Limerick is set to serve up a major new signature multi‑day Food Festival after Limerick City and County Council secured EU funding for its SLOWTOUR project under the Interreg North‑West Europe (NWE) Programme.
A brand-new festival, celebrating Limerick's rich food culture, heritage, traditions and sense of place, will make its debut at locations across Limerick this September. Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage and Place will take place from Friday, 11 September to Sunday, 13 September 2026, bringing together local food producers, chefs, hospitality providers, community groups and cultural organisations for a weekend showcasing the very best of Limerick.
Gather around the table for a truly special evening at the iconic Milk Market as part of Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage and Place. The Limerick Larder Long Table Dinner will showcase the very best of local food and drink through a carefully curated multi-course menu created by some of Limerick's leading chefs, using exceptional produce from across the city and county.
Start your Sunday with a cosy morning of stories, smiles, and delicious porridge at the Milk Market. Perfect for families and young children, this relaxed event brings together engaging storytelling and a warming breakfast in a welcoming setting.
Get jiggy at a traditional Irish music session as musicians and dancers take centre stage at The Locke Bar. With musicians playing classic Irish & contemporary tunes, accompanied by live Irish dancers - this true taste of Ireland is not to be missed!
Limerick is set to savour the very best of its local food culture this September, with more than 25 events confirmed for the inaugural Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage and Place, taking place from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026.
Step into Peggy's Parlour for an intimate afternoon where Limerick's history comes alive through storytelling, animation and carefully selected drinks.
Enjoy the best of The Bedford & Limerick during Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage and Place. Sample a selection of our most popular dishes with these taster plates; filled with homemade Limerick favourites.
This unique dining experience will trace Limerick's relationship with fire and meat across eight centuries, from The SpitJacks of King John's Castle's great hall, through the city's time as "Pigtown" (Matterson's, O'Mara's, Denny's and Shaw's, whose hams reached Queen Victoria's table and were exported as far as Russia and Romania), right up to the spit turning in our own kitchen today.
Explore Limerick’s vibrant foodie scene with The Savoy Collection's unique three-course dining experience across three venues - 3 Courses | 3 Venues | 1 amazing Night.
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