Mayor of Limerick | |
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Irish: Méara Luimnigh | |
since 21 June 2024 | |
Style | Mayor |
Type | Council leader |
Status | Chief executive officer |
Seat | City Hall, Limerick |
Appointer | Electorate of Limerick |
Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | John Spafford[1] |
Formation | 1195 |
Salary | €151,856[2] |
Website | Official website |
The Mayor of Limerick is the head of the local government of the City and County of Limerick. It is a directly elected office with a five-year term. Following the 2024 Limerick mayoral election, John Moran was inaugurated as the first office-holder on 21 June 2024.
Prior to June 2024, it was the title used by the chairperson of Limerick City and County Council.[3] Prior to the amalgamation of the city and county councils in 2014, the mayor was the chairperson of Limerick City Council.[4] The office was originally established in 1195 and reinforced by a charter issued in 1197.[1]