Mayor of Limerick’s Newsroom

€821,000 bid brings historic O'Curry Street building into permanent public ownership

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, has confirmed funding of €900 through the Mayoral Fund to cover the cost of the Sensory Unit at the 2026 Limerick Show, helping to ensure the popular annual event remains accessible and welcoming for all visitors. 

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, has today announced an ambitious programme of summer initiatives that is intended to transform the city centre through a combination of transport planning trials, cultural activation and enhanced public spaces. 

THE Limerick Health Equity Region Oversight Group, which is made up of more than a dozen leaders from key agencies and community organisations, met last Thursday morning (March 5) to discuss work and priorities.

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, has hosted the fourth sports-themed Mayoral Reception of his term at Merchants Quay, City Hall, celebrating the achievements of a number of outstanding Limerick teams and individuals who have excelled in their chosen fields.  

An Expert Group set up by Mayor of Limerick John Moran to enhance heritage and green spaces in Limerick is continuing to progress its work in assessing current amenities and identifying gaps in existing facilities.

The Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the funding allocation for the Directly Elected Mayor for 2026.

Mayor announces intent to conduct an independent evaluation into why housing in Limerick has been so far below needs but emphasises this must not delay current actions.

The delivery of the SMART Housing initiative, a key deliverable in the More for Limerick Mayoral Programme 2024-2029, has taken another step forward following the signing of contracts to appoint design teams for the project’s initial phase.

Limerick City and County Council has appointed sustainability and environment consultants, Meehan Green to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at developing a more efficient, sustainable, and visually appealing waste management system for Limerick City.

Limerick has marched in solidarity against racism on International Human Rights Day (Wednesday, December 10th).

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran has presented a cheque of €30,000 to the Marie Keating Foundation.