I always say there’s so much going on in Limerick but it seems like, in the last few weeks, things have gone into overdrive. There’s so much going on at the moment. I’m really struggling to fit it all into the printed events guide. 

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Limerick Events Guide (2nd-8th October) 

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The 40th EVA International will take place from 31 August – 29 October 2023 across venues in Limerick city and beyond. EVA International is Ireland’s Biennial of Contemporary Art. Responding to the theme of Citizenship, the 40th edition will feature a ‘Guest Programme’ curated by Sebastian Cichocki, presented alongside new artist commissions as part of EVA’s Platform Commissions and Partnership Project initiatives. Find out more on Eva.ie

Ireland through my Lens is an Exhibition of photographs from travels around Ireland by amateur Limerick photographer Michael Brislane. It will be on display in Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick until Saturday 30th September.

Limerick’s All-Ireland Glory 1887-2023 is a special exhibition of Limerick GAA memorabilia, to mark four milestones in Limerick’s proud history of All-Ireland glory. It’s in the Limerick Museum until Tuesday 31st October.

Postcards from Limerick is a special exhibition in St Mary’s Cathedral celebrating 1100 years since the first Viking settlement was founded in Limerick. It contains possibly the largest collection of Limerick-related postcards ever assembled. Runs until November 17th. More info here

It’s Limerick Positive Aging Week this week. Limerick Sports Partnership has lots of fun, events for you to try, along with ongoing programmes to join! You can check out the full schedule here

The Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival takes place in the Lime Tree and Belltable from the 5th to 14th October with loads of great events taking place for younger folks to enjoy. More info here

The Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival takes place in Newcastlewest from Thursday to Sunday. The Festival aims to honour Michael’s legacy by bringing together poets and musicians, artists and thinkers for a great four days of events. More info here

The Joyce Brothers Music Festival is a weekend of music, song, dance, and history celebrating the wonderful legacy of brothers Patrick Weston Joyce and Robert Dwyer Joyce, natives of Glenosheen. It will take place from the evening of Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th October in Kilfinane. More info here

The Ballyhoura Walking Festival takes place from Friday to Sunday with walks for all levels. More info here

The ABC for Mental Health Art Exhibition is on display in Treaty City Brewery until Thursday 5th October

Monday 2nd October

As part of Positive Ageing Week, the Activator Walking Programme takes place in Clare St Park at 10am. €10 Registration Fee. More info here

Scéalta & Rannta (Storytime and Rhymes as Gaeilge) will take place in the City Library at 10.30am. This is a free event and is suited to younger children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is not required. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Park Life (Outdoor Exercise) takes place in the Baggot Estate from 11.30am to 12.30pm. €10 Registration free. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, there’s an Oxygen Advantage Breathing Workshop in the City Library a 3pm. Free Event. More info here

The IFI@Belltable Film series continues with a screening of Past Lives at 5pm & 8pm. The role played by chance and circumstance in our lives is delicately explored in Celine Song’s poignant feature debut that follows the shared histories of two young Koreans as their paths interweave across continents and timelines. Tickets €8. More info here

There’s a Tango class at the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7:30pm. €10 per class. All levels are catered for.

It’s Open Mic Night in Charlie Malones from 9pm

Tuesday 3rd October

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Park Life (Outdoor Exercise) takes place in  Shelbourne Park at 10am. €10 registration fee. More info here

Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Three Bridges  Walk. Meeting at Arthurs Quay Park (old Tourist Office) at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.

