Limerick Events Guide - 1st-7th April

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Limerick Events Guide – 1st-7th April

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RollerJam Easter Camps will take place on Monday 25th – Friday 29th March and Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th April from 9.30am – 1.30pm at RollerJam Limerick. More info here

Fundamania comes to the Pa Healy Road from Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 7th April from 1pm – 9pm daily. More info here

100 Years of Giving is a new exhibition at Limerick City Gallery of Art celebrating over 750 artworks donated to the public collections of Ireland by The Friends of the National Collections of Ireland (FNCI), which marks its centenary this year. Runs until April 7th. More info here

Eddie Cahill brings his Searching in the Dark exhibition to the Limerick City Gallery of Art. This exhibition has special significance for him as he spent time in Limerick Prison in the 1980s, and he considers his progress from City Jail to LCGA symbolic of his life’s journey. Runs until April 7th. More info here

Limerick City Gallery of Art are delighted to present Cosmus by Brigid McLeer, an Irish artist living in London. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to see a large body of her work across a range of media since her last exhibition in Ireland. Runs until April 7th. More info here

The Panoramic Wheel returns to Arthurs Quay Park from the 8th of March to the 14th of April. Soar above the city and take in the stunning 360-degree views across Limerick’s skyline on the spectacular 38-metre panoramic wheel. Sky-high fun for all the family! More info here

Limerick Museum presents a new exhibition Pagan Ireland and Saint Patrick. Via a selection of Bronze Age and Iron Age artefacts, this pop-up exhibition will explore the customs and beliefs that existed in Ireland prior to the arrival of Saint Patrick in the fifth century. Runs until April 15th. More info here

Jim Furlong and Barry Lemasney present their exhibition Dyad in the Friars Gate Theatre, Killmallock until 30th April. Barry Lemasney and Jim Furlong are graduates of The Limerick College of Art and Design. They both graduated with a BA honours degree in Fine Art as mature students. Both achieved a 1st class honour. While Barry and Jim have previously had solo exhibitions of their work, this exhibition will be their first joint venture together. Exhibition viewing is free and all are welcome. Viewings Monday to Friday. More info here

Inspiration’s Art Exhibition will be on display at Kilmallock Library from Tuesday 2nd April at 6.30pm until the end of April. A group exhibition of sixteen creative people, each person created a new piece of work inspired by their paired partner. Involved are Craftspeople, Photographers and Writers, Ciorcal Ealaíne Luimnigh (Artistic Circle of Limerick). More info here

April is Poetry Month in Limerick and the Limerick Writers Centre has a number of events organised across the month. More info here

The Turning Turns 40 exhibition in the Hunt Museum celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Irish Woodturners Guild (IWG) with a curated exhibition featuring 40 exceptionally turned wood forms that demonstrate excellence in craftsmanship and design. The exhibition runs until May 10th and is free for all to attend. It will then travel to four further venues across Ireland as part of the IWG anniversary celebrations. More info here

Monday 1st April (Public Holiday)

Stonehall Visitor Farm & Wildlife Park is hosting an Easter Trail Hunt from 11am to 5pm with a chance to meet the Easter Bunny! More info here

There’s a Limeick Single and Ready to Mingle Walk in Curraghchase Forest Park at 11am for ages 25-35 and 35-55. Tickets €22.50. More info here

There’s a Feohanagh Castlemahon Family Fun Day in aid of Carol Liston O’Connor’s recovery fund taking place in the Coolyroe Sports Complex, Castlemahon (V42 T270) from 1pm to 4pm. Nursery Fun Games & Egg Hunt, Bord na nÓg & Ladies Football Blitzs, Gaelic4Mothers & Other’s Exhibition Game, Community Games, Long Puck-U10s/U12s/U14s, wellie throwing, face painting, inflatable games, and wild encounters zoo. Special guests will include Limerick GAA & LGFA Stars. They will also have an ice-cream van, food truck, a shop and an AG sports stand also available on the day. All welcome. Donation buckets on arrival.

