Limerick to host national event as the city is branded 'leader' for cycling infrastructure

LIMERICK is set to host a national cycling event, having emerged as a “leader in cycling infrastructure”.

Cycling campaigners from across Ireland will roll into the city for the Irish cycling campaign national meeting on Saturday, March 29.

Taking place at the Citizen Innovation Lab, University of Limerick (UL) city centre campus, located on Sarsfield St, the event will bring together experts, activists, and local representatives.

The national meeting provides a platform for dialogue on key issues, including effective communication for active travel, inclusion and representation, and public perspectives on cycle infrastructure. 

A highlight of the event will be a tour led by the Limerick Active Travel Team, giving attendees a look at cycling improvements being made in the city.

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For those arriving early, a critical mass cycle will take place on Friday, March 28, offering an informal group ride along Limerick’s Three Bridges route.

This event is open to the general public, including families, and provides a great opportunity to experience Limerick’s cycling network in a welcoming and social atmosphere.

Neasa Bheilbigh, chairperson of the Irish Cycling Campaign, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to bring together cycling advocates and experts to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and celebrate progress.

“The work being done in Limerick is the result of collaboration between councillors, council staff, the active travel team and Limerick Cycling Campaign, who are helping to make the city a safer and more accessible place for cyclists.

“This meeting will allow us to explore these developments while shaping the future of cycling in Ireland.”

The Irish Cycling Campaign National Meeting is a ticketed event for registered attendees.