Happenings who are known for their outdoor park screenings around Dublin, have announced a series celebrating some Irish music legends who have passed away.
There are four screenings of films overall about Sinead O’Connor, Shane McGowan, Phil Lynott and Luke Kelly, and each film will be preceded by a conversations and music hosted by Donal Dineen with guests including directors, family members and fellow musicians.
The commemorative series of screenings are in partnership with Screen Ireland and with the support of Dublin City Council, and kick off on July 26th with a screening of Nothing Compares, the documentary about Sinead O’Connor.
Dates:
Remembering Sinead – one year anniversary – screening of “Nothing Compares” on the 26th of July – Merrion Square
Remembering Shane – screening of “Crock of Gold” on the 9th of August – Herbert Park
Remembering Phil – screening of “Songs for While I’m Away” on the 30th of August – Herbert Park
Remembering Luke – – screening of “Luke” on the 13th of September – Dartmouth Square
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
