24 things to look forward to in 2024 in Limerick
THERE is so much to look forward to in 2024 in Limerick with concerts, matches and festivals throughout the year. Here are just 24 of the events taking place in the next 12 months.
Munster Rugby v Northampton Saints
Munster Rugby will be playing against Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup on January 20, in Thomond Park.
Limerick Literary Festival
The festival, in honour of Limerick author Kate O'Brien, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. The festival will take place from February 23 to 25.
St Patrick's Day
One of the most anticipated events of the year, Limerick St Patrick's Day festival will return on March 17. In 2023, over 50,000 people lined the streets of the city for the St Patrick's Day parade.
Catalyst International Film Festival
The festival, which focuses on films that address under-representation, will return from April 18 to April 20.
Hurling Championship
Provincial and All-Ireland champions Limerick will face Clare in their opening round fixture in a repeat of their 2023 Munster final meeting. The clash will take place at Cusack Park in Ennis, on Sunday, April 21.
Riverfest
Great Limerick Run
The Regeneron Great Limerick Run will see thousands of runners take over the streets of the city on Sunday, May 5. Each year, the event offers three separate distance options - full marathon, half marathon and a 6 mile.
Johnny Marr's gig
The Smiths' own Johnny Marr will perform for a Live at the Big Top performance on Sunday, June 24.
Limerick Pride Festival
Mid-July, Limerick's LGBTQ+ community will walk with pride down O'Connell Street, accompanied by their loved ones.
Snow Patrol's gig
On Friday, July 12, rock band Snow Patrol will play their only Irish date with a stadium show in Thomond Park.
Paolo Nutini's gig
Bastille Day Wild Geese Festival
On July 6 and 7, Limerick's annual Bastille Day Wild Geese Festival will celebrate the friendship between France and Ireland.
Liam Gallagher in Thomond Park
Thomond Park secured a third summer gig not to be missed as Liam Gallagher will perform on July 14 for Definitely Maybe's 30 years.
Féile na Gréine
The annual festival will return to the city in August. Entirely volunteer-led, the initiative seeks to give a platform to emerging and experimental music.
The 2 Johnnies in TUS
Culture Night
Culture Night will return on September 20 with an array of events in the city.
Limerick Jazz Festival
Limerick Jazz Society will promote jazz performance and education in Limerick in September.
Pigtown Festival
The annual festival will return in September to celebrate Limerick's food culture.
Treaty United
Treaty United will play against Galway United at the Markets Field on October 5.
Richard Harris Film Festival
The Richard Harris International Film Festival will bring glitz to Limerick from October 26 to 31.
Ballyhoura Walking Festival
Established as Ireland's first walking festival, the Ballyhoura Walking Festival will take place in October in Kilfinane.
Samhain Festival
The Halloween festival will be back in October to celebrate Irish culture and heritage.
Cook Medical Mini Marathon
The Cook Medical Mini Marathon will take place on Friday, October 6.
Light Moves Festival
In November, Light Moves will stimulate audiences with vibrant experiences.
Full Moon Rising
The Full Moon Rising Festival will be back in Kilmeedy for the festive season.
Limerick Festival of Science
Once again, the initiative will aim to inspire and engage people of all ages.
Christmas in Limerick
An array of events will bring in festive fun throughout December.