Ireland on Folk Directory

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An Bodhrán

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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.

An Crúiscín Lán

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Irish language and music session, run by gaeilge.club in Spiddal, apart from winter months.

An Droichead

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Over the past year and a half, An Droichead has established itself as one of the best traditional music venues in Belfast. Friday 9–12 is a traditional session with Réalta and Friends; Saturday has a family-friendly fireside session 2–4 and a night session 9–12.

An Droichead Beag

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The Small Bridge advertises “A Mighty Session” every night of the year, featuring local musicians booked on a rotating basis each night.

An Grianán Hotel

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A session in the Fort Bar at An Grianán Hotel.

An Poitín Stil

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

An Púcán

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Anderson's Thatch Pub

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Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúir

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

Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre

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

Aunty Lena's

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A wide variety of music is played, including Irish traditional, country, bluegrass, and continental. The atmosphere is friendly.

Baker's Bar

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Clonmel’s go-to trad night. Thursday session in a proper pub — no gimmicks, just good playing.

Belfast TradFest

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A family-friendly celebration of St Patrick and traditional music, song and dance. Events include a festival village, pipe band extravaganza, concerts, ceilis and more. Further details are available on the website.

Bill Chawke's Bar

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Musicians play a variety of styles and instruments, mostly traditional Irish music. Instruments heard include fiddle, uilleann pipes, mandolin, whistles, guitar, and dobro. The session welcomes both tourists and locals.

Billy Andy's

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Mostly tunes and a few songs.

Blake's

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Blake's Bar

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

Blakes Of The Hollow

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Long-standing Friday night session. The pub has ‘William Blake’ on its frontage.

Blarney Castle Hotel

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Bofey Quinn's

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A friendly open session, well suited to beginners. It began as a beginner’s session on Wednesday nights some years ago and continues to this day. Up to 20 musicians may attend.

Bowe's

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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

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No mention of a session on the website.

Brady's Pub

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The new Comhaltas craobh in Maynooth runs this session on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Brian Adamson's

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Brogan's

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A session in Trim. Four players — pipes, box, whistle, and guitar/vocals — offer a high standard of music in a straightforward, accessible style. Visitors are warmly received.

Brogan's Bar

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Long-established Ennis session in a town-centre pub. Locals mix with visitors. Fridays and Saturdays through the season.

Bryson's Bar

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Buckley's Bar

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The session is very ‘Kerry-like’, with many boxes and polkas. It is well received.

Bushmills Inn

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BuskFest

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BuskFest is an international busking festival and competition held in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The event, which has been running for over 20 years, attracts 6,000+ people from across the globe to Banbridge Town Centre.

Byrne & Woods Bar

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Joe McKenna leads an open session with a mix of playing and singing. It often runs longer than the advertised hours.

Café Aon Scéal

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

Cafe Donagh (Patisserie De Pascal)

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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.

Callan's Bar

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Dundalk town-centre institution. Friday and Saturday trad — the cross-border influence shows in the music, with fiddle styles from both sides of the Cooley Mountains.

Campbells Tavern

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Castle Inn

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Charlie's

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

Charlie's Bar (Ballyconnell)

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On the Shannon–Erne waterway. Friday sessions in a canal-town bar — the summer crowd includes plenty of boat visitors who arrive with instruments.

Charlie's Bar (Enniskillen)

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Five resident musicians and visiting musicians welcome. Always a great nights craic!

Cissie Youngs

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All musicians welcome, regardless of skill level.

Clasac

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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.

Cleere's Bar & Theatre

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Parliament Street institution with a small theatre at the back. Monday and Wednesday trad — the Monday session draws the more committed players. No cover.

Cleere's Bar And Theatre

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An open, friendly, welcoming session. All skill levels welcome.

Club Chonradh Na Gaeilge

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

Cnoc Na Gaoithe Comhaltas Cultural Centre

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Cobblers Bar

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Commons Inn

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Navan’s most-mentioned trad night. Thursday sessions in a town-centre pub, with a good mix of Boyne Valley regulars and the odd passing musician.

Connolly's Bar

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Dermot and Flo play most Monday nights when they are not away, and welcome visiting players to join in this relaxed session.

