Limerick Events Guide – 6th-11th May
All Week (6th-11th May)
URBANESQUE by Mike Byrne is on display in the Limerick City Gallery of Art until 11th May. Mike’s work is a continuous exploration of form and colour. He builds soft clay slabs into shapes that express the material’s malleability, and contrast that with sharp edges and severe cuts incised into the solid block forms. The surface patina is built up using multiple layers of coloured engobes and dry glaze. Each piece is fired numerous times until the desired depth of surface colour and texture is reached. More info here
Cut From The Same Cloth is on display in the Hunt Museum until 29th May. Arising from an art and health research collaboration the exhibition Cut From The Same Cloth centres around the fabric of our lives. A handwoven tapestry documents a unique community of members of local minority communities and biomedical researchers. Lorna Donlon is a tapestry weaver who merges the ancient art of weaving with scientific concepts. With a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science, she creatively bridges art and science through tapestry and installations inspired by the scientific practices of categorising and labelling nature. More info here
BOW is a celebration of the individual pursuit of ideas, on display in the Limerick City Gallery of Art until June 8th. The exhibition is interested in how art resonates, soothes, and chimes with our common experience of life and living. The show includes Limerick native, and award-winning artist Stephanie Deady. Cork based Sarah O’Brien, who works from her studio near Kinsale. Dublin based Richard Proffitt with a studio in Balbriggan, and Fionna Murray who lives and works in Galway City. More info here
An Ciúnas/The Silence by Marianne Keating is on display in the Limerick City Gallery of Art until June 8th. Marianne Keating is a London-based Irish artist and researcher whose practice examines intersecting and overlooked narratives of Irish emigration to the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, where the Irish were recruited as a new labour force after the abolition of enslavement. Keating’s multidisciplinary film installations combine a range of archival materials, found footage, newly shot footage, text, and sound. More info here
Tuesday 6th May
The Limerick Sports Partnership’s Active Cities Walking Group will be doing the Baggot Estate
Walk at 11am. Meeting at People’s Park. More info here
Limerick Sports Partnership invites you to their Weekly West Limerick Walk at 11am in Newcaslte West. Meeting at the Market House in the Market place. Followed by tea/coffee after the walk. More info here
A free Lunchtime concert will take place in St Mary’s Cathedral at 1.15pm featuring David Vesey (Piano). More info here
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
The Big Limerick Seisiún with live music and dance takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm
The final Riverfest Trad Session takes place in Dolans at 9pm
Wednesday 7th May
Limerick Sports Partnership invites you to their Weekly Killmallock Walk at 11am. Meeting at the Library. More info here
Limerick Opera Festival and IFI@Belltable presents Maria in the Belltable at 5pm and 8pm. Maria is an introspective, haunted, slightly hallucinatory experience that retains a tight focus. The final week of Maria Callas, internationally feted opera diva, as she reflects upon her life from her beautifully appointed Paris apartment, in the company of butler and housekeeper (Pierfrancesco Favino and Alba Rohrwacher), who do what they can to stay on top of the diva’s prodigious drug intake. Angelina Jolie is amazing with her passionate portrayal of La Callas at the frail end of her extraordinary life. Tickets €8. More info here
Seed Talks presents The Epic Histroy of The Lord of the Rings in Dolans Warehouse at 7pm. J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic tales of Middle-earth are a cultural phenomenon, still growing fifty years after his death. Join us to meet the man behind a whole mythology and follow in his footsteps as he creates The Lord of the Rings. We’ll discover the young love, the deep friendships and the tragic sorrows that helped forge his ideas. And we’ll dive into his immense imagination to explore the fundamentals of his world of elves and hobbits, dragons and Dark Lords. Tickets from €14. More info here
