What a week we’ve just had with three amazing gigs in the Castle as well as a host of other events in venues across Limerick. Did you make it to something this week? What was your favourite event?
This week is dominated by events for Limerick Pride Week with loads going on from Monday to Sunday. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is Ann Blake’s The Morning After The Life Before in Dolans on Thursday. There are also a number of Alternative Pride events happening throughout the week. Oh, and some guy called Dermot is doing some gigs.
Pigtown Listings- 3rd-9th July
All Week (3rd-9th July)
It’s Limerick Pride Week with events on every day. This year, Limerick Pride is commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. Find out more on LimerickPride.ie
SOLD OUT The Ireland We Dream/ed Of is a critical and community arts programme running from 3–6 July at Ormston House. This programme invites a wide range of communities to engage with LGBTQIA+ individuals, creative practitioners, activists, and thinkers to build the Ireland we dream/ed of.
The Visions of an Unsettled Earth Exhibition will be on display in the Hunt Museum from Thursday 4th May to Friday 14th July. More info here
For the month of July, Kilmallock Library is hosting The GAFF’s audio and photographic exhibition Tiny Little Histories, a community-sharing programme that brings untold histories from the Midwest to life. More info here
The World Archery Youth Championship takes place in UL from Wednesday to Sunday. More info here.
Painted Poems is a new exhibition at the Hunt Café by Julianne Guinee running from July 4th to August 31st. More info here
Monday 3rd July
Join Limerick Sports Partnership for Let’s Play Limerick, a celebration of Play in the People’s Park at 11am. Free event. All ages are welcome. More info here
United in Solidarity, the official launch of Limerick Pride 2023 will be held at the International Rugby Experience from 6pm to 8pm with a wine reception and a panel discussion on LGBTQ people in sport with Pride Parade Grand Marshall Jackie McCarthy O’Brien and other notable sporting personalities, hosted by sporting commentator Fiona Hayes. Booking is essential. More info here
SOLD OUT The Launch of The Ireland We Dream/ed Of and The Elders of the Long Table takes place in Ormston House at 6pm. Inspired by the Split Britches Long Table at Outburst Arts Festival 2022, this adapted Long Table focuses on intergenerational connections between LGBTQIA+ community members. Moderated by Raevynna El Messaoudi (TLC, Transgender Europe) and led by Elders in Residence Rita Wild and Cathal Kerrigan. This event will be lived streamed. More info here
There’s a Tango class at the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7:30pm. €10 per class. All levels catered for.
Drag Heaven, as part of Limerick Pride, takes place from 9pm at McGettigans featuring a night of drag performances from Miss Bliss, Elle Uminati and many more. More info here
Tuesday 4th July
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Castletroy Urban Greenway Walk. Meeting at the Kilmurry Lodge at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
30 Years of Queer History takes place at the Hunt Museum at 6pm featuring a discussion with historian Sharon Slater and Adam Long of the National LGBT Federation, about the 30-year anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. Limerick actor and playwright Myles Breen will tell his own personal story about his experiences before and after this landmark moment in LGBTQAI rights. More info here
SOLD OUT The Trans Limerick Community’s Writers Showcase (part of The Ireland We Dream/ed Of) is in Ormston at 6pm. More info here
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
Wednesday 5th July
Scéalaíocht le Paddy O’Brien (Storytelling with Paddy O’Brien) takes place in the Limerick Library at 2pm. This is a free workshop for children between 0 and 12 years of age, and their parents, to spread the Irish language. More info here
Print with Pride with Limerick Printmakers from 4.30pm to 6pm, is a free event where you can bring along your t-shirts, jumpers, tote bags, or simply use some of the paper at the event, to create your own custom Limerick Pride Silk Screen art piece. More info here
Dance Limerick DL.BRIDGE with Pride & Goshh takes place at 6pm in Dance Limerick, St. Johns Square. DL. Bridge Pride is a contemporary dance project for all LGBTQI+ identifying people. Doors 5.30pm, show starts 6pm. More info here
SOLD OUT Queer Dreaming as Praxis (part of The Ireland We Dream/ed Of) is in Ormston at 6pm. Bringing together some of Ireland’s most exciting LGBTQIA+ artists and curators – Beulah Ezeugo, Jennifer Mehigan, Ailbhe Wakefield-Drohan, and Emma Wolf-Haugh – this panel explores queer dreaming as praxis. Bringing together some of Ireland’s most exciting LGBTQIA+ artists and curators – Beulah Ezeugo, Jennifer Mehigan, Ailbhe Wakefield-Drohan, and Emma Wolf-Haugh – this panel explores queer dreaming as praxis. More info here
It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7.30pm until late. €10 per class. Followed by Latin Social.
