The people of Limerick have had a chance to air their views on plans to upgrade Nicholas Street in line with the €5.7m revamp of nearby King John's Castle.

This week, the public consultation was held in the Absolute Hotel on Sir Harry's Mall, as part of the conditions set out by Limerick City Council in granting planning permission for the castle works.

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Traders in Nicholas Street had called during the planning process for the stakeholders - Shannon Development, City Hall, and Limerick Regeneration - to overhaul their historic street.

There were wide range of topics discussed at the meeting, which have been divided into three sections - social, physical and economic.

Failte Ireland have put forth €4.7m for the castle works, which are due to be completed in time for its 800th anniversary, and the remainder has been provided by Shannon Development.

(BMcC)