The West Limerick Walk is taking place in the Newcastle West Demesne at 11am. Meet at the entrance to the Demesne (Soccer Car Park). Just come along and enjoy the walk

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Functional Fitness takes place in Our Lady Of Lourdes Community Hall at 12pm. Costs €24 for 4 weeks. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Aqua Aerobics takes place in the UL Sport Arena at 2pm. Costs €24 for 4 weeks. 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 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 4th October 

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Park Life (Outdoor Exercise) takes place in the Baggot Estate at 10am. €10 Registration free. More info here

A Shannon Dolphin Seminar will take place from 10am – 4pm in the Clayton Hotel. Tickets €40. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, there’s a free Come and Try Climbing session at the UL Sport Climbing Wall at 11am. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Functional Fitness takes place in Moyross Community Centre at 12pm. Costs €24 for 4 weeks. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, MoveWell: Pilates for Chronic Pain & Arthritis takes place in the Tait Community Centre a 5pm. Costs €25 for 6 weeks. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, there’s a free Come and Try Badminton session in St John’s Pavilion at 7pm. More info here

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra celebrates 100 Years Of Disney in UCH at 7.30pm. Featuring some of the greatest hits from the early days of The Walt Disney Company, right through to the present day, including Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Encanto, Aladdin, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Frozen, and many more. Tickets €32. More info here

It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7.30pm until late. €10 per class. Followed by Latin Social.

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

The Mary I Dramatical Arts Society (MIDAS) are hosting a Table Quiz in Dolans at 8pm. €40 for a table of 4. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Aqua Aerobics takes place in Bawnmore Swimming Pool at 8pm. Costs €24 for 4 weeks. More info here

DJ Kimmy B is in Mickeys tonight

Equinox presents LB aka Labat in Pharmacia from 9pm. Support by Charmur and Pinot G. Tickets from €6.34. More info here

Thursday 5th October

As part of Positive Ageing Week, Park Life (Outdoor Exercise) takes place in  Shelbourne Park at 10am. €10 registration fee. More info here

As part of Positive Ageing Week, there’s a free Come and Try Indoor rowing session at 3pm in Athlunkard Boat House. More info here

As part of the Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival, When the Moon Spun Round is in the Lime Tree Theatre at 6.30pm. A beautifully dark and enchanting new show for young audiences from Fidget Feet and Ceol Connected. This charming and uplifting take on the stories and poetry of WB Yeats in the book When the Moon Spun Round edited by Noreen Doody and illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald. Tickets €10pp. (A special schools show will take place on Friday at 9.30am and 12.15pm). More info here

The Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival kicks off with a performance by the Hit Machine Drummers in the Square and a Lantern Parade up Bishop Street to the Library. Éigse Michael Hartnett 2023 will be officially opened by the Mayor at 8pm followed by the presentation of the Michael Hartnett Poetry Award to this year’s winner. More info here

The Joyce Brothers Music Festival kicks off with a Gala Opening Night at 7.30pm in the Old Chapel Rooms, Kilfinane (V35 V998). This is a celebration of the history and life of the Joyce Brothers through music, song, dance, led by Ciarán Ó Gealbháin and Angela Hennessy with special guests. Tickets: Adult €15, Child €10. More info here

The Paul McKenna Band play Upstairs in Dolans at 7.30pm. Formed in Glasgow in 2006, The Paul McKenna Band came together through a combined love of traditional music and an ambition to carry that music forward using original compositions. Tickets from €13.50. More info here.

Limerick’s own Karl Spain brings his new show Well, What Did You Expect? to Dolans Warehouse at 7.30pm. In the show, Karl talks about how we are where we are and how to solve all the world’s problems. Tickets from €20. More info here

Indie-electronica band, Super Extra Bonus Party are in Dolan’s Kasbah from 8pm. The Kildare band won the 2007 Choice Music Prize and are due to release a new album, Late Nite 99, soon. Tickets €10. More info here

The Illegal Eagles are an Eagles tribute band. Celebrating 50 years of the Eagles, they play UCH at 8pm. Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘New Kid In Town’ and many more. Tickets €35. More info here

Jack O’Rourke plays the Éigse Window Sessions Special in Cleary’s Bar, Newcastle West at 8.30pm. Tickets €17.50. More info here

DJ Colm Brandon is in Mickey Martins tonight.

