We’ve another another great lineup on this week’s Limerick Events Guide. We’ve got the Pig N’Porter, the Wild Geese Festival, Paul Weller live in the Castle, Monk Fest, The Rising of the Women and our Pigtown Pick of the Week, Music for Palestine. As always we’d love to hear what events you go to.
Limerick Events Guide (1st-7th July)
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All Week (1st-7th July)
The Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance takes place in the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance from the 24th June until 5th July. More info here
Faces and Places, a visual Art Exhibition by Jim Furlong and Barry Lemasney will be on display at The People’s Museum from Tuesday 2nd – Sunday 14th July. More info here
The Limerick Bastille Day Wild Geese Festival, organised by Alliance Française Limerick, is back for the sixth consecutive year. It commemorates the historical episode of the Flight of the Wild Geese and celebrates the long-standing friendship between Ireland and France with several events taking place on Saturday and Sunday. More info here
The Irish Fitness Championships 2024 takes place in Crossfit Limerick from Friday to Sunday. More info here
Monday 1st July
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
Today’s Euro 2024 Fixtures:
- R16: France vs Belgium – 5pm
- R16: Portugal vs Slovenia – 8pm
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
Chess Club is in Pharmacia from 7pm
There’s live music in Katie Daly’s from 7.30pm
It’s Industry Night in Pharmacia from 8pm
The Cantabella Children’s Chorus will perform in the Holy Trinity Abbey Church, Adare at 8pm. The choir will showcase a concert of beautiful choral music from Europe and the USA throughout the ages in the atmospheric surroundings of Holy Trinity Church. Free event. More info here
The 061 Open Mic Night in Charlie Malones from 9pm
Tuesday 2nd July
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 Three Bridges 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
A Lunchtime Concert with Southern Cape Children’s Choir will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 1.15pm. Free event. More info here
Watch House Cross Library is hosting an afternoon of Children’s Movies at 2.30pm. 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
Today’s Euro 2024 Fixtures:
- R16: Romania vs Netherlands – 5pm
- R16: Austria vs Türkiye – 8pm
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.
It’s Cupla Focal (Irish Language Night) in Mother Macs from 7.30pm. All levels welcome.
There’s live music in Katie Daly’s from 7.30pm
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
The Acoustic Club open mic night is in the Number 3 pub, Lwr Glentworth St from 9pm
Wednesday 3rd July
Playball Coaches and Magic Science Theatre are hosting an exciting morning of Ball Skills & Magic Science Theatre led by Captain Splash and Jack Flash in Takumi Park, Rosbrien. Children aged 4-5 from 10am and children aged 6-9 from 11.30am. Tickets €25 per child (€10 discount for each additional discount). More info here
The Limerick Sports Partnership weekly Kimallock Walk meetings outside the Kilmallock Library at 11am. Just turn up and enjoy the walk!
Storytime for Young Children takes place in Watch House Cross Library at 11.30am. Suitable for Ages 2-6 years. Free event. More info here
An Eyewitness Art Workshop Series for Teenagers aged 13 – 16 years will take place in Watch House Cross Library at 2pm. This is not your normal art class. Eyewitness gives voice to adolescents. This free workshop series is designed to let expression flow and nurture an interest in art-making practices. Booking required, please contact the library on 061 557726 to book. Free event. More info here
SOLD OUT The iconic Paul Weller plays Live at the Castle from 7pm. Weller, known for his time with the Jam in the 70s, the Style Council in the 80s and later as a solo artist, has left an indelible mark on the British music scene that still influences acts today. More info here
The Pig’N’Porter Marquee Midsummer Comedy Gig will take place at 7pm at the Old Crescent RFC Grounds. An evening of raucous comedy awaits you for Midsummer Comedy with Fred Cooke and Julie Jay with Mic Drop Comedy favourites Kevin O’Connor, Eoghan Madden and Vrian Mc Cormack at the Pig N Porter Marquee. Tickets €20. 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
It’s Wing Wednesday in Mother Macs from 7.30pm
There’s live music in Katie Daly’s from 7.30pm
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
It’s Weekend on a Wednesday with DJ Kimmy B in Mickey Martins from 10pm
Thursday 4th July
A Lunchtime Concert with West University Baptist Choir from Houston, Texas, will take place at at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 1.15pm. Free event. More info here
Free Play Lego for Children takes place in Watch House Cross Library between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Parental supervision required. No need to book, just drop in. For ages 6+. 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
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
The launch of Faces and Places, a visual Art Exhibition by Jim Furlong and Barry Lemasney will take place in The People’s Museum from 6pm – 8pm by Des McMahon of L.S.A.D.
