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George's Quay, Dundalk, Co. Louth +353-42-9352697
NOVEMBER 2017
Sat 4th November
PJ Gallagher "Dickhead, A Brief History Of The Irish Willy"
Doors 8pm - Tickets €20

SOLD OUT
Well known as the star of RTE's Naked Camera, PJ's various personas in the series included ladies man Jake Stevens, 'Dirty Auld One' and a brilliantly gormless taxi driver who thoroughly duped sports pundits George Hook and the late Bill O'Herlihy. PJ's other TV shows include Meet your Neighbours, Next Week's News and BBC's The I Hate Show. He also participated in season 4 of Celebrity Bainisteoir, in which he managed St Patrick's GAA Club Donabate.
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Sun 5th November
Sinead McNally
+ Guests
Doors 8pm - Tickets €10

As part of the Live Loud showcase tour Dundalk's own Sinead McNally headlines her hometown leg with a stellar line up including Rolling Stone magazine featured cover artist 'Thermal And A Quarter' , Indie folk act 'Peco' and newcomer 'Shane Hynes'. After a 3 year hiatus from live gigging 'Sinead' has followed many songwriting opportunities including recently winning the theme track jingle competition for the new Supermacs adverts.
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Sun 5th November
Traditional Session
Downstairs in the kitchen
Free - All welcome 6-9pm

The session has been going for many years here now and is still going strong. This weekly get together of folk and traditional musicians is a wonderful way to spend your early Sunday evenings.
Mon 6th November
Birdwatch Ireland Talk
Upstairs Free 8pm

Breffni Martin will give an illustrated talk entitled the Natural History of Dundalk Bay. The talk will focus on the natural history, ecology and wildlife, including birds, of the bay. This is a follow-up to a previous talk on the natural history of Carlingford Lough and will present the information in the same context.
Mon 6th November
Monday Night Pub Quiz
Downstairs - 9pm sharp - €4 per team of 4

Carlsberg dont do quizzes, but if they did, they would have Bamber Goosecoigne as host. Every Monday night. Pints for prizes. You know it makes sense.

Thu 9th November
Megan Burtt
Backroom@Spiritstore - FREE 9pm

Megan Burtt was born and bred in Denver, CO. "I've always written songs," she says. "I took piano lessons when I was young, but when I picked up my dad's old classical guitar, things took off." Inspired by Joni Mitchell's Blue, Burtt taught herself to play, dreaming of a musical career. "I didn't know any girls who played music, but Blue, Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time and the women on the MTV videos I saw, let me know it was possible.
Fri 10th November
Orwell's 84 + Shed
Doors 8pm - €5 Admission

Orwells '84 have created a sound of post pop psychedelia washed with influences from the roots of blues with a reverb laden backdrop. Since their formation they have showed a swagger and confidence in both the style and deliverance of music on stage and in recordings. Shed are an evil gospel band for anyone who ever listend to a hymn and thought, “That could do with a kick up the hole”. An unholy and irreverant mix of influences from old time folk legends like Stompin Tom Connors and Johnny Horton, to punk and metal greats like Primus, Tom Waits, and Drop Kick Murphys.

Sat 11th November
Gearóid Farrelly
Doors 7:30pm - Tickets €12

(Doors 7.30pm + Denmark V Ireland on the big screen 7.45pm Kick Off ) Open to the general public until 9.30pm. Ticket holders for the show ONLY can remain after 9.30. Show 10pm
Comedian Gearóid Farrelly takes his brand of chatty standup comedy on the road this Autumn.This show will address everything from Trump to decluttering and explain why you shouldn't toilet train a cat. Gearóid has appeared at comedy festivals all over the world. He has supported the likes of Joan Rivers and Sarah Millican in the UK. This year he toured Ireland with Neil Delamere and appears every week on his Sunday Best show on Today FM.
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Sun 12th November
Jake Carter
Doors 8pm - Tickets €15

