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Local artist launches new art exhibition - LIMERICK VOICE
Acclaimed Limerick artist Una Breen and Pauline O’Brien launched the art exhibition last night, Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm at the Treaty City Brewery. Una’s paintings draw many inspirations from the different parts of the world, from goats in the Burren to snowy, beautiful forests and of course, the sea and its beautiful waves and those who explore them.
Patrick Sullivan
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The by-gone times of Lincoln County: Silex circa 1900
Silex, Mo. - The photo adjacent shows the bustling town of Silex, MO, in northwest Lincoln County around the year 1900. On the right side of the photograph is the Finley & Ellis general merchandise store, with a sign advertising “The Brown Shoe Co.’s St. Louis Shoes” above the porch area. That building was on the corner on Main Street where a two-story brick building stands today. It originally housed a bank, and in the 1960s was Silex Cafe.
Dromcollogher festival gears up for its eightieth year
THE Dromcollogher Festival will take place this year from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, July 3. It is the 80th anniversary of the festival which is one of the longest running festivals in Ireland. There are plenty of events planned over the ten nights for all age groups. The festival will open on Friday at 8pm with Carnival of Colour, a Schools Art Exhibition at Community Hall. Music will be played in the Square by DJ Brian at 8.30pm, with the Ireland and UK Strongman exhibition on at the same time.
Limerick Post Show | Lloyd John
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Limerick Pride and Printmakers mark LGBTQ activist's anniversary
THE 30th anniversary of LGBTQ activist Marsha P Johnson’s death will be marked by a series of events hosted by Limerick Pride and Limerick Printmakers in the Belltable Theatre on Wednesday, July 6. Johnson was a promienent figure in the Stonewall uprising of 1969, a series of protests by the gay community in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York city.
Mayoral reception for Limerick singers and musicians
DENISE Chaila, MuRli, and Godknows Jonas will be honored at a Mayoral Reception on Wednesday for their achievements in music and their leadership in redefining Limerick culturally and socially. The reception will be hosted by Mayor Daniel Butler at Limerick City and County Council’s headquarters in Dooradoyle. The trio have achieved remarkable success in their music careers, which includes a memorable performance at the Ed Sheeran concert in Thomond Park in May.
Limerick students may not get exam results until late August
STUDENTS who are currently sitting their Leaving Certificate exams could be waiting until the end of August for their results. One of the major factors affecting this decision is the low number of examiners and the additional time needed to mark the exams in a way that ensures that grades will not be lower than last year. The delay in the release of the results could lead to a knock-on delay in first years starting college next September and will also impact those looking for accommodation.
Mary Byrne is bringing her x factor to Limerick
MARY Byrne, who rose to fame in the X Factor in 2010, will star in the comedy play ‘Dirty Dusting’ at the University Concert Hall in November. Singer-songwriter and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ champion Jake Carter will also be starring alongside Byrne in the play. Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood and directed by Richard Mansworth, the comedy follows three 70-somethings cleaners who face losing their jobs. Instead of taking threats of redundancy, the trio set up a phone sex service.
Askeaton's 'Welcome to the Neighbourhood' festival
ASKEATON Contemporary Arts return with their ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’ festival this Friday. The group, which commissions, produces and exhibits contemporary art in Askeaton, will host the 14th edition of ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’ curated by Michelle Horrigan. All events are free and open to the public.
'Toy Story' is coming to the Belltable
FAME Factory is returning to the Belltable next week with their new show, ‘Our Toy Story’, which is based on the acclaimed Pixar franchise. The Limerick group will be performing the show onMonday and Tuesday, June 20 and 21 . The show will follow main character Sherriff Woody and his friends who worry about the next big toy that their owner Andy will receive for his birthday. Andy’s toys will take the audience on a big adventure and it will be a treat for children of all ages.
Rory to tell his stories in Limerick this September
AN Evening with Rory’s Stories will be heading to University Concert Hall Limerick on September 29 for a live show of comedy and conversation. Rory’s Irish tour from September 9 to October 29 will include venues such as The Crescent Centre in Drogheda and the Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin.
Anglo-Irish Treaty exhibition opens in Limerick
THE drama and politics surrounding the signing of the Anglo-Irish treaty in 1921 forms the basis of an exhibition from the National Archives that opened in Limerick last night. ‘The Treaty 1921: Records from the Archives’ in the Istabraq Hall features significant historical records, official documents and private papers on display for the first time, including the first public presentation of both the Irish and British copies of the Treaty document.
Digital awards for Limerick City and Murroe
LIMERICK City won the Community Digital runner-up award at this year’s Digital Town Awards presentation ceremony. The project that won Limerick the award and the €5,000 cash prize was titled ‘Tiny Little Histories’ by the GAFF/Creative Communities Midwest. The project brings some of the untold stories and histories in the Midwest to life through their network. Limerick communities can then access the cultural and historical experiences that they will link to a digital platform.
