IrishMJ
@irishmj.ie
Greatest goalkeeper never to play for Ireland.
Failed rock star.
Now I take pretty pictures.
Want to use a photo? Just ask.
Don't be an arsehole and rob them.
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Failed rock star.
Now I take pretty pictures.
Want to use a photo? Just ask.
Don't be an arsehole and rob them.
www.irishmj.ie
A few words, and a few photos from the Bad Cop Bad Cop gig in Opium Dublin last week.
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Bad Cop / Bad Cop - Opium Live, Dublin - December 15th, 2025
I can’t quite remember when I first came across Bad Cop / Bad Cop , but Fat Wreck Chords had been kindly sending me PR copies of their late...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A few words, and a few photos from the Bad Cop Bad Cop gig in Opium Dublin last week.
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A few words and lots of photos from last weekend's All That Glitters Cabaret in Drogheda.
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All That Glitters - McHugh's Venue, Drogheda - December 13th, 2025
Setting up your own cabaret show is always a risk—mainly to the finances, but also to your self-esteem. Venues need to be hired, performers ...
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December 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A few words and lots of photos from last weekend's All That Glitters Cabaret in Drogheda.
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A few words about, and a few photos from the recent Spike and the Gimme Gimmes show at Opium Live, Dublin.
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Spike and the Gimme Gimmies - Opium Live, Dublin - December 15th, 2025
I've had a 29-year love affair with Spike and the GimmeGimmes (previously known as Me First and the Gimme Gimmes). It started back in 1997...
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December 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A few words about, and a few photos from the recent Spike and the Gimme Gimmes show at Opium Live, Dublin.
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A few words about and a few photos from Ultan Conlon's gig in the Unitarian last weekend.
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Ultan Conlon - Unitarian Church, Dublin - December 6th, 2025
According to my records, it had been 7 years since I last saw Ultan perform live... I found that hard to believe, but Ultan assured me it ...
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December 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A few words about and a few photos from Ultan Conlon's gig in the Unitarian last weekend.
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All that 'New Year, New Me' shite will be starting soon...
Not me though, feck no!
If you didn't like me this year, there is even less of a chance you'll like me next year!
Expect more of this from me.
Not me though, feck no!
If you didn't like me this year, there is even less of a chance you'll like me next year!
Expect more of this from me.
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
All that 'New Year, New Me' shite will be starting soon...
Not me though, feck no!
If you didn't like me this year, there is even less of a chance you'll like me next year!
Expect more of this from me.
Not me though, feck no!
If you didn't like me this year, there is even less of a chance you'll like me next year!
Expect more of this from me.
If you ever saw Sinead O'Connor perform, you know how great she was.
There wasn't a room big enough to contain her voice.
Her passion for music was immense, never settling on just one style, eager to stretch her talents.
Sinead should be 59 today.
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There wasn't a room big enough to contain her voice.
Her passion for music was immense, never settling on just one style, eager to stretch her talents.
Sinead should be 59 today.
#IrishMusicParty
December 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you ever saw Sinead O'Connor perform, you know how great she was.
There wasn't a room big enough to contain her voice.
Her passion for music was immense, never settling on just one style, eager to stretch her talents.
Sinead should be 59 today.
#IrishMusicParty
There wasn't a room big enough to contain her voice.
Her passion for music was immense, never settling on just one style, eager to stretch her talents.
Sinead should be 59 today.
#IrishMusicParty
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
More than a few words and plenty of pictures from the Harlekino Kollektiv show 'Antika' last week in the Sugarclub, Dublin.
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Antika - The Sugarclub, Dublin - November 22nd, 2025
Every now and again, I get a new follower on Instagram, and my bat senses start to tingle. Such was the case when Harlekino Kollektiv dro...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
More than a few words and plenty of pictures from the Harlekino Kollektiv show 'Antika' last week in the Sugarclub, Dublin.
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A few words and some pictures from Friday nights King Kong Company gig in the Academy Dublin.
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King Kong Company - The Academy, Dublin - November 28th, 2025
I can't think of a better way to kick off the Christmas madness, than going to see King Kong Company live. So, on Friday night, that's exa...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A few words and some pictures from Friday nights King Kong Company gig in the Academy Dublin.