Jake Carter is the younger brother of chart topping artist Nathan Carter who is a currently the hottest country music star in Ireland. Jake has often performed at his brother's gigs and festivals and has been a great hit with the fans. Aged just 18, Jake has been gigging relentlessly in the UK and Ireland He will be touring with his new band for the second half of 2017 to develop his own fan-base with his own blend of country/pop/rock which is inspired by artists such as Rascal Flats and Hunter Hayes.
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Sun 12th November
Traditional Session
Downstairs in the kitchen
Free - All welcome 6-9pm

The session has been going for many years here now and is still going strong. This weekly get together of folk and traditional musicians is a wonderful way to spend your early Sunday evenings.
Mon 13th November
Monday Night Pub Quiz
Downstairs - 9pm sharp - €4 per team of 4

Carlsberg dont do quizzes, but if they did, they would have Bamber Goosecoigne as host. Every Monday night. Pints for prizes. You know it makes sense.

Wed 15th November
Sea Legs Open Mic Collective
Backroom@Spiritstore 9pm - Free

“You've gotta make your own kind of music/sing your own special song” A microphone, a guitar, a piano and a room of ears. Here’s a call out to all who wish to try out their thing in front of a live audience. An opportunity to make that move, step into the discomfort zone and realise your potential as a singer, musician, performer. It’s the perfect place to try out new songs/compositions or just sing a song you love to sing. The ending sing-along is uptown top rankin'.

Thu 16th November
One Eye Open
Backroom@Spiritstore 9pm - Free
Acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin and percussion - that is all you need for straight, direct and authentic music that goes right into your heart. ONE EYE OPEN is the band around singer and songwriter Markus "Major" Guenter, who writes all the songs and lyrics. His raspy and intense voice is in the focus, his lyrics remind us of Dylan Thomas, John Steinbeck or Tom Waits, with all their yearning and melancholy. Critics compare the music with Mumford & Sons or The Lumineers.
Fri 17th November
Slow Place Like Home, L-arry, Participant
Doors 8pm - €7 Admission

Donegal band Slow Place Like Home are touring their album "When I See You... Ice Cream". Participant is producer/writer Stephen Tierney. L-arry is the brainchild of local musician and producer Joey Edwards. 3 emerging and diverse acts on one juicy bill.
Sat 18th November
Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers
Doors 8pm - Tickets €12.50

SOLD OUT
The now 9 piece band Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers complete with brass section, are coming to you in association with Andiamo Scooter Club.Fronted by Dundalks own Sean McDonnell, The Naildrivers have shared the stage with such luminaries as The Undertones, Bad Manners and The Selecter,The Naildrivers energize audiences playing the ska and punk music of late seventies and early eighties (and a few of their own besdies). Bands like The Specials, Madness, The Jam, and The Clash come to life in the hands of The Naildrivers.
Sun 19th November
Lankum
Doors 8pm - Tickets €15

Having spent the last number of years performing as 'Lynched', the band decided that they would no longer continue with the name and their new band name comes from the ballad 'False Lankum', as sung by the Irish Traveller John Reilly Jr. The band was originally formed as an experimental-psychedelic-folk-punk-duo by brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch in the early 2,000's, and has since progressed through a number of incarnations.
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Sun 19th November
Traditional Session
Downstairs in the kitchen
Free - All welcome 6-9pm

The session has been going for many years here now and is still going strong. This weekly get together of folk and traditional musicians is a wonderful way to spend your early Sunday evenings.
Mon 20th November
Monday Night Pub Quiz
Downstairs - 9pm sharp - €4 per team of 4

Carlsberg dont do quizzes, but if they did, they would have Bamber Goosecoigne as host. Every Monday night. Pints for prizes. You know it makes sense.
Thu 23rd November
Paul Noonan (Solo)
+ Special Guest Maria Kelly
Doors 8pm - Tickets €25

