Council bid to lure shops back into city

INCENTIVES are being offered to attract retailers into Limerick city centre which has suffered continuing shop closures.

The pilot Retail Incentive Scheme for vacant properties has been drawn up by the city council and will target key shopping streets.

Grants will be offered towards the fitting out of vacant shops in O’Connell Street, William Street, Shannon Street, Roches Street, Catherine Street, Little Catherine Street, Henry Street, Liddy Street, Honan’s Quay, Denmark Street, Cruises Street, Todd’s Row, Chapel Street, Bedford Row, Thomas Street, Sarsfield Street and the north-east half of Patrick Street and Rutland Street.