One-of-a-kind children's festival returns to Limerick with jampacked lineup

THE ANNUAL Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival will return to Limerick city this October.

The Lime Tree Theatre and Belltable team led by festival curator Liam McCarthy have put together an exciting programme of events for this year's festivities.

As always, their aim is to ensure the festival continues to inspire and engage teachers, children and their families in the performing arts.

The festival launched last week in Belltable with the help of 4th class pupils from the Limerick School Project.

It is hoped that teachers, parents and guardians in the mid-west region will mark these two important weeks of the year in the diary - October 1 until October 14. Limerick’s youngest citizens need you so they can actively participate and be part of the fun this autumn.

Festival Curator, Liam McCarthy, said: “This year I’ve had the privilege to work closely with the Bualadh Bos Children’s Panel to shape our festival.

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"Our priority was to include as many children as possible, especially those who may not have had the opportunity to experience Bualadh Bos before.

"We hope this year’s programme brings us another step closer to our long-term goal. This year will see the best of Irish and international work for children playing on our stages across the city. We’re thrilled that Bualadh Bos 2023 also includes some brand new (and home grown) theatre for younger audiences."

The programme will be packed for Limerick’s only arts festival dedicated to children. Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Company and Ceol Connected will present the enchanting When The Moon Spun Round and the festival will welcome back Galway-based company Branar with a gorgeous show, Rothar.

The popular Bualadh Bos Family Day takes place on Sunday, October 8 at Belltable.

The day will be topped off with a family film screening of The Goonies. The festival will also present The Boy Who Talked to Dogs, a special show telling the true Limerick story of Martin McKenna who grew up in Garryowen. For further information visit limetreetheatre.ie