Our Limerick Events Guide is a bit late this week. That’s because there’s so much going on in Limerick this week. We’ve even got a Bank Holiday weekend to look forward to. I’m sure I’ll be adding more events as the week goes on so do check back in.
Limerick Events Guide – 29th January-4th February
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An Exhibition The Art of the Stitch – The Legacy of Maude Kearney is now on display at Limerick Museum and will be on display until Wednesday 31st January. Free admission. More info here
Get Well Soon (prologue) is a group exhibition in Ormston House (until Feb 3rd) drawing a connection between human and planetary exhaustion. Curated by Lucy Lopez. More info here
The Cruthú Ó Mhná exhibition is hosted by members of the female collective Mná na nEalaín in the Limerick City Museum, in recognition of the national holiday for the Irish Patron Saint, Brigid from the 1st to the 5th of February. Cruthú Ó Mhná features work from selected artists; Anna Marie Savage, Aoife Cawley, Claire Murphy, Clare Hartigan, Helle Helsner, Joy Kavanagh, Maria McSweeney, Nicola Sheehan, Tiffany Glenn aka. Fannyland, and Verona Stellet. With work from selected Mná na nEalaín members; Angelina Foster, Lara Grufferty, Carol Kennedy, and Sibéal Riordan. More info here
Treaty City is hosting Seachtain Brigid from the 2nd-8th of February. They’ve lined up a savage week of amazing events focused on the spirit of St Brigid. The Imbolic Exhibition (in collaboration with LSAD Exhibition Society) will be on display in the Brewery. They’ll also be collecting period products for women in poverty throughout the week.
The Nights Candles Are Burnt Out: Climate, Culture, Change & Community Exhibition will be on display in The Hunt Museum until Thursday 29th February 2024. The exhibition is co-created by companies involved in alternative energy supply and technology, local communities and contemporary artists interpreting the science and facts, translating the fears and aspirations. More info here
Due to popular demand, Seeing without Sight returns for a second run in the Hunt Museum (until 29th February). Seeing without Sight is a multi-sensory exhibition which enables visitors to experience a selection of Hunt Museum objects through tactile displays and audio descriptions. It has been delivered through an inclusive co-creation process with persons with visual impairment and confirms the museum’s commitment to expanding access and inclusion for persons with disability. This is a FREE exhibition. More info here.
The exhibition Ireland Wildlife and Nature by Dominic McNamara is in the Hunt Museum Cafe (until 29th February). This is a FREE exhibition. More info here
Monday 29th January
The IFI@Belltable Film Series returns with Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall (2023). Sandra (Sandra Hüller), a German writer, her French husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel live in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead below their chalet, the police question whether he committed suicide or was killed. Samuel’s death is treated as suspicious, presumed murder, and Sandra becomes the main suspect. Screenings at 5pm and 8pm. Tickets €8. More info here
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
There’s a Tango class at the Record Room from 7:30pm. €10 per class. All levels are catered for.
The UCH Cinema Season returns with Monty Python & The Holy Grail at 7.30pm. Tickets €5. More info here
SOLD OUT Candlelight Concerts presents a Tribute to Abba in St Mary’s Cathedral at 9pm. More info here
The 061 Open Mic Night in Charlie Malones from 9pm
Lee James plays a Refreshers week gig in the Black Rabbit
DJ EC plays Molly‘s for Refreshers Week
The Candy Land Takeover is in the Monk for Refreshers Week. Music by The Wingmen, followed by DJ Brother Brian
Electronic Party Ireland presents HOTBOXX: Rave in a Cave in Pharmacia from 10pm. Tickets from €6.34. More info here
Tuesday 30th January
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 Arturs 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
It’s Farmers’ Day in the Black Rabbit from 12pm till late. Music all day from Dan Egan, the Hauring Jaysus, DJ Paul Fitz and Electric Violin.
