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Acoustic Music Sessions

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Acoustic Session

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A folk session held in the oldest pub in St Neots. The pub offers a welcoming atmosphere and good beer alongside the music and singing. Sessions run at 8.30pm on the second Friday of each month.

Acoustic Sessions

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An Bodhrán

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A regular fixture on Oliver Plunkett Street in the heart of Cork city. Friday and Saturday traditional music sessions; the venue is close to the English Market and is popular enough to draw a queue.

An Crúiscín Lán

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Irish language and music session, run by gaeilge.club in Spiddal, apart from winter months.

An Droichead Beag

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The Small Bridge advertises “A Mighty Session” every night of the year, featuring local musicians booked on a rotating basis each night.

An Grianán Hotel

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A session in the Fort Bar at An Grianán Hotel.

An Lanntair Arts Centre

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An Poitín Stil

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Trad session in the lounge, mixed skill levels, open to all.

An Púcán

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Anderson's Thatch Pub

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Anglers Folk Night

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Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúir

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Open traditional Irish music session at Áras Chrónáin Irish Cultural Centre, with a slow session for those starting out.

Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre

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Music lessons are offered at the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, in the tradition featured on Faoi Lán Cheoil.

Aunty Lena's

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A wide variety of music is played, including Irish traditional, country, bluegrass, and continental. The atmosphere is friendly.

Baker's Bar

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Clonmel’s go-to trad night. Thursday session in a proper pub — no gimmicks, just good playing.

Balfolk & French Sessions Bristol

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Barnsley Celtic Sessions

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Belper Old Time Folk Musicians

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Bill Chawke's Bar

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Musicians play a variety of styles and instruments, mostly traditional Irish music. Instruments heard include fiddle, uilleann pipes, mandolin, whistles, guitar, and dobro. The session welcomes both tourists and locals.

Billy Andy's

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Mostly tunes and a few songs.

Blake's

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Blake's Bar

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Regular trad sessions and the popular Blake’s Unplugged acoustic gigs. Friday and weekend sessions — the trad nights draw a mixed local crowd.

Blakes Of The Hollow

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Long-standing Friday night session. The pub has ‘William Blake’ on its frontage.

Blarney Castle Hotel

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Bofey Quinn's

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A friendly open session, well suited to beginners. It began as a beginner’s session on Wednesday nights some years ago and continues to this day. Up to 20 musicians may attend.

Borough Music Session

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An English music session at The Horseshoe, a traditional pub serving a number of real ales. Instruments only, no singing. Musicians welcome. A full range of food is also available.

Bowe's

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Cormac Mac Diarmada, Graham Watson, Eoin Dillon, Christian the Australian, and others who drop in. A bar in the centre of Dublin, open to all.

Brady's

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No mention of a session on the website.

Brady's Pub

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The new Comhaltas craobh in Maynooth runs this session on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Brampton Folk Session

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Singers and players of all standards are welcome to this friendly Sing-Around. Visitors are assured of a warm welcome and an appreciative audience. Those who prefer to listen and enjoy a drink will find good company and an eclectic mix of folk.

Brian Adamson's

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Bridgwater Arts Centre

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Open session at Bridgwater Arts Centre, run by Mark Vallentine — playing, singing, or listening. Started as a four-month run of last-Tuesday meetings.

Brogan's

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A session in Trim. Four players — pipes, box, whistle, and guitar/vocals — offer a high standard of music in a straightforward, accessible style. Visitors are warmly received.

Brogan's Bar

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Long-established Ennis session in a town-centre pub. Locals mix with visitors. Fridays and Saturdays through the season.

Bromborough Folk Club

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The club’s policy of encouraging all to get up and have a go continues unchanged. Though PA and microphones are used, the aim is only to lift the sound, not for any fancy effects. Those new to singing are welcome; no experience is needed. Singers and poets can expect a warm and friendly welcome, and those who prefer to sit and listen are equally warmly received.

Admission is free even on guest nights. The club relies entirely on the proceeds of its raffle.

Broomfield Tavern

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Bryson's Bar

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Buckley's Bar

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The session is very ‘Kerry-like’, with many boxes and polkas. It is well received.

Bushmills Inn

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Byrne & Woods Bar

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Joe McKenna leads an open session with a mix of playing and singing. It often runs longer than the advertised hours.

Café Aon Scéal

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A lunchtime practice session in a bilingual café. Check Instagram for which weekend it falls on.

Cafe Donagh (Patisserie De Pascal)

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Live traditional music is offered alongside a view of Carndonagh. The venue serves cappuccino, latte, and tea, along with a variety of homemade and popular French dishes from Patisserie de Pascal.

Callan's Bar

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Dundalk town-centre institution. Friday and Saturday trad — the cross-border influence shows in the music, with fiddle styles from both sides of the Cooley Mountains.

Campbells Tavern

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Castle Inn

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Central Bar

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Central Bar Folk Club is held upstairs in the Central Bar, next to the Tyne Bridge on Hills Street, and meets on the third Thursday of each month from 12.30 to 3.30pm. The club is run in a sing-around style, with some well-known North East performers attending. The bar serves food as well as a selection of draught ales and spirits.

Charlie's

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Situated between the Lobby and the Phoenix, Charlie’s offers very long sessions from Sunday afternoon until, usually, late at night.

Charlie's Bar (Ballyconnell)

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On the Shannon–Erne waterway. Friday sessions in a canal-town bar — the summer crowd includes plenty of boat visitors who arrive with instruments.

Charlie's Bar (Enniskillen)

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Five resident musicians and visiting musicians welcome. Always a great nights craic!

Christchurch Folk Traditional Music Sessions

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Primarily a traditional tune session, with the opportunity for songs throughout the evening, especially ones that everyone can join in. There is no formal host, but newcomers are usually asked if they would like to contribute. No virtuoso performance is required — willingness to join in is enough. Alternatively, visitors may simply like to listen and enjoy. The sessions are free and all are welcome.

Cissie Youngs

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All musicians welcome, regardless of skill level.

