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Riverfest Limerick returns this May Bank Holiday weekend, ensuring that Limerick is the place to be as we kick off the summer in style. The banks of the Shannon will be the epi-centre of the first major national festival of the year as thousands are expected to flock to Limerick to take part in the festivities and soak up the atmosphere.

Limerick City and County Council has confirmed that it is to purchase four of the former Bank of Ireland branches in County Limerick.. Buildings will be re-purposed for community use.

Details of the preferred transport solution for the N/M 20 Cork to Limerick project, identified as a priority investment in the Government’s National Development Plan 2021-2030, have been published today (30 March 2022).

A multi-modal transport project which includes active travel infrastructure for walking and cycling, improvements to public transport, new and improved safe road infrastructure and environmental integration for communities along the N20 transport corridor between Cork and Limerick, is now proposed. 

A second Pride Rainbow crossing has been unveiled in Limerick in as many months by the Council’s Active Travel team. The new crossing on the Dooradoyle Road, next to the Ballykeefe Roundabout, stretches across both the outbound and inbound lanes.

Are you living in a CLÁR region of County Limerick and have a project that would benefit the community?

Limerick City and County Council is now accepting applications for funding under the 2022 CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) programme for Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities from Schools/ Community Groups and Local Development Companies within the designated CLÁR areas.

The closing date for receipt of applications for funding for Bike Week is fast approaching. Grant funding of up to €500 is available to support people who want to run their own cycling inspired event.

Closing date for receipt of applications is this Friday 01 April 2022.

A new tourism campaign launched today is encouraging you to get back to experiencing the joys of life without limits as you Re-Embrace Limerick.

A further 2,000 saplings to be distributed to members of the public.

Limerick City and County Council intends to plant 1,700 trees this year as part of its overall planting programme.

Mullingar Town Band have been named as the overall winners of the 50th Limerick International Band Championship – Ireland’s only marching band competition.

An estimated 50,000 people lined the streets of Limerick today to welcome back the first in-person Limerick St Patrick’s Day Parade in three years.

***Extended Deadline of Friday 29 April 2022***

A survey has been opened on whether a new community centre is needed for the Raheen/ Dooradoyle/ Mungret area of Limerick.

Limerick City and County Council has commissioned a consultant to consider the need for a Multi - Purpose Community Centre for this area after the need for a feasibility study was identified by the Municipal Area Councillors.

Construction is due to begin shortly on 57 new homes in Moyross as part of Limerick Regeneration. The development spans two sites in Dalgaish Park and Cosgrave Park and is in walking distance to the Watch House Cross Neighbourhood Centre, public transport and the local school and church. The development will be a blend of one to four bedroom homes, which will see a broad mix of people living in them.