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Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce a brand-new immersive Christmas experience at King John's Castle as part of Christmas in Limerick 2026. Running from 21 November to 23 December 2026, Castle Christmas will transform one of Limerick's most iconic landmarks into a magical festive world where families become part of the story. 

Limerick City and County Council today (Thursday, 17 September) welcomed H.E. David Gill, German Ambassador to Ireland, and H.E. Maeve Collins, Ireland’s Ambassador to Germany, to Limerick as part of a joint visit highlighting the strong and growing links between Limerick and Germany across education, culture, community development, business and academia.

A fresh new digital platform will bring golfers behind the scenes, onto the fairways and into the heart of one of Ireland’s premier golfing destinations. 

Watch: YouTube Visit: Limerick.ie/Golf 

Limerick City and County Council will officially unveil the full programme for Halloween in Limerick 2026 later this month, with organisers brewing up a bewitching blend of family fun, spooky encounters and unforgettable experiences across the city and county from 11 October to 1 November.

Limerick City and County Council and the JP McManus Charitable Foundation have announced the five wildcard entrants that will join this year's Limerick Going for Gold Tidy Towns category competition.

Limerick City and County Council welcomes the announcement of more than €22 million in funding for six strategic projects across Limerick under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.

A new report commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA), The Benefits of Active Travel Investment, has quantified the long-term health, economic and societal benefits associated with investment in walking and cycling infrastructure. 

Visit www.limerick.ie/culturenight for the full Culture Night Limerick 2026 Programme

More than 25 events across Limerick as inaugural food festival gets underway 

Limerick City and County Council projects spanning housing, tourism, sustainability, community inclusion and cultural programming are being recognised at the 2026 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards.

Mayor of Limerick John Moran and Príomh Chomhairleoir Cllr Tom Ruddle have officially opened the newly enhanced Dromcollogher Memorial Library and Memorial Garden, marking the 100th anniversary of the Dromcollogher Cinema Fire Disaster.

Heading into the new academic year, Limerick City and County Council is inviting new and returning students to explore, connect and experience the best of Limerick city and county through the return of the popular Welcome to Limerick campaign as part of the Limerick Student City initiative.