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Limerick locations improve in the IBAL 2025 Anti-Litter League
Limerick locations improve in the IBAL 2025 Anti-Litter League
Limerick City Centre and Galvonein Limerick City South have seen improvements in the latest findings of the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) 2025 Anti-Litter League
The latest findings from the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) 2025 Anti-Litter League have highlighted meaningful improvements across both Limerick City Centre and Limerick City South, Galvone, with Galvone now “Clean to European Norms”.
Limerick City South, Galvone has achieved a significant milestone in the 2025 survey as the area was awarded a Clean to European Norms designation. IBAL states that this is most likely the first time there were “no heavily littered or dumped upon sites in Galvone,” which reflects the efforts of volunteers, residents and Council teams over recent years.
IBAL also highlighted two sites that had seen major improvement, including the area at Treaty Steel in Galvone Industrial Estate, and the Bring Bank Facility at Roxboro Shopping Centre. IBAL recognised clear evidence of enormous progress at both locations.
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Limerick City Centre has shown where it was ranked 33rd out of 40 and received a Moderately Littered classification. While there is more work to do, the detailed findings highlight a number of important improvements as of the 25 sites surveyed; 13 achieved the top litter grade.
Several prominent city centre streets were singled out for praise due to their clean presentation and high standard of maintenance. These included O’ Connell Street, Ellen Street, and Henry Street.
IBAL also welcomed the improvements at 31 and 32 Cecil Street, which had previously been a poor-performing site. The steps at King John’s Castle also showed clear improvement, supported by new seating and fencing that demonstrate ongoing attention from the Council.
The improvements comes following a positive year for Limerick City Tidy Towns who were awarded their first ever gold medal at the Supervalu Tidy Towns competition, marking a significant milestone for the city and reflects the dedication of volunteers.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran welcomed the IBAL results, saying they show “show clear and further welcome progress in both Limerick City Centre and Galvone”.
He said, “The improvement in Galvone is particularly encouraging given the challenges the area faced in previous years and highlights the commitment of our staff and community partners.”
Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery is particularly encouraged by the improvements in Galvone, saying, “Galvone on Limerick City’s south side is a community that has worked tirelessly to turn things around. Achieving Clean to European Norms status for the first time shows what can be achieved through partnership between residents, volunteers and the Council.”
Director of Environment, Climate Action and Fire, Kieran Lehane commented, “The improvements recorded in this year’s IBAL report, both in the city centre and in Galvone, show that our focused and collaborative approach is working. Our city centre parks, litter and cleansing teams, together with engaged local businesses and community groups, are making visible progress in key locations.”
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