Clasac

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This music session is hosted by the local Comhaltas branch (Craobh Sean Treacy) and has been running for many years. It takes place every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm and is open to all ages and abilities.

Cleere's Bar & Theatre

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Parliament Street institution with a small theatre at the back. Monday and Wednesday trad — the Monday session draws the more committed players. No cover.

Cleere's Bar And Theatre

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An open, friendly, welcoming session. All skill levels welcome.

Club Chonradh Na Gaeilge

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Students’ night during the academic year (October–May).

Cnoc Na Gaoithe Comhaltas Cultural Centre

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Cobblers Bar

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Commons Inn

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Navan’s most-mentioned trad night. Thursday sessions in a town-centre pub, with a good mix of Boyne Valley regulars and the odd passing musician.

Connolly's Bar

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Dermot and Flo play most Monday nights when they are not away, and welcome visiting players to join in this relaxed session.

Corcoran's Bar

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Traditional session at Corcoran’s Bar in New Ross.

Cork City Library

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Cork Singers’ Club

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Sundays October–June; check the venue for summer Sundays. Lee Sessions also lists Thursday–Saturday from 9:30pm.

Corny's

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Old-style pub. Lively trad music with Katie (concertina), Seamus (banjo/guitar) and friends. Open session. Other musicians and singers welcome.

Courtney's Bar

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Crolly Distillery

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The session features a varied mix of musicians and different levels of playing, depending on the week. Music usually begins around 3:00 pm and finishes around 5:00 pm.

Cromore Halt

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Cronin's Pub

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Cross Keys Folk Club

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No prior experience needed; join in or listen. 8pm onwards.

Crowley's

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Traditional Irish pub with regular live trad. Thursday and weekend sessions throughout the season.

Cruises Bar

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A pub in Ennis where music sessions take place.

Cryan's Old Bar

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Described locally as the ‘Matt Molloy’s of Leitrim’, the bar hosts regular sessions on weekends, with spontaneous sets breaking out whenever the right musicians walk through the door.

Dabbers Session

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Musicians and singers are welcome, but dates and venues may change, so it is advisable to confirm in advance to avoid a wasted journey.

The name ‘Dabbers’ has several origins among Nantwich residents; one derives from the practice of dabbing leather hides in preparation for shoe-making, which was an important 19th-century town industry.

Dalbeattie Acoustic Sessions

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Dalbeattie Acoustic Sessions are held on the second Thursday of the month (except January) in the Masonic Lodge, Copland Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4EX. Doors open at 7.30 pm; the session runs from 8.00 pm until 11.00 pm. All styles of song, music, and poetry are welcome.

Dann's Bar

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Darkey Kelly's

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Tuesday session in the back room. Crowd-friendly, decent ventilation.

Davitt's Pub

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Set in the hills above Lough Allen, Davitt’s hosts sessions with a crowd that takes the music seriously. The venue is accessible by road from Carrick.

De Barra's

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De Barra’s, on the main high street through Clonakilty (Co Cork), two or three hundred yards east of the big spired Catholic Church, hosts a folk club on Monday evenings from 10 to midnight.

De Barra's Folk Club

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A Clonakilty institution since 1975, the club meets on Friday and Saturday nights. Noel Redding played here; the sign is still on the wall. One of the best rooms in Munster.

Denver Windmill Acoustic

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Denvir's

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Devitt's

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Session upstairs at Devitt’s. All musicians welcome.

Devitts

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Mondays from 18:30 until close. An early session, lively by 8.

Dolan's

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Wednesdays in the Warehouse. Sign-up from 20:30, six-minute slots. Decent PA, sympathetic crowd.

Donnelly's

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Doolin Inn

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Intermediate level session for all ages; beginners also welcome.

Droitwich Session

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An easy-going session. Music and song, all types of folk acceptable, with some country music as well.

Duke of Wellington Tunes Session

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Dún Uladh

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All musicians and music lovers welcome.

Dunsany GAA Club

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A session is held in the club bar in the village.

Dunton Folk - March Hare Session

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Durkan's

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A Castlebar town local. Friday and Saturday trad nights — the kind of pub that opens before matches and stays open after them.

Durkin's Bar

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The Sligo Traditional Singers Circle meet at Durkin’s Bar on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for their singing session.

Eileen's Bar

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All musicians welcome.

Elsinore Tuesday Sessions

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English tunes session

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Enniscorthy Comhaltas

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Wednesday night sessions run by the local Comhaltas branch. Open to all ages and all standards, with a focus on the county’s junior musicians.

Errigal Bar

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Main trad night in Monaghan town. The cross-county border with Fermanagh and Cavan means the session draws from a wide pool of players.

FAB

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FAB Club is a Get a Floor Spot Folk Club. Anyone can turn up and perform a couple of numbers or just come to watch the show. The club is called FAB because anything remotely connected to folk, acoustic or blues music goes. It is also a FABulous club, where musician and non-musician friends meet up, have a chat and a laugh with other performers or non-performers.

Farrell's Bar

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Longford’s most dependable mid-week session. Wednesday nights in a town pub that keeps the trad flag flying even when the county is otherwise quiet.

Fir Trees Hotel

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First Sunday Tunes Session

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A mainly English tunes session running from October through to the spring, held at the Gun & Spitroast pub, Horsmonden (TN12 8HT), starting at 8pm or so on the first Sunday of the month.

The session features a good mix of mainly English tunes, including whatever players bring along, as well as the group’s favourites and a selection of the tunes the group has been looking at during the Wednesday night classes.

Fishguard Folk

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The Tuesday session at the Royal Oak is informal and features folk and traditional performers, shanties, Welsh songs, Irish jigs and reels, singer/songwriters, and more. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in or just listen.

The Royal Oak is currently closed due to unforeseen circumstances. Sessions are being held at The Globe, which is 100 yards further down toward Lower Town, on the other side of the road.

Fishguard session

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Foley's Bar

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A homely rural pub with a warm atmosphere and good food. Local traditional musicians play on Saturday nights.

Folk at the Tavern

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Folk in the Cellar · Islington

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Folk in the Cellar at The Cellar Bar , St Pancras, north London New Fortnightly Club hosted by the northern Celts.

