Faces of Limerick - Chapter 1

This project is a long-term (ongoing) goal of Cormac's and he has spent a number of years (so far) photographing people connected with the city; some well known celebrities - and some not so well known - but each with a special Limerick connection.

The first Faces of Limerick Photographic Exhibition was held in the Hunt Museum in 2012 in aid of Limerick Special Olympics, and the second exhibition is taking place in November 2025 at which our new images & faces will be unveiled.

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<h4>JOHN HAYES</h4><p>John ''The Bull'' Hayes Munster and Ireland rugby legend. </p>

Celia Holman Lee at home in Co. Limerick photographed by Cormac Byrne of the Faces of Limerick portrait collection.

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in office at Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin Ireland

Denis Allen of ''Limerick you're a lady'' fame, songwriter and musician of Limerick.

Paul O'Connell, Munster and Ireland rugby legend, photography by Cormac Byrne.

Tony Brasil and son, Limerick Travel, synonymous for his work in tourism over so many years.

Tom McNamara well known for his playing the accordion on Cruises St. Limerick

Pat and Gordon Kearney of Rooney's Auctioneers Limerick.

Limerick hurling star Donal O'Grady with the Munster hurling championship trophy.

Former Fine Gael Minister Tom O'Donnell and wife Helen O'Donnell.

James and Niall Collins of Fianna Fáil having fun with their children for our Faces of Limerick portrait.

Mick Dolan in the renowned venue Dolan's warehouse, Limerick Ireland.

Mark and Catriona photographed working on their show, Limerick's Live 95 FM radio breakfast show.

Sir Terry Wogan of Limerick, photographed for our Faces of LImerick portrait collection.

Tony Connolly, a household name in the menswear department in Limerick.

Limerick model agency director Hilary Thompson Limerick. Ireland

Myles Breen, a great Limerick actor, writer and director.

The Deegan brothers revisting their school basketball days on the grounds of the Salesian school, Limerick, Ireland.

Tom Fitzgerald well known Limerick artist and sculptor.

Dave O'Hora a great Limerick businessman and personality in Limerick.

Dave Hickey of South's Pub, Limerick for our Faces of Limerick collection

Emma O'Driscoll of RTE, posing in No1 The Pery for our portrait collection.

Dave Maheady University of Limerick Sports director, with pet Lulu, on the university campus.

Former Mayor Geraldine Leddin sharing a joke with her right hand girl Siobhan at the City hall office, Limerick.

Richie Clifford renowned fitness instructor of University of Limerick.

Ireland Rugby Legends Keith Wood and Peter ''The Claw'' Clohessy.

Munster and Ireland's rugby star Jerry Flannery with his dad at Flannery's pub Limerick Ireland.

Paul O'Connell and his dad Mick, showing their competitive nature for our Faces of Limerick collection.

Karl Spain, a great Limerick comedian photographed by Cormac Byrne.

Luigi famous for his fish and Chips, poses for Faces of Limerick

Limerick's legendary All-Star hurler Ciarán Carey with All-Ireland winning camogie champion Sarah Carey.

Brenda Andrews, photographed playing the piano in the Strand hotel Limerick, Ireland

Former Mayor of Limerick Jim Long posing in office for Faces of Limerick by Cormac Byrne.

Dave Wallace from Limerick the great Munster and Ireland rugby player.

Will Leahy, RTE DJ seen here in studio in the Limerick office.

Limerick born composer and musician Bill whelan of Riverdance fame.

Hugh Campbell, one of Limerick's best-known faces in the hair salon business.

Owen South, Limerick photographer photographed in the studio by Cormac Byrne.

Johnny Thompson of Thompson's Undertakers Limerick.

Paul Carey of Limerick, a collector of all things great from Limerick, Munster and Ireland rugby.

Dr. Ed Walsh former President of the University of Limerick, posing at the door of the White House on the grounds of University of Limerick.

Geri Maye with her loyal pet Clooney in our portrait collection.

Limerick hurling legend Gary Kirby with his wife and fire chief Carmel Kirby enjoying a cuppa at the fire station.

Len Dineen, the well known radio voice of Limerick rugby posing on the grounds of Thomond Park, Limerick

Willie O'Dea ''walking'' for our Faces of Limerick collection

Des O'Malley former Minister and leader of the Progressive Democrats.

Frank Hogan and sons, taking a trip down memory lane for our Faces of Limerick collection

John ''The Bull'' Hayes Munster and Ireland rugby legend.

Gerry O'Loughlin, former mayor and Ireland rugby player who was part of the Munster team to beat the All Blacks in 1978

John McNamara one of Limerick's finest fashion designers caught in between projects for our Faces collection.

Business owner and Racehorse owner J.P. McManus at Martinstown stud with champion hurdler Istabraq.

Vincent Browne reporter, journalist and TV3's host of ''Tonight with Vincent Browne''

Munster rugby fan the late Maudie McGrath R.I.P. Co. Limerick, Ireland.

Gerry Casey of Young Munsters fame posing for Cormac Byrne Photography's Faces of Limerick.

Tim O'Malley, former Progressive Democrat member and junior minister, Limerick Ireland.

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JOHN HAYES

John ''The Bull'' Hayes Munster and Ireland rugby legend.