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22/10/2025 Priomh Chomhairleoir, Councillor Catherine Slattery pictured with Lee Reeves and Pat Sheehan, Marie Purcell, Catherine McSweeney, Breda McNamara, Pauline Ranson, Maureen Quinn and Geraldine Minogue from Southside Ladies Group at a reception by Priomh Chomhairleoir, Councillor Catherine Slattery for Lee Reeves, In recognition of his achievements in sport and boxing and advocacy for men’s mental health. And Southside Ladies Group, In recognition of their dedication, commitment and effort in encouraging and promoting women in their community. The reception took place at the Council Chamber, Dooradoyle. Pic: Don Moloney 22/10/2025 Priomh Chomhairleoir, Councillor Catherine Slattery pictured with Lee Reeves and Pat Sheehan, Marie Purcell, Catherine McSweeney, Breda McNamara, Pauline Ranson, Maureen Quinn and Geraldine Minogue from Southside Ladies Group at a reception by Priomh Chomhairleoir, Councillor Catherine Slattery for Lee Reeves, In recognition of his achievements in sport and boxing and advocacy for men’s mental health. And Southside Ladies Group, In recognition of their dedication, commitment and effort in encouraging and promoting women in their community. The reception took place at the Council Chamber, Dooradoyle. Pic: Don Moloney

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Lee Reeves and Southside Ladies Group recognised for their outstanding contributions to Limerick life

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Príomh Chomhairleoir, Councillor Catherine Slattery, pictured with Lee Reeves and Pat Sheehan, Marie Purcell, Catherine McSweeney, Breda McNamara, Pauline Ranson, Maureen Quinn and Geraldine Minogue from Southside Ladies Group. Pic: Don Moloney

Limerick boxer, Lee Reeves, and the Southside Ladies Group have been recognised with a reception at Limerick City and County Council for their outstanding contributions to Limerick life

Lee Reeves pictured with Jane Delahunty at the reception to honour Lee and the Southside Ladies Group. Pic: Don Moloney
Lee Reeves is pictured with Jane Delahunty at the reception to honour Lee and the Southside Ladies Group. Pic: Don Moloney

People from two areas in Limerick City have been recognised for their contributions to Limerick life at a special reception held at Limerick City and County Council chambers in Dooradoyle on Thursday, October 22.

Both Limerick boxer, Lee Reeves and the Southside Ladies Group were honoured at the reception hosted by Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery, in the Council Chamber.

Southside Ladies Group, also known as the Southside Women’s Shed, were recognised for their dedication to building a vibrant and inclusive community in Southill.


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Founded by Karol Canty, the group meets weekly at the Southill Family Resource Centre, engaging in arts, wellness, and beautification projects. Their annual International Women’s Day celebration is a multicultural highlight in the local calendar.

The ladies’ group was set up to promote wellness, mental health, and encourage women in their lives, and has grown to be an important part of Limerick’s fabric on the southside of the city.

As well as the Southside Ladies Group, Limerick boxer Lee Reeves was honoured at the ceremony. Born and raised in Limerick, Lee is a professional boxer who trains at Corpus Christi Boxing Club in Moyross. Known in the ring as “El Champo”, Lee claimed the NABF Light Welterweight Champion title in Canada in 2022.

Following the tragic loss of his mother, Cathy and brother Tony, Lee has become a passionate advocate for mental health and is a member of Treaty Suicide Prevention.

In a moment of extraordinary bravery, Lee risked his life to save a woman from the River Shannon, near the very spot where he lost his mother. This act cemented his reputation as a true local hero. Through creative projects like Knuck & Knuckle and Paint Punch, Lee empowers young people to express themselves and find hope.

Following the ceremony, Lee wrote about the proud moment on social media, saying, “To be able to share this achievement with my lovely family and my better half makes it all the much sweeter. After all, they are the reason I keep trying so hard! Without them, none of this is possible.”

Priomh Chomhairleoir, Councillor Catherine Slattery pictured with Pat Sheehan, Marie Purcell, Catherine McSweeney, Breda McNamara, Pauline Ranson, Maureen Quinn and Geraldine Minogue from Southside Ladies Group. Pic: Don Moloney

The Limerick boxer noted other Limerick groups who helped him on his journey, saying, “Thank you to our team at Treaty Suicide Prevention for giving me the knowledge and comfort to be able to speak about mental health and work with amazing people in our city to work towards helping those in need!”

Lee noted that receiving this recognition through boxing as well as the positive things he tries to do for Limerick, “is heartwarming and makes me feel great”.

He thanked all of those who showed up to support, and he paid tribute to his mother, “To my late mother, Catherine Reeves, I love you so much, and I hope you smile when things like this happen, as they are all in your memory and honour. I know you were there.”

The reception was attended by family, friends, and community members, celebrating the honourees’ contributions to Limerick’s social fabric.

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