Mary Immaculate College is delighted to open the doors to its campuses for Culture Night 2026, hosting numerous events encompassing Irish language, culture, heritage, art, music and history.
All events are free and open to all members of the public.
MIC Limerick
4.30pm - Guided Tour of Summerville House, MIC Campus
Join Dr Paul O'Brien for a talk and walk through the historic Summerville House located on the grounds of the MIC campus.
Location: Meet at Main Reception
5pm - Half Man Half Biscuit
Half Arsed Half Biscuit (Niall Quinn) plus guests perform songs from the great Half Man Half Biscuit songbook.
Location: G24, Art Studio
5pm - Ogham Workshop | Ceardlann Oghaim
Discover the fascinating tradition of Ogham, Ireland's earliest form of writing, at this bilingual workshop. All levels of Irish welcome.
Buail isteach agus faigh blaiseadh de thraidisiún ársa an Oghaim, an córas scríbhneoirachta is luaithe in Éirinn. Cuirtear fáilte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge.
Location: G10
7pm - Culture Night Concert
Curated by Dr Michael Murphy and Tony Doyle, MIC are delighted to host familiar Limerick musicians and singers together with MIC staff and students for a wonderful evening of song and music in the College's chapel
Location: MIC Chapel
St Patrick’s Campus, MIC Thurles
5.30pm - 7pm: Historical Tour of St Patrick's Campus, MIC Thurles
Our guided tours will take you through the iconic landmarks and historical significance of St Patrick’s Campus since it’s foundation in 1837.
Location: Main Reception, MIC Thurles
7pm - 7.30pm: Musical Performance by Muireann Meade*
Join us as MIC student and award-winning uilleann piper Muireann Meade takes to the stage. A native of Templemore, Muireann has won multiple All-Ireland titles, along with both the Uilleann Pipes and Slow Air competitions at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023.
Location: Everard Memorial Chapel, MIC Thurles
8pm - 8.45pm: Musical Performance by the Thurles Community Orchestra*
Come along, bring the family, and experience the magic of live music as the Thurles Community Orchestra join us for an unforgettable performance.
Location: Everard Memorial Chapel, MIC Thurles
*Booking is recommended. Please phone +353 504 20530 to reserve your seat.
