People of all ages and abilities across Limerick city and county are being encouraged to have their say on the future of sport and physical activity, as part of a public consultation on the draft Limerick Local Sports Plan 2026-2030.
Prepared by the Sport Department at Limerick City and County Council, with the support of Limerick Sports Partnership, the draft plan sets out a vision to increase participation in sport and physical activity and support healthier, more active communities across Limerick over the coming years.
The draft Local Sports Plan has been informed by extensive engagement with local communities, sporting organisations, clubs, stakeholders and the Community, Leisure, Arts, Heritage & Culture Strategic Policy Committee (SPC). The public consultation provides a further opportunity for people to share their views and help shape the final plan before it is adopted.
ABOUT THE LOCAL SPORTS PLAN
The draft Local Sports Plan 2026-2030 aligns with the Government’s National Sports Policy 2018-2027 and is supported by Sport Ireland under Action 8 of the policy. It’s being developed by Limerick City and County Council in partnership with Limerick Sports Partnership, with the aim of creating a shared vision for sport and physical activity across Limerick.
Under the Government’s National Sports Policy 2018–2027, Local Authorities are recognised as key stakeholders in promoting participation and providing public spaces and opportunities for sport and physical activity. In line with Action 8 of the policy, Sport Ireland has been tasked with supporting Local Authorities in the development of Local Sports Plans.
Limerick’s Local Sports Plan will set out a clear vision and strategic priorities for sport and physical activity in Limerick; Identify actions to increase participation across all ages, abilities, and communities; Support clubs, volunteers, and community organisations; Enhance access to facilities and inclusive opportunities; and align with broader local and national policy objectives, including Healthy Limerick and the Limerick Development Plan.
SEPTEMBER 2ND DEADLINE
The draft plan is available for public inspection during normal office hours until Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 at Cappamore Kilmallock Municipal Office, Áras Mainchin Seoighe, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, V94 C6X4; as well as council offices at Merchants Quay, Limerick (V94 EH90); County Hall on Dooradoyle Road, Limerick (V94 WV78), and council offices in both Newcastle West and Rathkeale, Co. Limerick.
The draft plan and accompanying documents can also be viewed online at mypoint.limerick.ie.
Members of the public are invited to make submissions or observations on the draft Local Sports Plan before 5pm on Wednesday, 2nd September through one of the following methods: Online: mypoint.limerick.ie; Email: regeneration@limerick.ie; or in writing to: Regeneration, Community, Sport & Rural Development Directorate, Limerick City and County Council, Roxboro Shopping Centre, Roxboro Road, Limerick, V94 K668.
Further information on the Limerick Local Sports Plan is available at Limerick.ie.
