I finally got to go to one of the Cornstore at Home Cooking Demos even though it is directly accross the road from me work or pure laziness had kept me away.
It was a very enjoyable and informal Demo from Chief and the Limerick Posts Food and Wine Writer Andrey Carey.
The demos run on the first Sat of every month at 12am and 1pm and the food used in the demo is always on special offer on the Day.
The First Limerick Toys Show was a great success with full houses on all three nights. This will be an annual event to raise funds for local and national charities.
Fundraiser for a ship to carry aid to Gaza next Year at Dolans Warehouse in Limerick. The Gig featured many of Limericks top bands and was a great success.
The fashion show was on last night in The Strand Hotel which is becoming the prime location for most of the big events in Limerick these days. Model's were from the Hilary Thompson Model Agency as well as several women who are cancer survivors themselves. The money raised will go to the breast cancer unit in Limerick.
Funds raised from the benefit night (Saturday 16 October in the new Limerick Stadium) will go directly towards the running costs of St. Gabriel’s hydrotherapy pool. Annually, those costs reach €150,000 and are sourced through various fundraising activities but the benefits of this hydrotherapy pool for the children with disabilities who use it far outweigh the yearly outlay. Children who are unable to walk as a result of road traffic accidents, cerebral palsy or other traumatic injuries can relax and move more easily and independently in the pool, where they experience confidence and freedom they otherwise find difficult to achieve. Parents of children with sensory conditions report improvements in their children’s sleeping patterns and social behavior, resulting in great enhancement to their family’s quality of life. They need to continue this work. St Gabriel's are very grateful for your support now more than ever.
As part of the 2nd Candeias Europe Open of Capoeira that was hosted in Limerick City on
the 17/18/19th Of September 2010, the Candeias group organised several events around Limerick.
Including a Street Roda to demonstrate the skills of Capoeira. Also a Brazilian themed night in Bentleys Bar.
Below are some of the Videos from the weekend. Check out Munsterimages.ie for more Photos and Videos
Fantastic Weather this evening made the final Twilight Racing event even better. A huge crowd enjoyed the racing the weather and the great food. After the racing finished the amazing Camembert Quartet rocked the joint and had everyone up dancing and singing along. They really know how to work the crowd!
Photos below and video will follow now I'm off to my bed!!
The GT900 charity tour is going to be in Limerick this weekend arriving to the Strand Hotel at 6pm on Friday and leaving at 10:30 Sat Morning. They will also be heading over to the Sin Bin around 8:30
Just a few of the cars that will be coming. -
Maserati Gran Turismo S,
DeLorean,
Aston Martin Vantage,
Ferrari Testarossa,
Ferrari Dino,
Maserati GT,
Bentley Continental GT,
& Porsche 911
and many others!! all to raise funds for the Hope foundation,
4th of July Celebrations at Limerick Races for
American Independence Day!
A great day of National Hunt racing will take place at Greenmount Park on Sunday 4th of July as part of the Adare Festival 2010 and the run up to the JP McManus ProAm starting on the 5th of July. First race 2.15pm with 7 national races with a prize fund of €100,000 to include The www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Steeplechase and The Greenmount Annual members Novice Steeplechase. This race meeting always produces a few ones to watch for The Galway Festival at the end of July.
Enjoy an array of American cuisine at our Self service restaurant and all American Bottled beers only €4!!! Children under 16 are free to the races with free kids zone and bouncy castles on the day. Special Kiddies meal available in our Self Service restaurant and our onsite Supermac's outlet.
Catch the Bus Eireann Bus service from Colbert station before racing and stay to enjoy the live entertainment and music after racing with Paul Boland & Co of the Funk Junkies.
New Special Panoramic restaurant package available in the Greenmount Suite. Adare Festival Brunch lunch to include admission, racecard, 2 course buffet lunch at only €45 per person, group rates available also. General admission €15/ Seniors €10/ Students €10 /Children under 16 free
Date for your diary!
Final of our Twilight series for 2010 takes place on the 22nd of July with live national hunt racing action from 6pm followed by the Camembert Quartet in Concert
More information & on line booking with group and early booking discounts available on www.limerickraces.ie
The weather this evening was a little overcast but cleared up nicely for a beautifully warm evening at the racecourse. A good crowd made for a great atmosphere and the evening was lively and lots of fun. I found time to partake of the amazing BBQ menu this time and the queue was a dead giveaway to both the quality and quantity of the food on offer. After finishing off my Gourmet Burger and a huge hot-dog I was ready for action! And the rest of the evenings racing proved to be very entertaining.
