Last year, the gang at The Liquor Rooms brought the first ever ‘Shred Your Ex’ party to Dublin.  The night proved so popular that they’re bringing it back – and if you hate Valentine’s Day with an unbridled passion, this is the night for you… So, what’s it all about?  On Saturday 10 February, head over […]

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Legally Blonde The Musical is returning to the stage at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this March and the producers are looking for a suitable dog to fit the role of Buster.  The ideal dog would be an “ugly, British Bull Dog.” And although they are open to other breeds, the dog needs to be […]

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Shane MacGowan appeared on The Ray D’Arcy Show to the sound of uproarious applause from the studio audience. The legendary frontman of The Pogues made this appearance following the celebration of his 60th birthday last Monday night, featuring an all-star cast of performers like Johnny Depp, Glen Hansard, Sinead O’Connor, Nick Cave and Bono. His ill health has confined him to […]

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The General Post Office (GPO) was transformed into a banquet hall last night to accommodate 240 of Dublin’s homeless people. The 59th annual throwing of Eric’s Party was organised by Dublin Lions Club and those in attendance received a three-course meal, a small amount of alcohol and live music from the bands Rake the Ashes and […]

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While it’s hard to imagine now, there was was a time when heavy metal ruled the music world.  Many moons ago, the likes of Motorhead, Iron Maiden and and Megadeth sprang to prominence as people waved goodbye to disco-dominated ’70s and said hello to the ripped jeans and rock anthems of the ’80s. Among the forerunners […]

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As tributes from all across the world poured in for the tragic death of Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries and rock chick extraordinaire, one Dublin bar will be paying tribute in their own special way.  TRAMLINE on Hawkin’s Street is an underground venue with a whopper sound system and they’re gonna host […]

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A military operation takes place on Friday at the GPO where the banqueting hall will form into a party for 240 homeless people. According to RTÉ, the Defence Forces are attempting to break a 22-minute record for transforming the area, usually used to conduct postal business, into a full on partying dance hall on the evening […]

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The Irish Independent is reporting that a French music teacher claimed €175,000  in social welfare and rented a Dublin penthouse apartment with its own private swimming pool in that time.  Court reporter Aoife Nic Ardghail states that 40-year-old Daniel Daudet got a false PPS number and claimed Back to Education and Rent Allowances up until 2015. Daudet […]

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Dolores O’Riordan has been remembered across Ireland and beyond since the news of her sudden death in London emerged on Monday. The news of the passing of The Cranberries’ lead singer has been met with sadness, in particular in her native city of Limerick.  Her bandmates Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan and Fergal Lawlor shared a touched […]

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Shane McGowan turned 60-years-old on Christmas Day and had the biggest 60th party you will ever see in Dublin on Monday night.  Sinead O’Connor, Bono, Johnny Depp and a whole host of other stars were in attendance to wish the Irish music legend a big HB. Before you ask, yes, ‘Rainy Night In Soho’ and […]

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Well, well, wellllll. Didn’t we and other thousands of disappointed fans REALLY miss out on the concert of a lifetime tonight? To celebrate the iconic Shane McGowan’s 60th birthday, Johnny Depp, Shane MacGowan, Nick Cave, Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream, Glen Hansard, and many more ah-mazing musicians took to the stage at the National Concert Hall in […]

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Call us crazy, but usually the very thoughts of spending St. Patrick’s Day in the city centre surrounded by dazed tourists wearing sweaty Leprechaun hats and green face paint smeared with tears sends shivers down our spine.  Give us the local pub any year.  2018 though, will see the St. Patrick’s Festival bring something a bit different – […]

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