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Raw riffs and relentless energy: Gurriers rock Whelan’s

Raw riffs and relentless energy: Gurriers rock Whelan’s

Dublin-based post-punk quintet Gurriers played one of their biggest shows to date earlier this week to a sold-out crowd in Whelan’s as part of their ‘Come and See’ tour. A…

Maverick Sabre surprises the city with two free pop-up shows

Maverick Sabre surprises the city with two free pop-up shows

Earlier this month, Wexford born singer Maverick Sabre took to Instagram to announce two surprise pop up shows in the capital.  The first show took place on Wednesday, the 13th…

Second “Dublin by Night” lights up city streets

Second “Dublin by Night” lights up city streets

On the first weekend of November, the capital marked the second annual celebration of “Dublin by Night”.  The after-dark events, from cooking demonstrations to circus performances, ran through the night. …

Sinn Fein’s ‘Activity Card’ – What is it and how would it affect you and your kids?

Sinn Fein’s ‘Activity Card’ – What is it and how would it affect you and your kids?

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis and an anti-social behaviour epidemic, encouraging young people’s participation in sports and other cultural activities is more important – and more difficult –…

Remembering Dublin’s late 20th-century ‘darkside’

Remembering Dublin’s late 20th-century ‘darkside’

Have you ever wondered what it was like to grow up ‘alternative’ in a conservative Ireland during the 1980s and ’90s?  “Growing up in the ’80s, there were a lot…

Singing and songwriting – Starting out in Dublin

Singing and songwriting – Starting out in Dublin

BIMM music institute singer-songwriter Katie Lee shares her experience of starting a music career in Dublin – right before the debut of her first original song. For 35 years, BIMM…

Happydaysfest – Student gigs not to miss

Happydaysfest – Student gigs not to miss

Happydaysfest is a mini festival that takes place in the Grand Social, near Ha’penny Bridge, and artists from all around Dublin get the chance to perform.   This festival is organised…

Local Libertine Market Crawl has ‘Celtic Fleadh’ theme

Local Libertine Market Crawl has ‘Celtic Fleadh’ theme

Taking place on the first Sunday of every month, the Libertine Market Crawl is a combination of a flea market and a pub crawl.  Hosted by four Liberties pubs, the…

What makes a busy pub? – The Cobblestone 

What makes a busy pub? – The Cobblestone 

This little tavern, painted in a rustic dark green, stretches across a corner in Smithfield and has become one of the busiest pubs on this side of the Liffey. Every…

BIMM Dublin: Epicentre of new music in the heart of the Liberties

BIMM Dublin: Epicentre of new music in the heart of the Liberties

Coursing through the Liberties is a music culture evident from all corners of the district.   For many years, Dublin’s inner city has been the home, school, and playground for young…

The Vicar Street We Know and Love

The Vicar Street We Know and Love

Vicar Street located on Thomas Street; Dublin 8 is one of Dublin’s most renowned concert venues.  Vicar Street currently has a seating capacity of 1,050 and 1,500 for standing gigs.…

Vicar Street Quarter: Planning permission in place for new music and arts venue

Vicar Street Quarter: Planning permission in place for new music and arts venue

Planning permission has been announced for a new 2000-seater music and arts venue near Thomas Street. Entrepreneur Harry Crosbie unveiled these plans for the new venue to be built beside…

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