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So, I was in Belfast recently, photographing a burlesque festival.
All was going fine till the last performer and the dreaded red lights...
I didn't think I'd get anything much, and to be honest, I didn't!
I did manage to rescue this shit though. At least I think I did!
All was going fine till the last performer and the dreaded red lights...
I didn't think I'd get anything much, and to be honest, I didn't!
I did manage to rescue this shit though. At least I think I did!
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
So, I was in Belfast recently, photographing a burlesque festival.
All was going fine till the last performer and the dreaded red lights...
I didn't think I'd get anything much, and to be honest, I didn't!
I did manage to rescue this shit though. At least I think I did!
All was going fine till the last performer and the dreaded red lights...
I didn't think I'd get anything much, and to be honest, I didn't!
I did manage to rescue this shit though. At least I think I did!
A few words about and photos from A Night of Burlesque, part of the Púca Festival.
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A Night of Burlesque, Púca Festival - Brogans, Trim - 31st October, 2025
Halloween... When I was a child, it involved getting dressed up in a black plastic sack and wearing a cheap plastic mask. Then, you ent doo...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
A few words about and photos from A Night of Burlesque, part of the Púca Festival.
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A few words about, and photos from the Muddy River Band gig in the Moat Theatre last weekend.
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The Muddy River Band - Moat Theatre, Naas - November 8th, 2025
I've been following the Muddy River Band since they started playing together back in 2023, and it's been fantastic to see them grow as a ba...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A few words about, and photos from the Muddy River Band gig in the Moat Theatre last weekend.
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A few shots of the Muddy River Band from last Saturday night in Moat Theatre in Naas.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A few shots of the Muddy River Band from last Saturday night in Moat Theatre in Naas.
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I headed to the Circus Gerbola today in Naas to take some pretty pictures.
It was probably the most difficult shoot I've ever had.
Everything moves so quickly, lights change so fast...
It was great fun though, support the circus!
It was probably the most difficult shoot I've ever had.
Everything moves so quickly, lights change so fast...
It was great fun though, support the circus!
October 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I headed to the Circus Gerbola today in Naas to take some pretty pictures.
It was probably the most difficult shoot I've ever had.
Everything moves so quickly, lights change so fast...
It was great fun though, support the circus!
It was probably the most difficult shoot I've ever had.
Everything moves so quickly, lights change so fast...
It was great fun though, support the circus!
It's almost time for me to go vote...
If you have a vote and can't be arsed voting, you're doing nothing to prevent a candidate being elected.
Get up off your hole, go vote and get a spice bag or a snack box on the way home.
If you have a vote and can't be arsed voting, you're doing nothing to prevent a candidate being elected.
Get up off your hole, go vote and get a spice bag or a snack box on the way home.
October 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It's almost time for me to go vote...
If you have a vote and can't be arsed voting, you're doing nothing to prevent a candidate being elected.
Get up off your hole, go vote and get a spice bag or a snack box on the way home.
If you have a vote and can't be arsed voting, you're doing nothing to prevent a candidate being elected.
Get up off your hole, go vote and get a spice bag or a snack box on the way home.
A few words and a few photos from the recent Luka Bloom gig for Féile Liam O'Flynn.
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2025-10-04 Luka Bloom - Feile Liam O'Flynn, Dew Drop Inn, Kill
Luka Bloom ... There's not much to be said about this man that hasn't been said before. He is a legend of Irish music. Since starting his ...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A few words and a few photos from the recent Luka Bloom gig for Féile Liam O'Flynn.
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I headed down to Dunamaise Arts Centre tonight to see the Climate Change Cabaret.
I hadn't intended to shoot the show, but I stopped off on the way and picked up my camera. I'm glad I did. It was a great mix of cabaret, burlesque, and science!
These are just a few quick edits before bed.
I hadn't intended to shoot the show, but I stopped off on the way and picked up my camera. I'm glad I did. It was a great mix of cabaret, burlesque, and science!
These are just a few quick edits before bed.
October 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I headed down to Dunamaise Arts Centre tonight to see the Climate Change Cabaret.
