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Riverfest Limerick

Riverfest Limerick Celebrate the city at Limerick's favourite festival every May Bank Holiday weekend

- Run by Limerick City and County Council -

Riverfest showcases and celebrates all that’s great about Limerick City – highlighting and revelling in our art, culture, music, sport and food.

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WOW! We ended Day 3 with a bang last night, thank you to everyone who came out to see our fireworks spectacular! 🎆🎆🎆You...
02/05/2022

WOW! We ended Day 3 with a bang last night, thank you to everyone who came out to see our fireworks spectacular! 🎆🎆🎆

You can still enjoy the Riverfestival Village and river zipline today!

📸 Brian Arthur Photography

Relive Day 2 and get excited for Day 3! ⛵🍔🎣💧📸 Brian Arthur Photography & Arthur Ellis Photography
01/05/2022

Relive Day 2 and get excited for Day 3! ⛵🍔🎣💧

📸 Brian Arthur Photography & Arthur Ellis Photography

We hope you enjoyed Day 2 of !Here's some of what's in store tomorrow:🏃‍♂️ The Regeneron Great Limerick Run 🎉 Party in t...
30/04/2022

We hope you enjoyed Day 2 of !

Here's some of what's in store tomorrow:
🏃‍♂️ The Regeneron Great Limerick Run
🎉 Party in the Park, People’s Park, 2pm - 6pm
🎠 The Riverfestival Village village will be open until 10pm
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Display, 10.15pm
⛴️ Free Naval Vessel tours 9:30am - 5pm
🛶 Launch of the Eco Showboat, The Hunt Museum, 11am - 5pm

and much more! All the details are on www.Riverfest.ie

Day 1 summed up ➡️ ☀️✈️🚣🕺🍦🎡🌭And there's a lot more fun to be had today! See you down by the river!www.riverfest.ie
30/04/2022

Day 1 summed up ➡️ ☀️✈️🚣🕺🍦🎡🌭

And there's a lot more fun to be had today! See you down by the river!

www.riverfest.ie

29/04/2022
Riverfest Limerick 2022

What a beautiful day for the first day of ! ☀️

Here's what's in store for tomorrow:

🍔 BBQ on the Boardwalk, Howleys Quay 12pm - 3pm
🎠 Riverfestival Village open from 10am - 10pm in Arthur’s Quay Park
🚢 Free tours of an Irish Naval Vessel, 9:30am - 5pm, Limerick Docks
✨ Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Shows at 12pm and 3pm
🛍️ Limerick Tributary Market, 8am - 3pm, LimerickMilkMarket
🛶 Kayaking with Nevsail Watersports, 5:30-7:30
and much more!
🚣‍♂️ Limerick Dragons voyage on the river, 6pm

More info on www.riverfest.ie

Unfortunately, we’ve been informed that the Viking Village will not take place for Never fear though there is plenty to ...
29/04/2022
Viking Village

Unfortunately, we’ve been informed that the Viking Village will not take place for

Never fear though there is plenty to do over the weekend from BBQs to a Spectacular Fireworks Display.

All details available at Riverfest.ie

Full-scale Viking Village offering an immersive experience of life in Limerick City 1000 years ago!

It's here! ☀️💙🌭🚣‍♀️🍦 starts today! Check out our Friday events, and head out and enjoy the city!Be sure to follow our ha...
29/04/2022

It's here! ☀️💙🌭🚣‍♀️🍦

starts today! Check out our Friday events, and head out and enjoy the city!

Be sure to follow our hashtag to stay up to date and tag your Tweets - let's show off Limerick for the Bank Holiday Weekend!

www.Riverfest.ie

27/04/2022
Riverfest on the Shannon

is all about celebrating the River Shannon and encouraging as many people as possible to get out on the water! 🚣‍♀️⛵

View our line up of events: www.Riverfest.ie

What are you doing for the May Bank Holiday weekend? Here’s what’s on for families at 2022 and why families should visi...
26/04/2022
What’s On for Families at Riverfest Limerick 2022

What are you doing for the May Bank Holiday weekend? Here’s what’s on for families at 2022 and why families should visit!

