Event News
The Saw Doctors are Live at the Docklands this Friday August 15th, 2025!
The legendary Irish rockers The Saw Doctors will make a triumphant return to Limerick for a headline performance at Live at the Docklands on Friday, August 15th, 2025.
The Saw Doctors will make a triumphant return to Limerick
The legendary Irish rockers The Saw Doctors will make a triumphant return to Limerick for a headline performance at Live at the Docklands on Friday, August 15th, 2025. Known for their infectious energy and heartfelt songwriting, The Saw Doctors continue to thrill fans across generations with their iconic hits and high-octane live shows.
Hot off the back of a massive show at Musgrave Park in Cork, the band are riding high on a wave of renewed acclaim and fan adoration. Their 2023 comeback was nothing short of spectacular, with packed-out shows in London, New York, and a massive homecoming in Tuam that marked their return to the stage after a five-year break.
Formed in Tuam, Co. Galway in the late 1980s, the lads were discovered by Mike Scott of The Waterboys and quickly rose to prominence with the record-breaking single I Useta Lover, which spent nine weeks at number one in the Irish charts—outperforming both U2 and Sinéad O’Connor. Their blend of sharp lyrics, soaring melodies and Irish storytelling earned them a place in the hearts of fans worldwide.
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Led by original members Davy Carton (vocals) and Leo Moran (guitar), the band’s current lineup includes Anthony Thistlethwaite (saxophone), Rickie O’Neill (drums), Pearse Doherty (bass), Kieran Duddy (keys), Noelie McDonnell and Tommy Carton (backing vocals). With a reputation for legendary live performances, the band have played to sold-out crowds across Ireland, the UK, and the US, including Glastonbury, T in the Park, and New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom.
Mick Dolan of Dolans Presents at the launch, “They have a long history in Limerick. They performed at the Docks in 2008 as part of the D Festival, which has since become the Docklands Festival. That was an amazing show, and I expect August 15th to be no different. The band are now added to a 9-show bill spread over 15 days. They’ll join an incredible line-up including Moncrieff, Picture This (for two nights), Block Rockin’ Beats, The Waterboys, Kingfishr, Qween with the Dublin Gospel Choir, and The Kaiser Chiefs. These shows are one not to be missed.”
Docklands Festival 2025 – Full Line-up:
Sat, Aug 9 Moncrieff
Wed, Aug 13 Picture This
Thu, Aug 14 Picture This (Second Show)
Fri, Aug 15 The Saw Doctors
Sat, Aug 16 Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin’ Beats
Sun, Aug 17 The Waterboys with The Riptide Movement and Deep Blue
Fri, Aug 22 Kingfishr
Sat, Aug 23 Qween with The Dublin Gospel Choir
Sun, Aug 24 Kaiser Chiefs with Kerbdog and Youth Sector
The Saw Doctors plus special guests will play Live at the Docklands on Friday, August 15th, 2025. Tickets priced at €57.80 including booking fee go on sale Friday, June 20th at 9AM from Dolans.ie and Ticketmaster.ie.
Limerick projects to benefit from Regional Museum Exhibition Scheme funding
Community comes together to support fundraiser for 8-year-old Limerick girl
100 years of Limerick rugby heroes celebrated in new book
Féile Na Gréine 2025 will celebrate emerging and experimental music from August 15-17
5 events in Limerick this weekend, July 18 – July 20
5 events in Limerick this weekend, July 18 – July 20
Much-loved Limerick Bus Éireann employee Pat Kennedy retires after 46 years
PRIDE EVENT PHOTOS -Limerick Pride Festival 2025 creates a stronger, more inclusive future United in Pride
WATCH New documentary to tell the story and journey of Natasha O’Brien and the ‘person behind the headline’
