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Culture Night
2024-09-20 16:00 (Europe/London) | Various locations, Limerick City and County, Limerick
Culture Night celebrates culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that a rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day.
It is about openness, discovery, celebration and belonging. Doors are opened late and special and unique events are programmed at participating locations. All activities are made available to the public free of charge.
Culture Night invites everyone everywhere, on one joyful night, to discover and celebrate all that our culture is today.
Culture Night is brought to you by the Arts Council Ireland in partnership with Local Authorities Ireland and cultural organisations throughout the island of Ireland.

BUG's Annual Charity Fundraiser 2024
2024-09-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleview, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
Bradshaws Ukulele Group Annual Charity Fundraiser is in aid of the KBRT Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and its takes place on Sunday 22nd of September from 3pm. Entry Adults €5 includes Tea’s/Coffees and sweet treats. We have a raffle on the day and all proceeds raised will go to the KBRT. We have a number of Ukulele Groups from Limerick who will be playing on the day. All are welcome – we thank you for your support

Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series - Rowel
2024-09-24 20:00 | All Saints, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Limerick, V94 X6H7
Rowel Friers, a young Northern Irish pianist, began his musical journey remarkably early. Starting piano lessons at five, he quickly displayed his talent, giving his first public performance that year.
Throughout his burgeoning career, Friers has achieved significant success in both national and international competitions. He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2017 and recently earned accolades at the 2022 Dublin International Piano Competition.
Further highlights include winning the Audience Prize at the 2023 Madrid International Piano Competition and being named Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year 2023. His concerto debut with the RTE Concert Orchestra garnered a standing ovation.
Currently pursuing his Bachelor of Music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Friers’s future in music shines brightly.

Acoustra, live at Bradshaws
2024-09-27 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-10-25 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-11-29 21:00 - 23:30, 2024-12-27 21:00 - 23:30 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, Limerick, V94 D2T8
Acoustra two piece band playing folk, traditional and rock music in Bradshaws beer garden on the last Friday of each month

Castleconnell Community Expo 2024
2024-10-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Castleconnell Community, Limerick
Calling all Castleconnell Community, Sports and Social Groups
Come and see what your local community, sports and social groups are up to is the key message going out to all residents in Castleconnell, Ahane and Montpelier.
A Community Groups Expo will take place on Sunday 6th October in Castleconnell Parish Hall from 12 noon until 2pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for the groups in the parish of Castleconnell, Ahane and Montpelier to showcase all the great work they do and inform the local community of the extensive and varied voluntary activities each group or club does on your behalf.
Castleconnell is a strong, growing and vibrant community, with a wide range of activities and groups operating across the parish that enrich people’s lives and promotes a healthy culture of engagement and belonging.
The Castleconnell Community Expo 2024 is a community event, hosted with the support of a number of local organisations including the Castleconnell Action Network, ACM, Castleconnell Parish Hall Team, Love Castleconnell and Ballyhoura Development. We are looking forward to the event where the parish will have its many local groups advertising and displaying their activities; providing both existing and new residents i…

U16 Match Lisnagry FC vs Aisling Annacotty C
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Scanlon Park, Castleconnell
U16 Division 2 League Match

Castleconnell Autumn Concert - Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble
2024-10-22 20:00 - 22:00 | All Saints, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Limerick, V94 X6H7
Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble (HRSE) is a leading contemporary music group in Ireland, known for its extensive commissioning of new works and fostering creativity in Belfast. They’ve performed at major festivals in Ireland and internationally, showcasing cutting-edge music and collaborating with artists across various disciplines. Their 24/25 season features premieres, international collaborations, and cross-art projects.
HRSE provides a platform for composers and musicians, inspiring future generations through innovation and enthusiasm.
Members: Aisling Agnew (Flute), Daniel Browell (Piano), Sarah Watts (Clarinet), Joanne Quigley McParland (Violin), David McCann (Cello).

