Sports and Fitness

Limerick City is fast becoming one of the most progressive Irish cities in the field of healthier, more sustainable travel and was awarded the title of Ireland's first Smarter Travel Demonstration City in a national competition funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTT&S)

Limerick City and County Local Sports Partnerships merged to form Limerick Sports Partnership in January 2014. 

Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that is great about bikes and cycling. Held each year, with bike themed events organised by local authorities, community groups and cycling groups throughout Ireland.

€1,256,276 has been awarded for the new regional athletics hub at Cloonyschrehane, Newcastle West, which includes the construction of an athletics track to international IAAF standard, floodlights and all associated track facilities with disability access.