How Limerick mayoral battle is a litmus test for fundamental change
If this ‘national experiment’ in directly electing a mayor works, it could transform the face of local government
Pictured at RTÉ's 'Upfront with Katie Hannon' TV debate on the Limerick Mayoral election, are, left to right: Cllr Conor Sheehan (Lab), Maurice Quinlivan TD (Sinn Féin), Cllr Elisa O’Donovan (Soc Dems), Cllr Daniel Butler (FG), Dee Ryan (FF), Cllr Frankie Daly (Ind), Ruairí Fahy (PBP-Sol) and Brian Leddin TD (Green Party). Photo: Don Moloney
The city’s Latin motto – “Urbs antiqua fuit studisque in asperrmia belli” – tells us much about Limerick politics.
Translated as “an ancient city well-versed in the art of war,” it reminds us that local politics here is not for the faint-hearted.
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