Apologies I’m a bit late posting this week’s Limerick Events Guide. We’ve got a lot going on with two gigs in King John’s Castle, the Limerick Summer Proms in the Concert Hall and lot’s more elsewhere in the city.
The annual River of Dreams Quilt Exhibition 2025 takes place in the Limerick School of Art and Design from Monday 16th to Friday 20th June. Free quilt demonstrations will be running from 1pm to 2pm. Demonstrators include Geraldine O’Keeffe, Gerardine Cahill, Avril Riordan, Imelda O’Grady and Amanda Kenny. More info here
The Limerick Summer Proms weekend takes place in the University Concert Hall from Thursday to Sunday. A spectacular celebration of classical and contemporary music, featuring world-class performances, stunning venues, and an atmosphere like no other. 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
Get ready to rock out at the Galbally RFC Music Festival which takes place on Friday and Saturday. A mini disco to keep the kids entertained and 2 nights of great live music. Tickets €20 for Friday, €25 for Saturday and €35 for both days. More info here
Monday 16th June
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
IFI@Belltable presents The Return in the Belltable at 5pm and 8pm. After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, where he discovers that much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan War. His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is now a prisoner in her own home, hounded by her many ambitious suitors to choose a new husband, a new king. Tickets €8. More info here
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
It’s Industry Night in Pharmacia from 8pm
Open Mic 061 is on in Charlie Malone’s from 9pm
Tuesday 17th June
The Limerick Sports Partnership’s Active Cities Walking Group will be doing the Limerick City Walk at 11am. Meeting at Arthurs Quay Park. 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
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8.30pm. Free Entry
Wednesday 18th June
Due to popular demand, BabyLovesMusic, a unique concert for babies 12 months and under, returns to Belltable at 10am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. This gorgeous show for babies is an eclectic musical journey with a distinctly Irish feel, featuring a rich variety of instruments including; renaissance guitar, cello, accordion, fiddle, uilleann pipes, treble recorder, and lots more. If you are a parent or guardian with a little one under the age of one, this is a beautiful way to spend 40 mins of your day together. Tickets €12 (Baby + Adult). More info here
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
Salsa and bachata classes take place every Friday from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm in Amber Nightclub. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an improver, you can join SBK Dancing Limerick to learn new Bachata and Salsa moves. Followed by a social dance at 9.30pm. €10 for 1 class, €15 for 2, free social dance 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 19th June
Due to popular demand, BabyLovesMusic, a unique concert for babies 12 months & under, returns to Belltable at 10am, 11.15am and 12.30pm. This gorgeous show for babies is an eclectic musical journey with a distinctly Irish feel, featuring a rich variety of instruments including; renaissance guitar, cello, accordion, fiddle, uilleann pipes, treble recorder, and lots more. If you are a parent or guardian with a little one under the age of one, this is a beautiful way to spend 40 mins of your day together. Tickets €12 (Baby + Adult). More info here
The Limerick Sports Partnership’s Weekly Central Limerick Walk will be doing the Adare Park Walk at 11am. Meeting 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
SOLD OUTAmble are Live at the Castle at 7pm. Amble are Robbie Cunningham, Oisin McCaffrey and Ross Mc Nerney, a 3-piece ensemble of songwriters hailing from the Midlands and West of Ireland. If Amble’s debut EP, 2023’s “Amble (Live)”, introduced a new, musing, trad-tinged trio of songwriters to the Irish music scene, 2024’s highly distinctive “Of Land and Sea” finds the group expanding their sound to an ever-more global audience. The unique perspective of three individual songwriters creates a peerless body of work – built on the now familiar, ruminative observations on the world and more fitting to the Amble journey – the stories unfolding each day within it. More info here
Seed Talks presents The Psychology of Cults in Dolans Warehouse at 7pm. When we hear the word ‘cult’, we might think about notorious religious groups such as Heaven’s Gate, Children of God, and Scientologists. But cults and other high control groups are everywhere, and they definitely are not always religious in character, with some luring people in under the false pretence of wellness and personal growth. It’s estimated there are around 2,000 cults in operation in the UK today, and 10,000 in the United States. Research from The Family Survival Trust in 2022 called this phenomenon a “hidden epidemic” in the UK, estimating thousands of adults and children are being deceived into joining cult groups. This talk examines the psychology of cults: what draws people to join cults, why they might stay, and what cult leaders and leadership members get out of controlling people. Tickets €16. More info here
The University Concert Hall is proud to present the Irish Chamber Orchestra as part of the Limerick Summer Proms weekend at 7.30pm. Experience an electrifying evening with the Irish Chamber Orchestra as they return to University Concert Hall for the Limerick Summer Proms weekend! Prepare to be mesmerized as internationally renowned ICO Associate Artist Kristian Bezuidenhout brings Beethoven’s genius to life with two extraordinary piano concerti. Witness the sheer brilliance of Beethoven’s Second Concerto, a masterpiece composed in profound deafness yet bursting with energy and exuberance. Then, let yourself be swept away by the breathtaking beauty of Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto, a much-loved work that blends lyrical elegance with thrilling high spirits. Tickets €30/25/10/5. More info here
Seth Rackard & Eoin Ryan are in the Record Room at 8pm. Tickets €8. More info here
It’s Irish Night in Crew from 8pm. Suitable for all levels
Mega Trad are in the Glen Tavern at 9.30pm
Friday 20th June
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
Movement for your Mind, dance classes to support mental and physical health take place in Dance Limerick from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. These are drop-in classes, so you can come in when it suits you best, or join us for the ten consecutive sessions. More info here
The Eat Street Limerick Food Court at the Wickham Way is open from 1pm to 9pm (Exact times for each food truck will vary).
