EVENT GUIDE 2018#ChristmasinLimerick

MAYOR’S WELCOMEWelcome to Limerick where the magic of Christmas is just waiting to be unwrapped!

The city’s Christmas stocking is packed full to the brim with a spectacular line up of free festive events, traditional food and craft markets, an exciting entertainment line-up and an impressive display of Christmas lights.

Limerick is just waiting to be discovered this Christmas offering a dazzling selection of shopping opportunities as we extend a warm welcome to all our visitors set to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Treaty City this festive season.

I wish you all a very Happy Christmas!

Cllr James CollinsMayor of the City and County of Limerick

Cleeve’s, O’Callaghan Strand 07 - 31 Dec 2018

Council Car Park, via Nicholas St. 08 & 09 | 15 & 16 | 22, 23, 24 Dec 2018

Irish Rail Depot, Roxboro Road 08 & 09 | 15 - 24 Dec 2018

PARK & STRIDE 9 AM - 9 PM

The South Court Hotel, Raheen 08 & 09 | 16 | 22 & 23 Dec 2018

University of Limerick, Castletroy 08 & 09 | 15 & 16 | 22 & 23 Dec 2018

9 AM - 9 PM PARK & RIDE

CITY CENTRE ON-STREET PARKINGFREE after 5.30pm daily. Always free on Sundays.

Public transport available to city centre on Bus Éireann scheduled services 304/304A (from both sites) and 301 from Raheen.

ABBEYFEALE, KILMALLOCK & NEWCASTLE WESTFirst hour FREE between 9.30am - 5.30pm. Additional 2 hours FREE On-Street Parking from 2.30pm daily 07 - 31 Dec 2018.

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CITY CENTRE ROUTEPick Up / Drop OffArthur’s Quay

CASTLE ROUTEPick Up / Drop OffKing John’s Castle

CASTLE ROUTEPick Up / Drop OffArthur’s Quay

TOOTS CHRISTMAS TRAIN

Hop on board Toots the Train, travel through the heart of the city and experience the festive sights and Christmas lights! Take in King John’s Castle Magical Christmas (Castle Route only), The Gingerbread Factory and Santa’s Postbox at the Hunt Museum and Limerick on Ice. And don’t forget to look out for Santa’s elves!

Wheelchair accessible and buggy friendly. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Optional donation for The Society of St. Vincent De Paul. Please expect a wait time at busy periods. Subject to licence.

Limerick.ie/Christmas

10.30 AM - 1 PM CITY CENTRE ROUTE Arthur’s Quay

1 PM - 4 PM CASTLE ROUTE King John’s Castle & Arthur’s Quay

7 PM - 9 PM CITY CENTRE ROUTE Arthur’s Quay

PICK UP/DROP OFF

30 - 23FRI, SAT & SUN

NOV DEC

FREE FAMILY

FUN

29 - 06THU THU

NOV JANLIMERICK ON ICEWhere: Arthur’s Quay Park Enjoy the magic of real ice right in the heart of Limerick City! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or putting on your skates for the first time, this is a great day out for all to enjoy.

www.limerickonice.com

18 SUN

NOVCHARITY XMAS DASHWhere: O’Connell Street Join the team from Liveable Limerick for fun, short runs along O’Connell Street to warm up before Light Up Limerick. Events include Mr. & Mrs. Claus’s three-legged race, a celebrity dash, wheelchair dash and sack race. Full proceeds to Novas and Peter McVerry Trust.

www.liveablelimerick.com

12 PM - 3 PM

18 SUN

NOVLIGHT UP LIMERICKWhere: O’Connell St. / Mallow St. junction Special guests Vicky Phelan and family, Frozen favourites Anna, Elsa & Olaf and Santa Claus will join Mayor James Collins for this year’s Christmas lights extravaganza! No access to the event via Mallow Street. Event organised by Limerick City and County Council.

Limerick.ie/Christmas

FREE FAMILY

FUN

FROM 4.30 PM

LIMERICK UNWRAPPED07 Dec: Bowes Ryan Café, Arthur’s Quay | Alex Findlater & Co.08 Dec: Sodalicious | The Savoy Hotel Join Celia Holman-Lee for some inspiration and gift ideas from local Limerick stores. Festive treats will be served.

Limerick.ie/Christmas

07 - 08FRI SAT

DEC

FREE FAMILY

FUN

11 AM & 3 PM

KING JOHN’S CASTLE MAGICAL CHRISTMASWhere: King John’s Castle Experience a magical Christmas visit to Santa Claus along with puppet shows, toddler ball park, farm animals and festive characters along the way.

www.shannonheritage.com/BookNow/Christmas AtKingJohnsCastle2018/

10 AM TO 7 PM

DEC

SAT & SUN1-2 8-9 1 5 - 16 20-23

THU - SUN

GINGERBREAD FACTORY & LETTERS TO SANTAWhere: Hunt Museum Make your own gingerbread, sip on hot chocolate, and write and post your letter to Santa in the Big Green Post Box!

www.huntmuseum.com

DEC

FRI, SAT & SUN

30-23NOV

FRI & SAT 10.30 AM - 4.30 PMSUN 2.30 PM - 4.30 PM

CHRISTMAS MARKET ON CRUISE’S STREETLocal artisan traders will showcase wonderful handmade craft, art, horticultural produce and seasonal treats to get shoppers into the Christmas spirit on Limerick’s popular pedestrianised street.

Limerick.ie/Christmas

CHRISTMAS AT LIMERICK MILK MARKETChristmas cheer is in the air at the Milk Market with a range of themed markets, crafts, gifts, sumptuous speciality foods, fashion and festive fun!For a more detailed schedule please check: www.milkmarketlimerick.ie

14 - 16 21 - 24FRI FRISUN MON

DEC DEC

MUSICAL TREATSWhere: Bedford Row Bedford Row will be filled with festive cheer with colourful street performances and musicial entertainment live from the vintage caravan stage.

Limerick.ie/Christmas

08 SAT

DEC

FREE FAMILY

FUN

12 PM - 6 PM

11.30 AM - 5 PM

16 - 24SUN MON

DEC

CHRISTMAS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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COCA-COLA TRUCKParkway Shopping Centrewww.cocacola.ie

01SAT

DEC

CHARITY SANTA’S CABIN BY MATTHEW STEPHENSUrban Garden, outside Penneys Throughout December

03MON

DEC

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IN DREAMLANDDreamland Fun Centre01 - 23 Decemberwww.dreamland.ie

02SUN

DEC

11AM | 2PM | 5PM

Events programme subject to change.

FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCEDolans04 & 05 Decemberwww.dolans.ie

04TUE

DEC

7.30 PM

TOMMY TIERNAN: PADDY CRAZY HORSEUniversity Concert Hall05 & 06 Decemberwww.uch.ie

05WED

DEC

8 PM

BEFOREBelltable05 & 06 Decemberwww.limetreetheatre.ie

06THU

DEC

8 PM

THE LIR QUARTETBelltablewww.limetreetheatre.ie

07FRI

DEC

8 PM

WINTER BUSKING COMPETITIONUpper William StreetLimerick.ie/Christmas

08SAT

DEC

12 PM - 5 PM

SANTA AT LOUGH GURLough Gur Heritage Centre08 & 09, 15 & 16 Decemberwww.loughgur.com

09SUN

DEC

10 AM - 4.30 PM

THE SANTA EXPERIENCEJetland Shopping Centre 23 - 25 November & 29 November - 23 Decemberwww.santaexperience.ie/limerick

11TUE

DEC

CHRISTMAS CROONERSLIT Millennium Theatrewww.litmt.ie

10MON

DEC

8 PM

LIMERICK JAZZ WORKSHOP XMAS PERFORMANCEDolans www.dolans.ie

12WED

DEC

7 PM

GREYHOUND RACINGLimerick Greyhound StadiumThu & Sat 06 - 22 December www.igb.ie/limerick

13THU

DEC

6 PM THU | 6.30 PM SAT

LIVE AT THE BIG TOP: THE ACADEMICLimerick Milk Marketwww.dolans.ie

14FRI

DEC

7 PM

THE NUTCRACKERLime Tree Theatre 14 & 15 Decemberwww.limetreetheatre.ie

15SAT

DEC

8 PM

TWILIGHT AFTERNOON TEAAdare Manor Sun 02, 09, 16 & 23 Decemberwww.adaremanor.com

16SUN

DEC

5 PM

LITTLE BO PEEP’S CHRISTMAS MIX UPFriars’ Gate Theatre 17 & 18 December www.friarsgate.ie

17MON

DEC

10 AM & 12 PM

SNOW WHITE – THE PANTOUniversity Concert Hall 17 December - 06 Januarywww.uch.ie

19WED

DEC

CHRISTMAS WITH ANCÓR - ST NICOLAS CANTATASt. Mary’s Cathedral www.ancorchoir.com

18TUE

DEC

8 PM

SANTA’S GROTTO AT STONEHALL WILDLIFE PARK 01 - 22 Decemberstonehallvisitorfarm.com

21FRI

DEC

CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE WITH SANTA’S GROTTODesmond Castle, Newcastle West08, 15, 16, 20 & 22 December /Newcastle-West-Business-Association

20THU

DEC

THE BLIZZARDSDolans www.dolans.ie

22SAT

DEC

8 PM

CROONING AT CHRISTMASDolans www.dolans.ie

23SUN

DEC

8 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY

25TUE

DEC

BREAKFAST WITH SANTAD & M Garden Centre, Croagh Villagewww.dandmgardencentre.ie

24MON

DEC

8 AM

LIMERICK CHRISTMAS RACING FESTIVALLimerick Racecourse 26 - 29 December www.limerickraces.ie

26WED

DEC

12.30 PM

THE RUBBERBANDITSDolans www.dolans.ie

27THU

DEC

7 PM

ALICE IN WONDERLAND PANTOLime Tree Theatre28 December - 06 January www.limetreetheatre.ie

28FRI

DEC

MUNSTER V LEINSTERThomond Park Stadium www.munsterrugby.ie

29SAT

DEC

5.15 PM

THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE Adare Manor Sat & Sun 01 - 30 Decemberlimerickcarriagetours.com

30SUN

DEC

12.30 PM - 4.15 PM

HERMITAGE GREENDolans 30 & 31 December www.dolans.ie

31MON

DEC

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