Limerick Pride 2009

We are Moving.

2010-08-07T04:59:00.000-07:00

Good Morning all our wonderful followers.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new website www.limerickpride.ie

From now on this will be our hub for all the information regarding pride in limerick.

Please follow the link above to fulfill all your limerick pride needs

2010-05-24T01:00:00.001-07:00

This years Pride Parade will be held on the 11th of september.

Keep an eye out for limerickpride.ie for future updates.

2010-03-04T04:21:00.001-08:00

Good Morning,

There will be a Pride meeting held on Wednesday 10th March in the function room of Riddler's Bar, Sarsfield St, Limerick.

This is an open meeting for anyone who would like to attend and will be held at 8 p.m. Sharp.

We hope to see many of your there and look forward to an amazing year.

Thank you,

Limerick Pride

Rainbowball

2009-11-13T20:22:00.000-08:00

Host:	MCG Events & The Rainbow Ball
Type:	Party - Dinner Party

Start Time:	Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time:	Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 5:00am
Location:	Patrick Punches Hotel
Street:	Punches Cross
City/Town:	Limerick, Ireland

Phone:	061460800
Email:	michellecostello@live.ie

Description

Black Tie / Formal - Be as Daring and Dramatic as you wish
Champagne Reception
Pandora Bell Chocolate Truffles
Gift Bags from House of Solo
3 Course Meal including wine
Live Music with Fallen Angels
Dj playing into the wee hours of the morning

Limited Tickets Available - €45 per ticket

Tickets available in Patrick Punches Hotel
Payment can be made buy cash, cheque, laser or credit card.

Michelle Costello
MCG
Mobile - 087-7744260
michellecostello@live.ie

Black Daisy

2009-09-18T03:05:00.000-07:00

Black Daisy are an all girl pop/rock band who are based in Dublin, Ireland. Lesley-Ann from Limerick, is singer and bassist, Nicki Billings, from Wicklow is on guitar, while Asta Mileriene, originally from Alytus, Lithuania is the drummer. Asta started playing drums in a band called AIRIJA (Ireland in Lithuanian). In 2001 she moved to Ireland and continued her music career with NOJUS, a Lithuanian band based in Dublin, and shortly after, Asta and Black Daisy's paths crossed!

Black Daisy are a fun loving upbeat band, with influences ranging from 80s music to pop/chart/dance music and of course good old Rock'n'Roll! The girls write their own songs and gig regularly in venues to audiences everywhere!!

Black Daisy are Ireland’s only high profile all girl rock band, and intend to continue to play their infectiously catchy music all around the world....starting of course right here!! The girls were delighted and honored to team up with Sinead Mulvey to represent their country in this years Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. The girls promised to make Ireland proud....which they certainly did! With world domination in their sights, this is just the beginning for Black Daisy...

Catch Black Daisy at Dolans Warehouse September 19th from 9pm call 061 314 483 – Tickets €17

Q&A - A&Q

2009-09-18T02:51:00.000-07:00

On Friday a special Q&A session is being held at Riddlers with Sheila dodging bullets between both sides of the Marriage Equality/Civil Partnership debate. LGBT Noise and MarriageEquality will be in attendance as will representation from GLEN.

The drama begins at 8pm

Following the debate the Pride Variety show will kick off with a host of local LGBT talent led by the fabulous Alternative Miss Limerick Angel Gaybriel. The evening should get everyone fired up for the parade on Saturday 19th.

A late club will be running after the variety show upstairs at Riddlers.

LGBT Health day

2009-09-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

LGBT Health day on Wed 16th @Best Western Pery Hotel from 2pm-6pm

Rainbow Support Services have organised a LGBT health information day with a wide range of workshops covering different health issues that affect the LGBT community. These workshops will be no longer than 45minutes each, some will be repeated during the afternoon. RSS aim to provide the LGBT community during pride with taster sessions of each of the different health issues to enhance your mind, body and soul.
You can take part in the whole afternoon or just pop in for an hour or so and put your name down on the workshops you wish to attend. Some workshops will be in small groups and others will be one to one. Learn how to be healthier or just relax in one of the complementary workshops.

This is a free event with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.

Don’t Dream It! Be It!

