The Weston Gardens Residents' Association was formed in February 2003, although, Individual residents had been campaigning since 2000

Because we are a small estate, our Committee is made up of representatives from each household and each household has a veto. All decisions must be unanimous.

Our Committee: Cathal McCarthy, (Cathaoirleach), David Hammill (Secretary), Jerry Carey (treasurer), Heather Cunningham, Darren Maher and Seamus Breathnach

Brief History

Built over 100 years ago, Weston Gardens is a private estate consisting of nine terraced houses, three of which were burnt out over a nine-month period in 2001-2002 by criminal elements living in the neighbouring estate of Ballinacurra Weston.

The residents of Weston Gardens had been campaigning informally since 2000, writing to Limerick City Council and meeting with the Gardaí and councillors. We had all suffered individually from acts of intimidation and harassment and it was obvious that our homes were being targeted one by one. Our informal approach was getting us nowhere. Acting on the advise of the Gardaí, the Weston Gardens Residents' Association was formed in February 2003.

Strictly speaking, Weston Gardens is in the Rosbrien area of the city and is a separate estate to Ballinacurra Weston. It was this fact that enabled us to form a residents' association.

For the purposes of regeneration we are included in the regeneration plans for the area referred to by the Agency as Ballinacurra Weston.