Dolans Limerick is delighted to be shortlisted for the IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards 2023. Dolans is the only Limerick venue shortlisted .Dolan’s, Limerick is joined by Coughlan’s, Cork,Levis Corner House Ballydehob, Co. Cork ,DeBarra’s, Clonakilty, Co. Cork and The White Horse, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
IMRO are now offering members of the public the chance to have their voice heard in the 2023 honours roll. The shortlist for the Overall IMRO Live Music Venue of The Year Award is drawn up from the IMRO member’s poll and music lovers across Ireland are invited to nominate their favourite Irish venue from the list below.
Upstairs Dolans
.The awards recognise Irish venues that deliver the very best standards in live music entertainment. Hundreds of venues across Ireland qualified for the awards and more than 18,000 IMRO members were asked to vote for their top choices in an online poll. Venues were judged on their ambience, staging, sound/lighting facilities, diversity of music programming, accessibility for people with disabilities, venue staff and management and the work they undertake in promoting the venue and its programme of music events.
Kasbah Dolans
The IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards acknowledge the immense efforts made by music venues across Ireland, through the provision of world class entertainment for their customers, their vital contribution to local economies and the significant role they play in providing a public platform for songwriters, composers and performers.
Along with one overall award for National Live Music Venue of the Year, awards will be presented to the leading live music venues in the following regions: Dublin, Leinster (excluding Dublin) Connacht, Munster and Ulster (covering Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan). In addition to this IMRO members have been nominating their top music festival choices.
Dolans Warehouse
The ceremony will also see the presentation of the award for Hot Press Live Music Venue of the Year via The Readers Poll which is contributed to by Hot Press fans.
The IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards 2023 will take place on Tuesday, 14th March in The Sugar Club, Leeson St. Lower, Dublin 2.
Performances on the night will come from Negro Impacto, Bricknasty, Skinner & DJ Mona Lxsa.