Pigtown Listings – 20th to 26th July

Update 21/7/20 – since publishing this week’s listings, we have since heard the sad news that the Live at the Drive-In gigs have been cancelled due to changes to the Covid-19 restrictions. This is devastating news for Dolans and all those who were due to work at the gigs. With this in mind, we would strongly encourage you to support the Songs From Another Room show on Saturday in aid of Minding Creative Minds and Association of Irish Stage Technications (AIST) Hardship Fund. More details below

The pubs might not be opening after all but there’s still lots going in this week’s Pigtown Listings. Highlights this week include two very special Drive in gigs organised by Dolans and the return of the Hurling Club Championship

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All Week

The LSAD Graduate show (Impact 2020) is running in the Limerick City Art Gallery until Sunday. Find out more on http://www.lsadgraduates.ie/

The Panoramic Wheel is open in Arthurs Quay Park www.panoramicwheel.ie

Monday 20th July

Ballyhoura Beo are hosting a Mountain Biking Expedition for kids aged 10-16 in the Ballyhouras. Book online

Limerick Youth Dance Company are premiering a new dance film entitled Magic Shop. Limerick Youth Dance Company partnered with a variety of dancers, a set designer and video team to make the Magic Shop dance film to a song by the same name. It’s a piece about finding inner strength, joy and connection, and celebrating oneself in the face of hardships. Choreographed by rikilikemagic. The film was a funded project under the Young Ensembles Scheme by Arts Council Ireland. It’s also supported by Dance Limerick and Limerick Arts Office.You can tune into the premiere on YouTube 8:30 pm here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7txTur2-yVo

Tuesday 21st July

Ballyhoura Beo are hosting an introduction to Mountain Biking for kids aged 8-12 in the Ballyhouras. Book online here

Wednesday 22nd July

Ballyhoura Beo are hosting an introduction to Mountain Biking for kids aged 8-12 in the Ballyhouras. Book online here

Thursday 23rd July

Ballyhoura Beo are hosting Bike Orienteering in Rupplagh Woods. Book online here.

St Mary’s Cathedral Lunchtime Concert series returns with an online concert at 1.15pm at https://www.facebook.com/events/1529025933923661/

Neighbourfood Limerick is a fantastic initiative that allows you to order a box of delicious, locally-produced food from 30+ Limerick producers via their website for collection at the Milk Market on Thursdays between 5 pm and 8 pm. Order online at https://www.neighbourfood.ie/markets/limerick/29

Limerick’s own bumblebee expert, Liz Gabbett, is hosting a webinar called What’s the Buzz on zoom. Liz will take you on a pictorial tour of one of Limerick City and County Council’s pollinator friendly areas and point out the valuable flowers and bees you are likely to come across in these areas. She will also introduce you to What’s the Buzz, an online learning tool which will teach you all you need to know about our most common bumblebees. Find out more here

Patrickswell play Adare in the Bons Secours Hospital Limerick Club Hurling Championship at the LIT Gaelic Grounds at 7.30 pm. Find out more at LimerickGAA.ie

Friday 24th July

[CANCELLED] In the first of two Drive-in gigs, Dolans presents Gavin James who brings his Boxes tour to the Docklands. Unfortunately, both the 3 pm and 7 pm gigs are sold out. We hope those lucky enough to get tickets enjoy the show

Na Piarsaigh play Killmalock in the Bons Secours Hospital Limerick Club Hurling Championship at the LIT Gaelic Grounds at 7.30 pm. Find out more at LimerickGAA.ie

Saturday 25th July

Limerick Kayak Academy is organising a Beginners Kayaking Course between 10 am and 4 pm. The course costs €100 and includes two lessons (25th July and 1st Aug) as well as entry to the Midwest Rape Crisis Centre Charity Paddle on August 15th. Find out more here

The Milk Market is open from 8 am to 3 pm

Meanwhile, a Crafts & Gardening Market is running in the Potato Market from 11 am to 4 pm. More info here

Potato Market

[CANCELLED] In the second Drive-in gig of the weekend, local legends Hermitage Green play the Docklands at 3 pm and 7 pm. While the evening show is completely sold out, there are still tickets available for the Matinee show at 3 pm. Tickets are €60 for a car of up to 4 people. Buy tickets here

Dolans is one of a number of venues hosting performances as part of Songs From An Empty Room, a special event organised by EPIC as part of the #WeAreTheSupportAct initiative to raise awareness and support for those who work in the live events industry following the cancellation of events due to Covid 19 restrictions. All donations received will be divided between Minding Creative Minds and Association of Irish Stage Technications (AIST) Hardship Fund. The event will feature a whole host of talented musicians including Limerick’s Denise Chaila and Noel Hogan of the Cranberries. You can watch via RTÉ Two, RTÉ 2fm and the RTÉ Player. Find out more on songsfromanemptyroom.com

Songs from an empty room

Monaleen play South Liberties in the Bons Secours Hospital Limerick Club Hurling Championship in Caherconlish at 7 pm while Blackrock play Ballybrown in Bruff. Find out more at LimerickGAA.ie

Sunday 26th July


Remember, a lot of Restaurants, Hotels, (some) Pubs, Cafes, and other businesses are in the process of opening up. While this is great to see, please be patient with staff, maintain your social distance, wear your mask, and wash your hands. Don’t forget to continue supporting Limerick businesses through Lean On Me. To find out more about Lean On Me, check out our article here.

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Thanks to Kennedy O’Brien for this week’s photo.