‘From Limerick to Australia: The story of Richard Bourke’
2023-08-12 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | The People’s, 2 Pery Square, Limerick, Limerick, V94HF53
To mark the start of Heritage Week 2023, Limerick Civic Trust & Historic Houses of Ireland are hosting the opening of an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy in Ireland and Australia of philanthropist Richard Bourke.
A Governor of Australia and founder of the city of Melbourne, Gen. Sir Richard Bourke bought Thornfield House Castleconnell in 1810. In 1823, he opened the non-denominational Ahane National School on the estate as he believed children of all Christian faiths should be educated together. The Constitution of the School now forms part of the foundation of Australian Education. Bourke later transferred Ahane School to the Irish National School Board; a trust that educated Ireland’s working class and reduced sectarian conflict on a larger scale. In his retirement, Bourke helped establish a model agricultural school in Limerick which later became Mungret College.
He remains renowned as a promoter of national education in Ireland and Australia, a liberal lawmaker, and convict emancipator. At New South Wales’ public library in 1842, he was commemorated in Australia’s first public monument.
Thornfield House is a member of Historic Houses of Ireland and this exhibition was curated by its present owner, Seamus Flynn…

Celebrate Water Heritage Day in Castleconnell
2023-08-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Castle Oaks, Castle Oaks Hotel, Castleconnell, V94 EH94
The talk will explore the wonderful river habitat and the biodiversity on site. All attendees will have the opportunity to examine what lives below the surface of our local river and to hear about our collective work to protect the lower Shannon and local streams.

Autumn Concert Series – Dearbhla Collins & Aebh Kelly
2023-08-29 20:00 - 21:30 | All Saints, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Limerick, V94 X6H7
Aebh Kelly & Dearbhla Collins
Concert Tickets €15/Concessions €10 (Student/Senior/Group of 5+)
Online prebooking recommended:
www.limetreetheatre.ie Box Office (061 953 400)
Introduced by Liz Nolan, RTÉ lyric FM
G. Meyerbeer (Les Huguenots) Nobles seigneurs, salut!
W.A.Mozart (Le nozze di Figaro) Voi che sapete
W.A.Mozart (Le nozze di Figaro) Non so più cosa son
G. Rossini Una voce poco fa
John Field Nocturne no. 5 in B major by
G. Donizetti (Roberto Devereux) All’aflitto e dolce il pianto
G. Faure Mandoline
G. Faure En sourdine
G. Faure Green
G. Rossini (La Cenerentola) Nacqui all’affanno… Non più mesta
Interval
G. Mahler Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht
G. Mahler Ging heut Morgen übers Feld
R. Hahn A Chloris
Seoirse Bodley The Tightrope Walker presents a Rose
H. Harty The Sea Wrack
H. Hughes The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby
H. Nelson Dirty Work
B. Britten Oliver Cromwell
W. Walton I was a constant, faithful wife
F. Loewe I could have danced all night
Encore: The Alto’s Lament

History of the River Shannon and Castleconnell Area
2023-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | ACM Centre, Castle Street, Castleconnell, Castleconnell
Pat O’Connor will talk on ’The history of the River Shannon and Castleconnell Area’.
All welcome. Tea/Coffee to follow.

Family Fun Day at Castleconnell NS
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Castleconnell National, Castleconnell National School, Limerick, V94 XA43
🌟Family Fun Day at Castleconnell NS🌟
🌟 Next Sunday, September 17th 🌟
🌟A Community event. All are welcome!🌟

BUG's Annual Charity Fundraiser 2023
2023-09-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Bradshaws, Cloon Castleconnell Co. Limerick, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
Bradshaws Ukulele Group “BUG’s” based in Castleconnell was founded in 2017. We have made many wonderful memories with this group, on that journey we have raised funds for several charities including our own local C.A.M. cancer support group, Enable Irl and Pieta House. This year’s Ukulele fundraiser is in aid of the Children’s Grief Centre and takes place in Bradshaws on Sunday 24th of Sept from 3pm – all are welcome, we have complimentary tea/coffee and sweet treats. For our raffle we have some fantastic hampers. We are joined by Limerick ukulele groups supporting us on the day and a few surprises

Autumn Concert Series – Leon McCawley
2023-09-26 20:00 - 21:30 | All Saints, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, V94 X6H7
Leon McCawley
Concert Tickets €15/Concessions €10 (Student/Senior/Group of 5+)
Online prebooking recommended:
www.limetreetheatre.ie Box Office (061 953 400)
Introduced by Liz Nolan, RTÉ lyric FM
Haydn Sonata No. 38 in F major Hob. XVI/23
Chopin Two Nocturnes Op. 55
Beethoven Sonata in E flat major Op. 81a ‘Les Adieux’
Interval
Brahms Two Rhapsodies Op. 79
Schumann Faschingsschwank aus Wien
(Carnival Jest from Vienna) Op. 26

