A Tribute to the Chicken Hut – “The forks in the bag you Gowl!”

‘Best Costume Goes To…’: Exhibition of Iconic Film Costumes Stays in Limerick

‘Best Costume Goes To…’ Stays in Limerick as Hunt Museum Reopens

‘Best Costume Goes to…’ is an exhibition which explores the relationship between actors, costumes and the growth of the Irish film industry. A joint curation with the Irish Costume Archive Project, the exhibition looks at how costume co-creates the character. On display are 35 iconic costumes from films and TV series like My Left Foot, In the Name of the Father, Michael Collins, Breakfast on Pluto, Tudors, Room, The Favourite and Braveheart.

Due to the restriction on the number of visitors who are allowed entry into the museum at any one time, visitors are encouraged to book tickets and time slots online to avoid queues. 

Exhibition details:

Tue – Sun: 10am – 5pm: Sun 2- 5pm

February 7 – November 14, 2020 

Admission: €7.50 per adult, €12.50 combo ticket (with museum), Kids FREE

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ALTERNATE TRUTH at the Hunt Museum

September 1 to October 31

Museum opening time

Series of drawings by Rita Duffy (part of the Hunt Permanent Collection) created in response to some original artefacts in our Collection using historical and literary references.

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Pigtown Festival 2020 event – Launching the Festival on Little Catherine Street Limerick were, Tom Flavin, Executive Chef Limerick Strand Hotel, Eithne Gavigan, LIT, Keith Pigott, Head Chef No.1 Pery Square and Cllr. Olivia O’Sullivan, Limerick Food Group (all pictured above). Picture: Alan Place

Pigtown Festival 2020 Culture & Food Series returns September 17 – October 30

Starting on September 17, the Pigtown festival 2020 will run until the end of October with a host of dining events and more, to celebrate Limerick’s food culture, its food producers, and famous food heritage. Pigtown Festival 2020 event

Developed by the Limerick Food Group and supported by Limerick City & County Council, the theme of this year’s Pigtown festival 2020 is ‘Support Local’ – with many businesses fighting for survival this year, it is more important than ever to support local producers, market traders, and restaurants.

2020 may have seen the cancellation of many events and festivals, but the people behind the Pigtown Culture & Food Series, Limerick’s leading food festival, are determined to give locals and ‘staycationers’ something to enjoy.

Pigtown is organized by Limerick Food Group, a voluntary non-profit group from industry working together to promote Limerick food.

One of the organizing committee and Head Chef at No1 Pery Square, Keith Piggot, explained:

“We had to make some changes to our festival programme this year, obviously we are missing the annual Culture Night Pigtown Parade that would usually kick off the festival, but hopefully that will be back next year. We have a big focus on dining events for 2020 celebrating local produce, with a few online surprises in store too so keep an eye on our social media.”

The festival opens with the Pigtown Dinner at the Mustard Seed restaurant in Ballingarry, Co Limerick on Thursday, September 17.

Other dining events include the Pigtown Dinner in the River Restaurant at the Strand Hotel every Friday from Sep 18-Oct 30; Daily Pigtown Special at 1826 Adare from Sep23-27; Pigtown Dinner at the East Room Restaurant on Thursday September 24; Pigtown Specials at the Cornstore Restaurant every Thursday from Sep24-Oct29; Pigtown Pinxtos at No.1 Pery Square on Thursday October 15; and more to be announced.

For the duration of the festival, The Limerick Strand Hotel is offering ‘The Little Piggy’ Package which features one night B&B and locally sourced Pigtown-themed dinner, and includes a tour of Treaty City Brewery.

The Milk Market would usually play a big part in the festival, hosting cooking demos and food tours, but this year Pigtown wants to remind people that one of the most famous Farmer’s Markets in Ireland takes place every Saturday morning in the heart of our city with its quality food traders and unique atmosphere.  

Along with that, a new second Saturday market has been launched with Crafts and Plants at the Potato Market. On Saturday September 19 at 11am-4pm, Pigtown’s Giant Piggy will visit the Potato Market for Pigtown2020 so families will get the opportunity to see Piggy in this open-air market on Merchant’s Quay.

