Limerick Weekly

GAA Alert: The hurlers travel to Tullamore this Sunday for Round 5 of the Allianz League—full preview here.

Rag Week / Charity Week: Expect a busy city center as UL and TUS students hold their annual Charity Week events.

Road Update: Major construction on the Old Cratloe Road cycle lanes continues. Expect Stop/Go delays (7:30 AM–6:00 PM) near the Redgate Road junction—View Official Notice.

Tech Fest: The MidWest TechFest kicks off this Thursday, showcasing the region's digital innovation—Register events.

Alex Farell (Rag Week) – Dolan’s Warehouse, Tuesday (10:00 PM) A high-energy night as part of the student festivities. (Paid) — Buy Tickets

Tuohy Cup Semi-Final: Geraldines v Aisling Annacotty – Jackman Park, Thursday (7:30 PM) The biggest local soccer fixture of the week. Two heavyweights battle for a spot in the final. (Paid) — LDL Fixtures

Allianz Football League: Limerick v Clare – Mick Neville Park, Saturday (6:00 PM) A massive Munster derby in Rathkeale under the lights. (Paid) — Get Tickets

Munster Rugby v Zebre Parma – Thomond Park, Saturday (5:30 PM) The Red Army returns home for URC action. Always a great family atmosphere. (Paid) — Book Seats

Allianz Hurling League: Offaly v Limerick – O'Connor Park, Sunday (2:00 PM) John Kiely's men head to Tullamore looking to maintain their league momentum. (Paid) — Match Tickets

Limerick Literary Festival (In Honour of Kate O’Brien)

Friday, Feb 27

Saturday, Feb 28

Sunday, March 1

Seachtain na Gaeilge Kick-off – Citywide Starting March 1 Sunday marks the start of the Irish language festival. Keep an eye out for "Pop-up Gaeltachts" and family storytelling sessions in the city libraries. It’s a fun, low-pressure way for kids to practice their school Irish in the real world.

👉 (Free) — Limerick.ie Events

Hunt Museum: #HuntKids Design Station Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Following the success of the Community Arts Festival, the museum has kept its Sybil Connolly Design Kits active for the weekend. Kids can drop into the education wing to design their own outfits or use the Animal Hunt 3D app to find hidden creatures in the gallery.

👉 (Free) — Explore #HuntKids Online

Shelbourne Junior Parkrun – Shelbourne Park, Sunday (9:30 AM) A free, fun 2km timed run/walk for kids aged 4–14. (Free) — Register Here

Rathkeale House Hotel: Congratulations to the team for being named February’s Greenway Business of the Month. A fantastic recognition of their role in supporting local tourism—Visit Hotel.

Limerick Twenty Thirty: Native Pat Nash has been appointed as the new CEO to lead major projects like Opera Square and Cleeves Riverside—read the announcement.

Locke Burger’s "New York Slice" Expansion The team behind the legendary Locke Burger (which started in a food truck and conquered George's Quay) has just hit a major new milestone. They have officially expanded their "Limerick food empire" by launching a dedicated New York-style pizza concept. Following months of testing, they are now serving authentic, oversized slices alongside their award-winning burgers, proving that Limerick’s independent food scene is more creative than ever. Check out the new menu here

Thomas Street Closure (18 Months): Starting today, Monday, Feb 23, Thomas Street (from Anne St to Wickham St) is closed to through-traffic and parking to facilitate the construction of 13 new apartments at No. 33/34. Pedestrian access remains, but expect a one-way system and local diversions—View Traffic Management Plan.

Adare Safety Works: A Stop/Go system is in place periodically on the N21 Rathkeale Road near Scoil Naomh Iosaf this week for tree removal and footpath safety improvements—Check Latest Update.

King’s Island Flood Relief: Merchants Quay (L-10120-2) is no longer permitting bus/coach parking until further notice. This is to facilitate ongoing works for the King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme—Read Project Notice.

Greenhill Road Garryowen: Junction realignment and footpath replacement works continue through March. Localized traffic management is in place from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily—Plan Your Route.

Active National Grant: If you run a local club or group for older adults, the Active National Grant Scheme (providing €250–€700 for recreational sport) also closes this Friday at 12 noon. — Check eligibility.

Sporting Investment: Huge news for grassroots sport as Limerick Sports Partnership has just confirmed a record €744,901 in core funding for 2026. This will support inclusive physical activity programs across the county all year long. — Read the impact report.

Limerick’s Night at the Oscars (LAMA Awards): This Saturday, Feb 28, a Limerick delegation heads to the Dublin Royal Convention Centre for the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. We are up for four major titles, including Community Volunteer of the Year (Helen O'Donnell) and Best Green Sustainable Initiative (Limerick Going for Gold). Best of luck to all our local nominees! — See the full shortlist.