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<strong>Limerick</strong> 2030 <strong>An</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Spatial</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Limerick</strong><br />

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animated with vibrant leisure, culture <strong>and</strong> sport<br />

genuine <strong>and</strong> authentic, with rich industrial, political <strong>and</strong> cultural heritage<br />

newly unified, coherent <strong>and</strong> as one<br />

2.1 Themes<br />

The themes identify the most important assets <strong>and</strong> strengths, as well as future ambitions <strong>and</strong><br />

aspirations. In relation to <strong>Limerick</strong>, this leads to our recommendation of the following themes:<br />

Enterprise <strong>and</strong> Knowledge<br />

<strong>Limerick</strong> Institute of Technology Life Sciences Sport<br />

University of <strong>Limerick</strong> Low Carbon Sector Art <strong>and</strong> Culture<br />

Mary Immaculate College Logistics <strong>and</strong> distribution Fashion <strong>and</strong> design<br />

Business growth Creative <strong>and</strong> digital media High skill labour supply<br />

Research facilities ICT Start ups<br />

Technology transfer Advanced manufacturing<br />

Venture capital sources Business/professional services<br />

Attractive <strong>and</strong> Historic<br />

Viking City Treaty Georgian City<br />

Medieval City River Shannon O’Connell Street<br />

Fortress City Surrounding countryside St Mary’s Cathedral<br />

Cathedral City King John’s Castle<br />

Trading City Georgian Quarter<br />

Creative <strong>and</strong> Vibrant<br />

Munster Rugby Fresh Film Festival<br />

Thomond Park L.I.T Film Festival<br />

Hurling Eva International<br />

Gaelic Football Unfringed - Per<strong>for</strong>mance Festival<br />

<strong>Limerick</strong> Racecourse Culture Night – venue late opening<br />

<strong>Limerick</strong> FC Kate O’Brien Weekend<br />

Adare Manor Cuisle – International Poetry Festival<br />

Higher Educational facilities Children’s Book Festival<br />

Triathlon St. Patrick’s Day Festival<br />

The Great <strong>Limerick</strong> Run (Marathon) May Music in the Park<br />

Ballyhoura Bike Trail Pig ‘n’ Porter<br />

<strong>Limerick</strong> Kayak Club <strong>Limerick</strong> Youth Fest<br />

Rowing Clubs Riverfest<br />

<strong>Limerick</strong> School of Art & Design Féile Luimní<br />

University of <strong>Limerick</strong> Outreach LGBTG Pride<br />

University Concert Hall The Hunt Museum<br />

Millennium Theatre The Beltable Arts Centre<br />

Bourn Vincent Gallery <strong>Limerick</strong> Printmakers <strong>and</strong> Gallery<br />

National Self Portrait Collection of Irel<strong>and</strong> The Frank McCourt Museum<br />

<strong>Limerick</strong> City Gallery of Art <strong>Limerick</strong> City Museum<br />

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