Now in its 11th year, the Pig ‘N’ Porter festival in Rosbrien, Limerick, features the biggest tag rugby event in the world. Held by Old Crescent RFC, in association with the Irish Tag Rugby Association, the 2012 event will be held on Saturday July 14th and involve 130 teams. If you are one of the 4,500-plus people expected to attend, you will be welcomed with live music and great food. The all-important pig will be kept roasting on a spit in anticipation of the legendary Pig ‘n’ Porter BBQ. This …
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Make a Move Festival Limerick 2012
The country’s most dynamic dance, rap, and street artists are preparing to flock to Limerick City for the Make A Move Hip-Hop festival from July 5th to 8th this year. Local dance crew Limerockers have invited such international dance collaborators as breakdancer Bboy and Tommy Guns, from the Renegade Rockers. A major street art exhibition will light up the Pery Square area, and the Peoples Park will host the Park Paint Parade on July 7th. Look forward to DJs, fire eaters, food stalls, and demonstrations by the country’s best graffiti …
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Top Limerick Attractions
You don’t really need to have a list of the best places to go in Limerick: Much of the attraction of this county and city lies in the personalities of its people. Limerick locals have a way of making visitors feel welcome that stays with you. But it’s still good to know where to see a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece or a Stone Age settlement… The Hunt Museum Located on Rutland Street in Limerick city centre, the Hunt Museum is regarded as home to one of the most important private …
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Limerick Events 2012
Limerick offers a lively mix of culture and history, and nowhere is that more evident than in the range of festivals and events it has lined up for 2012. The people of Limerick city and county go out of their way to welcome visitors, so what better way to enjoy their hospitality than to come along to one of these celebrations they have lined up for you?! Bloomsday in Bruff Festival Wednesday 13th - Sunday 17th June Bruff, County Limerick This festival celebrates James Joyce’s novel Ulysses with a varied …
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