National Hunt Racing takes place at Limerick Racecourse with 7 races. Free entry. First race at 12:50pm. Last Race at 4:20pm. More info here
Michael McCarthy, author of the book ‘High Tension: Life on the Shannon Scheme’, will be giving a Lunchtime Talk in the Hunt Museum at 1pm about the politics and life in Ireland during the development of the Shannon Scheme during the 1920s and 1930s. The talk will cover the mistrust and paranoia left behind from the Irish Civil War. Tickets €5. More info here
There’s a Contemporary Dance Class for Adults in Dance Limerick from 6pm to 7.15 pm and running for 7 weeks. These are suitable for both beginners and those with experience in Contemporary Dance. The goal is to help develop your creativity and technique. Through a series of energetic and challenging sequences and varied exercises, you will gain the skills and confidence to dance with ease. Classes run the following dates: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th January and 13th, 20th, 27th February. The course costs €84 for 7 weeks. More info here
It’s Taylor Night in the Monk for Refreshers Week with DJ Brother Brian playing all Taylor Swift’s hits. Open from 6pm
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
Equinox presents Shee in Pharmacia from 9.30pm. Support by Charlotte Walsh and Eamo. Tickets from €5.73. More info here
DJ Richard Saunders plays Molly‘s for Refreshers Week
REBOOT Presents Black Traffic in Dolans Warehouse from 10pm. Tickets from €11.20. More info here
Wednesday 31st January
Parent and Toddler Storytime takes place in the Limerick City Library at 11am. Free entry. More info here
There’s a Ballet Class for Adults in Dance Limerick from 6pm to 7.15 pm for Beginners and 7.30pm to 8.45pm for Improvers. Running for 7 weeks. Ballet supports fitness, good posture, balance, flexibility, coordination, spatial awareness and rhythm. This class will invite you to try new things in a non-judgmental and safe environment. Classes run the following dates: 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January and 14th, 21st, 28th February. The course costs €84 for 7 weeks. More info here
The Cheese with Stefan Gleeson is in the Monk for Refreshers Week. Open from 6pm
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
Comedian Ivo Graham is in Dolans Kasbah at 7.30pm. Tickets €19. More info here
It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room from 7.30pm until late. €10 per class.
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
DJ Cion O’Brien plays Molly‘s for Refreshers Week
RIOT Events presents TRKN in Pharmacia from 9pm til late. Support by Micky Hopkis and NRGY BRB JRR. Tickets from €11.20. More info here
Thursday 1st February
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
There is an Over 50s Dance Class in Dance Limerick from 2pm to 3.15pm. Dance Limerick’s Over 50s Dance Classes are a fantastic way to maintain well-being and keep active. Learn new moves and enjoy a social dance, the emphasis is on having fun! Classes run the following dates: 11th, 18th, 25th, 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th February. Drop-in rate €6. More info here
Sounds From the Confessional with Eddy Drums, Sum Craic and DJ Brother Brian is the Monk for Refresher Week from 6pm
Limerick Swing Dance are running a Charleston dance course over 6 weeks in the Record Room from 6:30pm to 8pm. Staring on Thursday, 11th January and running every Thursday for 6 weeks. Costs €5 per session. More info here
A World Wetlands Day Workshop takes place in Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel in Adare from 6.30pm. Free event. 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
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
The Hillside Players (Ardpatrick) present Dying to Meet You in the Ardpatrick Community Centre. Dying to Meet You is a hilarious 2 act comedy by Ron Hutson. Richard and Barbara are a happily married couple whose lives are a bit humdrum now that their two children have left home. Their neighbours’ Tom and Beryl are on good terms with them and the trouble starts when Tom suggests to Richard a way of making money by renting out their spare room to someone. Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children (Cash only). More info here
Limerick Astronomy Club presents a free talk by Beb McKeon (UL) on Super Resolution of Galaxy Survey Data at 8pm in Mary Immaculate College Room 202. More info here
Brazillian Singer-Songwriter Jacque Facheti is in the Wickham from 8.30pm. Tickets €8
DJ Paul Fitz and Rick Swan play a Refreshers Week gig in the Black Rabbit
DJ Adam D plays Molly‘s for Refreshers Week
Rave Anonymous 006 is in Pharmacia from 9.30pm til late. Tickets from €4.19. More info here
It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s at 9.30pm.
