Temporary Closure of Roads: Cannonball Ireland Road Trip Event 2026

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Roads Act 1993 of the intention of Limerick City and County Council to close the road as detailed hereunder at the specified locations and times to facilitate Cannonball Ireland Road Trip Event to Support Ronald Mc Donald House Ireland on Pery Square and Barrington Street.

Road to be ClosedAlternative RouteTime of Closure

Pery Square (L-10377-1)

From its junction with Malow Street (L10367-5) & Upper Mallow Street (L-10367-6) to its junction with Barrington Street (L-10381-1) 

Diversions via Mallow Street (L-10367-5)

From 14:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs 12th September 2026 

(No Parking, save Event Vehicles)

Barrington Street (L10381-1)

From its junction with Quinlan Street (R526-7) & The Crescent (R526-8) to its junction with Pery Square (L10377-1)

Diversions via The Crescent (R526-8), Newenham street (L10380-1) & Henry Street (L10398-2)

From 14:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs 12th September 2026 

(No Parking, save Event Vehicles)

Harstonge Street (L10376-2)

From its junction with Catherine Place (L10372-0) to its junction with Pery Square () & Barrington Street ()

Diversion via Catherine Place (L10372-0)

From 14:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs 12th September 2026 

(No Parking)

  • Diversions will be clearly signposted, please used Alternative routes above.
  • Local Traffic will be accommodated and given an opportunity to leave the street.
  • One lane will be kept for emergency purposes for Emergency Services Only (Blue Route)
  • Pedestrian access to these streets is still available during this event.

Any person may lodge an objection to the proposal to close these roads by email to roads@limerick.ie or in writing to the Administration Team, Central Services, Roads, Limerick City and County Council, Dooradoyle, Limerick not later than 4:00pm, Tuesday 11th August 2026.

Signed: John Sheehan – Acting/Senior Engineer, Transportation, Mobility and Public Realm.

Limerick City and County Council

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