{"id":2424778,"date":"2026-05-20T13:58:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2424778"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:58:39","slug":"things-to-do-in-limerick-this-week-may-21-26-live-music-comedy-theatre-events-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/things-to-do-in-limerick-this-week-may-21-26-live-music-comedy-theatre-events-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Limerick this week: May 21-26 Live Music, Comedy, Theatre &#038; Events Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"g g-2\">\n<div class=\"g-single a-270\">\n<p>    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"cosyfill-mpu-ad\" class=\"mpu-ad\">\n<p><noscript><\/p>\n<p><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-ad\">\n<p>Save up to 35% on Heat Loss \u2013 SEAI Grants Available<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cdn-files-a.com\/uploads\/3094984\/400_5e4d9de539463.png\"\/><\/div>\n<ul class=\"mpu-benefits\">&#13;<\/p>\n<li>External Walls: Up to \u20ac8,000 Grant<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Attic: Up to \u20ac1,500 Grant<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Cavity Walls: Up to \u20ac1,700 Grant<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Internal Dry Lining: Up to \u20ac4,500 Grant<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n        <\/ul>\n<p>        <button class=\"mpu-cta\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/www.cosyfill.ie\/contact', '_blank')\">Get Your Free Quote Today!<\/button><\/p>\n<p>Cosyfill.ie | Limerick &amp; Munster<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"newsletter\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    <span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Signup for the Limerick Post newsletter<\/strong><\/span>&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Start SensorPro Registration Form -->                                                                                        <link data-minify=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/cache\/min\/1\/ScriptCache\/SensorPro_RegForm.css?ver=1779271572\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">National Hunt Racing<\/span><br \/><em>Limerick Racecourse<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Choral Concert<\/span><br \/><em>Redemptorists, Mount St. Alphonsus \u2013 From 7.45pm this Friendship Concert promises to showcase the beautiful choral traditions of Germany and Ireland. Musical Director Frauenchor Hochdahl 1942: Tilman Wohlleber. Musical Director Voices of Limerick: Colette Davis. Accompanist: Irina Dernova.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\">FRIDAY 22<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">U Are The Universe Charity Screening<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/limetreebelltable.ie\/events\/#filter=*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belltable<\/a> \u2013 Presented by Ukrainian Action in Ireland. In the near future a Ukrainian space trucker, Andriy Melnyk, transports nuclear waste on the cargo ship to the abandoned Jupiter\u2019s moon Callisto.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">These Charming Men<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolans.ie\/whats-on-limerick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolans<\/a> \u2013 A must for all Smiths and Morrissey fans.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_354142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-354142\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-354142\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce-.jpg 900w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--225x300.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-354142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce--696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.limerickpost.ie\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eoin-Devereux-and-Mike-Joyce-.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-354142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professor Eoin Devereux and The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce pictured in Dolans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">THIS FRIDAY May 22 is Morrissey\u2019s 67th birthday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>To celebrate,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Dolans will host the legendary Manchester Night featuring These Charming Men celebrating the music of The Smiths and DJ sets by Professor Eoin Devereux.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Running for 15 years, Manchester Night is a firm part of the Limerick music scene.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It has attracted media attention from New York to LA and Berlin.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Having recently interviewed Mike Joyce about his book The Drums at Dolan\u2019s,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Eoin Devereux will be having two further public interviews with Joyce later this month at the Savoy in Cork and Garter Lane, Waterford.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Essentially Cher<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uch.ie\/whats-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Concert Hall<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Jerry Fish<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolans.ie\/whats-on-limerick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolans<\/a> \u2013 A unique live theatrical experience that dissolves all boundaries between performer and audience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">F\u00e9ile na Gr\u00e9ine Launch Party<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/pharmaciabar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pharmacia<\/a> \u2013 Celebrating the launch of FNG 2026 with performances by Mise an Sliabh, Laura Duff, I Dreamed I Dream, and Dijaka raising funds for the festival.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Limerick Desi Night Summer Vibes<\/span><br \/><em>Black Rabbit \u2013 Bollywood and Punjabi.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Treaty United V Cobh Ramblers<\/span><br \/><em>Markets Field Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">LSOM Alumni &amp; Friends Gala Concert ft. Rhiannon Giddens<\/span><br \/><em>St Mary\u2019s Cathedral \u2013 The third annual Gala Fundraising Concert features a very special performance by the incredibly talented multi-Grammy and Pulitzer prize winner Rhiannon Giddens.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">For Folks Sake<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greenyardcafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Bar, Punches Cross<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Live Music<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/theoldquarter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Old Quarter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\">SATURDAY 23<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Club 30 +<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolans.ie\/whats-on-limerick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolans<\/a> \u2013 A new clubbing experience designed exclusively for those over 30 who still love to dance but prefer an earlier night.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">THEATRE<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolans.ie\/whats-on-limerick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolans<\/a> \u2013 Dara, Oscar, Sonny and Sean, have whipped up a storm of excitement through their outstanding live shows; gorgeous, emotive melodies and the stunning vocals of lead singer, Maeve.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Fiesta Tica<\/span><br \/><em>Mollys \u2013 Costa Rican party, bringing the vibrant spirit of Caribbean culture to the city through reggae, roots and dancehall, with rhythms that will keep you moving from start to finish.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Let\u2019Samba em Limerick<\/span><br \/><em>Angel Lane<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">The Roadrunners<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greenyardcafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Bar, Punches Cross<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Caroline Keane<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecommercial.pub\/gigs-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Record Room<\/a> \u2013 An intimate album launch for Rise, offering a first live look at the music and how it came together. An evening of vibrant, emotive, and highly expressive contemporary Irish music on concertina.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Praelium<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/pharmaciabar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pharmacia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Treaty United Women\u2019s V Wexford Women\u2019s<\/span><br \/><em>Markets Field Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">80s Night with Leon<\/span><br \/><em>Phil Flannerys Bar \u2013 Always a great fun night out.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">The Treaty Walking Tour<\/span><br \/><em>St John\u2019s Cathedral \u2013 From 11am at the Patrick Sarsfield statue next to St John\u2019s Cathedral.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Live Music<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/theoldquarter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Old Quarter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">After Show Party<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dolans.ie\/whats-on-limerick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolans Terrace<\/a> \u2013 DJ til late playing club bangers and lost classics.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\">SUNDAY 24<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">The Lockys<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greenyardcafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Bar, Punches Cross<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Hard Hitting Wrestling (All Ages Family Show)<\/span><br \/><em>St. John\u2019s Pavilion \u2013 From 2pm, Hard Knox Pro Wrestling bring the action, energy and attitude for a family friendly show.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\">MONDAY 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">IFI Screening: Primavera<\/span><br \/><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/limetreebelltable.ie\/events\/#filter=*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belltable<\/a> \u2013 Venice, early 18th century. Renowned for its exceptional music programme, the Pi\u00e8ta orphanage is home to Cecilia, a young violin virtuoso. 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