An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick Appendices

Limerick 2030 An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick
Economic Function
The heart of retail activity in Limerick is focused on the core area of Henry Street, O’Connell Street,
Roches Street and William Street. This area is anchored by department stores Brown Thomas and
Debenhams and by general stores – including Dunnes Stores and Pennys, as well as Tesco
Supermarket at Arthur’s Quay. Arthur’s Quay shopping centre is the only purpose built shopping
centre in the City Centre.
These and other smaller streets are also home to a range of smaller multiples and comparison
shopping outlets. There is also a range of traditional local service independent shops arrayed
around this core. The Cruises Street shopping development also hosts smaller multiples and
comparison shopping outlets. However, it is not a street that meets the store format and size
requirements of major multiples.
Cafés and restaurants are found across the City Centre, although most concentrate north of
Cecil Street. The transition to Irish Town and the Milk Market area offers a concentration of
restaurants, bars and night clubs which represents the core of the night time economy. There are
local service and trade counter areas clustered to the north and east around Parnell Street and
Wickham Street.
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