Clare on Folk Directory

Bofey Quinn's

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

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.

Brogan's Bar

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

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

Cnoc Na Gaoithe Comhaltas Cultural Centre

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

Cruises Bar

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

A pub in Ennis where music sessions take place.

Doolin Inn

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

Intermediate level session for all ages; beginners also welcome.

Friel's (Lynch's)

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

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)

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

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.

Gus O'Connor's

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

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

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

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

Lucas Bar

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

Friday afternoon piping session with Blackie O’Connell.

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.

Moroney's Bar

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

Traditional session at Moroney’s Bar in Ennis.

Myles Creek

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

All musicians welcome.

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.

Old Ground Hotel

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

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

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.

The Abbey Tavern

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

All musicians and singers are welcome.

The Roadside Tavern

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.

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.