I hadn't intended to shoot the show, but I stopped off on the way and picked up my camera. I'm glad I did. It was a great mix of cabaret, burlesque, and science!
These are just a few quick edits before bed.
I hadn't intended to shoot the show, but I stopped off on the way and picked up my camera. I'm glad I did. It was a great mix of cabaret, burlesque, and science!
These are just a few quick edits before bed.
A few words and a few photos from the recent Gemma Hayes gig in Whelans, Dublin.
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2025-09-26 Gemma Hayes - Whelan's, Dublin
The last time I saw Gemma Hayes live, was back in 2021 at the Firebirds Music Festival , where, post gig, I may have been too tongue tied t...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A few words and a few photos from the recent Gemma Hayes gig in Whelans, Dublin.
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A few words about, and a few photos from the recent Ailbhe Reddy gig in National Concert Hall, Dublin.
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2025-09-20 Ailbhe Reddy - National Concert Hall, Dublin
I'd photographed Ailbhe earlier in the summer at Hibernacle Festival and we'd had a chat where I professed to being a fan. So, emboldened...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A few words about, and a few photos from the recent Ailbhe Reddy gig in National Concert Hall, Dublin.
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Friday night, in the intimate surrounds of the Dew Drop in Kill, Co. Kildare, I got to see the legendary Luka Bloom perform as part of Féile Liam O'Flynn.
It was every bit as good as you'd think it was!
#Ireland
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#IrishMusicParty
#Live
#2025
It was every bit as good as you'd think it was!
#Ireland
#IrishMusic
#IrishMusicParty
#Live
#2025
October 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Friday night, in the intimate surrounds of the Dew Drop in Kill, Co. Kildare, I got to see the legendary Luka Bloom perform as part of Féile Liam O'Flynn.
It was every bit as good as you'd think it was!
#Ireland
#IrishMusic
#IrishMusicParty
#Live
#2025
It was every bit as good as you'd think it was!
#Ireland
#IrishMusic
#IrishMusicParty
#Live
#2025
Another great night in Whelan's, Dublin, with the fantastic Gemma Hayes headlining the mainstage.
Gemma's currently on an Irish tour, you'd be mad to miss it.
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Gemma's currently on an Irish tour, you'd be mad to miss it.
#IrishMusicParty
September 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Another great night in Whelan's, Dublin, with the fantastic Gemma Hayes headlining the mainstage.
Gemma's currently on an Irish tour, you'd be mad to miss it.
#IrishMusicParty
Gemma's currently on an Irish tour, you'd be mad to miss it.
#IrishMusicParty
I was in Whelan's in Dublin last night, I'd not been there in a while, so it was great to be back.
This is Roesy performing on the mainstage. I'd heard of him before, seen the name around, but it was my first time catching him live. Rather enjoyable set!
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This is Roesy performing on the mainstage. I'd heard of him before, seen the name around, but it was my first time catching him live. Rather enjoyable set!
#IrishMusicParty
September 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I was in Whelan's in Dublin last night, I'd not been there in a while, so it was great to be back.
This is Roesy performing on the mainstage. I'd heard of him before, seen the name around, but it was my first time catching him live. Rather enjoyable set!
#IrishMusicParty
This is Roesy performing on the mainstage. I'd heard of him before, seen the name around, but it was my first time catching him live. Rather enjoyable set!
#IrishMusicParty
September 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A few words, and I do mean few, about last weekend's Naas Wild Food Festival.
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2025-09-14 Naas Wild Food Festival - Naas, Co. Kildare
It's been a quite September, I was away for first fortnight and missed most of the Naas Wild Food Festiva l. I did, however, make it back i...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A few words, and I do mean few, about last weekend's Naas Wild Food Festival.
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Convicted rapist McGregor knows zilch about how the Irish presidency works. If, by an act of pure sorcery, he were elected, he could not do ANYTHING without govt permission - including entering the Dept of the Taoiseach, where he is photographed. The parliament is on a different street!
September 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Convicted rapist McGregor knows zilch about how the Irish presidency works. If, by an act of pure sorcery, he were elected, he could not do ANYTHING without govt permission - including entering the Dept of the Taoiseach, where he is photographed. The parliament is on a different street!