Mayor of Limerick
| Mayor of Limerick | |
|---|---|
| Irish: Méara Luimnigh | |
| 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 |
| Formation | 1195 |
| Salary | €151,856 |
| 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. Prior to the amalgamation of the city and county councils in 2014, the mayor was the chairperson of Limerick City Council. The office was originally established in 1195 and reinforced by a charter issued in 1197.