National Bike Week
Limerick City and County Council have secured funding to support a limited number of participatory cycling events during National Bike Week which runs from 10th – 18th May 2025. The purpose of this funding is to support individuals and groups who want to run their own cycling inspired event during National Bike Week 2025. Clubs, Groups, Communities, Schools & Workplaces are invited to apply for funding to organise their own FREE Bike Week event during Bike Week 2025. This is an ideal opportunity to promote cycling and to help support and encourage a cycling culture in Limerick. The scale and scope of your National Bike Week event is up to each applicant. However, applications that focus on the following event criteria will be more positively received and prioritised:
- The event MUST take place during Bike Week (10th – 18th May 2025).
- The event must be FREE to take part in.
- Recreational / Leisure Cycling events focusing on including non-club members, the lapsed cyclist, families, beginners, etc.
- Focus of inclusion, non-competitive, community focus, family, local school participation.
Funding Availability: The maximum amount of funding available per organisation is €500. Organisations should not feel that they have to apply for the full amount, as all applications will be considered. As a guide, the grant shall not exceed €10 per participant.
Application: The online Application Form is enclosed. Terms and Conditions and Ideas for your event are also included here. Please attach any additional information which may support your application and event, including proposed route information, maps, photos, social media and/or website links etc.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Wednesday 16th April 2025.
A copy of the Privacy Statement can be viewed here
Please Note: We will be looking for inspirational event ideas to help encourage a cycling culture in your community, therefore don’t be afraid to think outside the box. If you have any questions, do get in touch by email at bikeweek@limerick.ie. Further Bike Week details and updates will be posted to the Limerick City and County Council website and social media. The National Bike Week website also contains information on events taking place across the country.
You will need to register or log into your MyPoint Account in order to save your application in stages (Save Draft).
If you do not register for a MyPoint Account, you will need to complete your application in one session. Please note that the session should not exceed 6 hours; as following this time limit, attachments will not load to the application form.