ST.PATRICK S FESTIVAL FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday 16 th March 9.30pm #LimerickStPatsFestival Start your Limerick St. Patrick s Festival celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display which will transform the skies into an explosion of colour. It promises to be a tremendous treat for all the family! Viewing points: Clancy s Strand & Sarsfield Bridge
ST. PATRICK S DAY PARADE Sunday 17 th March 12 noon This year s St. Patrick s Day Parade will be a carnival of colour and celebration with music, dance and spectacle from local groups and internationally renowned street theatre companies. The parade theme, One Giant Leap, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong s moon landing and reflects Limerick s dynamic revitalisation in recent years. Parade Route: O Connell Avenue (Roden Street junction) to Rutland Street Grand Marshal: Dr. Norah Patten, Scientist-Astronaut Candidate Monday 18 th March 12 noon The streets of Limerick will be filled with lively musical tones and the spectacular sight of over 1,300 talented marching band musicians from across Ireland, Europe and America. Ireland s only international band championship will start on O Connell Street (Barrington Street junction) at midday, ending with a free concert for the public in Arthur s Quay Park where the winners will be announced!
CL NCY S ST. ALPHONSUS ST. DOCK ROAD O CURRY STREET START St. Patrick s Day Parade Sunday 12 noon Roden Street junction LFETONE ST. JOSEPH STREET STEAMBOAT QUAY START International Band Championship Monday 12 noon Hartstonge Street junction WINDMILL ST. UPPER HENRY STREET RRINGTON STREET STREET HARTSTONGE SHANNON BRI DGE NORTH C HOWLEY S QUAY GLENTWORTH STREET STONE TOWN TCE ROSE HILL STRANDVILLE O CALLAGHAN STRAND R I V E R S H A N N O N HENRY STREET CECIL ST. CECIL ST. O CONNELL ST. CECIL ST. CATHERINE ST. SHANNON ST. ES STREET HARVEY S QUAY BEDFORD ROW SARSFIELD BRIDGE ENNIS RO SARSFIELD ST. LITTLE WIILLIAM STREET LITTLE CATHERINE STREET FINISH International Band Championship CONCERT Arthur s Quay Park HONAN S QUAY CRUISES ST. CRUISES ST. TODD S ROW CHAPEL ST. ARTHUR S QUAY PARK K S T. D EN M A R A STRAND ARTHUR S QUAY PATRICK STREET LITTLE ELLEN ST. ELLEN STREET FRANCIS ST. PARK ORY PRI CLANCY S STRAN D FINISH St. Patrick s Day Parade Rutland Street RUTLAND ST. MICHAEL ST. MERCHANT S QUAY BRIDGE ST. BANK PL. CHARLOTTE S QUAY SI R HARRY S MALL THOM ON NICHOLAS ST. CONVENT ST. CREAGH LANE MEAT MARKET LANE GEORGE S QUAY MARY STREET KING JOHN S CASTLE ST.MARY S CATHEDRAL ATHLUNKARD ST. BI SHOP STREET ABBEY LANE CASTLE ST. T H E T. I SLAND ROAD EN ST. MALLOW STREET RE ANNE ST. S ROW MAS ST. LI AM STREET FOXES BOW NMARK ST. ROBERT ST. ROW MILK MARKET BROAD ST. Friday 15 th Friday 22 nd March Saturday 9 th March Sunday 21 st April 12-9pm The spectacular 40 metre Panoramic Wheel makes a welcome return to Arthur s Quay Park. www.panoramicwheel.ie Mon 11am - 4pm Tue - Fri 9.30am - 5pm Sat 9.30am - 4pm Sun 12.30pm - 3.30pm Experience a new touring artwork by artist Luke Jerram, bringing together a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound at St. Mary s Cathedral.
