A NUMBER of key thoroughfares will be closed to traffic this month as the Treaty City is set to overflow with the hustle and bustle of urban community life.
The Crescent and Honan’s Quay will be closed to vehicles across August in order to make things a little “fun and interesting” for those passing through Limerick City.
While the handing over of Honan’s Quay for community events is now a mainstay of the summer months, the closure of The Crescent was announced this week by Mayor John Moran, who hopes to prioritise the use of city streets by people over cars.
And, the Mayor has invited everyone to get involved.
The Crescent, from the junction with Hartstonge Street/Lower Hartstonge Street and the junction of Barrington Street/Newenham Street will close for portions of the month of August to allow community groups to bring the streets to life, Limerick City and County Council has confirmed.
Sports clubs, theatre groups, community groups, and individuals with fun ideas are invited to make use of the city thoroughfare free of charge.
The Mayor’s fund is covering the cost of the road closures, the Council said, and is willing to over the some costs to allow as many groups to take part as possible. The fund will offer various stipends, ranging from €250 to €1,000, to those who wish to take part,
Mayor Moran said that “Limerick’s energy is contagious, and this month we want to capture the essence of our city and county”.
Issuing an open call to those looking to inject some life into The Crescent, Mayor Moran said: “Let’s make this fun and interesting.”
“It does not have to be complicated. Why not just grab some folding chairs and read a favourite book or have pizza or a takeaway al fresco with Daniel O’Connell watching over you among Limerick’s Georgian buildings?
“I will make one promise that, if we make this work, our ambitions for next year will be even greater. We say that Limerick has a ‘different kind of energy’. Let’s all now do our part to show what that means in practice.”
Those interested in using the Crescent space can contact [email protected] with an outline of their plan, including dates and times and likely participating numbers. Confirmed events will appear on the What’s On guide on Limerick.ie.
