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Irish Independent
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kingfishr at Fairview Park: Everything you need to know from stage times to last minute tickets
The band, known for their grand, atmospheric sound and catchy melodies, have quickly risen as one of Ireland's most promising acts. They've built a loyal following with over 70 million streams, 800,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and notable festival appearances including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, and Reading & Leeds. Are there any tickets left? The Fairview Park show is sold out. However, sparse resale tickets may be released on the day via so keep an eye out if you're hoping to snag one last minute. When do doors open? Doors open at 7pm. The show will start shortly after, so plan to arrive early. Queuing is not permitted until the gates open, and all attendees will be searched upon entry. Queuing in streets near and around the venue is not advisable. Camping, collapsible chairs and large bags will not be granted entry into the venue. Professional cameras, recording equipment, alcohol obtained outside of the venue, e-vehicles, flares and umbrellas will not be permitted inside. This concert does not allow re-admission, any departure from the venue is final. Concert-goers should plan to be within the venue approximately half an hour before the show starts. This is a standing-only concert Will there be an opening act? Flyte and The Awning will be supporting Kingfishr, according to MCD. Can under-16s go? Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian over the age of 25 at all times. What songs will Kingfishr perform? While the exact setlist for the Fairview Park show on June 21, 2025, hasn't been officially released, based on recent performances, fans can anticipate a dynamic mix of crowd favourites and newer material. At their recent shows, Kingfishr has included hits such as: I Cried, I Wept The Saviour Shadow Diamonds and Roses Shot in the Dark Man on the Moon Killeagh Eyes Don't Lie Caroline Gloria Headlands Leave Anyway Flowers-Fire Bet On Beauty 21 How do I get to Fairview Park? Attendees have been warned to expect transport delays and to plan accordingly. Fairview Park is situated near Clontarf; therefore it is on the DART line. The nearest station is Clontarf Road Dart Station. Several buses are departing from the city centre from Eden Quay, Abbey Street Lower and Talbot Street From Eden Quay: 14, 15, 27a/b From Abbey St Lower: 6, H1, H2, H3, 130 From Talbot St: 42, 43 Dublin Bus has warned that bus stops 519 and 616 will be closed from 10pm – 11pm on concert days for operational reasons. There is no public parking available at this event and all attendees are advised to refer to public transport. Once boarded off public transport, the venue is accessible through a single entrance at the Annesley Bridge end of Fairview Park. A map is accessible at What services will I find at the venue? The Fairview Park site map shows that the park has an accessible concert area, a first aid area, a food court, a merchandise store and several bars for refreshments. What will the weather be like? Saturday is expected to be warm with plenty of sunny spells, especially across the eastern half of the country. Temperatures will range from 19 to 25 degrees Celsius, with the warmest conditions in the east. A light to moderate southwest wind will prevail throughout the day.
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Your behaviour impacts others' – Gardai issue alert as GAA matches, rugby, Phoenix Park and Fairview Park gigs kick off
GARDAI have issued an alert ahead of four popular events that are set to kick off this weekend. 4 The British and Irish Lions v Argentina is also playing at the Aviva Stadium tonight Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription 4 'Kingfishr' concert is set to take place at Fairview Park tomorrow night Credit: Kingfishr Thousands of people are set to descend on Phoenix Park when music star Zach Bryan takes over the outdoor venue for three sold-out concerts, starting today. And tomorrow night the sold out 'Kingfishr' show will take place at Fairview Park. Four GAA matches are scheduled to take place between Saturday and Sunday afternoon. And the British and Irish Lions v Argentina is also playing at the Aviva Stadium tonight. Read more in News As more people are expected into the city this weekend, participants and spectators are encouraged to follow advice and guidance from the Gardai. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "These events have been carefully planned through by Garda Event Co-Ordination Teams in Dublin to ensure that not only are the events appropriately resourced to protect public safety, but that An Garda Síochána will continue to provide its important day-to-day services to people. Most read in The Irish Sun "Due to both public gatherings due to take place in Dublin City Centre on Sunday, we advise people to anticipate rolling Gardai said they will have their full traffic management plan in place to keep the traffic disruption to a minimum. Five people killed in 48 hours on Irish roads as Gardai issue safety appeal after telling 'dreaded news' to families Speaking ahead of this weekend's events, Assistant Commissioner for Dublin, Paul Cleary said: "This weekend is packed with lots of activity and with the summer weather also looking promising, we look forward to helping to welcome thousands of people into Dublin to make the most of their weekend. "We want you to enjoy yourselves if socialising or attending any one of the exciting sporting and music events happening in the city. "But to please be mindful of others and how your behaviour may impact their experience." He continued: "This "Should you feel unsafe or need our assistance in any way over the weekend, please contact us or stop anyone of us on our high-visibility patrols across the city, and in an emergency or immediate danger always dial 999/112." 4 GAA matches are scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription 4 Public transport as well as roads around the city centre are expected to be busy Credit: Reuters
RTÉ News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Picture This to open Live at the Marquee Cork's 20th run
Picture This will kick off Live at the Marquee Cork 2025, which marks the 20th anniversary of the summer music festival. The rock band will open the festival when they take to the stage on Wednesday, 25 June. The Coronas, Christy Moore, The Waterboys, Olly Murs, Kingfishr, Amble, The Mary Wallopers and Cian Ducrot are among the musical acts also set to perform this year. Comedians Dara Ó Briain, Tommy Tiernan and Michael McIntyre and former footballer Roy Keane in conversation with Roddy Doyle are also on this year's billing. The first artist to ever play Live at the Marquee was the legendary Brian Wilson at the festival's inception in 2005, in which the Marquee hosted 12 shows. Since then, over 1,750,000 people have attended gigs at the annual festival. This year, Live at the Marquee Cork will host a record-breaking 28 shows.
Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Irish band Kingfishr announce Barrowland show in Glasgow
Kingfishr, known for songs like Eyes Don't Lie and Shot In The Dark, will be performing at the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End of the city. The gig will take place on Monday, November 24. READ NEXT: Here's why this star loves bringing 'UK's longest-running theatre show' to Glasgow The band formed in Limerick in 2022. They currently have over one million monthly listeners on Spotify. To grab tickets for the group's show, click HERE READ NEXT: Eurovision 2025 star announces show in Glasgow General sale will go live on May 30 at 10am. Pre-sale tickets will go live at 10am on May 29.
Irish Independent
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘I'll never forget the last Limerick gig, it was mental' – folk-rocker Tadhg relishing his return
After supporting Kingfishr, the singer-songwriter will play his first headliner in Limerick Today at 11:09 Folk-rock singer-songwriter Tadhg Williams has announced his first ever headline show in Limerick, set to take place at The Record Room on Friday, June 6. This date is a major moment for the rising artist who is currently in the middle of an ambitious Irish tour titled This Tour is a Nixer. Related topics Jasmin Griffin