2009-09-15T21:13:00.000-07:00

As part of Limerick Pride 2009, CentreSPACE Studios presents The Rocky Horror Show, the interactive experience on screen. This cult movie which has developed a devoted following is coming to Limerick. All freaks are welcome, the wilder and wackier the better.

Your host Myles Breen, assisted by Limerick’s newest dance troupe PRECISION will guide you through this unique experience.

Bring your props, such as newspapers, confetti, pieces of toast and be ready to sing along and shout at the screen.

Most importantly bring your fishnets and dancing shoes and let yourself go to the Time Warp!

With live performances by special guests this promises to be an evening to remember. Spot prizes for best costume, best freak and most enthusiastic audience member.

Now all together “It’s just a jump to the left!”

Venue: CentreSPACE Studios, Alphonsus Street. (Next to Dolan’s Warehouse) Limerick.
Dates: Friday 18^th,, September at 8pm
Admission: €15
(10% of proceeds go to Limerick Pride)
Tickets from CentreSPACE Studios, (061) 353716 or online at www.centrespace.ie. Some tickets available at the Door on the night!

(Limited seats. Book Early)

Don’t dream It! Be It!

Picture shows Host Myles Breen.

Sharon 2.0

2009-09-15T21:08:00.000-07:00

Sharon Arseburn presents her new show Sept 16th in Riddlers Bar on Sarsfield St.

What can you expect? Well I wish I could say but to be honest Sharon is always one to surprise you.

It will however be a night to remember, don't miss it.

Facebook Event

Walnuts remind me of my mother

2009-09-14T21:25:00.000-07:00

Rehearsed Reading of 'Walnuts remind me of my mother' by Elizabeth Moynihan

As part of Limerick pride CentreSPACE Studios are delighted to present a rehearsed reading of “Walnuts remind me of my Mother” by Elizabeth Moynihan.
The play is the darkly comic tale of Rua, a young lesbian from the small village of Spit where “everyone knows everyone”. After spending most of her young life desperately trying to win her Mother's respect and understanding, Rua is finally forced to leave her hostile community and her family behind. Hitting the 90's London club and drug scene, and a not so Gay Paris, Rua begins her search for the life she craves.

Elizabeth Moynihan trained under Deirdre O’Connell at Focus Theatre Stanislavsky Studio and at LAMDA as an actor. She has worked in Ireland and the U.K as an actor for the last 17 years. Seven years ago she began writing her first play on a twelve month tour of ‘The Chastitute’, around Ireland.
She made her debut as a playwright when Tic was produced by Tall Tales Theatre Company. Her plays Cider Queens and Cider Queens two, were broadcast on RTE radio, April 2009. She is associate writer for Blood in the Alley theatre company, who commissioned a series of workshops of her play ‘In the Absence of Snow’ which has just had a performance in the Focus theatre festival at the Mill theatre Dundrum. The critically acclaimed ‘Walnuts remind me of my mother’, sold out the first week of the Absolute International Gay Theatre festival 2009. She is currently working on a series of short stories entitled: Junkies, Lushes and Trannies and her new play ‘Pinching for my Soul’ will be produced in autumn 2010. Elizabeth was recently commissioned by the Abbey theatre for inclusion in their short play season 2010.

Directed by Myles Breen, and with a talented cast including Tracy Aspel, Ann Blake, Karen Fitzgibbon, Stephanie O Keefe and Norma Lowney, this event promises to be funny and thought provoking..

Venue: CentreSPACE Studios, Alphonsus St. (beside Dolans)

Dates: Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th, September 2009 at 8pm

Admission: €10

Pride At The Movies

2009-09-14T02:44:00.000-07:00

All Men Are Created Equal. No Matter How Hard You Try, You Can Never Erase Those Words

Upon moving to San Francisco from New York City in 1972, forty year old Harvey Milk gains focus in his life as a gay activist in the city's Castro district. Gay rights activism turns to political activism as Milk decides he can be a more effective voice for the gay community as a politician, elected or not. Through several elections and losses both for a city seat and a state assembly seat, Milk becomes the first openly gay man in the United States to be elected to political office when he wins a San Francisco supervisor seat in 1977. His many political battlefronts include one with the national anti-gay Save the Children crusade, led and fronted by singer Anita Bryant. Closer to home, Milk has a continuing struggle with his fellow supervisor, Dan White, a staunch social conservative.