Read: https://www.limerick.ie/riverfest/news/families-riverfest-limerick-2022

What are you doing for the May Bank Holiday weekend? The award winning Riverfest Limerick is set to return for the May Bank Holiday, Friday 29th April to Monday 2nd May 2022, offering a dazzling array of free activities to amuse and entertain families of all ages. Here’s what’s on for families a...

Enjoy an afternoon of talks, workshops and exhibitions at the Hunt Museum to launch the Shannon voyage of the Eco Showbo...
26/04/2022
Eco Sunday, Launch of the Eco Showboat

Enjoy an afternoon of talks, workshops and exhibitions at the Hunt Museum to launch the Shannon voyage of the Eco Showboat – a solar powered electric boat created by artists Cleary & Connolly!

More info: https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/eco-showboat-sunday

An afternoon of talks, workshops and exhibitions at the Hunt Museum to launch the Shannon voyage of the Eco Showboat – a solar powered electric boat created by artists Cleary & Connolly!

👑 GIVEAWAY 👑We've got double prizes to giveway to FIVE lucky winners!Five people are in with the chance of winning a Fam...
23/04/2022

👑 GIVEAWAY 👑

We've got double prizes to giveway to FIVE lucky winners!

Five people are in with the chance of winning a Family Pass to King John's Castle (2 x adults and 2 x children) and to top it off, our lucky winners will also get a family pass to the Panoramic Wheel, in its new home at the Potato Market. All the ingredients for a perfect family day out over the Riverfest weekend!

To be in with a chance of winning, simply
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Winner announced April 25th

*Note, King John's Castle Opening hours for Riverfest are 10am – 5pm, except on Sunday 1st May closing at 2pm.

Get up close to Saltram Saga 36 at , before she sets sail in the Golden Globe Yacht Race in September!Limerick man Pat L...
21/04/2022
Golden Globe Race Yacht

Get up close to Saltram Saga 36 at , before she sets sail in the Golden Globe Yacht Race in September!

Limerick man Pat Lawless will travel solo, non-stop and unassisted in a 30,000 mile round the world race. The general public is invited to sign one of the sails on the Saturday and Sunday of Riverfest.

Find out more: https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/golden-globe-race-yacht

A golden opportunity to get up close to Saltram Saga 36 before she sets sail in the Golden Globe Yacht Race on 04 September 2022.

Join artists Deirdre Power and Chelsea Canavan for a FREE River Signals Flag Making Workshop, to create flags for the ma...
19/04/2022
River Signals - Flag Making Workshop

Join artists Deirdre Power and Chelsea Canavan for a FREE River Signals Flag Making Workshop, to create flags for the maiden voyage of the Eco Showboat, which will launch on the Shannon as part of

Pre-booking essential! Find out more: https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/river-signals-flag-making-workshop

Join artists Deirdre Power and Chelsea Canavan for a workshop to create flags to fly on the Eco Showboat during its voyage up the Shannon - launching from the Hunt Museum on Sunday 1 May! Pre-booking essential.

Check out this new addition to ! At the Riverfest Limerick Scavenger Hunt, Lumen Street Theatre will bring you on a magi...
17/04/2022
Riverfest Limerick Scavenger Hunt

Check out this new addition to !

At the Riverfest Limerick Scavenger Hunt, Lumen Street Theatre will bring you on a magical journey of discovery on a self-guided scavenger hunt along the scenic River Shannon!

Families can download the map and search at your leisure throughout Riverfest weekend.

Find out more: https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/riverfest-limerick-scavenger-hunt

Lumen Street Theatre bring you on a magical journey of discovery on a self-guided scavenger hunt along the scenic River Shannon! Download the map to follow the arrows all around, look in the trees and on the ground, there are paintings and sculptures to be found!

