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Riverfest Limerick 2023

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Cristina and Sady enjoying Riverfest on Friday

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Maria and Eduando Sougon by the light of the Big Wheel at Riverfest

Riverfest Limerick 2023 Photo Kieran Ryan Benson

Nairlla Hannahan and Friends at Riverfest 2023

Limerick Riverfest 2023. Photo Kieran Ryan Benson

Introduction

140,000 visitors embraced Riverfest Limerick 2023! The 19th #RiverfestLimerick drew massive crowds of people into Limerick City across the May bank holiday weekend.

140,000 Visitors Embrace Riverfest Limerick 2023

02 May 2023

The 19th Riverfest Limerick Festival drew massive crowds of people into Limerick City across the May bank holiday weekend. A rising tide truly lifts all boats with bars, restaurants and hotels all benefitting from the tens of thousands of extra people in the city across the four days.

Riverfest on the Shannon. Picture Cathal Noonan True Media

The Stage is set for Great Days and Nights at Riverfest Limerick

26 April 2023

Final preparations are being made ahead of Limerick’s biggest annual festival. Riverfest Limerick is set to attract tens of thousands of people to the Treaty City this May Bank Holiday weekend.

Excitement Building in the Countdown to Limerick’s Premiere Festival Weekend

24 April 2023

Everyone is invited to celebrate this May Bank Holiday weekend as the streets of Limerick come alive for Riverfest Limerick 2023! Riverfest is your one stop festival for live music, good food, thrilling performances and all around good craic!

Summer Nights to Remember at Riverfest Limerick 2023

21 April 2023

It’s time to book the babysitter with loads on offer for grown-ups to enjoy at Riverfest Limerick this May Bank Holiday weekend. The festival has a focus on family friendly events but adults own the night.

Charo and Emiko Hibionaba from the Philippines living in Tuam Galway at Riverfest Village, Arthurs Quay Park, Limerick. Picture Sean Curtin True Media.

Fun days out for all the family at Riverfest Limerick 2023

20 April 2023

Keep the kids entertained this May Bank Holiday weekend with a raft of family fun activities at Riverfest Limerick, including many free events.

Riverfest Limerick 2017 BBQ Competition on the boardwalk. Photo: Cathal Noonan True Media.

The Heat is On at Riverfest Limerick this May Bank Holiday Weekend - The deadline for BBQ applications is this Wednesday

18 April 2023

Time is running out for teams to enter this year’s Riverfest BBQ on the Boardwalk. Ireland’s biggest BBQ cook-off is a staple of the Riverfest Limerick line-up delivering a feast for the senses each year.

Riverfest Launch Pic 2023 - Photography - Piquant Media

All Aboard for Riverfest Limerick this May Bank Holiday Weekend

13 April 2023

Riverfest Limerick returns this May Bank Holiday weekend, ensuring that Limerick is THE place to be, as we kick off your summer in style. The Shannon River will be the epicentre of the festival as thousands flock to Limerick to take part in the festivities and soak up the atmosphere.

Riverfest Limerick Fireworks Display (Pic Brian Arthur)

120,000 people party all weekend long at Riverfest Limerick

04 May 2022

Limerick has proved the place to be this May Bank Holiday weekend with more than 120,000 people enjoying the city’s biggest festival Riverfest.

Inclement weather failed to dampen the spirits of the attendees as the magic of Riverfest descended on the city for the first time since the pandemic.

Irish Air Corps 2 - image via Óglaigh na hÉireann

Eyes to the Skies as Irish Air Corps flyover to kick-off Riverfest Limerick with a wow!

26 April 2022

Riverfest Limerick will get off to a spectacular start this weekend with a special flyover by the Air Corps. All eyes will be firmly fixed to the skies above Limerick from 1.30pm on Friday 29 April for the flyover which will feature a coordinated low formation flight display by the highly skilled Air Corps Cadets, marking the start of the first in-person Riverfest since 2019.

Pictured launching Riverfest Limerick 2022 were, Julia Tierney, 7, Noah Ryan, 7, Indie Ryan, 3 and Isabel Tierney, 3. Picture: Alan Place

Riverfest Limerick returns to make Limerick the place to be this May Bank Holiday weekend

04 April 2022

Riverfest Limerick returns this May Bank Holiday weekend, ensuring that Limerick is the place to be as we kick off the summer in style. The banks of the Shannon will be the epi-centre of the first major national festival of the year as thousands are expected to flock to Limerick to take part in the festivities and soak up the atmosphere.

Virtual Riverfest to take place in Limerick this May Bank Holiday weekend

28 April 2020

Hermitage Green to play FREE gig for Limerick’s virtual Riverfest.

Limerick City and County Council has announced that a virtual Riverfest will take place this May Bank Holiday weekend featuring live music, food, fashion and a flavour of Limerick’s favourite festival.

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King John's Castle, Limerick. Photo Piotr Machowczyk