Limerick Events Guide – 22nd-28th April
All Week (22nd-28th April)
The FET Arts Festival will take place on 23rd and 24th April and will showcase the work of students of the College Of FET, Mulgrave St studying visual art, photography, creative media, theatre, music, and more. More info here
An exhibition telling the story of the Limerick Soviet will be on display at Watch House Cross Library from Tuesday 16th to Saturday 27th April (closed on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd April). Free Entry. More info here
April is Poetry Month in Limerick. During the 30 days of April, with over 15 events and over 26 performers, Limerick’s annual poetry festival returns from Wednesday 3rd April to Sunday 28th April. More info here
Unboxing, an art exhibition of works by Wilma Vissers will be on display in Limerick Museum until Sunday 28th April. Wilma Vissers is a visual artist living and working in Groningen in the Netherlands. Her practice as a visual artist started in 1989. For the last 15 years, staying at artists residencies has become part of her work process. She went to artist residencies in Ireland, Scotland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. In Ireland, she has had working periods at Tyrone Guthrie, Cill Rialaig, and the Heinrich Böll Foundation on Achill Island. More info here
Jim Furlong and Barry Lemasney present their exhibition Dyad in the Friars Gate Theatre, Killmallock until 30th April. Barry Lemasney and Jim Furlong are graduates of The Limerick College of Art and Design. They both graduated with a BA honours degree in Fine Art as mature students. Both achieved a 1st class honour. While Barry and Jim have previously had solo exhibitions of their work, this exhibition will be their first joint venture together. Exhibition viewing is free and all are welcome. Viewings Monday to Friday. More info here
Inspiration’s Art Exhibition will be on display at Kilmallock Library for the month of April. A group exhibition of sixteen creative people, each person created a new piece of work inspired by their paired partner. Involved are Craftspeople, Photographers and Writers, Ciorcal Ealaíne Luimnigh (Artistic Circle of Limerick). More info here
The Panoramic Wheel relocates from Arthurs Quay Park to the Potato Market Car Park from the 26th of April to the 6th May. Soar above the city and take in the stunning 360-degree views across Limerick’s skyline on the spectacular 38-metre panoramic wheel. Sky-high fun for all the family! More info here
The Turning Turns 40 exhibition in the Hunt Museum celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Irish Woodturners Guild (IWG) with a curated exhibition featuring 40 exceptionally turned wood forms that demonstrate excellence in craftsmanship and design. The exhibition runs until May 10th and is free for all to attend. It will then travel to four further venues across Ireland as part of the IWG anniversary celebrations. More info here
A free exhibition All Along The River will be on display in The People’s Museum of Limerick from Tuesday 23rd April to Friday 10th May, curated by Maurice Quillinan, featuring more than 20 artists, with an exhibition based on each artists’ experiences with the river. More info here
The Mountains, Fall on Us Exhibition by Austin McQuinn is in the Limerick City Gallery of Art from Friday 26th April to Sunday 9th June. Mountains, Fall on Us invokes the poetic object as a means of salvation, alongside micro gestures of iconoclasm. Paintings on discarded military engravings, a tower of Aran sweaters, medals, clay tongues, sequins, bog oak and upholstery fabric are reclaimed and refashioned with a new baroque sensibility. Queered with an optimism and infused with what the artist has called ‘a kind of mad hope’, McQuinn takes possession of these found images and objects, painting over them with ink in an extravagant and decadent defacement. More info here
Monday 22nd April
Tuesday 23rd April
As part of the FET Arts Festival, there is an Acting and Music Showcase in the Belltable at 7pm. Experience the debut performance of budding actors from the Acting for Stage and Screen program as they take their first steps onto the stage. Discover the budding talents of emerging music artists in a captivating Music Showcase, featuring Girl Group Hollie Hannon, Lily Hayes and Leah Gallagher, as well as solo performances from Molly Liddy Earls, Lauren Kelly, Ben Munro and Robert Dawson. Free, booking required. More info here
Jack Brolly’s Wierd and Wonderful Quiz Night is in Crew Brewing from 7.30pm. It’s quizzing but not like you know it
The Big Shots Short Film Showcase returns to the Record Room from 8pm. Each month, Big Shots screen short films, documentaries and music videos made by local filmakers. This month’s shorts include “Rain” by Harry Kelly, “Be Cool”, by Stephen Barrett`, “HEALium” by Jason Reddan, “An Unnerving Realisation” by Seán Leary, “Magic Shop” by LYDC, “My Father Was a Dentist” filmed for @operaworkshoplimerick and “These Days” by Pa Sheehy. Tickets €10. More info here
Wednesday 24th April
