What a weekend that was! Limerick really can put on a show. This coming week might be a bit quieter than last week but still lots to do from live music and theatre to sport and comedy. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is Goose Chase Theatre’s Stage Freights – a night of spooky plays in the Record Room on Monday and Tuesday. Keep an eye out for our printed Limerick Events Guide which will be available in various Limerick venues during the week.
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All Week (23rd-29th October)
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
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
An exhibition Atlantic Embrace by Nici Le Gear will be on display at The Hunt Museum Café until Monday 1st January.
SOLD OUT The Curraghchase Pumpkin Patch is running in the Curraghchase Garden Centre until the 31st October. More info here
The Scare Factory is running from Thursday 19th to the 31st October in the Old Cleeves Factory. There are 6 slots each day from 7.30pm to 9.30. Tickets from €20. More info here
The Richard Harris International Film Festival is an annual celebration of film, both Irish and International. It runs from Wednesday 25th to Monday 30th. More info here
Monday 30th October (Bank Holiday)
The People’s Museum is running Halloween Spooktacular Tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. An hour-long tour, suitable for children aged 7 years and older, will look at some of the spookier parts of Limerick’s history, with some fables and vampire hunting tales as well for good measure! Tickets €10+BF. More info here
Our Pigtown Pick of the Week: Goose Chase Theatre presents Stage Frights – two nights of spooky comedy, featuring vampires, evil clones, climate change, puppets- all of your worst fears! Shows at 6:30pm and 8:30pm over two nights Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st of October in the Record Room. Tickets €12. More info here
Treaty City Brewery hosts the Samhain Exhibition and the LSAD DJ Open Decks Night from 8pm
Tuesday 31st October (Halloween)
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Shannon Fields walk. Meeting at Clare St Park at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
The People’s Museum is running Halloween Spooktacular Tours at 5pm and 7pm. An hour-long tour, suitable for children aged 7 years and older, will look at some of the spookier parts of Limerick’s history, with some fables and vampire hunting tales as well for good measure! Tickets €10+BF. More info here
There’s a Halloween Fancy Dress Party For Charity in Treaty City Brewery from 6pm to 8pm. €5 to enter a raffle to win cans and other prizes.
Our Pigtown Pick of the Week: Goose Chase Theatre presents Stage Frights – two nights of spooky comedy, featuring vampires, evil clones, climate change, puppets- all of your worst fears! Shows at 6:30pm and 8:30pm over two nights Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st of October in the Record Room. Tickets €12. More info here
Scauldy Selectz and Sector 63 present a spooky techno party in the dungeon from 7pm till later. Spanning over the two floors of Alfies Earls Pub and Club061. Expect high quality fast paced techno hardgroove and everything in-between. Tickets €10. 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.
American post-punk No Wave band Bush Tetras play Dolans Kasbah at 8pm. Bush Tetras have made punk music at the fringes for over four decades. Flashes of reggae, bursts of noise, guitars that rattle, shake and snake, born out of a gutter behind CBGBs. Over the years they have respawned time and time again, contorting their sound, tweaking the vision, remaining singular and indispensable. Support by the amazing T.A. Narrative. Tickets €25. More info here.
Tintéan Sessions @ Commercial Bar 8:30pm
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
Hippie Goth Freaks return to Pharmacia with an alternative spooky little disco.
Steel City Dance Discs is in Dolans Warehouse from 10.30pm. Featuring Mall Grab and guests. Tickets €28.54. More info here
Wednesday 1st November
Ag Taibhseoireacht, a night of horror fiction and ghost stories read by five local Limerick writers, takes place in the People’s Museum at 7.30pm. Free event. 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.
Dublin quartet The Scratch play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. The Scratch are a four-piece band that sound like no one else you’ve ever heard before, featuring Conor Dockery (guitar, backing vocals), Cathal McKenna (bass/backing vocals), Daniel Lang (cajón, percussion, lead vocals), and Jordan O’Leary (guitar, lead vocals). Like all the great progressive musicians, they turn music on its head and pour their hearts and souls into their art to forge something original and new. Support by Really Good Time. Tickets €22. More info here
Thursday 2nd November
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (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. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
Limerick Civic Trust’s Autumn Lecture Series continues with Rev. Peter Owen-Jones in the People’s Museum at 8pm. Rev. Peter Owen-Jones is a Anglican priest, author, environmental advocate, BBC TV series presenter and TEDx Speaker. Tickets €22.42. More info here
Toshín, lead by the powerful voice of Toisin Bankole, is vibrant 6-piece band who take their inspiration from a variety of music spanning from early Motown to modern soul/RnB artists such as Tank and the Bangas and Anderson .Paak. They play Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets €25 + BF. More info here
Quintessence Theatre presents The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier in the Belltable at 8pm. Set in Belvidere, Illinois, 1862, a young Irishman, Albert D.J. Cashier, enlists with the Union Army in the Civil War and becomes a decorated hero. But unknown to his comrades, Private Cashier is waging an internal war all of his own. Tickets €20/€18. More info here
CASK Comedy Club Presents Chris Kent, Brian Gallagher and Tom O’Mahony at 8pm. Tickets €20. More info here
Ormston House presents Gleo, a series of concerts of ambient and experimental music. Kicking things off, Michael Lightborne presents Water Damage at 9pm. Water Damage is an audio-visual trip through the Blackwater valley, exploring the deep entanglement of Irish rivers with agriculture and politics, places and people, health and life, myth and memory. Tickets €12 or €25 for a weekend pass. More info here
It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s at 9.30pm.