08/04/2022
Riverfest 2022 is a go!

Limerick officially owns the May bank holiday weekend, and has it all! ☀️🍔🏃🏊‍♀️

4 days of delicious BBQ, action packed water activities, colourful amusements, all on a stunning riverside setting 😎

www.Riverfest.ie

We've got some exciting new additions this year to Limerick’s favourite festival! 🤩Read more ➡️ https://www.limerick.ie/...
06/04/2022
Riverfest Limerick returns to make Limerick the place to be this May Bank Holiday weekend

We've got some exciting new additions this year to Limerick’s favourite festival! 🤩

Read more ➡️ https://www.limerick.ie/riverfest/news/riverfest-limerick-returns-make-limerick

Riverfest Limerick returns this May Bank Holiday weekend, ensuring that Limerick is the place to be as we kick off the summer in style. The banks of the Shannon will be the epi-centre of the first major national festival of the year as thousands are expected to flock to Limerick to take part in the....

04/04/2022

returns on the May Bank Holiday! ☀️🚣‍♀️🍦🌭

The best weekend of the year is back, with fun for families, foodies and fun runners.

Get ready for the return of one of Ireland's most loved summer festivals: www.Limerick.ie/Riverfest

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Riverfest Limerick 2022
Riverfest Limerick 2022

What a beautiful day for the first day of #RiverfestLimerick! ☀️ Here's what's in store for tomorrow: 🍔 BBQ on the Boardwalk, Howleys Quay 12pm - 3pm 🎠 Riverfestival Village open from 10am - 10pm in Arthur’s Quay Park 🚢 Free tours of an Irish Naval Vessel, 9:30am - 5pm, Limerick Docks ✨ Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Shows at 12pm and 3pm 🛍️ Limerick Tributary Market, 8am - 3pm, LimerickMilkMarket 🛶 Kayaking with Nevsail Watersports, 5:30-7:30 and much more! 🚣‍♂️ Limerick Dragons voyage on the river, 6pm More info on www.riverfest.ie #LimerickCity #RiverShannon #Riverfest

Riverfest on the Shannon
Riverfest on the Shannon

#RiverfestLimerick is all about celebrating the River Shannon and encouraging as many people as possible to get out on the water! 🚣‍♀️⛵ View our line up of events: www.Riverfest.ie

The Riverfestival Village will be a treat for all the family with food & craft stalls, the river zipline, and stunning vintage amusements set against the backdrop of the River Shannon in Arthur’s Quay Park 🎠🌭🚣 More info ➡️ https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/riverfestival-village-0#RiverfestLimerick

Fashion Friday | #RiverfestLimerick
Fashion Friday | #RiverfestLimerick

Join style queen Celia Holman Lee for 2 FREE fashion shows in BowesRyan Cafe, as she showcases the latest trends from Limerick’s top fashion houses and designers. Kick off #RiverfestLimerick in style, Friday April 29th 11:30AM and 3:30PM More info: https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/riverfest-fashion-friday-0

House! #RiverfestLimerick
House! #RiverfestLimerick

We are so excited for Fidget Feet to bring their fun-filled drive-in spectacular to #RiverfestLimerick! 🎊🎉 Do you like Bingo? Do you like theatre, circus and dance? Then House! is for you. More info and book tickets here: https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/fidget-feet-arial-dance-theatre-present-house

Riverfest BBQ Competition
Riverfest BBQ Competition

We can almost smell the Riverfest BBQ! 🍔🌭 🍴 With some smokin' hot sizzling fare on offer, the BBQ Competition promises to be a true feast for the senses. Get down to the boardwalk on the Saturday of #RiverfestLimerick 12pm-3pm to enjoy some free food! More info: https://www.limerick.ie/discover/eat-see-do/festivals/riverfest/riverfest-bbq-boardwalk

Family Fun at Riverfest | #RiverfestLimerick
Family Fun at Riverfest | #RiverfestLimerick

There are plenty of FREE family fun activities on offer in Limerick for #RiverfestLimerick Check out the full line up of events on www.Riverfest.ie

Riverfest 2022 is a go!
Riverfest 2022 is a go!

