Special report: Limerick community hopes Ryan step-down marks end to troubled saga

The decision by City of Culture chief Patricia Ryan to resign from the project has been welcomed by many in the artistic and cultural community in Limerick.

Controversy surrounding Ms Ryan’s appointment to the €120,000 position has continued to rage since it emerged that the 18-month contract was not advertised.

The issue came to a head following the resignations of artistic director Karl Wallace and two programmers last week, days into the launch.