Folk Music and Song Session

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Folk Music and Song Session The Bull

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Folk Session

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Folk Sessions

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A loose collection of local talents, both music & song, mostly in the Folk tradition, with the odd bit of new or music hall thrown in for good measure. Most sessions are a music & sing around, come all ye, based in a nice free house pub in Crowborough, with decent beer. We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month, at 7.30pm ish. You can catch us on Facebook as Folk Sessions & on Twitter @folksessions.

Folk The Blue Bell

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DH Folk at The Blue Bell, Earlswood, on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Folk The Good Intent

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Folk The Wellington (5th Week)

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A folk session at The Wellington, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, on the fifth Tuesday of the month.

Fountain Lane

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Franciscan Well

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Session at the Franciscan Well, Cork.

Friel's (Lynch's)

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A pub on the left when arriving at Miltown on the road from Ennis. It was Willie Clancy’s regular.

Friel's Bar (Miltown Malbay)

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Known among musicians as one of the best sessions in the county, with fewer tourists and strong playing. Home of the Willie Clancy Summer School overflow each July.

Friel's Bar (Swatragh)

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The session is open to visiting musicians and locals. A rotating set of host musicians plays each week. Starts at 8.30.

Gallaghers Bar

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A session, all welcome.

Garrick Bar

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A venue for trad music, consistently hosting sessions four evenings a week over the last two decades. A Thursday evening has recently been added, making it five.

Gasworks Museum

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It is a ‘Slow Session’ specifically set up to encourage musicians who have no group skills to participate in session playing.

Gathering South Sessions

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Gaughan's Bar

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Ballina’s best-regarded trad night. Musicians travel from Castlebar and Westport for the session — strong fiddle tradition, no cover.

Geoff's Bar

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A Wednesday-night session in a city-centre pub in Waterford that has kept its traditional character. Musicians play in a circle, with no stage.

Great Island Community Centre

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Trad session at Great Island Community Centre in Cobh, open to adult musicians.

Gus O'Connor's

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Doolin’s most-talked-about session. Nightly from late February through November. Small room — arrive before 20:30 or stand all night. No cover.

Gus O'Connor's Pub

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Open afternoon session every Sunday from 4 to 7 pm with Charles & Stéphane.

Gwerin Aber Folk

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Song, Poetry all styles welcome. A warm reception always. Upstairs

Song, Poetry all styles welcome. A warm reception always. Upstairs of the coop’s and free.

Haconby Hare music sessions

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These are lively evenings of traditional music, mainly English polkas, jigs, reels, hornpipes and waltzes, played on acoustic-only instruments, typically fiddles, melodeons, guitars, flutes, bodhrans and the odd hammered dulcimer and double bass.

Besides English tunes, a few Irish, American, Scots, French-Canadian, French and Cajun tunes may also feature from time to time. There is usually no singing; that happens in the pub on a different night.

Haconby Traditional music session

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Halt

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Halt is a new venue in the old Europa bus station.

Harbour Bar

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Roots bands on Wednesday; trad/folk Thursday to Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Some sessions are open. Known musicians and singers are often asked to join in.

Hargadon Bros

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Harrogate Instrumental Pub Session

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Harrogate Sunday Session

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Harty's Bar Cloyne

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Traditional session at Harty’s Bar in Cloyne.

Hayden's

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Traditional session at Hayden’s in Naas.

Hearth

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A new session in Ballyhackamore, open to all skill levels. Meets every Wednesday; schedule updates are posted on social media.

Hebden Bridge Traditional Folks Singing

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Herga at The Castle

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House of Hop Folk Music Session

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Hughes' Bar

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Around the corner from the Four Courts, the bar hosts nightly sessions that draw serious musicians as well as the legal crowd from across the road. The atmosphere is no-nonsense and welcoming.

Huntly Accoustic Music Sessions

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Huntly Acoustic Music Sessions at Crown Bar (Aberdeenshire) — Wednesday, 3rd in Month

Imperial Hotel

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Intermediate/improvers level. Singers welcome.

Innerleithen Music Session

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Isle of South Uist Folk Club

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Isle of South Uist Folk Club This club meets in St Peter’s Hall in Daliburgh, South Uist on the first Friday of every month.

J.R. Mahon's

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J.R. Mahon’s hosts weekly open sessions organised by Declan Coles, a singer and bodhrán player from New York. Special guests are a regular feature. Sessions run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9pm to 11:15.

Jack Meade's

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Under a 15th-century bridge on the River Suir. Sunday afternoon sessions in the beer garden in fair weather, inside otherwise. One of the most unusual pub settings in Ireland.

Jack White's Inn

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Jenny Watts

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Jim O' The Mills

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A Thursday session in a rural Tipperary pub. Musicians travel from around the county to attend.

John Benny Moriarty's

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Six nights a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, plus Sunday bank holidays). The set dancing floor is cleared from 21:30. One of Kerry’s most consistent sessions.

John Benny's

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John Benny’s (aka Moriarty’s) is located across from the marina, near the local tourist office. Sessions are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Joseph Tomney

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A strong Irish traditional music session. No microphones are used. Everyone is welcome.

JP Healy's

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All musicians welcome.

Katy Jane's Bar

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All skill levels welcome. Core instruments include banjo, box, fiddle, mandola and bodhran. Free bar for musicians.

Kavanagh's

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At the old N7 crossroads. Saturday sessions in a pub that has been stopping travellers since coach-road days. Occasional mid-week nights when visiting musicians pass through.

Kayne's Bar

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Kelehans

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A session in Kelehans bar. Intermediates welcome.

Kelly's Cellars

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Kilkenny Home Rule Club

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There is also a youth trad session on the last Friday of the month, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm.

King House Bar

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Boyle’s most consistent trad night. Friday sessions in a town that punches above its size for traditional music — the Roscommon–Leitrim border brings fiddle players from both sides.

Knutsford Sessions

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Knutsford Trad and Folk Session

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Kyteler's Inn

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High-season nightly trad: Mon–Thu from 20:00, Fri–Sun from 18:30. Named for Dame Alice Kyteler, Kilkenny’s most notorious 14th-century resident.

