Mick Flannery’s weathered singing voice may not be audibly that of a Cork man, but his songs are unmistakably representative of the best Cork has to offer. This weekend, Flannery fans (or Flans, I hope they’re called) will be treated to an evening filled with all the folky guitar tunes they know and love.
His joint record with Susan O’Neill, In the Game, was the biggest-selling Irish independent album of 2021 and was listed as one of the top 10 Irish albums that year. Now ahead of the release of his next record, Goodtime Charlie, on September 15th – and his eighth so far – Flannery will perform songs old and new at an open-air concert in Dublin. So what can we expect from the gig?
When does he play?
The singer will play to a crowd of 4,000 people at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, on Saturday, August 26th.
What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 6.30pm and the gig will finish no later than 10.30pm (bars will close at 10pm).
Who are the support acts?
Tennessee native Valerie June will warm up the stage with a mixture of blues, gospel and country. Also supporting Flannery on the night will be long-time collaborator Susan O’Neill.
How do I get there – and home again?
The concert organisers have recommended using public transport where possible, and suggested the Luas as the quickest and easiest way to get there.
By Luas: The closest Luas stop is Museum, which is on the Red Line.
By train: Heuston Station is just a short stroll from the venue.
By bus: Dublin Bus has several routes that stop near the venue including: 124, 39, 39A, 60, 782 and C2.
Are there any tickets left?
At the time of writing, there are still some tickets available on ticketmaster.ie. If these sell out, keep an eye out for resale tickets.
What’s the story with security?
Entry into the concert is through Liffey Street West. The event is strictly over 18s and fans have been advised to have their IDs available and their ticket ready before entering the grounds.
Bags must be A4 size or smaller and all fans will be subject to searches. The concert promoters have asked concertgoers to respect the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, as a national landmark, and to be patient when entering and exiting the grounds.
For the safety of everyone at the concert, the following items are prohibited: fireworks, Chinese lanterns, flares, high-power torches, laser pens, alcohol or drugs, animals (except guide dogs), anything which could be considered an offensive weapon, umbrellas, high-visibility clothing and bicycles.
Can I take photographs at the concert?
Professional photography equipment is not allowed, and this applies to drones, selfie sticks and cameras with detachable lenses. Anyone using professional cameras close to the stage may be intercepted by security, and organisers have recommended fans to use best judgment.
What’s the weather forecast?
Met Éireann is forecasting scattered showers on Saturday evening and temperatures of up to 16 degrees. A light rain jacket wouldn’t go amiss.
