The Marine Bar in Dungarvan, County Waterford © The Marine Bar The Marine Bar, Dungarvan Set between the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged peak of Mount Errigal, it's a place for legendary sessions and glitters with the gold and platinum discs of Leo's famous children. The enigmatic, undulating rhythms of Enya and Clannad wooed the world in the 1980s and Leo's Tavern is where their sound was born. Purists might object to the come-al-ye attitude but there's no arguing with the music. This is one of the island's oldest and most traditional pubs, with trad sessions every night in summer and a mellow atmosphere that's lets the tourists shake a leg. Take a trip to Joe Watty's Bar on Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands, and you're almost guaranteed a jig. ![]() Sessions also take place on Thursday evenings, and the first Friday of every month. Most Mondays include sets from the Lee Valley String Band, while Wednesday night trad sessions led by The Four Star Trio have garnered a cult following. The Corner House, CorkĪ truly traditional family run pub in the heart of Cork City, The Corner House always offers up great music. Much loved for its laid-back sessions, open fires and snug corners, it's the place to quietly nurse a drink, join the craic or just nod in the corner and let the melody waft over you. Sitting just across the road from the Beamish brewery, you're guaranteed a decent pint at the old-world Spailpín Fánach. If it's standing room only, head for nearby McGann's or O'Connor’s, though there's no guarantee of a seat there either. Lots of musicians live in this uniquely rocky area and McDermotts is the locals' favourite. Tucked away in the wilds of west Clare is a small town with three great music pubs. Day and night the pubs are jammed and music comes from every direction as informal sessions pop up in the town's bars and spill out onto the streets and into people's homes. Along with the expert workshops at this eight-day event are lectures, recitals, céilís and exhibitions. ![]() Some of the best musicians in the world gather in Miltown Malbay for Ireland's largest traditional music school. Warm yourself by the turf fire and try their fresh seafood and home-cooked specialities! Willie Clancy Summer School, Co Clare Spend the day walking its beautiful, unspoilt beaches before calling into Murray’s Bar in Doonmore Hotel for a music session led by local and visiting singers and musicians. Just off the coast of County Galway lies Inishbofin, a tranquil island that measures just under 6km long by 4km wide. Few pubs have space to dance but the atmospheric old Crane is an exception and is the best place in Galway to catch a céilí in full swing. The music at the brightly-coloured Crane is just as it should be: no egos, no pretension, just addictive, toe-tapping rhythms and a heartfelt love of the craft. The first Tuesday of every month sees the venue running Na Piobairí Uilleann (pipers session), while the back venue regularly hosts gigs, sessions, classes and talks. The Cobblestone has been in the Mulligan family for five generations, and they take their music very seriously, hosting a session seven nights a week. The Cobblestone, DublinĬall into this cosy Smithfield institution and pull up a chair beside some of Ireland’s best players. Expect a decent pint, excellent sessions, set-dancing and shaggy-bearded locals with misty eyes. ![]() You'll find trad music session in pubs all over Dublin, from the manufactured craic in Temple Bar to the folksy tunes in ever-popular O'Donoghues, but if you want to see some serious musicians head for Hughes. It's the impromptu evening sessions, rowdy sing-a-longs, concerts and céilís (traditional dances) that really draw the crowds. ![]() You'll have to qualify to enter the music, singing, dancing and even whistling, competitions but really they're only part of the story. Held in late August, the Fleadh is the mother of all Irish music festivals and attracts about 250,000 people over eight fun-filled days. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, changing venues Here are our some of our favourites for the best craic agus ceol (fun and music) in the country. Musicians gather for a session in O'Donoghues, Dublin © Tim Clayton / Corbis via Getty Image
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