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# Busking

Last year
2022
# Grafton Street
Glen Hansard calls out division over housing as Christmas Eve charity busk returns
A Ukrainian carol, Fairytale Of New York and a medley of songs in a roaring finale marks the return of a very Dublin tradition.
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Dec 25th 2022, 9:37 AM
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# Your Say
Poll: Should buskers be banned from using amps until after 6pm?
That’s one of several new rules due to come into effect in Galway next year.
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Sep 18th 2019, 10:14 AM
# Busking
'People come for the atmosphere': Galway's buskers and businesses clash over new rules on street performing
The new bylaws were introduced by Galway County Council.
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Sep 18th 2019, 12:05 AM
# tradition
Photos: Glen Hansard, Damien Rice, Imelda May and U2 among the Dublin city buskers last night
A big crowd as in attendance for the annual event.
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Dec 25th 2018, 11:39 AM
# Music Makers
The life of a Grafton Street busker: 'People think you show up and play - but I've been here since 8am'
The scene on Dublin’s premium busking street can be competitive, one performer said.
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Aug 6th 2018, 4:00 PM
# all along the watchtower
Two busking brothers from Wicklow absolutely wowed the judges on The X Factor last night
They even made Simon Cowell get a bit emotional. Yes, really.
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Sep 17th 2017, 11:21 AM
# love is all you need
Homeless couple get engaged in Apollo House following performance by Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard was on hand to serenade residents and staff at the Dublin centre.
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Dec 26th 2016, 7:00 PM
# session
'We're in a delicate position with the law': Gardaí shut down Grafton St busk due to overcrowding
One man in the crowd said he feared he and his daughter would be crushed.
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Dec 24th 2016, 7:06 PM
# sound out
17 excellent busking moments from the streets of Dublin
TUNES.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 3:20 PM
# Karaoke
Buskers in Dublin have been banned from using backing tracks
Street performers will also need enough material to play for 30 minutes without repetition
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Jul 5th 2016, 4:34 PM
# graftin' street
Fed up with karaoke artists masquerading as buskers? Dublin City Council vote on new restrictions tonight
Councillors will decide on proposals to ban backing tracks everywhere, and introduce restrictions for Grafton Street performers
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Jul 4th 2016, 6:10 PM
A proud dad busked around all 32 counties to raise funds for his disabled son
“He’s just such a beautiful young boy, I’d do anything for him.”
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Jun 29th 2016, 10:12 AM
# Take a Break
Watch: Homeless Irish man's stunning rendition of Summertime
Bernard Davey’s performance has made a big impression.
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Jan 6th 2016, 11:00 AM
# milo's appeal
This 11-year-old from Cork is busking twice a week to raise money for refugees
Milo McCarthy has raised over €7,000 since starting the appeal.
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Sep 24th 2015, 9:30 PM
# Buskers
These Drogheda lads' song about being on the dole is your unlikely summer jam
ALL THE BOYS ON THE FÁS COURSE! ALL THE BOYS ON THE DOLE!
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Aug 25th 2015, 1:29 PM
# galway boy
Ed Sheeran's adorable new video shows him busking in Galway as a kid
So much to love here.
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May 10th 2015, 2:20 PM
# poxy bikes
Bono took the piss out of his bike accident during a sketch with Jimmy Fallon
The pox.
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May 9th 2015, 10:33 AM
# drown out hate
Busker drowns out homophobic preacher with rendition of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Just a WANNA, just a wannnaaaaaa.
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Mar 11th 2015, 1:42 PM
# Busking
Councillor's office vandalised with 'horrendous graffiti of a sexual nature'
Mannix Flynn’s office was targetted early on Wednesday morning.
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Feb 5th 2015, 4:35 PM
# sing for it
Dublin councillors vote in favour of new busking bye-laws
One source of relief for buskers will be the news that a proposed ban on amplifiers in Temple Bar fell flat.
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Feb 3rd 2015, 7:40 AM
# temple bar
Dublin councillors vote in favour of new busking bye-laws
One source of relief for buskers will be the news that a proposed ban on amplifiers in Temple Bar fell flat.
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Feb 2nd 2015, 9:32 PM
# Busking
9 excellent busking moments from Irish streets
Brightening up the concrete.
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Jan 21st 2015, 10:10 PM
# turn that down
Busk in Dublin? Here's how new rules will affect you
Fines of up to €1,500 could be imposed.
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Jan 19th 2015, 12:43 PM
# no place like home
No Bono, but famous faces sing for hundreds at Christmas Eve busk on Grafton St
Glen Hansard, The Coronas, Paddy Casey and Damien Rice all joined the fun.
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Dec 24th 2014, 7:17 PM
# went jingle jangle
Glen Hansard joins busking students to sing a lovely rendition of The Auld Triangle
Beautiful.
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Dec 19th 2014, 3:35 PM
# Culture Quarter
Temple Bar residents: "We're not anti-busker but bands are now in a nuclear arms race"
“Twelve years ago, it was bongos, now it’s generators and drum kits.”
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Oct 29th 2014, 7:30 AM
# 1up
It's-a really him! Mario is busking on Henry Street
Fighting bowsies all over the city.
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May 31st 2014, 2:30 PM
# High hopes
Look out for Kodaline busking in Dublin today...
The lads have said they’ll be hitting the streets.
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May 17th 2014, 10:21 AM
# Busking
WATCH: Glen Hansard and Bono busk on Grafton St for Simon Community
Hansard asked those listening to “dig in and keep a few people off the street”.
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Dec 24th 2013, 6:50 PM
# One Love
Will Bono be joining Glen Hansard to busk on Grafton Street tomorrow?
Just what Grafton St needs on Christmas Eve… Bono.
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Dec 23rd 2013, 8:00 PM
# Beautiful Day
7 of the most annoying things Bono has ever said or done
It’s his birthday, so there’s some nice stuff about Bono in here too.
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May 10th 2013, 8:30 PM
# sax-ual healing
Epic musical battle between two buskers in NY subway
This carriage ain’t big enough for two saxophone players.
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Apr 2nd 2013, 3:38 PM
# AH JAYSUS
Our favourite 12 pictures of Brian McFadden being Brian McFadden
Busking, Kurt Cobain t-shirts and celebrity soccer.
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Mar 4th 2013, 12:51 PM
# Busking
VIDEO: Sinéad O'Connor sings Nothing Compares 2 U on Grafton Street
Another Christmas Eve singalong in Dublin City Centre…
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Dec 25th 2012, 9:01 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day… now with added Steve the Christmas Cat.
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Dec 25th 2012, 8:44 AM
# Busking
Christmas nightcap: Falling Slowly singalong on Grafton Street (with new video)
With Glen Hansard and Lisa Hannigan…
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Dec 25th 2012, 2:00 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Jul 1st 2012, 9:00 AM