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This is a list of notable people of Limerick, Ireland.
- G. E. M. Anscombe, English philosopher and theologian, born in Limerick.
- Anthony Foley, captain of European Rugby champions, Munster, 2006.
- Richard Harris, actor.
- 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, popstar with 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
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- 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)
- Reapersoul, popular forum moderator ("Ranger") of The Last Alliance
- 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
- Paul O'Flaherty Chess player, who has represented Ireland on many occasions
- Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley, wife of Viscount Linley, and member, by marriage, of the extended British Royal Family
- Barry J Fulham, noted patron of the city
- Tomás de Bhaldraithe (1916-1996), Irish language scholar and lexicographer
- Dermot FitzGerald, businessman and philanthropist
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