Corcoran's Bar

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Traditional session at Corcoran’s Bar in New Ross.

Cork City Library

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Cork Folk Festival

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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

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

Corny's

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Old-style pub. Lively trad music with Katie (concertina), Seamus (banjo/guitar) and friends. Open session. Other musicians and singers welcome.

Courtney's Bar

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Crawford's Bar

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All welcome. Play slowly if you need to.

Crolly Distillery

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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.

Cromore Halt

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Cronin's Pub

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Crosskeys Inn

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The Crosskeys is an old thatched coaching inn set down a secluded leafy lane, a quiet spot for a fortnightly session.

Crowley's

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Traditional Irish pub with regular live trad. Thursday and weekend sessions throughout the season.

Cruises Bar

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A pub in Ennis where music sessions take place.

Cryan's Old Bar

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Described locally as the ‘Matt Molloy’s of Leitrim’, the bar hosts regular sessions on weekends, with spontaneous sets breaking out whenever the right musicians walk through the door.

Cultúrlann (Belfast)

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An Chultúrlann spans three floors, with space for artistic and theatrical expression, a café, a tourist information office, community radio, and the North’s largest dedicated Irish language and media book and gift shop. Located in Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter, it hosts live traditional and contemporary music sessions and poetry readings.

Suitable for beginners and advanced. Core musicians are Dusty Doris (fiddle) and Maria Rafferty (flute), with visits from various guests and local musicians.

Dann's Bar

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Darkey Kelly's

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

Davitt's Pub

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Set in the hills above Lough Allen, Davitt’s hosts sessions with a crowd that takes the music seriously. The venue is accessible by road from Carrick.

De Barra's

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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

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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.

Denvir's

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Devitt's

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Session upstairs at Devitt’s. All musicians welcome.

Devitts

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

Dolan's

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Wednesdays in the Warehouse. Sign-up from 20:30, six-minute slots. Decent PA, sympathetic crowd.

Donnelly's

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Doolin Inn

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Intermediate level session for all ages; beginners also welcome.

Downpatrick Folk Club

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This club, which began in the 1960s and ran as a cultural hub for the County Down folk scene until the turn of the millennium, has been revived and re-established within the broader community, focused on traditional and modern folk music, language, and culture in general.

Dún Uladh

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All musicians and music lovers welcome.

Dunsany GAA Club

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A session is held in the club bar in the village.

Durkan's

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A Castlebar town local. Friday and Saturday trad nights — the kind of pub that opens before matches and stays open after them.

Durkin's Bar

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The Sligo Traditional Singers Circle meet at Durkin’s Bar on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for their singing session.

Eileen's Bar

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All musicians welcome.

Enniscorthy Comhaltas

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Wednesday night sessions run by the local Comhaltas branch. Open to all ages and all standards, with a focus on the county’s junior musicians.

Errigal Bar

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Main trad night in Monaghan town. The cross-county border with Fermanagh and Cavan means the session draws from a wide pool of players.

Farrell's Bar

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Longford’s most dependable mid-week session. Wednesday nights in a town pub that keeps the trad flag flying even when the county is otherwise quiet.

Feile an Phobail

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Ireland’s largest community festival, featuring music, comedy, talks, tours, theatre, debate, and family-oriented events. The programme offers a wide variety of activities, some of which will appeal to folk fans.

Fir Trees Hotel

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Fireside Folk

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

Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann

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Started in 1951 ! A week long event, featuring concerts, competitions, singing, walking tours, and lots more.

Foley's Bar

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A homely rural pub with a warm atmosphere and good food. Local traditional musicians play on Saturday nights.

Fountain Lane

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Franciscan Well

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Session at the Franciscan Well, Cork.

Friel's (Lynch's)

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A pub on the left when arriving at Miltown on the road from Ennis. It was Willie Clancy’s regular.

Friel's Bar (Miltown Malbay)

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Known among musicians as one of the best sessions in the county, with fewer tourists and strong playing. Home of the Willie Clancy Summer School overflow each July.

Friel's Bar (Swatragh)

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The session is open to visiting musicians and locals. A rotating set of host musicians plays each week. Starts at 8.30.

