In this installment of DIY Dublin we pop into Tropical Popical, a vibrant nail salon on South William street in the city centre, positively oozing with colour and kitchiness. Aidan Kelly Murphy chats to Andrea Horan about setting up the salon with her sister Michelle and the rise of creative nail art. Photos by Abi Denniston. How did the idea of opening a nail salon in Dublin come about? These ideas always come from a selfish need or requirement I think, especially when it’s not just a ‘Get Rich Quick’ idea. Myself and my sister were bopping around the States…
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HamsandwicH, A Bad Cavalier, Franklyn and New Portals live at the Empire Music Hall in Belfast. Photos by Sara Marsden.
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Hermitage Green live at the Academy in Dublin. Photos by Peter O’Hanlon.
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Paddy Hanna live at Brewery Corner in Kilkenny. Photos by Ian McDonnell.
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Silences live at Bar Sub in Belfast with support from Brand New Friend and Son of the Hound. Photos by Sara Marsden.
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Giant Sand and Jason Lytle live at Roisin Dubh in Galway. Photos by Patrizio Mancuso.
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Our favourite twee-pop band Dott have recorded their version of Heroes by David Bowie and to celebrate Record Store Day 2016 they are offering a free download of the track. Dott moved from Galway, Ireland to Toronto, Canada this year and have evolved into a two-piece band comprising of Anna and Evan. They have been experimenting with drum loops and home-recordings which will very soon culminate in the release of new material. In the meantime, they will perform at the Bowie Tribute Night in The Cracker Factory, New York on April 29
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Monster Monster live at Brewery Corner in Kilkenny over the weekend. Photos by Ian McDonnell.
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HamsandwicH played an intimate show at the Roisin Dubh in Galway over the weekend and Patrizio Mancuso was on hand to get some great photos. We’d also like to wish Niamh a very happy birthday!
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Our Krypton Son live at Bennigan’s in Derry with support from Simon Murphy. Photos by Mickey Rooney.