Limerick Events Guide – 13th-19th May
All Week (13th-19th May)
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling. This year, Bike Week will kick off on Saturday May 11th, and ends on Sunday May 19th with lots of events across the week. More info here
Future Limerick: Climate Arts Festival is a week-long, multi-disciplinary festival taking place from May 18th to 25th, presented by award-winning theatre company Sunday’s Child in association with Lime Tree Theatre/Belltable. Future Limerick explores the climate crisis through the arts. Their programme comprises of top-quality climate-themed theatre, cinema, music and poetry. It will engage, entertain, spark debate and help people think outside the box around this urgent issue that can so often feel overwhelming. More info here
The Mountains, Fall on Us Exhibition by Austin McQuinn is in the Limerick City Gallery of Art from Friday 26th April to Sunday 9th June. Mountains, Fall on Us invokes the poetic object as a means of salvation, alongside micro gestures of iconoclasm. Paintings on discarded military engravings, a tower of Aran sweaters, medals, clay tongues, sequins, bog oak and upholstery fabric are reclaimed and refashioned with a new baroque sensibility. Queered with an optimism and infused with what the artist has called ‘a kind of mad hope’, McQuinn takes possession of these found images and objects, painting over them with ink in an extravagant and decadent defacement. More info here
Monday 13th May
As part of Limerick Bike Week, there are Inclusion Come & Try Cycling sessions happening along the Limerick Greenway from Abbeyfeale to Ardagh from 10.30am to 2.15pm. These sessions are guided by Like Bikes, and will run from Abbeyfeale. Sessions are 45 minutes in duration. Time slots available: 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:00pm, 12:45pm & 1:30pm. FREE bikes and helmets will be provided for this event, and all are welcome! More info here
The IFI@Belltable Film Series presents a screening of One Night in Millstreet (2023) in the Belltable at 5pm and 8pm. One Night in Millstreet is the story of Ireland in 1995, a snapshot of a country told through a high-stakes prize fight in Millstreet, Cork between the then-unknown underdog Steve ‘The Celtic Warrior ’Collins and the larger-than-life champion Chris ‘Simply The Best ’Eubank – an against-all-odds sporting event that gripped the entire nation. Tickets €8. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, the Women On Wheels (WOW) Beginners Cycling Programme kicks off at the UL East Gate Car Park at 6:30pm. This 8 week programme is the perfect way for you to get back cycling in a social setting. During the 8 sessions, participants will learn about gearing, braking, cadence, road safety, bike maintenance and how to cycle safely on the road in a group and as an individual. This programme is led by qualified and experienced road captains. Costs €25. More info here
Run 061’s weekly Girls Night Run starts at 7pm. There are 3km, 4.5km and 6km routes. Open to runners of all levels. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, Greenmount Cycling Academy are setting up a Grass Cycling Track at the Castletroy Neighbourhood Park from 7pm to 8pm. More info here
The 061 Open Mic Night in Charlie Malones from 9pm
It’s Industry Night in Pharmacia from 9pm
Tuesday 14th May
Run 061’s weekly 3Ks & Latties Run starts at 7.30am at Oahu. Open to runners of all levels. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, there is a Free Bike Maintenance Workshop as part of the UL Farmer’s Market (next to Students Union building) from 9am to 11am. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, Greenmount Cycling Academy are setting up a Grass Cycling Track at the Pallaskenry Playground from 10am to 12pm. More info here
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the UL Campus Walk. Meeting at The Pavilion (UL North Campus) at 11am. More info here
The Limerick Sports Partnership weekly West Limerick Walk takes place in the Newcastle West Demesne (by the soccer Car Park) at 11am. More info here
Europe Direct Limerick are hosting a special EU Election Voter Education Event from 1pm to 3pm in Limerick City Library ahead of the upcoming elections. An expert from the DALC will be on hand to answer questions about how to register to vote and how to use your vote. Light refreshments will be served. More info here
A Lunchtime Concert with Anabella Aparicio (soprano) and Joaquim Junior (tenor) will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 1.15pm. Free event. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, the Women On Wheels (WOW) Beginners Cycling Programme kicks off in Newcastle West (Meeting Point TBD) at 6:30pm. This 8 week programme is the perfect way for you to get back cycling in a social setting. During the 8 sessions, participants will learn about gearing, braking, cadence, road safety, bike maintenance and how to cycle safely on the road in a group and as an individual. This programme is led by qualified and experienced road captains. Costs €25. More info here
Sahaja Yoga is running a Free Meditation workshop at Limerick City Library at 6pm. More info here
The Art Collective Club are running Art Classes in the People’s Museum from 7pm to 8.30pm. Email [email protected] for more details.
