The Upstairs Sessions

04/04/2026

Due to missing our last two sessions, we are having a mid-month session this time. Our next session is Sunday week 12th April. As always, anything and everything is welcome - but if you have any stories/tunes/poems/songs that link to Spring/New Beginnings, we'd love to hear them. Look forward to seeing you all upstairs in the The Villager in Chapelizod. 6-9pm, all welcome! The Chapelizod Village page.

04/03/2026

some Great music on tonight- our friends Vincent, Shane, Stephen and Alan playing as Strutter in Temple Bar! Well worth going along ✨

16/12/2025

Hi all,
I'm afraid this page is coming to an end. However, the Upstairs Sessions is alive and well and will be continuing. If you would like to be kept up to date about future sessions. Just PM me with your phone number and I will add you to the whatsapp group. The group is used solely to notify you of future events. The next on will be the last Sunday in January 6-9pm in The Villager. Beyond that, keep in touch via Whatsapp. This account will be closing before Christmas.
Thanks and have a lovely Christmas,
Elaine

25/11/2025

Hi all, our Christmas Special will be taking place Saturday 13th from 2-5pm upstairs in The Villager, Chapelizod. Enjoy a mulled wine and Christmas treats as we sing, listen and enjoy Christmas tunes and stories. If people want to bring along some Christmas treats, it'd be a lovely addition to finish up the year with! Hope to see lots of you there! 🥳 The Villager The Chapelizod Village page.

23/11/2025

First gig next Saturday...free in, no need to book. Very proud to be joined by the amazing Evin O' Brien and Dave Mooney. If you in the Dun Laoghaire area, come join at Walters pub, 4-6pm.

19/11/2025

Hi all, The lovely Caoimhe has a gig coming up this Saturday....

This gig will celebrate the launch of Caoimhe Byrne's debut single "She's Not Coming Home" from her upcoming EP "The Musician". Opened by the fantastic Niamh Keane as featured guest and supported by a band of incredible musicians, this night will be one to remember.

Come join us at it!

The launch gig for Caoimhe Byrne’s first single “She’s Not Coming Home” in the Hendrick in Smithfield. Supported by Niamh Keane.

15/11/2025

Hi all, our next and last session before the Christmas session is Sunday 30th November. 6-9pm upstairs in 'The Villager', Chapelizod...come join us for a cosy night of merriment, music and words! The Chapelizod Village page. The Villager

09/11/2025

More on the walking tour with Remco -: Join us for the launch concert at the James Joyce Centre for an evening of Joycean songs, poetry set to music, and a few original pieces into the bargain — by singer-songwriter Remco Jacobs, a.k.a. Lotus Eater.

Through music, poetry, and storytelling, The Poetry Stroll brings to life the history and literary landmarks of Dublin on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 7pm.

08/11/2025

Hi all, a Joycean walking tour with music and verses. Remco - one of our very talented regulars has a treat in store....

Concert Saturday, 22 November 2025 at 7pm Through music, poetry, and storytelling, The Poetry Stroll brings to life the history and literary landmarks of Dublin on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at 7pm. After a year of tracing the footsteps of James Joyce, Leopold Bloom, Cashel Boyle O’Connor Fit...

17/10/2025

Come join us Sunday evening in The Villager, Chapelizod 6-9pm :)

13/10/2025

Our next session is this Sunday Oct 19th in 'The Villager' 6-9pm upstairs. The theme is Halloween but all music, words, songs, dance is welcome. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of the sessions. See ye on Sunday 🥳

26/09/2025

If anyone is around Rathmines tonight Friday 26th September pop in Upstairs in Slattery's for some live music.
Ronan Coppinger and friends.