26/06/2026
✨ MSOE Limerick – January to June Newsletter Recap ✨
The first half of 2026 has been a journey of connection, culture, learning, and sisterhood.
☕ January – Coffee Morning with Zita Mahmood • Muslim Counsellor
A reflective and nurturing session led by Zita Mahmood on the importance of me time, enriched with gentle Islamic reminders that grounded us for the year ahead.
🧕 February – World Hijab Day at Istabraq Hall
A wonderful turnout with women trying on hijabs, asking questions, and celebrating identity with pride and curiosity.
🗓️ February 13 – Ramadan Duʿa Board Workshop
A creative and spiritual evening preparing our hearts and intentions for Ramadan.
🎨 February 22 – Pure Limerick Festival
We were delighted to participate and host a henna stall, offering free henna as a form of art that celebrates our culture and brings people together.
🌙 March – Community Iftar at UL Access Campus
A heart‑warming gathering of around 80 women and children sharing food, faith, and unity.
🌸 March 18 – Henna Night at UL Access Campus
A joyful evening filled with Eid vibes, creativity, and community bonding.
🌼 April 10th – Spring Fest
A lively celebration with amazing vendors and a fun cake‑decorating competition that showcased creativity and community spirit.
🤝 April 27th & 28th – Social Cohesion Dialogue
MSOE Limerick was honoured to participate in a dialogue organised by The Wheel Community, giving us the opportunity to represent and voice the needs of our community.
☕ May 12th Coffee Morning with Limerick Mental Health Association — a morning of learning and self‑care with Emilie, joined by our founder Lorraine O’Connor and sister Nora from Dublin.
🎉 Multicultural Fest – 31st May — A vibrant Eid celebration at Wickham Way with stalls from Brazil, Somalia, Palestine, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Ireland and more. Children enjoyed their multicultural passports, and we were honoured to welcome Cllr. Azad Talukder on behalf of Mayor John Moran.
🚶♀️ June 11th - 3 Bridges Walk — A joyful, history‑filled walk with Sharon Slater exploring Limerick’s stories.
🦋 Neurographic Art Session 16th June with Attera at UL Access Campus — a calming workshop using the butterfly as a symb