Cork on Folk Directory

An Bodhrán

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

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.

Blarney Castle Hotel

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

Charlie's

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

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

Cissie Youngs

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

All musicians welcome, regardless of skill level.

Cork City Library

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

Cork Folk Festival

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

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.

Cork Singers’ Club

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

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

Cronin's Pub

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

De Barra's

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

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

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

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.

Fireside Folk

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

A friendly session with box banjo and guitar. All welcome.

Franciscan Well

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

Session at the Franciscan Well, Cork.

Gallaghers Bar

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

A session, all welcome.

Great Island Community Centre

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

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

Harty's Bar Cloyne

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

Traditional session at Harty’s Bar in Cloyne.

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.

Phoenix Folk Club, Poynton

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

Scully's

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

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

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.

The Abbey Hotel

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

A warm, welcoming atmosphere. All are welcome.

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 Lobby

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

Traditional session at The Lobby in Cork.

The Long Valley

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

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 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 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 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.

Wallis's Town Hall Bar

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

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