36 Ireland Open Musical Jam Sessions
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This article is from the Open Musical Jam Sessions FAQ, by Rich Kulawiec rsk@gsp.org with numerous contributions by others.
36 Ireland Open Musical Jam Sessions
Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland: [Unknown]
The town has three pubs, all with great sessions.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@mail.ast.cam.ac.uk>
Cregg Castle, Co. Galway, Ireland: [Celtic]
This is a bed & breakfast in a 17th century Irish Castle that also hosts
a center for Irish Traditional music. The proprietors play Uillean pipes,
whistles, Bodhran, etc., and during the summers have help from an 'artist
in residence.' There are regular sessions Friday nights, but other nights
as well if the mood arises. Hosts are a bit scattered as far as the B&B
is concerned; be sure to remind them to show you where your room is if
you are staying overnight.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@mail.ast.cam.ac.uk>
Dublin, Ireland: [Celtic]
Hughes' on Chancery Street. You almost always find Kevin Glackin and
Ronan Browne here, along with any other greats who happen to be around
(James Keane, Tony MacMahon, Ciaran Tourish, Siobhan Peoples). I think
Monday and Thursday nights are the good ones, but it could have changed.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Dublin, Ireland: [Unknown]
The Meeting Place. On or near Wellington St. This is a nice very open
session with some very good musicians, but not the ones you're likely to
recognize from records, etc. Try Sunday afternoons and maybe Wednesday
nights.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Dublin, Eire: [Unknown]
J Hanlon's Pub, Sunday noon. Often sees Barney or Brendan McKenna.
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@csv.warwick.ac.uk>
or <beimborn@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Dublin, Eire: [Unknown]
(Howth) The Lighthouse (sun night about 6pm), and The Abbey (haunt of the
dubliners). Both have excellent beer, pound-a-pint for the players. [
Although your editor is certainly not proficient enough to play in this
venue, please note that he feels discounts on fine beer for players are
an excellent incentive. ---Rsk ]
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@csv.warwick.ac.uk>
or <beimborn@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Galway, Ireland: [Unknown]
Noughton's (the name is probably misspelled) on High Street is great.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Galway, Ireland: [Unknown]
Taafe's, on High Street. Down the street from Noughton's. More great
music.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Galway, Ireland: [Unknown]
The Crane (I think). Breda Lewis runs a really relaxed session with a
beginner to medium-high level of musicianship.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Kinvara, Ireland: [Unknown]
Frankie Gavin has a pub here (presumably called Frankie Gavin's) He's the
fiddler from De Dannan.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland: [Celtic]
Molloy's on Bridge Street. There's a guy here that plays flute really
well...Matt Molloy from the Chieftans, Palnxty, Bothy Band. I caught a
couple of sessions here on a Friday and a Monday in the summer. There's
a fantastic singer that is sometimes found here.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Carrick, Co. Donegal, Ireland: [Celtic]
McGinley's (I think). As of summer, 1991, there was a session every
Sunday night with fiddler James Byrne hosting things. When I was there,
Con Cassidy from Teilann was also there. If you like Donegal music, this
is a great place to be.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Carrick, Co. Donegal, Ireland: [Celtic]
The Crossroads. This is at the bottom of the hill as you come into
Glencolumbkille. Especially good in mid-August when the fiddle school is
on down the road.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
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