Riverfest Limerick 2025: A Sizzling Hot Spot for the May Bank Holiday Weekend

Strategic Insights -

More than 140,000 people attended Riverfest Limerick 2025, making Limerick a buzzing destination for the May Bank Holiday weekend. The event, which celebrated its 21st year, brought in a roaring trade for local businesses, with packed restaurants, bustling hotels, and lively bars reaping the rewards. The festival featured a vibrant line-up, including a panoramic wheel, freefall, National All-Ireland BBQ Competition, and dazzling aerial performances. The high energy of the event has been captured in a new highlights video produced by Grooveyard.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 140,000 people attended Riverfest Limerick 2025, making it one of the most successful events in the festival's history.
  • The event smashed the participation record for the Regeneron Great Limerick Run, with 18,000 runners, joggers, and walkers taking part.
  • Riverfest Limerick 2025 brought in a significant economic boost for the local community, with local businesses benefiting from the large crowds.
  • The festival featured a range of activities, including a Panoramic Wheel, freefall, National All-Ireland BBQ Competition, and dazzling aerial performances.
  • The event was attended by Mayor of Limerick John Moran, who praised the festival's organizers and expressed his delight at the community spirit displayed.
  • Limerick City and County Council, in partnership with the festival organizers, has released a new highlights video showcasing the high-energy event.

Statistics:

  • 140,000+ people attended Riverfest Limerick 2025.
  • 18,000+ runners, joggers, and walkers participated in the Regeneron Great Limerick Run.
  • The event marked the 21st year of Riverfest Limerick.

Sources:

*Limerick City and County Council's news release - "More than 140,000 people danced, laughed, and created lasting memories in glorious sunshine at Riverfest Limerick 2025 making Limerick a sizzling hot spot for the May Bank Holiday weekend."

*Limerick City and County Council's news release - "New Video Captures the High Octane Energy of Limerick's Flagship Festival"

*Grooveyard's highlights video - "Riverfest Limerick 2025"

Riverfest Limerick 2025 media partners: Live 95, Limerick Leader, Limerick Post, Spin Southwest