What a week we’ve just had. Limerick really did itself proud. We’ve got another great week ahead and as always, your Limerick Events Guide is here to fill you in on what’s going on.
From ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime, an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Richard Harris, the award-winning actor and global star who never lost his deep connection to Limerick, his hometown, is on display in the Hunt Museum from the Friday 4th July to Sunday 16th November. From his early years as a gifted athlete and lover of poetry to his rise on London’s stages and Hollywood screens, Harris forged a path marked by talent, resilience, and fearless reinvention. A collaboration between the Harris Family, the Hunt Museum, and University College Cork (UCC), the exhibition draws on the remarkable Harris Archive, generously donated to UCC by the actor’s family in 2022. Tickets €12. More info here
Explore Limerick’s Stories, Streets & Heritage with Limerick Civic Trust. Walking tours run daily at 12pm from Arthur’s Quay Park. Learn the history of different sites, such as the historic bridges, the castle, St.Mary’s Cathedral, the Treaty Stone, and the beautiful river Shannon. We will also be taking in the different quarters of Limerick, and watching how the city developed! Tickets are 10 euro for adults, teenagers, and older children, but all children under 8 go free! More info here
A solo exhibition of contemporary artworks by Glin-based artist Anna Hutchinson, on display at Ebzery’s Boutique Café, Foynes. Through abstract forms created using freemotion machine embroidery, the works explore connections to land, sky, sea, memory, and emotional presence. Visitors are invited to slow their attention and reflect on the layered textures and shifting colours inspired by the Shannon Estuary. All works are available for sale. Opening reception: 18 July 2025, 6–9 pm. Exhibition runs: 19 July – 5 August 2025. More info here
The inaugural 2025 European OCR Championships, a 400m, high-intensity test of explosive speed, precision, and athletic grit, comes to the University of Limerick from the 18th to the 20th July. Tackle elite-level obstacles, race alongside top-tier competitors, and experience a course designed to challenge the best. Fast. Fierce. Unforgettable. This isn’t just another race — it’s your chance to make history and become a part of the very first 400m OCR European Championship legacy. More info here
Live Landscapes, the debut solo exhibition by Limerick-based musician and media artist Mícheál Keating is on display in Spacecraft Studios from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th July. The show charts five years of engagement with rural Limerick landscape through processes of musical improvisation, field recording, photography, video and writing. Keating’s work casts Limerick in a contemplative and uncanny light—foregrounding hauntology, immanence, and becoming in the landscape, while tracing entanglements between human, non-human, and land. This exhibition also marks the release of Keating’s new publication and album of the same name. More info here
Monday 14th July
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
Run061’s Monday Night Girls Run is at 7pm. 3km, 4.5km and 6km routes. More info here
Pharmacia is hosting a Jagermeister Takeover, including a Manifest Masterclass at 8pm followed by Industry Night at 9pm. Expect drinks, music, games and lots of ice-cold Jagermeister shots.
Open Mic 061 is on in Charlie Malone’s from 9pm
Tuesday 15th July
The Limerick Sports Partnership’s Active Cities Walking Group will be doing the Red Path Walk at 11am. Meeting at O’Driscoll’s Bar, Corbally. More info here
Limerick Sports Partnership invites you to their Weekly West Limerick Walk at 11am in Newcaslte West. Meeting at the Market House in the Market place. Followed by tea/coffee after the walk. More info here
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
Art Collective hold their weekly meetup at 6.30pm to 8.30pm in the People’s Museum. More info here
Sexton’s Bar are hosting a Pub Quiz at 7.30pm. €20 for a table of four.
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8.30pm. Free Entry
Wednesday 16th July
Limerick Sports Partnership invites you to their Weekly Killmallock Walk at 11am. Meeting at the Library. More info here
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
Run 061’s weekly Social Run starts at 7pm at the Strand. 3km or 4.5km routes at an easy conversation pace. Open to runners of all levels. More info here
Drink & Draw is in Crew from 7.30pm. Meetup for doodles and pints. More info here
Learn to Tango in the Commercial every Wednesday to 7.30pm. All levels welcome. €10 per class
It’s Open Mic Night in the Glen Tavern from 9pm to 11pm.
Thursday 17th July
The Limerick Sports Partnership’s Weekly Adare Walk will be starting at 11am at the Adare Heritage Centre. More info here
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
The Eat Street Limerick Food Court at the Wickham Way is open from 4pm to 9pm (Exact times for each food truck will vary)
Storytime for Young Children takes place in Watch House Cross Library at 4pm. Suitable for Ages 2-6 years. Free event. More info here
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
The Savoy Collection Food Trail is a culinary experience featuring three courses, three Venues, and one unforgettable night. To begin, starters at Hamptons, Main Course at The 5 Star Savoy, desserts and live entertainment at Vincenzo’s Grill House. Staggered arrival window from Hamptons between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Reservations recommended to guarantee your place, walk-ins welcome. €39.00 per person. More info here
Wombat Promotions and L.A.R.N. are hosting a Palestine Fundraiser in the Record Room at 8pm. Music from Pebbledash, Post Punk Podge and the Technohippies, Housemates and Babyrat. Free entry, donation based. All proceeds going towards Palestine via Tamar Nijim.