Club 061 presents Efa O’Neill in Pharmacia 9.30pm. Support from Charlotte Walsh, Jack Costello and Pinto G. Tickets from €6.34. More info here

Friday 6th October 

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, A Cuppa and a Poem (with Limerick Poet Tim Cunningham) takes place Upstairs at Margurite’s, Newcastlewest in 10.30am. Free event

As part of the Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival, Branar presents Rothar in the Belltable 1pm & 3pm. In the little bike shop at the end of town, a world of adventure awaits. Two boys and their bikes travel the world in a show that conjures play from the everyday and where anything is possible. Tickets €10pp. (School Shows 10am & 12pm). More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, author and columnist Michael Harding will entertain with excerpts from his many bestselling books along with musings and stories, served up with a light lunch. Takes place in the Desmond Ability Complex, Newcastlewest at 1pm. Tickets €15. More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, the Odd-Being in the Age of Humans exhibition by Knockaderry-based artist Gerard Fenniman will be on display in the Red Door Gallery, Newcastlewest during the festival. At 3pm, Gerard will give a short talk about his work. Free Event.

Its Oktoberfest at the Treehouse in the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel in Adare this Friday and Saturday from 6pm till late. Tickets €30. Your ticket includes a free stein of beer, German-style hot dogs and nibbles, live music, and DJ till late! More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, Tipperary-born but Newcastle West-based writer Pat McLoughlin will launch his latest novel, The Unbreakable Dream, in the Longcourt Hotel at 6pm Free event.

Upbeat bring Hi Viz World to Pharmacia at 7pm. Tickets from €10. More info here

The Ballyhoura Walking Festival kicks off with a Moonlight Walk to Castlegale at 7pm. Starting at the Old Darragh Creamery. Tickets from 11.70. More info here

Limerick rapper/poet Strange Boy plays CASK at 7.30pm. Strange Boy fuses hip hop with traditional Irish music. This is definitely a show you don’t want to miss. Tickets €15. More info here

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, there’s a traditional concert at 7.30pm in the Venue: Old Chapel Rooms, Kilfinane (V35 V998). Featuring: Tom Doorley, Jessie Smith & Donal Clancy and Frankie Gavin with Catherine McHugh and highlighting music from the Joyce Brothers Collection. Tickets: Adult €15, Child €10). More info here

Treaty United play Finn Harps in the Markets Field at 7.45pm. Live coverage on LOI tv. More info here

Ryan Sheridan is Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm as part of his Pre-Listening Tour, an intimate showing of his upcoming album. Tickets €24.50. More info here

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As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, Newcastle West Film Club is hosting a screening of the 2022 film, Róise & Frank in the Desmond Complex at 8pm. More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, Poets Paddy Bushe and Annemarie Ní Churreáin join musician extraordinaire Steve Cooney for From The Heart, an unforgettable evening of words and music in Áras Smith O’Brien (Council building) at 8pm. Tickets €20. More info here

Pagodin are in Angel Lane from 8pm. Tickets €15. More info here

SOLD OUT Lisa O’Neill (with Seamus Fogarty) is in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. More info here

DJ Evan Quaid is in Mickey Martins tonight

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, there’s a Traditional Session at 9pm in Ó Seachnasaigh Bar (V35 V2T1). This is a free event and all are welcome.

Saturday 7th October 

The Ballyhoura Walking Festival continues today with a number of walks and hikes:

• Sunrise Walk to Seefin at 6am from Ballyhoura mountain bike trailhead
• Ballyhoura Highest Peaks Hike at 9.30am from Ballyorgan 
• Blackrock Trail at 10.30am from Ballyorgan 
• Mitchelstown Heritage Walk at 11am from Clongibbbon Hotel
• Coolfree Loop Walk at 12pm from Ballyorgan
• Exploring Irish Folklore and Mythology with Eddie Lenihan at 5.15pm at Ceallachairs Pub
• Wilderness Night Walk at 7pm from Ballyorgan

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, Dr Mary McAuliffe, Director of Gender Studies at UCD, is giving the Michael Hartnett Memorial Lecture at 11am in the Desmond Ability Complex, Newcastlewest. Tickets €10. More info here

Sunrise Social Limerick are organising a walk in Curraghchase at 11am. Check their instagram page for more info

