THURSDAY 23
True Tides
Dolans
True Tides is composed of three brothers, Eoin, Cian, and Conor. Charting with the euphoric pop banger ‘I Can’t Wait’, they collaborated with Steve Garrigan of Kodaline to write two songs on international pop giants Westlife’s new album Wild Dreams.
Bad Manners
Dolans, Ska legends fronted by Buster Bloodvessel
FRIDAY 24
Science Magic: Messy Mayhem
Belltable, Science comedy show for the whole family. Messy Mayhem has a cool bunch of ‘outdoor tricks’ from vomiting unicorns to exploding potions.
Michael Starring Ben
University Concert Hall, Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.
Julie Byrne
Dolans, American songwriter Julie Byrne tours The Greater Wings, her first record in over six years.
Notify With Seamus & Caoimhe Ui Fhlatharta
Dolans, Contemporary Irish instrumental band with and Sean nÓs singers Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta.
Cooks But We’re Chefs
The Record Room, Prima Volta present a night of funk and jazz and quality record selectors
SATURDAY 25
The Mysterious Case of Kitsy Rainey
Belltable, Following on from The Man In the Woman’s Shoes and I Hear You and Rejoice, The Mysterious Case of Kitsy Rainey, the third in Mikel Murfi’s series, taking a very unusual and otherworldly journey.
Phil Coulter
University Concert Hall, Celebrating 55 years at the top of his game
Soda Blonde
Dolans, Touring the sophomore record ‘Dream Big’ with Special Guests Jealous Of The Birds
Wolfbastard
Dolans, Wolfbastard (UK) bring their crusty blackened madness to Limerick. Presented by Bad Reputation.
After Show Party
Dolans Terrace, DJs playing alternative / disco til late
SUNDAY 26
Screening: Miracle On 34th Street
University Concert Hall, Classic 1994 version of the Christmas film.
Hard Knox Pro Wrestling: UNMATCHED
Dolans
MONDAY 27
IFI Screening: 20,000 Species of Bees
Belltable, A young trans girl’s tentative steps towards self-realisation.
Elektra X Reboot:
Charlie Sparks
Dolans, Underground techno
TUESDAY 28
NSQF: The Vanbrugh & Friends
“All Saints Church, Castleconnell
The Vanbrugh and their guests present two of the great works from the extended chamber music repertoire. Brahms’ magnificent 1890 string quintet Op.111 started life in the composer’s sketches for a fifth symphony and its final form retains an orchestral grandeur, both in structure and in texture.
Faulty Towers, The Original Dining Experience
Dolans
WEDNESDAY 29
A Night For Palestine
Dolans, Fundraiser feat. The Whileaways; Greenshine; Róisín El Cherif; Annie Cheevers; Abe Soare and more
THURSDAY 30
Bradley Marshall
Dolans, The 23-year-old independent singer songwriter from Dublin burst onto the scene with pop-centric smashes such as “Perfect For Me”, “Hurts The Most” and “Better Left Unsaid”.
Sorcha Richardson
Dolans, with special guest Niamh Regan.