Elections 2024: Do you shout for Limerick or Clare? Locals with no mayoral vote
Those living on the Limerick and Clare border will be spectators in the election for a new mayor for their city
Thousands of people who live on the outskirts of Limerick city will not be able to have their say in picking Limerick’s new directly elected mayor.
The areas of Shannon Banks and Westbury while seen as almost part of the city, are in an area administered by Clare County Council.
It means those living across the Athlunkard Bridge will not be able to decide who becomes Limerick’s new executive mayor.
Nor will they have a say on the make-up of Limerick City and County Council.
Instead, they will elect members to Clare County Council, and specifically the Shannon district.
This area also covers parts of south-east Clare like Parteen, Clonlara, Meelick, Shannon Town and Bunratty.
Here, 15 candidates are chasing seven seats.
In the Killaloe district, nine candidates are hoping to be elected to five seats on Clare County Council.
And then, a short walk to the other side of the river and Ballina will bring you into Tipperary County Council’s administrative area.
Here, voters will elect members to the Newport district, where seven candidates are chasing four seats.