As part of the Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival, Gráinne O’Brien will read her hilarious story of love and lost shoes in the wonderful county of Limerick in the Belltable at 11.30am. Tickets €6. Limited capacity. Suitable for age 4+. More info here

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, there’s a series of Music Workshops taking place from 11.30pm to 1pm (unless otherwise stated). Tickets €10

• Beginners Music Workshop with Seán Ó Feaghail in Teach na Cille (V35 KW01)
• Intermediate Music Workshop with Benny McCarthy in the Old Chapel Rooms (V35 V998)
• Singing, Dancing and Advanced Music Workshops (2.30pm-4pm)
• Advanced Music Workshop with Liam O’Connor in Teach na Cille (V35 KW01)
• Traditional Singing Workshop with John Faulkner in Ó Ceilleachair (V35 Y9K0)
• Sean Nós Dancing Workshop in Old Chapel Rooms (V35 V998)

As part of Positive Ageing Week, there’s a free Come and Try Rowing on the Water session at 1.30pm in Athlunkard Boat House. Free entry. More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, photographer Pádraig O’Flannabhra presents images and words from his new book Éire, Dubh&Bán/Ireland, Black&White at 2pm in the Desmond Complex, Newcastlewest. Free Event.

AIL men’s rugby returns this weekend with loads of great games. All games 2.30pm unless otherwise stated

• D1A: Lansdowne vs Young Munster (Aviva Stadium back pitch)
• D1A: Shannon vs UCD (Thomond Park)
• D1B: Highfield vs Garryowen (Woodleigh Park)
• D2A: Nenagh Ormonde vs UL Bohemians (New Ormond Park)
• D2A: Old Cresent vs MU Barnhall (Takumi Park)
• D2C: Clonmel vs Bruff (Ardghaoithe)
• Womens: Suttonians vs UL Bohemians (JJ McDowell Memorial Grounds) (1pm)

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, The Hartnett Tour will combine stories and poems to shine light on the life, times and work of Michael Hartnett. Led by Vincent Hanley, it will include the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at the Hartnett home in Assumpta Park. This free tour begins at Hartnett Statue at 3.30pm

It’s the quarter finals of the Irish Wire Products Ltd County Senior Football Championship. Fr Casey’s play Na Piarsaigh at 4pm in Askeaton. Meanwhile Ballylanders play Claughaun at 4pm in Cappamore.

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, join Anita Benis for a Whistling Walk from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Learn the skill of whistling a tune while walking in the beautiful Ballyhoura landscape. Meet at the magical Pona Fercha.

Its Oktoberfest at the Treehouse in the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel in Adare this Friday and Saturday from 6pm till late. Tickets €30. Your ticket includes a free stein of beer, German-style hot dogs and nibbles, live music, and DJ till late! More info here

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, there’s a Traditional Concert @ 7.30pm in the Old Chapel Rooms, Kilfinane (V35 V998). A musical treat featuring Hup na Houra, John Faulkner, Miscellany of Folk and renowned puppeteer Des Dillon.More info here

It’s crunch time as Ireland play their final Rugby World Cup Pool game against Scotland at 8pm.  Live coverage on Virgin Media with several pubs around Limerick showing the game. 

SOLD OUT Big Country bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, Telling It As It Is takes place in the Longcourt House Hotel at 8pm. For this event, novelist Karl Geary will weave magic with words, reading from his latest book Juno Loves Legs and talking about his writing life while Limerick’s own, singer/songwriter Emma Langford will beguile with the power and tenderness of her songs. Tickets €20. More info here

Mic Drop Comedy Club are back in the Record Room from 8pm. Featuring Danny Ryan, Padraig Ormsby, Alish McCarthy, Conor Diskin, Emer McGinnity, Brian McCormack and MC Kevin O’Connor. Tickets are €10 (incl. fees). More info here

Bad Reputation presents Shardborne in Dolans Kasbah at 9pm to launch their new album Oars In The Water. Tickets €12. More info here

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, there are Traditional Sessions in  Mc Grath’s (V35 E2X3) and Ó Céilleachairs (V35 Y9K0) Pubs, Kilfinane.