Limerick officially owns the May bank holiday weekend, and #RiverfestLimerick has it all! ☀️🍔🏃🏊‍♀️ 4 days of delicious BBQ, action packed water activities, colourful amusements, all on a stunning riverside setting 😎 www.Riverfest.ie

#RiverfestLimerick returns on the May Bank Holiday! ☀️🚣‍♀️🍦🌭 The best weekend of the year is back, with fun for families, foodies and fun runners. Get ready for the return of one of Ireland's most loved summer festivals: www.Limerick.ie/Riverfest

Riverfest Limerick 2018
Riverfest Limerick 2018

Riverfest Limerick 2016
Riverfest Limerick 2016

Joke of the Day with Hannah and Mikey
Joke of the Day with Hannah and Mikey

Virtual Riverfest: BBQ Demo with Paul Knapp
Virtual Riverfest: BBQ Demo with Paul Knapp

Virtual Riverfest: Fashion Friday with Celia Holman Lee
Virtual Riverfest: Fashion Friday with Celia Holman Lee

#RiverfestLimerick - Celebrating the River Shannon!
#RiverfestLimerick - Celebrating the River Shannon!

Riverfestival Village | #RiverfestLimerick
Riverfestival Village | #RiverfestLimerick

Fashion Friday | With Celia Holman Lee | Riverfest Limerick
Fashion Friday | With Celia Holman Lee | Riverfest Limerick

Riverfest Limerick | Fun for Families, Foodies & Fun Runners
Riverfest Limerick | Fun for Families, Foodies & Fun Runners

Riverfest on the Shannon | Water Sports at Riverfest Limerick
Riverfest on the Shannon | Water Sports at Riverfest Limerick

Riverfest BBQ on the Boardwalk
Riverfest BBQ on the Boardwalk

Riverfest Fireworks & Aerial Spectacle
Riverfest Fireworks & Aerial Spectacle

Riverfest 2019
Riverfest 2019

Riverfest on the Shannon 2019 | #RiverfestLimerick
Riverfest on the Shannon 2019 | #RiverfestLimerick

#RiverfestLimerick returns! 3 - 6 May 2019
#RiverfestLimerick returns! 3 - 6 May 2019

Riverfest Limerick 2018
Riverfest Limerick 2018

Who is ready to rock tonight with Bell X1?
Who is ready to rock tonight with Bell X1?

The Sea Breacher-Riverfest Limerick
The Sea Breacher-Riverfest Limerick

RTE Today Show- May Bank Holiday Activities with the family
RTE Today Show- May Bank Holiday Activities with the family

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Riverfest 2019 attracted more than 120,000 people to the banks of the Shannon for the biggest celebration yet for the festival that has made the May Bank Holiday weekend its own. Bring on 2020!

The festival is a carnival of activity and variety, all based around the great waters of the majestic Shannon, with much of the high jinks on river itself.

Visitors travel from across the 32 counties and many also from abroad for a four day celebration that includes everything from high-octane water based activities across the weekend to the country’s biggest fireworks display of the summer, its largest BBQ cook-off, celebrations of food and fashion, outdoor and indoor concerts and, of course, the Bon Secours Hospital Great Limerick Run.

Visit Riverfest.ie for the full festival line-up.

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🔶LSW are delighted to update you all about the funds raised through kind donations of €720 and LSW €1000 prize money as winners of Riverfest 2022 bbq competition in aid of Adam Drummond who has in turn donated to his team

🔶We would like to wish Adam and his team mate’s the best of luck going forward. This is a particularly skilful sport which involves a serious amount of training and dedication which Adam and his team have.

