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Some good old fashioned punk rock from the most famous thing to come out of Scranton since the Dunder Mifflin company bought out Michael Scott paper, The menzingers.

I enjoy a 3 hour gig as much as the next guy, but a solid 80 minutes on a school night is always a smart choice, button factory sound is pretty good as well.

They played what people wanted to hear, we sang, we danced, just a lovely wednesday evening.

Incredibly impressive man Chuck Ragan next week.

On the way home from Ocean Colour Scene on night one, of their two night stint in the Olympia. The crowd were into it, and I thought the band sounded good, if very workmanlike.

Yeah it was sensory overload at times, great craic. They took an arena size stage set up and crammed it into the Olympia. In terms of lights, screens, lasers (and props!) it was the biggest production of seen in the Olympia.

They'll be finding bits of confetti in the Olympia for months.

A few events from my Trip to Las Vegas for WrestleMania week

The Sphere Experience 'Postcards From Earth'- to quote Father Ted 'Well that film was a pile of crap but special effects very much appreciated'. It was a great experience, such an amazing venue. I'd say the concerts there are amazing. Can only imagine how cool a TOOL show would be in the venue.

Carrot Top Luxor Hotel- wanted to do something 'Vegas Entertainment' and choose this. Wished I'd had choose a magic show instead. Just didn't find it anyway funny with a few 'American' jokes that I wouldn't know much about. Amazing he's been doing that show there for 40 years

American Pie EMO Takeover night The Space- Found this gig by accident and it was pretty good. Never heard of 'Emo Kids' and the 'Thomas Nicholas Band' but great to hear Jared from Bowling For Soup for a brief period singing most of the 'hits'. His appearance changed but his voice is still in great nick. $35 was a bargain

Wrestlemania 41 Allegiant Stadium- this was a huge thing for my wrestling fandom and a massive event off the bucket list. Allegiant Stadium was great (if not a little bit away from the strip and walking can be dangerous). The Rock not appearing took the shine off it a bit for me but screw it. It's **** 'Wrestlemania' and it lived up to the occasion. Big matches, big entrances, big moments. I'd definitely recommend it to any Wrestling fan. It's not just about the event itself, it takes over the city for the full week

And that is Travis Scott who's 'Fein' I'm sick of hearing

At ispini na heireann this evening, still FL confetti floating about.

David Gray

King John’s Castle Limerick

Excellent - For a show that I did not even want to go too was probably one of the best gigs I have seen without having to pay for travel & overpriced hotel accomadation….

Rival schools played a great set in Whelan's last night. Crowd were loving it. He is still a cracking singer. From Whelan's to the Royal Albert Hall supporting Hundred Reasons next week for them! Slightly different world!

Another one at Viagra Boys last night. Excellent - totally loved it. 3rd time seeing them and they've gotten better each time (Grand Social 2019, The Academy 2022). Sound was very good were I was (standing at the back to the right) and they've spent a few quid on their light show. New tunes worked well with the old thumpers.

I haven't been able to sign in on the app for the last few days either. Could you not have deleted the app and used the website?

You're better off buying Whelans tickets from their online box office. Save yourself a couple of quid on fees that way.