Pints n’Purls (Crafting night) is in Crew Brewing from 7.30pm. For knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers and generally sound people.
Wednesday 15th May
Grow Remote is running Coffee & Walk for Remote Employees at 8am at Hook & Ladder on Sarsfield St. Free event. More info here
The Limerick Sports Partnership weekly Kimallock Walk meetings outside the Kilmallock Library at 11am. Just turn up and enjoy the walk!
The Irish Chamber Orchestra Schools programme (formerly Sing Out With Strings) returns to University Concert Hall to present its annual Gala Show, A Little Night Music at 11.15am. This showcase is a culmination of a year’s hard work at St. Mary’s N.S. and Le Cheile N.S. Together, students from Junior Infants to 6th Class celebrate their compositional, singing, and performance skills in this dream-like production. Free event but pre-booking is required. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, the Spinning Sixties Greenway Cycle starts from the Barnagh Greenway Hub from 2.30pm. This cycle will go from Barnagh Hub to Abbeyfeale, then return to Barnagh for some refreshments in Platform 22. Bike & helmet will be provided. This event is free of charge and open to all adults aged 55 and over! More info here
There’s a Menstrual Wellness Information Evening in the Urban Co-Op at 6.30pm. Tickets €10. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, Greenmount Cycling Academy are setting up a Grass Cycling Track at the Limerick Racecourse from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. More info here
Run 061’s weekly Social Run starts at 7pm at the Strand. This is a 4.5km run at an easy Conversation Pace. Open to runners of all levels. More info here
Natural Heritage expert Albert Nolan is leading a guided walk through the Baggot Estate exploring Bats and Moths – Creatures of the Night at 7pm. This promises to be an excellent evening of to learn about the five species of bat known to frequent Limerick’s Baggot Estate along with a variety of moth species. Please wear strong footwear, a high vis vest and bring a torch and also warm and weather-appropriate clothes. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The walk is wheelchair friendly. If you have a bat detector please bring it along. Free event. More info here
Lough Gur Pottery is hosting a Make Your Own Ceramic House Sign Workshop at 7pm. This hands-on experience provides a wonderful opportunity to express your creativity, while crafting a one-of-a-kind sign that exudes charm and character. Tickets €90 per person. More info here
White Hag Brewery are in Mother Macs for a Tap & Top Shelf Takeover from 7.30pm with Beer and Whiskey tastings. You can win some White Hag merch and the first tickets to Hagstravangza. It’s also Wing Wednesday in Mother Macs
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
Treaty City Brewery presents Chef’s Table: Doppelbock at 8pm. Join award-winning chef Keith Piggot and Master Brewer Gustavo for an equisite culinary journey. Tickets €60. Limited to 16 seats. More info here
Thursday 16th May
The Jack & Jill Foundation are hosting a Charity Abseil in Thomond Park to raise vital funds for their work. Why not take advantage of this unique opportunity to abseil 45m/125ft from the heights of the home of Munster Rugby? More info here
Watch House Cross Library is hosting a workshop on Researching Your Family History Online at 2pm to 4pm. Free event but pre-booking is essential. Basic IT skills required. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 4pm to 9pm (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
Storytime for Young Children takes place in Watch House Cross Library at 4pm. Suitable for Ages 2-6 years. Free event. More info here
A Talk on A Repetition of the Irish Show? The Black & Tans in Palestine, 1922-1948 by Dr Seán Gannon will take place in Watch House Cross Library at 6.30pm. Dr Seán Gannon discusses the transfer of 700 disbanded ex-RIC as a striking force/riot squad to Palestine in spring 1922 and assesses the extent to which they adopted an ‘Irish’ approach to their defence of British colonial rule. Free event. More info here
Pride Dance Project is a contemporary dance project for all LGBTQIA+ identifying people who wish to move their body, chat and meet new friends while learning something new. The next block of workshops are running on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm in the Dance Limerick Studio on the 2nd, 16th and 30th May. €25 in total for one block or alternatively pay per class on the door at €7 per workshop. No previous dance experience is needed. For Adults Over 18s – No upper age limit. More info here
