The elections come at a febrile time in Irish politics dominated by discussion on a housing crisis, the cost of living, and migration

Three separate elections take place on Friday. Here's what you need to do in order to make your voice heard

Irish voters will head to the polls once again on Friday, June 7

Added confusion to the position abounds, as the vote encompasses both city and county areas of roughly equal size, which could lead to the possibility of an additional mayoral position in the region down the line

Kinsale-based Senator Tim Lombard said the county should have one local authority which would represent around 12.5% of the country and would give it more power

Warning from local councillors' body follows a number of incidents, including threats to councillors, some involving knives, and at least one case of an assault on a councillor and her spouse

The Limerick mayoral election will take place on June 7, alongside local and European elections

The local and European elections will be held on Friday June 7. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the date of the votes on Thursday but refused to say when the next general election will be held.

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said Ms O'Donovan 'has been a fantastic councillor for Limerick City West and has worked extremely hard since she was elected in 2019'

Ms O'Donnell pledged to 'fast-track the economic regeneration of Limerick City and County'

Ms Ryan has been the chief executive of Limerick Chamber since 2018

In recent years Limerick city and county has recorded some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country. This, and other issues, need to be addressed by a directly-elected mayor chosen by the people of Limerick, writes Anne Cronin