And we’re back with another Pigtown Listing – your independent guide to What’s On In Limerick. We hope you’re coping well with the January blues. We’ve got a bit more going on this week.
Pigtown Listing: 16th-22nd January
All Week
The Made of Earth Exhibition continues at the Hunt Museum until 6th April. Made of Earth explores the story of clay and ceramics; how they have impacted civilisation and how civilisation has developed through their use. More info here.
Limerick City Gallery of Art (LCGA) organised an exhibition Remember Jim Kemmy in 1998 to mark the death of Jim Kemmy former Mayor of Limerick, T.D. and Councillor. To mark the 25th anniversary of Jim’s death LCGA has brought this exhibition together again, along with some new pieces. Runs until 22nd January. More info here
LCGA is also hosting three more exhibitions. The first exhibition is by artist Brian Fay entitled The Most Recent Forever. The second is by Caroline Dunne entitled Objects of Memories. The third is a collection kindly loaned to the Gallery from the private collection of Maire & Maurice Foley. All exhibitions will run until 12th February. More info here
Rock of Ages Teen Edition presented by Crescent College Comprehensive will take place in the Lime Tree Theatre from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st January at 8pm. Tickets €10. More info here
UL Graduations taking place in UCH across the week.
Monday 16th January
The IFI @ Belltable Series returns with Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin. It’s set on the fictional island of Inisherin off the west coast of Ireland during the time of the Civil War, where old pals Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson) have reached a confounding impasse in their friendship. The film was nominated for 8 Golden Globes, winning Best Motion Picture -Musical or Comedy, Best Actor – Musical or Comedy (Farrell), and Best Screenplay. Screenings at 5pm & 8pm. Tickets €8. More info here
There’s a Tango Class in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7pm. All levels welcome.
Tuesday 17th January
Limerick & Clare ETB are hosting an Open Day in the Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Street from 10am to 3pm. More info here
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Red Path Walk. Meeting at O’Driscoll’s Bar, Corbally at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
There’s an Irish Dancing Class in the Record Room (downstairs in the Commercial Bar) from 7pm-8pm. Cost €10. Followed by the Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 9 pm.
For all knitters/crocheters/cross-stitchers/embroiderers, Pints & Purls is happening in Crew at 7.30 pm
Wednesday 18th January
It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7.30pm until late. Evening classes followed by Latin Social.
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
Thursday 19th January
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 3pm to 9.30pm
Limerick Educate Together Secondary School is hosting a Fashion Show in the Castletroy Park Hotel at 7.30pm. Raising money to buy a LETSS ASD Unit minibus. All raffle proceeds to CARI Children’s Charity. Tickets €20. More info here.
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
UCH is hosting A contemporary dance performance showcasing the Dance Studies Department of the University of Malta at 7pm. Tickets are free but booking in advance is recommended. More info here
SOLD OUT Comedian Jason Byrne brings his Unblocked to Dolan’s Warehouse at 7.30pm.
Friday 20th January
The Castletroy Farmers Market is open from 10am to 2pm in Castletroy Town Centre
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
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 12pm to 9.30pm
The Granagh Players present The Foggy Dew in the Granagh Community Centre at 8pm. Tickets €10/€5. More info here
Bad Reputation presents Evile in Dolans at 8pm. Evile are a Metal outfit from Huddersfield, England whoser sound proudly recalls the vintage Thrash Metal sound of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Tickets €19.50. More info here.
The Banbha Quartet play the Belltable at 8pm. They are one of several fine new Irish quartets promoted by the National String Quartet Foundation and are establishing an exciting reputation amongst audiences throughout the country. For this tour they bring a fascinating mix of music, opening with one of Haydn’s ground-breaking and masterly Op.20 set of quartets from 1772. Tickets €20/€18. More info here
Martin Byrnes is live in CASK at 8pm. Free entry.
Saturday 21st January
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 will be open 10am to 3pm with the stalls selling arts, crafts, etc. from 10am to 3pm.
The National Antiques Art & Vintage Fair takes place at the Limerick Racecourse Sat & Sun 11am to 6pm. More info here
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Munster Women’s Team wrap up the 2023 Interprovincial Series with a trip to the Galway Sportsground to take on Connacht at 1pm. Despite only needing a losing bonus point to claim the trophy, Niamh Briggs’ team will no doubt be looking to make it three wins from three. Live coverage on TG4. Tickets here
It’s another exciting day of AIL Rugby with five matches including a local derby. All games start at 2.30pm unless other stated:
- 1A: Ballynahinch vs Garryowen – Ballymacarn Park
- 1A: Young Munsters vs Shannon – Tom Clifford Park 5PM
- 2A: Ballymena vs Old Crescent – Eaton Park
- 2A: UL Bohs vs Navan – UL Arena
- 2C: Clonmel vs Bruff – Ardghaoithe
Limerick Youth Dance Company are holding Auditions for ages 11-25 in Dance Limerick from 3pm-5pm. Dance Experience Required. Hip Hop, Ballet and Contemporary dance styles are welcome. Email to book.
YUPFEST is taking place in Pharmacia from 6pm till late. Featuring 10 live acts and a mix of punk, reggae, indie, funk, trad, metal and drum n’bass. Tickets from €8. More info here
Bon Jovi Tribute Slippery When Wet play Dolans at 8pm. Tickets €15. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK! Seoda Shows present Driven Snow play the Kasbah (Dolans) at 8pm. They are comprised of husband Kieran (Delorentos) and wife Emily (Republic of Loose, Stars On Fire). Tickets €10. More info here
The Granagh Players present The Foggy Dew in the Granagh Community Centre at 8pm. Tickets €10/€5. More info here
Drive are live in CASK at 8pm. Free entry.
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
Comedy duo The Dirt Birds (Sinead Culbert and Sue Collins) return to UCH with their show #NoFilters. Tickets €28. More info here
Sunday 22nd January
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
Junior Parkrun is a series of free, weekly 2k runs for children aged 4 to 14. The Limerick Junior Parkrun is held every Sunday at 9:30 am and Shelbourne Park. You need to register once to get your barcode. More info here
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 12pm to 4pm
Munster play their final game of the European Champions Cup Pool stages as they travel to the Stade Ernest Wallon to play Toulouse. Kick Off 4.15pm. Live coverage on BT Sports.
The National Antiques Art & Vintage Fair takes place at the Limerick Racecourse Sat & Sun 11am to 6pm. More info here
It’s StreetFoodSundays in Crew Brewing from 1pm until 7pm (or when the food runs out)
The Ronan Collins Showband Show, Reeling In the Showband Years come to UCH at 8pm. Featuring showband legends such as Linda Martin and Red Hurley. Tickets €30. More info here
The Granagh Players present The Foggy Dew in the Granagh Community Centre at 8pm. Tickets €10/€5. More info here
Three-piece The Hugo Lynn Experience play Pharmacia at 9pm. Support by Moving Home and Theatre with DJ Dewey finishing off the night. Tickets from €8. More info here
That’s all for this week’s Pigtown Listing. Let us know what you’re looking forward to. If we missed an event, drop us a message.