Seed Talks Presents The Psychology Of Narcissism in Dolans Warehouse at 7pm. What would you think if someone were to call you a narcissist? In the past several decades, modern societies have immortalised individualism. Indeed, recent research suggests that individualistic practices and cultures are continuously growing! Yet people frown upon traits that promote self-interest, such as those included in the Dark Triad: Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy. How, then, can these socially toxic traits be on the rise? Tickets from €15.64. More info here
Run 061’s weekly Speed Session Run starts at 7pm at the Strand. This is a 4km run covering Hills, Intervals or Tempo. Open to runners of all levels. More info here
Candlelight Concerts presents Hans Zimmer’s Best Works in St Mary’s Cathedral at 7.30pm. Tickets from €26. More info here
Mein Gott is in the Belltable at 8pm. Presented by The Northside Misfits Community Drama Group and directed by Karen Fitzgibbon, Due to popular demand, the Northside Misfits return with their self-penned play entitled Mein Gott. One Airport, a thick fog, one deadly virus, a new born baby, illegal smuggling and an Irish dancing flash mob! Just another normal day in the NORTHSIDE International Airport! Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride! Tickets €10. More info here
Professor Brian Cox brings his Horizons show to the University Concert Hall at 8pm. Horizons is a celebration of our civilisation, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings. Tickets €49.90. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
Equinox present Imogen in Pharmacia at 9pm. Imogen channels dystopian electro, rumbling bass, UK techno and choppy breaks, drawing influence from her storied years living in London while adding her own spiky twist to the darker-tinted tones of electronic music.Support from Triad, Willyxo and Proncess. Tickets €17+BF. More info here
The DJ Battle of the Colleges comes to the Commercial at 9pm. Featuring DJ Todd from DCU SU, DJ B.I.B. from TUS SU, DK SK and DJ Nuclear Maso from IADTSU and DJ Moon & Stars from LSAD.
Mega Trad are in the Glen Tavern at 9.30pm
Candlelight Concerts presents A Tribute to Taylor Swift in St Mary’s Cathedral at 9.30pm. Tickets from €26. More info here
Friday 17th May
Parent & Toddler Morning takes place from 10.30am to 12pm at Watch House Cross Library with songs, stories and rhymes. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
As part of Limerick Bike Week, the Bicycle Engineering Academy will hold an Open Day for prospective students and the public at the BEA in Raheen (V94NYP0) from 11am to 2pm. More info here
There’s a free Himalayan Meditation workshop in Dooradoyle Library at 6pm. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, an Evening Cycle through Limerick City will take place from 6.30pm. Starting at King John’s Castle, the Cycle will follow the iconic 3 Bridges route, taking in the stunning views of the River Shannon. From there they will return to Nicholas Street, where they will enjoy some light refreshments. Free bikes will be available. This event is open to all ages and is completely free of charge. More info here
Disney Classics by Candlelight takes place in St. Augustine’s Church, O’Connell St at 7pm. Tickets from €27.79. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, Greenmount Cycling Academy are setting up a Grass Cycling Track at the Mungret Park from 7pm to 8pm. More info here
Candlelight Concerts presents A Tribute to Adele in St Mary’s Cathedral at 7.30pm. Tickets from €26. More info here
Televised Munster Rugby are away to Edinburgh at 7.35pm. Live coverage on TG4. More info here
Streamed Treaty United (Men) are away to Cobh Ramblers at 7.45pm. Live steam on LOI TV. More info here
Bad Reputation presents Green Lung and special guests Lowen in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets €20+BF. More info here
Seoda Shows presents Sam Amidon and special guest Bernice in Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Tickets €22. More info here
Mein Gott is in the Belltable at 8pm. Presented by The Northside Misfits Community Drama Group and directed by Karen Fitzgibbon, Due to popular demand, the Northside Misfits return with their self-penned play entitled Mein Gott. One Airport, a thick fog, one deadly virus, a new born baby, illegal smuggling and an Irish dancing flash mob! Just another normal day in the NORTHSIDE International Airport! Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride! Tickets €10. More info here
FRYD presents Testpress in Pharmacia at 9pm for the last ever FRYD event. Tickets €15. More info here