Gallaghers Bar

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A session, all welcome.

Galway Folk Festival 2026

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Galway Folk Festival 2026.

Garrick Bar

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A venue for trad music, consistently hosting sessions four evenings a week over the last two decades. A Thursday evening has recently been added, making it five.

Gasworks Museum

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It is a ‘Slow Session’ specifically set up to encourage musicians who have no group skills to participate in session playing.

Gaughan's Bar

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Ballina’s best-regarded trad night. Musicians travel from Castlebar and Westport for the session — strong fiddle tradition, no cover.

Geoff's Bar

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A Wednesday-night session in a city-centre pub in Waterford that has kept its traditional character. Musicians play in a circle, with no stage.

Great Island Community Centre

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

Gus O'Connor's

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Doolin’s most-talked-about session. Nightly from late February through November. Small room — arrive before 20:30 or stand all night. No cover.

Gus O'Connor's Pub

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Open afternoon session every Sunday from 4 to 7 pm with Charles & Stéphane.

Halt

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Halt is a new venue in the old Europa bus station.

Harbour Bar

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Roots bands on Wednesday; trad/folk Thursday to Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Some sessions are open. Known musicians and singers are often asked to join in.

Hargadon Bros

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Harty's Bar Cloyne

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Traditional session at Harty’s Bar in Cloyne.

Hayden's

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Traditional session at Hayden’s in Naas.

Hearth

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A new session in Ballyhackamore, open to all skill levels. Meets every Wednesday; schedule updates are posted on social media.

Hollywood Folk Club

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Mick Hanly performs at ‘Festival Folk’ on Easter Thursday, alongside Eleanor Shanley, Charlie McGettigan, and Leo Logan.

Hughes' Bar

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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.

IMBOLC

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

Not much info available just now. Multi-media, multi-genre event. A celebration of music reflecting the diversity of the contemporary Irish music scene. Alongside longstanding masters of the tradition, we will be showcasing music at the cutting edge of genres.

Imperial Hotel

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Intermediate/improvers level. Singers welcome.

J.R. Mahon's

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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.

Jack Meade's

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Under a 15th-century bridge on the River Suir. Sunday afternoon sessions in the beer garden in fair weather, inside otherwise. One of the most unusual pub settings in Ireland.

Jack White's Inn

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Jenny Watts

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Jim O' The Mills

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A Thursday session in a rural Tipperary pub. Musicians travel from around the county to attend.

John Benny Moriarty's

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Six nights a week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, plus Sunday bank holidays). The set dancing floor is cleared from 21:30. One of Kerry’s most consistent sessions.

John Benny's

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John Benny’s (aka Moriarty’s) is located across from the marina, near the local tourist office. Sessions are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Joseph Tomney

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A strong Irish traditional music session. No microphones are used. Everyone is welcome.

JP Healy's

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All musicians welcome.

Katy Jane's Bar

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All skill levels welcome. Core instruments include banjo, box, fiddle, mandola and bodhran. Free bar for musicians.

Kavanagh's

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At the old N7 crossroads. Saturday sessions in a pub that has been stopping travellers since coach-road days. Occasional mid-week nights when visiting musicians pass through.

Kayne's Bar

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Kelehans

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A session in Kelehans bar. Intermediates welcome.

Kelly's Cellars

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Kilkenny Home Rule Club

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There is also a youth trad session on the last Friday of the month, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm.

Killala Bay Folk Club

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The Killala Bay Folk Club began in October 2016 and meets on the first Friday of every month in The Far Side, Johnny Lynns, Killala, Co. Mayo, from 9–11 pm. Singers, musicians, storytellers and listeners are all welcome.

King House Bar

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Boyle’s most consistent trad night. Friday sessions in a town that punches above its size for traditional music — the Roscommon–Leitrim border brings fiddle players from both sides.

Kyteler's Inn

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High-season nightly trad: Mon–Thu from 20:00, Fri–Sun from 18:30. Named for Dame Alice Kyteler, Kilkenny’s most notorious 14th-century resident.

Larkin's

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A thatched pub on the shore of Lough Derg. Trad sessions on Fridays and Saturdays.