Certified (Hip Hop Night) is upstairs in Mollys from 9pm. Featuring DJ Raggz, Evans,, Coldk, Lennz and Brazillian rapper Linneker. Tickets €10. More info here

Riot Events present 3.2km in Pharmacia at 9.30pm. Tickets from €9.55. More info here

There’s a K Pop Party in Molly’s from 10pm. Music by Dj Blue 9. Tickets €10. More info here

Sunday 8th October 

The Ballyhoura Walking Festival continues today with a number of walks and hikes:

• Morning Yoga Walk with Caroline at 10am in Kilfinane
• Kilmallock Medieval Town Guided Walk at 10am
• “From the Fort to the Loch” – Guided Tour from Bruff to Lough Gur at 12pm
• “Spirit of the Trees” Forest Bathing Walk at 1pm from Ballyhoura Mountain Lodges
• Family-Friendly Bug Safari at Griston Bog at 2pm
• Guided Tours of Doneraile Park & Gardens at 2.30pm

PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK: Limerick Mental Health Week 2023 kicks off with a Wellness Day in the Milk Market at 10am to 6pm. Free event. More info here

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, a Historical walk to the Joyce homestead, led by historian Angela Hennessy. Walk starts in Ballyorgan (V35 DN84) at 1pm, continues to Glenosheen and returns to Ballyorgan. This is a free event and all are welcome.

It’s the quarter finals of the Irish Wire Products Ltd County Senior Football Championship. Monaleen play Kildimo/Pallaskenry at 1pm in Bruff.

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, a mini-market with a variety of stalls featuring food, crafts, home-made produce and other items will take place in the Desmond Complex from 1pm to 3pm. Free entry.

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, Irish Times journalist Harry McGee will read from his book The Murderer and the Taoiseach in the Desmond Complex, Newcastlewest at 1pm. Tickets €10. More info here

The Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival welcomes world-famous visual artist Boss Rob for this once in a life time event in the Belltable at 1pm. This is a new interactive workshop by playmaker Darren Yorke (playing Boss Rob), playwright Liam McCarthy, and illustrator Duffy Mooney Sheppard. Tickets €10. Spaces (and Boss Rob’s patience) strictly limited. More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, the Desmond Scribblers writing group will be reading some of their work in the Desmond Complex, Newcastlewest at 2pm. Free event

As part of the Joyce Brothers Music Festival,  there’s a traditional session at 2pm and 4pm in Nuala Mee’s Pub Ballyorgan. Music with Liam Flanagan & Friends. This is a free event and all are welcome

The Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival presents The Bualadh Bop in the Belltable at 3pm. Join the party at Belltable with DJ Aoife Nic Canna, storyteller Sinéad O’Brien, with and crafts  from artist Duffy Mooney Sheppard. Tickets €10pp. More info here

As part of the Éigse Michael Hartnett Festival, Callback Theatre presents a magical hour of puppet theatre with Dorothy Dolittle’s Magical Adventure in Courtenay National School at 3pm. For ages 3-9. Tickets €5 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. More info here

One of Ireland’s leading pianists, Michael McHale opens the Limerick Classical Concert Series in UCH at 3.30pm. Expect a beautiful programme of pieces by Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert and more. Tickets €20. More info here

The Joyce Brothers Music Festival concludes with the Final Performance/Session at 5pm in Healy’s Pub, Kilfinane V35 TR82. Free event, all welcome

It’s Oktoberfest at the Treehouse in the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel in Adare this Friday and Saturday from 6pm till late. Tickets €30. Your ticket includes a free stein of beer, German-style hot dogs and nibbles, live music, and DJ till late! More info here

As part of the Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival, the Belltable is hosting a screening of classic family movie The Goonies at 6pm. It’s a story about a group of kids who live in the ‘Goon Docks’ neighbourhood of Astoria, Oregon. Calling themselves The Goonies, they attempt to save their homes from foreclosure and, in doing so, they discover an old treasure map that takes them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. Tickets €8. More info here

Seba Safe plays Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets from €10. More info here

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