Head of the River
2024-10-26 08:00 - 16:00 | World’s End, Lacka Castleconnell, Castleconnell
Castleconnell Boat Club is delighted to announce that our annual ‘Head of the River’ time trial will be on the 26th of October 2024. Taking place on the picturesque section of the River Shannon between Castleconnell, Limerick, and O’Briensbridge, Clare. This promises to be a huge and exciting day of racing.
This year we are especially proud to announce some new race categories such as ‘Inclusive Row’ and ‘Women’s Para Row’. It is going to be an exciting event as we will have over 500+ rowers ranging in ages from 13 to 80. On the day there will be an onsite shop and entertainment section. The races will be timed using the Race Locker system.

Pumpkin Carving Competition
2024-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 | NICOLE SWEENEY, Outside Nicole Sweeney School of Dance, Castleconnell, V94 VA48
Lots of prizes to won!. The creativity is amazing. Not to be missed!!

Songs for Change
2024-11-01 20:00 - 23:30 | Bradshaws Bar, Cloon Castleview, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
Songs for Change – an Irish Cancer Society Fundraiser in Bradshaws Castleconnell from 8pm. Join us for a night of music and fundraising to support the Irish Cancer Society. Live performances by The Rolling Tones rock n’ roll choir, The BUG’s ukulele group, The Last Thursdays, Cameron Hurley and special guests. There will be a raffle on the night with some very nice prizes. You can book your free tickets on Eventbrite.

Castleconnell Autumn Concerts - Banbha String Quartet
2024-11-26 20:00 - 22:00 | All Saints, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Co.Limerick, Limerick, V94 X6H7
The final Castleconnell Autumn Concert features the Banbha Quartet, showcasing Ireland’s finest musicians nurtured by the National String Quartet Foundation. This fifth tour highlights masterpieces by Beethoven and Schubert, alongside a new piece by composer Seán Doherty.
Doherty’s work, inspired by the quartet’s mix of Irish and Polish musicians, celebrates the Mazurka, a Polish folk dance woven into Donegal fiddle tradition.
The quartet features award-winning violinist Lidia Jewloszewicz-Clarke, and Maria Ryan, a former Southbank Sinfonia leader. Violist Ed Creedon boasts performances across Ireland and internationally, while cellist Aoife Burke was named a Next Generation Artist in 2020.
Tickets are €15, with concessions at €10.

12th Annual Community Tree Lighting
2024-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Parish Hall, Main Street, Castleconnell, Castleconnell, V94 T9P2
Complimentary refreshments for everyone. 2025 Calendar and Xmas Hamper tickets on sale. Please bring cash as we don’t have a card machine. Please spread the word!

Artisan Market
2024-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Shannon House, Main Street, Castleconnell, Limerick
Artisan Market featuring handmade gifts and homemade treats at ACM Shannon House Main Street, Castleconnell

Christmas Craft Fair
2024-12-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Castleconnell National, Limerick
Christmas craft fair and cafe in Castleconnell National School on Friday 13th December from 9-11 am and 12-2 pm. All Welcome!

New Year's Eve Party
2024-12-31 20:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Castleconnell, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
New Year’s Eve Party 31st Dec 2024 Live Music by Keith & Mark

Women's Little Christmas in aid of Adapt House
2025-01-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Castleconnell, Castleconnell, V94 D2T8
We are having our now annual ”Women’s Little Christmas” night out in Bradshaw’s it is in aid of Limericks Adapt House who provide many services for women and children including refuge from domestic abuse in the home, Court Drop-in Service, creative therapy service for children, teen support and one-to-one sessions for children. Complimentary finger food, music by the fantastic ”16 Tons of Jive” 5 piece band. Entry €10 all proceeds to Adapt house – we will have a raffle on the night also.