Late Spring Folk Festival

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Back for its second year. In addition to another 12 hours of back-to-back folk music starting at 11am across multiple stages on the May bank holiday weekend, the festival will feature beer from the farm brewery, multiple food outlets, camping, arts and crafts, and a new soapbox stage for established and aspiring musicians alike. The lineup will be announced in full in April. The festival takes place at Dummer Down Farm.

Lavery's

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Lawlor's of Maynooth

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Mid-week trad in Maynooth — close enough to Dublin to pull in visiting musicians, far enough that the crowd is genuinely local.

Lenehan's

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Friendly session aimed more towards the advanced player.

Leo's Tavern

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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

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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.

Lock 13

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Lowry's Bar

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Nice atmosphere.

Lucas Bar

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Friday afternoon piping session with Blackie O’Connell.

Lumpers Bar

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M.J. Hoban's

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Session at M.J. Hoban’s on The Octagon, Westport.

Ma-Kellys

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

Open session of instrumental Scottish traditional music. All visitors are welcome, and musicians are encouraged to join in.

Macken's

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A pub with good atmosphere and acoustics. Musicians are very welcome. Regulars include Seamus McKibbin, Tom Polland, Vincey Polland, Peter Mc Kee, Andy Dickson, Anne Bailey, and John McGreevey.

MacNeill's Trad Mondays & Thursdays

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Live Irish music and traditional Irish dancers at MacNeill’s Pub in the Hardiman, Galway.

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.

Mannion's Bar

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No music is currently held at the pub (as of February 2023).

Marina Inn

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Dingle is a lively place for traditional Irish music, and the Marina Inn usually hosts an early session on Sundays.

Mary Lynch

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Matt Molloy's

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Owned by Chieftains flutist Matt Molloy since 1989. Nightly sessions take place in the back room, with a varied mix of musicians. No cover charge.

McCarthy's Inn

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Musicians are welcome.

McCormack's Bar

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A pub in Book of Kells hosting long-running Friday sessions.

McEnaney's

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McGann's Pub

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Part of the Doolin trad triangle with O’Connor’s and McDermott’s. Slightly larger than Gus’s. Sessions nightly from March to October.

McGrorys

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

McHugh's

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

McHugh’s is a session for Belfast trad players from BelfastTrad.org who are not yet professional, providing a space to swap tunes and play together. It began on 29 November 2009.

McKenna's Corner

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

A session in Clones that runs throughout the year. It is particularly well attended on Ulster final Saturdays and on post-match Saturdays during the Croke Park summer, when players from across the county gather.

McKeon's

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A pub on the Lough Ree shoreline, hosting Sunday afternoon sessions. The music is slow and traditional, and the lake is visible through the window.

McLynn's

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McLynn's Bar

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Family-run since 1889. Friday and Saturday sessions, with mid-week nights through the summer. One of Sligo’s most consistently recommended trad spots.

McMunn's

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McNeills Top House

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

McPhail's

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A mid-week trad session in Drogheda. Wednesday nights attract players who prefer a quieter setting to the weekend crowd.

Mick Doyle's

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Millennium Centre

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Monroe's

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Suitable for intermediate or improver-level players.

Monroe's Tavern

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Tuesday night set dancing at Monroe’s is a Galway institution. Beginners are welcome, and regulars will draw newcomers onto the floor. Live trad throughout.

Mooney's

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Gorey’s main trad night. Thursday sessions in a town-centre pub, popular with Wicklow commuters stopping off on their way home.

Moroney's Bar

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Traditional session at Moroney’s Bar in Ennis.

Morrison's Bar

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A small, friendly session at Morrison’s in Ballysimon, connected with Cruinniú at the University of Limerick.

Muddy Burns

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Mullan's Bar

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

Everyone is made to feel welcome.

Mulligan's

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A Shannon-town institution. Thursday nights draw players from Westmeath, Roscommon, and Offaly — the geographical centre of Ireland happens to be a good acoustic crossroads.

Murphy's Pub

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Open session mixing tunes and songs.

Murray's Doonmore Hotel

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Myles Creek

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

All musicians welcome.

