In all the years I’ve been compiling a Limerick Events Guide, this has to be one of the busiest weeks. It might be the summer but there’s so much going on. We’ve got Feile na Greine, National Heritage Week, and HER Outdoors Week as well as all the great gigs, comedy nights, art exhibitions and community gatherings that Limerick has to offer. No doubt we’ll be adding more events as the week goes on.
Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is Feile na Greine which takes place from Friday to Sunday across the city. What started with a group of friends frustrated with the fact Limerick doesn’t have a music festival, has grown into what, in my opinion, is one of the coolest things on the Limerick calendar every year. As well as some amazing gigs across the weekend, there are workshops, a film screening, and a special Feile na Greine beer produced by Treaty City and Crew. Oh, and all the gigs are free! What’s not to love?
Limerick Events Guide – 14th-20th August
All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday
All Week (14th-20th August)
Limerick artist Tom Prendergast’s Not Me, Us Exhibition is in Ormston House until Saturday. More info here
Painted Poems is a new exhibition at the Hunt Café by Julianne Guinee running from July 4th to August 31st. More info here
Night Paintings, the Limerick City Gallery of Art Summer exhibition runs until Sunday. The exhibition includes the work of three Limerick-based artists: Gerry Davis, Paddy Critchley and Stephen Murphy. More info here
Ireland and the Birth of Europe Exhibition will be on display at the Hunt Museum until Friday 8th September. Celebrating 50 years since Ireland joined the EEC, this exhibition tells the story of Irish participation in the development of European identities dating to over a thousand years ago. Showcasing items from our medieval collections and the work of the Art of Reading in the Middle Ages, with in-exhibition activities for children. More info here
Limerick Museum is hosting a special exhibition, A Digital Introduction to Irish LGBTQI+ History, featuring videos, photographs and archival collections which tell the stories of LGBTI+ people in Ireland and the growth of the Irish LGBTI+ rights movement. More info here
National Heritage Week runs from the 12th-20th August with 100s of events taking place across the City and County. More info here.
Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is Féile na Gréine which takes place from Friday to Sunday across the city. All events are free but some will require tickets. Find out more on FeileLK.ie
HER Outdoors Week will take place from 14th-20th August 2023. The week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor physical activity. Limerick Sports Partnership have a number of events across the week in various locations. More info here
Monday 14th August
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s a Come & Try Climbing session at the UL Climbing Wall at 6pm. Costs €5. More info here
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s a Come & Try Rowing session at the Castleconnell Boat Club from 6.30pm-8.30pm. This is a free event, open to drop-ins.
There’s a Tango class at the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7:30pm. €10 per class. All levels are catered for.
It’s Open Mic Night in Charlie Malones from 9pm
Tuesday 15th August
Park Life is an engaging physical activity session catering to adults over 55. Taking place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am in Shelbourne Park. More info here
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Condell Road Walk. Meeting at Shelbourne Park at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly West Limerick Walk takes place at 11am in the Demense in Newcastle West. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s a Come & Try Kayaking session with Nevsail at the Hunt Museum at 11.30am. Cost is €5. More info here
It’s Pints n’ Purls Night, a meetup for knitters, crocheters and other crafters in Crew Brewing from 7.30pm
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
Wednesday 16th August
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there are Come & Try Mountain Biking sessions with the Ballyhoura Trail Riders at 10am and 1pm. Cost is €5. More info here
It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7.30pm until late. €10 per class. Followed by Latin Social.
SOLD OUT Limerick Youth Theatre and County Limerick Youth Theatre present Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen and adapted by Sara Pascoe, in the Hunt Museum Gardens. This is a play about Love, be it romantic, filial, or parental. Mrs. Bennet moves heaven and earth to keep a roof over her girls’ heads; Lizzy will eviscerate anyone who stands in the way of her sister’s happiness; Mr. Bennet shows his love for his family in subtle acts of care and understanding; and Darcy deconstructs the protective wall he’s built around himself in order to be with the woman he loves. Running for three nights at 7.30pm. Tickets €5. More info here
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
DJ Kim Brommel plays Mickey Martins.
