Limerick on the Rise: Treaty City's 'can do' attitude

David Conway, CEO of Limerick 2030, sees an overwhelming desire for greater work-life balance spurring people to move towards the regions, out of the Dublin rat-race. Something his city is taking full advantage of

A mural of Cranberries singer Delores O'Riordan across from St, John's Castle in Limerick. "If we can give people the best environment possible, they will stay.” Picture: Dan Linehan

David Conway hopes he won’t get into trouble for saying so, but Covid-19 has, he believes, been beneficial for the regions.

“Without a shadow of a doubt. At the beginning of Covid, I was talking to estate agents and what they were seeing was people returning from abroad.