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
DJ Cillian Callaghan plays Mickey Martins
Thursday 6th July
Join Limerick Sports Partnership for Let’s Play Limerick, a celebration of Play in Mungret Park at 11am. Free event. All ages are welcome. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
SOLD OUT SRÓN GO SRÓN – Beginners Céilí (part of The Ireland We Dream/ed Of) is in Ormston at 6pm. Taking a community-led approach to traditional dance, artist Eimear Walshe and musician Zoe Basha will host an introduction to group dancing. The beginners’ céilí will be accompanied with live music by the Culchie Goth Céilí Band, led by acclaimed queer fiddle player Helen Brady. More info here
Our PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK is The Morning After The Life Before by Ann Blake at 7pm in Dolans Warehouse. After a sell-out performance at last year’s Limerick Pride and due to phenomenal demand, The Morning After The Life Before by Ann Blake. Gúna Nua presents the internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning play for one night only. The show is a personal, entertaining tale of weddings, ‘coming out’ and arguments over who takes out the bins. Over 14’s only. More info here
The Limerick Women’s Shed and Walking Buddies are doing the Three Bridges Walk, meeting at Arthurs Quay Park at 7.30pm. Please wear comfortable walking gear and please remember that this walk is wide open to the public. You do not have to be a member or the Women’s Shed or Walking Buddies, everyone is very welcome. Open to both male and female of all ages. More info here
Join Irish Examiner GAA writer Anthony Daly and guests for Dalo’s Hurling Show on tour in the Woodlands House Hotel, Adare at 7.30pm. Dalo will be joined by regular podcast guests TJ Ryan and Mark Landers for all the buildup to the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals. Tickets €25. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
As part of Limerick Pride Mockie Ah takes place at Pharmacia at 9pm, featuring Ireland’s biggest Drag Haus and queer collective. A tour-de-force of camp, comedy, absolute bangers, and sparkling sequins. Mockie Ah is a celebration of all things camp, queer, nostalgic and oh so very Irish. It is a safe space where everyone is welcomed, loved, embraced, and covered in glitter! Tickets from €11.70. More info here
The Limerick Jazz Quartet play the Dolans Terrae at 9.30pm. Featuring Benjamin Boone, Joe O Callaghan, Rory Murphy and John Daly. Free entry.
DJ Kimmy B plays Mickey Martins
Friday 7th July
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 4.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
As part of Limerick Pride, Press with Pride is in the House Limerick garden at 1pm. Ticket cost €26.83 and includes the materials for either a Flower crown, or A Pressed Flower Bookmark & Card and an arrival cocktail or mocktail. Please let Nell know your preference of Flower crown, or A Pressed Flower Bookmark & Card in advance so she can have your materials ready. Email: [email protected]. More info here
SOLD OUT Dermot Kennedy plays the first of three gigs in Thomond Park from 5pm. Support from Cian Ducrot, Kingfishr and Nell Mescal.
The Limerick Pride Youth Party is in Lava Javas at 5pm. Presented by Limerick Youth Service, young people (14-19yrs) from Limerick and beyond are invited to enjoy music and meet new people at this free event. The team will also be preparing for Limerick’s Pride Parade which takes place the following day. Registration with GOSHH essential.
Dyke Date & Dash is a speed dating event for dykes and those who love dykes! The session is approximately an hour with 4 minutes for each date with some intervals for cocktails! Happening in the Wickham at 6pm. More info here
Search Results and Thee U.F.O. play Pharmacia at 7.30pm. Thee U.F.O known for their chaotic live shows, bordering on disaster. This tour is surely one not to be missed, with the band set to bring out a bunch of new tunes and freakish jams. More info here
Limerick’s favourite crooner Liam O’Brian returns to the Savoy Hotel at 8pm with the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Tickets €55 including a three-course meal. More info here.
Brian O’Brien plays CASK (Killmurry lodge) from 8pm. Free entry
Pure Gay Cabaret is the Record Room (Commercial) at 8pm. A collection of Ireland’s queerest & deareast cabaret acts for your pride pleasure! Luscious Ludicrous Live Show with an After Party DJ. More info here
Bray Post-Punk band Scustin play the Kasbah in Dolans at 8pm. Support by Cascando. Tickets from €11. More info here
T’Was the Night before Pride with street performers, guest DJ’s and camp classics will take place at Mickey Martins from 8.30pm. More info here
Swiftogedden, a club night dedicated to Taylor Swift is in Dolans from 10pm. Tickets from €11. More info here
Saturday 1st July
The Milk Market is open from 8am to 3pm.
Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5k run that takes place every Saturday morning at 9.30am. Limerick has Parkruns at the UL Boathouse, Mungret Park and The Demense in Newcastle West. All you need to do is register once on parkrun.com to get your barcode and you can show up to any of the events.
The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The highlight of Pride Week is of course, the Limerick Pride Parade. Gathering at Merchants Quay, City Hall from 12.20pm for floats, with groups gathering from 12.50pm. The Parade will leave strictly at 2pm, the Parade will make its way up O Connell Street, across Mallow Street to Henry Street, past Arthurs Quay Park, ending at the Hunt Museum. More info here
After the Parade, PrideFest 2023 at the Hunt Museum is a showcase of local LGBT culture in a lavish marquee in the museum gardens from 3pm – 6pm. This is a free family-friendly event with a cone van, cafe and bar on-site, live music and plenty of entertainment including the Annual Tea Dance with Myles Breen.
DYKE Nite (an alternative Pride event) takes Pharmacia from 3pm til late. DYKE Nite is a party for lovers and others: for trans women and men, butches and bisexuals, fags and femmes, sapphics and stones, and everyone in between. Featuring performances from Frida Nip, Robert Von Hart, Roibí Ó Rua, Carlhartt, Culchie Goth & Marilyn Manhole and DJ sets from the afternoon to early hours across Pharmacia. We’ll have sets from some of Ireland’s most exciting selectors including Rhyzine (Honeypot), Temperance (Mockie Ah), PAULINE, DJ Egg, DJ FOR04, GODWIN, Kloya, NEEV and Renn (DIAxDEM). Online tickets are sold out but tickets will be available on the door.
SOLD OUT Dermot Kennedy plays the second of three gigs in Thomond Park from 5pm. Support from Cian Ducrot, Kingfishr and Nell Mescal.
Limerick’s Hurlers play Galway in Croke Park in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final, Throw-in at 6pm. Live coverage on RTE with bars across the city showing the game
Latin Food & Gigs Present The Chilean Way Band and Florencio Andrétakes in the Commercial from 8pm. Tickets €7. More info here
The Limerick Pride Climax Party Ft. The Vivienne takes place at Dolans Warehouse from 9pm with International drag artist The Vivienne headlining a stellar line up including ‘Dragged Up’ with Paul Ryder, Regina George and Pixie hosted by Victoria Secret. With three floors of music including ‘Saved by the 90s’ upstairs, Alter Ego with DJ Olivia Chau in the Kasbah Club and a DJ set. More info here
Limerick’s favourite crooner Liam O’Brian returns to the Savoy Hotel at 8pm with the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Tickets €55 including a three-course meal. More info here
DJ Even Quaid plays Mickey Martins
Sunday 2nd July
Junior Parkrun is a series of free, weekly 2k runs for children aged 4 to 14. The Limerick Junior Parkrun is held every Sunday at 9:30am and Shelbourne Park. You need to register once to get your barcode. More info here
Head Above Water for Mental Health takes place at the Curraghgour Boat Club from 10.30am. Activities on the morning will include a Cold Dip, Yoga, Breathwork Activity and music. All proceeds go to Limerick Suicide Watch. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 4pm
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
Limerick’s Ladies Footballers play Down in the All-Ireland Junior Championship Group A Round 3 at 1pm in Newcastlewest
It’s Street Food Sundays with Crew & Street Food Done Good from 1pm until 5pm (or whenever the food is sold out)
Join Liam O’Brien in Off the Bone Gastropub from 2pm-4pm with some smooth crooning of soothing jazz to provide you with that perfect Sunday afternoon.
Queer Spaces and Fabulous Faces is a free Guided Tour of LGBT+ Limerick. Takes place at 3pm with historian Paul O’Brien leaving from the Red Tech building (now Limerick and Clare ETB) and ending at the Hunt Museum. More info here
Cantigas Women’s Choir (USA) with Diva Voces Female Choir will premiere Seán Doherty’s Eternal Rebel and a variety of other musical works in St Mary’s Cathedral at 3pm. More info here
Dermot Kennedy plays his final gig in Thomond Park in Limerick. There are still tickets available online for this gig. Support from Cian Ducrot, Kingfishr and Nell Mescal. More info here
The Adult Youth Orchestra of Ireland are in UCH at 7.30pm. Tickets €20. More info here
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm
That’s all for this week’s Pigtown Listing. Let us know what you’re looking forward to. If we missed an event, drop us a message. Keep an eye out for our printed event listings which you’ll find in venues across Limerick this week. Check out some recent posts: