An Bodhrán

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.

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Blarney Castle Hotel

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Charlie's

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

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Cissie Youngs

All musicians welcome, regardless of skill level.

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Cork City Library

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Cork Folk Festival

A folk music festival in Cork City, Ireland, held on 2nd–5th October 2025. The 45th edition includes sessions and the Noel Brazil Song Contest.

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Cork Singers’ Club

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

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Cronin's Pub

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De Barra's

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.

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De Barra's Folk Club

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.

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