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The Three Muses is a learning programme for primary school pupils designed to increase access and enjoyment of the collections of Limerick Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art and The Hunt Museum, with a focus on modern and contemporary art.

Participating schools will be offered the following elements:

Museum workshop (full day)

Groups will have the opportunity to visit either The Hunt Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art or Limerick Museum for a full day of learning and practical art activities.

Workshops generally last between 10 am-1.30 pm with a lunch break in between. Workshops are led by experienced facilitators and draw upon artworks and objects from all three collections.

Pupils will be supported to creatively respond to artworks in the context of the museum and gallery and explore how identities are expressed through art.

Throughout the day there will be opportunities to look and respond to artworks, practice new vocabulary and presentation skills in order to build confidence and a sense of shared ownership of Limerick’s cultural heritage.

There will also be a practical element, with pupils creating their own artworks in response to the collections.

Activity pack and learning resources for teachers and pupils

Teachers can prepare pupils for their upcoming visit by introducing key concepts, vocabulary and themes using a classroom activity pack provided to all participating groups. 

Each pupil will also receive an activity pack and a self-guided workbook to take home with them.

Pupils from schools across Limerick discover three museums through workshops and activities to develop their understanding of art while exploring the theme of identity across the collections.

The programme also includes one-off events such as children-led tours of the collections, training sessions for teachers and a summer showcase.

A booking fee of €3.50 per pupil includes a full day museum workshop and take home educational resources for teachers and pupils.

The Three Muses is supported by Limerick City and County Council and Friends of the Hunt Museum.

Schools can book a place on the programme or find out more by clicking here.

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Acclaimed Queen Symphonic, considered an international concert sensation, is confirmed as part of the Live at the Docklands series.

Irish Premiere of internationally acclaimed Queen Symphonic added to Live the Docklands series 2020

Queen Symphonic has been confirmed as part of the Live at the Docklands series in Limerick this year. 

Queen Symphonic is a spectacular rock and symphonic show celebrating the greatest hits of Queen on an epic scale. Considered an international concert sensation, the show comes to Limerick for an Irish premiere as part of a European tour.  

Queen Symphonic is at Live at the Docklands in Limerick city on Friday, May 29 and tickets go on sale on Friday, March 6 at 9 am on Dolans.ie or ticketmaster.ie.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here

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Christy Moore brings Magic Nights to UCH May 29, 2020

Christy Moore is an Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts. His first album, Paddy on the Road was recorded with Dominic Behan in 1969. In 2007, he was named as Ireland’s greatest living musician in RTÉ’s People of the Year Awards.

Christy Moore’s new album, Magic Nights, will be released worldwide this Friday 22nd November 2019.

Magic Nights is the follow-up album to the multi-platinum number 1 album, On the Road.

Featuring 26 songs across two discs, Magic Nights is a further collection of Christy songs amassed through more than 50 incredible years of recording and gigging.

Christy will appear on the Late Late Show on Friday, November 22 (from 21.35 on RTE 1 and available internationally on the RTE player).

Christy will also bring his Magic Nights Tour to the University Concert Hall Limerick on Friday, May 29, 2020. Tickets ON SALE NOW at UCH.ie or on 061 331549

For more information on Magic Nights click here.

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