So after a few weeeks of wrestling with the gremlins, the website is back up and running. In the meantime, I’ve been working on the Pigtown Directory which will go live in the next fortnight. The Pigtown Directory will replace the support local section and will be an indepedent directory of Limerick’s Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Tourist attractions etc for locals and tourists alike. Thanks to everyone who replied to my tweets to help source this information.
In the meantime, there’s plenty going on this week including HER Outdoors Week and the Under 21 World Lacrosse Championship. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is Crown the King at the Record Room on Friday night. Definetly worth checking out. As always, make sure you check with event organisers for updated info or to book in advance. All info is subject to change.
All Week (8th-14th August)
Her Outdoors Week is taking place all week with lots of events taking place. HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor physical activity. To find out more, check out https://limericksports.ie/heroutdoors-2022/
The World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship is taking place in UL from Wednesday to Sunday.
The Hunt Museum hosts The Artefacts Project by Lorcan Walshe until 11th Sept. More info here
The Limerick City Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition called Pulse celebrating emerging artists. Runs until 18th Sept. More info here
King John’s Castle is hosting an exhibition called Contemporary until Aug 31st
National Heritage Week starts on Saturday with events across the City & County. Some week long events include:
- Exhibition and Auction of Richard McEllistrem’s “Untitled” 10am – 4pm in the People’s Museum (until August 20th)
- At Your Fingertips 10am – 5pm in the Hunt Mueseum. More info here
- Tag that Plant at the Hunt Museum 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st August at 2pm – 4pm. Experts will be on hand to help you identify the plants and create your recycled material signs to tell the world what the plants are. Suitable for 3+ years old. More info here
- Unlocking the Secrets of Limerick Museum at 10am – 5pm St Mary’s Cathedral (until Aug 21st)
Monday 8th August
[SOLD OUT] The UL Climbing Wall is holding a taster session as part of HER Outdoors Week 3pm. Cost is €5. More info here
Tuesday 9th August
[SOLD OUT] Nevsail are hosting a Kayaking and SUP session at 6pm by the Hunt Museuem as part of HER Outdoors Week. Cost is €5. More info here.
The Limerick Sports Partnership ActiveCities Walk is exploring King’s Island today. Meeting at 11am at Locke Quay
Hup na Houra takes place in the Old Chapel Rooms, Kilfinane at 8pm. It’s a candlelit seated show which celebrates the history and life of the local area through music, song and dance and enjoy complimentary local artisan produce, tea and coffee.
Wednesday 10th August
Limerick Sports Partnership is hosting a free Activator Walking session at 11am in Mungret Park as part of HER Outdoors Week. More info here.
Castleconnell Boat Club is hosting a free Rowing Taster Session at 1.30pm as part of HER Outdoors Week. Click here to email for more info
Poetry Ireland presents Muldoon’s Picnic, a cabaret-style evening hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon at 8pm in the Lime Tree Theatre. Special musical and literary guests on the night include Kevin Barry, Vona Groarke, Lisa Lambe and members of Horslips. Tickets €20. More info here.
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
Thursday 11th August
[10AM SOLD OUT] Ballyhoura Trail Riders are hosting a Mountain Biking Session at 10 am or 1 pm as part of HER Outdoors Week. Cost is €5. More info here
Limerick Sports Partnership is hosting a free Orienteering session at 11am in Mungret Park as part of HER Outdoors Week. More info here.
The Limerick Literary, Cultural & Heritage Walking Tour starts at 3pm outside the Castle. More info here
The Feile Na Greine Festival is hosting a Fundraising Quiz Thu 7.30 pm in Crew Brewing
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
Friday 12th August
The Castletroy Farmers Market will be held from 10am to 2pm at the Castletroy Town Centre.
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 12pm to 10pm
The week ArtLimerick Pop Up Art Fair takes place at 19 Nicholas Street (Opposite Bakehouse 22) 11am to 5.30pm.
[SOLD OUT] The UL Climbing Wall is holding a taster session as part of HER Outdoors Week 3pm. Cost is €5. More info here
The insanity of Bingo Loco returns to the Greenhills. Doors from 6.45. More info here
Paddy Mulcahy is launching his new album Angel’s Share at 7pm in Wickham Way. Tickets from €11.50. More info here
Our Pigtown Pick of the Week is Crown the King at the Record Room at 8.30. Tickets €10. More info here
It’s TAK:TILE night from 9 pm in Pharmacia with special guest DJs Out24 and END-S, along with Tak:Tile regulars Creigleach and Effigy. Tickets €7 online or €10 on the door. More info here
Saturday 13th August
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.