Treaty City Brewery presents the latest of their Chef’s Table curated dining evenings with local chef Keith Pigott at 7pm. Experience a unique culinary journey, perfectly paired with brews from master brewer Gustavo. Watch as Chef Keith creates each dish using the finest ingredients, all while you enjoy the magic of the brewing process. This session’s theme is Seafood & Sips. Tickets €70. More info here
Experience Jóhann Jóhannsson’s mesmerising Drone Mass, with Chamber Choir Ireland and Crash Ensemble in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Drone Mass isn’t really a mass. It’s a mysterious and richly atmospheric work inspired by ancient Egyptian Coptic hymn. Since Jóhann Jóhannsson’s untimely death in 2018, Drone Mass has come to be regarded as the Icelandic composer’s crowning achievement. Tickets €22/20. More info here
SOLD OUT An Evening with Nigel Owens is on in the University Concert Hall at 8pm. Nigel is one of the most engaging and humorous characters in the game of Rugby Union. He is also the only referee to be appointed for three consecutive Heineken Cup finals and forever will be renowned and admired for displaying a dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players during the heat of battle. Making this an evening simply not to be missed for any sports fan as he recounts stories from his life and career. There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A in the second half of the evening. More info here
Thursday 8th May
The Hunt Museum and Midwest ARIES are pleased to announce the return of their Creativity for Wellbeing programme in the Museum at 11am. Free event. More info here
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
The Eat Street Limerick Food Court at the Wickham Way is open from 4pm to 9pm (Exact times for each food truck will vary)
Karen Fitzgibbon will launch her second book ‘Never Look Back’ in O’Mahony’s at 6.30pm. The Castleconnell native wrote her first crime fiction thriller ‘The World’s End’ during lockdown and is back with her latest page turner. More info here
Salsa and bachata classes take place every Thursday from 7pm to 9.30pm in the King’s Island Community Centre. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an improver, you can join SBK Dancing Limerick to learn new Bachata and Salsa moves. Followed by a social dance at 9.30pm. €10 for 1 class, €15 for 2, €5 for social dance only. More info here
The Drifters are back in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm performing all their greatest hits! The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. Featuring all the classic hits such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re ‘More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’ and many more! Tickets €35. More info here
Timber Timbre are in Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Six years after their last studio album, Taylor Kirk’s Canadian band Timber Timbre finally releases a new record, “Lovage” – his most accomplished and engrossing album to date. “Lovage” is an album marrying perverted piano ballads and spiritual jazz interludes on islands of exotica and psyche-prog with Spectoresque girl-group cabaret. Tickets €25. More info here
Cadence Theatre Company presents A Rare Journey, Nora Joyce’s Odyssey comes to the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. A Rare Journey celebrates the life of a truly remarkable Irish woman Nora Joyce, in a highly entertaining roller-coaster 75-minute play. The play separates Nora from her famous literary alter ego Molly Bloom, and dispels the lazy myths that have often cast Nora as an inconsequential appendage of her famous husband. Written and performed by Paula Greevy-Lee, this one-woman show separates the funny, wise, sharp-witted, complex, and compassionate Nora from the half-truths that have dogged her since her death aged 67 in 1951. Tickets €20/€18. More info here
Chief Keegan are in the Record Room at 9pm. Emerging from Dublin, Chief Keegan released their debut album, The Piles High Club in early 2024 which is garnering rave reviews and showcasing their tight grooves and catchy hooks. The quartet of keyboardist Luke Dunford, guitarist Mark Dudley, bassist Alan Elliott, and drummer Cian Hanley have quickly established itself on the Irish music scene and have brought their “feel-good music” to festivals such as Electric Picnic, Cork Jazz Festival, and the Bray Jazz Festival as well as touring relentlessly throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland. Tickets €15. More info here
Friday 9th May
Parent & Toddler Morning, for Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and your little ones, takes place in Watch House Cross Library at 10.30am. More info here
