Mary Immaculate College invites Limerick community to celebrate Culture Night 2025

Local community invited to celebrate MIC Culture Night 2025

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) will join communities across Ireland in celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Culture Night on Friday, 19 September

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) will join communities across Ireland in celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Culture Night on Friday, 19 September, by opening its Limerick campus to the public.

Culture Night, brought to you by the Arts Council, is a national celebration delivered nationwide in cities, towns, villages, rural locations, and online. It highlights culture, creativity, and the arts while promoting the belief that this rich and varied heritage is alive, treasured, and nurtured in people’s everyday lives.

MIC staff and students will contribute to a programme of free events, showcasing culture, heritage, music, and history. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore historic landmarks, enjoy live performances, and experience the atmosphere of a college that has been at the heart of education and community life for generations.

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Events include a guided walking tour of the College’s 125 year-history with Dr Paul O’Brien, Assistant Professor in Social & Environmental Education (Pedagogy of History); a guided-walk with Dr Patricia Kieran, Director of the Irish Institute for Catholic Studies at MIC, exploring intercultural and inter-religious dialogue through visits to multi-denominational sacred spaces across Limerick city; followed by an intimate concert in the College’s chapel.

Patricia O’Sullivan, Enterprise and Community Engagement Manager at MIC, spoke of the importance of Culture Night to connect the College with the wider community, “Mary Immaculate College values the opportunity Culture Night provides to open our Limerick campus to the wider public and to welcome our local community to share in this national celebration.

“It is a wonderful occasion for our students, staff, and neighbours to come together to experience culture, creativity, and heritage in a vibrant and inclusive way. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Culture Night 2025 @ MIC.”

Echoing this, Dr Maeve Liston, Director of Enterprise and Community Engagement at MIC, highlighted the importance of Culture Night as a platform for connection and inclusivity, “Culture Night is a strategically important annual event for Mary Immaculate College, reflecting our strong commitment to culture, the arts, and inclusive, accessible community engagement.

“Events like Culture Night provide a valuable opportunity for MIC to connect with the wider Limerick community, fostering meaningful dialogue and shared cultural experiences. We are proud to participate in this national celebration that champions creativity and a sense of belonging.”

Events at MIC Limerick:

Over 125 years of History: Guided Tour of MIC

Time: 4-5pm

Location: Meet at Main Reception, Foundation Building

More info: Join Dr. Paul O’Brien for a guided historical walk of the MIC campus. Discover the rich history and architectural heritage of Mary Immaculate College since its founding in 1898 and hear fascinating stories about how MIC has contributed to Irish education for over 125 years.

Intercultural Walk

Time: 5.30-7.30pm

Location: Meet at Main Reception, Foundation Building

More info: Explore Limerick’s rich cultural and religious landscape on this guided walk with Dr Patricia Kieran. The tour highlights sacred spaces across the city, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on intercultural and inter-religious dialogue in today’s world. The tour will end at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Culture Night Concert

Time: 7-9pm

Location: MIC Chapel

More info: Join MC Tony Doyle and celebrated Limerick musicians and singers, including Francis Barret, Bryan Meehan, Karen Franklin, and Charlie Reynolds, together with MIC staff and students for an intimate performance in the College’s chapel.