Jam-packed lineup in Dundallk's Toales Live Venue this week

Here's what's going on this week in Toales Live Venue in Dundalk

Thursday 23rd October - Fireside Sessions presents THE DUNDALK DOLLS + The Special Guests - Toales - Free admission - Starts 9pm

The Fireside Sessions at Toales have become something of a local treasure — a laid-back, intimate series where artists strip things back and connect with the crowd up close.

No big production, no pretense — just the warmth of real musicianship, honest songs, and a room full of people who love discovering something original and genuine.

Every night feels different, but the spirit is always the same: raw, relaxed and full of heart.

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This Thursday, October 23rd, Fireside Sessions welcomes two rising acts to that glowing stage — The Dundalk Dolls with support from The Special Guests.

In just two years, The Dundalk Dolls have built an impressive résumé, releasing a run of acclaimed singles and a debut album that showcase their richly evolving sound.

Their mix of superb songwriting, soaring harmonies, and heartfelt lyrics has earned them a devoted following in Dundalk and beyond.

They’ll be joined by an exciting new local act The Special Guests.

Free admission kicks in at 9pm — so get in early, grab a seat by the virtual fire, and soak up another unforgettable night of local talent at Toales.

Saturday 25th October - WORDS THAT BURN + From Ruins + Deithesis - Doors 8pm - Admission €10

Toales Live Venue — Dundalk’s home of loud, rocking, heavy live shows — cranks up the volume once again on Saturday, 25th October for a blistering Metal Night featuring three standout acts from Ireland’s thriving metal scene.

Headlining are Words That Burn, one of the country’s most successful and intense alt-metal bands.

Renowned for their searing live shows and emotionally charged sound, they treat every song as a sonically visual journey through hope, fear, pain, and redemption.

Expect hook-laden anthems and an atmosphere that’s nothing short of electric.

Main support comes from From Ruins, the County Antrim modern metal band quickly building a reputation for their potent mix of brutal and soaring vocals, gripping melodies, and hard-hitting riffs.

With releases like Inner Demons and Poison for Your Soul earning critical praise and BBC Radio 1 airplay, they’re fast becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting new metal exports.

Opening the night is Deithesis, County Louth’s own classic heavy metal outfit blending thrash and doom influences.

Following the release of their debut album Equilibrium in late 2023, they’ve been making waves with their authentic, riff-driven sound and powerful live presence.

It’s another night of pure, unfiltered energy at Toales Live Venue, where heavy music lives loud — and tickets won’t break the bank.

Sunday 26th October - Toales Sunday Session presents LOSS + Fomorian - Doors 5.30pm - Admission €10

Dundalk rocks hard for a Sunday Session on 26th October as Brazilian stoner-metal trio Loss take the main stage at Toales Live Venue.

Formed in 2020, Marcelo Loss (vocals/bass), Adriano Avelar (guitar/vocals), and Teddy Bronsk (drums) have wowed audiences across Europe with their EP Let’s Go and full-length Storm, blending sludgy grooves, soaring riffs, and powerful hooks.

Supporting are Fomorian, Ireland’s rising metal powerhouse, delivering pummelling riffs and ferocious live energy inspired by Lamb of God, Chimaira, and Sepultura.

This is a night of raw, heavy music not to be missed — stoner rock meets underground metal in a collision that will shake Dundalk to its core.

Note the early door time of 5.30pm. Tickets are only €10 available at the door and online.