Ireland

Friday afternoon piping session with Blackie O’Connell.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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