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THEY’VE done it again.
Mike The Pies in Listowel won another prestigious award last night at the 12th IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards.
The won the Munster category, following on being selected as Hot Press Live Music Venue of the Year and IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year in successive years in the past.
The venue is famed for its intimate atmosphere and for attracting some top artists, including Fontaines DC just before Christmas.
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Coughlan’s Live Bar and Music Venue in Cork won the title of National Live Music Venue of the Year.
Eleanor McEvoy, IMRO Chairperson said of the annual awards: “We are gifted in Ireland to have such a vibrant and eclectic music scene, the backbone of which is our magnificent live music sector.
“The important role that venues and festivals make is all too often overlooked, but we feel it is vital to acknowledge venues big and small across the country and to celebrate the individuals whose hard work and commitment help our music industry to thrive.
“From a musician’s first performance, right through to an internationally renowned headline artist, these venues and individuals allow music creators to continue making music and bring it to new audiences.”