Friday 3rd November
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
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The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 4.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
Comedian Áine Gallagher is proud to be Ireland’s only guerilla Irish language teacher. She brings her bilingual show A Cup of Focals to Dolans Kasbah at 7.30pm.
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.
Singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke in the Lime Tree Theatre at 7.30pm as part of his National Tour. Tickets €32.50 + BF. More info here
The National Symphony Orchestra is joined by conductor Jessica Cottis for a performance of Hindson, Berg And Brahms in UCH at 7.30pm. Tickets €30. More info here
The Spirit of Smokie will leave you reliving those golden 70’s and 80’s, in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West at 7.30pm. Tickets €27.50. More info here
Dublin-based Uly plays Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm with support from Chris Wong.Tickets €12.50 +BF. More info here
Father-daughter duo Pat and Faye Shortt are in the Friars Gate, Kilmallock with their new show Knuckle Down at 8pm. More info here
Bury Me With My Money are back in Pharmacia along with In Athens and Moving Home for a night of alt/indie bangers from 9pm. Tickets €7. More info here
Ormston House presents Gleo, a series of concerts of ambient and experimental music. This evening’s show is a Double-Bill featuring Amanda Feery and Colm Keady at 9pm. Tickets €12 or €25 for a weekend pass. More info here
The Smartphone Pub Quiz takes place in The Monk (Robert St) at 9pm. Hosted by DJ Baldy Mick. Register at 8.30pm. Teams of 4. €5 per person
Saturday 4th November
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)
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Limerick Kilo Sale takes place in the Clayton Hotel from 10am to 3pm. €35 per kilo. More info here
AIL rugby continues this weekend. All games 2.30pm unless otherwise stated.
- D1A: Ballynahinch vs Shannon (Ballymacarn Park)
- D1A: Young Munster vs Clontarf (Tom Clifford Park)
- D1B: Garryowen vs Old Wesley (Dooradoyle)
- D2A: Old Crescent vs Nenagh Ormond (Takumi Park)
- D2A: UL Bohemians vs Greystones (Annacotty)
- D2C: Galwegians vs Bruff (Crowley Park)
- WAIL: Ballincollig vs UL Bohemians (Tanner Park) [17:00]
It’s DIA de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in The Wickham from 4pm. An evening of traditional Mexican music and dress, to celebrate life and to honour our deceased loved ones. The celebrations begin at 4pm with face painting on a first come, first served basis (tickets must be presented). At 6pm there will be live folk music and dance. Prizes will be given for the best Catrinas and Catrines on the day. Traditional Mexican food will be available from Republic of Grill in Wickam Way (Not included in ticket). Tickets €12.50. Limited spaces, booking is essential. More info here
Treaty United (Women) play Shelbourne Rovers at 4.50pm in the Markets Field. More info here
Munster Rugby play Dragons in Round 3 of the United Rugby Championship in Musgrave Park, Cork. Live coverage on RTÉ
A.L.M / Nutshell presents Shellshock in Pharmacia from 7pm. Featuring sx grunge and alt rock band: Vendetta love, Steiner, Ritual effect, Pretty limited, Luna sky and Motion sickness. Tickets €8. 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.
Legendary Northern Irish rock band Therapy? return Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets €34.50. More info here
Galway Singer-Songwriter Albert Niland plays Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets €20 More info here
Songs of the Pavee is a unique concert featuring Thomas McCarthy, the music artist who was the focus of last year’s RTE documentary, Songs of the Open Road. It takes place in the Belltable at 8pm. Songs of the Pavee also features Limerick artist Willzee alongside four Traveller women Rosie McCarthy, Kathleen Keenan, Mary Keenan and Trish Reilly. who have been safeguarding songs from their community’s oral tradition, passed on through the generations. Presented by The GAFF as part of their Inic 2023 programme, supported by Creative Ireland, The Arts Council and the HSE from Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity fund. Tickets €20/€15. More info here
Rejoice and Sing is brought to you by The Limerick Gospel Choir who have reached a remarkable milestone as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary this year. It takes place in the Lime Tree at 8pm. Tickets €20. More info here
Electronic–rock band Jape are in Dolans Kasbah at 9pm. Tickets €18 + BF. More info here
Ormston House presents Gleo, a series of concerts of ambient and experimental music. This evening’s show is Caoimhín Ó’Raghallaigh at 9pm. Tickets €12 or €25 for a weekend pass. More info here
Sunday 5th November
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 4pm
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
A Baby Market will take place from 12pm – 2pm in the Castle Oaks Hotel, Castleconnell. Tickets €6.34. 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.
It’s the Final of County Senior Football Championship as Adare take on Newcastle West at 3pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
The Rodrigo Almonte Quintet play Upstairs in Dolans at 4pm. More info here
Ormston House presents Gleo, a series of concerts of ambient and experimental music. This evening’s show is RTÉ Lyric FM’s Ambient Orbit at 6.30pm. Tickets €12 or €25 for a weekend pass. More info here
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm.
Sunday Sessions (Act TBA) is in the Record Room from 8pm
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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