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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
- Brian Blaney, pseudonym of 'White House' poet BJ Slattery, 'Chasm of Darkness' and other poems
- Jimmy Carr, comedian and writer
- Todd Carty, Irish born actor and director, best known for his roles in Grange Hill, Eastenders, and The Bill
- Johnny Fean, lead guitarist with the Horslips
- David Gleeson, writer and director of the feature films "Cowboys and Angels" and "The Front Line".
- Richard Harris, actor and former Munster Rugby player
- Catherine Hayes, opera singer
- Richard D. James aka Aphex Twin, English electronic music artist, born in Limerick
- Charles Johnstone, novelist
- Sean Keating, painter
- 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
- Conor McNamara, sports commentator
- Kate O'Brien, author.
- Liam O'Brien (Irish), actor, British soap opera Emmerdale
- Dolores O'Riordan, member of pop band 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
[edit] Politics
- James P. Boyd, businessman and politician in Ontario, Canada
- Pat Cox, TD 1992-94; MEP 1989-2004; President of the European Parliament 2002-04.
- Éamon de Valera (Fianna Fáil) - TD; Taoiseach; President of Ireland - raised in Bruree, Co. Limerick.
- Jim Kemmy (Labour & Democratic Socialist Party) - TD 1981-1982, 1987-1997; Mayor of Limerick 1991-92, 1995-96.
- Michael Noonan (Fine Gael) - TD 1981-Present; Former Leader of Fine Gael; Minister for Justice, Minister for Health.
- Willie O'Dea (Fianna Fáil) - TD, 1982-Present; Minister for Defence.
- Desmond O'Malley (Fianna Fáil & Progressive Democrats) - TD, 1968 - 2002; Founder and Leader of the Progressive Democrats.
- Donagh O'Malley (Fianna Fáil) - TD 1954 - 1968; Minister for Health & Minister for Education.
- Tim O'Malley (Progressive Democrats) - TD 2002 - 2007, Minister of State for Health.
[edit] Historical
- Kathleen Clarke First Lady Mayoress of Dublin, widow of Tom Clarke [1878-1972]
- Seán Sabhat , IRA leader killed on active service in 1957
- Edward Daly Commandant of 1916 Rebellion, based around the Four Courts area of Dublin during 1916
- 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
- William Monsell, first Baron Emly (1812-1894), statesman and reformer
- 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)
- Sir Thomas Cleeve, founder and chairman of the Condensed Milk Company of Ireland, High Sheriff of Limerick City (1899, 1900, and 1908)
- Margaretta Eagar (1863-1936) Governess to the last Russian Royal Family
- 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
- Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley, wife of Viscount Linley, and member, by marriage, of the extended British Royal Family
- Tomás de Bhaldraithe (1916-1996), Irish language scholar and lexicographer
- Dermot FitzGerald, businessman and philanthropist
- Lady Mary Heath, 1920s aviation pioneer
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