From July to December 2026, Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, providing an important opportunity to showcase the country’s role in shaping European policy and strengthening international partnerships. As part of the national Presidency programme, Limerick is proud to participate in a county-pairing initiative with Germany, fostering closer cultural, educational, […]
The Rat Project is coming to Friar’s Gate Theatre. The Rat Project is a collaborative, socially-engaged project led by Caoilfhinn Geary, Kate MacDonald and Lucy Sweeney, advocating for more social spaces through their collective work across printmaking, zine-making, poetry and sculpture. The Rat Project aims to create space to connect, rest, play and foster community; […]
A Fine Type of Irishman. The Life and Death of Tom Blake will open and the official unveiling of the painting Éamon de Valera by Seán Keating, PRHA will take place in Limerick Museum. Thomas (Tom) Blake (1892-1921) was a chemist’s assistant in Laird’s Medical Hall at 118 O’Connell Street. He joined the Irish Volunteers/IRA in 1917 […]
Ormston House presents Energy Made Visible. Energy Made Visible is a group exhibition centred around the paintings of Michael Ashur (1950–2024). Known for his meticulous airbrushed compositions, Ashur’s work is concerned with solar systems, celestial bodies, and overlaps between artistic and scientific disciplines. This exhibition at Ormston House, Limerick, places Ashur’s work in dialogue with four contemporary […]
Lough Gur Archaeology Week takes place from the 13th to 19th of July, 2026. Events across the week include a chance to try your hand at the ancient skill of flint knapping, a bus tour of Lough Gur's most important ancient and historical sites, and a talk looking at the various agricultural practices and landscapes […]
Located on the junction of Thomas Street and Wickham Street, the Wickham Way is an indoor community space offering everything from food, coffee, art, crafts and more! Our food court will be open Thursday 4pm - 9pm, Friday 1pm - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 9pm & Sunday 12pm - 6pm. On Saturday from 10am - 3pm […]
