Monday December 23rd
- Pharmacia Christmas Party @ Pharmacia (Free, 9pm)
Celebrating a jam packed year, Pharmacia invite you for a night a night of mulled wine with local live act Ten Spot rocking out in the front bar and a Messyng DJ set in the back bar.
- Crooning at Christmas @ Dolans Warehouse (€20, 8pm)
Liam O’ Brien, one of Irelands foremost crooning acts returns for a fifteenth year in one of Dolans favourite events of the festive season.
Thursday December 26th
- Christmas For Misfits: Charity Benefit @ Pharmacia (€5, 8pm)
This show will see Citrus, Hazey Haze and Mankyy take to the stage performing their own brand of Hip-Hop in support of Post-Punk Podge and the Techno Hippies. All proceeds will be donated to the Haven Hub.
- Bad Reputation: Panteire & Craic Sabbath @ Dolans Warehouse (€10, 9pm)
The double header sees Irelands finest Pantera and Black Sabbath tribute bands respectively take over Dolans.
- The Record Room: Stephen’s Day @ The Record Room (Free, 9pm)
Frawl and Johnny Meany share the decks for a night of Disco and Vibes this Stephens day.
Friday December 27th
- Touch of Techno presents: Saoirse @ Dolans Warehouse (€10, 11pm)
Touch of Techno bring BBC radio 1 DJ, Saoirse to the Warehouse alongside residents Midweek for a night of techno in their first party after Christmas.
- The Rubberbandits @ Dolans Warehouse (€27)
Limerick legends The Rubberbandits return for a Christmas show.
Saturday December 28th
- The Tan Jackets @ Pharmacia (Free, 8pm)
Cork Supergroup The Tan Jackets will play 60’s and 70’s Garage Rock and Psychedelia covers in Pharmacias front bar.
- Seoda Shows: Just Mustard @ Dolans Warehouse (€14, 9pm)
Dundalk based noise and trip-hop group Just Mustard play Dolans with support from sound artist Olivia Furey in what promises to be an exhilarating live show.
- And So I Watch You From Afar @ Dolans Warehouse (€12, 8pm)
To celebrate ten years of music, Punk Art rockers, And So I Watch You From Afar finish the year with a very special performance of their debut album.
- Manchester Night @ Dolans Warehouse (€14, 8pm)
Dolans Manchester night will see Smiths tribute band These Charming Men share the stage with Joy Division tribute band Digital followed by a Hacienda after party by DJ Eoin Devereux.
- Phil’s House @ The Wickham Tap (Free, 7pm)
DJ Phil Wade of Sunday Social fame plays House in The Wickham Tap.
Sunday December 29th
- HamsandwicH @ Dolans Warehouse (€20, 8pm)
One of Ireland’s most enthralling live acts, Meath Indie rockers HamsandwicH, return to Dolans.
- The 4 Of Us @ Dolans Warehouse (€27, 8pm)
The iconic band are set to captivate the audience with their superb acoustic performance.
- The Ultimate Police @ Dolans Warehouse (€15, 9pm)
Irelands favourite Police tribute band play all of the classic hits from the groups first record.
Monday December 30th
- Mick Flannery @ Dolans Warehouse (€22, 8pm)
On the cusp of his sixth studio album Folk singer-songwriter Mick Flannery plays Dolans.
- Haven Hub Suicide Prevention Fundraiser @ The Record Room (Free, 9pm)
A night in celebration of the life of Sean Duffy. The all electronic line up includes Eve’s Record Box, RUMI, Proper Micro NV and a DJ set from Greany. Proceeds on the night to go to The Haven Hub.
Tuesday December 31st
- Limerick is Burning: Rawring 20’s NYE Party @ Pharmacia (€5, 9:30pm)
Haus of Sídhe return for a Rawring 20’s style party this NYE. The Limerick collective of Queer artists and performers promise an exhilarating night featuring drag performances followed by DJ Egg playing in the new year.
- Qween New Years Eve Party @ Dolans Warehouse (€25, 9pm)
Europe’s most iconic Queen tribute show plans to rock you this new years eve.
- NYE at House Limerick @ House (€25, 8pm)
House Limerick invite you to a Times Square style party taking place in both House and its adjacent nightclub, Amber.
- The O’Malleys @ Dolans Warehouse (€10, 9pm)
Limerick legends hit the stage on new years eve for an evening of Folk and jokes.
- Another New Years Eve: All Crews Edition @ The Wickham Tap (Free, 7pm)
To celebrate a jam packed year The Wickham Tap are playing host to a selection of Limericks finest DJs from a range of collectives. The lineup includes Mankyy, Badmandeego and Wuta.
Cathal Ryan is a music journalist based in Limerick. With Nialler9, he writes gig guides, occasionally covers releases, and has interviewed bands, including the Lambrini Girls and Gossip’s Beth Ditto, for the site.
Outside of Nialler9, he has covered festivals and interviewed the likes of Joel Gion, DIIV, Biffy Clyro, The Murder Capital, Pretty Happy, alongside others. He has played drums all around the place too.