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
Your Friend, My Friend are hosting a Speed Dating Night for singles aged Ages 27 to 37 at 7pm in 101 O’Connell St. Tickets €33.15. More info here
An exclusive whiskey-tasting event, as part of this year’s Limerick Wild Geese Festival, takes place in Mother Macs at 7.30pm. Delve into the exquisite Bushmills Causeway Collection, where each single malt has been masterfully aged in barrels that once held Pomerol, Cognac, and Sauternes, imparting the whiskey with distinctive, rich flavours. Tickets €30. More info here
A reading of The Rising of the Women, a new play by Mike Finn based on John Ford’s visit to Limerick in the 1950’s and how local women who were cast as extras went on strike, takes place in St Mary’s National School at 7.30pm. Tickets €10. More info here
It’s Open Mic Night in the Blue Bar, Green Yard Cafe at 7.30pm
Treaty United (Men) will take on Cobh Ramblers FC at 7.45pm in Markets Fields in the League of Ireland First Division. Adults tickets €12 online or €15 on the gate. Juvenile tickets (13-17) €10. Children (6-12) are €5 and children under 5 are free. Live coverage on LOItv. More info here.
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome.
It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s at 9pm.
Friday 5th July
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. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 1pm to 9pm (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
It’s Friday Fest in 101 O’Connell Street from 5pm to 7pm
Today’s Euro 2024 Fixtures:
- QF1: Spain/Georgia vs Germany – 5pm
- QF2: Portugal/Slovenia vs France/Belgium – 8pm
The Limerick & Clare Wine Lovers Club is hosting a special mid-summer Garden Party at 6pm in the No.1 Pery Square Hotel & Spa celebrating the Wild Geese festival. A fantastic range of French sparkling wines & canapés will be served. Tickets from €60. More info here
There’s a free Himalayan Meditation workshop in Dooradoyle Library at 6pm. More info here
Celtic pop group Kila play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets €25. More info here
Left on Read will perform Upstairs at Dolans at 8pm. Hailing from Limerick in Ireland, Left on Read began as a series of impromptu jams between friends at sessions and open mics in their city. “It was a no-brainer to start a band with our best mates,” the band recalls. “We were just having so much fun”. Forming in 2020 to work on a couple of demos together, the band has developed their sound far beyond those humble beginnings. The band’s love for experimentation has allowed them the opportunity to play with different styles and the already have a huge catalog of music in their locker ready to call on. Tickets €10. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK Featuring a whole host of local legends, Music for Palestine takes place in Pharmacia from 9pm with Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies, T.A. Narrative, The PVP and DJ Jack Brolly. Tickets €15 with all money raised will be donated to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. 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.
Saturday 6th July
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 legendary Pig n’Porter tag rugby tournament starts at 10am and runs until 5.30pm in Old Crescent RFC, Takumi Park, Rosbrien and the nearby Crescent College school. The equally iconic Pig n’Porter After Party takes place Saturday evening from 7pm in Old Crescent RFC with live music from Ten Strings and the Bentley Boys. A DJ set from JJ Hartigan keeps the party going late into the night. More info here
The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm (food court open til late).
The Wild Geese Museum will be open from 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday in its temporary home, the Coach House, People’s Museum. It tells the story of the Wild Geese, these Irish soldiers who, since the 17th century, went abroad to serve in the armies of various countries. Free entry.
The Art4Limerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
As part of the Wild Geese Festival, a short ceremony will be held at 10.30am at the Patrick Sarsfield statue to mark the restoration of the gate in front of the statue. Free event
Breathe Better Yoga hosts Park Yoga every Saturday (weather depending) in the People’s Park from 11am. Donation based. Please bring your own yoga mat.