Charity Table Quiz
2023-10-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleconnell, Castleconnell
Bradshaws are happy to host this Charity Table Quiz Fund Raiser in aid of the Hope Foundation on Thursday 19th of October @ 8pm – €10 per person tables of 4

Autumn Concert Series - Cathal Killeen & Órán Halligan
2023-10-24 20:00 - 21:30 | All Saints, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Limerick, V94 X6H7
Cathal Killeen & Órán Halligan
Concert Tickets €15/Concessions €10 (Student/Senior/Group of 5+)
Online prebooking recommended:
www.limetreetheatre.ie Box Office (061 953 400)
Introduced by Liz Nolan, RTÉ lyric FM
Songs without Words
Mendelssohn Lied ohne Worte
Brahms Sonata Op120Nr 2
Kreisler Liebeslied
Yoshimatsu 4 Pieces in Bird Shape
Interval
Pierne Canzonetta
Debussy Petite Piece
Poulenc Sonata

Halloween Bank Holiday Weekend
2023-10-27 21:00 - 2023-10-29 23:30 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleview, Castleconnell, V94D2T8
Halloween Bank Holiday in Castleconnell starting Friday night 27th of Oct with Martin Byrnes and Tara, Saturday Rugby Cup Final 2023 on our screens and Sunday 29th of Oct DJ Lofty playing all the Halloween favourites.

Halloween Scary Trail
2023-10-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Ferry Car, Limerick
T﻿he Scary Trail is an outdoor event, starting at the Ferry Car park beside the playground in Castleconnell. From there you will embark on a chilling adventure by the river, ending up at the Castleoaks Hotel. This event runs in half hour time slots and is suitable for all ages and has proved hugely popular over the years! The event is run entirely by volunteers and all proceeds are reinvested back into the community.

11th annual Community Tree Lighting
2023-11-25 19:00 - 20:15 | Parish Hall, Main Street, Castleconnell, Castleconnell, V94 T9P2
We would like to thank our supporters for a great year. We will have complimentary seasonal drinks and delicious home baked treats.
We will be selling lines for Christmas Hampers and our 2024 community calendar will be available to purchase.
Followed by the formal tree lighting and carol singing.
Please spread the word!!

Christmas Craft Market
2023-11-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleview Castleconnell, Castleconnell, V94D2T8
We are very happy to host this years Castleconnell Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 26th of November from 12 noon

Autumn Concert Series – The Vanbrugh & Friends
2023-11-28 20:00 - 21:30 | All Saints, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Limerick, V94 X6H7
The Vanbrugh and their guests present two of the great works from the extended chamber music repertoire. Brahms’ magnificent 1890 string quintet Op.111 started life in the composer’s sketches for a fifth symphony and its final form retains an orchestral grandeur, both in structure and in texture. This is truly one of the finest works in the chamber music repertoire, exuberant, elegant, subtle, original and unmistakably Brahms. Dvořák’s Op.77 quintet, written in 1875 just as he was on the brink of worldwide stardom, adds the depth of the double bass to the instruments of the string quartet and together with Dvořák’s love of melody and rhythmic vitality, lets loose a glorious and joyful musical celebration.
Keith Pascoe – violin
Marja Gaynor – violin
Simon Aspell – viola
Ed Creedon – viola
Christopher Marwood – cello
Stéphane Petiet – double bass
Brahms – String Quintet Op.111 [1890]
Dvořák – String Quintet Op.77 [1875]
Further information is available from Limerick City and County Council Arts Office on 061 556370 | artsoffice@limerick.ie | facebook.com/LimerickArtsOffice | Twitter @LimerickArts | Instagram @limerickarts
Location
Castleconnell
Address
All Saints Church Castleconnell
Stradbally,
Castleconnell,…

The Creator Sessions
2023-12-21 14:40 - 16:30 | Shannon House, Main Street, Cloon, Castleconnell, Limerick, V94 RT61
The Creator Sessions are an after school creative practice programme for kids aged 6-12 led by local artist Chelsea Canavan.
Chelsea has over 10 years of facilitation experience in hospitals, communities, and school settings.
In the sessions we explore different creative processes in an inclusive and fun environment with zero pressure to perform or have expected outcomes. The processes are child-led and often experiemental and playful by nature, and follow a child’s intutive ability to create.
If you’re interested in joining the sessions please contact Chelsea: 0860642180

Christmas at Bradshaws
2023-12-24 18:00 - 2023-12-31 23:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Coolbawn Castleconnell, Limerick
Christmas music at Bradshaws at Bradshaws Castleconnell 🎉🎄🎄

Martin Byrnes & Tara Live at Bradshaws
2024-01-19 21:00 - 23:30 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleview Castleconnell, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
Martin Byrnes & Tara live in Bradshaws Beer Garden

February Charity Coffee morning
2024-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Castleconnell National, Castleconnell National School, Limerick
Charity Coffee Morning in Castleconnell National School on Friday February 9th from 9am – 11am – all monies raised go towards various local charities. Don’t miss it!

