The Waterboys, Kingfishr and more: Stellar lineup of Irish acts ...
A star-studded lineup has been announced for the upcoming 'Live at the Docklands' 2025 series, with a host of Irish musical talent on display in Limerick.
THE WATERBOYS
The Waterboys are back in Limerick as part of the Docklands festival on Sunday August 17th, 2025. The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s, and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way.
Their best-known songs include The Whole of The Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is the Sea and Fisherman's Blues.
Indisputably one of the best live bands in the world, the 2024 version of The Waterboys features double keyboard players Brother Paul from Memphis and James Hallawell from Cornwall, and is grounded by killer Irish rhythm section Aongus Ralston (bass) and Eamon Ferris (drums).
Tickets go on sale Friday November 15th 10am from www.dolans.ie/www.ticketmaster.ie
KINGFISHR
Kingfishr will perform in Limerick as part of the Docklands festival on Friday August 22nd 2025.
The Limerick-based 3-piece have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married with their propensity for catchy melodies has resonated with a wide audience.
In 2 short years, they have racked up over 12 million streams on Spotify to date, were included in Spotify’s Fresh Finds UK & Ireland, Class of 2023 and began 2024 as Spotify RADAR: First Listen UK & Ireland Artists.
2023 saw debut sold out tours across the UK and Ireland as well as a host of supports with major artists, such as Dermot Kennedy & George Ezra, and notable festival performances including BST Hyde Park, Latitude, All Points East and Electric Picnic.
Tickets are on sale NOW from www.dolans.ie/www.ticketmaster.ie
PICTURE THIS
Picture This will perform in Limerick as part of the Docklands festival on Wednesday August 13th.
This will be the band’s first performance in Limerick since they performed in Dolans Warehouse in 2016.
Last Summer, Picture This performed to a total of 60,000 fans across sold-out shows in Dublin, Belfast, and Cork. Their latest album, 'Parked Car Conversations', soared to #2 on the Irish Charts.
They have been on an Arena Tour with Rae Garvey and their hit single 'Somewhere Close to Heaven' hitting the German Airplay Charts at no.16.
Picture This have established themselves as an acclaimed band out of Ireland; known for their compelling songwriting and electrifying performances. Their ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with powerful melodies has garnered them a devoted global fan base.
Tickets are on sale NOW from www.dolans.ie/www.ticketmaster.ie
DES PIERCE'S BLOCK ROCKIN BEATS
Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin Beats will return to Limerick as part of the Docklands festival on Saturday August 16th 2025.
Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin Beats is a performance of the world’s biggest dance anthems, featuring a full live band and special guests.
A raw, energetic live set includes tracks from Underworld, Faithless, The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, and many more!
Block Rockin Beats is a live stage performance version of Dec Pierce’s radio show of the same name on Today FM. 2025 marks 30 years since Dec Pierce first began his journey as a DJ in 1995. To celebrate this milestone, Block Rockin Beats will embark on the 95-25 Tour, with shows in Cork, Galway, and Limerick during the summer of 2025.
These gigs will feature dance tracks close to Dec’s heart that were massive across those three decades.
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