A new community wildlife area has been officially opened in Kilteely thanks to the vision and hard work of the local community. The project involved the removal of an overgrown ditch and the development of a Community Wildlife Area with ground drainage, fencing and landscaping to provide a meandering level footpath. In addition there is […]
This summer, five Limerick communities begin working towards creative climate action to explore an aspect of decarbonisation that is meaningful to them. Limerick City and County Council has announced the five creative-community partnerships who will work on a project over the summer exploring climate change and their community. The project is in collaboration with
A new online Revolutionary Map of Limerick (1913-23) has been launched by Limerick Museum as part of events marking 2022 centenary commemorations. The map can be accessed here on Limerick.ie. Created by William O’Neill on commission from Dr Matthew Potter, Curator Limerick Museum, the map seeks to pinpoint the locations in Limerick city and county of events […]
Limerick is giving a special nod to a rich heritage dating all the way back to the 10th century with its Limerick Eleven Summer 2022 tourism campaign. Reflecting its authentic and rich history yet embracing the finest trappings of today, this exciting national tourism campaign leverages the city’s tenth century foundation with 11 themed itineraries […]
The Mid-West National Road Design Office based in Limerick City and County Council has recently received Continuing Professional Development (CPD) re-accreditation from Engineers Ireland. The office underwent an audit by Engineers Ireland in March this year and were successful in being re-accredited for the maximum period of three years. The audit assessed the office under
Opera will be performed across Limerick city as part of the inaugural Limerick Opera Festival later this month of May. The Limerick Opera Festival kicks-off on Friday 20th May, and will see the Opera Festival take up residence in the Green Yard Café at Punches Cross, probably one of the most fashionable venues in Limerick […]
Bike Week returns to Limerick this Saturday 14th May with a host of events to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Events include a family bike ride along the Limerick Greenway and a cycling tour at Lough Gur, as well as free bike repair clinics across the city. National Bike Week runs for eight […]
Limerick City and County Council has been selected as one of 13 international cities to participate on the prestigious Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University’s 2022 Innovation Training program. The program will provide consulting, training, and networking to address a key issue facing its residents. The training, delivered in partnership with
As part of the latest City Engage Week 5, members of the public will be given a chance to explore the newly opened Citizen Innovation Lab Limerick. Located at the UL City Campus on Sarsfield Street, the Citizen Innovation Lab has been developed collaboratively by Limerick City and County Council and the University of Limerick […]
Limerick City and County Council’s largest and most ambitious tourism marketing campaign, Limerick 50 Days of Summer, has received a national award. The ‘50 Days’ campaign won the award for the Best Connected Council (Communication & Digital Marketing) at the 2021 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. Known as the LAMA Awards, they highlight and celebrate the work
‘Paudcast’ star Padraig O’Callaghan has been named as Limerick Person of the Year for 2021. The digital media star was announced as the winner at a ceremony in the Clayton Hotel Limerick, marking the first time in three years the event has been able to return to its usual format, where the monthly winners gathered […]
Limerick City and County Council and Fairtrade Limerick is delighted to announce that Adare Tidy Towns and Newcastle West Tidy Towns are embarking on a Fairtrade journey to become Fairtrade towns. For the next two weeks hundreds of individuals, companies and groups across Ireland come together as part of Fairtrade Fortnight to share the stories […]
A Pride Rainbow crossing has been installed on a pedestrian crossing next to Limerick City and County Council’s offices at Merchant’s Quay. The new crossing, located on Bridge Street, is designed to proudly express how inclusive Limerick is as a place to live, work and call home. It is the first time the Pride Rainbow […]
Primary school children in Limerick city and county are taking a stand against litter in their local areas, through a unique school-based litter-picking programme called Picker Pals. The programme, run by environmental, Non-Governmental Organisation VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment), fosters ideas to care for the environment and equips children with
The first ever University of Limerick students to attend classes at the University’s new City Centre Campus were on site this morning to begin a new educational journey. Students from UL’s School of Architecture were at the Sarsfield Street site for classes in the newly fitted out digital fabrication facility ‘Fab Lab’. New teaching spaces […]
Limerick City and County Council has been allocated more than €24m for Active Travel in 2022 by the National Transport Authority. The funding will be used to further expand and improve Limerick’s walking and cycling infrastructure. This investment will allow the Active Travel team in Limerick to progress its work on a number of key […]
Please Don’t Idle your car engine, is the message from Limerick City and County Council to drivers across Limerick as it marks National Energy Savings Week. This is a simple and doable climate action that any driver/ car-owner can take to reduce their climate impact. It will have the added benefits of reducing exhaust pollutants […]
Limerick Sports Partnership is to receive an additional €204,665 as part of government plans to help sport recover and grow in the aftermath of the COVID-19 restrictions. A total €78.9 million euro has been allocated to National Governing Bodies and the Sports Partnership Network under two separate support programmes announced by the Department of Tourism, […]
A new multi-faceted campaign has been launched showcasing how Limerick can give students the edge when it comes to college and degree choice, lifestyle and future opportunities as they embrace student life. Limerick Student City is a collaboration between Limerick City and County Council, University of Limerick, Technological University of the Shannon and Mary Immaculate
The Freedom of Limerick is to be awarded to Vicky Phelan. The decision follows a special meeting of Limerick City and County Council where there was unanimous agreement to the Mayor’s nomination. The Freedom of Limerick is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon an individual by Limerick City and County Council. The honour […]