Inspired by the history of Limerick’s famous bacon industry, the ‘Pigtown Culture and Food Series’ is an exciting programme of themed events in Limerick. Developed by the Limerick Food Group and supported by Limerick City & County Council, the series will focus on Limerick’s unique heritage as a way to showcase the great food available locally, building on our deep-rooted food heritage.

For full details on this year’s festival programme and booking links to the dining events visit the website HERE and look out for updates on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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#Pigtown2020 #SupportLocal #PigtownLimerick

39TH EVA INTERNATIONAL – INSTALLATION IN THE HUNT MUSEUM JEWELLERY GALLERY

September 18 to November 15

Michele Horrigan: “Stigma Damages”

For several years, artist Michele Horrigan has explored the histories and material culture of the aluminium industry, drawing on her experience of growing up near the Aughinish Alumina processing plant, Co. Limerick. Bookings are essential and you can book your ticket HERE (use promotional code ‘EVA’) or by phone at (061) 312 833. To avail of your free ticket please present your copy of this year’s EVA catalogue at the front desk. 39TH EVA INTERNATIONAL

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Buail an Bóthar | Family Discovery Trail

Sun, 4 – Fri, 30 Oct | Age 4 – 12 yrs | Free *

*No need to book – this is for everyone! Simply download our map here from October 4 or collect in Belltable on weekdays from 12 – 5.30pm

Why not pack a picnic and set out on a Family Discovery Trail around Belltable this October 

 Are you up to the challenge? Can you find answers to all 15 questions? Buail an Bóthar

The trail will take you around Upper O’Connell Street. You will spend some time exploring People’s Park – a perfect opportunity to have that picnic, kick a ball or enjoy the playground for a while. The trail starts and finishes at Belltable, 69 O’Connell Street. 

There is one trail map with two sets of questions – one set for 4 to 7 year olds and one for children up to 12 years, so that all family can take part. Advice from your adults may be helpful for some particularly tricky stops.

Completed the trail? Don’t forget to let us know. Just ask your adult to email us a photo of your group taken outside Belltable, or a photo of your completed trail map, together with your name and address and we will send a certificate in the post for you. Enjoy!

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Build Your Own Limerick with Bláth | Bualadh Bos Festival

Learn how to design a house/building from Limerick’s Georgian era and construct it as part of Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival 2020.

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The Half by Jean McGlynn | Bualadh Bos Festival

[email protected] | From Tue, 20 – Sat, 24 Oct | All ages | Free*

The Half begins 35 minutes before curtain-up in the theatre. It’s that special time for the performer to transform into the character they will play on stage. Join actor and singer Jean McGlynn online as she takes you through the process of warm-ups, make-up, wigs and costume. Then, come with her on her journey to the wings as she takes her place for a special Hallowe’en performance. The Half Jean McGlynn

* No booking required on our website. The video will be posted on this show page from Tue, 20 – Sat, 24 Oct.

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Make Your Own Puppet with Branar Téater | Bualadh Bos Festival

Online | Available from Tue, 20 Oct – Sat, 24 Oct [€2]

Branar will guide you to build and bring your own puppets to life in this online workshop. Inspired by Branar’s show ‘Bláth’, Marc Mac Lochlainn leads a simple but fun workshop using materials you can find in your school. Learn how to make your own puppet as well as foundational puppetry skills, like how to make the puppet breathe, walk, and talk. 

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LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS at the Belltable on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd of October at 8pm directed by Luke Frawley.

LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS at the Belltable

Belltable | Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd October | 8pm

Torch Players return to Belltable this autumn with this Sam Steiner play. The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there were a limit? Directed by Luke Frawley.

The Lime Tree is incredibly excited to announce the Lime Tree Theatre doors are once again reopening this October. They welcomed audiences back to Belltable in early September and now to have both venues open this October is very special. It has been a long six months but they look forward to welcoming you back as life returns to the Lime Tree Theatre stage.

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