This August, Limerick City’s streets are set to come alive with creativity, community, and celebration as Mayor of Limerick, John Moran launches ‘August Animations’—a month-long initiative inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to reimagine and reclaim public spaces across the city.
As part of ‘August Animations,’ the Mayor is offering free use of designated city centre streets, prioritising people and activities over vehicles. From sports clubs and theatre troupes to musicians, dancers, and anyone with a fun idea, all are welcome to bring their energy and imagination to Limerick’s streets.
The Mayor’s Fund is covering the cost of road closures of designated streets and is willing to work with covering some out-of-pocket overheads to facilitate participation by as many groups as possible.
Traditional gathering spots in the city will once again be reclaimed by the people.
Key locations include:
- The Crescent, O’Connell Street (from Hartstonge Street to Barrington Street/Newenham Street) and Honan’s Quay, closed for the entire month of August.
- Baker Place and John’s Square, available for activities on all five Sundays in August.
Groups interested in showcasing their dancing or music talents, organising basketball or other competitions, training or simply wanting to book space for local picnics or get-togethers are encouraged to immediately register their interest.
Contact festivalsandevents@limerick.ie indicating the space(s) they would like to consider using with dates and times and likely numbers of participants.
The Mayor's Fund has additionally offered a number of stipends (Bronze (€250), Silver (€500) or Gold (€1,000-2,000) to cover out of pocket costs and modest fees for performers/supervisors for events that meet the objectives of the initiative.
Expressions of interest should indicate if a stipend is needed and if so, what out of pocket expenses will otherwise fall due which can be covered by the award.
So, if you fancy organising or partaking in a ping pong playoff, a belly dancing battle, having a picnic with friends, or arranging a school choir competition in these spaces, then just make contact with festivalsandevents@limerick.ie to register your interest.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran said:
“Building on the success of August 2024, we want to bring our city and county to life again this summer. I’ve always believed that when we open up our public spaces, people respond, and last year proved it. Thanks to the incredible support from Limerick City and County Council, we’re doing it again, even bigger and better.
“Now, I’m calling on residents and businesses to get involved. Let’s turn a quiet month into something fun and vibrant. It doesn’t need to be complicated, grab a chair, enjoy a book or a takeaway outdoors, maybe even under the watchful eye of Daniel O’Connell, whose 250th birthday we mark this August.
“If we make this work, next year will be even more ambitious. Limerick has a Different Kind of Energy—let’s show the world what that really means.”
As the events are confirmed for the month of August, they will appear on Limerick.ie What’s On guide, with up to date listings for all that is on in Limerick City and county.
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