Stuff to do in Limerick

yaledo · 19-07-2006 12:32pm

Learn to juggle (or unicycle or all manner of object manipulation) at Limerick Juggling Club

Every Thursday evening from 7 at the Limerick Youth Service (Opposite the Glen Tavern on Glentworth St.)

bacon&cabbage · 01-09-2006 4:39am

or take a tour around limerick county..........
www.limericktours.com

Magnum Hopeless · 24-10-2006 12:06pm

Right in the middle of the town there's the belltable,
and the hardest-working theatre bunch in the country,
www.impact-theatre.com

Andystoran · 27-10-2006 5:10pm

Pub- The wicked Chicken
DJ Mad dog Meaney ecclictic mix Funk/Soul/Hip Hop/ Reggae.
Thursday nites.

MikeTyson · 13-11-2006 3:01pm

poker in russels thurday nights at about 9pm i think

scojones · 23-11-2006 8:26pm

Savage lineup in Dolans over the next week. Kila this Saturday, Declan O' Rourke the following Saturday and Josh Ritter Wednesday. I think it's time to visit that old spot again.

poppy1 · 04-12-2006 3:53pm

I don't know if I agree with the idea of there being loads of things to do in Limerick...I moved back a while ago to buy a place of my own and have to say I have become very disillusioned with the place. It'll always be my home but I think unless you're married with a family it can be a very boring place to be. There isn't any work social scene either as most people drive home after work as opposed to where I was living...and there's only so many times you can visit the hunt museum and the belltable!...although saying that dolans is good if you can get any of your married friends to bother going out!

limerick_man · 04-12-2006 4:53pm

Keep checking the Dolans, UCH, Millenium Theatre, Trinity Rooms and Belltable websites for upcoming stuff.

Monday nights theres a free movie in the Belltable Film Club on a Monday at 8pm.

There are a ton of festivals this time of year, with many free events, see Limerick Post (as soon as u get it, they usually advertise THAT weekend).

Limerick Lions basketball, next game is Saturday 19th at 3.15 in UL Arena, there'll be lots of giveaways and 'festive fun' during the game.

The Ice Rink is back in the potato market (by city hall) from the 14th.

Theres The Georgian House And Garden, I think its doing something for Christmas too.

Limerick City Art Gallery is right across the road and free.
Also free is the Limerick City Muesum.. beside King Johns Castle.

Also check out the sports listed on the first post. Failing that theres always the bus to dublin! :P

Coonagh Cowboy · 25-05-2007 3:53pm

I havent been to it in awhile but coonagh equestrian centre is a good place for adults and kids.they used to have pony camps for the kids.You could check into it if your into horse riding.

goth_detective · 13-08-2007 5:37pm

bakers place usually has some good music on most nights. great atmosphere and people there:D

phonemonkey · 12-09-2007 8:22pm

Anybody know of guitar lessons in limerick, I know about the ones out in the crescent but I cannot make it on a tuesday

davemc06 · 04-10-2007 3:13pm

phonemonkey wrote:

Anybody know of guitar lessons in limerick, I know about the ones out in the crescent but I cannot make it on a tuesday

School of Music..Peter Dee's? Both should, but might be full!

You could always try Parkour in Limerick!

1huge1 · 18-10-2007 8:00pm

Great input there mate...

I look forward to the ice rink at x mass and the pernament one at the parkway retail park.

Armada · 20-02-2008 3:44pm

Is there or will there be a permanent ice rink at the parkway retail park?

Jumpy · 20-02-2008 3:48pm

Its got planning permission, if it starts up I wouldnt mind seeing if I can put together a speed skating team.
I have contacts with skate and boot makers from my time doing it in australia.
Anyone know who to contact to confirm whos going to be running it?

BarryCreed · 21-02-2008 3:52pm

i'm from limerick, and always get amused at the way the press/people go on the defensive anytime limerick gets slightly criticised. I do ask a question. Why would a tourist stay in Limerick city for more than 1 day?
it's come on a lot and is new (buildings) etc etc, but as for sights in the city, there's not a whole lot though, in all seriousness...??

agree / disagree. has some cool watering holes though..

and dont mention rugby either, cos not everyone who visits is into it..

limerick_man · 24-02-2008 12:45pm

Well Limerick has a lot of history, The Castle, the walking tour, Limerick City Muesum and the Georgian House Museum and St. Marys Cathedral. The city also has other points of interest such as the Hunt Museum, Angelas Ashes tour, shopping, night life... plus the real draw its the location with Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Adare all so close, the city makes for a great base!

BarryCreed · 25-02-2008 4:36pm

yeah, a great base for viewing places of interest not in Limerick City. That's my point. I dunno, it's great on one hand to have a new city, new buildings, but is it at the expense of something else...

that angleas ashes tour is funny too. I always pass tourists up the o connell avenue side of town, with their angleas ashes booklets , looking for places that dont exist anymore...!!

vigo789 · 25-02-2008 4:56pm

Here's something for kids/teenagers.