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
The Darkness play Live at the Castle at 7pm. It was back in 2003 that we witnessed the start of a love affair between one of the most extraordinary and best-loved bands to come from the UK and fans all around the world. The Darkness exploded from their Lowestoft roots to global success when they released their debut album Permission To Land to almost overnight success. It topped the UK charts, achieving 5x Platinum status and selling over 1.5 million copies in the UK alone, while also becoming a huge success worldwide, from the USA to Australia, Germany to Japan. Tickets €59.95. More info here
Limerick Summer Proms presents Military Pipes and Bands of the Defence Forces in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. A spectacular night of operatic arias, musical theatre classics, and stirring military band tunes, performed by the Military Bands and Pipes of the Defence Forces under the expert direction of Captain Ben Jacob. This unforgettable evening will feature stunning performances by renowned soprano Kelli-Ann Masterson, along with Limerick’s very own Amanda Minihan (soprano) and Owen Gilhooly-Miles (baritone) with RTÉ lyric fm’s Niall Carroll as master of ceremonies.. Prepare to be swept away by a rich and varied programme filled with musical favourites! Tickets €30/26. More info here
Healing (in) Intimacy, an evening workshop to explore and learn about conscious touch and what makes connection a conscious relationship, takes place at 7pm in Angel Times. Tickets €125 for singles and €225 for couples. More info here
West Limerick 102FM are celebrating 20 Years On Air in the Longcourt Hotel at 7.30pm. Expect an evening filled with music, joy, memories and community spirit — featuring a fantastic lineup of Irish talent including Denis Allen (“Limerick You’re A Lady”), Johnny Carroll “Man with the Golden Trumpet”), Big Maggie & Billy O’Brien, Anthony Fitzmaurice and P.J. Murrihy. Tickets €15. More info here
Comedian Chris Kent returns to the Friar’s Gate Theate at 8pm with a brand new show Offline. He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get home. He longs for a simpler time of playing ‘Snake’ and constructing emojis himself. Now that he has hit 40 years of age, he wonders if he can ever go back to thinking for himself. Join him on a journey that will either make him or break him. Tickets €25. More info here
The Busker is in the Glen Tavern at 9.30pm
For Folks Sake are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Café) at 9.30pm
Festa Brazil is Amber’s new Brazilian-themed night, with drink deals, confetti and all things Brazilian. It kicks off at 10pm. Tickets €5. More info here
Public Demand are in the Old Quarter from 10.30pm
Deuces are in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s)
Saturday 21st June
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 Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm (food court open til late)
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Lough Gur with the Lakeside Food & Craft Market at 10am. Set in one of Ireland’s most scenic and historic locations, this market offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with something for everyone to enjoy. Come along and soak up the unique lakeshore setting, community spirit, and seasonal celebration. 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
Are you a novice gardener ready to deepen your knowledge and grow your skills? The Thrive To Survive Novice Gardener Workshop takes place at Rockbarton Garden Centre at 11am. Tickets €50. More info here
After 61 sold-out performances in 2024, Ray Bubbles is bringing The Ultimate Bubble Show to the Belltable at 12pm and 2pm. An International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, he is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble! Tickets €12. More info here
The Thomond Swim 2025 takes place at 2.30pm. The 1800m open water tidal swim starts from the slipway at St Michael’s Rowing Club on Clancy’s Strand and proceeds up the River Shannon turning just below Thomond Bridge. Competitors then swim down river past King John’s Castle, the Civic offices, Shannon Rowing Club before finishing back at St Michael’s Rowing Club. Tickets €25. More info here
Ormston House is delighted to present a performance by TENGGER at 3pm. A travelling musical family based in Seoul, TENGGER is comprised of South Korean/Japanese couple ITTA and MARQIDO and their twelve-year-old son RAAI. The group creates their unique, psychedelic New-Age drone music through the use of vocals, Indian harmonium, synths and electronics, and toy instruments. The family’s yearly pilgrimages inform every aspect of their art. Travel, as spiritual experience in real environments, and the sound between the space and the audience have been central themes of their works. Their interest in cosmology is reflected in their outlook and lyrical approach. The concert is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets €10. More info here
Movement for your Mind, dance classes to support mental and physical health take place in Dance Limerick from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. These are drop-in classes, so you can come in when it suits you best, or join us for the ten consecutive sessions. More info here
The Naughty Noughties Bottomless Brunch returns to 101 O’Connell St at 4pm. Your host, Kate Campbell, will guide you on a trip down memory lane as we bring back the biggest hits from the 00s in an iconic day party. From Britney to Beyonce, NSYNC to Nelly, this event will have you reminiscing on all of your favourite pop and RnB hits. Enjoy 100 minutes of bottomless prosecco or mimosas along with a delicious brunch in 101 Limerick. And if you think you know your 00s music – we want you to grab the mic and belt out those classics. So dust off your low-rise jeans, charge up your flip phone and get down to 101 Limerick for a party like no other. Tickets €45. More info here
The Big Limerick Seisiún, with live music and dance, takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm.
