Limerick records one of the strongest employment performances in the country as Local Enterprise Office clients support 2,289 jobs
Limerick City and County Council has welcomed the publication of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Impact Report 2025, which highlights another strong year for enterprise growth across Limerick, with businesses supported by Local Enterprise Office Limerick creating 531 new jobs during the year and delivering a net employment gain of 259 jobs. By the end of 2025, LEO-supported companies in Limerick were employing 2,289 people across 310 client businesses.
The report demonstrates the significant contribution of small businesses and entrepreneurs to the local economy and reflects the continued success of the partnership between Limerick City and County Council, Enterprise Ireland and the national Local Enterprise Office network.
Limerick's performance places it amongst the strongest-performing counties nationally for gross job creation, reinforcing the county's growing reputation as a location where entrepreneurship, innovation and indigenous enterprise can thrive.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said:
"The success of Local Enterprise Office Limerick demonstrates the strength, ambition and resilience of our local business community. Behind every new job created is an entrepreneur who has taken a risk, developed an idea and invested in the future of Limerick. Through Limerick City and County Council, we are proud to support the Local Enterprise Office in helping businesses start, grow and innovate. These results show that investing in local enterprise delivers real economic and social benefits for our communities."
Príomh Chomhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council, Cllr Tom Ruddle, added:
"Small businesses are the backbone of our towns, villages and neighbourhoods. The work carried out by Local Enterprise Office Limerick helps turn business ideas into sustainable enterprises that create employment and opportunity across the county. These figures show that local enterprise continues to be one of the most important drivers of economic growth in Limerick."
Director General of Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly, said:
"Enterprise development is a key priority for Limerick City and County Council and the achievements outlined in this report are a testament to the impact of targeted supports delivered through Local Enterprise Office Limerick. The creation of 531 jobs and a net gain of 259 jobs reflects the quality of businesses being supported and the dedication of the LEO team in helping entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Strong local businesses are essential to vibrant communities and a stronger local economy."
Mike Cantwell, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Limerick, said:
"The figures contained in this year's Impact Report reflect the determination and ambition of Limerick entrepreneurs. Our role is to provide practical supports, expert guidance, mentoring, training and financial assistance that enable businesses to realise their potential. We are particularly encouraged by the level of job creation achieved by our client companies and by the growing number of entrepreneurs engaging with innovation, digitalisation, sustainability and export supports. We look forward to continuing to work with businesses across Limerick as they scale and grow."
Limerick's results come against a backdrop of strong national performance by the Local Enterprise Office network, which supported 40,285 jobs across 7,148 client companies in 2025. Nationally, LEO-supported businesses created 7,261 jobs, representing the twelfth consecutive year of employment growth across the network.
The report also highlights the breadth of supports available through Local Enterprise Offices nationally, including mentoring, training, digitalisation supports, sustainability programmes, innovation grants and direct financial assistance for growing businesses. During 2025, Local Enterprise Offices approved more than €22.3 million in grant support for small businesses across the country.
Local Enterprise Office Limerick, an initiative of Limerick City and County Council supported by Enterprise Ireland, provides a range of services including business advice, mentoring, training, financial supports and specialist programmes to help start-ups and small businesses grow and succeed.
