Limerick Podcasts
Don’t you just love a good podcast? Whether its while relaxing at home, as background music while you work or a soundtrack to your run, there’s something nice about listening to someone talk. This week we’re going to look at some Limerick Podcasts (either featuring Limerick people or about Limerick) that are worth checking out. Food for Thought To begin with, we’ll start with the obvious one – the Blindboy Podcast. Since he first started recording his weekly podcast in October 2017, Blindboy has gained a cult following well beyond the Rubberbandits fanbase. His podcast is consistently one at the Continue Reading
Pigtown Listings – 3rd to 9th August
UPDATED 6/8/2020 We hope you all enjoyed the bank holiday weekend. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty to do this week. In particular, we’d recommend our Pigtown Pick of the week which is a Sunset Hike in the Galtee Mountains with Britton Outdoors on Friday evening. If you enjoy these weekly listings, we have a simple favour to ask. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and like, share and comment on the posts for this week’s listings. It might seem like a small ask but it goes a long way for a small website like ours. All Week The 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
Pigtown Listings – 27th July to 2nd August
Updated 29/7/2020 I spoke be starting this week’s Pigtown Listings by talking how amazing the Live at the Drive-In gigs were. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The events sector has been hit hard by COVID-19 and will continue to struggle for some time to come. If you can at all, log on to www.songsfromanemptyroom.com and make a donation to support the crews that make events happen. It’s a somewhat quieter week this week but there are still a few events going on. All Week UL and the Limerick PPN are hosting a special consultation on the Limerick Directly Elected Continue Reading
Lumen Street Theatre Fundraising Appeal
Lumen Street Theatre has been entertaining the people of Limerick over the past few years. Most notably, they were the organisers of the Samhain Festivals celebration of Halloween in Limerick. However, due to a fire at their storage facility (and family home), they have set up a Go Fund Me campaign. Recorving from fire damage While thankfully no one was hurt during the fire, it has a devastating effect on the property. Their studio was destroyed along with materials, equipment and a wide variety of tools. As the recovery from the fire continues, Lumen have set up a Go Fund Continue Reading
Pigtown Listings – 20th to 26th July
Update 21/7/20 – since publishing this week’s listings, we have since heard the sad news that the Live at the Drive-In gigs have been cancelled due to changes to the Covid-19 restrictions. This is devastating news for Dolans and all those who were due to work at the gigs. With this in mind, we would strongly encourage you to support the Songs From Another Room show on Saturday in aid of Minding Creative Minds and Association of Irish Stage Technications (AIST) Hardship Fund. More details below The pubs might not be opening after all but there’s still lots going in Continue Reading
LeanOnMe passes €90,000 mark
LeanOnMe, a volunteer-led initiative launched to help generate cash flow for Limerick-based SMEs through the COVID-19 period, has recently passed the €90,000 mark in money raised for local businesses. The initiative, which was set up by Liveable Limerick and a team of volunteers, was launched in April 2020. As well as the volunteers, a number of Limerick business gave their time to support the portal. These included RHH International, Limerick Post, Grid Finance, Sellors Solicitors, E-live and Tola The site encourages people to purchase a voucher which will be redeemed at a later date when the chosen businesses reopen. This Continue Reading
Fox Jaw awarded Dolores O’Riordan Bursary
Alternative rock band Fox Jaw have been announced as the 2020 recipients of the Dolores O’Riordan Music Bursary by the Limerick Culture & Arts Office. The Bursary, launched last year to honour the late Cranberries singer. It grants up to €4,000 each year to a Limerick professional musician/band to develop their career. The first recipient was Emma Langford in 2019. Following an open call in April, Fox Jaw were chosen as this year’s recipients of the bursary. Fox Jaw comprises of Ronan Mitchell, Morgan Nolan, Shane Serrano, Manolis Pates and Kieran J. Sims. The band have been making music together Continue Reading
Pigtown Listings – 13th to 19th July
Updated 15/7/2020 Bit of quieter week this week but events are happening none the less. Remember to let us know if you have an event you want us to publish in the Pigtown Listings. Remember, a lot of Restaurants, Hotels, Pubs, Cafes, and other businesses are in the process of opening up. While this is great to see, please be patient with staff, maintain your social distance, wear your mask, and wash your hands. Don’t forget to continue supporting Limerick businesses through Lean On Me All Week Limerick City & County Residents get a 15% discount all week at King John’s Continue Reading
Pigtown Listings- 6th to 12th July
The Country is starting to reopen and the Pigtown Listings is back to help guide through what’s going on in Limerick. For the foreseeable future, we’ll be covering a mix of face-to-face events and virtual events organised by Limerick people. A lot of Restaurants, Hotels, Pubs, Cafes, and other businesses are in the process of opening up. While this is great to see, please be patient with staff, maintain your social distance, wear your mask, and wash your hands. Don’t forget to continue supporting Limerick businesses through Lean On Me Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is the Virtual Pride Continue Reading