Ireland
The Lord Lucan
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
A session for musicians of all abilities. Learners are welcome and may receive constructive criticism (bodhrán players especially).
The Meeting House
The Singer Session runs all year, subject to holiday closures, poor weather, or too few participants.
The Meetings
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
Live music every Friday and Saturday from 9:30pm until late. Bookable for groups.
The Mills Inn Hotel
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)
The Morning Star
The Morris Bar
Monthly session conducted in Irish (seisiún ceoil trí Ghaeilge), with Paahto Cummins.