Limerick Events Guide – 22nd-28th July

It’s another great week of events, gigs, matches, happenings and goings on in Limerick and the Pigtown Times Limerick Events Guide has you covered for keeping track of it all. As always, we’d love to hear what events you’re going to Limerick Events Guide – 22nd-28th July All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday Don’t miss our weekly Events Guide – Sign up to our newsletter today Our printed Event Guides are back. You can help us cover printing costs by signing up to our Patreon Page. All Week  (22nd-28th) The Night Doesn’t Continue Reading

Limerick Events Guide – 3rd-9th June

We’ve another great week coming up in Limerick and the Pigtown Times is here to keep you up to date with the latest Limerick Events Guide – your independent guide to what’s on in Limerick this week. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is JaYne, Abe Soare, Dora Gola and Phoenix and Wolf in the Record Room on Friday. On top of that Munster have a home URC quarter final against Osprey’s, the Limerick Signs Choral Festival and the Belltable is hosting the Latsa Young Creators Festival. Oh, and across the border in Tipperary, there’s a small matter of a Continue Reading

Limerick Events Guide – 6th-12th May

What an amazing weekend we’ve just had. Riverfest knocked it out of the park this weekend. It was great to see so many people out enjoying the festivities. But that doesn’t mean the fun is all over. We’ve got another busy Limerick Events Guide to keep you occupied all week. We also have a competition running over on our instagram page where you can win two tickets to Mic Drop Comedy’s show on Saturday night. Limerick Events Guide – 6th-12th May All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday – Patreon All Continue Reading

Limerick Events Guide – 5th-11th February

I hope you’re all enjoying the long weekend. There’s plenty more to keep you occupied in this week’s Limerick Events Guide including the What Next Dance Festival in Dance Limerick, Seachtain Brigid in Treaty City and, our Pigtown Pick of the Week, the Milford 10km walk/run. Limerick Events Guide – 5th-11th February All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday – Patreon All Week (5th-11th February) Dance Limerick proudly presents the seventh edition of What Next Dance Festival. It takes place in their space from the 6th to the 10th of February. Continue Reading

Pigtown Listings – 27th February-5th March

And just like that, February was over almost as quick as it began. No shortage of great events this week with a little big of everything to choose from. Remember that if you’re running an event or gig, please let us know. We’ll be happy to promote it Pigtown Listings – 27th February-5th March All Week The Made of Earth Exhibition continues at the Hunt Museum until 6th April. Made of Earth explores the story of clay and ceramics; how they have impacted civilisation and how civilisation has developed through their use. More info here. The Limerck City Art Galley has two new exhibitions Continue Reading

Pigtown Listings – 6th-12th February

Happy Bank Holiday. We hope you’re enjoying the long weekend. We’ve another busy week coming up in Limerick. If you’re running an event or gig, please let us know. We’ll be happy to promote it Our PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK is LSAD LGBTQ+ Society’s Runway to Drag Show in the Wickham Way on Thursday Pigtown Listings – 6th-12th February All Week The Made of Earth Exhibition continues at the Hunt Museum until 6th April. Made of Earth explores the story of clay and ceramics; how they have impacted civilisation and how civilisation has developed through their use. More info Continue Reading

Pigtown Listings 8th-14th August 2022

So after a few weeeks of wrestling with the gremlins, the website is back up and running. In the meantime, I’ve been working on the Pigtown Directory which will go live in the next fortnight. The Pigtown Directory will replace the support local section and will be an indepedent directory of Limerick’s Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Tourist attractions etc for locals and tourists alike. Thanks to everyone who replied to my tweets to help source this information. In the meantime, there’s plenty going on this week including HER Outdoors Week and the Under 21 World Lacrosse Championship. Our Pigtown Pick Continue Reading

Pigtown Listings – 10th – 16th August

So welcome to another Pigtown Listings. Unfortunately, we now know the pubs won’t be opening up this week. This will be disappointing for a lot of you, not least those who are waiting to return to work. That said, there’s still plenty to do in Limerick this week. Therefore, if you’re attending any of the events listed below, be sensible. Please respect the event organisers’ Covid-19 procedures. Wear your facemask if required. Most of these events require pre-booking so check the links provided in advance. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is the 5th Annual 10K Charity Paddle for Rapecrisis Continue Reading

Rapecrisis Midwest Charity Auction

On the evening of Friday, 8th May, the Rapecrisis Midwest headquarters suffered a break-in. While no money was taken or personal data compromised, several rooms were damaged. Rapecrisis Midwest helps survivors of sexual abuse and violence. They provide comprehensive information, professional support, and quality counselling service for those affected. They provide a fantastic service for the Midwest region and all for free. “A charity very close to my heart” Following the break-in, volunteer Jantien Schoenmakers felt she needed to do something to help raise some money. “It’s a charity very close to my heart,” says Jantien. “I help with marketing, Continue Reading