Jam-packed lineup at Dundalk's Toales Live Venue this week

Here's what's happening this week in Toales Live Venue on Crowe Street in Dundalk

Thursday 24th July - Fireside Sessions Present TJ MURPHY + Clodagh McGrady. Starts 9pm - Free Admission.

Fireside Sessions at Toales Bar in Dundalk welcomes back acclaimed Dundalk singer-songwriter T.J. Murphy for an intimate night of original music and storytelling.

Known for his honest lyrics and soulful delivery, Murphy has carved out a space in the Irish acoustic scene with songs that speak to both heartache and hope.

His stripped-back style and powerful stage presence make him a perfect fit for the Fireside Sessions’ cosy, relaxed atmosphere.

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Opening the night is rising singer-songwriter Clodagh McGrady, making her Toales debut.

As always, Fireside Sessions kicks off around 9pm, with free admission and a warm welcome guaranteed.

Early arrival is recommended for the best seats.

Friday 25th July - BROKEN HABIT + New Enemy + Whitehorrn. Doors 8pm - Admission €10.

Get ready for a full-force night of Irish heavy music as Broken Habit hit the stage at Toales Live Venue on Thursday, 25th July, joined by rising post-hardcore outfit New Enemy and high-energy newcomers Whitethorrn.

Formed in 2019, Broken Habit began as a Linkin Park tribute before shifting gears into original songwriting.

Blending nu-metal grooves with metalcore aggression and raw emotion, they’ve built a fierce reputation through relentless gigging and DIY spirit.

Their debut EP S.E.D.A.T.E. is a dark, conceptual journey through addiction, mental health, and personal collapse—bold, intense, and unflinchingly honest.

Main support comes from New Enemy, a Dublin-based post-hardcore band whose debut single Take Me Away drops June 27th. With recent appearances at Opium and Siege of Limerick, they’re quickly gaining traction. Kicking things off is Whitethorrn, known for their blistering live energy and debut single Brace Yourself.

Doors at 8pm. Tickets €10 on Eventbrite. Expect riffs, chaos, and serious volume.

Saturday - Yew Tree Promotions present BATTLE OF THE BANDS - Doors Open 7PM

Newry based Yew Tree Promotions hunt for the region’s hottest new talent continues this week as the third heat of its Battle of the Bands competition lands at Toales Live Venue, Dundalk.

Part of an ongoing series of shows spanning Newry and Dundalk, the event will see five young up-and-coming acts take to the stage — but only the winner and runner up chosen to move on to the next round.

The evening kicks off with Left Unsaid at 7:30pm, followed by Lucy Donnelly at 8:05pm. Reflect hit the stage at 8:40pm, with The Syllables bringing their set at 9:15pm. The night wraps with Mosi, performing from 9:50pm to 10:10pm.

Organisers are calling on local music fans to come out in force to make this a night to remember!

Doors open early at 7:00pm, and admission is just €5 — an affordable chance to catch a glimpse of the region’s rising stars before they break out.