As part of the Wild Geese Festival, the Annual Pétanque Tournament will take place from 11am to 5pm in the Hunt Museum Garden. Free, but pre-booking compulsory. Teams of three. Four teams maximum. Email [email protected] to register
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
There’s Flat Racing at Limerick Racecourse. Flat Racing at Limerick Racecourse. Gates open at 12pm. First race at 5.15pm aprox. Tickets from €15. More info here
As part of the Wild Geese Festival, An afternoon of animations will take place from 1pm to 4pm in the Hunt Museum Garden. The event will include historical reenactments from En Garde (the Society for Franco Irish History), a dance performance by Scoil Uí Ruairc, a traditional stick fighting demo by Brian Moloney and live music from the Saint Mary’s Prize Band, the Limerick School of Music, the Saint Mary’s Men’s Shed and from traditional musicians (courtesy of Conradh na Gaeilge, Craobh Chathair Luimnigh and Fóras na Gaeilge). New this year, there will even be a barbecue in partnership with the Hunt Museum Café! Free entry for all.
Monk Fest returns to Pharmacia from 3pm till late. A day of BBQ, pints and craic, with the From The Depths Metal Podcast lads spinning tunes and providing the banter. A night of crushingly heavy music by seven bands from the Cursed Monk roster, and a raffle with some excellent prizes to raise money for Temple St. Childrens Hospital. Tickets €22.42. More info here
Treaty United (Women) will take on Shamrock Rovers FC at 5pm in Markets Fields in the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division. Adults tickets €12 online or €15 on the gate. Juvenile tickets (13-17) €10. Children (6-12) are €5 and children under 5 are free. Live coverage on LOItv. More info here.
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
Today’s Euro 2024 Fixtures:
- QF3: England/Slovakia vs Switzerland – 5pm
- QF4: Romania/Netherlands vs Austria/Türkiye – 8pm
Deoch & Deán’s Picasso Paint Party takes place in the Wickham at 6pm. Under the guidance of a talented artist, you’ll be led step-by-step to create your own Picasso-style portrait. No prior painting experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Alongside the painting session, enjoy amusing painting games with prizes to be won. The perfect way to break the ice and add a touch of whimsy to your evening. Tickets €23/25. More info here
The Annual Wild Geese Banquet takes place at 7pm in the Limerick Protestant Young Men’s Association on O’Connell St. Enjoy a six-course banquet in style and in music, including a special performance by soprano Eve Stafford, all this for only €88 per person including a welcome drink offered by Mickey Martin’s, French wine offered by O’Briens Wine and a shot of Thomond Gate Limerick Whiskey. Tickets €88. 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.
1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) have their Resident DJ playing tunes from 9pm.
The Dolans After Party takes place on the Dolans Terrace at 10.30pm
Million Days are in the Old Quarter from 10.30pm
Sunday 7th July
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
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
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
The Wild Geese Museum will be open from 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday in its temporary home, the Coach House, People’s Museum. It tells the story of the Wild Geese, these Irish soldiers who, since the 17th century, went abroad to serve in the armies of various countries. Free entry.
The Limerick Kilo Sale takes place in the Clayton Hotel from 10am. Buy vintage clothes for €35 per kilo. More info here
The Mooreabbey 10 Mile Road Race takes place at 10am in Galbally. Come for the racing and enjoy stunning views of the Galty mountains. An event for runners, organised by runners. Generous cash prizes for the top three men and women plus category prizes. All competitors will receive a nice gift. Refreshments in the community centre afterwards. Tickets €25. More info here
Yoga Flow takes place every Sunday in the Milk Market at 10.15am. 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
A Vintage, Craft & Antiques Fair will take place at Milk Market from 11am to 4pm. Items available on the day will include antiques, jewellery, vintage fashion, vric a brac, coins, collectables and art.
The Annual Wild Geese Festival Procession takes place at 2pm from King John’s Castle to Saint Mary’s Cathedral. Join a joyful and colourful procession, led by the reenactors from En Garde (Society for Franco-Irish History) m, departing from the area in front of King John’s Castle and going to the United Nations Peace Garden in front of Saint Mary’s Cathedral, via Nicholas Street, just on time for the ceremony which will be held there. Parade music courtesy of the City of Limerick Pipe Band, Saint Mary’s Men’s Shed, Conradh na Gaeilge, Craobh Chathair Luimnigh and Fóras na Gaeilge. Free event
The Annual Limerick Wild Geese Festival Show starring the Lorcán Mac Mathúna Trio and Zoé Basha takes place at 3pm in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Mary’s Cathedral! Free entry. More info here
TELEVISED Limerick will play Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final at 4pm in Croke Park. Live coverage on RTE, BBC and Limerick’s Live 95fm. More info here
The Wild Geese Festival concludes with the Farewell to Patrick Sarsfield reenactment at 5pm at the Curraghgour Boat Club, Merchant’s Quay. Free for all.
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
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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