The mayor previously accused some Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil councillors in Limerick of doing “all they can” to ensure his “term as mayor cannot be successful”. Limerick City and County Council’s Summer in the City programme, which began 1 August, involves five road closures to provide access to events and public spaces designed to increase footfall in the city centre. Limerick City and County Council hosted the Spartan obstacle race course expo at the Crescent, in Limerick City as part of Summer in the City. pic.twitter.com/nZgqNjjvnQ — John Moran, Mayor of Limerick (@moranjohna1) August 8, 2026‘No conspiracy’However, O’Hanlon said there “was no conspiracy” behind the Fianna Fáil councillors’ actions. The council is led by a coalition of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil councillors who hold 23 out of its 40 seats.