UPDATE: With the new Covid-19 restrictions announced on Tuesday and the weather warnings in place, it is likely that many events will be cancelled, rescheduled or modified. With all events listed, please check in advance if the event is going ahead (most require pre-booking anyway) and always follow the safety instructions of event organisers at all times.
In some respects this year seems to never end but it’s also moving very quickly at the same time. Only seems like yesterday that I resumed doing the Pigtown Listings each week but that was the 6th of July. Where has the last 6 weeks gone!!!
So on to this week, we’ve got lots coming up. There’s music, art workshops, yoga classes and plenty of outdoor activities. In particular, we recommend our Pigtown Pick of the Week, the CluedUp Witchcraft & Wizardry Detective Day which takes place on Saturday. Expect to see people dressed up as witches and wizards frantically running around the city all day Saturday.
All Week
National Heritage Week kicks off on Saturday with events across the country. Find out more on www.heritageweek.ie. Some of the events going on this week in King John’s Castle include:
- Archaeology Camp for Kids (pre-booking essential)
https://sia.ie/camp/week-2-king-johns-castle-summer-camp-limerick/ - Guided Tour of the Castle Courtyard & Undercroft (Mon-Fri 10.30 am)
- Archery Demonstration in the Castle Courtyard (Mon-Fri 3 pm)
- Medieval Sword Fighting Demonstration (Sat-Sun 11 am & 3 pm)
A new Limerick Medieval Trail has been launched. This is a collaboration between Limerick.ie, St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, Limerick Civic Trust, Limerick Museum and The Hunt Museum. Check out the map here.
The Hunt Museum is hosting a series of Mini-Camps for kids aged 6-12. This week’s theme is Colour, Colour, Colour. Pre-booking essentials. Cost €75 per child. Find out more on https://www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/arts-crafts-week-1000-1200/
The Panoramic Wheel continues to turn in Arthurs Quay Park www.panoramicwheel.ie
Monday 17th August
Ballyhoura Beo are hosting an introduction to Mountain Biking in the Ballyhouras. Book online here
Limerick Sports Partnership is running a 6-week Cycling for Beginners course. It starts tonight at 6.30 pm at Roselawn House in Castletroy. Find out more here.
Tuesday 18th August
Ballyhoura Beo are hosting an introduction to Mountain Biking in the Ballyhouras. Book online here
ABC Start Right Limerick presents Toddler’s Storytime at 10.30 am in the Hunt Museum. This is a free event but booking is essential. Find out more
Kilfinane Outdoor Education & Training Centre are running an Introduction to Paddlesports for Women in Lough Gur. This 4-week evening course introduces you to a variety of paddlesports in a safe and fun environment. No experience required. Find out more https://www.facebook.com/events/750354642408702/
Wednesday 19th August
As part of National Heritage Week, Limerick Museum is hosting a Virtual Tour with curator Dr Matthew Potter, which will be broadcast on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
Kathryn Crowley is running a Creative writing/yoga workshop in the Garden on the Hunt Museum at 10.30 am. The workshop costs €30. Find out more
The Limerick City Gallery of Art are hosting a series of Concerts for Kids aged 6-12. This week’s performers are Breda Larkin and Miss Lavelle from Wild Atlantic Caberabet. This is a free event. Starts at 10.30 am. Due to very limited capacity, booking is essential. https://www.facebook.com/events/656316948321238/
Saint Mary’s Cathedral are hosting a Virtual Lunchtime Concert at 1.15 pm. Watch it here
The Hunt Museum invite you to take part in their Best Costume Goes To… Experience for Families from 2 pm. €7.50 per adult and kids go free. Parents must accompany children. Bookings are essential. https://www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/best-costume-goes-to-experience-for-families/
Thursday 20th August
Neighbourfood Limerick is a fantastic initiative that allows you to order a box of delicious, locally-produced food from 30+ Limerick producers via their website for collection at the Milk Market on Thursdays between 5 pm and 8 pm. Order online at https://www.neighbourfood.ie/markets/limerick/29
The Hunt Museum are hosting A Costume Designer’s Response to COVID-19 at 1 pm. Sinead Lawlor, costume designer, reached out to her network of designers, pattern makers, seamstresses and tailors, to set up Sew Scrubs for Ireland. Booking essential https://www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/a-costume-designers-response-to-covid-19/
Friday 21st August.
The Castletroy Farmers Market is open from 10 am to 2 pm at the Castletroy Town Centre.
The latest Jazz Lunchtime at the Hunt Museum Café takes place at 12.30 pm with Aoife Doolan. Find out more at https://www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/friday-lunchtime-jazz/
The Hunt Museum invite you to take part in their Best Costume Goes To… Experience for Families from 2 pm. €7.50 per adult and kids go free. Parents must accompany children. Bookings are essential. Book here
Poetry group Stanzas are holding their monthly meetup in the People’s Park. This month’s theme is Looking Back. Starts at 6.30 pm. It will also be streamed lived on Facebook for those unable to attend. Find out more.
Fancy some crooning with your dinner? Swing Back in time with Liam O’Brien at the Limerick Strand Hotel at 8 pm. Find out more
Saturday 22nd August
The Milk Market is open from 8 am to 3 pm
Meanwhile, a Crafts & Gardening Market is running in the Potato Market from 11 am to 4 pm. More info here
Outdoor city centre yoga with Kathryn Crowley at 12.30 pm. New course. €45 for 4 weeks. Book here: https://www.kathryn.ie/bookings
CluedUp are running a Witchcraft & Wizardry Detective Day around the city. Register your team of sleuths, download the app and head around the city completing different tasks. Each task unlocks a clue to solve the mystery. Costumes strongly encouraged. Costs €41 for a team of up to 6. Start any time between 9 am and 2 pm. Register on https://www.cluedupp.com/products/witchcraft-wizardry-limerick
The Pop-up Move Club comes to the People’s Park for a day of outdoor movies. Bring your blanket, your camping chair and a picnic and enjoy Toy Story (1 pm), The Lion King (3 pm) and Grease (6.30 pm). Book your tickets on https://www.popupmovie.club/tickets-limerick
Join Sian Costello for the Serious Fun Portraiture workshop for Adults at the Hunt Museum. Runs from 11 am to 4 pm. Costs €50 per person. Booking Essential. Find out more on https://www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/serious-fun-portraiture/
Julianne Hennelly hosts Social Harmonies, a community music event at 2 pm in Arthurs Quay Park.
Munster are away to Leinster in the first of the rescheduled Pro14 fixtures. The game will be on Eir Sport 1 with highlights on TG4. Kick-off is 7.35 pm. Match info here: https://www.munsterrugby.ie/match-stats/?FixGuid=19LM3028
Sunday 23rd August
Outdoor art and yoga for children with Kathryn Crowley. €5 per person. Everything supplied. Book here: https://www.kathryn.ie/bookings
[Booked Out] Join Kathryn Crowley for a €5 yoga classes in city centre green spaces at 12.45 pm. Mats available. All levels welcome. Find out more on Facebook or www.kathryn.ie/bookings
Finally, we’d like to remind everyone to stay while taking part in these events. Please follow the safety instructions from event organisers. Maintain your social distance and, where required, wear your mask.