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Milk is showing upstairs in Bentley’s Bar, on OConnell Street at 8pm.

If you haven't seen this film yet, go see it, it will change your life

Rainbow Coffee Dock

2009-09-11T03:09:00.000-07:00

The Rainbow Support Services Coffee Dock in Leamy House, Hartstonge Street will be open during the week of Pride from Monday 14th Sept to Friday 18th Sept

Opening times are:

Monday - 10am to 6pm,
Tuesday - 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - 10am to 12noon
Thursday -10am to 6pm & 7pm-9pm
Friday - 10am to 6pm & 7pm-9pm.

All welcome for hot and cold drinks and snacks, Pride booklets and information.

Géilí

2009-09-10T13:58:00.000-07:00

Sheila hosts a gay ceili, a night of traditional Irish dancing music and song where joining in the fun is the fun at Scotts bar, Alandale, Dock Road this Friday the 11th of Sept.

Very special guest performer’s tbc, admission is 5 euro with tea and brown bread at half time to keep your strength up for the siege of Ennis and the walls of limerick.

All proceeds to Limerick Pride.

Cuireann Sheila Céilí Aerach i láthair, oíche cheoil, rince agus amhránnaíocht thradisiúnta. Beidh spraoí agat cinnte nuair a ghlacann tú páirt!

Aoinna iontach speisialta FLC, cead isteach €5 le tae agus arán donn ag an sos chun do chuid neart agus fuinneamh a choimead chun Ionsaí na hInse agus Fallaí Luimnigh a dhéanamh.

Brabús ag dul go Bród Luimnigh.

Launguage Unbecoming A Lady

2009-09-10T03:23:00.000-07:00

Sometimes life's a drag ...

World premier of Myles Breen's one man show, directed by Liam O'Brien, presented by Bottom Dog.

Set in the dressing room of an ageing drag queen who reveals his life and loves, victories and defeats, Language Unbecoming A Lady is a funny and touching portrait of gay life in Ireland over the last 40 years.

Start Time:    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time:    Monday, September 14, 2009 at 9:20pm
Location:    Belltable 39 Cecil Street, Limerick
Phone:    061319866
Email:    bottomdogtheatre@gmail.com

Pride Accommodation

2009-09-10T03:13:00.000-07:00

The George Boutique Hotel and Bar, O'Connell Street, Limerick - With a special Pride Week rate for €37.50 pps* call 061-460400

Pride Week Diary

2009-09-10T03:00:00.001-07:00

FRI 11th – Géilí – Oiche Cheoil agus Craic - Scotts Bar from 8pm - €5

SAT 12th – ‘Gayhem’ present Cher Guevara - Riddlers Bar - 9pm
– prepride party at Confession - Scotts Bar from 11pm

SUN 13th – Official Pride Launch Party with The Kylie Experience - 8.30pm
With your host Miss Sheila Fits-Patrick and special guests
Bentley’s Bar, O Connell Street, Limerick

MON 14th – Pride Art Exhibition - Riddlers Bar - 7pm
Gaymers Nite - Riddlers Bar

TUE 15th – Pride Movie Night - Bentleys Bar - 9pm
Gaymers Nite - Riddlers Bar

WED 16th - Sharon Arseburn 2.0 - 9pm Riddler’s Bar
- Stitch n’ Bitch -The Old Quarter, Elen Street

THU 17th - MR. GAY Limerick & MR.GAY Stud 2009 - Riddlers - 8pm
- Women’s NITE - Bentleys Bar - 8pm

FRI 18th - Marriage Equality Q&A - from 8pm - Riddlers - 7pm
- Pride Variety Night with Angel Gaybriel - Riddlers - 9pm
- Rocky Horror Show Interactive experience with Myles Breen - Centrespace - 7pm

SAT 19th – PRIDE PARADE 1pm from Pery Square and leaving Pery Square at 2pm, Limerick followed by Block Party - 2.30pm in Hartstone Street
- La Boutique Presents BLACK DAISY - Dolans Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick - 9pm

