Limerick City and County Council has unveiled the newest addition to the Limerick Wildlife Walls initiative: a vibrant Red Squirrel mural at Watergate Flats, celebrating a species that has been part of Ireland’s natural heritage for thousands of years.

Delivered in partnership by the Counci'’s Housing Construction and Maintenance Department, its Biodiversity Office, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and creative partners Draw Out, the artwork both brightens the area and underscores the need to protect urban biodiversity.

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The Red Squirrel is protected under the Wildlife Act 1976 and continues to face pressures from habitat loss and competition with the invasive Grey Squirrel. The public is encouraged to submit Red Squirrel sightings to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.

Speaking about the project, Limerick City and County Council Biodiversity Officer, Sinead Mc Donnell, said: "The Red Squirrel is one of Ireland's most treasured native species, and this mural is a creative way of highlighting its importance. By combining public art with biodiversity awareness, Wildlife Walls encourages people to celebrate, understand and protect the wildlife that forms part of Limerick's natural heritage."

The Limerick Wildlife Walls programme continues to grow, transforming public spaces while raising awareness of local wildlife and conservation. The initiative supports the Council’s commitment to biodiversity and aligns with national measures in the National Biodiversity Action Plan.