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Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Grand Finale supports Children’s Health on January 25 at Dolan’s

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WOŚP Grand Finale supports Children’s Health on January 25 at Dolan’s. WOŚP is one of Europe’s largest charitable initiatives, uniting millions of people worldwide each year to support public healthcare.

The 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) will take place on Sunday, 25 January 2026 at Dolan’s Limerick

The 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) will take place on Sunday, 25 January 2026 at Dolan's Limerick
The Limerick Finale is organised in cooperation with WOŚP Galway and is open to everyone

The 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) will take place on Sunday, 25 January 2026, at Dolans Pub & Restaurant in Limerick, bringing together communities of all nationalities for a full day of music, family activities and fundraising in support of children’s healthcare.

WOŚP is one of Europe’s largest charitable initiatives, uniting millions of people worldwide each year to support public healthcare.

The 2026 edition focuses on “Healthy Tummies for Our Children”, with funds raised dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases in young patients. Donations collected during the Finale help provide modern medical equipment, enable earlier diagnosis and support effective treatment for children in need.


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The Limerick Finale is organised in cooperation with WOŚP Galway and is open to everyone – families, children, locals, international residents and visitors alike. The event is designed as a welcoming, family-friendly celebration that combines fun with purpose.

The programme runs from early afternoon into the evening and offers something for all ages, including children’s workshops and animations; a family cooking competition; charity auctions and family bingo; science experiments with the Polish School; and face painting, delicious food, live music and dance performances.

The event will feature Stefan Barry Leszczyński, an Irish-Polish artist and historian, performing songs in Polish and as Gaeilge.

The evening will also include a live performance by Dora Gola. Photo: Shane Serrano

The evening will also include a live performance by Dora Gola, whose music blends dark electro-pop with Slavic folk influences, rich Eastern sounds and an ’80s funk groove.

Guests can also enjoy performances by Irish dancers from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, as well as the dynamic Sala Arda group with their high-heel routine.

Organisers warmly invite the entire local community, regardless of background or nationality, to join the celebration, enjoy the programme and support this important cause. Together, we can make a real difference for children’s health.

The event takes place at Dolans Pub & Restaurant, 3–4 Dock Rd, Courtbrack, Limerick (V94 VH4X) on Sunday, 25 January 2026.

The event will feature Stefan Barry Leszczyński, an Irish-Polish artist and historian, performing songs in Polish and as Gaeilge.

Richard is a presenter, producer, songwriter and actor. He was named the Limerick Person of the Year (2011) and won an online award at the Metro Éireann Media and Multicultural Awards (2011) for promoting multi-culturalism online. Richard says that the ilovelimerick.com concept is very much a community driven project that aims to document life in Limerick. So, that in 20 years time people can look back and remember the events that were making the headlines.