SUN 20th - Detox at Confession - Scotts from 11pm

Other events dates and times

- COMMEMORATIVE Pride Memorial Service - 19th Sept St Marys Catherdral
- Angela’s Ashes Guided walking tour of Limerick

Theatre / Art / Performance

- Bottomdog presents “Language unbecoming a Lady” starring Myles Breen - Belltable, O' Connell Street, Limerick. 061-319866 September 11th - 14th
- Art Exhibition Mon-Sat - Riddlers

Official Pride Venues

Bentleys Late Bar, O'Connell Street, Limerick
- Riddlers Bar, Sarsfields Street, Limerick
- Bagel Factory, Thomas Street, Limerick
- The George Boutique Hotel and Bar, O'Connell Street, Limerick - With a special Pride Week rate for €37.50 pps* call 061-460400

Launch Night

2009-09-10T02:46:00.000-07:00

Get Pride started with a bang at our Offical Pride Launch party, Sunday September 13th from 8.30pm at Bentleys Bar, O'Connell Street, Limerick

Rosie Howick is Ireland's only Kylie Minogue Impersonator and is without fail the closest thing you will get to seeing the pop princess herself live. She has been wowing audiences throughout Ireland and the UK since 2007. Her show is glamorous, glitzy and of top quality. The Kylie Experience has been recieving rave reviews and packing out venues with every show. This pint sized blonde will blow you away and a memorable time is guarenteed. You will not be able to get this Kylie Experience out of your head.

Host on the night Shelia Fitz Patrick with special guests, finger food and music to dance the night away.

Facebook Event

Badges

2009-09-06T07:38:00.000-07:00

Pride badges are now on sale for 2e. They are really cool and all profits go directly to Pride. There are different types celebrating Gay, Bi, Bear, Leather and Trans pride and if you are wearing your badge you are entitled to 10% discount on food purchased when you visit the George Hotel during Pride Week
They will be sold at all pride events and in Leamy house.

Please support Limerick Pride and buy a Badge and wear it with Pride

Events

2009-08-12T04:51:00.000-07:00

Preparations for Limerick Pride are all under way, an what we need now is for our community, family and friends to join us in celebrating our diversity an culture.

Below are some of the events we have lined up for our pride week.

More details to follow

Limerick Pride In The Irish Times

2009-08-12T03:58:00.000-07:00

Limerick gay festival to attract 3,000

KATHRYN HAYES

MORE THAN 3,000 people are expected in Limerick next month for a festival celebrating gay culture and diversity.

Now in its third year, Limerick Pride 2009 runs from September 13th-20th. Speaking at the launch of the event yesterday, chairman Paddy Doyle said the festival was not just a gay event but a chance for everyone to celebrate diversity.

“Gay culture has really contributed to the life of Limerick through art, music, dance and pure energy,” he said. “Pride 2009 is a showcase of all these talents and we’re really confident that this year’s event will be the best yet. We’ve been getting a fantastic response from the business community in the city and hope that everyone enjoys the parade and shows their support.”

Among the highlights this year will be a performance by Ireland’s Eurovision entry Black Daisy who will headline the annual Mardi Gras in Dolan’s Warehouse.

The centrepiece of the festival will be the Pride Parade which departs Pery Square at 1pm on Saturday, September 19th.

Mayor of Limerick Cllr Kevin Kiely congratulated the organisers on the line-up for this year’s festival. “I’m delighted to support the celebration of openness, diversity and fun that is Limerick Pride 2009 with its various events,” he said. “It is my wish for Limerick to be an inclusive city that cherishes the many diverse communities living in the midwest,” he added.

Other events taking place during Limerick Pride 2009 include a debate on marriage equality at Riddlers Bar on September 18th; Rainbow Support Services has organised a health information day with a range of workshops covering health issues affecting the gay community.

This article appears in the print edition of the Irish Times

It begins here.

2009-08-11T06:57:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to everyone who came out to our press launch last night.
It was a huge success an really sets out the standard for this years pride festivities.

Its gonna be a BLAST!

