The Foxe's Cave
Heritage pub in castle-town Birr. Regular trad sessions take place on Friday nights, often continuing after closing time across the road.
Ireland
The Gables
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
The Gregory Tavern
All musicians, singers, and dancers welcome.
The Harbour Bar
The Harbour Bar in Portlaoise hosts the county’s best-known weekly trad session, drawing players from Laois, Offaly, and Kilkenny.
The Hibernian Bar
Live Irish music Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun 9pm–11pm. No cover charge, no booking required.
The Horse & Hound
All skill levels welcome.
The House of McDonnell
The Lobby
Traditional session at The Lobby in Cork.
The Locke Bar
Long-running trad slot. Riverside location. Crowded by 22:00; arrive early.