Opera Friday is a new partnership between RTÉ lyric fm and the Limerick Opera Festival, created to celebrate Limerick’s thriving operatic culture and to bring world‐class music into everyday spaces. On Friday, May 1st, 2026, Niall Carroll’s Classical Daytime on RTÉ lyric fm will broadcast a specially chosen selection of operatic arias at noon. We are inviting businesses across Limerick and the surrounding areas to join us by tuning their in‐house radios or speakers to Lyric FM for this 15‐minute celebration of music.

Purpose of the Initiative

Celebrate the 5th birthday of the Limerick Opera Festival with a shared
musical moment across the city and county.
• Support local culture by spotlighting opera as an accessible,
vibrant art form.
• Enhance visitor and customer experience through a unique,
atmospheric musical interlude.
• Strengthen community connection by uniting local businesses in a simple,
collective action.

What We Are Asking From Local Businesses

Participating is simple and requires no preparation or cost.
On May 1st, 2026 at exactly 12:00 noon:
1. Turn on your radio or audio system.
2. Tune to RTÉ lyric fm for 15 MINUTES
3. Allow the operatic arias to play for 15 minutes.
4. Enjoy the shared citywide experience with your customers, guests, and staff.

AND IT’S FREE….Live Operatic Arias

And to finish off this special day join us in the Milk Market @ 1.30 PM on Friday May 1st for Opera Friday – Arias for Peace……….AND IT’S FREE.