Limerick City and County Council is offering free tree saplings and hosting events to mark National Tree Week 2026 from the 8th to the 15th of March. The theme for this year is “Growing a Greener Future Together”, inviting communities nationwide to come together to appreciate the beauty and critical importance of Ireland’s trees.
Mayor of Limerick , John Moran will mark National Tree Week in Limerick next week, planting five Prunus Yedoensis, Cherry Trees at City Hall , Merchants Quay. Several local schools and businesses will take part in celebrating tree week with tree planting events supported by Limerick City and County Council.
As Ireland faces evolving climate challenges, planting trees that are suited to future conditions is more important than ever.
Free saplings available to the public
To support National Tree Week 2026, Coillte is supplying sapling trees to Limerick City and County Council for distribution to local communities. Free tree saplings will be available at the following locations:
- Mungret Recycling Centre, Monday 9th March to Saturday 14th March
- Kilmallock Recycling Centre, Tuesday 10th March and Saturday 14th March
- Newcastle West Recycling Centre, Wednesday 11th March and Saturday 14th March
These facilities will be open from 10:00am to 4:45pm. The number of saplings distributed will be limited per person and dependent on demand.
Get yours before stock runs out.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, commented:
“National Tree Week is a wonderful opportunity for communities to come together and make huge progress in our ambitions to see many thousands of trees planted all across Limerick throughout the lifecycle of this Council. By planting new trees and encouraging people of all ages to get involved, we are taking more meaningful steps toward ‘Greening Limerick’. I’m really happy to see schools, businesses and community groups across Limerick embracing this initiative. I encourage anyone that can to pick up a free sapling and play their own small part in nurturing a greener Limerick. Don’t forget to add them to our counter on trees.limerick.ie!”
Príomh Chomhairleoir at Limerick City and County Council, Cllr. Catherine Slattery added:
“National Tree Week is a brilliant chance for communities to come together and celebrate the trees that make Limerick greener, healthier, and more vibrant. Trees bring people together - whether through local planting events, shared green spaces, or educational initiatives. I encourage everyone to pick up a free sapling and help grow a greener future for our county.”
Director General at Limerick City and County Council, Dr. Pat Daly commented:
“Limerick City and County Council is proud to support National Tree Week. It is a fantastic chance for communities across Limerick to come together and make real progress in our mission to plant thousands of new trees. Every sapling planted - and every person who gets involved - brings us closer to a greener and healthier Limerick for all. As Ireland faces evolving climate challenges, planting trees that are suited to future conditions is more important than ever.”
Record your trees
Make sure to also log your trees online, all new trees planted to be recorded on https://trees.limerick.ie/
Limerick City and County Council has already carried out tree planting across Limerick this year in:
- Milford Grange
- Patrickswell
- Elm Park
- Monaleen Park
- Kennedy Park
- Bloomfields
- Careys Road Quarry
- Rosskeen
- Adare Park
- Thomondgate
- Rich Hill
- Melvin Grove
Free Public Events – All Welcome
- On Saturday 14th March, local Green Party Councillor Seán Hartigan will lead a guided woodland walk in Castleconnell from 11am – 12pm. Meet at the Ferrybridge car park.
- On Saturday 14th March, Colm Galvin, from Living Woodlands will be in Watchhouse Cross Library from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Living Woodlands will give a short talk on creating Biodiversity Havens/mini woodlands in collaboration with communities. With a focus on creating the right soil conditions for woodland ecosystems, tree selection and community participation.
Full Details available here
Email parks@limerick.ie with any suggested locations for future tree planting or contact your local elected representative.