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06 Sept 2025

Live music and a Halloween craft fair - your weekend plans sorted at Dundalk's Toales bar

Toales will be hosting a range of low cost and even free events from Thursday to Sunday this week including live music and a spooky craft fair!

Live music and a Halloween craft fair - your weekend plans sorted at Dundalk's Toales bar

Live music and a Halloween craft fair - your weekend plans sorted at Toales bar

Looking for something to do this week in Dundalk? Well look no further, as Toales Rock Bar and Live Venue have a range of exciting events taking place from Thursday 3 October to Sunday 6 October.
Toales will be hosting the hugely popular Fireside Sessions this Thursday 3 October at 9pm. Fireside Sessions is an acoustic club that showcases the best in acoustic acts in the cosy fireside setting of Toales. This week, Fireside Sessions welcomes back the fantastic singer/songwriter TJ Murphy. You might recognise TJ as a regular busker on the streets of Dundalk!
Another Dundalk native singer/songwriter, Damien Adare, will also be providing support on the night. The event promises a night of relaxation and entertainment by the fire. Anyone interested will be delighted to know that admission to the event is free!
TJ Murphy
On Friday 4 October, Toales Venue will be welcoming Eight Feet Fine as part of the German band's European tour. Founded in 2021, Eight Feet Fine is a pop punk / alternative band from Erkelenz in Germany. The band presents a unique sound inspired by the punk and rock genres, as well as other styles such alt-country and acoustic.
Toales' favourite Kampala from Dublin will be providing support on the night alongside Dundalk's very own Hot Topic who will be performing for the first time at the venue. 
Doors open at 8pm and admission to see all three bands perform costs only €5!
Eight Feet Fine
With October upon us, it's time for a Halloween Craft Market! On Saturday 5 October, the Halloween Craft Market will be taking place from 12pm to 5pm. KITSCH BITSCH & TOALES are back again with another Pop-Up Craft Fair, raising much needed funds for charity.
October's market has a decidedly spooky feel to it, with local artisans and crafters catering for everyone's tastes and needs. At the market there will be alternative and seasonal jewellery, household and children's items, vintage and retro clothes, delicious hot and cold food, and so much more!
Craft Market
The fun doesn't end there as that Saturday night will see Toales host three incredible bands at 8pm. A firm favourite for Dundalk gig-goers, No Vendors from Cavan will be performing at Toales for a headline show. The band deservedly won "Toales' Battle Of The Bands 2024" and will be returning to the venue on Saturday where they are sure to rock out to a full house with their high-energy live show. 
Two superb new Dundalk bands, Needy Pets and Apropos, will also be supporting on the night. This is another super affordable event from Toales, with admission only costing €5.
No Vendors
The musical fun continues on Sunday 6 October as Over The West Online Radio in collaboration with Avocado Rocks Promotions presents 'Over The West-Fest', where East meets West for this amazing collection of live music from all over Ireland.
This is a family-friendly event where a whole host of acts will be performing. Some of the acts involved include the local all-girl band Messy Avocado, Frankie’s band, Maria McCormack, Aine Duffy, The lion Colhoun (with full Band), Cut Rubber, Shauna Scanlon and Jim Loughran. 
This event will take place slightly earlier on Sunday with doors opening at 4pm. And, again, admission only costs €5!
Messy Avocado 

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