The Irish Midwest is much more than a collection of distinct counties. With a population of over 413,000 people spread across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, our region operates as a highly dynamic, interconnected system. For business leaders and civic stakeholders, understanding the pulse of this macro-region is essential for driving sustainable economic growth and making
Limerick, 08, June: Limerick Chamber has called for the next Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) and Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan (LSMASP) to move beyond high-level ambition and become a delivery-led capital investment framework for the Mid-West. In its submission to the Southern Regional Assembly’s Issues Paper consultation, Limerick Chamber says the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan
If you run a business in Limerick, Clare, or Tipperary, you already know that our region has a strong industrial heritage. You see the facilities, hear the announcements, and likely work alongside the companies driving our local economy. But stepping back to view the complete picture reveals something truly remarkable. The Midwest has quietly transformed
Limerick, 02 June 2026: Limerick Chamber warns that the city is currently nearly 6,000 homes behind housing delivery as Limerick Development Plan proposals fall drastically short of what Limerick needs. While the proposed plan suggests a capacity for 17,000 homes, the Chamber’s independent analysis indicates that only 7,000 are realistically deliverable, highlighting the need for
Limerick 19 May 2026: Limerick Chamber has written to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, calling for an urgent funding commitment and a clear delivery pathway for the rollout of Limerick BusConnects. With the proposed rollout now pushed to 2028. This represents a four-year set back and extends the timeline to nearly nine years since