It’s Irish Night in Crew from 8pm. Suitable for all levels.
Acoustic Cocktails is on in the Black Rabbit every Thursday from 8.30pm. Live music, cocktails & cosy vibes.
Friday 18th July
Run061’s Friday Morning 3km & Lattes Run starts at Chill The Beans, Ennis Road at 7am. Followed by Coffee. More info here
Castletroy Farmers Market is open 10am – 2ish at the Castletroy Town Centre. Fresh baked goods, artisan coffee, vege, fish, hot food, cookies, plants, and much more
Parent & Toddler Morning, for Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and your little ones, takes place in Watch House Cross Library at 10.30am. More info here
The Milk Market Outdoor Cafe is open from 11am to 3pm
The Eat Street Limerick Food Court at the Wickham Way is open from 1pm to 9pm (Exact times for each food truck will vary).
See the Tallest Smallest Circus in the Watch House Cross Library at 2.30pm. A hapless Ringmaster with no acts will need a lot of help if a show of jugglers, magicians and stunts is to be realised. Who will be the star? This is a Summer Stars activity for children. Performance is approximately 45mins long. FREE! No booking required. All welcome. Parental supervision is essential.
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
A Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass takes place in 101 O’Connell St at 6pm. Get ready to glam up your makeup skills with Charlotte Tilbury, it’s going to be a beauty-packed day! An unforgettable evening of beauty, glamour, and expert tips from the world of Charlotte Tilbury. Kick off the night in style with a Red or White Wine Sangria Reception, followed by an exclusive ‘Unreal Summer’ masterclass led by a Charlotte Tilbury Senior Artist. Discover pro techniques, beauty secrets, and how to create that signature Tilbury glow perfect whether you’re a makeup lover or just beginning your journey! What’s Included: Red or White Wine Sangaria reception, delicious light bites served throughout the evening. Masterclass with Senior Artist Nicole, €40 redeemable credit, and a Luxurious goodie bag. Cost: €70. More info here
A solo exhibition of contemporary artworks by Glin-based artist Anna Hutchinson, on display at Ebzery’s Boutique Café, Foynes. Through abstract forms created using freemotion machine embroidery, the works explore connections to land, sky, sea, memory, and emotional presence. Visitors are invited to slow their attention and reflect on the layered textures and shifting colours inspired by the Shannon Estuary. All works are available for sale. Opening reception: 18 July 2025, 6–9 pm. Exhibition runs: 19 July – 5 August 2025. More info here
The Specials LTD. play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. When The Specials fractured and split in 1981, they left behind a musical legacy which has arguably remained unrivalled. The band pioneered a multicultural, anti-racial ethos and created a unique image and sound which combined punk, ska and reggae music with an acerbic lyrical commentary on the state of Thatcher’s Britain in the late 70’s and early 80’s. With the sad loss of Terry Hall at way too young an age, the band are no longer active but The Specials Limited faithfully recreate their passion and energy, bringing back memories to those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. Tickets €25. More info here
Phil Ahern is in the Glen Tavern at 9.30pm
For Folk Sake are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Café) at 9.30pm
Million Days are in the Old Quarter from 10.30pm
Drive are in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s)
Saturday 18th July
The Milk Market Saturday Food 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.
The Munster Battletech Championship takes place in the Shannon Rowing Club at 9.30am. More info here
The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm (food court open til late)
A No Dig Gardening Workshop led by the renowned expert Charles Dowding in the Fitzgeralds Woodlands Hotel, Adare at 10.30am. Learn the art of no-dig gardening from the best in the field and discover the secrets to a thriving, low-maintenance garden. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Tickets €130. More info here
Art4Limerick’s Art & Craft Popup is open at 19 Nicholas Street from 10.30am to 5.30pm, featuring the work of four members of their talented local artist collective.