SOLD OUT As part of the Limerick Summer Proms, the legendary Marty Whelan and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bell, bring the magic of Marty in the Evening to University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. Join the beloved RTÉ lyric fm presenter for an evening of witty anecdotes, charming stories, and world-class music, featuring a spectacular programme that spans everything from Puccini to Morricone to Bacharach. More info here
Rebecca O Connor is Simply The Best as Tina Turner in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm, a high-octane tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Following her sold-out 2024 world tour, Rebecca returns with an electrifying new show that blends nostalgia with fresh, fiery energy. Her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence make this more than a tribute — it’s a celebration of Tina’s indomitable spirit. Tickets €30. More info here
Comedian Jarlath Regan brings his new show In Bits to the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. After 2 years of making us laugh out loud into our phones, hundreds of millions of views, thousands of seats filled across Ireland and the U.K. – Jarlath Regan is finally here with a totally new barnstorming standup show like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Tickets €28. More info here
The Seven presents Darren Emerson (Ex-Underworld/Detone/Boys Own) in the Record Room at 10pm. Darren Emerson’s name is synonymous with the founding period of dance music in the UK. His pioneering band Underworld, alongside Chemical Brothers, Prodigy, Orbital, Aphex Twin and Future Sound of London, were leading artists in the ground-up emergence of electronic music across the English rave and club scene of the 1990s. The classic Born Slippy raised Emerson and his Underworld partners Karl Hyde and Rick Smith to huge fame following its signature use in Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting, but tracks and albums including Rez, Cowgirl, dubnobasswithmyheadman, Second Toughest in the Infants and Beaucoup Fish made sure they stayed there.Tickets €25. More info here
16 Tons of Jive are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Café) at 9.30pm
One to One are in the Glen Tavern at 10pm
The Dolans After-Show Party kicks off on the Dolans Terrace at 10.30pm. Free entry.
Red Fury are in the Old Quarter at 10.30pm
Sunday 22nd June
The Newcastle West Show 2025 will take place in the Newcastle West Showgrounds. The show makes for an excellent family day, with family friendly attractions. So come along and enjoy the craic. Why not bring your dog along too and enter them in the dog show where excellent prizes are available!! All children enter free! More info here
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 latest event in the Limerick Wellbeing Series takes place at 11am at the Ardagh Greenway Hub. Each event is designed to bring people of all ages and abilities together in a fun, relaxed environment. Whether you’re walking, running, cycling, looking for a physical challenge or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. Adults €10. Children €5. 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
SELLING FAST The Limerick Summer Proms presents The Incredible Voyage of Alasdair Molloy with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in the University Concert Hall at 2pm. One that doesn’t quite go to plan. Instead of a direct route, Alasdair finds himself swept away on a riotous ride through cars, carpets, roads, rails, spaceships, shoes, and even a yellow submarine. Thankfully, he has a little help from some of the greatest classical composers and iconic film scores, featuring music from Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, Moana, Star Wars, and more. But the big question remains will he make it in time? Tickets €20/15. More info here
Lady Harrington invites you to a Floral and Vegetable Garden Walk at The Glen, Knockfierna at 2pm. There will be Afternoon Tea served on the day and all proceeds are in aid of the Kilpeacon Church Fabric Fund and the GDA. Tickets €10 (children go free). More info here
Liam O’Brien is in Off The Bone (South Court Hotel) from 2pm to 4pm
A captivating talk on Áine – sun goddess, fairy queen, or banshee, takes place in Lough Gur at 3pm. Explore her deep ties to Lough Gur with historian Brian Collopy. Tickets €6.34. 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 Lockys are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Café) from 7pm
Mrs Henry play the Sunday Sessions in the Commercial at 8pm. Free entry. More info here
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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