THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Limerick You’re A Lady – Lime Tree Theatre
A celebration of the achievements of Denis Carey featuring Louise Morrissey, Denis Ryan (of Ryan’s Fancy), Emma Langford, Shaun O’Dowd, and M.C. Lorcan Murray of Lyric FM.
Smokie – University Concert Hall
Enjoy classic hits like Something’s Been Making Me Blue, If You Think You Know How To Love Me, and Living Next Door to Alice.
Shane Daniel Byrne (Comedy) – Dolans
A hilarious new show covering jeans, jackets, and Jesus Christ.
Dave Hause – Dolans
A blend of raw emotion and storytelling with the release of Drive It Like It’s Stolen.
Some Images of Paradise, Van Gone & Girlfriend – Pharmacia
A night of screamo and post-hardcore.
Stuck, A Decomposition – Ormston House
Artist Daniel Tuomey presents a performative walkthrough of his solo exhibition (6pm, 40 min duration).
Shannon Rowing Club Fashion Show – Strand Hotel
DJ Greg – Mickey Martins
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Limerick Literary Festival – Belltable
A weekend celebrating literature in Limerick.
Opening Event of Limerick Literary Festival – Belltable
Featuring music from Sarah Ellen Murphy and accompanist Irina.
Dermot Whelan Live: Busy and Wrecked – University Concert Hall
Comedy and meditation in one insightful show.
Showdown – The ELO Experience – Dolans
Classic ELO hits performed live.
His Father’s Voice – Dolans
A Tribute to Coldplay – St. Mary’s Cathedral
Sweet Taboo – The Old Quarter
Domino Lite – Blue Bar
After Show Party – Dolans Upper Deck
Alternative, Rock, and Disco vibes with DJs after the live ELO show.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Million Days – The Old Quarter
Eve Stafford Presents Love Birds – St Mary’s Cathedral
A night of movie and musical favourites, opera, and guest tenor Eoin Hynes.
Limerick Literary Festival – Belltable
Karen Fitzgibbon – Belltable
Discussing her novels and theatre work.
Ciaran O’Driscoll – Belltable
Poetry reading from the Aosdána member.
Diarmuid Johnson – Belltable
Discussing An Cláirseoir and Irish history.
Christine Dwyer Hickey interviewed by Niall McGonagle – Belltable
The award-winning author of Tatty.
Delphine Minoui in interview with Jane Massey – Belltable
Journalist and author discussing her work on the Arab world.
Anna Abney with Paul O’Brien – Belltable
Historical novelist and author of Measham Hall series.
Heaney in Translation – Belltable
A special evening of words and music in tribute to Seamus Heaney.
Jake Xerxes Fussell – Dolans
Country Night in Nashville – Lime Tree Theatre
A journey through country music’s greatest hits.
80s Night with Leon – Phil Flannerys
Amazing Lace Symposium – Absolute Hotel
10am – 5pm.
Pat Shortt & Faye Shortt – Knuckle Down – University Concert Hall
Comedy with the father-daughter duo.
XIII Doors Album Launch – Dolans
Kerbdog – Dolans
90s rock legends return with special guests.
After Show Party – Dolans Upper Deck
DJs spinning Alternative, Rock, and Disco after the live shows.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Limerick Literary Festival – Belltable
Kate O’Brien Hour with Rose Servitova – Belltable
Exploring the archives of the Limerick author.
Kate O’Brien Award Presentation – Belltable
Honouring the best debut novel or short story collection by an Irish female author.
Desert Island Books – Belltable
Myles Breen and Denise Whelan share their five favourite books.
David McWilliams – Belltable
Economist and broadcaster discusses his insights.
Screening: Muppet Treasure Island – University Concert Hall
REBOOT presents Jazzy – Dolans
European techno sensation takes the stage.
