Is the Limerick tunnel named after anyone?

wherearewe45

If not, have there ever been suggestions or proposals to do so?

Berty

It's not a public road as such, a private company so not open to naming by the local authority. They could sell the rights to name it like, let's say Landsdowne Road now the Aviva Stadium or similar.

The Lost Sheep

wherearewe45 wrote: »

If not, have there ever been suggestions or proposals to do so?

Does it need to be named after someone?
Havent seen any proposals for a name change.
And i dont think it having a private owner would mean its not open to being named. Easy enough to make an agreement for tunnel to be named after someone

dashoonage

Dave.

We should call it Dave.

Insect Overlord

dashoonage wrote: »

Dave.

We should call it Dave.

After Rodney.

hobie14

I think they should name it after the repair crew that has to go in and fix the roof after all the oversize loads try to squeeze through ....

Gravelly

I propose The Willie O'Dea Gun Barrel.

topper75

'The Tunnel' works fine for me. Given that there is only one.

No disrespect to Lynch, but were some gobsheens in Cork expecting more tunnels to be built under the Lee or something?

daedal

How about “yer ma’s hole”

Niska

Technically, sections of the tunnel were named as they had to be floated into position before been sunk into position.

As they were technically craft/boats during the floating, they were given names (female) for maritime tradition (possibly law?).

Unfortunately, I can't find the souvenir brochure that was handed out to those who walked the tunnel prior to the official opening that contained this nugget, and so can't list the names.

Stellaluna

Niska wrote: »

Technically, sections of the tunnel were named as they had to be floated into position before been sunk into position.

As they were technically craft/boats during the floating, they were given names (female) for maritime tradition (possibly law?).

Unfortunately, I can't find the souvenir brochure that was handed out to those who walked the tunnel prior to the official opening that contained this nugget, and so can't list the names.

I’m sure I have the brochure around somewhere as well but I can’t put my hand to it so here are terrible pictures of a couple of the named elements instead:

branie2

I don't think so

zulutango

There was a big push at the time to name it the Limerick - Clare tunnel, but Limerick told Clare to feck off. Proper order.

Vanquished

zulutango wrote: »

There was a big push at the time to name it the Limerick - Clare tunnel, but Limerick told Clare to feck off. Proper order.

Always after a bit of Limerick!

Derbhoy

Flan Costello Tunnel !

branie2

How about the Frank McCourt Tunnel?

OldMrBrennan83

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Hoboo

No doubt there'll be a public vote, and Tunnely McTunnelface will win

Insect Overlord

Hoboo wrote: »

No doubt there'll be a public vote, and Tunnely McTunnelface will win

Limerick's Sexiest Tunnel

Glenomra

The Taxpayer's Tunnel

testicles

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Gravelly

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The Blindboy Tunnel From Comedian To Full-Time Social Justice Warrior.

phill106

Should name it "feckdacondellroad is slow"

Flincher

I always thought it was named after King Limerick.

tweek84

hobie14 wrote: »

I think they should name it after the repair crew that has to go in and fix the roof after all the oversize loads try to squeeze through ....

Haha very little to fix.....they should name it after the lads that invoice the insurance company that have to pay for the 'repairs'