Crafty Saturday, a free-play art & craft for children takes place on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm at Watch House Cross Library. More info here
TELEVISED With the warm up games out of the way, the first test of the British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia against the Wallabies is on at 11am. Live coverage on Sky Sports
An Easy yoga, with breathwork and guided meditation session takes place at the Seanchoill Sports Complex at 11.30am. A tension relieving yoga class with added breathwork and meditation. Experience an outdoor sauna with optional cold plunge. Healthy smoothie. Bring your own yoga mat, cushion and blanket for comfort. Remember your swimming gear and towel. Tickets €30. More info here
Doek & Slay takes place in Dolans at 2pm. It’s a outing for women whereby they dress up and slay, offering a much needed space for self-expression, empowerment, connecting and network. Only food will be provided not drinks, the dress code is blue and white. For ages 18+. Tickets €40+. More info here
Drink & Draw: Paint Like Bob Ross takes place in the Wickham at 3pm.Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time. All materials provided. Tickets €27.79. More info here
The Big Day Out at The Hunt Museum takes place from 4pm. A day to share with family, friends and loved ones, for people for all ages and backgrounds. They will have live music, international food, including a Brazilian food stall, Mexican tacos stall and a Chilean food stall, where you will find traditional Chilean sweets and special traditional BBQ from the South of Chile. Free event. More info here
The Big Limerick Seisiún, with live music and dance, takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm.
Drink & Draw: Disco Ball takes place in the Wickham at 6pm. Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time. All materials provided. Tickets €27.79. More info here
The Blades are in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. The Blades Formed in 1977 at a time where punk ruled Dublin, with bands like The Radiators from Space being among the talk of the Irish music scene. Tickets €30. More info here
Nick Shoulders brings the Pond Hopper Tour to Dolans Kasbah at 8pm. With a singing style deeply rooted in his family’s musical lineage and a heartfelt reverence for his lifelong home of mountainous Arkansas, the incisive yet wildly jubilant ‘All Bad’ vocally objects to the reckless destruction of the natural landscape and ever-eroding line between church and state, while still offering plenty of joy and dance-ready rhythms. Having recently experienced their first years of rapid growth and relentless touring, Nick and his longtime band, the Okay Crawdad, wrote and recorded ‘All Bad’ while confronting a nation profoundly changed by development and industrialization run rampant. Tickets €19. More info here
An Evening with Conor Murray & Peter O’Mahony takes place in the University Concert Hall at 8pm. Get set for a night of top-class rugby chat and craic as two of Munster and Ireland’s greatest, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony take to the stage for an exclusive evening of stories, laughs, and honest insights from their incredible careers. Hosted by none other than Donncha O’Callaghan, expect a lively, no holds barred conversation covering everything from Heineken Cup nights at Thomond Park to Grand Slam glory, Lions tours, and the unforgettable moments and characters that shaped them along the way. Tickets from €50. More info here
Let’Samba em Limerick is on in Angel Lane at 8pm. Tickets from €9.55. More info here
AmaPiano Vibes is on in the Windmill Bar from 8pm. Tickets €10. More info here
16 Tons of Jive are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Café) at 9.30pm
Forget Romance Let’s Dance Vol 02 (Summer Edition) comes to the Record Room from 10pm. Playing all your favourite indie hits. Free entry. More info here
Guilty Pleasures are in the Glen Tavern at 10pm
The Dolans After-Show Party kicks off on the Dolans Terrace at 10.30pm. Free entry.
Off The Record are in the Old Quarter at 10.30pm
Sunday 20th July
Run 061’s weekly Sunday Long Run starts at 9.30 am at the UL Sports Arena. This is a 8km+ run. More info here
Junior Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year-olds) held every Sunday at 9:30am in Shelbourne Park, Shelbourne Road. It’s free to take part but you need to register online before your first session and bring along your barcode. 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
Art4Limerick’s Art & Craft Popup is open at 19 Nicholas Street from 10.30am to 5.30pm, featuring the work of four members of their talented local artist collective.
The Milk Market Outdoor Cafe is open from 11am to 3pm
The Hunt Museum Summer Garden Chess Tournament takes place at 11am. This non-rated fun event is open to chess players and members of the public. Players MUST know the Rules of chess and be able to play with a chess clock. Entry is free, booking essential. More info here
The Eat Street Limerick Food Court at the Wickham Way is open from 12pm to 6pm (Exact times for each food truck will vary)
The Limerick Craft Meetup is on in Bowes Ryan Bakery & Cafe, Arthurs Quay at 12pm. The crafters of Limerick gather to share their lives and their love of crafts. More info here
The Tapletop Crew board games group is meeting in Crew at 1pm. Rock up and get stuck into some great tabletop games. Feel free to bring your own! More info here
Drag Me To Bingo takes place in the Wickham at 2pm. Get ready to be dragged into a wild night of bingo in Limerick, full of laughs, prizes, and fabulous drag performances. Their drag queens will dazzle you with their performances while you play rounds of bingo. Expect laughter, surprises, and maybe even a little friendly competition. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival. Tickets €27.51. More info here
TELEVISED The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Tipperary and Cork throws in at 3.30pm in Croke Park. Live coverage on RTÉ.
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
The Lockys are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Café) from 7pm
Eamon Hehir is in the Commercial Bar from 8pm
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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