Shite Talk, a Live History Podcast comes to the Commercial at 8pm as part of their Irish tour. Join comics Kevin Larney and Jason Brennan as they travel across the country doing deep dives into some bizarre and mad stories from the annals of Irish history. Tickets from €13.85. More info here
Limerick’s favourite crooner Liam O’Brien returns to the Savoy Hotel at 9pm with the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Tickets €55 including a three-course meal. More info here.
1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) have their Resident DJ playing tunes followed by Renovator from 9pm.
Domino Lite is the Blue Bar (Greenyard Cafe) at 9.30pm
DJ CC is in Mickey Martins from 10pm
One to One are in the Glen Tavern at 10pm
Saturday 18th May
As part of the GoGreenRoutes project, Limerick City and County Council, are hosting a community Dawn Chorus event between 5am and 7am along the Castletroy Urban Greenway. Meeting at the Greenway entrance beside Castletroy College (V94 6D85). Free event but registration is required. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 8am to 3pm.
Broadford Garden Day will take place from 9.45am to 5pm in Broadford Community Hall. Relax and enjoy a pleasant day in the company of Éanna ní Lamhna of RTE and Carl Wright renowned plantsman along with local experts Maurice Cremin, Jim McNamara and others. Tickets €10. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, there are Come & Try Mountain Biking sessions at 10am and 1pm at the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails. Mountain bike sessions are guided with Qualified Instructors. Sessions are free of charge and bike & helmet will be provided. Suitable for ages 16+. More info here
Watch House Cross Library invites you to Bring Your Grandparent to the Library Day from 10am to 4pm as part of Bealtaine 2024. Children are invited to bring the special “grand” in their life – Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Papa, Mamó, Daideo – to the library for this celebration of two generations. More info here
Saturday Arts & Crafts for Children takes place from 11am to 4pm at Watch House Cross Library. A fresh set of craft materials will be provided. Collect your art materials from the library desk and make something to take home, to display in the library or both! This is a self-guided activity so children must be accompanied and assisted by their grown-up. No booking required. More info here
Future Limerick: Climate Arts Festival kicks off with Family Fun Day in the People’s Park from 12pm to 5pm. Come along for games, face painting, stilt walking, drumming workshops, a clothes swap and much more to celebrate the opening of the Festival. Free event, no registration required. More info here
Dance Limerick and Age & Opportunity have teamed up to present Being, a new intergenerational performance project in their performance space at 2pm. In this year’s vibrant performance Dance Limerick’s High Kicks over 50s group collaborate with local dance artists and children 7-14 yrs from the newly formed Inclusive Dance Club. Together they will explore movement and imagination within an experimental world created live by musician Paddy Mulcahy. Tickets €5. More info here
Limerick’s Footballers play Offaly in the Tailteann Cup in Mick Neville Park at 3pm
Spotlight Stage School presents Wonderland in the Lime Tree Theatre at 3pm and 7.30pm. A whirlwind of musical favourites to delight and thrill all ages in Spotlight Stage School’s 2024 production. Tickets €20/€18 or €72 for a family of four. More info here
Red Bull Drift Pursuit comes to the Greyhound Stadium on the Dock Road on Saturday and Sunday at 7pm. Tickets from €15. More info here
Mack Fleetwood, Ireland’s top Fleetwood Mack Tribute, return to Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets €27. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK Northern Irish singer-songwriter Duke Special comes to Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. By nature, Duke Special (aka Belfast’s Peter Wilson) is a curious person. He is curious about music, theatre, books, poetry, art, love, life, redemption, death and 78RPM records. All of this is evidenced by the variety of musical adventures throughout his career. He has released 17 albums and EPs, toured all over the world and has been involved in a diverse array of other projects, including writing the music for Deborah Warner’s critically acclaimed 2009 production of Mother Courage and Her Children at London’s National Theatre and being commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to write a series of original songs based on photographs for their exhibition of the photographers Stieglitz, Steichen and Strand. Tickets €24. More info here
The Legends of American Country Show returns to the University Concert Hall at 8pm.
