Limerick Events Guide – 6th-12th May
All Week (6th-12th May)
The Panoramic Wheel relocates from Arthurs Quay Park to the Potato Market Car Park from the 26th of April to the 6th May. Soar above the city and take in the stunning 360-degree views across Limerick’s skyline on the spectacular 38-metre panoramic wheel. Sky-high fun for all the family! More info here
Photographer Brandon Hanley’s exhibition Anthem of the Angels is in the Limerick City Gallery of Art until Tuesday 7th May. Free entry from 10am to 5pm
A Photography Exhibition as part of the LCFE Arts Festival is in the Hanging Gardens on Henry St until Tuesday 7th May. Free entry from 10am to 3pm.
The Turning Turns 40 exhibition in the Hunt Museum celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Irish Woodturners Guild (IWG) with a curated exhibition featuring 40 exceptionally turned wood forms that demonstrate excellence in craftsmanship and design. The exhibition runs until May 10th and is free for all to attend. It will then travel to four further venues across Ireland as part of the IWG anniversary celebrations. More info here
A free exhibition All Along The River will be on display in The People’s Museum of Limerick from Tuesday 23rd April to Friday 10th May, curated by Maurice Quillinan, featuring more than 20 artists, with an exhibition based on each artists’ experiences with the river. More info here
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling. This year, Bike Week will kick off on Saturday May 11th, and ends on Sunday May 19th with lots of events across the week. More info here
The Mountains, Fall on Us Exhibition by Austin McQuinn is in the Limerick City Gallery of Art from Friday 26th April to Sunday 9th June. Mountains, Fall on Us invokes the poetic object as a means of salvation, alongside micro gestures of iconoclasm. Paintings on discarded military engravings, a tower of Aran sweaters, medals, clay tongues, sequins, bog oak and upholstery fabric are reclaimed and refashioned with a new baroque sensibility. Queered with an optimism and infused with what the artist has called ‘a kind of mad hope’, McQuinn takes possession of these found images and objects, painting over them with ink in an extravagant and decadent defacement. More info here
Monday 6th May (Public Holiday)
The Riverfest Village takes over Arthur’s Quay Park from 10am to 5pm. Sample tasty artisan food and fabulous crafts, check out the village vintage amusements along with colourful street performances and live musical entertainment, all in one riverside location! Free entry. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. More info here
Experience a thrilling aerial adventure over the River Shannon on the ever popular Riverfest Zipline from 10am – 5pm in Arthurs Quay Park. More info here
Fidget Feet present House! Circus? Bingo! at 12pm and 3pm in the Redemptorist Church Car Park, South Circular Road. Park up and play bingo in your car or rock up on foot to watch a spectacular aerial show with aerialists flying from cranes, dancers, flying bingo balls, local community performers, and an Elvis impersonator thrown into the mix. Tickets €20 – €40 for Cars, €15 for family walk ups and €5 for individual walk ups. More info here
Treaty United play Athlone Town at 5pm in the Markets Field. Adults tickets €12 online or €15 on the gate. Juvenile tickets (13-17) €10. Children (6-12) are €5 and children under 5 are free. Live coverage on LOItv. More info here
It’s Industry Night in Pharmacia from 9pm
Tuesday 7th May
Martin Breen is giving a Lunchtime Lecture on Castles and Towerhouses – Monuments in our Countryside in the Hunt Museum from 1pm to 2pm. More info here
Konrad Cygal (Tenor) and Stefano Churchiu (Piano) perform a Lunchtime Concert in St Mary’s Cathedral at 1.15pm. Free Event. More info here
Sahaja Yoga Ireland host a Free Meditation workshop in Watch House Cross Library at 6pm. 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.
Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party, a new play written by Liam McCarthy and directed by Joan Sheehy, is in the Belltable at 8pm. Starring Patrick Ryan and Georgina Miller, Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party is a story of love, longing and obsession, centring on Jack, and his experience of a brief, passionate kiss in the downstairs toilet at a party in Limerick City in 1983. The incident becomes Jack’s lifelong fixation. He kissed Jilly Morgan, at her own birthday party, and life, for him, will never be the same again. €28/€25. More info here
Wednesday 8th May
Mid West ARIES are hosting a free Workshop on How Can I Find Meaning in My Life and Feel More Empowered? in Kilmallock Library at 10.30am. More info here
As part of Bealtaine 2024, Tracy Mahedy and Laura O’Neill, Sports Development Officers with Limerick Sports Partnership will speak on the importance of Keeping Active As We Age in Watch House Cross Library at 11.30am. Free event. More info here
St Kieran’s play Kildimo/Pallaskenry in the Bons Secours West Senior Football League at 7.45pm in St Kieran’s GAA Club
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
Irish music legend Luka Bloom plays the Window Sessions in Cleary’s Bar, Newcastle West at 8.30pm. Tickets €22.50. More info here
Thursday 9th May
Mid West ARIES presents Creativity for Wellbeing – Collaging From Nature in the Hunt Museum from 11am to 2.30pm. The workshop is free for adults aged 18+. Places are limited. Booking is essential. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open from 4pm to 9pm (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. Free event. More info here
As part of Bealtaine 2024, join Kevin Kinsella for a taster session of Tai Chi, a form of exercise involving a series of flowing movements and providing a wealth of benefits in Watch House Cross Library from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. No previous experience required. There are limited spaces and booking is essential. More info here
The Old Quarter is hosting a Wine & Dine Night with Sommelier Damien from 7pm. Across seven meticulously crafted courses, you’ll explore a diverse selection of premium wines expertly paired with gourmet dishes, each chosen to elevate your tasting experience. Tickets €85. More info here
Doon play Cappamore in the Bons Secours Hospital East Senior Hurling League at 7pm in Doon GAA Club
Breath Better Yoga is running a Sip & Stretch Cocktail Yoga class at 7pm at The Wickham. Tickets €20 includes 1 cocktail, choose any from menu. More info here
The Irish Chamber Orchestra presents Trumpet Sounds in the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. Features works by Elgar, Grieg, Neruda and Piazzolla. Tickets €30. More info here
Springboard, the Irish World Academy’s annual dance programme celebrating the talent of the Contemporary Dance BA students, takes place in Dance Limerick on Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets €12/€10. More info here
The Treaty Whiskey Society are hosting their next Tasting Event at 7.30pm in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s), showcasing Walsh Whiskey, home of Writers’ Tears & The Irishman Premium Irish Whiskeys. Tickets €10 for members and €20 for non-members. More info here
John Smith plays Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. He was dubbed the future of folk music by Pentangle’s John Renbourn, but singer-songwriter John Smith’s unique synthesis of styles puts him halfway across the Atlantic. The Living Kind is his masterpiece in American atmospherics: a true musician’s record, produced by Joe Henry, the man responsible for some of the subtlest Americana of recent times. Tickets €18+BF. More info here
Rebecca O’Connor is Simply The Best as Tina Turner in the Lime Tree Theatre from 8pm. Ireland’s own International success story, Rebecca O’Connor, is the only artist in the world personally endorsed by Tina Turner herself, and is returning to her homeland again in 2024 following previously sold-out show at Lime Tree Theatre in 2023. Tickets €32/€28. More info here
Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party, a new play written by Liam McCarthy and directed by Joan Sheehy, is in the Belltable at 8pm. Starring Patrick Ryan and Georgina Miller, Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party is a story of love, longing and obsession, centring on Jack, and his experience of a brief, passionate kiss in the downstairs toilet at a party in Limerick City in 1983. The incident becomes Jack’s lifelong fixation. He kissed Jilly Morgan, at her own birthday party, and life, for him, will never be the same again. €28/€25. More info here
Narrow Door Records presents Electro/Punk trio CLT DRP (Brighton) and Alt Rock trio The Last Vinci (Cork) in Pharmacia at 8pm. Local support include Linda, Small Church and Spit. Tickets €10. More info here
Friday 10th May
Parent & Toddler Morning takes place from 10.30am to 12pm at Watch House Cross Library with songs, stories and rhymes. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
There’s a free Himalayan Meditation workshop in Dooradoyle Library at 6pm. More info here
Fr. Casey’s play Ballysteen in the Bons Secours West Senior Football League at 7pm in Abbeyfeale GAA Club
Blackrock play Effin in the Bons Secours Hospital South Senior Hurling League at 7:15pm in KIlfinane GAA Club
Galtee Gaels play Monaleen in the Bons Secours City East South Senior Football League at 7.15pm in Kilbehenny GAA Club. Meanwhile Mungret St Pauls play Oola at 7.30pm in Mungret.
