Information on Voting and the Register of Electors.
- Applications for Postal/Special Votes
- Who Can Vote?
- Registering To Vote
- Postal Vote
- Contact Information
Applications for Postal/Special Votes
The Local Government Elections 2024
The European Parliament Elections 2024
The Limerick Mayoral Elections 2024
On Friday 7th June 2024.
The following categories of Elector can apply for a Postal/Special Vote:
- Gardaí
- Defence Forces
- Disabled Postal Vote *
- Disabled Special Vote (Nursing Homes)
- Circumstance of Occupation/Students **
- Diplomats
- Anonymous ***
- Prisoners
* Disabled Postal Votes are available for electors still resident at home, who may on grounds of illness or disability be unable to travel to a Polling Station
** Circumstance of Occupation/Students are for electors who will be working on the day of the poll and for Students who are studying within the State and who would be unable to cast their vote at their normal polling station.
*** If the publication of your name and address would be prejudicial (harmful) to your personal safety or to that of a member of your household, you can apply to be an anonymous elector.
Postal Votes are not available for Electors who are out of the country on holidays on the day of the Poll.
Electors who require A Postal/Special Vote - Please Note that the closing date for Receipt of Applications is Saturday 11th May 2024 at 5pm. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Please check www.checktheregister.ie to ensure that you have a vote on Friday 7th June 2024. If you have any queries please email registerofelectors@limerick.ie
Who Can Vote?
While every resident is entitled to be registered, the registration authority needs to know a person’s citizenship to determine at which elections a person may vote. The right to vote is as follows:
- Irish Citizens: May vote at every election and referendum
- British Citizens: May vote at Dáil and Local Elections only
- Other EU Citizens: May vote at European & Local Elections only
- Non - EU Citizens: May vote at Local Elections only
Registering To Vote
The easiest way for you to register to vote or update your details is online at www.checktheregister.ie. If a form is required, they can be accessed via the links below.
- Register of Electors - register to vote or update details
- Clár na dToghthóirí - vóta a chaitheamh
- Register of Electors - 3rd party amendment
- Clár na dToghthóirí - thríú páirtí
- Register of Electors - special voters list form
- Clár na dToghthóirí - liosta vótálaithe speisialta
- Register of Electors - application for postal vote due to illness or disability
- Clár na dToghthóirí - iarratas ar vóta poist de bharr tinnis nó míchumais
Postal Vote
Various categories of persons can seek registration as postal voters:
- The Defence Forces
- an Garda Síochána
- Diplomats serving abroad
- Certain disabled voters living at home
- Persons who cannot attend at their own polling station by reason of their occupation/education
- Prisoners Persons who reside in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution can apply for inclusion on the Special Voters List.
Contact Information
Phone: +353 61 556000
Fax: +353 61 415266
Email: registerofelectors@limerick.ie
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm