Summer Gigs

Catch the shows you want to see this summer with JIM CARROLL's gig guide

FRIDAY 17

Aslan Vicar Street, Dublin

One for the Team Whelan’s, Dublin

SUNDAY 19

Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin. The Irish love affair with Lenny continues

MONDAY 20

Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin

Booker T Vicar Street, Dublin

TUESDAY 21

John Mayall Academy, Dublin

Booker T Róisín Dubh, Galway

WEDNESDAY 22

Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin

THURSDAY 23

Leonard Cohen 02, Dublin

FRIDAY 24

U2 Croke Park, Dublin. Let’s hope the new album sounds better live Wallis Bird Whelan’s, Dublin

SATURDAY 25

U2 Croke Park, Dublin

Wallis Bird Cyprus Avenue, Cork

SUNDAY 26

Leonard Cohen Odyssey, Belfast

MONDAY 27

U2 Croke Park, Dublin

AUGUST

SATURDAY 1

Castle Palooza Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co Offaly. With David Kitt, RSAG, Dark Room Notes and more

Metallica Marlay Park, Dublin

County-Fest 2009 King’s Hall, Belfast

SUNDAY 2

Fat Boy Slim Marlay Park, Dublin. The ducks will love the freaky dancing

Sharon Shannon Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Plus Shane McGowan and Damien Dempsey

Castle Palooza Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co Offaly

County-Fest 2009 King’s Hall, Belfast

FRIDAY 21

Simply Red 02, Dublin

SATURDAY 22

Simply Red Odyssey, Belfast

WEDNESDAY 26

Rise Against Spring Airbrake, Belfast

THURSDAY 27

Wilco Vicar Street, Dublin. Sure to be one of the season’s best shows

FRIDAY 28

Live at the Castle Carrickfergus Castle, Co Down. With Jools Holland, Dave Edmunds, Imelda May and more

Wilco Vicar Street, Dublin

Onslaught Spring Airbrake,

Belfast

SATURDAY 29

Live at the Castle Carrickfergus Castle, Co Down. With Status Quo, Saw Doctors, Hayseed Dixie and more.