AMAZING NEWS on a day filled with doom and gloom from the political fun and games going on overseas.

Sweeney’s has been saved by the bell!

It looks like one of our favourite haunts is not destined to be a fond memory of great gigs, friends and fun, but is now actually under new ownership and will have new gigs and events lined up for announcement over on Facebook in the coming weeks. For now. Revel in the press release they’ve just sent out.

Sweeney To Remain!

So we didn’t see this one coming but we’re delighted to announce: Sweeney’s is under new ownership and will remain open for business. We know the rumour mill has been in full swing over the last few months and we all feared the worst, a wetherspoons, a cocktail bar, a gin and board game emporium but fear not, Sweeney’s will remain Sweeney’s and continue to bring you the most vital live acts, club nights and DJs this country has to offer.

A massive and sincere thanks to the guys who held the reigns over the last few years and a heartfelt welcome to the guys that will captain the ship from here on.

So this weekends celebrations, what we thought would be one last blow out, will instead be a salute and a changing of the guard. No longer the final show to cap an amazing 7 years but the first show in what we hope will be many many more.

Keep an eye on our facebook over the coming weeks for gig listings and notifications of the craic.

Peace, Love & Music
The Sweeney’s Crew

Line up for this weekends festivities:

Friday 24th June

Top Floor
Bitch Falcon
Spines
Punch Face Champions
Dj Pipes

Ground Floor
The Trunk Monkeys
Underbelly
Free Techno

Saturday 25th June

Top Floor
D-Riculous AllStars
Magic – Beatbox
Slouch
Special Guests
Not Monsters
Brain Donation
Pete Pamf

Ground Floor
Guilty Boy Extravaganza
Underbelly
Reggae Fever

Free In – All Floors