Upper in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Hothouse Flowers

— Rock 'N' Stroll Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

1. Hothouse Flowers Marker

Inscription. Tobins (now called “The Duke”) is where the band used to exchange money made from busking for pints of Guinness!

Erected by Dublin Tourism.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 53° 20.515′ N, 6° 15.525′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Upper. It can be reached from the intersection of Duke Street and Duke Lane Lower, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Duke St, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Whyte’s Academy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dave Fanning (about 120 meters away); James Joyce Pub Award (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Saint Stephen's Green Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fireman John Kite (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Leinster House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Conservation and Restoration

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of Georgian Leinster House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fusiliers’ Arch (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . .
1. Hothouse Flowers - Don't Go (Official Video) (YouTube). (Submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Hothouse Flowers (Wikipedia).

Hothouse Flowers are an Irish rock band that combine traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel, and rock. Formed in 1985 in Dublin, they began as street performers. Their first album, People (1988), was the most successful debut album in Irish history, reaching No. 1 in Ireland and No. 2 in the UK.

(Submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

2. The Duke

The Irish pub that has taken the place of Tobin's, as mentioned in the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.