As part of the FET Arts Festival, there are Film Screenings in the Belltable at 3pm. Come along for an afternoon of cinema and discover a diverse array of films at this year’s festival, with eight films set to premiere featuring work from our Level 6 and Level 5 TV & Film learners. Free, booking is required. More info here
As part of the FET Arts Festival, there is an Acting Showcase in the Belltable at 5pm. Experience the debut performance of budding actors from the Acting for Stage and Screen program as they take their first steps onto the stage. Free, booking is required. More info here
Let it be a Tale, a spoken word performance by Rafeef Ziadah with live music by Phil Monsour, in memory of Palestinian poet and educator Refaat Alareer takes place in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Tickets €20. More info here
Thursday 25th April
Watch House Cross Library hosts a Book Club for Adults from 11.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome. Free event. More info here
Happy Birthday Shakespeare! takes place in the Draíocht Gallery and Shop, Adare at 2pm. Join Edward O’Dwyer, Poet Laureate of Adare, and guests, Michael Durack, Breda Spaight, Marie Studer, Thomas Collins and D’or Seifer as they present favourites from Shakespeare’s sonnets before performing a brand new, specially commissioned poem indebted in some way to Shakespeare. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 4pm to 9pm (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
One More Tune Music is the Old Quarter from 7pm featuring Headliner Band, Ruairi Flynn and Ryan Bradly. Tickets €10. More info here
The Limerick & Clare Wine Lovers Club meets in the No.1 Pery Square Hotel at 7pm. An in-depth look at The Loire Valley. Canapés will be served. Tickets from €55. More info here
GowlHaus Presents Sinful Saints – a night of indulgence and mischief with drag performances, drinks, and a sinful atmosphere! In The Wickham from 9pm. Tickets €7.50 + BF. More info here
Bümblê present Kirk and Soul Doubt in Pharmacia from 10.30pm. Tickets from €16. More info here
Friday 26th April
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 1pm to 9pm (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
Le Boom play Dolans Warehouse at 7pm. They’ll be joined on the night be local legends T.A. Narrative. Le Boom, the musical project spearheaded by Christy Leech, has emerged as one of Ireland’s most exhilarating and boundary- pushing acts. With their captivating blend of infectious beats, electrifying synths, and thought-provoking spoken word performances by Andy Leech, Le Boom has captivated audiences both at home and abroad. Accompanied by the talented Peter Fleming on synths and electronics and Finn Mc Anna on drums and percussion, the quartet has redefined what it means to experience dance music live. Tickets €26 + BF. More info here
JCI are holding a Young Professionals Networking event in 101 O’Connell St at 7pm. Free event. More info here
Morgana is a Dublin based singer-songwriter who previously performed with with Gemma Doherty as Saint Sister. She brings her solo show to Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Tickets €14. More info here
Negative Creeps, The Definitive Tribute To Nirvana, are in Dolans Kasbah at 8pm. Tickets €15 + BF. More info here
Drive are in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) from 8pm, followed by Resident DJ
Limerick School of Music will present a Black-Tie Gala Fundraising Concert in aid of the Limerick School of Music Alumni & Friends Fund at 8pm in the Gardens International Atrium on Henry Street. An evening of sparkling classical music orchestral favourites presented by the teachers of Limerick School of Music with a 40-piece orchestra and Steinway Grand Piano in the beautiful surroundings of the atrium of Gardens International. The programme will include music by Mozart, Bellini, Bizet, Mendelssohn, Rodrigo and Liszt. Refreshments including prosecco and canapés will be served at the interval! Tickets €50. More info here
Local superstar Emma Langford is the Record Room at 9pm. Emma has been making waves both nationally and internationally for the last number of years with her distinctive brand of folk music. This will be a beautiful night of music with support from Faoi Blåth to round things off. Tickets are €15. More info here
DJ CC is in Mickey Martins
Asterizm Records returns to Pharmacia from 10pm for some friday night action with a new night Jungle Therapy, featuring D’anu, Kev Asterizm and Anncy. Tickets €5. More info here
Saturday 27th April
A Kids Art Class in French will take place at 7 Pery Square at 10am, where young artists can explore their creativity while learning and practicing French. Our experienced instructors will guide the children through various art projects, all conducted in French to immerse them in the language. Let your child’s imagination run wild in this engaging and educational class! For ages 5-12. Tickets €12. All material included, non refundable. More info here
Fab Lab Limerick are running an Intro to Laser Cutting course in the UL City Campus at 11am. Short course in Laser Cutting and other machines that will get you started using Fab Lab equipment. No previous experience is required. Tickets €35 for adults and €20 for students. More info here
