Snow Patrol were unable to reschedule last month’s Dublin gig but have instead put together a special acoustic show at the Olympia Theatre. Due to illness, Snow Patrol were forced to cancel a number of shows in late November. The group was able to reschedule the majority of the shows that had to be cancelled […]

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There was only ever going to be one outcome when Dermot Kennedy joined Ellie Goulding for a cover of a Christmas classic. Dermot Kennedy and Ellie Goulding joined forces in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge this week to cover John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and it’s safe to say that […]

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The annual winter solstice takes place this week meaning you’ll soon notice the days getting a bit longer again. To mark the occasion, Dubliners will once again get a chance to celebrate at the annual Winter Solstice Celebration at the TU Dublin Grangegorman campus. This year is the 10th edition of the annual event and […]

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Raising a glass around Christmastime is nothing new but this year it might be nice to do so in an alternative environment to the pub or your living room. Drink & Draw Ireland is bringing a new pop-up venue to Dublin which will allow you to enjoy some alternative Christmas nights out with friends while […]

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The annual Salesforce and Tiglin sleep-out took place last night and while the rain failed to dampen spirits, it may have had an effect on proceeds. This is the fifth year that the two organisations have held the event in aid of men and women affected by homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction on the streets […]

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When it comes to socialising in town, it sometimes feels that the south side of the Liffey gets all the love. If all of your drinking is done around Baggot Street or Temple Bar though, then you’re really missing out on some of Dublin’s finest pubs, all of which can be found north of the […]

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Paddy’s Day, the day that people all over the world don their greenery and shamrocks and milk their Irish heritage for all it’s worth. Celebrated all over the world, rivers are dyed, iconic landmarks are lit up and streets are closed off for parades of proud patriots to march through. Though the parties abroad are […]

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With December being the designated ‘catch-up with mates’ month, this couldn’t have come at a better time. Bobby’s is a new basement wine bar located on Baggot Street Upper. Drawing inspiration from Sir Robert Bagod who Baggot Street was named after, the new social haunt boasts quite the drinks menu. Consisting of classics, which are […]

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The Record Hub is Dublin Vinyl’s latest venture. One of my favourite memories of my granddad is sitting in the good room (every Irish country house has one) with him and listening to his record of choice that day. Usually something trad and very typically Irish. Anyone with a record player will tell you, things […]

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Dublin City Libraries has facilitated the development of a new recording studio, free for library patrons to use. Located out in Ballyfermot Library, the Creative Studio is a new free to use digital maker space facilitating the creation of music recordings, podcasts, videos, digital stories and oral histories. Library users will have access to both […]

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It’s hard to believe that The Frames have been making music for three decades. To mark the 30th year of working together, the legendary Irish group has announced a one-off show at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on 20 June, 2020. Glen Hansard and Co. are responsible for some of this country’s greatest ever songs; including […]

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Does your mother know? ABBA Orchestral, a fully live production of ABBA’s greatest hits, will play the 3Arena in February of next year. Taking to the stage the day after Valentine’s Day, the show features the Waterloo Concert Orchestra along with former performers from the renowned ABBA show Bjorn Again along with celebrated Irish conductor […]

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