Thursday 17th August
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s a Hike in the Ballyhouras at 10am at the Trail Riders Carpark. This is a free event. This event is for women aged 18 years and over. Please wear appropriate footwear! More info here
Park Life is an engaging physical activity session catering to adults over 55. Taking place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am in Shelbourne Park. More info here
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s a Come & Try Climbing session at the UL Climbing Wall at 12pm. Costs €5. More info here
Historian Dr Paul O’Brien is running a Free Walking Tour of Limerick’s shortest street, Quinlan Street, for National Heritage Week! All are welcome to attend. Happening from 7pm to 8pm. Meeting at Souths Pub.
SOLD OUT Limerick Youth Theatre and County Limerick Youth Theatre present Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen and adapted by Sara Pascoe, in the Hunt Museum Gardens. This is a play about Love, be it romantic, filial, or parental. Mrs. Bennet moves heaven and earth to keep a roof over her girls’ heads; Lizzy will eviscerate anyone who stands in the way of her sister’s happiness; Mr. Bennet shows his love for his family in subtle acts of care and understanding; and Darcy deconstructs the protective wall he’s built around himself in order to be with the woman he loves. Running for three nights at 7.30pm. Tickets €5. More info here
Déardaoin Rúnda : Thursday Nights at the Museum is a new series of live events throughout the summer months, including live music and performances at 7pm. Free entry. This week’s event is a Multimedia Art Talk entitled Women in art. Let’s celebrate! Women artists throughout the ages have often been overlooked and forgotten, this uplifting and inspiring multimedia art talk seeks to remedy this by celebrating female artists past and present. There may even be chocolate! Facilitated by Carol O’Neill. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
SOLD OUT ONLINE The Summer Sessions continue in the Record Room (in association with WiredFM and WAV) at 9pm. These are a series of free events across the summer featuring some of the best of the Limerick Music Scene. The week’s gig features Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets and Small Church. Online tickets are sold but a limited number of free tickets are available on the door. More info here.
DJ Cillian Callaghan plays Mickey Martins.
It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s from 9pm.
Friday 18th August
The Flag Football European Championships takes place in UL from Friday to Sunday. More info here
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s an Outdoor Yoga session at Lough Gur at 10am. This is a free event. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 4.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
Féile na Gréine kicks off with a special live-streamed Bring Your Own Lunch (BYOL) event featuring Baptist Goth at 12pm on youtube
Treaty United (Women) host Shelbourne at the Markets Field at 5pm
SOLD OUT The Féile na Gréine Festival Launch takes place in Ormiston House 6.30pm with Dreamcycles. This is a free, ticketed event. More info here
SOLD OUT Limerick Youth Theatre and County Limerick Youth Theatre present Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen and adapted by Sara Pascoe, in the Hunt Museum Gardens. This is a play about Love, be it romantic, filial, or parental. Mrs. Bennet moves heaven and earth to keep a roof over her girls’ heads; Lizzy will eviscerate anyone who stands in the way of her sister’s happiness; Mr. Bennet shows his love for his family in subtle acts of care and understanding; and Darcy deconstructs the protective wall he’s built around himself in order to be with the woman he loves. Running for three nights at 7.30pm. Tickets €5. More info here
The Féile na Gréine madness continues in Pharmacia from 8pm with Anna Palimdrome, FONDA, Autumns and Lesko.
Mic Drop Comedy presents Suzi Ruffell (Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week, The Last Leg) in the Record Room of The Commercial Bar at 8.30pm. Also featuring Kevin O’Connor and your MC for the night Brian McCormack! This free show will be filmed by Kalel Productions, for an upcoming short series, in association with Channel 4 and Tourism Ireland. More info here
DJ Colm Brandon plays Mickey Martins
Saturday 19th August
The Flag Football European Championships takes place in UL from Friday to Sunday. More info here
The 67th Cappamore Agricultural Show takes place in Ballyvoreen, Cappamore.
The Milk Market is open from 8am to 3pm.
Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5k run that takes place every Saturday morning at 9.30am. Limerick has Parkruns at the UL Boathouse, Mungret Park and The Demense in Newcastle West. All you need to do is register once on parkrun.com to get your barcode and you can show up to any of the events.