There's an outdoor screening of 'Into the West' on Thomas Street on Sunday 9th March, I think, but here is the gen on the Festival proper:

The 11th Fresh Film Festival featuring Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards will take place in Limerick between the 3rd and the 9th of March, 2008.

This year’s Festival Programme programme includes feature screenings and animation and cinematography workshops. Feature screenings include the film noir style, teen drama/murder mystery, ‘Brick’, directed by Rian Johnson, the Irish Premiere of ‘Buddha Collapsed out of Shame’, from 20 year old Iranian director Hana Makhmalbaf and Christian Wagners’ drama, detailing a Bosnian mothers search for her daughter after the war, entitled ‘Warchild’.

The Young Film-Maker Awards are divided into two age categories: Junior (7 –12 yrs) and Senior (13 -18yrs). The Junior Award take place on Wednesday, the 5th of March in the Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick, and the Seniors on Thursday the 6th of March in Storm Cinemas, Castletroy, Limerick. The films numbering over one hundred, include drama, documentary, horror, animation, science fiction and more. All of the films have been made over the previous year by budding film-makers - many utilising standard digital cameras and computer editing packages.

www.freshfilmfestival.net

Greenrat · 15-04-2008 2:25pm

I already visit the Hunt Museum two times !
The first, with my boyfriend, an the second with my father. He came form France for 2 days.

It's really small, but it's interessing too ! I like this museum because it's cosy and you can take your time to see everything. Sometimes, the guide come to explain you something about a painting for example.

What's cool is that it's free all sundays ^^

SuperWoody101 · 08-07-2008 2:01pm

24th Oct 2008 - University Concert Hall, Limerick, Ireland (Phone the UCH box office for tickets, 061-331549)

Azphyxi8 · 08-07-2008 2:23pm

Sweet! I'm there!

SuperWoody101 · 19-09-2008 10:51am

I got this letter in the door today.

CHANGE OF VENUE
American Wrestling - Rampage Tour 2008
moving to Unuversity of Limerick ARENA
With regard to the tickets you have purchased to the American Wrestling Rampage Tour event at University Concert Hall on Friday 24th of Oct. 2008, please be advised that the venue of this event has now changed.

American Wrestling - Rampage Tour 2008 will now take place at UL ARENA on Friday 24th of Oct. at 8pm

The tickets currently held for University Concert Hall will not be valid for UL Arena. Please find enclosed your replacement tickets for UL Arena.

If you haveance. any queries regarding the change of venue please contact the Box Office on 061-331549 for assistance

Lunar_Wolf · 21-11-2008 12:31am

BarryCreed wrote: »

i'm from limerick, and always get amused at the way the press/people go on the defensive anytime limerick gets slightly criticised. I do ask a question. Why would a tourist stay in Limerick city for more than 1 day?
it's come on a lot and is new (buildings) etc etc, but as for sights in the city, there's not a whole lot though, in all seriousness...??

agree / disagree. has some cool watering holes though..

and dont mention rugby either, cos not everyone who visits is into it..

Too true, sir!

Is there a site where there are a list of up and coming events?
:pac:

zuroph · 21-11-2008 1:31am

two things
unigolf in plassey industrial park (behind o2) is good for killing an hour or two, kind of like crazy golf without the crazy. indoor putting course.

also, next week

http://www.limerickcorp.ie/ArtsEvents/Name,9954,en.html

The Japanese film festival! FREE CINEMA!!!

Lunar_Wolf · 21-11-2008 1:41am

zuroph wrote: »

two things
unigolf in plassey industrial park (behind o2) is good for killing an hour or two, kind of like crazy golf without the crazy. indoor putting course.

also, next week

http://www.limerickcorp.ie/ArtsEvents/Name,9954,en.html

The Japanese film festival! FREE CINEMA!!!

I may go to this!

zuroph · 21-11-2008 1:43am

i'll be going, my lodger is japanese and told me about it.

Lunar_Wolf · 30-11-2008 4:30am

The festival was awesome. Mind Game was my favorite.

TheLoc · 31-12-2008 2:40am

That new park in annacotty is nice enough. there needs to be a lot more stuff to do in it but it has massive potential. they should put a little zoo in it. its still new enough so I'm guessing the fansy plants are on their way. it was still a bit of a mess last time I went a month ago. but it should get well nicer during the summer. they could have outdoor activities and tents with little concerts on and the whole shabang. that would be very good for the city.

tomcollins97 · 26-02-2009 11:39am

Any suggestions for what to do this weekend in the Limerick/Clare region?

