Limerick Events Guide – 3rd-9th February
All Week (3rd-9th February)
Monday 3rd February (Public Holiday)
SOLD OUT/VENUE CHANGE All We Have Are Days presents Mike Finn and Jacob Stack In Conversation with Ann Black in the Curraghgower Commercial from 11.30am to 1pm. Free, ticketed event. More info here
All We Have are Days presents Steve Ryan and Niamh Regan in Tom Collins at 2pm. Free event. More info here
All We Have are Days presents Aoife Nic Canna and Dandelion in Mickey Martins from 2pm to 6pm. Free event. More info here
All we Have are Days wrap party is on in the Commercial from 5pm till late with Quantic, Brian B+ Cross and Peter Curtin upstairs and Sweets in the Record Room from 9pm. Free event. More info here
Tuesday 4th February
A Four Week Morning Yoga course with Úna O’Rourke takes place at the Lough Gur Visitor Centre at 9.30am. These morning sessions are aimed at people of all levels and abilities. The classes are led by Úna O’Rourke, who has many years of experience as a yoga instructor. Her class are open, inviting, and inclusive. It really is the perfect way to start the week and the year! These classes will run for 4 weeks and cost €15 per class (total €60). (please note the first class is on Tuesday, February 4th, and then the 3 following Mondays). More info here
A Four Week Evening Yoga course with Úna O’Rourke takes place at the Lough Gur Visitor Centre at 6.30pm. These evening sessions are aimed at people of all levels and abilities. The classes are led by Úna O’Rourke who has many years experience as a yoga instructor. Her class are open, inviting, and inclusive. It really is the perfect way to start the week and the year! These classes will run for 4 weeks and cost €15 per class (total €60). (please note the first class is on Tuesday February 4th, and then the 3 following Mondays). More info here
A Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated takes place in the University Concert Hall at 8pm. An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and John William’s most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra in a moon-lit setting. Tickets from €44.66. More info here
Wednesday 5th February
Thursday 6th February
A Four Week Mindfulness course with Úna O’Rourke takes place at the Lough Gur Visitor Centre at 9.30am. Lough Gur is the ideal place to relax, focus, and recentre. Úna has run many classes at Lough Gur and she brings massive amounts of experience and empathy. There will be four sessions in the February, starting on Thursday the 6th. This evening session will suit all who are unable to attend morning classes. The classes are €18 per session. 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 Book Launch For ‘Moving On’ By Roisin Meaney takes place in O’Mahony’s at 6pm. This is Roisin’s 22nd novel and is sure to be another bestseller. If you cannot attend this event but would like a signed copy, call into any of O’Mahony’s branch or order online from omahonys.ie and place a comment on checkout with your dedication request and they will arrange it for you. More info here
A Four Week Mindfulness course with Úna O’Rourke takes place at the Lough Gur Visitor Centre at 6.30pm. Lough Gur is the ideal place to relax, focus, and recentre. Úna has run many classes at Lough Gur and she brings massive amounts of experience and empathy. There will be four sessions in the February, starting on Thursday the 6th. This evening session will suit all who are unable to attend morning classes. The classes are €18 per session. More info here
The Irish World Academy Ball 2025 takes place in Castletroy Park Hotel at 6.30. Tickets €60. More info here
Comedian Killian Sundermann comes to Dolans Warehouse at 7.30pm. Killian Sundermann always wanted to be a rock star, but barring a few heartfelt renditions of Bohemian Rhapsody whilst in the shower, things aren’t going to plan. Join one of Ireland’s most exciting new comedians) for a night of stand up, sketch and song as he brings his sold-out Dublin Fringe show, This Boy is Cracking Up, around the country on his first national tour.Tickets €25. More info here
The Ukraine Ballet of Peace presents The Nutcracker in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. The enchanting classical ballet ‘The Nutcracker’, has been performed by the gifted dancers of The Ukrainian Ballet of Peace since the company’s inception, with such prestigious training behind them, it’s little wonder this production has already wowed audiences across the globe in Canada, the US, and many countries across Europe and Asia. The world-class Ballerinas will bring fairytale magic to life right before your very eyes, along with Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. This magical spectacle will appeal to audiences, both young and old. With over 30 dancers and 80 delicately handmade costumes, this visually stunning performance will transport you straight into the enchanting fairytale world of “The Nutcracker”. Tickets €35/25. More info here
Track Dogs play Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K.Jones), whose artistic name derives from the dark subterranean world of New York’s subway system. If they are still new to you, check out recent releases Where to Now? (2022) and Blind Summits & Hidden Dips (2023) to see why they are so hard to pigeonhole. Tickets €15 + BF. More info here
Join Ireland’s King Of Swing Luke Thomas and his band The Swing Cats for their Kings of Swing Show in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. After a triumphant 2024 including steller sets at Electric Picnic and Headline slot at Cork Jazz Festival, Luke and his band are back with a brand new show celebrating 100 years of swing music from the 1920’s to the modern day.Tickets €32. More info here
Join the Limerick Astromony Club and Gordon Lalor in Mary I at 8pm for a captivating journey through the cosmos in his talk, “Cosmology: How Did We Get Here?” Discover the fascinating story of the universe’s origins, from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets.Explore the latest scientific insights into the evolution of the cosmos and humanity’s place within it. This talk will unravel the mysteries of space, time, and existence, leaving you with a deeper understanding of how we came to be. Perfect for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike! More info here
Taste Of Androgyny presents Pop is Dead in the Wickham at 8pm, celebrating the strange and alternative. pop may be dead but Taste Of Androgyny is NOT. Tickets €8. More info here
Palestine Fundraiser 2.0 takes place in Pharmacia. Sweets, Bees & Sawdust, Mother of Pearl and Ruadh are upstairs from 9pm. DJ Pinner, Mr Crow and Godwin from 11.30pm.
