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THE stars were out for the 2026 Mayor’s Fundraising Dinner last Friday (April 17), an evening of charitable giving and one of the highlights of the Limerick calendar.
The evening also coincided with the occasion of Mayor John Moran’s 60th birthday.
Chief Superintendent Derek Smart, on behalf of the Limerick Garda Division, was also celebrated on the night for his outstanding contribution to Limerick.
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Mayor John Moran, who also celebrated his 60th Birthday, being presented with his birthday cake by his partner Damien Duggan. Also included is MC for the evening, Cathy Halloran
Picture: Keith Wiseman
Mayor Moran, Damien Duggan and Martin Curran, LCCC pictured at the theatre exhibit alongside Henri – dressed for the occasion
Picture: Keith Wiseman
Mayor Moran and his partner Damien Duggan pictured with his mother, Bridie Moran, sister, Siobhan O’Sullivan and brother-in-law Niall O’Sullivan
Picture: Keith Wiseman
Chief Superintendent Derek Smart accepting the Mayor’s Distinguished Person’s Award on behalf of An Garda Siochana during the event.
Picture: Keith Wiseman
Mayor Moran with Paul Patton, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, pictured with the painting ‘Many’s A Night’ by artist Paddy Crichtley and inspired by the Theatre Royal. The artwork was commissioned as part of the Mayor’s Art Acquisition fund and unveiled at the event.
Picture: Keith Wiseman
Mayor John Moran, together with his mother, Bridie Moran, and cousin, JulieAnn Aherne, welcomed Gerry Garvey, Chairperson of Parkinson’s Ireland Mid‑West, the selected charity for the event, along with other charity members.
Picture: Keith Wiseman
Mayor Moran pictured with the designers of his waistcoat, Gregor Pituch and Hong Zhang, and the recipients of the Best Dressed Persons Awards, Mags Enright and Anthony Gaffney
Picture: Keith Wiseman
Mayor John Moran and his partner, Damien Duggan, together with the MC for the evening, Cathy Halloran
Picture: Keith Wiseman


