Whats On
![Miss SPIN South West Lydia Turley getting ready for Fashion Friday, which kicks off the Riverfest celebrations [Picture: Sean Curtin Photo]](/webimage/1.5024919.1367513139!/image/3301112433.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_170/3301112433.jpg)
Stars turn out for GAA club opening hosted by JP McManus
STARS from across the sporting world were among over 3,000 people who turned out at Staker Wallace GAA club grounds to mark the official opening of the state-of-the-art facility.
Goalie Barry aims for net gain with new Limerick business
A COUNTY Limerick hurler with a keen interest in physical fitness has combined his talents both on and off the pitch to launch his own business.
When Gerry met Ashlie: Limerick mayor learns more about cities links with Spokane
IN honour of Limerick’s link with Spokane in the USA, Mayor Gerry McLoughlin has met with Ashlie Ulstad, a resident of the Washington city.
Cycle in memory of Limerick climber killed on K2
UP TO 80 people are expected to cycle from county Limerick to Doolin this July in memory of Ger McDonnell, who died on K2, the second highest mountain in the world during an avalanche in 2008 as he tried to help others make the descent.
Irish 3D printing firm breaks the mould at 3Dcamp in UL
3Dcamp returns to the University of Limerick for the sixth year next Saturday week, May 25.
Cinema
Limerick lad, 16, has the hunger for music business
Dooradoyle teenager Aaron Hackett is excited about the possibility of his song Real, being chosen for the sound track of upcoming blockbuster, Hunger Games 2.
![On the set of Vanner last year, actors Aidan Crowe, Chris Rowley and Zeb Moore. The film is being screened at the 2013 Fingal Film Festival. [Picture: Maeve McGrath]](/webimage/1.5056470.1367920341!/image/1253773198.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/1253773198.jpg)
Short film shot in Limerick makes it to movie festival
A SHORT film which was shot entirely on location in Limerick is to be screened at the 2013 Fingal Film Festival.
Pilgrim Hill proves winner for Limerick’s Gerard
HIS budget was miniscule. His first screenings were modest enough affairs. But Gerard Barrett, the young film director/writer behind Pilgrim Hill had high hopes and total confidence that his debut feature film would go far.
Oliver Reed – Wild Thing set to come to Limerick
A NEW play offers a vivid insight into the life of famous British actor and bon vivant Oliver Reed, framed in a Maltese pub on the last day of the turbulent actor’s life.
Visual Arts
![Professor Micheal O Suilleabhain, Minister Jimmy Deenihan and Prof Don Barry, president of UL, at the launch of the world's first Masters in Festive Arts at the Irish World Academy of Music. [Picture: Sean Curtin Photo]](/webimage/1.5050709.1367581032!/image/3146042367.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_170/3146042367.jpg)
Limerick Art Society exhibition to aid Pieta House
SUICIDE charity Pieta House is experiencing a wave of support in Limerick, including a walk that saw 6,000 people rise before dawn to march for the centre.
![Mike Hynan, Cllr. Maria Byrne, Wei Li and Cillian Burke pictured at the UL International Education Division Photography Competition [Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22]](/webimage/1.5086485.1368465205!/image/2279230799.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/2279230799.jpg)
‘Perceptions of Limerick change on arrival’
INTERNATIONAL students living in Limerick have picked up a camera to help them to visually narrate their time in Ireland and as a way of celebrating Limerick’s designation as City of Culture 2014.
![Art with a heart: Pat ONeill, of the Limerick Art Society, said Pieta House is doing extraordinary work [Picture: Liam Burke / Press 22]](/webimage/1.5070813.1368013043!/image/126847751.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/126847751.jpg)
Limerick Art Society in charity appeal
LIMERICK Art Society will dedicate their next exhibition to help to raise funds for Irish suicide prevention and awareness charity Pieta House.
![Enjoying the Coors Light Riverfest BBQ were Jenna Pontz, Eimear Danagher, Aisling Danagher and Adam Pontz from Chernoybl children's trust [Picture: Adrian Butler]](/webimage/1.5071446.1368021706!/image/2449208711.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/2449208711.jpg)
Picture Special: Out & About at the Coors Light Riverfest BBQ video
Tens of thousands of people descended on the Market Quarter in Limerick city centre over the Bank Holiday weekend for the Coors Light Riverfest BBQ.
![Professor Micheal O Suilleabhain, Minister Jimmy Deenihan and Prof Don Barry, president of UL, at the launch of the world's first Masters in Festive Arts at the Irish World Academy of Music. [Picture: Sean Curtin Photo]](/webimage/1.5050709.1367581032!/image/3146042367.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/3146042367.jpg)
Limerick City of Culture to get a boost from UL
LIMERICK could host a second arts festival in 2014, to coincide with its reign as City of Culture, writes Anne Sheridan
Theatre
The Factory Girls comes to Limerick stage
IT was first staged more than 30 years ago in the Abbey Theatre, but Frank McGuinness’ much lauded The Factory Girls is resonating with audiences even more today.