Na Píobairí Uilleann

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

Musicians and listeners are welcome to come along.

Nancy Blake's

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

A live band plays most Fridays in the back bar. The atmosphere is loud and unpretentious.

Nancy Hand's Bar

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

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

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.

New York Inn

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

Nora Culligan's

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

All are welcome to join or listen, though space is limited and the room can get snug.

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'Connor's Bar

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

This session has been running for the past twenty-five years and is the home of the local Comhaltas group. A junior session was recently introduced, starting around 8.30pm, with the adults taking over around 9.30pm.

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 Bar

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

Singing is added through the night, with a friendly atmosphere.

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.

O'Neill's Victorian Pub & Townhouse

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

O'Riada's

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

Open and friendly session suited to more experienced players.

Old Ground Hotel

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

A traditional session is held at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis.

Oriel Centre

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.

P. Bermingham's

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

P. Clarke's

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

Pavillion Bar

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

A welcoming bar offering free pints for musicians.

Peadar Browns

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

Phoenix Folk Club, Poynton

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

Pier 36

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

A friendly open session; all musicians welcome.

Post House

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

Rackard's Of Killanne

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

Railway Inn

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

A friendly open session on the first Friday of the month.

Riddler's Bar

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

This session is for those who are yet to brave the average Limerick session but have their sights set upon it.

Rising Sun

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.

Sally's

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

Traditional session at Sally’s in Omagh.

Sandino's Cafe Bar

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

Friendly, open session catering for all levels — musicians, singers and poets.

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.

Scully's

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

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

Seán Caomhánach's

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

A pub on the Barrow in Graiguenamanagh, where Carlow and Kilkenny meet. Thursday sessions in a pub that overlooks the river. Occasional bodhran-heavy weekend sets.

Seán Óg's

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

Seven nights a week at 21:30. Tralee’s most reliable session — no cover charge, walk-in friendly.

Sean's Bar

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

Seán's Bar

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

Officially the oldest pub in Ireland (900 AD), with Saturday trad sessions in a room with genuine medieval bones. The music has been continuous here longer than most countries have existed.

Seatons Of Sailortown

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

Seven Oaks Hotel

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

A long-running Monday night session (since the mid-1970s) where old-time waltzes sit alongside jigs, reels and polkas.

Silken Thomas

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

Named for the rebel lord who rose against the Crown in 1534. Thursday trad in the oldest town in Kildare, with sessions running most of the year.

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.

Sinnott's Bar

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

The long-running Centenary Stores Sunday lunchtime session has moved to Sinnott’s of Bishopswater.

Sister Sara's

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

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

Slevin's Pub

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

All musicians and singers are welcome in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Spirit Store

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

Lively, informal session, more or less alternating between tunes and songs.

Springhill Bar

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

St James GAA Clubhouse

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

Generally an older crowd and a slower pace, making it a good learning environment. A supportive group.

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.

Stiúideo Cuan

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

Starting on March 13th, the session runs on Sundays from 6–8 pm, featuring Charlie Lennon, Éilís Lennon and Toner Quinn.

Sunflower Bar

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

Sunflower Folk Club, Belfast. In the seventies and eighties, when many people were avoiding the troubled streets of Belfast, there was a place where many artists continued to visit and play. The Sunflower Folk Club, founded by the late Geoff Harden, was an institution — a place where top folk performers could come and play in a sympathetic environment, and one of the few real ‘folk clubs’ in a scene.

Swifts

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

Traditional session at Swifts in Newbridge.

T. Morris

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

Taaffes

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

Two trad sets a day, every day. Early one at 5pm, late one at 9pm.

Teach Cheoil

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

The first hour covers common Foinn Seisiún book tunes; players are then encouraged to introduce their own tunes and sets.

Teach Dolmain

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

A town-centre session in Carlow. Tuesday nights are reliable — a smaller crowd than the weekend, but the musicians are more serious about it.

The Abbey Hotel

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

A warm, welcoming atmosphere. All are welcome.

The Abbey Hotel Bar

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

County town pub session on Thursday nights, reliably attended. The bar has enough space to accommodate a full session comfortably.

The Abbey Tavern

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

All musicians and singers are welcome.

