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This may only be copied under the terms of a Newspaper Licensing Ireland agreement (www.newspaperlicensing.ie) or written publisher permission. -2- Table of Contents 01/05/2014 Hot Press - Best of Ireland: 20 of the Best Venues................................................................................................................... 3 29/04/2014 Mayo News: 'Acoustic Yard' sessions up and running in Westport.................................................................... 6 24/05/2014 Irish Farmers Journal Country Living: Heard on the Grapevine................................................................................................................ 7 01/06/2014 Irish Music Magazine: IMRO Music Master - Class With Frankie Gavin............................................................................. 8 06/05/2014 Waterford News & Star-Well: Our pubs are dying....................................................................................................................... 9 12/05/2014 Donegal News-Monday: Pub trade turning the corner?..................................................................................................... 11 13/05/2014 Irish Independent Tabloid: Pubs can't be let wither like post offices and garda stations.......................................................13 Copyright Material. This may only be copied under the terms of a Newspaper Licensing Ireland agreement (www.newspaperlicensing.ie) or written publisher permission. -3- Hot Press - Best of Ireland Circulation: 17725 Thursday, 1 May 2014 Area of Clip: 177800mm² Page: 104,105,106 Page 1 of 3 VENUES Irelandhosts more exciting live 5TH ON TEELING events such as OFFSET. It was the venue chosen 5 TeelingSt., Sligo showsper capita than any other to host Electric Burma, a concert held Tel:+353 (0)71 914 6842, 5thonteeling.com in honour of Nobel Peace Prize laureate nationon Earth. The range Since opening in May 2012, Sligo's 5th Aung San Suu Kyi and featuring Bono, On Teeling has proved to be a terrific of roomsis impressive,from Bob Geldof and more. Meanwhile, there's location for a gig in the North-West. no better place for lovers of a good intimateplaces for somelowkey Homegrown artists such as Mark Geary musical. acousticmagic to arenas and Damien Dempsey have delivered tailor-madefor international storming sets in recent times, and it CORK OPERA HOUSE also plays host to eclectic DJ sets and a EmmetPlace, Cork, Co. Cork superstars.Here are the 20 monthly comedy club. With a late bar, Tel: +353 (0)21 427 0022, corkoperahouse.ie plenty of free shows and some fantastic finest venuesin the country... A real institution in the People's Republic, bookings for the summer (Damien the Cork Opera House has legendary Dempsey's back, whilst the likes of Fake status down South as a superlative No More and Miles Graham & Vinyl venue and has been even better since an Record Band are also confirmed to play), impressive renovation over a decade ago. 5th On Teeling is a must-visit for any With incredible acoustics, they welcome music lover that finds themselves in Sligo. accomplished performers of every ilk. THE ACADEMY From ballets and (naturally) operas, to the world's biggest stand-up comedians 57 MiddleAbbev St., Dublin I and rock acts, there really is something Tel:+353 1 877 9999, theacademydublin.com for everyone. It boasts a 1000-seater With a capacity of just over 800, The auditorium with orchestral pit, one of Academy is a larger venue that makes the country's largest stages and was the you feel like you're really getting up-closeand-personal first venue to use digital sound desks in with the act on stage. Ireland. They consistently bring some of the most critically adored and commercially CRANE LANE successful acts to Dublin. Over the last PhoenixSt., Cork,Co. Cork 12 months alone, they've played host to Tel:+353 (0)21 427 8487. cranelanetheatre.ie rising stars like The Strypes, Heathers, Rising from the ashes of the former Club AlunaGeorge and John Newman. The One, this Phoenix Street venue is a key Academy is also the home of live hiphop part of the brilliant music scene making in the capital, with Danny Brown Cork rock in 2014. With a 350-standing and Earl Sweatshirt being just two recent capacity, the intimate theatre is located rappers that have played incendiary shows on the remains of an old gentleman's there. With three venues in one building, club and is filled with history. Crane the Green Room is perfect for clubs and Lane prides itself in putting on the best DJ sets, whilst the underground Academy of Irish, with And So I Watch You From 2 is the perfect spot to catch those on the Afar and FoxJaw being just a couple of cusp of the big time. bands that have wowed Cork crowds over BORD GAIS ENERGY the past 12 months or so. Music aside, THEATRE it takes its aesthetic inspiration from the music of Tom Waits. Decked out in '20s GrandCanal Square,Docklands, Dublin 2 