The Leader Column 17 October 2018

2018 is the seventh year of OpenHouse Limerick. The theme of this year’s event is Architecture is Community, and it will explore how space is used by different groups, both as a place of congregation or through layered uses that are re-imagined through time.

It aims to open up a conversation around the value of architecture and its role in the community of Limerick. The weekend events include unparalleled access to private buildings, dwellings, spaces and projects across the region, providing tours and talks with architects, historians, urban designers and occupants. This year includes a number of previously unseen venues as well as some firmly established favourites.

Highlights include new additions such as:

• Tours of Gardens International (Hanging Gardens)
• Tours of St. Mary’s Cathedral
• Tours of the A.K. Ilen boat, docked in Limerick Dock
• A presentation of work by Níall McLaughlin Architects  – including the International Rugby Experience
• Architect-led tours of the new Limerick Courthouse on Mulgrave Street
• Tour of the new Glucksman Library at the University of Limerick

Click here for the full programme of events.

The Scare Factory returns for our 5th year to a brand new, terrifying site… The Old Cleeve’s Factory!

Come and join The Scare Factory as they return to their raw, gritty roots at one of Limerick’s oldest & most iconic locations.

This is the biggest Scare Factory to date, spanning multiple buildings & unleashing your worst nightmares.

All tickets grant access between the times of 7pm – 10pm with Fastpass tickets offering quicker entry.

Book here.

Opera Workshop are delighted to bring the Countess with her entourage of familiar friends (and enemies) back, to the gorgeous setting of the Georgian Room at the No 1 Pery Square, Hotel, Limerick 

Ever in demand, The Countess will be visiting Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co Limerick and St John’s Theatre, Listowel, Co Kerry in December, bringing a touch of Christmas to her very popular Music Salons with a fine programme of opera, operetta, song and Christmas favourites.  

Isabelle de la Rose is a charming, witty, rich and recently widowed Countess who loves to host musical evenings.  So popular were her Opera Salon’s in 2017 that she returns to the gorgeous Georgian Drawing Room of No 1. Pery Square, Limerick and you are invited. Or meet this charming lady and her entourage on tour at Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock and St John’s Theatre, Listowel in December for a magical Christmas evening.  

Meet the Countess’ handsome and devoted nephew, enjoy glorious singing, but watch out for unexpected and unwanted visitors as the Countess’ past threatens to catch up with her.  Tensions rise, tempers flare, love is lost and found in what promises to be a glorious evening of classic opera, well-known songs and musical highlights, including those by Puccini, Bizet and Mozart.   This is a Salon that does not go smoothly for the Countess in a romantic, nostalgic story of star-crossed lovers, feuding divas and a pushy tiger mama.

In addition, the No 1 Pery Square are offering a pre-opera 3-course special menu from €35 pp.  Dinner reservations must be booked directly with the hotel – 061  402402/ [email protected]com

TICKETS – €20.

To book tickets please contact –  [email protected]