D.I.E. returns to Dolans from 10pm. Sunil Sharpe, Chaz Moloney and Dan Sykes are in the Warehouse. Limerick DJ Mich along with SMBG B2B Jamie McManus, Sophie Reid and Iosis are Upstairs and on the Terrace while the Elemental Music Take Over with Entropy and Conor C is in Sub Social. Tickets from €14. More info here
Friday 2nd February
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
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
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
Big Boss Events presents The Tumbling Paddies Live at the Big Boss Top (Cleeves). Rapidly becoming one of Ireland’s most popular entertainment acts The Tumbling Paddies have grown from strength to strength particularly in the past two years. It is no surprise that there music is played in many venues throughout the world. Tickets €36. Doors open at 6.30pm. More info here
As part of Seachtain Brigid, Treaty City Brewery and the LSAD Exhibition Society are launching the Imbolic Exhibition at 7pm.
LOW TICKET WARNING The Limerick Singles & Speed Dating Night takes place in CASK from 7.30pm. Hosted by comedian Tom O’Mahony. Tickets €29.93. More info here
RollarJam are hosting a Back to the 80s Skate Party from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Best Dressed wins a prize
Karma Police (a Tribute to Radiohead) are in Dolans Warehouse from 8pm. Tickets €22. More info here
Paddy O Neill (School Principal turned Singer-Songwriter) launches his CD Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. Paddy will be accompanied by Dave Keary (Guitars), James Hanley (Keyboards), Eoghan O Neill (Bass) and Danny Byrt (Drums, Percussion). Also featuring Caoimhe O Neill and Special guests on the night. Tickets €20. More info here
SOLD OUT Limerick Legend Blindboy Boatclub brings the Blind Podcast live show to the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. More info here
ULFM presents Vacuity in Pharmacia at 9pm. Supported by Cascando and Red Sun Alert. Afterparty hosted by Godwin. Tickets from €10+BF. More info here
TELEVISED EVENT Ireland kick off the 2024 Six Nations Championship as they play away to France in the Orange Vélodrome, Marseille at 8pm. Live coverage on Virgin Media with plenty of pubs in the city showing the match.
The Hillside Players (Ardpatrick) present Dying to Meet You in the Ardpatrick Community Centre. Dying to Meet You is a hilarious 2 act comedy by Ron Hutson. Richard and Barbara are a happily married couple whose lives are a bit humdrum now that their two children have left home. Their neighbours’ Tom and Beryl are on good terms with them and the trouble starts when Tom suggests to Richard a way of making money by renting out their spare room to someone. Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children (Cash only). More info here
Granagh Players present The Hucklebuck at Granagh Community Centre at 8pm. A Drama written by Jack Reardon & adapted by Granagh Players, it’s set during a night at a dancehall in rural Ireland in the Summer of ‘69 Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for students. 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.
Saturday 3rd February
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 til late).
Dance Limerick’s Saturday Dance Clubs for Kids are a fantastic way for our young dancers to keep exploring their creativity, express themselves, make new friends and learn new moves and routines. 10am-10.45am and 11am-11.45am for tots aged 2-4, 12pm-12.45pm for kids aged 5-8 and 1-2 pm for kids aged 9-14. Classes run the following dates: 13th, 20th, 27th January and 3rd, 17th, 24th February. The course costs €54 for 6 weeks. 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
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
The People’s Theatre Company present There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly in the Belltable at 11.30am and 2.30pm. From your five a day to the latest weight loss advice, consumers have been presented with some remarkable diet plans down the years but none so wacky and delightful as the one enjoyed by the old lady in the nursery rhyme There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. Tickets €12. More info here
SOLD OUT Ireland’s Tennis National Team play Austria in a play-off for the Davis Cup in the UL Sports Arena. Day 1 sees 2 Men’s Singles Matches kicking off from 12pm. More info here
TELEVISED EVENT The Six Nations continues with Italy vs England at 2.15pm (live on Virgin Media) followed by Wales vs Scotland at 4.45pm (live on RTÉ).
TELEVISED EVENT Meanwhile, Munster Rugby are in Cork as they host Super Rugby Champions Crusaders in an historic Champions vs Champions match in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 5pm. Live coverage on TG4. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK As part of Seachtain Brigid, Identity takes place at Treaty City Brewery at 7pm. Featuring Michelle Grimes, Aoife Nix, Andrea Macanu, Soojung, Molly Cantwell and more TBA. Free entry.
