Féile na Gréine, Limerick’s DIY music festival, returns to the city streets this weekend! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Limerick, Féile na Gréine champions the alternative, the local, and the downright brilliant. Here’s your Pigtown Times guide to everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the festival. What is Féile na Gréine? For those not in the know, Féile na Gréine is an independent, non-commercial music festival that is held annually in Limerick’s city centre. Dedicated to bringing forward-thinking, boundary-pushing music to our streets, this festival is all about discovery. Forget mainstream headliners—this is where experimental Continue Reading
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Limerick Events Guide – 19th-25th August
When putting together the Limerick Events Guide each week, there are some weeks that are quiet(ish) and some that are busy. Then there are weeks like this that can only be described as massive. We’ve got Féile na Gréine, the Live at the Docklands Gigs and the Film Track Limerick Film Festival all coming up this weekend and that’s only the start of it. If you’re not in Limerick this week, you’ll be missing out. I’ll be updating the blog with more events as the week goes on so check back in. Limerick Events Guide – 19th-25th August All Week Continue Reading
Live at the Docklands 2024
This weekend (23rd-25th August), Dolans are hosting the third edition of the Live at The Docklands series with Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin Beats, Hermitage Green and James Blunt playing the Marquee at the Dock Road venue. It’s all set to be a great weekend in Limerick. Who’s Playing? Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin Beats Block Rockin Beats will open the Live at the Docklands weekend on Friday, August 23rd. Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin Beats is a performance of the world’s biggest dance anthems featuring a DJ set with a full live band, plus special guest Jen Payne. This show is Sold Continue Reading
Limerick Events Guide – 12th-18th August
This week I got to check out the festivities around the Cresent on O’Connell Street. People of all ages out listening to music, playing in the sand (yes you read that correctly) and having great fun. Let’s have more of these kind of festivities please. There’s more going on this week and, as always, the Limerick Events Guide is here to keep you in the loop with all that’s happening. Limerick Events Guide – 12th-18th August All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday Don’t miss our weekly Events Guide – Sign up Continue Reading
Limerick Events Guide – 5th-11th August
We hope you’re enjoying the long weekend because we’ve another great week of events coming right up and as always our Limerick Events Guide is here to let you know what’s happening UPDATED 07/08/2024 – We’ve added several events being organised as part of the Mayoral August Activities as well as some other events Limerick Events Guide – 5th-11th August All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday Don’t miss our weekly Events Guide – Sign up to our newsletter today Our printed Event Guides are back. You can help us cover printing Continue Reading
Limerick Events Guide – 29th July-5th August
It’s another great week of events, gigs, matches, happenings and goings on in Limerick as we head into the August Bank Holiday Weekend and the Pigtown Times Limerick Events Guide has you covered for keeping track of it all. As always, we’d love to hear what events you’re going to Limerick Events Guide – 29th July-5th August All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday Don’t miss our weekly Events Guide – Sign up to our newsletter today Our printed Event Guides are back. You can help us cover printing costs by signing Continue Reading
Limerick Events Guide – 22nd-28th July
It’s another great week of events, gigs, matches, happenings and goings on in Limerick and the Pigtown Times Limerick Events Guide has you covered for keeping track of it all. As always, we’d love to hear what events you’re going to Limerick Events Guide – 22nd-28th July All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday Don’t miss our weekly Events Guide – Sign up to our newsletter today Our printed Event Guides are back. You can help us cover printing costs by signing up to our Patreon Page. All Week (22nd-28th) The Night Doesn’t Continue Reading
Limerick Events Guide – 15th-21st July
What an incredible week we’ve just had in Limerick. With three amazing concerts and all the incredible colours of the Pride festival, Limerick was just hopping. Still not done having fun? Then check out this week’s Limerick Events Guide! Limerick Events Guide – 15th-21st July All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday Don’t miss our weekly Events Guide – Sign up to our newsletter today Our printed Event Guides are back. You can help us cover printing costs by signing up to our Patreon Page. All Week (15th-21st July) The Night Doesn’t Belong Continue Reading
Thomond Park Concerts
This weekend, three huge concerts are coming to Thomond Park. Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini, and Liam Gallagher will entertain over 100,000 people in the home of Munster Rugby. Who’s Playing in Thomond Park The weekend of concerts in Thomond Park kicks up with Snow Patrol, supported by Kingfishr and Pillow Queens. Saturday night is Scotland’s Paolo Nutini with support from CMAT and Brógeal. Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher closes out the weekend with help from the Mary Wallopers Stage Times Please note: All times are subject to change Friday 12th July 2024: Doors 17:00 Pillow Queens 18:45Kingfisher 19:45Snow Patrol 21:00 Saturday Continue Reading
Limerick’s Night Time Economy Survey
Limerick City and County Council is inviting business owners, organisations, residents, visitors, students, and workers to share their insights and experiences of Limerick’s Night Time Economy. The Council has recently launched two comprehensive surveys aimed at understanding and improving Limerick’s night time economy. The surveys are open until Tuesday 17 July. Scope of the Night Time Economy The night time economy encompasses all activities occurring between 6pm and 6am. This includes, but is not limited to: Their goal is to foster a secure and inviting atmosphere that extends beyond traditional nightlife, making Limerick an attractive destination for all. Purpose of the Continue Reading