The Róisín Dubh is a live music and comedy venue located in

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. It has hosted events such as the IMRO Showcase Tour and the 2fm 2moro 2our. The name translates from the

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as the "little black rose". According to Una Mullally in the ''

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'', the venue is "the heart of live music in the city".

Live Broadcasts

In 2018 the radio host

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broadcast a series of shows on his

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national program, ''The Paul Mclone Show''. The first stop on the national tour was the Roisin Dubh in

. In 2008 the Róisín won the IMRO award for Best Venue in Connacht and was nominated for Best Venue In Ireland."Róisín Dubh wins IMRO Award"
Róisín Dubh. Accessed 11 January 2009. It won the Regional Award for Connacht again in 2009. Nial Conlon of Dublin-based band

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praised the venue's owner, Gugai, for welcoming the band when no other venue would. Other notable fans who attend the venue include broadcaster Síle Ní Bhraonain.

References

External links

Official website

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