Pride Dance Project is a contemporary dance project for all LGBTQIA+ identifying people who wish to move their body, chat and meet new friends while learning something new. As part of the project, there will be a Coffee Meet Up with GOSHH from 11am to 1pm followed by a Dance Workshop at Dance Limerick Performance Space from 1pm to 3pm. No previous dance experience is needed. For Adults Over 18s – No upper age limit. More info here
Saturday Arts & Crafts for Children takes place from 11am to 4pm at Watch House Cross Library. A fresh set of craft materials will be provided. Collect your art materials from the library desk and make something to take home, to display in the library or both! This is a self-guided activity so children must be accompanied and assisted by their grown-up. No booking required. More info here
Fab Lab Limerick are running an Intro to 3D Printing course in the UL City Campus at 2pm.Short course in 3D Printing and other machines that will get you started using Fab Lab equipment. No previous experience is required. Tickets €35 for adults and €20 for students. More info here
Munster Rugby are away to the Emirates Lions in South Africa in Round 15 of the United Rugby Championship at 4pm. Live Coverage on TG4. More info here
Cartoonist/Illustrator Ciara Kenny (aka Ciaraíoch) has a new exhibition opening at 5pm in the People’s Museum. There’ll be light refreshments and doodles. More info here
Drink & Draw Space Painting will take place at The Wickham at 7pm. Paint a canvas and create your own masterpiece. This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone. Absolutely no painting experience is necessary and our instructor will guide you through the process. Tickets €27.79. More info here
Lough Gur Visitors’ Centre is hosting a one–off special evening of poetry and music with the legendary Jon Kenny at 7pm. This will be a unique and special evening, a joyous celebration of word and melody with one of Limerick’s most famed sons. Lough Gur Visitors’ Centre, overlooking the magical lake of Lough Gur, is a most fitting setting for what will be a night not soon forgotten. Tickets €25. More info here
A Slovenian Wine Makers Dinner, a special evening of wonderful wine and a specially curated 6 course tasting menu inspired by local foods with wine pairing, takes place in the No. 1 Pery Square Hotel from 7.30pm. Tickets €149(includes welcome apéritif, 5 course tasting dinner & wine pairing). More info here
Irish National Opera presents Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Four young people, one an Olympic champion. Tangled relationships. Forbidden love, twice over. An unsuccessful assassination. An execution avoided. And a royal father who has to accept his children as they are. Tickets €30/€27. More info here
Saoirse Lmk are taking over Pharmacia for a Night for Palestine. All proceeds in aid of UNRWA. God Alone, Some Images of Paradise, Major Feen and the Labourers are upstairs. Dewey and Godwin are playing downstair while Mold, Shroomie, Oscar Halpin and Sean Freeney are in the outback. Donations accepted at the door.
Toucan will perform in Cask Limerick at 8pm. Toucan is the music project of pop, funk and soul artist, Conor Clancy. He released his debut single We Fell For Miles in Spring of 2018 and it had instant success on Spotify, accumulating millions of streams with large listenership in Ireland, The UK, USA, and Australia. Tickets €16. More info here
Houseplants is a collaboration between Paul Noonan (Bell X1) and Daithí. They bring their unique blend of music to Dolans Warehouse at 9pm. Tickets €20 + BF. More info here
SOLD OUT Paddy Casey plays the Window Sessions in Cleary’s Bar, Newcastle West at 9pm. More info here
Seán Abhaile & Greaney are on the decks in the Record Room from 10pm. Free entry. More info here
Nollaig are in the Glen Tavern
The Prophets are in the Old Quarter from 10.30pm
Sunday 28th April
Limerick Printmakers are running a Step by Step Silkscreen Course on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Price €190/170/145. More info here
The April Wedding Showcase takes place from 12pm to 5pm in the Castletroy Park Hotel. Free event More info here
The April Wedding Showcase takes place from 1pm to 5pm in the Castle Oaks Hotel. Free event. More info here
Katch are hosting a Singles Fun Walk Together in Castletroy. Meeting at the Hurlers at 1pm Tickets €20. More info here
Sounds of Limerick Harp Strings: Imagining the past and playing the present takes place in the Milk Market at 2pm. Harp recital imagining and reimagining Limerick’s relationship with the Irish harp through music and story. Performed by Fiana Ní Chonaill. Free event. More nfo here
The Munster Hurling Championship continues as Limerick play Tipperary in the TUS Gaelic Grounds at 4pm. Tickets from €25. More info here
Hard Knox Pro Wrestling presents Collision Course in Dolans Warehouse from 5pm. Hard Knox Champion Sammy D puts his title on the line against the returning Nathan Black. Tickets €23.50. More info here
SOLD OUT Mick Flannery & Casey Black play Dolans at 8pm. More info here
Joachim Cooder And Rayna Gellert are in Dolans Upstairs at 8.30pm. Tickets €27. More info here