Donegal on Folk Directory

An Grianán Hotel

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

A session in the Fort Bar at An Grianán Hotel.

Blake's Bar

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

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

Cafe Donagh (Patisserie De Pascal)

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

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.

Crolly Distillery

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

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.

Leo's Tavern

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Sister Sara's

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

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

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 Bridge Bar

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

Friendly and suitable for all musicians.

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 Rusty Mackerel

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

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

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.