Dancing the Walls of Limerick festival

Name: Dancing the Walls of Limerick festival
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Limerick

The 'Dancing the Walls of Limerick' festival is a free community event held on Old Clare Street. Taking place on Sunday, August 16, the celebration combines local heritage with traditional music and dance. It specifically highlights the city's medieval history alongside the famous Irish set dance that shares the festival's name.

Date: Aug 16, 2026
Location: Limerick

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Event summary

Highlights

Traditional 'Walls of Limerick' set dancing at the city's medieval walls
Performances by the City of Limerick Pipe Band and Boherbuoy Band
Multicultural dance displays from Ukrainian and Indian troupes
Live music from Garryowen Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Returning for its third year, this unique festival invites the public to experience Limerick's history through active participation. Located along the city's surviving medieval structures on Old Clare Street, the event hosts traditional Irish music and dance performances. The celebration is supported by the Irish Walled Towns Network and the local city and county council to promote historical awareness.

The 2026 lineup features diverse musical acts such as the Boherbuoy Band, the City of Limerick Pipe Band, and Garryowen Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Beyond traditional Irish dancing, the program includes performances by Indian and Ukrainian troupes, reflecting the region's modern diversity. Students from the University of Limerick's Irish World Academy also participate in this free afternoon event, which runs from 2 pm until 5 pm.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Old Clare Street; www.live95fm.ie
Area for browsing nearby events: Limerick

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