The annual Portley’s to Plassey Walk in aid of Milford Hospice takes place at 2pm. Sponsorship cards available at the bar

The 061 Open Mic Night in Charlie Malones from 9pm

Tuesday 2nd April

Run 061’s weekly 3Ks & Latties Run starts at 7.30am at Oahu. Open to runners of all levels. More info here

Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Limerick City Walk. Meeting at Arthurs Quay Park 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

Storytime for Young Children takes place in Watch House Cross Library at 11am. Free event. More info here

Le Daoine, graduates of the renowned Meitheal Summer School, are performing a Lunchtime Concert at the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance in UL at 1.15pm. The group comprises Mairéad O‘Brien, a master of the fiddle; Iarlaith MacArtáin, a banjo virtuoso; the enchanting harpists Roisin Duffy and Clodagh Moylan; and the melodic prowess of Aoife Dullea on concertina. Together, they harmoniously weave traditional Irish melodies, promising an unforgettable musical experience. Admission is free and all are welcome. More info here

Children’s Movie Afternoon is on in Watch House Cross Library at 3pm. Free event. More info here

Swim Ireland’s Swim For A Mile challenge comes to the UL Sports Arena with slots at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Tickets from €40. 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.

The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry

Wednesday 3rd April

Parent and Toddler Storytime takes place in the Limerick City Library at 10.30am. 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!

Barnagh’s Movies and Munchies Madness takes place at the Barnagh Greenway Hub from 11am to 1pm. €9 per child. More info here

Creating a Climate for Change in Limerick is a new project from Dance Limerick focusing on climate action. They’re holding a Community Workshop from 11.30am – 12.30pm in Watch House Cross Library. The project aims to promote behavioural change, just sustainability transitions, and climate literacy through easy-access creative media in the form of audio, visual & movement stories. Free event. More info here

Chellist Sinead O’Halloran will perform a lunchtime concert at 1.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral. Sinead will be performing Bach Suits nos. 1 and 2. Free event. 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

The UL Musical Theatre Society presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in the Belltable at 7.30pm. In this fast-paced, interactive show, six pre-teen contestants from diverse backgrounds compete for spelling supremacy, all while sharing hilarious and heartwarming stories from their lives. Tickets €15/€12. More info here

The Jacinta O’Brien Memorial 5km County Colours/Jersey Run takes place at the 7.30pm at the UL Sports Arena. Organised by the UL 2nd year Sport and Exercise Science students, the annual event is in memory of Jacinta O’ Brien, a former member of staff of the PESS department at UL. Costs €5 with money going towards Limerick Suicide Watch. All donations are greatly appreciated. More info here

It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room from 7.30pm until late. €10 per class.

The April is Poetry Month in Limerick Festival kicks off at the First Wednesday Series in the Whitehouse Bar at 7.30pm with guest poet from the USA Sandy Yannone

It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.

Thursday 4th April

Creating a Climate for Change in Limerick is a new project from Dance Limerick focusing on climate action. They’re holding a Community Workshop from 11.30am – 12.30pm in Limerick City Library. The project aims to promote behavioural change, just sustainability transitions, and climate literacy through easy-access creative media in the form of audio, visual & movement stories. Free event. More info here

A How to Make a Dragon Craft Workshop will take place at Watch House Cross Library from 2.30pm – 4pm. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years. Limited spaces, booking is essential, call 061-557726 to book. More info here

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 Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 4pm to 9pm (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)

The Friends of UCH Music Club with Liz Nolan (Lyric FM) takes place in the University Concert Hall at 6.30pm. The week’s show features the music of Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven. Three musical gods, in the same city at (more or less) the same time- what was the dynamic between these peerless masters? Music Club tackles the ties of friendship, legacy, competition and aspiration that bound Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven. Tickets €70 for members and €85 for non-members. More info here

There’s a Drumming Workshop in the Wickham Way from 7pm to 9pm. A €10 donation is asked for. All welcome, no experience required.

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

Breathe Better Yoga is hosting a Cacao Sound Bath Experience in Angel Times at 7pm. Enjoy a Restorative Yoga Flow, Cacao, Meditation, Yoga Nidra and a Quarts Crystal Sound Bath. The ultimate evening of relaxation. Tickets €30. More info here

SOLD OUT Comedian Emma Doran is in Dolans Warehouse at 7.30pm. It’s the post-apocalyptic world. There’s only one contraceptive pill left. Do you give it to your 20-year-old daughter or keep it for yourself? Is it better to be a 40-year-old grandmother or a 40-year-old new Mum. These are the dilemmas facing Emma Doran aged 39 and 7/8’s, even though the most obvious outcome is neither. If turning 40 is the start of something new, what is it the end of? … ah here, where’s me vape? Tickets €26. More info here

The Treaty Whiskey Society is hosting a Bushmills Irish Whiskey Tasting Event from 7.30pm – 10pm in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s). For this event, Bushmills Brand Ambassador Mark McConville has selected 6 elegant Single Malts to share with the group as he delves into the past history and future plans of Bushmills. Tickets from €20. More info here

