Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce the winners of the Christmas in Limerick Merry and Bright Challenge. This festive competition, which saw businesses, residents, and offices across the city and county transform their spaces into dazzling displays of holiday cheer, has awarded a total of €10,000 in prizes to the most creative and festive participants.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, congratulated the winners and thanked the community for their participation, saying,
"I am delighted with the response to our call to make Limerick Merry and Bright this Christmas. The creativity and effort put into decorating homes and businesses have truly lit up all of Limerick. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated this year and I am already looking forward to seeing next year’s entries."
The challenge was judged by Lisa Kearney from Rooney Auctioneers and Liam Dwan, General Manager of Brown Thomas, who were both impressed by the high standard of entries.
Lisa Kearney remarked, "It was wonderful to see the high standard of entries from across the city and county. The decorations were stunning, and it was a tough job to choose the winners."
Liam Dwan added, "The festive displays across Limerick have added to the special atmosphere at this time of year. It was a pleasure to judge the Christmas in Limerick Merry and Bright Challenge and I applaud all those who entered for their creativity and effort."
Winners of the Christmas in Limerick Merry and Bright Challenge:
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Best Christmas Shop Front – Limerick’s Historic City Centre
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Coqbull, Thomas Street
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Prize: €2,000
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Best Christmas Shop Front – Limerick County
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Winner: Ela Maria, Newcastle West
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Prize: €2,000
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Limerick Christmas Tree Competition – Georgian Quarter Shops/Offices
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Winner: LPYMA, O’Connell Street
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Prize: €2,000
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Limerick Christmas Tree Competition – Residents in the Georgian Quarter
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Winner: Eva Birdthistle
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Prize: €2,000
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Best Christmas House Decorations – Limerick City & County
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Winner: Vilmos Krizsan, Knockainey Co. Limerick
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Prize: €2,000
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The winners were selected based on creativity, originality, overall visual impact, use of lights and decorations, theme consistency, and effort and attention to detail.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who helped make Limerick merry and bright this Christmas!