and '30s decor, Crane Lane has the best Tel:+353 (0)1 677 7999, kind of character. bordgaisenergytheatre.ie Opened four years ago at the Docklands, THOMAS HOUSE Dubliners instantly developed huge 86 ThomasSt.., Dublin8 affection for the Bord Gais Energy Tel:+353 (0)1 677 2619.facebook.com/ Theatre. It is, quite simply,one of the thomashousedublin most magnificent rooms you'll find The Thomas House is a sanctuary (with a anywhere, perfect for everything from a great soundtrack) for all manner of goodnatured theatrical production to a performance miscreants. Proudly proclaiming from the world's most exciting artists. itself to be "the finest dive bar in Dublin There isn't a bad seat in the house and City", if you are a punk, rockabilly you'll be safe in the knowledge that you or reggae lover, ska head or skinhead, can experience the show in total comfort. metaller or plain old indie type, you'll The likes of Elvis Costello and Bon Iver 11'ORDS: have a thoroughly enjoyable time here. CraigFitzpatrick have graced its stage, and the theatre has In terms of music venue credentials, The also played host to major international Thomas House hosts DJs every night of -4- Hot Press - Best of Ireland Circulation: 17725 Thursday, 1 May 2014 Area of Clip: 177800mm² Page: 104,105,106 Page 2 of 3 ••• VENUES the week, with suitably diverse sounds retractable roof for those sunny summer have packed out the award-winning spot coming from the speakers. Sundays are days. The owners are supporters of are Mumford & Sons, Texas, Keywest, all about The Hangover Sessions,which independent music and it shows in their Kodaline, Matt Cardie, O.R.B and Ryan means live bluegrass, blues and good fantastic bookings. Internationally, Primal Sheridan. The staff"at Monroe's Live old-fashioned rock '11'roll. Independently Scream and Jake Bugg have both rocked pride themselves on giving their patrons owned and run by two local promoters the room in recent times. Its reputation the ultimate Galway going-out experience and DJs, it opens from 5pm and carries a is such that when rising stars like O.R.B and are happy to cater for large groups great range of gargle. want to do something special for fans and and parties, with a tasty cocktail menu on mark an album release, their first thought offer. is to put on a Grand Social show. DOLAN'S THE 02 DockRoad, Limerick City INEC NorthmallQuay, Dublin 1 Tel:+353 (0)61 314 483, dolans.ie MuckrossRoad, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel:+353 (0)1 819 8888, theo2.ie Celebrating two decades in business this Tel:+ 353 (0)64 667 1555, inec.ie Launched in December 2008, people year, Dolan's picked up a Special Award The largest multi-purpose national still marvel at how the 02 Arena can at the IMRO Live Music Venue Awards events centre in Ireland, the INEC is an pull off the trick of seeming completely in February. adaptable place that can switch effortlessly intimate and immersive while being a It was more than deserved. A fine midwest from the intimate to the arena-sized (it 14,000-seat amphitheatre. Offering a establishment, Dolan's reputation can accommodate between 200 and concert experience like no other venue continues to grow and grow as the 3,000 people). Morrissey, Mick Flannery in the country, it is a ultramodern facility acts they book get bigger and bigger. and Kodaline are just a handful of the with world-class acoustics. A constant It now comprises three venues, two big names that have played the INEC in the top five list of 'world's busiest outdoor areas, a traditional Irish pub over the last few years, whilst Riverdance venues', you can instantly see why when and restaurant. Bell XI, Villagers and performed a couple of typically successful you step inside, especially when you're Mmoths are just three homegrown names seasons there. The INEC also welcomes seeing massive international acts gracing who have played memorable sets there, first rate comedians and theatrical its stage - Beyonce, The National and with a large international contingent, productions, whilst it is a popular stopover Ellie Goulding are just a trio of names including Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand and for children's characters such as Barney, that have recently put on storming shows Mumford And Sons, also visiting. Expect Dora, Mickey Mouse and Peppa Pig. there. live music almost every night and the endless hospitality of owners Mick and MONROE'S LIVE THE OLYMPIA Valerie, helped by the whole family. 14 DominickSt. Upper,Galway 72 DameSt., Dublin2 THE GRAND SOCIAL Tel:+353 (0)91 58 3397, monroes.ie Tel:+353 (0)1 679 3323, olympia.k Often called "the best in the West" when One of the oldest and most beloved 35 LowerLiffey St., Dublin 1 it comes to live music, Monroe's Live was venues in the capital city, the Olympia Tel:+353 (0)1 874 0076, thegrandsocial.ie voted the 2013 'Live Venue Of The Year' resembles "aclassic Victorian Music Hall Just a few paces from the iconic Ha'penny at the IMRO Awards.