Welcome back to another exciting week of happenings across Limerick City and County. We’ve got something for everyone. As always, we’d love to hear from you if you went to an event you saw listed here. Let us know how you got on
Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is a special acoustic set of songs by The Driven by Brendan Markham presented by Wird FM in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 9pm on Friday. Free entry but tickets are limited
UPDATED 8am 23/06/2023
Pigtown Listings – 19th-25th June
All Week (19th-25th June)
Limerick-born artist Diana Copperwhite’s Onomatopoeia Exhibition is in the Limerick City Gallery of Art until Sunday. More info here
An Ancient Land Exhibition by LSAD Student James Wellwood will be on display in the Hunt Museum until Friday 30th June 2023. More info here
The Visions of an Unsettled Earth Exhibition will be on display in the Hunt Museum from Thursday 4th May to Friday 14th July. More info here
The Limerick & District Motor Cycle Club exhibition continues at the People’s Museum in Pery Square. A must-see for anyone interested in bikes.
The Dromcollogher Carnival takes place from Friday 23rd June until Sunday 1st July. There’s music gigs, sporting events, a road race, art exhibition and much, much more. More info here
Monday 19th June
This week’s IFI@Belltable screening is Lakelands (2022) by Robert Higgins & Patrick McGivney. Following a violent attack on a night out, Cian O’Reilly (Éanna Hardwicke), a promising young Gaelic footballer, sustains a life-changing injury. The young farmer, had been happy with his lot: working contentedly alongside his father (Lorcan Cranitch) on the farm, partying with friends, and performing well on the pitch. His world is shattered when the injury forces him off the field, and he struggles to reimagine an identity in the small midlands town where GAA is at the beating heart of the community. Tickets €8. Screenings at 5pm and 8pm. More info here
Street Food Done Good and Crew Brewing present Beer & Veggies at 7.30pm Five fully plant-based courses and five glasses of paired beers. Tickets €56. Pre-booking essential. More info here
There’s a Tango class at the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7:30pm. €10 per class. All levels catered for.
The Republic of Ireland play Gibraltar in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin at 7.45pm as they hope to qualifty for UEFA EURO 2024. Live coverage on RTÉ2 with several pubs around Limerick showing the match.
Tuesday 20th June
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Shannon Fields Walk. Meeting at Clare Street Park at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
A lecture by David McBurnie – A Celtic Way of Life: Bronze Age Artefacts will take place in the Hunt Museum from 1pm – 2pm. The focus of this talk is the Hunt Collection of artefacts dating from the late Bronze Age. Free admission. More info here
Children from Nicole Sweeney School of Dance invites you to The Greatest Show, an evening of dance song and fun to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. 7pm in the University Concert Hall. Tickets €20. More info here
The Pints & Purls casual crafting and pinting meetup is in Crew from 7:30pm onwards.
Street Food Done Good and Crew Brewing present Beer & Veggies at 7.30pm Five fully plant-based courses and five glasses of paired beers. Tickets €56. Pre-booking essential. More info here
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
Wednesday 21st June
Women’s Collective Ireland (Limerick) are holding a Summer Solstice Three Bridges Walk. Meet at Arthur’s Quay Park at 6:15pm with tea/coffee after (venue to be confirmed). Email to register
It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7.30pm until late. €10 per class. Followed by Latin Social.
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
Celebrating over 50 Years of one of rock music’s most influential bands, the UK Pink Floyd Experience comes to UCH at 8pm. Tickets €26. More info here
Thursday 22nd June
BabyLovesMusic is a unique concert for Babies 12 months & under. Performances at 10:30am, 12pm & 2:30pm each day. Tickets €12 for Baby + Adult. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 3pm to 9.30pm
Paintclub Social Limerick are in House Limerick at 7pm. Step by step instruction, no experience required. All materials provided and a pre-drawn canvas. A drink is included in your ticket price. Tickets €45. More info here
Hotbuckle Theatre presents Sense & Sensibility at the Friars Gate Theatre at 8pm. Tickets from €15. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
Four Corners Comedy Club will be hosting an Open Mic night in Katie Daly’s from 8.30pm. Several local comedians will be trying out new material. Open to first-timers looking to try comedy for the first time
Friday 23rd June
BabyLovesMusic is a unique concert for Babies 12 months & under. Performances at 10:30am, 12pm & 2:30pm each day. Tickets €12 for Baby + Adult. More info here
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
Joga Club is a 60 Minute Power Yoga Journey set to upbeat tunes. Kicks off in the Wickham Way at 7.30pm. Please Bring Your Own Mat, Towel and Water. This is an Open-Level Practice, Beginners Welcome and Encouraged. Tickets from €13. More info here
Treaty United (Men) play away to Athlone Town at 7.45pm in the Athlone Town Stadium. Coverage on LOITV
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
Shanners plays CASK Limerick (Kilmurry Lodge). Free Entry.
