An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick Appendices

Limerick 2030 An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick
Clare Bank
The western bank of the City Centre or the County Clare Bank as is referenced is often
overlooked. Yet it is from this side of the river that you get best view the City Centre. It is also
potentially part of a significant promenade route from Shannon Bridge to Thomond Bridge and
around the eastern bank on the City Centre side. Most of the uses on this bank of the river are
residential particularly to the north of Sarsfield Bridge. There has been a new development at the
junction of O’Callaghan’s Strand and Ennis Road. This comprises the new Strand Hotel and 5
residential blocks.
The quay side has been extensively improved with a new boardwalk running the entire length of
the river from Shannon Bridge to Thomond Bridge. There are a number of viewing points along this
promenade where it is possible to stop, sit and look back across the river to the City Centre. One
notable feature of the Clare Bank is the location of the Treaty Stone – a listed monument of
historical & local significance. Finally there is a significant vacant development site the ‘Golden
Vale’ site, currently on the market at the southern end of O’Callaghan’s Strand to the north of
O’Connell Road. This is a former factory site which includes two listed buildings/structures.
Table 28: Clare Bank
Strengths Weaknesses
Views of the city
Attractive promenade
Investment in public realm
‘Treaty Stone’ location
New development
Opportunities
Incorporate into tourism trail
Make part of health circuit
Redevelop vacant site at North
Circular Rd and Callaghan’s Road
Redundant buildings / vacant site
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