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Limerick Classic & Vintage Car Club
If you are looking for something a bit different to do this Bank Holiday Weekend please note that the Limerick Classic and Vintage Car Club will be holding an event to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first Limerick Grand Prix Race. This Sunday, August 1st will see up to 80 classic sports cars, including the Alfa Romeo which won that race, take to the streets to follow the original race route through the city. The vintage cars will parade around Limerick between 9.30am and 10.30am this Sunday and will be on display in Pery Square between 3pm and 4.30pm. There will also be a display of memorabilia, photographs and reports from the original race on display during the afternoon in the beautifully restored Georgian House and Garden at No 2 Pery Square.
For more info please see www.limerickgrandprix.com
Lughnasa Festival at Craggauowen - The Living Past
1st & 2nd August, Quinn, Co Clare
- Featuring costumed re-enactors from the Bronze Age to Medieval times. Enjoy combat demonstrations, ancient cooking and much more! www.shannonheritage.com
Feakle International Traditional Music Festival
4th - 10th August, Feakle, Co Clare
- Besides providing a platform for local musicians to demonstrate their musical heritage, the Festival is noted for bringing together musicians from other traditional backgrounds to share in a unique musical experience. www.feaklefestival.ie
Ballylanders Pattern Festival
12th - 15th August, Ballylanders Co Limerick
- Community week long event with activities for all age groups, music, danding, bands, amusements etc. Email: ballylanderspatternfestival@gmail.com
Kilrush Traditional Music and Set Dancing Weekend
13th - 15th August, Kilrush Co Clare
- A unique festival of Concertina music celebrating the legacy of a remarkable West Clare musician. Tel: 086 0854834
42nd Annual Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival
13th - 20th August, Birr Offaly
- Family orientated festival with an emphasis on community spirit and participation in a range of vintage and modern events for all ages. Email: info@birrvintageweek.com
Traditional Market Day at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
15th August
- Explore market stalls featuring locally crafted products and garden plants. Enjoy traditional music, sugan chair making demonstrations and much more! www.shannonheritage.com
Cappamore Show
18th August, Cappamore, Co Limerick
- One of the biggest agricultural shows in Munster. Craft and food market new for 2010. Email: pj@mghayes.com
International All Breed Championship Dog Show
19th August, Adare Co Limerick
- All breed championship dog show is held at The Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel, Adare. www.limerickcanineclub.com
Athea Singles Festival
21st - 22nd August, Athea Co Limerick
- Inaugural Bachelor weekend with music, dancing and selection of Athea Bachelor of the year. Email: thegablescomplex@eircom.net
Limerick Show
Patrickswell 21 August 2010 - 22 August 2010
- Munster's Largest Agricultural show, incorporating horse and pony showing, cattle and calf showing, horse and pony jumping, All Ireland finals in cattle, calf and horse classes (championships), grand prix show jumping, horticulture, craft and trade stand exhibitions, dog competitions and family entertainment.
Telephone:+353 (0)61 35 5298 Fax:+353 (0)61 35 5298 Email: limerickshow@eircom.net Website: www.limerickshow.com
