A record 24,000 volunteers have taken part in Europe's largest one-day clean-up in Limerick.
Volunteer groups from across the county took part in Team Limerick Clean-Up (TLC) which is now in its 11th year.
TLC saw 50 tonnes of litter collected last year, which is equivalent to 2,000 household wheelie bins of rubbish.
Former Irish rugby captain Paul O'Connell said the clean-up event is "going strong" in its 11th year.
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"It's a simple enough concept, we just get people out for a few hours on Good Friday morning picking up litter in their local areas and making the city and county look a bit cleaner and a bit tidier."
The event is sponsored by the JP McManus Benevolent Fund and supported by Limerick City and County Council.
Mr McManus said he is very proud of how TLC has evolved over the last decade and that comes down to the commitment and support of volunteers.
He said over 90 schools, 42 Tidy Towns groups and 48 sports clubs were set to take part to help make Limerick a cleaner place.
Mayor of Limerick John Moran said it is heartening to see volunteers take such pride in their communities.
"I am immensely proud of everyone involved and want to let all Limerick people know that we are building a cleaner, stronger, more connected Limerick.
"Today embodies the progress we’re making on that journey," he said.
Additional reporting by Micheál Mac Suibhne
