125K views · 912 reactions | Dublin’s main city centre shopping district, Grafton Street, was empty as Storm Éowyn forced people to stay home with red weather warnings. Video: Chris Maddaloni | The Irish Times | Facebook

There’s something magical about Grafton Street when it comes alive with music, and @rocktheshoptrio are a perfect example! 🎶💛 Their lively performance brings the heart of Dublin to life, drawing in locals and tourists alike to stop, listen, and feel the city’s vibrant energy. Street performances like this remind us why Dublin’s spirit is so unforgettable—full of talent, joy, and community. Have you ever stumbled upon a busking performance that completely made your day? #GraftonStreet #DublinBu

Sunday stroll at Grafton Street ✨ #DublinTown #SundayWalk #GraftonStreet | Dublintown.ie

142K views · 4.2K reactions | Grafton Street, Dublin  #Dublin #Christmas #Ireland #Galway #Cork #Limerick | In Ireland | Facebook

114K views · 984 reactions | Buskers make Grafton Street what it is. As well as the generosity of the people. How this guy plays so well in the cold we'll never know. Video via @lily__keshtkar | Lovin Dublin | Facebook

Gone are the days when you could simply show up with a guitar and start strumming away on Dublin's Grafton Street. Busking is far more organised these days; permits need to be obtained, noise guidelines followed - and you're not allowed to occupy the same slot for longer than an hour at a time. We caught up with three Grafton Street buskers - a violinist who has only recently started playing the street, a funk band making their first foray into busking and a singer-songwriter who plays his origi