A simple request to start this week’s Limerick Events Guide but an important one – go out and enjoy something this week. I’ve been reminded a lot recently that sometimes life can be shorter than we think so don’t waste time. Live your life. Have fun. Invite your friends or family to join you and treasure the moments you can spend in each other’s company. You’ll be better off for it.
We’ve had another busy week. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is In Two Minds, a new play from Limerick playwright Joanne Ryan, about dealing with bipolar disorder and it’s impact on the family. The reviews so far have been very promising so don’t miss this one. Also, local legend Naive Ted’s final two Limerick shows are on in the Record Room on Friday and Saturday with a great lineup of guests on both nights. And Munster kick off their defence of the URC trophy.
Limerick Events Guide – 16th-22nd October
All Week (16th-22nd October)
The Nights Candles Are Burnt Out: Climate, Culture, Change & Community Exhibition will be on display in The Hunt Museum until Thursday 29th February 2024. The exhibition is co-created by companies involved in alternative energy supply and technology, local communities and contemporary artists interpreting the science and facts, translating the fears and aspirations. More info here
SOLD OUT The Curraghchase Pumpkin Patch is running in the Curraghchase Garden Centre until the 31st October. More info here
The Scare Factory is running from Thursday 19th to the 31st October in the Old Cleeves Factory. There are 6 slots each day from 7.30pm to 9.30. Tickets from €20. More info here
Monday 16th October
DJ Ev Wilde is in The Black Rabbit from 9pm till late
Tuesday 17th October
The Punchline Comedy Club presents Bernard Casey in UCH at 8pm. Bernard Casey is a comedian, actor and drama teacher from Portmagee village, Co. Kerry. After his first live comedy gig at UCC RAG Week in 2011, Bernard has sold out shows at the INEC, Vicar Street & The Everyman Theatre Cork along with venues in London, New York & Boston. Tickets €15. More info here
AT.IT presents Triad in Pharmacia from 9pm till late. Tickets from €2.26. More info here
Wednesday 18th October
West Limerick Resources would like to invite all members of the community to attend the official opening of the Desmond Complex Community Mural from 2pm to 4pm at the Desmond Complex in Newcastle West. More info here
Pigtown Pick of the Week: Fishamble presents In Two Minds in the Belltable from Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm (plus Saturday matinee 2:30pm). Written by Limerick playwright Joanne Ryan and directed by Sarah Jane Scaife, In Two Minds is a deeply personal, inventive and ultimately uplifting new work that examines the charms and challenges of living with bipolar disorder and its impact on a family. Tickets €25/€22. More info here
In Conversation With Louise McSharry takes place in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets €16. More info here
Thursday 19th October
It’s Storytime for Young Children at 4pm in the Watch House Cross Library. More info here
TUS, Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) will host EUNIC Short Shorts Film Festival for Europe at 6pm in Millennium Theatre. Free Event. Action, comedy, animation, drama – expect this and more from Short Shorts from Europe Film Festival – a selection of European short films of eleven member countries of EUNIC Ireland. All films in English or with English subtitles. More info here
Marking 50 years of Ireland in the EU, Europe Direct Limerick presents a free talk by Prof. Joachim Fischer entitled How European are we after 50 years of EU membership? at 6.30pm in the City Library. More info here
Déardaoin Rúnda (Thursday nights at the Hunt Museum) continues this week from 7pm.
The Cecilians Musical Society are holding a Table Quiz in Bobby Byrnes at 7.30pm. €40 for a table of 4.
Pigtown Pick of the Week: Fishamble presents In Two Minds in the Belltable from Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm (plus Saturday matinee 2:30pm). Written by Limerick playwright Joanne Ryan and directed by Sarah Jane Scaife, In Two Minds is a deeply personal, inventive and ultimately uplifting new work that examines the charms and challenges of living with bipolar disorder and its impact on a family. Tickets €25/€22. More info here
Galway-based singer-songwriter Brad Heidi is Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets from €17. More info here
A Charity Table Quiz will take place at Bradshaw’s Bar, Castleconnell at 8pm. All proceeds will go directly to the Hope Foundation. Tables of 4 – €10 per person. More info here
Niamh Nolan (The Voice UK) plays the Window Sessions in Cleary’s Bar Newcastle West at 8.30pm. Tickets €10. More info here
DJ Cillian Callaghan is in Mickey Martins tonight at 9pm.
Friday 20th October
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)
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 4.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
Bingo Loco returns to the Greenhills Hotel from 6.30pm till late. Tickets €27. More info here.
