LimerickGalway

LimerickGalway is a term used in regional planning and public discourse to describe the connected urban area that links Limerick City and County with Galway City and County in the west of Ireland. It is not an official administrative unit, but is used to discuss shared transport links, economic ties, and cultural connections between the two cities and their hinterlands.

Geographically, the concept sits along the western corridor of Ireland, spanning mid-west to the west. Transport links commonly referenced in planning discussions include the M18 motorway and the upgraded N18 road between Limerick and Galway, as well as intercity rail services linking Limerick and Galway and the Western Rail Corridor connecting Limerick, Ennis, Athenry, and Galway. Shannon Airport, nearby in County Clare, is often cited as a regional connectivity hub serving the Limerick–Galway corridor.

Economically, the LimerickGalway area is anchored by two major universities — University of Limerick and the University of Galway (NUI Galway) — and a mix of technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and services sectors. The region also benefits from tourism along the Atlantic seaboard and the wider Wild Atlantic Way.

Development and governance discussions around LimerickGalway emphasize cross-county collaboration on infrastructure, housing, and enterprise, while acknowledging that it remains a commonly used term rather than a formal jurisdiction. Cultural and sporting ties between Limerick and Galway contribute to a shared regional identity in parts of the west of Ireland.