Community Development

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Limerick Going for Gold

  • Allotments

    Nestled in the shadows of Thomond Park, the allotments in Ballynanty are being managed by St. Munchin's Community Centre, Kileely on behalf of the Council.

  • Audit of Community, Cultural and Arts Facilities in Limerick City and County

    In 2020, Limerick City and County Council in cooperation with the Local Development Companies in Limerick, undertook an audit of community facilities and cultural and arts facilities in the local authority area.

  • Book Clubs

    Book clubs are a great way to meet others and discuss books.

  • Community Recognition Fund 2024

    The Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) announced the launch of the ‘Community Recognition Fund 2024’ to support communities that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries.

  • Intercultural Cities Programme Co-ordination

    Limerick has applied to the Council of Europe for Intercultural Cities status.

  • Limerick Going for Gold

    Limerick City and County Council in conjunction with the JP McManus Charitable Foundation has decided to proceed with Limerick Going for Gold 2025.  Limerick City and County Council invites applications for the Limerick Going for Gold Environmental Improvement Grant & Competition 2025.&n

  • Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)

    The Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016 - 2021 sets out the objectives and actions which will guide the economic and community development of Limerick city and county over the next six years. 

  • Maintenance of Open Spaces in Housing Developments Grant

    This Scheme is designed to assist communities’ residents committees in the maintenance of open spaces in their estates by providing funding towards grass cutting.

  • Newcastle West Integrated Urban Strategy

    Utilising the EU-supported THRIVE programme – Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, Limerick City and County Council are preparing an Integrated Urban Strategy for Newcastle West.

  • Pride of Place

    Limerick City and County Council invite expressions of interest from local community groups who wish to be nominated to the 2025 IPB Pride of Place Competition in association with Co-operation Ireland.

  • Public Participation Network (PPN)

    The Public Participation Network (PPN) is the main link through which the local authority connects with the community, voluntary and environmental sectors.

  • Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP)

    The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2024-2028 provides funding to tackle poverty and social exclusion at a local level through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies.

  • Town Centre First

    The Town Centre First Policy, was launched on 4 February 2022, it is a major cross-government policy that aims to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new life into our town centres.