Limerick Sports Partnership is hosting a Hike in the Galtee Mountains as part of HER Outdoors Week. Cost is €5. The group will be meeting at 9.30 am in Kings Yard. This hike is led by qualified mountain leader instructors. More info here.
Limerick Field Archery Club is hosting an Archery session as part of HER Outdoors Week. Cost is €5. Timeslots between 10am – 2:30pm Archery session led by Qualified Instructors. Participants must be over 6 years of age. More info here.
Limerick Ladies Cycling Club is hosting a free Cycle as part of HER Outdoors Week. Meeting at the UL Eastgate Carpark at 10am. The cycle will be roughly 30km with a stop for tea/coffee & snack. Please note, for the Cycle, you need to bring your own helmet and road worthy bike. More info here.
The Wickham Way will be open 10am to 10pm with the stalls selling arts, crafts, etc. from 10am to 3pm.
The week ArtLimerick Pop Up Art Fair takes place at 19 Nicholas Street (Opposite Bakehouse 22) 11am to 5.30pm.
As part of Heritage Week, Tait House Community Enterprise are hosting a Talk on Turner Vinery at South Hill House from 12pm to 2pm.
Knockfierna Heritage Society is hosting a Walking Tour of the Knockfierna Famine Memorial park from the Rambling House; 9km of walking trails with various points of interest along the route. 2pm to 4.30pm. More info here.
Boher GAA are hosting a Charity hurling match between Limerick legends and Tipperary legends to raise money for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Throw in at 2pm. Raffle with great prizes and music in Pa McGrath’s Pub, Boher after the game. More info here
As part of Heritage Week, the People’s Museum of Limerick is hosting a Painting Demonstration by Cait Osborne from 3 pm to 4.30 pm. Booking Essential. More info here
Another Heritage Week event is a Tour of Thornfield House Grounds in Lisnagry V94NAC0 from 3pm to 4pm. More info here
Cómhrá, Ceol agus Stair ag Tobar Uí Choilleann is a walk and historic talk from the old Church of Ireland, Bruff to Collins’ Well, followed by Ciorcal Cómhrá & Ceol at the Well. 7pm to 8pm. More info here.
Birr singer-songwriter Mundy plays in CASK at 7 pm. Over 21s only. Tickets €20. More info here
Celebrating Phil Lynott’s birthday Thin Az Lizzy bring their Happy Birthday Philo! Tribute show to Dolans Warehouse. Tickets €15. More info here
Galway folk singer-songwriter Maija Sofia is in Pharmacia at 9 pm. Tickets from €9. More info here
Sunday 14th August
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
As part of Heritage Week, Community workshops will be held in Askeaton Community Hall from 11am to 2.30pm exploring the water quality and biodiversity of the River Deel and the Shannon and Deel Estuary. Participants will learn how community action can make a difference for their local waterbody and will attend practical demonstrations where they will get to see what creatures live below the water and how the environment affects them. More info here.
The Wickham Way Food Court is open 12pm to 10pm.
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 week ArtLimerick Pop Up Art Fair takes place at 19 Nicholas Street (Opposite Bakehouse 22) 11am to 5.30pm
The Milk Market is hosting a Weekly Live Music Session from 12noon to 2.30pm in association with the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance.
It’s StreetFoodSundays in Crew Brewing from 1pm until 9pm (or when the food runs out)
Ireland’s Strongest Man takes place in the Markets Field from 1.30pm. See Limericks Pa O’Dwyer go for a record 6th title in front of his home fans! Tickets from €16. More info here.
Cappa Fest 2022 takes place at Cappawhite GAA Club. An Outdoor Music Festival featuring Wild Youth, Ryan Sheridan, Bobbi Arlo, Bassline, Tiny Giants, Freefall and MC DJ Dan. Tickets from €25. U12s go free but must be accompanied by an adult. More info here
New Jersey heavy metal act Doyle play Dolans Warehouse from 8pm. Tickets €20. Presented By Bad Reputation. More info here
As always, if we’ve forgotten anything please let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to share with your friends.