Limerick City and County Council wishes everyone a Happy Christmas and has curated a fantastic line up of events and activities to keep the festive spirit alive this Twixmas – the time between Christmas Day and the New Year.
Limerick.ie/Christmas helps you dive into the countdown to 2025 with details on live music, enchanting pantos, exciting sports events and outdoor activities. Experience the end of year festivities in Limerick’s lively bars, cafés, and restaurants. Create lasting memories with family and friends as we gear up to sing Auld Lang Syne.
The four-day annual Limerick Christmas Racing Festival kicks off in Patrickswell on St Stephen’s Day while sports fans can enjoy the unmatched match day atmosphere in the city as Munster clash with rivals Leinster at Thomond Park on December 27.
There is still time to get your skates on at Limerick on Ice at Arthur’s Quay Park and there are more thrills to be had at Fossett’s Christmas Circus at Cleeve’s Car Park.
Experience the magic of a live panto, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Let your hair down with Rapunzel, have a honking good time at Mother Goose, while, the Goldilocks: Circus Panto promises to be just right!
Choo Choo Choose to make a day of it with a ride around Limerick city on Toots the Train.
Stay active and burn off that Christmas dinner with a stroll in one of Limerick’s beautiful parks.
Take the little ones to a local playground or embark on a forest park adventure. The Limerick Greenway is perfect for cyclists, walkers, and runners to enjoy stunning views of the county.
Enjoy a lively night out with The O’Malley’s, Hermitage Green, The 4 of Us and The Cardinals among the bands taking to stage this side of 2025. Find Limerick listings on Limerick.ie/Christmas.
If you're searching for bargains, don't forget to shop local! Using your Limerick Gift Card and other vouchers to snag deals in Limerick is an investment in our community.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Twixmas and New Year!
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Support local businesses by using the new Limerick Gift Card. Available as both a physical and digital card, it can be used at over 140 businesses across the city and county, including popular stores, bars, restaurants, and hotels. The Limerick Gift Card is a wonderful way to give the gift of choice while supporting our local economy.
Getting here and getting around
Christmas shoppers and visitors to Limerick city can avail of more than 9,000 designated on and off street car parking spaces, 46 km of dedicated cycle lanes and over 30 bus routes serving the city, county and region.
Limerick City
Weekend Park and Stride
- FREE parking in Limerick City and County Council Car Park behind Merchant’s Quay. Access is via Nicholas Street
- 9am to 10pm - Saturdays & Sundays from 23 Nov – 22 Dec
- 9am – 4pm Christmas Eve
City Centre On-Street Parking
- Over 4,000 on-street parking spaces in Limerick City
- Parking is from 50c per half hour (Monday to Saturday)
- FREE after 5:30pm daily
- FREE on Sundays, as usual.
Abbeyfeale, Killmallock and Newcastle West
- First hour FREE between 9.30 am – 5.30 pm as usual
- Additional 2 hours FREE on-street parking from 2.30pm daily from 02 Dec – 31 Dec
- FREE on Sundays as always