Limerick County Council transforms derelict site into public park

Limerick City and County Council acquired a derelict site on Wickham Street to create a public pocket park celebrating the city’s pork-curing heritage. The park is scheduled to open by the end of 2026, backed by €80,000 from the Mayoral Fund. Preliminary site clearance and masonry wall stabilization were completed by contractors, and the park’s masterplan includes bespoke timber sculptures and urban street art. The initiative also commissioned urban arts group 'Draw Out' to paint murals across the surrounding boundary walls.

The new public amenity is designed to include age-friendly benches and dedicated dog-friendly spaces, with the stated goal of drawing footfall back into the retail core of Limerick. This local investment in public infrastructure reflects a focus on improving the city's public realm.