SOLD OUT
We are delighted to welcome back Paul Noonan, singer and songwriter with Bell X1 who will be performing new material as well as songs from the Bell X1 and Printer Clips catalogue.
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Fri 24th November
The Seattle Grunge Experience
Doors 8pm - Tickets €13.50

Featuring the music of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and more... The band have sold out venues across Ireland including Dublins Button Factory and Monroe's of Galway, delivering an all-killer-no-filler set comprised of the biggest grunge anthems, including Teen Spirit, Black Hole Sun, Man In The Box, Even Flow, Lithium, Spoonman, Would, and Jeremy... to name but a few.
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Sat 25th November
Juicebox Comedy Club
Doors 8pm - Tickets €10

Featuring the best comedians to be found on the club and touring scene, JuiceBox has introduced the finest up-and-coming comics to the north-east. Each month features at least one headliner supported by up to 5 other excellent acts. Previous headliners have been...Tommy Tiernan, Fred Cooke, Eric Lalor, Niamh Marron, Alison Spittle, Chris Kent and more. Always an excellent night enjoyed by performers and audience alike, JuiceBox Comedy has been named as one of the top comedy clubs in the country.
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Sun 26th November
Hudson Taylor
Doors 8pm - Tickets €23

Dublin duo Hudson Taylor return with their brand new single - 'Feel It Again', the first fresh music from Alfie and Harry in two years.'Feel It Again' is the first track from a forthcoming EP release. It was produced by Ryan Hadlock, best known for his work with The Lumineers and Vance Joy, and mixed by Ruadhri Cushnan (Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran) in Dublin.
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Sun 26th November
Traditional Session
Downstairs in the kitchen
Free - All welcome 6-9pm

The session has been going for many years here now and is still going strong. This weekly get together of folk and traditional musicians is a wonderful way to spend your early Sunday evenings.
Mon 27th November
Monday Night Pub Quiz
Downstairs - 9pm sharp - €4 per team of 4

Carlsberg dont do quizzes, but if they did, they would have Bamber Goosecoigne as host. Every Monday night. Pints for prizes. You know it makes sense.

Thu 30th November
Emma Langford
Backroom@Spiritstore 9pm - Free

Emma Langford is a singer-songwriter from Limerick city. This artist possesses a powerful signature vocal style blending the Irish lilt with a Latin beat; music that brings together elements of jazz and folk. Sparse guitar work delicately complements a profound natural sense of melody, while wry yet insightful lyrics and a uniquely cheerful demeanour combine to create an engaging and personable presence. In style and sound, Emma is most often compared to influences Eva Cassidy, Nora Jones and Joni Mitchell.
DECEMBER 2017

Sat 2nd December
Neil Delamere "Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Pensioner"
Doors 7:30pm - Show 8pm - Tickets €25

One day Neil's dad asked him to help deliver the Meals on Wheels. He agreed. Little did they know that their lives would never be the same again. Except for the bits of their lives that didn't change.

"You'll be hard pressed to find a more gifted comic at the Fringe." ***** The Scotsman

"One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine. *****." The Herald
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Sun 3rd December
The Periods
+ Guests
Doors 8pm - Tickets €10

The Periods are Dundalk's latest garage pop sensation. The female 6 piece band formed in 2015 out of of a deep and burning desire to have fun. With spoken word and art rock influences the group bring a playful and vampy psychedelic sound into the ether.The line up includes Sophie Coyle (vocals, percussion), Caroline Whately (guitar), Joanne Finnegan (bass), Nicola Moran (keyboard), Lizzy Mohan (kaossilator) and Orla Barry (vocals).
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Sat 9th December
Further Ted with Joe Rooney + Patrick McDonnell
Doors 8pm - Tickets €13.50

Two of Father Ted's most memorable guest stars come together for a night of stand up and musical comedy. The show also contains a "Lovely Girls" competition. Joe Rooney was Father Damo in the episode Old Grey Whistle Theft. "Rooney is very funny, but it is with his guitar in his hands that he becomes unmissable..." The Stage. Patrick McDonnell played Eoin McLove in the episode Night of The Nearly Dead.
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Tues 12th December
Spirit Store Jazz Project
Backroom@Spiritstore 9pm - Free

This French-Irish Jazz Trio met in Belfast 2 years ago. Their music is based on interaction and interplay giving standards a creative and free interpretationthat is matched in their contemporary compositions.They enjoy spur of the moment which makes the music spontaneous.Francois Mourlon-Voice, Scott Flanigan-Piano. Ken Murphy-Double Bass.
Sun 17th December
Diva Unleashed With Evelyne Bourton
Doors 8pm - Tickets €10

Selections from opera, pop, Broadway, ballad - familiar music from many genres and ages - all delivered in the "voice of an angel" with a compelling and humorous story line.
Eve Bourton has the unique ability to hold a room in the palm of her hand and her voice can soothe or blow out the windows, just like all great sopranos. Laughs are guaranteed as Eve has been described as a "team" in one body, comprising Lucille Ball, Maria Callas and Nigella Lawson."
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Thu 21st December
Ben Reel
Backroom@Spiritstore 9pm FREE

Since his debut album `This Is The Movie’ back in 1999, each album has gone from strength to strength, receiving critical acclaim from radio & press from around the world. Ben’s music has evolved into an honest earthy sound that has matured like a fine wine, drawing from the well of different styles of musical influence from rock, soul, blues, alt folk/Americana, country & reggae which fuses all these genres into a melting pot to create a great sound which has become his own.
Fri 22nd December
Jack L
Doors 8pm - Tickets €22

When we think of independent artists, those who resolutely plough their own furrows away from the major labels, we tend to think of guitar bands, usually with distortion turned up to 11. However, Athy crooner, Jack Lukeman, has determinedly controlled his own career since the release of his Brel-loving tribute, 'Wax' way back in 1995. It is proof of Lukeman's perseverance that he's still devoutly independent in 2017 and testament to his talent that 'Magic Days' is amongst his finest work to date.
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Sat 23rd December
Bobby McCarthy
+ guests Spuds Don't Bounce & Martin McEnteggart
Doors 8pm - Tickets €14

Bobby returns to the Store for the tenth Christmas in a row for a night of song, laugh and festivities. Bobby, being backed by a fantastic 6 piece band, pays homage to musical greats from the last 50 years, putting his own twist on both classic and obscure gems. Expect tracks made famous by Bruce Springsteen, U2, David Bowie, Elton John, The Beatles as well as a few festive treats thrown in for good measure. Ho Ho Ho!!
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Wed 27th December
Live Forever - Oasis Tribute
Doors 8pm - Tickets €15

SOLD OUT
They recreate songs from every era of Oasis from the timeless hits of the 90's when brit pop was at it's height, to the hits off their final album! Having toured Ireland extensively playing many of it's major venues and festivals, live forever have a wealth of experience when it comes to stagecraft. The audience continues to sing their hearts out to the classic Oasis anthems that we all know and love.
Thu 28th December
The 4 Of Us
Doors 8pm - Tickets €22

Brendan & Declan Murphy will perform the highlights of their 20 year career, along with new material, on their upcoming Irish dates This show will be an chance to hear "Mary", "Washington Down", "Sunlight", "She Hits Me", and many more classics in an acoustic setting.
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Fri 29th December
These Charming Men
Doors 8pm - Tickets €13.50

These Charming Men have been playing the music of The Smiths for over ten years now. With uncanny similarities and superb live performances the Dublin four piece have played sell-out gigs throughout Ireland and headlining The Smiths/Morrissey Convention in LA 6 years running. The band have headlined the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, playing to their biggest crowd to date, some 35,000 people. These Charming Men are a must for all Smiths / Morrissey fans.
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Sat 30th December
Thin Az Lizzy
Doors 8pm - Tickets €12.50

