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.
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.
Wondering what a medieval drinking horn, Limerick-made silver tableware, a Picasso menu card, ancient wine vessels and Neolithic food-processing tools have in common?
Rooted in the traditions of Limerick’s historic orchards and inspired by Appletown Wonder, one of the county’s own heritage apple varieties, Appletown Apple Fest will bring the principles of slow food and local food culture to life at the historic setting of King John’s Castle.
What makes real bread different, and why does it matter? Join local bakers and bread enthusiasts for a lively discussion on the benefits of traditional bread making, from supporting digestive health to strengthening local food economies.
Join local brewer Stephen Keenan and fellow brewers from across Ireland for an engaging conversation on the craft brewing industry and the trends shaping it today. From changing tastes and brewing techniques to the growth of independent breweries, this Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage and Place talk offers insights into the world behind the pint.
Step into the professional kitchen at Fordes Courtyard and discover the art of authentic Italian pizza making. Designed for adults, this hands-on experience will guide you through every stage of creating the perfect pizza, from preparing and stretching fresh dough to selecting quality ingredients and mastering traditional Italian techniques.
Gather around the fire in the heart of medieval Limerick for an unforgettable outdoor dining experience at Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, Heritage and Place. Set on historic Nicholas Street, Fire Feast celebrates the primal art of cooking over an open flame, bringing together great food, live music and a spectacular riverside setting.
Come along to Limerick Tropical Vegetables, a unique open farm experience at Croker's Farm in Ballyneety.
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