The Adair Arms Hotel

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

Thursday night session, mainly tunes with a few songs. All welcome, though it may not suit absolute beginners.

The American Bar

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

The Balmoral

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

The Black Swan

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

Traditional session at The Black Swan in Annacotty.

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 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 Brewery Tap

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

The Bridge Bar

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

Friendly and suitable for all musicians.

The Bridgewater Inn

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

Arklow’s main trad night. Friday sessions on the quayside, with a strong session history in a port town that kept trad going through quieter decades.

The Bushmills Inn

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

A 50/50 ballads and tunes session, with a mix of Scottish and Irish music and song.

The Cartoon Inn

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

A weekly trad session in Rathnew, held on Thursdays at The Cartoon Inn, a pub off the N11.

The Castletown Inn

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

The Cellar

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

Friday night session upstairs with Gabriel Gonzalez, Ciaran de Burca and friends.

The Celt

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

The Centenary Stores

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

Sometimes held outdoors on the street in summer, weather permitting.

The Central

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

Trad session with Nigel Davey & friends in the Front Bar. All welcome.

The Chambers

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

The Chester

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

The Clock Tavern

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

Friday sessions are held with David Munnelly and Julie Langan. An early Saturday session is also held with Freda Hatton, Declan Askin and Julie Langan.

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 Corner House

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

The Corner House is hosting a trad/folk session on Mondays from 9:30pm, starting 9 October. All musicians are welcome.

The Court House

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

The Crane Bar

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

The session is held in the upstairs room. Traditional musicians only — no amplification, no set lists. One of the most authentic sessions in Connacht, held nightly.

The Deer's Head

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

The Dirty Onion

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

Friday 9pm–12am; Saturday 2–4pm and 9pm–12am; Sunday 2–5pm and 7–10pm.

The Distillers Arms

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

The Distillers Arms hosts a new session with an early start at 8.30pm. Started this summer, it is currently a summer-only session. The venue has an open-plan layout with a small, cosy lounge area and an open fire, where the session takes place.

The Duke

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

Traditional session at The Duke in Dublin.

The Duke Of York

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

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The Duncairn Centre For Arts And Culture

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

Details of when it is on are available on the website.

The Errigle Inn

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

The Farnham Arms

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

Cavan town’s main trad gathering point. Thursday nights in a proper market-town bar — the session is quieter in winter, but the core musicians hold it together year-round.

The Flowing Tide

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

The Foxe's Cave

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

Heritage pub in castle-town Birr. Regular trad sessions take place on Friday nights, often continuing after closing time across the road.

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 Glen Tavern

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

The Gregory Tavern

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

All musicians, singers, and dancers welcome.

The Harbour Bar

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

The Harbour Bar in Portlaoise hosts the county’s best-known weekly trad session, drawing players from Laois, Offaly, and Kilkenny.

The Hibernian Bar

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

Live Irish music Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun 9pm–11pm. No cover charge, no booking required.

The Horse & Hound

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

All skill levels welcome.

The House of McDonnell

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

The Lobby

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

Traditional session at The Lobby in Cork.

The Locke Bar

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

Long-running trad slot. Riverside location. Crowded by 22:00; arrive early.

The Long Valley

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 Maghera Inn

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

A session for musicians of all abilities. Learners are welcome and may receive constructive criticism (bodhrán players especially).

The Meeting House

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

The Singer Session runs all year, subject to holiday closures, poor weather, or too few participants.

The Meetings

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

Sessions are held on Saturdays in a mountain pub in Ireland’s highest village, near the Wicklow Gap. Occasional Sunday sessions take place in summer.

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 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 Monks Pub (O'Gorman's)

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

The Morning Star

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

The Morris Bar

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

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

The Northern Whig

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

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 Parador

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

The session has been going for many years, the two mainstays being Tom Clarke on pipes and Andy Dixon on fiddle. Numbers vary from week to week.

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 Phoenix Bar

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

The Pillar House

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

Junior/kids session at 5:30 pm, followed by the seniors’ session. Welcoming to musicians.

The Points

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

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 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 Roadside Tavern

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

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 Roost

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

A session in a bar.

