Articles on limerick
A Year of Hope
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, and experiencing the dedication and care of the staff at the Mid-West Regional Hospital, Alice O’Farrell took it upon herself to raise some much-needed funds for the new Symptomatic Breast Unit. Alice came up with the idea of gathering a group of well-known Limerick personalities to produce a glamorous [...]
3 Piece Suite
27 October Chrysalis Dance, Ireland’s only neo-classical dance company, presents ‘3 Piece Suite’, an eclectic triple bill, created by three versatile choreographers. Choreographers Judith Sibley, Tanya McCrory and Leighton Morrison blend fluid classical ballet and intricate contemporary dance to create an exhilarating evening’s entertainment. Tickets €15/€12 www.friarsgate.ie
Lough Gur Storytelling Festival
23 – 26 October The 15th LOUGH GUR STORYTELLING FESTIVAL promises a feast of entertainment with storytelling, traditional music, song, dance and drama. Lough Gur is an ideal setting for this type of festival, as the area is steeped in legend and folklore. Contact Honey Fitz Theatre on 061 385386
children, event, limerick, storytelling
Dear Frankie by Niamh Gleeson
7 October Five Lamps Theatre Company present Dear Frankie by Niamh Gleeson at the Friarsgate Theatre Dear Frankie is the new production from Five Lamps Theatre Company and celebrates the ecclectic life and times of Frankie Byrne, Ireland’s first radio agony aunt. For over twenty years, Frankie ruled supreme on the airwaves on matters amorous. [...]
French Connection Exhibition
10 September – 10 October French Connection Exhibition in partnership with Adam’s Dublin. Exhibition of paintings by Irish artists who worked in France in the late 19th and early 20th century. www.huntmuseum.com
exhibition, French Connection, limerick
Chicane
27 September – 2 October From the award-winning partnership that took Little Gem around the world comes an explosive thriller written by one of Ireland’s finest actors, Anthony Brophy. Directed by Paul Meade, this gripping comedy/thriller has more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. Chicane will keep you on the edge of your seat and [...]
Juicy Hair Styling Boutique
Refusing to let the negativity of the recession affect their ambition, ‘Juicy’ have created a very unique brand of Hair Styling Boutique. Specialising in bridal, upstyles, extensions and colouring, ‘Juicy’ promises a fantastic customer experience. Proprietor, Christina Keehan is delighted at the success of ‘Juicy’ over the last year and is anticipating a wonderful year [...]
Limerick’s First Lady
As the recently elected Mayor of Limerick, Maria Byrne is at the beginning of a busy year of responsibilities and events. LIMERICKnow invited her to take part in a pampering makeover to help get her camera-ready for all of the up-coming social events during the year ahead. Maria is no stranger to the life of [...]
New York Heights
In the latest issue of LIMERICKnow Grainne Vaughan of Joli takes the best of Limerick boutiqes to the bright lights of the world’s most exciting city. Here’s a sneak peak……
A Classic
Exciting, vibrant and alive would all be suitable words to describe the music scene in Limerick. Once heralded as a major stop off point for all touring Operatic societies, Limerick has long since held its love and tradition associated with producing some of the country’s finest singers, performers and composers of the modern era. SARAH [...]
