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

Dave Fanning

— Rock 'N' Stroll Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

1. Dave Fanning Marker

Inscription. In the late 70’s DJ Dave Fanning performed weekly at this site, formerly McGonagles — which was the main venue for all major punk and new wave acts.

Erected by Dublin Tourism.

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

Location. 53° 20.464′ N, 6° 15.573′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in City Centre. It is at the intersection of Anne Street South and Anne's Lane, on the left when traveling west on Anne Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Anne St S, 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); Hothouse Flowers (about 120 meters away); Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Saint Stephen's Green Park (about 150 meters away); Fusiliers’ Arch (about 180 meters away); Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916: Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / 1916 Easter Rising in St

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Stephen's Green Park (about 180 meters away); Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa / Ó Donnabháin Rosa (about 180 meters away); Ag Cosaint Pháirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Defending St Stephen's Green Park (about 180 meters away); The United Service Club (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Regarding Dave Fanning. As of 2026, the Rock 'N' Stroll Trail has been mostly dismantled, and only a few stations remain.

Also see . . . Dave Fanning (Wikipedia).

Between 1977 and 1979, Fanning was resident DJ at Dublin's city centre McGonagles nightclub. The club hosted most local acts and many international ones. U2 played there many times.

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

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

2. Dave Fanning Marker

The marker is affixed to the side of the former club.

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 9 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.