Drive play 1314 (Jerry Flanney’s) from 8pm followed by Resident DJ
Lyterian play Pharmacia at 8pm. Tickets €10. Special guests Pralium.
Albert Niland plays Upstairs at Dolans at 8pm. Tickets from €20. More info here
Pigtown Pick of the Week Wired Fm presents a very special acoustic set of songs by Irish 90s Rock Band The Driven by Brendan Markham in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 9pm. Limited free tickets, email [email protected]. Support on the night by John Steele with Eamon Hehir. More info here
Saturday 24th June
The Milk Market is open from 8am to 3pm.
The Pig n’Porter Festival is one of the biggest Tag Rugby events in the world. It takes place at Old Crescent RFC and the University of Limerick. Non player tickets still available which also includes access to the legendary PnP afterparty from 8.30pm in Old Crescent with band Springbreak and DJ JJ Hartigan. 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.
Conclave, Limericks Flagship gaming Convention, marks 10 years at Thomond Park. Doors open both days at 9.30am. Table uopDay ticket €15,Weekend ticket €20. Family friendly. Tournaments and demos of Role Playing games, Trading Card games, miniatures and board games. More info here
To mark the 30-year anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland, Limerick Pride and the Limerick Narwhals swimming group are hosting the Rainbow Swim from 10am from Curraghgour Boat Club. 80 swimmers will be followed by sailing boats, paddle boats and kayaks in a celebration of Pride on the River Shannon. More info here
The Lough Gur Outdoor Summer Solstice Market will take place from 10am – 2pm by the lakeshore in Lough Gur, with lots of craft stalls on the day. More info here
The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10am to 3pm
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
Castletroy Town Centre is hosting a Start of Summer Party from 12pm to 4pm with free Ice Cream, toys, games, face-painting and live music.
Ireland kick off their World Rugby Under 20s World Championship campaign against England in South Africa at 12.30pm. Live coverage on Virgin Media
Drink & Draw Limerick presents Paint Like Bob Ross in the Wickham between 3pm and 5pm. No experience is necessary to take part. Tickets from €31. More info here
The TUS Gaelic Grounds will an All-Ireland SHC quarter-final double-header involving Clare-Dublin (4pm) and Galway-Tipperary (6.15pm). Both games will be screened live on RTÉ2. Tickets available here
Wank Bank are in Pharmacia for Dons and Divas night with a BBQ & tunes in the lane from 6pm and the main event upstairs from 10pm with special guests Xanny Dyer & Tina Gurner. Tickets €10 online/€12 online. More info here
Drink & Draw Limerick presents Paint Like Banksy in the Wickham between 6:30pm and 8:30pm. No experience is necessary to take part. Tickets from €31. More info here
The Stillhouse Bar is hosting a Christmas Party from 8pm till late in aid of Limerick Suicide Watch. Featuring a raffle, a snow machine and, of course, Santa.
Rebel Rebel-A Tribute To David Bowie is in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets from €20. More info here
Paddy Hannah play’s Dolan’s Kasbah at 8pm. Tickets from €15. More info here
Drive plays CASK Limerick (Kilmurry Lodge). 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
Greaney in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 10pm with some classic disco, funk, soul and garage. More info here
Sunday 25th June
Conclave, Limericks Flagship gaming Convention, marks 10 years at Thomond Park. Doors open both days at 9.30am. Table uopDay ticket €15,Weekend ticket €20. Family friendly. Tournaments and demos of Role Playing games, Trading Card games, miniatures and board games. More info here
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 Limerick Pride Ride (in association with Cycling Ireland) is an LGBTQ+ group cycle starting at the TFI bike station at TUS Moylish Campus at 10am. It’s a leisurely 8km cycle to the UL Pavillion. Goodie Bags for all participants. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm. There’s a Family Fun Dog Show from 1.30pm in aid of Family Fun Dog Show. 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
It’s Street Food Sundays with Crew & Street Food Done Good from 1pm until 5pm (or whenever the food is sold out)
Join Liam O’Brien in Off the Bone Gastropub from 2pm-4pm with some smooth crooning of soothing jazz to provide you with that perfect Sunday afternoon.
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm
Mmm are taking over the Sunday Sessions in the Commercial Bar from 8pm with their unique mix of classic hits and original music. Free entry. 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.