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Philip Ryan

Philip Ryan

@philipryan.bsky.social

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Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 4h

ABC were supposed to play Cork during the summer with Toyah,and Tiffany. Cancelled. Oh well! T’Pau are playing next month in Kinsale, if I want an 80s fix!lol

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 5h

Skanger,Fred Zeppelin’s, Cork,02/11/25.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 1d

Shur you have to go to Dublin, but it's all happening in Cork!lol

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 1d

Good man!😍

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 1d

@withmusicinmind.bsky.social Well, if you are wondering what Cork looks like, check out this band! Getting great reviews! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxQe...

Cardinals - Big Empty Heart (Official Video)

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Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 1d

Talos played at a festival I was at, Indiependence, but I don't have any pictures from it. :-/

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 6d

Van Morrison, Marquee, Cork, 31/05/24. Obligatory back of heads in picture...🙄

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 7d

Bowls of smarties will be in abundance there...lol

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 7d

@sultansofping.bsky.social Sultans of Ping, Cork City Hall, 25/10/25.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 7d

@flywheel-cork.bsky.social Flywheel, Cork City Hall, 25/10/25.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 8d

See you later!:-)

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 8d

Feeder, Cork City Hall, Cork, 24/10/25.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 13d

U2 released Boy on this day 1980.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 17d

m.youtube.com/watch?v=K0eZ...

Creep - Prince at Coachella 2008

YouTube video by Purple MPLS

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 20d

U2 Joshua Tree Tour 1987.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 21d

@adamskimono.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... Was there myself.

Pictures and memories: 40 years since U2 surprised Cork with a gig at the Lee Fields

The crowd at the 1985 Lark By The Lee in Cork had gone along to see four local acts. Those who stayed to the end were treated to an unannounced appearance by U2

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Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 21d

Well,if you happen to be in Cork in December,guess where you can see them!:-)

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 25d

2004ish - 2025 for me. Public Image Ltd being the last one.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 25d

@withmusicinmind.bsky.social

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 26d

12.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · 27d

m.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Uh...

Future Islands perform Seasons (Waiting On You) | Later... with Jools Holland - BBC

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Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · Oct 2

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The Music Quiz: What is Patti Smith’s middle name?

Plus: Which John Grant album features vocals by Sinéad O’Connor?

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Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · Sep 30

Going to suggest the Cocteau Twins.

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · Sep 29

You know more than me!lol

Philip Ryan @philipryan.bsky.social · Sep 29

One of the few men that try Kate Bush, and it works :-) youtu.be/Vrl6H9PwgDc?...

Albert Niland - Wuthering Heights

YouTube video by Jim Mirza