Virgin Prunes was an experimental post-punk band from Dublin, Ireland, active from 1978 to 1986, known for their provocative performances and avant-garde approach to music and visual art. The group, featuring Gavin Friday and Dik Evans, combined elements of punk, new wave, and performance art to create a distinctive and influential sound that challenged musical and social conventions. Their cult following and innovative legacy made them pioneers in the Irish post-punk scene during the late 1970s and early 1980s.