The Rusty Mackerel

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

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

The Second Fiddle

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

The Shamrock Inn Hotel

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

A trad session takes place in the hotel pub, starting between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM, with fiddler, box player and keyboard player.

The Shepherd's Rest

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

A kids session runs from 5pm to 7pm, followed by an adults session.

The Smugglers Inn

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

The session began about three years ago, shortly after the venue opened. The Smugglers Inn is primarily a restaurant with a bar attached, offering a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. The session features a blend of songs and tunes.

The Snug

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

On the Garavogue River. Open sessions nightly; travelling musicians are welcome to sit in. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

The Strand Bar

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

The Thatch

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

A thatched pub just outside Birr on the Roscrea road. The Thursday session draws players from across the midlands — something about the room (or in the beer) makes people play better.

The Toby Jug

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

Mostly ballads and “come-alyas”, along with some more traditional material.

The Tower Bar

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

Friday and Saturday sessions on the most-walked street in Wexford town. A good centrepiece for an evening that starts with dinner on the quays.

The Valley House

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

A beautiful historic venue for traditional music and folk sessions. Sessions are held regularly on Saturday nights and also on Thursday nights during the summer season.

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.

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.

The Western Hotel

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

Uniquely, bar takings are split among all musicians (once a player can contribute), making for a very open session. See the website for more information.

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.

Thirteen On The Green

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

The skill level is fairly broad; beginners are welcome alongside seasoned regular musicians who attend the session.

Thomas Connolly's

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

Sligo’s oldest pub, hosting trad sessions on weekends. Regulars have been a fixture since the 1990s.

Thomas Fletcher's

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

Thomas Fletcher’s is a long-established pub in Naas, serving Guinness and whiskey from the barrel for over 150 years. The back room provides a session area.

Thomas Moore Tavern

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

Tigh Coili

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

A pub in Galway town with a growing reputation for trad sessions. Sessions run seven days a week, usually twice a day at around 6pm and again at 9pm, with a two-hour set on Sunday afternoons. Lock-in regulars say it is the best in the city since 2019.

Tom Collins Bar

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

One of Limerick’s oldest traditional pubs. Saturday sessions with a crowd that actually listens — rare in a city centre pub.

Trad at the Trian

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

Trad at the Trian, Armagh Run by the Armagh Pipers Club, Trad at the Trian is a series of recitals held on the first Friday of each month from October to April at St. Patrick’s Trian, English Street, Armagh. Each concert features an unaccompanied solo singer and instrumentalist. Many of the country’s top musicians have taken part in the series. These recitals are held in a small theatre and are…

Trad at the Trian, Armagh

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

Run by the Armagh Pipers Club, Trad at the Trian is a series of recitals held on the first Friday of each month from October to April at St. Patrick’s Trian, English Street, Armagh. Each concert features an unaccompanied solo singer and instrumentalist. Many of the country’s top musicians have taken part in the series. The recitals are held in a small theatre.

Treacy's West County Hotel

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

Open session at Treacy’s West County Hotel in Ennis. All welcome.

UCD Student Centre

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

Veldon's Seafarer Pub And Restaurant

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

Banjo/uileann pipes/flute/concertina and more. Friendly and welcoming. Kicks off around 10pm Sunday nights - early September to late May (inkeeping with GMIT Letterfrack academic year). Suitable for learners.

Village Inn

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

Wallis's Town Hall Bar

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

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

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.

Weirs Bar And Restaurant

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

Join The Ceólminers & friends for a lively trad/folk session in this friendly and renowned Westmeath bar and restaurant. All singers, musicians and beginners welcome. Leave your ego at the door!

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.

White's Tavern

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

Great music - hosts are Maria (Flute), John Boy (bouzouki), Darragh (pipes) and Kevin (Fiddle). Visiting musicians welcome to join in but you need to be there about 9 to secure a seat.

Worthy Earth Festival

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

For the fourth time. Celebrate the summer’s harvest with three days of community revelry: garden-to-table feasts, renowned guest speakers, and a rich lineup of artists from the folk and global dance music tradition. Only 500 tickets! Don’t miss out on this one by leaving things to the last minute.