The Irish Chamber Orchestra, with pianist/director Kristian Bezuidenhout, perform Beethoven’s Piano Concertos No 1 & 3 in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets €25/€22/€10/€5. More info here
Pigtown Pick of the Week: Fishamble presents In Two Minds in the Belltable from Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm (plus Saturday matinee 2:30pm). Written by Limerick playwright Joanne Ryan and directed by Sarah Jane Scaife, In Two Minds is a deeply personal, inventive and ultimately uplifting new work that examines the charms and challenges of living with bipolar disorder and its impact on a family. Tickets €25/€22. 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.
The Bjorn Identity (ABBA Tribute) is in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West at 8pm. Tickets €27.50. More info here
Songwriters in the Round with Dave McKendry & Grainne Hunt is in the Friars Gate, Killmallock at 8.30pm. Tickets €15. More info here
Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm Featuring special guest Elaine Malone. Tickets from €22.00. More info here
We’re down to the final four in the Rugby World as Wales take on New Zealand in Semi-Final 1 at 8pm.
Ozzified (an Ozzy Osbourne Tribute) is on at 9pm in Dolans Kasbah. Tickets €15. More info here
Naive Ted plays his penultimate Limerick show in night 1 of Loser Leaves Town at 9pm in the Record Room. Also featuring Mantua and mankyy x Fixity. Tickets €12. More info here
Saturday 21st October
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 (food court open til late)
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
Republic of Ireland Bodybuilding Federation (RIBFF) National Championships will take place in the University Concert Hall at 11am. Tickets €35. More info here
The 10th Annual Dromtrasna Challenge (5k & 10k run) will take place at 11am starting at Dromtrasna National School, Abbeyfeale. Entry €10. More info here
A Halloween costume-making workshop will take place at Spacecraft Artist Studios from 2pm – 6pm. Tickets €11.70. More info here
AIL rugby continues this weekend with loads of great games. All games 2.30pm unless otherwise stated
Irish Wire Products Ltd County Senior Football Championship Semi-final between Adare and Fr Caseys takes place in Newcastle West at 3pm
The United Rugby Championship returns as Munster Rugby begin their title defence against South Africa’s Hollywoodbets Sharks at 5.15pm in Thomond Park. Tickets from €25. More info here
The Midwest Brewers are having a meetup in Treaty City Brewery at 6pm. For anyone who brews their own beer.
Pigtown Pick of the Week: Fishamble presents In Two Minds in the Belltable from Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm (plus Saturday matinee 2:30pm). Written by Limerick playwright Joanne Ryan and directed by Sarah Jane Scaife, In Two Minds is a deeply personal, inventive and ultimately uplifting new work that examines the charms and challenges of living with bipolar disorder and its impact on a family. Tickets €25/€22. More info here
SOLD OUT Paddy Casey brings his Living 20 Year Anniversary Tour to Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. More info here.
The second Semi-Final of the Rugby World Cup takes place at 8pm.
Kill ‘Em Charlie are a four-piece Indie Rock band based in Cork/Tipperary. They play Pharmacia at 8pm Tickets €10. More info here
Aoife Scott plays Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets €20. More info here
Dublin band The Pale are in Dolans Kasbah at 8pm. Tickets €18. More info here
Limerick Astronomy Club presents International Observe the Moon Night at O’Callaghan Strand, Limerick at 8pm. More info here
Naive Ted plays his final Limerick show in night 2 of Loser Leaves Town at 9pm in the Record Room. Also featuring Bea Brennan and Mankyy x Fixity. Tickets €12. 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.
Sunday 22nd October
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
Limerick Printmakers Intro Intaglio Course – Drypoint & Chine Collé will take place in the Limerick Printmakers studio from 10am – 5pm. Price(s) €85 Price with discount: €75 Members price: €65
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
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 3for3 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in aid of the local Symptomatic Breast Cancer Unit, UHL will take place at 3pm. The scenic 3km walk will start at Arthurs Quay Park and will incorporate the 3 Bridges of Limerick. More info here
Irish Wire Products Ltd County Senior Football Championship Semi-final between Newcastle West and Monaleen takes place in Kilmallock at 3pm
The Cut Loose Collage “Hallowzeen” Fancy Dress/Costume Party is in the Wickham Way from 6pm to 9pm. Tickets €25 each. More info here
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm.
Renowned Soprano Celine Byrne comes to UCH for one night only for an evening of classical music with special guests Cobhla Surlis & Cavan Cathedral Choir, musical director Eileen Tackney and host, Mary Kennedy. Tickets €35. More info here
SOLD OUT Josh Ritter and band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Josh’s 2003 breakthrough record, Hello Starling, with a very limited European headline tour, playing the album in full (plus more music) in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. More info here
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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