CHARITY
Following the success of Faces of Limerick, the Faces of Ireland Archive is an ambitious long-term portrait collection documenting the people who have shaped - and continue to shape - Ireland, through their achievements, contributions and influence.
We look forward to sharing more portraits from the Faces of Ireland Archive over the coming months.
Cormac Byrne is a professional photographer based in Limerick who has built an enviable reputation over the past 33 years, with numerous Fuji and Kodak awards under his belt, including the prestigious Fuji/I.P.P.A. Masterpiece Award 2002 and over 25 Gold Crest Awards.
The Irish MPS Society is a voluntary support group which represents and supports children & adults suffering from Mucopolysaccharide and related diseases, their families, carers & professionals.
It is a registered charity managed by the members themselves, and is entirely supported by voluntary donations and fundraising.
The aims of the society are as follows:
Singer/Songwriter
Mundy has been a distinctive voice in Irish music for more than three decades. He first came to prominence in the 1990s with his debut album Jelly Legs, which featured the hit song To You I Bestow and brought his music to an international audience, and later found huge success with songs including July and his much-loved version of Galway Girl, recorded with Sharon Shannon.
Snooker World Champion
Ken recently retired from the main professional snooker tour after an outstanding 36-year career, which included being the only player to win the World Professional, World Amateur, and World Under-21 championship titles, as well as the 1997 World Championship.
TV & Radio Personality
Limerick-born Sir Michael Terence Wogan was an Irish radio and television broadcaster who worked for the BBC in Britain for most of his career. Between 1993 and his semi-retirement in 2009, his BBC Radio 2 weekday breakfast programme Wake Up to Wogan regularly drew an estimated eight million listeners.
Former President of Ireland
Michael D Higgins is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the President of Ireland for two terms, from November 2011 to November 2025.
Limerick Hurling Manager
John Kiely has led the Limerick Hurling team to multiple All-Ireland titles, solidifying his place as one of the most successful managers in Irish hurling history. His strategic approach and leadership have transformed Limerick into a dominant force in the sport, and his achievements continue to inspire the next generation of hurlers.
Broadcaster
Dave Fanning is an Irish television and radio broadcaster, rock journalist, DJ, film critic and author. Dave currently hosts weekend midday magazine/chat show The Dave Fanning Show on RTÉ's 2fm as well as a number of RTÉ Radio 1 programmes.
TV & Radio Presenter
Jennifer Zamparelli is an Irish comedian, television presenter & radio presenter, known for her role on the TV show Republic of Telly, where she was a primary writer, and as co-host of the RTÉ 2FM morning show Breakfast Republic with Bernard O'Shea & Keith Walsh.
Actor & Singer
Patrick Connolly Bergin is an Irish actor and singer. In 1991, he starred opposite Julia Roberts in Sleeping with the Enemy and played the title character in Robin Hood. His other roles include terrorist Kevin O'Donnell in Patriot Games and the villainous Aidan Maguire in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Businessman & Racehorse owner J.P. McManus
J.P. McManus is an Irish businessman and racehorse owner. An avid GAA fan whose horses race in the team strip of his beloved South Liberties GAA Club, J.P. became the honorary lifetime president of Limerick GAA in 2023, having been a sponsor and investor in the team for nearly twenty years.
Actor, Comedian & Writer
Pat Shortt is an Irish actor, comedian, writer, and entertainer, and was one half of comedy duo D'Unbelievables. His role in the 2007 film Garage led to him receiving the IFTA for Best Actor. He is most notably remembered for his role as Tom in the television series Father Ted.
Actress & Writer
Amy Huberman is an Irish actress and writer, known for her role as Daisy in the RTÉ drama series The Clinic. In 2018, she began writing and starring in the comedy series Finding Joy.
Mentalist, Hypnotist & Magician
Keith Barry is an Irish mentalist, hypnotist, magician and activist for the elderly who has been blowing minds for over 20 years.
Broadcaster, Educator & Basketball Player
Emer O'Neill is an Irish broadcaster, educator, author and former international basketball player. She became a familiar face to audiences across Ireland through RTÉ's Home School Hub and has since worked across a range of television and broadcasting projects. The author of the children's book The Same But Different, Emer is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, using her platform to encourage conversations around representation and equality.
Irish Architect & Television Presenter
Dermot Bannon is an Irish architect and television presenter best known for being the host of the Room to Improve television series.