Tag Archives: concert

U2 360 – so here we are

Some snaps from my today around town…
Gav just tweeted the finished stage – I think the moody clouds suit it!
Robin got some amazing shots from the air, see them all here.
Bootlegs from their last tour dates at Croke Park and Slane ‘81 are available to download via Swear I’m not Paul.
@360FromTheEdge is posting some interesting [...]

| More

Posted in Thoughts | Also tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

U2 @ Croke Park – useful info

Getting there
If you’ve never been to Croke Park, it’s in Drumcondra which is north Dublin city centre almost halfway between the city centre and the airport. It’s serviced well by buses & trains & only a short hop from town.
Bus
The following buses pass through Drumcondra. Jump out at the stop as close to the railway [...]

| More

Posted in Events | Also tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Review: Handels’ Messiah at Christ Church Cathedral

On Thursday last, I had the fortune of getting to hear a powerful, moving & inspiring rendition of George Fredrick Handels’ famous work, ‘Messiah’. As part of a week of celebrations in Dublin called ‘Handel 250′, the magnificent choir of Christ Church Cathedral, The Orchestra of Saint Cecilia, soloists Deboragh Abbot (soprano), Duncan Brickenden (alto), [...]

| More

Posted in Reviews | Also tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Tasty titbits for your lunchtime

After an insane couple of days it’s time to resume normal blogging services. Don’t worry though, the Fine Gael website fiasco hasn’t gone to bed yet – I’ve given it a permanent home here and George Hook & his Newstalk team are having a look at it today in advance of their show later this [...]

| More

Posted in Random | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments