Mayoral Reception Limerick
Mayor of Limerick hosts Mayoral Reception in recognition of Limerick sports stars
On 24 September 2025 Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, hosted a Mayoral Reception at Merchants Quay, City Hall, celebrating the achievements of a number of Limerick sports teams and individuals who have excelled in their chosen fields. I was honoured to be one.
The event highlighted the dedication, talent and success of the athletes in their respective codes.
The group of mayoral reception recipients includes recipients from soccer, basketball, rowing, powerlifting, athletics and martial arts, exemplifying the broad spectrum of physical activities that contribute to Limerick’s vibrant sports culture.
Included in the mayoral reception honours are:
- Madison McGuane – In recognition of her achievement as Under 15 Ireland International Women’s Player of the Year
- Liam Beville – In recognition of his lifelong service to Irish Powerlifting
- Des Galligan – In recognition of his lifelong service to Tang Soo Do in Limerick and Ireland
- Limerick Desmond Schoolboy U-14 Team – In recognition of their achievement as Kennedy Cup Winners 2025
- Limerick Celtics Basketball Club – In recognition of their achievement of being promoted to the Super League.
- Fairview Rangers FC – In recognition of their achievement on winning the FAI Junior Cup 2024/2025
- Jack Rafferty – In recognition of his achievement on winning Gold for Ireland at the World Under 19 Rowing Championships
- John Kinsella – In recognition of his achievement as the first Irish person over 40 to run all six World Marathon Majors in under 2hrs 30 mins.