As part of HER Outdoors Week, the HER Outdoors Cycle leaves from the UL Eastgate Car Park from 10am. This a free event. Email [email protected] for more info
The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm. Milseán, Limerick’s first Queer market takes place Upstairs with 13 vendors confirmed offering arts, crafts, food and live music.
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s a Come & Try Archery session at Boarman’s Hill at 11am and 12pm. Cost is €5. More info here
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
Féile na Gréine continues at 12pm in Mother Macs with Cinder Well, Jane Deasy and mankey x Hazey Haze. This is a free event.
Meanwhile, Mineral Stunting is hosting a workshop, as part of Féile na Gréine, entitled “Find a line and follow it” in Ormston House at 1pm. This is a free event.
As part of HER Outdoors Week, there’s a Come & Try Kayaking session with Nevsail at the Hunt Museum at 1pm. Cost is €5. More info here
Féile na Gréine is closing down Catherine Street for a Street Party outside the Commercial at 1pm. The Lineup includes Laurence Kapinga, Robbie Stickland, Search Results, Belvedere Torso, Mineral Stunting and Laurie Shaw.
Next up, the Féile na Gréine festivities moves on to Crew with Coolgirl, Sloucho and Brawni performing from 6pm. This is a free event.
The Roadhouse Doors (a tribute to the Doors) play Dolans Kasbah at 8pm. Tickets from €17. More info here
Limerick’s favourite crooner Liam O’Brian 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
DJ Evan Quaid plays Mickey Martins
Day two of Féile na Gréine draws to a close with Arborist, Katie Kim, Surge, Julia Louise Knifefist and R. Kitt in Pharmacia from 8.30pm till late.
Finally, end your night at the Dolans Afterparty on the Terrace from 10pm. Free Entry.
Sunday 20th August
The Flag Football European Championships takes place in UL from Friday to Sunday. More info here
Junior Parkrun is a series of free, weekly 2k runs for children aged 4 to 14. The Limerick Junior Parkrun is held every Sunday at 9:30am and Shelbourne Park. You need to register once to get your barcode. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 4pm
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
As part of HER Outdoors Week, why not try a free game of Pitch & Putt from 11am to 1pm at Emerald Par 3 (V94K078)? Come along for a round during those times!
As part of the Féile na Gréine, there’s a special screening of Out of Place, a documentary about Limerick’s thriving indie music scene. Out of Place explores music made at a local level, and follows a variety of musicians as they try to navigate their changing city, in an attempt to find places to create, perform and connect with others. This is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, hosted by Michelle Doyle. Taking place in the Belltable from 1pm. This is a free, ticketed event. More info here
Ceardlann ealaíne (Art workshop as Gaeilge) le Bairbre takes place in the Milk Market at 1pm. More info here
Féile na Gréine takes over Nicolas Street (Treaty City Brewery) from 1pm to 6pm with Méabh McKenna, Róis, Sweets and Senior Infants.
Join Liam O’Brien in Off the Bone Gastropub from 2pm-4pm with some smooth crooning of soothing jazz to provide you with that perfect Sunday afternoon.
Fannyland presents Cut Loose Collage in the Wickham Way from 6pm-9pm. Tickets €20 which includes all collage materials, a themed cocktail/mocktail and Party snacks. DM @fannylander on Instagram for tickets.
The Féile na Gréine street party moves back to Catherine Street (the Commercial Bar) from 6.45pm with Moving Home, Robocobra Quartet and Naive Ted. Meanwhile, Eimear Reidy & Natalia Beylis, and The Piper’s Grip (with Eimear Walshe) are downstairs in the Record Room from 7pm. The events downstairs is a ticketed event.
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm.
Ceola (Nina Baš and Conor Ryan) play Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. They are a unique musical duo that transcends traditional jazz with their exceptional vision and innovation. Tickets €17. More info here
SOLD OUT Finally, Féile na Gréine draws to a close with a Secret Headliner (with special guests Stratford Rise) in Pharmacia from 10pm. More info here
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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