It’s Open Mic Night in the Blue Bar, Green Yard Cafe at 7.30pm

It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome

Magical Pictures (a look at local stained-glass windows) with guest speaker Donncha MacGabhann takes place in St. John’s Church, Knockainey at 8pm. Free event (Donations welcome for Children of Gaza Charity). More info here

Limerick Astronomy Club presents a talk on Strengthening science-society relationships through astronomy-art collaborations, by Aoife Taylor at 8pm in Mary Immaculate College, room 202. Free event. More info here

The Frank & Walters play the Cleary’s Bar Window Sessions in Newcastle West at 8.30pm. Tickets €25. More info here

OUT in UL present QueerBash 18: Through The Looking-Glass in the Kasbah Social Club at 9pm. This year marks the 18th Annual QueerBash, a big queer party celebrating all aspects of the community! This year’s theme is “Through the Looking-Glass” so the whole place will be decorated like Wonderland. The show will feature drag performers, live music and a bunch of other things that you’ll have to come to see!!! The night will be closing off with a nice DJ set to party to. Tickets €11.70. More info here

AFTR5 presents HESTER in Pharmacia at 9pm. Tickets from €7.99. More info here

Four Corners Comedy Club is holding a Comedy Competition in memory of Lesley Anne Liddane in Katie Dalys at 9pm. 26 comedians with different levels of experience, compete over four weeks. Tickets €10 with funds going towards the Haven Hub.

It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s at 9.30pm.

Friday 5th April

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 takes place from 10.30am to 12pm at Watch House Cross Library with songs, stories and rhymes. Free event. More info here

The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booze!: Make Your own Disney Treat takes place at the Barnagh Greenway Hub from 11am to 1pm. €20 per child. More info here

An Easter Craft Session for Children will take place in the Limerick City Library from 11.30am. All material provided. Suitable for ages 6+. Free event but booking is essential. More info here

The Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 1pm – 9pm (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)

Oahu presents On an Evening in April from 7pm as guest chef April O’Brien prepares a special four-course menu for diners. Tickets €60. More info here

Treaty United (Men) are away to Wexford at 7.45pm in Ferrycarrig Park in LOI Men’s First Division. Live coverage on LOItv.

The White Horse Guitar Club play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. The White Horse Guitar Club are an 11-piece band from Cork. Tickets €25. More info here

SOLD OUT Muireann Bradley plays Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Bradley is a 17-year-old Singer Songer Writer from Donegal who plays country blues. She appeared on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny on 31 December 2023. Following her appearance on the show, her album I Kept These Old Blues entered the top ten of the UK Albums Download Chart. More info here

City Theatre Dublin present The Matchmaker by John B. Keane in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. The Matchmaker follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor, to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn the 1960’s. Jon Kenny and Norma Sheahan play a myriad of characters in search of love, companionship and satisfaction. Tickets €30/€28. More info here

SOLD OUT DeconstrucTED, a final look back at Naive Ted with Ted’s host body Andy Connolly being interviewed by Steve ón Dings takes place in the Record Room at 8pm. More info here

Unscene Limerick presents Bill Karnation, Eliza, Maeve O’ Neill and Dan Walsh in the Record Room from 9pm. Tickets €10. More info here

Limerick’s favourite crooner Liam O’Brian 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.

The Dakiti Easter International Party is in Mollys from 9pm. Tickets €8. More info here

Saturday 6th April

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.

The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm (food court open till 9pm).

Jim McNamara will be hosting a Gardening Workshop in The Hunt Museum Garden from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Learn how to create a beautiful garden, full of vegetables! He will be covering topics such as: Getting started, Spring sowings and growing, & Growing vegetables organically. This workshop is geared towards novice and hobbyist gardeners. This is a free event, book your place by emailing: [email protected]. More info here

The Art4Limerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here

There’s a Qigong Class at 11am in the Urban Co-op. Qigong is an ancient Chinese gentle movement & breath practice, wonderful for overall health, longevity, anxiety and Nervous System support. Accessible to anyone, at any age or fitness level. €15 per class. 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

Mixed Movement Limerick has its weekly meetup in the Wickham Way from 11:30pm to 2pm. There’s a €5 contribution towards rent and cost. More info here

Chloe Koyce is giving a Makeup Masterclass in the Woodlands Hotel, Adare at 2pm. Each attendee with receive an exclusive Goody Bag on the day. Limited tickets available. More info here

Limerick’s Ladies Footballers play Carlow at 2pm in the Grant Heating St Brendan’s Park, Birr in the Lidl Ladies NFL Division 4 Final. More info here

