Why Limerick?
- Urban population: 100,000
- 25 minutes from Shannon International Airport
- Foynes: Ireland's Largest bulk port. Designated European Ten-T core port. Can cater for vessels up to 200,000dwt
- 2 hours motorway drive to Dublin
- Student population more than 21,000
- 50% of Limerick's population is under 35 years
- Limerick is a highly connected destination in Europe that, uniquely, is as close to the Americas as it is to 26 EU nations.
Growing Limerick
- Europe’s most youthful, educated and English-speaking local population, nearly 50% under 35, with tens of thousands of university or college students within its catchment area.
- Limerick is aiming to become a green city region on the Shannon Estuary through engagement, innovation, resilient urban development and self-sustaining communities.
- Limerick is developing as an environmentally sustainable and carbon neutral economy, a pioneer in sustainable growth.
- Fastest growing region from FDI outside the capital
- Limerick awarded European City of the Future (2018)
- The home of some of the world’s most pioneering and/or established international businesses, including Uber, Dell, Northern Trust, Johnson & Johnson, Analog, General Motors, Regeneron and Viagogo.
- Top 10 city to invest in Europe
Education & Talent
- Home to 3 major Higher Education Institutes
- Student population more than 21,000
- 50% of Limerick's population is under 35 years
- 6000 graduates annually
- UL graduate employment rate is 15% higher than the national average
- MIC’s retention rate of 94% is one of the highest in the country
- MIC has experienced unprecedented growth in the last decade with a doubling of undergraduate programmes and student numbers
- MIC is the alma mater of over 40% of professional teachers working in a wide range of schools across Ireland
- Limerick School of Art and Design listed among the top 50 fashion schools in the world
- A survey of Irish students recently voted UL Ireland’s most popular university with a satisfaction rating of 85%
Enterprise Eco System
- Innovative co-working spaces including Workbench and Engine
- 8 Community Enterprise Centres
- 4 Incubators
- 1 Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway
- 3 Enterprise Ireland/IDA Technology Centres
- 3 SFI Research Centres
- Multiple dedicated R&D Units, Groups and Centres
- Dedicated innovation company – Innovate Limerick
- Dedicated Start-up Fund
Living in Limerick
- According to Daft.ie, the average national monthly rent was €1,402 in June 2020, while the most recent data for Limerick shows the equivalent average monthly rent as €1,216 for the city and €928 for the county.
- Low congestion levels
- Short commute times
- Average commute time 24 minutes
- Avail of living city initiative tax incentive scheme
- Walkable compact city
- Gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way
- 4th most affordable place to buy a home out of 297 cities*
- €224,587 median house price (Sept 2020)
- €1,373 Average rent in Limerick City (Q3 2020)
Limerick for Play
- First National City of Culture
- Up to 100 festivals a year
- Former European City of Sport
- Ireland’s only biennial of contemporary art - EVA International
- Home of Munster Rugby - Thomond Park
- Gaelic Grounds - 50,000 capacity
- Ireland’s sporting campus - UL Sport
- Home to venues including University Concert Hall, Lime Tree Theatre, Belltable Theatre, Big Top and Dolan’s Warehouse
- Cultural institutes include Limerick City Gallery of Art, RTE Lyric FM, The Irish Chamber Orchestra and the World Academy of Music and Dance
- Home to significant historical sites including King John’s Castle and St. Mary’s Cathedral
- Media hub for Film and TV - Troy Studios
- Over 1000 sports clubs