Mc Love · 26-02-2009 6:20pm

Go to Buratty Castle/Folk Park...but if I was off I would be in the pub watching the Irish match

chipchop · 22-05-2009 1:00am

The Lopper wrote: »

Ye actually play Baseball and American Football? Good lord. I have never in my whole life seen anybody play either. American Football in Limerick. This is earth-shattering news. Its happened. Limerick has become part of America. And cricket? Cricket? I need to go lie down.

ya sure american football is a laugh, mind u havent a clue bout the rule its a laugh for busting people... UL have a team, the vikings i think?.. but then again u could just play rugby... thinking of random sports palyed in limerick... was out training in ul there torward the end of last summer and there was a extreme frisbee team training out der!! appearntly its the same rules as american football... anyones guess then hahaha

chipchop · 22-05-2009 1:02am

going for a walk out in curraghcase... u dont wanna get lost out der!

18-06-2009 1:15pm

storm only has 8 screens peanut

Mc Love · 19-06-2009 11:03am

chipchop wrote: »

going for a walk out in curraghcase... u dont wanna get lost out der!

Why not? The place i wouldnt like to get lost in is Cratloe Woods!

Deedsie · 10-07-2009 4:34pm

Anyone know where you could do trad music lessons in Limerick. I would consider any instrument. Beginner.

JenCaf · 10-07-2009 5:00pm

The Irish Harp Centre in Castleconnell gives lessons in all types of traditional instruments - http://www.irishharpcentre.com/

lifelonglufc · 03-08-2009 8:12pm

So myself and the girlfriend have nothing to do tomorrow and want to spend a bit of quality time together, were only 20 so keep it clean as were looking for a daytime activity!!

But we can't really think what to do around limerick that isn't go to the cinema, through the city or whatever and the usual!

So anybody got any ideas for a nice day?!

Cheers!

Limerick Dude · 03-08-2009 9:31pm

Um well alot of suggestions would be weather permitting, you could always go for a walk, really nice places to walk around in this city, one of my favourites is starting from the clonmacken roundabout and walking into town along that walking path that runs along the river.

Also you could try go for a picnic in peoples park or poormans if there are no bums hanging around, obviously weather permitting!

Um....cant really think of anything else to be honest!

LadyTBolt · 03-08-2009 9:39pm

Jump on a bus and head out to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. It's nice to walk around there, and if ye get good weather it's a bonus!

RonMexico · 03-08-2009 10:06pm

Get up early and go to Kilkee for the day.

Insect Overlord · 03-08-2009 10:36pm

The Burren is only an hour away, there are some amazing walks and historic sites there, all free. Provided you have a car to get ye there, of course.

Henry Ford III · 04-08-2009 8:55am

RonMexico wrote: »

Get up early and go to Kilkee for the day.

Now commonly referred to as the "Bay of Pigs"

Kess73 · 04-08-2009 1:21pm

Try the indoor crazy golf in Castletroy.

seachto7 · 04-08-2009 4:29pm

most of the suggestions are all outside Limerick. Does that show how little there is to do in Limerick city bar going to the pub...

grenache · 05-08-2009 12:40am

Liam Byrne wrote: »

So sez somebody living in "fantasy land"

But he's right. There is really very little to do in the city. All the best activites in Limerick are in the county e.g. Mountain biking in Ballyhoura, Celtic Gardens in Kilcornan, Lough Gur, hill climbing at Knockfierna.

ninty9er · 05-08-2009 1:13am

grenache wrote: »

But he's right. There is really very little to do in the city. All the best activites in Limerick are in the county e.g. Mountain biking in Ballyhoura, Celtic Gardens in Kilcornan, Lough Gur, hill climbing at Knockfierna.

There's very little to do in mosti Irish city centres. Most of the stuff in Dublin is in the suburbs, the only difference being the suburbs in Dublin aren't detached from the city as they just roll into one another.

Indoor golf as mentioned above, day in the gym/sauna at the University Arena, pool/bowling at Fun World, snooker in St. Michaels, Hunt Museum, National Self-Portrait Collection at UL. I'm sure there's more, but being local doesn't give you much perspective as you just take it for granted things are there and never use them.

Mc Love · 05-08-2009 10:11am

Curragh Chase - nice walks
Cratloe Woods - nice walks - bike trails.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.
Cragganowen
Clare Glens - also good spot for walking about.

seachto7 · 05-08-2009 10:52am

sparkysrovers wrote: »

Curragh Chase - nice walks
Cratloe Woods - nice walks - bike trails.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.
Cragganowen
Clare Glens - also good spot for walking about.

again, none of those in Limerick!! Plus you can't spend an entire day at the Clare Glens, or in the Hunt Museum.

Jaysus, I recall Rome, I know it's comparing chalk and cheese, but there was plenty to do that never involved a museum or a pub..

Maybe the Belltable if there's something on there..?

Flying Abruptly · 05-08-2009 11:00am

Kess73 wrote: »

Try the indoor crazy golf in Castletroy.

I've been in UL 4 years and i've never heard of this place, must check it out when i go back again. From the website it looks very good

Stuff to do in Limerick

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