Then the rest of the evening till late was spent with Dublin own Funk Rocker's The Republic of Loose. putting our a fantastic mix of older tracks and some great new stuff in a perfect mix that kept the floor moving all night. All in all a great way to spend your Friday night. And for those with the energy the free bus to the Sin Bin was outside afterwards to keep things going till early Morning!
Delta Karting Limerick, is the newest edition to the Formula Kylemore Karting Group Partnership. Located at Ballysimon just off the M7 Motorway at exit 29, in Delta Retail Park and three kilometres from Limerick city centre and within easy reach of Tipperary, Nenagh, Shannon and Ennis.
This new venue offers a choice of two exicting indoor tracks featuring flyovers, underpasses and banked corners with excellent viewing facilities, electronic timing is provided on each track with video monitors in all of the viewing areas. Coprorate, group races and individual sessions are available by pre - booking on 061603603.
Bottom Track
All equipment including helmets, race suits and gloves are provided together with a full race briefing and instruction by fully trained race staff.
Private Car and Coach parking available
Open 11am till late, seven days a week
Tel: 061 603603
Fax: 061 603777
Email: info@delta-karting.com
Website: www.delta-karting.com
Member of the European Kart Circuit Operators (EKCO)
Update - Was a great evening of racing and entertainment. Great Food and great Music. Make sure to head along this week for more of the same but this time the band are Republic of Loose.
Make the most of the long evenings with a trip out to Limerick Racecourse for some Fun Food and Great Music!
With the gates opening at 4pm and the first race at 6pm there will be plenty to do and see with the kidz zone proving to be as popular as ever with the younger visitors.
I will be going along to this Sat for a quick Punt a Pint and the Fantastic Jerry Fish and Co! so keep an eye out!
Admission tickets are €20, and the every popular Twilight Barbeque Package is only €38 again this year with the addition of a free €5 bet and Pint. Panoramic restaurant also available each evening with a reserved table, 4 course meal and admission all for €75 per person. Early booking discounts apply online and group rates for parties of 20 or more.
Live Concert after racing from 9pm and when music finishes a FREE bus will run direct to the SinBin on Howley's Quay with entrance to the Sin Bin Free for those with a race programme after racing. Free Car parking is provided at the track or you can avail of the Bus Eireann service from Colbert station before and after racing.
Fantastic Weather for the event and Limerick Racecourse is a great Venue. A huge crowd, lots to see and do and some of the most amazing displays of sheer power and stamina from a great range of competitors.
The event will be going out on TV in Europe and America and will be a real promo for Limerick and Ireland.
More Photos over at Munsterimages.ie and Video's are up on youtube - on My Channel. More being uploaded. You can also download the photos for free from our online gallery
Huge show today in Limerick with loads of different cars with everything from Beetles to Ferrari's to see.
A show for the hardened enthusiast or just the casual browser.
Africa Day Limerick will take place in the grounds of Limerick City Hall on Sunday, 30th May 2010 (for directions to the venue, click here). Irish Aid has chosen a food-related theme for its Africa Day celebrations in 2010, with a particular focus on issues such as food security and hunger.
The flagship Africa Day event in Limerick will be a fun, family-friendly day out, featuring interactive cultural and educational activities for both children and adults that celebrate and showcase the diversity of African cultures and societies.
Upon arrival at Africa Day Limerick, visitors will be greeted by the sights, sounds and smells of Africa. The African Bazaar will be a hub of activity, showcasing the food, music and unique cultures of over 20 different African countries. The Embassies Section will house displays by five of the African countries that have Embassies in Ireland, while in the Education Zone, visitors will be able to interact with development NGOs and learn more about their work in Africa and development issues through participatory, fun activities.
If you are looking for traditional African food and drinks, visit the Food Zone, where a wide variety of food - from all regions of Africa - will be on offer throughout the day.
Music will once again be a key feature of Africa Day, with performances from African and Irish acts on the Music Stage. And workshops - on literature, drumming and policy issues - will be available in the Speakers’ Corner over the course of the day.
The Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band were playing outside the tourist office at Arthurs Quay Park today as part of the May Music in the Park series of lunchtime concerts. The music was excellent and went down very well with the crowds in attendance.
The band under the baton of musical director Derbhile dePaor played some great classics which had all the children in attendance playing along and thoroughly enjoying themselves.
This was a great initiative from Limerick City Council and should be extended to carry on throughout the summer in Limerick. There is a wealth of musical talent in this city and these events are a great way to let the public and tourists hear some great music.