Springboard, the Irish World Academy’s annual dance programme celebrating the talent of the Contemporary Dance BA students, takes place in Dance Limerick on Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets €12/€10. More info here
Candlelight Concerts presents A Tribute to Queen in St Mary’s Cathedral at 7.30pm. Tickets from €26. More info here
A youthful Munster A side will take on an AIL Select XV at Old Crescent RFC (KO 7.30pm). Admission is €10 and children go free. proceeds going to Milford Care Centre, Parkinson’s Association, Limerick Search & Rescue, Daughters of Charity Lisnagry, Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Redemptorist Christmas Poor Campaign. More info here
The Curley 4 Mile 2024 in memory of the late, great Michael Curley Cunningham will take place in Galbally at 7.30. Tickets €15. More info here
Treaty United (Men) play Wexford in the Markets Field in the League of Ireland First Division at 7.45pm. Adults tickets €12 online or €15 on the gate. Juvenile tickets (13-17) €10. Children (6-12) are €5 and children under 5 are free. Live coverage on LOItv. More info here
English Singer Miles Kane (The Last Shadow Puppets, Rascals) plays a solo show in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets €27. More info here
Dave Keary and Brian O’Connor play Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Brian O’Connor is now based in Sweden and plays and records regularly there. Dave Keary is the Musical Director for Van Morrison and busy in his Red Door Studios so to get the two players in the same venue is a rare thing these days. Tickets €15+BF. More info here
Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party, a new play written by Liam McCarthy and directed by Joan Sheehy, is in the Belltable at 8pm. Starring Patrick Ryan and Georgina Miller, Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party is a story of love, longing and obsession, centring on Jack, and his experience of a brief, passionate kiss in the downstairs toilet at a party in Limerick City in 1983. The incident becomes Jack’s lifelong fixation. He kissed Jilly Morgan, at her own birthday party, and life, for him, will never be the same again. €28/€25. More info here
The London Symphonic Rock Orchestra In Concert comes to the University Concert Hall at 8pm. Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way. Expect reimagined classic hits from: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Rage against The Machine, System of a Down and many more. Tickets €49.50. More info here
Comedian Karl Spain brings his show Well, What Did You Expect to the Friar’s Gate Theatre at 8pm. Karl Spain has long been established as one of Ireland’s most popular comedians, from his own tours and touring with others, and has appeared at festivals all over the world. Karl has worked with some of the world’s greatest comedians ( his peers ahem, cough). Tickets €20. More info here
SOLD OUT Unscene Limerick presents DeconstrucTED, a final look back at Naive Ted with Ted’s host body Andy Connolly being interviewed by Steve ón Dings in the Record Room at 8pm. More info here
Chloe & Matt are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Cafe) from 9.30pm
DJ Colm Brandon is Mickey Martins from 10pm
Saturday 11th
The Pieta House Darkness Into Light takes place at 4.15am this morning. Venues in Limerick include TUS Moylish, Colaiste Iósaef in Kilmallok, the Desmond Complex in Newcastle West and Pallasgreen GAA Club. Tickets €26 for adults and €5 for Children (6-17). More info here
As part of Bike Week, Limerick Ladies Cycling Club is organising a Dawn Cycle in aid of Pieta House at 5am from UL to Birdhill. They will be meeting at 4:45am at the UL East Gate Car Park 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
Saturday Arts & Crafts for Children takes place from 11am to 4pm at Watch House Cross Library. A fresh set of craft materials will be provided. Collect your art materials from the library desk and make something to take home, to display in the library or both! This is a self-guided activity so children must be accompanied and assisted by their grown-up. No booking required. More info here
Newcastle West play Adare in the Bons Secours West Senior Football League at 12.15pm in Newcastle West GAA Club
Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party, a new play written by Liam McCarthy and directed by Joan Sheehy, is in the Belltable at 2.30pm and 8pm. Starring Patrick Ryan and Georgina Miller, Jilly Morgan’s Birthday Party is a story of love, longing and obsession, centring on Jack, and his experience of a brief, passionate kiss in the downstairs toilet at a party in Limerick City in 1983. The incident becomes Jack’s lifelong fixation. He kissed Jilly Morgan, at her own birthday party, and life, for him, will never be the same again. €28/€25. More info here
