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Niall Byrne

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.

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Una Mullally’s favourite songs of 2023

Una Mullally is an Irish journalist, writer and broadcaster from Dublin who has recently had…

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In The Meadows: a deeper look at the lineup at the one-day Dublin folk and alternative festival

The prospect of a one-day festival in Dublin city with a specific focus of folk…

The best albums of 2023

My annual list of my favourite Irish albums and mixtapes of the year.

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Sugababes for Dublin outdoor show

After their triumphant show at All Together Now this past summer, Sugababes will play the…

Pillow Queens for Iveagh Gardens show

The Iveagh Gardens series will return in 2024 it has been announced. Pillow Queens are…

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The Bothy Band to play first Dublin shows in 45 years

The Irish trad band are back after 45 years playing gigs once more. After announcing…

The best Irish albums of 2023

My annual list of my favourite Irish albums and mixtapes of the year.

Podcast: Our favourite albums of 2023

It’s the second of our end of year podcasts as Nialler and Andrea Cleary talk…

Niamh Regan’s favourite songs of 2023

Niamh Regan is a Galway singer-songwriter whose debut album Hemet was one of our favourites…

Negro Impacto’s favourite songs of 2023

Chi-Chi and Strangelove make up the Dundalk duo Negro Impacto who are one of our…

Cian Ó Cíobháin’s favourite songs of 2023

Galway-based DJ and broadcaster Cian Ó Cíobháin has been presenting An Taobh Tuathail weeknights on…

The Mary Wallopers among most booked acts from ESNS Exchange this year

The results of this year’s ESNS Exchange programme, in which emerging European talent is booked…

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Morgana’s favourite songs of 2023

Morgana MacIntyre is the Belfast-born, Dublin-based singer-songwriter and one half of Saint Sister. Striking out…

Merchy Christmas day-by-day stall and live music lineup announced

The annual Merchy Christmas market is back with Irish bands selling records and merch in…

Anna Mieke’s favourite songs of 2023

The Wicklow folk singer-songwriter Anna Mieke released a fine second album called Theatre last year…

Open Ear Festival announces dates & tickets for 2024

The avant-electronic and experimental music festival Open Ear returns in 2024. Open Ear Festival returns…

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Ticketmaster announce 10 breakthrough UK & Ireland acts to receive £5,000 each

Ticketmaster has announced 10 acts from the UK and Ireland for their Breakthrough list this…

Elaine Malone’s favourite songs of 2023

The Cork artist Elaine Malone released a debut album called Pyrrhic, a long-in-the-offing release, capturing…

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Patti Smith for two Dublin shows

The rock musician and poet legend that is Patti Smith is set to play two…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (December 12th to 18th)

Highlights: Kneecap, Damien Dempsey, Ye Vagabonds, Brighde Chaimbeul, Denise Chaila, Lumo Club, Attention Bébé Christmas Party, New Jackson, Groove Armada, DJ Seinfeld, Daithí, Django Django, Woozy Fundraiser for Palestine, NEXTUS, The Altered Hours, STRFKR.