Limerick City and County Council advises motorists and road users that temporary road closures, parking restrictions and traffic management measures will be in place across Limerick City Centre on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 7.00pm to 10.00pm, to facilitate the Halloween Night Run for the Nighttime Economy, organised by the Economic & Tourism Development Team at Limerick City and County Council.
Roads/Sections Affected
- Barrack Street (L10106-0): From its junction with Castle Street (R445-22) to its junction with Convent Street (L10108-0).
- Convent Street (L10108-0): From its junction with Nicholas Street (L11508-12) to its junction with Barrack Street (L10106-0).
- Nicholas Street (L11508-12): From its junction with Convent Street (L10108-0) to its junction with Bridge Street (R463-12).
- Bridge Street (R463-12): From its junction with Athlunkard Street (R463-10) to its junction with Bank Place (R526-24).
- Rutland Street (R526-22): From its junction with Francis Street (R526-21) to its intersection with Matthew Bridge/Bridge Street (R463-12).
- Patrick Street (R526-27): From its junction with Denmark Street (L10320-0) to its intersection with Rutland Street (R526-22).
- O’Connell Street (R526-35): From its junction with Patrick Street (R526-27) to its intersection with Hartstonge Street (L10376-0).
- The Crescent (R526-8): From its junction with Barrington Street (L10381-1) to its junction with Hartstonge Street (L10376-1).
- Quinlan Street (R526-7): From its junction with O’Connell Avenue (R526-4) to its junction with The Crescent (R526-8), Newenham Street (L10380-0) and Barrington Street (L10381-1).
- O’Connell Avenue (R526): From its junction with Rosbrien Road (R526-43)/New Street (L10433-1) to its intersection with Quinlan Street (R526-7).
- Sarsfield Bridge (R857): From its junction with Clancy Strand (L10085-1)/O’Callaghan Strand (L10062-0) to its junction with Sarsfield Street (R857).
- Roche’s Street (R527-19): From Parnell Street (R858-10) through to O’Connell Street (R526-31 & 32), with local access only applying to the section from Parnell Street to Catherine Street.
- Hartstonge Street (L10376-1/L10376-2): From its junction with O’Connell Street (R526-9) to its junction with Catherine Place (L10372-0).
- Lower Hartstonge Street (L10376): From its junction with Henry Street (R526) to its junction with The Crescent/O’Connell Street.
- Lower Mallow Street (R527-9): From its junction with O’Connell Street (R526-35) to its junction with Henry Street (L10398-3), together with the section from Henry Street to Russell’s Quay where the inbound traffic lane to the city centre will be closed only and the exit lane will remain open.
Traffic Management:
- Local diversions will be in operation.
- Pedestrian access to footpaths will be maintained outside the race route.
- Emergency service vehicle access will be maintained via alternative routes.
- Parking prohibitions will apply on Convent Street, Nicholas Street, The Crescent, Quinlan Street and O’Connell Avenue from 19:00hrs to 22:00hrs.
Motorists are advised to allow additional time for journeys, follow diversion signage and comply with directions from traffic management personnel.
Limerick City and County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s cooperation.
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