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  • We’ve Only Just Begun at Whelan’s, Dublin

    August 13, 2024 - By Ciara Byrne

    We’ve Only Just Begun is a tonic in music festival form, created to celebrate the wealth of musical talent possessed by women and non-binary artists of Ireland. Taking place in Whelan’s over a balmy mid-August weekend, showcased a mere fraction of feminine musical power on the island. Comprising both Whelan’s upstairs and main stages, the festival boasts alumni ranging from Soda Blonde and Sorcha Richardson to SPRINTS and Cathy Davey. This year’s line-up included Choice Music Prize nominee Ezra Williams, 2FM Rising Star Qbanna and radio presenter and musician Rachel Mae Hannon. A report published by research activist group Why…

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  • In Photos: No Spill Blood at Whelan’s, Dublin

    October 31, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

    No Spill Blood live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Poor Creature. Photos by Thom McDermott

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  • In Photos: Thurston Moore Group at Whelan’s, Dublin

    July 26, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

      Thurston Moore Group live at Whelan’s in Dublin on Monday night. Photos by David McEneaney

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  • In Photos: Mount Eerie at Whelan’s, Dublin

    June 14, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

    Mount Eerie live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Goodtime John. Photos by Monika Ruman

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  • In Photos: Quasi at Whelan’s, Dublin

    May 8, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

    Quasi live at Whelan’s in Dublin last night. Photos by Loreana Rushe

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  • In Photos: Ailbhe Reddy at Whelan’s, Dublin

    May 9, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

    Ailbhe Reddy live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Merpire. Photos by Mark Earley

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  • In Photos: Simple Kid at Whelan’s, Dublin

    April 11, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

    Simple Kid live at Whelan’s in Dublin. Photos by Leah Carroll

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  • In Photos: Javill at Whelan’s, Dublin

    November 7, 2022 - By Loreana Rushe

    Javill live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Big Love and Chris Wong. Photos by Mark Earley

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  • In Photos: Stella Donnelly at Whelan’s, Dublin

    November 7, 2022 - By Loreana Rushe

    Stella Donnelly live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Albertine Sarges. Photos by Harry Rich

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  • Irish Tour: Sinead O’Brien

    November 1, 2022 - By Loreana Rushe

    Sinead O’Brien live at Dolan’s in Limerick with support from Fonda and Whelan’s in Dublin. Photos by Aoife Moloney and Kevin Hennessy. Dolan’s in Limerick by Aoife Moloney Whelan’s in Dublin by Kevin Hennessy

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