AIL Rugby continues this weekend. All games at 2.30 unless otherwise stated

D1A: Young Munster v Lansdowne (Tom Clifford Park)
D1A: University College Dublin Rugby v Shannon (UCD Bowl, Dublin)
WAIL: Railway Union v UL Bohemian (Willow Lodge, Dublin 5pm)
D1B: Garryowen v Highfield (Dooradoyle)
D2A: UL Bohemian v Nenagh Ormond (UL 4G Pitches)
D2A: MU Barnhall v Old Crescent (Parsonstown, Co. Kildare)
D2C: Bruff v Clonmel (Kilballyowen Park)

The Amazing George Michael Tribute featuring James Bermingham is in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets €20. More info here

Gearoid McCarthy is in Dolans Upstairs from 8pm. Tickets €20 + BF. More info here

Storybook – The Songs of Brendan Graham is in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Sung by Cathy Jordan (Dervish) and accompanied by Feargal Murray (Camille O’Sullivan, Jimmy McCarthy). Storybook is a culmination of Cathy and Feargal working together on Brendan’s songs for 20 years. A celebration of an incredibly moving album that traverses the lines between the old tradition and a more modern folk tradition. Tickets €25. More info here

PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK No One Is Coming with Sinead O’Brien is in the Belltable at 8pm. No One is Coming is a ‘storytelling masterclass’ (To Do List London) about a daughter and mother’s turbulent relationship. Sinéad mixes Irish myths with modern day mammy issues to get to the bottom of what happens when the darkness comes. Exploring the impact of mental health struggles on the whole family it’s ‘a love letter to my mother, I’ll never send.’ Directed by Sahand Sahebdivani. Tickets €20/€18. 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.

HOTBOXX: Rave in a Cage returns to Pharmacia at 10pm. Tickets from €6.34. More info here

The Dolans After Party takes place on the Dolans Terrace at 10.30pm

Sunday 7th April

The Carol O Connor Fundraising Cycle takes place in Broadford. This event has been orgainsed as a fundraiser to help relieve Carol Liston O’ Connor, her husband Liam and their family of some of the financial worries of battling MND, starting from the community hall in Broadford ( P56 D402) you will have the option of a 45k or 90k route to choose from, both cycles depart at 9am sharp and are fully supported with breakdown and broom service, refreshments will be provided at the start and finsh point at the community hall in Broadford for both routes and also midway through the 90k route at the hall in Athea. Tickets €20. More info here

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

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

Sunday Yoga Flow takes place every Sunday in the Milk Market at 10am. No booking required, just bring a mat. €5 per person. All Levels Welcome

The Art4Limerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here

The Vintage, Craft & Antiques Fair is on in the Milk Market from 11am to 4pm

Limerick Mental Health Association and Flexitime have organised a 5K Family Fun Run and Walk at 11am at the Abbeyfeale Limerick Greenway. There will be live music contributing to the atmosphere on the day, as well as tea, coffee & pastries. More info here

The Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 12pm to 6pm (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)

Munster Rugby are away to Northamption Saints in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 at 12.30pm. More info here

Beer N Breathwork with Breathe Better Yoga is in Treaty City Brewery at 2pm. Come along for breathwork, seated yoga, lunar cyles, and mindfulness through beer. Hot cacao availble as nonalcoholic option. Tickets €10

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 aftenoon.

Limerick’s Footballers play Cork at 2pm in the SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork in the Munster SFC quarter-finals. More info here

Irish Chamber Orchestra present Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals in the University Concert Hall at 3.30pm. A fun family concert bringing Saint-Saëns’ well-known Carnival of the Animals to life. With the help of Soo-Jung Ann and Fiachra Garvey on two pianos, musicians from the ICO as well as UCH Panto star Richie Hayes narrating, you will hear everything from the Tortoise’s lumbering Can-Can to crazy Wild Donkeys, a graceful Swan and lots more. There will be something for music and animal-lovers of all ages! Tickets €15 (€40 for family of 4). More info here

A Special Night For Gaza takes place in Dolans Warehouse from 5.30pm. A night of fun fashion and music all in aid of the children of Gaza. All proceeds go to the children of Gaza through UNICEF. Marion Murphy Cooney, The Attic Bridal and Clara Silks Showcase their designs. The Shannon Gospel choir will blow you away with their voices. 16 Tons of Jive, Sticky Fingers and The Blues train will have you rocking the night away. Tony Roche on percussion feat DJ Ross Purcell to finish off this amazing line up. Tickets €25. More info here

The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 8pm.

That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?

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