Donegal

A session in the Fort Bar at An Grianán Hotel.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.