Limerick theatre to be filled with colour with Postcards from Abroad
LIT’s Millennium Theatre will this week come alive with colours from across the world next month, with a new original production by Corpus Christi School in Moyross.
Hit show Man of Valour in Limerick this weekend
THE sell-out hit production Man of Valour is coming to the Lime Tree theatre in Limerick for one night only this weekend.
Oliver Reed – Wild Thing set to come to Limerick
A NEW play offers a vivid insight into the life of famous British actor and bon vivant Oliver Reed, framed in a Maltese pub on the last day of the turbulent actor’s life.
Music
Limerick singer seeks to recover Beyoncé footage
IT was a once in a lifetime experience for Beyoncé fan and aspiring singer Rachel Prior, but the documentary evidence has been inadvertently deleted.
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Leanne Moore’s Eurovision dreams are dashed
Ireland suffered a Euro-backlash on Saturday as Ryan Dolan and his singing team, which included Limerick’s Leanne Moore, finished last in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Leanne Moore’s dream Eurovision-run continues
DUSSELDORF, Baku and now Malmö - Limerick’s Leanne Moore is seeing the world through a Eurovision prism.
Limerick’s Leanne aims for Eurovision Glory
Limerick’s own Leanne Moore is hoping it’s third time lucky in Malmo - as she prepares to perform in her third Eurovision song contest in as many years.
![Brian Scannell, Abbeyfeale and Kieran Cunningham, Killeedy, at a session in D.P. Lyons' Bar at the Fleadh by the Feale [ Picture: Dave Gaynor]](/webimage/1.5078320.1368120854!/image/3500490049.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/3500490049.jpg)
Gala concert takes ‘Fleadh by the Feale’ to a new level
EVERY year, Abbeyfeale’s ‘Fleadh by the Feale’ creates a haven for traditional music in the pubs and street corners of the West Limerick town.
Books and Literature
Tiernan and Harding in great debate in Limerick
MICHAEL Harding thought he had failed at everything in his life - he was, in his own words, “a failed husband, a failed priest, and a failed writer.”
![Author, Roisin Meaney lhas just published her ninth novel [Picture: Adrian Butler]](/webimage/1.5047436.1367405211!/image/2849433007.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/2849433007.jpg)
Limerick author’s new book inspired by pen pals
PROLIFIC Limerick author Roisin Meaney has just published her ninth novel, inspired by her mother’s chance pen-pal relationship with another woman she never met.
Two Limerick poets in line for award
TWO Limerick based poets have been nominated for the prestigious Forward Prize for Poetry in London which carries a £10,000 prize.
Rathkeale to host May evening of poetry and song song
IN what promises to be a warm-hearted affair, the Rathkeale Community Arts Group is hosting an evening of song and poetry next Thursday, May 2 in the friendly and intimate surroundings of the Rathkeale Arts Centre.
Newcastle West celebrates Eigse Michael Hartnett
NEWCASTLE West is hosting the annual Eigse Michael Hartnett this weekend.
Showbiz
Bieber faces pet monkey deadline
Justin Bieber has just hours to reclaim his pet monkey from the animal shelter where it has been since it was seized by German customs, officials say, but he will have to pay thousands for the two-month stay even if he doesn't take the animal back.
Womack set for Albert Square return
Samantha Womack is to return to EastEnders two years after featuring in a controversial storyline that left her so stressed she needed to take a break.
Making Your Mind Up Gets Top Vote
Bucks Fizz hit Making Your Mind Up has been named the nation's favourite UK Eurovision song more than three decades after its triumph.
Denmark tipped to win Eurovision
Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow night.
Idol finale has record low ratings
Ratings for the American Idol finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
TV & Radio
Leanne Moore’s dream Eurovision-run continues
DUSSELDORF, Baku and now Malmö - Limerick’s Leanne Moore is seeing the world through a Eurovision prism.
![Keith Hanley on stage at the Helic Theatre with his mentor, Jamelia, after he won the The Voice of Ireland [Picture: Kyran O'Brien]](/webimage/1.5043756.1367237080!/image/2616876656.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/2616876656.jpg)
Keith Hanley is the Voice of Ireland
PREPARATIONS are underway in Charleville to welcome home The Voice of Ireland, Keith Hanley.
Keith Hanley aims to be the Voice of Ireland
POPSTAR Jamelia got a hamper of cheddar from Golden Vale on her visit to Charleville, but she hopes her act, Keith Hanley, will be the one saying cheese after the tonight’s Voice of Ireland final.
Dance & Comedy
Limerick photographer captures leading dancers
ACCLAIMED Limerick photographer Maurice Gunning will premiere his new work in Dublin this weekend as part of a year-long programme of dance events to celebrate Dance Ireland’s 21st anniversary.
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