Áine Fitzgerald, managing editor of the Limerick Leader newspaper and Limerick Live website

In September 2022, Aine was promoted to the role of managing editor having previously served as news editor. An award-winning journalist, she was the first female editor to be appointed to the position of managing editor in the Limerick Leader’s 133-year history.  Aine completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, majoring in Media and Irish, followed by a Masters in Journalism in NUI Galway where she graduated with first class honours. A native of Kilmallock in County Limerick, she has a keen interest in sports, particularly hurling.