Limerick City & County Council

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell, helped to distribute over 300 Christmas hampers to Limerick families. The families applied through the “Mayor’s Fund” initiative and have collected their hampers which are stocked with some quality local produce. Mayor Mitchell stated, “In the spirit of community and compassion, I am delighted

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Launch Of Public Participation Network Limerick Strategic Plan 2024-2029

By Ryan Harmon 18 December 2023

The Public Participation Network Limerick (PPNL) were delighted to launch their 5 year Strategic Plan; which was adopted at their end of year Plenary metting. This strategy will guide the priorities, vision and workplans of Public Participation Network Limerick in the years to come. It will ensure that the voices of all Member Groups are […]

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Public Information Evening to be Held for Proposed Wickham St to Clare St Active Travel Scheme

By Ryan Harmon 12 December 2023

A public information event relating to proposals to connect Wickham Street and Clare Street in Limerick city centre via an Active Travel scheme is to be held, with the project continuing to progress. This upcoming information session follows a round of non-statutory public consultation which was held between April 26th and May 24th, 2023. As part […]

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Stand Up and Be Counted at Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 19 October 2023

Limerick City Library and Europe Direct Centre is delighted to announce that it will, for the first time, be hosting the annual Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition. They are looking for people with an interest in public speaking, debating, politics or current affairs to take part in this exciting and prestigious event. Entrants are […]

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Limerick’s First Ground Mural Transforms Honan’s Quay into Vibrant Urban Canvas

By Ryan Harmon 13 October 2023

Draw Out is excited to announce the completion of a stunning ground mural, with the ambitious project has been developed on Honan’s Quay riverfront by local artist collective Draw Out alongside their partners, Limerick City and County Council and University of Limerick. The now ‘landmark’ site of Honan’s Quay and the surrounds of University of […]

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Limerick One of First Counties to Install Rural Bus Shelters as Local Rollout Continues

By Ryan Harmon 25 September 2023

Limerick City & County Council has become one of the first local authorities in Ireland to begin the rollout of bus shelters in rural areas. Facilities are operational in Hospital, Mungret, Askeaton and Bruff following works that have been completed in the last number of weeks. Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald […]

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New Era of Athletics and Community Excellence Dawns in County Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 18 September 2023

A new era of sports and community excellence has dawned as Limerick celebrated the grand opening of the Limerick Regional Athletics Hub in Newcastle West, developed by Limerick City & County Council. This landmark facility is poised to become a beacon of athletic achievement and community engagement, setting the stage for a brighter, healthier future […]

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Third Private Rightsizing Scheme Announced By Limerick City and County Council

By Ryan Harmon 28 August 2023

Are you a homeowner over the age of 55 and find your house too large for your needs? Limerick City and County Council may be able to help with their Private Rightsizing scheme. The local authority has a new scheme where homeowners older than 55 who find their dwellings too large for them, may request […]

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New Radar Counters Begin Looking at Traffic and Pedestrian Activity Across Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 18 August 2023

A series of mobility radar counters are to be installed at locations across Limerick, both where Active Travel schemes are proposed to be constructed and where they are completed, to compare mobility levels before and after the delivery of projects. The initiative is being implemented to ensure the Active Travel team at Limerick City and County Council […]

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Three Limerick Groups Selected to Compete in the Pride of Place 2023 Competition

By Ryan Harmon 14 August 2023

Limerick community groups, CareBright, Killeedy Community Projects and Southill HUB have been entered in the following categories for this year’s IRB Pride of Place awards 2023. Community Wellbeing Initiative – CareBright , Bruff Population <500 – Killeedy Community Projects Urban Neighbourhoods/ Villages <3000 – Southill HUB The IPB Pride of Place 2023

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Get Kids Reading With ‘Summer Stars’ Programme

By Ryan Harmon 26 June 2023

Children of all ages can take part in the Summer Stars Reading programme, which started on Monday, 19 June in all Limerick Libraries, and runs in libraries nationwide throughout the summer. The purpose of the free programme is to encourage reading for fun over the summer. To help children keep track of their reading, Summer […]

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Official Opening of N24 Beary’s Cross Road Improvement Scheme in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 19 June 2023

The completed N24 Beary’s Cross Road Improvement Scheme has been officially opened by Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Francis Foley. The scheme addresses deficiencies identified with the original junction between the N24 Tipperary Road and R513 to Caherconlish. Records from the RSA and TII outlined that two fatal collisions occurred in […]

