Lots of live music in Dundalk's Toales this bank holiday weekend

Here's what's happening in Toales Live Venue in Dundalk this week.

Thursday 2nd April - Fireside Sessions presents JULIAN LEAVY + Sean P Gilsenan + Sinead McNally - FREE Admission - Show Starts 9pm.

Dundalk’s original music scene stays in full flow as the Fireside Sessions returns to Toales on Thursday, 2 April, with a three–artist bill led by Julian Leavy.

A firm fixture in the local calendar, the series champions original songwriting in an intimate, pub-room setting.

With a 9pm start and free admission, it offers audiences the chance to experience artists up close, focused purely on the craft of the song.

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Headlining is Dundalk songwriter Julian Leavy, whose music sits between folk intimacy and alt-indie grit.

Influenced by soul, jazz, classic rock and west coast sounds — and inspired by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante, James Taylor and Elliott Smith — he blends acoustic warmth, layered guitars and reflective lyricism, delivered with emotional honesty.

Also on the bill is Sean P. Gilsenan, a solo songwriter from Dundalk.

After cutting his teeth in various bands, he returned to music in 2025 following a decade-long hiatus, with songs that effortlessly blend melody, feeling, and a dose of grit. Rooted in indie rock and punk, they are honest, warm, melodic and a little rough around the edges

Completing the line-up is Sinéad McNally. Classically trained on piano, she merges Irish folk influences with ambient, multi-layered vocals, creating a rich, atmospheric sound that feels both rooted and modern.

Music begins at 9pm, with early arrival advised.

Toales is closed on Good Friday

Saturday 4th April - GREEN WEEK - A Tribute To Green Day + Numbskull Narrative + On Paper Wings - Doors 8PM - Adm €10 / €12

Punk rock fans in Dundalk can look forward to a high-energy night as GREEN WEEK – A Tribute to Green Day comes to Toales on Saturday, April 4.

Doors open at 8pm. Paying homage to the legendary Californian punk trio, the band performs a set packed with fan favourites from across Green Day’s career.

Since emerging in the early 1990s, the band rose to global fame with era-defining albums like Dookie and American Idiot, helping bring punk-influenced rock back into the mainstream.

Green Week recreates that spirit with an energetic live show featuring sing-along classics such as Basket Case, Holiday and Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).

Support on the night comes from Dublin's Numbskull Narrative and Belfast's On Paper Wings.

With Toales’ intimate setting adding to the atmosphere, the gig promises a wild celebration of one of modern punk rock’s most influential bands.

Doors 8pm. Admission €10 on Eventbrite / €12 on the door

Easter Sunday 5th April - PUNK ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA - Seven Acts, Two Stages - Doors at 7PM. Tickets €12.50 online at Eventbrite / €15 on the door

A major night of live punk is set to shake Dundalk this Easter as PUNK ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA takes over Toales on Easter Sunday 5th April, bringing seven acts to two stages for a full evening of high-energy music.

Promising a loud and fast-paced celebration of underground sounds, the event will showcase a strong line-up from Ireland’s vibrant punk scene.

Among the artists performing is Pete Holidai of the legendary The Radiators From Space accompanied by a staple of the Irish music scene for decades - Tony St Ledger, alongside The Gakk, The Dubtones, The Coathanger Solution, Fat Rabbit, The Prongs and Bold Boy. Each act brings its own take on punk, garage rock and alternative music, ensuring a varied and energetic night of live performances.

With two stages running throughout the evening, audiences can expect a packed programme and a lively, festival-style atmosphere inside Dundalk’s much-loved alternative underground venue.

Doors open at 7pm, with music continuing across both stages late into the night.

Tickets are available online through Eventbrite for €12.50, with admission €15 on the door.

This is THE night for punk fans across the northeast looking for a night of raw guitars, pounding drums and uncompromising live energy.