Limerick City and County Council wishes to advise the public that Fórsa and SIPTU have confirmed a full 24-hour strike on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. This is a national dispute involving all 31 local authorities and the wider public sector.
As a result of this industrial action:
- All Council offices, libraries and depots that normally open to the public will be closed on Wednesday, 14 October.
- Access to general Council services will be limited and there will be delays in responding to queries and processing requests.
- All gated public parks will remain closed for the duration of the strike.
- The Limerick Regional Athletics Hub in Newcastle West will be closed.
- Gortadroma Waste and Recycling Centre, Ballyhahill, will be closed.
Arrangements are in place to ensure appropriate cover for emergencies and other essential services required to protect public health and safety.
In the event of an emergency, please contact the Council's out-of-hours emergency line on 061 417833.
The following services will operate:
- Limerick Fire and Rescue Service
- Emergency homeless services
- Limerick Civic Amenity Centres in Mungret, Newcastle West and Kilmallock, which will operate as normal. For opening hours and information visit: https://www.limerick.ie/.../limerick-civic-amenity.
Limerick City and County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding and cooperation.
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