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Durkan's
A Castlebar town local. Friday and Saturday trad nights — the kind of pub that opens before matches and stays open after them.
Eileen's Bar
All musicians welcome.
Gaughan's Bar
Ballina’s best-regarded trad night. Musicians travel from Castlebar and Westport for the session — strong fiddle tradition, no cover.
M.J. Hoban's
Session at M.J. Hoban’s on The Octagon, Westport.
Matt Molloy's
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
Musicians are welcome.
Muddy Burns
The Clock Tavern
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 Valley House
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.