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Pop-Up Play Area Pilot Projects Begin in Three Areas of Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 22 May 2023

Children in three areas of Limerick are to be the first across the city and county to avail of a pop-up play area pilot project overseen by Limerick City & County Council. The initiative sees trees felled on the Mill Road in Corbally to facilitate an Active Travel project reused for natural play in three […]

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Active Travel Team to Begin Monitoring Air Quality in 15 Locations Across Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2023

Limerick City and County Council’s Active Travel team is setting up a programme to monitor air quality across the metropolitan area. A series of N02 (nitrogen dioxide) diffusion tubes are to be installed at 15 locations where Active Travel schemes are yet to be constructed, to allow air quality to be established and compared. N02 […]

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Team Limerick Clean-Up Celebrates An Increase in Popularity for its Eighth Year

By Ryan Harmon 11 April 2023

Cementing itself as Ireland’s largest one day clean-up event, Team Limerick Clean-Up (TLC) returned bigger than ever for its 8th year on Good Friday. Over 21,500 volunteers across the city and county took part in this year’s event. For the eighth instalment of the initiative, volunteers were encouraged to bring a friend and new groups […]

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Limerick Greenway Set to Benefit From Enhanced Services as €1.9m Project Begins

By Ryan Harmon 28 March 2023

Limerick City and County Council has announced the restoration project of a historic 19th century Railway Goods Shed at Rathkeale on Limerick Greenway as the centre piece of a new visitor facilities project that is due to commence work in the West Limerick town. The Limerick Greenway Hub @ Rathkeale is one of a series […]

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Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2023 Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

It is that time of year again, the Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival returns for a 13th iteration this Spring with its most comprehensive line-up of events to date. Taking place from Monday 27th March to Sunday 2nd April, this year’s festival theme is ‘Come Learn with Me in 2023’. It features over 160 free events […]

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Story of Limerick’s Long Tradition of Marching Bands Told in New Book From MIC Academic

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2023

A new book from MIC academic Dr Derek Mulcahy tells the story of Limerick’s proud and long-standing culture of civilian marching bands. This tradition began with the temperance movement in the 1830s and went on to play a major role in the social and musical life of the city. Now, ‘By The Left, Quick March […]

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New €190m Bon Secours Limerick Hospital to Open in 2025

By Ryan Harmon 20 February 2023

The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has welcomed a new €190 million Bon Secours hospital in Ballysimon, Limerick, to be opened in 2025, which will create 250 new jobs and greatly expand services offered to all patients in the Mid-West. Part of a wider €300 million national investment by Bon Secours Health System in line with its […]

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Adare Brand Launched to Take Ireland’s ‘Prettiest Village’ on International Stage

By Ryan Harmon 13 February 2023

The picturesque village of Adare is teeing itself up to maximise the opportunity of and create a legacy from one of the world’s greatest sporting events with the launch of its own brand, four years out from the 2027 Ryder Cup. The stunning 13th century village that has long since been a favourite on the […]

Mayor of Limerick Fund Provides Over 300 Hampers This Christmas

Launch Of Public Participation Network Limerick Strategic Plan 2024-2029

Public Information Evening to be Held for Proposed Wickham St to Clare St Active Travel Scheme

Stand Up and Be Counted at Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition in Limerick

Limerick’s First Ground Mural Transforms Honan’s Quay into Vibrant Urban Canvas

Limerick One of First Counties to Install Rural Bus Shelters as Local Rollout Continues

New Era of Athletics and Community Excellence Dawns in County Limerick

Third Private Rightsizing Scheme Announced By Limerick City and County Council

New Radar Counters Begin Looking at Traffic and Pedestrian Activity Across Limerick

Three Limerick Groups Selected to Compete in the Pride of Place 2023 Competition

Get Kids Reading With ‘Summer Stars’ Programme

Official Opening of N24 Beary’s Cross Road Improvement Scheme in Limerick

Pop-Up Play Area Pilot Projects Begin in Three Areas of Limerick

Active Travel Team to Begin Monitoring Air Quality in 15 Locations Across Limerick

Team Limerick Clean-Up Celebrates An Increase in Popularity for its Eighth Year

Limerick Greenway Set to Benefit From Enhanced Services as €1.9m Project Begins

Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2023 Launched

Story of Limerick’s Long Tradition of Marching Bands Told in New Book From MIC Academic

New €190m Bon Secours Limerick Hospital to Open in 2025

Adare Brand Launched to Take Ireland’s ‘Prettiest Village’ on International Stage

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