CAN Invites Local Businesses
2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | ACM Castle, Castle Street, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Limerick, V94 H90P
OPEN INVITATION
Stronger Together
Inviting all local businesses to an introduction to
CAN and how joining together we can make a difference.
WEDNESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM
ACM, CASTLE STREET, CASTLECONNELL

Parents Internet Safety Talk
2024-02-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Castle Oaks, Castle Oaks House Hotel, Limerick
Internet Safety Talk Hosted by Zeeko and funded by Ahane NS, Castleconnell NS and Lisnagry NS
Covering:
• Digital Health
• Digital Identity
• Appropriate Content
• Online Deception
• Cyber-Bullying

Wellness Weekend
2024-02-23 15:00 - 2024-02-25 11:00 | Castle Oaks, Stradbally, Castleconnell, stradbally Castleconnell, V94 EH94
Enjoy 2 Night, 2 Dinners and one Lunch while engaging in Mindful and wellness activities throughout your stay.

Lisnagry FC Race Night
2024-02-23 19:30 - 23:59 | Castle Oaks, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, Limerick, V94 EH94
Following on from our huge Bras & Briefs fundraiser our next one is another that all of the community can enjoy. Read all about it by clicking on our flyer and continue scrolling to support.
Purchase a Horse
Become an owner, trainer, jockey or even all three to win big on the night
https://www.lisnagryfc.com/race-night

Bingo & Craic As Gaeilge
2024-03-01 20:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleview, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
Fun Bingo @Bradshaws – Bigi linn le Óiche BINGO le craic agus spraoi. Great craic guaranteed. Raffle on the night in aid of CAM. Seachtain na Gaeilge

Céilí – Bradshaws
2024-03-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleview, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
After a very successful Céilí earlier this year we are happy to support another evening of damhsa agus craic ás gaeilge. Táimid ag súil go mór leis.

Seachtain na Gaeilge – Storytelling with Eddie Lenihan
2024-03-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Ahane GAA, Mackey Park, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick, Limerick, V94 EK59
Bígí linn le haghaidh imeachtaí SnaG 2024 ag CLG Átháin.
Join us for events to celebrate SnaG at Ahane GAA.
All events are bilingual, and focused on the opportunity to have a bit of craic!
Register here:
https://bit.ly/SnaG-2024-CLG-Athain

80's Party Night
2024-03-16 21:00 - 23:59 | Castle Oaks, stradbally Castleconnell, V94 EH94
80’s Party Night at the Castle Oaks House Hotel
To Purchase Tickets Call the main Hotel Reception

St Patrick's Day
2024-03-17 11:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleconnell Co. Limerick, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2024 in Bradshaws after the fantastic St. Patrick’s day Parade through Castleconnell Village on Sunday 17th of March from 12 noon.

Ardagh Golf Outing
2024-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Ardagh GC, Limerick
Castle Golf Society – our first outing of 2024 season.
For a place on the timesheet WhatsApp 085-8210126 two weeks before outing.
Timesheet will be published on WhatsApp 1 week before outing.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.

Thurles Golf Outing
2024-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Thurles GC, Tipperary
Castle Golf Society – 2nd outing of 2024
For a place on the timesheet WhatsApp 085-8210126 two weeks before outing.
Timesheet will be published on WhatsApp 1 week before outing.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.

Community Meeting
2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Castleconnell Community, Limerick, V94 T9P2
Please come join the community meeting in Castleconnell Parish Hall on Wednesday 15th of May at 7pm.
In 2018 the communities of Ahane, Castleconnell and Montpelier developed their Community Socio-Economic Action Plan. The Plan outlined and prioritised a range of actions across the economic, social, cultural and environmental spheres, which the community aimed to implement in partnership with key stakeholders. The plan is available to read at this link: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/acm-community-profile-plan
Over the last few months, a number of groups and residents have identified a need and a desire to revisit the plan in light of the changes and challenges that the intervening years have presented, and the opportunities that lie ahead. And so, all community groups and community members are invited to join together in Castleconnell Parish Hall on Wednesday May 15th at 7pm to begin the process of reviewing, revisiting and revitalising the Community Plan for Ahane, Castleconnell & Montpelier.
This meeting will be facilitated by staff from Ballyhoura Development and is open to all members of the community.
