Limerick’s 815th mayor vows to promote city centre

LIMERICK’S 815th mayor has vowed to make the promotion of the city centre a key priority during his term in office.

Councillor Jim Long was elected unopposed and is the third consecutive Fine Gael Councillor to serve as Limerick’s first citizen.

In an emotional victory speech at City Hall the 62-year-old recalled telling his classmates in 1965 that he would like to be Mayor of Limerick some day.