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Work is to begin shortly on a new Regional Athletics Hub for Newcastle West in County Limerick following a grant totalling just over €1.25 million under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund. €1,256,276 has been awarded for the new regional athletics hub at Cloonyschrehane, Newcastle West, which includes the construction of an athletics track to international IAAF standard, floodlights and all associated track facilities with disability access.

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Michael Sheahan, has welcomed the establishment of Limerick United and, in particular, its focus on developing an academy first.

The Land Development Agency (LDA), Limerick City and County Council (LCCC), the HSE and CIÉ have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation and implementation of a master-plan for a brownfield mixed-use site in excess of 50 hectares at the Colbert Station area of Limerick City.

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick has thanked those involved in keeping Limerick clean following the release of the latest IBAL Litter Survey. It shows that Limerick City Centre has regained its ‘Clean to European Norms’ status, while Limerick City South - Galvone has improved its standing immensely.

The Limerick Public Participation Network now has 100 members and is calling on community and voluntary groups and organisations to help citizens take an active role in policy development committees of Limerick City and County Council. The Public Participation Network allows community groups around the country to connect with their local authority to give citizens a greater say in local government decision making. The PPN is managed by a committee of volunteers, called the Secretariat, on behalf of all its members.

Limerick City and County Council is urging everyone to be more conscious about their waste over the Christmas period and to recycle, reuse or repurpose as much as they can. Householders are being encouraged to avail of the services provided by the local authority in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce to amount of waste going to landfill.

A new campaign urging people to only use licensed operators to remove their rubbish has premiered in cinemas across Limerick. 'Man with a Van’ is a new animation short which reminds us all to only use an operator with a waste collection permit when disposing of waste. The permit number must be shown clearly on the side of their vehicle.

Limerick City and County Council is celebrating after receiving awards for three separate projects - Kilmallock West Wall Project, Nicholas Street Regeneration Project and Watch House Cross Community Library.

Limerick City and County Council, along with the countries 30 other local authorities, have been commended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for its Age Friendly initiatives. Creating a great place in which to grow old is the aim of the WHO inspired movement to cater for an ageing population, with Ireland leading internationally in rolling out the programme.

The New Year’s Eve night sky will be a riot of colour this year as fireworks bring 2019 to a spectacular end in Limerick. A feast of fireworks is on the menu for New Year’s Eve as a Fireworks Spectacular, in association with King John’s Castle, will be a fitting finale to the Christmas in Limerick celebrations.

The planning application for a new Foynes to Limerick Road, including a bypass of Adare, has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála. The proposed road development will cost in the region of €400 - €450 million and is 35km in length connecting the Core Port of Foynes to the national motorway network, on the outskirts of Limerick City.

Limerick’s growing reputation as a five-star conference destination is set to get further amplification with the launch of a digital campaign to reach deeper into national and international markets.