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Richard A. Lynch
· Limerick, Ireland
Richard Lynch is an Irish presenter, publicist, filmmaker, actor and activist best known as the founder of I Love Limerick, a platform made to promote positive stories about Limerick and counter negative media perceptions. It serves as a social enterprise, documenting local life through video, photography, and interviews. Following the passing of his parents, Lynch founded the PR and marketing agency RichardKnows in 2016. He has written a weekly column for the Limerick Leader since 2010 and has performed in the annual University Concert Hall panto since 2012. As of early 2026, he remains activ… Richard Lynch is an Irish presenter, publicist, filmmaker, actor and activist best known as the founder of I Love Limerick, a platform made to promote positive stories about Limerick and counter negative media perceptions. It serves as a social enterprise, documenting local life through video, photography, and interviews. Following the passing of his parents, Lynch founded the PR and marketing agency RichardKnows in 2016. He has written a weekly column for the Limerick Leader since 2010 and has performed in the annual University Concert Hall panto since 2012. As of early 2026, he remains active in the local theater scene, recently appearing in Red Riding Hood. Lynch served on the Limerick Pride committee for 16 years, producing the city's first week-long Pride festival in 2008. He officially retired from the committee in 2024 but continues to support the event through media coverage. He was honoured as the 2011 Limerick Person of the Year for his dedication to promoting the city and his community work. He married his partner, Hugo Dahn, in 2018.More
