Have walks to suit all levels ranging from 1hr to 4hrs. All our upcoming walks are on our walking list page..   https://ballyhourabears.com/walks/walking-lists

Social Trad Session in Clancys Bar Friday Night from 9pm - All musicians welcome.

Looking for live music in Limerick? Every night at The Locke Bar, they host Limerick’s biggest traditional Irish Music session. With musicians playing classic Irish & contemporary tunes, accompanied by live Irish dancers - this true taste of Ireland is not to be missed! Nightly sessions kick off each evening from 9pm until late. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis each evening.   The Locke Bar & Restaurant The Locke Bar, 3 Georges Quay, Limerick Telephone +353 61 413733 Email enquiries@lockebar.com More Info www.lockebar.com

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Lough Gur 🌞   Join Lough Gur for a magical weekend of walking, local markets , and ancient tales:   🌀Saturday 21st June Food & Craft Lakeshore Market (10am–2pm) Cash payments requested   🌀Saturday 21st June 'The Long Walk' with Lough Gur Development Tickets are €5 please email info@loughgur.com    🌀Sunday 22nd June Áine: Sun Goddess, Fairy Queen, Banshee? – Talk with Brian Collopy Tickets available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../aine-sun-goddess-fairy   Áine remains as a well-known, if not always fully understood, figure in Irish mythology and folklore. Some stories of her have come down to us from as much as a thousand years ago, though her roots are undoubtedly much older. She is linked to many parts of the country, Donegal, Tyrone, Louth, but her connections to the fertile lands of east Limerick are perhaps the most widely recognised. In this talk, Brian Collopy, local historian and folklorist, will dive into these local connections, and show how they also connect to our broader undertandings of Áine. He will explore Áine using history, folklore, mythology, placenames, prayers, and archaeology. Áine's links to Lough Gur are many, and there is hardly a more appropriate place in Ireland to learn about this ancient goddess. This talk is the result of many years' research, both archival and face-to-face, and offers one of the most complete portraits of Áine yet attempted. An exciting and new introduction to east Limerick's most enduring sacred figure.   Step into the magic of midsummer where nature, myth, and community meet. 🌿

The Wolfe Tones From humble beginnings in Dublin, to the hallowed halls of Carnegie Hall, New York and the Paris Olympia, The Wolfe Tones have enthralled generations of Irish music fans around the globe in their own unique style. Iconic, legendary, often overused superlatives, however they are never more appropriate than when referencing The Wolfe Tones.   They will be supported by Dublin musician Ciaran Moran, who is scheduled to kick off his set at 7.45pm. The Wolfe Tones will then take to the stage at 8.30pm each night, with the concert expected to come to an end at around 10.15pm.   In a career spanning from 1964 to 2024, the group reached the summit and that’s where they have remained ever since. They are cherished by the Irish across the world, their music is heard wherever our diaspora gathers, and this will be a homecoming event for many people who will undoubtedly travel from across the world to say they were present at The Wolfe Tones 60th Anniversary Concert. Hear the songs and ballads that helped to create legends in their own lifetimes, from 'Celtic Symphony' to 'Grace', 'Let The People Sing' to 'The Streets of New York', hit after hit.   Having performed on the main stage at the 2024 Electric Picnic, which drew the largest ever recorded crowd and sold out three shows at Dublin's 3Arena plus Belfast's SSE Arena, the demand to see The Wolfe Tones one final time has been nothing short of tremendous. The band will bid The Final Farewell to their fans with this major outdoor concert in what promises to be an unforgettable night in Limerick and their last Irish show.

Get ready to witness an unforgettable night of music as The Script takes the stage at Thomond Park in Limerick on Saturday July 12th, 2025.   The Script Live at Thomond Park This iconic Irish band is known for their electrifying performances and Thomond Park, with its legendary atmosphere, is the perfect backdrop for a night filled with hits like “Hall of Fame,” “Breakeven,” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.” Whether you’re a long-time fan or experiencing them live for the first time, this is a concert you won’t want to miss!

The Wolfe Tones From humble beginnings in Dublin, to the hallowed halls of Carnegie Hall, New York and the Paris Olympia, The Wolfe Tones have enthralled generations of Irish music fans around the globe in their own unique style. Iconic, legendary, often overused superlatives, however they are never more appropriate than when referencing The Wolfe Tones.   They will besupported by Dublin musician Ciaran Moran, who is scheduled to kick off his set at 7.45pm. The Wolfe Tones will then take to the stage at 8.30pm each night, with the concert expected to come to an end at around 10.15pm.   In a career spanning from 1964 to 2024, the group reached the summit and that’s where they have remained ever since. They are cherished by the Irish across the world, their music is heard wherever our diaspora gathers, and this will be a homecoming event for many people who will undoubtedly travel from across the world to say they were present at The Wolfe Tones 60th Anniversary Concert.   Hear the songs and ballads that helped to create legends in their own lifetimes, from 'Celtic Symphony' to 'Grace', 'Let The People Sing' to 'The Streets of New York', hit after hit. Having performed on the main stage at the 2024 Electric Picnic, which drew the largest ever recorded crowd and sold out three shows at Dublin's 3Arena plus Belfast's SSE Arena, the demand to see The Wolfe Tones one final time has been nothing short of tremendous.   The band will bid The Final Farewell to their fans with this major outdoor concert in what promises to be an unforgettable night in Limerick and their last Irish show.   Tickets for The Wolfe Tones at Thomond Park are on sale Monday 28 October at 8am  https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-wolfe-tones-tickets/artist/1391222

