Get involved. Come to the 2010 Limerick City Community & Voluntary Fair which will be held at Limerick City Hall overlooking the Shannon, on Sunday 12th September 2010 starting at 1pm.
While continuing to celebrate and promote Active Citizenship, Volunteerism and the ongoing partnership between service providers, community and voluntary groups, cultural and sporting organizations, this year a special emphasis will be placed on ‘Integrating Limerick: One Community Many Voices’.
This will be a great opportunity to experience the changing face of Limerick, support Regeneration, welcome New Communities and let the people of Limerick know what is on offer in our City. The Fair will provide an occasion to celebrate the people of Limerick as One Community with Many Voices through music, dance, fun and great food.
Opportunities for participation and involvement in the community will be on offer. If your club, group or organisation is looking…
This Wednesday, August 25th, RTE’s “Nationwide” will be coming to you from Milk Market Limerick.The programme will be broadcast on RTE1 television at 7pm and will focus exclusively on the Milk Market following the recent completion of its €2m upgrade programme.
Comprising interviews with traders and event organisers, who are new to the Milk Market and others, who have traded there for generations, the programme promises plenty of variety and visual appeal. David O’Mahony, Chairman of the Limerick Market Trustees will explain the thinking behind transforming the historical Limerick landmark into an all-weather venue while local historian, Cian O’Carroll will fill viewers in on some interesting facts about the Milk Market from years gone by.
So tune in this Wednesday - RTE1 TV at 7pm - and spread the word about this great opportunity to showcase the Milk Market and Limerick to…
The Parks Department of Limerick City Council has played a key role in keeping Limerick city looking flower-tastic this Summer
Thousands of bedding plants have been planted in the city’s public parks, street containers, hanging baskets and on roundabouts with beautiful displays of flowers adding a splash of colour to Limerick city centre.
The tiered floral displays have been widely praised by members of the public and commented on by many tourists over the summer months. Most people will be aware of the new planters on O’Connell Street, the seasonal spring and summer bedding in the flower beds around the city and the ‘Bridges in Bloom’ flower baskets which adorn the city bridges. There are eight city centre parks in Limerick.
Parks Department Superintendant, Michael Sheehan praised staff who maintain the public parks and open spaces in the city.
“Floral displays strategically placed beautify our…
Moyross is set for a €600,000 investment with the re-opening of the estate’s only supermarket which was destined for closure with the loss of 54 jobs.
The former Supervalu premises at Watchhouse Cross will officially re-open as a Eurospar on September 3rd with Mayor of Limerick, Cllr Maria Byrne set to cut the ribbon.
There had been fears that the 54 employees would lose their jobs but Eurospar owner Maurice Smith has confirmed that all jobs will be retained.
“We are delighted to announce that there will be no job losses, but job creation,” said Mr Smith.
“Plans are well underway for our new refurbished Eurospar to open on September 3rd and we have created ten extra jobs already as part of that process. We are committed to investing in the local community and committed to growing our business so we are hopeful that we can take…
Limerick’s top open water swimmers will be in action on the River Shannon next Wednesday, August 25th for The Thomond Swim.
Fifty members of Limerick Masters Swimming Club will take on one of the toughest challenges of their annual calendar and will be joined by other invited Swim Ireland Masters swimmers from Dublin, Cork and Galway.
Two swimmers from the Aran Swim Challenge (From Inis Oirr to Doolin) will also be taking part as well as swimmers from the UL High Performance Team.
Members of the public are invited to support the swim which takes place at 7pm and will be officially launched by Mayor of Limerick, Cllr Maria Byrne.
The 1.7km swim will start at St Michael’s Boat Club slipway, head up to the Curragower Falls to Thomond Bridge and return to finish at Howley’s Quay.
Limerick Marine Sea and Rescue will patrol the Shannon…
The Limerick Tunnel PPP Scheme which opens today, Tuesday, July 27th, comprises 10km of dual carriageway including the 675 metres Limerick Tunnel under the River Shannon.
The Limerick Tunnel PPP Scheme forms Phase 2 of the Limerick Southern Ring Road and connects Phase 1 at Rossbrien on the south side of the city to the N18 Ennis Road on the west and is part of the National Roads Authority’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme. The concession contract was awarded to the Direct Route (Limerick) Ltd Consortium in August 2006 and they hold the concession for a 35 year period. This project has been funded by the Irish Government under National Development Plan 2007-2013 and Transport 21.
An Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen, TD, said “The new Limerick tunnel is an historic crossing under the river Shannon. It is a key element in our national…