Larkin's

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A thatched pub on the shore of Lough Derg. Trad sessions on Fridays and Saturdays.

Launceston Folk Club

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Lavery's

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Lawlor's of Maynooth

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Mid-week trad in Maynooth — close enough to Dublin to pull in visiting musicians, far enough that the crowd is genuinely local.

Le Grand Boeuf

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French music session. Mostly music in the traditional style from Central France and Brittany.

Lenehan's

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Friendly session aimed more towards the advanced player.

Leo's Tavern

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Owned by Enya’s family in the Gaeltacht heartland. Saturday nights feature live traditional music. Worth the drive through the Gweedore hills.

Lily's Bar

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A warm, cosy, and friendly bar with local musicians playing Irish traditional music. Weekly sessions are held all year round and all musicians are welcome.

Live @ The Globe

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“Live @ The Globe” takes place every second Thursday and features an evening of contemporary acoustic music, led by experienced performer Peter Michael Rowan. The night is aimed at fans of songwriters and contemporary folk.

Attendees are welcome to listen, join in, and play their own songs. The pub is a cosy, warm space that lends itself well to a night with no microphones or amplifiers — just songs, guitars, and other instruments. Musical influences include James Taylor, Jake Bugg, Joni Mitchell, KT Tunstall, Laura Marling, and David Gray. Traditional songs and popular covers and tunes are also welcome; nothing is specifically excluded.

Live Music/Song Session

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Liverpool Sea Shanty Session

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Liverpool Sea Shanty Session Hosted By Trim Rig and A Doxy, Mick & Mary McGarry and Andy Kenna. The session is in the Pig & Whistle First Saturday of every month - 8.30pm onwards. Free Entry.

Lock 13

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Lowry's Bar

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Nice atmosphere.

Lucas Bar

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Friday afternoon piping session with Blackie O’Connell.

Lumpers Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

M.J. Hoban's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at M.J. Hoban’s on The Octagon, Westport.

Ma-Kellys

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Open session of instrumental Scottish traditional music. All visitors are welcome, and musicians are encouraged to join in.

Macken's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A pub with good atmosphere and acoustics. Musicians are very welcome. Regulars include Seamus McKibbin, Tom Polland, Vincey Polland, Peter Mc Kee, Andy Dickson, Anne Bailey, and John McGreevey.

MacNeill's Trad Mondays & Thursdays

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Live Irish music and traditional Irish dancers at MacNeill’s Pub in the Hardiman, Galway.

Malahide Yacht Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friendly open adult traditional Irish session of music and song on the first Friday of each month. Run by Malahide Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in the cosy village clubhouse, with a respectful crowd and sea views.

Mannion's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

No music is currently held at the pub (as of February 2023).

Marina Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dingle is a lively place for traditional Irish music, and the Marina Inn usually hosts an early session on Sundays.

Mary Lynch

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Matt Molloy's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Owned by Chieftains flutist Matt Molloy since 1989. Nightly sessions take place in the back room, with a varied mix of musicians. No cover charge.

McCarthy's Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Musicians are welcome.

McCormack's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A pub in Book of Kells hosting long-running Friday sessions.

McEnaney's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

McGann's Pub

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Part of the Doolin trad triangle with O’Connor’s and McDermott’s. Slightly larger than Gus’s. Sessions nightly from March to October.

McGrorys

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A fun and lively session in a relaxing atmosphere, held in one of Inishowen’s top venues.

McHugh's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

McHugh’s is a session for Belfast trad players from BelfastTrad.org who are not yet professional, providing a space to swap tunes and play together. It began on 29 November 2009.

McKenna's Corner

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A session in Clones that runs throughout the year. It is particularly well attended on Ulster final Saturdays and on post-match Saturdays during the Croke Park summer, when players from across the county gather.

McKeon's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A pub on the Lough Ree shoreline, hosting Sunday afternoon sessions. The music is slow and traditional, and the lake is visible through the window.

McLynn's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

McLynn's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Family-run since 1889. Friday and Saturday sessions, with mid-week nights through the summer. One of Sligo’s most consistently recommended trad spots.

McMunn's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

McNeills Top House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A local, welcoming, and accomplished crowd gathers for sessions on Wednesday nights. The call passes around the room from player to player.

McPhail's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A mid-week trad session in Drogheda. Wednesday nights attract players who prefer a quieter setting to the weekend crowd.

Meet in the Hedge

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly acoustic music club held in Wymondham’s best real ale pub. Outdoors in the summer.

MESS session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

MESS session at Beehive (Swindon) — Monday, every two weeks

MESS Session Swindon

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

MESS Session Swindon at The Beehive (Swindon) — Mondays, every two weeks.

Mick Doyle's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mick Jagger Centre

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, hosts regular folk and roots concerts at this purpose-built venue.

Millennium Centre

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mixed folk/contemporary session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mixed session, Moffat

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Monroe's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Suitable for intermediate or improver-level players.

Monroe's Tavern

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Tuesday night set dancing at Monroe’s is a Galway institution. Beginners are welcome, and regulars will draw newcomers onto the floor. Live trad throughout.

MooJam!

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional music session in Penrith’s leading real ale bar. Every first and third Monday.

Mooney's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Gorey’s main trad night. Thursday sessions in a town-centre pub, popular with Wicklow commuters stopping off on their way home.

Moroney's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at Moroney’s Bar in Ennis.

Morrison's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A small, friendly session at Morrison’s in Ballysimon, connected with Cruinniú at the University of Limerick.

Muddy Burns

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mullan's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Everyone is made to feel welcome.

Mulligan's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A Shannon-town institution. Thursday nights draw players from Westmeath, Roscommon, and Offaly — the geographical centre of Ireland happens to be a good acoustic crossroads.

Murphy's Pub

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Open session mixing tunes and songs.

Murray's Doonmore Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Myles Creek

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

All musicians welcome.

Na Píobairí Uilleann

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Musicians and listeners are welcome to come along.

