Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, has hosted the fourth sports-themed Mayoral Reception of his term at Merchants Quay, City Hall, celebrating the achievements of a number of outstanding Limerick teams and individuals who have excelled in their chosen fields.
The event was held to mark the success and dedication of the athletes in their respective codes and to recognise their representation of Limerick on the national and international stage.
The group of mayoral reception recipients includes recipients from athletics, soccer, basketball, handball and wheelchair hurling/camogie.
Included in the mayoral reception honours are:
- Ava Crean
In recognition of her outstanding achievements in Irish athletics, becoming Ireland’s youngest ever female National Marathon Champion at age 19 and setting multiple national records across the marathon, half marathon and 10k distances, while supporting new runners through the Back 2 Boston Project.
- Limerick District Schoolgirl U-14 Team
In recognition of their achievement as Gaynor Cup Winners 2025 and their representation of Limerick with distinction on the national stage.
- Limerick Sport Huskies
In recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning the Domino’s Women’s Division 1 National Cup 2026, reflecting the club’s commitment to excellence and the development of women’s basketball in Limerick.
- Martina McMahon
In recognition of her outstanding achievement in winning three World Handball Titles in 2024 and representing Limerick with distinction on the world stage.
- Mungret Community College Girls U19 Basketball Team
In recognition of their outstanding achievement as World Schools Basketball Champions 2025, a success that reflects the team’s dedication, skill and pride in representing their school and community on the world stage.
- Munster Wheelchair Hurling Camogie Club
In recognition of their outstanding achievement in securing the 2025 Wheelchair Hurling Camogie All-Ireland Championship Title and in honour of an extraordinary milestone of five consecutive All-Ireland Championship victories.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, commented:
“We know what sporting success means to us as Limerick people – it is part of the identity that shapes our different kind of energy. As Mayor, it’s been a true privilege to welcome so many of Limerick’s outstanding athletes, teams and individuals to special receptions like this one. These moments are not just about celebrating success and winning, but the dedication and resilience that is driving these wonderful ambassadors for Limerick to excel in their chosen fields. The effort, discipline and determination that each of them has demonstrated in their own ways are a huge source of inspiration for people young and old and, perhaps more importantly, a reflection of the values we hold dear as a city and county.”
The Mayor continued:
“It’s a big reason why one of the important elements in the More for Limerick mayoral programme is the provision of inclusive, accessible sporting facilities across the city and county. We want to create an environment where the next great Limerick sports stars can thrive. On behalf of the people of Limerick, I want to extend my congratulations and thanks to each of the event’s recipients for all that they do to enrich our community and showcase Limerick on every stage.”
The reception for Limerick’s sport stars follows three similar sports-related ceremonies in 2025.