Last July, Galway’s Shark School hosted the very first Femme Fest at Róisín Dubh. Alongside the garage rock contenders, the event – dubbed “a collection of the most badass, rockin’, female-fronted bands in the country right now” – made a strong debut, featuring Shark School, Cruel Sister, Affection to Rent, Vernon Jane, and Red Sun Alert. Now, six months later, Shark School have gone all out for the festival’s second edition. Taking place on Thursday, 27th February, it also serves as a stellar showcase of female-fronted bands from across the island, as well as some of the fiercest and fastest-rising…
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A mesmerizing night at the Róisín in the company of Will Oldham aka Bonnie Prince Billy alongside one of the island’s finest musical pairs, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary. Photos by Ciarán O Maoláin
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All Tvvins live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from Wolff. Photos by Mark Earley
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Protomartyr live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from Elaine Malone. Photos by Ciaran O Maolain
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All Tvvins live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway. Photos by Mark Earley
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The Chills live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from M Stevens & The Ghasts. Photos by Ciaran O Maolain
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David Kitt live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway and The Spirit Store in Dundalk with support from Swimmers Jackson. Photos by Mark Earley and Sean McMahon Roisin Dubh in Galway by Mark Earley The Spirit Store in Dundalk by Sean McMahon
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Badly Drawn Boy live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from Eoin Dolan. Photos by Ian Davies
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Le Boom live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway. Photos by Mark Earley
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Danny Carroll live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from Fonda. Photos by Ciaran O Maolain