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TUS Chef Lucas Maier cleans up with Hygiene Award at Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026

TUS Chef Lucas Maier cleans up at Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026. Jim Reeves, Customer Director Ireland, Unilever Food Solutions; Lucas Maier, TUS student...

Event News6 months ago

2026 Limerick Early Music Festival opening concert returns to St Mary’s Cathedral Friday, March 20

2026 Limerick Early Music Festival opening concert returns to St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, March 20 The 2026 Limerick Early Music Festival gets underway with the...

Health6 months ago

Bon Secours Hospital Limerick official opening marks one of the largest healthcare investments in the region

Bon Secours Hospital Limerick officially opens marking one of the largest healthcare investments in the region. Dr Siobhan Grimes Clinical Director Bon Secours Limerick, Sarah O’Sullivan...

Charity6 months ago

Cook Medical supports ADAPT with more than €20,000 donation through charity partnership

Cook Medical supports ADAPT with more than €20,000 donation through charity partnership. Pictured are left to right, Laura Holland, Cook Medical, Della Collins, Cook Medical, Máire...

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill pictured at the announcemnet of the acquisition by the HSE of 43 acres of land at Raheen, Limerick with a view to the expansion of services at University Hospital Limerick. Pic: Don Moloney

Health6 months ago

New Limerick hospital campus site purchased by Health Service Executive

New Limerick hospital campus site purchased by Health Service Executive. Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD has visited the offices of HSE Mid West in...

Event News6 months ago

Limerick Youth Theatre and AVISTA bring The Creative Show 2026 ‘A Night at the Theatre’ to Belltable, March 26 and 27

The Creative Show 2026 involves school choirs, arts organisations and independent practitioners, this family friendly variety show incorporates live performances and short films Limerick Youth Theatre...

Dance Limerick and Limerick Arts Office are proud to announce The Parsley Collective as Limerick Dance Artists in Residence for 2025/26

Culture6 months ago

Parsley Collective celebrate end of Dance Limerick residency on Thursday, March 12

Parsley Collective celebrate end of Dance Limerick residency on Thursday, March 12. The Parsley Collective, established in 2023, comprises Mary Nunan, Angie Smalis, Rachel Sheil, Salma...

Event News6 months ago

Limerick Early Music Festival 2026 explores masks and masques from March 18 to 22

Limerick Early Music Festival 2026 explores masks and masques from March 18 to 22. Pictured are Mary Collins and Steven Player, who perform at Belltable on...

Culture6 months ago

2026 Limerick International Band Championship takes to the streets on Sunday, March 15

2026 Limerick International Band Championship takes to the streets on Sunday, March 15. The picture above shows the 53rd International Band Championship Limerick. Picture: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick...

Culture6 months ago

Senior project leaders meet at International Rugby Experience site for proposed women’s museum

Senior project leaders meet at International Rugby Experience site for proposed women’s museum. Pictured are Sue Ann McManus and husband Cian Foley, McManus Foundation . Pic...

