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Irish Independent
26-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Killjoy, the Creative Brew, promenade theatre and non-stop country dancing among the best things to do in Dundalk
1 Fresh from their victory in the Battle of the Bands at Toales, Killjoy return to the scene of their success when they headline Friday night's gig with support by Kalebur and Mighty Joe Young .


Irish Independent
06-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Finalists in Toales 2025 Battle of the Bands announced
Held in honour of the late Eileen Kirk, the event promises an unforgettable night of live music, community spirit, and high-stakes competition as well as raising much-needed funds for the North Louth Hospice. After weeks of intense preliminary rounds, four standout acts have earned their place in the final: local heroes, Killjoy and Apropos, a soul/rock group hailing from Dundalk, Empty Spaces, a powerful quartet from Belfast; and Deepest Well, a five-piece Alternative Rock band from Armagh. The bands are battling it out for a €500 cash prize and the coveted 2025 Battle of the Bands trophy—but it's not just about the music. All proceeds from the night will go to the North Louth Hospice, ensuring that every ticket sold supports a vital local cause. The Organisers are encouraging music lovers to come along early, support emerging talent, and enjoy a night of electrifying performances.#Doors open at 8pm, with admission priced at just €5.


The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
I visited the UK's first Legoland music festival with live gigs and a Lego sushi bar
IF the idea of taking kids along to a summer festival sounds too much like hard-work, then Legoland Windsor may have the answer. I tried out the first ever ' 6 The Legoland Festival is on now until June 3 in Windsor Credit: Caroline Iggulden 6 Entry to the festival is completely free with entry to the Legoland in Windsor Credit: Caroline Iggulden The festival runs until June 8, and is free with normal entry to the park. This means that the next couple of weeks is a great time to visit Legoland Windsor to get more value from your ticket. The festival is scattered throughout the whole park across five distinct zones, offering shows, music, activities and of course plenty of hands-on brick modelling. Young visitors are even issued festival-style lanyards when they enter the park to really make them feel part of the action. Read More on Music Festivals As they make their way through the various zones completing activities they receive a stamp at every spot. A prize awaits for those who complete their stamp card. The 'Music Zone' located in the centre of the park's Heartlake City area plays home to a vibrant 'Battle of the Bands' show where kids can rock out to a group made-up of mini-figures characters brought to life. After all that high-energy performance, the nearby 'Chill Out Zone' was a perfect place for the kids to take five. Decorated with walls of flowers, in the 'Chill Out Zone' kids can build pretty brick blooms from Lego botanical kits. Most read in Family Elsewhere in the park, near ' My little one especially loved having a boogie when a giant costumed Lego minifigure 'DJ Goodvibes' spun some tunes. Legoland Windsor opens brand new Woodland Village 6 Kids are encouraged to make their own Lego creations Credit: Caroline Iggulden In the nearby 'Creative Zone', Lego mosaic building was on offer in this zone, as well as cookie decoration at an additional charge. In this area kids can also watch virtual workshops from Lego masterbuilder Alec, who has a huge following on YouTube. The 'Gaming Zone' offered kids to add their own contributions to a huge Lego recreation of the Lost Isle from the popular Lego Fortnite game. There is also a quirky Lego sushi bar where children can build Lego versions of the fishy snack. Every zone features a huge new, mini-figure creation-the 'Cuddle Team Leader' from And if you are lucky, costumed versions of the mini-figure characters pop up throughout the day at the zones to say hello. 6 Caroline's youngest Estella loved the gentle rides around the park Credit: Caroline Iggulden 6 There are more thrilling rides too including the Pirate Falls log flume Credit: Caroline Iggulden Lego Festival is running in the lead up to World Play Day on June 11, which celebrates the importance of play to kids' development. As well as all of the festival fun, all of the Windsor resorts usual rides and attractions are open as normal. My three did all their favourites including putting out a fire in Lego City, riding in a hot air balloon and riding The Dragon rollercoaster. Legoland is always great for all ages because there is such a great mix of attractions. Whilst there are more thrilling rides for my older sons there are lots of gentle rides-such as the Fairy Tale Brook boat ride my youngest loves as you meander through gentle water ways following a re-telling classic stories like Cinderella and Hansel and Gretal with a Lego twist. By the end of their festival adventure, my three were so tired they might as well have been to Glastonbury, although they were decidedly less muddy. One And this 6 Caroline and her family visited the first ever Legoland Festival Credit: Caroline Iggulden