Tree planted to honour Limerick council anniversary

IT HAS been ten years since Limerick City and County Council amalgamated and the milestone was marked with a special ceremony. 

A tree was planted outside the Merchant’s Quay council offices to mark the occasion. 

It was decided to plant a tree, as this would represent sustainability, community and growth. 

Limerick City and County Council officially became one joined local authority on June 1, 2014 when Limerick City Council and Limerick County Council were amalgamated. 

The merger came under the provisions of the Local Government Reform Act of 2014. 

The goal for this one joined organisation was for “one vision, one voice and one Limerick.”

Limerick City and County Council’s hard work in achieving this goal is heightened by them winning the Local Authority of the Year in 2023. 

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Mayor Gerald Mitchell thanked the council staff at the tree planting and said: “As we mark the 10th anniversary of Limerick City and County Council’s formation, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the commitment and dedication demonstrated by each staff member. 

“As mayor, I have seen first-hand the work that goes into making Limerick the best city and county in the world. Thank you for making it so.” 

Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council, Pat Daly said: “To commemorate our ten-year journey, we plant a tree at Merchant’s Quay, symbolising continued growth of our services and staff numbers, our resilience, and connectedness. 

“In years to come as we enjoy the three bridges walk we will pass this tree and acknowledge all of those who have worked here, now work here and will be working here as this tree grows.”