Ireland in the 80s: The Full Picture | Music
Irish bands heading for the world stage, a homegrown scene finding its voice and an Irishman at the heart of Live Aid.
Niall Stokes, former editor of Hot Press, joins historian Donal Fallon of the Three Castles Burning podcast to explore the sound of 1980s Ireland. Who was playing, where and what it meant.
Inspired by our exhibition at the National Photographic Archive, Temple Bar, marking 40 years since Live Aid, Ireland in the 80s: The Full Picture takes a fresh look at the decade.
Niall Stokes is the founding editor of Hot Press, which he set up in 1977. He chaired the Independent Radio and Television Commission from 1993 to 1998. His books include Into the Heart: The Stories Behind Every U2 Song.
Donal Fallon is a historian of Dublin and a former Historian-in-Residence with Dublin City Council. He hosts the Three Castles Burning podcast. His books include Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets and The Dublin Pub.
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