A Summer Trad Session takes place in Katie Daly’s from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
The Curley 4 Mile 2025 takes place in Galbally at 7.30pm. Organised by Mooreabbey Milers AC in honour of the late, great Michael Curley Cunningham. Entry €15. More info here
Munster Rugby take on Ulster Rugby in the United Rugby Championship at Thomond Park at 7.35pm. After a mixed few weeks, this is a must-win fixture for Munster in their bid to qualify for the Champions Cup next season. Tickets from €20. Live coverage on RTÉ, Premier Sports and Limerick’s Live 95fm. More info here
AWAY GAME Treaty United (Men) are away to Kerry in the League of Ireland First Division in Mounthawk Park, Tralee. Live on LOItv
Seoda Shows and Foggy Notions proudly presents Scottish singer-songwriter King Creosote in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. The Mercury-nominated King Creosote (real name Kenny Anderson has released over forty albums over the years. Tickets €32. More info here
Shakir Khan brings his show Magical Strings of Sitar to the Belltable at 8pm. Known for his mesmerizing mastery of the sitar, Shakir will take you on a soulful journey through the beauty of Indian classical music. Khan is accompanied by renowned tabla artists Debojyoti Sanyal and Rupak Kumar Pandit on the night. Tickets €20. More info here
Legendary British singer-songwriter Ralph McTell is in the University Concert Hall at 8pm. With 2025 marking Ralph’s 80th year, this tour represents a milestone not just in his life, but in his extraordinary career. Composer of the Ivor Novello award winning, international hit song ‘Streets of London’,McTell is still passionate about performing and views this tour as a celebration of longevity, artistry, and the continued love for live music. Tickets €34. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK Trad Folkin’ Rocks presents Caoimhín in the Record Room at 9pm. Caoimhín (pronounced “kwee-veen”) is a producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist forging a soulful new Gaelic sound, blending elements from the Irish tradition with alternative genres and concepts such as downtempo electronica, nu-disco, psychedelia and nature-based spirituality. Tickets €14. More info here
Renovator are in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s) at 11pm
Saturday 10th May
Darkness into Light in aid of Pieta House takes place in several venues across Ireland (and beyond) at 4.15am. Tickets €22/15. Limerick venues listed below More info here
- Kilmallock – Colaiste Iósaef 4.15am
- Limerick City – TUS (Moylish) 4.15am
- Newcastle West – Desmond Complex 4.15am
- Pallasgreen – Pallasgreen GAA Club
Join Limerick Ladies Cycling Club for the Dawn Cycle, an early morning cycle to kick start Bike Week & bring you from Darkness into Light. Proceeds in aid of Pieta House. They will be meeting at 4:45am with a rollout at 5am sharp! The cycle will be leisurely paced and cover a distance of 35km. This event is open to all cyclists over 18; not just the ladies! Bikes, helmets, lights and high vis are essential! The event is free but donations to Pieta House are encouraged. More info here
The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm (food court open til late).
As part of Bike Week, the Spinning 60’s Greenway Cycle starts at 10am at the Barnagh Greenway Hub. Limerick Sports Partnership and Locomotion Bike Rentals invite you on a social cycle along the beautiful Limerick Greenway. This cycle will go from Barnagh Hub to Abbeyfeale, then return to Barnagh for some refreshments in Platform 22. Bike & helmet will be provided. This event is free of charge and open to all adults aged 55 and over! More info here
Crafty Saturday, a free-play art & craft for children takes place on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm at Watch House Cross Library. More info here
Limerick’s footballers play London in the Tailteann Cup in Mick Neville Park at 1pm. More info here
As part of Bike Week, there’s a free Come & Try Mountain Biking session at Ballyhoura Trail Riders at 2pm. Bike & helmet will be provided. Suitable for ages 16+! More info here
Frontline Stage School, Caherdavin presents Theatrical Spectacular in the Lime Tree Theate at 5pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy a jam packed journey through song and dance with the students of Frontline Caherdavin. Tickets €20/€18. More info here
The Big Limerick Seisiún, with live music and dance, takes place every evening in the Locke Bar at 5pm and 9pm.
