I’m a bit late posting the Limerick Events Guide this week as I found myself spending the weekend in a phone/internet blackspot (yes they still exist). When I did finally get a signal, my feed was filled with videos of people out enjoying themselves on the streets of Limerick for Feile na Greine. The festival goes from strength to strength every year. Well done to everyone involved.
While we might be late getting this post out in the wild, there’s plenty going on. With two sold gigs in the castle plus lots, lots more across the city and county. Scroll on to find out what’s going in Limerick this week.
Limerick Events Guide – 24th-27th August
All Week – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday
All Week (24th-27th August)
Painted Poems is an exhibition at the Hunt Café by Julianne Guinee running from July 4th to August 31st. More info here
Ireland and the Birth of Europe Exhibition will be on display at the Hunt Museum until Friday 8th September. Celebrating 50 years since Ireland joined the EEC, this exhibition tells the story of Irish participation in the development of European identities dating to over a thousand years ago. Showcasing items from our medieval collections and the work of the Art of Reading in the Middle Ages, with in-exhibition activities for children. More info here
Limerick Museum is hosting a special exhibition, A Digital Introduction to Irish LGBTQI+ History, featuring videos, photographs and archival collections which tell the stories of LGBTI+ people in Ireland and the growth of the Irish LGBTI+ rights movement. More info here
History in the Making is an exhibition in the Limerick Museum of photographs from the Patrick Hennessy Collection organised by the Limerick Camera Club as part of its 80th-anniversary celebrations. The exhibition continues until the end of August. Admission is free. More info here
Courtney’s Daredevil Circus will be at the Ennis Road from Thursday 24th August to Sunday 10th September. More info here
Thursday 24th August
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
The Hunt Museum is hosting The Art of Ukraine: A Celebration of Colour, Craftsmanship, and Culture from 6pm to 9pm to celebrate Ukraine Independence Day. This event is a tribute to the craftsmanship and artistry that Ukraine is renowned for, and it will be a feast for the senses. More info here
Dr James Brown presents Seed Talks: The Science Of ADHD in Dolans’ Warehouse at 7pm. More info here
Daniel O’Donnell returns to the University Concert Hall at 8pm. Tickets €55. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
SOLD OUT ONLINE The last of the Summer Sessions takes place tonight in the Record Room (in association with WiredFM and WAV) at 9pm. These are a series of free events across the summer featuring some of the best of the Limerick Music Scene. The final gig features Paddy Mulcahy, Strangeboy & Post Punk Podge. Online tickets are sold but a limited number of free tickets are available on the door. More info here.
DJ Cillian Callaghan plays Mickey Martins.
It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s from 9pm.
Friday 25th August
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
SOLD OUT Dec Pierce returns to Limerick with Block Rockin Beats Live At The Castle for one of his biggest shows yet from 7pm. Featuring special guests Welshy and Jen Payne. More info here
Treaty United play their 100th Senior Mens Game as they take on Kerry FC at the Markets Field at 7.45pm.
The legendary Brad Pitt Light Orchestra returns to Dolans at 8pm along with Special Guest Tracy Bruen. Tickets €10.50. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK: This summer, Isaac Jones and Passersby are undertaking the All Ireland Tour (of All of Ireland). That’s 32 gigs in 32 counties in the space of one month. The Limerick stop of this epic tour takes place in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) this Friday at 9pm. Tickets €8 on the door. More info here
Brazilian Party – Festa do Sinal takes place in Mollys from 9pm. Tickets from €7.40. More info here
DJ Colm Brandon plays Mickey Martins
Trucker Foley is on the decks in Treaty City Brewery from 10pm til close.
Saturday 26th August
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 fourth and final Summer at Honan’s Quay fun day takes place from 11am to 6pm. There will be family fun, live music, games, stage acts and street performers. More info here
The Ukrainian Community has arranged an intercultural event at 11am in Arthurs Quay Park in association with Limerick City and County Council. This will be an opportunity for the Ukrainian Community to thank and show their appreciation to the people of Limerick for their welcome and support since their arrival. More info here
Summer Jam ’23 is a 10-hour festival extravaganza of Hip-Hop/Dance in Clearly’s Bar, Newcastle West Ba! Mobile Bar, Food Truck & general frivolities. In aid of ‘Critical – Emergency Response’! Kicks off at 2pm. More info here
Drink & Draw: Paint like Banksy takes place in the Wickham from 4pm to 6pm. Tickets from €26 which includes all material required. No experience necessary. More info here.
Irish Folk Legends The Wolfe Tones and Friends will play their biggest outdoor show at the TUS Gaelic Grounds from 5pm. Support from George Murphy & The Rising Sons, Michael Maloney and Cailíní. Tickets from €54.90. More info here
Drink & Draw: Starry Night Over Limerick takes place in the Wickham from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets from €26 which includes all material required. No experience necessary. More info here.
SOLD OUT The Coronas make their return to Limerick as they play Live at the Castle from 7pm. More info here
Franco is on the decks in Melody from 7pm.
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
SOLD OUT Comedian Neil Delamere brings his new show Delamerium to Dolans Warehouse at 7.30pm. Expect the usual hilarious stories, wry observations and quick-witted improvisation as our comedy hero tries to makes sense of the world around him. More info here
Burner play Dolans Kasbah from 9pm. The worlds of Death metal, Thrash, and Hardcore collide with Burner, the UK Metal act come to Ireland for the first time this August with support from Worn Out. Tickets €12. More info here
Van Panther plays the Record Room from 9pm. Van Panther is an experimental shoegaze and post-punk band, fusing the intricate elements of electronica with pop-orientated sensibilities and of course the headstrong nature of post-punk. Support on the night from In Atherns. Tickets €10. More info here
DJ CC plays Mickey Martins
Fiesta Caliente International Party is in Mollys from 9pm till late. Tickets from €8. More info here
Asterizm Records are in Pharmacia from 10pm featuring DJFox, K3BEE, and Deepcut on the decks
Dylan Nugent is on the decks in Treaty City Brewery from 10pm til close.
The Dolans Afterparty kicks off on the Terrace from 10pm. Free Entry.
The Vault (Monthly Vinyl-only club night), with Niall Colgan and Phil Wade, are having their End of Summer session in the Record Room from 11pm. Free Entry. More info here
Sunday 27th August
The Limerick Show, Limerick’s largest family & agricultural festival will take place at Limerick Racecourse from 9.30am to 6pm. Up to 15,000 visitors, 1,000 competitors and 150 trade exhibitors will descend on Limerick Racecourse to experience a unique event that aims to bring the people of Limerick City and County together. Tickets from €10 (under 16s free). More info here
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
Music on the Maigue takes place in Croom Town Park from 11AM to 4PM. 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)
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.
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm.
Eamonn Hehir (of The Flag Listeners) and his band are in the The Commercial from 8pm. Free Entry. More info here
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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