THURSDAY 17
Adore, Theatre & Some Images Of Paradise Dolans
East 17 Amber Limerick. Known for smash hits like Stay Another Day, House of Love It’s Alright, East 17 sold over 18 million records in the 90s.
Paul Brady Lime Tree Theatre. Paul Brady’s live performances, whether solo or with full band, include songs from his extensive catalog of 40 years. Often classified as a musicians’ musician, His songs have been covered by a huge array of major artists. With more than sixteen albums to date, the most recent release ‘The Vicar St Sessions Vol.1’ was recorded live in premiere Dublin venue Vicar St in 2001 and it features collaborations with many of Paul’s contemporaries and special guests.
Brighton Belltable. Torch Players present Waterford playwright Jim Nolan’s poignant, but wonderfully uplifting play. Brighton takes the ordinary story of three people and becomes a major belief in miracles, human support and comfort. Set in present day London, we meet the never say die widow, Lily Thompson, celebrated actor Jack Dunhill, paralysed from the waist down, lamenting a modest career and a lifetime of regrets and the almost too cheery care assistant Dave. Brighton is a thoughtful but funny salute to survival as a sometimes small but significant statement, where regrets are put aside and even hopeless cases have their time to shine.
The Highstool Prophets Dolans
The Scare Factory Old Cleeve’s Factory Delve into your deepest fears at The Scare Factory – running until Thursday 31.
Local Heroes – Local Landscapes Dooradoyle Library. Exhibition of Art Quilts made by members of the Mid-West Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society, showing until October 25.
FRIDAY 18
Domino Lite The Old Quarter
Proper Micro NV & The JLB (Kero Kero Bonito) The Record Room. Limerick electronic artist Proper Micro NV & The JLB (1/3 of pop trio Kero Kero Bonito).
Brighton Belltable. Torch Players
Kevin Bloody Wilson University Concert Hall. In a world almost drowning in a tsunami of Political Correctness, Kevin Bloody Wilson stands out as a beacon for PC Pushback.
Rory’s Stories: Keep ‘Er Lit – Lime Tree Theatre. Craic, music and inspiration with Rory sharing his experiences and thoughts on managing our minds, challenging fear and why it’s important to never lose the madness!
John Spillane Dolans. musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer.
Baile De Quebrada: Trap & Funk night Dolans Kasbah. DJ CHZINHO & DJ Blade
Fire in Cairo, A Tribute to The Cure and D-Mode, the ultimate Depeche Mode Tribute. Dolans. Fire In Cairo don’t just play the Cure songs; they give them a new lease of life and remind you why you feel in love with them.
After Show Party Dolans Upper Deck
SATURDAY 19
Fox Jaw: The Last Show + special guests Static Vision & Van Panther Dolans
The Prophets- The Old Quarter
Brighton – Belltable. Torch Players
National Hunt Racing – Limerick Racecourse
An Evening of Music and Comedy with Creed Bratton Dolans. Creed’s a funny guy––what started as a non-speaking role quickly turned him into a global star for his work as Creed Bratton on the American version of The Office, which is now one of the most streamed television shows of all time.
After Show Party Dolans Upper Deck. #Alternative #Rock #Disco after the live shows with DJs on Dolans Terrace.
SUNDAY 20
Art & Craft Popup – 19 Nicholas Street. Four local Creatives set up weekend displays on Saturday and Sunday.
National Hunt Racing – Limerick Racecourse
Lisa O’Neill – Dolans. A powerful storyteller with a distinctive voice and a keen eye for provincial detail.
16 Tons of Jive – Limerick Racecourse. Playing at 2pm.
MONDAY 21
IFI Screening: The Critic – Belltable. Anand Tucker’s reimagining of Anthony Quinn’s novel Curtain Call which focuses on the infamous critic Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen) with whom he clashes after recently inheriting the paper; and a young actress, Nina Land (Gemma Arterton) who is devastated by Jimmy’s recent scathing review of her.
Screening: The Thing – University Concert Hall. This classic horror favourite is directed by John Carpenter, and stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, and Keith David. A haunting score by Ennio Morricone builds the tension throughout.
TUESDAY 22
Ryan McMullan Irish pub crawl tour – Dolans. Renowned for his magical live shows, McMullan has garnered widespread acclaim for his captivating performances and poignant songwriting. This show celebrates the release of his debut album Redesign on November 1. www.ryanmcmullanmusic.com for more info
Lunchtime Concert – St Mary’s Cathedral with Catherine O’Carroll (soprano) and Irina Dernova (piano) at 1.15pm
Punchline: Owen Colgan – University Concert Hall. Owen has enjoyed great live success bothwith Hardy Bucks and as a solo performer.
Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble – All Saints Church, Castleconnell. This programme is a journey from some of Ireland’s most established composers at the forefront of new music such as Jane O’Leary and Elaine Agnew, alongside exciting emerging composers quickly making their mark on the future of Irish classical music.
Talisk Dolans. With over 15 million streams, 10,000 albums sold worldwide, and sold out shows across five continents – from Paris to New York, London to Tokyo, Glasgow to Vancouver – alongside headline appearances at festivals the world over, the Scottish trio have amassed a global, die-hard following.
WEDNESDAY 23
Floating on a Dead Sea – Lime Tree Theatre. An immersive and visceral reflection on life in the Palestinian West Bank prior to the 2023/24 war, interweaving dance, film, live music and text. In 2017, Catherine Young took her dance company to Palestine. Floating on a Dead Sea is inspired by this experience; the feeling of being lifted and held by the generosity and kindness of a people, in a place where nothing is normal.
Creepy Crypts: “Once Upon a Time” – A Samhain Tradition Event – St. John’s Church, Knockainey. Historian Melissa Shiels will lead an interactive demonstration on Samhain traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Kaostra – Belltable. Music Generation Limerick City presents a musical exploration of the teenage realities we don’t like to talk about – bullying, anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, dark moods, the need to reach out. These are explored through rap, singing, multimedia, poetry and storytelling.
Music Club with Liz Nolan – University Concert Hall. Ma Vlast! – A Romantic phenomenon, the cause of Nationalism swept through society and the arts across the 19th century and beyond. Music Club pays tribute to masterworks born of patriotism, from Grieg and Smetana to Sibelius, Debussy and O’Riada.