Yes the boys are back in town . A "Thin Lizzy" tribute like nothing you have heard before with a line up to die for, hallmarked for performing Thin Lizzy s classics with all the energy and enthusiasm of the original.The attraction of "Johnny Fox" of Thin Az Lizzy heritage should inspire any ardent Lizzy fan.
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JANUARY 2018

Fri 5th January
Alison Spittle
Doors 8pm - Tickets €12

Alison worries. She worries so much she's decided to do a show about it and now she can worry about making it a good show. One of Ireland's fastest rising comedians,the star and writer of RTE's new major series 'Nowhere Fast' , join Alison on her first tour. As seen on RTE (Brendan O'Connor's Cutting Edge, Republic of Telly, Des Bishop, this is Ireland), TV3, Sky Arts and heard on Newstalk (George Hook), this is Alison's hilarious follow up to her smash-hit Fringe success... Discovers Hawaii.
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Sat 6th January
Mack Fleetwood
Doors 8pm - Tickets €13.50

Ireland's premier tribute to the Supergroup Fleetwood Mac, bring you on a magical musical journey from the Peter Green blues era to the multi-platinum selling Anglo/American band that still tour today. MACK FLEETWOOD deliver a spellbinding show. Their love of the material and musical prowess shines through in each song.They will bewitch you with authentic renditions all your favourite Fleetwood Mac hits.
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Fri 12th January
Date Night with Niamh Kavanagh and Paul Megahey
Doors 8pm - Tickets €18

Join Niamh Kavanagh as she celebrates the 25th anniversary of her Eurovision win with a retrospective of special songs from the course of her extensive career. Expect familiar favourites interpreted in Niamh's inimitable fashion, and accompanied by guitarist Paul Megahey (The Illegals) . An intimate evening of gorgeous sounds awaits, with a sprinkle of chat and craic for good measure!
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Sat 13th January
Rebel Rebel
Doors 8pm - Tickets €13.50

Rebel Rebel; experienced musicians who dont regard themselves as a covers band but as "Bowie fans playing music we love to Bowie fans". Rebel Rebel play a costumed show of Bowie's greatest hits and key album tracks from 'Space Oddity' to 'Where Are We Now' - no mean feat when you consider the range of musical styles and techniques that the legendary chameleon has deployed over 6 decades of enthralling music.
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Sun 14th January
Jason Byrne "The Man With Three Brains"
Doors 8pm - Tickets €22

'The Man With Three Brains' is a brand new show from the highly acclaimed and extremely funny, Jason Byrne. Jason has three brains which kick into action when he hits the stage. His left brain scans the audience and room, looking for improv moments. His right brain collates stand-up material and stunts, poised to dish out the funnies at speed. His centre brain is Jason's coach, pushing him to the limit.This show will peel back the madness inside Jason Byrne's head to reveal all three brains working individually. The fastest thinking comic around will not only trip himself up, but probably you too.
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Thu 18th January
Gar Cox
Backroom@Spiritstore 9pm - Free

After his warmly received 2015 EP Support Your Local Bookshop, wandering troubadour Gar Cox has released his first full-band EP, Tombstone Heart. Produced with Gavin Glass (known for his work with Lisa Hannigan as well as his own solo career), Tombstone Heart features four rich, concise songs reflecting on the trials and triumphs of the human heart. Guest appearances on the EP include virtuoso guitar by Niall Thomas, and guest vocals from original Pogues member Cáit O’Riordan.
Sat 20th January
The Bootleg Beach Boys
Doors 8pm - Tickets €20

