The April meeting of the Metropolitan District of Limerick will take place at the Analog Devices (ADI) campus in Raheen Business Park, after councillors agreed to hold the meeting outside the Council Chamber.
The move – agreed at the March Monthly Meeting of the Metropolitan District this Monday (09 March) - recognises Analog Devices’ 50 years in Limerick and its significant contribution to employment, innovation and investment in the region.
Founded in 1976 as a 13-person start-up operating from a small unit developed by the then Shannon Free Airport Development Company (SFADCO), the company has grown into a major research, development and manufacturing hub. Today, the Raheen campus employs more than 1,800 people and is regarded as a strategic European centre for high-value technology and innovation.
The April meeting will take place in the ADI Catalyst building, a state of the art innovation and collaboration centre, opened in 2022 following a €100 million investment.
Cathaoirleach of the Metropolitan District, Cllr Daniel Butler, commented:
“For 50 years, Analog Devices has been part of the fabric of Limerick. Across the city and county, almost everyone knows a family member, friend or neighbour who has worked there at some point. The company has provided high-quality employment for generations and has played a huge role in shaping the Mid-West’s reputation as a centre for technology and innovation. It will be a real privilege for us to hold our April meeting on site and recognise the enormous contribution the company has made to Limerick over the past five decades.”
Councillors have indicated a desire to hold future Metropolitan District meetings at other key locations across the district.