Below are a few photos from the night:

Above photos taken by Dolf Patijn

Above photos taken by Madonna Lucia

Above photos taken by Mir Carroll

Above photos taken by Richard Lynch

Thanks to all who showed up an check by our facebook for new photos, as there will be more hitting the web during the week

Limerick Pride - Press Launch

2009-08-07T19:45:00.001-07:00

We wish to invite you to the Press Launch for Limerick Pride 2009 which will take place in Bentleys Bar, O’Connell Street, Limerick on Monday the 10th of August at 8pm with special guests and lots of glamour.

Finger food and Drinks will be served on the night.

All are welcome.

Language Unbecoming A Lady

2009-08-05T06:52:00.000-07:00

World premier of Myles Breen's one man show, directed by Liam O'Brien, presented by Bottom Dog.

Set in the dressing room of an ageing drag queen who reveals his life and loves, victories and defeats, Language Unbecoming A Lady is a funny and touching portrait of gay life in Ireland over the last 40 years.

Start Time:	Friday, September 11, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time:	Monday, September 14, 2009 at 9:20pm
Location:	Belltable 39 Cecil Street, Limerick

Phone:	061319866
Email:	bottomdogtheatre@gmail.com

Art / Photography and Craft Exhibition in Riddlers

2009-07-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

Art Exhibition @ Riddlers

Monday 14th – 19th September 2009.

Open all day in Riddlers Back bar from Monday the 14th of September and as part of Pride Week will be an exhibition of Paintings, Photography and Craft Work, donated by some well known Limerick and not so well known Limerick artisans. There will be a wine and cheese launch taking place on the Monday night at 7.00 pm all welcome.
Pieces on display will be available to purchase with 5% of the sale price going back to Pride for Next Year and the rest going to the donating artist.

Have you confessed?

2009-07-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

Gay Limericks newest club is coming this weekend

Dublin Pride

2009-06-23T19:46:00.000-07:00

Are you going to Dublin for the pride parade this Saturday? Are you gonna march in the parade? Then we would love you to find the limerick pride banner thats shown below and march behind it with us.

We got a great response when we marched in Cork, so be great to get same when we go to Dublin.

2009-06-23T19:44:00.000-07:00

Added lovely link buttons at the top of the page - - - - - - - >

Don't they look shiney

Limmerick Blogger

2009-06-16T19:37:00.000-07:00

Big thank you to Squid @ Limerickblogger.ie for this post

We appreciate it.

Inspiration

2009-06-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

Randomly today i came across this : www.fagbug.com

Its contains a fantasic story about a woman called Erin, Who took an insult and turned it into a statement.

On the 11th annual National Day of Silence (April 18, 2007), Erin Davies was victim to a hate crime in Albany, NY. Because of sporting a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle, Erin's car was vandalized, left with the words "fAg" and "u r gay" placed on the hood and driver side of her car. Despite initial shock and embarassment, Erin's decided to embrace what happened and film a documentary about her 58-day cross country tour around the US and Canada in her car known worldwide as the fagbug.

Along the way, Erin discovered other, more serious hate crimes, had people attempt to remove the graffiti, and experimented with having a male drive her car. After driving the fagbug for one year, Erin decided to give her car a makeover. The fagbug documentary is scheduled to have its worldwide premiere January 2009 and has been sent to over 100 film festivals around the world. Fagbug will have its theatrical debut in NYC and LA by September to qualify for the 2009 Oscars.

Go here for more details on her journey : http://www.fagbug.com/photos.htm

facebooking it

2009-06-14T08:36:00.000-07:00

even tho i think most people come by here via facebook, i just want to point out the Limerick Pride facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/LimerickPride

Get your quiz on

2009-06-04T09:38:00.000-07:00

Get your knowledge at the ready (without your iphone) at Foleys Bar, Lower Shannon Street, Limerick on Thursday June 18th from 8pm, For a fundraising fun filled night for Limerick Pride 2009.
Fantastic prizes, special guests and all in all a total ball!!!

€10 per person, with 4-ish per table

All are welcome. Hope to see you there.

Facebook evented here

Countdown

2009-05-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

Cork Pride

2009-05-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

Are you going to cork for the pride parade? Are you gonna march in the parade? Then we would love you to find the limerick pride banner thats shown below and march behind it with us.