The band perform selections of classic hits, & cult favourites, from California’s most famous band. From surf themed anthems such as “Surfin’ Safari” & “Surfer Girl” to classic muscle car memorable’s like “Shut Down” & “Fun Fun Fun”, the band have gathered an impressive repertoire of west coast, harmony laden songs, that evoke the spirit and essence of the pursuit of the 1960’s American dream. Hear such classics as “In my room, God only knows, Good Vibrations, Help me Rhonda” in their hit heavy set, but they also pay homage to the genius of Brian Wilson in the form of selections from the seminal “Pet Sounds”, and cult favourites from the legendary “Smile” album.
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FEBRUARY 2018
Sat 3rd February
David O'Doherty : Big Time
Doors 8pm - Tickets €18

David O'Doherty - the Aldi Buble, the Ryanair Enya - is delighted to present an evening of his latest jokes and songs. David has spent the last year on tour round America with Flight of the Conchords and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. Over Christmas he sold out a record-breaking eleven nights at Whelan's, and has just completed his largest ever UK tour. As seen on Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
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Sun 4th February
The Bob Dylan Band
Doors 8pm - Tickets €15

THE BOB DYLAN BAND, celebrate Dylan's music with a high energy approach to songs from the prolific periods of his writing from the 60's to modern times. Scripted with anecdotal commentary, the show is about the songs and the band and draws inspiration from all the great Dylan bands from THE BAND to the line-up he uses today. With some initial acoustic songs, most of the show is the full band, with original arrangements and inspired covers of Dylan's great songs. The musicians are at the top of their art and together provide a fabulous show.
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Fri 9th February
Karl Spain + Bernard O'Shea
"Fat Chancers"

Doors 8pm - Tickets €16

Comedians Karl Spain and Bernard O'Shea have decided to drop a few pounds together and go on tour. The two comedians will be performing stand-up around Ireland in 2017 and 2018. Karl says: "Don't expect massive weight loss or body transformations or Bernard being funny".
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Thu 22nd February
Beki Hemingway
Backroom@Spiritstore 9pm - Free

Remember when women used to rock? We’re talking pre-Taylor Swift, pre-Katy Perry, when chicks like Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Maria McKee and Liz Phair cranked up the electric guitars and wrote hook-filled songs in which they sang with reckless abandon and weren’t afraid to say exactly what was on their minds. That’s the vibe you’ll find on I Have Big Plans for the World, the new six-song EP from Denver-based singer/songwriter Beki Hemingway, a distant relative of the celebrated writer.
MARCH 2018
Fri 9th March
The Pale
Doors 8pm - Tickets €12

The Pale started life in Dublin's Northside in the early 90's but drew their influences from far beyond. For some they are best remembered for their hits 'Butterfly' and 'Dogs with no tails'. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for a band that has steered clear of the beaten track. The Pale's live reputation is hard earned, with sets jumping between indie-pop, reggae, Eastern European folk, all presented with a wry lyrical twist and frenetic energy.
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Sat 10th March
Chris Kent "Moving On"
Doors 8pm - Tickets €12

Cork comedian Chris Kent presents his 5th solo show, Moving On. Returning with his charming and surreal style, Chris has a new perspective on life. Having moved to the UK and recently becoming a dad for the first time, adult life is leaving him more confused than ever...
'Original hilarious material... Among the best acts I've seen The Mirror *****
Fresh and original material, extremely endearing performer Broadway Baby
'A truly gifted storyteller with a deceptively naturalistic style Chortle.
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Sun 11th March
Wyvern Lingo
Doors 8pm - Tickets €15

Wyvern Lingo will be touring their debut album from February 23rd 2018. Hear their new single now at earmilk.com
Facebook: facebook.com/wyvernlingo
Twitter: @wyvernlingo
Website: www.wyvernlingo.com
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APRIL 2018
Sun 1st April
Live Forever - Oasis Tribute
Doors 8pm - Tickets €15

They recreate songs from every era of Oasis from the timeless hits of the 90's when brit pop was at it's height, to the hits off their final album! Having toured Ireland extensively playing many of it's major venues and festivals, live forever have a wealth of experience when it comes to stagecraft. The audience continues to sing their hearts out to the classic Oasis anthems that we all know and love.
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