Nags Head Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Nancy Blake's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A live band plays most Fridays in the back bar. The atmosphere is loud and unpretentious.

Nancy Hand's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Moderately paced, suitable for all levels. Tunes and songs.

Nancy's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Seventh-generation family-run pub in the heartland of Donegal tweed country. Friday and Saturday sessions. Well known enough that musicians plan journeys around it.

New Inn, Dursley

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

New Inn Folk Club, Pontblyddyn. The club meets on Tuesdays in Pontblyddyn, Mold, Clwyd.

New York Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Nights of folk music, drinking and shouting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Every first Friday of the month, the No Frills Band are hosting open, round the table folk sessions.

All musicians and all styles welcome. We play Irish, Welsh, English and Scottish tunes, American old time, bluegrass and western swing, Greek stuff, Turkish stuff, French tunes, Yiddish tunes, East European tunes and Scandinavian tunes, old stuff, new stuff, and probably more that I’ve forgotten. All abilities tolerated. Come and swap tunes and songs, meet people, learn stuff. Or just come and listen to the music. See you in the Grosvenor.

Nittenfolk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

No 7 Tuesday Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

No 7 Tuesday Session takes place at various pubs along the 7 bus route between Bolton and Wigan, every Tuesday.

Nora Culligan's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

All are welcome to join or listen, though space is limited and the room can get snug.

North East Fiddle School

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

North East Fiddle School at Wylam Methodist Church (Wylam) — Classes and Workshops, Every Week

Northumbrian Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Join us for a friendly, informal session, with tunes and the odd song from Northumberland and elsewhere, including Old Time and with lots of good crack. Musicians welcome from out of town. Bodhrans with a driving licence only please. Assorted percussion and didgeridoos actively discouraged.

O'Connell's Pub And Restaurant

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The session is in its early stages following the bar’s reopening after the Celtic Tiger crash. Players are mature and the mix of tunes is varied.

O'Connor's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This session has been running for the past twenty-five years and is the home of the local Comhaltas group. A junior session was recently introduced, starting around 8.30pm, with the adults taking over around 9.30pm.

O'Donoghue's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A traditional music venue operating since 1934, with sessions held every night of the week.

O'Neill's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Singing is added through the night, with a friendly atmosphere.

O'Neill's Bar & Restaurant

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Details for this venue were provided by players attending a session in the same town.

O'Neill's Victorian Pub & Townhouse

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

O'Riada's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Open and friendly session suited to more experienced players.

OBE Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A music and singing club welcoming all styles and abilities. Free admission. Meets every third Wednesday in the back room.

Old Ground Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A traditional session is held at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis.

Open Door Acoustic Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Oriel Centre

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Oscar Taylor's Restaurant

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The regular players at Oscar Taylor’s are a friendly, accomplished group, mostly older men with years of experience playing the traditional music they grew up with.

Oval Tunes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Owd Boots Folk Music Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

P. Bermingham's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

P. Clarke's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Park Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This is a great wee session if your into playing tunes. Myself and the guitarist from my band are there every week to make sure its happening, get all sorts of great musicians along. Its really becoming a fantastic session.

Partridge Folk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Partridge Folk is a monthly folk session held on the fourth Monday of each month at The Partridge, Horsham.

Pavillion Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A welcoming bar offering free pints for musicians.

Peadar Browns

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Penrith Folk & Acoustic Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Phil's Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Normally held on the first Tuesday of the month, except in October when the session moves to the second Tuesday to avoid the mop fair. Very informal, mostly Irish and English tunes with some American; depends on who turns up. Starts around 8.30, usually in the front parlour.

Pier 36

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A friendly open session; all musicians welcome.

Play it By Ear

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Post House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Queer as Folk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Rackard's Of Killanne

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Railway Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A friendly open session on the first Friday of the month.

Rebetiko jam session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly rebetiko (Greek blues) jam session is held at The Horseshoe pub (Farringdon Station) on the first Monday of every month, bringing the sounds of Athens to London.

The Rebetiko Recycled band and friends welcome participants to play, sing, dance, or simply listen to the music. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all musicians are invited to jam with the band.

The Horseshoe (also home to the Islington Folk Club) is a friendly traditional pub with real ale. To be added to the circulation list, send an e-mail to the address below.

Riddler's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This session is for those who are yet to brave the average Limerick session but have their sights set upon it.

Rifleman's Pub session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A music and song session, mainly Irish though any style is welcome. Noisy at first, quieter later, often continuing until the small hours.

Ring O'bells Pub songs/tunes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ring O’bells Pub songs/tunes"

Mostly songs, some tunes too.

Rising Sun

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Robin Hood's Bay Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Rumms D4

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A good session with plenty of room to sit and watch or participate. Not typically suited to beginners. The musicians vary considerably in their openness to newcomers playing. Usually starts around 9:30 or 10pm.

Sally's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at Sally’s in Omagh.

Sandino's Cafe Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friendly, open session catering for all levels — musicians, singers and poets.

Sandyford Community Centre

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This weekly slow session is for beginner to intermediate traditional Irish musicians who would like the opportunity to play in a traditional session but do not yet have the skill or confidence to join a regular one.

Saturday Night Fagans

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Schoolhouse Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A trad session is starting up at the Schoolhouse Hotel, Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge.

Scully's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The music is mainly Sliabh Luachra. This is an open session.

Seán Caomhánach's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A pub on the Barrow in Graiguenamanagh, where Carlow and Kilkenny meet. Thursday sessions in a pub that overlooks the river. Occasional bodhran-heavy weekend sets.

Seán Óg's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Seven nights a week at 21:30. Tralee’s most reliable session — no cover charge, walk-in friendly.

Sean's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Seán's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Officially the oldest pub in Ireland (900 AD), with Saturday trad sessions in a room with genuine medieval bones. The music has been continuous here longer than most countries have existed.

