What’s On in Limerick – October 2–8

Adore play Dolans Kasbah this Saturday 4. Highly recommended.
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Thursday 2 October

  • ShimmerBelltable
    Part of the Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival.

  • Daoirí FarrellDolans
    Dubliner, singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell holds two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and three nominations in the RTÉ Folk Awards.

  • Mother of PearlDolans
    Limerick shoegaze band launch their debut album So Long to Knowing with support from Dublin’s Gag Reflex and Cork’s Therapy Horse.

  • Reboot Presents: Morgan SeatreeDolans
    Manchester-born house music producer and DJ.

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  • 41st EVA International – Across Limerick City
    A major visual arts programme running across multiple venues including Limerick City Gallery of Art, Ormston House, and more (until October 26).

  • Circus Gerbola Limerick – Groody Road

  • Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts FestivalNewcastle West
    Four days of poetry, music, and arts in celebration of poet Michael Hartnett.

  • Joyce Brothers Music Festival – Kilfinane
    A weekend of music, history, and workshops celebrating PW and Robert Dwyer Joyce.

  • V1: The Star That Changed the Universe – Mary Immaculate College
    An astronomy evening with Tony O’Hanlon of Limerick Astronomy Club.


Friday 3 October

  • Live Music – The Old Quarter

  • ShimmerBelltable
    Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival.

  • PorkPie Live + DJsDolans
    Scotland’s nine-piece ska powerhouse performing hits and originals from Skandemic.

  • MorganaDolans
    Former Saint Sister member embarks on a solo pop journey.

  • RushifiedDolans

  • Revisiting The BansheeBelltable
    A new folklore-on-film project featuring stories by Limerick primary school students.

  • Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival – Newcastle West

  • Joyce Brothers Music Festival – Kilfinane

  • Murder Mystery – Savoy Hotel
    An evening of dining, drama, and deadly secrets.

  • Treaty United v Longford Town – Markets Field Stadium

  • Shortt Stuff – Pat Shortt & Faye Shortt – Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock

  • Ceol & Craic for Catherine – Fundraiser gig featuring Shroomie, Eoin Ryan, Nósanna Neamhspleácha & Codeye.


Saturday 4 October

  • The Lonesome BoatmanLime Tree Theatre
    Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival play following the surreal adventures of Buttons.

  • Mack FleetwoodDolans
    A journey through the eras of Fleetwood Mac.

  • Live Music – The Old Quarter

  • AdoreDolans

  • Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival – Newcastle West

  • Joyce Brothers Music Festival – Kilfinane

  • Treaty United v Bohemians (Women) – Markets Field Stadium

  • Munster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby – Thomond Park
    Round 2 of the United Rugby Championship.

  • Van Panther – Record Room
    Limerick alt band blending post-punk, shoegaze, and electronica.

  • After Show Party – Dolans Terrace
    DJ til late with disco, alternative, and lost classics.


Sunday 5 October

  • FenBelltable
    Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival – a gentle non-verbal tale combining puppetry, shadow play, and original score.

  • Irish Baroque Orchestra – Classical Masterworks – University Concert Hall
    Featuring Mozart’s Horn Concerto and Symphony No.39.

  • Jamie McIntyreDolans
    Viral Galway songwriter behind “Over Galway Town”.

  • Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival – Newcastle West

  • Joyce Brothers Music Festival – Kilfinane

  • Cook Medical Mini Marathon – University of Limerick, Castletroy


Monday 6 October

  • FenBelltable
    Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival.

  • Behind the Curtain: A Journey through Opera’s Voices and Stages – University Concert Hall

  • Screening: The Wicker Man – University Concert Hall

  • The HowlersDolans
    London indie desert-rock trio acclaimed by Rolling Stone & BBC Radio 1.

  • What is Circular? – People’s Museum of Limerick


Tuesday 7 October

  • The Shape of Quiet FeelingsLime Tree Theatre
    Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival exploring emotions around climate change.


Wednesday 8 October

  • The Shape of Quiet FeelingsLime Tree Theatre
    Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival.

  • Fergal Scahill & Ryan MolloyDolans
    Celebrated fiddle and piano duo.

  • Thy Art is MurderDolans
    Australian deathcore heavyweights presented by Bad Reputation.