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List of Limerick people
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This is a list of notable people of Limerick, Ireland.
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- G. E. M. Anscombe, English philosopher and theologian, born in Limerick
- Todd Carty, English actor best known for his role as Mark Fowler in Eastenders
- Richard Harris, actor and former Munster Rugby player
- Catherine Hayes, opera singer
- Richard D. James aka Aphex Twin, English electronic music artist, born in Limerick
- Jon Kenny, Member of D'unbelievables comedy duo, regular member of the Father Ted series on Channel 4
- Ciaran MacMathuna, broadcaster and musicologist
- Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, 'Tis and Teacher Man
- Malachy McCourt, actor and writer
- Kate O'Brien, author.
- Liam O'Brien, actor, British soap opera Emmerdale
- Dolores O'Riordan, member of pop band The Cranberries
- Darren Shan, internationally published children's author
- Bill Whelan, Grammy award winning composer (Riverdance and many other musical works). (official website)
- Terry Wogan, presenter on BBC radio
- Johnny Fean, lead guitarist with the Horslips
- Jimmy Carr, comedian and writer
- Ciara Long, Radio host and recording artist
- Pat Cox, president of the European Parliament 2002-04
- Jim Kemmy, much loved local politician, former mayor, and historian
- Michael Noonan, former leader of Fine Gael
- Willie O'Dea, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Defence
- Desmond O'Malley, former TD and founder of the Progressive Democrats
- Anthony Foley, captain of European Rugby champions, Munster, 2006; he plays with Shannon RFC, Munster Rugby and Ireland
- Paul O'Connell, a world renowned international rugby player who plays for Young Munster, Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions
- Keith Wood, inaugural IRB player of the year in 2001 who played for Garyowen, London Harlequins, Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions
- Sam Lynch, World Champion Single Sculler 2000 and 2001
- Mick Mackey, hurler with Limerick and Ahane, winner of All-Ireland medals in 1934, 1936 and 1940 and named on the Hurling Team of the Millennium
- Jackie Power, hurler with Limerick and Ahane, winner of All-Ireland medals in 1936 and 1940 and manager of All-Ireland champions in 1973
- Steve Finnan, a current football star in Liverpool F.C. and a part of Republic of Ireland squad
- Jerry Flannery, an international rugby hooker who plays for Shannon RFC, Munster and Ireland
- Marcus Horan, an international rugby prop who plays for Shannon RFC, Munster and Ireland
- John Hayes "the bull", an international rugby prop who plays for Bruff RFC (formally Shannon RFC), Munster and Ireland
- David Wallace, an international rugby player who played for Garyowen, Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions
- Kathleen Clarke First Lady Mayoress of Dublin, widow of Tom Clarke [1878-1972]
- Seán South (Seán Sabhat), IRA leader killed on active service in 1957
- Edward Daly Commandant of 1916 Rebellion, based around the Four Courts area of Dublin during 1916
- Sylvester O'Halloran pioneering surgeon
- Gillebert of Limerick, bishop of Limerick (d.1140)
- Peter Lacy, Russian Field Marshal
- Mary Jane Kelly, Jack the Ripper victim
- John T. Mullock, Roman Catholic bishop of St. John's, Newfoundland (1850–1869)
- Pery Baylee, Final Commandant/Supervisor of Convicts, Sarah Island (1831-1833)
- Sir Thomas Myles, surgeon, sailor, Home Ruler and gun-runner (1857-1937)
- Sir Thomas Cleeve, founder and chairman of the Condensed Milk Company of Ireland, High Sheriff of Limerick City (1899, 1900, and 1908)
- Margaretta Eagar (1863-1936) Governess to to the last Russian Royal Family
- Catherine Hayes 19th Century Opera Singer
- Tiede Herrema, Dutch businessman based in Limerick. Abducted by the IRA in 1973
- JP McManus, businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Dolores McNamara, winner of EuroMillions €115 million jackpot (lives in Limerick but was born in Blackpool).
- Arthur Quinlan, local journalist formerly based at Shannon Airport for the Irish Times
- Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley, wife of Viscount Linley, and member, by marriage, of the extended British Royal Family
- Tomás de Bhaldraithe (1916-1996), Irish language scholar and lexicographer
- Dermot FitzGerald, businessman and philanthropist
- Lady Mary Heath, 1920s aviation pioneer
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City of Limerick |
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| Topics: People | History | Architecture | Mayor | |
| Education: UL | LIT | Mary I | Art & Design | |
| Regions: Centre | Castletroy | Caherdavin | Plassey | Raheen | |
| Landmarks: Bunratty | St. Mary's | King John's Castle | St. John's | Hunt Museum |