Limerick Events Guide – 26th February-3rd March

And just like that February is almost over. It’s another crazy week here in Limerick as the Students of UL and TUS celebrate Rag Week/Charity Week as well as the usual great lineup of live music, comedy, theatre, art and sport. If you’re looking for something to do, the Pigtown Times Limerick Events Guide’s got you covered. Check back during the week as I’m sure I’ll be adding more events. Limerick Events Guide – 26th February-3rd March All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday – Patreon All Week (26th February-3rd March) Continue Reading

Limerick Events Guide – 19th-25th February

After overcoming our technical gremlins last week, we’ve returned with another Limerick Events Guide. This week we have the Limerick Literary Festival as well as the usual great range of live music, theatre, comedy, film and sport. We hope you find something here you want to go. Why not bring a friend as well? Last Updated: 19/2/24 21:00 Limerick Events Guide – 19th-25th February All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday – Patreon All Week (19th-25th February) PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK The Limerick Literary Festival in honour of Kate O’Brien Continue Reading

Limerick Events Guide – 22nd-28th January

January’s almost over but we still have another great week of events. This week’s Limerick events guide is absolutely jam-packed with live music, theatre, stand-up comedy, art exhibitions, sporting events and community meetups. As always, we love to hear what you’re planning on going to so please get in touch. Limerick Events Guide – 22nd-28th January All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday – Patreon All Week (22nd-28th January) Let’s go Shopping! A History of Retail in Limerick Exhibition will be on display in the Limerick Museum from until Thursday 25th Continue Reading

Limerick Events Guide – 23rd-29th October

There are busy weeks and then there are weeks like the one coming up. There is so much going on, it was a real struggle to fit everything into the printed Events Guide. Apologies if your event didn’t make the cut. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is the Lumen Street Theatre’s Samhain Festival which runs from Thursday to Sunday. We also have the Richard Harris International Film Festival running from Thursday to Sunday with multiple screenings taking place. Other highlights include King Kong Company (with T.A. Narrative) in Dolans on Friday, the County Hurling Final in the Gaelic Grounds Continue Reading

Limerick Events Guide – 25th September-1st October

Sorry for the lack of content over the last two weeks. Life got in the way. But we’re back with yet another bumper week of events here in Limerick. This week’s Limerick Events Guide is dedicated to Deirdre Carey who can’t attend any of the great events listed below but she’s with us in spirit. Limerick Events Guide – 25th September-1st October All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday  Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday Support us on Patreon – Download our Events Guide PDF All Week (25th September-1st October) The 40th EVA International will take place from 31 August – 29 October 2023 Continue Reading

Pigtown Listings- 24th-30th July

The weather hasn’t been great recently but there’s plenty of events to keep you occupied. This week we’ve got live music, theatre, art, sport and a quiz so whatever you’re into – Limerick’s got you covered. Tickets for our Pigtown Pick of the Week, The Parish, are going fast. This week also sees the first of the Summer Sessions in the Record room with T.A. Narative and Anna’s Anchor. They’ve a great lineup of gigs so get your tickets ASAP for these fantastic free concerts. Pigtown Listings- 24th-30th July All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Continue Reading

Pigtown Listings- 3rd-9th July

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- Continue Reading

Pigtown Listings- 26th June-2nd July

Normally things quieten down over the summer and these event listings are fairly quick to write. Summer 2023 in Limerick is showing no signs of slowing down at all. This week, we’ve got three amazing Live at the Castle gigs with Kraftwerk, Madness and the Stunning all playing at this amazing venue. We also have a Treaty United match, Summer at Honan’s Quay, Fred & Alice in the Friars Gate, Seo Linn in Dolans, Bingo Loco, Quiz night in Crew and a Poetry, Pints & Prose night in Treaty City amongst other great events. If you value these event listings, Continue Reading

Five Things To Do This Weekend: 23rd June

We got a great response to last week’s Five Things To Do This Weekend feature that we’ve decided to keep it up. Our goal here is to suggest five different experiences for you each week such as tourist attractions, walking routes, pubs, cafes, books, albums and podcasts. We’re always looking for new suggestions so please drop us a message. As well as these experiences, don’t forget to check out our events listing for the week Explore: The Limerick Greenway The Limerick Greenway is a 39km walking/cycling path built along the old Limerick-Tralee railway line. It goes from Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale, Continue Reading