Mother’s Day is Sunday March 18th and what better way to treat your Mother than by bringing her for Afternoon Tea in the stunning surroundings of Adare Manor. Here you can enjoy Afternoon Tea fit for a queen with Adare Manor’s pastry chef, Louise Hedderman creating some of the most beautifully crafted sweet and savoury treats.

Give your Mum a day off this Mother’s Day and treat her to Afternoon Tea in Adare Manor, this can also be purchased in advance in the form of a gift certificate for €26.50 per person. Afternoon Tea is served daily in the Manor House from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Telephone 061-605200 for further details and reservations.

New Album, Electric Tour and New Video!

DELORENTOS are delighted to announce the forthcoming release of a 12-track album, Little Sparks, on 27 January 2012 along with a full electric tour to co-incide.

Recorded with Mercury Music Prize Award Winner Rob Kirwan (PJ Harvey), the 12 tracks are the fully-fledged fruits of the bands recordings over 2011 and display a depth of songwriting prowess that ably eclipses the bands first two albums and offers a real insight into the ever-growing potential of the band.

“Brilliant & life-affirming – Tommy Tiernan actually makes you proud to be Irish.” -The Irish Independent

World Tour Of Limerick

Tommy is delighted to be doing his second world tour of Limerick. From Southill to Kilmallock,and Thomond Park to Templeglantine. It is a city and county that he really enjoys. Steeped in tradition and divilment . Any place that produces both Sean O’Riada and The Rubberbandits has to be worth a look. Other stops will include The Strand Hotel, Dolan’s and Adare.

Tommy’s mastery of stand-up allows him to take risks other comedians dare not. Through hilarious storytelling and a high energy, non- apologetic delivery he continually challenges his audience who can be confident they are in safe hands. To see Tiernan live is a rare treat, as his stories unfold and themes are elaborated his performance mesmerises as his lyrical way with words make you laugh harder than you’d ever believe possible.

The Limerick St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17th looks set to once again be the largest parade in the country outside of Dublin with a huge number of colourful entries as well as hundreds of musicians, dancers and entertainers.

The popular International Band Parade and Competition will celebrate its 42nd anniversary and over 800 musicians will converge in Limerick for the party on March 18th 2012!

Weekend of 30th/31st March 2012

Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick

League Champions Munster will take on arch-rivals and Heineken Cup Champions Leinster in Thomond Park Stadium on the weekend 30th/31st March 2012. This is the 3rd time in 5 seasons that this fixture and matched the League Champions and Heineken Cup Champions.

Buy Tickets: Terrace Family Pack (2A + 2C) €40, Cat B Family Pack (2A + 2C) €80, Cat B Stand (1A + 1C) €40

Phone: +353 61 421103, Email: tickets@thomondpark.ie  Web: www.thomondpark.ie

University Concert Hall, Castletroy, Limerick

Back by overwhelming public demand, Ellen Kent’s award winning Opera returns, with exquisite sets, such as the stunning Japanese garden and spectacular costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular Opera’s, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

Tickets: €39 / €36.50 / €25 Conc. Available

Phone: +353 61 331549,  Email: mairead.tierney@uch.ie  Web: www.uch.ie

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Sprint Tour 2012 with Barry Douglas

BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 [44’]

BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 [39’]

Barry Douglas piano/conductor

“I shall never write a symphony! You have no idea how it feels to a man like me to hear such a giant marching behind."

This famous quote by Brahms in relation to Beethoven illustrates his self-doubt even after the great successes of his First Piano Concerto and the German Requiem; on a regional visit to the Alps, he penned his pinnacle of symphonic achievement, the Fourth Symphony. How fitting to hear both works in tonight's programme of early and late Brahms and with such an exponent.

Ticket Price: €23 / €20 / €15 Conc. Available. Phone: +353 61 331549

Munster’s final league match of the RaboDirect Pro12 will see them take on Irish rivals Ulster on the weekend 4th/5th/6th May 2012.

Ulster will be looking to build on their semi-final loss last year.

Buy Tickets: Terrace Family Pack (2A + 2C) €40, Cat B Family Pack (2A + 2C) €80, Cat B Stand (1A + 1C) €40

Phone: +353 61 421103

Sunday May Bank Holiday 2012 will see the third Great Limerick Run. The streets of Limerick City will welcome over 7,000 runners and 30,000 spectators along the course.

This event has something for everyone including a marathon, a half marathon and a 6 mile event. Come for the run and stay for the fun on this festival weekend!

Phone: +353 609627

Email: info@greatLimerickRun.com

Celebrate the 4th of July at The Carriagehouse Bar & Restaurant at Adare Manor. A fun filled evening for all the family. There will be a Barbecue from 6.00pm with a Pig on the Spit, Live Music and an Animal Zoo for children.

Tickets are €25.00 per adult and €12.50 per child, available from Adare Manor. Telephone +353 61 605200 for further details.

‘Women’s Little Christmas’ is an Irish tradition spanning many generations, which takes place on the 6th of January each year. Join us with your mothers, sisters, aunts, colleagues and friends and celebrate Women's Little Christmas at the Carriagehouse Restaurant and enjoy a four course gourmet dinner with live music by Brian Kelleher at €29.95 per person.

Telephone +353 61 605200 for reservations.

Cinderella

Tuesday 27th December - Sunday 8th January

Belltable Arts Centre, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick

Family Pantomime By Mike Finn. Director Ritchie Ryan. Starring Dame Myles Breen. Two shows a day @ 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Family Tickets 2&2 available on Wed 28th, Thurs 29th, Fri 30th December (2.30pm & 7.30pm shows).

Mon 2nd, Tues 3rd & Sat 7th Jan (7.30 shows only), Ticket Price: €17/€19/€2. 

Phone: +353 61 319866, Email: info@belltable.ie  Web: www.belltable.ie

Heineken Cup Rugby: Munster v Castres Olympique, Friday 13th January 2012, Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick

Munster’s final home pool match of the 2011/2012 Heineken Cup will take place on 13th-15th January 2012 (Kick Off TBC) against French outfit Castres. Munster and Castres have met in the Heineken Cup on a few occassions with the most notable (from a Munster point of view) being during Munster’s Heineken Cup winning campaign in 2005/2006.

Tickets: Adult Price - €50, €40, €30 / School Pupil - €10

Phone: +353 61 421100, Email: info@thomondpark.ie  Web: www.thomondpark.ie