Events

Preparations for Limerick Pride are all under way, an what we need now is for our community, family and friends to join us in celebrating our diversity an culture.

Below are some of the events we have lined up for our pride week.

More details to follow

Limerick Pride In The Irish Times

Limerick gay festival to attract 3,000

KATHRYN HAYES

MORE THAN 3,000 people are expected in Limerick next month for a festival celebrating gay culture and diversity.

Now in its third year, Limerick Pride 2009 runs from September 13th-20th. Speaking at the launch of the event yesterday, chairman Paddy Doyle said the festival was not just a gay event but a chance for everyone to celebrate diversity.

“Gay culture has really contributed to the life of Limerick through art, music, dance and pure energy,” he said. “Pride 2009 is a showcase of all these talents and we’re really confident that this year’s event will be the best yet. We’ve been getting a fantastic response from the business community in the city and hope that everyone enjoys the parade and shows their support.”

Among the highlights this year will be a performance by Ireland’s Eurovision entry Black Daisy who will headline the annual Mardi Gras in Dolan’s Warehouse.

The centrepiece of the festival will be the Pride Parade which departs Pery Square at 1pm on Saturday, September 19th.

Mayor of Limerick Cllr Kevin Kiely congratulated the organisers on the line-up for this year’s festival. “I’m delighted to support the celebration of openness, diversity and fun that is Limerick Pride 2009 with its various events,” he said. “It is my wish for Limerick to be an inclusive city that cherishes the many diverse communities living in the midwest,” he added.

Other events taking place during Limerick Pride 2009 include a debate on marriage equality at Riddlers Bar on September 18th; Rainbow Support Services has organised a health information day with a range of workshops covering health issues affecting the gay community.

This article appears in the print edition of the Irish Times

It begins here.

A big thank you to everyone who came out to our press launch last night.
It was a huge success an really sets out the standard for this years pride festivities.

Its gonna be a BLAST!

Below are a few photos from the night:








Above photos taken by Dolf Patijn





Above photos taken by Madonna Lucia







Above photos taken by Mir Carroll






Above photos taken by Richard Lynch

Thanks to all who showed up an check by our facebook for new photos, as there will be more hitting the web during the week

Limerick Pride - Press Launch

We wish to invite you to the Press Launch for Limerick Pride 2009 which will take place in Bentleys Bar, O’Connell Street, Limerick on Monday the 10th of August at 8pm with special guests and lots of glamour.

Finger food and Drinks will be served on the night.

All are welcome.

Language Unbecoming A Lady

World premier of Myles Breen's one man show, directed by Liam O'Brien, presented by Bottom Dog.

Set in the dressing room of an ageing drag queen who reveals his life and loves, victories and defeats, Language Unbecoming A Lady is a funny and touching portrait of gay life in Ireland over the last 40 years.

Start Time:	Friday, September 11, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time:	Monday, September 14, 2009 at 9:20pm
Location:	Belltable 39 Cecil Street, Limerick

Phone:	061319866
Email:	bottomdogtheatre@gmail.com