If there was ever a time to treat ourselves at home it's now! Make a night of it with Cosmos on the couch or relish a tasty treat box in front of the telly. So why not grab your housemates, your husband or whoever you may live with and spice up your festive nights in with these takeaway goodies from local businesses.

Combine the quaintness and beauty of a little, picturesque Irish village with exclusive shopping and fabulous finds, and you’ve got Adare.

The Christmas in Limerick season has officially begun this weekend with the Christmas lights in Limerick city centre being turned on. The traditional switching on ceremony was unable to take place, but through the sprinkling of some festive magic, courageous Limerick teenager Amy Mulcahy flicked a switch in her home turning on her Christmas tree lights, which in turn, magically led to all the Limerick city centre lights shining brightly.

Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Chamber have called on the people of Limerick to support home grown businesses by shopping local and early as the Christmas period approaches. As new Covid Level 5 restrictions begin this Thursday just weeks away from the launch of the traditional festive season, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Michael Collins said that this year, of all years, we need to think local.

Limerick City is home to an eclectic array of locally owned stores, unique boutiques and gift shops, filled with handmade treasures waiting to be discovered. So why not make it your go-to destination for your Christmas shopping as you look for that something special for your someone special?

Newcastle West is a renowned shopping destination with fantastic boutiques, stocking leading designer labels as well as great menswear and speciality shops. Ladies from all over especially those shopping for mother of the bride outfits or those looking for a statement piece travel to Newcastle West as it is a one stop shop for clothes, shoes and accessories.

A magical trail through the city centre featuring a host of festive shop windows has been unveiled in Limerick this week. Limerick City and County Council is inviting shoppers to wrap up in winter woollies and take a walk in a window wonderland around Limerick City Centre this Christmas. 

Key County Towns to get additional two hours free parking.

Limerick City and County Council is providing additional free car parking in the city centre in the run up to Christmas.

Local music hugging app Huggnote has been shortlisted as a national finalist in Ireland’s prestigious National Start-Up Awards.

It’s the news you’ve all BEAN waiting for. This year’s University Concert Hall Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, is going online. This Christmas, Producer Robert C Kelly and UCH are bringing the magic of Panto direct to your living room, with the daring adventures of Jack, some magical beans and a not so friendly Giant.