Friday 7th February
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
It’s Trivia Night in The Wickham from 7pm. This month’s quiz is in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association
The Northstar Family Support Project are running a Fundraising Table Quiz in Punchs Bar at 7pm. €50 for a team of four people. More info here
Des Bishop is back with his new show Lately in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. The world has changed, Ireland has changed and Des’s life has changed… A LOT. Lately is an hilarious, in your face standup show that talks about all this and more as Des tries to make sense of all the changes in his life and all our lives. Tickets €30. More info here
Saturday 8th February
The Holiday Show Limerick is taking place in the Limerick Strand Hotel from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday of February! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of travel and adventure. This exciting event is a must-attend for all travel enthusiasts. Discover incredible destinations, meet travel experts, and find amazing deals! Discover Ireland and a hundred more beautiful holiday destinations for at the Holiday World Show Limerick in February 2025! Tickets are free and are valid for two Adults and two Children and can be used any of the two days! More info here
Join Fab Lab Limerick and Build your very own Robot Arm! in the UL City Campus at 12.30pm. The robot arms use Laser Cut Parts, and low-cost electronics. Learn the theory and how to control it yourself with easy-to-use code. If you would like, adapt for your own purposes! For ages 14+. Tickets €25. More info here
SOLD OUT Blonde Canvas Co. invite you to celebrate Galentine’s Brush & Brunch in 101 O’Connell st at 1pm. Tickets €50 and includes a 6 Signature Blonde Canvas Co. Cocktail Class, Brunch, a glass to paint, a candle to paint and all necessary painting materials. More info here
Just Race events present the Limerick Night Run, a fun 5km run around the Raheen Industrial Estate under the evening sky. Starting at 5:30 pm, this run combines fitness, excitement, and the fun of running in a new environment. More info here
The Irish National Opera presents Fledermaus by Johann Strauss in the Lime Tree Theatre at 7.30pm. Famous for his “The Blue Danube” waltz, Fledermaus is Johann Strauss’ most popular opera. Best-known for its tunefulness, upbeat musicality and Viennese lilt, the story has hilarious twists and turns, with disguises, double crossings and rivers of champagne. Tickets €30/€27. More info here
Back to Bowie is on in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. Enjoy the saxophone in a new light, in the hands of a truly exceptional musician. With her natural energy, and infectious personality, be amazed by the extraordinary Jess Gillam, a BBC Young Musician finalist and the youngest-ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. In an eclectic array of music for saxophone and strings that spans centuries, CPE Bach will dazzle as you’ve never heard him before alongside the push and groove of music by David Bowie, David Heath, John Harle, and Nadia Boulanger. Imaginative and alternative, Jess’s unique perspectives will stir your emotions and fill you with utter joy! Whether you like classical or folk or something in between – find your groove with Jess Gillam. ICO leaps through the centuries with the music of a 12-year-old Mendelssohn. Marvel at this sparkling String Symphony full of youthful panache, ingenuity and great joy. In contrast, Elaine Agnew’s Twilight, an atmospheric quiet piece evokes a peaceful time of meditation, after sunset before sunrise. Tickets €30. More info here
Fionn Regan is Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Fionn Regan announces extensive UK and Ireland tour for February and March following the launch of his new album “O Avalanche” in November. More info here
Singer-songwriters Kris Mizzi (Aus) and Seren Spain (UK) are doing a fundraiser gig for Sli Eile Support Services at Friars Gate Theatre at 8pm. Support from Joni Ryan and James Barry. Tickets €18. More info here
Mic Drop Comedy returns to the Record Room at 8.30pm. As always, there are limited seats available, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Tickets are €10. More info here
Sunday 9th February
The Holiday Show Limerick is taking place in the Limerick Strand Hotel from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday of February! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of travel and adventure. This exciting event is a must-attend for all travel enthusiasts. Discover incredible destinations, meet travel experts, and find amazing deals! Discover Ireland and a hundred more beautiful holiday destinations for at the Holiday World Show Limerick in February 2025! Tickets are free and are valid for two Adults and two Children and can be used any of the two days! More info here
Limerick’s Hurlers host Tipperary in the Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A at 3.45pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds. Tickets from €20. Live coverage on TG4. More info here
The Lockys are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Café) at 7pm