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The Gakk launch their new album in Toales on Sunday
There is loads on this week in Toales Live Venue on Crowe Street in Dundalk with music, comedy, a Halloween fancy dress party and The Gakk launching their new album.
Thursday 30th October - Fireside Sessions presents Beki Hemingway + Stu Da. Free admission - Show starts 9pm.
The Fireside Sessions at Toales continue to light up Thursday nights with another special evening of music and storytelling.
This week’s headliner, Beki Hemingway, makes a warmly anticipated return to the Dundalk stage.
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Originally from Denver, Colorado, Beki and her husband and musical partner Randy Kerkman made the bold leap to Ireland in 2016, quickly becoming part of Dundalk’s vibrant creative community.
Together, they’ve built a reputation for heartfelt, finely crafted songs that blend modern Americana with the soul of classic folk.
Often hailed as writing “the best songs you’ve never heard,” Beki’s music brims with melody, grace, and emotional honesty.
Support on the night comes from StuDa, a London-Irish singer-songwriter currently in the studio crafting his debut single.
Drawing inspiration from icons Paul Weller, Paul Heaton, and Chris Difford, StuDa’s fusion of Brit-pop grooves and Irish storytelling promises a captivating set.
Expect a night of beautifully delivered songs, intimate moments, and the unmistakable Fireside Sessions atmosphere — where great music and warm company meet.
Friday 31st October – Halloween fancy dress party with Mad Honey + Even More So - Doors 8pm.
It’s that time again — Toales’ legendary Halloween Fancy Dress Party is back and bigger than ever! Local heroes Mad Honey return to ignite the chaos with their electrifying blend of rock, soul, and high-energy anthems as they serve up a killer mix of originals and crowd-favourite covers.
They're joined on the night by special guests Even More So.
Get ready for a night of music, mischief, and mayhem — with prizes for the best costumes and drink promos for everyone who shows up in fancy dress.
Now a firm Dundalk tradition, this party always packs out fast — so grab your mates, suit up in your spookiest gear, and get down to Toales this Halloween night!
Admission €10 via Eventbrite or on the door.
Saturday 1st November - El Paso Comedy presents Louise O'Toole + Guests. Admission €10 - Doors 8pm.
Get ready for another big night of laughs as El Paso Comedy returns to Toales on Saturday, November 1st! Headlining the night is Louise O’Toole, one of Ireland’s sharpest and most original comedic voices, known for her fearless wit and brilliantly observed humour.
She’ll be joined by a top supporting lineup featuring Alex J. Byrne, Gary Lynch, and El Paso’s own quickfire host Elizabeth Redmond, keeping the energy high and the punchlines coming all night long.
Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, expect smart, fast, and unapologetically funny stand-up in Dundalk’s favourite comedy spot.
Doors 8PM, admission €10 — get in early, grab a pint, and settle in for a Saturday night guaranteed to leave you grinning.
Sunday 2nd November – The Gakk Album Launch + The Coathanger Solution + Buck Eejit - Early Doors 5.30pm.
Dundalk punk heavyweights The Gakk storm Toales Live Venue on Sunday, 2nd November for the official launch of their brand-new album, "An Unknown Substance On A Pristine Surface" - a blistering statement from one of Ireland’s most vital underground punk bands. Available on the night on vinyl and CD.
The record, released on Punkerama Records, captures The Gakk’s trademark raw, unfiltered energy — driving rhythms, razor-edged guitar work, and socially charged lyrics that challenge, provoke, and connect.
This is punk with heart, brains, and teeth.
Recorded and produced independently, the album walks a tightrope between grit and melody, echoing the spirit of classic punk while speaking directly to the frustration and resilience of modern life.
Every track lands like a punch, but with reflection behind the roar — proof that punk can still mean something.
Support on the night comes from The Coathanger Solution, Dublin’s noisy, angry punk rock ’n’ roll outfit known for their witty, hard-hitting lyrics and hook-heavy chaos, and Buck Eejit, Lisburn’s booze-fuelled Oi! punks who blend gallows humour and street grit in equal measure.
This will be a night of loud truth-telling and unfiltered rebellion — the sound of Irish punk at full tilt.
Tickets €10 via Eventbrite / €12 on the night. Doors open early at 5.30pm.
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