For such a prestigious venue the lighting is appalling. Most people have better lighting in their toilet. Anyway if you look carefully you can just about make out the band on stage by the light from the bar at the back. Fortunately Emma has donned a lightish dress for the occasion and does stand out a little from the black background. Oh how I dream of seeing Ophelia Torah in a venue with lights.

The sound at the Dublin Castle tends to be a bit loud, and only escaped by a retreat to the main pub bar. On a plus note you can get proper Courage Best in the pub bar at only £2.50 a pint.

Having donned my earplugs I was able to enjoy a typically rousing gig.