We’ve another busy week coming up in Limerick with gigs, films, theatre, sport and much, much more. So much is going on that I struggled to decide which event would be this week’s Pigtown Pick of the Week. In the end I settled on Les SalAmandas in the Record Room (the Commercial Bar) on Friday night.
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Pigtown Listings – 13th-19th February
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.
Monday 13th February
The IFI@Belltable series continues with An Cailín Ciúin. The first Irish language film to be nominated for International Feature Film at the Oscars. Adapted from Foster, a short story by Claire Keegan, centres on nine-year-old Cáit, a shy and withdrawn child who receives scant attention or affection from a family ruled by an uncaring patriarch. Screenings at 5pm and 8pm. Tickets €8. More info here
Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges will be shown at University Concert Hall at 7.30pm. Starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two London-based Irish hitmen in hiding, with Ralph Fiennes as their enraged boss. Tickets €5. More info here
Tuesday 14th February
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Limerick City Walk. Meeting at Arthurs Quay Park at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
Meanwhile, the West Limerick Weekly Walk is exploring the Castle Demesne in Newcastlewest. Meeting at 11am in the at the car park at the entrance to the Demense (Entrance by Newcastlewest Community Centre). If you wish to come along please phone 061 333 600 or email [email protected]
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, the Pints & Purls meetup is happening in Crew at 7.30 pm
The Academic play to a SOLD OUT Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. More info here
Druid Theatre Company presents The Last Return by Sonya Kelly in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. The Last Return is a new play by acclaimed playwright Sonya Kelly (Once Upon a Bridge, Furniture), a thrilling comedy about conflict, peace and the pursuit of territory at any cost. Sara Joyce (Once Upon a Bridge) directs a cast that includes Anna Healy, Bosco Hogan, Rebecca O’Mara and Naima Swaleh. Tickets €30/€28. More info here
There’s an LSAD RAG Week gig in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) with Moving Home, Cascando and Citrus Fresh. Tickets €5 On The Door. More info here
Ireland’s leading Drag Haus is hosting a Valentine’s Ball in Pharmacia from 9pm. Featuring special guest JUST MAY (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) plus a massive lineup of Drag & DJS! Tickets from €11.53. More info here
Wednesday 15th February
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.
Druid Theatre Company presents The Last Return by Sonya Kelly in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. The Last Return is a new play by acclaimed playwright Sonya Kelly (Once Upon a Bridge, Furniture), a thrilling comedy about conflict, peace and the pursuit of territory at any cost. Sara Joyce (Once Upon a Bridge) directs a cast that includes Anna Healy, Bosco Hogan, Rebecca O’Mara and Naima Swaleh. Tickets €30/€28. More info here
Thursday 16th February
Helium Arts Workshops will take place on Thursday and Friday February in the Dooradoyle Library. These Free creative art workshops are to support children, aged 8 – 12 years, with lifelong physical health conditions in living life to the full. Email [email protected] to request a booking form.
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 3pm to 9.30pm
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
Equinox presents Pagan in Pharmacia from 9pm. Tickets from 6.34. More info here
Friday 17th February
Helium Arts Workshops will take place on Thursday and Friday February in the Dooradoyle Library. These Free creative art workshops are to support children, aged 8 – 12 years, with lifelong physical health conditions in living life to the full. Email [email protected] to request a booking form.
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
Lisa Canny is in CASK Limerick (Kilmurry Lodge) at 7pm. Tickets from €15. Featuring special guest Sean O’ Meara. More info here
Munster Rugby host Welsh side Ospreys in Thomond Park in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship. Kick off is 7.35pm. Live Coverage on TG4 and Limerick’s Live 95fm. Tickets available here
Treaty United kick off the 2023 League of Ireland season by hosting Bray at 7.45pm in the Markets Field.
Women’s Shed Limerick are hosting their first fundraising event of 2023 Speed Dating at 8pm in the Unicorn Bar. The event is in aid of Women’s Shed Limerick and Adapt House Limerick. €20 entry fee is payable online please email [email protected] for more information.
Bad Reputation present London-based Harbinger in Kasbah, Dolans at 8pm. Support by Worn Out & Trenchknife. Tickets from €12. More info here
Radiohead Tribute Karma Police play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets from €18. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK Irish-French indie-folk Les SalAmandas play the Record Room (the Commercial Bar) from 8.30pm. Mixing reflective lyrics and beautiful harmonies Les SalAmandas are releasing their debut album, ‘There’s A Sea Between Us ’ in February 2023, a collection of songs they have been working on over the last 3 years and they recorded with Daniel Ledwell (award winning producer) last year in Nova Scotia, Canada. The album includes their singles ‘Now Is The Time’, ‘Mouldy’ and ‘Gold (Fall With The Gun) and their forthcoming single “Marys got Issues“. Tickets from €11.70. More info here
There’s Bingo at Amber Limerick Hosted by Drag Queen Victoria Secret from 9pm. Tickets €15. More info here
Saturday 18th February
The Milk Market is open from 8am to 3pm.
CluedUp Games bring the Smurf’s Great Escape to the streets of Limerick. This is an interactive, app-based challenge for all the family to enjoy. Tickets from €40 for six adults and unlimited kids. More info here
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.
FabLab Limerick are hosting a series of Equipment Introduction sessions in the UL City Campus on Sarsfield Street. First up is Laser Cutting at 11am followed by 3D Printing at 2pm. Both events cost €20. 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 Hunt Museum is running Clay Workshops for Adults at 11am and 2pm. The workshop focuses on Wheel & Slab-building. €30 per person (16 years +). All materials included. Booking essential. More info here
It’s another exciting day of AIL Rugby with six matches. All games start at 2.30pm:
- 1A: UCD vs Garryowen – Belfield, Dublin
- 1A: Shannon vs Dublin University – Thomond Park
- 1A: Clontarf vs Young Munsters– Castle Avenue, Dublin
- 2A: Nenagh Ormond vs Old Crescent – New Ormond Park, Tipperary
- 2A: UL Bohs vs Queens University– UL Arena
- 2C: Bruff vs Instonians – Kilballyowen Park
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
GUSTO with Billy Magra takes place in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 8pm. GUSTO is a one-man show exploring how one Old Age Punk survived a world of sex, Irish dancing, drugs, Sean-Nos singing, and rock’n’roll – and lived to tell the tale. Tickets from €10. More info here
SOLD OUT Gemma Hayes plays upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. More info here
Qween return to Dolans Warehouse at 8pm with the music of Queen. Tickets from €25. More info here
CAMP returns to Pharmacia with DJS Kloya, Boyfrens and Rory Sweeney hitting the decks from 9pm. Tickets 10pm. More info here
Finish off your Saturday night with the After Show Party on the Terrace at Dolans from 10.30pm. Free Entry
Sunday 19th February
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 9:30am and Shelbourne Park. You need to register once to get your barcode. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
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
It’s StreetFoodSundays in Crew Brewing from 1pm until 7pm (or when the food runs out)
The Hunt Museum’s Sunday Art Club takes place at 2pm. €5 per child – all materials provided. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. More info here.
Limerick are away to Louth in the Allianz Football League Roinn 2 at 2pm.
Treaty City Brewery is hosting the Sarsfield Sessions, an Open Mic afternoon from 4pm to 7pm. Admission is free. Support by Colm Brennan and Fir Kenobo. 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.