{"id":175203,"date":"2025-11-11T16:11:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/175203\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T16:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:11:08","slug":"iconic-irish-rock-band-returns-to-popular-limerick-venue-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/175203\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Irish rock band returns to popular Limerick venue this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IRISH ROCK icons are set to make a triumphant return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/section\/131\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Limerick<\/a> next summer with a headline show at King John\u2019s Castle.<\/p>\n<p>The Stunning will be taking over the iconic outdoor venue on Sunday, May 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Renowned for their electrifying live performances and timeless anthems such as Brewing Up a Storm, the band remain one of Ireland\u2019s most enduring and beloved live acts.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/news\/arts---entertainment\/1940448\/you-can-call-me-daddy-joy-for-limerick-traitors-star-following-birth-of-first-child.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">&#8216;You can call me Daddy\u2019: Joy for Limerick Traitors star following birth of first child<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over three decades on from their formation, The Stunning continue to captivate audiences with their powerful sound, heartfelt songwriting, and unmistakable stage presence.<\/p>\n<p>Joining them on the night will be fellow Irish favourites Something Happens!, ensuring an unforgettable evening of classic Irish rock in one of the Limerick&#8217;s most atmospheric venues.<\/p>\n<p>Having toured extensively and earned a reputation as one of Ireland\u2019s most consistently brilliant live bands, The Stunning\u2019s return to King John\u2019s Castle promises to be one of the standout gigs of summer 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can look forward to a hit-filled set packed with classics, deep cuts, and fan favourites \u2013 all delivered with the trademark energy that has defined the band since day one.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the announcement, Mick Dolan said: \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome The Stunning back to King John\u2019s Castle. Every time they perform in Limerick, it\u2019s a special event. Their music has soundtracked generations, and having them perform within the castle walls is going to be a magical night for the city and for fans from all over the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, November 14 from www.dolans.ie and www.ticketmaster.ie.<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IRISH ROCK icons are set to make a triumphant return to Limerick next summer with a headline show&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":175204,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[15553,18,117,19,17,94409,1844,34740],"class_list":{"0":"post-175203","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-dolans","9":"tag-eire","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-ie","12":"tag-ireland","13":"tag-king-johns-castle","14":"tag-limerick","15":"tag-whats-on"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/115531945361169560","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175203"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175203\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}