Into the Deep is underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan’s (RTÉ North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean, Ireland’s Deep Atlantic) live show where he speaks about his adventures exploring the North Atlantic Ocean. It’s on in the Lime Tree at 7.30pm. Tickets €20/€15 or €60 for a family of 4. More info here
Big Boss Events presents DAIRE Live at the Big Boss Top (Cleeves). DAIRE has swiftly risen to become one of the most prominent DJs in the Northern Ireland scene. He has had the privilege of supporting renowned artists such as Timmy Trumpet, Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing, BLK, and Shugz. Tickets €24.50. More info here
SOLD OUT Harvest (a Tribute To Neil Young) is in Dolan’s Warehouse at 8pm. More info here
To celebrate the Life of Joe Dolan, his family are taking their show Remembering Joe on a Nationwide Tour in 2024. It comes to the University Concert Hall at 8pm. Tickets €30. 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.
The Hillside Players (Ardpatrick) present Dying to Meet You in the Ardpatrick Community Centre. Dying to Meet You is a hilarious 2 act comedy by Ron Hutson. Richard and Barbara are a happily married couple whose lives are a bit humdrum now that their two children have left home. Their neighbours’ Tom and Beryl are on good terms with them and the trouble starts when Tom suggests to Richard a way of making money by renting out their spare room to someone. Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children (Cash only). More info here
Granagh Players present The Hucklebuck at Granagh Community Centre at 8pm. A Drama written by Jack Reardon & adapted by Granagh Players, it’s set during a night at a dancehall in rural Ireland in the Summer of ‘69 Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for students. More info here
It’s Emo vs Nu Metal Night in Dolans Kasbah at 9pm. Featuring Faceplant (Emo Tribute) and Broken Habit (Nu Metal Tribute). Tickets €13. More info here
Unscene Limerick presents MF Doom and J Dilla in Pharmacia from 10pm. Free entry
The Dolans After Party takes place on the Dolans Terrace at 10.30pm
Party Ireland & TOV Events present PLAY, a VIP RNB & Hip-Hop Late Night Party in Angel Lane from 11pm. Tickets €10.00. Morei nfo
Sunday 4th February
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
The Art4Limerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 4pm.
SOLD OUT Ireland’s Tennis National Team play Austria in a play-off for the Davis Cup in the UL Sports Arena. Day 2 sees a Men’s Doubles Match and 2 Men’s Singles Matches kicking off from 11am. More info here
As part of Seachtain Brigid, Beer n’Breathwork takes place at Treaty City Brewery at 2pm. Featuring breathwork, seated yoga, lunar cycles and mindfulness through beer. Brought to you by Breathe Better Yoga. Hot cocoa is available as a non-alcoholic option. Tickets €10. More info here
Cask Limerick is hosting a Live Podcast With Ireland Legend Paul Mcgrath at 2pm. Tickets €49.99. More info here
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.
Big Boss Events presents The Big Mix with Mark McCabe and Mimi Live at the Big Boss Top (Cleeves). Tickets €26.00. More info here
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm.
Ireland’s national chamber choir presents O My America, a tapestry of American choral music, in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 7.30pm. From the lively 18th-century anthems of a newly-formed nation, to mid-century minimalism and the pioneering composers of the New York School and Bang on a Can. Tickets €5-€20. More info here
A Night to Remember Mary Rowan and Jim O Mahony takes place in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Featuring music by Paul O’Connor, Sean Kelly, Paul O’Sullivan, Jenny McMahon, Ian Harris, John Steele and friends. All proceeds to Milford Hospice, Oesophageal Cancer Research and the Parkinsons Association Limerick. Tickets €20. More info here
The Hillside Players (Ardpatrick) present Dying to Meet You in the Ardpatrick Community Centre. Dying to Meet You is a hilarious 2 act comedy by Ron Hutson. Richard and Barbara are a happily married couple whose lives are a bit humdrum now that their two children have left home. Their neighbours’ Tom and Beryl are on good terms with them and the trouble starts when Tom suggests to Richard a way of making money by renting out their spare room to someone. Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children (Cash only). More info here
Granagh Players present The Hucklebuck at Granagh Community Centre at 8pm. A Drama written by Jack Reardon & adapted by Granagh Players, it’s set during a night at a dancehall in rural Ireland in the Summer of ‘69 Tickets €10 for adults and €5 for students. More info here
Tom Prendergast is on the decks in the Record Room from 10pm. Free Entry
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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