Limerick seeks Unesco World Heritage Site status for historic city centre

Expert group to assess nomination centred on Newtown Pery, King’s Island, the port and quays

Limerick council explores UNESCO World Heritage nomination for Georgian city. Picture: Dan Linehan

Limerick City and County Council is seeking to secure Unesco World Heritage Site status for the city.

The local authority has established an Expert Working Group to explore a potential nomination and recognise Limerick’s “special heritage value and significance” as a planned Enlightenment city with strong international trading links and influence.