The Red Hot Chillin Peppers tribute band are coming to the Civic Theatre in Tallaght, Dublin for one night on the 10th February and this is a show not to be missed! About the gig… The Red Hot Chillin Peppers tribute band play all the best tracks from from the original Red Hot Chilli Peppers albums. They will belt outsome  chart topping favourites like Give it Away, Snow, Dani California, Under the Bridge and Tell Me Baby. This tribute band are really entertaining, full of energy and usually play twice as …
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The Furey’s and Davey Arthur are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion they are having a concert in the Pavilion Theatre on the 10th of February, and a follow on tour throughout the country. So check out our guide to what promises to be a great show with info on how to get to the venue, nearby Dublin hotels and more. About the show…   The Furey’s & Davey Arthur are celebrating their 30th year at the forefront of Irish Folk Music. As part of their anniversary they …
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The Meteor Ireland Music Awards is Ireland’s biggest and most exciting music event of the year. The awards will be taking place in the RDS in Ballsbridge on Friday 15th of February, and special guests on the night will be the Saw Doctors who are receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Read on for more on the event, how to get to the venue and nearby Dublin hotels. About The Meteors… The Meteor Ireland Music Awards is the premier awards event for music in Ireland. The awards are divided into categories which …
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Dara O’Briain is one of Ireland’s most well known comedian and after selling out 10 shows in Vicar Street already, he is back again by popular demand! About the show…   Dara O’Briain will be returning to the intimate surrounds of Vicar Street – the home of stand-up comedy in Dublin. Dara O’Briain has been to the forefront of Irish comedy ever since he was a team leader in the comedy show, ‘Don’t Feed the Gondolas’, which was hosted by Sean Moncrief. After this, he rose to prominence in Ireland, and …
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The Dropkick Murphy’s are bringing their tour to Dublin at the end of January. If you’re a fan of the band’s unique mix of punk, rock and Irish Folk then come along to The Tripod on the 31st January. Read our guide to the gig… About the gig…   Dropkick Murphys are a Celtic Punk band from in Boston, MA. They have become known for their unique blend of Irish Music, Scottish Music and hardcore punk music. The Pogues invented the Celtic Punk genre, among others, and they have provided significant …
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The Smashing Pumpkins, one of the world’s most famous grunge bands are going to take the RDS, Dublin by storm on 9th February. With this date fast approaching, grab your tickets and read our guide to the venue, the concert and Dublin hotels that are near at hand. About the concert…   The Smashing Pumpkins are one of the biggest alternative rock bands in the world. Moving away from punk rock, this band merges an awful lot of different styles and influences such as heavy metal, Goth rock and electronica. …
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The Shockwaves NME Tour 2008 comes to The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin on Wednesday 30 January with indie band ‘The Cribs’ the headlining act on the night. Supporting acts include bands like ‘Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong’, ‘Does It Offend You, Yeah?’ and ‘The Ting Tings’. Read our guide to the gig, the venue, how to get there and some nearby Dublin hotels for you to stay in. About the gig…   The Shockwaves NME Tour 2008 is a tour normally held in the run up to the Shockwaves …
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Blooms 2008 is the premier showgarden extravaganza which will be held over the weekend of 29th May-2nd June in the Phoenix Park Dublin. If you’re in the city for the June Bank Holiday weekend, then why not come along and enjoy the beautiful floral displays, showgardens, farmers market and some indoor and outdoor entertainment, so it’s guaranteed to be a weekend of fun for all the family. About the event… Blooms 2008 is sure to be a fantastic event if last year is anything to go by! In 2007, the festival …
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The Docklands Maritime Festival is definitely a festival not to be missed this Summer! This fun-filled weekend features summer markets, a street theatre, and  live music, but the highlight of the festival has to be the Tall Ships that are moored along the dockland, which you can walk onto and explore. Read our guide to the festival… About the festival…   The Docklands Maritime Festival was a major success in 2007, and will be making a return in 2008 due to popular demand. This event makes for a unique shopping …
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The Diversions Festival comes to Temple Bar every year for the summer months of June, July and August. The festival is made up of a number of different events, including circus performances and open-air movies. It’s the biggest and longest running festival in Ireland and it’s free, so if you’re in Dublin this Summer, come along to Temple Bar and join in the fun! About the festival…   The Diversions Festival is one of the biggest events held every year in Temple Bar. This festival runs from early June to the …
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