Dublin on Folk Directory

An Poitín Stil

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

Trad session in the lounge, mixed skill levels, open to all.

Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúir

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

Open traditional Irish music session at Áras Chrónáin Irish Cultural Centre, with a slow session for those starting out.

Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre

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

Music lessons are offered at the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, in the tradition featured on Faoi Lán Cheoil.

Bowe's

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

Cormac Mac Diarmada, Graham Watson, Eoin Dillon, Christian the Australian, and others who drop in. A bar in the centre of Dublin, open to all.

Brady's

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

No mention of a session on the website.

Café Aon Scéal

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

A lunchtime practice session in a bilingual café. Check Instagram for which weekend it falls on.

Clasac

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

This music session is hosted by the local Comhaltas branch (Craobh Sean Treacy) and has been running for many years. It takes place every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm and is open to all ages and abilities.

Club Chonradh Na Gaeilge

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

Students’ night during the academic year (October–May).

Darkey Kelly's

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

Tuesday session in the back room. Crowd-friendly, decent ventilation.

Devitt's

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

Session upstairs at Devitt’s. All musicians welcome.

Devitts

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

Mondays from 18:30 until close. An early session, lively by 8.

Hughes' Bar

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

Around the corner from the Four Courts, the bar hosts nightly sessions that draw serious musicians as well as the legal crowd from across the road. The atmosphere is no-nonsense and welcoming.

J.R. Mahon's

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

J.R. Mahon’s hosts weekly open sessions organised by Declan Coles, a singer and bodhrán player from New York. Special guests are a regular feature. Sessions run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9pm to 11:15.

Malahide Yacht Club

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

Friendly open adult traditional Irish session of music and song on the first Friday of each month. Run by Malahide Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in the cosy village clubhouse, with a respectful crowd and sea views.

McNeills Top House

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

A local, welcoming, and accomplished crowd gathers for sessions on Wednesday nights. The call passes around the room from player to player.

Na Píobairí Uilleann

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

Musicians and listeners are welcome to come along.

Nancy Hand's Bar

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

Moderately paced, suitable for all levels. Tunes and songs.

O'Connell's Pub And Restaurant

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

The session is in its early stages following the bar’s reopening after the Celtic Tiger crash. Players are mature and the mix of tunes is varied.

O'Donoghue's

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

A traditional music venue operating since 1934, with sessions held every night of the week.

O'Neill's Victorian Pub & Townhouse

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

Oscar Taylor's Restaurant

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

The regular players at Oscar Taylor’s are a friendly, accomplished group, mostly older men with years of experience playing the traditional music they grew up with.

Peadar Browns

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

Rumms D4

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

A good session with plenty of room to sit and watch or participate. Not typically suited to beginners. The musicians vary considerably in their openness to newcomers playing. Usually starts around 9:30 or 10pm.

Sandyford Community Centre

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

This weekly slow session is for beginner to intermediate traditional Irish musicians who would like the opportunity to play in a traditional session but do not yet have the skill or confidence to join a regular one.

Schoolhouse Hotel

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

A trad session is starting up at the Schoolhouse Hotel, Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge.

St John's

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

St John’s, Ballinteer, hosted a session aimed at improvers. The session no longer takes place.

St. Peter And Paul Church Parish Office

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

A Saturday afternoon session in the Peter and Paul church hall, Baldoyle. Open to all.

The Blue Light

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

The Blue Light is an intimate, welcoming venue that has been running for years. A weekly Tuesday session is also held.

The Brazen Head

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

Ireland’s oldest pub, established in 1198. A Sunday traditional music session starts late.

The Celt

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

The Cobblestone

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

Wednesdays since 1989. No cover, no ticket. Walk-in friendly; arrive before 21:00 for a stool.

The Coliemore

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

The Duke

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

Traditional session at The Duke in Dublin.

The Flowing Tide

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

The Lord Lucan

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

Anchor musicians are Brendan Garry on uilleann pipes, mandolin, guitar and vocals; Gerry Laws on mandola, guitar, mouth organ, banjo and vocals; and Paul O’Boyle on guitar, vocals and percussion. They are occasionally joined by Deirdre Smyth on fiddle.

The Merry Ploughboy

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

Live music every Friday and Saturday from 9:30pm until late. Bookable for groups.

The Morris Bar

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

Monthly session conducted in Irish (seisiún ceoil trí Ghaeilge), with Paahto Cummins.

The Old Punch Bowl

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

The Oliver St. John Gogarty

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

Music is played in a fairly fast style.

The Purty Kitchen

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

The Purty Kitchen in Monkstown, on the south side of Dublin, hosts a session where all are welcome.

The Wishing Well

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

A lively night of tunes and songs, with plenty of craic. Listen for the music and make your way there.

UCD Student Centre

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

Walsh's

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

Open session with fiddle players and singers, including members of Varo, Lucie Azconaga and Consuelo Nerea Breschi.

Whelan's

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

Traditional session at Whelan’s in Dublin.

White Sands Hotel

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

A pleasant and lively mix of Ballads, sea shanties, jigs, reels and god knows what else. In the bar of the ‘White Sands hotels’ (Beside Tamango’s nightclub!) Its a friendly fun session.