Ireland

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

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

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

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

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.

Traditional session at Harty’s Bar in Cloyne.

Traditional session at Hayden’s in Naas.

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

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