THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who took part in Limerick Sings 2026!

It was a wonderful weekend, full of singing, friendship, and fun.

Thank you to all our partners and sponsors, without whom the Festival wouldn’t be possible.

We are also very grateful for our Festival Team and volunteers, who kept everything running smoothly.

And last but by no means least, thank you to all our amazing participants, performers, and educators, including APOLLO5, Eimear Quinn, Ross Scanlon, and all the choirs who joined us from the Region, across Ireland, and the USA.

See you in 2027!

Limerick City, Ireland's oldest chartered city dating from the 12th Century, has a long and very fine tradition of choral tradition and a very fine tradition of choral singing, opera and musical theater, with many choral groups existing and performing for decades. Limerick Sings extends a warm welcome to choirs of all traditions and nationalities inviting them to come together for a weekend of festive, non-competitive singing in spectacular venues. The Festival is designed to offer choirs of all traditions an opportunity to come together for a summer event in some of Ireland's finest music venues and, without the demands of a competition, encourage choirs in the performance of their own repertoire. Performances with choristers from other countries is an added enjoyment of the Festival as is exploring the amazing locality and sites of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Testimonials

Testimonials

If you are looking for an international experience of participating in a choral festival, Limerick Sings should be at the top of your list. From the moment we contacted festival organizers two years in advance, till the day we left, it was evident Limerick Sings is where we needed to be.  Limerick Sings organizers and staff, be proud of your achievements. Their hard work has given us a lifetime of beautiful memories. Thank you.

- Ann Marie Wade, Rocky Isle Singers (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)

Belfast Philharmonic Society had a wonderful time at Limerick Sings. It was great singing with you for the last performance of our 150th anniversary, participating in workshops and staying together on campus. Thank you!

- Katherine Hanratty, Belfast Philharmonic Society

The Limerick Sings Festival is truly a magical and memorable occasion for all involved. It provides children with the wonderful opportunity to sing in the prestigious University Concert Hall, an experience they will treasure for years to come. Seeing choirs from different schools and communities come together in such a spirit of unity and joy is incredibly uplifting. What makes this festival so special is its non-competitive nature — it allows children to showcase their talents, build confidence, and simply enjoy the pure pleasure of singing together. It is a celebration of music, teamwork, and creativity, where every child’s contribution is valued and applauded. For teachers, it’s a rewarding chance to see their pupils shine on a professional stage, and for parents, it’s a proud and emotional moment to witness. Limerick Sings is undoubtedly a worthwhile and enriching event that brings schools, families, and the wider community together in the most positive way.

- Angela Reidy, Milford National School Choir (Young Voices concert)

Our singers loved the Limerick Sings International Choral Festival! The energy was fantastic and we had a lot of opportunities to mingle with singers from Ireland and beyond. I cannot recommend this festival enough if you're looking for a supportive, stress-free musical experience.

- Jessica Webb, Háskólakórin (Iceland)

The weekend is well organised and very friendly.  We had lots of opportunity to speak to singers from the USA, Ireland and Iceland. We’re very excited to be bringing Knot Another Choir Knaresborough from North Yorkshire England in 2024. See you there!

- Julie and John Bradbury-Sharp, Knot Another Choir (United Kingdom)

Limerick Sings was a tremendously thrilling festival to be a part of. It was both a high-level musical experience for our singers, as well as an exciting collaboration and exchange with choirs from all over the world. My singers loved meeting choirs from Ireland and Sweden and the US, sharing songs and stories during the social time, and gathering together to sing Haydn and share music from our cultures.

- Dr. Jeffrey Benson, Director of Choral Activities – San Jose State University (USA)

It was such an honor and pleasure to sing in the Redemptorist Church and at the Augustinians'. Our American kids very seldom if ever get to sing in such spaces. And as Henry Leck shares on his website about singing in a big, stone space "Once a child hears his or her voice in such a place they're changed forever in how they listen to choirs.”

- Bill Owens, Musical Director – The Honor Choir (Texas, USA)