🔶Thanks again to everyone who donated on the day, Adam was thrilled and thanks again to all who continue to support Lsw throughout the year. Your kindness and generosity means LSW can safely patrol with life saving equipment and continue to provide essential training for all our volunteers

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Fabulous whirlwind trip to Limerick with visits to the University of Limerick and LERO, The Hunt museum and the Riverfest Limerick! So many interesting discussions on sustainability, from the need to develop a climate curriculum for our students to renewable energy and smart cities. I learned a lot about the Viking history in Limerick and how they arrived 1100 years ago. The absolute highlight of my visit was welcoming the Limerick Dragons – cancer survivors - to Curraghgour Boat Club together with Mayor Daniel Butler. I am so very grateful for all the kind people of Limerick who have received me with open arms and such hospitality. Thank you to each and every one!

Cllr Daniel Butler, Mayor
Dr. Jill Cousins, Director and CEO the The Hunt Museum
Dr Catherine Swift, Mary Immaculate College, Ireland.
Julie Long, Business Owner and Limerick Civic Trust
Conor Sheehan and all the wonderful people at Curraghgour Boat Club
Fionan Coughlan, Business Owner
Kieran Ryan-Benson Event & Media Solutions Riverfest Event Manager
The fabulous ladies of Limerick Dragons
Anne M. Doylan author and lecturer at Mary at Mary Immaculate College
The Very Rev’d Niall J. Sloane – Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
Joe Gibbs General Manager LERO
Luuk van der Wielen Director Bernal Institute
Brian Leddin TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Sasa Novak Councillor Limerick City & County Council
Rory Corbett Trade & Investment Development Executive Limerick City & County Council
Rosie Webb Senior Architect Limerick City & County Council

Photo: Kieran Ryan-Benson (for the Riverfest) Julie Long and Cathrine Swift
WATCH 120,000 people party all weekend long at Riverfest Limerick 2022.

Read more on our website
https://www.ilovelimerick.ie/riverfest-2022/

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WATCH 120,000 people party all weekend long at Riverfest Limerick 2022!

Limerick City and County Council has produced a 90-second video featuring some of the highlights of Riverfest Limerick which saw more than 100,000 people descend on the city
What an amazing 2022 weekend! 🏃☀️🚣🌭🎆🙌

Thank you to all who got involved and came along for the festivities 👇 Riverfest Limerick

📷 Photography Credit: Brian Arthur, Arthur Ellis & Don Moloney
Come check out our fab Riverfest Limerick PHOTOS on our website. 📸❤️🙏

https://www.ilovelimerick.ie/riverfest-limerick-2022/



📸 Don Moloney
It was great to discuss Further Education and Training options with those who attended Riverfest Limerick last weekend.

What a way to cap off a brilliant Limerick.ie weekend , 2 Riverfest Limerick photos made the The Irish Times images of the day.
The fireworks spectacularly lit up the Limerick city skyline last night and today Sisters Kawther (5) and Fawzya (7) Bashar attended Riverfest village.
Riverfest 2022, you were 🔥.
Finishing on a sky high for Riverfest Limerick

Well done to Fidget Feet Aerial Dance
Come check out our fab Gavin James PHOTOS on our website. 📸❤️🙏

https://www.ilovelimerick.ie/gavin-james-king-johns-castle-2/

Riverfest Limerick Dolans Limerick King John's Castle

Riverfesting this morning. First Riverfest Limerick in 3 years. Would love to know your thoughts and views on the festival this year?
If you missed last night's fireworks you can watch the below thanks to Kieran Ryan Benson & Riverfest Limerick

A fireworks spectacular lit the banks of the shannon and the Limerick.ie City Skyline over the crowd in the Castle with Gavin James during a brilliant Riverfest Limerick weekend in the Treaty City.
Back with a bang!

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