: Members of the UL Formula Student team: Daire Murphy from Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, Eoin Byrne from Killenaule, Co. Tipperary, Ciarán Ryan from Croghan, Co. Roscommon, JJ Harrington from Mungret, Co. Limerick, Jack Haverty from Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare and Ciara Stratford from Lemybrien, Co. Waterford pictured on their graduation day at University of Limerick. The UL Formula Student team designed and manufactured an open-wheel formula racing car for their entry to the prestigious Formula Student UK competition held at Silverstone racetrack this summer. The car features a 600cc motorbike engine, custom steel chassis, suspension and drivetrain systems as well as carbon fibre bodywork. The team competed with universities from around the world on a range of design, cost and business plan events, achieving the highest rank among teams in the Midwest region of Ireland. They joined more than 3,000 fellow students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies.
REPRO FREE 250826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide Where's My Cape? Pictured are Aran Quaid, Aeronautical Engineering, Castletroy Limerick with his girlfriend Nikola Olejarz, UL student of Architecture, Carlow . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide Where's My Cape? Pictured are Coleen Griffin (right) PhD Engineering from Chicago USA with Dr Orla McCullagh, UL . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide Where's My Cape? Pictured is 1 year old Cian Healy with his dad Rob Healy, PhD D Engineering, Ballyhaunis Co Mayo . Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 Members of the UL Formula Student team: Daire Murphy from Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, Eoin Byrne from Killenaule, Co. Tipperary, Ciarán Ryan from Croghan, Co. Roscommon, JJ Harrington from Mungret, Co. Limerick, Jack Haverty from Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare and Ciara Stratford from Lemybrien, Co. Waterford pictured on their graduation day at University of Limerick. The UL Formula Student team designed and manufactured an open-wheel formula racing car for their entry to the prestigious Formula Student UK competition held at Silverstone racetrack this summer. The car features a 600cc motorbike engine, custom steel chassis, suspension and drivetrain systems as well as carbon fibre bodywork. The team competed with universities from around the world on a range of design, cost and business plan events, achieving the highest rank among teams in the Midwest region of Ireland. They joined more than 3,000 fellow students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies.
REPRO FREE 250826 Members of the UL Formula Student team: Daire Murphy from Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, Ciarán Ryan from Croghan, Co. Roscommon and JJ Harrington from Mungret, Co. Limerick pictured on their graduation day at University of Limerick. The UL Formula Student team designed and manufactured an open-wheel formula racing car for their entry to the prestigious Formula Student UK competition held at Silverstone racetrack this summer. The car features a 600cc motorbike engine, custom steel chassis, suspension and drivetrain systems as well as carbon fibre bodywork. The team competed with universities from around the world on a range of design, cost and business plan events, achieving the highest rank among teams in the Midwest region of Ireland. They joined more than 3,000 fellow students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 Members of the UL Formula Student team: Eoin Byrne from Killenaule, Co. Tipperary, Jack Haverty from Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare and Ciara Stratford from Lemybrien, Co. Waterford pictured on their graduation day at University of Limerick. The UL Formula Student team designed and manufactured an open-wheel formula racing car for their entry to the prestigious Formula Student UK competition held at Silverstone racetrack this summer. The car features a 600cc motorbike engine, custom steel chassis, suspension and drivetrain systems as well as carbon fibre bodywork. The team competed with universities from around the world on a range of design, cost and business plan events, achieving the highest rank among teams in the Midwest region of Ireland. They joined more than 3,000 fellow students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies.
REPRO FREE 250826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide Where's My Cape? Pictured is Melissa Karori, Mechanical Engineering, from Kenya with her mam Lucy Karori and sisters Tamara and Tamika, who travelled from Kenya to be with her today. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 A proud Galway connection at UL Two of Galway’s senior hurling tribesmen, brothers Cianan and Darach Fahy, received congratulations on their graduation day from fellow Galway man UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins. The brothers both graduated from University of Limerick with a Professional Master of Education Degree, having balanced their studies at UL with the demands of inter-county hurling. They joined more than 3,000 students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 A proud Galway connection at UL Two of Galway’s senior hurling tribesmen, brothers Cianan and Darach Fahy, received congratulations on their graduation day from fellow Galway man UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins. The brothers both graduated from University of Limerick with a Professional Master of Education Degree, having balanced their studies at UL with the demands of inter-county hurling. They joined more than 3,000 students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 A proud Galway connection at UL Two of Galway’s senior hurling tribesmen, brothers Cianan and Darach Fahy, received congratulations on their graduation day from fellow Galway man UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins. The brothers both graduated from University of Limerick with a Professional Master of Education Degree, having balanced their studies at UL with the demands of inter-county hurling. They joined more than 3,000 students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 250826 A family affair at UL as Galway hurling brothers graduate Brothers Cianan and Darach Fahy have shared many milestones on the hurling field, and today they celebrate another one together as they graduate from University of Limerick. The Galway senior hurlers both completed the Professional Master of Education at UL, balancing their studies with the demands of inter-county hurling. They joined more than 3,000 students graduating this week as part of UL's autumn conferring ceremonies. Pic Arthur Ellis
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REPRO FREE 260826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured are graduates of Physical Education. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 260826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Kate Grady, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, from Westport in Mayo. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 260826 Limerick senior footballer Andrew Meade from Rathkeale Co Limerick pictured at the University of Limerick graduation ceremonies with his girlfriend Fiona Clifford, Doon Co Limerick, both graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Fitness Management, 2 of more than 3,000 students to graduate from University of Limerick this week. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 260826 Limerick senior footballer Andrew Meade from Rathkeale pictured at the University of Limerick graduation ceremonies with his mother Geraldine Meade and brother Bryan Meade. Andrew, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Fitness Management, was one of more than 3,000 students to graduate from University of Limerick this week. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 260826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is Levi Flynn, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, from Corbally Limerick with her sisters Brooke and Erika. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 260826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured are L-R David Clarke, James Dooley, Jennifer Dooley and Derek Singleton, all members of Dublin Fire Brigade graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 260826 More than 3,040 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Autumn Conferring Ceremonies. Included over six days of ceremonies from Monday to Saturday are students from the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Kemmy Business School, Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and Interfaculty. UL now boasts more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.Pictured is David Clarke of Dublin Fire Brigade with his daughter Eabha (6), Tallaght, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 270826 Former Limerick Rose Molli-Ann O’Halloran, from Kileely, Limerick City, graduated from University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Arts in Voice. Molli-Ann has been accepted into the prestigious London School of Musical Theatre. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 270826 Former Limerick Rose Molli-Ann O’Halloran, from Kileely, Limerick City, graduated from University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Arts in Voice. Molli-Ann has been accepted into the prestigious London School of Musical Theatre. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 270826 Former Limerick Rose Molli-Ann O’Halloran, from Kileely, Limerick City, graduated from University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Arts in Voice. Molli-Ann has been accepted into the prestigious London School of Musical Theatre. Pic Arthur Ellis
REPRO FREE 270826 Former Limerick Rose Molli-Ann O’Halloran, from Kileely, Limerick City, graduated from University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Arts in Voice. Molli-Ann has been accepted into the prestigious London School of Musical Theatre. Pictured with her mum Michelle Jackson (right) and nana Teresa Jackson. Pic Arthur Ellis
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