Traditional Irish Music

Are you interested in finding Traditional Irish Music in the pubs? Here is what you need to know, and where to go!

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The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, Ireland

If you are excited about finding traditional Irish music in the pubs, you want to know what to ask and look for! First of all, if you see "LIVE" music advertised, it will most likely be 1-2 musicians with a guitar, singing cover songs with amplification. If you want to find an authentic session in a pubs, you need to look for or ask for a "TRAD" session! Trad is short for traditional Irish music! You may even find the Irish word for music "CEOL" advertised, but you still want to confirm if it is trad music/trad session, where a number of musicians can join in the fun!

Here are a few of the best pubs in Ireland known for Trad music - make sure to check them out if you are in the area. After all, there is nothing better than enjoying a pint and some tunes!

Donegal: The Reel In

Dublin: The Cobblestone, Piper's Corner, Mc Neils

Galway: Taaffes, Tig Cóilí, The Crane Bar, Barr An Chaladh

Dingle: Neligans Bar, An Droichead

Doolin: Gus O'Connor's Pub, McDermott's

Belfast: Kelly's Cellars, Madden's Bar

Cork: Sin É, The Corner House, The Spalpín

Sligo: Shoot the Crows

Killarney: The Killarney Grand

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