GT900 Prestiege Car Tour to arrive in Limerick on Friday July 2nd

Update GT900 Photos now on munsterimages.ie

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,

More info over at http://www.gt900.ie/

4th of July Celebrations at Limerick Races part of the Adare Festival 2010

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 22^nd 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

Limerick’s first ever Mardi Gras Street Party is set to happen on Saturday 3rd July

Saturday 3rd July 7pm til late
Limerick’s first ever Mardi Gras Street Party is set to happen on Saturday 3rd July and it looks like it’s going to a fantastic addition to the city’s event calendar. The fun starts at with music on the main stage. The streets will  all become a pedestrian only zone for the night and drinking from plastic containers only will be permitted on the streets. Containers will be provided by all participating venues. There is a host of entertainment arranged for the day including a Carnival Parade, bands, Dj’s and an appearance from the award winning LUXe performers as they bring the true spirit of Mardi Gras through the streets of the Market Quarter. All of the local businesses involved in the organisation of the event which include The Bailey, Phil Flannery’s Bar, O Connell’s Bar, The Cuckoo Box, Smyth’s Bar & Icon Nite Club, Flannery’s Bar (Upper Denmark St) Angel Lane Nite Club & Molly’s will be offering something special on the night in the form of entertainment and some BBQ’s thrown in for good measure. 



Mardi Gras Street Party – Events
7pm; Djs on Main Stage
8.30pm; ROARING FORTIES – Legendary Dublin Jump Jive Swing Band
10pm; Spectacular Carnival Parade by the award winning street performance company, LUXe.
11pm; Bourbon Street Music Trail – the party continues in all of the participating venues with live music and djs in each

French Market in Bunratty

Get your Skates on and get out to Bunratty tomorrow for a lovely little French Market that is there this weekend.

Like a Mini version of the one that visits for Riverfest. Lots of lovely sweet things and some delicious Olives etc. Check out the video below and if the rain holds off head out for a look, you could always hit the Munster indoor market in on the way back in to town! Just turn up the side of the Radison and follow the signs.

RTE Super Crew Looking for Hip Hop and Street Dancers

WANTED:  DANCERS (Hip Hop/Street)

AGE GROUP: 13 to 17 (on the 1^st January 2011)

     Can you pop, lock, break or just dance with attitude and soul?

RTÉ is looking for Ireland’s hottest hip hop dancers to form a new dance group and feature in a new 10 part TV series called ‘Super  Crew’, which will follow their journey from audition to stage.

The winning crew of selected individuals will be mentored and choreographed by top names from the world of hip hop and get to perform in the Olympia pantomime this Christmas alongside pop sensations JEDWARD.

We are travelling to the four provinces this Summer and holding OPEN AUDITIONS in Limerick, on Wednesday, 30^th June (from 10am) in the Clarion Hotel, Steamboat Quay, Limerick.

The auditions will be OPEN TO EVERYONE within the age group on the day.  It is not necessary to apply in advance.  Dancers will be asked to freestyle individually to music of our choice. 

NB. A parent/guardian must sign a release form for all those auditioning.  U-16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

For more information on auditions and terms and conditions check out:

Web: www.rte.ie/twotube

Twilight Racing Fri 19th June - Republic of Loose at Limerick Racecourse

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!

Full Gallery over at Munsterimages.ie 

 

Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse - Sat 12th June - Jerry Fish and The Mudbug Club

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.

Check out http://www.limerickraces.ie for More info. on the Next upcoming Event

Limerick Civic Trust - Lunchtime Lectures Series

Limerick Civic Trust are organizing a series of Lectures for the week of March 8th to 12th

The Lectures run from 1.15 to 1.45 at The Georgian House & Garden No. 2 Pery Square

All funds generated will go towards the improvement of Limerick environment.

Entrance is Free and Donations Welcome. Light Refreshments Provided.

