Community Development

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

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

Limerick City & County Council wishes to advise all residents groups that application forms and particulars are now available for the above initiative for 2023.

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

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. 

Healthy Limerick envisions a Limerick where everyone is empowered to enjoy positive wellbeing which is supported at every level of society and achieved by working together.

Limerick City and County Council in conjunction with the JP McManus Charitable Foundation is inviting applications for Limerick Going for Gold 2023.

IPB Pride of Place Competition in association with Co-operation Ireland and 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the competition which has enjoyed tremendous success and continues to grow in terms of prestige and popularity.

The Social Inclusion and Community  Activation Programme (SICAP) aims to tackle poverty and social exclusion through local engagement and partnership between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies.

We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Limerick aims to help improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through the development and promotion of breastfeeding friendly businesses, organisations and communities.

Not Around Us is about promoting an environment where it is easier for those who smoke to quit and stay quit and to help de-normalise smoking for the next generation. Not Around Us is another step Towards a Tobacco Free Limerick.

Limerick City and County Council have been engaging with the local community and key stakeholders within Dromcollogher as part of the development of a Public Realm and Dromcollogher Plan for the town.

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.

On 25th January 2023 the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) announced the launch of the ‘Community Recognition Fund 2023’ targeted at projects in communities hosting Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and/or International Protection applicants: To recognise their contribution