The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams and Kenny Rogers as well as new tributes to icons such as Hank Williams, Glen Campbell and Garth Brooks with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must-see musical extravaganza. Tickets €26. More info here
Dyke Nite returns to the Record Room from 9pm til late. The lineup features SuperGross, glossiboi, DJ Bhaddie Wagon, DJ Wff, Frida Nip, Ephimeral and Nova. Tickets €10. More info here
Limerick’s favourite crooner Liam O’Brien 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.
Riot Events presents D-Amage in Pharmacia from 9pm. Support from Iosis, NRGY and Gona. Tickets €12. More info here
Saturday Caliente Latin Party with DJ Matt KV is in Mollys from 9pm. Tickets €8. More info here
1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) have their Resident DJ playing tunes from 9pm.
Logan is in Bobby Byrne’s from 9.30pm
John Frawley is the Blue Bar (Greenyard Cafe) at 9.30pm
DJ Arsenik is in Mickey Martins from 10pm
The Dolans After Party takes place on the Dolans Terrace at 10.30pm
Pat Holland are in the Glen Tavern at 10.30pm
Sunday 19th May
Run 061’s weekly Sunday Long Run starts at 9.30am at the UL Sports Arena. This a 65-minute run Time on Legs Run. Open to runners of all levels. More info here
As part of Limerick Bike Week, the Cycle 4 Sick Children Awareness Tour departs from RAW Cycles at 9.30am for a 75km route towards Killmallock and returning to limerick. There will be a a fabulous food stop in the Bulgaden Castle Inn. Tickets €30. More info here
Croissant Run Club Limerick, a fun social running group, meets at 9.45am at Arthurs Quay Park for a 3.5km run (followed by a Crossiant). More info here
Limerick Printmakers is running an Intaglio: Multi-Plate Etching – Small Plates Course on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. The latest intaglio offering is an enjoyable and ambitious course aimed at both complete beginners and those with those who wish to build on their existing skills in the realm of etching. Tickets €200/€180/€150. More info here
Limerick Bike Week concludes with the annual City Bike Parade at 2pm. Departing from Arthurs Quay Park. Free event. More info here
A Guided Biodiversity Walk will take place from 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Newcastle West Demesne, meeting at the car park near the playground. More info here
Dr Paul O’Brien is leading a free walking tour of the Mill Road Manors at 3pm. Meeting at Soil Íde. Booking not necessary. Duration of approximately 1 hour. More info here
Spotlight Stage School presents Wonderland in the Lime Tree Theatre at 3pm and 7.30pm. A whirlwind of musical favourites to delight and thrill all ages in Spotlight Stage School’s 2024 production. Tickets €20/€18 or €72 for a family of four. More info here
Bromac is the Blue Bar (Greenyard Cafe) at 6.30pm
Red Bull Drift Pursuit comes to the Greyhound Stadium on the Dock Road on Saturday and Sunday at 7pm. Tickets from €15. More info here
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 8pm.
The Dozen Quartet are in the Record Room from 8pm til late with a mix of celtic, jazz and latin tunes. Tickets €8/6.
Mrs Henry’s Band play the Sunday Sessions upstairs in the Commercial from 8pm. Free entry.
DJ Seamus Martin is in Mickey Martins