November date for Aslan's Limerick fans
LEGENDARY band Aslan will be performing at the University Concert Hall this November as part of their Irish tour. Marking their 40th anniversary, the tour will take in several venues including the Galmont Hotel in Galway, and the 3Arena in Dublin. Since their formation in 1982, Aslan have had a very successful career, with numerous classic songs such as ‘This Is’ and ‘Crazy World’. They have won many awards including the Stag/Hot Press Most Promising New Band in 1986 and Best Irish Band in 2008.
Limerick students begin their Leaving and Junior Cert exams
THE Leaving and Junior Certificate exams began today, with thousands of Limerick students sitting the English paper one test this morning. It is a big change this year for the students as the Leaving Cert returns to in-person exams for the first time since 2019. The last two years saw the exams have a calculated grades system, which was controversially removed this year, despite protests from students who wanted to have the system as an option.
Award-winning ventriloquist Nina Conti heading to Limerick
NINA Conti will be performing her hilarious ventriloquist act in Limerick at the Belltable on June 11. The British comedian has had a glowing career as a comedian, winning a British Comedy Award and appearing on Russell Howard’s Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium and performing at the Apollo. She also directed a movie, ‘Her Master’s Voice’ which received the award for Most Entertaining Documentary at the 2013 Grierson Awards.
Chamber Orchestra supports Ukraine with new music video
THE Irish Chamber Orchestra released a powerful video performance across its social media channels with music by Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk. ‘Melody in A Minor’ was released to coincide with the 100th day of the war in Ukraine. Myroslav Skoryk is one of Ukraine’s finest composers and his ‘Melody in A Minor’ has become one of the nation’s spiritual anthems. It was performed by the ICO and Norewegian composer Henning Kraggerud in March when it was met with acclaim by audiences.
Copper Face Jacks moves to University Concert Hall
‘COPPER Face Jacks: The Musical’ will be playing at the University Concert Hall on multiple dates this July. Paul Howard’s musical is a love story set on the eve of a Dublin V Kerry All Ireland Final and sees a sweet Kerry girl fall in love with the captain of the Dublin football team, Gino Wildes. The musical stars many of Ireland’s best and well-known acting talents like Love/Hate actor Johnny Ward, who will play Gino Wildes. ‘Mrs.
Limerick Literary Festival honours life and legacy of Kate O'Brien
BECAUSE of the uncertainty created by the Covid pandemic, the Limerick Literary Festival, which usually takes place in February, was deferred to June 18 and 19. The dates may have changed but the purpose remains the same – to promote Limerick as a place of literary excellence through a programme of exhibitions, poetry, talks and interviews. The festival honours the life and works of Kate O’Brien, who was born in Limerick City in 1897.
National awards for Limerick students at Enterprise Programme finals
STUDENTS from Desmond College Newcastle West were winners of special merit award in both the senior and intermediate categories at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals. For the first time in three years, the finals were held physically at the Helix in Dublin with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in attendance. The Limerick students were supported by the Local Enterprise Office Limerick, which helped them succeed in finishing in the top five race.
University of Limerick wins national social media awards
UNIVERSITY of Limerick enjoyed a very successful night at the National Social Media Awards last week, winning three prizes including a gold award for their marketing team. The awards, known as the ‘Sockies’ were presented at an in-person ceremony at The Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin. The UL team kicked off its night of success by taking the bronze award in the Twitter Business/Brand category and followed this up with a silver award in the Best Use of TikTok category.
Limerick Post Show | Cat Reynolds
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Limerick Cruinniú na nÓg to celebrate young people's creativity
CRUINNIÚ na nÓg, a national day of creativity for children and young people, returns this year and will take place on Saturday, June 11. Young people in Limerick are encouraged to take part in the host of events and workshops that will be delivered by the Limerick Culture and Arts Office. Cruinniú na nÓg gives young people the chance to express themselves through theatre, art and music workshops, readings and screenings.
'Shaun of the Dead' actor coming to Limerick
IRISH comedian Dylan Moran, who is best known for his role as David in the Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg classic horror-comedy ‘Shaun of the Dead’, will be performing live at the University Concert Hall in October. Moran is taking to the University Concert Hall stage on Thursday, October 27 as part of his ‘We Got This’ tour.
Additional Paolo Nutini show in Limerick Milk Market
DUE to popular demand, Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini has added an extra date to his Limerick concert in August. He will be performing live in Limerick on August 21 and will now also be playing on August 22 at the Milk Market. He also has extra dates in October for Manchester and London and tickets for these shows went live this morning. His new album and fourth studio set ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ will be released on July 1 via Atlantic Records.
