Limerick city is one of nine locations selected to participate in the national Night Time Economy pilot programme which is supported and funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and is designed to stimulate night-time economy activity through the development of enhanced collaborative structures supported by a Night-Time Economy Advisor.
The Night Time Economy refers to the diverse social, cultural and economic activity occurring between the hours of 6pm until 6am. It balances the needs of inter-related communities that co-exist to bring it to life and create a sense of shared space.
Night Time Economy (NTE) Action Plan
The Night Time Economy (NTE) Action Plan 2025 is aimed at transforming our city into a safer, more vibrant, and inclusive destination after dark. Through collaboration with local businesses, cultural groups, and the wider community, this plan outlines a clear strategy to support social, cultural, and economic activity across the city in the evening and night-time hours.
The plan aims to:
- Foster economic growth by supporting night-time businesses and cultural institutions.
- Enhance the safety and accessibility of the city at night.
- Support community engagement and inclusivity in night-time offerings.
By leveraging best practices from successful NTE initiatives worldwide, as well as engaging in shared learning across all the pilot locations nationally, Limerick seeks to establish a fresh approach to enhancing vibrancy in the city centre and providing the local community, residents and visitors with shared social and cultural spaces.
Twilight Thursdays
Twilight Thursdays take place on the last Thursday of each month. On these evenings, the city will come alive with extended retail & café opening hours, unique events, and cultural programming across hospitality, retail, and public spaces.
29th January, 26th February, 26th March, 30th April, 28th May, 25th June, 30th July, 27th August, 24th September, 29th October, 26th November
- Live performances, food trails, and street markets
- Pop-up events and student-led initiatives
- Cultural nights, talks, and family-friendly activities
- Early bird dinner menus and offers
Local businesses and cultural venues are invited to participate, collaborate, and co-create memorable Thursday evenings in the city.
To bring the NTE vision to life, the City Council is offering:
- Promotional Support to highlight participating venues and events
- Funding Opportunities for events and businesses wherever possible
- Collaboration with Gardaí and council departments to improve safety and visibility
- Partnerships with transport services to enhance late-night access
We’re calling on businesses, artists, community groups, and residents to help shape and energise our night-time economy. If you’re interested in participating in Twilight Thursday or other initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!
Details of how to submit an Expression of Interest can be found here.
Together, we’re building a safer, more dynamic and connected city after dark.
Craig Power
Night Time Economy Advisor
Limerick City & County Council
Email: craig.power@limerick.ie
Safe & Sound Online Training Portal
Limerick City and County Council invite you to become part of a network of change by taking part in free online training focused on safety and best practices to enhance Limerick's Night-Time Economy.
Safety remains a key priority within Ireland's Night-Time Economy Taskforce Report. Recognising the unique challenges faced by businesses and individuals operating in the evening and night-time, Limerick City is taking proactive steps to enhance safety by providing a suite of online training to support businesses across the city and county.
View available courses here.