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Limerick Gathering Events Launched
DATE: Tuesday 1st January, 2013
Its all go in Limerick this Summer, not only are we going to be the City of Culture 2014 but Limerick has launched a number of events that will take places as part of The Gathering. An International Fashion Week, an Angela’s Ashes musical and a major race meeting attracting racing enthusiasts from all over Europe are some of the highlights of the 61 funded events that Limerick will host for the Gathering during 2013.
Details of the Limerick Gatherings were announced at a launch in front of the city’s iconic 13th Century King John’s Castle featuring many of the local communities organising events this year.
The gatherings are divided into 3 flagship events and 58 community gatherings are funded as a result of a €1m philanthropic donation by IPB Insurance that was matched by the Gathering Ireland.
The three Limerick Gathering Flagship events include:
Limerick International Fashion and Design Week ( 29th- 31st October 2013)
This event will showcase Limerick’s international fashion pedigree and its strong reputation in fashion education through Limerick School of Art and Design, one of the Top 50 Fashion Schools in the world. The main highlight will be an international competition for fashion students who will compete to be awarded the title of IPB International Young Designer of the Year
Limerick City Weekend of Welcomes (24th- 28th October 2013)
This festival is an invitation home to Limerick’s Diaspora to experience a celebration of the city’s rich and varied heritage and culture. It will be a major event for Limerick ahead of the city’s designation as the first National City of Culture 2014.
An International Gathering of Horse Racing Clubs and Enthusiasts (9-11th of November 2013)
And they’re off! Jockeys, racing clubs and enthusiasts from all over Europe will gather in Limerick Racecourse for a huge weekend race meeting culminating in a live music concert to round off the festivities.
The 58 Limerick events in receipt of funding under The Gathering Ireland Local Community Fund are:
€2,500 – The Abbey Fishermen Homecoming in Limerick City (3-6 May), Angela’s Ashes – The Musical in Limerick’s Lime Tree Theatre (14-21 Jul), The John Enright Castleconnell Flycasting Festival (11-13 Oct), The Knights of Westfest Music Festival/Street Entertainment in Newcastle West (11-15 Sep), British Horse Racing Clubs Weekend in Patrickswell (May), and Limerick School of Art & Design Graduate Fashion Gathering (16-17
Pop up Christmas Shop »
DATE: Friday 23rd November, 2012
We are are launching a pop-up Christmas shop in the wine room on the 23rd of November, just before the Limerick Georgian Christmas market, which will be opne throughout the festive...
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Art on the Park »
DATE: Sunday 14th October, 2012
Markets run each Sunday from 14 October to 25 November (excluding 28th Oct), Opens 11am to 3pm. Come along and visit our open air Art market in Limerick’s historic Georgian Square...
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Focus on Family with Pixillume Photography »
DATE: Sunday 11th November, 2012
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to have your family put in focus by family portrait expert Sean Brosnan of Pixillume Photography at No. 1 Pery Square Hotel on Sunday 11th November....
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Limerick Georgian Quarter Christmas Market »
DATE: Friday 23rd November, 2012
After the success of previous years, the Limerick Georgian Quarter Christmas Market opens again from Friday November 23rd until Sunday 25th. Visit the stalls throughout No.1 Hotel & Spa & Pery Square on...
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Art on the Park »
DATE: Sunday 16th September, 2012
Come along and visit our open air Art market in Limerick’s historic Georgian Square.
To register or for further info: artonthepeoplespark@gmail.com or Patrick O’Neill, 087-2318647
Booking fee of €10 • No commission on Sales....
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Self Sufficiency Workshop with Val's Kitchen Garden »
DATE: Tuesday 5th June, 2012
Want to grow your own food? Don’t know where to start?
An Introduction to self sufficiency are a series of workshops being run at thein No.1 Hotel and Spa in Limerick’s...
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A Tuscan Dinner Party »
DATE: Friday 25th May, 2012
Arrive from 7pm, enjoy a glass of Prosecco on the terrace followed by a great Tuscan menu. €35 per person. To book, please call 061 402402, email info@oneperysquare.com or book here.
June Wine Class »
DATE: Wednesday 20th June, 2012
Wednesday 20th June The health benefits of wine, or the excuses you can use to drink more!! €20.00 per person To book, Please call 061 402402, email wine@oneperysquare.com or book here.
"The mint in your mojito is freshly picked from the patio, and not flown half way round the world" »
"The mint in your mojito is freshly picked from the patio, and not flown half way round the world"
The kitchen garden at No.1 is a pioneer project in the city...
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