Award-winning French film screening at the Belltable
THE French 2021 drama film, ‘Happening’ will be screening at the Belltable next Monday. The movie is set in France in 1963 and follows Anne, a young and talented student who falls pregnant and sees her opportunity of finishing her studies and escaping her social background slipping away. The movie will follow Anne as she goes through an emotional journey of social stigmatization and her battle to access illegal abortion, even if it means a prison sentence.
Limerick international choral festival returns next month
LIMERICK Sings International Choral Festival will take place over the weekend of June 10 to 12 with concerts, workshops, a choral trail and a special outdoor choral performance at the Cliffs of Moher. An Evening of Choirs in Concert will see choirs from Ireland and abroad performing a diverse programme of sacred, traditional and folk songs. These include ‘For The Beauty of the Earth’ by John Rutter, Beethoven’s ‘Sanctus’ and ‘Rhythm of Life’ by Coleman.
Limerick WWE Star gets chance to reclaim title
LIMERICK WWE Star Becky Lynch earned her chance to reclaim her Raw Women’s Championship belt last night by defeating her Japanese opponent Asuka on WWE Raw. Lynch got her revenge against Askua last night after being defeated by her last week. The two wrestlers have become rivals since Askua’s return to the WWE, and she had beaten Lynch in their last three one-on-one meetings. The two will now face each other again in a triple threat match against current Raw Women champion, Bianca Belair.
Singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is coming to Limerick
RYAN McMullan will be performing live at the University Concert Hall on Wednesday, 21 September as part of his Irish tour. The singer-songwriter had huge success last year with a sold out show at Ormeau Park in Belfast alongside fellow Irish singer, Dermot Kennedy. He also performed a sold out show in Limerick at Dolans Warehouse and was main support to The Coronas in the Docklands music festival. Ryan is considered one of the most exciting young singers in the music industry at the moment.
Limerick renews commitment to Learning Cities network
DEPUTY Mayor Tom Ruddle has signed an agreement renewing Limerick’s commitment to promote learning across the five cities and city regions in the Irish Network of Learning Cities. He was joined in ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding in Belfast City Hall by other members of the Learning Network from Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Derry and Strabane.
Sustainability on the agenda for Minister's Limerick visit
MINISTER of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon visited the University of Limerick last Monday when the focus was on sustainability. Minister Heydon was a guest of Department of Biological Sciences at UL’s Faculty of Science and Engineering where there was a major focus on research on sustainable energy, the environment and food.
Limerick schools encouraged to join free Mental Health Seminars
SCHOOLS in Limerick are invited to join a series of free Mental Health Seminars presented by national mental health charity Turn2Me. Turn2Me has secured funding from the Vhi Health and Wellbeing Fund and will be delivering 20 seminars to schools in Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Kilkenny and Galway. These seminars will be delivered online and in-person and will give students tips and tools on how to deal with mental health issues like depression and anxiety in a healthy way.
Council hosting free screening of award-winning documentary
LIMERICK City and County Council are hosting a free screening of the award-winning documentary, ‘MOTHERLOAD’ as part of National Bike Week at 7pm tomorrow (Thursday) in The Citizen Innovation Lab, Sarsfield Street. The film follows director and new mother Liz Canning on her quest to understand the increasing tension between modern life and our hunter-gatherer DNA, and how cargo bikes offer a solution.
Tommy Tiernan returns to University Concert Hall
COMEDY legend Tommy Tiernan returns to Limerick this week to perform his new stand-up comedy show, ‘Tomfoolery’. Tiernan will be performing live on Thursday and Friday this week at 8pm. The show will have high energy with a mix of outrageous idea’s and whimsical flights of fancy. The ‘Derry Girls’ star performed the show at the University Concert Hall in February and has performed around the country for more than 25 years.
Community campaign to root out racism in Limerick
THE #RootOutRacismLK campaign was launched in Limerick yesterday with an open invitation to talk about racism on World Diversity Day which takes place this Saturday, May 21. The campaign was started by the Limerick Integration Working Group and launched at the new Diversity = Strength community mural on Michael Street by Mayor Daniel Butler who said that racism in all forms is unacceptable in Limerick.
Climate Arts Festival gets off to a powerful start
THE FUTURE LIMERICK: Climate Arts Festival, which was launched last night, will run until Sunday, May 22. The festival will use art and creativity to engage the wider Limerick community on the issues of sustainability and climate change. It is one of just five arts projects across Ireland selected to receive funding from the ESB Brighter Future Arts Fund.