Lunchtime Lecture Series

Monday 8th March

Acclaimed Limerick Actress - Ada Rehan

Speaker : Joanne Berine

Artistic Director of the Belltable

Tuesday 9th March

Owning & Restoring a Historic House

Speaker: Merritt Bucholz

University of Limerick

Wednesday 10th March

he Restoration of No. 2 Pery Square

Speaker: Des O'Sullivan

Supervisor of the Limerick Civic Trust Environmental Scheme

Thursday 11th March

How to Maintain your Listed Building

Speaker: David Humphres

Architectural Conversation Professionals

Friday 12th March

Introduction to Catherine Hayes

Speaker: Kate Harrold

Limerick Civic Trust Project Coordinator

Speakeasy Jazz Limerick still Swinging in the New Year

In 2009 Limericks alternative scene recieved a timely boost in the form of Speakeasy Jazz writes Andrew Curtain. The monthly Jazz club takes place on the second Thursday of the month and has proved a big hit with locals since it's inception

last April.
The headliners on Speakeasy's opening night were Insert Name Here, comprising of Bart Kiely, Joe Callahan, Bandi Varady, Dave Irwin and

Steve Hanks and they certainly provided a great opening act, playing all sorts of eclectic abstract Jazz grooves. The band were followed by DJ Peter Curtin(Cheebah, Spin FM) and the night set the tone of things to come for SpeakeasyJazz.

Some of Speakeasy' shows have been keenly ambitious with the organisers accomodating a 16 piece Jazz band into the Shannon Rowing Clubs intimate surroundings; The Savoy Jazz Orchestra, lead by Alan Ryan(RTE Lyric) had the club hopping to music from such greats as Glen Miller and Duke Ellington. Liam O'Brien(Rat Pack UK) lent his vocal prowess to the event and DJ Leon took it into the wee hours. Some of the other events included The Downtown Dixieland Jazz Band, Jazz Meets-a spoken word and freeform Jazz Collaboration, The David Irwin Ensemble, The Big Girls Blues Band and The Magic Carpet Trio. Each Session is completed with a set by some of Limerick's

finest DJs such as Brigadier JC, Vic John Junior, DJ Leon and Ms Skull.

The chosen venue for SpeakeasyJazz is the perfectly apt Shannon Rowing Club. The building sits proudly over the beautiful River Shannon, lends it's warm atmosphere to the event and provides the perfect surroundings to enjoy the music. For their Christmas gig, SpeakeasyJazz invited The Boudoir Sessions to hold a Vintage, Retro fancy dress Jazz party. The venue couldn't have been more perfect, it was like taking a step back in time with everybody putting in so much effort to make the night a success.

The organisers of SpeakeasyJazz are showing no signs of slowing down and are all set to kick start the New Year in style, and have invited 'Jazzypsy' to the floor to woo you with their eclectic mix of Latin and Swing, Blues and Jazz!

Jazzypsy are a local outfit, fronted by Louise Kiernan..a

charming songstress who regularly sings with the folks down at the Limerick Jazz Workshops. With Louise on the night will be: Bandi and Andreas Varady (~Bass and Guitar), a father-son duo who you may have seen wowing the crowds in the marketplace with their beautiful, graceful and very groovy Jazz guitar riffs...Dermot and Mike Hinchy (~Drums and Sax) these versatile and very talented brothers are mainstays on the Limerick music circuit.
You may hear touches of Bossa Nova, Be Bop, plenty of Swing and certainly lots of lovely oldies sung sweetly by the lovely Louise.
Check out Andreas taking part in RTE's :The Guitar competition.

To round up the night, DJ Leon will take over and keep the dancefloor hopping to all kinds of radical Swing and Jazz tunes!


SpeakeasyJazz Limerick
presents

Jazzypsy

Followed by DJ Leon 'Til late!

Thurs Jan 14th

The Shannon Rowing Club

Doors 9.30

Adm; 8 / 10e after 10pm

Speakeasyjazzlimerick@gmail.com
SpeakeasyJazz Limerick/facebook.ie

Check out What's on in Limerick

New Limerick and Munster Events Guide - Find our whats in on Limerick

We have just added the Limerick Event Guide to the Munsterbusiness.ie website and hope to keep it up to date with events in the Limerick and Munster region. If you have an event coming up in the next few months and want to promote it for free then pop over to the Limerick Events Guide Page and send in a request for an entry. To stop spam entries the Calendar is moderated so just fill in the form and you event will be added ASAP. We hope to make this the prime location to find out what events are upcoming in the Limerick and Munster area as at the minute information is spread across many different sites and its not easy to see at a glance what is on over a particular weekend. It is also intended as a resource for visitors to Limerick and the Mid West so get those local events flowing in!