About The Big Day Out returns with an all star lineup of the biggest names of the 90’s and 00’s for a very special stadium show at TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick on Saturday 23 August 2025.   One of the most iconic boy bands of the noughties Blue will be heading to Limerick this summer as they headline the annual Big Day Out on 23 August in TUS Gaelic Grounds! Nearly 25 years since the release of their very first single ‘All Rise’, Blue’s Duncan, Lee, Simon and Anthony have achieved phenomenal success topping the charts with pop classics such as ‘One Love’, ‘If You Come Back’ and ‘Breathe Easy’. With worldwide sales of over 15 million records, Blue remain one of the UK’s best-selling boy bands.   Ireland’s 90s & 00s Festival The Big Day Out has fast become the pop party to beat all pop parties and Blue will be joined by a stellar lineup of your favourite poptastic acts including Peter Andre, Heather Small (the voice of M-People), DJ Sash!, Ultrabeat, Whigfield, Tall Paul, N-Trance and Mark Mc Cabe. Keeping the party going, Al Gibbs will be playing an exclusive set celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ireland Euphoria, the biggest selling Irish dance music album ever!   Get ready to relive the classic days of when Limerick dancefloors were packed 7 nights a week as we welcome back DJ sets from iconic clubs Trinity Rooms, Soul Clinic, Docs and Strictly Rhythm in the 30something? area! Gowl Haus will be hosting a massive Boybands vs Girl Power Karaoke Singalong. So ‘Spice Up Your Life’ and get singing to the Spice Girls, or if love ballads are your thing, it’s time to channel your inner Westlife and perfect your key change!   Big Day Out will be MCed by the legendary Mark McCabe and it’s odds on he will perform Maniac 2000! Silent Disco makes a welcome return along with a brand-new site layout with new areas, more bars and more loos (!), The Big Day Out is your essential throwback party of the summer.   Tickets

Remembering the Peter Robinson Settlers of the Ballyhoura Region - 200th Anniversary   SAVE THE DATE: 15th - 21st September 2025 Join us in 2025 as we remember the settler families of Ballyhoura Country who set sail from Cobh in 1825 to Ontario- establishing a new life in what we know today as Peterborough in Canada.   Step back in time and experience the newly commissioned “1825: The Robinson Experiment” with Callback Theatre, premiering for this week long event.   Connect with the homes of the settlers through Meet and Greets in the settler communities homeland across the Ballyhoura area of North Cork and Limerick. Explore, touch and taste the communities of origin through heritage walks, talks and tours Listen to traditional Irish Music, Storytelling and dance.   A magical remembrance concert and hybrid one day conference in Saint George's Arts and Heritage Centre in Mitchelstown. Take part in a very special event which will be held to create a forever memorial remembering our settler families and their “roots” in the Ballyhoura region.   Find out more about The Peter Robinson Settlers - An Assisted Emigration Programme.   We’d like to take this opportunity to share an update on the exciting programme of events as we prepare to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome for the Ireland–Canada Homecoming (15th–21st September 2025)!  is now live and open to the public on Eventbrite: 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-ireland-canada-homecoming-2025-4102903   Among the many highlights is a week-long run of the specially commissioned play, "The Robinson Experiment", - CallBack Theatre at the School House Theatre, Charleville, St. Georges Arts and Heritage Centre will also host a very special Commemoration Concert on Friday night, 19th September as well as the Peter Robinson Settlers Emigration Scheme Conference Saturday 20th September (with full line-up currently being finalised).The week concludes with a Commemorative event at Griston Bog & Woodland on Sunday 21st September, honouring the Peter Robinson Settlers. There is a mix of free and ticketed events, but spaces are limited, so we strongly encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. Transport to and from designated hubs is bookable separately for each event. If you prefer to drive, there is no need to book transport.

Get your walking boots and join in the 29th Ballyhoura Walking Festival, coinciding with the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, taking place from Thursday, 2nd to Sunday, 5th October 2025.   Established as Ireland’s first-ever walking festival back in the day, it provides an opportunity to explore some of Ballyhoura Country's stunning scenery. Many of the walks are led by members of the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club – who have in-depth knowledge of the area and its heritage, history, flora, and fauna – and they are suitable for all abilities, from the enthusiastic well-equipped walker who relishes a challenge to the gentle ramblers who are out to enjoy pleasant walks over the course of the weekend.   The full 2025 programme will be revealed soon, so stay tuned for details! In addition to the walks, the festival will again feature a music and cultural component in collaboration with the Joyce Brothers Festival. Celebrating the legacy of PW and Robert Dyer Joyce, natives of Glenosheen, Co. Limerick, this vibrant festival brings music, song, dance, and history to the weekend.   Check back soon for ticket information and to book your place. For updates and further details, feel free to email us or sign up for our mailing list!

The Autumn School will be a celebration of the Fitzgerald family, who left the small town of Bruff in Co. Limerick to forge a new life in the US and eventually attain the highest office in the world. The three-day event will look at the place the Fitzgeralds left in 1850, its culture both past and present. Join this celebration at the Thomas Fitzgerald Centre in Bruff for a weekend filled with insightful discussions, talks, debates, music, art, culture, and networking opportunities. This in-person event promises to be a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for culture, history, and engaging discussions. The ticket pass to all events can be purchased via Eventbrite: Contact: events@rosefitzgeraldkennedyschool.ie or visit https://www.rosefitzgeraldkenn...

The dates for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor have been confirmed, with the biennial matchplay event taking place from 13-19 September. The Limerick course was awarded the event back in 2019, when the tournament was originally envisioned to take place in 2026 until the Covid pandemic pushed back the schedule by a year.   It will mark the second time that Ireland has hosted the event, the K Club having been the scene of Europe's most dominant win on home soil back in 2006, when Ian Woosnam's team won 18.5 to 9.5.   The JP McManus-owned resort at Adare Manor has hosted the Irish Open on two occasions in 2007 and 2008, with Pádraig Harrington becoming the first home winner in a quarter of a century in '07.