Seatons Of Sailortown

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sesiwn Fach Caerdydd

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sesiwn Ioan Rhagfyr

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Bell & Jorrocks

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Bent Brief

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Boat Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Bowling Green Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Bredenbury Village Hall

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Bull Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Chalk and Cheese

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Cooper's Tavern

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Cottage of Content

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Eaves Green Community Centre

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Falcon Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Four Horse Shoes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Fox and Goose · Every Wednesday

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Fox and Goose · Second Thursdays

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Fox Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Good Intent

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Guest House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Gun & Spitroast

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Hawkshead Brewery

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Hillsborough Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Hollybush

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Hop & Hog

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Kings Head

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Lion Tavern

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at New Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The session features mainly Irish, Scottish and English folk tunes with some songs. The landlord provides mid-session refreshments.

Session at North Star Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Old Farm Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Red Lion, Coleshill

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Red Lion, Llanbedr

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Rose & Lion

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Royal Exchange

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Royal George

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Royal Welsh Yacht Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Strawberry Gardens

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Tap and Spile

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Albion

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Barrel Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Beech Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Beehive

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Bell

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Boar's Head

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Bugle

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Castle

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Crown

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Dog and Bone

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Fountain

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The George and Dragon

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The George Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Guest House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Harp Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Hollybush

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Lord Ashley

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Not running

Session at The Marquis of Granby

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Mary Arden Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Mason Arms

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Nags Head

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The New Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Norman Knight

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Old Town Hall Vaults

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Packet

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Progressive Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Rose & Crown

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Rose & Lion

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Somerville Arms · First and Third Wednesday of the month

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Somerville Arms · First Friday

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Somerville Arms · First Tuesday of the month

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Stag

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at the Star Twynholm

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Talbot

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The Three Horseshoes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The White Horse

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at The White Lion, St. Albans

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The main events are on the Saturday. These will consist of a day of dance in the City Centre, a day of music with free showcase performances in local pubs and other venues, sessions and singarounds, and a festival concert in the Maltings Arts Theatre. Full details not yet available.

Session at The White Lion, Tredington

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Ty Tawe

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at White Horse

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session at Whitefriars

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session Borgue Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Seven Oaks Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A long-running Monday night session (since the mid-1970s) where old-time waltzes sit alongside jigs, reels and polkas.

Seven Stars session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Shenanigans Liverpool Irish Traditional Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Shropshire Roads Folk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Silken Thomas

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Named for the rebel lord who rose against the Crown in 1534. Thursday trad in the oldest town in Kildare, with sessions running most of the year.

Sin É

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wednesdays until 02:00. Indie/alt set with no cover before 23:00. A late-night venue in Cork.

Sinnott's Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The long-running Centenary Stores Sunday lunchtime session has moved to Sinnott’s of Bishopswater.

Sister Sara's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Organised by Comhaltas Letterkenny. Held on Tuesdays at 8pm.

Slevin's Pub

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

All musicians and singers are welcome in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Slowfolk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Spirit Store

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Lively, informal session, more or less alternating between tunes and songs.

Springhill Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

St James GAA Clubhouse

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Generally an older crowd and a slower pace, making it a good learning environment. A supportive group.

St John's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

St John’s, Ballinteer, hosted a session aimed at improvers. The session no longer takes place.

St. Peter And Paul Church Parish Office

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A Saturday afternoon session in the Peter and Paul church hall, Baldoyle. Open to all.

Stiúideo Cuan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Starting on March 13th, the session runs on Sundays from 6–8 pm, featuring Charlie Lennon, Éilís Lennon and Toner Quinn.

Suckley Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An easy-going session featuring music and song. All types of folk music are welcome.

Sunday Acoustic Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sunday Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Swan Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Swan Traditional Tunes Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sweet Afton Water Acoustic Music Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Swifts

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at Swifts in Newbridge.

Syston Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session, mostly Celtic acoustic instrumental music. Please note this is NOT a sing around (I can’t change the listing) There are plenty of great singarounds in Leicestershire but sessions are sadly few and far between!

T. Morris

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Taaffes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Two trad sets a day, every day. Early one at 5pm, late one at 9pm.

Teach Cheoil

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The first hour covers common Foinn Seisiún book tunes; players are then encouraged to introduce their own tunes and sets.

Teach Dolmain

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A town-centre session in Carlow. Tuesday nights are reliable — a smaller crowd than the weekend, but the musicians are more serious about it.

Telstar Folk Club, Old Kilpatrick

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A new folk club and music session has started in the Telstar Bar in the village of Old Kilpatrick on Thursday nights at 8pm. Musicians and singers of all levels are welcome, with a variety of music. Those who prefer to listen are welcome too. Contact Gordon McKay: 07960066120 or 01389383421.

Tenterden Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Free monthly song and music session in the bar. All welcome.

The Abbey Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A warm, welcoming atmosphere. All are welcome.

The Abbey Hotel Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

County town pub session on Thursday nights, reliably attended. The bar has enough space to accommodate a full session comfortably.

The Abbey Tavern

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

All musicians and singers are welcome.

The Adair Arms Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thursday night session, mainly tunes with a few songs. All welcome, though it may not suit absolute beginners.

The American Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Ancestor Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Balmoral

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Bedcote Music and Song Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Bedcote Music and Song Session at The Duke William (Stourbridge) — Tuesday, every two weeks

The Black Bull

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friday 13th Folk Club meets every Friday night at the Knox Arms, Harrogate

The Black Swan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at The Black Swan in Annacotty.

The Blue Light

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Blue Light is an intimate, welcoming venue that has been running for years. A weekly Tuesday session is also held.

The Brampton Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Brazen Head

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ireland’s oldest pub, established in 1198. A Sunday traditional music session starts late.

The Brewery Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A session at The Brewery Bar in Letterkenny, running for about a year. The mix is roughly equal between tunes and songs. Walk-ins are a regular feature and the session is open to anyone in the area.

The Brewery Tap

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Bridge Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friendly and suitable for all musicians.

The Bridgewater Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Arklow’s main trad night. Friday sessions on the quayside, with a strong session history in a port town that kept trad going through quieter decades.

The Bull Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

8.00pm start - 10.30pm finish. An eclectic acoustic music session - rags, reels and airs; tunes from all over; songs from all over; folk, blues and beyond. Hosted by Ian Chisholm and Stephen Sibbald and other members of the Unreel Ceilidh Band.

