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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…

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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 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…

Record Room drops live compilation album featuring Laura Duff, T.A. Narrative, Post Punk Podge, and more

A live compilation album featuring a swath of performances from Limerick City’s top musical talent…

The best gigs & club nights in Limerick this weekend

Junior Brother, John Francis Flynn, Some Images of Paradise, Christmas For Misfits, Chaz Moloney, The Altered Hours, and more.

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…

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…

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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.

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All Together Now: The National, Jorja Smith, Future Islands and more announced

All Together Now has announced the first five acts for the 2024 edition of the…

The best gigs & club nights in Limerick this week

Mockie Ah, Damien Dempsey, Helmet, Kingfishr, ​​James Yorkston and Nina Persson, Midweek, Sunday Sessions, and more.

Kneecap’s film is the first Irish language feature to premiere at Sundance

The film based on the origins of the Belfast Irish-language-lead rap duo Kneecap is to…

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Beyond The Pale Festival: Soulwax, Romy, Courtney Barnett, Alvvays, David Holmes & more

Beyond The Pale Festival has announced a good bank of acts for next summer at…

Jane’s Addiction for Trinity Summer series Dublin show

The American alternative rock band formed in the mid-80s started by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro…

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New one-day festival at IMMA In The Meadows features Mogwai, Lankum, Black Country, New Road and more

In The Meadows is a new one-day festival happening on the grounds of The Royal…

Dream Baby Dream evening of screenings at Stella Ranelagh for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund in January

Dream Baby Dream features short films by Bob Gallagher, Laura Quirke and Charlie Joe Doherty…

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at 65

The Pogues frontman Shane McGowan has passed away today at the age of 65. “Rave…