Free tree saplings offered across Limerick as part of National Tree Week

FREE tree saplings are being offered across Limerick as part of National Tree Week 2026.
The theme for this year’s event, which runs until March 15, is Growing a Greener Future Together.
Limerick City and County Council is offering free tree saplings and hosting a number of events to mark the annual initiative.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran will mark National Tree Week by planting five Prunus Yedoensis Cherry trees at City Hall, Merchants Quay.
Elsewhere, several local schools and businesses will take part in celebrating tree week with tree planting events supported by Limerick City and County Council.
Free tree saplings will be available to local communities at the following locations until Saturday, March 14 - Mungret Recycling Centre, Kilmallock Recycling Centre and Newcastle West Recycling Centre.

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These facilities will be open from 10am to 4:45pm. The number of saplings distributed will be limited per person and dependent on demand.
“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’,” said Mayor of Limerick John Moran.
“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.”
Limerick City and County Council is also hosting free public events on Saturday, March 14.
Limerick Green Party Councillor Seán Hartigan will lead a guided woodland walk in Castleconnell from 11am until 12pm - starting at the Ferrybridge car park.
Colm Galvin, Living Woodlands, will be in Watchhouse Cross Library from 2.30pm to 3.30pm to give a talk on creating Biodiversity Havens and mini woodlands.