The Burnaby Arms

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The Bush

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Weekly Irish session in Mary O’Brien’s bar at the Commodore Hotel, Cwmbran.

The Bushmills Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A 50/50 ballads and tunes session, with a mix of Scottish and Irish music and song.

The Cartoon Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A weekly trad session in Rathnew, held on Thursdays at The Cartoon Inn, a pub off the N11.

The Castle Tap Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Castletown Inn

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The Cellar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friday night session upstairs with Gabriel Gonzalez, Ciaran de Burca and friends.

The Celt

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Centenary Stores

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sometimes held outdoors on the street in summer, weather permitting.

The Central

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Trad session with Nigel Davey & friends in the Front Bar. All welcome.

The Chambers

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Chemic Wednesday Irish Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Chester

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The Chorley Cakes Folk band practice

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The Clock Tavern

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friday sessions are held with David Munnelly and Julie Langan. An early Saturday session is also held with Freda Hatton, Declan Askin and Julie Langan.

The Cobblestone

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wednesdays since 1989. No cover, no ticket. Walk-in friendly; arrive before 21:00 for a stool.

The Coliemore

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Corner House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Corner House is hosting a trad/folk session on Mondays from 9:30pm, starting 9 October. All musicians are welcome.

The Court House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Crane Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The session is held in the upstairs room. Traditional musicians only — no amplification, no set lists. One of the most authentic sessions in Connacht, held nightly.

The Deer's Head

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Dirty Onion

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friday 9pm–12am; Saturday 2–4pm and 9pm–12am; Sunday 2–5pm and 7–10pm.

The Distillers Arms

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Distillers Arms hosts a new session with an early start at 8.30pm. Started this summer, it is currently a summer-only session. The venue has an open-plan layout with a small, cosy lounge area and an open fire, where the session takes place.

The Duke

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at The Duke in Dublin.

The Duke Of York

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

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The Duncairn Centre For Arts And Culture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Details of when it is on are available on the website.

The English Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

As far as we know, still the only weekly English Folk Music Session in London. Mainly traditional English Dance Tunes in sets with a few songs later on. Free buffet, usually a free drink for participants (Real Ale available). Totally acoustic. Has been known to finish quite late!

Buses 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, 386 DLR (Cutty Sark nearly opposite) and Greenwich Mainline Railway station (5 mins. You can park your car outside.

The Errigle Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Exeter Hall

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Weekly folk session and other gigs at The Exeter Hall, Cowley, Oxford.

The Farnham Arms

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Cavan town’s main trad gathering point. Thursday nights in a proper market-town bar — the session is quieter in winter, but the core musicians hold it together year-round.

The Flowing Tide

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The Fountain Inn

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The Foxe's Cave

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Heritage pub in castle-town Birr. Regular trad sessions take place on Friday nights, often continuing after closing time across the road.

The Gables

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Gables hosts a session starting around 9.30. It is a good place to hear other musicians, with a friendly group playing button box, whistle, fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, etc.

The Garret, Kircudbright

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The Glen Tavern

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The Good Intent

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The Gregory Tavern

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All musicians, singers, and dancers welcome.

The Hairy Folkers

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The Harbour Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Harbour Bar in Portlaoise hosts the county’s best-known weekly trad session, drawing players from Laois, Offaly, and Kilkenny.

The Hibernian Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Live Irish music Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun 9pm–11pm. No cover charge, no booking required.

The Horse & Hound

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

All skill levels welcome.

The House of McDonnell

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The Lamb Diddle Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Lobby

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at The Lobby in Cork.

The Locke Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Long-running trad slot. Riverside location. Crowded by 22:00; arrive early.

The Long Valley

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The Lord Lucan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Anchor musicians are Brendan Garry on uilleann pipes, mandolin, guitar and vocals; Gerry Laws on mandola, guitar, mouth organ, banjo and vocals; and Paul O’Boyle on guitar, vocals and percussion. They are occasionally joined by Deirdre Smyth on fiddle.

The Maghera Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A session for musicians of all abilities. Learners are welcome and may receive constructive criticism (bodhrán players especially).

The Maltings

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Folk and Blues concerts are held at this pub in the centre of York on Monday and Tuesday evenings, three minutes from York BR.

The Meeting House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Singer Session runs all year, subject to holiday closures, poor weather, or too few participants.

The Meetings

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sessions are held on Saturdays in a mountain pub in Ireland’s highest village, near the Wicklow Gap. Occasional Sunday sessions take place in summer.

The Merry Ploughboy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Live music every Friday and Saturday from 9:30pm until late. Bookable for groups.

The Mersea Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session

Hello and welcome If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it’s on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night.

The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery’s Yo Boy! and Captain Bob from Maldon.

The Mills Inn Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Session headed by Peadar Ó Riada, Eibhlín de Paor, Connie O’Connell and owner Don O’Leary. Everyone welcome.

The Minerva Sessions

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The Monks Pub (O'Gorman's)

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The Morning Star

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The Morris Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Monthly session conducted in Irish (seisiún ceoil trí Ghaeilge), with Paahto Cummins.

The Mountain Dew

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A Blackheath folk club. Acoustic open-mic night every Tuesday at The British Oak, 109 Old Dover Road, London SE3 8SU, featuring a mixture of floorspots and special guests. Starts at 8.30pm. Irish session usually on the second Friday of the month; the Christmas session will be Friday 5th December 2008.

The Northern Whig

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Old Punch Bowl

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The Oliver St. John Gogarty

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Music is played in a fairly fast style.

The Parador

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The session has been going for many years, the two mainstays being Tom Clarke on pipes and Andy Dixon on fiddle. Numbers vary from week to week.

The Pavilion

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A session started in April 2008, anchored by two or more of the Ceili All Stars.

The Phoenix Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Pillar House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Junior/kids session at 5:30 pm, followed by the seniors’ session. Welcoming to musicians.

The Points

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Purty Kitchen

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Purty Kitchen in Monkstown, on the south side of Dublin, hosts a session where all are welcome.

The Queens Hall

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Queen’s Hall offers a wide range of events, including classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, world, folk, and comedy.