Saturday Night Music in the Bar
2025-01-04 20:30 - 22:30 | Castle Oaks, Stradbally, Castleconnell, Limerick, V94EH94
Join us for Live music every Saturday night in the Island Bar from 8:30pm

Obsession Boxing and Fitness U8 Class
2025-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Castleconnell Community, Limerick
Class for 1 hour for U8s – Monthly or Drop In Payment accecpted

Ceardlann Cros Bhríde /St. Bridget's Cross Workshop
2025-01-30 10:30 - 12:00 | ACM Shannon, Caisleán Uí Chonaill, Limerick, V94 RT61
”🌟 Ceardlann! / Workshop! 🌟
Bí linn ag Ceardlann Cros Bhríde – comhpháirtíocht speisialta idir ACM agus CLG Átháin!
Join us at the St. Bridget’s Cross Workshop, a collaboration between ACM and CLG Átháin!
📅 Dáta/Date: 30-1-25
🕒 Am/Time: 10.30
📍 Suíomh/Location: ACM Shannon house
Ceiliúraimis ár n-oidhreacht agus ár bpobal le chéile trí Chrosanna Bhríde álainne a dhéanamh.
Celebrate tradition and community as we craft beautiful St. Bridget’s Crosses together.
Beidh na hábhair ar fad ar fáil, agus fáilte roimh chách!
All materials provided, everyone welcome!
#Pobal #Oidhreacht #CrosBhríde #CLGÁtháin #ACM #GAAGaeilge #FSMD #Tradition #StBrigidsCross
Scaip an scéal! 💚
Tag your friends and spread the word

Recruiting AIM Support Educator x 2
2025-02-17 12:08 - 2025-02-28 12:01 | ACM Kidz, Castle St, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, Limerick, V94 H90P
Job description
ACM Kidz, Castleconnell are urgently looking to recruit two AIM Support Educators. Both positions are fixed-purpose contracts.
Requirements:
Knowledge of the Access and Inclusion Model desirable.
Minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education required however QQI level 6 preferred
Experience in the preschool setting required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
First aid, manual handling desirable.
Genuine love of working with and caring for children.
27.5 hours a week (9am – 3pm Monday to Friday)
Ability to commute/relocate:
Castleconnell, Co. Limerick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
In Childcare Setting: 2 years (preferred)
License/Certification:
QQI level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education (required)
QQI level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education (preferred)
Work authorisation: Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AIM Support Educator
Job Types: Part-time, Specified-purpose
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: €13.65-€14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27.5 per week
If interested please email a Cover letter and CV to jo@castleconnell.ie

Citizens Advice in ACM Shannon House
2025-02-20 10:00 - 2026-02-12 10:00 | ACM Shannon, Main St., Castleconnell, Limerick, Limerick, V94 RT61
ACM are delighted to announce that Bríd O’ Callaghan will be available in ACM Shannon House every Thursday from 10am – 12.30pm providing advice and guidance on any issues you might have in relation to Employment, Housing, Health, Consumer Law, Social Welfare payments, Pensions, Civil rights and general enquiries. Pop in!

Lego Camp
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | ACM Shannon, Main St., Castleconnell, Limerick, Limerick, V94 RT61
Fabulous STEM event for children aged 5 -11 years. Limited spaces available – book early to avoid disappointment!

Adult Education Courses
2025-02-24 09:00 - 2025-02-28 12:30 | ACM Shannon, Main St., Castleconnell, Limerick, Limerick, V94 RT61
ACM Shannon House are hoping to host Adult Education Courses in: Healthcare FETAC LEVEL 5, Early Childhood Education & Care FETAC LEVEL 5, Mindfulness & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Course days, duration and times vary. Costs: €5 per week. If you are interested in one of the above courses register your interest today!

Charity Coffee morning
2025-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Castleconnell National, Limerick
All welcome. Open to the entire community

Keith & Mark
2025-02-28 21:00 - 23:30 | Bradshaws Bar, Castleconnell, Limerick, V94 D2T8
Keith & Mark (from the Last Thursdays) playing live in our cosy Parlour from 9pm on Friday 28th of February. They play a lovely mix of music to suit all tastes.

Fun Bingo Night/Oíche Bingo
2025-03-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Bradshaws Bar, Castleconnell, Limerick, V94 D2T8
Bígí línn ag Oíche BINGO le craic agus spraoi. Join us for a FUN BINGO night – Great craic guaranteed.
Raffle on the night for CAM – Raffle ar on Oíche le haghaidh CAM

Siúlóidí Chois Sionna
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Castleoaks hotel, Cais, Limerick
Join us for a walk followed by cup of tea and refreshments in castleoaks hotel.
Bígí linn