Treaty United (Women) will play Peamount United at 5pm in the Markets Field in the Women’s Premier Division. Adults tickets €12 online or €15 on the gate. Juvenile tickets (13-17) €10. Children (6-12) are €5 and children under 5 are free. Live coverage on LOItv. More info here
With the battle for the top four in the United Rugby Championship heating up, Munster Rugby host interprovincial rivals Connacht at 5.15pm in Thomond Park. Tickets from €20. Live coverage on Live 95fm and RTÉ Two. More info here
Club 30+ comes to Dolans Warehouse from 6pm to 10pm. Club 30+ is an evening clubbing experience where the party wraps up in time for you to grab some food, get the bus home and put your feet up for Match of the Day! Tickets €11. More info here
Stage Arts Academy Killaloe presents Theatrical Spectacular in the Lime Tree Theatre at 6pm. 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
As part of the Limerick Opera Festival, the Hunt Museum Picnic Aria Evening takes place in the Hunt Museum Garden at 6.30pm. Enjoy a sumptuous offering of picnic food as you listen to the wonderous voices of Jean Wallace & Catherine O’Carroll performing a selection of arias and song accompanied by Irina Dernova in the beautiful outdoors at the back of the museum on the banks of the River Shannon. Tickets €45. More info here
Limerick Hurlers continue their Drive For Five as they play Cork in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Round 3 of the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship at 7pm. Live coverage on GAA Go. More info here
Comedian Jim Elliot is in Dolans Kasbah at 7.30pm. Tickets €15. More info here
Seoda Shows presents English singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jane Weaver in Dolans Upstairs at 8pm. Tickets €24+BF. More info here
The University of Limerick Orchestra Summer Proms Concert comes to the University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. The University of Limerick Orchestra and pianist Darragh Brogan perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, and Dvorak’s American Suite. Join the UL Orchestra for an evening of popular 20th century classics, featuring pieces famous from their use on stage and screen through the years. Tickets €15. More info here
Pigtown Pick of the Week L.A.S.A. and ULFM present Girlfriend in Pharmacia at 8pm. Support by Citrus Fresh. Tickets €10. More info here
Mollys is hosting a Brazilian Traffic Light Party at 8pm with DJ Thairine Leão, Jessica Lima, DJ Zwing and the Drop Studios Dancers. Tickets from €8. More info here
COMPETITION Mic Drop Comedy returns to The Record Room at 8.30pm. The line up includes Ross O’Donoghue, Ciara Barnes, Jack Leahy, Kevin Larney, Siobhan Brosnan, Kevin O’Connor and Brian McCormack. As always, there are limited seats available, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Check out our Instagram page to find out how you can win two tickets. Tickets €10. More info here
Celtic Whisper are are in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Cafe) at 9.30pm
The Dolans After Party takes place on the Dolans Terrace at 10.30pm
Sunday 12th May
As part of Bike Week, Limerick City & County Council and Limerick Sports Partnership invite you to a Family Riverbank Cycle from UL to City Centre. Meeting at the UL Boat Club (UL Western Car Park) at 11am. This cycle will go from the University of Limerick Boat House to Clare Street Park, and return to UL via the same scenic route. FREE bikes will be provided for this event, and all are welcome! Free event. More info here
Fiana Ní Chonaill performs Sounds of Limerick Harp Strings: Imagining the past and playing the present in Shannon House, Castleconnell at 12.30pm. A harp recital imagining and reimagining Limerick’s relationship with the Irish harp through music and story. Free entry. More info here
Dr Paul O’Brien is leading a Lost Pubs of Limerick Walking Tour at 2pm. Meeting at St Joseph’s Church. All proceeds to Down Syndrone Limerick. More info here
Claire Halpin is hosting Pilates for Pieta in the Crescent Shopping Centre at 2pm. Tickets €12. More info here
Glenroe play Blackrock in the Bons Secours Hospital South Senior Hurling League at 3pm in Glenroe GAA Club
Frontline Caherdavin presents Theatrical Spectacular in the Lime Tree Theatre at 6pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy a jam packed journey through song and dance with the students of Frontline Stage School. Tickets €20/€18. More info here
Limerick Songstress Eve Stafford is delighted to be brining her show Songbird to St. John’s Church, Knockainey at 7.30pm. Stafford, an award winning soprano, presents a classical crossover concert of Irish music and song throughout the ages, classical music and movie and music favourites. There really is something for everyone! Tickets €22.50. More info here
Bad Reputation presents Godflesh in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets €33.50. More info here
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 8pm.
Mike Ryan is in the Blue Bar (Green Yard Cafe) at 9.30pm