Show that limerick pride a little earlier than September.

Art / Photography and Craft Exhibition in Riddlers

2009-05-28T08:22:00.000-07:00

Art / Photography and Craft Exhibition in Riddlers

During Limerick Pride week 13th – 19th of September 2009 there will be an Art/Photography and Craft Exhibition being held in Riddlers Bar, Sarsfeild Street, Limerick City.
We are at present looking for any painters, photographers and crafters who would like to exhibit their work during the Monday – Friday of this week in Riddlers.
We are asking the artists to supply their pieces of work framed (if needed), and the cost of their piece with their name and contact details for when someone wants to buy their work. If the piece doesn’t sell, then it will be given back to the artist.
If you are interested in taking part in this exhibition, please contact Gina @ alphabet.soup.lim@gmail.com for further details.

Marching

2009-05-28T05:30:00.001-07:00

Short Video taken from videos originally edited by Evan Kennedy and Filmed by Bryan O'Brien at BMB films. This edit created by Steve Murray.

Tweeks

2009-05-27T18:31:00.000-07:00

Changed the layout of the blog EVER so slightly, added our new header, which is an official Limerick pride design, much thanks to Evan for that.

Main difference is i changed the width of the main blog column, so now our videos dont hang out over the edge. So all in all it just looks that tiny bit more shiney an fabliss :D

2008

2009-05-27T14:08:00.000-07:00

Limerick Pride 2008, was for me one of the most fun weeks I have experienced in the city, with the parade it self being a complete thrill, easily one of the most invigorating experiences of my life.

So, would you like to relive some of that experience?

The following videos edited by Evan Kennedy an filmed by Bryan O'Brien at BMB films help bring back some fantastic memories from last September, so see if ya can spot yourself in the crowds, or even watch that long forgotten interview you gave (like i did)

Nerd Pride

2009-05-24T11:41:00.000-07:00

Tommorow is NERD PRIDE DAY, Which i have to say i will be celebrating because i have something to admit, I am a NERD, more so than that i am a gay nerd, so with myself firmly out of those 2 closets i purpose that i put some gay pride into nerd pride an celebrate tomorrow as

GAY NERD PRIDE DAY!!

Whos with me?

Flickr

2009-05-24T08:35:00.001-07:00

Last year there someone said its a pity we didnt have a Flickr account so everybody could see the pictures taken during pride.

This year people wont be able to say that as there is one

http://www.flickr.com/photos/limerickpride

The twits

2009-05-23T16:43:00.000-07:00

http://twitter.com/limerickpride

No idea if this will be of ANY use what so ever, but there ya go, now on twitter.

I hope ye are all happy now, I've gone near twitter....

Going further...

2009-05-23T16:20:00.000-07:00

Trying to corner EVERY niche of the Internet that exists, there now is a BEBO page for Limerick Pride also... YAY!

http://www.bebo.com/LimerickPride2009

Do people use bebo anymore? probably not as much, but still we are there.

I am now seriously considering a Limerick Pride Twitter....
Which would pain me personally as i really dislike the idea of twitter.

We shall see.

Video

2009-05-23T05:56:00.000-07:00

I got a notion at 4.30 this morning to make a video ( I did after all create a youtube channel for us last night) so anyway I kinda cheated and set it all to AUTOMOVIE an went to bed, this is what i ended up with, hope ye like

Something borrowed, something blue

2009-05-22T20:15:00.000-07:00

Some thing for people to add to their blogs and such if the feel like helping us out and advertising us on their pages.... which of course ye ALL want to do.

Cheers

Updates

2009-05-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

We now have an official youtube channel.

Which means i now have to make videos along with everything else hehehehe

Limerck Pride 2009

2009-05-21T09:23:00.000-07:00

Limerick pride is happening again this year from the 13th to 19th of sept.

Full line of events will be forthcoming as soon as we get full details

We can be found on facebook also at: http://profile.to/limerickpride/

The official website and the bebo page (do people still use bebo hehe) are awaiting a lovely shiney updates.

so bookmark us an we will fill you with fantastic updates and maybe some fun stuff to.

Welcome

2009-05-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

To a blog for all information regarding to Limerick Pride 2009