Dublin

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

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 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.

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.

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

Musicians and listeners are welcome to come along.

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

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.

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