AWAY GAME Treaty United (Women) are away to Peamount United in PRL Park at 5pm in the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division. Live on LOItv
Charms, Chats & Cocktails (Jewellery Making Workshop) with Bonrie takes place in the Wickham from 6pm to 8pm. Grab your gang and join Bonrie for a super fun evening where you can let your imagination run wild and express your individual style with this fun activity. Whether you’re a crafting newbie or a DIY queen, they’ll walk you through all the steps to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Tickets €45. More info here
Comedian Fiona Frawley brings here show Are You Mad At Me? to Dolans Kasbah at 7.30pm. It’s about worrying everyone hates you, life as a teenage 34 year old and there are loads of jokes that even your boyfriend will love if you drag him along. Men have rights! And they’re welcome to the show. Tickets €19. More info here
The University of Limerick Orchestra Summer Concert takes place in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. The ULO is honoured to be joined by Limerick’s-own Emma Downes, a graduate of the University’s MA in String Performance and a current fellow of London’s prestigious Sinfonia Smith Square orchestra. Also planned are exciting performances of Borodin’s Overture to his opera Prince Igor, and Bizet’s two Carmen orchestral suites. This promises to be a wonderful evening of romantic and virtuosic music as the orchestra closes out its 2024/2025 season. Tickets €15. More info here
No Stairway, the Irish Led Zeppelin, are in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Based in Galway, and made up of four of the finest musicians the city has to offer, No Stairway have a true love of this music and recreate Zeppelin’s live presence and studio albums as faithfully as possible. Tickets €18. More info here
Pakie O’Callaghan presents A Celebration of The Stories of Eamon Kelly is on the Belltable at 8pm. The show honours the work of Ireland’s greatest ever storyteller. O’Callaghan takes Kelly’s best known stories including “The Umbrella”, “The Looking Glass” and “The Woman who Married the Blacksmith” and intersperses them with the haunting music of Sliabh Luachra, Kelly’s home place, to create a spellbinding evening of theatre. Tickets €20. More info here
To launch his new album Boyfrens is throwing a party in Pharmacia at 8pm. Expect club-pop, ambient, improvised noises, jungle, bass and breaks baby. Featuring DJ Egg, Dewey, Mícheál Keating and Brendan McInerney. Tickets €10. 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 €65 including a three-course meal. More info here. More info here
Phelim Drew presents Remembering Ronnie in Songs and Stories, a tribute to his legendary father Ronnie Drew, in Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Tickets €27. More info here
Mic Drop Comedy returns to the Record Room at 8.30pm. Featuring Shane Clifford, Sinead Walsh, Stewart Lambert, Ailish McCarthy, Justine Halpin, Brian McCormack and Kevin O’Connor. Tickets €10. More info here
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Glory Days, Ireland’s premier Bruce Springsteen tribute band at St.John’s Church, Knockainey at 8.30pm. For over 5 years, Glory Days has thrilled audiences in theatres, festivals, and large venues across Ireland, capturing the raw energy, passion, and soul of Bruce Springsteen and the legendary E Street Band. Tickets €25. More info here
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones are in the Spruce & Willow Cafe, Ardpatrick at 9pm. Tickets €20. More info here
Electric Mayham are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Cafe) at 9.30pm
Acoustra are in Off The Bone (South Court Hotel) at 9.30pm
The Rambler is in the Glen Tavern at 10pm
Limerick’s vinyl-only club night The Vault is back at the Record Room from 10pm with Pat Hyland and Niall Colgan. Free entry. More info here
Aftershock are in the Old Quarter at 10.30pm
Sunday 11th May
The fourth and final run of the Limerick Race Series – the 10 mile – takes place at South Liberties GAA at 9am. Tickets €30. More info here
Villiers School’s Annual Garden Fete and Dog Show takes place from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm. There will be a Dog Show, Cake Sale, Crêpes, Drinks, Book Sale, Plant Sale, Uniform Sale, Bric-a- brac, Raffle, Music, Games, Entertainment and Keep-Cups & Hoodies. All are Welcome.
Stage Arts Academy, Killaloe presents Theatrical Spectacular in the Lime Tree Theate at 5pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy a jam packed journey through song and dance with the students of Stage Arts, Killaloe. Tickets €20/€18. More info here
Dust off your hats and boots, Luke Combs UK (the world’s best tribute to Luke Combs) is coming to Dolans Warehouse at 8pm for an unforgettable night of country music with his full band. Luke Combs UK is the closest you’ll get to the man himself with the look and authentic sound of the Grammy-nominated country music megastar. Tickets €26. More info here