Eamonn Doran's

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Eamonn Doran's (formerly known as The Rock Garden) was a bar and music venue located in Dublin's Temple Bar. [1] The venue also had an adjacent pizza parlour which was part-owned by Huey Morgan of the Fun Lovin' Criminals.

Rob Smith at Eamonn Doran's in 2005 Robdorans2.jpg
Rob Smith at Eamonn Doran's in 2005

The Cranberries, Mundy, Paddy Casey, Damien Dempsey, Joy Zipper, Republic Of Loose started off playing there. [1] In 1993, Radiohead played their first-ever Irish gig at the venue. [2] TFI Friday broadcast its 2000 St. Patrick's Day episode from the venue, where Chris Evans interviewed members of U2, The Corrs and actor James Nesbitt. [3]

In 2009, the venue went into liquidation with debts of €917,000, including over €600,000 in unpaid taxes. Director Dermot Doran cited trading difficulties and a failed investment deal, after which the landlord reclaimed the premises and licence, forcing the business to cease trading. The venue left behind unpaid debts to creditors, including IMRO and former employees. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Rock Garden (1992.05.27) | Cranberries World" . Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "The Old Storehouse - Temple Bar - Dublin 360 Bars". Dublin 360. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  3. 1 2 Carswell, Simon (5 December 2009). "Eamonn Doran's pub and music venue in liquidation". Irish Times . Retrieved 12 May 2025.

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