Scratch Night to showcase Limerick's new creative talent
SCRATCH Night is part of FUTURE LIMERICK: Climate Arts Festival and will be held at the Belltable on Tuesday, 17 May at 7pm. The event will showcase Limerick’s new directing, acting and playwriting talent. Tickets will cost €8. The event will show a selection of ten minute plays by the Limerick creatives. The plays revolve around the theme of climate crisis. Rehearsals are currently underway in preparation for Tuesday.
Helium Arts children to showcase their artwork in Limerick this June
THE exhibition, with the theme of ‘Objects of Wonder’ will run from 9 June to 25 June at the Limerick City Gallery. It will be facilitated by Limerick artist, Chelsea Canavan. The exhibition was announced by Helium Arts, an award-winning children’s arts and health charity that empowers children with health conditions through their creativity and art. Children aged 9-12 years old from Helium Arts will get to show off their artwork at the exhibition.
Ruth Negga nominated for Tony award
THE Limerick actress has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in Macbeth. Negga plays Lady Macbeth in the Broadway revival of Shakespeare’s classic alongside James Bond star, Daniel Craig, who plays the titular character. “I am beyond thrilled and grateful for this acknowledgment… a dream come true for me to perform on the Broadway stage and in such incomparable company;” Negga said.
Bakehouse 22 suffers smoke damage due to overnight fire
THE Limerick café and bakery on Nicholas street suffered smoke damage due to some bins being set on fire. The bins belonged to the apartments behind Bakehouse 22 which resulted in smoke damage to the establishment. Limerick fire brigade were called to the scene. “Not a great phonecall to get during the morning at 3.30am. Bins were set on fire belonging to the apartments behind Bakehouse 22 resulting in a lot of smoke damage with 3 crews of Limerick fire brigade in attendance.
Irish Chamber Orchestra team up with guitarist Sean Shibe for new tour
THE Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) will visit the University Concert Hall in June as part of the ‘Guitar Man’ tour. They will be joined by Scottish guitarist, Sean Shibe. Sean Shibe is the first guitarist to be selected for the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme, the first to be awarded a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and the first ever guitarist to receive the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Young Artists. This will be Shibe’s second outing with the ICO.
PAUL Partnership and Limerick LEO to host Bookkeeping course for Small Business Start-Ups
PAUL Partnership in conjunction with Limerick Local Enterprise Office (LEO) will be hosting the Bookkeeping course over 5 mornings, beginning on Wednesday 18 May. The course is titled ”Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Start-ups” and it will provide participants with ”an understanding of basic Accounting practices to be applied in their business”.
Love/Hate actor takes on the role of iconic villain in UCH Panto
LOVE/HATE and Fair City star Johnny Ward will play Captain Hook in the University Concert Hall Panto, ‘Peter Pan’. Ward originally played the role of Captain Hook in a ‘Peter Pan’ panto that was set to run as a drive-in event at Dublin’s Malahide Castle in 2020, before being cancelled due to the pandemic. The panto was screened online and released in cinemas last year.
Folk music legend Christy Moore comes to Limerick this May
CHRISTY Moore is set to perform at the University Concert Hall on Thursday 12 May and again on Thursday 26 May. The legendary folk singer is in for a busy summer, with gigs taking place in Dublin, Limerick, Kilkenny, Cork, Waterford and Galway from May to August. The first of these gigs took place on Sunday, 8 May at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.
Limerick Chamber shortlisted for Most Successful Policy Campaign award
CHAMBERS Ireland has announced its shortlists for the National Chambers Ireland awards, with Limerick Chamber making the shortlist for an award. The Limerick Chamber has been listed in the category for Most Successful Policy Campaign for their Future Development of Limerick City Report. The Shannon Chamber joins the Limerick Chamber on the shortlist, for their Shannon and Regional Airports Covid Traffic Recovery & Support Scheme.
Limerick Opera Festival ready for special delivery
THE Joseph O’Mara and Catherine Hayes memorabilia’s will be arriving in Limerick City from London on 14 May. They are being transported by the ketch Ilen 1926, the flagship of the Ilen Marine School and the last of Ireland’s traditional wooden sailing ships. Ketch Ilen will land at Steamboat Quay, where the memorabilia’s will be presented to the Mayor of Limerick, Daniel Butler. After this, they will take up residence in Limerick Opera Festival’s Opera Exhibition.
Dromcollogher and District Respite Centre launch GoFundMe campaign
THE Dromcollogher and District Respite Centre launched the campaign in order to raise funds to build an additional three en-suite bedrooms. To comply with HIQA regulations and maintain social distancing, the centre needs to build these three bedrooms. Local dairy farmer, Seamus Stack set up the first stand-alone respite centre in Ireland and it has provided temporary care for the elderly in Limerick, Cork and Kerry since it first opened its doors.
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