Podcast Corner: New series gathers memories of classic gigs in Ireland

I Was There has people talking about such gigs as Nirvana in Cork and Bob Marley at Dalymount Park 

Nirvana, pictured here on MTV Unplugged in 1993, played in Cork in 1991. Picture: Getty Images

I Was There is a new three-part podcast documentary series that takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the most iconic gigs that have taken place in Ireland. Through interviews with fans, musicians, promoters, and insiders, I Was There reconstructs the untold stories of legendary shows that changed the cultural landscape forever.

On the second episode, focused on Nirvana’s show supporting Sonic Youth at Sir Henry’s in Cork days before the release of  Smells Like Teen Spirit, host Dylan Murphy offers a warning: “It’s worth saying, there’s not there’s not many people who can corroborate this part of the performance. That’s not to say that it didn’t happen, but it’s a reminder that apart from a few photos and audio recordings from the sound desk, all that’s left are people’s memories. If someone was to ask me about a support band from a gig I was at 10 years ago, let alone 30, I’d find it hard to remember. And people weren’t watching with the intent of retelling it for a podcast in 2025.”