The Reel Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Seven nights a week in the heart of Donegal Town. Live music and dance, starting by 21:30.

The Roadside Tavern

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The Roaring Donkey

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A welcoming, friendly session in Cobh. The pub sits at the top of a steep incline from the town centre; asking for the “top of the hill” will point visitors in the right direction.

The Roost

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A session in a bar.

The Royal Oak · Fishguard

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Fishguard’s Folk Festival brings together its unique mix of local talent and well-known performers to provide four days of songs, tunes and dance. Most events are still free, and whether you want to play, sing, dance or just watch and listen, there is always a choice of things to do in throughout this fun-packed friendly festival.

The Rusty Mackerel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional Irish pub in the Gaeltacht, in the Teelin area of Donegal.

The Second Fiddle

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Shamrock Inn Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A trad session takes place in the hotel pub, starting between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM, with fiddler, box player and keyboard player.

The Shepherd's Rest

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A kids session runs from 5pm to 7pm, followed by an adults session.

The Smugglers Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The session began about three years ago, shortly after the venue opened. The Smugglers Inn is primarily a restaurant with a bar attached, offering a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. The session features a blend of songs and tunes.

The Snug

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

On the Garavogue River. Open sessions nightly; travelling musicians are welcome to sit in. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

The Strand Bar

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The Swan Session

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The Tap

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A great mix of tunes using own printed tunebook. Very welcoming to strangers but come early as we get very full. 8.30 start every Tuesday.

The Thatch

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A thatched pub just outside Birr on the Roscrea road. The Thursday session draws players from across the midlands — something about the room (or in the beer) makes people play better.

The Toby Jug

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mostly ballads and “come-alyas”, along with some more traditional material.

The Tower Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Friday and Saturday sessions on the most-walked street in Wexford town. A good centrepiece for an evening that starts with dinner on the quays.

The Valley House

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A beautiful historic venue for traditional music and folk sessions. Sessions are held regularly on Saturday nights and also on Thursday nights during the summer season.

The Vault

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Vault takes place at The Vault Art Centre, Newton Stewart, on Fridays. Times are variable.

The Villa Rose Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

All ages and abilities welcome. Anyone is free to play or sing. Well established.

The Village Sessions, West Linton, Scottish Borders

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A small group of enthusiastic locals run sessions at the Village Centre, Raemartin Square, Main Street, West Linton, from Wednesday 3 November 2021, 7.30pm to 10pm. They plan to meet on a fortnightly basis. The venue is small, with a capacity of around 35. Regular guest nights are also planned. Tickets are £10 in person.

The Virtual Folk Club

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The Welcome Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sessions are held at The Welcome Inn, featuring box, banjo, and guitar. All are welcome.

The Welly Folk Club

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The Western Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Uniquely, bar takings are split among all musicians (once a player can contribute), making for a very open session. See the website for more information.

The White Horse

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The White Horse Folk Club meets at The Fox, Swindon Street, Highworth, with guests.

The Wimborne Sessions

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The Wishing Well

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A lively night of tunes and songs, with plenty of craic. Listen for the music and make your way there.

Thirteen On The Green

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The skill level is fairly broad; beginners are welcome alongside seasoned regular musicians who attend the session.

Thomas Connolly's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sligo’s oldest pub, hosting trad sessions on weekends. Regulars have been a fixture since the 1990s.

Thomas Fletcher's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thomas Fletcher’s is a long-established pub in Naas, serving Guinness and whiskey from the barrel for over 150 years. The back room provides a session area.

Thomas Moore Tavern

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Thursday session

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Tigh Coili

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A pub in Galway town with a growing reputation for trad sessions. Sessions run seven days a week, usually twice a day at around 6pm and again at 9pm, with a two-hour set on Sunday afternoons. Lock-in regulars say it is the best in the city since 2019.

Tin Hut Sessions, Gartly, Aberdeenshire

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Acoustic music session at the Tin Hut, Gartly, with occasional guest concerts through the year.

Tom Collins Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

One of Limerick’s oldest traditional pubs. Saturday sessions with a crowd that actually listens — rare in a city centre pub.

Totnes Traditional Singing Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Trad Irish Session Grand Junction Arms

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A traditional Irish music session with a good mix of tunes and songs. All welcome. Held on the first Tuesday of the month from 8:30 pm. The landlord and locals offer a very good welcome.

Traditional Song Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A chance to sing and listen to traditional songs in a friendly and informal environment.

Treacy's West County Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Open session at Treacy’s West County Hotel in Ennis. All welcome.

Tyne Valley Folk Train

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Tyneside Fiddle Alliance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

UCD Student Centre

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Vaults Acoustic Music Workshop

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Veldon's Seafarer Pub And Restaurant

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Banjo/uileann pipes/flute/concertina and more. Friendly and welcoming. Kicks off around 10pm Sunday nights - early September to late May (inkeeping with GMIT Letterfrack academic year). Suitable for learners.

Village Inn

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wakefield Folk Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wallis's Town Hall Bar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at Wallis’s Town Hall Bar in Midleton.

Walsh's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Open session with fiddle players and singers, including members of Varo, Lucie Azconaga and Consuelo Nerea Breschi.

Weirs Bar And Restaurant

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Join The Ceólminers & friends for a lively trad/folk session in this friendly and renowned Westmeath bar and restaurant. All singers, musicians and beginners welcome. Leave your ego at the door!

Whelan's

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session at Whelan’s in Dublin.

White Hart Folk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

White Sands Hotel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A pleasant and lively mix of Ballads, sea shanties, jigs, reels and god knows what else. In the bar of the ‘White Sands hotels’ (Beside Tamango’s nightclub!) Its a friendly fun session.

White's Tavern

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great music - hosts are Maria (Flute), John Boy (bouzouki), Darragh (pipes) and Kevin (Fiddle). Visiting musicians welcome to join in but you need to be there about 9 to secure a seat.

Worcester City Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Acoustic music session - anything (reasonable) goes. Emphasis on (lively) tunes plus some songs. Starts 8-30pm.

Young Banker

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Cecil Sharp House, the home of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, hosts several folk, Cajun, bluegrass, etc. events.