University of Limerick researchers are to lead a €5 million project designed to turn climate innovation into real-world solutions for rural communities and industry, it has been announced. The BIOCHAR project, led by Professor JJ Leahy, Department of Chemical Sciences and member of the Bernal Institute, will mark a major step forward in turning biochar research into practical climate solutions for agriculture, construction and industry. Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from sustainably sourced biomass (such as wood chips or crop residues) which has the potential to improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance construction materials and support circular economy value chains. The research project will bring together a range of partners from across Ireland and leverage their experience to develop and produce a sustainable biochar product for demonstration in agriculture, water treatment, and transport infrastructure. The project will also develop a high-level blueprint for a mid-sized biochar facility to support future investment and replication in the region. BIOCHAR aims to maximise the visibility, uptake and scalability of project results by delivering targeted dissemination and exploitation activities that translate biochar research into practical, sector-specific insights for agriculture, construction, industry, policymakers and rural communities. The project focuses on ensuring that these benefits are accessible, economically viable and aligned with regional and national climate goals. The project will be delivered in Ireland’s Just Transition region in the Midlands, supporting rural communities as they adapt to climate action through innovation, skills development and sustainable economic opportunity. BIOCHAR is one of two bioeconomy demonstration initiatives announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien TD. In addition to the €5 million funding for the UL-led project, a further €5 million is being awarded to ‘TRANSFORM’, which is led by University College Dublin. Marking the announcement, Minister Heydon said: “I am delighted to announce this €10 million in funding for two new bioeconomy demonstrator projects, as part of the EU Just Transition Fund. The BIOCHAR and TRANSFORM projects will demonstrate the potential uses of biochar in agriculture, bioenergy and sustainability, as well as transforming agri-food byproducts and waste into functional ingredients. This investment will build on the €22 million already committed to other bioeconomy pilot projects, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to ensuring the bioeconomy is scaled up across our economy and our rural areas.” Commenting on the initiatives, Minister O’Brien stated: “I am delighted to see investment in two further bioeconomy demonstration projects in the Midlands region as part of the EU Just Transition Programme. This further investment into the region will support sustainability, innovation, economic and employment opportunities while continuing to build a solid base for regional expertise in this emerging area. "The ‘BIOCHAR’ and ‘TRANSFORM’ projects provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the practical application of the circular economy model while demonstrating how the efficient and sustainable use of waste and by-products can support climate and economic goals. I look forward to hearing more about these projects as they develop and deliver opportunities within the Midlands region.” BIOCHAR will deliver tailored engagement activities, sector-focused resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives designed to support uptake of biochar solutions, while also informing policy development and future investment decisions. UL's Professor Leahy has highlighted the project’s focus on impact and collaboration: “BIOCHAR is about moving from research to real-world application. By working closely with partners and rural communities, we are ensuring that biochar solutions are practical, scalable and capable of delivering long-term value as part of Ireland’s climate transition. “Bringing together research organisations, industry partners, policymakers and community stakeholders, the project will engage participants across the Just Transition region and beyond, ensuring that project outcomes are widely shared and embedded beyond the project’s duration.” Head of the EU Commission Representation in Ireland, Peter Power, said: “The EU Just Transition Fund is supporting Ireland’s Midlands in its path towards a net-zero economy that works for people and communities. "The support announced for two circular bioeconomy projects is yet another example of how the EU JTF Programme is drawing on the resources and expertise already available within the region to strengthen innovative ecosystems and to create high-value, sustainable jobs. This is fully in line with the EU JTF’s objective, to support innovative and place-based opportunities that will have a lasting impact on the territory and on its people.”

Environment6 months ago

University of Limerick to lead €5 million BIOCHAR project to turn climate innovation into real-world solutions

University of Limerick (UL) to lead €5 million BIOCHAR project to turn climate innovation into real-world solutions UL researchers are to lead a €5 million BIOCHAR...

Culture6 months ago

HearSay International Audio Festival makes a return to Kilfininane from May 7 to 10, 2026

HearSay International Audio Festival makes a return to Kilfininane from May 7 to 10, 2026 The world’s most beloved audio arts festival, HearSay, returns to Kilfinane...

Lecturers Jim O'Meara and Eithne Gavigan with TUS student Lucas Maier, a contestant in the Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026 Final, and Lucas's assistant in the competition, TUS student Lucia Canalda, at the kitchen on the Moylish campus.

Education6 months ago

Lucas Maier to represent Limerick in Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026 at TUS

Lecturers Jim O’Meara and Eithne Gavigan with TUS student Lucas Maier, a contestant in the Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026 Final, and Lucas’s...

Culture6 months ago

New National Women’s History Museum proposed for former International Rugby Experience building

New National Women’s History Museum proposed for former International Rugby Experience building. Pictured above from left to right are guests at the opening of the International...

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Limerick St Patrick’s weekend 2026 brings a legendary lineup to the city and county

A Legendary Line-Up is announced for the 2026 St Patrick’s Weekend in Limerick. Picture: Paul Corey The 2026 Limerick St Patrick’s weekend will bring a legendary...

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TUS Chef Lucas Maier cleans up with Hygiene Award at Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026

2026 Limerick Early Music Festival opening concert returns to St Mary’s Cathedral Friday, March 20

Bon Secours Hospital Limerick official opening marks one of the largest healthcare investments in the region

Cook Medical supports ADAPT with more than €20,000 donation through charity partnership

New Limerick hospital campus site purchased by Health Service Executive

Limerick Youth Theatre and AVISTA bring The Creative Show 2026 ‘A Night at the Theatre’ to Belltable, March 26 and 27

Parsley Collective celebrate end of Dance Limerick residency on Thursday, March 12

Limerick Early Music Festival 2026 explores masks and masques from March 18 to 22

2026 Limerick International Band Championship takes to the streets on Sunday, March 15

Senior project leaders meet at International Rugby Experience site for proposed women’s museum

University of Limerick to lead €5 million BIOCHAR project to turn climate innovation into real-world solutions

HearSay International Audio Festival makes a return to Kilfininane from May 7 to 10, 2026

Lucas Maier to represent Limerick in Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026 at TUS

New National Women’s History Museum proposed for former International Rugby Experience building

The Coffee Station That Brought a Divided Team Back Together

Limerick St Patrick’s weekend 2026 brings a legendary lineup to the city and county

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