Sunday 17 th March Free entry to King John s Castle s courtyard, towers and exhibition from 2pm to 3pm only. ONLINE bookings only. www.shannonheritage.com/booknow LIMERICK MILK MARKET Saturday 16 th & Sunday 17 th March Fun-filled days of family-friendly festivities! Saturday, 8am - 3pm Famous Food Market St. Patrick s Edition 60 stalls local artisan producers handmade local crafts traditional Irish music cooking demo Sunday, 11am - 4pm St. Patrick s Art Fair & Family Funday giant kids games live music delicious brunch yoga Limerick Art Group exhibition www.milkmarketlimerick.ie ST.PATRICK S Sunday 17 th March 12-5pm Enjoy free admission to the Hunt Museum on St. Patrick s Day green balloons will be available during the parade and from the courtyard throughout the day! www.huntmuseum.com
ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE NEVSAIL ADVENTURES FOR ST. PATRICK S WEEKEND Rock Climbing Taster Sessions Saturday 16 th March from 10am Limerick City Indoor Rock Climbing Wall, Sexton Street Watersport Adventures Saturday 16 th March from 12.30pm Sunday 17 th March from 2pm Hunt Museum kayaking stand up paddle boarding boat tours Age 6+ www.nevsailwatersports.ie ST. PATRICK S WEEKEND AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM Thursday 14 th March from 6pm Saturday 16 th March from 6.30pm To experience top class racing with an exciting atmosphere, a night at the dogs is a must! ST. PATRICK S WEEKEND OFFER: 29.50 FOR 2 ADULTS & 2 KIDS www.limerickgreyhoundstadium.ie ST. PATRICK S WEEKEND OF RACING Saturday 16 th March from 2pm Sunday 17 th March from 2pm Limerick Racecourse An exhilarating two days of national hunt racing to enjoy with 7 races on each day. www.limerickraces.ie GO GREEN ST. PATRICK S DAY RUN Sunday 17 th March from 9.30am Croom Sports Complex Family fun 6k 10k half marathon www.facebook.com/cromadh
PADDY S WEEKEND GROUP SPECIAL AT ESCAPE LIMERICK Saturday 16 th March 11am - 11pm Sunday 17 th March 11am - 11pm 14/15 Nicholas Street Do something different with a group of friends this Paddy s Weekend. With three Limerick-inspired escape rooms to choose from, try your hand at solving a series of clues to escape within 60 minutes! SAT 16TH & SUN 17TH SPECIAL! 15PP FOR GROUPS OF 5-6 PEOPLE WHEN BOOKED ONLINE www.escapelimerick.ie/book-now SAVE THE DATE! Limerick s May Bank Holiday Weekend Festival Friday 3 rd to Monday 6 th May 2019 BEST EVENT WINNER Event Industry Awards! Limerick.ie/Riverfest Iarla O Lionáird & Steve Cooney Thursday 14 th March 8pm University Concert Hall www.uch.ie The Creative Show 2019 Thursday 14 th & Friday 15 th March 8pm Lime Tree Theatre www.limetreetheatre.ie Irish Chamber Orchestra Mostly Mozart Friday 15 th March 8pm University Concert Hall www.uch.ie Gun Em All Guns N Roses & Metallica Tribute Saturday 16 th March 8pm Dolans www.dolans.ie All Day Traditional Music Session Sunday 17 th March Dolans www.dolans.ie The Big Limerick Seisiún Sunday 17 th March 3-5pm & 9-11pm The Locke Bar www.lockebar.com For a full listing of all events visit LIVE MUSIC
ADMISSION Michael O Connor Poster Collection & Siobhán McDonald Crystalline: Hidden Monuments Friday 1 st February - Sunday 17 th March Mon - Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm Thu 10am-7.30pm Sun 12pm-5pm Limerick City Gallery of Art www.gallery.limerick.ie Sweet About Me Friday 15 th March 8pm Friars Gate Theatre www.friarsgate.ie St. Patrick s Talk Saturday 16 th March 2pm Lough Gur www.loughgur.com Return of Spring & the Creatures of Whistleberry Forest Saturday 16 th March 2pm & 4pm Belltable Music, puppetry and storytelling 3-6 years www.limetreetheatre.ie ARTS & CULTURE Des Bishop Take the Points Saturday 16 th March 8pm University Concert Hall www.uch.ie The 2 Johnnies Get Loose Tour Saturday 16 th March 8pm Great National South Court Hotel www.ticketmaster.ie OTHER EVENTS NOT TO BE BE MISSED Festival of Local Beers Limerick Craft Beer Trail Monday 11 th - Sunday 24 th March Throughout Limerick City www.mothermacs.ie Castletroy Farmers Market Friday 15 th March 10am - 2pm Castletroy Town Centre www.facebook.com/castletroymarket Enchanted Manor Horse Drawn Carriage Tour Daily 11am - 4pm Adare Manor www.limerickcarriagetours.com For a full listing of all events visit COMEDY
COUNTY PARADES Sunday 17 th March Come along and join in the celebrations and community spirit at your local parade! Full parade details on 2019 ST. PATRICK S FESTIVAL PARTNERS Location Time Starting point Abbeyfeale 4pm Mountmahon Industrial Estate Askeaton 2pm Church Car Park Ballylanders 3pm Tonedale Bedding Grounds Bruff 2.30pm Bruff Primary School Castleconnell 12pm Scanlon Park Herbertstown 11.30am Herbertstown Development Association/School Car Park Kilfinane 2pm McCarthy s Yard Kilmallock 1pm Kilmallock Church Newcastle West 3pm Community Centre, Castle Demesne Rathkeale 12.30pm New Line *In the event of extreme weather, schedule may be subject to change. Keep up to date with the full festival line-up, including road closures, on LimerickStPatricksFestival @limerickstpatricksfestival #LimerickStPatsFestival @LimerickStPats