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09 Apr 2026

New life for landmark Limerick building as popular fast food outlet looks set to open

Passers-by noticed the new Apache Pizza branding going up on Wednesday

Limerick's landmark Railway Hotel goes on the market

A popular fast food chain looks set to open in the rear of the former Railway Hotel in Limerick city

A NEW fast food outlet appears to be on the way to Limerick city centre, with signage for Apache Pizza erected at the rear of the former Railway Hotel.

Passers-by noticed the new branding going up on Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the popular takeaway chain is preparing to open at the location.

The premises has seen little activity since the Railway Hotel closed in June 2016 but the appearance of Apache Pizza signage suggests a new commercial use is now imminent.

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Apache Pizza currently just operates one Limerick branch in Annacotty. Previous branches in Raheen, Ennis Road, and Castletroy closed down.

Apache Pizza is Ireland's largest pizza chain, operating over 200 restaurants throughout the island. The popular takeaway restaurant was founded in 1996.

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