Reviewed: Foo Fighters rock the Academy, Dublin – and we were there<\/a><\/p>\n “The performance was filmed as a secret, one-night-only show for just 80 fans to celebrate the forthcoming release of their new album,” said RT\u00c92.<\/p>\n “This special programme brings one of the world’s biggest rock bands to one of Ireland’s most beloved musical stages.”<\/p>\n The set kicks off Other Voices’ 25th anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl said: “We have always had such a great time in Ireland.<\/p>\n “We have never done something like this before.<\/p>\n “We have played small shows to intimate audiences, but this is our first church.<\/p>\n “What we know of Other Voices is that it is something very special, and also the town of Dingle is a really special place.”<\/p>\n Other Voices founder Philip King said: “It was a real privilege and delight to welcome Foo Fighters and their magnificent crew to The Church of St James in Dingle.<\/p>\n “It was a brilliant, moving, and passionate performance. It was a wonderful musical gift; it was the smallest stadium gig in the world.<\/p>\n “This was a singular moment in the history and story of Other Voices, and a truly unforgettable way to herald this significant anniversary year, celebrating 25 years of the show.”<\/p>\n Executive Producer for RT\u00c9 Justin Healy said: “It is incredible that Foo Fighters choose Dingle, Other Voices, and RT\u00c9 as the home for this very special intimate, but incredibly loud performance.<\/p>\n “Our audience are in for a treat across the hour of iconic hits and new material, all performed live from the Church of St James in Dingle.<\/p>\n “It has been a hard secret to keep, but now it is so exciting not only to bring this to an Irish audience, but globally to fans via RT\u00c9 Player.”<\/p>\n Foo Fighters followed their Other Voices show with a gig at Dublin’s Academy on Monday, 23 February<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your Favorite Toy is released on Friday, 24 April.<\/p>\n![\"Foo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0023ebce-614.jpg\"\/)
\nFoo Fighters’ new album, Your Favorite Toy, is released on Friday, 24 April<\/p>\n![\"Foo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/00241583-614.jpg\"\/)
\nDave Grohl – “We have always had such a great time in Ireland”<\/p>\n![\"Foo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/00241584-614.jpg\"\/)
\nThe hour-long episode features tracks from Foo Fighters’ upcoming album, Your Favorite Toy, alongside fan-favourites such as My Hero, Everlong, and Times Like These, as well as the deep cut A320<\/p>\n