Pigtown Listings – 27th July to 2nd August

Updated 29/7/2020

I spoke be starting this week’s Pigtown Listings by talking how amazing the Live at the Drive-In gigs were. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The events sector has been hit hard by COVID-19 and will continue to struggle for some time to come. If you can at all, log on to www.songsfromanemptyroom.com and make a donation to support the crews that make events happen.

It’s a somewhat quieter week this week but there are still a few events going on.

All Week

UL and the Limerick PPN are hosting a special consultation on the Limerick Directly Elected Mayor from the 27th to the 30th. Register on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-mayor-your-voice-tickets-114277232278

The Fusion Dance Festival runs from the 30th July to 6th August with Video Tutorials, Live Zoom Classes, Special Guest Seminars and Daily Social Activities. Find out more on fusiondancefest.com

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

Monday 27th July

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

Tuesday 28th July

Get West are running a five-week Learn to Kayak course at the Mill Road Fairy Garden in Corbally. This course runs for 5 consecutive weeks, on Tuesday evenings. Classes start at 6:30 pm and finish at 9 pm for the 5 sessions spread over a 5 week period. Book online

Ballyhoura Beo are hosting an introduction to Mountain Biking in the Ballyhouras. Book online here

Wednesday 29th July

Get West are running a five-week Junior Learn to Kayak course at the Mill Road Fairy Garden in Corbally. This course runs for 5 consecutive weeks, on Tuesday evenings. Classes start at 6:30 pm and finish at 9 pm for the 5 sessions spread over a 5 week period. Book online

Gearing Up Skills is an action packed fun youth bike skills programme. Learn top tips and tricks to develop and improve your skills. Free fun weekly skills sessions will be brought to you by video online over 5 weeks. For ages 14 and under. Find out more on http://www.cyclingireland.ie/page/programmes/gearing-up-skills

Thursday 30th July

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

Britton Outdoors are running a Family Orienteering Day (aimed at kids 3-14) in Cratloe Woods. You can start anytime between 1 pm and 3 pm. Find out more

Friday 31st July

Guitarist and composer Aengus Hackett plays a Lunchtime Jazz Concert at the Hunt Mueseum at 12.30 pm. Suggested donation €10. Find out more

The Coronas are launching their new album True Love Waits today. To mark the launch, the Coronas’ Ice Cream tour will stop in Dolans Limerick at 2pm with the band singing copies of the album while Murphy’s Ice Cream who are bring along their Super Sprinkles ice-cream van and giving free pots of their most popular flavour, Dingle Sea Salt to fans of the band. Find out more here

Adare play Doon in the Limerick Hurling Club Championship at 7.30 pm in the LIT Gaelic Grounds. See LimerickGAA.ie for more info

Saturday 1st August

Rapecrisis Midwest are hosting a Charity Auction to raise money following the break-in to their headquaters. Some fantastic items are up for grabs. Find out more on https://www.facebook.com/RapecrisisCharityAuction/

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

Julianne Hennelly hosts Social Harmonies, a community music event at 2 pm in Arthurs Quay Park.

There are three games in the Limerick Hurling Club Championship today.
Murroe Boher play South Liberties in Caherconlish. Blackrock take on Garryspillane in Killmallock. Both games at 7 pm. Meanwhile Ahane play Na Piarsaigh at 7.30 pm in the LIT Gaelic Grounds. See LimerickGAA.ie for more info

Sunday 2nd August

Yoga Instructor Kathryn Crowley is hosting a Summer Wellness Programme comprising of yoga for Adults at 10.30 am and Art & Movement for children at midday. Cost is €5 (free for unemployed). Pre-registration on https://www.kathryn.ie is essential.

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Did we miss anything on this week’s Pigtown Listings? If so, let us know!

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.

If you attend an event on this Listing, why not tag it with #PigtownPics. Check back next week for some more Pigtown Listings.