Metal and comedy in Toales Live Venue in Dundalk this weekend

There is a jam-packed lineup in Toales Live Venue on Crowe Street in Dundalk again this week.

Thursday 11th September - Fireside Sessions presents Bedside Community. Free admission. Show starts 9pm.

The acclaimed Fireside Sessions are back at Toales Live Venue on Thursday, September 11, continuing a run of weekly intimate gigs that have fast become a highlight of Dundalk’s live music calendar.

This edition sees the spotlight fall on Fireside favorite Bedside Community, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Roberto Tamburrini. Bedside Community delivers a moody, melancholic indie rock sound shaped by folk, post-punk, grunge, shoegaze, and early 2000s indie. With raw, honest lyrics tackling mental health, grief, addiction, and modern struggles, this is indie rock with heart and depth.

Support on the night comes from the hugely talented singer-songwriter Eoin Miller.

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Since launching, the Fireside Sessions has hosted a string of memorable performances, from singer-songwriter showcases to stripped-back sets by touring acts. Each evening has celebrated connection and craft, drawing crowds eager to discover new voices and soak in the laid-back, community-driven atmosphere, and always completely free of charge.

Friday 12th September -Mourning Of The Heretic + Their Last Stop + Superstatic + Deserted - Doors 8pm. Admission €8.

Metal takes over in Toales. Mourning Of The Heretic lead a night of darkness in Dundalk. Toales Live Venue will be plunged into darkness on Friday, September 12th, as the stage plays host to a night of unrelenting metal.

Doors open at 8pm, with tickets just €8 available now via Eventbrite.

Headlining the bill are Mourning Of The Heretic, a dark metal force from the north of Ireland whose gothic-infused soundscapes channel morbid atmospheres and horror-drenched melancholy.

Their unique fusion of influences ensures a brooding and cinematic live performance that fans of the extreme won’t want to miss.

Also taking to the stage are Their Last Stop, hailing from Dublin with their brand of atmospheric and depressive black metal.

Layering melody with sheer intensity, they conjure an emotional storm for fans of Thy Light, Agalloch, and Nocturnal Depression.

Adding to the chaos, Dublin’s Superstatic bring their horror-themed death doom to Dundalk. Since their formation in 2017, the band has carved a reputation for bone-crushing riffs, guttural atmospheres, and tempos that drag you into the abyss—think Morbid Angel meets Evoken.

Opening the night are Deserted, a rising Cork act blending old school and modern death metal.

Expect groove-laden brutality, savage breakdowns, and enough hooks to leave their mark.

This promises to be one of the heaviest nights of the year at Toales, showcasing the strength and diversity of Ireland’s underground metal scene.

Saturday 13th September - NI Comedy presents Mark McCarney- sold out. Doors 7pm.

Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to the Toales stage in Dundalk.

Known for his hilarious online sketches and razor-sharp stand-up, Mark has become one of the freshest voices in Irish comedy, blending absurdity with relatable tales of small-town life.

With his deadpan delivery and knack for finding humor in the mundane, Mark’s show takes audiences on a laugh-out-loud journey through the quirks of family, community, and the strange realities of modern living. Whether you're a long-time fan of his viral hits or new to his uniquely Irish sense of humor, this tour is guaranteed to leave you in stitches.

This show is sold out. Doors 7pm, show starts 8pm